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Updated June 4, 2022 at 2:28 PM ET
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were evacuated from their beach house in Rehoboth Beach, Del., after a small plane entered restricted airspace nearby.
They have since safely returned with no actual threat apparent, according to the White House.
"A small private plane entered restricted airspace, all indications are by mistake, and precautionary measures were taken. There was no threat to the President or his family," a White House official told the traveling press pool.
Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the U.S. Secret Service, also said the aircraft entered the restricted airspace over Rehoboth by mistake.
"The aircraft was immediately escorted out of the restricted airspace," he said in a statement. "Preliminary investigation reveals the pilot was not on the proper radio channel, was not following the NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) that had been filed and was not following published flight guidance. The United States Secret Service will be interviewing the pilot."
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen, the 2007 Formula One world champion, will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International road course on Aug. 21 for Trackhouse Racing.
Raikkonen retired from Formula One last year after competing with the Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus and Alfa Romeo teams. The Finland native has won 21 races and been on 103 podiums in his F1 career.
He won the F1 World Driving title in 2007 driving for Scuderia Ferrari.
He will be participating as part of a program called PROJECT91 with the goal of expanding Trackhouse’s international reach by fielding a Cup entry for renowned international racing drivers. Trackhouse Racing is a division of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull.
Raikkonen previously competed in the Xfinity and Truck Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2011. He’s never run a Cup race.
“I wasn’t looking to race again, but Justin came to my home in Switzerland and convinced me how serious he was about putting together a topnotch program,” Raikkonen said in a news release Thursday. “This will be fun, but it’s something I will take very seriously. I know how competitive the NASCAR Cup Series is and it will be a big challenge.”
Marks said Raikkonen’s entry at Watkins Glen is the only PROJECT91 race planned for 2022, but expects more races in 2023 with additional drivers.
“Kimi Raikkonen is the driver I first had in mind when we created PROJECT91,” Marks said in a news release Thursday. “Kimi is a world-renowned driver with a tremendous amount of talent and fan following. We have had long discussions, and like us, he is already hard at work preparing for Watkins Glen.”
Cup driver Ryan Blaney said he’s looking forward to competing against Raikkonen, saying it is great for the sport.
“Yeah, the Iceman,” Blaney said. “I’m a big fan and enjoyed watching him growing up and racing F1. I think it’s a great idea.”
Blaney called Raikkonen a great driver, but said he expects it will be tough for him to adjust to the new Cup cars with limited preparation time.
Daniel Suárez (No. 99) and Ross Chastain (No. 1) currently run in the Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing, a division of Trackhouse Entertainment Group.
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Spectacular sessions and showcases planned for first in-person Cable-Tec Expo® in three years
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a CableLabs® subsidiary, announces additional content for Cable-Tec Expo® 2022.
Following the success of two years hosting virtual events, SCTE has been planning a full agenda of amazing experiences for Expo 2022. Kicking off the week, CableLabs hosts Expo•nential CableLabs Member Forum, an invite-only program on Monday, September 19. Aligning with this year's theme of "Creating Infinite Possibilities," the Fall Technical Forum sessions also start Monday night, with experts assembled to discuss innovation and showcase both current and forward-looking technologies and solutions helping to power the industry's 10G platform and advance its technical foundation. More than 125 papers were selected and sorted into nearly 60 powerful sessions across 13 categories, including three new tracks: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning; DevOps & Agile; and Software Development, Automation & Tooling.
On Tuesday morning, September 20, SCTE President & CEO Mark Dzuban will set the stage for an Opening General Session that will provide a glimpse on the state of the industry and the technologies moving it forward. Phil McKinney, CableLabs President and CEO, welcomes Expo Co-chairs Comcast Cable President and CEO David Watson and Liberty Global Vice-chairman and CEO Michael Fries to sit down for a fireside chat to explore a vision of the future and how connected technology and networking capabilities are being used to create meaningful, impactful, and immersive experiences. Charlie Herrin, president of Technology, Product and Experience (TPX) at Comcast Cable, will present a compelling vision of how the industry's world-class platforms continue to evolve customer experiences across the globe. Then, a powerful panel of technology leaders will cast a vision of the future of broadband. The panel includes Len Barlik, EVP and CTO of Cox Communications; Enrique Rodriguez, EVP and CTO of Liberty Global; and Justin Colwell, EVP, connectivity technology of Charter Communications; with Tony G. Werner, Senior Technology Advisor at Comcast Cable, serving as moderator. The session will close with a special message from Phil McKinney.
Providing a visual spectacle showcasing the next generation of engineers, 10 FIRST Robotics teams from area high schools have been invited to participate in the opening parade and Exhibit Hall ribbon cutting, and to put several full-sized robots through their paces on a full regulation-sized competition floor at the FIRST Robotics Showcase on Tuesday afternoon.
Among the highlights on Wednesday, September 21, will be the 10G Challenge Fireside Chat with McKinney and judge Cate McNaught, of Corning Optical Communications. Together, they will announce the winners of the 10G Challenge and highlight exciting new innovations that will power and transform the way we live, work, learn and play.
"Cable-Tec Expo annually attracts thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe, and our industry is excitedly preparing to get back together in person next month in Philadelphia," said Dzuban.
Known globally as the preeminent venue for thought leadership, engineering innovation, and pioneering business insights, SCTE Cable-Tec Expo will reunite thousands of professionals in-person for more than 100 hours of learning with premier thought leaders and hundreds of innovative vendors with leading-edge technology solutions. Expo 2022 will be held September 19-22 in Philadelphia, PA, combining the best elements of an on-site experience with compelling streaming content, which will also be made available post-event to full conference attendees.
Register for SCTE Cable-Tec Expo at expo.scte.org.
About SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo®
SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® is the preeminent venue for thought leadership, engineering innovation and dealmaking within the broadband telecommunications industry. Hosted by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, Expo 2022 will be hosted in Philadelphia, PA, September 19-22 and chaired by industry leaders Comcast President and CEO David Watson and Liberty Global Vice-chairman and CEO Michael Fries. The most compelling technologies that are building the future of cable telecommunications will be on display as we celebrate collaboration and "Creating Infinite Possibilities," the theme for Expo 2022. More information at expo.scte.org.
About SCTE®, a subsidiary of CableLabs®
SCTE is shaping the future of connectivity. Through technological leadership and innovation, SCTE has served as the applied science leader for the cable telecommunications industry for more than five decades. As a not-for-profit member organization, SCTE moves member companies forward through continuous training for the workforce of tomorrow and by putting leaders into the conversations that matter. SCTE is the force behind the annual SCTE Cable-Tec Expo®, the largest cable telecommunications and technology tradeshow in the Americas. Learn more at www.scte.org.
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DEAR ABBY: I had a friend I adored. She was someone I had known for over 20 years, but I had to say goodbye to her. I realized she is a shoplifter and also doesn’t tip at restaurants.
When she shoplifted, I was with her. I had no idea she was doing it until we got back to the car and one of the items fell out of her bag. I was appalled. I told her to never do it again when we were together, and I have tried not to shop with her since. I realized she wasn’t leaving tips when her receipt blew away with a gust of wind. She was in the restroom when I picked it up and saw there was no tip for the server, who was working very hard.
I told her I didn’t feel comfortable going places with her under these circumstances, especially with how things have changed during COVID. The last straw was when I caught her trying to sneak into a musical event. There are musicians in my family, and I know how they and others have struggled during these hard times.
She has more than enough money to cover these costs. I don’t understand why she does it. The problem is I feel guilty. Should I reach out and suggest we do things that don’t involve music, restaurants or shopping? Maybe we can just go for walks and talk? I miss her friendship. -- TAKEN ABACK IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR TAKEN ABACK: I don’t advise it. The woman you “miss” -- I hesitate to refer to her as your “friend” -- is selfish, stingy, dishonest, self-centered and lacks compassion for others. You need her in your life like a moose needs a hat rack. Find walking companions who are caring, generous and honest with whom to “get your steps in.”
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DEAR ABBY: My younger brother is in his 60s. As a child, he was very active and athletic. Decades later, he is seriously overweight and having trouble with his knees, plus numerous other physical problems. He’s addicted to painkillers and takes many other drugs. Over the last 10 years, he has had disagreements with at least 10 people and written mean and spiteful texts. Because of it, he has lost many friends and even his doctor.
He didn’t communicate with me unless he wanted my opinion about something he had done or said. If I disagreed, he sent me hateful, upsetting texts as well. Last year, he asked my opinion about something, and when I disagreed with him, he blasted me again. He also doesn’t like my husband or stepdaughter and mentioned them up in his text. I finally decided I had had enough and quit engaging him. Am I overreacting? -- SECOND THOUGHTS IN GEORGIA
DEAR SECOND THOUGHTS: I don’t think so. Because you want to avoid the pain of interacting with your dysfunctional sibling, your solution is both logical and appropriate. Please do not second-guess or punish yourself for protecting yourself.
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PHOENIX (AP)Austin Riley made what he called a minor mechanical adjustment at the plate two weeks ago that has led to major success.
”(Assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes) noticed my posture when I was loading, I was turning my shoulders when I was trying to swing and they were facing second base,” Riley said. ”We cleaned that up back to where I am more square to the plate. It’s allowed me stay on more balls. Whether I get fooled a little bit, I am still able to put a decent swing on it.”
His 439-foot, three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open Atlanta’s 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday and helped the Braves avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season.
It was Riley’s fifth homer in the last eight games and 13th of the year.
”It’s good to bounce back after the last couple of days and play a game like that,” said Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, whose team lost leads in the first two games of the three-game set. ”That is more indicative of what we are capable of.”
Atlanta right-hander Kyle Wright threw six scoreless innings and catcher William Contreras had three hits – including two of Atlanta’s five doubles. Adam Duvall, Michael Harris II and Guillermo Heredia also doubled for the Braves.
Wright (5-3) received more than three runs of support for the first time this season while giving up three hits and five walks with five strikeouts in his seventh quality start. The Braves had scored 16 runs when he was in the game in his previous nine starts.
”The last couple of outings he has been grinding his butt off,” Riley said of Wright. ”He’s a stud.”
Atlanta recorded its third combined shutout of the season, the second in which Wright has started.
”It was pretty ugly,” Wright said. ”It was bend don’t break, find a way to make some pitches and get out of it. You are always one pitch away. I feel confident I can get a ground ball when I need it or a strikeout when I need it. That’s a big part of it.”
Atlanta’s five doubles – all with an exit velocity of at least 105 mph – came in the first four innings off Madison Bumgarner (2-4), who had won his last eight decisions against the Braves.
”There was a couple times it crossed my mind just to turn around and throw it in the gap and save time, start the inning off with a runner on second, because that’s what we ended up doing anyway,” said Bumgarner, who gave up seven hits and two walks and struck out six in six innings.
Arizona has been shut out five times.
Ketel Marte singled and walked twice while extending his career-long hitting streak to 14 games for the Diamondbacks, who did not have a hit in the last five innings and got only three runners as far as second base.
David Peralta doubled to open the Arizona fourth but got no further, and Wright induced a double play grounder from Christian Walker after two one-out walks in the fifth. Peralta’s double was Arizona’s final hit.
Contreras drove in Dansby Swanson with his first double in the first inning, and Harris II doubled in Duvall in the second for a 2-0 lead.
”Each inning was different,” Bumgarner said. ”Just trying to find a way to talk yourself into being able to put the ball where it’s supposed to go. Sometimes it just happens.”
SLOW START
Defending World Series champion Atlanta is (24-27) is 10 1/2 games behind the the NL East-leading New York Mets (35-17), the furthest it has been out of first place since finishing the 2017 season 25 games behind Washington.
Atlanta was eight games out of first place and five games under .500 last June 16 before rebounding. Atlanta is 7-6 during a stretch in which it will play 29 consecutive games against teams with a losing record.
DOUBLING DOWN
Matt Olson had his doubles streak broken Wednesday after hitting five in the previous three games, but he still leads the major leagues with 23 doubles this season and is on pace for 73.
”It’s real,” Snitker said.
Boston outfielder Earl Webb holds the major-league record, 67, set in 1931. Only six players have hit 60 doubles in a season, the last when Hall of Famers Joe Medwick and Charlie Gehringer did it in 1936. The Braves’ franchise record is 51, by Hall of Famer Hugh Duffy in 1984.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Braves: OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (general soreness) was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday as Atlanta prepares to begin a four-game series at high-altitude, big-outfield Colorado on Thursday. . LHP Tyler Matzek (shoulder inflammation) was eligible to return from the injured list Wednesday but has not begun a throwing program.
Diamondbacks: RHP Humberto Castellanos (strained right elbow) was placed on the injured list Wednesday and LHP Paul Fry was recalled from Triple-A Reno in the corresponding move. Reliever Fry was acquired from Baltimore on May 18. Castellanos started Tuesday gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings of a no-decision.
UP NEXT
Braves: RHP Ian Anderson (3-3, 4.34 ERA) is scheduled to face Colorado LHP Austin Gomber (2-5, 5.51) on Thursday in the first game of a four-game series at Coors Field.
Diamondbacks: RHP Merrill Kelly (3-3, 3.67) is to oppose Pirates RHP JT Brubaker (0-4, 4.15) in Pittsburgh on Thursday, the first game of Arizona’s season-long 10-game road trip.
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) will issue its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2022 results on Aug. 3, 2022. Timing for the announcement will be as follows:
- 1:15 p.m. PT/4:15 p.m. ET: Press release and prepared management remarks posted on the company's website.
- 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET: Live Q&A audio webcast for analysts with CEO Linda Rendle and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jacobsen.
Links to the webcast, press release and prepared remarks can be found at Clorox quarterly results.
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 9,000 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2021 sales of $7.3 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags and wraps; Kingsford® grilling products; Hidden Valley® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products; Burt's Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality CALM™, and NeoCell® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand names. More than 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.
Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The company has been broadly recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts, included on the Barron's 2022 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index and the 2021 Parity.org Best Places for Women to Advance list, among others. In support of its communities, The Clorox Company and its foundations contributed about $20 million in combined cash grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal year 2021. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow the company on Twitter at @CloroxCo.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
247 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN CROSBY, EAST CENTRAL HOCKLEY AND LUBBOCK
COUNTIES...
At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain were moving back into the across
the warned area. Up to 1.7 inches of rain have fallen in parts of
west Lubbock, while other areas have seen much lesser amounts.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lubbock, Slaton, Abernathy, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Idalou,
Lorenzo, Ransom Canyon, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock International
Airport, Texas Tech University, Lubbock South Plains Mall,
Woodrow, Slide, Reese Center, New Deal, Buffalo Springs and
Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Texas and western Texas, including
the following areas, in southwest Texas, Central Brewster County,
Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains
Foothills, Eastern Culberson County, Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Pecos, Presidio
Valley, Terrell and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. In western
Texas, Reeves County Plains.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall with
1 to 2 inches expected, locally higher amounts are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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USDA scattering rabies vaccines for wildlife in 13 states
Raccoon rabies campaigns started in August in parts of western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Raccoon rabies campaigns started in August in parts of western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Raccoon rabies campaigns started in August in parts of western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun scattering millions of packets of oral rabies vaccine from helicopters and planes over 13 states from Maine to Alabama.
The major aim is to keep raccoons from spreading their strain of the deadly virus to states where it hasn't been found or isn't widespread, said field trial coordinator Jordona Kirby.
The USDA is also continuing tests of a vaccine approved in Canada to immunize skunks as well as raccoons, said Kirby of Wildlife Services, which is part of the agriculture department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Rabies is spread through an infected animal's saliva, usually through bites. However, saliva that gets into the eyes, nose or mouth can also infect someone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thirteen people in South Carolina were considered potentially exposed in March because they had bottle-fed or given medicine to a sick calf that turned out to have rabies, said Dr. Michael Neault, the state veterinarian.
Globally, the virus kills 60,000 people a year, most bitten by dogs, the World Health Organization states.
That's about the same number that get shots to prevent rabies in the U.S. after being bitten or scratched by an infected or possibly infected animal, according to the CDC.
State and local pet vaccination laws mean the virus is mostly spread by wildlife in the U.S.
The national rabies control program started in 1997 in Texas, where coyotes were spreading the canine variant of the virus, Kirby said.
She said vaccine drops eliminated that variant in 2004. Three years later, the CDC declared the nation free of canine rabies.
That doesn't mean unvaccinated pets are safe. Canine rabies is among more than 20 variants - seven found in terrestrial mammals and more than 13 in species of bats, said rabies control program coordinator Richard Chipman.
A bite from an animal infected with any variant can make any other mammal sick. Scratches occasionally do so, since animals lick their paws.
A three-year program in Arizona and New Mexico eliminated a bat rabies strain in foxes, Kirby said. And Texas, with help from USDA, dropped 1.1 million baits along the Mexican border in January to keep coyotes from bringing the canine variant back.
Raccoons are the main rabies reservoir in 18 states along and near the East Coast and skunks in 21 others, according to data from 2020, the latest year available.
Bats made up 31% of the nearly 4,500 animals found with rabies in 2020. But since nearly all of the 40-plus bat species found in the U.S. eat insects and the rest drink nectar or eat fruit, oral vaccines would be much trickier.
Some scientists have speculated that bats could be vaccinated during hibernation, perhaps with a fine mist or with a gel that could be transferred from bat to bat, Chipman said. Early research is testing the idea in vampire bats, which live in Mexico and Central and South America and might spread such a vaccine within a colony by grooming each other.
Rabid wildlife isn't just a rural problem. A rabid fox on Capitol Hill was caught less than 24 hours after the first report in April. By then, about a half-dozen people had reported bites or nips to U.S. Capitol Police, but others may have gone to other agencies, a Capitol Police spokesperson said by email.
Raccoon rabies campaigns started in August in parts of northern Maine, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. The 348,000 Raboral V-RG baits in Maine and 535,000 in the three other states are being dropped from planes in rural areas and from vehicles in urban and suburban areas.
In all, about 3.75 million packets - coated with a fishmeal attractant or encased in 1-inch fish meal cubes - will be distributed in nine states, ending when 1.1 million are dropped in Alabama in October.
The vaccine has been found safe for more than 60 kinds of animals including domestic dogs and cats. Eating a large number of vaccine packets might give dogs an upset stomach but wouldn't cause any permanent problem, APHIS says.
About 3.5 million doses of the experimental vaccine Onrab are being distributed in parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Tennessee - which also are getting the approved vaccine - plus four other states.
Onrab comes in blister packs with green, marshmallow-flavored coating. Wildlife Services hopes it may be approved next year in spite of lingering pandemic-related delays.
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Salman Rushdie attacker 'surprised' the author survived
MAYVILLE, N.Y. - The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the accomplished author had survived the attack.
Speaking to the New York Post from jail, Hadi Matar said he decided to see Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution after he saw a tweet last winter about the writer's planned appearance.
"I don’t like the person. I don’t think he’s a very good person," Matar told the newspaper. "He’s someone who attacked Islam. He attacked their beliefs, the belief systems."
Matar, 24, said he considered late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini "a great person" but wouldn't say whether he was following a fatwa, or edict, issued by Khomeini in Iran in 1989 that called for Rushdie’s death after the author published "The Satanic Verses."
Iran has denied involvement in the attack. Matar, who lives in Fairview, New Jersey, said he hadn't had any contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. He told the Post he had only read "a couple pages" of "The Satanic Verses."
RELATED: Salman Rushdie attack: Iran denies involvement but justifies stabbing
Rushdie, 75, suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye, according to his agent, in the attack Friday. His agent, Andrew Wylie, said his condition has improved and he is on the road to recovery.
RELATED: Salman Rushdie off ventilator, 'talking and joking' after attack in New York
Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault, told the Post he took a bus to Buffalo the day before the attack and then took a Lyft to Chautauqua, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) away.
He bought a pass to the Chautauqua Institution grounds and then slept in the grass the night before Rushdie's planned talk.
Matar was born in the U.S. but holds dual citizenship in Lebanon, where his parents were born. His mother has told reporters in interviews that Matar came back changed from a visit to see his father in Lebanon in 2018. After that, he became moody and withdrew from his family, she said.
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Keke Palmer is sick of struggling with her skin issues.
The 28-year-old actress took to social media to vent her frustrations with her adult acne and hilariously questioned why doctors have not yet found a "cure" for the condition.
"I was just thinking about the fact that plastic surgeons are amazing," she began her video on Aug. 10 as she rocked a make-up free face. "They can give you a boob job, above the muscle, under the muscle, liposuction, tummy tuck, BBL, they can even implant muscles, I mean, the list goes on. But they cannot figure out how to clear up somebody's skin?"
Keke continued, "All these years and all these inventions, you can't figure out how to take the beautiful skin from my ass and put it on my face? I'm tired of it. I'm done with it. People out here with adult acne are struggling, and you haven't figured out that cure? I'm done."
Along with her selfie video, the Nope star continued her exasperation in the post's caption, wishing for "instant results" and telling plastic surgeons that "the real money" is in clearing up acne.
"Enough with all the hard work of having to find the PERFECT diet and trying to get an expensive facial every other day," she wrote. "Give us the plastic surgery we're begging for, and make it possible for black skin as well. I need the dual love."
Keke has been candid about her complicated complexion in the past. In 2020, she revealed her acne was "so traumatic" that Tyler Perry once helped send her to the "best dermatologist."
"I remember when I was 14 and Tyler Perry pulled my mom aside at the NAACP Awards and literally said, 'I would pay for her to go to a dermatologist, to the best dermatologist, to help her with her skin,'" she recalled in an episode of PEOPLE (the TV Show!). "So what I've dealt with, with my skin, has been so traumatic and big that people have literally reached into their own pockets to help me."
That same year, Keke revealed she had been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition with symptoms that can include bad acne.
"Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome has been attacking me from the inside out my entire life and I had no idea," she shared on Instagram, along with two unfiltered close-ups of herself. "My skin has made me sad many nights but I do not give up on myself."
Keke also encouraged her followers who may be struggling with their skin to remember they are not alone and reminded them they are "still so f--king fine."
"Pray for me on this journey and I will pray for you too," she added. "I'm not afraid to show myself to the world and you shouldn't be either."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion, guns and religion — a major change in the law in any one of these areas would have made for a fateful Supreme Court term. In its first full term together, the court’s conservative majority ruled in all three and issued other significant decisions limiting the government’s regulatory powers.
And it has signaled no plans to slow down.
With former President Donald Trump’s appointees in their 50s, the six-justice conservative majority seems poised to keep control of the court for years to come, if not decades.
“This has been a revolutionary term in so many respects,” said Tara Leigh Grove, a law professor at the University of Texas. “The court has massively changed constitutional law in really big ways.”
Its remaining opinions issued, the court began its summer recess Thursday, and the justices will next return to the courtroom in October.
Overturning Roe v. Wade and ending a nearly half-century guarantee of abortion rights had the most immediate impact, shutting down or severely restricting abortions in roughly a dozen states within days of the decision.
In expanding gun rights and finding religious discrimination in two cases, the justices also made it harder to sustain gun control laws and lowered barriers to religion in public life.
Setting important new limits on regulatory authority, they reined in the government’s ability to fight climate change and blocked a Biden administration effort to get workers at large companies vaccinated against COVID-19.
The remarkable week at the end of June in which the guns, abortion, religion and environmental cases were decided at least partially obscured other notable events, some of them troubling.
New Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in Thursday as the first Black woman on the court. She replaced the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, who served nearly 28 years, a switch that won’t change the balance between liberals and conservatives on the court.
In early May, the court had to deal with the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion in the abortion case. Chief Justice John Roberts almost immediately ordered an investigation, about which the court has been mum ever since. Soon after, workers encircled the court with 8-foot-high fencing in response to security concerns. In June, police made a late-night arrest of an armed man near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland home, and charged him with attempted murder of the justice.
Kavanaugh is one of three Trump appointees along with Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett who fortified the right side of the court. Greg Garre, who served as President George W. Bush’s top Supreme Court lawyer, said when the court began its term in October “the biggest question was not so much which direction the court was headed in, but how fast it was going. The term answers that question pretty resoundingly, which is fast.”
The speed also revealed that the chief justice no longer has the control over the court he held when he was one of five, not six, conservatives, Garre said.
Roberts, who favors a more incremental approach that might bolster perceptions of the court as a nonpolitical institution, broke most notably with the other conservatives in the abortion case, writing that it was unnecessary to overturn Roe, which he called a “serious jolt” to the legal system. On the other hand, he was part of every other ideologically divided majority.
If the past year revealed limits on the chief justice’s influence, it also showcased the sway of Justice Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving member of the court. He wrote the decision expanding gun rights and the abortion case marked the culmination of his 30-year effort on the Supreme Court to get rid of Roe, which had stood since 1973.
Abortion is just one of several areas in which Thomas is prepared to jettison court precedents. The justices interred a second of their decisions, Lemon v. Kurtzman, in ruling for a high school football coach’s right pray on the 50-yard line following games. It’s not clear, though, that other justices are as comfortable as Thomas in overturning past decisions.
The abortion and guns cases also seemed contradictory to some critics in that the court handed states authority over the most personal decisions, but limited state power in regulating guns. One distinction the majorities in those cases drew, though, is that the Constitution explicitly mentions guns, but not abortion.
Those decisions do not seem especially popular with the public, according to opinion polls. Polls show a sharp drop in the court’s approval rating and in people’s confidence in the court as an institution.
Justices on courts past have acknowledged a concern about public perception. As recently as last September, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said, “My goal today is to convince you that this court is not comprised of a bunch of partisan hacks.” Barrett spoke in at a center named for Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who engineered her rapid confirmation in 2020 and was sitting on the stage near the justice.
But the conservatives, minus Roberts, rejected any concern about perception in the abortion case, said Grove, the University of Texas professor.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote in his majority opinion that “not only are we not going to focus on that, we should not focus on that,” she said. “I’m sympathetic as an academic, but I was surprised to see that coming from that many real-world justices.”
The liberal justices, though, wrote repeatedly that the court’s aggressiveness in this epic term was doing damage to the institution. Justice Sonia Sotomayor described her fellow justices as “a restless and newly constituted Court.” Justice Elena Kagan, in her abortion dissent, wrote: “The Court reverses course today for one reason and one reason only: because the composition of this Court has changed.”
In 18 decisions, at least five conservative justices joined to form a majority and all three liberals were in dissent, roughly 30% of all the cases the court heard in its term that began last October.
Among these, the court also:
— Made it harder for people to sue state and federal authorities for violations of constitutional rights.
— Raised the bar for defendants asserting their rights were violated, ruling against a Michigan man who was shackled at trial.
— Limited how some death row inmates and others sentenced to lengthy prison terms can pursue claims that their lawyers did a poor job representing them.
In emergency appeals, also called the court’s “shadow” docket because the justices often provide little or no explanation for their actions, the conservatives ordered the use of congressional districts for this year’s elections in Alabama and Louisiana even though lower federal courts have found they likely violated the federal Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
The justices will hear arguments in the Alabama case in October, among several high-profile cases involving race or elections, or both.
Also when the justices resume hearing arguments the use of race as a factor in college admissions is on the table, just six years after the court reaffirmed its permissibility. And the court will consider a controversial Republican-led appeal that would vastly increase the power of state lawmakers over federal elections, at the expense of state courts.
These and cases on the intersection of LGBTQ and religious rights and another major environmental case involving development and water pollution also are likely to result in ideologically split decisions.
Khiara Bridges, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, law school, drew a link between the voting rights and abortion cases. In the latter, Alito wrote in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that abortion should be decided by elected officials, not judges.
“I find it to be incredibly disingenuous for Alito to suggest that all that Dobbs is doing is returning this question to the states and that people can battle in the state about whether to protect fetal life or the interest of the pregnant person,” Bridges said. “But that same court is actively involved in insuring that states can disenfranchise people.”
Bridges also said the outcomes aligned almost perfectly with the political aims of Republicans. “Whatever the Republican party wants, the Republican party is going to get out of the currently constituted court,” she said.
Defenders of the court’s decisions said the criticism misses the mark because it confuses policy with law. “Supreme Court decisions are often not about what the policy should be, but rather about who (or which level of government, or which institution) should make the policy,” Princeton University political scientist Robert George wrote on Twitter.
For now, there is no sign that either the justices or Republican and conservative interests that have brought so many of the high-profile cases to the court intend to trim their sails, Grove said.
That’s in part because there’s no realistic prospect of court reforms that would limit the cases the justices could hear, impose term limits or increase the size of the Supreme Court, said Grove, who served on President Joe Biden’s bipartisan Supreme Court commission on court reforms.
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Associated Press writer Jessica Gresko contributed to this report.
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A Christian boarding school in southwestern Missouri can remain open despite the state attorney general alleging a “dark pattern of behavior,” a judge ruled Monday.
Judge David Munton’s ruling allows continued round-the-clock monitoring of Agape Boarding School in Stockton by Missouri child welfare workers. The school serves about 60 boys.
The Kansas City Star reported that the state was prepared to call two former Agape students to testify on Monday. Agape attorney John Schultz told the judge there was no proof of any immediate health or safety concern for students and allowing former students to testify was “simply for publicity,” the Star reported.
The judge didn’t allow the testimony but scheduled another hearing for Sept. 21.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office first sought to shut down Agape on Wednesday after learning that someone on the state registry for child abuse and neglect was actively working there. On Friday, the attorney general’s office filed an amended motion alleging systemic abuse.
“Agape’s operation of a residential care facility must cease because it presents an immediate health and safety concern for the children residing at Agape,” the court filing stated. It also accused Agape of providing the state with incomplete information concerning which adults have access to children.
“These new developments are sadly consistent with the dark pattern of behavior at Agape previously exposed by the Attorney General’s Office” and the Missouri Department of Social Services, the filing stated.
Agape’s website proclaims, “We’re still open and accepting students!” It calls itself a “Christian Boarding School That Turns Around Rebellious Boys.”
Munton last week considered closing the school, but Agape officials told authorities that the person on the abuse and neglect registry was fired on Wednesday. Munton allowed the school to remain open, with state supervision.
Allegations of physical and sexual abuse at Agape and nearby Christian boarding school Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch prompted a state law last year requiring stricter oversight of such facilities. Among other things, the new law allows state or local authorities to petition the court for closure of a facility if there is believed to be an immediate health or safety threat to the children.
Last year, Agape’s longtime doctor, David Smock, was charged with child sex crimes and five employees were charged with low-level abuse counts. Schmitt’s office contended that 22 workers should have been charged, and with more serious crimes. But in Missouri, only the local prosecutor can file charges, and Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Gaither has said no additional employees would be charged.
Meanwhile, the husband-and-wife founders of Circle of Hope, Boyd and Stephanie Householder, face a combined 99 charges that include child abuse and neglect, sex crimes and other counts. The school was ordered shut down in 2020.
Several lawsuits filed on behalf of former students also have named Agape and Circle of Hope.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Food and Drug Administration has announced several more recalls with the recent outbreak of salmonella involving Jif peanut butter.
In the last few days, the FDA has recalled fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products from Del Monte, fudge by Fudgeamentals sold at some Walmart stores, store-prepared items containing peanut butter sold at Albertsons, and fresh-cut fruit snack trays and cups sold by Country Fresh.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, several illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-us or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
DEL MONTE RECALL
Consumers with questions may contact the company’s customer service desk at 305-520-8668 or 1-800-659-6500, Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET or visit Del Monte’s website.
FUDGEAMENTALS RECALL
The UPC can be found on the back or bottom side of the product just above the barcode.
The lot numbers can be found on the secondary-white sticker or printed directly on the side of the package.
Consumers who have purchased impacted products should return them to the place of purchase.
ALBERTSONS RECALL
Consumers can also contact Albertsons Companies at 1-877-723-3929.
COUNTRY FRESH RECALL
Consumers may also contact Country Fresh customer service at 281-453-3300 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.
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MIAMI — Pete Alonso hit two leadoff homers, including a go-ahead shot in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 Saturday.
Alonso’s home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie. It was Alonso’s NL-leading 22nd homer of the season and 14th multi-homer game of his career
Brandon Nimmo’s third hit, an RBI double in the ninth, increased the Mets’ lead. Francisco Lindor doubled and singled and Starling Marte had two hits for the NL East leaders.
New York starter Chris Bassitt pitched seven strong innings. Bassett (6-5) allowed three runs and six hits while striking out five. Seth Lugo pitched a perfect eighth and Edwin Díaz struck out the three batters he faced in the ninth for his 16th save.
The Marlins erased a 3-0 deficit on Jesús Sánchez’s two-run homer in the fourth and Bryan De La Cruz’s solo shot in the fifth.
Alonso gave the Mets an early advantage with his homer against Miami starter Trevor Rogers in the second inning. Initially, Alonso thought the shot had not cleared the right-field wall and stopped at second before resuming his trot.
The Mets padded their lead on Mark Canha’s RBI groundout and Eduardo Escobar’s run scoring single in the fourth.
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Rogers was lifted after surrendering one-out singles to Nimmo, Marte and Lindor to load the bases in the fifth. The left-hander allowed three runs, seven hits, walked one and struck out five. He has not completed six innings since April 28.
Zach Pop relieved Rogers and retired Alonso on a pop out to first and struck out Canha. Marlins relievers had thrown 9 2/3 scoreless innings until Alonso’s second homer.
Risky attempt
The Marlins settled for two runs in the fourth with Sánchez’s homer. A third run was negated after New York right-fielder Marte threw out Garrett Cooper at third. Cooper led off with a single and attempted to reach third on Jesús Aguilar’s single to right.
Quick recovery
The game had additional significance for Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. because the club promoted it as Bahamian Heritage Day. But the prospects of the Bahamian native playing looked bleak after back spasms forced him to leave in the sixth inning Friday. Chisholm recovered sufficiently and doubled in four at bats.
Trainer’s room
Mets: RHP Max Scherzer (oblique strain) will make another rehab start at one of the club’s minor league affiliates early next week. There was speculation Scherzer would be activated from the injured list and start the series finale Sunday. ... INF-OF Jeff McNeill (right hamstring tightness) was not in the lineup for the fourth consecutive game. .RHP Colin Holderman (right shoulder impingement) will throw in a rehab appearance Sunday at Triple-A Syracuse.
Marlins: INF Miguel Rojas returned to the lineup after sitting out Friday because of a bone bruise in his right foot. . LHP Jesús Luzardo (left forearm strain) is throwing from 105 feet.
Up next
LHP David Peterson (4-1, 3.18) will start the series for the Mets on Sunday and the Marlins will start LHP Daniel Castano (0-1, 2.57).
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Padraig Harrington holed a 30-foot birdie putt on the 15th right when the last of his five-shot lead was about to vanish, and he closed with three tough pars for a 1-over 72 to hold off Steve Stricker and win the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday.
Harrington never lost the lead at Saucon Valley on a day when he made it hard on himself.
Stricker, who started the final round eight shots behind, began making his run with consecutive birdies to finish the front nine, and he closed with two straight birdies for a 65.
That left him one shot behind, and the Irishman needed only pars to win for the first time on the PGA Tour Champions. It wasn’t easy.
Harrington had to two-putt from above the ridge on the 16th, and he trickled it down to a foot. He was well below the ridge from about 50 feet away on the par-3 17th and, after running that by 6 feet, calmly rolled in the par putt.
On the closing hole, he was pin-high but some 35 feet away with a spine running through the line of his putt. He cozied that to 3 feet and rapped it in for the win.
Harrington finished at 10-under 274.
He is the third straight player to win the U.S. Senior Open in his debut, following Jim Furyk last year and Stricker in 2019.
Mark Hensby had a 69 to finish alone in third. Stricker, however, was the only one who had a chance to catch Harrington.
“It’s tough to lead from the front,” Harrington said. “It’s even tougher when it’s Steve Stricker behind you. He tends to have one on me. I’m happy enough to get it done in the end.”
Stricker had good birdie chances on the 15th and 16th holes, but he stuffed his shot on the 17th to a foot, and then took on a back-right pin at the closing hole to 5 feet away.
Harrington, who led by as many as six shots at one point, began the back nine with consecutive bogeys, and then he missed a good birdie chance on the par-5 12th.
Before Stricker could make his final birdie, Harrington made his 30-footer to be assured of staying in front, and his lag putting was superb when it needed to be.
Stricker didn’t realize he had a chance until he teed off on the 16th and realized he was two behind.
“I tried to birdie them all coming in,” he said. “I had a couple of putts I wish I could have over.”
Stricker got the best of Harrington without hitting a shot last September at Whistling Straights, when he led a stronger and younger U.S. team to a rout over Harrington’s European squad in the Ryder Cup.
Harrington won three majors on the regular tour, the first one at Carnoustie in 2007 when he rallied to win the British Open in a playoff. Stricker was in final group that day and shot 74.
Harrington and Stricker each have a senior major this year, with Stricker winning the Regions Tradition in Alabama a month after returning to the tour from a six-month break recovering from a virus.
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HAWTHORNE, Calif. (AP) — SpaceX, the rocket ship company run by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has fired several employees involved in an open letter that blasted the colorful billionaire for his behavior, according to media reports.
The reports published Friday cited an email from Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president, saying the company had terminated employees who put together and circulated the letter. The letter writers denounced Musk for actions that they said are a “frequent source of distraction and embarrassment for us, particularly in recent weeks.”
The New York Times was the first outlet to report the purge, based on information from three employees familiar with the situation. The employees were not named.
It’s unclear how many SpaceX workers lost their jobs, but Shotwell left no doubt that the company believed they had crossed an unacceptable line.
“The letter, solicitations and general process made employees feel uncomfortable, intimidated and bullied, and/or angry because the letter pressured them to sign onto something that did not reflect their views,” Shotwell wrote in her email, according to the Times . “”We have too much critical work to accomplish and no need for this kind of overreaching activism.”
The firings occurred Thursday — the same day Musk addressed Twitter employees for the first time about his $44 billion deal to add that social media service to his business empire. The purchase is in limbo while Musk tries to determine whether Twitter has been concealing the number of fake accounts on its platform.
As the Twitter drama unfolded, another report emerged t hat Musk had paid $250,000 to a flight attendant to quash a potential sexual harassment lawsuit against him. Musk denied the sexual harassment allegations, and Shotwell last month sent out an email to SpaceX employees saying she believe the accusations were false.
In recent weeks, Musk has also crudely mocked the looks of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Twitter and posted a poop emoji during an online discussion with Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal.
The open letter from SpaceX employees criticizing Musk asserted that some of his tweets sent out to his 98 million followers cast the company in a poor light.
“As our CEO and most prominent spokesperson, Elon is seen as the face of SpaceX — every tweet that Elon sends is a de facto public statement by the company,” the open letter said. “It is critical to make clear to our teams and to our potential talent pool that his messaging does not reflect our work, our mission, or our values.”
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THIEVES NX created as tribute to esports team's championship win
PLANO, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the summer of 2021, 100 Thieves cemented their place in esports history with a championship title three years in the making. As 100 Thieves' luxury automotive partner, Lexus created a customized NX to commemorate their victory. The THIEVES NX, unveiled in a new video yesterday, features the first generative artwork leveraging championship gameplay data.
The CHAMPION PRINT on the THIEVES NX will be familiar to 100 Thieves fans, as it mirrors their signature geo-print, yet Lexus' version gives it an entirely new spin. The CHAMPION PRINT is more than just a tribute to the team's victory; it's a map of how they got there.
To create a graphic representation of 100 Thieves' championship win, Lexus input the raw player data into a generative design tool created especially for the project. Player actions and movements from the team's 11 winning playoff matches are represented by lines, nodes and curves. Each win is outlined in reflective red ink and etched with a designated top player name.
"We felt the best way to commemorate our partner's tremendous championship win was to build a one-of-a-kind THIEVES NX which was inspired by the team's winning journey," said Vinay Shahani, vice president of Lexus marketing. "The intuitive and tech-forward features of the Lexus NX make it the perfect canvas and co-conspirator for this type of creative venture."
The THIEVES NX, a 2022 NX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD, is customized with 100 Thieves-themed embossed headrests, floor and cargo mats, puddle lamps, door sills and ambient illumination. Its connected and technology upgrades include Lexus Interface with available 14-inch touchscreen display; available Intuitive Parking Assist with Automatic Braking; and Drive Connect trial with Cloud Navigation, including Google points-of-interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant, including Hey Lexus and Destination Assist.
"I can't think of a more fitting way to celebrate our championship win than our own exclusive Lexus NX," said Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag, founder and CEO of 100 Thieves. "We can't wait to drive the THIEVES NX around L.A. and show it off to our fans at events."
Redesigned from the inside out, the all-new 2022 Lexus NX ushers in Lexus' next chapter, with bold design, connected-driving feel, intuitive technology, electrification and unmatched craftsmanship. For more information on the all-new 2022 Lexus NX, visit www.lexus.com/nx.
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Lexus' passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Ten Alaska state lawmakers do not plan to seek reelection this year, and eight others are running for other offices.
Fifty-nine of the Legislature's 60 seats are up for election.
Those who do not plan to seek reelection include Republican Senate President Peter Micciche, who previously announced his decision, and Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich.
Begich, an Anchorage Democrat, remains listed as a candidate but told The Associated Press on Thursday he's “pretty sure” he'll withdraw next week.
“In my heart and my mind, I've moved away from the job,” Begich said.
He said he spoke with Löki G. Tobin, who has been an aide to him, before Wednesday's filing deadline and told her he may not run again. She filed to run for the seat, for which independent Heather Herndon also has filed.
Begich said he felt “a sense of relief” in indicating he would not run.
Tobin was not immediately available for comment.
Several of the incumbents who opted against seeking reelection cited family considerations, including Micciche and Republican Rep. Sara Rasmussen. Rasmussen said her young family previously relocated to Juneau from their home in Anchorage to be with her during session. But she said her son started kindergarten this year so her family stayed in Anchorage and she commuted back and forth.
“I was really on the fence on everything, kind of until the end of session, and I felt like the best thing to do was just to prioritize my family at that point,” she said.
This year's regular session ended within the 121-day constitutional meeting limit but prior years have been grueling, marked in some cases by divisive special sessions. There have been 15 special sessions since 2015, four of them last year.
Democratic state Rep. Adam Wool of Fairbanks and Republican state Sen. Josh Revak of Anchorage are among those running for a different office. Both are running for U.S. House. Republican Rep. Christopher Kurka of Wasilla is running for governor. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seeking reelection.
Five House members are running for state Senate, including Democratic Rep. Matt Claman, who is challenging Republican Sen. Mia Costello; Democratic Rep. Geran Tarr, in a race with three other candidates, including Democratic Anchorage Assembly member Forrest Dunbar; and Republican Reps. Kelly Merrick and Ken McCarty. Merrick and McCarty, both from the Eagle River area, are running in the same Senate race.
Two Anchorage state House races feature sitting Democratic lawmakers — Reps. Harriet Drummond and Zack Fields and Reps. Andy Josephson and Chris Tuck, the House majority leader.
The primary is Aug. 16; the withdrawal deadline is June 25.
It was just last week that the political boundaries for this year's elections were set following two rounds of litigation over the redistricting process. This also will be the first state elections cycle following a split federal appeals court panel decision last year that struck down several campaign contribution caps.
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has said there are no longer limits on what an individual can give to candidates or to non-party groups.
This year also brings changes to the elections process. Under an initiative passed in 2020, there are no longer party primaries. The four candidates who win the most votes in their primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election, in which ranked choice voting will be used.
If there are four or fewer candidates in a primary race, all would move on to the general election, the Division of Elections has said. Nearly all the legislative races have four or fewer candidates. Seven races have just one candidate who has filed to run.
Jason Grenn, executive director of Alaskans for Better Elections, which advocated for the new elections process, said the changes made by the system are intended to help remove obstacles for people who want to run. In the past, for example, a candidate who wanted to run outside the party structure would have to gather signatures to get on the ballot, he noted.
There are other factors involved in one's decision to run, he said, such as relocating to Juneau, leaving one's job or legislative pay.
“Our team didn’t have expectations that we’d see 10 or 12 people in each race,” he said. “And we’ve heard from people who have said, ‘I’m running because of these changes,' or 'I can run now because these changes happened.”
The August primary also includes races for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor.
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WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination
The World Health Organization will rename the monkeypox virus in response to growing concerns that its current name leads to stigmatization and discrimination, particularly against African nations.
More than 1,600 confirmed monkeypox cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported in 39 countries so far this year, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, said Tuesday. Thirty-two of those countries are newly affected. There have been 72 deaths in countries where monkeypox has been detected for years, mostly from animal-to-human spread, but no deaths in countries reporting cases for the first time.
WHO is convening an emergency committee next week to assess whether monkeypox "represents a public health emergency of national concern." A public health emergency of international concern is the WHO’s highest level of alert for viral outbreaks.
The agency had previously determined they did not need to meet, but with more countries affected and the virus’s "unusual" recent behavior, there’s more need for a coordinated global response, officials said.
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"With the advice from the emergency committee, we can be in a better position to control the situation, but it doesn’t mean that we are going straight to a public health emergency of international concern," Dr. Ibrahima Soce Fall, WHO’s emergencies director for Africa, said. "We don’t want to wait until the situation is out of control to start calling the emergency committee."
Digitally-colorized electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion (virus particle), published June 6, 2022. (Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Last week, a group of roughly 30 scientists released a letter asking that the name of the virus be changed. WHO said it's "working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes."
"In the context of the current global outbreak, continued reference to, and nomenclature of this virus being African is not only inaccurate but is also discriminatory and stigmatizing," scientists said in the letter. "The most obvious manifestation of this is the use of photos of African patients to depict the pox lesions in mainstream media in the global north."
A leading adviser to WHO said the outbreak in Europe and beyond was likely spread by sex at two recent rave parties in Spain and Belgium.
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So far, many of the reported cases have been in men who have sex with men, but scientists warn that anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, is susceptible to catching monkeypox if they are in close, physical contact with an infected person or their clothing or bed sheets.
Information regarding the Monkeypox virus sits out on the Salt Lake County Health Departments table at the Utah Pride Festival on June 5, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The illness typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes, followed by a rash on the face and body.
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, emocha Health, the leading digital medication adherence platform, announced that it has been recognized for Medication Adherence Management in three 2022 Gartner Hype Cycles: Digital Care Delivery; Life Science Commercial Operations; and Consumer Engagement and Experience in Healthcare and Life Sciences.
emocha Health, with its proven 360° video-based Directly Observed Therapy technology, has already cemented itself as an industry leader. emocha Health is the top provider in medication adherence within the public health market, with more than 400 health department partners and additional customers across Medicaid health plans, health systems, clinical trials, and academic research programs.
"These reports offer valuable insight into the market saturation and perceived value of medication adherence management," said Sebastian Seiguier, CEO of emocha Health. "Even more, we're thrilled to see innovative medication adherence solutions featured as valuable resources in reducing health inequities and creating positive outcomes for historically underserved populations."
All three Gartner Hype Cycles show Medication Adherence Management sliding into the "Trough of Disillusionment," the stage of an innovation where interest wanes as experiments and implementations fail to deliver. emocha Health's video-based approach is uniquely poised to weather the "Trough of Disillusionment," and help Medication Adherence Management move towards the "Slope of Enlightenment" where understanding, stability, and usability grows as more enterprises adopt the innovation.
As a path forward, the Gartner Hype Cycle reports identified several obstacles and recommendations for the industry. emocha Health addresses all of these through its highly personalized and comprehensive medication adherence program. Through daily asynchronous video check-ins with an engaged care team, emocha Health addresses a broad range of medication adherence issues while delivering a convenient experience for patients — making it simple for any patient to learn and embrace healthy behaviors. In addition, emocha Health's history of working closely with underserved populations and addressing social determinants of health, perpetuates a unique and science-backed ability to bridge healthcare inequity gaps.
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
emocha Health's 360° model of care builds on Directly Observed Therapy by combining technology and personalized video coaching to engage patients with diabetes, opioid use disorder, asthma, COPD, hepatitis C, and other chronic and infectious conditions. emocha Health has partnered with health plans, hospitals, health centers, and managed care organizations to improve adherence rates for vulnerable populations across the globe. Learn more at www.emocha.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Look for pinstripes in Paris.
The New York Yankees have told Major League Baseball they want to be one of the teams for the sport’s first games in continental Europe at the Stade de France outside Paris during 2025, two people familiar with the planning told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because MLB has not made details public.
“That’s cool. It sounds pretty exciting,” Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole said. “That’s going to be a really special opportunity.”
MLB has not yet reached any decisions on teams for the France games and has been more focused on the 2023 schedule, with its new balanced format.
In addition, the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres have been picked for games in Mexico City next season, one of the people said, also on condition of anonymity.
The stadium in France, at Saint-Denis, was built for the 1998 World Cup and was the site of this year’s Champions League final. It has a soccer capacity of about 80,000.
New York played MLB’s games in London, sweeping a two-game series from the Boston Red Sox 17-13 and 12-8 at West Ham’s Olympic Stadium in June 2019. MLB hosted players the night before the game at the Tower of London.
“We loved it,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “Our guys, from spring training when they knew it was on the horizon, were all very excited about it. I remember the week leading up to it, there was a genuine excitement in our locker room about going. And it was a really, really positive experience for myself and I feel like our team. It was a great venue and a great break in the season.”
The Yankees and Red Sox traveled after Wednesday home days games and had two days off before the weekend series.
“The most important thing is to be able to have the off day to kind of get yourself on track and adjust to the time zone,” said Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, who became the first major league player to homer in England.
St. Louis and the Chicago Cubs were to have played in London in 2020 but those games were canceled because of the pandemic, and they are the likely teams for games in London in 2023. The new collective bargaining agreement also calls for London games in 2024 before the first France games in 2025 and a return to London in 2026.
MLB’s CBA envisions annual Mexico City games from 2023-26, an Asian opener in 2024 and a Tokyo opener in 2025.
Previous Tokyo openers include New York Mets-Chicago Cubs (2000), Yankees-Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2004), Red Sox-Oakland Athletics (2008), Seattle Mariners-Athletics (2012) and Mariners-Athletics (2019).
MLB also has played international games in Sydney, Australia (Dodgers-Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014) and Monterrey, Mexico (Mets-San Diego Padres in 1996, Colorado Rockies-Padres in 1999, Padres-Dodgers in 2018, Cardinals-Cincinnati Reds in 2019 and Houston Astros-Los Angeles Angels in 2019).
A San Diego-Arizona series in Mexico City scheduled for April 2020 was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence has testified before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
Marc Short, a close aide to Pence, was at the Capitol on the day of the siege and was with the vice president as he fled his post presiding over the Senate and hid from rioters who had stormed the building and called for his hanging.
Short appeared before the grand jury after receiving a subpoena to do so, according to the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. The appearance was first reported by ABC News, which said it took place last week. A spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office did not immediately return a phone message and email seeking comment Monday.
It was not immediately clear what Short was asked during his grand jury appearance, but the Justice Department has been investigating wide-ranging efforts by allies of former President Donald Trump to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election, including through the creation of slates of fake electors in battleground states intended to subvert the vote count.
Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters last week that “no person is above the law” and described the investigation into the attack on the Capitol as the most important and most sweeping probe in the Justice Department's history.
Short has also cooperated in a separate House committee investigation of the insurrection.
In video testimony played at one of the panel's hearings last month, Short recalled that Pence had communicated to Trump “many times” that he did not agree with efforts to get him to overturn the election results, including by rejecting electors or by simply declaring Trump the winner.
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Pregnant Georgians can now list their fetus as a dependent on their tax returns.
The Georgia Department of Revenue released new guidance this week establishing that the agency "will recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat ... as eligible for the Georgia individual income tax dependent exemption."
An individual at least six weeks pregnant on or after July 20 through Dec. 31, 2022, can list the fetus as a dependent on their tax returns starting next year, the agency said. Georgian taxpayers can claim an exemption in the amount of $3,000 for each dependent.
This policy change follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to an abortion. Following that, an appeals court ruled on July 20 that Georgia's ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy can become law.
Taxpayers will have to submit relevant medical records or other supporting documentation to the department in order to prove their filing.The "fetal personhood law" is the idea that a fetus is a person with full constitutional rights from the moment of fertilization. Both Georgia and Arizona established this in their abortion laws, but Arizona's statute has been challenge in court.This tax policy change has far wider implications "from taxes and inheritance rights to education to population counts," says Elizabeth Nash, the Guttmacher Institute's principal policy associate for state issues.
For now, the policy change only applies to state tax returns. This state law has no effect on federal taxes, says Alex Raskolnikov, a professor of tax law at Columbia Law School.
"A state (e.g., GA) cannot dictate federal law. GA's decision will have no impact of the IRS or the Internal Revenue Code," he says.
Early critics note that this state policy may create questions for those who miscarry further along in their pregnancy.
Lauren Groh-Wargo, the campaign manager for Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams, tweeted: "So what happens when you claim your fetus as a dependent and then miscarry later in the pregnancy, you get investigated both for tax fraud and an illegal abortion?"
Georgia's abortion law does allow exceptions for stillbirths, miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies (which can be deadly).
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Zacatecas Silver Corp. ("Zacatecas" or the "Company", (TSXV: ZAC) (OTC: ZCTSF) (OTC Markets: 7TV) (Frankfurt: 7TV)) is pleased to report multiple silver and base metal assays from its recently completed phase one diamond drilling at El Cristo vein system. Together with the previously announced results on July 7, 2022, Zacatecas encountered significant silver-base metal mineralization within 22 out of the 28 holes drilled.
El Cristo is the NW strike extension of the prolific and well known Veta Grande vein system onto the Zacatecas Silver property, with most of this extension still untested by drilling.
Highlights:
- Drilling has outlined high-grade silver-base metal mineralization over 1.5 strike kilometres of previously undrilled vein systems across a 750-meter-wide corridor. Mineralization remains open to depth and along strike to the south-east.
- Recent El Cristo results include:
- Drilling at El Cristo mainly focused on testing previously undrilled vein systems to the south-east of the project, which are now interpreted to be the western extensions of the Veta Grande vein system.
- The Company completed 28 diamond drill holes at El Cristo for a total of 2,815 meters.
Dr. Chris Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Zacatecas comments, "The initial drill program was successful in identifying significant silver-base metal mineralization in 22 out of 28 drilled holes. Our interpretation of the results suggests that the drilled vein system is a western extension of the prolific Veta Grande vein system. Importantly, the intercepts encountered during this initial drilling show that the portion of the Veta Grande vein system identified to date on our property is robust and carries very good grade. We will be using the data from this first round of drilling at El Cristo to model an upcoming program targeting further exploration and expansion at depth and along strike."
Mineralization at El Cristo is of an intermediate sulphidation epithermal type, which crop out with a dilutional zone that is at least 3 km along strike and up to 600 m wide. Within this zone multiple, steeply dipping, northwest-southeast trending veins, which have been mined historically from at least 20 near surface shafts and multiple areas of near surface workings.
El Cristo represents the northwest strike extension of the Veta Grande vein, which has reported, but unverified, historical production of 200 Moz AgEq. The veins at El Cristo show similar characteristics to those at Veta Grande, have a similar orientation, and are part of the same sigmoidal zone of dilation.
Historically, the El Cristo vein system was only tested by 8 angled diamond drill holes which targeted veins at depths of below 100 to 200 metres. Of these six were concentrated within a 500 m strike length in the central parts of the veins.
Drill holes targeted the near surface depth extension of the larger surface workings and/or the depth extension of veins around the deeper historical shaft. The 28 holes drilled to date by the Company have been scout holes also designed to test select veins over at least 2 km of strike extension.
Zacatecas Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Zacatecas, Bryan Slusarchuk, states, "The technical team continues to execute efficiently on our silver projects. We have experienced early significant drilling success in two new areas of the property outside of the known Panuco resource with multiple good hits at both Panuco North and El Cristo.The size and scale of the project is increasing. At the same time, we are seeing multiple intersections in these areas with higher grades than described within the resource itself.
As exploration continues at the silver projects, we are systematically and efficiently advancing the Esperanza Gold Project. The next steps at Esperanza include the production of a current resource estimate and then a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS), both of which are underway. The team onsite at Esperanza has recently completed the necessary sampling work for the resource estimate and is awaiting assays for input into the model. At Esperanza, we are targeting the development of a low-cost, low capital intensity and low technical risk oxide gold project with significant stakeholder benefit."
Hole CRI-2022-018 encountered a broad zone of stockwork style oxide mineralization for intercepting 9 meters @158 g/t Ag Eq (149 g/t Ag, 0.05 g/t Au, 0.08% Zn and 0.05% Pb) from 17.87 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-017 intercepted 2.10 m @ 204 g/t Ag Eq (200 g/t Ag, 0.03 g/t Au, 0.03% Zn and 0.01% Pb) from 47.14 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-020 targeted a new vein identified via mapping, over 200 meters south of any historic drilling, intercepting 0.82 m @ 592 g/t Ag Eq (84 g/t Ag, 0.14 g/t Au, 3.7% Zn and 11.8% Pb) from 69.10 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-026 targeted the northwestern strike extension of the 9.53-meter mineralised intercept encountered 50 meters to the southeast in hole CRI-2022-001. Intercepting a 3-meter-wide zone of backfill material grading 262 g/t Ag Eq (250 g/t Ag, 0.07 g/t Au, 0.1% Zn and 0.04% Pb) from 21.00 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-027 targeted the southeastern strike extension of mineralisation encountered in hole CRI-2022-17 and 18. Intercepting 1.60 m @ 181 g/t Ag Eq (175 g/t Ag, 0.02 g/t Au, 0.06% Zn and 0.05% Pb) from 4.40 meters downhole
Table 1. Assay Results from Drill Program
Additional drilling is required to determine true widths as all hole intercepted veins at an oblique angle. The assays are not capped. Assumptions used in USD for the silver equivalent calculation were metal prices of $24/oz silver, $1,800/oz gold, $1.81/lb zinc, $ 0.90/lb lead and 100% recovery.
Zacatecas follows industry-recognized standards of Best Practice and Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Samples are submitted to ALS in batches of 20 — comprising 16 half cut core samples, one field blank, two certified reference material standards and one staged duplicate. Samples are sealed in plastic bags using single use tie-locks and delivered to ALS Zacatecas — thereby ensuring chain of custody. Since the ALS facility in Zacatecas is only a preparation facility, sample pulps were sent to ALS Ireland for fire assay. To date all batches have passed QAQC and blanks and CRM's were within acceptable tolerance limits. All diamond holes were drilled HQ diameter. Core recovery across all veins was better than 98%.
The contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Chris Wilson, B.Sc. (Hons), PhD, FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, Chief Operating Officer of Zacatecas. Dr. Wilson is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and is responsible for all technical information in this news release.
The Zacatecas silver property is located in Zacatecas state, Mexico, within the highly prospective Fresnillo silver belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver. The company holds 7,826 hectares (19,338 acres) of ground that is highly prospective for low-sulphidation and intermediate-sulphidation silver base metal mineralization and potentially low-sulphidation gold-dominant mineralization. On December 15, 2021, Zacatecas announced a mineral resource estimate at the Panuco deposit consisting of 2.7 million tonnes at 187 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent (AgEq) (171 g/t silver (Ag) and 0.17 g/t gold (Au)) for 16.4 million ounces AgEq (15 million ounces silver and 15,000 ounces gold) (See news release dated December 14, 2021).
The property is 25 kilometres (km) southeast of MAG Silver Corp.'s Juanicipio mine and Fresnillo PLC's Fresnillo mine. The property shares common boundaries with Pan American Silver Corp. claims and El Orito, which is owned by Endeavour Silver.
Additionally, Zacatecas has recently announced a transaction to acquire the Esperanza Gold Project from Alamos Gold Inc. Esperanza is an advanced stage, attractive low-cost, low-capital-intensity and low-technical-risk growth project located in Morelos state, Mexico. Alamos has progressed the project through advanced engineering, including metallurgical work, while also focusing on stakeholder engagement, including building community relations.
To date, significant core and reverse circulation drilling has occurred at the Esperanza gold project, resulting in a total of 389 drill holes for 69,716 metres. Four targets adjacent to or close to the historical resource were identified to potentially expand the historical resource. The project also hosts seven regional exploration targets, largely untested, that also merit drill testing.
Alamos reported in its most recent annual information form a resource estimate of a measured and indicated resource of 34,352,000 tonnes at 0.98 g/t gold and 8.09 g/t silver for 1,083,366 ounces of gold and 8,936,201 ounces of silver and inferred resource of 718,000 tonnes at 0.80 g/t gold and 15.04 g/t silver for 18,375 ounces of gold and 347,192 ounces of silver. The Company considers this to be an historical resource for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. Resource blocks were defined using with dimensions of 10 metres (m) by 10 m by five m. The estimation of grades was performed with the ordinary kriging method on capped composites. An added step in the estimation strategy was the utilization of the dynamic anisotropy technique in Vulcan's unfolding options. This added capability allows for a more realistic outcome of the estimated grade's spatial distribution as it follows the folded shape of the deposit. Assumptions used in the resource include the following metal prices: gold price of $1,400 (U.S.) per ounce (oz) and silver price of $22 (U.S.) per oz. The resource assumed the following economic assumptions: recovery of 60.4 per cent at 0.2 g/t to 71.9 per cent at 1.6 g/t for gold, 25 per cent for silver, $2.60-per-tonne mining costs, 64-cents-per-tonne general and administrative costs, $4.20-per-tonne milling costs and a pit slope of 45 degrees. The Company considers the resource relevant due to its identification and modelling of the Esperanza deposit.
The Company has not done sufficient work to classify the resource as a current mineral resource or mineral reserves and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Although the resource estimate is considered reliable, the Company will resample a portion of the drill core for the purpose of carrying out a new resource estimate. Furthermore, additional data verification, including resurveying of select diamond drill holes collars; review of graphic drill core logs, comparison of these logs with remaining half-cut core and a cross check of select geological logs agonist database entries; and a check of original assay certificates against the assays and drill hole database.
On behalf of the Company
Bryan Slusarchuk
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Zacatecas cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors, many of which are beyond their respective control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Zacatecas' limited operating history, its proposed exploration and development activities on is Zacatecas Properties and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Zacatecas does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
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San Francisco Police officials announced Monday that an 18-year-old and two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of assaulting and robbing and older Asian woman on the 100 block of Francisco Street last month.
According to police, the woman, 70, told officers she was standing in front of the building where she lived when she was approached by four juvenile suspects who began talking to her, but a language barrier prevented her from understanding what they were saying.
When she turned to enter the building, the four individuals were able to gain access to the lobby and followed her inside, where they attacked her, stole her property and fled the scene, according to police.
Officers said they determined an 18-year-old and three juveniles aged 14, 13 and 11 years old were responsible for the attack. The 18-year-old, 13-year-old and 11-year-old were later arrested.
The 14-year-old had not been located as of Monday, police said.
At a news conference held in Porsmouth Square, a central gathering spot in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Police Chief Bill Scott identified the adult suspect as Darryl Moore, 18 of Oakland. He was in custody as of Monday. The two juveniles have been released.
“This was a senseless act of violence against the Asian community,” Scott said at the event that included District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and representatives from the Asian community in San Francisco. “We’re here to make sure these crimes stop,” said Scott.
Following a string of attacks on Asian Americans citywide, including one fatal beating on a sidewalk in Anza Heights, police have increased foot patrols in neighborhoods where Chinese elders live. The greatest concentration is in Chinatown, where multilingual officers have been added to the beat along with retired police officers of Asian descent who serve as neighborhood ambassadors.
“A greater dialog has to begin,” said Jenkins. “We have to come back to a place where our elders are respected and regarded differently. “We cannot have our elderly citizens scared to go outside or scared to come back inside.”
The San Francisco Police Department Robbery unit led the investigation, which included access to video surveillance of the crime scene. Moore was identified and a warrant issued for his arrest, along with the three older juveniles. Moore and the 13-year-old and 11-year old were arrested by Milpitas police on an unrelated criminal matter August 10. Moore was booked at Santa Clara County Jail on the San Francisco warrant. The two juveniles arrested with Moore were transferred to custody in Alameda County.
Moore does not have an arrest record in the city, Scott said. He and the juveniles face charges of robbery, elder abuse, burglary, false imprisonment and conspiracy. Jenkins said the investigation would determine whether hate crime enhancements will be added to the charges for any of the defendants.
“With regard to hate crimes, they do require the proof of motive,” she said. “That oftentimes requires an expression from an assailant or some investigation into past history.”
Jenkins said Moore will be tried as an adult while the 13-year-old and 14-year-old will go through juvenile justice system. “The 11-year-old is too young to be charged with a crime,’’ she said.
“The sad part is that we are here talking about a 14-year-old, a 13-year-old and an 11-year old committing a violent robbery,” said Scott. “This is a bad state of affairs.”
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RetailMeNot's Summer of Savings Will Give Shoppers the Chance to Save on Everything They Need for Summer's Memorable Moments
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RetailMeNot is kicking off summer shopping with the announcement of its Summer of Savings to help shoppers save on everything they need for the upcoming gifting, hosting and travel season while earning money back along the way.
Shoppers are eagerly anticipating a season of celebrating milestones and making memories with their loved ones, and according to recent RetailMeNot's research, 70% of Americans plan to attend a celebration this summer. To help these shoppers save money, RetailMeNot's Summer of Savings will offer coupons, deals and cashback offers available at favorite stores including the Home Depot, buybuy Baby, eBay and more. Whether shoppers need to find the perfect wedding gift, re-book winter travel plans, or refresh the home with hosting essentials, they can shop with confidence during the Summer of Savings.
"Summer has arrived and with the new season comes lots of milestones as we get back to normal, which means lots of celebrations. We want to help make shopping for these celebrations easier by hosting our Summer of Savings to help consumers save money," says Kristin McGrath, Shopping Expert at RetailMeNot. "In a time when inflation is causing stressed budgets, RetailMeNot wants to help you kick off your vacations, events and gatherings by giving shoppers the chance to earn money back while they shop. Our Summer of Savings will bring cash back and discounts from favorite retailers so you can celebrate all of the special moments this summer, while saving at the same time."
See below for some of the exciting offers that will be available throughout the month:
- Up to 12% cash back at Home Depot
- Deals of up to 50% off your living space with eBay
- Up to 12% cash back at buybuy Baby
To shop RetailMeNot's Summer of Savings, visit www.retailmenot.com to access the awesome deals.
The Ziff Media Group Shopping Survey was conducted between April 6 and 7, 2022, among 1,116 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and up.
RetailMeNot is a leading savings destination bringing people and the things they love together through savings with retailers, brands and restaurants. RetailMeNot makes everyday life more affordable through online and in-store coupon codes, cash back offers, and the RetailMeNot Deal Finder™ browser extension. To learn more, visit https://www.retailmenot.com/corp or follow @RetailMeNot on social media.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemomab Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: CMMB), (Chemomab), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases with high unmet need, today announced the company will release its second quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 8:00 am Eastern Time.
During the event, Chemomab's management team will review second quarter 2022 performance, discuss recent and upcoming developments and conduct a live question-and-answer session.
A replay of the call will be available on Chemomab's website for 90 days at www.chemomab.com.
Live Webcast and Conference Call at 8:00 am Eastern Time, Friday, August 12, 2022
Click this Webcast link to access the live webcast or replay.
The live webcast and replay can also be accessed at the News & Events section of the Investors page on the Chemomab website at investors.chemomab.com/events.
Conference Call Access via Telephone
US Investors: +1 (877) 407-9208
International Investors: +1 (201) 493-6784
Conference Passcode: 13730646
Please call 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time, enter the conference passcode and ask the operator for the Chemomab conference call.
Chemomab is a clinical stage biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases with high unmet need. Based on the unique and pivotal role of the soluble protein CCL24 in promoting fibrosis and inflammation, Chemomab developed CM-101, a monoclonal antibody designed to bind and block CCL24 activity. CM-101 has demonstrated the potential to treat multiple severe and life-threatening fibrotic and inflammatory diseases. It is currently in Phase 2 trials for primary sclerosing cholangitis and liver fibrosis, with a Phase 2 trial in systemic sclerosis expected to begin in late 2022. For more information, visit chemomab.com.
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For the last month, Michael Diaz has been living out of a recreational vehicle parked outside Ruby Chow Park, a triangle-shaped field, where planes roar overhead as they fly into the nearby King County International Airport.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the city is asking him and nearly two dozen other RVs parked around the Georgetown park to leave.
Red “no parking” signs have gone up and Joe Ingram, an outreach worker, asked Diaz what he needs to avoid his vehicle getting impounded.
Diaz thought all he needed were some new batteries and gas. But getting the RV to move is one thing, he said, finding a place nearby to park is another.
“Where can we go from here? To the next block? Nope,” he said. “Can’t park there. They got blocks.”
These days, a significant portion of public parking in Georgetown has been blocked by large chunks of concrete, between 3 and 6 feet long. The blocks, which are sometimes referred to as “ecology” or “eco” blocks, have been placed anonymously and illegally by people hoping to prevent RVs from parking in front of their homes or business.
Large vehicles cannot park overnight in Seattle unless they are in areas zoned for industrial use, concentrating RV dwellers in a few neighborhoods. Ecology blocks have followed, quietly increasing the last two years in neighborhoods like Georgetown, Ballard and Sodo as the city of Seattle suspended parking enforcement during the pandemic.
But now parking enforcement has resumed, with people living in their vehicles facing fines and the possibility of losing their shelter.
However, enforcement of the growing number of eco-blocks is almost nonexistent.
Disproportionate enforcement
It is illegal to place ecology blocks in public streets, sidewalks or parking spaces. Ecology blocks cause “parking spillover into adjacent streets, block utility access and cause other accessibility or transportation problems,” according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
Of the hundreds of concrete blocks across Seattle, only 25 unique property and business owners since June 2021 have been warned they could face fines. According to the city, violators could be charged $250 for the first violation, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third violation, with no limits on the number of fines within a year.
While the department has issued second warnings to some properties, no citations have been issued.
Earlier this year, the transportation department said that it intends to step up enforcement on the rule that vehicles can only be parked on the same block for 72 hours at a time. Since October, the Seattle Department of Transportation has written 4,000 citations and impounded 2,100 vehicles, though the department says it did not impound lived-in vehicles until mid-May.
Homeless advocates say it is not fair that the city expects vehicle dwellers to obey parking laws when it allows businesses to prevent those living in cars from following them by taking up public parking.
“The new mayor ran on a law-and-order platform and this is the law,” said Bill Kirlin-Hackett, the director of the Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness, which runs the Scofflaw Mitigation/Vehicle Residency Outreach Program. “We just find it to be quite hypocritical.”
The city says the main challenge of responding to complaints about illegal ecology blocks has been identifying who is responsible for them. Because the blocks are placed on public streets, sometimes in the vicinity of multiple properties, it is not always clear who paid for them.
While ecology blocks are typically made with excess concrete and cost around $20 each, each block weighs 1 to 2 tons and cannot be moved without specialized equipment, making it potentially costly or burdensome for the city to remove. The department says it also only responds to ecology blocks through public complaints and does not pay for staff to “continuously patrol the city looking for violations” as it does for parking violations.
“Tow companies have a contract with the city which determines the fees they may charge for an impounded vehicle, but there is not a similar contract when it comes to moving ecology blocks,” SDOT said in a statement.
Why businesses put blocks down
Dee Powers said that blocks were occasionally placed before the pandemic but have proliferated in the last year while the city was not enforcing the 72-hour parking rule. During that time, RVs stayed put, sometimes accumulating trash and rats, and drew criticism from locals.
Powers, who previously was an outreach worker for the city-funded Scofflaw Mitigation/Vehicle Residency Outreach Program, remembers the stress of trying to find a new parking spot every few days. For around three years, Powers lived out of a 32-foot motor home in Georgetown and regularly moved their vehicle between two or three spaces to avoid impoundment.
Often Powers moved their vehicle at night when the streets were empty, sometimes swapping spots with a nearby friend. Underlying this “shuffle” of vehicles, Powers said, is an overwhelming fear of impoundment, losing your home and all your belongings, as well as harassment from local residents.
Powers said most RV dwellers have found free parking harder to come by because of blocks and no parking signs, so are more reluctant to move unless they are forced to.
Businesses often drop the blocks right after Seattle Public Utilities asks RV dwellers to temporarily leave so city workers can clean the area.
The practice is so common that when the city of Seattle removed an RV and homeless encampment along Southwest Andover Street in June, the neighboring West Seattle Health Club made no secret of its plans in a letter to its members.
“To avoid the return of the encampment, the West Seattle Health Club is partnering with our neighboring businesses to place eco-blocks along the surrounding area,” the letter said.
Eco-blocks did appear, but in an email, West Seattle Health Club general manager Chauna Agosto said the gym did not place them after the city recommended against it.
JW Harvey, one of the owners of the Orcas Business Park in Georgetown, said people who judge those who put ecology blocks on the street do not know the reality of living and working near a homeless encampment.
Over the last 10 years, but especially during the pandemic, Harvey said he has spent more time providing water and tools and speaking with the people living on the streets next to his property than he has running his business.
Harvey said he does not want to place ecology blocks around his property because they look bad and take up public parking. However, he’s growing tired of trying to manage the “ripple effects” of the homeless population in his neighborhood.
Every time the city removes an RV encampment and cleans up the garbage, it only takes a few weeks for the sidewalk to return to its former state, he said. Harvey said in his experience, residents and business owners only place ecology blocks because they feel like they have no other choice.
“Individual businesses and residents are putting ecology blocks out as taking matters in their own hands because if they call the city and say there are RVs out in front of their business or out in front of their home, they can’t do anything about it,” he said.
Erin Goodman, executive director of the Sodo Business Improvement Area, said businesses owners are concerned about the safety of their employees or worried about losing their livelihood when they place ecology blocks.
In many parts of Sodo, the rats that RV encampments can sometimes attract can put food manufacturers at risk for losing their license, she said, and fires that start in RVs can damage nearby buildings.
Although the Sodo Business Improvement Area does not recommend people break city rules, Goodman said business owners have been asking for help and are frustrated when they are threatened with citations.
“I don’t think [warnings] are going to deter anybody,” she said. “They’re still going to do it and even for the period of time before the city notices, they get a bit of relief.”
Where city stands on enforcement
Fremont Brewing’s production facility in Ballard has become a particularly criticized example of ecology blocks. The beer company is owned by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson and her husband Matt Lincecum.
After receiving reports of ecology blocks around the facility, the city issued a warning to the brewery on Sept. 29, 2021, stating that citations or notice of violation could be issued if they were not removed by Nov. 10, according to records obtained by The Seattle Times.
In November, Lincecum emailed a city employee, saying he appreciated “your assurance that the [Department of Transportation] has decided to pause and reconsider how to proceed.” Lincecum said he is looking for “written confirmation that the city of Seattle has paused enforcement of the alleged street use violation for our brewery and the hundreds of other businesses also using ecoblocks,” including a substation in Ballard.
There are also ecology blocks along Northwest 46th Street next to a U.S. post office building.
“As I also reiterated, I do not want Fremont to be in violation of any city codes and have only kept the ecoblocks in place upon the reassurance from you that we are not currently in violation of Seattle City codes,” the email stated.
Lincecum and Nelson declined to comment.
After being asked about the email, the transportation department denied in a statement that it has suspended enforcement and said it has started to send out second warnings when there is not a resolution.
“Our objective is to make sure that we have correctly identified the responsible party and then to work collaboratively with them if they are willing,” the agency said in a statement. “We hope to encourage them to take responsibility for removing the unauthorized obstructions so that we can find a solution that works well for everyone.”
In the meantime, with fewer parking spaces available, RVs are pushed into other neighborhoods or residential streets and are forced to park closer together, forming clusters.
There, they draw more ire.
Garth Caroll, who has lived out of an RV for six years, said the concrete is a physical symbol of the animosity toward homeless people.
“So much of the community has so much built-up hatred against us,” Caroll said. “We’re just trying to fend for ourselves until we can get some permanent housing.”
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Key Points -
- TVA has priced $500 million of new 30-year maturity global power bonds carrying an interest rate of 4.25%, which locks in historically low-cost funding.
- The rate on the new bonds ties as the second lowest ever for a TVA bond 30-years or longer.
- This is TVA's first 30-year bond offering since 2012.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Tennessee Valley Authority priced $500 million of new 30-year maturity global power bonds today, with an interest rate of 4.25 percent. Today's offering marked TVA's first 30-year bond since 2012, and the 4.25 percent rate is tied as the second lowest ever for a TVA bond of 30 years or longer in maturity.
Despite an increase in interest rates in the first half of the year, long-term rates remain at historically low levels, creating an opportunity for TVA to secure long-term funding at attractive levels.
"We were pleased to see a window of stability develop in recent weeks, and an opportunity for TVA to take advantage of still historically low long-term rates," said TVA's Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer, Tammy Wilson. "With one of the nation's largest electric power systems, TVA is a natural issuer of longer-maturity bonds, and the success of this transaction shows the confidence investors have in TVA and the strength of the public power model."
Strong demand for high quality investments of longer duration contributed to the success of the offering. The bonds drew interest from a variety of investors including asset managers, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others.
"The new 30-year bond fits well in TVA's debt profile, which has a low number of bonds maturing in the early 2050s. TVA debt levels remain at the lowest levels in over 30 years, and the new bonds will help TVA maintain stable interest costs for decades to come," added Wilson.
Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Securities served as joint book-running managers for the transaction. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to refinance existing debt and for general power system purposes. The new bonds will mature on September 15, 2052, and are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. Interest will be paid semi-annually each March 15 and September 15. Application has been made to list the bonds on the New York Stock Exchange.
The bonds will be issued, maintained and transferred through the book-entry system of the Federal Reserve Banks. Transactions may be cleared and settled by international participants through Clearstream and Euroclear. The bonds can be identified by the CUSIP number 880591EY4 (ISIN number US880591EY48).
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies serving nearly 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. TVA receives no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. In addition to operating and investing its revenues in its electric system, TVA provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system, and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation.
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Tyreek Lewis’ back ached.
The 35-year-old from North Philadelphia worked as a truck driver, and long days in the driver’s seat had put him in enough pain that his girlfriend made him a doctor’s appointment in May 2021.
But to be referred to a pain management clinic for the relief he needed, Lewis would need to take time off work for more assessments and an MRI. It was time he felt he couldn’t afford.
That’s when a friend proposed another solution. “I know a guy who sells the same pills a doctor would give you,” the friend said, according to Lewis’ mother, Antoinette Hornsby.
Desperate for relief, Lewis bought two.
But the pills Lewis had purchased were illicit fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. They had been pressed into pill form and sold on the street to look identical to the safer pharmaceutical opioids.
Hours later, his girlfriend found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Two days later, he was pronounced dead at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
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Hornsby said she had known very little about fentanyl before her son died. The loss transformed her into a vocal advocate for overdose prevention and education. Hornsby, who lives in Georgia, is now encouraging her own local police department to carry the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. She is also creating a virtual memorial to her son and others lost to fentanyl.
Lewis, a father of two and stepfather to another two children, was outgoing. Four hundred people went to his funeral, his mother said.
A musician in his spare time, he released several rap CDs and was passionate about songwriting — he’d been writing his own music since 13. As a kid, he loved to play hockey and skateboard.
He was extremely proud of his children — one son is in college at Drexel University and two of his sons recently graduated from Temple University and the city firefighter’s academy, respectively.
The family has coped as best they can with their unexpected loss, Hornsby said. Lewis’ youngest child, 4, has been dreaming about her father lately, his mother said.
For Hornsby, activism has helped her to work through her grief.
“No mother should have to bury her child, and if I can ease the pain of someone who’s going through what I’m going through, I’m happy with just that,” she said.
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WAPATO, Wash. , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, hosted its customers at Pace's 10th Annual Postharvest Academy on May 4, 2022, at the Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington. The customer-exclusive event brought together industry thought leaders to share timely research, innovations, and services in the postharvest industry.
"It was a refreshing opportunity to bring our customers and team together, in-person, for the 10th Annual Postharvest Academy," said Jorge Gotuzzo, Sr. Global Marketing Director at Pace International. "We strive to be the premier source of postharvest education that supports efficient and sustainable operations at our customer sites, and this event is an example of providing resources and information that deliver on that mission."
Thought leadership from across the fresh produce industry headlined this content-rich event. Pace International's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Rodrigo Cifuentes, welcomed attendees and shared Pace's path forward with the vision to reinvent the postharvest systems of the future, together, with sustainability driven innovations and digital transformations, combined with exceptional service.
Cifuentes expanded on Pace's digital and sensing technologies designed to improve packinghouse insights. He highlighted PackVisor™, a cloud-based platform housing multiple apps that capture and analyze data to develop better insights on fruit quality and operational efficiencies. Cifuentes also shared the benefits of Pace InSite™, a cloud-based data tool to digitalize, visualize and analyze packinghouse service reports.
Cifuentes reaffirmed Pace's commitment to investing in innovative and bio-based solutions to improve efficacy, safety, and efficiencies with upcoming biocontrol products such as BioSpectra®, which is pending organic status, and PURE® Hard Surface for food contact surfaces.
Jessa Allen, CAE, USApple, Vice President of Membership & Events, previewed USApple's Newton report, a 20-year aggregate of apple growing data that will be published this summer, during the presentation, "The Voice of America's Favorite Fruit."
Carolina Torres, M.S., PhD., Associate Professor Endowed Chair in Postharvest Systems, Department of Horticulture, Tree Fruit Research & Research Extension Center, Washington State University, shared her initial findings for preventing bitter pit, soft scald and ripening room challenges of storing organic apples, attributing possible solutions to Pace's BioSpectra.
Trevor Suslow of Trevor Suslow Consulting, LLC, took attendees on a deep dive into the "Emerging Pillars of Produce Safety Optimization" addressing pathogens, mutations and other challenges fruit faces during postharvest handling and storage.
Members of Pace's staff also shared the stage during the Postharvest Academy. Scott Christie, Pace International, Sr. Engineering & Application Services Manager, presented "Keeping Pace with Postharvest Technology and Innovation." Christie's presentation emphasized the importance of accessing the right information to make the right decisions during postharvest. For a solution, Christie presented Pace's newest innovation, PackVisor™, which uses electronic sensors to monitor and keep records of application equipment throughout the line as well as telemetry capabilities to access controls remotely.
Christian Aguilar, Pace International, Senior Biology Scientist, Plant Pathology presented on "Postharvest Fungicide Resistance Management," where she focused specifically on blue mold (Penicillium expansum) of pome fruit as a case study. Aguilar addressed the common question of fungicide rotation, stating that rotating postharvest fungicides of different chemical classes and modes of action, such as fludioxonil and pyrimethanil, on an annual basis reduces the occurrence of fungicide resistance. Aguilar emphasized sanitation and cultural control as being critical to an effective fungicide resistance program. Her research has also proved that poor decay control when using a fungicide is not always indicative of resistance.
About Pace International LLC
Pace International LLC is a subsidiary of Valent BioSciences LLC, a Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. business. Pace collaborates with growers, packers and agricultural organizations to develop innovative solutions to enhance, protect, and preserve fruit and vegetable quality and freshness. Pace is the leading global provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies, equipment and technical services to maximize efficiencies in packing operations and increase the freshness and value of harvested crops. For more information, visit the company's website at paceint.com.
About Valent Biosciences LLC
Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Valent BioSciences LLC is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Valent BioSciences is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of biorational products, with sales in 95 countries around the world. Valent BioSciences is an ISO 9001 Certified Company. For additional information, visit the company's website at valentbiosciences.com.
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PHOENIX (AP)The Arizona Diamondbacks were refreshed and ready after the four-day All-Star break, playing arguably their best game of the season in a lopsided 10-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Carson Kelly started the team’s offensive onslaught with a laser-beam double to lead off the bottom of the first, Ketel Marte added a three-run homer in the third and Daulton Varsho clobbered a 451-foot solo shot in the sixth. On the mound, Zac Gallen delivered seven innings of shutout ball, giving up just two hits.
”All around, it was a very solid game,” Kelly said. ”Offense, defense, pitching. I think the break helped and we’ll try to continue to ride this wave.”
The All-Star break didn’t provide much relief for the Nationals, who lost for the 16th time in 18 games.
Gallen (5-2) took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning before Cesar Hernandez sent a soft liner with two outs that deflected off Gallen’s glove and fell behind the mound. Gallen, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and Marte all converged on the ball, but no one had time to throw out the speedy Hernandez.
”I felt like I had all four or five pitches today, good command of them,” Gallen said. ”You like to think every time you have four or five pitches, you can throw a no-hitter.”
Gallen struck out seven and walked none.
”He was looking like he could potentially throw a no-hitter,” manager Torey Lovullo said. ”I was probably the most satisfied person when he gave up that hit. It’s a stressful time when you’re talking about potential pitch counts. He had good stuff and it obviously showed up through seven innings.”
Marte launched his ninth homer of the season in the third, giving the D-backs a 4-0 lead. He hit a changeup from lefty Patrick Corbin (4-13) to center field where it just cleared the wall above the 413-foot sign.
It was another rough outing for Corbin, the veteran left-hander who came into the game with a 5.87 ERA. He gave up five runs and eight hits over five innings, walking one and striking out seven.
Daulton Varsho added a mammoth solo shot to right field – turning on Jordan Weems’ pitch for his 13th homer of the season – to give the D-backs a 6-0 lead in the sixth. Kelly and Varsho both had three hits.
Washington star Juan Soto singled in the seventh inning, extending his on-base streak to 28 games, which is the longest of his career.
”We hit some balls hard, but they’re on the ground,” Washington manager Dave Martinez said. ”We can’t get the ball in the air. We’ve got to start driving the ball and getting them in the air.”
The Nationals fell to 31-64, the worst mark in the big leagues.
NATS SIGN DRAFT PICKS
The Nationals announced the signing of several of their draft picks from earlier this month, including outfielder Elijah Green, who was taken with the No. 5 overall choice.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals: Placed RHP Tyler Clippard on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 19. Promoted RHP Hunter Harvey from Triple-A and reinstated RHP Victor Arano from the injured list. … LHP Josh Rogers is done with a rehabilitation assignment and been sent to Triple-A.
Diamondbacks: Marte was playing second base for the first time in about a month. He’s been used as a designated hitter while nursing a sore left hamstring. … RHP Zach Davies threw a bullpen on Friday. He’s been on the 15-day IL since June 28 because of right shoulder inflammation.
UP NEXT
The teams play again on Saturday night. The D-backs will send LHP Madison Bumgarner (5-9, 3.83 ERA) to the mound. The Nationals will counter with veteran RHP Anibal Sanchez (0-1, 7.20).
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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Muskegon County has finalized its purchase of Baker College’s Muskegon campus and plans to move most non-court operations of county government into the sprawling facility by next summer.
The building at 1903 Marquette Ave. will be shared by Muskegon County and Baker College for at least a few years until the college finds a new building to relocate to downtown, county officials said in a news release. The county expects to be fully moved into the building by summer 2023.
Muskegon County paid $9.9 million for the property, including all closing costs, county administrator Mark Eisenbarth told MLive/Muskegon Chronicle.
County officials have been eyeing the Baker College facility since last year, when the college announced its intention to eventually move downtown.
The county plans to move most of its non-court related departments from its current South Campus, including the health department, the treasurer, register of deeds and equalization.
Eisenbarth called the move a “win-win” for everyone involved.
“We believe this transition will strengthen the way we serve our citizens in terms of efficiency, accessibility, and delivery of County services,” he said in a prepared statement.
The college campus is more than twice the size the county needs, at least in the short term, Eisenbarth previously told MLive.
Baker College is still investigating potential sites to relocate to in downtown Muskegon, Baker College Muskegon President Aaron Maike told MLive on July 6. The college plans to continue offering classes at the campus for up to three years.
The Marquette Avenue facility will allow Muskegon County to consolidate many of its services under one roof. It will also allow the Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice to serve exclusively as a courthouse for its judiciary and courts, as well as other court related departments such as Circuit Court Records, Clerk’s office, Prosecutor’s office, and Sheriff’s department.
Muskegon County Board Chair Bob Scolnik said the 300,000-square-foot facility is in “excellent condition.”
“Today, the County of Muskegon made a major step in improving access to government offices and efficiency in county operations through its purchase of the entire Baker College campus,” Scolnik said in a statement.
“As the current Chairman of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners and a 20-year commissioner, this purchase and consolidation of county operations, along with the recent purchase of the pristine 377-acre Dune Harbor Park, are huge milestones during my time as a commissioner, and will benefit all our citizens far into the future.”
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In collaboration with Levy and Legends, new checkout-free stores will offer the best fan experience available by eliminating lines and wait times for food and beverages
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and SAN MATEO, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Stadium and leading checkout-free technology platform, Zippin, today announced that five Zippin-powered stores will launch in time for the Tennessee Titans pre-season this summer. The stores will be operated by Levy and Legends, both restaurant and hospitality leaders, to offer frictionless shopping experiences on both the concourse and club levels.
"At Nissan Stadium we're always looking for ways to offer our fans the greatest level of convenience and ease of purchase," said Adam Nuse, Titans Senior Vice President of Business Operations. "Working with Zippin will offer our fans a quick and easy way to grab the food and drink items they need, and get back to enjoying Nashville's biggest stage: Nissan Stadium."
Zippin is the leading checkout-free platform deployed in stadiums and venues because of its high accuracy approach to frictionless shopping. The company delights shoppers by eliminating checkout lines, cutting the time it takes to get through concessions from an average of 20 minutes to as little as 20 seconds. The ROI and increased sales is positively changing the economics for venue operators who can now redirect staff to more profitable tasks, improve inventory management, and optimize revenue per square foot.
"Fans are demanding quick and easy access to top quality food and drink that enhances their experience at the stadium," said Gary Jacobus, SVP of Business Development. "Forward-looking venues like Nissan Stadium are fast adopting innovative technology, like Zippin's, and they recognize that the maximum ROI of checkout-free is fully realized with multiple stores located throughout the venue."
Nissan Stadium's checkout-free shopping will be available for the wide range of entertainment and other sporting events the multi-use venue welcomes every year. From WWE wrestling to concerts, the stadium contributes a big cultural and financial impact on Nashville.
For more information, please visit www.getzippin.com.
About Zippin:
Zippin has developed the next generation of checkout-free technology, enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores. Our patent-pending approach uses AI, machine learning and sensor fusion technology to create the best consumer experience, banishing checkout lines and self-scanners for good, and letting shoppers zip in and out with their purchases. Zippin's technology is being used by retailers on four continents to power checkout-free experiences in their street-front retail stores, as well as stores, kiosks and concession stands in a wide variety of venues such as stadiums, offices, airports, train stations, hotels, convention centers and residential buildings. For more information, visit https://www.getzippin.com.
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Best wooden baseball bats
Many youth or amateur baseball players are more familiar with using aluminum baseball bats or training bats made with composite materials, but professional baseball players must use traditional wooden bats. Many amateur leagues also require them.
So if you’re required to buy a wooden bat, or you want to get comfortable with using one, which wooden baseball bat should you get?
What to consider before buying a wooden baseball bat
Your level of experience
Baseball beginners should aim to use a bat that gives them optimal control. Wooden bats that offer the best control are typically lightweight and are made from bamboo or ash. Either lets beginners hone their skills due to relatively equal weight distribution throughout the bat, making it easier to both swing and connect with the ball.
Maple, birch and hickory bats, on the other hand, are aimed at intermediate to advanced players who are aiming for hitting power. If you’re looking for something in between, a composite bat made of ash and maple might be best.
The bat’s weight
The weight of the bat you choose doesn’t depend only on your experience level. It’s important to take into account what type of hitter you are — or want to become.
Hitters who are just trying to get on base, for example, will almost always aim to use a lighter bat. It will connect with the ball more effectively and efficiently than a heavier bat, though the baseball may not travel as far.
If you aim to become a heavy hitter who sends balls out of the park, however, and you’re not worried about executing crisp, precise shots, a heavier bat that creates optimum momentum is preferable.
The bat’s handle
Old-school wooden bats typically have a round handle that gets thinner the closer it gets to the top. This shape is not ergonomic and can burn out forearm strength quickly in beginners.
For the purposes of comfort and durability, beginner and modern bats have axe handles. This style of handle lets beginners grip the bat more effectively because it fits the shape of the hand and burns less energy when you grip. This lets you apply more energy as you swing.
However, axe-handle bats are limited to certain manufacturers, and more experienced players may prefer a conventional round handle.
The bat’s knob
The knob is a critical component of any wooden bat. A knob is the disc shape at the very bottom of a bat that ensures the bat does not slip out of the hand when swung. However, some are more comfortable than others.
The best style for beginners is tapered. This makes sure that the grip feels more natural.
The bat’s barrel
Since a large-barrel bat provides more weight at the end of the bat, it is generally preferred by power hitters. But contact hitters typically prefer small-barrel bats. The trade-off is that the larger barrel is harder to swing, and it’s more difficult to maintain accuracy.
There are other features for larger-barrel bats that can provide better outcomes for contact hitters. For example, thicker handles and cupped ends provide more grip. They also distribute weight better to make the bat easier to swing.
Types of wooden baseball bats
Type of wood
Three main types of wood are used to make bats:
- Ash: Bats made from ash provide a larger “sweet spot” with a strong end to strike the ball. But they’re more prone to breaking when the ball hits closer to the handle.
- Maple: The hardest wood used for bats, maple provides lots of power and is less prone to breaking. But players struggle to achieve the same power they can get with ash.
- Birch: Birch bats sit in the middle, softer than maple but harder than ash. For players who regularly hit the ball at different points along the bat, including the handle and the end, it’s the best option.
Drop weight
The term “drop weight” is a way to categorize bats based on their power. The drop weight is the length of the bat minus the weight.
The drop weight number is labeled with a stamp on the bar. Adult baseball bats usually have a drop weight of -2 or -3. Younger players usually need a drop weight closer to -4 or -5, but many use a drop weight as low as -8.
Lighter bats provide more speed in the swing, but power is produced by weight. So players should find the heaviest bat they can still swing comfortably.
Top wooden baseball bats
Rawlings Adirondack Ash Wood Youth Baseball Bat
This bat is ideal for kids who want to practice faster swing speeds. The medium barrel balances speed with accuracy and the cupped end provides balance.
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Louisville Slugger Prime Yelich Maple Baseball Bat
The dense composition of this maple bat provides lots of power and the carefully crafted cup is designed to minimize breakage. The swing weight is end loaded for extra power.
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Victus MH17 Pro Reserve Birch Wood Baseball Bat
With the largest sweet spot of any wooden Victus bat, this balanced bat enables fast swing and tons of accuracy.
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Australia’s largest music festival sinks into the mud forcing first day cancellation
By Heather Chen, CNN
Australia’s largest music festival has turned into a mud pit, forcing organizers to cancel the first day of acts as concertgoers complained of quagmires and flooded tents.
Fans had been excited about the return of Splendour in the Grass, a three-day festival featuring international acts like Liam Gallagher, Gorillaz, Tyler The Creator and The Strokes, after a two-year pandemic-enforced hiatus.
But non-stop rainy weather along the New South Wales coast throughout the week has created hazardous conditions at the festival site near Byron Bay, the upmarket coastal town popular with Hollywood celebrities.
As they canceled Friday’s program, organizers said the “weather and staff shortages were all worse than expected.”
“A significant weather system is currently sitting off the east coast and may reach land later today bringing more rainfall,” organizers said in a statement published on the event’s Facebook page.
“In the interest of patron safety and in consultation with all relevant emergency services, we have decided to err on the side of caution and cancel performances on the main stages today only.”
About 50,000 people were expected to attend this year’s festival, most of whom paid between A$189 ($130) for a single day pass and A$399 ($275) for three full days.
Pictures and videos posted on social media showed pooling muddy water and dozens of festival goers dressed in ponchos braving heavy rain. Many lamented the bad organization of the event, sharing their “nightmare experiences” on social media of dealing with snaking traffic jams and bogged vehicles as people tried to get into and out of the festival grounds.
One attendee, who said he’d been stuck in his car for 8.5 hours, likened the event to Australia’s “Fyre Festival” — an event touted as a five-star experience in the Bahamas in 2017 that offered little more than tents and bad sandwiches.
“No staff, no information, think this is Australia’s Fyre festival. A hell scape at Splendour,” he said.
Others called for the festival to be canceled in the interest of public safety. “I’m honestly of the opinion that if you put the safety of both staff and attendees first, then you should cancel,” said one Facebook user.
But the organizers vowed the show could would continue on Saturday and Sunday. “Please be assured that our event team is working very hard to provide the best experience possible under the current circumstances,” they said in a statement.
“We look forward to Saturday and Sunday programming moving ahead as planned.”
As much of the world has sweltered during summer heatwaves, Australia has experienced a particularly wet winter, punctuated by flooding along the eastern coast.
Experts the climate crisis had increased the frequency and intensity of the La Nina weather system, generating above average rainfall.
Devastating floods hit New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, earlier this month, damaging homes still waiting repairs from the previous floods and forcing businesses to shutter.
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(WGN) – Players and fans will soon be dealing with a few new rules at Major League Baseball games.
MLB announced three major rule changes for the 2023 season, each of which was approved by a majority vote of the league’s competition committee on Friday.
The changes, according to MLB, are designed to improve safety and the pace of games. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said each new rule had been “thoroughly tested and refined” in the minor leagues for years.
“We’ve conducted thorough and ongoing research with our fans, and certain things are really clear,” said Manfred at a press conference on Friday. “Number 1, fans want games with better pace. Two, fans want more action, more balls in play. And three, fans want to see more of the athleticism of our great players.”
To achieve this, MLB officials voted in favor of three rule changes:
- Pitch Clock
The league will now time pitchers on the mound, requiring that they start the throwing motion to the plate within 15 seconds of each pitch when the bases are empty and 20 seconds when there are runners on-base. A pitcher can disengage with the rubber twice during an at-bat — any more than that will result in a balk. Hitters have to be in the batter’s box within 8 seconds of the start of the clock, and are allowed one timeout per at-bat.
- Shift Ban
Two infielders must be on each side of second base when a pitch is thrown, and each infielder must have both feet on the outer boundary of the infield when the pitcher is on the rubber. Also, infielders can’t switch sides unless there is a substitution.
- Bigger Bases
Starting in 2023, the size of first, second, and third base will increase from 15 inches to 18 inches in what the league says is a move for player safety.
A full explanation of the new rules for 2023 can be viewed at MLB.com.
Not everyone in the Major League is a fan the new rules, however. The Major League Baseball Player’s Association, the collective bargaining group for MLB players, released a statement shortly after the new rules were passed, saying that the players on the competition committee voted against both the pitch clock and the shift ban.
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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) ("Annovis" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage drug platform company addressing neurodegenerative diseases, announced the appointment of Henry Hagopian III as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hagopian comes to Annovis with 30 years of finance and accounting experience, including 15 years of increasing responsibility at Organogenesis, a leading publicly-traded regenerative medicine company. The company has also announced that Jeff McGroarty has stepped away from his role as Chief Financial Officer to pursue other interests. Mr. McGroarty will assist in an orderly transition of his duties over the next several weeks.
"The company has made substantial progress and is now reaching an exciting inflection point given the advancement of buntanetap into Phase 3 clinical trials," said Maria L. Maccecchini, Ph.D., Founder, President, and CEO of Annovis. "Looking at the future of Annovis, Henry is an excellent addition to our team and will help take the company to the next level given his extensive experience in finance, accounting and strategic execution. I look forward to working closely with him to advance our mission of revolutionizing the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases."
"This is an exciting moment to be joining Annovis as it continues its mission to improve the lives of those suffering from neurodegenerative disorders," said Mr. Hagopian. "I'm excited to join this dynamic and talented team and look forward to working with the management to advance the pipeline and contribute to its success. I share the management team's passion to advance buntanetap, having experienced the devastating effects of neurodegenerative disease among my own close friends and family."
Mr. Hagopian joins Annovis from Organogenesis, a Nasdaq-listed leading regenerative medicine company, where he spent 15 years of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer. In 2020, he was the company's interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hagopian has an extensive background in corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury operations, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and investor relations.
Mr. Hagopian received both an MBA and an MS in Accounting from the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College and a BS in Economics and Finance, Summa cum laude, from the Silberman College of Business at Farleigh Dickinson University.
About Annovis Bio, Inc.
Headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Annovis Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage, drug platform company developing transformative therapies that treat neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and other chronic and acute neurodegenerative diseases. The Company believes that it is the only company developing a drug that inhibits more than one neurotoxic protein, improves the information highway of the nerve cell, known as axonal transport, reduces inflammation and protects nerve cells from dying in chronic and acute neurodegeneration. Annovis conducted two Phase 2 studies: one in AD patients and one in both AD and PD patients. In the AD/PD study, buntanetap showed improvements in cognition and memory in AD as well as body and brain function in PD patients.
For more information on Annovis Bio, please visit the Company's website www.annovisbio.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "will," "may," "should," "estimate," "project," "outlook," "forecast" or other similar words, and include, without limitation, statements regarding the timing, effectiveness, and anticipated results of buntanetap clinical trials. Forward-looking statements are based on Annovis Bio, Inc.'s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Annovis Bio, Inc. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
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Nic Johnson
Russo Partners, LLC
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frigo® Cheese Heads® is launching a new integrated campaign, "We Are All Cheese Heads™," featuring a cast of animated characters. The campaign aims to celebrate and encourage tweens and teens to embrace their individuality and creativity.
The idea for the campaign stems from the ongoing debate about the best way to eat string cheese, creating social media fodder by pitting different eating styles against one another. Rather than taking sides, the Cheese Heads® brand is reimagining how tweens and teens think of string cheese and how they eat it: biting, chomping, nibbling, peeling, twisting or any other way they choose to enjoy the snack.
"There's an infinite number of ways to eat Cheese Heads®, just like there's an infinite number of ways for kids to be themselves," said David Cherrie, Saputo Dairy USA vice president, marketing and innovation. "We see great opportunity for this campaign to entertain tweens and teens and inspire them to be themselves and embrace their creativity in a fun and relatable way while also appealing to their parents."
To bring this campaign idea to life, Saputo Dairy USA and agency of record Carmichael Lynch partnered with London-based director/animator Laura Jayne Hodkin and her team at Strange Beast to create a cast of characters that showcase the creative ways Cheese Heads® snacks can look. Each with its own unique personality and style, the Cheese Heads® characters are an embodiment of self-expression and creativity.
The new national campaign, which launches this month in the United States, will include digital videos, programmatic display, custom media integrations, paid social, influencer partnerships, public relations and more that resonate with tweens. In one of the first spots to run, "Fridge," the audience is introduced to the cast of characters and the home in which they live.
See more from the campaign at FrigoCheeseHeads.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @FrigoCheeseHeads.
The Frigo® Cheese Heads® brand features a variety of delicious, fun on-the-go snacks that encourage creative snacking and self-expression. Chomp, peel, twist, rip, nibble or tie into a braid; the only wrong way to eat Cheese Heads® is to not eat them at all. With everyday snacking options like regular or light string cheese, as well as cheese and meat combo packs, Cheese Heads® are a good source of calcium and protein in a convenient individually wrapped, tasty snack. Learn more at FrigoCheeseHeads.com.
Saputo Dairy USA (SDUSA) is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the Company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licences for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. SDUSA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Additionally, Saputo produces, markets and distributes in the USA, and on the international market, dairy ingredients. Products are sold under a variety of the Company's brand names, as well as under customer brand names. SDUSA is among the top mozzarella, string cheese, and domestic blue and goat cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in this region.
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Summer is almost here, and for many, that means planning vacations and heading to the beach.
Along the Gulf Coast, there's no shortage of places to lay back and relax on the sand whether the next beach vacation includes activities for the kids, camping or a quiet solo stroll on the shore.
A few beaches near Beaumont and Port Arthur have been ranked as some of the best on the southeast Gulf Coast, based on Tripadvisor reviews. Here are five of the top-rated spots to consider when planning a Gulf Coast vacation or weekend trip near Beaumont and Port Arthur.
Gulf Coast vacation: Best beaches near Beaumont-PA
Mae's Beach is approximately 27 miles from Port Arthur across the Texas state border into Louisiana. Mae's Beach was ranked five out of five on Tripadvisor, albeit with only a handful of reviews, and was noted as a great location for couples, with a suggested visit duration of more than three hours. Additionally, Mae's Beach carried a rating of 4.5 out of five stars on Google based on 135 reviews, with review commentary making note of quality fishing and sunset views.
"Coming from Texas, this beach was amazing," stated one reviewer, adding that "[the location] was quiet, tucked away down a long road that you might actually miss."
"This was our first stop on a long road trip and it really was a nice way to start our vacation," they added.
Amenities: Mae's Beach is pet friendly, with free entry and parking nearby. Beach campers can enjoy a lower tide on the beach shore and RV parks, and overnight rentals are also available near the beach.
Location: Mae's Beach Cameron, La.
Holly Beach, also known as the "Cajun Riviera" by locals, is approximately 40 miles across the Louisiana border. The beach community of Holly Beach was destroyed during Hurricane Rita and has slowly been built back with beach homes and RV parks for people to stay overnight, according to Ursula Lejeune with Holly Beach Rentals based in Cameron, La.
"Holly Beach is a great spot for fishing and crabbing," Lejeune said. "The beach is known for beautiful seashells and perfect for people who enjoy walking the beach."
Lejeune said the beach does not have a lot of restaurant options and recommended that visitors plan to bring food and drinks when scheduling a trip to this portion of the Louisiana seashore.
Reviews on Tripadvisor make note of the quiet beaches, minimal crowds and an abundance of seashells with Holly Beach carrying a 4 out of five stars based on more than 80 reviews.
Amenities: Driving on the shore, camping and pets are all allowed on Holly Beach. The beach has a playground for children and a splash pad available for anyone looking to rinse off after a trip to the beach.
Location: Highway 82 in Holly Beach Subdivision Cameron, La.
Sea Rim State Park is located on the far southeast corner of the Texas Gulf Coast. The park features more than five miles of shoreline and 4,000 acres of marshlands, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website.
Sea Rim State Park carries a four out of five star ranking on Tripadvisor with more than 180 reviews and is listed as the No. 3 "thing to do" in Port Arthur. Reviews make note of the fishing in the area as well as the quiet, clean beach.
The park also has a primitive beach area and offers a number of recreational outings such as camping, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting and nature trail hikes. Park entry is listed as $3 for adults with free entry for children under 12.
Amenities: The Sea Rim State Park offers three separate camping sites, including camping with electricity, primitive camping and a primitive floating boat campsite. The camping sites with electricity include a picnic table, tent pad, outdoor grill, water hookup lantern post and a 50/30-amp hookup.
The primitive campsites do not include these amenities and offer space for people looking to pitch a tent for the night. The boat site provides a 13-foot by 20-foot wooden floating campsite. For more information, visit the TPWD state park website on camping reservations.
Location: 19335 South Gulfway Drive Sabine Pass, Texas
Rutherford Beach is 62 miles from Port Arthur in Cameron Parish, La.
Overall, Rutherford Beach is listed as the No.1 "thing to do" in Hackberry and carries a four-star rating on Tripadvisor, albeit with limited reviews. Quiet beaches, quality fishing and seashell collection are some of the highlights noted in the site reviews.
In addition, Rutherford Beach carries a 4.5 out of a five-star rating on Google with 482 reviews, with many reviewers making note of the beach as a free camping option. Reviewers also mention other beach highlights such as quality fishing, especially visitors looking to catch redfish and crab.
Amenities: Driving is allowed on the beach. The area has a covered picnic pavilion with tables, BBQ grills and two outdoor showers. A restroom is also available in the parking area. Camping is allowed overnight and pets are permitted on the beach.
The Rutherford Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that campers should be aware of the tides when choosing a beach campsite due to the strong winds or potential storms as these events can significantly elevate water levels and create hazardous conditions.
Location: Parish Road 359 Creole, La.
Located on the Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach is a popular area for beachgoers and anglers.
Out of five stars, Crystal Beach carries a 3.5-star rating based on more than 140 Tripadvisor reviews.
As for Crystal Beach and nearby highlights, reviews make note of entertainment options for kids such as a water slide park as well as options for adults including skydiving and a golf range as well as shopping and dining near the beach. Other reviews mention downsides such as larger crowds during peak season with potential delays when traveling to the beach.
Amenities: Crystal Beach also offers parking and camping, but visitors will need a pass and these can be purchased for $10 at local convenience stores. Crystal beach is pet friendly, and public restrooms are available nearby. Driving is allowed on the beach.
Location: 1942 Avenue J, Crystal Beach, Texas
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines on Friday raised its forecast of second-quarter revenue, joining a growing list of airlines expecting demand this summer to top previous forecasts as the travel industry recovers from the pandemic.
American predicted that revenue will rise 11% to 13% above the second quarter of 2019. That easily beat the airline's earlier forecast of a 6% to 8% increase over 2019.
Still, shares of Fort Worth, Texas-based American fell more than 8% in midday trading amid a drop in broad market indexes.
Delta, Southwest, JetBlue and others have raised revenue forecasts recently, as the number of people flying in the United States creeps closer to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, airlines are offering fewer flights than they did in 2019, which is helping them push average fares much higher.
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
“That revenue is offsetting some real cost pressures out there,” CEO Robert Isom said at an investor conference.
Airfares are up nearly 50% from this time last year, according to figures from banking firm Cowen.
The airline said costs excluding jet fuel will rise by up to 11% per seat, which is a slower increase than Delta. American expects to pay nearly $4 a gallon for fuel, nearly double the price it paid three years ago.
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SAN ANTONIO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CorePath is excited to announce a partnership with Cizzle Biotechnology, a UK based diagnostics developer, to develop and offer a proprietary early-stage lung cancer test throughout the United States.
Background
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the USA, making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.
The American Cancer Society's estimates for lung cancer in the United States for 2022 are as follows:
- About 236,740 new cases of lung cancer (117,910 in men and 118,830 in women) annually.*
- About 130,180 deaths from lung cancer (68,820 in men and 61,360 in women) every year.*
- Currently, there are no simple specific blood tests to detect lung cancer early when targeted interventions can improve timely access to cancer care and save lives. Yet it is estimated that about eight million Americans qualify as high risk for lung cancer and are recommended to receive annual screening with low-dose CT scans and if half of these high risk individuals were screened, over 12,000 lung cancer deaths could be prevented.**
Commenting, Dr. Aamir Ehsan, CEO and Medical Director of CorePath, said:
"As a board-certified hematopathologist and molecular geneticist; diagnosing cancer is hurting especially when cancer has already metastasized in patients. While efforts are underway to find actional genetic mutations to target treatment and improve survival; early detection and intervention are key to patients' long-term survival and cure. The agreement with Cizzle Biotechnology represents a significant opportunity to provide early and cost-effective lung cancer detection via a simple and quick blood test which will result in significant cost savings downstream, avoiding expensive treatment, hospital admissions and ultimately saving lives."
Commenting, Allan Syms, Executive Chairman of Cizzle Biotechnology, said:
"Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the USA and a major health problem globally. This is because for many, detection of lung cancer only happens when it has become symptomatic and therefore more advanced, meaning 5-year survival rates are poor. The Company's CIZ1B biomarker to detect early-stage lung cancer could represent a major breakthrough and we now have the opportunity to bring the benefits of this test to such an important market. We are delighted to be partnering with CorePath Laboratories who bring the expert knowledge and market reach to help develop our biomarker into a certified test that can be made available to patients and healthcare providers throughout the USA."
About CorePath Laboratories
CorePath is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited laboratory headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. CorePath is one of the few international laboratories with the ability to offer immunohistochemistry, cancer genetics, and multicolor flow cytometry services at one location. CorePath provides an extensive range of oncology pathology services to healthcare providers in the USA and internationally. CorePath is comprised of academically trained board certified pathologists and clinical lab scientists with multi-speciality expertise in cancer pathology who utilize state of the art technology with compassion to precisely diagnose cancers and achieve the most accurate time-sensitive results for early treatment.
CorePath's biopharma division is a highly specialized team with a shared passion: "Caring for Lives."
For more information, visit https://www.corepath.us/
About Cizzle Biotechnology
Cizzle Biotechnology is developing a blood test for the early detection of lung cancer. Cizzle Biotechnology is a spin- out from the University of York, founded in 2006 around the work of Professor Coverley and colleagues. Its proof-of-concept prototype test is based on the ability to detect a stable plasma biomarker, a variant of CIZ1 known as CIZ1B. CIZ1 is a naturally occurring cell nuclear protein involved in DNA replication, and the targeted CIZ1B variant is highly correlated with early-stage lung cancer.
For more information, visit https://cizzlebiotechnology.com
References
* https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
**Cheung LC, Katki HA, Chaturvedi AK, Jemal A, Berg CD. Preventing Lung Cancer Mortality by Computed Tomography Screening: The Effect of Risk-Based Versus U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Eligibility Criteria, 2005–2015. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2018; 168(3):229-32. doi:10.7326/M17-2067.
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Gaming concession extended to December 31, 2022
MACAU, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. (hereafter referred to as Wynn) is pleased to announce that it has entered into the Concession Extension Agreement with the Macau SAR Government, to extend the gaming concession of Wynn from June 26, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Wynn would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Government for its guidance during the Concession Extension Agreement process. Wynn believes that this extension will enable it to make continued contributions to the future development of Macau and the local community. We look forward to the announcement of the requirements and details of the public tender process for the new gaming concessions and will liaise closely with the government to make thorough preparations for active participation in the bidding.
The approval of the Gaming Law Amendment Act has laid an essential long-term foundation to facilitate the orderly, healthy, and sustainable development of the industry. In addition to adhering to the relevant requirements of the Act, Wynn will continue to fulfil its social responsibilities and fully support the Government in promoting the moderate diversification of Macau's economic development, enhancing its competitiveness in integrated leisure and tourism, and further strengthening its profile among international tourists. Wynn will also actively cooperate with the Government to enrich the development of Macau as a world center of tourism and leisure.
In accordance with the terms of the Concession Extension Contract, Wynn has paid to the Macau SAR Government MOP47 million (equivalent to approximately HKD45.6 million) upon signing of the Concession Extension Agreement as contract premium for the extension. For further details of the extension, please see the announcement published on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at www.hkex.com.hk.
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- SaaS Strength: Annual Recurring Revenue of $368 million, up 41%
- Profit of $0.71 per diluted share, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.44, Adjusted EBITDA of $50 million
- Future contracted revenue surpasses $3 billion
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Dear Shareholders,
Our second quarter financial results reflect continued momentum throughout the business, including notable across-the-board strength in new product adoption.
Revenue growth of 31% year over year was driven by strong demand for Axon Cloud SaaS solutions, Axon Body 3 and Axon Fleet 3 systems, and our TASER 7 platform. Revenue from new SaaS products — such as productivity solutions, real-time operations, Axon Air, ALPR and VR(1) — nearly tripled year over year, highlighting our ability to drive customer adoption of our new software solutions.
We also executed against several key priorities in the quarter that position us well for future growth — including deepening our relationships with key partners and strategically investing to build out the Axon Ecosystem.
In June, we renewed our strategic technology partnership with Microsoft Azure — signing a six-year agreement that provides long-term pricing certainty and cost visibility for our Axon Cloud business. The renewal will support our software gross margin target of 80%+, and enables us to offer pricing predictability to our own customers. We discuss other ecosystem developments in more detail, below.
Customers are increasingly demonstrating their confidence that we are the right technology partner for them, for the next decade. We make it easy for our customers to bet on us, because we deliver. In the second quarter, 108 customers signed contracts for longer than five years. The quality of the deal flow is also strong. About a third of our top 100 deals were for a decade or more. This drives our confidence in our ability to continue scaling a rapidly growing, highly recurring SaaS business, with virtually zero churn.
(1) ALPR is the industry acronym for automatic license plate recognition. Enabled by artificial intelligence, Axon's ALPR solution comes standard with the Axon Fleet 3 in-car camera system. Plate read data that is collected during patrol is then retained and can be queried through Axon Evidence for later investigations.
VR is Axon's virtual reality training solution, which is included stand-alone or included in our highest value bundled offerings.
Select Highlights:
Management updates
Josh Isner, COO
In June, we appointed Josh Isner to the role of Chief Operating Officer, a newly created position to expand the office of the CEO. Josh is an executive familiar to investors who have tuned into Axon's earnings calls, which we've hosted over Zoom since early 2020. He's had an outsized impact on Axon, including during his most recent tenure as chief revenue officer. As CRO, Josh was responsible for Axon's global growth, customer service, professional services, and sales operations. He has been instrumental in building Axon's revenue stream to support our 2022 guidance above $1 billion, and was a key member of the executive team responsible for driving historical annual revenue growth rates exceeding 25%. He now oversees Axon's operational functions including business operations and execution, policies and employees.
Isaiah Fields, CLO
In July, we appointed Isaiah Fields to the role of Chief Legal Officer, where he will spearhead Axon initiatives across legal operations, government affairs, risk management and compliance. In Isaiah's previous role as general counsel, he drove success across all elements of our global organization. We are confident that Isaiah's leadership, devotion to his team and passion for our mission will help Axon successfully navigate this phase of rapid growth as we scale in complexity and expand globally.
CFO search
Our search process for a permanent CFO is progressing well and includes a strong pipeline of quality candidates. We hope to welcome shortly an outstanding executive who brings an appetite for strong financial rigor, along with the operational expertise to continue to drive scale and long-term growth at Axon.
Customers & Product
New VR simulator promotes de-escalation for public safety: The Phoenix Police Department and New Castle County Police in Delaware are the first agencies to deploy Axon's latest improvement in its VR offerings. The new simulator allows officers to train from anywhere. Trainees learn to operate TASER 7 devices and training firearms in VR. Scenarios include indoor range and an outdoor, nighttime setting. The fast-paced exercises help trainees learn safety features, recognize proper spread and probe placement on moving subjects, manage clothing disconnects, and practice for higher effectiveness when deploying TASER cartridges. More than 1,000 U.S. agencies now use Axon VR training.
TASER 7 Device adoption accelerates in Canada: Police services in Ontario, including Toronto, found that simply presenting a TASER device de-escalates a situation between 70% to 90% of the time, without having to deploy a cartridge. Recent TASER 7 device adoption in Canada has included the Calgary Police Service, York Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, Toronto Police Service and the Edmonton Police Service.
U.S. federal funding momentum: Axon's Federal business outlook continues to strengthen with recent developments signaling broad support for body camera adoption. In May, the White House issued an executive order that mandated body cameras for federal law enforcement. In addition, the White House's proposed FY2023 budget includes body camera funding for the Justice Department. We are also seeing support in Congress for body camera programs among the following federal law enforcement customers: Justice Department agencies, including the FBI, the U.S. Marshals, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Department of Homeland Security agencies, including U.S. Customs & Border Patrol, and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement; and Department of Interior agencies. The House is also proposing funding for state and local agency matching grants to drive body camera adoption.
Strategic initiatives:
In May, we hosted our seventh annual Axon Accelerate — our user conference that has become the largest technology conference in public safety. On display was the strength of the Axon Ecosystem, featuring a growing network of partnerships and integrated products. Our go-to-market strategy for the Axon Ecosystem has graduated from an idea to now delivering tangible customer value.
In addition to extending our technology partnership with Microsoft, highlighted at the beginning of this letter, we also executed several new key strategic initiatives during the second quarter:
- Foundry 45: In April, we announced the acquisition of Foundry 45, a VR studio focused on delivering immersive training modules to large organizations. The acquisition bolsters Axon's VR team in transforming public safety by making training more accessible, relevant and affordable — with the goal of better preparing officers for real-life situations.
- Fūsus: In May, we announced a strategic partnership with Fūsus along with a $21 million non-controlling minority investment. Fusus is the U.S. market leader in real-time crime center solutions for public safety. The partnership makes it easier and more cost-effective for communities to aggregate live feeds from public and private cameras in addition to live video feeds from Axon Body 3, Axon Fleet 3 and Axon Air connected drones, creating a unified operational picture for first responders.
- Skydio: In May, we also announced live-streaming from Skydio drones into our Axon Respond platform. The integration with Respond will enable command staff and 911 dispatchers to combine the live-streaming capabilities of Axon body-worn and in-car cameras with the Skydio drone's aerial perspective to provide a more comprehensive operational picture.
- Dedrone: In June, we closed a $25 million non-controlling minority follow-on investment in Dedrone, a market leader in counter unmanned aircraft systems. Axon led the company's oversubscribed $30 million Series C-1 financing round, which follows our initial $25 million investment in Dedrone in December 2021. Dedrone is accelerating on a path towards making the world safer from unauthorized and malicious drones. After conducting extensive due diligence to evaluate opportunities to participate in the rapidly growing air security market, we were impressed by Dedrone's technology, team and commercial traction.
- DroneSense: In June, we also closed a $15 million non-controlling minority investment in DroneSense in support of our previously announced partnership to implement its piloting, program management and operations solution via Axon's unmanned aircraft program, Axon Air. DroneSense has also integrated its software platform with Axon's digital evidence management platform, Axon Evidence, and real-time operations hub, Axon Respond, to provide agencies with a comprehensive solution to start and operate a drone program. This integration streamlines first responder and drone pilot communications — allowing live streaming from the UAS into Axon's real-time operations platform and digital footage to be stored in Axon's evidence management platform.
In addition to these recent new initiatives, we are also seeing positive momentum across our broader ecosystem. In late 2021, we acquired Occam Video Solutions, a leader in digital video investigations software. The business has been integrated with Axon, and, in addition to powering our Third-Party Video Playback solution, Occam's flagship investigative software, iNPUT-ACE, has been relaunched as Axon Investigate, and is seeing growing interest from our customers.
Our partnerships with Flock Safety and RapidSOS are also expanding in value for the Axon Ecosystem. We are seeing strong adoption of Flock Safety's ALPR cameras nationwide. Plate reads captured by Flock Safety's cameras can be shared to cases with a single-click and managed within Axon Evidence workflows. RapidSOS's technology powers Axon's recently launched consumer focused smart phone app for personal safety, Axon Protect (available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play), which enables users to connect with a live Axon agent. We also recently launched an Axon Respond integration with RapidSOS, which enables 911 operators that use the company's Jurisdiction View software platform to see live locations of first responders equipped with Axon Body 3 cameras and also live-stream videos from those cameras.
Summary of Q2 2022 results
- Quarterly revenue of $286 million grew 31% year over year, exceeding our expectations, and led by software and sensors segment growth of 41%.
- Total company gross margin of 60.9% improved 20 basis points sequentially.
- Operating profit was $21 million. Operating expenses for the quarter of $153 million included $20 million in stock based compensation expenses.
- $5 million tied to hiring that supports our long-term growth profile
- $3 million tied to higher bonuses paid to employees at the senior director level and below,
- $2 million tied to annual company bonus accruals resulting from our improved outlook, and
- $1 million tied to our annual user conference.
- We expect expense growth, excluding stock-based compensation, to moderate in the back half of the year.
- Our quarterly net income of $51 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, included $21 million in stock based compensation expenses, a $12 million non-cash, unrealized, mark-to-market loss related to our strategic investment in Cellebrite, and $60 million in net unrealized gains related to strategic investments.
- Non-GAAP net income was $32 million, or $0.44 per share.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $50 million.
- Operating cash flow of $19 million supported free cash flow generation of $7 million and adjusted free cash flow generation of $10 million. We define free cash flow as operating cash flow less capital expenditures and purchases of intangible assets. Adjusted free cash flow excludes campus investments.
- As of June 30, 2022 Axon had $356 million in cash, equivalents and investments.
- Axon has zero debt.
(2) These innovative stock-based compensation plans were approved by shareholders in 2018 and 2019 and align the interests of management and employees with shareholders.
Financial commentary by segment:
- TASER segment revenue growth was driven by demand for our TASER 7 platform, with units up 85% year over year.
- Q2 2022 TASER segment gross margin slightly declined sequentially. We expect further TASER 7 automation to come online in the back half of this year and contribute to segment gross margin improvement in 2023. We also expect to generate leverage on our fixed cost base as we grow into our expanding manufacturing footprint.
- Axon Cloud revenue grew 35%year over year to $82 million, reflecting strong user growth for our Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) platform, and software features including transcription and body-camera enabled real-time operations capabilities across location-based services, live streaming and incident event alerts.
- Axon Cloud gross margin of 70.4% included expected costs to scale our cloud business. This includes the low-to-no margin professional services costs of teams who help our customers deploy Axon's solutions. The software-only revenue in this segment, which is annually recurring and includes cloud storage and compute costs, has consistently carried a gross margin above 80%.
- Sensors & Other revenue grew 49% year over year to $68 million, reflecting growth in Axon Fleet 3 shipments followed by body camera unit growth.
- Sensors & Other gross margin was 42.9%, reflecting a favorable product mix. As a reminder, we manage toward a 25% gross margin for camera and sensors hardware, and the gross margin will fluctuate quarter to quarter depending on the customer mix.
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 41% year over year to $368 million.
- Net revenue retention was 119% in the quarter, reflecting our ability to deliver additional value to our customers over time and de minimis attrition. We drive adoption of our cloud software solutions through integrated bundling. Our law enforcement agency customers often sign up for five to ten-year subscriptions. This SaaS metric purposely excludes the hardware portion of customer subscriptions. We further define this metric under "Statistical Definitions."
- Total company future contracted revenue grew to $3.33 billion, reflecting strong bookings in the quarter. This metric is also known as "remaining performance obligations." Most of our bookings are for multi-year contracts. See definition of this metric under "Statistical Definitions."
- The percentage of TASER devices sold on a subscription was 76% in the quarter, reflecting a stronger mix of our TASER 7 devices, which are mostly sold on a subscription. As a reminder, Axon has been successfully transitioning its TASER hardware business into a subscription service in more mature markets and expanding into new markets where some initial sales are not on a subscription, with the intention of building subscription businesses in those markets over time.
Outlook
The following forward-looking statements reflect Axon's full year 2022 expectations as of August 9, 2022, and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
- Axon's upwardly revised full year 2022 revenue expectation has improved to a range of $1.07 billion to $1.12 billion, reflecting approximately 27% annual growth at the midpoint. Previously, Axon had guided to a range of $1.05 billion to $1.1 billion, reflecting 25% growth at the midpoint.
- We now expect to deliver 2022 Adjusted EBITDA at the higher end of the previously communicated range of $190 million to $200 million.
- We expect stock-based compensation expense to be more than $104 million for the full year. Because our stock-based compensation expense may vary based on changes in the probability of attaining certain operational or market capitalization metrics or attainment of such metrics and with changes in the expected or actual timing of such attainment, it is inherently difficult to forecast future stock-based compensation expense.
- We are maintaining our expected adjusted free cash flow range of $125 million to $145 million in 2022, compared with $85 million in 2021. This range reflects our expectations for operating cash flow, minus our expected purchases of property and equipment (CapEx) of $80 million to $90 million, excluding any investments made in our campus facility, which we expect to be less than $25 million.
- We are revising our expected 2022 capital expenditures to a range of $80 million to $90 million, compared with our previous expectation of $135 million to $160 million.
We are energized by the momentum in our business, superior execution by our teams and the underlying strength of our model, all of which sets us up to continue accelerating growth and profitability.
Thank you for investing in our mission to protect life.
-The Axon team
Quarterly conference call and webcast
We will host our Q2 2022 earnings conference call webinar on Tuesday, August 9, at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.
The webcast will be available via a link on Axon's investor relations website at https://investor.axon.com (https://investor.axon.com/), or can be accessed directly via https://axon.zoom.us/j/98326867283.
Statistical Definitions
Bookings: We consider bookings to be a statistical measure defined as the sales price of orders (not invoiced sales), including contractual optional periods we expect to be exercised, net of cancellations, inclusive of renewals, placed in the relevant fiscal period, regardless of when the products or services ultimately will be provided, so long as they are expected to occur within five years. Most bookings will be invoiced in subsequent periods. Due to municipal government funding rules, in some cases certain of the future period amounts included in bookings are subject to budget appropriation or other contract cancellation clauses. Although we have entered into contracts for the delivery of products and services in the future and anticipate the contracts will be fulfilled, if agencies do not exercise contractual options, do not appropriate funds in future year budgets, or enact a cancellation clause, revenue associated with these bookings may not ultimately be recognized, resulting in a future reduction to bookings. Bookings, as presented here, represent total company bookings inclusive of all product. Certain customers sign contracts for time periods longer than five-years, which generates a larger-sized booking — but the expected exercise amounts after the five-year period is not included in bookings, as described here, in order to facilitate comparisons between periods.
Net revenue retention: Dollar-based net revenue retention is an important metric to measure our ability to retain and expand our relationships with existing customers. We calculate it as the software and camera warranty subscription and support revenue from a base set of agency customers from which we generated Axon Cloud subscription revenue in the last month of a quarter divided by the software and camera warranty subscription and support revenue from the year-ago month of that same customer base. This calculation includes high-margin warranty but purposely excludes the lower-margin hardware subscription contingent of the customer contracts, as it is meant to be a SaaS metric that we use to monitor the health of the recurring revenue business we are building. This calculation also excludes the implied monthly revenue contribution of customers that were added since the year-ago quarter, and therefore excludes the benefit of new customer acquisition. The metric includes customers, if any, that terminated during the annual period, and therefore, this metric is inclusive of customer churn. This metric is downwardly adjusted to account for the effect of phased deployments -- meaning that for the year-ago period, we consider the total contractually obligated implied monthly revenue amount, rather than monthly revenue amounts that might have been in actuality smaller on a GAAP basis due to the customer not having yet fully deployed their Axon solution. For more information relative to our revenue recognition policies, please reference our SEC filings.
Total company future contracted revenue: Total company future contracted revenue includes both recognized contract liabilities as well as amounts that will be invoiced and recognized in future periods. The remaining performance obligations are limited only to arrangements that meet the definition of a contract under Topic 606 as of June 30, 2022. We expect to recognize between 15% - 20% of this balance over the next twelve months, and generally expect the remainder to be recognized over the following ten years, subject to risks related to delayed deployments, budget appropriation or other contract cancellation clauses.
Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement the Company's financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, we present the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP Net Income, Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share, Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's performance in comparison to prior periods. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance, and when planning and forecasting our future periods. A reconciliation of GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures is presented herein.
- EBITDA (Most comparable GAAP Measure: Net income) - Earnings before interest expense, investment interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
- Adjusted EBITDA (Most comparable GAAP Measure: Net income) - Earnings before interest expense, investment interest income, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, realized and unrealized gains/losses on strategic investments and marketable securities and pre-tax certain other items (identified and listed below in the reconciliation).
- Non-GAAP Net Income (Most comparable GAAP Measure: Net income) - Net income excluding the costs of non-cash stock-based compensation and excluding any net gain/loss/write-down/disposal/abandonment of property, equipment and intangible assets; realized and unrealized gains/losses on strategic investments and marketable securities; loss on impairment; costs related to strategic investments and business acquisitions; costs related to the FTC litigation and pre-tax certain other items (listed below). The Company tax-effects non-GAAP adjustments using the blended statutory federal and state tax rates for each period presented.
- Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share (Most comparable GAAP Measure: Earnings Per share) - Measure of Company's Non-GAAP Net Income divided by the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding during the period presented.
- Free Cash Flow (Most comparable GAAP Measure: Cash flow from operating activities) - cash flows provided by operating activities minus purchases of property and equipment and intangible assets.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Most comparable GAAP Measure: Cash flow from operating activities) - cash flows provided by operating activities minus purchases of property and equipment and intangible assets, excluding the net impact of investments in our new Scottsdale, Ariz. campus.
Caution on Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Although these non-GAAP financial measures are not consistent with GAAP, management believes investors will benefit by referring to these non-GAAP financial measures when assessing the Company's operating results, as well as when forecasting and analyzing future periods. However, management recognizes that:
- these non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered only as a supplement to the Company's GAAP financial measures;
- these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Company's GAAP financial measures;
- these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered to be superior to the Company's GAAP financial measures; and
- these non-GAAP financial measures were not prepared in accordance with GAAP or under a comprehensive set of rules or principles.
Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. As such, this presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not enhance the comparability of the Company's results to the results of other companies.
About Axon
Axon is the global leader in connected public safety technologies. We are a mission-driven company whose overarching goal is to protect life. Our vision is a world where bullets are obsolete, where social conflict is dramatically reduced, where everyone has access to a fair and effective justice system and where racial equity, diversity and inclusion is centered in all of our work. Axon is also a leading provider of body cameras for US public safety, providing more transparency and accountability to communities than ever before.
You may learn about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts by reading our ESG report at investor.axon.com.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all of us. More than 270,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon Network of devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, and a global software engineering hub in Seattle, Washington, as well as additional offices in the US, Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
Apple and App Store are trademarks of Apple, Inc., Cellebrite is a trademark of Celebrite Mobile Synchronization Ltd.; Dedrone is a trademarks of Dedrone Holdings, Inc.; DroneSense is a trademark of DroneSense, Inc., Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc.; Flock Safety is a trademark of Flock Group, Inc., dba Flock Safety; Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.; Microsoft and Azure are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; RapidSOS is a trademark of Rapid SOS, Inc.; Skydio is a trademark of Skydio, Inc.; Twitter is a trademark of Twitter, Inc.; and Zoom is a trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Axon, the Delta Logo, Axon Accelerate, Axon Air, Axon Body, Axon Evidence, Axon Fleet, Axon Network, Axon Respond, TASER, TASER 7 and Protect Life are trademarks of Axon Enterprise, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and other countries. For more information, visit www.axon.com/legal. All rights reserved.
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Forward-looking statements
Forward-looking statements in this letter include, without limitation, statements regarding: proposed products and services and related development efforts and activities; expectations about the market for our current and future products and services; strategies and trends relating to subscription plan programs and revenues; strategies and trends, including the benefits of, research and development investments; the timing and realization of future contracted revenue; the fulfillment of bookings; expectations about customer behavior; statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance, including our outlook for 2022 full year revenue, stock-based compensation expense, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, and capital expenditures; statements of management's strategies, goals and objectives and other similar expressions; as well as the ultimate resolution of financial statement items requiring critical accounting estimates, including those set forth in our Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Such statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events; they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized, although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions. Achievement of future results is subject to risks, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions. The following important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: the potential global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; our exposure to cancellations of government contracts due to appropriation clauses, exercise of a cancellation clause, or non-exercise of contractually optional periods; our ability to design, introduce and sell new products or features; our ability to defend against litigation and protect our intellectual property, and the resulting costs of this activity; our ability to manage our supply chain and avoid production delays, shortages, and impacts to expected gross margins; the impact of stock compensation expense, impairment expense, and income tax expense on our financial results; customer purchase behavior, including adoption of our software as a service delivery model; negative media publicity regarding our products; the impact of product mix on projected gross margins; defects in our products; changes in the costs of product components and labor; loss of customer data, a breach of security, or an extended outage, including by our third party cloud-based storage providers; exposure to international operational risks; delayed cash collections and possible credit losses due to our subscription model; changes in government regulations in the U.S. and in foreign markets, especially related to the classification of our products by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; our ability to integrate acquired businesses; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; and counter-party risks relating to cash balances held in excess of FDIC insurance limits. Many events beyond our control may determine whether results we anticipate will be achieved. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could differ materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements. The Annual Report on Form 10‑K that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 25, 2022 lists various important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. These factors are intended as cautionary statements for investors within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act. Readers can find them under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Report on Form 10‑K, and investors should refer to them. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.
Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K reports to the SEC. Our filings with the SEC may be accessed at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
Update on Legal Matters:
Axon v. FTC
Axon continues to vigorously prosecute its federal court constitutional case against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) while the FTC's separate antitrust administrative action against the company regarding its 2018 acquisition of Vievu LLC remains stayed.
On January 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted review of an important jurisdictional issue raised by Axon's constitutional challenges to the FTC's internal administrative structure and procedures. The high Court's action is a critical first step for all businesses seeking to vindicate their constitutional rights and hold government regulators accountable. Oral argument is now set at the Supreme Court for November 7. A decision is unlikely before March 2023. Links to all court filings and opinions can be found on Axon's FTC Investor Briefing page at https://www.axon.com/ftc.
Parallel to these matters Axon is evaluating strategic alternatives to litigation, which Axon might pursue if determined to be in the best interests of shareholders and customers. This could include a divestiture of the Vievu entity and/or related assets. While Axon continues to believe the acquisition was lawful and a benefit to Vievu's customers, the cost, risk and distraction of protracted litigation merit consideration of settlement if achievable on terms agreeable to the FTC and Axon.
For investor relations information please contact Investor Relations via email at IR@axon.com.
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RCMP Seize Explosive Device, Drugs in South Tetagouche, N.B.
Drug Trafficking Investigation
A drug trafficking investigation that started in April in South Tetagouche, N.B. has resulted in the New Brunswick RCMP seizing an explosive device and drugs.
Search Warrant
Police executed a search warrant around 3 p.m. on May 4 at a residence on Route 180. Officials said they found an explosive device and called in the New Brunswick RCMP's Explosives Disposal Unit. No injuries were reported.
Explosive Device Removed
The search resumed after the device was safely removed. Police seized what they believe to be crack cocaine, an unsecured firearm with ammo, a digital scale and other drug trafficking paraphernalia, and “unknown cutting agent.”
Arrests and Court
Four people were arrested at the scene including a 43-year-old man from South Tetagouche. He was released later with a court date for August 8, 2022. The other three people were also released later, said officials.
Multiple Agency Investigation
The Bathurst Police Force and BNPP Regional Police collaborated in the investigation. Multiple agencies assisted - the Provincial Crime Reduction Unit, which includes police officers from the New Brunswick RCMP and Fredericton Police Force. Members of the RCMP Northeast District Crime Reduction Unit. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
Crime Stoppers
Contact your local law enforcement if you have any information about illegal drug sales or drug trafficking in your community. You can remain anonymous by using Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Download the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
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Lavrov says Russian goal to oust Ukraine’s president
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia appears to have reversed itself after the country’s top diplomat said Moscow’s overarching goal is to topple the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian artillery barrages and air strikes continue to pummel cities across Ukraine.
The remark from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov comes amid Ukraine’s efforts to resume grain exports from its Black Sea ports, something that would help ease global food shortages, under a new deal tested by a Russian strike on Odesa over the weekend.
Speaking to envoys at an Arab League summit in Cairo late Sunday, Lavrov said Moscow is determined to help Ukrainians “liberate themselves from the burden of this absolutely unacceptable regime.”
Lavrov accused Kiev and “its Western allies” of spouting propaganda intended to ensure that Ukraine “becomes the eternal enemy of Russia.”
“Russian and Ukrainian people would continue to live together, we will certainly help Ukrainian people to get rid of the regime, which is absolutely anti-people and anti-historical,” he said.
Lavrov’s remarks contrasted sharply with the Kremlin’s line early in the war, when Russian officials repeatedly emphasized that they weren’t seeking to overthrow Zelenskyy’s government.
Lavrov argued that Russia was ready to negotiate a deal to end hostilities in March when Kyiv changed tack and declared its intention to rout Russia on the battlefield, adding that the West has encouraged Ukraine to keep fighting.
“The West insists that Ukraine must not start negotiations until Russia is defeated on the battlefield,” Lavrov said.
It was not yet clear when grain shipments would resume following Russia and Ukraine signing identical agreements with the United Nations and Turkey on Friday in Istanbul. The deals are aimed at clearing the way for the shipment of millions of tons of desperately needed Ukrainian grain, as well as the export of Russian grain and fertilizer.
The Kremlin insisted Monday that the attack on the port of Odesa over the weekend targeted military assets and would not affect grain shipping.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the strike had to do “exclusively with the military infrastructure.”
“This is in no way related to the infrastructure involved in fulfilling the agreements and exporting grain. So this can’t and shouldn’t affect the start of the shipment process in any way,” Peskov said.
The Kremlin spokesman also said that Moscow has no interest in halting all gas supplies to Europe and that recent restrictions on the flow of Russian gas to European countries “are simply the consequences of restrictions the Europeans have imposed, and the Europeans themselves are suffering from these restrictions.”
“Russia is a responsible gas supplier, and no matter what anyone says, the European Commission, in European capitals, in the U.S., Russia has been and continues to be a country that to a large extent guarantees Europe’s energy security,” Peskov said.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s presidential office said Monday that at least two civilians were killed and another 10 were wounded in the latest Russian shelling during the last 24 hours.
In the eastern Donetsk region, the focus of the Russian offensive, Russian artillery struck Avdiivka, Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka. An airstrike on Bakhmut damaged at least five houses.
“The Russians are using the scorched earth tactics across the entire Donbas, they fire from the ground and from the air to wipe off entire cities,” Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said in televised remarks.
The Russians also struck the Kharkiv region. In the city of Chuhuiv, a Russian strike ruined the building of a local club and rescue workers removed several people from under the debris.
Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Sinyehubov denounced the attack as “senseless barbarity,” saying that “it looks like a deadly lottery when no one knows where the next strike will come and the entire region is dangerous for living.”
In the Dnipro region, a 10-year-old girl was wounded by shelling, and a 7-year-old child was wounded in the Russian shelling of the Mykolaiv region.
In other developments:
— Russia’s top domestic security agency said Monday it has thwarted an attempt by the Ukrainian military intelligence to entice Russian military pilots to surrender their combat jets to Ukraine.
The Federal Security Service (FSB), the KGB’s successor agency, said Monday that Ukrainians offered Russian pilots cash and European Union citizenship to persuade them to hijack their warplanes. In a video released by the FSB, a man purported to be a Ukrainian intelligence officer, is offering to pay a prospective defector pilot $2 million if he would surrender his plane during a combat mission over Ukraine.
Russian state television claimed that Western spy agencies assisted the Ukrainians in the effort. The Russian claims couldn’t be independently verified.
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Twitter whistleblower details allegations to lawmakers
Posted/updated on: September 13, 2022 at 12:31 pm(WASHINGTON) -- A whistleblower on Tuesday detailed a slate of explosive allegations against Twitter to congressional lawmakers, describing what he said were widespread security failures and vulnerabilities at the popular social media giant and an effort inside the company to overlook those risks in order to keep the platform viable and profitable.
As Twitter's head of security, Peiter Zatko was a member of its executive team from late 2020 until he was fired earlier this year for alleged "ineffective leadership and poor performance" and Twitter has said he's out to harm the company.
He told lawmakers he arrived at Twitter and discovered the company "was over a decade behind industry security standards" and prioritized monetizing advertising at the expense of widespread security vulnerabilities.
"I'm here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors," Zatko testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. "The company's cybersecurity failures make it vulnerable to exploitation, causing real harm to real people and when an influential media platform can be compromised by teenagers, thieves and spies, and the company repeatedly creates security problems on their own -- this is a big deal for all of us."
Zatko said that Twitter executives overlooked data vulnerabilities because data is the genesis of its profits.
"The executive in charge of sales very shortly after I joined [said], 'This is a big internal conundrum, because we're making too much money from these sales are not going to stop. We need something that will make the employees more comfortable with the fact that we're doing this,'" Zatko said. "In a nutshell, it was, 'We're already in bed, it would be problematic if we lost that revenue stream, so figure out a way to make people comfortable with it.'"
Zatko also gave an illustrative example for senators, warning there are not safeguards in place to prevent a single Twitter employee from simultaneously taking control of every senator's verified Twitter account -- creating a national security emergency. He was hired shortly after several high-profile accounts were compromised.
"I discovered two basic issues. First, they don't know what data they have, where it lives, or where it came from, and so unsurprisingly, they can't protect it," Zatko testified. "And this leads to the second problem, which is the employees then have to have too much access to too much data and too many systems. You can think of it this way, which is it doesn't matter who has keys if you don't have any locks on the doors, and this kind of vulnerability is not in the abstract. It's not far-fetched to say that employee inside the company could take over the accounts of all of the senators in this room."
Last month, Zatko brought his allegations to Congress and federal regulators, contending that Twitter misled regulators about its cybersecurity capabilities and efforts to control millions of fake accounts. Becoming visibly emotional Tuesday, Zatko lamented the impact his decision to become a whistleblower has had on his reputation and his family.
"Given to the real harm given the real harm to users and national security, I determined it was necessary to take on the personal and professional risks to myself and to my family of becoming a whistleblower," he said, pausing to regain his composure. "I did not make my whistleblower disclosures out of spite or to harm Twitter."
After the allegations became public last month, the Senate Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Zatko to tesitfy, warning that his allegations "raise serious concerns" and potentially "show dangerous data privacy and security risks for Twitter users around the world."
Zatko was hired in 2020, reporting directly to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. His review of the platform contended that Twitter may currently have foreign intelligence agents on its payroll, among other alleged security vulnerabilities.
After learning of the scope of the spam accounts and other alleged security failures, billionaire Elon Musk has attempted to back out of a his $44 billion offer to acquire Twitter.
Senators bemoaned the absence of a Twitter representative, after Dorsey declined an invitation to testify amid his case against Musk.
"Unfortunately, this committee will not be able to get answers," Sen. Charles Grassley, the ranking Republican said of Dorsey's absence. "He rejected this committee's invitation to appear by claiming that it would jeopardize Twitter ongoing litigations with Mr. Musk."
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Hosted by TMG executive coaches, new episodes feature bold leadership lessons on how top-performing CEOs are managing during these remarkable and uncertain times
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For listeners seeking authentic leadership advice, C-Suite Intelligence is back. The podcast has just launched a second season with new leadership lessons from coaches to the world's top-performing executives.
Season two kicks off with "Resilience Redefined," released today on all major platforms. The episode discusses how unfamiliar setbacks can test even the strongest leaders, and why leaders should practice embracing these learning moments.
"The podcast is really a master class in leadership, whether you aspire to be a CEO someday, or just want to grow in your career," says Stephen Miles, Founder and CEO of The Miles Group, who hosts C-Suite Intelligence alongside TMG colleagues Taylor Griffin, Courtney Hamilton, William (Billy) Stern, Christina Woodard, John Nasr, and others.
"We coach men, women, young entrepreneurs, and established legacy CEOs – leaders from all different industries and contexts all over the world," says Taylor Griffin, COO. "As executive coaches, our work is behind-the-scenes – in conference rooms, boardrooms, and wherever leaders are taking critical, decisive actions."
"Through these experiences, we have captured a lot of learnings that can help people at different points in their career, but don't have access to a coach." Miles continues, "C-Suite Intelligence has become our way of distilling these coaching insights for a broader audience."
The experts: Miles and his TMG colleagues Taylor Griffin, Courtney Hamilton, William (Billy) Stern, Christina Woodard, and John Nasr work closely with some of the most successful C-suite officers at companies ranging from the largest and most recognizable global corporations to private equity portfolio companies and emergent VC-backed firms. They are across the desk, on the plane, side-by-side with executives to help them continuously up their game as leaders. They also coach them through the toughest times their company faces – from sudden leadership changes to business downturns to crisis events.
The episodes: The podcast episodes are timely, candid, and free of jargon – how real executives talk about their problems and how to fix them; average episode length is around 15 minutes. Angela Baughman is the producer.
In "Resilience Redefined," hosted by Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin, and debuting today, they propose a fresh take on resilience. Faced with new challenges every day, the world we live in is full of setbacks. "Think about the ecosystem of people around you. Support and trust among your teams is crucial to building resilience that is sustainable and can be modeled throughout the organization," says Miles.
"We have setbacks in our personal life and we have setbacks in our work life. They're everywhere. How we handle these setbacks is a good test of who we are and what we're made of. The key is to practice picking yourself back up each time, re-energize yourself, and try again," continues Miles. "As executives, we have to train ourselves to be excited about doing hard things."
New C-Suite Intelligence episodes will be released bi-weekly, covering topics ranging from leading through hyperinflation, how we can make offices work better, and the increasing responsibility leaders bear around hot-button social issues.
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
For more information, please contact Davia Temin or Trang Mar of Temin and Company at 212.588.8788 or news@teminandco.com.
About The Miles Group/TMG
TMG develops talent strategies for organizations, teams, and individuals – focusing on high-performance, world-class leadership. Through assessments and development, coaching, leadership transition planning, and organizational design, TMG helps clients cultivate exceptional talent from the C-suite to the next generation of leaders throughout the organization. Clients include many of the Fortune 100 as well as VC portfolio companies, firms in transition, and organizations around the globe and across industries. TMG has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, C-Suite, Entrepreneur, and Chief Executive. The firm is headquartered in New York City and operates globally. For more information, visit http://miles-group.com. Follow TMG on Twitter @TheMilesGroup and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-miles-group.
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Which Panasonic microwave is best?
Panasonic microwaves are among the better midrange brands. They provide plenty of power and offer useful features across their product line, all while being offered at comfortable price points. They also come in a variety of looks and finishes so they can fit in any kitchen and on any countertop.
A top option is the Panasonic NE-1054F Heavy-Duty Commercial-Grade Microwave. It has touch controls and the ability to store up to 20 heating settings for quick and easy repeat cooking.
What to know before you buy a Panasonic microwave
Size and capacity
Before purchasing a Panasonic microwave, it’s important to consider the total size and cooking capacity to meet your needs.
- Size usually doesn’t vary much from model to model, and if it does, it’s likely no more than a few inches. The typical range is 11 to 14 inches tall, 21 to 24 inches wide and 17 to 20 inches deep. When shopping for a microwave, the only real consideration is whether you have the counter space to place it. Remember to leave an inch or two of space around it for venting when doing your calculations.
- Capacity, on the other hand, varies greatly. Some Panasonic microwaves have only 0.8 cubic feet of capacity, while others have 2.2 or more. Capacity also doesn’t have a 1:1 correlation to size — the same given size microwave could have any number of capacities.
Power
Like all microwaves, Panasonic measures their heating power in watts. Higher wattages not only mean faster cooking, but a more even one as well. Most models have 1,000 watts, but the very best can have up to 1,250. The weakest, though not necessarily bad for it, can have as little as 600 watts — these are rare, as most don’t dip below 800 watts.
Finish
The finish of a Panasonic microwave only affects how it looks in your kitchen, should you care about matching or contrasting. Most of them are either black or white plastic or stainless steel.
What to look for in a quality Panasonic microwave
Adjustable power
Sometimes you need to heat food that would be damaged or overcooked if blasted at your microwave’s full power. In these cases, you’ll want a Panasonic model that lets you choose how much of its power to use for a given session. Models with this ability typically have three or five power settings. Some models have more than five but rarely have the 10 settings of high-end microwaves.
Turntable
Most Panasonic microwaves have a turntable. This helps your food cook more evenly, so make sure your model has one. If you rarely use your microwave and only for basic reheating, it’s fine to use a low-powered and turntable-less model.
Time cooking
Like most microwaves, Panasonic models let you manually punch in the amount of time you wish to cook for. Some Panasonic models have time shortcuts that immediately start cooking for that chosen length — the most common times are 30 seconds and 1-minute intervals. The best models let you program any time and save it to a specific button — you can set a cook time of 75 seconds, for example.
Sensor cooking
Many microwaves offer some kind of sensor-based cooking; in Panasonic’s case, it’s called Genius Sensor. It measures the steam coming off cooking food and adjusts the total cooking time as needed. It isn’t perfect but is an excellent feature for basic reheating.
How much you can expect to spend on a Panasonic microwave
Panasonic microwaves usually cost $100-$300. For less than $150, you won’t get much more than the basics. Excellent midrange models usually cost $175-$225, with the best costing $250-$300.
Panasonic microwave FAQ
What’s the difference between a microwave, a toaster oven and a convection oven?
A. Microwaves heat their food using a combination of electricity and magnets to send special particles into the cooking interior. These particles travel through your food and the plates they’re on, causing them to vibrate and produce heat. Toaster ovens use heating elements just like a standard oven, usually just one but sometimes two. Convection ovens combine both cooking forms and can usually use one method at a time or both at once.
Can I adjust the volume of a Panasonic microwave?
A. Sometimes. Models with adjustable volume are able to adjust the levels or completely turn them off. Some also let you adjust how often and how many times it beeps after it’s finished heating your food.
What’s the best Panasonic microwave to buy?
Top Panasonic microwave
Panasonic NE-1054F Heavy-Duty Commercial-Grade Microwave
What you need to know: This microwave has the power and functions to be Panasonic’s best.
What you’ll love: It has 0.8 cubic feet of cooking space and 1,000 watts of power that can be used in six levels. It has 10 programmable buttons, each with the ability to store two personalized presets, and it has a sleek stainless steel finish.
What you should consider: A few buyers had issues with the timer function not working as it should. Several found its tendency to beep repeatedly once cooking is done to be irritating.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Panasonic microwave for the money
Panasonic NN-SN686S Microwave Oven
What you need to know: This option offers plenty of cooking functions at a lower price.
What you’ll love: Its design lets it work in both countertop and built-in orientations. It has a roomy 1.2 cubic feet of cooking space and 1,200 watts of power, plus it uses a special inverter technology to more evenly heat your foods.
What you should consider: Some users had issues with the magnetrons or inverter circuits dying as soon as one month after purchase. The interior light doesn’t trigger when the door is opened.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Panasonic NN-SD975S Microwave Oven
What you need to know: This is a big, powerful microwave that uses a special heating system to cook food evenly and efficiently.
What you’ll love: It has a huge 2.2 cubic feet of cooking space and 1,250 watts of power that heats using a special cyclonic wave inverter technology. Sensor cook and sensor reheat functions tackle foods without needing to set a timer.
What you should consider: A few consumers felt the door was a little loose on the hinge, though it still closes tightly. Some error codes are hard to fix.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Mikael Uhre scored twice and Andre Blake had his 10th shutout of the season Saturday night as Philadelphia defeated the Houston Dynamo 6-0 for the Unions fifth consecutive win.
Uhre scored his first goal for the Union (12-2-9) in the first minute of first-half stoppage time, assisted by Oliver Mbaizo. He tacked on a goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Alejandro Bedoya. The 27-year-old, in his first MLS season, has scored five goals in the last five games.
Daniel Gazdag, Jack McGlynn, Julian Carranza and Quinn Sullivan also scored for Philadelphia.
The Union outshot the Dynamo (7-12-4) 16-11, with eight shots on goal to one for the Dynamo.
Blake saved the only shot he faced for the Union.
The Union next play on Saturday against Cincinnati on the road, and the Dynamo will visit the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday.
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Organizations are in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island
CANTON, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health Foundation today announced grants totaling $1 million to advance social and racial equity. The funds will support nonprofit organizations that include diverse voices and perspectives, eliminate systemic barriers, and advocate for stronger communities. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation, which combined to become Point32Health Foundation, have committed more than $5.5 million to support racial equity since 2020.
"We are honored to support the important work these non-profits are doing in promoting equity and making transformative societal changes," said Cain Hayes, president and CEO of Point32Health and a member of the Point32Health Foundation board of directors. "They are addressing persistent inequities that affect almost every issue in society and we know these grants will have a positive impact in communities throughout the region."
The grants will support 16 nonprofit organizations, two in Connecticut, three each in Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, and four in Massachusetts. Organizations will have flexibility in how the resources are used and are not tied to a specific project or initiative.
About the organizations:
Connecticut ($125,000)
- Black Infinity Collective (formerly known as CT Core-Organize Now!), a freedom fighting, movement-building organization dedicated to healing and liberation for all Black people. $50,000
- Health Equity Solutions, promotes policies and practices for equitable health care access, delivery and outcomes for all people in Connecticut. $75,000
Maine ($125,000)
- Maine Equal Justice, civil legal aid and economic justice organization increasing economic security, opportunity, and equity for people in Maine. $25,000
- Maine Initiatives, connects and engages people around racial, social, economic, and environmental justice in Maine. $75,000
- Resources for Organizing & Social Change (ROSC), builds and supports a movement for nonviolent social change that will educate, activate, and empower people in Maine through grassroots community organizing. $25,000
Massachusetts ($500,000)
- Four equity funds at The Boston Foundation each will receive $125,000.
New Hampshire ($125,000)
- New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, to help seed newly established Racial Justice Fund, a community-advised fund to advance racial justice in New Hampshire. $75,000
- YWCA New Hampshire, eliminates racism, empowers women, and promotes peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. $25,000
- Victory Women of Vision, encourages, empowers, and nurtures immigrant and refugee families to thrive by embracing their cultural heritage as they build their new lives. $25,000.
Rhode Island ($125,000)
- AMOR Coalition, an alliance of community-based grassroots organizations mobilizing at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and immigration status to prevent, respond to and end state violence against our community. $25,000
- Center for Southeast Asians, promotes the prosperity, heritage and leadership of Southeast Asians in Rhode Island. $25,000
- SISTA Fire, co-creates a network of women and non-binary people of color to build our collective power for social, economic, and political transformation. $75,000
To engage its own community of colleagues, the Foundation also has expanded Point32Health's employee match program. A new two-for-one match aims to incentivize colleagues to support nonprofits that advance social and racial justice as well as eliminate systemic barriers. This new double match is available year-round.
"This moment in time requires a stronger commitment, one that acknowledges shared wisdom and lived experience, one that supports organizations with demonstrated community leadership," said Nora Moreno Cargie, president of Point32Health Foundation and vice president of Corporate Citizenship." These are steps in the right direction, and still we must do more."
About Point32Health Foundation
Point32Health Foundation builds on values of giving and service that were central to both Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation. We work with communities to support, advocate and advance healthier lives for everyone. The Foundation advances equity-focused solutions in healthy aging, access to healthy food and behavioral health in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Organ Procurement Organization Becomes Lifetime Trustee of Baldrige Institute
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CORE, the Center for Organ Recovery & Education, a leader in organ and tissue procurement for transplantation headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, became the ninth and newest member of the Mac Baldrige Society, the Trustees of the Baldrige Foundation's Institute for Performance Excellence.
"The Foundation established the Institute for Performance Excellence in June 2020," said Al Faber, President and CEO of the Baldrige Foundation, "to be a thought leader on performance excellence, leadership, and management."
"The Mac Baldrige Society is limited to 20 elite members," continued Faber, "they serve as the Trustees of the Institute, and by their commitment, demonstrate they recognize the importance of the Baldrige Foundation's mission: to promote organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world by supporting the Baldrige Program."
CORE was founded for the purpose of saving and enhancing lives through organ, tissue, and cornea transplantation. CORE is one of 57 federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organizations in the United States, and it serves a Donation Service Area assigned by the federal government that includes 150 donor hospitals and approximately 5.5 million people throughout western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Chemung County, NY.
"CORE's Baldrige performance excellence journey has empowered us to focus successfully on the mantra, 'Every Donor, Every Time.' Today, a decade into this journey, CORE is a results-driven organization, thriving in a culture of transparency and innovation," said Susan Stuart, President and CEO of CORE. "The result: CORE is saving and healing more lives than ever before – the most significant indicator of performance excellence and proof that the Baldrige framework affects positive change."
2021 was CORE's third consecutive record-breaking year Saving and Healing lives through organ, tissue, and cornea donation. The organization made possible more than 700 life-saving organ transplants, thanks to the generosity of an unprecedented number of organ donors. That is a 150 percent increase since CORE began its performance excellence journey in 2012. Incredibly, ten of the donors in 2021 were over the age of 75, a group that is often overlooked for donation. The most notable of these donors was Cecil F. Lockhart of Welch, West Virginia, who in May 2021 became the oldest organ donor in U.S. history at 95. Also in 2021, the number of people healed because of tissue recovered by CORE was 133 percent more than in 2012.
"CORE is honored to become part of this distinguished group of Mac Baldrige Society trustees," Stuart said. "In doing so, CORE hopes to signify that our performance excellence journey is one without a destination. We will, now and in the future, continue to follow the Baldrige Framework and the roadmap it provides us on our mission: Saving and Healing lives through donation."
"The Institute Trustees," said Faber, "are making a commitment to preserve and promote the Baldrige Framework and to help ensure that Baldrige remains relevant for future generations of organizations across all sectors of the economy. We are grateful for their support."
For more information, contact: Mark Wayda, 614-600-0432 or at mwayda@baldrigefoundation.org.
The Baldrige Foundation was created as the private partner to the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program in 1988. Its mission is to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and to support organizational performance excellence throughout the U.S. and the world. The Baldrige Program located at NIST within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a separate entity and is solely responsible for managing and administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. For more information on the Baldrige Award process please visit: https://www.nist.gov/baldrige/baldrige-award.
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of 57 federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States, serving more than five million people in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. CORE coordinates the recovery and matching of organs, tissues, and corneas for transplant within our service region, and works tirelessly to create a culture of donation within the hospitals and communities we serve. CORE's mission is to Save and Heal lives through donation, ultimately ending the deaths of those on the transplant waiting list, while maintaining integrity for the donation process, dignity for the donors, and compassion for their families. CORE is a winner of the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a presidential award that recognizes nonprofits for their innovation and excellence. For more information, visit www.core.org or call 1-800-DONORS-7.
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Pictured from left, Gabe McElwain, Madi Kate Vuncannon and Mylie Downs. The Walnut trio combined to bring home four gold medals and one silver medal from Friday's MHSAA Class 2A State Championship Track and Field Meet in Pearl.
Pictured from left, Gabe McElwain, Madi Kate Vuncannon and Mylie Downs. The Walnut trio combined to bring home four gold medals and one silver medal from Friday's MHSAA Class 2A State Championship Track and Field Meet in Pearl.
PEARL • A total of 13 medals have made their way back to Benton and Tippah counties after last weekend’s MHSAA State Championship Track and Field Meets in Pearl.
The weekend began on Friday with Class 2A hitting the track first.
Walnut’s Gabe McElwain dominated his two events, coasting to easy first place finishes in the 1,600-meter and the 3,200-meter races. Likewise on the girls side, Madi Kate Vuncannon matched her male counterpart with gold medals in the 1,600M and the 3,200M. Seventh grader Mylie Downs followed Vuncannon with a second place finish in the 3,200M for Walnut.
On Saturday, Falkner’s Chandler Ray kept the gold flowing back to North Tippah with his win in the Class 1A 3,200M, while also grabbing silver in the 1,600M, just less than five seconds slower than Tupelo Christian’s Bound Simmons.
Ashland’s Morgan Crutcher finished second in the 1A girls 200M with a time of 27.76. Simmons’ Aaliyah Esco edged her out with a time of 27.17.
Twin sister, Megan Crutcher, also came home with some hardware, taking silver in the 100M Hurdles – just .04 behind winner TCPS’ Dailee Frans (18.12).
In the field events, Hickory Flat shined with some strong jumps. Senior Alex Tatum took gold in the 1A boys High Jump with a personal-best 6-02. Junior teammate Logan King also achieved a personal-best jump of 6-00 to take silver.
Morgan Green won silver in the 1A girls Long Jump, while grabbing bronze in the Triple Jump.
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SALT LAKE CITY , July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. of Spanish Fork, UT is announcing that it initiated a voluntary recall of two AIVIA Whey Protein & Power Herbs meal replacement products because labels do not declare milk. Customers with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may experience a serious allergic reaction if they consume the affected product.
The AIVIA Whey Protein & Power Herbs products with the affected lot numbers and expiration dates were distributed between September 1, 2021, and July 20, 2022, throughout the United States via direct-to-consumer online sales and through independent distributors who sell product online or at independent health food stores.
No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date.
Customers may choose to dispose of the product and receive a full product credit or continue to consume the product if they do not have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk. Customers with affected products can contact the company by calling (800) 223-8225 between the hours of 9:00 and 5:00 p.m. MST, or email to productrecall@natr.com.
Nature's Sunshine cares about the wellbeing of our customers. As a result, we are taking every effort to individually notify affected consumers. We are making this announcement in case any affected products remain in commerce. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nature's Sunshine Products Inc.
Melissa Smith, 801-341-7900
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MILAN (AP) — Luxury Italian automaker Ferrari raised its 2022 forecast Tuesday after reporting a 22% increase in second-quarter earnings as sales in the Americas surged.
The maker of high-performance luxury sports cars reported net profits of 251 million euros ($257 million) in April through June, up from 206 million euros in the same period of 2021. Revenue was up by a quarter, to 1.29 billion euros.
Ferrari, based in the northern Italian city of Maranello, raised its net revenue forecast to 4.9 billion euros, from 4.8 billion euros, and set 1.7 billion as the lower end of the range, instead of the upper, for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Shipments in the period rose by 29%, to 3,455 vehicles, compared with the second quarter of 2021. That was driven by the Americas, where sales more than doubled, to 1,053 cars from 649.
Traditional internal combustion engines dominated deliveries, at about 83%, while three hybrid engine models accounted for just 17% of sales.
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Michael Andretti acknowledged Tuesday that the meltdown of his IndyCar team at Mid-Ohio was unacceptable and said his four drivers will be expected to work together as teammates the remainder of the season.
Andretti led an emergency meeting after Sunday’s race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where a fracture in the Andretti Autosport lineup was fully revealed.
Romain Grosjean and Alexander Rossi played bumper cars in a race for position that turned personal. Rossi also hit rookie teammate Devlin DeFrancesco, Grosjean hit Colton Herta and IndyCar penalized both Rossi and Grosjean for avoidable contact.
After the race, team owner Andretti was seen having a heated conversation with Rossi’s father, and he pulled all four drivers inside to discuss the debacle.
“Our race results in Mid-Ohio did not go as planned. Sunday’s display was disappointing and unacceptable and not the way we operate — on or off the track,” Andretti said Tuesday in a statement provided to The Associated Press.
“Racing is a passionate sport and we have four highly competitive drivers; however we are one team at Andretti and our drivers need to remember that we expect them to work together for the betterment of the team. That’s the way it will be going forward.”
Grosjean raced for nearly a decade in Formula One before his time in the series ended in a 2020 crash from which he escaped from the burning wreckage of his car, earning the nickname “The Phoenix.” He switched to IndyCar the next season and overperformed while driving for Dale Coyne Racing, which helped the Frenchman land a better seat at front-runner Andretti Autosport.
Rossi decided earlier this year that his seventh season with Andretti would be his last. The winner of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 has signed with Arrow McLaren SP for 2023.
Grosjean and Rossi raced against each other five times in F1 in 2015, when Rossi got a handful of starts driving for Manor Marussia. Grosjean finished 13th and Rossi was 14th in Rossi’s F1 debut. Rossi’s time in F1 ran out at the end of that season and he’s been with Andretti since.
He and Grosjean don’t care for each other, and Grosjean didn’t back down following the Mid-Ohio postrace lecture from the boss. Grosjean called Rossi “an absolute idiot” afterward.
Rossi stressed that he was committed to working as part of the Andretti organization through the remaining seven races but declined to comment further.
The Andretti organization has just one win so far this season — Herta on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — and Rossi at eighth is the highest-ranked Andretti driver in the standings. Grosjean has one podium finish and is ranked 14th.
The organization also wasn’t all that competitive at the Indy 500, the one race the team owner cares most about winning. Rossi in fifth was the highest-finishing Andretti driver and the three late laps led by Marco Andretti were the only laps that an Andretti car paced the field.
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Viking Tonic Cod Liver Oil Swims Out of the Dark Ages
BOLUNGARVÍK, Iceland, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandic cod liver oil manufacturer True Westfjords, e.h.f is taking the art of cod liver oil extraction back to its roots with its botanically enhanced range under the brand name "Dropi." The company reached back 1,000 years to recreate the ancient technique of cold-process extraction applied by the Scandinavian nation's Viking settlers. True Westfjords is setting the gold standard for 100% pure, natural, extra-virgin cod liver oil in its rawest form to establish a new category of clean fish oil that assures the retention of its long-recognized health benefits.
Treasured as 'the gold of the ocean', the Vikings were the first civilization to extract the oil from the livers of the deep-sea Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) as a means of boosting overall health and vitality. Legend even had it that it gave Viking warriors their strength. Passed down through the generations, this tradition has been venerated as a key element of Nordic health routines as well as of many northern European coastal communities.
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A clean drop of the Atlantic Ocean's gold
Cod-liver oil (CLO) is considered an important source of the fat-soluble vitamins A and D. In fact, these micronutrients were first identified in cod liver oil back in 1913. CLO also naturally harbors full spectrum omega 3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) fatty acid.
"Our ancestors knew something about the beneficial qualities of cod liver oil even before it came under scientific scrutiny—and they knew how to glean its full value," enthuses Óttar Kristinn Bjarnason, Director of Sales and Marketing for True Westfjords. "We source our cod liver exclusively from the local daily wild catch of fresh fish that swim in the deep blue waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, one of the cleanest fishing grounds in the world. We have a close relationship with the local fishermen, on whom we depend to supply us with fresh cod livers as we complete the oil extraction process within 24 hours of receiving them."
The fishermen work off the coast of Bolungarvík, situated in the Westfjords of Iceland and one of Iceland's oldest fishing communities. The oil is extracted exclusively through cold processing to preserve the natural composition of beneficial fatty acids and vitamins. Content of these compounds is confirmed via third-party labs in Denmark and Germany. Natural antioxidants are added as a preservative to prevent rancidity. One serving is 5ml (compared to 15ml for other CLO sources) and contains approximately 13mcg of vitamin D3, 1,130mcg vitamin A, and 1,200mcg of omega 3s. "Content varies slightly from batch to batch, depending on the size of the fish, but mostly on their diet," notes Bjarnason. "We once extracted orange oil because that particular catch of cod were fed on krill." Consuming just a teaspoon of this highest-quality cod liver oil provides nearly all your daily requirements for vitamins A and D, and well more than the minimum suggested amount of total omega 3s.
Icelandic heritage in a bottle
The creation of dropi began as an MBA project in 2012 at the University of Iceland. Led by three women—Anna Sigríður Jörundsdóttir, Birgitta Baldursdóttir, and Sigrún Sigurðardóttir, the team subsequently founded True Westfjords. "We were alarmed by how far away industrial CLO production processes had steered from its source," states Jörundsdóttir. "We felt compelled to take this vital elixir back to the natural way our ancestors made it, even though it entails a more arduous process. We apply very gentle extraction, so the oil is not boiled or overheated and does not lose any of its innate, highly extolled nutrients. This also removes the need for any fortification with additives."
In cooperation with food processing consultants Matis Ohf, True Westfjords invested three years in developing and perfecting the Dropi formulation before going to market. While CLO has long been revered for its multifaceted benefits, its inherent fishy overtones have made it somewhat difficult to enjoy for some consumers. Dropi comes in a range of flavors, each infused with a natural extract of organic ginger, fennel, mandarin, or spearmint to overcome any flavor challenges. Dropi CLO is also available in capsule format. All True Westfjords CLO products are considered raw and are manufactured according to European standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (HACCP).
While the Dropi line of cod liver oil is currently available in stores in Iceland, its biggest platform by far is Amazon.com, followed by other online retail sites in the US. "We continue to expand Dropi's reach internationally and have distributors in Europe and the US, the current largest global market for fish oils," says Bjarnason. "We have also begun negotiations with retail outlets and distributors in other regions."
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(The Hill) – Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) on Monday evening announced that his daughter, Gwen Casten, had died.
“This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away. The Casten family requests privacy, and we will be issuing no further comment during this heartbreaking time,” Casten tweeted.
The cause of his daughter’s death was not immediately clear.
A statement from the Downers Grove Police Department said that officials responded to a call regarding “an unresponsive seventeen year old female” early Monday morning on the block where the Illinois Democrat lives before “first responders determined that the subject was deceased,” according to the Chicago Tribune.
Casten was among the House members who voted to pass legislation last week that would nationalize red flag laws.
Gwen Casten’s Twitter bio also indicates she was involved gun-violence advocacy work as a March for Our Lives co-director for their Illinois chapter.
She had recently been featured in a campaign ad for the lawmaker as he seeks a third term in Congress.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp outside the Capitol.
The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 86-11. It now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Biden described the legislation as the biggest expansion of benefits for service-connected health issues in 30 years and the largest single bill ever to address exposure to burn pits.
“I look forward to signing this bill, so that veterans and their families and caregivers impacted by toxic exposures finally get the benefits and comprehensive health care they earned and deserve,” Biden said.
The Senate had overwhelming approved the legislation back in June, but a do-over was required to make a technical fix. That process derailed when Republicans made a late attempt to change another aspect of the bill last week and blocked it from advancing.
The abrupt delay outraged veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart. It also placed GOP senators in the uncomfortable position of delaying the top legislative priority of service organizations this session of Congress.
A group of veterans and their families have been camping out at the Capitol since that vote. They had endured thunderstorms and Washington’s notorious summer humidity, but they were in the galleries as senators cast their votes.
“You can go home knowing the good and great thing you have done and accomplished for the United States of America,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told them.
The legislation expands access to health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs for millions who served near burn pits. It also directs the VA to presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure, allowing veterans to obtain disability payments to compensate for their injury without having to prove the illness was a result of their service.
Roughly 70% of disability claims related to burn pit exposure are denied by the VA due to lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department.
The military used burn pits to dispose of such things as chemicals, cans, tires, plastics and medical and human waste.
Hundreds of thousands of Vietnam War era veterans and survivors also stand to benefit from the legislation. The bill adds hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange exposure.
The Congressional Budget Office projected that about 600,000 of 1.6 million living Vietnam vets would be eligible for increased compensation, though only about half would have severe enough diagnoses to warrant more compensation.
Also, veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa and Johnston Atoll will be presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. That’s another 50,000 veterans and survivors of deceased veterans who would get compensation for illnesses presumed to have been caused by their exposure to the herbicide, the CBO projected.
The bill also authorizes 31 major medical VA health clinics and research facilities in 19 states.
The bill is projected to increase federal deficits by about $277 billion over 10 years.
The bill has been a years-long effort begun by veterans and their families who viewed the burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan as responsible for respiratory problems and other illnesses the veterans experienced after returning home. It was named after Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson from Ohio, who died in 2020 from cancer he attributed to prolonged exposure to burn pits. His widow, Danielle Robinson, was first lady Jill Biden’s guest at the president’s State of the Union address earlier this year.
Stewart, the former host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” also brought increased exposure to the burn pit maladies veterans were facing. He also was in the gallery watching the vote Tuesday. He wept and held his head in his hand as the final vote began.
“I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a situation where people who have already given so much had to fight so hard to get so little,” he said after the vote. “And I hope we learn a lesson.”
The House was the first to act on the burn pits legislation. An earlier version the House approved in March was expected to increase spending by more than $320 billion over 10 years, but senators trimmed some of the costs early on by phasing in certain benefit enhancements. They also added funds for staffing to help the VA keep up with the expected increase in demand for health care and an increase in disability claims.
Some GOP senators are still concerned that the bill will increase delays at the VA because of an increased demand for veterans seeking care or disability compensation.
“What we have learned is that the VA cannot deliver what is promised because it does not have the capacity to handle the increase,” said Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.
Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., led the effort to get the bill passed in the Senate. After passage, Tester told reporters he received a call from Biden, thanking him for “taking a big weight” off his shoulder.
For Biden, the issue is very personal. He has raised the prospect that burn pits in Iraq were responsible for the death of his son Beau.
“We don’t know for sure if a burn pit was the cause of his brain cancer, or the diseases of so many of our troops,” Biden said at his State of the Union speech. “But I’m committed to finding out everything we can.”
Moran said that when the bill failed to pass last week, he was disappointed but remembered the strength of the protesters who had sat outside in the scorching heat for days.
“Thanks to the United States Senate for demonstrating when there’s something good and a good cause, this place still works,” Moran said.
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Associated Press staff writer Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report.
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(The Hill) — An official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday that a polio case detected in New York last month, the first confirmed U.S. case in nearly a decade, could very well be an indication of “several hundred cases” within that community.
In late July, a 20-year-old man from New York’s Rockland County was found to have developed symptoms of polio, including paralysis. The man was unvaccinated, and no other cases have been identified thus far.
Rockland County is known to be a vaccine-resistant area, with the populace having a polio vaccination rate nearly 20 percentage points lower than the general U.S. population, according to the New York State Department of Health.
José Romero, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, told CNN the one case detected last month could be “just the very, very tip of the iceberg.”
“There are a number of individuals in the community that have been infected with poliovirus. They are shedding the virus,” Romero said. “The spread is always a possibility because the spread is going to be silent.”
Most people who become infected with poliovirus will not show symptoms, though they can still endanger those who are vulnerable, such as the immunocompromised and unvaccinated.
Last week, the New York State Health Department said the CDC had detected poliovirus through its wastewater surveillance. Six samples were collected from Rockland County across two months and five samples came from neighboring Orange County, which has a lower polio vaccination rate than Rockland.
The samples were found to be genetically linked to the virus that infected the 20-year-old Rockland man.
Shortly after the poliovirus was detected through wastewater surveillance, the CDC deployed a team to investigate the recent polio case.
One community leader from Rockland County, who requested to stay anonymous, told CNN that the team was currently the “opposite of cautiously optimistic.”
In light of the recent case, the CDC has begun offering polio vaccinations in Rockland County.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- They showcased what optimism and smiles can do in words, deeds, and adorable formation, and in the end, students at Westbury, New York's Dryden Street School captured the 2022 Colgate Bright Smiles Kids Awards national title, a grand prize of $10,000, and hearts across the United States. Second and third place winners Trevitt Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio and P.S. 133 Fred R. Moore Academy from Harlem, New York were awarded $5,000 and $2,500, respectively.
Presented by Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, in collaboration with Hip Hop Public Health, the Bright Smiles Kids Awards invited children ages 6-14 to use their creativity to submit videos of projects that highlight how optimism can positively impact our lives and futures. This year's competition drew a record-setting number of entries from young people enrolled in schools, clubs, and after-school programs from Yakima, Washington to Long Island, New York, and from Columbus, Ohio to Austin, TX. Submissions included songs, spoken word recitations, simulated newscasts, dances, and technology projects. Following a review by a panel of judges assembled by Hip Hop Public Health, seven finalists were selected. A live public vote attracted thousands of fans and determined the first, second, and third-place winners announced today during the virtual Bright Smiles Kids Awards event hosted by internationally acclaimed record producer and co-founder of Hip Hop Public Health, Doug E. Fresh.
"Today's finalists are tomorrow's visionaries," shared Doug E. Fresh during the program. "It isn't always easy to be optimistic, but when we are, it's contagious, and we help make the world a better place." He also delighted the audience with the news that the Bright Smiles Kids Awards finalists will have an opportunity to appear with Hip Hop Public Health in a music video that highlights good oral health habits.
"At Colgate, we believe that everyone deserves a future they can smile about," said Dr. Gillian Barclay, the Company's Vice President, Global Public Health and Scientific Affairs. "Showing our children that we believe in their dreams and ability to lead and achieve amazing things nurtures the kind of young leaders who will inspire us all."
To watch the rebroadcast of the Bright Smiles Kids Awards program, please visit https://colgate.brandlive.com/bright-smiles-kids-awards/en/registration.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources, and improving children's oral health through our Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than 1.4 billion children since 1991. For more information about Colgate's global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com.
About Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Established in 1991, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) has reached more than 1.4 billion children in more than 100 countries across the world. The program strategically partners to reach underserved children and their families where they are born, live, work, learn, and play. BSBF continues to promote health equity, optimal health and well-being, and to lead global social impact efforts that empower children and families to achieve healthy and bright futures.
About Hip Hop Public Health
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) is an internationally recognized 501c3 that harnesses the transformative power of music, culture, and science to improve health literacy and promote health equity in communities of color. Founded by Dr. Olajide Williams of Columbia University, a world-renowned leader in community-based behavioral intervention research, and the legendary Doug E. Fresh, HHPH has a 15-year track record of creating culturally relevant science-based content using an evidence-based framework for health promotion and behavior change, the Multisensory Multilevel Health Education Model, and the Child-Mediated Health Communication framework that focuses on children as messengers for disease prevention and health promotion interventions with parents and caregivers. All of HHPH's 200+ educational resources are available to stream and download for free, removing access barriers for teaching, learning and health literacy. For more information visit hhph.org and follow @hhphorg on social media.
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The White House on Tuesday described a new bill that would impose a nationwide ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy as “wildly out of step” with the country, pushing back hard on the legislation introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that the ban “would strip away women’s rights in all 50 states.”
“This bill is wildly out of step with what Americans believe,” she said. “The President and Vice President are fighting for progress, while Republicans are fighting to take us back.”
The Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion over the summer, ushering in new bans on abortion in a number of states.
Democrats have sought to harness grassroots anger over the court’s decision and the strict new laws to their benefit by making abortion rights a big issue in the midterm elections.
Jean-Pierre said that Biden and Democrats in Congress are committed to restoring Roe v. Wade. The White House has pushed for Congress to codify Roe but passing such a measure would take a larger Democratic majority in the Senate to overcome a legislative filibuster.
“President Biden and Congressional Democrats are committed to restoring the protections of Roe v. Wade in the face of continued radical steps by elected Republicans to put personal health care decisions in the hands of politicians instead of women and their doctors, threatening women’s health and lives,” Jean-Pierre said.
She called Graham’s bill “an extreme piece of legislation” while briefing reporters later on Tuesday.
“The first thing is the senator’s proposal would keep in place the most extreme, the most extreme state level abortion bans that ban all abortions and have no exemptions for health,” she said.
Additionally, she bashed Graham for previously saying that the issue of abortion should be left up to the states.
“That’s from his own his own mouth and now he wants to do a national ban,” she said.
Graham’s bill includes exceptions for rape, incest and risk to life of the mother.
Graham vowed on Tuesday that Congress will vote for the bill if Republicans take back the House and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The bill won’t move in the current Democratic-controlled Congress.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday:
Williams-Sonoma Inc., up $15.02 to $130.
The seller of cookware and home furnishings handily beat Wall Street's first-quarter profit forecasts.
Dollar General Corp., up $26.79 to $222.13.
The discount retailer's first-quarter financial results beat analysts' forecasts.
Dollar Tree Inc., up $29.21 to $162.80.
The discount retailer raised its profit and revenue forecast for the year.
Macy's Inc., up $3.71 to $22.92.
The department store chain raised its profit forecast for the year after reporting strong first-quarter financial results.
Nutanix Inc., down $4.92 to $16.50.
The cloud-computing services company gave investors a weak revenue forecast.
Medtronic Plc., down $6.10 to $99.44.
The medical device company gave investors a weak profit forecast following disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter results.
Twitter Inc., up $2.36 to $39.52.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk changed the mix of debt and equity financing for his proposed $44 billion purchase of the social media company.
Splunk Inc., up $8.88 to $102.
The software company beat Wall Street's first-quarter financial forecasts.
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Quinn Residences enters Tennessee and adds 820 single-family homes to the scarce housing market
ATLANTA, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Residences ("Quinn"), a leading Atlanta-based owner and operator of newly built, single-family rental communities today announces the acquisition of five properties in the Southeast, adding 820 high-quality homes to its portfolio. The leading build-for-rent company expands its portfolio in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and enters a new market, with an acquisition in Tennessee.
"Our trajectory in the Southeast continues to grow as Quinn expands in its existing territories and enters a new one," said Richard Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Quinn Residences. "The housing market is experiencing unprecedented low inventory, and our goal is to provide even more reasonably priced options for residents in these high-demand markets. Whether it's someone relocating to the south or looking for a maintenance-free way of living, our build-for-rent homes provide the flexibility and inventory to an industry in need."
Quinn enters the Tennessee market with the acquisition of The Guild in Chattanooga – a community of 92 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, which are planned to be completed by the third quarter of 2022.
Quinn further establishes its presence in Florida with the purchase of Towns at Lake Nona in St. Cloud and enters the Tampa market by acquiring Moccasin Wallow in Bradenton. These properties will consist of 94 and 260 homes, respectively, with first deliveries scheduled by the end of 2022.
As part of continued expansion in Georgia, Quinn acquires Dorchester Place in Covington, which will become its eighth property in the state. This community will feature 82 sizable fenced-in detached homes averaging 2,550 square feet, which will be ready for occupancy in early December 2022.
Adding to Quinn's portfolio in North Carolina, Stephens Farm in Holly Springs will comprise 292 top-of-the-line townhomes unique to this rapidly growing submarket, with construction expected to begin in June of 2022.
Quinn Residences has remained aggressive in 2022, tripling its portfolio in the past year to over 3,000 homes in varying development phases across five states. The firm also previously announced raising over $900 million of equity, nearly quadrupling its goal of $250 million. Capitalizing on the robust demand from consumers and investors alike, Quinn will continue its expansion plans into key growth markets throughout the Southeast.
About Quinn Residences
With over 3,000 homes across 2 communities in its portfolio, Quinn Residences is a privately held real estate operating company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating newly built, single-family rental communities located primarily in the Southeastern United States. Quinn develops exceptional neighborhoods believing that better living starts with a great neighborhood, fantastic amenities, and a no-maintenance way of life. For more information, visit https://live-quinn.com/, call 866-784-6673 (866- QUINNRE), or email info@live-quinn.com.
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MONTREAL (AP) — Max Verstappen overcame slick conditions to win his second pole of the season, and Fernando Alonso used the wet track to earn his first front row start in a decade in rainy qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Saturday run for Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion and current points leader, was no surprise even though its the Dutchman’s first career pole at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Instead, it was 40-year-old Alonso who brought the crowd to its feet with a thrilling run to qualify second. He jumped ahead of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton as time expired and drew a rousing ovation from the rain-soaked spectators.
“It is an unbelievable weekend so far for us,” said the Alpine driver. “The car was mega. I was so comfortable driving this car, and the fans pushed me to make an extra push.”
But can he convert it into his first F1 victory since 2013 on Sunday, when weather conditions are expected to be greatly improved and the track dry?
“I think we’ll attack Max in the first corner,” the Spaniard smiled. He later added he’d be content finishing fifth.
Sainz qualified third for Ferrari, while teammate Charles Leclerc didn’t bother taking his car out after the first group. Leclerc has already been handed a 10-place grid penalty for changing his engine ahead of Sunday; Leclerc was 15th overall but will start at the back of the grid alongside Yuki Tsunoda, who also changed an engine.
Hamilton qualified a season-best fourth as he recovered from one of the worst practice days of the year in his Mercedes. A technical directive issued Thursday to help alleviate the bouncing that Mercedes and other cars are fighting this season actually made Friday more difficult for Hamilton, who has been suffering from both back pain and headaches because of the effect known as “porpoising.”
Haas had a huge qualifying day as Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher were fifth and sixth and Schumacher is positioned to score the first points of his F1 career.
“It’s very enjoyable in these conditions. It’s not just one lap,” said Magnussen. “Days like this is what makes you happy and makes you smile.”
George Russell of Mercedes crashed in the final qualifying group and was eighth, while Zhou Guanyu was 10th as he advanced to the third round for the first time in his career.
Sergio Perez crashed his Red Bull in the second session and wound up 13th — the first time he’ll start lower than fifth this year.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Commonwealth University will pay nearly $1 million to the family of a young man who died after a 2021 fraternity hazing incident as part of a recent settlement agreement.
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life. The deal was approved Friday by the Fairfax County Circuit Court, VCU announced in a news release.
“This is a blueprint to foster a safer and healthier community for students who are part of fraternities and sororities and to create a climate of respect and inclusion that is needed for academic success,” a joint statement from the family and university said.
A police investigation found that Oakes, a 19-year-old who had received a bid to the Delta Chi fraternity, was told to drink a large bottle of whiskey in February 2021. The freshman from Loudoun County was found dead the next morning. The office of the chief medical examiner ruled Oakes’ death was caused by alcohol poisoning. VCU expelled Delta Chi in June 2021.
“Adam was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, student and friend. He had a tremendous future ahead of him and his senseless death brought unspeakable pain and tragedy to all who knew him," Friday's statement said.
In addition to the $995,000 monetary settlement, the agreement will require that VCU students complete 12 credit hours and other eligibility requirements before joining a fraternity or sorority. It will also prohibit alcohol at any activity of any fraternity or sorority attended by new members, and tighten the rules for alcohol served or consumed at student organization functions.
VCU will begin the process of creating a physical memorial to Oakes on campus, and will designate Feb. 27 as an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. The settlement also contains a reporting requirement for information about student organizations found to be in violation of the code of conduct.
Delta Chi faced discipline each of its last seven years on campus, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Several former members of the fraternity have pleaded guilty or were found guilty of misdemeanor hazing or misdemeanor serving alcohol to a minor in connection with the case, the newspaper has reported. None has received jail time.
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Editor’s note: The following two-part story contains direct references to sexual abuse and sexual assault.
The UW Center for Human Rights (UWCHR) recently released “Calls to nowhere: Reports of sexual abuse and assault go unanswered at the NWDC,” the latest in their series of reports on human rights abuses at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC), a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Tacoma.
“[The] existence [of gaps in the implementation of sexual abuse prevention standards] suggests that no one really knows how widespread sexual abuse may be at the NWDC,” the report states.
According to the document, the private prison contractor GEO Group that operates NWDC is contractually obligated to uphold safety standards legislated by Congress and issued by ICE. These standards require multiple avenues of sexual abuse reporting accessible to detainees and immediate responses from GEO and ICE.
“In fact, the records show that ICE appears to fail to respond adequately — in some cases, at all — to abuse reported through the very mechanisms the agency has created purportedly to facilitate reporting,” the document says.
The report also shows that researchers came to this conclusion by examining hundreds of ICE Significant Incident Reports and thousands of written grievances filed by NWDC detainees.
“We file, for example, a lot of Freedom of Information Act requests of many government agencies,” Angelina Godoy, director of UWCHR, said. “Student researchers . . . helped generate those requests . . . Other students have monitored those requests as they've gone through the system and helped us analyze the documents.”
UWCHR’s findings detail cases of sexual abuse of detainees by other detainees, NWDC healthcare providers, and GEO officers. In many cases, victims utilized hotlines advertised in posters at NWDC for reporting assaults, but ICE failed to respond, ignoring or dismissing the cases.
Godoy explained that these failures originate in the fact that NWDC is a for-profit facility which increases profits when depriving detainees of adequate food, medical care, protection from sexual abuse and assault, and using solitary confinement to retaliate against those who speak out against these conditions, as uncovered by UWCHR’s reports.
“Since ICE is permitted to remove or transfer people from the NWDC at will and without explanation, there is a danger that they could do so . . . as a way to cover up troubling cases,” the findings say.
The report cites documentation of systematic sexual assault and abuse in ICE facilities across the country and related lawsuits against private prison companies.
The real purpose of ICE
ICE was allotted an $8.3 billion budget in 2021, an over twofold increase since 2003. Journalist Juan González on Democracy Now said that the entire federal government in recent decades has been turned into an apparatus for hunting down, deporting, and locking up immigrants.
Godoy said that while ICE often uses the language of criminality and public threat, they do not have the legal authority to detain anyone for public safety reasons.
“[The purpose of ICE] is a specific population control,” Maru Mora Villalpando, co-founder of Washington grassroots organization La Resistencia, said. “The U.S. was built on stealing natives people's land. It was built on bringing Black people to be slaves . . . The U.S. immigration system is built to keep us as cheap slave labor when it's convenient for them and kick us out when they don't need us anymore. But on the way there, they still profit from us.”
Check back Wednesday for part two of the story, which highlights how community groups have come together in the face of ICE and includes how anyone can support these efforts.
Reach contributing writer Vyom Raval at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @SemiVyom
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BOZEMAN — With Week Two officially in the books, there was a lot that stood out in Saturday’s 63-13 win over Morehead State, but one group more than most, and that was their wide receivers.
The unit had to step up early after the Bobcats lost their fourth running back of the season to injury in Jared White, cycling in six different receivers against the Eagles.
“You never know who’s going to go down and you better be ready because you don’t want to get caught not ready," senior wide receiver Willie Patterson stated.
On their first two drives, the Bobcats ran nearly identical sweep plays to score Willie Patterson and Clevan Thomas, but their contributions on the ground didn’t stop there.
Sacramento State Transfer Marqui Johnson also got in on the action rushing for 61 yards on four carries and two touchdowns.
“I think all those guys are more than capable of doing what they did and that was part of the plan regardless of Jared [White] going down, so they did a good job after they got those opportunities," head coach Brent Vigen said.
After a lack of productivity in the passing game last week, Vigen was excited to see Tommy Mellott’s progression in the pocket against Morehead State throwing for a new career-high of 265 yards and two touchdowns.
“We completed the ball better with Tommy [Mellott]," Vigen added. "That was one thing we were definitely looking at, but I thought our receivers - you know, one thing that stood out to me is the run after the catch was great to see this afternoon.”
Tight end Treyton Pickering also had himself a day on Saturday leading all receivers with 98 yards on five catches.
"We had a tight end with 98 yards receiving," Vigen smiled. "That’s pretty damn good, so excited to see that. Keep getting these people off my back for not throwing to the tight end.”
Montana State hits the road to Portland next Saturday to close out non-conference play against Oregon State with kickoff set for 6 p.m. MT.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Two Florida residents have pleaded guilty in a scheme to peddle a diary and other items stolen from President Joe Biden’s daughter to the conservative group Project Veritas for $40,000, prosecutors said Thursday.
Aimee Harris and Robert Kurlander “sought to profit from their theft of another person’s personal property,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement.
Harris, a 40-year-old from Palm Beach, and Kurlander, 58, of nearby Jupiter, face the possibility of up to five years in prison. They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines.
Harris’ lawyer, Sam Talkin, said she “has accepted responsibility for her conduct and looks forward to moving on with her life.” Kurlander’s lawyer, Florian Miedel, declined to comment.
While authorities didn’t identify anyone in the case except the defendants, the details of the investigation have been public for months.
Ashley Biden, the president’s daughter, was moving out of a friend’s Delray Beach, Florida, home in spring 2020 when she stored the diary and other belongings there, prosecutors said in a court filing.
They said Harris then moved into the same room, found the items and got in touch with Kurlander, who enthused in a text message that he would help her make a “ton of money” from selling it, adding an expletive before “ton.”
The two initially aimed to sell some of the purloined property to then-President Donald Trump’s campaign, but a representative turned them down and told them to take the material to the FBI, according to the court papers.
The campaign “can’t use this,” Kurlander explained to Harris in a September 2020 text message, adding: “It has to be done a different way.”
Their next stop was Project Veritas, which paid for the two to bring some of the material — including the diary and a digital device with family photos — to a New York luxury hotel, prosecutors said.
Project Veritas staffers met with Kurlander and Harris in New York and agreed to pay an initial $10,000, saying more money could come if they retrieved more of Ashley Biden’s items from the home, partly in order to authenticate the diary, according to the court filing.
Back in Florida, Kurlander texted Harris a blunt assessment of what would come of the exchange, prosecutors said.
“They are in a sketchy business and here they are taking what’s literally a stolen diary and info … and trying to make a story that will ruin” Ashley Biden’s life and possibly affect the impending presidential election, he wrote, according to the court papers. He added that the two needed “to tread even more carefully” and get “anything worthwhile” out of the Delray Beach house, according to the court papers.
Prosecutors said Kurlander and Harris took Ashley Biden’s stored tax documents, clothes and luggage as Kurlander pressed Project Veritas in a message to commit to a bigger payout: “We are taking huge risks. This isn’t fair.”
A Project Veritas staffer soon flew to Florida, the employee shipped the items to New York and the group paid Harris and Kurlander $20,000 apiece, prosecutors said.
Project Veritas identifies itself as a news organization. It is best known for conducting hidden camera stings that have embarrassed news outlets, labor organizations and Democratic politicians.
“Project Veritas’s news gathering was ethical and legal” in the diary affair, the group said in a statement Thursday. The organization said earlier that it turned the journal over to law enforcement after receiving it from “tipsters” who maintained that it had been abandoned in a room.
“A journalist’s lawful receipt of material later alleged to be stolen is routine, commonplace and protected by the First Amendment,” Project Veritas added Thursday.
Neither Project Veritas nor any staffers have been charged with a crime.
The FBI searched the group’s New York offices and the homes of some of its employees as part of the investigation. A court in New York appointed a former federal judge to review material that was seized in those searches, so as to ensure that investigators couldn’t look at material protected by journalistic or attorney-client privileges.
Generally, media organizations aren’t culpable for receiving material that might have been stolen, if they weren’t involved in the theft. But there can be criminal liability for orchestrating theft and then knowingly paying for stolen material.
“There is no First Amendment protection for the theft and interstate transport of stolen property,” the U.S. attorney’s office wrote in a court filing last year.
O’Keefe has said that Project Veritas ultimately could not confirm that the diary belonged to Ashley Biden. The group did not publish information from it.
He added that there was “no doubt Project Veritas acted appropriately at each and every step.”
Ashley Biden, a 41-year-old social worker, is the daughter of the president and of first lady Jill Biden. His eldest daughter and his first wife were killed in a 1972 car accident.
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Associated Press writer Michael R. Sisak contributed from Philadelphia.
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RICHMOND (KRON) – The San Francisco Cheese Fest will be back — but no longer in the City By The Bay.
Rather the event will be held Sat., Oct. 22 at the Riggers Loft at 1325 Canal Boulevard in Richmond, returning from a “brief hiatus due to COVID.”
The festival “brings together a multitude of California Artisan Cheesemakers and local food producers who will be offering plentiful samples and give guests a chance to get up close and personal with the makers and mongers behind their favorite cheeses and specialties,” according to a press release, and involves “bountiful samples, beer and wine, and live music.”
The new location offers “the perfect sunset viewing of the San Francisco Bay with the city skyline just across the water,” the press release continued.
VIP tasting with Janet Fletcher, a food writer, is $50 from 5-6 p.m.
“Get a first-hand experience from a pairing expert on how to choose the right cheese for your wine and sip bubbles while tasting a variety of artisan cheeses,” the press release billed.
General admission, from 6-9 p.m., is $98.
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“Mingle with your favorite makers and fall in love with cheese all over again,” the press release continued.
The fest, returning for the seventh time, is sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Gourmet Foods International, Beehive Cheese, Bellwether Farms, Cowgirl Creamery, Cypress Grove, Laura Chenel, Marin French Cheese Co., Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Rustic Bakery, Dairy Connection, East Brother Beer, Food Luma, Lady & Larder, and Marin Cheese and UNFI. It’s also the primary fundraiser for the California Artisan Cheese Guild.
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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO SECURITIES SUBJECT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFERS AND CONCURRENT CASH TENDER OFFERS THAT QUALIFIED AS INSIDE INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 7(1) OF REGULATION (EU) NO 596/2014 AS IT FORMS PART OF THE DOMESTIC LAW OF THE UNITED KINGDOM BY VIRTUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018.
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION INTO WHICH SUCH DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO EXCHANGE, PURCHASE OR SELL SECURITIES. THE EXCHANGE OFFERS AND CONCURRENT CASH TENDER OFFERS DISCUSSED BELOW ARE BEING MADE SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, RESPECTIVELY.
LONDON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HSBC Holdings plc (the 'Company') announces today that it has amended the consideration and extended the expiration deadline for (i) its offers to exchange (the 'Exchange Offers' and each, an 'Exchange Offer') any and all validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted notes of the series of Original Notes (as defined below) for corresponding series of Exchange Notes (as defined below) that will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form F-4 (File No. 333-266456) (together with the related prospectus dated 30 August 2022, the 'Registration Statement') relating to the Exchange Offers which was filed on 2 August 2022 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') and which was declared effective on 24 August 2022, and the related letter of transmittal, copies of which may be obtained from the Exchange Agent; and (ii) its offers to purchase for cash the Original 7.35% Notes due 2032, the A Original 7.625% Notes due 2032 and the B Original 7.625% Notes due 2032 (the 'Cash Tender Notes'), up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $70,000,000, solely to holders of such Cash Tender Notes that (1) are not 'qualified institutional buyers' as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act; and (2) hold an aggregate principal amount of less than $200,000 in the relevant series of the Cash Tender Notes, under the terms and conditions of the offer to purchase dated as of 2 August 2022, as amended on 30 August 2022 (the 'Offer to Purchase') and the related certification instruction letter, copies of which may be obtained from the Depositary and Information Agent (the 'Concurrent Cash Tender Offers').
Based on investor feedback received by the Dealer Manager and the Company, the Company is increasing the Participation Cash Incentive (as defined below) in relation to the Exchange Offers and the Cash Tender Notes Consideration (as defined below) in relation to the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers. Due to these amendments to the consideration payable by the Company in the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, the Company is also extending the expiration deadline in relation to the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers.
The Exchange Offers
The Company has increased the Participation Cash Incentive and the Total Consideration for the Exchange Offers to the amounts set out in the table below. The Exchange Consideration per $1,000 principal amount of the applicable series of Original Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange is unchanged and remains at $1,000 principal amount of the Exchange Notes of the corresponding series.
In exchange for each $1,000 principal amount of Original Notes of a series that is validly tendered prior to the New Expiration Deadline (as defined below) and not validly withdrawn prior to the New Expiration Deadline (as defined below) of the relevant Exchange Offer, holders will be eligible to receive the total consideration set out in the table above (the 'Total Consideration'), comprising $1,000 principal amount of Exchange Notes of the corresponding series (the 'Exchange Consideration') and the cash incentive specified in the table above (the 'Participation Cash Incentive').
The expiration deadline for the Exchange Offers, which was originally scheduled to take place at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on 29 August 2022, has been extended until 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on 13 September 2022, unless further extended (the 'New Expiration Deadline').
Except as set forth in this announcement, all other terms of the Exchange Offers remain unchanged.
The Company was advised by Global Bondholder Services Corporation as the Exchange Agent and Information Agent that, as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on 29 August 2022 (which was the original expiration deadline), $70,278,000 aggregate principal amount of the Original 7.35% Notes due 2032, $101,614,000 aggregate principal amount of the A Original 7.625% Notes due 2032, $4,300,000 aggregate principal amount of the B Original 7.625% Notes due 2032, $155,177,000 aggregate principal amount of the Original Notes due 2036, $324,562,000 aggregate principal amount of the Original Notes due 2037 and $330,008,000 aggregate principal amount of the Original Notes due 2038 had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn.
The Company intends to issue the Exchange Notes promptly after the New Expiration Deadline. In order to be exchanged, an Original Note must be validly tendered, not validly withdrawn and accepted prior to the relevant New Expiration Deadline for such series of Original Notes. The Company intends to exchange all Original Notes that are validly tendered and not validly withdrawn, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions of the Exchange Offers (see 'Conditions to the Exchange Offers' in the Registration Statement).
The terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers are described in the Registration Statement and the related letter of transmittal.
The Concurrent Cash Tender Offers
The Company has amended the consideration (the 'Cash Tender Notes Consideration') payable for each $1,000 principal amount of each series of Cash Tender Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the New Expiration Deadline and accepted by the Company, by decreasing the applicable Fixed Spread for each series of Cash Tender Notes (as set forth in the table below), which is used to determine the consideration payable for the Cash Tender Notes in accordance with the formula contained in the Offer to Purchase.
The Cash Tender Notes Consideration will be calculated at or around 11:00 a.m., New York City Time, on 13 September 2022, unless extended by the Company.
The expiration deadline for the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, which was originally scheduled to take place at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on 29 August 2022, has been extended until the New Expiration Deadline.
Except as set forth in this announcement, all other terms of the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers remain unchanged.
The Company was advised by Global Bondholder Services Corporation as the Depositary and Information Agent that, as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on 29 August 2022 (which was the original expiration deadline), $5,319,000 aggregate principal amount of the Original 7.35% Notes due 2032, $546,000 aggregate principal amount of the A Original 7.625% Notes due 2032 and $0 (nil) aggregate principal amount of the B Original 7.625% Notes due 2032 had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn.
The terms and conditions of the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers are described in the Offer to Purchase and the related certification instruction letter.
For the avoidance of doubt, holders of Original Notes or Cash Tender Notes already validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn by the New Expiration Deadline, into either of the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, as applicable, shall be eligible to receive the increased Participation Cash Incentive or the Cash Tender Notes Consideration as calculated on the basis of the decreased Fixed Spread, respectively, with no need to resubmit their tenders.
Tenders of Original Notes tendered in the Exchange Offers or of Cash Tender Notes tendered in the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, respectively, may be withdrawn at any time before the New Expiration Deadline.
Holders of Original Notes and/or Cash Tender Notes are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Original Notes and/or Cash Tender Notes, as applicable, as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a beneficial owner in order for that beneficial owner to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in, an Exchange Offer and/or a Cash Offer before the deadline specified herein, in the Registration Statement or in the Offer to Purchase, as applicable. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and The Depository Trust Company for the submission and withdrawal of tender instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadline specified herein, in the Registration Statement or in the Offer to Purchase, as applicable.
Holders should consult their own tax, accounting, financial and legal advisers regarding the suitability to themselves of the tax, accounting, financial or legal consequences of participating in the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers.
Capitalised terms used in this announcement and not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Registration Statement.
The Registration Statement, the letter of transmittal, the Offer to Purchase, each as updated as of the date hereof, and the related certification instruction letter are available at the following link: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/hsbc/.
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is serving as Dealer Manager in connection with the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers. For additional information regarding the terms of the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, please contact: HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at +1 (888) HSBC-4LM (toll-free) or +1 (212) 525-5552 (collect), Europe: +44 (0)20 7992 6237. Requests for the Registration Statement or the Offer to Purchase may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, which is acting as the Exchange Agent, Depositary and Information Agent for the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, at (212) 430-3774 or (855) 654-2014 (toll-free) or contact@gbsc-usa.com.
This announcement is released by HSBC Holdings plc and contains information that qualified as inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it forms part of the domestic law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the EUWA ("UK MAR"), encompassing information relating to Original Notes and Cash Tender Notes subject to the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers described above. For the purposes of UK MAR, this announcement is made by Richard O'Connor, Global Head of Investor Relations, on behalf of HSBC Holdings plc.
This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to exchange, purchase or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to exchange, purchase or sell, any security. No offer, solicitation, sale or exchange will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, exchange, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers are only being made pursuant to the Registration Statement and the Offer to Purchase, respectively. Holders of the Original Notes are urged to carefully read the Registration Statement and the Offer to Purchase, as applicable, before making any decision with respect to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers.
United Kingdom. This announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers are not being made and such documents and/or materials have not been approved by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Accordingly, this announcement and such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, persons in the United Kingdom other than (i) to those persons who are within Article 43 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the 'Financial Promotion Order'), including existing members or creditors of the Company, or (ii) to any other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be made (all such persons together being referred to as 'Relevant Persons') and the transactions contemplated by the Registration Statement or the Offer to Purchase will be available only to, and engaged in only with, Relevant Persons. Any person who is not a Relevant Person should not act on or rely on this announcement or any of its contents.
Belgium. Neither this announcement nor any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers have been submitted to or will be notified to, and neither this announcement nor any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers have been or will be approved by, the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority ('Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten/Autorité des Services et Marchés Financiers'). The Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offer may therefore not be made in Belgium by way of a public takeover bid (openbaar overnamebod/offre publique d'acquisition) as defined in Article 3 of the Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 on public takeover bids, as amended (the 'Belgian Takeover Law'), nor, with respect to the Exchange Offers, by way of an offer to the public as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended, save in those circumstances where a private placement exemption is available.
The Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers are conducted exclusively under applicable private placement exemptions. The Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers may therefore not be advertised and the Exchange Offer and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers will not be extended, and neither this announcement nor any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers (including any memorandum, information circular, brochure or any similar documents) have been or shall be distributed or made available, directly or indirectly, to any person in Belgium other than (i) to 'qualified investors' within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended and (ii) in any circumstances set out in Article 6, §4 of the Belgian Takeover Law or, with respect to the Exchange Offers, Article 1(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended. The Registration Statement and the Offer to Purchase will be issued only for the personal use of the above-mentioned qualified investors and exclusively for the purpose of the Exchange Offers and Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, respectively. Accordingly, the information contained in the Registration Statement and the Offer to Purchase may not be used for any other purpose or disclosed to any other person in Belgium.
Italy. None of the Exchange Offers, the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, this announcement or any other document or materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers have been or will be submitted to the clearance procedures of the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa ('CONSOB') pursuant to Italian laws and regulations. The Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers are being carried out in the Republic of Italy as exempted offers pursuant to article 101-bis, paragraph 3-bis of the Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the 'Financial Services Act') and article 35-bis, paragraph 4 of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999, as amended. Holders or beneficial owners of the Original Notes or the Cash Tender Notes that are located in Italy can offer to exchange Original Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offers or can tender the Cash Tender Notes for purchase in the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, respectively, through authorised persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in the Republic of Italy in accordance with the Financial Services Act, CONSOB Regulation No. 20307 of 15 February 2018, as amended from time to time, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of 1 September 1993, as amended) and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations or with requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority.
Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis-à-vis its clients in connection with the Exchange Offers and the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers.
Hong Kong. This announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers and/or the Cash Tender Notes is not being made in Hong Kong, by means of any document, other than (i) in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong) (the 'CWUMPO'), or (ii) to 'professional investors' as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) (the 'SFO') and any rules made thereunder, or (iii) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a 'prospectus' as defined in the CWUMPO.
The Exchange Notes have not been offered or sold and will not be offered or sold in Hong Kong, by means of any document, other than (a) to 'professional investors' as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong and any rules made under that Ordinance; or (b) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a 'prospectus' as defined in the CWUMPO or which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of that Ordinance.
No invitation, advertisement or document relating to the Exchange Offers, the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, the Exchange Notes and/or the Cash Tender Notes has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to the Exchange Offers, the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers, the Exchange Notes and/or the Cash Tender Notes which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to 'professional investors' as defined in the SFO and any rules made thereunder.
Canada
Concurrent Cash Tender Offers. Any offer or solicitation in Canada must be made through a dealer that is appropriately registered under the laws of the applicable province or territory of Canada, or pursuant to an exemption from that requirement. Where the Dealer Manager or any affiliate thereof is a registered dealer or able to rely on an exemption from the requirement to be registered in such jurisdiction, the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers shall be deemed to be made by such Dealer Manager, or such affiliate, on behalf of the relevant company in that jurisdiction.
Exchange Offers. The Exchange Offers and any solicitation in respect thereof, and the sale of the Exchange Notes, are not being made, directly or indirectly, in Canada or to holders of the Original Notes who are resident and/or located in any province or territory of Canada. The Registration Statement has not been filed with any securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada in connection with the Exchange Offers, and the Exchange Notes have not been, and will not be, qualified for sale under the securities laws of Canada or any province or territory thereof and no securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed or in any way passed upon the Registration Statement, any other documents or materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the merits of the Exchange Notes and any representation to the contrary is an offence. Accordingly, Canadian holders of the Original Notes are hereby notified that, to the extent such holders of Original Notes are persons or entities resident and/or located in Canada, the Exchange Offers is not available to them and they may not accept the Exchange Offers. As such, any tenders of Original Notes received from such persons or entities shall be ineffective and void. No Exchange Notes may be offered, sold, delivered or exchanged, nor may copies of the Registration Statement or of any other document relating to the Exchange Notes and the Exchange Offers be distributed or made available in Canada. The Registration Statement and any other documents or offering materials relating to the Exchange Offers or the Exchange Notes may not be distributed in Canada and the Registration Statement does not constitute an offer or an invitation to participate in the Exchange Offers to any person resident in Canada.
France. This announcement and any other offering material relating to the Exchange Offers or the Concurrent Cash Tender Offers may not be distributed in the Republic of France except to qualified investors as defined in Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended. Neither this announcement, nor any other such offering material has been or will be submitted for clearance to, nor approved by, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
In this announcement the Company has made forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms such as 'believes', 'expects', 'estimate', 'may', 'intends', 'plan', 'will', 'should', 'potential', 'reasonably possible' or 'anticipates' or the negative thereof or similar expressions, or by discussions of strategy. We have based the forward-looking statements on current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, as described under 'Risk Factors' in the Registration Statement and in the Offer to Purchase. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed herein might not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
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HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 63 countries and territories in our geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,985bn at 30 June 2022, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.
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Delaware casino upgrades IGT ADVANTAGE™ deployment and introduces range of IGT content, convenience and bonusing systems
LONDON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it recently signed a multi-product systems technology agreement with Harrington Raceway and Casino. The comprehensive, multi-year systems deal will enable Harrington Raceway and Casino to further optimize its gaming floor, reward players and elevate excitement through a variety of IGT solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Harrington Raceway and Casino will upgrade its gaming floor by deploying the latest iteration of the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system. For the first time, the casino will also deploy IGT's TournXtreme™ tournament technology and the Mobile Host and Mobile Responder apps. TournXtreme will enable Harrington Raceway and Casino to engage guests with spirited video slot tournaments and quickly shift gaming machines between cash-in and tournament modes. IGT's Mobile Host and Mobile Responder systems apps will help Harrington Raceway and Casino increase performance and productivity through real-time slot floor incident updates that are delivered directly to a personal mobile device.
"Harrington Raceway and Casino looks forward to modernizing our gaming floor through an IGT ADVANTAGE upgrade and the introduction of IGT systems technologies such as TournXtreme, Mobile Host and Mobile Responder," said Mark Schrecengost, Harrington Raceway and Casino General Manager. "IGT ADVANTAGE has been the backbone of our casino for many years, and we're excited to enter a new era of our systems partnership with IGT via solutions that will help us boost productivity and service, elevate our guests' play and loyalty and position us for growth."
"The combination of IGT systems products that Harrington Raceway and Casino will deploy on its gaming floor can quickly make a positive impact on casino productivity and guest satisfaction," said Ryan Reddy, IGT SVP Global PMM VLT, Systems, Video Poker and Payments. "By deploying multiple IGT systems solutions concurrently, Harrington Raceway and Casino can achieve peak value from their systems investment, operate with agility and seamlessly adopt new and emerging gaming trends in the future."
Through a phased deployment, Harrington Raceway and Casino will also feature the following IGT systems solution on its gaming floor:
- M5: IGT's HTML-based service window content management tool that enables the casino to offer personalized in-game offers, bonuses and rewards;
- Bonus Box: a comprehensive bonusing application bundle that incudes player-favorite and new bonuses such as Lucky Coin, Slot Lotto and Lucky Draw; and
- AVENTO: IGT's new hardware platform is built from the ground up to support IGT's innovative casino modernization products including Cardless Connect™ mobile loyalty card technology, Resort Wallet cashless technology and enhanced in-game content.
For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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New NEARITY A50 will be showcased alongside company's flagship audio and camera solutions for enabling exceptional conferencing and collaboration experiences
RIALTO, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conferencing solution innovator NEARITY is gearing up to exhibit at the annual InfoComm conference and exhibition in the U.S. for the first time. A highlight of demonstrations in booth W2639 will be the launch of the NEARITY A50 beamforming ceiling array microphone, which brings the company's advanced audio technology and precision engineering to an elevated form factor for a wide variety of meeting spaces. The A50 will be shown alongside two additional new ceiling mic models and established NEARITY solutions at the event, taking place from June 8 to 10 in Las Vegas.
The NEARITY A50 is an integrated ceiling array microphone designed to provide optimal audio fidelity for video conferencing and in-room audio. The A50's 91-element, omnidirectional microphone array combines with deep sidelobe beamforming to enable precise sound pickup for up to 12 independent lobes. This ensures that every word will be heard clearly by in-person and remote participants regardless of where the person speaking is located within the room – even while walking around. Meanwhile, automatic gain control enables every speaker's voice to be heard with equal volume.
NEARITY's advanced, AI-enhanced noise suppression and echo cancellation technologies enable crystal-clear sound while reducing distracting background noises and audio artifacts, while reverberation suppression substantially reduces or removes reverb even in challenging spaces. A single A50 unit provides effective pickup at distances up to 8m, while up to eight A50 units can be daisy-chained using standard CAT6 cable to extend audio capacity and provide complete coverage of larger spaces. Analog line-in, line-out, and USB interfaces on the A50 DSP enable easy interoperability with existing video conferencing MCUs. An included remote control provides easy end-user access to features such as the A50's sound reinforcement mode.
The A50 is one of three ceiling mic models being introduced by NEARITY in the coming months to meet the varying voice pickup needs of different-sized meeting spaces. Two smaller models, the A30 and A40, are designed for flexible installation on sidewalls or suspended from poles in small and mid-sized rooms.
"Ceiling mics are no longer exclusively for use in ultra-large training rooms or luxuriously decorated conference rooms," said Roy Wu, Director of Business Development, North America for NEARITY. "Our new family of ceiling mics expands the deployment possibilities to include everything from huddle rooms to mid-sized classrooms. We're excited to showcase the A50 and other NEARITY audio innovations to InfoComm attendees for the first time."
NEARITY will also showcase flagship products from its extensive portfolio of audio endpoints, all-in-one conferencing devices, PTZ conferencing cameras, and webcams. Additional demonstrations at InfoComm 2022 will include:
- The NEARITY A20 is a USB-connected speakermic, designed to improve conferencing experiences via an eight-element microphone array and AI noise suppression that intelligently reduces indoor background noises and maximizes voice clarity. The A20 provides plug-and-play operation and is daisy-chainable with other NEARITY devices.
- The NEARITY C30R all-in-one device features a 4K camera with 120° wide angle lens, speaker tracking, close-up grouping, and auto-framing. It combines these rich video features with a five-element microphone array, high-definition full-band speaker, echo cancellation, automatic gain control, and AI-driven noise suppression for superior audio.
- The NEARITY V30 4K UHD conference camera features an 8MP HD image sensor, 120° wide-angle distortionless lens, and a four-element microphone array. The V30 provides outstanding audio and video for small and medium-sized conference rooms through intelligent functions such as auto-framing and AI-based noise reduction.
For more information about NEARITY, please visit nearity.co. NEARITY professional AV products are distributed exclusively in North America by Mobile Video Devices Inc. (MVD).
About NEARITY – Founded on a mission to bring people and institutions nearer to each other through sophisticated AV solutions, NEARITY (www.nearity.co) provides innovations for distance collaboration with long-term value. Empowered by pioneering audio technology that combines deep learning with traditional signal processing, NEARITY offers a comprehensive portfolio from entry-level to high-end solutions that make conferencing easier, more efficient, and more productive.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia said Tuesday its navy ships have been given clearance to resume visits to the Solomon Islands, which had last week announced a temporary block on all military vessels during a review of its approval processes.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed to reporters that military ships from New Zealand and Fiji would also be allowed to visit the South Pacific nation.
But that means military ships from the U.S., Britain and other countries still won’t be able to dock at a time that many Pacific nations are alarmed about the Solomon Islands increasing security ties to China.
“Of course, we welcome the continued access of a member of the Pacific family — in this case, Australia — to Solomon Islands waters,” Wong told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. “We are regular visitors.”
Asked if she was disappointed the U.S. wasn’t also given an exemption, Wong said the Solomon Islands had indicated it was making its decisions on a case-by-case basis.
“They are a sovereign nation and that’s a matter for them,” Wong told the broadcaster. “What I would say is that the U.S. has a long history of presence in the Pacific, going back to World War II.”
The move comes ahead of a visit to Australia by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
“We welcome the Prime Minister’s visit,” Wong told reporters, adding that she welcomed his assurance “that Australia remains the security partner of choice.”
The Solomon Islands put the temporary block in place after the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Oliver Henry and the British navy patrol boat HMS Spey recently canceled planned port calls due to bureaucratic delays. Both ships were part of an international effort to prevent illegal fishing.
Sogavare said the Oliver Henry crew had failed to provide required information in time for his office to approve the visit. The Oliver Henry refueled instead at Papua New Guinea.
The HMS Spey withdrew its application to visit, Sogavare said.
“The delay in these approvals demonstrate the need for the government to review and refine its approval requirements and procedures for visiting military vessels to Solomon Islands,” Sogavare said in a statement.
The Solomon Islands did allow a visit last week by the U.S. hospital ship USNS Mercy to go ahead.
Meanwhile, Wong angered Sogavare on Tuesday by publicly revealing that the Australian government had offered to help pay for Solomon Islands elections, which are due next year.
Sogavare’s government introduced a bill to the Solomons’ Parliament on Tuesday to delay the election until 2024. The administration argues the country can’t afford to hold a national poll and host the Pacific Games, a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from Oceania, in 2023.
Sogavare accused Wong of trying to influence Solomons’ lawmakers to vote against the bill on Thursday.
“This is an assault on our parliamentary democracy and is a direct interference by a foreign government into our domestic affairs,” Sogavare said in a statement.
Wong said Australia had “made an offer of assistance” to the Solomons to hold the election on schedule, but did not detail the scale of the offer.
Sogavare said Wong made a written offer last week to entirely fund the elections. The Solomons’ government had yet to respond.
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Bowling Green birth professional creates way for moms to get the formula they need amid nationwide shortage
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A nationwide shortage of baby formula has prompted one woman in Bowling Green to find a way to make it easier for parents and their babies that have been affected by the shortage.
Amanda Poteet-Woolen is many different things: a birth professional, a birth and bereavement doula, a certified lactation counselor, a placenta encapsulation specialist, and a student midwife.
Now, with the recent shortages of formula happing nationwide, she has created a way for moms to help other moms find the formula they need through a drop-off box located at Panchamama, a yoga studio located in suite 1000 at 529 Chestnut Street.
“It is a community of women who work here, we see a lot of women coming and going through the doors. I thought, this is a great spot to start this so that people can see it, get familiar with it”, she said.
And while this is the only current drop-off and pick-up location currently, Poteet-Woolen is hoping to add other drop-off locations around the city where moms are likely to go.
“Libraries, local eateries, just trying to spread the word that this is available, you can drop it, you can stop and look and see if something you need is there”, she said. “This is a way for you to take whatever you have in your cabinet, or whatever, you know, you’re not using anymore because you’ve waned or because you know your toddler is not taking milk, like let’s move it here, regardless of what it is”.
And for those who may argue that there is always the option of breastfeeding, she said that sometimes new moms may not have that option for many different reasons.
“Sometimes it’s medical issues with mom or baby. Sometimes people just don’t want to,” Poteet-Woolen said, “We have to be supportive of women across the board, whether they choose to lactate or they choose not to.”
Poteet-Woolen also added that there are several different kinds of formulas out there for people to use and if needed, can be crossed between.
“Thankfully, you can cross between some of them some work for others in place of others”, she said.
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On June 23, the Supreme Court issued a decision on Vega v. Tekoh, a case that dealt with an officer who was sued for not reading Miranda warnings to a person he arrested.
Before an officer questions someone who is in custody, they must inform the person of their rights with a notification known as a Miranda warning. That warning tells people that they have the “right to remain silent” and other protections against self-incrimination.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, several VERIFY viewers reached out to ask if the decision meant that officers no longer have to read out Miranda rights during an arrest.
THE QUESTION
Are law enforcement officers still required to read you your Miranda rights?
THE SOURCES
- Supreme Court Vega v. Tekoh ruling
- David Jaros, Professor of Law and Faculty Director at the University of Baltimore’s Center for Criminal Justice Reform
- Howard Wasserman, Professor of Law at Florida International University
- Skinner Law Firm
- Rittgers & Rittgers Attorneys at Law
- MirandaRights.org
- Supreme Court, Miranda v. Arizona ruling
THE ANSWER
Yes, law enforcement is still required to read you your Miranda rights. The Supreme Court ruling limits citizens’ ability to seek damages if they are not read those rights before questioning.
WHAT WE FOUND
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
That statement is known as the Miranda warning. It is a list of rights that law enforcement must explain to someone if they are in custody and subject to questioning.
It’s a common misconception that police must read your Miranda rights before or during your arrest. While many police officers do so, they are only legally required to inform a person of their Miranda rights before questioning them, according to Skinner Law Firm.
If a suspect isn’t read their Miranda rights before questioning by law enforcement, statements or evidence collected could be thrown out of court.
This is known as the exclusionary rule. This legal rule prevents evidence that was collected while someone’s constitutional rights were violated from being used in court.
If they are read their Miranda rights and still make statements to police, the evidence is admitted in court and can be used by the defense or prosecution.
Miranda rights were created in 1966 as a result of Miranda v. Arizona, a Supreme Court case that established that an individual cannot be questioned by police without first being alerted to their right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, rights guaranteed by the Fifth and Sixth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
In Vega v. Tekoh, the justices ruled 6-3 in favor of Carlos Vega, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was sued after he failed to read a Miranda warning to a hospital worker accused of sexually assaulting a patient.
The 2022 Vega v. Tekoh ruling does not change whether a law enforcement officer is required to read someone their Miranda rights. What the ruling actually does is limit a citizen’s ability to seek damages if they are not read their Miranda rights before questioning, and information gained is later used in court. This is because the ruling says “a violation of Miranda does not necessarily constitute a violation of the Constitution'' and thus doesn’t provide the grounds for bringing a lawsuit.
That means a person can no longer sue law enforcement for violating their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination by failing to provide the Miranda warning and using self-incriminating evidence in court.
But the ruling does not change what can or can’t be used against someone in a criminal court of law.
David Jaros, a professor at the University of Baltimore’s Center for Criminal Justice Reform, told VERIFY if a law enforcement officer doesn’t read someone their Miranda rights, and the person arrested says something self-incriminating, it still wouldn’t be allowed to be used in court.
Howard Wasserman, a professor of law at Florida International University, told VERIFY it is difficult to tell how significant the Vega v. Tekoh ruling regarding civil damages will be, because multiple things have to happen for there to be a Miranda violation.
“In order for the violation to be complete, you need the officer to fail to give you the warnings, then you need the prosecutor to take the sworn statement and offer it into evidence. And then you need the judge to admit the statement into evidence. And all three of those things have to happen in order for there to be a Miranda violation,” Wasserman said.
Wasserman said it is uncommon for all three of those things to happen, which makes Miranda violations a relatively rare occurrence.
Jaros reiterates that a person still has the constitutional right to protect themselves from self-incrimination. Vega v. Tekoh didn’t change that.
“You absolutely still have a right to remain silent. Nothing has changed about that. And the police are still obligated to read you your rights. And if they fail to, the proper remedy for that is that statement should not be available to be used against you,” Jaros told VERIFY.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners, a leading alternative asset investment and management firm, announced today that Joyce Chow has joined the firm as a Principal in its real estate strategy. Ms. Chow will be responsible for origination and portfolio management for GI Partners Real Estate's platform activities.
GI Partners Real Estate's current portfolio comprises $18 billion across a broad spectrum of specialized property sectors. With sector specific investment platforms in technology and life sciences, industrial, multifamily, and student housing real estate, the firm has over 20 years of partnering with institutional investors and management teams in executing highly aligned investment strategies. Prior to joining GI Partners, Ms. Chow was a director in the real estate group at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, where she managed a global portfolio of direct and fund investments.
"I am pleased to be joining GI Partners at a dynamic time for the firm, and for our industry," said Ms. Chow. "At a time when the real estate industry is undergoing extensive transformation to a more operator-focused model, I am excited to be at GI Partners, which has an impressive track record of building world-class real estate operating companies. I look forward to working with the team and contributing to the firm's ongoing success."
"We are delighted to welcome Joyce to the firm and continue to expand and invest in our Real Estate team," said John Saer, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate at GI Partners. "Joyce brings extensive experience structuring joint ventures and partnerships with operators and fund managers. Her background and unique perspective will be integral to our growth efforts."
About GI Partners
Founded in 2001, GI Partners is a private investment firm with over 125 employees and offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Greenwich, and Scottsdale. The firm has raised over $32 billion in capital from leading institutional investors around the world to invest in private equity, real estate, and data infrastructure strategies. The private equity team invests primarily in companies in the healthcare, IT infrastructure, services, and software sectors. The real estate team focuses primarily on technology and life sciences properties as well as other specialized real estate sectors and strategies. The data infrastructure team invests primarily in hard asset infrastructure businesses underpinning the digital economy. For more information, please visit www.gipartners.com.
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Military recruitment lags despite reduced targets, record incentives to boost interest
The military touts a "recruit’s market" that should attract fresh blood into its ranks as each branch faces recruiting shortfalls following the coronavirus pandemic.
"In real estate, you talk about buyer's and seller's markets," Maj. Gen. Edward W. Thomas Jr., commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, told Fox News Digital. "You know, this is a recruiting market right now. There are good opportunities to serve and good incentives to do so."
The military faced a drop-off in recruitment during the pandemic: Each branch met active component goals, but reserve numbers have fallen short each year. That shortage has now hit the Active component goals for the Army and Navy, with other branches just meeting their goals.
One significant factor that Thomas highlighted is the lack of engagement the military could pursue while schools remained remote in 2020 during nationwide lockdowns: A 2018 report by the Institute for Defense Analyses heavily focused on recruitment at the high school level, indicating the high value placed on that pipeline.
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"Really in the long term … it's declining eligibility, declining propensity or interest in serving and declining trust in government," Thomas said.
"Today, 77% of American youth aged 17 to 24 will not qualify to serve the United States military without a waiver, 77%," he continued. "That's based on a variety of different reasons, from weight to medical issues to academic issues to behavioral issues, mental health issues. It's a wide variety with 77% don't qualify without a waiver."
And Thomas admitted that the perception around the military withdrawal from Afghanistan may have impacted recruitment in the last six months, but stressed that he would not consider it "one of the primary drivers."
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The drop-off forced the military to reduce their goals, which they were able to do thanks to higher-than-usual retention.
"Back in 2020 and '21, we did reduce our recruiting goals slightly because retention was high," Thomas said. "We have not seen that in wanting to."
"What we saw when COVID hit, we had record high retention in the Air Force and I believe across the body," Thomas explained. "You know, frankly, it just wasn't a great time to transition out into the civil sector to be looking for a job. With all the uncertainty both in the market and people's personal lives with COVID, retention was high."
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Thomas argued that the job market continues to play a major factor in the recruitment equation. With the nation facing its highest level of employment in 50 years, the military faces "fierce" competition with the general job market. The rate of unemployment spiked early in the pandemic but has since then returned to around 3.5%
"It's good for the nation in general," he said. "It makes the battle for talent all that much more ferocious."
To try and compete with that healthy market, the military has offered larger-than-usual bonuses, including up to $50,000 for certain fields, such as special warfare. Other fields for "hard to fill jobs" have incentives ranging from $3000 to $6000. The main goal is to keep trying to attract the best of the best, including varsity athletes, candidates with multiple language proficiency or candidates with expertise in niche fields including crypto.
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Part of the problem may be due to the lack of understanding when it comes to the kinds of roles available in the military. In just the Air Force alone, Thomas noted that there are "about 130 enlisted career fields."
"Almost anything you can do in a major city, maybe other than being a stockbroker, you know, or a few select jobs you can pretty much do in the Air Force," he explained. "So all of the peripherals that we recruit for, we're recruiting for medical, for radiology technicians, for dental technicians … you name it."
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cryptocurrency company Circle said Thursday that it will start issuing its first euro-denominated cryptocurrency, a stablecoin known as Euro Coin, later this month.
It would be the first stablecoin in euros — the world’s second-most-important reserve currency after the U.S. dollar — backed by a large player in the industry and could potentially become a major conduit for moving cryptocurrencies throughout Europe.
The stablecoin, meaning it’s backed by hard assets, is launching at a time of major declines in the value of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, which has led crypto firms to fail and erase billions of dollars of digital wealth. That has led to calls for government regulation, which the European Union is getting close to approving.
Circle owns and operates USD Coin, the second-most-popular stablecoin in the industry, with more than $54 billion sitting in that coin. The most popular is Tether, which has a market capitalization over $70 billion.
Stablecoins have become an increasingly important part of the cryptocurrency market, acting as a bridge between traditional financial services like banks and those who want to invest or lend in bitcoin or ethereum. They are typically backed by hard assets, like cash, gold or safe government bonds and are typically priced as one coin for one unit of a particular type of currency.
USDC is backed 1-for-1 by cash and short-term Treasurys. The new Euro Coin will be backed entirely by euros held in euro-denominated bank accounts, Circle said.
The company is launching Euro Coin amid turmoil for cryptocurrencies. The third-largest stablecoin, Terra, collapsed in May in a matter of days. Terra was not backed by hard assets, like Tether or USDC are, and instead relied on an algorithm to keep its $1 value in check.
The firm Celsius, with more than $10 billion in deposits, effectively failed this week, and customer deposits have been locked up in the company’s accounts with no timetable on when, or if, customers will get their funds back.
Circle’s USDC has been a popular place for cryptocurrency investors to move their investments during the turmoil. The total number of USDC in circulation has increased from $49 billion at the beginning of May to more than $54 billion as of this week, according to Coinmarketcap.com. In the same time, Tether’s circulation has declined from $83 billion to roughly $71.5 billion.
“This is actually, in some ways, it’s a great time to be launching products,” Jeremy Allaire, the CEO and co-founder of Circle, said in an interview. “The market turmoil has been a really positive catalyst for USDC. It has been the flight to safety for crypto.”
Circle’s Euro Coin will be tradeable on some of major crypto exchanges, including Binance, starting on June 30.
The European Union has been working on regulations for cryptocurrencies and other crypto assets like stablecoins.
The bloc’s commissioner for financial services and stability, Mairead McGuinness, said Wednesday that the Terra crash and Celsius’ problems highlighted the need for crypto rules.
They’re also necessary to help enforce Western sanctions on Russia amid worries that cryptocurrencies could be used to evade them, she said.
The EU rules “will be the right tool to address the concerns on consumer protection, market integrity and financial stability,” she said.
The regulations include measures to tackle market manipulation and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities. They also contain requirements to clearly spell out the risks and costs for consumers.
EU lawmakers have drafted proposed legislation that needs agreement from the bloc’s Parliament and 27 member countries, which is expected soon.
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AP Business Writer Kelvin Chan in London contributed to this report.
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The lawyer that already sued the San Francisco school district over its renaming of schools is now threatening another lawsuit after the school board voted to make two Muslim holy days into school holidays.
Paul Scott demanded the school board rescind the resolution recognizing Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha in a letter to school board president Jenny Lam on Thursday.
While acknowledging the board’s “laudable objective of reducing discrimination against members of the Muslim community,” the letter argues the resolution violated the Brown Act because the notice did not make clear that the purpose of the August 9 hearing was to authorize two new school holidays based on their religious significance. The district did not immedietely respond to request for comment.
The resolution, which passed on August 9 and was authored by commissioner Matt Alexander, originated in 2021 when Sara Ouchene, a student at Raoul Wallenberg High School started a petition to have Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha recognized as school holidays.
“We’re so happy to see this, it’s really wonderful to feel seen by the district,” said Wassim Hage, a case manager and community organizer with the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, who worked with students and the Muslim community to craft the resolution.
“Our culture and our traditions are recognized in the city of San Francisco,” he said.
The agenda item was listed as “Resolution to include the observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in the SFUSD Academic and Instructional Calendars.” Scott argued the term “observance” does not make it clear that the purpose of the resolution was to authorize two new holidays.
Additionally, the letter, which Scott provided to The Chronicle, argues that the resolution violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution, which prevents the government from favoring any one religion over another.
“The resolution states explicitly that its purpose is to create two school holidays, based on their religious significance, for the benefit of the members of a specific religion.” the letter said. “There is no reference to any secular purpose (such as absenteeism) to justify the holiday.”
Scott requested a response to his letter by August 31, and wrote it was being sent in an effort to avoid unnecessary litigation. If the board does not take correction action, litigation is the logical next step, Scott wrote in an email to the Chronicle.
Emma Talley is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: emma.talley@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @EmmaT332
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The World Health Organization decided on Saturday not to declare the ongoing monkeypox outbreak as a "public health emergency of international concern" following an emergency committee meeting.
The World Health Organization said cases of monkeypox have been reported in 50 countries. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is deeply concerned about the spread of monkeypox.
“This is clearly an evolving health threat that my colleagues and I in the WHO Secretariat are following extremely closely,” he wrote in a statement. “It requires our collective attention and coordinated action now to stop the further spread of monkeypox virus using public health measures including surveillance, contact tracing, isolation and care of patients, and ensuring health tools like vaccines and treatments are available to at-risk populations and shared fairly.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the risk of monkeypox in the United States to the public is low, but you should avoid contact with others if you develop an unexplained skin rash.
Typical symptoms of monkeypox include a rash, fever, malaise, headache and muscle aches.
The CDC said there have been 200 monkeypox cases reported in the United States in 2022. The United Kingdom leads the world with 910 reported cases.
While monkeypox has been spreading through Africa for some time, Dr. Tedros said his concerns are due to the virus circulating in areas that generally don’t have cases.
“What makes the current outbreak especially concerning is the rapid, continuing spread into new countries and regions and the risk of further, sustained transmission into vulnerable populations including people that are immunocompromised, pregnant women and children,” he said.
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Prestigious Award Program Recognizes HMH Solution as Best English Language Arts Solution for Grades 9-12
BOSTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that Writable with HMH Into Literature was named 2022 Best Reading / Writing / Literature Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12, as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. This is the second time Writable with HMH Into Literature won in this CODiE category, showing the solution's continuous and outstanding innovation in seamlessly meeting students' literacy needs and preparing them for success.
"At HMH, we are committed to improving student outcomes and supporting teachers through purposeful use of connected solutions," says Jack Lynch, President and CEO at HMH. "As we focus on the future of education, joint solutions like Writable with HMH Into Literature that intuitively combine core instruction, adaptive assessment and writing practice, are crucial to setting students up for success, in the classroom and beyond. This award recognizes our mission of creating innovative technology that empowers educators and students."
HMH Into Literature, HMH's core ELA solution for 6-12 learners, provides research-based reading and writing instruction aligned with relevant, authentic literature to ensure students are growing and deepening foundational critical thinking skills. Writable is a guided writing practice solution for grades 3-12 that builds more independent, reflective writers – writers with purpose. With over one thousand pre-built writing assignments and AI-tools, Writable helps deliver timely yet structured teacher and peer feedback, accelerate grading, and monitor growth across the curriculum and district.
Together, Writable and HMH Into Literature work to provide core reading and writing instruction with relevant, personalized practice opportunities to grow all learners. AI-functionality guides students earlier in the writing process for more purposeful revisions. Writable with HMH Into Literature delivers leveled questions to support close reading and analysis of text, with the scaffolding that students need.
"The 2022 EdTech CODiE Award winners exemplify the outstanding products, services and overall innovation that enables learners of all types to connect with educators and educational materials," said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. "We are so proud to recognize this year's honorees – the best of the best – that provide solutions to many of the critical challenges facing learners today – from access and equity, to personalized and tailored learning and beyond. Congratulations to all of this year's CODiE Award winners!"
Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards honor excellence in leading technology products and services, with awards given to products demonstrating innovation, vision and overall industry impact. Among thousands of submissions for this year's CODiE Awards, finalists also included HMH connected solutions Waggle and Amira. The CODiE Awards have built a strong reputation as the leading peer-recognized program in the business and edtech industries.
The complete list of winners is available here.
Writable guides teachers through the journey of writing instruction while motivating students to become purposeful, proficient writers. Over 10,000 schools and districts use Writable to reach their unique goals using customizable assignments, assessments, and rubrics. Writable provides authentic data that helps to monitor writing growth and differentiate instruction to meet every student's needs. Founded in 2016, Writable is venture funded by Omidyar Technology Ventures and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. For more information, visit www.writable.com.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology's finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.
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Hessian mass grave unearthed at National Park, NJ Revolutionary War battle site
NATIONAL PARK — Researchers believe they have uncovered in a mass grave in New Jersey the remains of as many as 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War, officials announced Tuesday.
The remains, found at the site of Fort Mercer and the 1777 Battle of Red Bank, rested for 245 years until a human femur was found in June during an archaeological dig of a trench system that surrounded the fort, scientists said. The additional excavation yielded more skeletal remains and items including pewter and brass buttons and a King George III gold guinea, which would have been a soldier’s pay for a month.
A team of scientists from Rowan University and officials from Gloucester County presented their preliminary findings during a news conference at Red Bank Battlefield Park, just south of Philadelphia.
Officials believe the remains are part of a mass grave of Hessian soldiers — German troops hired by the British — who were part of about 377 troops killed by Colonial forces during the Battle of Red Bank. Americans lost 14, historians said.
The victory allowed Americans at the fort to delay the British from moving supplies up the Delaware River.
“Based on everything we’ve found and the context of what we’ve found, these appear to be Hessians," Wade Catts, principal archaeologist for South River Heritage Consulting of Delaware, said in a statement.
The remains have been turned over to forensic anthropologists at the New Jersey State Police forensic unit to extract DNA from the bones and teeth to identify their origin. Additional studies are being conducted to examine life history, health and disease.
The scientists hope they can identify the remains and find their descendants.
“We’re hoping that eventually, perhaps, we can find some of these individuals,” Rowan University public historian Jennifer Janofsky said in a statement. “If we can extract their stories, and if we can tell their stories, it lets us put a name to a face. And that, to me, is a very powerful moment in public history."
Officials said the remains were excavated with “extraordinary attention” to preserving the dignity of war dead.
When the study is complete, they will be interred at another site, and the trench will be refilled. The land will be incorporated into the park on a bluff overlooking the river.
“Archaeology is helping us better understand what happened on the battlefield,” Janofsky said.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The HBO drama “Succession” and comedy “Ted Lasso” took top honors at the Emmy Awards in a ceremony that spread its awards between repeat winners and also honored several first-timers.
Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart collected back-to-back acting trophies, while Zendaya picked up her second drama actress prize for “Euphoria.”
Several new Emmy winners were minted, with Lizzo, Lee Jung-jae of “Squid Game” and Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph of “Abbott Elementary” collecting trophies.
“Thanks for making such a safe space to make this very difficult show,” said Zendaya, a two-time winner for “Euphoria,” the drama series about teens and their tough coming-of-age.
“My greatest wish for “Euphoria’ was that it could help heal people. Thank you for everyone who has shared your story with me. I carry them with me, and I carry them with” her character, Rue, as well, Zendaya said.
Sudeikis won his second consecutive trophy for the soccer comedy “Ted Lasso,” with Smart matching that haul for the standup-centered comedy “Hacks.” Sudeikis gave a rare awards show shoutout to TV consumers.
“Thanks to the people who watch this show and dig it as much as we dig making it,” he said.
Ralph stopped the Emmy Awards show by accepting the best supporting actress comedy award for “Abbott Elementary” with a brief but rousing song of affirmation.
“I am an endangered species, but I sing no victim song. I am a woman, I am an artist and I know where my voice belongs,” she belted out. She then encouraged anyone doubting their dream “I am here to tell you this is what believing looks like.”
The audience, including Lizzo and many of television’s biggest stars, lept to their feet to cheer on Ralph.
When Lizzo herself accepted the award for best competition series trophy for “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” she offered another emotional pep talk.
“When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me,” the music artist said.
“Ted Lasso” co-star Brett Goldstein, won comedy supporting actors, while Matthew Macfadyen of “Succession” and Julia Garner of “Ozark” earned drama series supporting actor honors.
“It’s such a pleasure and privilege for me to play this bonkers gift of a role in this wonderful show,” Macfadyen said in accepting the trophy for his role as a scheming member of a media empire family.
Garner was among the winners who took advantage of covering all bases by thanking her husband and others in an on-screen message.
“The White Lotus” collected several honors, including best limited or anthology series.
Host Kenan Thompson kicked off the Emmys with a tribute to TV, dismissing Tik-Tok as “tiny vertical television,” and a musical number saluting series’ theme songs from “Friends” to “The Brady Bunch” to “Game of Thrones.”
Once the music stopped, Thompson provided a mic drop moment — announcing Oprah Winfrey as the first presenter. Winfrey strutted onto the stage holding an Emmy statuette, declaring the night “a party!” The night’s first award went to Michael Keaton for his role in “Dopesick.” Winfrey and Keaton hugged before she handed him his trophy.
“It means something,” Keaton said of the award for playing a caring doctor ensnared with his patients by addiction. He went on to recall the “magic” of being introduced to TV when his dad won a set at a raffle and thanked his parents for not mocking his youthful attempts at acting.
Amanda Seyfried earned the limited-series lead actress trophy for “The Dropout,” in which she played ill-fated Silicon Valley whiz kid Elizabeth Holmes. She thanked a list of family and colleagues and even her dog, Finn.
Murray Bartlett won the best supporting actor award for the limited series “The White Lotus,” a tragicomedy set in a Hawaii resort. Jennifer Coolidge, who won best supporting actress honors for the show, delighted the audience by shimmying to the music intended to cut off her acceptance speech.
The award for best variety talk show went to “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” with stand-up special “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel” winning for best writing for a comedy special.
“Good night, everybody. I’ma go home. I’m not like a sore winner, but I’m going to go home because I can’t top this right now,” an overcome Carmichael told the audience.
The vibrant start to Monday’s show was very different from the best drama contenders including the violently dystopian “Squid Game,” bleak workplace satire “Severance” and “Succession,” about a powerful and cutthroat family. Even comedy nominee “Ted Lasso,” the defending champ, took a storytelling dark turn.
The Emmys aired live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Early arrivals on the show’s gold carpet struck a fun, upbeat tone despite temperatures being in the 80s with unseasonable humidity in downtown Los Angeles. Glamour was back with some metallic sparkle and lots of bright color as an otherworldly Britt Lower, Old Hollywood Elle Fanning and their fellow stars posed for photographers.
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DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Record rainfall Friday trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed all roads and stranded hundreds of visitors and workers.
There were no immediate reports of injuries but roughly 60 vehicles were buried in mud and debris and about 500 visitors and 500 park workers were stuck inside the park, officials said.
The park near the California-Nevada state line received 1.46 inches (3.71 centimeters) of rain at the Furnace Creek area. That’s about 75% of what the area typically gets in a year and more than has ever been recorded for the entire month of August.
Since 1936, the only single day with more rain was April 15, 1988, when 1.47 inches (3.73 centimeters) fell, park officials said.
“Entire trees and boulders were washing down,” said John Sirlin, a photographer for an Arizona-based adventure company who witnessed the flooding as he perched on a hillside boulder where he was trying to take pictures of lightning as the storm approached.
“The noise from some of the rocks coming down the mountain was just incredible,” he said in a phone interview Friday afternoon.
Park officials didn’t immediately respond to requests for an update Friday night.
The storm followed another major flooding event earlier this week at the park 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas. Some roads were closed Monday after they were inundated with mud and debris from flash floods that also hit western Nevada and northern Arizona hard.
Friday’s rain started around 2 a.m., according to Sirlin, who lives in Chandler, Arizona, and has been visiting the park since 2016.
“It was more extreme than anything I’ve seen there,” said Sirlin, the lead guide for Incredible Weather Adventures who started chasing storms in Minnesota and the high plains in the 1990s.
“A lot of washes were flowing several feet deep. There are rocks probably 3 or 4 feet covering the road,” he said.
Sirlin said it took him about 6 hours to drive about 35 miles (56 kilometers) out of the park from near the Inn at Death Valley.
“There were at least two dozen cars that got smashed and stuck in there,” he said, adding that he didn’t see anyone injured “or any high water rescues.”
During Friday’s rainstorms, the “flood waters pushed dumpster containers into parked cars, which caused cars to collide into one another. Additionally, many facilities are flooded including hotel rooms and business offices,” the park statement said.
A water system that provides it for park residents and offices also failed after a line broke that was being repaired, the statement said.
A flash flood warning for the park and surrounding area expired at 12:45 p.m., Friday but a flood advisory remained in effect into the evening, the National Weather Service said.
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This story has been corrected to show that the National Park Service now says 1.46 inches of rain fell, not 1.7 inches as it previously reported.
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LISLE, Ill., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) announced that its Board of Directors approved an increased cash dividend of $0.08 per share of the Company's common stock, representing a 33% increase over the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The announced dividend is payable on September 1, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2022.
ABOUT SUNCOKE ENERGY, INC.
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) supplies high-quality coke to domestic and international customers. Our coke is used in the blast furnace production of steel as well as the foundry production of casted iron, with the majority of sales under long-term, take-or-pay contracts. We also export coke to overseas customers seeking high-quality product for their blast furnaces. Our process utilizes an innovative heat-recovery technology that captures excess heat for steam or electrical power generation and draws upon more than 60 years of cokemaking experience to operate our facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and Brazil. Our logistics business provides export and domestic material handling services to coke, coal, steel, power and other bulk customers. The logistics terminals have the collective capacity to mix and transload more than 40 million tons of material each year and are strategically located to reach Gulf Coast, East Coast, Great Lakes and international ports. To learn more about SunCoke Energy, Inc., visit our website at www.suncoke.com.
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Call 988: New suicide hotline number to launch in July
As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline prepares to switch to a 3-digit phone number, there are concerns over funding.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but July will bring big changes to the way Americans can access mental health care.
Starting July 16, people can dial 988 to be connected to a local crisis center from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
“988 really represents this opportunity for us to destigmatize reaching out for help,” said Laura Evans, the Director of National and State Policy for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
When 988 goes live, the Lifeline team thinks the number of calls for help over the course of a year will increase by 5 million.
Hannah Wesolowski from the National Alliance on Mental Illness believes the new hotline number will have a major impact, but warns some states may not be ready to handle the influx of calls.
“There’s a real fear that people who live in certain areas are going to fall further behind,” Wesolowski said.
According to National Academy for State Health Policy, as of January, just 13 states passed legislation to fund the expenses to operate 988. The Department of Health and Human Services contributed $282 million to assist nationwide, but Wesolowski wants more support from the federal government.
“We need to make sure our mental health system is sound and ready to deal with events like the pandemic,” Wesolowski said.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is one of the lawmakers on Capitol Hill leading the charge to direct more federal money to local crisis centers.
“The demand is not going down,” Cornyn said. “It’s going up.”
He’s sponsoring the Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act. The legislation would increase federal funding by $42.8 million a year. The bill also aims to spread awareness for the hotline and improve access for low-income users by making calls free on pre-paid phone plans.
Until 988 is active, if you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.
Multimedia Journalist Natalie Grim contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, responding to the recent sharp decline in the value of cryptocurrencies, said Thursday that additional federal regulation was needed to respond to the wave of speculative investment in the currency whose secrecy is an essential part of its appeal.
“We really need a regulatory framework to guard against the risks,” Yellen said of cryptocurrencies called stable coins, during a House committee hearing Thursday. Citing the rapid rise in use of digital assets, she added, “Really, we need a comprehensive framework so that there are no gaps in the regulation.”
Stable coins are a type of cryptocurrency pegged to a specific value, usually the dollar, another currency or gold. Its parity with the dollar is what, in theory, makes it stable. However, volatility in the cryptocurrency market this week challenged that premise.
“We’ve had a real life demonstration of the risks,” she said, referring to the meltdown of the TerraUSD beginning on Monday.
A run — or sale by a large number of owners — on the Terra stable coin, caused it to drop in value from roughly $8 to below 30 cents.
A Federal Reserve report released Monday outlines how stable coins are vulnerable to runs.
“Terra broke the buck and this morning and yesterday the largest stable coin Tether also broke the buck,” referring to another token that dropped below its dollar peg this week.
Yellen was also questioned at the hearing on the root cause of inflation, which has driven up prices, and how the administration plans to combat rising energy, housing and food costs.
She said the administration is doing what it can to address supply chain issues and other contributors to inflation.
“We have a really good strong labor market, we have household balance sheets that are in good shape,” as well as a strong banking sector, Yellen said.
“All of those things suggest that the Fed has a path to bring down inflation without causing a recession,” she said.
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Biden to host 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House.
Biden is getting in the Sept. 26 visit with just about a week before the 2022 regular season wraps up and playoffs begin. The Braves beat the Houston Astros in six games last year. The Braves are in second place in the National League East standings with 91 wins. Post-season begins Oct. 7.
The president, regardless of party, often honors major league and some college sports champions with a White House ceremony, typically nonpartisan affairs in which the commander in chief pays tribute to the champs’ prowess, poses for photos and comes away with a team jersey.
Those visits were highly charged in the previous administration. Many athletes took issue with President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric on policing, immigration and more. Trump, for his part, didn’t take kindly to the criticism from athletes or their on-field expressions of political opinion.
Under Biden, the tradition appears to be back. He’s hosted the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks and Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the White House.
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Obama White House portrait to be unveiled at Sept. 7 event
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama‘s presidential portrait will be unveiled at the White House in a September ceremony hosted by his former No. 2, President Joe Biden.
Portraits of the former president and Michelle Obama will be presented in the East Room as is traditional, on Sept. 7, according to Obama’s office.
It will mark the first time the former first lady has returned to the White House since her husband left office in January 2017. The former president previously returned in April to mark the 12th anniversary of his signature health care law — and spent more than four hours meeting with Biden and greeting White House staff.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the Obamas for the occasion.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was expected to announce the portrait unveiling during her press briefing later Wednesday. As with previous such ceremonies, the artists and details about the artwork won’t be released until the day of the ceremony.
The White House Historical Association has arranged portraits of recent presidents and first ladies since 1965, when it negotiated acquiring a portrait of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter unveiled the official White House portraits of former President Gerald Ford and former first lady Betty Ford in an East Room ceremony.
Carter later asked not to have a ceremony, according to the association, but most other former first couples have had one in their years since leaving office. The Obamas hosted the May 2012 unveiling of the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush.
“I think it’s fair to say that every president is acutely aware that we are just temporary residents -- we’re renters here,” Obama said then of the White House. “We’re charged with the upkeep until our lease runs out. But we also leave a piece of ourselves in this place.”
Bush said he was honored and joked, “I am also pleased, Mr. President, that when you are wandering these halls as you wrestle with tough decisions, you will now be able to gaze at this portrait and ask, what would George do?”
The White House portraits won’t be the Obamas’ first in Washington. They attended the unveiling of their portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. Obama joked then that artist Kehinde Wiley cheerfully ignored his suggestions for that likeness to feature “less gray hair” and “smaller ears.”
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I attended a Flagstaff City Council meeting this week to hear from 14 people who applied for an eight-month interim position on the city council. One of them, Eva Putzova, a long-time advocate of transparency in government, requested that her candidacy be discussed in open (public) session, rather than in executive session.
Because she requested discussion of her candidacy be public, her application was the only one discussed openly. She needed a majority vote to be moved forward. Mayor Deasy and Councilmembers Shimoni and Aslan gave their reasons for voting to advance Ms. Putzova to the interview process. The other three council members voted ‘no,’ disqualifying her from further consideration.
Flagstaff City Council had a special work session on Monday to review applicants to the vaca…
What disgusted me was that the three who were silent during the public discussion, offering no comments on Ms. Putzova’s qualifications, were the ones who voted to disqualify her. There was one exception, Councilmember Jim McCarthy, whose only comment was that Ms. Putzova, by requesting public transparency in the discussion of her candidacy, put the council in an “awkward position,” and felt that should be taken into consideration. Apparently that was his only reason for the ‘no’ vote. If he had others, he lacked the courage to discuss them in public.
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If nothing else, Mr. McCarthy has made it clear how he feels about transparency in Flagstaff city government. I remember when Jim McCarthy first ran for Flagstaff City Council. I voted for him. I won’t make that mistake again.
STEVE ROBINSON
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Through an industry-defining partnership established in early 2022, Circuit Clinical and Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, have successfully certified Circuit's team members on Medidata's DCT (Decentralized Clinical Trial) and Rave EDC (Electronic Data Capture) technology, bringing a holistic understanding of the combined value-stack this partnership provides. Medidata's technology and Circuit's national footprint of team members, along with traditional & hybrid care sites, creates a high-touch, high-tech solution that allows for expedited study-startup timelines, better insights, and patient-provider communications through a unified onboarding process for all newly awarded clinical trials.
"The work of the partnership between Circuit and Medidata has been focused on this internal milestone as we merge our research network and skilled individuals of every specialty with the industry's best-in-class technology platform," says Dana Edwards, Chief Commercial Offer at Circuit Clinical. "This partnership enables the integration and standardization of Circuit Clinical sites with Medidata's Rave and Patient Cloud technologies, which will expedite study start-up timelines within the Circuit Clinical Network."
Kelly McKee, Vice President, Patient Registries and Recruitment at Medidata, stated, "We are excited to have all Circuit Clinical staff trained on Medidata's platforms to further our partnership and support our expansion of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). These certifications help provide the means to transform the way sponsors and sites conduct clinical trials, facilitate expedited study start-up, and, most important, reduce the burden and improve the clinical trial experience for patients."
Team members who completed the training will receive a series of custom badges to celebrate the individual and collective milestone and alert industry partners to a new knowledge base.
To learn more about this strategic partnership between Circuit and Medidata, click here. If you are interested in joining as a Circuit Clinical Conductor, please look through our open positions and contact us.
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The Council Includes Perspectives from Administrators Across the U.S.
TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Xello, award-winning college, career and future readiness program, today announced a new Higher Education Council that brings together a community of thought leaders in order to better understand the intricacies of the admissions process from both sides of the application experience.
The Higher Education Council will develop innovative ideas and strategies for improving the college search, recruitment and admissions experience by facilitating well-rounded and ongoing discussions among thought leaders in K-12 and higher education. Council members will help shape how students use Xello to prepare for and make their way through the post-secondary admissions process.
Xello's academically researched and scientifically validated program puts individual students at the center of the planning experience. Students document their journey as they build self-knowledge, explore post-secondary options, create plans and continually reassess as they take in new knowledge, skills and experiences.
"Our interest in higher education is part of a bigger strategy," said Matt McQuillen, CEO and founder of Xello. "We know that every student's path looks different, and we know they and their parents are thinking a lot about their futures. The Higher Education Council will tap into that energy and generate insights into additional opportunities for students to connect and explore when they engage with the Xello platform."
Higher Education Council members include:
- Cammie Kennedy, College Career Coordinator at Wichita High School East in Kansas
- Cody Griffin, Assistant Director of College Access at WSU Tech in Kansas.
- Alan Liebrecht, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing and Communications at Texas Wesleyan University
- Cassie Montgomery, Director of Outreach Services at Amarillo College in Texas
- Richard Owens, Managing Director of Programs at the Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership in Tarrant County, Texas
"WSU Tech has a lot of students who wouldn't find their way into higher education without a personal connection with an admissions representative," said Council Member Cody Griffin. "But getting them here is not enough. We're always trying to add new ways to ensure students not only enroll but graduate."
"At Texas Wesleyan University, our students come from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic groups," said Council Member Alan Liebrecht. "At least half of our students are first-generation and eligible for Pell grants, so we see many opportunities to support and guide them as they go through their college search process, their decision process and their college journey."
Helping solve problems that arise as students are planning for post-secondary success will be a recurring theme for the Higher Education Council. Members will also influence Xello's long-term product roadmap, keep pace with industry trends and help improve customer service and support.
"At Xello, we are committed to helping students develop confidence in their strengths and a stronger sense of purpose towards wherever their paths may lead," McQuillen said. "Our platform is used by over 8,000 schools across North America and has earned a reputation as a high-quality college and career planning solution for K-12 school districts."
Xello has won numerous awards, including an EdTech Award for best career planning solution. Representatives from Xello will be attending the National Association for College Admissions Counseling from September 20th through 24th in Houston.
Xello's mission is to help anyone, anywhere in the world create a successful future through self-knowledge, exploration and planning. With more than 20 years in the education software industry, the team at Xello has helped millions of educators and millions of students become future ready with its suite of online platforms. Based in Toronto, Canada, Xello's award-winning future readiness programs are used globally by nearly eight million students and educators. Learn more about Xello at www.xello.world.
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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a wild week in crypto, even by crypto standards.
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Here's a look at some major developments in cryptocurrencies this week:
BITCOIN
The price of bitcoin dropped to around $25,420 this week, its lowest level since December 2020, according to CoinDesk. It steadied around $30,000 Friday, but that's still less than half the price bitcoin fetched last November.
Some bitcoin proponents have said the digital currency could protect its holders against inflation and act as a hedge against a decline in the stock market. Lately, it's done neither. Inflation at the consumer level rose 8.3% in April compared to a year ago, a level last seen in the early '80's. With the Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates to try to tamp down inflation, investors are dumping risky assets, including stocks and crypto. The S&P 500 is down more than 15% this year. Bitcoin has dropped about 37% year to date.
Other cryptos have fared just as poorly. Ethereum has dropped 44% and dogecoin, a cryptocurrency favored by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has fallen 53%.
STABLECOIN COLLAPSE
Stablecoins have been viewed as a safe harbor haven among cryptocurrencies. That’s because the value of many stablecoins is pegged to a government-backed currency, such as the U.S. dollar, or precious metals such as gold.
But this week one of the more widely-used stablecoins, Terra, experienced the cryptocurrency equivalent of a run on the bank.
Terra is a stablecoin in a cryptocurrency ecosystem known as Terra Luna. Terra is an algorithmic stable coin, which means it adjusted its supply through complicated buying and selling to keep its peg to $1. Terra was also fueled by an incentive program that gave its holders high yields on their Terra. Luna was the coin meant to be used in the ecosystem to buy and sell assets, and at its peak it was worth more than $100.
Even though the developers of Terra said its algorithms would backstop the stablecoin, they decided to further backstop it with holdings of bitcoin.
Terra’s problems started from a combination of withdrawals of hundreds of millions, perhaps billions, of dollars from Anchor, a platform that supported the stablecoin. Combined with worries overall about cryptocurrencies, and the drop in bitcoin’s price, Terra started to lose its peg to the dollar. The bitcoin that Terra held was also worth less than they paid for it, and selling those bitcoin into the market caused bitcoin prices to fall even further.
Efforts by Terra's developers to shore up liquidity failed. On Friday, Terra had fallen to 14 cents and Luna was trading at a value of less than one ten thousandth of one cent.
COINBASE
Coinbase lost about a third of its value this week, during which the cryptocurrency trading platform reported that active monthly users fell by 19% in the first quarter amid the decline in crypto values.
Investors had been running for the exits even before Coinbase reported a $430 million quarterly loss. Shares closed Thursday at $58.50. On the day of its initial public offering just 13 months ago, shares reached $429 each.
In a letter to shareholders, Coinbase said it believed that current market conditions were not permanent and it remained focused on the long-term while prioritizing product development. While most Wall Street analysts expect Coinbase to weather the storm, they're also warning that increased regulation of cryptocurrencies could hamper the company's growth.
REGULATORS
There has been a lot of talk about regulating cryptocurrencies, but little in the way of action.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, responding to the volatility in the crypto markets this week, said Thursday that the U.S. needs a regulatory framework to guard against the risks surrounding cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
In March, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said new forms of digital money such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins present risks to the U.S. financial system and will require new rules to protect consumers. This Monday, right before the implosion of Terra, the Fed said in its semiannual report on financial stability that stablecoins are vulnerable to “runs” that could harm owners of the coins.
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has said that the crypto industry is “rife with fraud, scams and abuse” and that his agency needs more authority from Congress — and more funding — to regulate the market.
Britain has unveiled plans to regulate stablecoins as part of a broader plan to become a global hub for digital payments. European Union lawmakers have agreed on draft rules for cryptoassets, but still have to negotiate a final bill.
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AP Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber contributed.
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The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Jordan Kyrou to an eight-year contract extension worth $65 million, the organization’s latest move to keep its top young players in the fold long term.
General manager Doug Armstrong announced the deal Tuesday, two months to the day since the Blues extended forward Robert Thomas for the identical contract terms. Each player counts $8.125 million against the salary cap from the start of the deal in 2023 through 2031.
Kyrou set career highs with 27 goals, 48 assists and 75 points in 74 games last season. He had 47 points in his first 99 NHL regular-season games.
Thomas is 23, while Kyrou is 24. St. Louis also has top four defensemen Colton Parayko, Torey Krug, Justin Faulk and Nicky Leddy signed for at least the next four seasons, and center Brayden Schenn is under contract for six more years.
Armstrong has reshaped the Blues since they won the Stanley Cup in 2019, the first championship in franchise history. Cup-winning goaltender Jordan Binnington signed long term, while then-captain Alex Pietrangelo left in free agency in 2020.
Two big questions still face the front office with key members of that title-winning team: Top center Ryan O’Reilly and winger Vladimir Tarasenko are each set to be a free agent after this upcoming season. O’Reilly figures to be part of the long-term core, something that’s far less certain with Tarasenko, who requested a trade in the summer of 2021 but remains with St. Louis.
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Are bedpans or fracture pans best?
Wondering whether bedpans or fracture pans are better for your situation? Bedpans are meant for those patients who have issues with incontinence or are confined to a bed for an illness, surgery or injury, while fracture pans are specifically meant for those with hip issues. It’s important to understand the benefits and disadvantages of each type of bedpan, as well as the best products.
Bedpans
There is a diverse range of different bedpans to choose from, with features and modifications to make it easier on both the senior or patient and the caregiver. There are a few things you should consider when you are purchasing a bedpan, including the overall design, the materials used, the comfort level of the product, and whether it is developed for caregiver use. Bedpans usually range in price from about $10-$25, depending on the features built into the bedpan.
Bedpan pros
There are a number of benefits to using bedpans. For example, bedpans can help in situations involving emergency incontinence, allowing a patient to urinate near the bed without needing to rush to the bathroom. They also tend to be very cost-effective, help patients maintain their health and hygiene, and make waste disposal easier for both the patient and the caregiver.
Bedpan cons
That being said, there are a few disadvantages to using bedpans. For instance, many bedpans are too small or shallow for some patients and some bedpans don’t work well for immobile patients due to their height, so you should keep these considerations in mind when looking for the right bedpan for your own needs and situation.
The best bedpans
Vakly Extra Large Contour Bariatric Bedpan
This extra-large bedpan provides a nonstick surface that is easy to clean with everyday household cleaners. The affordable, latex-free bedpan is also durable, while being comfortable for the user with rounded edges.
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YUMSUM Firm Thick Stable PP Bedpan
This hospital-quality bedpan is super durable and easy to use with a weight capacity of up to 220 pounds. The bedpan also has smooth, rounded edges for maximum comfort, and you can use it in an autoclave for deep cleaning.
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This bariatric bedpan is well-constructed, well-designed, comfortable and easy to use. Seniors and other individuals are able to use the bedpan, either on their own or with the help of a caregiver, because the bedpan is easy to position and manipulate.
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Fracture pans
Fracture bedpans, or fracture pans, are smaller than traditional bedpans and have one flat end. These bedpan products are specifically created for patients and individuals who are recovering from a hip fracture or hip replacement. This kind of bedpan can also be used by patients who are not able to roll over or raise their hips high enough for a traditional bedpan. Fracture bedpans typically range in price from about $7-$15.
Fracture pan pros
One of the biggest benefits of fracture bedpans is that they are specifically built for people who are recovering from hip replacement or have had a hip fracture. The traditional bedpan might be too high for some individuals who are unable to raise their hips or roll over.
Fracture pan cons
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to fracture bedpans. For example, some fracture bedpans are too shallow, since they need to be made lower for patients who can’t raise their hips. This lack of depth means that there might not be enough space for the patient’s urine. Another drawback is that some fracture pans are too small for some individuals.
The best fracture pans
Medpro Fracture Bedpan with Plastic Guard and Built-In Handles
This affordable fracture pan is convenient for both the patient and the caregiver and is a great size for both smaller adults and children. The handles on the bedpan also help with removal and placement, and you can use the bedpan with liners.
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Dynarex Plastic Bedpans for Fracture or Hip Replacement
This affordable fracture pan comes in a beautiful mauve color and is perfect for patients recovering from a hip fracture or hip replacement. The bedpan is inexpensive and lightweight, weighing only 8 ounces.
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This teal hip fracture bedpan has an easy-grip handle on both the front and sides for more comfortable use for fracture and immobile patients. The lightweight, molded plastic is easy to clean, and the tapered front can be positioned without needing to move the patient.
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Comfort Axis Portable Fracture Bedpan with Built-In Handle
This grey fracture bedpan is perfect for immobile patients and contoured for the patient’s comfort. The bedpan is durable, easy to clean and carry, lightweight and odor-resistant and features a built-in handle.
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Portable Fracture Bedpan with Plastic Guard
This smaller bedpan features a tapered front that makes it easy to slide under the body and an excellent option for immobile patients. The bedpan is also durable and easy to clean with a nonstick surface.
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Should you get a bedpan or a fracture pan?
There are benefits and drawbacks to both bedpans and fracture bedpans, but the bottom line is that traditional bedpans are best for people with no hip replacements or fractures, while fracture bedpans are specifically built for those recovering from a hip replacement or hip fracture.
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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device to prevent a snake or some other animal/reptile from entering the home via the sewer system and toilet," said an inventor, from Conyers, Ga., "so I invented the SNAKE BLOCKER. My design would block out unexpected wildlife that might otherwise frighten and terrorize homeowners."
The patent-pending invention prevents snakes and other reptiles from entering the home through the toilet. In doing so, it enhances safety. It also helps to reduce unwanted stress and anxiety. As a result, it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a durable design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2802, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Country music legend Naomi Judd, one half of The Judds, dies age 76
By Andy Rose, CNN
Country music legend Naomi Judd — one half of the duo The Judds — has died, her daughter Ashley Judd announced Saturday.
She was 76.
“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered,” Ashley Judd said in a statement on Twitter. Ashley Judd’s publicist verified the statement to CNN.
“We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public,” the statement added. “We are in unknown territory.”
Naomi and her daughter, Wynonna, began singing together as a professional act in the early 1980s, eventually producing a string of major hits, including “Mama He’s Crazy” and “Love Can Build a Bridge.”
The Judds completed what was billed as a Farewell Tour in 2011, but announced earlier this year a 10-date “Final Tour” that was scheduled to begin in September.
They performed together publicly for the first time in years earlier this month at the CMT Music Awards.
The duo was scheduled to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.
In 2016, Naomi Judd opened up about mental illness during an appearance on “Good Morning America,” saying she had been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. The singer said at that time she would “not leave the house for three weeks, and not get out of my pajamas, and not practice normal hygiene.”
The same year, she wrote a book titled “River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope” explaining her struggles.
Over the course of seven years, The Judds won five Grammys and had 14 No. 1 singles, according to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Younger daughter Ashley Judd later became a celebrity in her own right as an actress.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
448 AM PDT Thu Jul 7 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Latah and
northeastern Whitman Counties through 530 AM PDT...
At 448 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Colfax, or 12 miles northwest of Pullman, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Colfax, Garfield, Oakesdale and Belmont.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4681 11728 4688 11743 4715 11724 4703 11692
TIME...MOT...LOC 1148Z 216DEG 24KT 4688 11731
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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(KRON) – A YouTube star crashed his airplane in California and pretended it was a death-defying accident, all in an effort to get attention on social media, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Daredevil Trevor Jacob uploaded footage of the Nov. 24 plane crash to YouTube in December 2021, exactly one month after the stunt. The video currently has over 2 million views, while Jacob himself has roughly 134,000 followers on the platform.
In the video, Jacob appears to take off in his plane with the intention of spreading someone’s ashes over the Los Padres National Forest. Once over the mountains, his propeller appears to stop spinning.
“Holy s—,” he says. “I’m over the mountains and I … [got] an engine out.”
With a parachute already strapped to his back, Jacob jumps out of the plane, gripping a seflie stick to record himself. He lands in prickly brush and proclaims, “I’m just so happy to be alive.”
The video continues for another 10 minutes, and includes footage of Jacob hiking through rugged wilderness like a self-shot episode of “Survivor.”
Many viewers on YouTube noted that the video appeared to be staged — and the FAA appears to have come to the same conclusion.
On April 11, the FAA sent a letter to Jacob informing him that he is now banned from flying as a result of the stunt, according to a copy of the Emergency Order of Revocation obtained by Nexstar. He was also prohibited from applying for new certification for a year.
“Your actions … were careless and reckless so as to endanger the life and property of another,” the letter read, in part.
The FAA detailed several pieces of evidence that suggested the stunt was staged, pointing to portions of the video that show: Jacob wearing his backpack prior to the propeller stopping; Jacob opening his plane door prior to the propeller stopping; Jacob making no attempt to contact Air Traffic Control; Jacob making no attempt to restart the engine; and Jacob grabbing a selfie stick to film himself parachuting from the plane, among other suspicious behavior.
The FAA also noted that Jacob made no attempt to glide his plane toward a safe landing spot, despite there being “multiple” suitable areas for such a landing within gliding distance, the letter says.
Following the crash, Jacob recovered the wreckage of the plane and disposed of it, according to the FAA. He also recovered the cameras.
“You demonstrated a lack of care, judgment and responsibility by choosing to jump out of an aircraft solely so you could record the footage of the crash,” the letter stated. “Your egregious and intentional actions … indicate that you presently lack the degree of care, judgement, and responsibility required of a certificate holder.”
Jacob was ordered to surrender his license immediately, and informed that he faced civil penalties of up to $1,644 for each day he waited to do so. He may also be subject to “further legal enforcement action,” the FAA wrote.
In response to the FAA’s letter, Jacob simply told CBS News that the agency “brought up some astonishing observations.”
Jacob, a former Olympic snowboarder, now claims he intends to address the controversy in an upcoming video.
“Stay tuned for a video about the FAA taking my license for 10 months, releasing in the next 24 hours,” Jacob wrote in the caption of an unrelated YouTube video he shared on April 22.
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