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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — With two big swings, Bryce Harper looked primed to join the Phillies in a pennant race.
Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat, then went opposite field for a three-run shot in the eighth inning for Philadelphia’s Triple-A team Tuesday night to begin his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.
Harper was the designated hitter and hit second in the lineup for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for the start of a six-game series against Gwinnett. He drilled the fifth pitch he saw from Atlanta Braves prospect Jared Shuster high over the wall at Coca-Cola Park in front of what was announced as a sellout crowd of 10,100 fans.
“I think any time you go out there and you’re able to put the bat on the ball and have good at-bats, see pitches, compete at a high level, it’s always good,” Harper said.
He walked against Shuster in his second at-bat to the boos of the crowd that wanted Harper to take another hefty hack. Harper was then caught stealing. He grounded out in his third plate appearance, and walked again and scored in the seventh to lead Lehigh Valley past Gwinnett 10-5.
Gwinnett had some fun after Harper’s solo homer cut the Stripers’ lead, tweeting “Phillies prospect Bryce Harper goes deep to cut the Stripers lead 3-1. Admittedly, he looks like one to watch in the future.”
And before Harper’s fifth time up, the scoreboard read: ““Today 1-2 Bryce Bomb.”
Make it two.
Harper, who won his second NL MVP award last year, hasn’t played for the Phillies since he broke his left thumb on June 25. He is expected to play in Lehigh Valley through Saturday and possibly return to the Philadelphia lineup on Monday when the playoff-contending Phillies begin a series at Arizona.
But with two homers in his first rehab game, why wait until Monday to add him to a team that very much needs him now?
“Tonight was great, right? But at the same time, I need the at-bats, I need to be able to see pitches, different guys, different angles, understanding how my body’s going to react, what my thumb’s going to be like,” Harper said.
The 29-year-old Harper, who signed a $330 million, 13-year deal with the Phillies in 2019, is hitting .318 with 15 home runs, 48 RBIs and a .985 OPS. Harper had already surrendered his spot in right field earlier this season because of because of a small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his throwing elbow. He last played the field at Miami on April 16.
Asked if he could play right field in September, Harper simply said, “no.”
The Phillies beat the Reds 7-6 on Tuesday night and remained in the thick of the NL wild-card race.
“Bring him up. He doesn’t need more games,” second baseman Jean Segura said with a smile after Philadelphia’s win. “What is he doing down there? He’s ready. Hopefully he comes back quick. If he hit two homers, bring him up.”
Harper was a smashing success for the fans that turned out in season-high numbers to catch a glimpse of one of baseball’s most popular players.
The IronPigs merchandise store and ticket phone lines were buzzing each of the last two days in anticipation of his arrival. Will he play? Will jerseys be on sale? What time do gates open? One cashier looked out the team store window and noted, “I’ve never seen at 5:12 just hundreds of people standing out there.”
Mike Luciano, director of merchandise, faced an early jam when Harper decided to change his uniform number for his minor league stint. While an attraction, Harper did not want to serve as a distraction for the IronPigs and allowed reliever Jonathan Hennigan to keep his No. 3 while the slugger bumped up one to No. 4.
“I ordered a lot of 3s,” Luciano said. “Luckily, the 4s came in.”
Harper T-shirts were truly hot off the press. About 90 minutes before first pitch, roughly 150 Harper shirts were still as warm as a ballpark hot dog as they quickly shuffled from print to merchandise store racks. The blue No. 4 shirts sold for $28 and a limited number of customized jerseys went for $110, sales sizzling at a better rate than the usual top sellers, which would be, Luciano said, “anything with bacon.”
“You put a bacon strip on a hat, people love it,” Luciano said.
Chris Philpott, of Allentown, bought two game tickets in the morning and clutched a Harper T-shirt in the store. He usually attends about 12 IronPigs games a year and just had to snag seats for Tuesday night.
“I got here early because my kid was hoping to catch him on BP,” he said. “We saw all the cameras when we came in. It’s going to be nuts tonight. You don’t normally see people lined up when there’s no giveaway this early before the game opens.”
Harper skipped hitting on the field but that didn’t keep fans from hanging over the railing near the IronPigs dugouts in hope of catching a peek at the two-time NL MVP. TV stations aired live remotes and the press box was full with media outlets normally reserved for covering the Phillies, playing at home down the turnpike against the Cincinnati Reds.
Two hours before gates opened, only 80 tickets remained, most down the right-field line. The stadium – home in the past to similar warm-up stints for Pedro Martinez and Chase Utley — was full on a night that went to the dogs. Yes, in a nod to a night dedicated to area efforts at dog adoption, Harper skipped the bacon-themed gear for an IronMutts jersey.
Oh, and 195 dogs wagged their tails at the ballpark —- 44 were adopted, and a few mutts can probably thank Harper’s cameo for the new homes.
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Accelerating Growth and Innovation in Additive Manufacturing
TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Corporation (Nikon) today announced an investment in Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, Inc. Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, Inc. (HMT), an award-winning industry leader in additive manufacturing (AM), successfully created an approach that enables users to integrate additive tools onto any platform. This groundbreaking technology allows users to take full advantage of the manufacturing process by unifying multiple complementary technologies in one set up.
Parts manufacturers will often use AM processing and machining in tandem, depending upon their specific production goals and tolerances. HMT enabled a game-changing leap forward by unlocking the freedoms of additive while retaining the precision and surface finish capabilities of CNC, all in a single system. When using their patented AMBIT™ deposition heads only a simple tool change is required to switch from cutting to adding metal, giving users unprecedented flexibility. HMT's tool changeable heads are not limited to laser processes but are also compatible with numerous materials and a vast array of deployment methods. HMT can upgrade existing vertical platforms to enable both additive and subtractive machining capabilities in one system or create bespoke solutions with customized heads to meet the user's objectives.
Nikon manufactures some of the most precise equipment in the world, with its products being used in applications ranging from semiconductor manufacturing and mass production of panels for televisions and smart devices, to medical systems, automotive and satellites. Nikon established the Next Generation Project Division to accelerate the launch of new growth businesses, including advanced materials processing technologies, through synergies resulting from strategic investments and alliances with industry-leading companies worldwide.
This latest investment will enable HMT and Nikon to leverage their combined expertise to accelerate innovation and expand the hybrid manufacturing landscape. Yuichi Shibazaki, Nikon Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Next Generation Project Division said, "This investment in HMT is the latest component of our Next Generation Project program to further industrialization of digital manufacturing. As an industry leader with demonstrated collaborative capabilities, HMT and its AMBIT™ portfolio are well-matched with Nikon technologies. We look forward to working with them as part of our commitment to creating value and advancing society through novel industries like hybrid manufacturing."
Dr. Jason B. Jones, HMT Co-founder and CEO, said, "We are honored to receive investment from such a longstanding technology leader as Nikon. Together we will more fully deliver on the promise of additive and digital manufacturing. We expect the results of this technology will touch the lives of virtually all people on earth in the coming decades."
"Hybrid is all about synergy," Peter Coates, HMT Co-founder and CTO added. "For the better part of ten years in this industry we have taken pride in the strategic nature of our collaborations and our partnership with Nikon takes this to a whole new level by adding value to advanced manufacture."
Nikon has been a pioneer in optical technology markets worldwide since its inception in 1917. Today, utilizing advanced technologies, Nikon offers a wide range of products and solutions from digital cameras and binoculars to industrial precision equipment such as FPD and semiconductor lithography systems, microscopes, measuring instruments and products for the healthcare industry. Nikon aims to take advantage of its technologies to generate new core pillars of growth including material processing while continuing to be a leading company in precision and optics fields resulting in sustainable long-term increase in enterprise value.
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, LLC which is the US-based operating company of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, Inc. has been a global industry leader in hybrid and additive manufacturing since 2012. Pioneering a solution to marry the freedoms of additive with the precision of CNC machining, Hybrid has developed an unprecedented line of compact interchangeable deposition and inspection heads with elegant integration methods. This extends the capabilities of the everyday CNCs and robots without compromise, accelerating the adoption of the next wave of digital manufacturing.
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European Central Bank confirms plans for first rate hike in 11 years
By Anna Cooban and Julia Horowitz, CNN Business
The European Central Bank held off on raising interest rates on Thursday, but confirmed plans for a hike next month in a bid to fight inflation.
The bank announced that it would raise the cost of borrowing by 25 basis points in July — its first rate hike in more than a decade — and said a bigger hike could follow in September “if the medium-term inflation outlook persists or deteriorates.”
“Inflation is undesirably high and is expected to remain above our target for some time,” ECB President Christine Lagarde said at a press conference.
The ECB raised its forecast for annual inflation in the eurozone “significantly” to 6.8% this year, and said it would remain just above its target of 2% in 2024. It also cut its growth forecasts. GDP for the 19 countries that use the euro is now projected to rise by 2.8% in 2022 and by just 2.1% next year.
Eurozone inflation hit an all-time high of 8.1% last month, according to Eurostat.
The war in Ukraine has fueled global inflation and exerted pressure on the European Union to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas, on which it is heavily reliant. Europe has agreed to wind down its exports — introducing phased embargoes on oil and coal — and is now scrambling to source alternative supplies of energy at a time of soaring fossil fuel prices.
Lagarde said that energy prices were almost 40% higher than in May 2021, and would remain high in the near term.
“If the war were to escalate economic sentiment could worsen, supply side constraints could increase, and energy and food costs could remain persistently higher than expected,” she said.
The ECB has been slower in moving to tackle inflation than its counterparts in the United Kingdom and United States, which have both raised rates in the past few months. But its task is more tricky as Europe is more directly exposed to the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine.
The central bank is trying to strike a delicate balance between raising rates to hold down rising prices, but not by so much that it tips the region into a recession.
Bill Papadakis, a macro strategist at Bank Lombard Odier, told CNN Business that the ECB’s decision to raise rates and wrap up its bond buying program from July 1 were the “right moves.”
But the prospect of a larger hike in September could be a mistake, he said.
“More costly energy eats into consumers’ real incomes, undermining growth, which is likely to suffer if the ECB goes ahead with aggressively tighter monetary policy,” he said.
There is some reason for optimism, though. High levels of employment and the reopening of sectors that were shut during the pandemic are among factors supporting consumption, Lagarde said.
“The conditions are in place for the economy to continue to grow and to recover further over the medium term,” she said.
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The future will contain a lot less asterisks.
The UCF Knights have announced the official date that they'll leave the American Athletic Conference for the relative big show of the Big 12.
The University of Central Florida will join the Big 12 conference on July 1, 2023. UCF Athletic Director Terry Mohajir marked down the Knights' transition to the major conference on
June 10.
"UCF teams in [the AAC] have produced many championships and other memorable moments. The 2022-23 athletics seasons will conclude a full decade for UCF in the AAC, and we are proud of the contributions we've made to grow and enhance the stature of the conference. We're proud to participate and compete in this very competitive league for one more year," Mohajir said
UCF reached an agreement with the American Athletic Conference to compete for one more season before transitioning its membership to the Big 12 next year. Joining UCF in the move from the AAC will be the University of Cincinnati and the University of Houston.
“I would like to thank UCF President Alexander Cartwright, Cincinnati President Neville Pinto, and Houston President Renu Khator – as well as Tulane President Michael Fitts, who is chair of our Board of Directors - for their efforts and leadership to arrive at a sensible resolution to the three schools’ departure from the conference," said AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco in a
statement.
The three schools will each pay $18 million in exit fees. They were already paying a $10 million exit fee in four annual payments through 2024. However, after the agreement, they will pay an additional $8 million to leave in 2023.
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BOGOTA, Colombia, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that to comply with the provisions of Part III Title I Chapter VI of the Basic Legal Circular issued by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia (E.C. 029 of 2014), the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol S.A. ("Ecopetrol" or the "Company") approved the implementation of the following measures aimed at guaranteeing the adequate representation of shareholders at the extraordinary General Shareholder's Meeting to be held on June 17, 2022:
The Board instructed the Company's management to:
- Inform shareholders of their right to be represented through the appointment of a proxy and indicate the legal requirements of the proxies to be granted for such purpose.
- Appoint those who will validate the shareholders' proxy assignments, advising that those proxies that fail to meet the minimum requirements established by law will not be admitted as valid, nor proxy form will be accepted where the name of the respective appointed representative is not clearly defined.
- To abstain from making any recommendations or determinations regarding the proxy selection of the shareholders.
- Not suggest to shareholders to vote for a specific candidate list.
- Not suggest, coordinate, or agree with shareholders regarding i) the submission of proposals at the Meeting; and/or ii) voting in favor or against any proposal discussed in the Meeting.
- Verify that the shareholders do not grant proxies to persons directly or indirectly related to the Company's management or employees.
- The Vice-president of Corporate Affairs of Ecopetrol was appointed as the officer responsible for verifying the compliance with the above measures.
- The Legal Affairs Vice Presidency of Ecopetrol was appointed as the area responsible for supervising the review of proxies.
The previous measures adopted by the members of the Board of Directors of the Company in a meeting held on May 31, 2022, will be informed by its Chairperson to the general market through the Delegate Superintendent for Issuers before the General Shareholders' Meeting.
Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. This press release contains business prospect statements, operating and financial result estimates, and statements related to Ecopetrol's growth prospects. These are all projections and, as such, they are based solely on the expectations of the managers regarding the future of the company and their continued access to capital to finance the company's business plan. The realization of said estimates in the future depends on the behavior of market conditions, regulations, competition, the performance of the Colombian economy my and the industry, among other factors, and are consequently subject to change without prior notice.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward -looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
For more information, please contact:
Head of Capital Markets
Carolina Tovar Aragón
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co
Head of Corporate Communications
Mauricio Téllez
Email: mauricio.tellez@ecopetrol.com.co
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Lightning struck Sunday during a nighttime trail race up a Greek mountain, killing one runner and seriously injuring another, Greek police and the fire service reported.
The two men were running in the Six Peaks race, which passes through the six highest peaks of Mount Falakro in northern Greece, when lightning struck a group of runners at 4 a.m. at an altitude of 1,340 meters (4,400 feet), a police officer told The Associated Press.
Two fire service rescue squads came up the mountain from the nearby town of Drama to find one runner, 55, already dead and another, 56, seriously injured. The injured runner was airlifted to a hospital in the city of Kavala, where authorities said he was in serious condition. Neither was identified.
The 35.7-kilometer (22.2-mile) race had started at 7 p.m. Saturday in the village of Pyrgoi, 630 meters (2,066 feet) up the slopes of the 2,232-meter (7,323-foot) mountain. Falakro’s six highest peaks in Greece are all over 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) high; the mountain extends into Bulgaria.
The weather was good when the race started but during the night heavy rain developed and the trail became muddy. By the time the lightning struck, several of the 55 runners taking part had reached the finish line at a mountain hut on top of the Falakro Ski Resort. Runners had 12 hours to complete the race.
The race is one of five, and the second shortest, organized since 2018 by the Nevrokopi Hiking and Mountaineering Club, located in the nearby town of Kato Nevrokopi under the collective name Frozen Peaks. The three longest races —269, 103 and 46 kilometers (167, 64 and 28.6 miles) — have been certified by the Switzerland-based International Trail Running Association.
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Great gardening tips: How to save fruit and vegetable seeds for next year
These 4 insights will help gardeners store seeds for years to come
As a new season of the year approaches, novice gardeners who have leftover seeds might wonder if they should toss out their packets or hold onto them for next year.
This could be especially of interest to Americans who are making fruit and vegetable gardens a priority as this year's inflation continues to hit grocery staples.
Gardening experts have a few tricks up their sleeves for storing seeds.
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Here are four smart gardening tips for those who would like to save seeds for a future harvest.
Which seeds can last a year or more?
Most store-bought seeds and seed-filled produce are "hybrid varieties" and typically do not yield seeds that can germinate and reproduce, according to Justin West, the Knoxville, Tenn.-based co-founder and CEO of Thrive Lot, an online gardening platform.
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"If you want to store seeds and repopulate your gardens and orchards, you need to start with heirloom varieties," he told Fox News Digital.
West said almost all heirloom seeds can last a year or more if they’re stored properly.
"Lettuce, peppers, parsnips and onions will only last a couple of years," West said.
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"The longest lasting seeds are beans and corn," he said.
"Beans have been sprouted after over 100 years in ideal storage conditions."
How should seeds be stored?
Saving seeds for future planting can be done, but gardeners should ensure their storage plans will keep the seeds in optimum conditions.
"Beans have been sprouted after over 100 years in ideal storage conditions."
"The seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight," said Stacie Krljanovic, head groundskeeper and adviser at Patio Productions, an outdoor furniture and garden marketplace in San Diego, Calif.
Garden seeds need to be kept in a sealed container to avoid mold and mildew growth, she told Fox News Digital.
She said it’s also important to keep seeds away from heat sources, such as radiators or heaters, because these heat-generating devices can dry out seeds and make them unusable if care isn't taken.
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"Make sure your seed storage area is rodent-proof so that mice, rats or other pests don't eat your seeds before you're ready to plant them," Krljanovic added.
Carrots, cucumbers, peas and tomatoes can usually be stored for up five years, according to Krljanovic.
Meanwhile, zucchini and spinach can usually be stored for up to eight years — while onions and garlic can usually be stored for up to 10 years.
When is the best time to plant?
In the Northern Hemisphere, most fruit and vegetable seeds can be planted in the spring, according to West of Thrive Lot.
Gardeners should start off their new plants indoors, so that those plants have the best chance of success.
He recommends gardeners start off their new plants indoors, so that those plants have the best chance of success.
"For young fruit trees especially, you [can] start them in small pots and keep them well watered until late fall, then plant them just after the first frost," West told Fox News Digital.
Vegetables, on the other have, have an ideal growing season, according to West.
"Many [vegetables], like lettuce, can be grown multiple times per year depending on your climate," he said.
"So, you can start some lettuce in early spring, some in the summer and even more in the fall [across] most of the U.S."
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Some seeds require cooler weather to germinate, while others require heat, said Katie Burdett, owner of Growing with Gertie, an organic gardening and slow food blog. She's based in Lakeside, Mich.
"Plant cool-loving seeds like lettuce, spinach, kale, radish, turnip and bok choy in the spring and fall for the best results," Burdett told Fox News Digital.
She added, "Other heat-loving crops like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn and zucchini should be planted in late spring or early summer, depending on your growing zone."
How can you put your seeds to the test?
While most seeds can be saved for future use, gardeners can test their viability before planting them in an outdoor garden bed.
"If you find older seeds that you want to use, you can do a germination test," said Deborah Niemann, a six-time homestead author in Joliet, Ill.
Germination tests can help gardeners find out if their seeds are any good if they sprout after being exposed to water.
She also owns and operates the Thrifty Homesteader, a self-reliant living blog and academy.
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Niemann said germination tests can help gardeners find out if their seeds are any good if they sprout after being exposed to water.
She recommends soaking seeds for a few hours (ideally in a jar with a sprouting lid), draining them of water and rinsing them several times in a two- or three-day period to keep the seeds moist.
Alternatively, for small seeds, Niemann recommends using wet paper towels to add moisture if a sprouting lid isn’t available.
The paper towels can be misted several times a day; or lightly wrapping them in plastic keeps the seeds moist.
Germination timelines vary by plant, so it’s best to consult seed packets to see how long it will take moistened seeds to sprout, said Niemann.
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"By doing a germination test, you won't waste time planting seeds that are no longer viable," Niemann told Fox News Digital.
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Health Net Assisting Members in Siskiyou County During State of Emergency
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Siskiyou County, Health Net is providing special assistance to ensure its members affected by the ongoing wildfire have access to essential prescription medications and other healthcare services to help them cope with grief, loss, stress or trauma.
- During evacuations, members in Siskiyou County affected by the wildfire can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription.
- If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
Health Net members can also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma related to the wildfire. MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.
If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared state of emergency, Health Net provides access to telehealth services at no cost. To make an appointment, members should reference the back of their Health Net ID card for more information on how to access telehealth services. Members can find this same information by registering with and logging on to HealthNet.com.
Information for Healthcare Providers
Doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for help with:
- Emergency prescription refill guidelines
- Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times
- Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable
Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services as necessary.
At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we're dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person at a time. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve 3 million members. That's nearly 1 in 12 Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life™. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg's “West Side Story,” Rachel Zegler will star in Lionsgate's planned “Hunger Games” prequel.
The studio announced Tuesday that Zegler will play Lucy Gray Baird in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” an extension of the “Hunger Games” saga that takes place decades before the adventures of Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen. Katniss played in the 74th Hunger Games; Baird will be a part of the 10th Hunger Games.
Suzanne Collins, whose books were adapted into the $3 billion blockbuster franchise, in 2020 published a prequel novel upon which “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is based. In the film, Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from the impoverished District 12, sings in a pivotal moment during the reaping ceremony. Zegler stars opposite Tom Blyth, who plays the 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow.
“Our casting team, Deb Zane and Dylan Jury, spearheaded an exhaustive search, reading hundreds of actors in search of our perfect Lucy Gray. That search ended when Rachel Zegler blew the roof off with her depth and breadth of talent as an actor, singer, and performer," said producer Nina Jacobson in a statement. “Rachel is utterly compelling; just like Lucy Gray, her voice and charisma command the stage while her inner strength and humanity transform those around her.”
Lionsgate is to release the movie in theaters Nov. 17, 2023.
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Associated Press
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Jill Biden on Saturday heard heartbreaking stories from Ukrainian women and children who fled Russia’s war and found safe haven across the border in Romania, and the American first lady praised the Romanian government and relief organizations for the range of humanitarian aid they are providing to refugees.
At a Romanian public school hosting refugee students, Biden saw firsthand the relief efforts to assist some of the 900,000 Ukrainians who have fled to Romania since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Most of those Ukrainians have moved on to other countries, but many — mainly women and children — have remained as the fighting rages.
‘We stand with you,” Biden told mothers of some of the students after visiting classrooms where kids ages 5 to 15 attend school.
Earlier, Biden received a briefing at the U.S. Embassy on the relief effort. Her visit to Eastern Europe comes as President Joe Biden is pressing Congress to pass an additional $33 billion in security and economic assistance for Ukraine.
Jill Biden called the show of solidarity “amazing” but also “just the beginning.” She said it was inspiring for Romanians “to welcome all these refugees into their homes and offer them food and clothing and shelter and give them their hearts.”
But she also cautioned that much more needs to be done by the U.S. and allies to assist Ukraine.
“We’re all hopeful, right,” she told reporters. “We wake up every morning and think ‘this has to end’ but it still keeps going on and on.”
About 7,000 Ukrainians cross the border and arrive in Romania daily, said Pablo Zapata, the Romanian representative for the U.N. refugee agency.
U.N. and other agencies and the Romanian government are providing refugees with a range of services, including food, shelter, education, health and mental health care, and counseling, among other services.
Biden asked specifically about the provision of mental health services and whether summer school was available to help refugee students catch up on their education.
The first lady is on the second day of a four-day trip to Romania and Slovakia that is designed to showcase U.S. support for Ukrainian refugees. Slovakia also shares a border with Ukraine. Biden was scheduled to spend Sunday, Mother’s Day, there meeting with refugees and visiting a border village.
Biden met with Romanian first lady Carmen Iohannis over lunch at her private residence. Iohannis, who also accompanied Biden during the school visit, kept her job as an English teacher when her husband took office just like Biden kept hers teaching at a northern Virginia community college.
At her tour of the public school, Biden had an exchange with one young Ukrainian girl told her through a translator, “I want to return to my father.” Biden later told reporters the girl’s words were “heartbreaking.”
At moments, Biden appeared anguished as she listened to the stories from mothers who told her of their own difficult decisions to flee their homeland.
Svitlana Gollyak told Biden that her young daughter had difficulty adapting in the early days of the war but now seems to be turning the corner after arriving in Romania from Kharkiv, Ukraine.
“I think mothers will do anything for their children,” Biden told Gollyak and the other mothers, adding that they were “amazingly strong and resilient.”
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A new running event that will take participants on a journey commemorating 400 years of Black history in Richmond will be held on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 17.
Run Richmond 16.19 will feature two courses through the city of symbolic distances -- 16.19 kilometers and 6.19 miles. The idea behind the event, sponsored by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, is to honor the achievements and sacrifices African-Americans have made for America, while celebrating unity through diversity, organizers say.
The foundation, a charitable organization founded by actor and model Djimon Hounsou, is partnering locally with Sports Backers, the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, Visit Richmond, VA, BLK RVA and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
“We get the health aspect, which is wonderful,” said Dr. Monroe E. Harris Jr., chairman of the board of directors of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, run-walk event, “plus we have increased awareness of African-American culture and history here in Richmond, and the diversity piece is just fabulous. In the time we’re in right now, the more understanding we have about each other, the better we can get along, which is a great thing.”
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The routes will take runners and walkers past places such as Ancarrow’s Landing, where Africans first set foot on American soil after being shipped up the James River to Richmond, as well as Church Hill, Jackson Ward and Shockoe Bottom, site of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail. Participants will pass monuments – the Emancipation and Freedom monument on Brown’s Island, the Henry “Box” Brown monument along the Canal Walk (a tribute to the enslaved man who achieved freedom in 1849 by shipping himself in a box to an abolitionist society in Philadelphia) and the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue at Main and 15th streets – as well as noteworthy street art.
Long-term plans call for the Richmond run to be part of a three-city series of running events that will include Ouidah, West Africa and Liverpool, UK -- all three important centers during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. All three also are the sites of identical slavery reconciliation statues, 12-foot-tall bronze sculptures that represent an apology for slavery and a symbol of solidarity.
When connected by straight lines, the three cities form the trans-Atlantic slave triangle, but they also form “a triangle of hope,” said Max Plank, said Max Plank, program and marketing director for the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.
The idea for the event originated with Hounsou himself, a two-time Academy Award-nominated actor who was born in Benin, West Africa, moved to Paris at age 13 to purse a Western education and then came to America. His breakthrough performance came in Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad,” a 1997 film based on the events in 1839 aboard the Spanish slave ship La Amistad sailing from Cuba to the United States when Africans held against their will mutinied and took over the ship. They were captured by the U.S. government and held as runaway slaves, although ultimately the cases went to the Supreme Court where the justices rule in favor of the Africans, who are released. Hounsou portrays the African who led the revolt.
It was that “very profound experience” that inspired Housou to launch his foundation, said Plank, who noted the foundation aims to reconnect the African diaspora with their motherland and to combat modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
“It was emotionally an extremely difficult movie for him to make,” said Plank, who is in Richmond helping to organize Run Richmond 16.19. “So much so, he couldn’t for years watch his own movie. This movie made him famous, and he couldn’t even watch it. He told me for a very long time he wasn’t able to see it.”
Through the making of that film and his own personal experience, Hounsou came to understand the disconnect many of African descent feel about their family history and origins. The running events are a symbolic attempt to reverse the direction of the slave trade, Plank said.
“It’s all about, for him, reconnection and healing,” Plank said. “We can’t change what happened 400 years ago, but one thing that can be changed is a reconnection to be discovered by so many people. There’s a saying, ‘If you don’t know where you come from, you don’t know who you are.’ That might not apply to all people, but we feel there’s a big percentage who are curious or have a real longing for it.”
Plank said the inscription that accompanies the reconciliation statues “really encapsulates” the foundation’s vision:
“Acknowledge the past, embrace the present, shape a future of reconciliation and justice.”
In helping to develop the courses, Sports Backers thought it important to include sites along the way that could evoke emotion and “really add to the experience for participants,” said Megan Schultz, chief operating officer.
“It really is going to be a cultural running experience, not just another race,” she said.
Both courses begin and end at Kanawha Plaza. The 16.19-kilometer (or 10.06-mile) run begins at 7:15 a.m., the 6.19-mile run starts at 8 a.m.
Registration is open to both through Friday at www.runrichmond1619.org.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Logan Ryan won a pair of Super Bowls in New England while playing with Tom Brady, picked off his final pass with the Patriots for a touchdown and has reunited with him on the Buccaneers.
Getting another ring together in Tampa Bay is a clear goal.
“We’ve been in locker rooms together. We’ve been in Super Bowls together. I played in playoff games against him,” Ryan said on the AP Pro Football Podcast. “I miss that competitiveness in practice. What I look forward to right now, competing against him and me getting better, going against him in practice to make me as prepared as I need to be for the season.”
The 31-year-old Ryan, a third-round draft pick by New England in 2013, was a starting cornerback on the 2016 Patriots team that rallied from a 28-3 deficit against Atlanta to win the Super Bowl. He left after that season and spent three years in Tennessee. In an AFC wild-card game at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 4, 2020, Ryan intercepted Brady’s last pass for New England and returned it 9 yards for a score in the final seconds to seal a 20-13 victory.
Ryan doesn’t playfully remind him about that one.
“He has one of those memories where he doesn’t forget it so I don’t have to, but he also knows how to move on pretty quickly, and he moved on and got a Super Bowl after that,” Ryan said. “And I moved on here to do the same. So, it’s just part of our legacy. Tom has been one of my favorite players, one of my favorite teammates, and I’ve always felt like I played my best when I was with him and I played my best against him.
“He demands the best out of you as a competitor going with him and against him. And that’s why I’m excited to get back on his side. We’re not on the field at the same time. So I have to do what I do, which is come out, communicate, lead, demand the best of my teammates, be a great teammate, put my body on the line and make those plays. And it really does take that type of selfless attitude to win championships. It takes that type of bond. And I know me and Tom have a really tight bond and we’re try to bring our two sides together.”
Ryan is one of three former teammates who joined Brady in Tampa during the offseason, along with right guard Shaq Mason and defensive end Akiem Hicks. Brady also lost his pal Rob Gronkowski, who retired.
“I think when you’ve been in the trenches with those guys, you know what they’re all about,” Brady said in June. “I think the more of those guys that you have — that caliber of player that can play at a championship level — the better it is.”
Ryan played both safety spots for the New York Giants over the past two seasons and also took more than 200 snaps as a nickel cornerback. He joins third-year starter Antoine Winfield Jr. and fourth-year man Mike Edwards in the safety room and is excited to work in coach Todd Bowles’ defense.
“What I like the most about it is the aggressiveness and the attention to detail,” Ryan said. “They already told me they’re going to put a lot on me in terms of knowing multiple positions, but also communicating and taking command right away on that defense. Todd played safety as a player, and he’s obviously coached the position as a coordinator and now head coach. So he has high demand and high standards for his safety. So I was obviously brought in for a reason and I don’t take that lightly. I take the responsibility heavy and I want to do a good job with it.”
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Strong earnings growth driven by higher revenues in key end markets and early benefits from the implementation of 80/20 actions
RACINE, Wis., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
Fourth Quarter Highlights:
- Net sales of $574.4 million increased 12 percent from the prior year
- Operating income of $20.6 million increased $34.9 million from the prior year operating loss
- Adjusted EBITDA of $56.7 million increased $14.5 million, or 34 percent, from the prior year
- Earnings per share of $0.16 compared to a loss per share of $0.29 in the prior year
- Adjusted earnings per share of $0.57 compared to $0.51 in the prior year
- Investor and Analyst Day planned for June 22, 2022 at the NYSE
Full Year Highlights:
- Net sales of $2.1 billion increased 13 percent from the prior year
- Operating income of $119.2 million increased $216.9 million from the prior year, primarily due to impairment charges related to the Automotive segment recorded in the prior year and the reversal of a portion of those charges in the current year
- Adjusted EBITDA of $158.8 million decreased $6.0 million from the prior year
- Earnings per share of $1.62 compared to a loss per share of $4.11 in the prior year
- Adjusted earnings per share of $1.23 compared to $1.14 in the prior year
"We generated strong growth in our Building HVAC ("BHVAC") and Commercial and Industrial Solutions ("CIS") segments this quarter, and are starting to see the early benefits of the 80/20 actions taken in fiscal 2022 to simplify our business and improve profitability," said Modine President and Chief Executive Officer, Neil D. Brinker. "We continue to work diligently to offset inflationary pressures, particularly the impact of higher material costs. We have focused on improving our commercial processes, including instituting multiple pricing adjustments throughout the year. This was particulary evident in our CIS segment, which benefited from early execution of 80/20 actions by our leadership team. Finally, we continue to focus on taking actions to improve margins, including moving forward with the restructuring plans announced last quarter to reprioritize resources and capital. Overall, we are pleased with a strong finish to our fiscal year and the realization of early benefits from our deliberate, strategic actions."
Financial Results
Net sales increased 12 percent in the fourth quarter to $574.4 million, compared with $514.9 million in the prior year. The increase was driven by market-related volume improvements and favorable pricing adjustments in response to raw material price increases in the CIS, BHVAC and Heavy Duty Equipment ("HDE") segments, but was partially offset by a $23.1 million sales decrease in the Automotive segment, which was impacted by the sale of the air-cooled business in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the ongoing semiconductor shortages.
Gross profit increased 14 percent in the fourth quarter to $95.2 million and gross margin improved by 30 basis points to 16.6 percent. These increases were primarily driven by the higher sales volume, partially offset by the ongoing impact of higher material prices, including underlying metal prices and related premiums, fabrication, freight and packaging costs, compared to the prior year.
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $53.5 million in the fourth quarter, which was 10 percent lower than the prior year. This decrease was primarily driven by lower incentive compensation expenses and lower automotive exit strategy costs, as compared to the prior year.
Operating income in the fourth quarter was $20.6 million, compared to an operating loss of $14.3 million in the prior year. This improvement was driven primarily by the absence of $32.4 million of impairment charges recorded in the prior year, higher gross profit, and lower SG&A expenses. These favorable drivers were partially offset by higher restructuring expenses compared to the prior year. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company recorded $21.1 million of restructuring charges, primarily related to targeted headcount reductions. Excluding restructuring charges and certain other charges totaling $0.6 million, as well as depreciation and amortization expense, adjusted EBITDA of $56.7 million increased $14.5 million, or 34 percent, compared with $42.2 million in the prior year.
Earnings per share was $0.16 in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss per share of $0.29 in the fourth quarter last year. This improvement was primarily due to higher operating earnings, including the absence of significant impairment charges recorded in the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.57 in the fourth quarter, compared with adjusted earnings per share of $0.51 in the fourth quarter last year.
Fourth Quarter Segment Review
- BHVAC segment sales were $101.9 million, compared with $66.9 million one year ago, an increase of 52 percent. This increase was driven by higher sales to data center and commercial HVAC customers. The higher commercial HVAC sales were driven by higher sales of heating and school ventilation products. The segment reported gross margin of 27.9 percent, which was 310 basis points lower than the prior year, primarily due to higher inflationary costs, including freight charges, and unfavorable sales mix. The segment reported operating income of $15.6 million, a 63 percent increase from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the BHVAC segment was $17.4 million, an increase of $6.4 million, or 58 percent, from the prior year.
- CIS segment sales were $171.3 million, compared with $142.8 million one year ago, an increase of 20 percent. This increase was driven by higher sales to commercial HVAC and refrigeration customers and favorable pricing adjustments in response to raw material price increases. The segment reported gross margin of 18.5 percent, up 490 basis points compared with the prior year, primarily due to the positive impact of increased sales volume, favorable sales mix, pricing, and operational efficiencies. The segment reported operating income of $18.6 million, a $12.8 million improvement from the prior year, primarily due to higher gross profit on increased sales. Adjusted EBITDA for the CIS segment was $24.1 million, an increase of $11.9 million, or 98 percent, from the prior year.
- HDE segment sales were $226.1 million, compared with $207.4 million one year ago, an increase of 9 percent. This increase was driven by higher sales to off-highway, bus and specialty vehicle customers, and includes a significant impact from material pass through price increases. The segment reported gross margin of 10.7 percent, down 250 basis points from the prior year. This decrease was primarily driven by higher material prices in excess of contractual pricing adjustments along with higher freight, packaging and surcharges. The segment reported operating income of $9.6 million, a $3.6 million decrease compared to the prior year. This decrease was primarily due to lower gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA for the HDE segment was $15.6 million, a decrease of $5.2 million from the prior year.
- Automotive segment sales were $89.3 million, compared with $112.4 million one year ago, a decrease of 21 percent. This decrease was primarily driven by the sale of the air-cooled automotive business earlier this fiscal year and, to a lesser extent, the impact of the ongoing semiconductor shortage on automotive production volumes. The segment reported gross margin of 12.8 percent, down 160 basis points compared with the prior year, primarily due to lower sales volume. The segment reported an operating loss of $18.2 million, an improvement of $12.0 million from the prior year. The operating loss in the current year was negatively impacted by $20.1 million of restructuring expenses, primarily related to targeted headcount reductions in Europe. The operating loss in the prior year was negatively impacted by $32.4 million of impairment charges, which were primarily related to the air-cooled automotive business that was sold earlier in fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the Automotive segment was $3.6 million, compared with adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million in the prior year.
Full-Year Fiscal 2022 Overview
In fiscal 2022, net sales increased 13 percent to $2,050.1 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher sales in the HDE, CIS, and BHVAC segments, partially offset by lower sales in the Automotive segment, which decreased 21 percent from the prior year. Automotive sales were lower due to the sale of the air-cooled automotive business early in the fiscal year and the impact of the ongoing semiconductor shortage on automotive production volumes. Gross margin decreased 110 basis points to 15.1 percent, primarily due to the significant increase in material prices, including underlying metal prices and related premiums, fabrication, freight and packaging costs, compared to the prior year.
The Company reported operating income of $119.2 million compared to a $97.7 million operating loss in the prior year. This $216.9 million improvement was driven primarily by $166.8 million of impairment charges recorded in the prior year and the partial reversal of those charges in the current year. During fiscal 2022, the Company recorded net impairment reversals totaling $55.7 million and recorded restructuring expenses, a loss on sale of the air-cooled automotive business, and certain other charges totaling $40.5 million. During fiscal 2021, impairment charges, restructuring expenses, and certain other charges totaled $193.9 million. Excluding these items and depreciation and amortization expense, adjusted EBITDA was $158.8 million in fiscal 2022 and $164.8 million in fiscal 2021. Earnings per share in fiscal 2022 was $1.62 compared with a loss per share of $4.11 in fiscal 2021, and adjusted earnings per share in fiscal 2022 was $1.23, compared with $1.14 in fiscal 2021.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended March 31, 2022 was $11.5 million, a decrease of $138.3 million compared to the prior year. Free cash flow for the year ended March 31, 2022 was a use of $28.8 million, down $145.9 million from the prior year, primarily resulting from unfavorable net changes in working capital and higher capital expenditures as compared to the prior year. Higher inventory balances resulted from increased raw material prices and strategic safety stock builds in connection with supply chain challenges. In addition, free cash flow was unusually strong in the prior year due to the deferral of certain cash payments in an effort to conserve cash in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the purchase of certain program-related equipment and tooling. Cash payments for restructuring activities, automotive exit strategy costs, strategic reorganization costs, environmental costs and certain other items during fiscal 2022 totaled $19.7 million.
Total debt was $377.8 million as of March 31, 2022. Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 were $45.2 million. Net debt was $332.6 million as of March 31, 2022, an increase of $35.9 million from the end of fiscal 2021.
Outlook
"Although we currently expect our key markets to remain strong, we continue to monitor and assess the uncertainty created by inflationary risks, the lockdowns in China and the war in the Ukraine," said Brinker. "We are aggressively addressing these risks along with the ongoing volatility created by the supply chain challenges around the globe, and are working to strengthen our customer and supplier relationships. Similarly, we remain diligent in addressing inflationary pressures with further commercial actions as well as executing on our previously announced cost reduction initiatives. Our key focus remains on growth in our target verticals, while simultaneously taking actions to reduce complexity and improve margins where we see opportunities for efficiencies. This is an inflection point for Modine as we anticipate that the actions taken this year will unlock the inherent value in the underlying business and provide benefits in fiscal 2023 and beyond. We look forward to providing an overview of our strategies and expectations during our Investor and Analyst Day next month."
Based on current exchange rates and market outlook, Modine provides its outlook for fiscal 2023:
- Full fiscal year-over-year sales up 6 to 12 percent;
- Adjusted EBITDA of $180 million to $195 million.
Conference Call and Webcast
Modine will conduct a conference call and live webcast, with a slide presentation, on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 financial results. The webcast and accompanying slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Modine website at www.modine.com. Participants are encouraged to log on to the webcast and conference call about ten minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the audio and slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Modine website at www.modine.com on or after May 26, 2022. A call-in replay will be available through midnight on May 31, 2022 at 800-770-2030, (international replay 647-362-9199); Conference ID# 79220. The Company will post a transcript of the call on its website on or after May 31, 2022.
About Modine
Modine, with fiscal 2022 revenues of $2.1 billion, specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling components, original equipment products, and systems to diversified global markets. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements, including information about future financial performance and market conditions, accompanied by phrases such as "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," and other similar "forward-looking" statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Modine's actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements because of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2021 and under Forward-Looking Statements in Item 7 of Part II of that same report and in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national and global economy, our business, suppliers, customers, and employees; the overall health and pricing focus of Modine's customers; our ability to successfully execute our strategic and operational plans, including applying 80/20 principles to our business; our ability to effectively and efficiently modify our cost structure in response to sales volume increases or decreases and complete restructuring activities and realize benefits thereon; our ability to comply with the financial covenants in our credit agreements and to fund our global liquidity requirements efficiently; operational inefficiencies as a result of program launches, unexpected volume increases or decreases, and product transfers; economic, social and political conditions, changes and challenges in the markets where Modine operates and competes, including foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, tariffs and sanctions (and potential trade war impacts resulting from tariffs, sanctions or retaliatory actions), supply chain disruptions and supplier constraints, including semiconductor shortages and logistic and transportation challenges, changes in interest rates or tightening of the credit markets, recession, restrictions associated with importing and exporting and foreign ownership, public health crises, and the general uncertainties about the impact of regulatory and/or policy changes, including those related to tax and trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, the military conflict in Ukraine and other matters, that have been or may be implemented in the U.S. or abroad; the impact on Modine of any significant increases in commodity prices, particularly aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel (nickel) and other purchased components and related costs, and our ability to adjust product pricing in response to any such increases; the nature of and Modine's significant exposure to the vehicular industry and the dependence of this industry on the health of the economy; Modine's ability to recruit and maintain talent in managerial, leadership, operational and administrative functions; Modine's ability to protect its proprietary information and intellectual property from theft or attack; the impact of any substantial disruption or material breach of our information technology systems; costs and other effects of environmental investigation, remediation or litigation; and other risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures
Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings per share, net debt, and free cash flow (which are defined below) as used in this press release are not measures that are defined in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are used by management as performance measures to evaluate the Company's overall financial performance and liquidity. The Company believes these measures provide a more consistent view of performance than the closest GAAP equivalent for management and investors. Management compensates for this by using these measures in combination with the GAAP measures. However, these measures are not, and should not be viewed, as substitutes for the applicable GAAP measures, and may be different from similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
Definition – Adjusted EBITDA
Net earnings excluding interest expense, the provision or benefit for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses, other income and expense, restructuring expenses, impairment charges, costs associated with the review of strategic alternatives for the Automotive segment's business operations, strategic reorganization costs, and certain other gains or charges. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA provides a relevant measure of profitability and earnings power. The Company views this financial metric as being useful to assess operating performance from period to period by excluding certain items that it believes are not representative of its core business. Adjusted EBITDA, when calculated for the business segments, is defined as GAAP operating income excluding depreciation and amortization expenses, restructuring expenses, impairment charges or reversals, and certain other gains or charges.
Definition – Adjusted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share plus restructuring expenses, impairment charges or reversals, costs associated with the review of strategic alternatives for the Automotive segment's business operations, strategic reorganization costs, and excluding changes in income tax valuation allowances and certain other gains or charges. Adjusted earnings per share is an overall performance measure, not including non-cash impairment charges, costs associated with restructuring activities and certain other gains or charges.
Definition – Net debt
The sum of debt due within one year and long-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents. This is an indicator of the Company's debt position after considering on-hand cash balances.
Definition – Free cash flow
Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less expenditures for property, plant and equipment. This measure presents cash generated from operations during the period that is available for strategic capital decisions.
Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure
The Company's fiscal 2023 guidance includes adjusted EBITDA, as defined above, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The full-year fiscal 2023 guidance for adjusted EBITDA is based upon the Company's estimates for interest expense of approximately $16 to $17 million, a provision for income taxes of approximately $24 to $28 million, and depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $58 to $62 million. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes certain cash and non-cash expenses or gains. These expenses and gains may be significant and include items such as restructuring expenses (including severance costs and plant consolidation and relocation expenses), impairment charges and certain other items. Estimates of these expenses and gains for fiscal 2023 are not available due to the low visibility and unpredictability of these items.
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Rescuers searching since a tour boat carrying 26 people apparently sank off far northeastern Japan have found the body of an 11th victim — a child — as questions intensify about why the vessel sailed in rough weather at a known hazardous location.
The child was found late Sunday and later confirmed dead, the Coast Guard said Monday. The bodies of 10 victims — seven men and three women — were found earlier Sunday.
The Kazu 1 with two crew was taking 24 passengers, including two children, on a scenic tour at Shiretoko National Park on the northern side of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, when it sent a distress call Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
The location was near Kashuni Waterfall, which is known as a difficult place to maneuver boats because of its rocky coastline and strong tide.
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The Transport Ministry is investigating the boat's operator, Shiretoko Pleasure Cruise, which had two accidents last year, including one that also involved the captain of the sunken boat. The ministry said it was looking into safety standards and the decision to conduct the tour despite rough weather on Saturday. Japanese media reported the Coast Guard was considering a criminal investigation on suspicion of professional negligence.
Shiretoko Pleasure Cruise had been instructed to improve its safety following the earlier accidents. In June, a boat ran aground without causing injuries, and in May, a boat collided with an object, causing three passengers to suffer minor injuries. The June accident involved the same captain of the sunken boat.
“We will thoroughly investigate what caused this situation and what kind of safety oversight was involved to allow the tour in order to prevent another accident,” Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito, who visited the area Sunday, told reporters.
Shiretoko Pleasure Cruise says its three-hour tour offers views of the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula and a chance to see whales, dolphins and brown bears. The national park is a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the southernmost region to see drifting sea ice.
Average April sea temperatures in the area are just above freezing. Experts say the low temperature and strong wind make the chances of survival low.
The bodies recovered Sunday were found in the same area near the tip of the peninsula, about 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) north of where the boat sent a distress call. Some were plucked from the sea, and others were found where they had washed onto the rocky coast.
Orange, square lifesaving floats with the boat’s name on them were also found on the rocks, the coast guard said. The coast guard said the operator told them that everyone on the boat was wearing a life vest but some of the victims found were without them.
Experts and local fishermen and boat operators also say they believe the boat was likely to have run aground after it was tossed around in high waves and damaged.
High waves and strong winds were forecast when the boat left port, and Japanese media said fishing boats had returned to port before noon Saturday because of the bad weather.
Local fisheries cooperative head Kazuhiko Fukayama told NHK television that it was unthinkable for the tour to have gone ahead in weather that was so rough passengers would have found it difficult just to stand still.
A tour boat crew belonging to another operator told NHK that he warned the Kazu 1 crew of rough seas and told them not to go. He also said the same boat ran aground last year and suffered a crack on its bow.
Accounts of local fishermen and tour boat operators suggest Kazu 1 was the only boat in the area, and no other boat was around to help the sinking boat until the first Coast Guard rescuers arrived at the scene from elsewhere on Hokkaido three hours later.
Saturday’s tour was reportedly the first by the operator this season, and the accident just before Japan’s Golden Week holidays starting in late April could dampen local tourism, which slumped during the pandemic. Japan is still largely closed to foreign visitors.
Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki told reporters Sunday that he planned to request safety checks by tour operators in the prefecture ahead of the holidays.
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Police: 2 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Los Angeles park
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Two people were killed and at least five others were injured after gunfire erupted Sunday at a Los Angeles park where a car show was being held.
The LA Police Department said the shooting occurred around 3:50 p.m. at Peck Park in LA’s San Pedro neighborhood. The LAPD tweeted it wasn’t an active shooter situation but provided no more information.
LAPD Capt. Kelly Muniz said during a news conference that the casualties were reported at the baseball diamond. Police have not identified the victims.
“The original call came out as having multiple shooting victims on the baseball diamond at Peck Park. As we speak here, this is an ongoing, active crime scene, and we are continuing to clear the park for evidence and potentially additional victims,” Muniz said. “We don’t know exactly how many shooters we have at this point.”
The LA Fire Department said the incident occurred at or near the car show and that at least three people suffered gunshot wounds and two of them were in critical condition. Seven people overall, four men and three women, were injured and taken to hospitals, according to the fire department.
Police have not offered a motive. No arrests have been made.
Peck Park is about 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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SOTO ARRIVES
Juan Soto is set for his San Diego debut at home against Colorado. Before the game, the Padres will hold a news conference to introduce Soto on his first day with the team. The 23-year-old star outfielder was acquired from Washington in a blockbuster deal before Tuesday’s trade deadline. He joins a lineup anchored by All-Star third baseman Manny Machado that expects to get flashy shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. back from injury soon.
Washington got rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore, first baseman/DH Luke Voit and prospects James Wood, C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell III and Jarlin Susana for Soto and switch-hitter Josh Bell.
Soto, a two-time All-Star who can become a free agent after the 2024 season, was dealt after he turned down a $440 million, 15-year contract that would have been baseball’s largest in total but not by average salary.
CASTILLO DEBUTS
All-Star right-hander Luis Castillo makes his first start for the Seattle Mariners, who acquired him from Cincinnati last Friday for four minor league prospects: infielders Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, and right-handers Levi Stoudt and Andrew Moore.
Castillo (4-4, 2.86 ERA) will be pitching at Yankee Stadium for the second time in nearly three weeks. He took a no-hit bid against New York into the sixth inning of his start for the Reds on July 14.
Gerrit Cole (9-3, 3.30) goes for the Yankees.
CATCH THE EXPRESS
Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (9-6, 2.81 ERA) pitches for the Los Angeles Angels against Oakland. Ohtani has six straight games of double-digit strikeouts, one short of Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan’s franchise record set in 1977.
ON A ROLL
All-Star left-hander Martín Pérez (9-2. 2.52 ERA) is 9-0 in his last 15 starts heading into his outing for Texas against visiting Baltimore. He is unbeaten in 18 starts since losing to Colorado and the Los Angeles Angels in his first two starts this season.
Pérez is just the third pitcher in Washington Senators/Texas Rangers history to make at least 18 consecutive starts without taking a loss, one behind Cole Hamels from 2015-16 and matching Phil Ortega in 1967, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
BIG FISH
Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara takes a National League-best 1.99 ERA into his start against Cincinnati, second in the big leagues to Justin Verlander’s 1.81 ERA for Houston.
Alcantara has pitched two of the majors’ 17 complete games this season, matched only by Houston’s Framber Valdez. Alcantara is 0-1 in his last four starts despite a 2.77 ERA over that span.
Cincinnati goes with lefty Mike Minor (1-7, 6.31), who is 0-5 in his last seven starts.
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CLEVELAND — The Yankees and Cleveland Guardians wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m.. YES will televise the game.
The pitching matchup is Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery (3-1, 3.27) vs. Guardians righty Zach Plesac (2-5, 3.86).
The Yankees’ lineup doesn’t include center fielder Aaron Judge, who is getting a rest day before Monday’s off day.
Here is the Yankees’ lineup:
1. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
2. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
3. Josh Donaldson, 3B
4. Gleyber Torres, 2B
5. Jose Trevino, C
6. Aaron Hicks, CF
7. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS
8. Joey Gallo, RF
9. Marwin Gonzalez, LF
Jordan Montgomery, LHP
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By The Associated Press
MOSCOW — The Russian Defense Ministry reported the first launch of its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile. President Vladimir Putin said this weapon is unique and will make those who threaten Russia “think twice.”
The ministry said the missile was launched Wednesday from the Plesetsk launch facility in northern Russia and its practice warheads hit designated targets at the Kura firing range on the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.
The Sarmat is a heavy missile, intended to replace the Soviet-made Voyevoda missile which was code-named Satan by the West. Putin said it can penetrate any prospective missile defense.
Putin called this “a big, significant event” for Russia’s defense industry. He said the Sarmat will ensure Russia’s security from external threats and “make those who, in the heat of frantic, aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, think twice.”
Russia relies on land-based ICBMs as the core of its nuclear deterrent, and is counting on the Sarmat for decades to come. The U.S. has its own nuclear-capable ICBMs, but recently called off a test to avoid escalating tensions.
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the state Roscosmos agency that oversees the missile factory building the Sarmat, described Wednesday’s test as a “present to NATO” in a comment on his messaging app channel.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Russia hits Ukrainian cities, pours more troops into war
— More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine, the UN says
— Japan formally revokes Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ status
— Russia’s Chernobyl seizure seen as nuclear risk ‘nightmare’
— China looks to learn from Russian failures in Ukraine
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
MOSCOW — The Russian Defense Ministry reported the first launch of its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile. President Vladimir Putin said this weapon is unique and will make those who threaten Russia “think twice.”
The ministry said the missile was launched Wednesday from the Plesetsk launch facility in northern Russia and its practice warheads hit designated targets at the Kura firing range on the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.
The Sarmat is a heavy missile, intended to replace the Soviet-made Voyevoda missile which was code-named Satan by the West. Putin said it can penetrate any prospective missile defense.
Putin called this “a big, significant event” for Russia’s defense industry. He said the Sarmat will ensure Russia’s security from external threats and “make those who, in the heat of frantic, aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, think twice.”
Russia relies on land-based ICBMs as the core of its nuclear deterrent, and is counting on the Sarmat for decades to come. The U.S. has its own nuclear-capable ICBMs, but recently called off a test to avoid escalating tensions.
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the state Roscosmos agency that oversees the missile factory building the Sarmat, described Wednesday’s test as a “present to NATO” in a comment on his messaging app channel.
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LONDON — Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the All England Club announced Wednesday.
Prominent players affected by the ban include reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who recently reached No. 1 in the ATP rankings and is currently No. 2; men’s No. 8 Andrey Rublev; Aryna Sabalenka, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2021 and is No. 4 in the WTA rankings; Victoria Azarenka, former women’s No. 1 who has won the Australian Open twice; and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the French Open runner-up last year.
Wimbledon begins on June 27.
Russian athletes have been banned from competing in many sports following their country’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus has aided Russia in the war.
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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asked Bulgaria to align with international efforts to support his country with military aid.
“The Bulgarian government and Parliament know very well what the Ukrainian requests are … When you fight a war, you need everything — from bullets to fighter jets. We gave the same list to all NATO member states,” Kuleba said Wednesday after meetings with Bulgarian officials.
“I hope the Bulgarian government will consider all kinds of aid opportunities for Ukraine,” he added.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has warned against supplying weapons to Ukraine, citing the dangers of involving his country more directly in the war.
The ruling coalition in Sofia is blocked by the Socialist party which opposes any military aid to Ukraine, leaving Bulgaria as the only EU member, besides Hungary, that has so far been reluctant to send weapons to Kyiv.
“I have to have in mind the political situation in your country and leave the matter to the government of Bulgaria,” Kuleba said. He warned, however, that those who choose not to help Ukraine “in fact support the Russian aggression and the murder of our citizens.”
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HELSINKI — Estonia says it is prohibiting public meetings where people display Russian flags military symbols during the Victory Day celebrations on May 9, which is traditionally celebrated by the Baltic country’s sizable ethnic-Russian population to mark the end of World War II.
“The Estonian state has so far been tolerant of the events of May 9, but Russia’s current activities in Ukraine preclude public meetings in Estonia expressing support for the aggressor state and displaying war symbols,” Police and Border Guard chief Elmar Vaher said Wednesday.
Police said Wednesday that commemorating those killed in World War II wasn’t forbidden in the country but “it’s not to be used to incite violence and hatred between people.”
Among the banned symbols are the flags of the Soviet Union and Russia, USSR military uniforms and the black-orange Ribbon of Saint George worn in Russia to mark the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.
The ban is valid until May 10 and applies to the capital, Tallinn, and its surrounding areas.
Ethnic Russians make up about 25% of Estonia’s 1.3 million population and they traditionally gather to lay flowers on May 9 at Tallinn’s Bronze Soldier statue commemorating the fallen Red Army troops in WWII battles in Estonia.
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MOSCOW — Russia will “act consistently” to make sure that life in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland “normalizes,” President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
Speaking at a meeting with members of a state-funded non-profit group, Putin pledged that “we will act consistently and make sure (that) life in Donbas normalizes.”
Putin said that hostilities in eastern Ukraine, where Russia-backed rebels have been fighting Ukrainian forces since 2014, prompted Russia to launch a military operation.
“All these eight years, bombing, artillery strikes and hostilities continued there. And of course, it was very, very hard for people,” Putin said. “The goal of the operation is to help our people living in Donbas.”
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin’s spokesman says Russia has presented Ukraine with a draft document outlining its demands as part of peace talks and is now awaiting a response from Kyiv.
A Ukrainian presidential adviser said Kyiv was reviewing the proposals.
Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters Wednesday that Russia has passed on a draft document containing “absolutely clear, elaborate wording” to Ukraine and now “the ball is in their court, we’re waiting for a response.”
Peskov didn’t give further details. He blamed Ukraine for the slow progress, claiming Kyiv constantly deviates from confirmed agreements. “The Ukrainians do not show a great inclination to intensify the negotiation process,” he said.
Ukraine presented Russia with its own draft last month in Istanbul. Moscow has long demanded, among other things, that Ukraine drop any bid to join NATO. Ukraine has said it would agree to that in return for security guarantees from a number of other countries.
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BERLIN — The German government and military are rejecting an assertion by Ukraine’s ambassador that the country could spare armored fighting vehicles and deliver them to Kyiv.
Ambassador Andriy Melnyk, who has frequently criticized perceived German slowness on weapons deliveries and other issues, argued that Germany’s Bundeswehr uses about 100 Marder vehicles for training and they could be handed over to Ukraine immediately.
But Defense Ministry spokesman Arne Collatz said Wednesday that Germany needs the vehicles for deployments on NATO’s eastern flank and for training. He said that “a delivery from Bundeswehr stock of ‘heavy material’ … is not foreseen.”
He spoke after the German military’s deputy chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Markus Laubenthal, told ZDF television that the military has “wide commitments” and needs the weapons systems it has.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that Germany is reaching the limits of possible weapons deliveries from its own stocks and will finance Ukrainian purchases of equipment from a list drawn up by the German defense industry. That didn’t satisfy critics who have called for direct German deliveries of heavy weapons such as tanks.
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BERLIN — The United Nations’ refugee agency says that more than 5 million people have now fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24.
The Geneva-based U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees on Wednesday put the total number of refugees at 5.01 million.
More than half of the total, over 2.8 million, fled at least at first to Poland. Although many have stayed there, an unknown number have traveled onward. There are few border checks within the European Union.
UNHCR said on March 30 that 4 million people had fled Ukraine. The exodus was somewhat slower in recent weeks than at the beginning of the war.
In addition to the refugees, the U.N. says that more than 7 million people have been displaced within Ukraine.
Ukraine had a pre-war population of 44 million.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Mariupol mayor Vadym Boychenko is urging residents to leave the city.
Boychenko appealed Wednesday to people who had already left Mariupol to contact relatives still in the city and urge them to evacuate. He said 200,000 people had already left the city, which had a pre-war population of more than 400,000.
“Do not be frightened and evacuate to Zaporizhzhia, where you can receive all the help you need — food, medicine, essentials — and the main thing is that you will be in safety,” he wrote in a statement issued by the city council.
Boychenko said buses would be used for the evacuation and there will be three pickup points, one of them near the Azovstal steel mill which has become Ukrainian forces’ last stronghold in the city. Many previous evacuation efforts relied on civilians being able to leave in private cars after efforts to bring buses from Ukraine-held territory into the city failed.
Mariupol, Ukraine’s tenth-largest city, came under attack from Russian forces almost immediately after the invasion began in late February. The port city has strategic value as a link between territories in the south and east of Ukraine which are held by Russian forces or Russia-backed separatists.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway is donating about 100 air defense systems to Ukraine with the Scandinavian country’s defense minister saying that “the country is depending on international support to resist Russian aggression.”
Bjørn Arild Gram said Norway had donated French-made Mistral short-range missile systems which currently are being phased out by the Norwegian Armed Forces, “but it is still a modern and effective weapon that will be of great benefit to Ukraine,” Arild Gram said.
The weapons have already left Norway which previously has donated 4,000 anti-tank missiles, protective equipment and other military equipment to Ukraine, he added.
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LONDON — Britain’s defense ministry says the Russian military is expanding its presence on Ukraine’s eastern border as fighting in the Donbas region intensifies.
In an intelligence update released Wednesday morning, the ministry says Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine are an attempt to disrupt the movement of Ukrainian reinforcements and weapons to the east.
While Russian air operations in northern Ukraine are likely to remain at a low level following the withdrawal of forces from the Kyiv region, there is still a risk of “precision strikes against priority targets throughout Ukraine,” the ministry says.
In a briefing released late Tuesday, the ministry said Ukrainian forces had repelled “numerous attempted advances” by Russian troops as shelling and attacks increased along the line of control that has separated Ukrainian and Russian-backed forces in the Donbas region for the past eight years.
“Russia’s ability to progress continues to be impacted by the environmental, logistical and technical challenges that have beset them so far, combined with the resilience of the highly motivated Ukrainian armed forces,” the ministry said.
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BERLIN — Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany is criticizing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s reluctance to commit to direct deliveries of heavy weapons such as tanks.
Scholz faces pressure from parts of his own coalition and Germany’s main opposition party to deliver such weapons. But he avoided a direct response Tuesday, pledging further weapons deliveries but not specifying any system and saying one possibility is for eastern NATO allies to supply Soviet-era equipment that could be delivered and used quickly.
Ukrainian Ambassador Andriy Melnyk told German news agency dpa in comments published Wednesday that Scholz’s comments were greeted in Kyiv “with great disappointment and bitterness.”
Scholz said Germany is reaching the limits of its ability to supply Ukraine from its own stock and will finance Ukrainian purchases of equipment from a list drawn up by the German defense industry.
Melnyk, a frequent critic of German politicians in recent weeks, welcomed that readiness but said many questions remained and questioned the assertion that Germany’s military can’t deliver more.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine says its evacuation efforts to bring some civilians out of the war-torn port city of Mariupol will resume Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said Wednesday there is a “preliminary” agreement to operate a so-called humanitarian corridor route westward to the Ukraine-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia. It will apply to women, children and older people from Wednesday afternoon local time, she said in a statement on the messaging app Telegram.
She added that Mariupol was the focus of Ukrainian efforts to help civilians because of the “catastrophic humanitarian situation” in the city, which has seen intense fighting for weeks as Russian troops have pushed Ukrainian forces back and now have them encircled in a steel mill complex.
Vereshchuk previously said there would not be an agreed evacuation route out of Mariupol on each of the past three days, saying at the time that an agreement had not been reached with Russia. There was no immediate confirmation from the Russian side. Ukraine and Russia have frequently blamed each other for obstructing evacuations from Mariupol or firing along the agreed route, which has typically only been open to people traveling using private vehicles.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian General Staff said Wednesday in a statement on Facebook that Russia is continuing to mount offensives at various locations in the east as its forces probe for weak points in the Ukrainian lines. The General Staff adds that defeating the last resistance in the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol remains Russia’s top priority.
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UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for a four-day halt in fighting in Ukraine, starting Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Christians’ Holy Week observances.
Noting that Orthodox Easter is coming amid an intensifying Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, the U.N. chief said Tuesday that the need for a “humanitarian pause” is all the more urgent.
Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya called on Russia to heed Guterres’ call. But Russian deputy Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy said Tuesday he was “a bit skeptical” about the idea.
Guterres said the goal is to allow for evacuating civilians from “current or expected areas of confrontation” and getting more humanitarian aid into desperately needy places such as Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson. More than four million people in those areas need assistance, Guterres said.
The proposal comes after the U.N. recently helped to foster a two-month truce in Yemen’s civil war, halting fighting as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is expected to announce a new security assistance package in the coming days that will include additional artillery and ammunition, according to a U.S. official.
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said details of the latest package are being finalized.
Last week, in anticipation of Russia’s offensive in eastern Ukraine, Biden approved an $800 million package including additional helicopters and the first provision of American artillery. The U.S. has sent about $2.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded.
Asked by reporters whether he’d be sending more artillery, Biden said, “Yes.”
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said “providing more ammunition and security assistance to Ukraine” was discussed by Biden and other allied leaders during a video call on Tuesday.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italy Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Polish President Andrzej Duda, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took part in the more than 80-minute call.
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Aamer Madhani contributed to this report from Washington.
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OTTAWA, Ontario — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will send heavy artillery to Ukraine.
Trudeau says he’s been in close contact with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canada is very responsive to what Ukraine needs. He says there will be more details on the pledge in the days to come, and that Ukrainians have “fought like heroes.”
Canada’s government has also hit 14 more Russians with sanctions for their close ties with President Vladimir Putin, including his two adult daughters.
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(KTLA) — Did you work remotely during the pandemic? Are you still?
If so, your employer may have a very good idea how productive you are.
It’s called “bossware,” and it’s a sneaky type of surveillance technology that allows employers to keep tabs on workers — often without them knowing.
“The average employee will accept the job and say, ‘OK, I like the benefits, I like the salary, I’m going to sign on the dotted line.’ And of course, they’re also signing away all of their privacy rights,” says Alex Alben, a professor of internet law at the University of California, Los Angeles.
He and other experts note that the use of bossware increased during the pandemic as employers handed out laptops to workers and told them to set up shop at home.
What they may not have disclosed is the presence of bossware, which allows the company to track keystrokes, mouse movements, browsing habits and websites visited.
“Some of the less scrupulous ones might even allow the employer to turn on the camera or the microphone of the device that it’s installed on, potentially without the employees’ awareness,” says John Davisson, senior counsel for the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
KTLA checked out one popular bossware offering called Clever Control. Along with more routine surveillance, such as how often you’re at the keyboard, it allows your employer to quietly turn on your camera and microphone, and even to record your activities.
Here’s the thing: It’s their laptop, not yours. They can do with it as they please.
And apparently, there’s no law requiring businesses to inform workers when bossware is being used.
“It’s very much like having somebody sitting on your shoulder watching everything you do,” says Hayley Tsukayama, senior legislative activist for the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “And that’s just not a good way to set up a work environment, I would say.”
The California Consumer Privacy Protection Act requires businesses to disclose what information they’re collecting on customers. But employers are exempt from making similar disclosures to workers.
That exemption is scheduled to expire next year – unless corporate lobbyists succeed in maintaining it.
In the meantime, the smart money is on assuming you’re being watched unless you’re told otherwise.
KTLA asked its parent company, Nexstar, if it uses bossware. It said no.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has left the Los Angeles Angels’ game against Houston with upper back spasms.
The three-time AL MVP didn’t come out for the fifth inning Tuesday night after striking out in his first two plate appearances against Luis Garcia and the AL West-leading Astros.
Trout was selected earlier this month to appear in his 10th All-Star Game, to be held next Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.
Trout has been bothered by several minor injuries during the first half of the season. He went just 6 for 34 (.177) with one homer, four RBIs and 16 strikeouts while the Angels went 1-8 on their just-completed road trip.
Trout is hitting .270 this season with 24 homers and 51 RBIs.
Monte Harrison took over in center field for the Angels, who have plummeted out of contention by going 14-36 over the past eight weeks.
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- The funding will support expansion of the company's holistic-health and heart-health decision support solutions for health insurers and Medicare Advantage Plans
ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ilumivu, Inc., a pioneer in predictive and personalized decision support systems to pre-diagnose health conditions announced that it has closed a new funding round with an investment from The Pisgah Fund. This follows an initial investment by Health Catalyst Capital, L.P. in October 2021.
Already a leader in heart health with over 3.7 million downloads of its mobile app called Cardiogram, ilumivu provides continuous cardiovascular monitoring to pre-diagnose conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. Using captured data from a standard smartwatch processed through trained neural networks with millions of cardiovascular data points, ilumivu can accurately pre-diagnose these conditions and help health nsurers, Medicare Advantage plans and at-risk employers reduce the total cost of care.
"Our solutions provide better outcomes for members while simultaneously reducing the total cost of care managing these conditions through early detection," states Sandeep Goel, Chief Executive Officer. "Our 13-year history of using early-signal data collected from wearables by our healthcare research customers is being applied to engage members, increase adherence, impact positive behavior changes, and provide monitoring for better member engagement."
"Smartwatches have been a source of valuable health insights in the consumer market, but it has been difficult to translate those insights into improved health outcomes in the broader healthcare system," said Lauren Pierce Flickinger, Fund Manager for the Pisgah Fund. "We are excited to partner with the ilumivu team as they provide health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans with a solution that bridges this gap.
"We are very excited to partner with The Pisgah Fund, given that both organizations are based here in Western North Carolina with a common mission to grow the healthcare technology eco-system and create economic opportunities in the greater Asheville area," added T. David Smith, President at ilumivu.
Founded in 2009, Asheville, NC based ilumivu provides healthcare decision support applications using the psychology of behavior change, combined with real-time data from smartwatches and smartphones to reduce healthcare costs. With a pedigree in research in multiple disease areas at over 100 leading research universities and health systems, ilumivu delivers just-in-time interventions based on individualized baselines to improve measurable member care outcomes. https://ilumivu.com/
Pisgah Fund is a $50 million venture fund investing in healthcare-related companies in Western North Carolina's 18-county region or locating operations in the region. The Fund focuses on high growth opportunities seeking early-stage VC investment that will create jobs in Western North Carolina. The Fund is managed by Hatteras Venture Partners and was created with investments from the Dogwood Health Trust and HCA Healthcare Mission Fund. https://pisgahfund.com
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WA Seattle WA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the 60s. Northwest wind to 10 mph becoming west in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Southwest wind 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
upper 50s to mid 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 50. West
wind around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. North wind to
10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Lows near 50.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows
near 50.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows near 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Seattle 66 52 62 / 70 70 50
$$
WAZ559-262300-
Bremerton and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Bremerton and Silverdale
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the 60s. Light wind becoming south to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Lows near 50. South wind around 10 mph becoming
southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
upper 50s to mid 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s to lower 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Light wind
becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bremerton 64 49 61 / 70 70 40
$$
WAZ507-262300-
Everett and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville,
and Arlington
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the 60s. Light wind.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. South wind to
10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
upper 50s to mid 60s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 50.
Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind
becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening,
then showers likely after midnight. Lows near 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows near 50.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows near 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Edmonds 64 52 62 / 70 70 40
Everett 65 51 61 / 60 70 50
$$
WAZ509-262300-
Tacoma Area-
Including the cities of Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, and Sumner
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the 60s. Light wind becoming west to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Lows near 50. Southwest wind to 10 mph increasing to
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
lower to mid 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s. West wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter
of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light
wind becoming north to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Puyallup 68 52 63 / 70 70 50
Tacoma 66 51 62 / 70 70 50
$$
WAZ556-262300-
Bellevue and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Light wind becoming southwest
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Southwest wind around
10 mph becoming south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
lower to mid 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 50.
Southwest wind around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs near 60. Light wind becoming northwest around
10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight. Lows near 50.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows
near 50.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows near 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bellevue 68 53 63 / 70 70 50
$$
WAZ555-262300-
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Gold Bar, Enumclaw, North Bend,
and Buckley
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Light wind becoming west to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the
lower to mid 50s. South wind to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter
of an inch possible. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. South
wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Rainfall amounts less than
a tenth of an inch likely. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
Southwest wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind
becoming northwest to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gold Bar 71 53 63 / 70 80 70
Enumclaw 67 51 61 / 70 80 60
North Bend 71 52 64 / 70 80 70
$$
WAZ503-262300-
Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Blaine, and Lynden
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then cloudy with a chance
of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. East wind to 10 mph
becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows near 50.
Southwest wind to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half
inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind
10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s. Southwest wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs near 60. Light wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows near 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bellingham 65 52 60 / 50 80 70
Sumas 69 52 60 / 60 80 80
$$
WAZ506-262300-
Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley,
and Burlington
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
in the 60s. Light wind becoming southwest to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible.
Lows near 50. Southwest wind to 10 mph becoming southeast after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter
of an inch possible. Highs near 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s to lower 50s. North wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind
becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows near 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows near 50.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Anacortes 62 51 59 / 50 80 50
Mount Vernon 67 53 62 / 50 80 60
$$
WAZ001-262300-
San Juan County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Eastsound,
and Roche Harbor
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Light wind becoming south to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then cloudy with a
chance of rain after midnight. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a
quarter of an inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
South wind to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs near 60.
Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s to lower 50s. West wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
light.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind
becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Friday Harbor 60 47 60 / 60 80 50
Eastsound 58 49 57 / 50 80 60
$$
WAZ510-262300-
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Port Townsend and Port Ludlow
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
in the 60s. Light wind becoming west to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest
wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
upper 50s to mid 60s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s to lower 50s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to
10 mph or less after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. East wind to
10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oak Harbor 61 50 60 / 50 70 50
Port Townsend 60 48 58 / 60 70 40
$$
WAZ511-262300-
Hood Canal Area-
Including the cities of Hoodsport and Brinnon
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the 60s. Light wind
becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southwest
wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid
50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter
of an inch possible. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s. Light wind
becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs near 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Shelton 65 48 61 / 70 80 50
$$
WAZ504-262300-
Southwest Interior-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Centralia,
and Toledo
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.
Light wind becoming west to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch
possible. Lows near 50. South wind to 10 mph becoming southwest
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs near 60.
Southwest wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s. West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half
inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Light wind becoming
north to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Chehalis 66 51 62 / 70 70 40
Olympia 65 49 62 / 70 70 40
$$
WAZ512-262300-
Lower Chehalis Valley Area-
Including the city of Montesano
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a
tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the 60s. East
wind to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible.
Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West wind to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid
50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 40s.
West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Highs in the 50s. East wind to 10 mph becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
$$
WAZ514-262300-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Sequim and Port Angeles
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs near 60. Light wind.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Light wind becoming west 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid
50s to lower 60s. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming variable to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 40s.
Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch likely. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Wind variable to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper
40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs near 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Port Angeles 59 47 58 / 60 80 50
Sequim 62 47 59 / 60 70 40
$$
WAZ515-262300-
Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including the cities of Joyce and Clallam Bay
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then rain
likely in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind
becoming variable to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain after midnight. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a
half inch possible. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Wind variable
to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the 50s.
Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 40s.
Wind variable to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of
an inch possible. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. East wind 10 to
15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid
40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the mid to upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs near 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Sekiu 57 47 55 / 70 80 50
$$
WAZ517-262300-
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Westport,
and Ocean Shores
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the upper 50s to mid
60s. East wind to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain after midnight. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a
half inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South wind
10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the 50s.
Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then rain likely after midnight. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch likely. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s.
Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Highs in the 50s. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming
northwest in the afternoon. Gusts to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid to upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hoquiam 63 51 58 / 70 80 50
$$
WAZ516-262300-
North Coast-
Including the cities of Neah Bay, La Push, and Forks
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain at times in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a
quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Light wind becoming south to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then cloudy with a chance of rain
after midnight. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South wind 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the
50s. South wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 40s.
Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph becoming east
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter
of an inch possible. Highs in the 50s. East wind 10 to 15 mph
becoming northwest with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in
the mid to upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs near 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Forks 59 47 56 / 80 70 50
$$
WAZ513-262300-
Olympics-
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Snow level near
8000 feet. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch
possible.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after
midnight. Snow level near 7000 feet. Rainfall amounts a half inch
to one inch possible. No snow accumulation near Hurricane Ridge.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers. Snow level near 4500 feet. Rainfall
amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow
level near 4500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow. Snow level near 4500 feet. Rainfall
amounts a quarter to a half inch possible.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Snow level near
4500 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level near
5000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Snow level near 5500 feet.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Partly sunny. Freezing level near 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Freezing level near 9500 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hurricane Ridge 46 33 40 / 60 80 50
$$
WAZ567-262300-
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including the cities of Marblemount and Concrete
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then rain and snow likely
in the afternoon. Snow level near 7500 feet. Rainfall amounts
less than a tenth of an inch likely. No snow accumulation.
.TONIGHT...Rain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level near 8000 feet. Rainfall
amounts a half inch to one inch possible. No snow accumulation.
.FRIDAY...Widespread showers. Snow level near 5500 feet. Rainfall
amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Snow accumulation up
to 1 inch.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level near 5000 feet. Rainfall
amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level near 4500 feet.
Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Snow level near
5000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level near
5000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Snow level near 6000 feet.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers.
Snow level near 6500 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Snow level near 7500 feet.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Snow level near 7500 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mount Baker 51 38 42 / 60 90 80
$$
WAZ568-262300-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including the cities of Snoqualmie Pass, Darrington, and Index
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level
near 8000 feet. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch
likely. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Light wind in the passes becoming west around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Rain and snow. Snow level near 8000 feet. Rainfall
amounts a half inch to one inch possible. No snow accumulation.
West wind in the passes around 10 mph becoming southwest after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers. Snow level near 5500 feet. Rainfall
amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. No snow
accumulation. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 40s to lower
50s. Southwest wind in the passes around 10 mph becoming west in
the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near
5000 feet. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch
possible. West wind in the passes around 10 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level near 5000 feet.
Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Light wind
in the passes.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely in the evening, then
showers likely after midnight. Snow level near 5000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level near
4500 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Snow
level near 5500 feet.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Snow level near 6000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Snow level near 7000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Freezing level near 9500 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Snoqualmie Pass 61 42 50 / 40 90 60
Stevens Pass 56 41 46 / 50 80 60
$$
WAZ569-262300-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including the cities of Randle, Packwood, Ashford, and Morton
306 AM PDT Thu May 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then rain and snow likely
in the afternoon. Snow level near 8500 feet. Rainfall amounts
less than a tenth of an inch likely.
.TONIGHT...Rain and snow. Snow level near 8000 feet. Rainfall
amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. No snow accumulation.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers. Snow level near 5500 feet. Rainfall
amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Snow
accumulation up to 1 inch.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of
rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near 5500 feet. Rainfall
amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow. Snow level near 5000 feet. Rainfall
amounts a quarter to a half inch possible.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Snow level near 5000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Snow level near 4500 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Snow
level near 5500 feet.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Snow level near 5500 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Snow level near 7000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Freezing level near 9500 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Freezing level near 9500 feet.
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Which Easton baseball bat is best?
Whether you’re a budding baseball star or a casual weekend-league player, a good baseball bat is necessary. A sturdy bat can make the difference between getting a base hit and earning an easy out.
Easton is a top manufacturer of baseball gear, offering a variety of elite-performance bats. The Easton ADV Hype BBCOR Bat 2022 (-3) is an excellent option for those who want a durable bat with a light swing weight, a big sweet spot and a stiffer feel on contact for more power.
What to know before you buy an Easton baseball bat
Length
The right length baseball bat is crucial to determining your swing speed and mechanics. A bat that’s too long can make your swing awkward and significantly decrease your speed and power. If it’s too short, it can limit your reach and reduce your chances of making solid contact with the ball. Size charts can help you determine your size, but a good rule of thumb is that it’s a suitable length if the knob reaches your palm when it’s inverted and standing upright.
Drop weight
The right bat weight for you depends on a few key factors — primarily, skill level, physical stature and preference. A too-heavy bat might be more difficult to swing, so you won’t be able to generate the same speed you could with a more lightweight bat. However, if you feel that your bat is too light, you won’t generate the same power you could with a heavier one.
Drop weight is determined by subtracting a bat’s weight from its length. For example, a 34-inch bat weighing 28 ounces has a drop weight of -6. The greater the drop weight, the more lightweight the bat.
Material
Most Easton bats are made with alloy or composite materials. Alloy bats are more affordable and durable, and they don’t have to be broken in. Composite bats are more expensive and require several thousand hits before they’re broken in, but they have a more prominent sweet spot and deliver reduced vibration on contact.
What to look for in a quality baseball bat
Standards
The Batter Ball Coefficient of Restitution standard is the most common requirement for adult baseball leagues. BBCOR-certified baseball bats meet the standards of wood-like performance in aluminum bats. Easton manufactures several baseball bats, but to ensure that it’s usable in your league, it’s best to look for one that’s BBCOR-approved.
Construction
Aluminum and composite bats have either a one-piece or two-piece construction. A one-piece bat is one long piece of metal and is ideal for stronger players with powerful swings. Two-piece bats have a fused handle and barrel and are suitable for players looking for increased swing speed. Two-piece bats don’t provide the same power as one-piece bats, but they offer more flex and efficient energy transfer.
Barrel
Unless you have otherworldly hand-eye coordination, you’re going to want the biggest sweet spot possible that allows for a greater margin of error. Naturally, the longer a bat’s barrel, the larger its sweet spot, but don’t sacrifice barrel size for comfort. If your bat is too long, your swing might not be as effective.
How much you can expect to spend on an Easton baseball bat
You can find a solid Easton baseball bat for $100-$200, but if you want something more durable with an advanced-engineered build and feel, expect to pay up to $400.
Easton baseball bat FAQ
Do baseball bats wear out?
A. Yes. Over time and with repeated use, a baseball bat’s materials break down. Although you’ll still be able to make contact, it won’t perform at an optimal level, and quality hits will occur less frequently.
Can I use my bat in all kinds of temperatures?
A. Aluminum bats are suitable for cold and warm weather, but composite bats do not perform well in colder temperatures.
What’s the best Easton baseball bat to buy?
Top Easton baseball bat
Easton ADV Hype BBCOR Bat 2022 (-3)
What you need to know: This high-end bat has a light swing weight, a large barrel and a prominent sweet spot for optimal power at the plate.
What you’ll love: This bat uses Thermo Composite Technology to help you generate more power on your swing and Connexion Max for a stiffer feel on contact and more efficient energy transfer. It has injected Nitrocell foam to reduce vibration and a Pro Stiff Carbon Handle for a more solid grip.
What you should consider: Although it delivers plenty of pop, its auditory reaction is less pronounced than other top-tier bats.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top Easton baseball bat for the money
Easton Quantum BBCOR Bat 2022 (-3)
What you need to know: This lightweight bat has a one-piece construction and hits far, making it perfect for beginners.
What you’ll love: It has a sturdy alloy barrel and a forged end cap for a longer sweet spot. It provides a durable feel and features a 2.2-millimeter cushioned flex grip for superior comfort.
What you should consider: It doesn’t feel as comfortable as other bats, so it’s better suited for novice players looking to transition to BBCOR bats rather for than experienced players.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Easton B5 Pro BBCOR Bat 2021 (-3)
What you need to know: This premium alloy bat has an advanced-engineered ringless barrel design that delivers a solid combination of power and speed.
What you’ll love: It has thin alloy walls for elite barrel performance and an extra-stiff handle for optimal energy transfer. It features a handle insert and a premium grip for a comfortable feel and less vibration.
What you should consider: It’s more expensive than other bats with similar construction and specs.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Bringing revolutionary off-road technology from snow to water marks milestone year with second vehicle category sales
MONTREAL, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG) ("Taiga" or the "Company"), a leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, today announced it initiated deliveries of its Orca™ personal watercraft. Taiga's 2022 Orca marks its world's first electric personal watercraft sale, as the Company continues to ramp up production, furthering its legacy of being a pioneer in the electric powersports industry.
"This is a significant moment for the Taiga team because not only are we kicking off summer with Orca deliveries, but we are proudly marking the milestone of the first-ever mass-produced electric watercraft available to consumers," said Samuel Bruneau, Taiga CEO. "Years of engineering and testing of our revolutionary electric powertrain platform in snow and water has now come full circle, truly changing how people connect with the outdoors."
Taiga developed the world's first performance-focused, commercial electric off-road powertrain pioneering cutting-edge technology to electricity the off-road segment. First installed into its snowmobiles, then adapted and fine-tuned for the Orca personal watercraft. Orca quietly powers through water with up to 120kW and peak torque from zero RPM. Orca delivers reliable, linear power for precise performance, and ultimate thrills of gliding through the water.
Orca redefines the personal watercraft experience with silent operation, powerful efficiency, no engine maintenance and intelligent connectivity. The Orca Carbon model features a unique carbon fiber composite hull hydrodynamically engineered for dynamic handling with leading power-to-weight ratio and stunning customizable color/finish combinations.
Taiga's deliveries of the Orca personal watercraft are another achievement in its ongoing mission to electrify the off-road segment, the most challenging and demanding vehicle category. Taiga initiated North American deliveries of its Nomad snowmobile in March, made its European debut in April, and supplied units to Québec's Parks and Wildlife Reserve Agency, Sépaq in May. Taiga was also recently named Fast Company's 2022 Best World Changing Idea Overall in North America.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Canada congratulates Taiga for this achievement: "Our government has always been a champion for a greener economy. This's why, last year, we recognized the leading role Taiga is playing in the electrified powersports industry, and stepped up to support the manufacturing of their electric vehicles. I'm very pleased to see this Canadian company beginning deliveries of their first-ever electric personal watercraft. We will continue to support Canadian businesses that are on the cutting-edge of green innovation – it's good for the economy, the environment, and Canadians."
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy and Innovation for Quebec says: "Taiga is focusing on innovation by allowing users to practice their favourite activity without polluting with this new electric watercraft. For 100 years now, we have been innovating in Quebec by creating off-road vehicles. I am proud that we continue in this direction today with their electrification."
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles. Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the great outdoors without compromise. For more information, visit https://www.taigamotors.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, information with regards to the anticipated performance of customer deliveries, the expected production times, the anticipated perormance of customer experiences and customer demand for Taiga's products, as well as information with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions.
This forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "may", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe", and "continue", as well as the negative of these terms and similar terminology, including references to assumptions, although not all forward-looking information contains these terms and phrases. Forward-looking information is provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding the Company and its business, operations, prospects and risks at a point in time in the context of historical and possible future developments and therefore the reader is cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, and under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual information form filed on March 28, 2022 on the Company's SEDAR profile at sedar.com.
Forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are based on information currently available to management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements.
All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained herein is provided as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Bradley Grill
Director of Communications, Taiga
bradley.grill@taigamotors.ca
+1 514 616 2000
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- The Company continued to increase its capital assets in the first quarter of 2022 through phase one of its world-class automated inverter facility, including the construction of the Company's cleanroom.
- Exro Vehicle Systems opened their office in Dexter, Michigan on January 1, 2022 further positioning the services division to execute and provide end-to-end elective vehicle (EV) design and engineering services.
- Exro received the Gold Edison Award for Best New Product in manufacturing, logistics and transportation at the 2022 Edison Awards.
- The Company entered into a sales and services agreement with its commercial partner Vicinity Motor Corp. for the sale of up to 2,500 units, including a Coil Driver™ and electric motor.
- The Company entered into an additional sales agreement with its commercial partner ev Transportation Services Inc to supply an initial quantity of 1,000 units of its 100V Coil Drive System beginning in 2023
CALGARY, AB, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) (the "Company" or "Exro"), a leading clean technology company which has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and powertrains, announced today its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Activity in the quarter focused on the construction of the company's world-class, automotive certified ready manufacturing center in Calgary, Alberta. The Company has invested $6.8 million of capital in the cleanroom and manufacturing equipment to date, representing the Company's continued focus on in-house manufacturing. Exro remains on track for the commissioning of phase one of the manufacturing facility by the end of 2022.
"As we continue to advance development, and recently transitioned commercialization projects with partners, all of our resources are running at full capacity," said Sue Ozdemir. "In addition to our two recently announced purchase orders and sales agreements, Exro was awarded an Edison Gold Award for Best New Product in manufacturing, logistics and transportation – another validation of our Coil Driver™ technology and the impact we can provide to drive adoption rates in the transition to electrification in mobility. I am proud of the accomplishments of our team thus far in 2022, and excited to continue to deliver on the targets we have set ahead."
On February 4, 2022, the Company announced the closing of a bought deal offering (the "Offering"). Pursuant to the Offering, Exro sold 12,722,450 units (the "Units") at a price of $1.60 per Unit (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of $20,355,920. The total number of Units sold in the offering includes 1,659,450 Units issued pursuant to the exercise of an overallotment option granted to the Underwriters, which was fully exercised by the Underwriters. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company, and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable for one common share at a price of $2.00 per common share until February 4, 2025. The Units were offered by way of an amended and restated prospectus supplement dated February 1, 2022, to the Company's base shelf prospectus dated December 16, 2021, filed with the securities regulators in each of the provinces of Canada, copies of which are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Subsequent to the quarter, on May 3, 2022 Exro announced it has signed an agreement for the sale of up to 2,500 units with electric bus manufacturer Vicinity Motor Corp. The agreement commences with a first lot purchase order of 100 units. Over the 36-month term of the agreement, Exro will plan to deliver an increasing volume of its Coil Drive System for up to 2,500 units that include both a Coil Driver™ and an electric motor, which were designed to meet Vicinity's specific requirements to deploy clean, affordable and accessible electric buses across North America. Exro will also support the development of Vicinity's electric motor chassis for Class 5/6 bus configurations and provide engineering services to enable AC fast-charging using Coil Driver™. Upon complete execution, Vicinity Lighting™ buses optimized with Coil Driver™ are expected to be on the road in the near term and accessible for private and public transit use in several forward-looking cities in North America.
Prior to announcing the sales agreement with Vicinity, Exro was presented with the Gold Edison Award for Best new Product in manufacturing, logistics and transportation at the 2022 Edison Awards Gala in Fort Meyers, Florida for its Coil Driver™.
On May 11, 2022 Exro announced it has signed an agreement with ev Transportation Services, Inc. ("evTS") to supply an initial quantity of 1,000 units of its 100V Coil Drive System beginning in 2023 for use in evTS model year 2023 FireFly vehicles. The agreement commences with an initial purchase order of 1,000 Coil Drive System units, which consists of a Coil Driver™ controller and an optimized electric motor. Over the 36-month term of the agreement, Exro will plan to deliver an increasing volume of its Coil Drive System with production beginning in 2023. With this agreement, evTS FireFly ESVs optimized with Exro's Coil Driver™ will be used to execute essential services in leading sustainability-minded cities around the world.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
- Comprehensive loss of $10,172,003 (2021 – $6,676,520).
- Selling, general and administration expense increased by $1,734,026 to $2,653,998
- Payroll and consulting fees increased by $1,671,430 to $2,897,260
- Research and development increased by $582,086 to $2,283,238
- Share based payments expense decreased by $1,247,253 to $1,104,152
The increase in comprehensive loss was driven by higher overall spend as the Company increases its headcount compared to the previous year. The Company continues to transition from a proof-of-concept stage to a commercialization stage and preparation for the production of Coil Driver™. As the Company continues to progress, additional resources are required in order to meet both the short and long-term goals linked to commercialization. Research and development expenses increased by 34% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, as the Company continues to deliver against its strategic and commercial partnership projects. Exro continues to recruit top talents and increase the awareness of its technologies and progress.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash of $23,759,268 and amounts receivable of $131,134, which primarily consist of GST refund. The Company had accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $1,894,048.
As of May 12, 2022, there were 133,842,724 Common Shares issued and outstanding, and other securities convertible into Common Shares as summarized in the following table:
The audited consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, March 29, 2022, can be viewed at www.exro.com/investors or on SEDAR under Exro Technologies Inc. at www.sedar.com.
Unless otherwise noted, all figures are in Canadian currency, Cdn.
Exro is a clean technology company pioneering intelligent control solutions in power electronics to help solve the most challenging problems in electrification. Exro has developed a new class of control technology that expands the capabilities of electric motors, generators, and batteries. Exro enables the application to achieve more with less energy consumed.
Exro's advanced motor control technology, the Coil DriverTM, expands the capabilities of electric powertrains by enabling intelligent optimization for efficient energy consumption. Exro is working with many partners from all over the world to bring their technology to the electric mobility industries and beyond.
For more information visit our website at www.exro.com.
To view our Corporate Presentation visit us at www.exro.com/investors
Visit us on social media @exrotech.
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This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, including the Company's annual information form for the financial year ended December 31, 2021, and financial statements and related MD&A for the financial year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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Company Sees Good Yields with Minimal Impact from Extreme Temperatures
BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), an agriculture technology company, announced today that its preliminary assessment of the health of its soon to be harvested corn crops growing in different regions points to high yields with minimal impact from the extremely high temperatures and drought hitting some areas in China.
Origin attributes the good performance of its corn to its superior corn hybrids and to temperatures in its growing areas, that while higher than average were not quite as extreme as those experienced in other regions.
"We are very fortunate that our corn crops performed well this year as the extreme weather and drought has damaged crops throughout the Northern Hemisphere," said Dr. Gengchen Han, Origin Agritech's Chairman. "Global warming will continue to be an existential risk to food supply, but agritech solutions can help mitigate that risk. For example, Origin has developed a drought tolerant corn GMO trait that will help corn perform much better in drought and high heat. We have integrated the trait into all our corn hybrids and are ready to go to market once China moves to GMO positive."
About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.originagritech.com. The company also maintains a twitter account for updating investors on company and industry developments, which is @origin_agritech.
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BEIJING, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, VR applications have become a source of innovation and business transformation, with the boundaries between virtual and physical reality increasingly blurred.
Tourism in Thailand was hit hard by the pandemic, and winning back international visitors has once again taken precedent. In partnership with Realsee, a leader in integrated digital space integrated solutions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes to accelerate the recovery of the local tourism industry by building an immersive VR marketing platform to showcase Thailand's beautiful hotels, resorts, restaurants, and museums using lifelike VR scenarios.
Using Realsee's proprietary spatial acquisition equipment and leading 3D reconstruction technology, these spaces will be accessible through virtual tours, allowing tourists to visit at anytime from anywhere. "With the help of REALSEE G1 smartphone gimbal, we'll be able to immerse guests in our charming environment, and share our VR link on social media for more exposure," said a representative from the famous Khao thong Hill Cafe.
Realsee VR technology is now front of mind for marketers seeking to differentiate and grow revenue. According to the head of Slater Resort Phuket, "Customers focus on the room layouts and facilities when selecting a hotel. This spatial information, lost in pictures alone, is restored through VR. This life-like feeling can help customers make better-informed decisions and improve booking conversion rates." The VR panoramic space created by Realsee allows consumers to navigate guided points easily, with embedded multimedia tags highlighting three-dimensional spatial information and enhancing the user experience.
In addition to tourism, Realsee VR technology has been widely adopted by major exhibitions and events. Due to the pandemic, restricted in-person attendance at exhibition sites has affected business conversion rates for participating brands. The 2022 annual Digital Economy Promotion Authority of Thailand (DEPA) exhibition invited Realsee to connect these missing links. Using the REALSEE G1, the five-floor venue was brought to life digitally. Visitors from around the world are able to tour the exhibition hall using a VR link, obtaining exhibition and brand information generated by the Realsee VR App.
As a trusted partner of global brands, Realsee has paved the way for a new way of doing business, bridging consumers with over 190+ brands in 27 countries. VR-enabled marketing is already widespread among many offline marketing events and has triggered a paradigm shift for both user experience and business efficiency in a digital era. Realsee's cutting-edge technology and cost-effective solutions have empowered marketers across industries, including real estate, home decoration, tourism, exhibitions, new retail, and more.
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ZHYTOMYR, Ukraine — When the fighter jet crashed into these northwestern Ukrainian woods, killing its 27-year-old pilot, splintering trees and spewing fuel, it tore a gash in the forest canopy. Then it exploded. The wildfire that followed charred trees and earth, threatening two nearby villages.
Two months later, fire extinguished, the area still smells like jet fuel. Debris litters the ground. A jagged piece of metal, painted Ukrainian blue and yellow, rests between green shoots of grass growing through blackened leaves. Another shard juts from a tree some 20-feet above the ground.
"It's a catastrophe," says Viktor Radushinskiy, a member of the state forestry department.
One of many.
The State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine, a government agency, has documented more than 300 cases of what it calls "environmental crimes," carried out by Russia since its invasion began in late February. The actual number is believed to be closer to 1,500, it says, but many sites are still occupied by Russia or made inaccessible by the fighting.
Fires at fuel depots. Blown-up reservoirs of dangerous chemicals. Damaged gas pipelines. Disruptions and wildfires at the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone. Destroyed vessels in the Black Sea area. These are the most immediate concerns identified by the state agency.
But the environmental impacts of Russia's invasion may reach far beyond Ukraine's embattled borders.
Chemicals and bodies are poisoning waterways that feed the region's fertile farmland and supply drinking water. Warships are killing dolphins and explosions are disrupting bird migrations. Long-range artillery battles are pockmarking wildlife refuges with craters. And there are concerns that the war and its fallout could hamper Europe, the Middle East and Russia's ability to combat wildfires in what's shaping up to be another devastating year.
"This will affect people in the long-term," says Yevgeniy Medvedovskiy, the chief of the state department of environmental inspection for the Zhytomyr region, as he looks at the burnt husks of fallen trees. "The atmosphere has no limits, no borders. This will affect everyone."
Environmental effects will last "long after the shells have stopped exploding"
Environmental damage like splintered trees and polluted waterways may seem like a secondary concern, given the atrocities against people documented in places like Bucha and Mariupol, and the violence currently being inflicted by Russia on residents in Ukraine's east.
But the war's effects on the environment will be felt "long after the shells have stopped exploding, long after the bullets and the guns have ceased," says Carroll Muffett, head of the nonprofit Center for International Environmental Law in Washington, D.C. Muffet is one of the lead authors of an open letter signed by hundreds of international law and environmental experts in March, warning about the long-term risks the conflict poses for Ukraine and Europe.
"When we talk about the environmental consequences of war, what we're really talking about is simply the impacts of war on humans and on the places where they live in another more protracted and often more insidious form," he says.
That fact isn't lost on Ukrainian authorities. The country has created a team of roughly 100 scientists, across 18 regional offices, who are tasked with documenting evidence of what it calls environmental war crimes.
In Zhytomyr, the task force's scientists are mostly women like Iryna Bereziuk, who monitored gas pipelines, industrial sites and air quality before Russia crossed the nearby Belarusian border in February. Now, they have to visit mine-littered woodlands, Russian-occupied areas and still-burning fuel depots to collect air, water and soil samples.
"Sometimes the smell is so strong, you can't even breathe," Bereziuk says in the laboratory she heads.
Each site is treated like a crime scene. Photos are taken. Interviews conducted. Samples collected. All of the evidence will be used, "to punish the aggressor in the international courts," says Oleksiy Obrizan, the task force's chairman.
There's little precedence in international courts for prosecuting such crimes. A United Nations compensation commission set up after Iraq's 1991 invasion of Kuwait is the one example Ukrainian environmental advocates could reference. Scientists have advocated for strengthening international law to make it easier to hold countries accountable.
Last year, an independent panel of international lawyers launched an effort to better define ecocide — or as they put it, "unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused" — under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
From his office in Kyiv, Obrizan says he knows prosecuting such crimes will be challenging in international courts, especially with Russia maintaining a seat on the U.N. Security Council — the body that established the commission following the Gulf War.
But he says collecting evidence of environmental war crimes is worth the effort. "These environmental problems are not just Ukraine's," he says. "They are the world's."
The war poses broader wildfire threats
One unexpected example of the war's broader environmental repercussions is how it's affecting the broader region's ability to respond to summer wildfires.
Last year, Western Europe, Turkey and northern Russia suffered devastating wildfire seasons. The Greek Isles and woodlands around Athens were ravaged by fire amid record heat waves.
"We're looking at the exact same pattern that we had last year," says Scott Dehnisch, the wildfire coordinator for the U.S. Agency for International Development. "Very very hot and very very dry."
Western Europe's first heat wave of the summer is already fueling destructive wildfires in Spain and Germany. Temperatures are more than 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than normal in some areas, a marker, meteorologists say, of climate change.
The problem, Dehnisch says, is that many of the firefighting aircraft typically used by Western Europe and the Middle East during fire season come from Russia. They're contracted out through the summer, he says. "And because of sanctions and those aircrafts unavailability due to the war, those are off the table now."
An effort is underway to fill that gap in Western Europe and around the Mediterranean with U.S. and Canadian-based firefighting aircraft, Dehnisch says. But both countries have their own pressing needs, and backfilling aircraft in those regions does little to alleviate the problem in the world's most-forested country: Russia, which typically relies on its military each fire season.
Siberia is already experiencing massive wildfires in Russia's forest-covered north. In May, Russian President Vladimir Putin took a break from his wartime musings to address the situation on Russian state media.
"We cannot allow a repeat of last year's situation, when forest fires were the most long-lasting and intensive of recent years," he said in a video message.
Wildfires in Siberia and the broader global Arctic have an outsize impact on the world's climate. Scientists believe nearly half of the world's peatland-stored carbon — carbon that's been locked away by permafrost and frigid temperatures — is in the Arctic Circle. Wildfires unlock that carbon, releasing more greenhouse gases that worsen global warming. They also blanket snow and ice with black soot, making them melt faster.
"This war, outside of even just Ukraine, really has multiple, exponential layers of damage that it's doing," Dehnisch says.
The Black Sea's biodiversity is being threatened
On southern Ukraine's Black Sea coast, a small flock of seabirds sits on a shell-covered shoreline next to a still lagoon.
Despite occupying less than 6% of Europe's landmass, Ukraine is home to 35% of its biodiversity. The country is home to thousands of rare plant and animal species and a critical resting spot for migratory birds like the curlew sandpiper, which come to Ukraine on their springtime journey from Africa to nesting grounds in Siberia.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February coincided with the springtime migration. Fighter jets roared over nature refuges. Explosions boomed over the crashing waves of the Black Sea. Birds, susceptible to sound, were scared away from their normal resting grounds, says Ivan Rusev, a Bulgarian-born environmentalist and ecologist at Tuzla Lagoons National Nature Park.
Rusev has a broad smile and tanned skin. He wears a necklace adorned with a diving bird, its wings locked on either side of its body in the shape of the Ukrainian trident. Growing up in a Soviet town where the water was polluted by industry and the forests denuded, he says, he learned the value of protecting the natural world.
"We need to save biodiversity and help nature," he says. "And it will help us."
In 2010, Rusev helped create Tuzla Lagoons National Nature Park with its 18-mile sandbar to protect the ecosystem from poaching and development. There are 55 national parks in Ukraine, Rusev says. Many of them, including the country's largest, the Black Sea Biosphere Reserve near the city of Kherson are now under Russian control.
Others — even parts of this park — he says, are now being used by the Ukrainian military to prevent future Russian advances.
A short drive from the park's headquarters, past a string of anti-tank mines hidden in the tall grass, Iryna Vykhrystyuk, the director of Tuzla Lagoons National Nature Park, walks on the white sand of Ukraine's Black Sea Coast.
Parts of this national park were bombed in the first month of the war, she says. Explosions are still regularly heard offshore, generally in the direction of Snake Island. Dolphins, confused and run ashore by the low-frequency radar used by Russian submarines and warships, are commonly found decaying on the beach.
"Normally this place is like heaven," Vykhrystyuk says, as small waves roll over the beach. It has the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. The dark skies and starscapes attract photographers from around Ukraine and the world.
Now, the beach is empty.
When Ukraine wins the war — not if — Vykhrystyuk says, looking out to the sea, she hopes people will return.
Hopefully, she says, it will help them heal.
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Anti-Trafficking Nonprofit Takes PROTECT CHILDREN NOT PORN Movement to Capitol Hill – Delivers 100K Signed Petitions to Nancy Pelosi; Holds National Symposium
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodus Cry, a leading global anti-trafficking nonprofit organization, is calling for required safeguards on porn sites. It's urging Congress to protect children from a lifetime of porn addiction, harmful brain rewiring, and dangerous sexual behavior through effective policy.
Exodus Cry recently took its movement to
to urge Congress to create policy to protect children from porn. It co-hosted a national symposium on Capitol Hill:
and delivered a petition to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi:
"Millions of children are just a few clicks away from the most graphic and violent sex acts imaginable, and their early exposure to porn can produce life-altering consequences," said Benjamin Nolot, CEO, Exodus Cry. "That's why we are raising awareness about this horrific issue and urging U.S. lawmakers to take action. Big Porn and Big Tech platforms which host pornographic content have shown reckless disregard for kids, and it's time to unite in calling for effective online safeguards to protect children, not the porn industry."
Millions of websites hosting porn have made the online world a minefield for kids who, whether they intend to or not, are seeing this content in their own bedrooms. Porn companies are doing almost nothing to protect kids from accessing their content and they profit from the web traffic regardless of the age of the site users.
Exodus Cry and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation recently hosted a national symposium on Capitol Hill to help curb online child and adult sexual exploitation with policy solutions. Titled Child Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking, and the Pornography Industry: Toxic Online Criminality," the hybrid symposium featured 13 speakers, including industry experts, researchers, leaders, survivors, ex-porn performers, advocates, legal, and medical professionals. The speakers shared how critical it is for Congress to take action to fight for a world free of all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation to protect children and other vulnerable people.
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Following the Symposium, Exodus Cry delivered signed PROTECT CHILDREN NOT PORN petitions to Pelosi's office. Nearly 100,000 people signed the petition calling for effective safeguards to help curb online sexual exploitation and Congress to help stop child sexual exploitation with practical policy solutions. The petition campaign continues through 2022:
- Websites hosting pornographic content must require visitors to verify their age with a government-issued ID, validated by a third-party platform.
- All internet-accessing devices sold must come with safety filters turned on (adults can disable).
- Pass legislation requiring effective safeguards be put in place to protect children from online porn exposure.
The average age of porn exposure is now 11. In fact, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) called 2021 the "worst year on record" for online child sexual abuse. An online survey found that kids as young as 7 were watching pornography and more than half of 11 to 13-year-olds had seen pornography. For more data click here.
In addition to the harmful brain changes mentioned above, studies have shown that, for children, the implications of porn use can include self-isolation from family and peers, as well as increased levels of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Learn more at www.exoduscry.com/PCNP.
Exodus Cry (EC), is a leading global anti-trafficking nonprofit organization focused on ending widespread sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, assisting, and empowering its victims, and educating the public about these horrific crimes. EC is focused on spotlighting the root causes of sexual exploitation and activating people to join the global movement against this injustice. Its award-winning films and social content have received tens of millions of worldwide views, been promoted by celebrities, and helped shape global legislation after being seen by audiences at the United Nations, U.S. Congress, and both the Canadian and United Kingdom Parliaments. EC is based in Southern California (USA) and was founded in 2008. Learn more at exoduscry.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @exoduscry.
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UVALDE, Texas — De'sean Hope,15, paid his respects in Uvalde after the mass shooting that killed 21 at an elementary school. The 15-year-old honor roll student has experience when it comes to gun violence. He's lost his mother and a few peers.
"Angry, scared, kind of traumatized," says De'sean when asked how his generation is feeling.
Not only did De'sean and his sister experience the loss of their mother, but they are also now part of the lockdown generation.
"It's a generation where a lot of people that are young are carrying guns and schools have to lockdown," said De'sean.
Hiding under a desk just in case of shooting has become a normal part of the school year for many young school children. 95 percent of American public schools drilled students on lockdown procedures in the event of a shooting.
"When we had our first lockdown at my high school it was scary," said De'sean.
He said he does fear for his life. Spending most of his time playing football and trying to hang out with the right crowd.
Through the mound of flowers, many teens and adults would pay their respects. Many of them were in tears.
"One day it could be a lockdown and it's real," said one high school student.
Many of the young people we spoke to who experienced the Uvalde shooting or were touched by the events all said they all knew people had been shot or killed due to gun violence.
"I'm sorry baby, I'm sorry for all that you have to go through," said Vincent Salazar whose granddaughter was killed in Uvalde.
Vincent Salazar's started a petition that calls for a change to the Weapons Purchase Laws in Texas. His petition specifically seeks the ban of assault weapons after the deaths from the Texas School Massacre.
Data shows that 41 percent of shootings at schools are from a student who attends the campus, many times it starts with a fight and escalates.
"They shouldn't have to be going through this," said Salazar.
De'sean is ready to see a change for his generation.
"All the killings need to stop."
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TX Corpus Christi TX Zone Forecast for Saturday, June 18, 2022
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.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
upper 70s.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows around 80.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Including the cities of Robstown, Tuloso, and Bishop
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, hot with highs in the
mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming south 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid
90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
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Victoria-
Including the cities of Victoria and Bloomington
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, hot with highs in the
upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south around
5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ239-192130-
Webb-
Including the cities of Laredo, Bruni, and Orvil
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
$$
TXZ242-192130-
Inland Kleberg-
Including the cities of Kingsville, Loyola Beach, Ricardo,
and Riviera
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming south 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper
90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ342-192130-
Coastal Kleberg-
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the
lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ442-192130-
Kleberg Islands-
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ344-192130-
Coastal San Patricio-
Including the cities of Portland and Ingleside
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ244-192130-
Inland San Patricio-
Including the cities of Sinton, Mathis, Taft, and Odem
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid
70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph,
becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid
90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ245-192130-
Coastal Aransas-
Including the cities of Rockport and Fulton
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ345-192130-
Aransas Islands-
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ346-192130-
Coastal Refugio-
Including the cities of Bayside and Austwell
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ246-192130-
Inland Refugio-
Including the cities of Refugio and Woodsboro
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, hot with highs in the
mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south around
5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ247-192130-
Inland Calhoun-
Including the city of Long Mott
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, hot with highs in the
mid 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ347-192130-
Coastal Calhoun-
Including the cities of Seadrift, Port Lavaca, and Port O Connor
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ447-192130-
Calhoun Islands-
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows around 80.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ233-192130-
Goliad-
Including the city of Goliad
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, hot with highs around
100. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ232-192130-
Bee-
Including the cities of Beeville, Skidmore, Pettus, and Pawnee
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, hot with highs in the
upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming south 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ241-192130-
Jim Wells-
Including the cities of Alice, Orange Grove, and Premont
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper
90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ231-192130-
Live Oak-
Including the cities of George West and Three Rivers
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Hot with highs
around 100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs around 101. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
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TXZ240-192130-
Duval-
Including the cities of Freer, Benavides, and San Diego
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy after midnight. Lows in the
mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
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TXZ229-192130-
La Salle-
Including the cities of Cotulla and Encinal
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs around 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs 100 to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 105 to 110.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 105 to 110.
$$
TXZ230-192130-
McMullen-
Including the cities of Calliham, Cross, Loma Alta, and Tilden
229 AM CDT Sun Jun 19 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Hot with highs
around 101. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy, hot with highs around 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs 100 to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 105 to 110.
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AKRON, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced today the pricing terms and the accepted tender amounts of its previously announced cash tender offer (Tender Offer).
As announced earlier, FirstEnergy offered to purchase for cash up to a maximum combined aggregate purchase price of $1.1 billion, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest (Maximum Tender Amount), of its 7.375% Notes, Series C, due 2031 (2031 Notes) and 4.85% Notes, Series C, due 2047 (which, pursuant to their terms, accrue interest at a rate of 5.35% per annum as of the date of this news release) (2047 Notes and, together with the 2031 Notes, the Notes and, each, a Series of Notes).
The Tender Offer is being made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated May 25, 2022, as amended and supplemented by FirstEnergy's news releases issued June 9, 2022 and June 14, 2022, respectively (as so amended and supplemented, the Offer to Purchase). Capitalized terms used in this release but not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.
As the maximum combined aggregate purchase price, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 13, 2022 (Early Tender Time), exceeded the Maximum Tender Amount, FirstEnergy accepts for purchase (i) all the 2031 Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time and (ii) the 2047 Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time using a proration factor of approximately 65.9%, each in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase. The 2047 Notes that were accepted for purchase by FirstEnergy were prorated so that the maximum principal amount of Notes accepted for purchase does not result in the maximum combined aggregate purchase price, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest, exceeding the Maximum Tender Amount. FirstEnergy will not accept for purchase any Notes tendered after the Early Tender Time.
FirstEnergy will pay holders (Holders) of the Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase the applicable Total Consideration, inclusive of the applicable Early Tender Premium, as set forth in the table below. The Total Consideration was determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the Amended Fixed Spread for the Notes specified below plus the yield based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified below, as quoted on the Bloomberg Reference Page specified below, as of 10:00 a.m., New York City time, today.
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Settlement for Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time and that are accepted for purchase, will occur on June 15, 2022 (Early Settlement Date), two business days following the Early Tender Time.
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m. New York City time, on June 28, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated as described in the Offer to Purchase (such time and date, as they may be extended, Expiration Time). Notes not accepted for purchase will be promptly returned or credited to the applicable Holder's account.
FirstEnergy has engaged Barclays Capital Inc. (Barclays) and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (Morgan Stanley) to act as lead dealer managers (together, the Lead Dealer Managers) and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. to act as co-dealer managers (collectively, the Co-Dealer Managers and, together with the Lead Dealer Managers, the Dealer Managers) in connection with the Tender Offer and has appointed D.F. King & Co., Inc. to serve as the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offer. Copies of the Offer to Purchase are available by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc. via telephone at (212) 269-5550 (toll free) or (800) 859-8509 (for banks and brokers) or email: fe@dfking.com. Questions regarding the terms of the Tender Offer should be directed to Barclays at (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect) or Morgan Stanley at (800) 624-1808 (toll-free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect).
None of FirstEnergy, its board of directors, the Dealer Managers, D.F. King & Co., Inc., the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender any Notes in response to the Tender Offer. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Notes and, if so, the principal amounts of Notes to tender.
This news release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell, or a solicitation of consents with respect to any securities. This news release does not describe all the material terms of the Tender Offer, and no decision should be made by any Holder on the basis of this news release. The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, and this news release must be read in conjunction with the Offer to Purchase. The Offer to Purchase contains important information that should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Tender Offer. The Tender Offer is not being made in any jurisdiction in which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation under applicable securities or blue sky laws. If any Holder is in any doubt as to the contents of this news release, or the Offer to Purchase, or the action it should take, the Holder should seek its own financial and legal advice, including in respect of any tax consequences, immediately from its stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant, or other independent financial, tax, or legal adviser. Any individual or company whose Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee must contact such entity if it wishes to tender such Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer.
ABOUT FIRSTENERGY CORP.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. FirstEnergy's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements based on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements include declarations regarding management's intents, beliefs and current expectations. These statements typically contain, but are not limited to, the terms "anticipate," "potential," "expect," "forecast," "target," "will," "intend," "believe," "project," "estimate," "plan" and similar words. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, which may include the following: the completion of the Tender Offer; the potential liabilities, increased costs and unanticipated developments resulting from government investigations and agreements, including those associated with compliance with or failure to comply with the Deferred Prosecution Agreement entered into on July 21, 2021 with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; the risks and uncertainties associated with government investigations and audits regarding Ohio House Bill 6, as passed by Ohio's 133rd General Assembly (HB 6) and related matters, including potential adverse impacts on federal or state regulatory matters, including, but not limited to, matters relating to rates; the risks and uncertainties associated with litigation, arbitration, mediation, and similar proceedings, particularly regarding HB 6 related matters, including risks associated with obtaining court approval of the definitive settlement agreement in the derivative shareholder lawsuits; weather conditions, such as temperature variations and severe weather conditions, or other natural disasters affecting future operating results and associated regulatory actions or outcomes in response to such conditions; legislative and regulatory developments, including, but not limited to, matters related to rates, compliance and enforcement activity, cybersecurity, and climate change; the ability to accomplish or realize anticipated benefits from our FE Forward initiative and our other strategic and financial goals, including, but not limited to, overcoming current uncertainties and challenges associated with the ongoing government investigations, executing our transmission and distribution investment plans, greenhouse gas reduction goals, controlling costs, improving our credit metrics, growing earnings, and strengthening our balance sheet; the risks associated with cyber-attacks and other disruptions to our, or our vendors', information technology system, which may compromise our operations, and data security breaches of sensitive data, intellectual property and proprietary or personally identifiable information; mitigating exposure for remedial activities associated with retired and formerly owned electric generation assets; the ability to access the public securities and other capital and credit markets in accordance with our financial plans, the cost of such capital and overall condition of the capital and credit markets affecting FirstEnergy, including the increasing number of financial institutions evaluating the impact of climate change on their investment decisions; the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impacts to our business, operations and financial condition resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, disruption of businesses in our territories, supply chain disruptions, additional costs, workforce impacts and governmental and regulatory responses to the pandemic, such as moratoriums on utility disconnections and workforce vaccination mandates; actions that may be taken by credit rating agencies that could negatively affect either our access to or terms of financing or our financial condition and liquidity; changes in assumptions regarding factors such as economic conditions within our territories, the reliability of our transmission and distribution system, or the availability of capital or other resources supporting identified transmission and distribution investment opportunities; changes in customers' demand for power, including, but not limited to, economic conditions, the impact of climate change, or energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes in national and regional economic conditions, including recession and inflationary pressure, affecting FirstEnergy and/or its customers and those vendors with which FirstEnergy does business; the potential of non-compliance with debt covenants in our credit facilities; the ability to comply with applicable reliability standards and energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes to environmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to climate change; changing market conditions affecting the measurement of certain liabilities and the value of assets held in our pension trusts, or causing FirstEnergy to make contributions sooner, or in amounts that are larger, than currently anticipated; labor disruptions by our unionized workforce; changes to significant accounting policies; any changes in tax laws or regulations, or adverse tax audit results or rulings; and the risks and other factors discussed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are also qualified by, and should be read together with, the risk factors included in FirstEnergy's filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The foregoing review of factors also should not be construed as exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor assess the impact of any such factor on FirstEnergy's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. FirstEnergy expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise, except as required by law, any forward-looking statements contained herein or in the information incorporated by reference as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 302
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
732 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2022
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 302 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NEW MEXICO THIS CANCELS 2 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO
EDDY LEA
IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 1 COUNTY
IN SOUTHWEST TEXAS
CULBERSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARTESIA, CARLSBAD,
CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP, EUNICE, HOBBS, JAL, LOVINGTON, TATUM,
AND VAN HORN.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 302 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES
BREWSTER JEFF DAVIS PECOS
PRESIDIO REEVES TERRELL
IN WESTERN TEXAS
ANDREWS BORDEN CRANE
DAWSON ECTOR GAINES
GLASSCOCK HOWARD LOVING
MARTIN MIDLAND MITCHELL
REAGAN SCURRY UPTON
WARD WINKLER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALPINE, ANDREWS, BIG LAKE,
BIG SPRING, COLORADO CITY, CRANE, DRYDEN, FORT DAVIS,
FORT STOCKTON, GAIL, GARDEN CITY, KERMIT, LAMESA, MARFA, MCCAMEY,
MENTONE, MIDLAND, MONAHANS, ODESSA, PECOS, PRESIDIO, RANKIN,
SANDERSON, SEMINOLE, SNYDER, AND STANTON.
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles west of
Persimmon Gap, or 27 miles northwest of Panther Junction, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Big Bend National Park, Terlingua Ranch Airport and Terlingua Ranch
Lodge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDREWS BORDEN BREWSTER
CRANE CROCKETT DAWSON
ECTOR FISHER GAINES
GARZA GLASSCOCK HOWARD
IRION JEFF DAVIS KENT
LOVING LYNN MARTIN
MIDLAND MITCHELL NOLAN
PECOS PRESIDIO REAGAN
REEVES SCURRY STERLING
STONEWALL TERRELL TERRY
UPTON WARD WINKLER
YOAKUM
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL SWISHER AND SOUTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTIES...
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
Silverton, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Silverton.
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After a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, several pastors around the country challenged their conservative counterparts with this question: Are you pro-life if you are pro-gun?
One of those faith leaders is the Rev. Steven Marsh, senior pastor of Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California. That's where a gunman, who officials say was fueled by hate against Taiwan, opened fire on May 15 at a luncheon organized by members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, killing one and injuring five others.
“I’ve heard people tell me I’m not Christian because I’m pro-choice,” Marsh said. “I ask those people: How can you be pro-life and not support getting rid of assault rifles? You can’t pick and choose where you want to be pro-life.”
Marsh’s emotional statement is a vignette in the larger narrative of a nation divided on how – or if – guns should be regulated. The faith community is not monolithic on this issue.
People of faith who are tired of years of failed gun control efforts and grieving the latest mass shooting victims are pointing out what they say is hypocrisy – conservative Christians pushing to abolish abortion and grant unfettered access to guns. Those who disagree contend the real problem is sin and soft targets. It’s not guns, but the “evil” in people and abortions that kill, they say.
These entrenched, partisan divisions in the U.S. on abortion and gun rights are stark after high-profile massacres in New York, California, Texas and elsewhere as the country awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn the constitutional right to abortion.
According to 2017 Pew Research Center data analyzed for Christianity Today, 41% of white evangelicals own a gun compared to 30% of Americans overall – the highest share of any religious group. The survey also shows 74% of all gun owners in the U.S. agree that their right to gun ownership is essential to their sense of freedom. Most states also allow firearms in places of worship.
Christian author and activist Shane Claiborne disputes the notion that the U.S. has a sin problem, but not a gun problem; he says it has both. Claiborne recently went to Uvalde to support victims, and to Houston to pray and protest at the National Rifle Association's convention held days after the massacre.
He passed out tracts asserting “We can’t be pro-life and ignore gun violence” and asking “Will we choose the gun or the cross?” Claiborne said he was among those asked to leave the NRA’s Sunday prayer breakfast after disrupting the program to call for prayer for the Uvalde victims.
Claiborne wants to see laws change, including policies that would raise the age of gun ownership, limit magazine capacity, ban assault-style weapons and mandate training. He said laws can't make people love each other, but they can make it more difficult to take a life.
“We want to make it harder for folks to kill other people, and we’re making it really easy right now," Claiborne said.
Conservative pastors have said mass shootings and other social harms are the result of an overall degradation in moral values and disregard for human life.
Pastor Tim Lee, an evangelist and a former U.S. Marine who lost both legs during the Vietnam War, was one of the featured speakers at the NRA prayer breakfast that Claiborne and others were asked to leave.
After the Uvalde shooting, Lee posted on his Facebook page: "This is so heartbreaking. I have said it so many times – When kids hear adults say that it’s OK to kill babies (abortion) then all respect for human lives is gone.”
The gun debate is deeply personal for the Rev. Chineta Goodjoin. Her best friend, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, was one of nine people shot and killed by Dylann Roof in June 2015 as they sat in prayer at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Goodjoin, who leads New Hope Presbyterian Church in Anaheim, California, said people of faith must rise up in “righteous anger” to demand common-sense gun regulation. When massacres occur in community spaces like churches, schools and supermarkets, it tests an entire community's resiliency, she said.
“How can you teach in schools when people are traumatized by gun violence?” she said. “When a church is no longer a safe space, do I work to enhance security or enhance people’s faith? The impact is like an epidemic that touches every fiber of our being.”
But others, like the Rev. Russ Tenhoff, say it is simply not possible to “legislate safety.”
“There are plenty of laws, but people who are lawless don’t obey them,” said Tenhoff, lead pastor of Mountainside Community Fellowship in Kingwood, West Virginia. “Murders are going to happen even without firearms. We’re never going to be able to prevent gun violence.”
As a firearms safety officer who trains adults and children, Tenhoff says the solution is to “harden the schools,” which have become soft targets.
“We need to put one-way locks on schools, have metal detectors and an armed officer in every school,” he said.
For a Catholic pastor in Newtown, Connecticut, who a decade ago experienced the grief that now envelops Uvalde, the lack of political will to enact gun legislation is unfathomable.
Monsignor Robert Weiss, who leads the St. Rose of Lima parish, presided over the funeral of eight victims who were murdered in Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. He held an evening Mass in his church the day after the Texas shooting.
“I guess I was a fool to think Sandy Hook was going to change the world,” he said in a video recording of the service.
Weiss also questioned the consequences of individualism in America.
“Is that what our forefathers intended for us?” he asked. “To live in a country where unborn babies are aborted, where children are murdered in school where they should be safe, where you can’t even go to a grocery store or to a church or to a library and feel like you’ll be OK?"
Pastor Mike McBride, who leads The Way Christian Center in Berkeley, California, said those on different sides of the gun issue must find common concerns to unite around and work on solutions together.
McBride says many who are pro-gun are also worried about accidental gun deaths, intimate partner violence and suicides.
“Those shared concerns can be addressed with targeted strategies that don’t keep us bogged down in the Second Amendment fight,” he said.
McBride suggests having listening campaigns across church groups and neighborhoods — a “peace infrastructure” to combat violence.
Marsh, the Laguna Woods pastor, says the shooting in his church and other recent massacres have inspired him to have “more serious conversations about this issue” in his community. He would like to see diverse faith communities organize marches in local seats of government to push legislators to act.
“Enough is enough,” he said. “We need to stop using Christianity as a veneer to deny reality.”
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LONDON — Rishi Sunak was seen as Boris Johnson’s natural heir, until he turned on the prime minister who put him in charge of Britain’s economy.
Either Sunak or Liz Truss, who has led the U.K.’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as foreign secretary, will be chosen in a ballot of 180,000 Conservative members to be the party’s new leader. The winner will be announced Sept. 5 and will automatically become Britain’s new prime minister.
At 42, Sunak would be the youngest prime minister for more than 200 years and the country’s first South Asian leader.
Sunak was born in Southampton, on England’s south coast, in 1980 to Indian parents who were both born in East Africa. He grew up in a middle-class family, his father a family doctor and his mother a pharmacist. He has described how his parents saved to pay for a private education, and he attended Winchester College, one of Britain’s toniest and most expensive boarding schools.
There, he mingled with the elite. Rivals recently dug up a clip from a 2001 TV documentary about the class system in which the 21-year-old Sunak said he had “friends who are aristocrats, I have friends who are upper class, I have friends who are, you know, working class — well, not working class.”
After high school Sunak studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University — the degree of choice for future prime ministers — then got an MBA at Stanford University.
He worked for the investment bank Goldman Sachs and as a hedge fund manager and lived in the U.S., where he met his wife, Akshata Murty. They have two daughters.
Returning to Britain, Sunak was elected to Parliament for the safe Tory seat of Richmond, in Yorkshire, in 2015 and served in several junior ministerial posts before being appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Johnson early in 2020, just before the pandemic hit.
An instinctive low-tax politician who idolizes former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he nonetheless forked out billions in government money to keep people and businesses afloat during the pandemic.
His furlough program, which paid the salaries of millions of workers when they were temporarily laid off, made him the most popular member of the government — a status “Dishy Rishi” burnished with slick social media messages that stressed his own brand more than the government’s.
Sunak’s sure-footedness has wobbled over the years. Critics said a campaign to get people to eat in restaurants after lockdown restrictions were eased in the summer of 2020 contributed to another wave of COVID-19.
He also has faced questions about his wealth and finances. His wife is the daughter of the billionaire founder of Indian tech giant Infosys, and the couple is worth 730 million pounds ($877 million), according to the Sunday Times Rich list. In April it emerged that Murty did not pay U.K. tax on her overseas income.
The status was legal but it looked bad at a time when Sunak was raising the taxes of millions of Britons. Sunak also was criticized for holding onto his American Green Card — which signifies an intent to settle in the U.S. — for two years after he became Britain’s finance minister. Sunak was cleared of wrongdoing, but the revelations still hurt.
Sunak also was fined by police, along with Johnson and some 50 others, for attending a party in the prime minister’s office in 2020 that broke coronavirus lockdown rules. He said he had attended inadvertently and briefly.
Sunak’s leadership campaign has been the most professional of any contender, from a slick launch video to a coterie of aides to marshal support.
He has depicted himself as the candidate of grown-up decisions and fiscal probity, calling rivals’ tax-cutting plans reckless and vowing to get inflation under control. He frequently mentions his political idol, Thatcher, but has nonetheless been cast by rivals as a left-wing, tax-and-spend politician, and has been subjected to mudslinging by Johnson’s allies.
Sunak is a popular candidate among Tory lawmakers, but now must win over the wider party, where his slick image could be an asset, or a liability.
Steven Fielding, professor of political history at the University of Nottingham, says Sunak “has got the demeanor of a daytime chat show host.”
“He’s plausible, he’s glib,” Fielding said. “He’s very like (former Prime Minister) David Cameron in that regard. He’s plausible, and yet somehow you think you’re being lied to.”
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HEFEI, China, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 27 to 28, Gotion High-Tech, a renowned manufacturer of power batteries in China, convened its 11th Technology Conference. The Company launched several new products at the Conference, including the semi-solid flow battery with a capacity density of 360Wh/kg, the JTM+ Gotion power exchange technology named Leishi and the EPLUS intelligent mobile energy storage charging pile.
Semi-solid-state batteries will be loaded this year. For models equipped with semi-solid-state batteries, the battery pack will reach 160 kWh, with a driving mileage of 1,000 km, and an acceleration time of only 3.9s per 100 km. The Company has developed the prototype sample of NCM semi-solid-state batteries with a capacity density of 400Wh/Kg in its laboratory. It will accelerate the transition from liquid batteries to semi-solid flow ones and finally complement all-solid-state batteries through technological innovation of silicon-based anode iteration, lithium metal anode and pre-lithium technology.
By carrying the LFP cell with a capacity density of 210Wh/kg on its independently developed JTM system and integrating it with Gotion power exchange technology named Leishi, the Company has entered the field of power exchange to realize the integration of charging, exchange and storage of batteries. Products carrying this technology have received bulk orders and will soon be listed in the Announcement of New Vehicle Catalog issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China.
The EPLUS intelligent mobile energy storage charging pile is the first self-developed product of Gotion High-Tech in the field of mobile energy storage and charging for ordinary consumers. It features easy layouts, multiple scenarios, large capacity and high power, and is the best solution for the integration of distributed storage and charging in cities.
Gotion will continuously deepen its cooperation with Volkswagen. There are more than 100 members in the joint project team of Volkswagen and Gotion, covering all functional areas such as cell R&D, manufacturing process, project management, quality control, and performance testing. Volkswagen has signed a purchase agreement with Gotion High-Tech on its self-developed NCM batteries and LFP Unified Cells.
With the theme of "Upholding Innovation and Going Global", the 2022 Gotion Technology Conference has attracted many experts and scholars from top research academies, research institutions, and colleges and universities around the world, including 15 academicians, to deliver speeches.
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- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found Mitopure™ Urolithin A improves muscle strength and exercise performance in middle-aged adults
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Health Science, a globally recognized leader in the field of nutritional science, announced the publication of results from the ATLAS Trial in Cell Reports Medicine. The data show improvements in leg muscle strength in those who consumed a Mitopure supplement daily for four months. Mitopure, a proprietary form of Urolithin A made by Amazentis, works by supporting the cells' ability to renew their powerplants, the mitochondria. Declines in mitochondrial function occur during aging and are associated with declines in physical performance like slower walking speed, muscle fatigue and loss of strength. Using nutritional supplementation to support mitochondrial health is a new approach to help address age-associated declines in muscular and cellular health.
"It's very promising that we have more robust clinical data to support the benefit of Mitopure supplementation on muscle health and exercise-performance potential as we age," said Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Amazentis and study co-author. "Until recently, interventions to counteract age-associated muscle declines have been limited. Exercise and dietary approaches like higher protein intake are the most studied ways to help mitigate such declines, but we know that people don't always adhere closely to such regimens. What's particularly important is we're seeing Mitopure improve physical performance outcomes in the absence of an exercise regimen. These studies highlight the potential of Mitopure supplementation as a novel nutritional solution to help maintain muscle function in middle-aged adults."
As people age, a gradual decline in muscle mass and strength is natural, and environmental factors such as diet and exercise can affect the rate at which these declines occur. Stimulating mitophagy, the removal and recycling of dysfunctional mitochondria to promote mitochondrial synthesis, can help improve mitochondria function and promote overall cellular health. Previous research shows that Mitopure - which is molecularly identical to the natural gut microbiome-derived metabolite produced from foods like pomegranates, nuts, and berries - activates mitophagy.
The ATLAS Trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that examined the impact of daily supplementation with Mitopure (500 mg or 1000 mg) or placebo for 4 months on muscle performance in 88 sedentary adults aged 40-64 years. The trial endpoints included muscle strength, exercise tolerance and physical performance. The results are an important discovery in muscle health research and were as follows:
- Improvements in hamstring muscle strength were significantly greater among participants who consumed Mitopure daily at either the 500 mg (12% increase vs. baseline) or 1000 mg (10% increase vs. baseline) level compared to placebo. This is key, as maintaining muscle strength is important for healthy aging.
- Individuals consuming 1000 mg of Mitopure daily experienced clinically meaningful improvements in aerobic endurance (10% increase in peak oxygen consumption [VO2]) and physical performance (33 meter improvement in the 6 minute walk test), from baseline to 4 months.
- Mitopure supplementation enhanced cellular health as it relates to mitochondrial efficiency and reduced markers of inflammation, both important for optimal muscle function.
- Mitopure supplementation was also found to be safe and well-tolerated.
What's more, the ATLAS findings further build on data from recent trials studying the benefits of Mitopure supplementation. A randomized, crossover trial demonstrated improved bioavailability of Mitopure compared to food sources of Urolithin A, given that two-thirds of individuals do not have the appropriate microbiome to make UA from their diet alone. A randomized, controlled trial of adults aged 65-90 years found that daily supplementation of 1000 mg Mitopure significantly improved hand and leg muscle endurance at two months. Taken together, these studies show that Mitopure can positively impact muscle and cellular health in middle-age and older adults, which is impactful given that age-related declines in muscle mass and strength can start as early as age 40 years.
"We want to empower people to take control of how they're aging, and we continue to see the positive impact that Mitopure supplementation can have on muscle function and cellular health," said Rick Jentis, Global Category Head for Cellular Nutrition at Nestlé Health Science. "Celltrient Cellular Strength, which contains this proprietary form of Urolithin A, provides an accessible solution to help support muscle health as people age. Our goal is to continue rewriting the trajectory of aging by providing scientifically studied cellular nutrition options like Urolithin A."
The full study is registered on clinicaltrials.gov as: NCT03464500.
Urolithin A (UA) is a cellular nutrient that activates mitochondrial renewal to support efficient mitochondrial function, which is important for muscle strength and endurance. UA is formed by gut bacteria when foods containing ellagitannins, a beneficial plant compound, are consumed. However, about two-thirds of adults are not able to produce UA in this way, which is why supplementation may be beneficial.
Nestlé Health Science has introduced Celltrient™ Cellular Nutrition, a specialized range of nutritional solutions designed to support cellular health. Celltrient Cellular Strength offers Mitopure™, a proprietary form of UA. For more information on Celltrient Cellular Nutrition, visit www.celltrient.com.
Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition and a globally managed business unit of Nestlé. We believe in empowering healthier lives through nutrition and are committed to redefining the management of health, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based active lifestyle nutrition, medical nutrition and pharmaceutical solutions. Our extensive research network, both within Nestlé's R&D centers as well as with external partners, provides the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. www.nestlehealthscience.us
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A man who escaped from a minimum-security lockup in Bismarck has been arrested in South Dakota.
David Corn, 35, was arrested by the Aberdeen Police Department on Wednesday night, the Bismarck Tribune reported.
An Aberdeen woman authorities say helped him flee from the Missouri River Correctional Center south of Bismarck was arrested earlier Wednesday.
The 35-year-old woman picked up Corn at the center Tuesday morning, according to North Dakota Highway Patrol documents. She is facing charges of felony conspiracy to commit escape and accomplice to escape, court records show.
Corn pleaded guilty in April to fleeing police, drug possession with intent to deliver, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. The charges were filed in Dickey County in November 2021.
A judge sentenced him to three years in prison and three years on probation, court records show. He’d been at the Bismarck correctional facility since May 26.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s independent vaccine advisory panel is recommending that shots against monkeypox be prioritized for people recently exposed to the virus that causes the disease.
The panel, known by its German acronym STIKO, circulated a draft recommendation Thursday in which it said that due to limited supply, the smallpox vaccine Imvanex should be made available first to people who were exposed to the virus in the previous 14 days.
Two shots should be given at least 28 days apart to people not previously vaccinated against smallpox, while a single dose is enough for those who had received a smallpox shot before, the advisory panel said. Monkeypox is a rare disease, related to the same virus family as smallpox.
The panel said that people at heightened risk of contracting monkeypox should be given second priority for the vaccine. This includes men who have sex with changing male partners; all of the more than 130 monkeypox cases in Germany so far have involved individuals in that group.
Staff in specialist laboratories who work with infectious samples that contain monkeypox may also belong to the high-risk category, it said.
STIKO’s recommendations are not legally binding but usually followed by German authorities.
Health authorities in Europe, North America, Israel and Australia have identified more than 100 cases of monkeypox. The disease has long been endemic in Africa.
While the virus spreading outside of Africa has caused concern, experts believe the risk to the general public remains low.
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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Vibrant African clothes, both traditional and contemporary, enlivened the catwalk in Burkina Faso’s fashion week.
Designers say they are striving to make the West African country become known as an emerging fashion hub, to offset its reputation for its recent coup and ongoing conflict with Islamic extremists. Some of the shows were staged on a central street of Ouagadougou, the capital, where residents lined up to see models strut designs for women and men.
The small West African nation hosted its third Ouaga Fashion Week — the first since the pandemic forced its delay. The colorful four-day show closed Sunday amid surging jihadi violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group that’s killed thousands.
When the capital was hit by frequent power cuts, models and designers used the lights of their cell phones to put on makeup and fix their hair.
Some 35 designers — chosen from about 200 applicants — from West Africa and Europe, showcased their clothes in the capital, Ouagadougou. For the first time the majority of designers, about 75%, were from Burkina Faso, said Alex Zabsonre, director of the event.
“Burkina is one of the African countries that has a lot of potential to offer as far as fashion is concerned … That is the reason why I set this project up, to expose Burkina designers and get them recognized at the international level,” he said.
Many of the designs featured Burkina Faso’s traditional, handwoven Faso Dan Fani cloth made from cotton, which Zabsonre says has been worn by celebrities including singer Beyonce and fashion designer, Stella McCartney. The country is one of the top 10 cotton exporters in the world accounting for an average of 3% of global exports since 2000, according to the U.N.
Fashion in the country has evolved in recent years so that people have become more clothes-conscious, said Korotimi Dao, fashion designer and founder of Koro DK Style.
“Fashion week is not a challenge, it’s an opportunity to hope that everything can become right again,” she said.
Since 2017 the European Union has given $10 million to the Ethical Fashion Project, which has created hundreds of jobs for marginalized women and helps professionalize the textile and creative industry by connecting Burkina Faso producers and designers to the distinguished fashion and interior designers, Wolfram Vetter, ambassador to the European Union in Burkina Faso told The Associated Press.
“It’s time for these unrecognized artisans to play a part in the global fashion arena so that these crafts, traditions and cultures stay alive,” said Mallika Chaudhuri, founder and director of INDOI, a Britain-based womenswear brand. “We need to celebrate, revive and maintain local craft where designers and makers work together so that we move towards a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry.”
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The message to U.S. lawmakers from Ukraine’s first lady, delivered amid stark and graphic images of civilian bloodshed, couldn’t have been clearer: After nearly five full months since Russia launched its invasion, Olena Zelenska said that her country needs more Western weapons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent her to Washington to appeal directly to U.S. Congress for air defense systems.
The appeal Wednesday came as Russia suggested it plans to grab broader areas beyond the industrial region of eastern Ukraine known as the Donbas, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizing that Moscow also claims the Kherson region and part of Zaporizhzhia and will “continuously and persistently” expand its gains elsewhere.
The billions of dollars in Western military assistance have been crucial for Ukraine’s efforts to fend off Russian attacks, but officials in Kyiv say the numbers are still too small to turn the tide of the war.
A look at what Ukraine has received so far:
HIMARS ROCKET LAUNCHERS
The HIMARS systems supplied by the U.S. and similar M270s from Britain have significantly bolstered the Ukrainian military’s precision-strike capability.
The HIMARS and M270 have a longer range, a much better precision and a faster rate of fire compared with Soviet-designed Smerch, Uragan and Tornado multiple rocket launchers used by both Russia and Ukraine.
The truck-mounted HIMARS launchers fire GPS-guided missiles capable of hitting targets up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) away, a distance that puts them out of reach of most Russian artillery systems. The mobile launchers are hard for the enemy to spot and can quickly change position after firing to escape airstrikes.
The Ukrainian military so far has received a dozen HIMARS and several M270 systems, but it already has used them to successfully target Russian ammunition and fuel depots in eastern Ukraine, essential for supporting Moscow’s offensive. On Wednesday, Ukrainian forces reportedly used HIMARS to hit a strategic bridge in the Russia-occupied southern region of Kherson.
“HIMARS have hardly had any rest during the day or at night. Their potential has been used to the maximum,” Ukrainian military experts Oleh Zhdanov told The Associated Press. “The results have been impressive. Over 30 important Russian targets have been hit with high precision over the past two weeks.”
U.S. authorities so far have refrained from providing Ukraine with longer-range missiles for HIMARS launchers that can reach targets up to 300 kilometers (186 miles), allowing the military to hit areas deep inside Russian territory.
HEAVY ARTILLERY
Ukraine has taken deliveries of more than 200 heavy artillery systems from the U.S. and its NATO allies. They have included the U.S. M777, French CAESAR, German PzH 2000 and a few other towed and self-propelled long-range artillery systems.
The Western howitzers have some advantages over older Soviet-designed systems in the Russian and Ukrainian arsenals, but it takes time for Ukrainian crews to learn how to operate them. Their wide assortment poses obvious logistical challenges.
“Ukraine has been given a tremendous amount … of artillery equipment that’s very diverse,” said Michael Kofman, an expert on the Russian military and program director at the Virginia-based CNA think tank. “What they’ve ended up with is a petting zoo of artillery, and it’s very hard to do maintenance, sustainment and logistics.”
A more serious problem is that the numbers of Western weapons are still far too small.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said last month that the country needs at least 1,000 heavy howitzers, 300 multiple rocket launchers, 500 tanks and 2,000 armored vehicles — much more than the West has provided.
“Western weapons are superior to Soviet-era analogues, but the numbers have been too small to turn the tide of the war,” Zhdanov said.
ARMOR
Ukraine has asked the West for more armor to replenish its heavy battlefield losses. The country has reportedly received over 300 Soviet-built T-72 tanks from Poland and the Czech Republic, and already has used them in combat.
The long-promised delivery of German Leopard tanks is on hold, however, a delay that has drawn an angry response in Ukrainian media and social networks.
Ukraine has taken delivery of several hundred armored personnel carriers from the U.S. and a few NATO allies, a motley collection of vehicles that hasn’t fully compensated for what it already has lost.
Western allies also have provided Ukraine with big numbers of portable anti-tank weapons, which played a key role in helping Ukrainian soldiers to decimate Russian armored convoys.
DRONES
In the early part of the war, Ukraine extensively used its inventory of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB-2 laser-guided, bomb-dropping drones to hit long convoys of Russian troops and supply columns. Bayraktars, however, have become less effective in the face of denser Russian air and electronic defenses in eastern Ukraine.
Since the war began, the U.S. and Western allies have shipped hundreds of other drones, including an unspecified number of “kamikaze” Switchblade 600s that carry tank-piercing warheads and use artificial intelligence to track targets. But their range is limited, and they can only stay aloft for about 40 minutes.
Ukraine has pushed strongly for more advanced long-range drones that can survive radio interference and GPS jamming and rely on satellite communications for control and navigation.
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
The U.S. and other NATO allies have provided Ukraine with over 2,000 portable air defense missile systems, or MANPADS, such as Stingers and other similar weapons.
Such compact systems are efficient against combat helicopters and low-flying jets, and the Ukrainian military has used them to inflict significant losses on the Russian air force, restricting its capability to provide close air support to ground forces and helping slow the pace of Moscow’s offensive.
At the same time, Ukraine also has prodded the West to supply it with medium- and long-range air defense systems that would be capable of downing cruise missiles and high-flying aircraft.
It has received several Soviet-built S-300 long-range air defense systems from Slovakia, the type of weapons the Ukrainian military has long operated.
The U.S. also has pledged to give Ukraine two NASAMS mid-range air defense systems.
Germany has promised to supply Ukraine with 30 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, but they have yet to arrive.
WARPLANES
Since the start of the invasion on Feb. 24, Ukraine has urged Western allies to provide it with warplanes to challenge Russia’s air superiority.
However, the U.S. and its allies have been reluctant to give Ukraine the fighter jets it asks for, fearing it would provoke an escalatory response from Moscow, which has warned NATO that supplying Ukraine with combat aircraft could be tantamount to joining the conflict.
In March, the Pentagon rejected Poland’s proposal for handing over its Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine by transferring them through a U.S. base in Germany, citing a high risk of triggering a Russia-NATO escalation. Ukraine has its own fleet of MiG-29s, but it’s unclear how many of those and other jets are still in service.
Earlier this month, Slovakia announced an intention to give its MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine as it awaits delivery of U.S. F-16 figter jets, but no action has been taken.
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In honor of nine Arkansas students who dared to challenge racial segregation, the Easton Area School District will host its annual Little Rock Nine awards.
The June 2 ceremony will honor the achievements of 46 minority students in the district in grades six through 12, according to a news release. It will be the eighth annual installment of the awards ceremony.
The awards are in memory of nine Black students who enrolled in the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Even though the Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that segregated schools were unconstitutional, most Arkansas public schools were still segregated.
The nine students entered the school with protection from federal troops on Sept. 25, 1957.
“Their courageous act remains as one of the most celebrated chapters of America’s civil rights movement,” said the news release from the school district.
This year’s alumni speaker is Dahjmir DeRohn, a former Cheston Elementary School student who graduated in 2020.
Closing remarks will be delivered by Jake Williams, a member of the Easton NAACP executive board of directors and the program director at the Easton Area Neighborhood Center.
The ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, at Easton Area Middle School, 1010 Echo Trail, Forks Township.
“We hope you will join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these remarkable students,” the school district’s release said.
The winners
The winners of the awards are:
GRADE 6: Xadrian Cordis, Isaiah Durham-Nchu, Edwin Jeronimo-Salinas, Kennedy McMillian, Zaire Middleton, Miguel Tenchipe
GRADE 7: Thomas Coatl, Yan Carlos Cruz Abreu, Za’Kiyah Daniels, Kadence Haspil, Paloma Pompilus, Isyss Rios
GRADE 8: Destiny Bailey, Onya Brown, Stephanie Echeverria, David Hendrickson, Lena Hunt, Kameron Jones
GRADE 9: Leeah Delgado, Isabella Heil, Harley Hernandez Ramirez, Kimberly Kinara, Andrew Xia, Becanti Yao
GRADE 10: Sara Asif, Jayden Garrett, Jazmin Graham, Aliyah Summers, Sovannary Taylor, Angelina Tran
GRADE 11: Aamani Anthony, Krysta Croney, Ibrahim Dail, Naomi Francisco, Alexander Georges, Skarlett Torres
GRADE 12: Ondi Brown, Kiara Butler, Taranveer Singh Flora, Sara Osmon Tamoun, Chloe Welch, Marcus Williams
Boys and Girls Club of Easton Community Service Awards: Syeed Johnson, (home educated, grade 9) Ayden Gumbs (grade 11) Dreyshon Greenfield (grade 11)
Easton Area Community Center Community Service Award: Cory VanPutten (grade 8)
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa didn’t seem to celebrate this stat. Bill Belichick certainly isn’t, either.
Tagovailoa hears all the time about the things he supposedly can’t do — can’t throw the deep ball, can’t stay healthy, can’t get to the playoffs, things of that nature.
So far, when playing the New England Patriots, he also can’t lose.
Tagovailoa is 3-0 in his first three starts against the Patriots, and he and the Miami Dolphins will look to make that 4-0 when they play host to Mac Jones — Tagovailoa’s former Alabama teammate — and New England in Week 1 of the NFL regular season on Sunday.
“I wouldn’t attest that I’m 3-0,” Tagovailoa said. “I would attest that we’re 3-0 as a team. It takes all of us. I’m just the distributor. I’ve just got to get it to our playmakers. They make the plays. Our defense gets us the ball back and the defense makes stops. Special teams, they do their part. And that’s how you win games.”
According to SportRadar, the only other quarterbacks to win their first three starts against the Patriots in the Belichick coaching era there, which goes back to 2000, were Jake Plummer, Vinny Testaverde, Jay Fiedler and Drew Brees.
Nobody has won his first four starts against New England since Belichick took over there; Testaverde, Fiedler and Brees all lost in No. 4, and Plummer made just the three starts.
Tagovailoa has that 4-0 opportunity, though insists his lone priority is getting the Dolphins to 1-0.
“Productive player, knows how to use his weapons, receivers, backs,” Belichick said Wednesday before the Patriots started their game-week practices in West Palm Beach, Florida, trying to acclimate to the heat and humidity that awaits them on Sunday. “Makes a lot of good critical plays, goal line, third-and-1, fourth-and-1. Couple plays that formatted against us last year. Smart football player.”
The Dolphins were the only AFC East team that Jones didn’t lead New England to victory against last season, his rookie campaign.
Tagovailoa and Jones are going to be linked forever, for a lot of reasons. Both were Alabama quarterbacks. Both won national championships there. Jones was the player who came into the game when Tagovailoa hurt his hip at Mississippi State in 2019, on what became his final collegiate play.
And for the second straight year, in Week 1, it’s Tua vs. Mac. Last year’s opener was at New England; this year, it’s at Miami.
“I think sometimes, Game 1, there’s a lot of emotional stuff,” Jones said. “You want to focus more on the details of the plays and everything like that and let the emotions come and go. That’s how emotions are, they come and go. Energy and all that will be there. At the end of the day, it’s just the start of something. You have to learn from it and grow regardless of the results. So, we’re going to go out there and compete and see how it goes.”
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, who’ll be making his debut as a head coach Sunday, got to know Jones during the draft process when he was with the San Francisco 49ers and evaluating quarterbacks such as Jones.
He raved about him then, and still does.
“I really like his play and I think the best is right in front of him for his career,” McDaniel said. “And I look forward to watching it 15 out of the 17 games of the NFL season.”
NOTES: The Patriots said OT Isaiah Wynn (back), WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and RB Ty Montgomery (knee) were limited in practice. ... Among those limited for the Dolphins was WR Jaylen Waddle — who caught passes from both Tagovailoa and Jones at Alabama. Tagovailoa said he’s hopeful that Waddle (quad) can go Sunday.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from a 430-foot (130-meter) drop-tower ride in central Florida's tourist district appeared to slip out of his seat at the halfway mark of its plunge to the ground, according to a law enforcement report released Tuesday.
The father of a friend of Tyre Sampson who witnessed the March 24 accident told deputies that the teen appeared to fall out of his seat when plunging passengers on the Free Fall ride passed a yellow reflective tape halfway down the tower. The ride reaches speeds of 75 mph (120 kilometers), according to an Orange County Sheriff's Office incident report released through a public records request.
When the teen hit the ground, he appeared to be breathing but was unresponsive, Leon Howard told deputies.
Howard's son, also named Leon Howard, was friends with Sampson from a travel football team and was also on the ride at the time of the accident. Sampson, who was 6 feet, 2 inches tall (1.9 meters) and weighed more than 300 pounds (136 kilograms), had traveled to Orlando with his friend's family for vacation.
The younger Leon Howard told deputies that at the top of the ride, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty, he became nervous and closed his eyes until the ride stopped.
The incident report said nobody touched Sampson on the ground until deputies arrived. According to 911 calls released Tuesday, dispatchers asked witnesses who had called in the accident if they could perform CPR on Sampson.
One man told the dispatcher that Sampson was face down, “and he's about 300 pounds." The dispatcher started asking him to have someone help him move Sampson onto his back, but then deputies arrived at the scene.
A section of the incident report was redacted. The Orange County Sheriff's Office didn't immediately return an emailed inquiry about where their investigation stood. Homicide investigators participated in the probe, according to the report.
An initial report by outside engineers hired by the Florida Department of Agriculture said sensors on the ride had been adjusted manually to double the size of the opening for restraints on two seats, resulting in Sampson not being properly secured before he slipped out and fell to his death.
The Department of Agriculture report said there were many other “potential contributions” to the accident and that a full review of the ride’s design and operations was needed.
Last week, Sampson's parents sued the ride’s owner, manufacturer and landlord, saying they were negligent and failed to provide a safe amusement ride. The lawsuit said the defendants failed to warn Sampson about the risks of someone of his size going on the ride and that they did not provide an appropriate restraint system.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO:
"Review of the second quarter
In the second quarter we saw organic revenue growth above 5%, driven by a general strong demand in most regions, especially within targeted high-growth segments, a somewhat higher automotive sales than anticipated and continued price realization.
Growth in Industrial was 6%, with Automotive delivering growth of 3%. Sales to targeted high-growth segments including railway, automation, agriculture, food and beverage continue to develop at a fast pace, with double-digit organic growth.
Net sales were SEK 23,655 million (20,735), on relatively flat sales volumes.
Our adjusted operating profit fell to SEK 2,473 million (3,118), with an adjusted operating margin of 10.5% (15.0%). The Industrial margin was 13.8% (17.4%) and the Automotive margin was 1.7% (9.1%).
The margin development in the quarter was largely a consequence of exceptionally challenging circumstances in April and May. In these two months, the war in Ukraine and the Chinese lockdown impacted our earnings negatively. As a result of these circumstances, material, utilities and logistics costs increased by approximately SEK 600 million compared to Q1. Market conditions in June were more normalized. This, in combination with further price increase realization, resulted in more stable earnings towards the end of the quarter.
Going forward, we maintain our emphasis on controlling costs and increasing prices, delivering continued stronger price realization quarter by quarter.
Cash flow from operations improved sequentially and was SEK 1,293 million (1,372).
Delivering on our strategy
We continue to focus on creating a more customer centric, profitable, faster growing and leaner SKF. In addition to investing in our targeted growth areas and increasing the pace of automation of our factories, we are also making progress in pruning our portfolio. As an example, within Automotive, we have already decided to exit margin-dilutive business with total sales of over SEK 1,200 million, with further pruning to take place as long-term contracts come up for renewal.
The second quarter saw the launch of the RecondOil Box, making our technology available to a wider market. We have already recorded sales of 400 units, with a fast-growing orderbook, especially within heavy industries and energy.
When it comes to factory consolidation, we have announced a further two site closures during the first half of the year. We also completed our previously announced controlled exit from Russia.
To further strengthen and complement our existing industrial seals offer, we have signed an agreement to acquire Tenute, an Italian seals manufacturer.
As we move to the next phase of executing on our strategy, two changes to Group Management have been announced this morning. Patrick Tong (President, Industrial Sales China and Northeast Asia) and Kent Viitanen (President, Industrial Sales EMEA), both of whom have played significant roles in SKF's development in recent years, will be leaving SKF during the third quarter. On behalf of everyone in SKF, I wish them well in the future.
Outlook
Looking into the third quarter of 2022, we expect a high single-digit organic sales growth, with an expected recovery in Automotive demand compared to the same quarter last year.
We expect that the high level of volatility in the markets continues with the ongoing war in Europe, high inflation, a risk for Covid-19 related restrictions across many geographies, supply chain bottlenecks and a volatile demand. For the full year 2022, we maintain our outlook of an organic sales growth of about 4-8%."
Outlook and guidance
Demand for Q3 2022 compared to Q3 2021
Looking into the third quarter of 2022, we expect a high single-digit organic sales growth, with an expected recovery in Automotive demand compared to the same quarter last year.
We expect that the high level of volatility in the markets continues with the ongoing war in Europe, high inflation, a risk for Covid-19 related restrictions across many geographies, supply chain bottlenecks and a volatile demand.
Guidance for Q3 2022
Currency impact on the operating profit is expected to be around SEK 350 million positive compared with the third quarter 2021, based on exchange rates per 30 June 2022.
Guidance 2022
- For the full year 2022, we expect an organic sales growth of about 4-8%.
- Tax level excluding effects related to divested businesses: around 28%.
- Additions to property, plant and equipment: around SEK 5 billion.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
508 PM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Austin and Colorado.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Columbus.
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It would have been something never quite before seen in America — a defeated president, Donald Trump, standing at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with a mob of supporters, some armed, contesting the election outcome.
Trump intended to go there that day. His allies had been planning for the moment, envisioning the president delivering a speech outside the building or even entering the House chamber amid objections to Congress certifying the 2020 election results for Democrat Joe Biden.
“He’s going to look powerful,” mused Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to a young White House aide four days earlier.
But White House lawyers thought it was a “terrible” idea. Counsel Pat Cipollone warned that Trump could be charged with “every crime imaginable” if he joined mob on Capitol Hill trying to interfere with the certification.
In the end, Trump never made it to the Capitol on Jan. 6. His security refused to take him as rioters, some with weapons, laid siege to the building.
Furious, and stuck at the White House, Trump watched the insurrection on television.
The Jan. 6 hearings are providing dramatic new insight about Trump’s intentions as he told loyalists he would join them on a march down Pennsylvania Avenue to “fight like hell” for his presidency. This account is drawn largely from the testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Her recollections from her close proximity to the president and his inner circle suggest Trump’s demands were not the brash desires of an impulsive commander in chief but part of his last-ditch plan for stopping Biden’s victory.
Trump and his allies quickly disputed Hutchinson’s account, and the former president conducted his own interview days later disparaging her with derisive commentary and nicknames.
This coming week, the committee is set to focus on Trump’s own actions and those of the extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in allegedly leading the Capitol attack.
A look at what’s known about Trump’s plans to join the mob on Jan. 6:
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JAN. 2
It was a Saturday night. Giuliani had been meeting at the White House with Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and others.
The White House and Meadows had placed some 18 calls that day to Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s secretary of state, before Trump finally got the elections official on the phone.
Trump had been disputing the election results in Georgia, which he narrowly lost. He was demanding that Raffensperger “find 11,780 votes,” exactly enough to tip the balance from Biden’s victory. The engineer-turned-civil servant declined.
As Giuliani left the White House that night, he walked out with Meadows’ young aide, Hutchinson, a senior adviser.
“Cass, are you excited for the 6th?” Giuliani asked, as Hutchinson recalled in testimony before the Jan. 6 committee. “It’s going to be a great day.”
Hutchinson had heard discussions about Jan. 6 and the rally being planned outside the White House as Congress was set to certify the election results. She also had heard, when Giuliani was around, mentions of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, two extremist groups.
She looked at Giuliani and asked him to explain.
“We’re going to the Capitol,” Giuliani told her. “It’s going to be great. The president’s going to be there. He’s going to look powerful.”
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JAN. 3
On Sunday, Cipollone privately raised concerns to Hutchinson about the president’s planned trip to the Capitol.
Cipollone told her there were “serious legal concerns” if Trump went ahead as Congress was certifying the election. He urged her to relay the concerns to her boss, Meadows.
“We need to make sure that this doesn’t happen,” Cipollone said, according to Hutchinson’s testimony. “This would be a legally a terrible idea for us. We’re — we have serious legal concerns if we go up to the Capitol that day.”
That Sunday was a busy day at the White House.
The leaders of Trump’s Justice Department were threatening to resign if the president replaced the acting attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen, with a lower-ranked civil division head, Jeffrey Clark, to pursue the electoral challenge.
And that same day, the U.S. Capitol Police issued a special event assessment, noting that the Proud Boys and other groups planned to be in Washington on Jan. 6.
The police assessment indicated that “unlike previous post-election protests, the targets of the pro-Trump supporters are not necessarily the counter-protesters… but rather Congress itself is the target on the 6th.”
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JAN. 5
On Tuesday, the eve of Jan. 6, according to Hutchinson, Trump asked Meadows to be in touch with two of the president’s associates — Roger Stone and Michael Flynn.
Stone attended rallies for Trump in Washington and was photographed with multiple members of the Oath Keepers who were allegedly serving as his security detail, according to the committee. Both Stone and Flynn invoked their Fifth Amendment rights rather than testify before the committee.
The big “Stop the Steal” rally was planned for the morning of Jan. 6 near the White House. Meadows spoke with both Stone and Flynn that evening, Hutchinson said. Stone has disputed her account.
Meadows also sought to join Giuliani and others who had set up a “war room” at the Willard Hotel close to the White House, she testified.
“I had made it clear to Mr. Meadows that I didn’t believe it was a smart idea for him to go to the Willard Hotel that night,” she said.
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JAN. 6: THE RALLY
The morning of the rally on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Cipollone pleaded once again with Hutchinson to ensure Trump did not head to the Capitol.
“Please,” he said, “make sure we don’t go up to the Capitol, Cassidy,” she recalled. “We’re going to get charged with every crime imaginable if we make that movement happen.”
Hutchinson’s desk at the White House was just down the hall from the Oval Office, which was in one corner, and her boss Meadows’ office in the other. But that day she was with the president backstage as he surveyed the crowd of supporters outside the White House.
Trump was furious.
The crowd was not as full as Trump wanted it. Supporters lingered outside the security screening, unwilling to have their weapons confiscated by the Secret Service to join the main rally area.
Trump ordered his security to get rid of the metal detectors, known as magnetometers, insisting the armed supporters were no threat to him.
The police radios crackled with information; a man in the trees with a rifle or another with a handgun at his waist; three men with an AR-15 walking at 14th Street and Independence Avenue.
Trump has disputed Hutchinson’s account. “I didn’t want guns,” he said in an interview with Newsmax that aired two days after the hearing.
But Hutchinson had recounted to the committee what she heard.
“They’re not here to hurt me,” Trump told his staff, Hutchinson recalled. “Let them in. Let my people in. They can march to the Capitol after the rally’s over. …. Take the effing mags away. Then they can march to the Capitol.”
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JAN. 6: THE SPEECH
The president took the stage at the “Stop the Steal” rally complaining about the election outcome and the need to stop Biden from becoming president.
“We’re going to walk down, and I’ll be there with you,” Trump said to the thousand of supporters at the grassy Ellipse.
“We’re going to walk down to the Capitol,” Trump said. “You’ll never take back our country with weakness; you have to show strength.”
Many people had already started peeling off toward the Capitol, and Trump encouraged the crowd to go.
“I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard,” he said. “Let’s walk down Pennsylvania Avenue.”
A White House security log, revealed by the Jan. 6 committee, shows the scramble that was underway for Trump to go to the Capitol as well.
“MilAide has confirmed that he wants to walk,” said one entry on the National Security Council chat.
“They are begging him to reconsider,” reads another.
The next entry was a discussion of the “current route” for Trump’s motorcade to take 15th Street, to F Street, to 6th Street, to Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol.
“So this is happening,” reads another entry.
Hutchinson was still in the tent behind the rally stage when she got a phone call from House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California.
McCarthy sounded rushed, frustrated and angry, she said. “You told me this whole week you aren’t coming up here. Why would you lie to me?” he asked Hutchinson, a former House aide.
“I’m not lying. I wasn’t lying to you, sir,” she replied. And McCarthy said, “Well, he just said it on stage, Cassidy. Figure it out. Don’t come up here.”
The mob was breaking past the security fencing around the Capitol.
“Capitol Police are reporting multiple breaches,” the security log reads. “Capitol is now calling for all available to respond.”
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JAN. 6: BEHIND THE WHEEL
Trump climbed into the presidential SUV determined to be taken to the Capitol, Hutchinson recalled.
The Secret Service now disputes her account, as does Trump. But Hutchinson testified under oath that she was told later by Anthony Ornato, the deputy chief of staff for White House operations, that Trump was irate.
“The president said something to the effect of, ‘I’m the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,’” she recalled.
When the driver, Bobby Engel, responded, “Sir, we have to go back to the West Wing” Trump grabbed at the steering wheel, and lunged at the driver’s “clavicles,” she said.
Trump never made it to the Capitol. His motorcade headed back to the White House.
In the Newsmax interview, Trump dismissed the idea that he tried to “commandeer” the car to go to the Capitol as “totally false.” He marveled at the “incredible size” of the crowd — one of the biggest, he said, he has ever attracted. But he did not dispute wanting to go to the Capitol that day.
“I wanted to go so badly,” he said during an April interview with the Washington Post.
At the hearing, the security log made clear just how close Trump came to creating that unseen image — a defeated president standing with the mob as an armed insurrection was laying siege to the Capitol.
“Looks like he is coming home for now,” the security log stated.
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CARLSBAD, N.M. — Descending from the bright sunshine down into another world comes easily at Carlsbad Caverns.
"This is one of the greatest caves in the world,” said Rod Horrocks, chief of resources at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, an underground labyrinth of more than 100 caves beneath southern New Mexico. "In the early days, people had no idea about caves."
Caves and karst play an important role in the world's drinking water supply, holding about 20% of it.
"They're out of sight, out of mind,” Horrocks said. “A lot of people don't think about them and yet they're so integrated, connected to everything we do to our water system."
Every year, about half a million people visit Carlsbad Caverns.
"To aid visitor access to the cave, they built all of the infrastructure right on top of the cave,” Horrocks said, adding, “worst place they could have built it."
It turned out, though, to be the perfect place to run tests to see how the pollution created on the surface makes its way to the water that drips and collects down in the caves.
"From hydrocarbons coming off the parking lot and going into the cave to leaky sewer lines, just all kinds of things can cause problems to the cave," Horrocks said.
It’s a problem not just there, but potentially in other parts of the country, too.
About 25% of America's 332 million people get their drinking water from groundwater beneath the surface. A map from USGS shows the locations of the principal aquifers in the U.S., which are located in nearly every region of the country from Florida to Michigan to Arizona and beyond.
So, what did the tests find at Carlsbad Caverns?
"We found chromium in the water. We found nitrates in the water. Caffeine—it goes through us and it's very persistent and it's found pretty much in water everywhere," Horrocks said.
There is also another issue: drought, especially in the West.
"We go through droughts every 20 years or so, but nothing of this magnitude," said Tom Cech, former co-director of the One World One Water Center at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Drought, coupled with increased demand from population growth, is impacting the water table far below the surface. Carlsbad is not immune, either.
"This is ‘Longfellow's Bathtub.’ In 2015, when they designed these lights, it was pretty much full up to the shelf stone - spectacular. And then, we've had this really bad drought since then and it's dropped a couple of feet,” Horrocks said, adding that if drought conditions continue, in the coming years, "We could see the pools in Carlsbad dry up."
It is a threat no one wants to see at any other underground water source critical to life.
Starting in 2021 and continuing into 2022, the world is celebrating the International Year of Caves and Karst, to bring attention to these unique formations and the threats they face. You can also find information about it by clicking here.
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Board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price lead all-day music and food event aimed at highlighting climate-resilient agriculture
RALEIGH, N.C., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid's annual festival — a full day of music, family farmers, HOMEGROWN food and agrarian experiences — is coming to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. ET, at LiveNation.com.
Farm Aid 2022 will feature performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price, as well as Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Allison Russell, Charley Crockett, Brittney Spencer and Particle Kid. The festival will showcase how farmers are leading the way to mitigate climate change by sharing their stories on the Farm Aid stage and throughout the event.
This is the second time the Farm Aid festival has taken place in Raleigh, having made its debut there in 2014.
"I've always said that family farmers strengthen us all," said Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson. "Farmers in North Carolina, across the Southeast, and all over the country are growing solutions to our toughest challenges, including climate change. We're bringing Farm Aid here to highlight their hard work and celebrate the ways we can all join farmers to help."
Agriculture is the lifeblood of North Carolina, generating $92.7 billion annually and employing 17.5% of the state's workforce (more than 700,000 jobs). Home to 41,500 farms, farmland makes up more than 8.3 million acres of the Tar Heel state. North Carolina's agriculture is extremely diverse, with 150 different farm products produced. Farms across the state engage in direct-to-consumer sales, creating the foundation for a vibrant local food system. Across the state, climate change has a considerable impact — especially on communities of color, rural communities and those working in agriculture. North Carolina farmers are implementing techniques to mitigate climate change, including planting crops to cover soil between growing seasons, rotating crops, reducing soil tillage, integrating livestock and crop production, raising pastured livestock, and improving soil and water management.
Farm Aid festival attendees experience a full day of music and the taste of local flavors with Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Concessions®, which offer a diverse, fresh menu with ingredients that are produced by family farmers using ecological practices with a fair price paid to the farmers. Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN Village features hands-on activities engaging festivalgoers with exhibits about soil, water, energy, food and farming. Festivalgoers can hear farmers and artists inform and inspire on the FarmYard Stage and celebrate the know-how and diversity of cultures of agriculture in the HOMEGROWN Skills tent.
"Everywhere we go, we hear from festivalgoers that there's nothing quite like the Farm Aid experience," said Farm Aid Executive Director Carolyn Mugar. "Farmers and eaters are inspired and empowered at the intersection of music and family farm food to support the source of our food — family farmers — and to join farmers in fighting for our soil and water. We will celebrate the family farmers of the Southeast and amplify their voices on the Farm Aid stage in September."
Tickets will go on sale Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. ET. Ticket prices range from $75 to $315 and will be available for purchase at LiveNation.com. A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 27, at www.farmaid.org/tickets.
Additionally, Farm Aid is partnering with digital fundraising platform Fandiem to inspire fans to give back for a chance to win a 'Farm Aid VIP PLUS Experience'. Fans can Donate To Win online at Fandiem.com/farmaid for a chance at an all-expense paid trip to Farm Aid 2022, including two VIP Experience tickets with access to the VIP Experience club and more.
Venue and Farm Aid staff are staying up to date on the latest CDC guidance and industry best practices to limit the transmission of COVID-19. Farm Aid is taking various precautions, including enhanced sanitation protocols and streamlined operations to prevent unnecessary crowding. Farm Aid will monitor the situation closely and will update protocols as warranted leading up to the festival.
Farm Aid 2022 will air live on FarmAid.org and Farm Aid's YouTube channel. Returning as the exclusive broadcast partner for the second year in a row, award-winning country lifestyle network Circle will broadcast the festival live on air, as well as on its Facebook, Twitter and TikTok pages (@CircleAllAccess). Fans can find Circle on its linear feed and across most streaming platforms, including Roku, DISH, Samsung TV Plus, Peacock, VIZIO SmartCast, Tubi, Redbox and more.
For event updates, follow Farm Aid on Twitter (@FarmAid), Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid) and Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), and visit farmaid.org/festival. Festivalgoers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid2022 and #Road2FarmAid to join the conversation on social media around this year's festival.
Farm Aid welcomes the participation of the business community and offers corporate sponsorship and VIP hospitality opportunities. For more information, contact Glenda Yoder at glenda@farmaid.org. Farm Aid 2022 sponsors include Patagonia Workwear and DISH Network.
Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. For more than 35 years, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $64 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
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Companies have hired Quiet Events to create free family fun events across New York City
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quiet Events Inc has been contracted by several organizations such as the New York City Parks Department, Lincoln Center, and many others to supply Silent Disco headphones for dance parties.
These parties are unlike any other because there are three live DJs playing different music, all at the same time! You can switch between each DJ and the headphones change color indicating which you are jamming to.
"As people emerge from the pandemic and have begun to enjoy entertainment, the city needs more events that can bring people from different generations, nationalities, and music taste together", says William Petz, Founder and CEO of Quiet Events.
- It's very social: When you put the headphones on, you're automatically part of a group singing and dancing to the same tune.
- Music for everyone: With three channels of music, you can play 70's disco on one, sing-a-longs from the 80's and 90's on another, and Hip Hop or Latin on the third.
- No noise complaints: These can be hosted anywhere like a park, beach, or in the middle of a residential buildings. Neighbors, both commercial and residential, appreciate that there is no music blaring.
- Addresses COVID concerns: Since the Quiet Events headphones broadcasts up to 1,500 feet you can feel safe socially distancing, yet still feel like you're part of the party.
- It's interactive show: The DJs battle it out for people to listen to them. They talk to the crowd trying to get them to get others to switch to their channel.
Quiet Events QuietEvents.com, is a nationwide Silent Disco headphone rental and event planning company that has been operating since 2012. The entertainment concept is simple and very engaging but is something best experienced not described. In short, party-goers get special headphones they can change between 3 Live DJs by flipping a switch, this also changes the LED colors of the headphones. Headphones can be rented for a party at home or a huge gathering of thousands.
What is a silent disco? https://www.quietevents.com/what-is-a-silent-disco
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Sometimes we find the stories, sometimes the stories find us. This is one of the latter.
I was getting my hair cut by Gigi Brestle and asking her what she had done for the Fourth of July. She described her visit to Carl's Corner, a wild truck stop outside of Dallas, where Willie Nelson, Shooter Jennings, Leon Russell and dozens of groups had performed. Kinky Friedman was there campaigning, and every biodiesel entrepreneur known to man was sharing their wares. Truckers were filling their tanks with BioWillie, and the barbecue was good.
We had always wanted to include Willie Nelson's infamous July Fourth picnic in Hidden Kitchens. Suddenly, Brestle was opening our eyes to a world we never considered.
I left the beauty salon, called Nikki Silva, and a few days later The Kitchen Sisters were pulling into Carl's to get the lowdown on this hidden highway kitchen. -- Davia Nelson
Filling Up on BioWillie
"Without a vision, you perish." — Carl Cornelius, Carl's Corner Truck Stop, Carl's Corner, Texas
Carl's Corner, Texas, is a truck stop between Dallas and Waco, Texas, where a little revolution has begun. Where truckers fill up on American fuel made from farm crops. BioWillie, they call it, because Willie Nelson is the driving force behind this biodiesel vision. His tour bus runs on it, (so do Bonnie Raitt's and Neil Young's) and a brigade of 18-wheelers barreling down the nation's highways; a growing fleet of semis whose exhaust smells like French fries.
With its dancing frogs on top of the truck-stop sign, Carl's is a well-known landmark for motorists who travel Interstate 35 outside of Dallas. Owner Carl Cornelius bought the land in 1979 and incorporated the town in 1986 so he could sell alcohol in an otherwise dry part of Hill County. He's been mayor ever since.
Willie Nelson, a longtime friend of Carl's, sparked the idea of converting Carl's gas pumps to biodiesel. (The singer's wife, Annie, put a bug in his head after she saw some biodiesel cars in Maui.) Willie — an advocate for reducing America's dependence on foreign oil, putting the family farmer back to work and cleaning up the environment — partnered with Carl, Earth BioFuels, and Distribution Drive in 2004 and created the Willie Nelson Biodiesel Company. Carl's Corner became the first truck stop in the nation to sell BioWillie.
Recently the company broke ground for a biodiesel production facility on the land behind the truck stop that will have a capacity to refine 8,000 gallons of fuel a day.
"The idea is for a community-based facility," Nelson says. "This is important because we're starting wars over oil. This will help truckers and small-time farmers that we've neglected for too long."
In Hawaii, Pacific Biodiesel has been converting used cooking oil from restaurants and hotels into a fuel, producing 10,000 gallons a month. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, its most recent client, is switching park vehicles to biodiesel as part of a U.S. Department of Energy program.
And in Houston, Chris Powers, founder of Houston Biodiesel, produces fine-grade biodiesel. He advises, educates, assists, and "takes the mystery out of using biodiesel" by offering homebrew biodiesel classes for alternative-energy enthusiasts. You only need to spend a little time on the Web to find a host of like-minded people pursuing their desire to clean up our environment and lessen dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil.
Along the Road
"If the farmers and the truckers get on board in a big way, the soccer moms won't be far behind." — Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman is a self-described "compassionate redneck," guitar player, songwriter, mystery writer, entertainer and leader of the band Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jew Boys. He has recorded 10 albums, and written 26 books including The Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover and Kill Two Birds and Get Stoned.
His latest stint: political candidate, running for governor of Texas. "Why the hell not?" and "The last independent governor of Texas was Sam Houston. The next will be Kinky Friedman" are just a few of his ear-catching campaign slogans.
Friedman calls Willie Nelson "the hillbilly Dalai Lama," and has drawn a lot of inspiration from Nelson about his positions on biodiesel and renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms.
Friedman's newly unveiled energy plan for Texas aims to reverse the state's position as a net importer of energy by expanding existing development of renewable energies while improving conventional power generation. If elected, he plans to fuel the fleet of 35,000 Texas school buses with biodiesel and to appoint Nelson as "chief energy Texas head."
Friedman has a lot of big and wild ideas, including using food to raise funds to fuel his visions. He started an olive oil company while stuck in a limo with his friend Farouk Shami, a Palestinian hairdresser who pioneered the Chi Iron. Farouk & Friedman Olive Oil, "Oil from the Holy Land," is a collaborative effort with proceeds donated to Oasis of Peace, a charity dedicated to creating peace between Arabs and Jews.
Profits from another venture, Kinky Friedman's Private Stock Salsa, "goes directly to the dogs," he says. It supports the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, what Friedman calls a sort of "orphanage, hospice, leprosarium, soup kitchen, halfway house and rescue for stray and abused animals" that he co-founded with his cousin Nancy. It's located on his ranch outside of Medina, Texas.
"I do it because I like stray dogs a lot better than I like fat cats," he says.
A Biodiesel Community
The biodiesel community is such an unusual and far-reaching group of people around the country. It brings together truckers, farmers, celebrities, restaurant people, chemical engineers, journalists, musicians, renewable-energy entrepreneurs, and alternative-energy enthusiasts.
Following is a small smattering of the intriguing characters that have fueled this story. Check out your own community and find out who's digging into grease traps and harvesting algae, willow and grasses to make energy for America.
We tip our hat in thanks to: Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman, Carl Cornelius and the truck drivers fueling up at Carl's Corner on I-35, Peter Bell & Rob Reed of Earth Biofuels, Bill Mack, The Satellite Cowboy, The Open Road: America's Trucking Channel on XM 171, David Anderson, Elaine Schock, Michael Pollan, Joe Nick Patoski, Bill Kisinger (The Biodiesel Rebel), Chris Powers and Houston Biodiesel, Chris Saladino at Champ Burgers in Houston, Shannon Davis (Grease Collector), Jason Hardison, WNYC and Neil Golub, Wayne Shulmister and Rex Doane, KERA and Jeff Wittington, David Alvarez, Hawk Mendenhall, Stewart Vanderwilt, and Will Leon, Cal Zecca-Ferris, Laura Stromberg, Gigi Brestle, Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, Roy Garrett & Linda Elaine, The Sons of the Pioneers, Los Straitjackets, and Stephanie Loleng.
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LONDON, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Derrick Adams, the acclaimed New York-based artist, launched Derrick Adams Editions, an online platform offering unique artwork editions in his distinct visual style.
Bridging entrepreneurship and the fine arts sector, Derrick Adams Editions is pleased to present its first edition, FUNTIME UNICORN. It acts as a continuation of Adams' signature iconography and imagery of the Black Unicorn in Adams' iconic "Floaters" series, a collection of bold and vibrant portraits depicting Black people in various states of rest and play atop the popularized plastic pool float.
Created to be physically interacted with, the life-sized FUNTIME UNICORN is thematically and literally playful, an apt manifestation of Adams' belief that joy, love, and play experienced by Black people should be normalized and celebrated in popular culture.
With Adams' art already displayed in various galleries and museums, Derrick Adams Editions is an exciting new space for his artistic creations. Through the new editions business, Adams' intends to create an independent commercial platform and a direct channel to his audience, strengthening their exposure to diverse and innovative artwork.
Derrick Adams, speaking about the FUNTIME UNICORN launch, said:
"FUNTIME UNICORN is the ideal first launch for Derrick Adams Editions. I am always inspired by everyday people, and combining the Black Unicorn motif with the form of playground spring riders epitomizes my vision of Black joy and love. By visually or physical interacting with the work, the audience can recreate the ordinary yet pure and freeing experience."
The vibrant sculptural installations are now available on derrickadamseditions.com, as an edition of 30 with 10 Artist Proofs.
Derrick Adams (1970-) is a Baltimore-born, New York-based artist whose critically admired work spans painting, collage, sculpture, performance, video, and sound installations. His multidisciplinary works probe the influence of popular culture on self-image, the relationship between man and monument, and the African American experience in relation to art history. Alongside numerous solo exhibitions, Adams' work is in the permanent collections of institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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Arizona likely will lose multiple members of its secondary after this season. The Wildcats continue to rebuild that unit on the recruiting trail.
Arizona on Monday secured a commitment from three-star defensive back Sean Brown of Simi Valley, California. Brown is the seventh defensive back to join the Wildcats’ 2023 class if you include two “athletes” who are projected to play DB.
I want to the thank the @ArizonaFBall and the whole coaching staff for really making Arizona feel like home. Thanks to all the coach and family members that helped me to this point, couldn’t do it without you. With that being said I’m 100% committed@CoachJeddFisch #BearDown pic.twitter.com/FwdBNqy6Bb
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Brown currently is listed as a safety or wide receiver, but he told 247Sports that Arizona wants him as a “big corner.” Rivals and 247Sports list Brown at 6-foot-3.
Brown holds eight offers, including BYU, Oregon State, Washington State and San Diego State. The Wildcats open the 2022 season against the Aztecs.
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Continuing the celebration of undeniable attitude, the power of creative authenticity, and cultural boundary-breakers, the brand appoints young superstar, Lil Nas X, as its newest change maker
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yves Saint Laurent Beauté today announced rapper, singer and song-writer, Lil Nas X as its latest U.S. Ambassador. Both vanguards for innovation, Lil Nas X and YSL Beauté are taking the world by storm and pushing the boundaries of beauty as we know it today. Announcing Lil Nas X as the brand's newest U.S. Ambassador taps into the transformative power of beauty, inspiring independent self-expression for individuals and communities driven to change the world alongside YSL.
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The brand is recognized for its position at the forefront of culture and is equipped with an arsenal of innovative products, with each collection defining a new age of expression. The announcement from YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X shatters the ceiling and enables fearless, boundary-pushing artistry to remold beauty as it is understood today. With the ability to create and inspire change, YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X are elevating the cultural landscape, reaching new heights, and challenging norms that have boxed in creatives for generations.
In this partnership, YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X bring to life a groundswell of forward-thinking beauty – sweeping away conventional thought and ushering in a new standard: glamour through individuality, beauty as self-expression, and luxury as a vessel for change. Introducing an unreleased, never-heard-before track, Lil Nas X and YSL Beauté bring a musical thrum into the desert for this campaign.
"Lil Nas X embodies YSL Beauté's vision for the future of the beauty industry: boundary-breaking, unique, unapologetic, bold" says Laetitia Raoust, YSL Beauté U.S. General Manager. "The synergies between the brand and Lil Nas X's unwavering passion for individuality are the inspiration behind this partnership with the hope it empowers the next generation of beauty."
Lil Nas X is known for boldly challenging conventional beauty standards, and has created a name for himself rooted in passion, creativity and fearless attitude – much like Mr. Saint Laurent himself set out to do with the creation of the Yves Saint Laurent brand, which remains the foundation of campaigns and assortments today.
"The partnership with YSL Beauté is one of the most thoughtful and impactful collaborations we've orchestrated," says Jennifer Frommer, SVP, Partnerships & Commercial Licensing at Columbia Records. "Like Lil Nas X, the campaign is brave, it challenges the status quo and reminds us to keep pushing the boundaries of identity."
"It's been a lot of fun working on this campaign with YSL Beauté – they're such an iconic brand, and I'm happy to be a part of something so unique and groundbreaking in the beauty world," says Lil Nas X. "Shout out to YSL for embracing me and my campness and for inspiring change for the next generation of beauty."
As part of his role as YSL Beauté U.S. Ambassador, Lil Nas X will be featured in a series of content to be leveraged on YSL Beauté's digital platforms and in U.S. media campaigns (digital and out-of-home advertisements), supporting the YSL Beauté Makeup latest innovations and the brand's iconic men's fragrance bestseller, Y.
The new campaign is anchored in the premiere of YSL Beauté's newest lip icon: Rouge Pur Couture: The Bold. A couture, high pigment lipstick for those who aren't shy, this new addition to the family pushes color, shine and comfortability to the max. Innovation is a key component of the YSL DNA and this new formula provides bolder, intense color that feels like a second skin. The Bold, like you, lasts all night long and delivers a finish that's in a league of its own – not gloss, not satin, not matte – but pure, uninhibited, three-dimensional shine. It is featured alongside YSL's latest eye innovation, Lash Clash Mascara - delivering 200% volume and a couture, Noir finish.
As the brand welcomes Lil Nas X as its new YSL Beauté U.S. Ambassador, it hopes to encourage its community to unapologetically embrace themselves and who they are, louder than ever before – to never stand for being defined, defied, or denied. Lil Nas X's appointment perfectly complements the U.S. Ambassador collective of change makers, agents for a better future, who celebrate individuality and modernity, in the likes of Troye Sivan, Barbie Ferreira and Indya Moore.
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Projects to comprise multiple components of Alithya's comprehensive service offering
MONTREAL, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alithya Group inc. (TSX: ALYA) (NASDAQ: ALYA) ("Alithya") is pleased to announce the signing of up to C$10.8 million in service agreements with a Quebec Government agency covering projects to be implemented over a 36-month period. The work will include cybersecurity, radio communications, and cloud migration projects, as well as assisting the client with the development and adaptation of a project management platform solution. Additionally, Alithya will support the agency's managers in the implementation of best practices in the methodology and management of their projects.
A diverse array of services
In addition to Alithya professionals already engaged in assisting the client with ongoing projects, the newly signed contracts will raise the commitment to more than 140 Alithya advisors with expertise in domains including application development, security, technological infrastructure, cloud architecture, migration, and automation, change management, and continuous improvement.
Quote by David Dufour, Vice President, Public Sector at Alithya:
"These new contracts encompass a broad spectrum of Alithya specializations across multiple domains. With 20 active contracts already in effect that have validated the quality of our work, we have consolidated our position as a trusted advisor to assist this client in addressing its evolving needs moving forward. The quality of work conducted in support of this client also positions Alithya to make deeper inroads into other areas of Quebec's public sector, leveraging the company's reputation to provide similar services to other government ministries, municipalities, and para-public organizations."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable U.S. safe harbours (collectively "forward-looking statements"). Statements that do not exclusively relate to historical facts, as well as statements relating to management's expectations regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects of Alithya, and other information related to Alithya's business strategy and future plans or which refer to the characterizations of future events or circumstances represent forward-looking statements. Such statements often contain the words "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "could," "would," "will," "may," "can," "continue," "potential," "should," "project," "target," and similar expressions and variations thereof, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
Forward-looking statements are presented for the sole purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding Alithya's objectives, strategies and business outlook as well as its anticipated operating environment and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although management believes the expectations reflected in Alithya's forward-looking statements were reasonable as at the date they were made, forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management and, as such, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Alithya's control, and which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those discussed in the section titled "Risks and Uncertainties" of Alithya's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended March 31, 2022, as well as in Alithya's other materials made public, including documents filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities from time to time and which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Alithya or that Alithya currently deems to be immaterial could also have a material adverse effect on its financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or reputation.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and are made only as of the date of this press release. Alithya expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since actual results may vary materially from them.
About Alithya
Alithya is a trusted North American leader in strategy and digital transformation, employing a dedicated and highly skilled workforce of 3,700 professionals in Canada, the United States and internationally. Since its founding in 1992, Alithya's capacity, size, and capabilities have continuously evolved, guided by a long-term strategic vision to become the trusted advisor of its clients. Alithya's strategy is based on a plan of accelerated organic growth and complementary acquisitions to create a global leader. The company's integrated offer is based on four pillars of expertise: business strategies, enterprise cloud solutions, application services, and data and analytics. To learn more about Alithya, visit www.alithya.com.
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BIRMINGHAM, England, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAPORESSO is making NEW announcements on the stand at The Vaper Expo UK show TODAY with a showcase at 2pm. Following a successful evening, winning Awards. VAPORESSO came 1st for the Best Tank, 2nd place for Best Mod and winning 3rd place for Best Pod system at the Vapouround awards. VAPORESSO has a joint booth with SMOORE at the show and will be announcing the following over the next few days:
- NEW VAPORESSO PRODUCTS - VAPORESSO is putting luxury into the vape market with the launch of two new products LUXE X and GEN PT60 | 80 S
- NEW LOGO – a new VAPORESSO logo features the letter "V" at the forefront to symbolize the passion characterising the vaping community. Encircled behind by the letter "O," symbolizing a vapor ring opening up. The 'O' represents the joy, love and hope VAPORESSO brings. 'V' and 'O' are the defining symbols for VAPORESSO
- NEW TECHNOLOGY - Move beyond ordinary with VAPORESSO, featuring its brand new COREX heating technology which has taken two years to develop. COREX technology is the core of good flavour and gives the most accurate flavour reproduction.
- COLLABORATION - VAPORESSO has teamed up with two American urban icons, BigSleeps x TwoJsKicks, as part of a stylish new look for the vape kit brand.
The showcase at The Vaper Expo UK, Birmingham NEC is going down successfully with the vaping community
LINK TO LAUNCH PHOTOS - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15DDbyGrGSZa1ZW3SfodFuRFoVnIJP-iv
"Inspired by vapers, designed for vapers."
VAPORESSO is exhibiting at The Vaper Expo UK, Birmingham NEC on the 27th – 29th May 2022 on stand D56.
For Further information on VAPORESSO Contact:
Grace Dewhurst - Phone – 07850 448 408 Email - grace@linkup-china.com
Nia Thomas – Phone – 07723 019 767 Email - nia@linkup-china.com
Background information of VAPORESSO
VAPORESSO was created in 2015 and is dedicated to establishing a smoke-free world while raising the quality of life for our users. Based on our continuous innovation, strict quality control, and substantial commitment, VAPORESSO creates products that can fit all levels and styles of vapers. VAPORESSO strives to be able to help as many people as possible.
The chairman and CEO Simon Lai was a smoker for 11 years, before turned to vaping. "When we started VAPORESSO, we had a big dream to make switching to vaping as easy as possible for everyone." - CEO Simon Lai.
SMOORE is the parent company of VAPORESSO, which is the largest global vaping device provider. SMOORE is the first to be publicly listed in the industry, with a valuation of over 25 billion USD, which set a significant milestone in history.
Find more information in https://www.vaporesso.com/about-us
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, June 12, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
718 PM EDT Sun Jun 12 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Seneca
and west central Cayuga Counties through 745 PM EDT...
At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Geneva, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Romulus, Fayette, Union Springs, Aurora,
Canoga, Border City, Rose Hill and Cayuga Lake State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4287 7696 4292 7696 4290 7665 4270 7673
4279 7698 4287 7698
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 289DEG 17KT 4286 7694
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Court: 70-year-old indicted on capital murder charges in Alabama church triple slaying
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama grand jury has indicted a 70-year-old man on capital murder charges in the fatal shootings of three people at a church potluck dinner in June, according to court records made public Friday.
The Jefferson County grand jury indicted Robert Findlay Smith this week in connection with the June 16 shootings of Walter “Bart” Rainey, 84, of Irondale; Sarah Yeager, 75, of Pelham; and Jane Pounds, 84, of Hoover, al.com reported.
Police responded June 16 to a report of an active shooter at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, a wealthy suburb of Birmingham. About 25 people, including Smith, had gathered late that afternoon for a “Boomers Potluck” dinner. He had previously attended some worship services and at least one of the previous potluck dinners there, authorities said.
Jefferson County prosecutors on Thursday presented the case to the grand jury, which returned indictments against Smith.
“Smith has been indicted for capital murder for killing two or more people,’′ District Attorney Danny Carr told al.com Friday. “It is still very early in the prosecution of this case. We will be working closely with the families of those who lost their lives that terrible day ... as we progress toward holding Smith accountable.”
Smith is being represented by attorneys Emory Anthony and Moses Stone. Anthony did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Stone’s telephone listing went unanswered. Smith remains without bond in the Jefferson County Jail. A trial date has not yet been set.
Smith was seated alone at the dinner when a longtime church member approached him and invited him to sit with others at a table, said the Rev. Doug Carpenter, who founded the church in 1973 and retired in 2005. Smith refused the offer, but then pulled out a handgun and shot three people, authorities and reports said.
A church member rushed the gunman, struck him with a chair and held him until officers arrived, according to police.
Rainey was pronounced dead on the scene. Yeager and Pounds were taken to a hospital where they later died.
Authorities said they have not yet identified a motive in the slayings.
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Tractor Trailer Driver Arrested for OUI on I-95, Sidney, Maine
Tractor Trailer Driver Charged with OUI
The driver of a tractor trailer was arrested on June 15 and charged with Operating Under the Influence after reports of the vehicle driving erratically on I-95 near Sidney, Maine.
Maine State Police Received 911 Calls
The Maine State Police received two Emergency 911 calls from around 2:16 p.m. Wednesday. Reports were that the driver of the tractor trailer driver was “almost striking other vehicles” and not staying in its proper lane as it drove erratically northbound on I-95 in Sydney.
Vehicle Pulled Over and Searched
Troopers located the truck within minutes and stopped the truck. Police said the driver was from the state of Ohio. The Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit responded to the scene as well. The vehicle was searched and found “hard alcohol in the cab of the truck.”
Driver Arrested
Police arrested the driver and said his “blood-alcohol concentration was four times the legal limit of .04% while operating a commercial vehicle.”
Transported to Jail
The driver’s name was not released. He was taken to the Kennebec County Jail. Officials removed the tractor trailer safely from Interstate 95.
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Post Malone is once again asking a court to dismiss the authorship dispute over “Circles.” This time, he’s accusing Canadian musician Tyler Armes, who claims he’s owed songwriting credit, of concealing “critical” evidence.
Law360 obtained the filing, in which the rapper argues Armes deleted text messages that would refute the claim he was present at the August 2018 jam session that created fragments of the hit song.
“These critical documents speak volumes as to plaintiff’s intent on the night during which he claims to have jointly authored musical material with defendants, and also refute plaintiff’s narrative that defendants invited him to work with them to be a co-author,” the filing reads.
Instead, the text messages show Armes was trying to make it onto the guest list to two of Post’s shows — offering to manager Dre London that he’d bring “lots of girls.” The filing notes these concealed messages are “glaringly devoid of any mention of any songwriting with Post, no less a songwriting session.”
Armes claims he’s due partial ownership of the song because he contributed a guitar riff to it.
In addition, Post alleges Armes doctored other text messages to bolster his claims. The singer alleges Armes didn’t submit London’s portion of their conversation and did so to conceal that London was unaware there was any talk of co-songwriting.
The “Sunflower” singer claimed Armes was “fully aware” he submitted incomplete evidence, which he argues “is tantamount to committing a fraud on this court.”
With this filing, Post’s team is hopeful the court will dismiss Armes’ suit and allow for sanctions to be placed upon him.
Armes’ team has responded, saying the accusations have “zero merit” and are “nothing more than a desperate ploy by Post Malone to avoid having this case decided.”
The case is set to proceed in October.
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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE
In the matter of the estate of
ZACHARIAH J. MANAHAN,
Deceased.
THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of first publication:
September 9, 2022
Personal Representative:
Rachel A. Manahan
Attorney for the Personal Represent-
ative:
KJERSTI T. STROUP
WSBA #44574
Address for Mailing or Service:
PO BOX 16431
SEATTLE, WA 98116-0431
Court of probate proceedings and
cause number:
Pierce County Superior Court
22-4-01716-6
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“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
The late hall of fame coach Vince Lombardi had a point, but that doesn’t mean that the eye test is irrelevant. A week one win for Washington football on a last second field goal will spread quite a different sentiment than a 41-10 thrashing.
With the Huskies’ season opener Saturday, not only will their performance be gauged by the win/loss column, but each facet of the game — especially those which faced scrutiny in 2021 — will also be carefully observed.
So, what do the Huskies’ assistant coaches want to see from their position groups Saturday night?
Wide Receivers - JaMarcus Shephard
Shephard’s wide receiver group has the potential to turn the most heads this season. Though sophomore Rome Odunze was selected by offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb as the receiver with the most potential to take the top off of a defense, he is accompanied by sophomores Jalen McMillan and Taj Davis, as well as redshirt freshman Ja’Lynn Polk, junior Giles Jackson, and redshirt freshman Junior Alexander.
The receiving corps has been touted by head coach Kalen DeBoer and Shephard all offseason, and they will finally make their much anticipated debut against Kent State.
While Shephard doesn’t have a statistical goal, he wants the receivers to play like “takers.” Specifically, one legendary “taker”: former Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald.
“I watched a lot of Larry Fitzgerald,” Shephard said. “I mean, Jerry Rice is the GOAT, I’m just gonna be honest with you. But I watched a lot of Larry, because he just always seemed to pluck the football out of the air. [Wednesday], I showed them some still clips, some frame-by-frame clips of Larry going and taking a football away from a defender, who clearly had intercepted the ball, but all of a sudden in the next clip, Larry’s got the ball in his hands. So, I want these guys to have that same mentality, take the football.”
First objective: high point the football, snatch it out of the air. Second objective: make the defenders sweat.
“We don’t put a yardage goal or touchdown goal or any of that kind of stuff,” Shephard said. “One of our major goals is: don’t get tackled by the first person. Do everything in your power not to get tackled by the first person who comes up. So, we work heavy on taking care of the football, but in the same breath, making people miss.”
Offensive Line - Scott Huff
Huff is the only remaining position coach from 2021, and he and the offensive line certainly have something to prove. Last season, Washington’s offensive line was heavily criticized as the running game produced just 98.4 yards per game, second to last in the Pac-12.
For starters, UW’s Saturday opener will certainly need to feature better offensive line play than their 2021 season opener — the Montana catastrophe in which the Huskies were outmatched in their own trenches.
Huff’s group will be without sixth-year left tackle Jaxson Kirkland on Saturday, and the starting offensive linemen have combined for just three career starts. Still, there won’t be any excuses for Huff’s group if Kent State controls the line of scrimmage Saturday.
“We’ve got a standard to play, which is fundamentally great, assignment perfect, and nasty,” Huff said. “We’ll hopefully be able to play to the standard consistently, and if not, we’ll keep tweaking the lineup until we can get that right.”
“We’ve had to study two different sets of tape,” Huff said. “We had Kent State from last year, the personnel, and then Northern Iowa is where the defensive coordinator is from, so we’re trying to kind of mix and match the two of those things. But we know they’ve got some talented players, they do a great job on defense not giving up plays, they make it hard to get your yards, and it’ll be a really good challenge for us, for sure.”
Defensive Line - Inoke Breckterfield
Task A for Washington’s defense will be slowing down Kent State’s rushing offense, which ranked among the nation’s best in 2021.
The Golden Flashes are also known for their quick pace, which is the focus for Breckterfield and the defensive line.
“These guys are a high tempo team,” Breckterfield said. “Our objective is to not just match it, but exceed their tempo, be sound in what we do, and then disrupt. Be able to play on their line of scrimmage, own the line of scrimmage, and make plays.”
Much like the offensive line, the defensive line will need to fare better up front than last year’s season opener in order for the Huskies to succeed.
Defensive Backs - Julius Brown
If there’s one position group which Washington wouldn’t mind a replication of last year’s season opener, it would be their defensive backs. After all, Montana’s quarterback completed just 12 passes for 105 yards and no touchdowns in UW’s infamous loss.
But enough about Montana. In fact, UW’s anchoring cornerback, senior Jordan Perryman, was playing for UC Davis last September, and Kent State’s offense operates much differently than Montana’s did. For coach Brown, facing this offense is to be viewed as a basketball game.
“Play physical,” Brown said. “A lot of times, when teams come out and they’re really, really spread, and they get you text-to-text it’s almost kind of like fastbreak basketball. They want to spread you out, they want to get one-on-one tackles. What I’m looking for is to be extremely physical.”
As for head coach Kalen DeBoer? He’s familiar with Kent State’s offense, and understands that slowing their tempo is paramount.
“I’ve seen this offensive system three times in person,” DeBoer said. “It’s the fastest offense I’ve seen in person — that tempo, and coach [Sean Lewis] has done an amazing job.”
At the end of the day, Lombardi is partially correct. Winning may not be everything Washington fans are looking for Saturday evening. In the grand scheme of things, however, it will be the only thing that truly matters in DeBoer’s debut.
“Honestly, the number one thing is just find a way to win,” DeBoer said. “I mean that is the most important thing: just find a way. We’re always going to respect our opponent and everything they have, but we’re going to believe we have what it takes.”
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New integrated solution that empowers guests to call for service or assistance using a simple QR code and smart phone in locations where traditional electronic push buttons may not be practical.
SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week JTECH announced the launch of The Virtual Service Kiosk - a new way of helping customers directly notify staff anywhere and everywhere imaginable. Because the process starts with the scanning of a QR Code, businesses can put a virtual press for service button anywhere - outside, by a pool, or in an unsecured area. Virtual Service Kiosk is also easy to implement on a large scale. You need notifications from 200 locations? Not a problem! You need communications from 100 beach chairs? We got you! QR Codes can be printed on many different materials making them weatherproof, movable and flexible.
What sets the Virtual Service Kiosk apart is the unique management console that allows each QR code to have up to five programmable virtual buttons. A button can be directed to send a discrete message or open a URL. While the main advantage of this solution is to bring service quickly and directly to the customer, the URL option enhances the experience and can also help to consolidate multiple QR codes into one with multiple options. Another unique aspect is the ability to set specific hours for the entire system, or to disable specific locations. Rainy day? Turn off all the QR Codes on the outdoor patio. The web-based user interface also includes analytics on each location at the QR code and button level.
The last piece of the system is what JTECH is known for…Staff Communication technology. Another recent addition to the JTECH line is the SmartCall Alert Color Paging System. The combination of four-color screens, alphanumeric text and vibe/beep options make communication simple and efficient. Each button can be programmed to send a text-based message and send a color alert for a hands-free notification.
Key Features:
- Unlimited amount of QR Codes with up to 5 programmable virtual buttons each.
- Easy to use and flexible management console.
- Customized set up and programming for each scenario.
- Integrates with all industry leading JTECH staff paging systems.
- Works where traditional push for service electronic buttons are not feasible or practical.
- Ideal for restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, retail and more!
JTECH an HME Company has provided staff and guest notification systems and software solutions for 35 years. As the largest onsite paging company in the world, JTECH was the first to introduce silent paging systems to the restaurant industry. We are the leading provider of onsite messaging, paging, text messaging, table location systems and software solutions for the restaurant, warehouse, retail, hospitality, pharmacy, and healthcare markets.
For more information on the Virtual Service Kiosk or other JTECH Solutions, please visit www.JTECH.com or call 800.321.6221.
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US added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs.
Friday’s jobs report from the Labor Department showed that last month’s hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%, just above the lowest level in a half-century.
The economy’s hiring gains have been remarkably consistent in the face of the worst inflation in four decades. Employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 12 straight months.
Yet it’s unclear how long the jobs boom will continue. The Federal Reserve this week raised its key rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaled further large rate hikes to come. As the Fed’s rate hikes take effect, they will make it increasingly expensive for consumers and businesses to borrow, spend and hire.
In addition, the vast economic aid that the government had been supplying to households has expired. And Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has helped accelerate inflation and clouded the economic outlook. Some economists warn of a growing risk of recession.
For now, the resilience of the job market is particularly striking when set against the backdrop of galloping price increases and rising borrowing costs. This week, the Labor Department provided further evidence that the job market is still booming. It reported that only 1.38 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment benefits, the fewest since 1970. And it said that employers posted a record-high 11.5 million job openings in March and that layoffs remained well below pre-pandemic levels.
What’s more, the economy now has, on average, two available jobs for every unemployed person. That’s the highest such proportion on record.
And in yet another sign that workers are enjoying unusual leverage in the job market, a record 4.5 million people quit their jobs in March, evidently confident that they could find a better opportunity elsewhere.
Chronic shortages of goods, supplies and workers have contributed to skyrocketing price increases — the highest inflation rate in 40 years. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February dramatically worsened the financial landscape, sending global oil and gas prices skyward and severely clouding the national and global economic picture.
In the meantime, with many industries slowed by worker shortages, companies have been jacking up pay to try to attract job applicants and retain their existing employees. Even so, pay raises haven’t kept pace with the spike in consumer prices.
That’s why the Fed, which most economists say was much too slow to recognize the inflation threat, is now raising rates aggressively. Its goal is a notoriously difficult one: a so-called soft landing.
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- Exro will supply development partner SEA Electric with high-voltage Coil Drive Systems, comprised of a high-voltage Coil Driver™ and an electric motor, beginning with a pilot in Q4 2022.
- After successful in-field validation with the pilot, the first purchase order will supply 500 units with deliveries starting in Q4 2023, followed by increasing volume of production series systems up to a minimum of 1,500 units over the 36-month term of the agreement.
- SEA Electric's innovative zero-emissions electric vehicle powertrains, optimized with Exro's Coil Driver™ technology, will make next-generation Class 5/6 delivery applications more sustainable, cost-effective and efficient.
- The announcement is the latest in a series of contracts that have converted partners into commercial customers.
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) (the "Company" or "Exro"), a leading clean technology company that has developed a new class of power control electronics for electric motors and batteries, today announced that it has signed an initial purchase order and multiyear master sales and service agreement (the "agreement") to supply 1,500 Coil Drive System units to industry leading commercial electric vehicle company SEA Electric ("SEA"). Today's announcement is the latest in a series of commercial agreements with Exro's development partners.
Widely recognized as a market leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles, SEA Electric has a global presence, deploying product in seven countries including USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia and South Africa with collectively more than one million miles of independently OEM-tested and in-service international operation.
Under the agreement, SEA Electric will purchase high-voltage Coil Drive System units from Exro, along with a production slot, system pricing and commissioning services. Pilot vehicle integration will begin as early as November of this year, followed by track and on-road testing in 2023. These testing phases will culminate with series production Exro 400V Coil Drive System units.
The agreement commences with delivery of up to 25 Coil Drive System sample units comprised of a high-voltage Coil Driver™ and an electric motor. These sample units will be used as a part of a joint nine-to-twelve-month pilot program as part of SEA Electric's rigorous on-road testing phase in the company's next-generation F-59 Class 5/6 delivery vehicles. After successful in-field validation, the first purchase order will supply 500 units with deliveries starting in Q4 2023, followed by an increasing volume of production series systems up to a minimum of 1,500 units over the 36-month term of the agreement.
Exro and SEA Electric have collaborated on a wide range of projects since early 2020. Following the development efforts between the companies, this agreement moves the partnership into a new commercial phase for SEA Electric's next generation F59. Exro and SEA Electric continue to collaborate and move forward with additional development projects, including an SiC 800V application for a next generation Mack LR heavy duty truck.
Exro's Coil Driver™ technology accelerates the transition toward electrification in mobility by solving performance-cost trade-offs. The Coil Driver™ is a unique Edison Gold award-winning technology that optimizes the performance and efficiency of electric motors and batteries through power electronics. In e-mobility, this proprietary control technology utilizes the physics of coil-switching to expand the capabilities of motors by enabling two separate torque profiles (low speed torque, and torque at speed), effectively acting as an electronic gear. What this provides is the opportunity for manufacturers, like SEA Electric, to reduce the number of motors, the size of batteries and eliminate the need for mechanical gearing allowing electric vehicles to achieve better acceleration, gradeability, high-speed torque and improved efficiencies for a lower cost.
Automotive-grade Coil Driver™ units will be manufactured at Exro's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta. The 37,000 square foot facility is unique in North America and utilizes clean energy solutions including solar power and battery energy storage with a net-zero carbon emissions objective. With industry focused on reshoring resources to improve delivery, Exro's sustainable manufacturing capabilities are positioned to be a competitive advantage for customers looking to secure low-risk long-term supply chain components.
"Our goal over the next five years is to eliminate 2.5 billion pounds of CO2 emissions through the deployment of our electric delivery and garbage trucks, shuttle buses, cargo vans, and more," said Tony Fairweather, Chief Executive Officer of SEA Electric. "Exro's innovative Coil Driver technology will help accelerate our goal, by enabling the next generation of our electric fleets to consume power more intelligently and with minimal resources or waste."
"We are thrilled to announce another milestone in our partnership with SEA Electric," said Sue Ozdemir, Exro CEO. "The project has faced delays as taking new tech to market is never linear, but this milestone is representative of SEA and Exro's joint commitment to next-generation electrification in e-mobility. As we look to 2023 and beyond, our technology is de-risked, and momentum is building with customers like SEA who are looking for a differentiated technology that can improve performance while reducing cost. This latest announcement is a demonstration of Exro advancing to the next phase with a great partner and major industry player, and we are pleased to signal this unlocking of value to the market for our shareholders."
Exro is a clean technology company pioneering intelligent control solutions in power electronics to help solve the most challenging problems in electrification. Exro has developed a new class of control technology that expands the capabilities of electric motors, generators, and batteries. Exro enables the application to achieve more with less energy consumed.
Exro's advanced motor control technology, the Coil DriverTM, expands the capabilities of electric powertrains by enabling intelligent optimization for efficient energy consumption. Exro is working with many partners from all over the world to bring their technology to the electric mobility industries and beyond.
For more information visit our website at www.exro.com.
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Global automotive technology company SEA Electric was founded in Australia in 2012, creating its proprietary electric power-system technology (known as SEA-Drive®) for the world's urban delivery and distribution fleets, as well as front powered school bus applications.
Widely recognized as a market leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles on a global basis, SEA Electric commands a global presence, deploying product in six countries including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, and South Africa with collectively more than one million miles of independently OEM-tested and in-service international operation.
The company's global sales, after-sales and engineering are represented in all subsidiaries, whilst North America is home to the company's headquarters.
For more information visit SEA Electric's website at www.sea-electric.com.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Cars crashed into tires and other garbage piled on a highway in the northern Netherlands in the early hours of Thursday, police said, as protests by radical farmers against government plans to rein in nitrogen emissions continued.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte branded the protests “unacceptable.”
Police in the northern province of Friesland said nobody was injured when several cars were involved in an accident caused by dumped garbage, but warned motorists to be alert to “extremely dangerous situations” caused by the farmers’ protest actions.
A handful of new protests took place overnight, including farmers burning hay bales near a major highway, despite police and security authorities appealing to farmers Wednesday to halt the dumping.
“Protesting is a fundamental right and as long as it stays within the limits of the law, a lot is possible,” the emergency services said in a joint statement. But they said the latest actions “seriously endanger road safety and can lead to life-threatening situations for road users.”
In a sign of the increasingly radicalized farmer protests, cleanup operations have been hampered by intimidation of contractors hired to clear roads and by the presence of asbestos in some of the piles of debris dumped on roads.
“Wilfully endangering others, damaging our infrastructure and threatening people who help clean up is beyond all limits,” Rutte said in a tweet.
“These life-threatening actions must stop. There are plenty of other ways to express your dissatisfaction within the law. Most farmers do that,” he added.
The farmers are angry at government targets for reining in emissions of nitrogen oxide and ammonia that they say threaten to decimate the farming industry and their way of life.
The ruling coalition wants to cut emissions of pollutants by 50% nationwide by 2030 to improve soil, air and water quality in an EU nation known for its intensive farming practices. It has called on provincial authorities to draw up plans to reduce emissions and earmarked an extra 24.3 billion euros ($24.6 billion) to fund the changes.
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Which Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy is best?
Playmobil has a range of themed toys that children enjoy. If your child is a “Scooby-Doo” fan, they’re sure to love a Playmobil toy with a “Scooby-Doo” theme. Like Lego, many Playmobil toys let children build famous scenes from the TV show. For example, the Playmobil Scooby-Doo Adventure in Egypt Playset features Shaggy, Scooby-Doo and Velma in Egyptian-themed attire.
What to know before you buy a Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy
Assembly
Many sets are designed so children can easily put them together. Still, your child may need help. Helping your child assemble a Playmobil toy is an excellent way to spend quality time engaging in their interests.
Safety
Playmobil toys come with a range of small pieces. These toys are often recommended for children ages 5 and older. Still, if your child is known to put things in their mouth, these toy sets may not be ideal. Additionally, the small parts are easy to lose. When buying a Playmobil toy for your child, consider purchasing a small plastic container with a lid to store the pieces.
Characters
Most Playmobil “Scooby-Doo” sets include Scooby-Doo and Shaggy since they’re the most popular characters. A few collections include Velma, Daphne and Fred, although most only have one or two of these additional characters. Many villains follow themes that interest children, such as cowboys, pharaohs and pirates. The monster varies from set to set, allowing you to figure out who your child’s favorite villain is and choose a set accordingly.
What to look for in a quality Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy
Interactivity
Playmobil toys are fun to build, but most are fun to play with as well. Some Playmobil sets have locking doors, characters that you can unmask and other elements that make them more engaging. Buying a Playmobil set with interactive features will make your child more likely to play with it often.
Numerous figures
Of all the pieces included in a Playmobil set, children are most likely to play with the character figures. Buying a set with numerous figures allows your child to act out scenes from the show and create their own scenes. If your child has multiple “Scooby-Doo” sets, they can mix and match characters from various sets.
Durability
Many Playmobil sets have numerous doors and compartments that you can open. Although these added features are fun, they sometimes come at the cost of durability. Small pieces with hinges are known to come apart as children play with them. Try choosing a set with enough additional features to be fun but not so many that it is likely to fall apart.
Accessories
In addition to character figures, many Playmobil sets include several accessories. In many cases, the character figures have removable hats your child can swap with hats from other characters. Many sets also include props like money, vehicles and other pieces that tie the set’s theme together.
How much you can expect to spend on a Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy
You can expect to spend $10-$50, depending on the number of pieces and size of the playset.
Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy FAQ
How many Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ sets are there?
A. Playmobil has a huge selection of “Scooby-Doo” sets. There are over ten sets available with themes such as scuba diving, haunted mansions, cowboys, firefighters and yetis.
Is Playmobil better than Lego?
A. Lego toys tend to offer more variety in terms of what you can build. On the other hand, Playmobil toys usually look more realistic and are more child friendly. Both brands are popular, but Playmobil tends to be better for children that are more interested in playing with the toys after they’re done building them.
How tall are Playmobil figures?
A. Playmobil figures are small enough to fit in your child’s hand but larger than many Lego figures. Most Playmobil character figures stand around 2 to 3 inches tall.
How easy is it to take a Playmobil set apart?
A. Taking a Playmobil set apart is easy enough that most 5- and 6-year-olds can do it themselves. Still, many Playmobil sets don’t include storage containers, making it easy to lose the pieces when they’re taken apart. If you believe your child may lose pieces when breaking down their playset, it may be good to help them when it’s time to put the toy away.
What’s the best Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy to buy?
Top Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy
Playmobil Scooby-Doo Adventure in Egypt Playset
What you need to know: This 71-piece set has numerous features and character figures that make it engaging.
What you’ll love: The mummy characters can be unmasked to reveal their true identities. Shaggy, Scooby-Doo and Velma are included as well. Numerous doors open, shut and lock with the key accessories. The tomb playset features ancient Egyptian designs with a “Scooby-Doo” theme. Additionally, this playset comes with two ghost cards that light up.
What you should consider: The doors often come apart when children open and close them.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Playmobil ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy for the money
Playmobil Scooby-Doo Dinner with Shaggy Playset
What you need to know: This set features Scooby-Doo and Shaggy having dinner at a haunted-mansion-themed table.
What you’ll love: The playset includes two character figures and numerous food-themed accessories. Parents love how straightforward it is to assemble. You can hold many food accessories in the character’s hands or Scooby-Doo’s mouth.
What you should consider: Many buyers received sets with damaged boxes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Playmobil Scooby-Doo Adventure in the Wild West Playset
What you need to know: This 70-piece set includes three character figures and three horses.
What you’ll love: The character figures have removable cowboy hats. You can unmask the ghost to reveal their true identity. This playset includes a light-up ghost card. It is relatively easy to assemble.
What you should consider: Guns, money and other small accessories are included in this playset.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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There are plenty of sad things that happened in the past two years. But I think this may be one of the saddest. According to an article in Scientific American magazine, studies done last year show that an increasing number of Americans hold a "basic abhorrence for their opponents."
The wording of that quote reached out and slapped me mid-sentence. There is nothing "basic" about the feeling of abhorrence. It's as intense as it gets. Published in the journal Science and conducted by 15 prominent researchers located all over the country, these findings show that we don't just disagree with each other like we used to. We hate. We loathe. It's not just sad, it's scary.
I wish I could say I'm unaffected. But I've felt it, too. The last two election seasons riled me up in ways I'd never felt before. I've yelled at the TV more times than I'd like to admit. I've read articles out loud to Tom just so he could join me in my outrage. I've rolled my eyes at campaign commercials. I've muttered the word "idiots" under my breath.
But last week I read something that made me realize I can't let myself become another cog in a growing hate machine. What I read is an incredibly insightful column by an Anglican priest and author named Tish Harrison Warren, who writes about faith and public discourse. As she examined just how deep and wide our disgust with other Americans has grown, she wrote this undeniable truth: "...We cannot flourish as individuals or as a society if we cast all those who differ from us as moral monsters."
Let that one sink in for a minute.
Why is it so easy to assume that other people are moral monsters? Because monsters are easy to hate. Easy to fear. Easy to think of as not quite human. Easy to justify doing anything to destroy them.
Tish followed up her point about "moral monsters" with this one, which I find equally convicting: "Assuming the worst about everyone else ultimately makes us become the worst versions of ourselves."
Wow. And yikes.
So, what's a person with opinions and strong emotions to do? How do we disagree without turning the other side into a mythical evil force to be conquered?
Warren's advice helped me figure out one thing I can do. I keep these two facts in my mind and repeat them when I feel the urge to mentally name-call someone. Here it is: "This person is made in the image of God, just like me. We are all limited human beings who can sometimes be deceived or confused."
It's hard to "abhor" someone when the two of us have these two big facts in common.
Feel free to borrow those lines or craft some of your own. Say them in your own head often. Not only does it help when watching or reading the news, it also works when someone cuts you off in traffic. It helps you resist the itch to hurl something out on social media. It diffuses the tension. Eases the urge to be dismissive or mean-spirited, even if you're only doing it in your head.
In fact, getting this growing hostility out of our own heads may be one of the best things we can do for ourselves and the entire country.
Gwen Rockwood is a syndicated freelance columnist. Email her at gwenrockwood5@gmail.com. Her book is available on Amazon.
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New dispensary expands patient access to medical cannabis; grand opening specials available
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the grand opening of a new medical dispensary in Morgantown-Granville, WV. Located at 525 Granville Square, the doors open at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022.
The 5,100 square-foot dispensary is situated in a highly trafficked area of Morgantown, adjacent to University Town Center and within the Granville Square Shops outlet mall. The Company's fifth retail location in West Virginia will be open seven days a week from 10am – 6pm and features enhanced visual elements and robust product offerings.
Grand opening festivities will be held on Saturday, July 9 throughout the day to include partner giveaways, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. On-site medical care specialists will be available to assist with medical card registration and certification for West Virginia patients.
"In the past year, West Virginia's medical cannabis program has added nearly 10,000 patients, and we are thrilled to serve this flourishing community through our newest location," said Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers, "Trulieve's growing retail footprint demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide the best quality services and products for the state's registered medical cannabis patients. We look forward to supporting our patients throughout their cannabis journey and strengthening community connections in this developing market."
Trulieve patients across West Virginia can choose from a large selection of THC and CBD products available in a variety of consumption methods, including flower, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, ingestibles, and more. Designed to meet every patient's needs, our portfolio of in-house brands includes Cultivar Collection, Momenta, Muse, TruFlower and more.
Last November, Trulieve opened West Virginia's first dispensary and has since expanded its store hours to welcome patients seven days a week. This will be Trulieve's second location in Morgantown. The Company has already opened three new dispensaries in the state this year, with plans to open four additional dispensary locations by the end of the year in Milton, Hurricane, Huntington and Belle.
For more information on store locations, please visit https://www.trulieve.com/dispensaries/west-virginia.
About Trulieve
Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. operating in 11 states, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.
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No charges for Mike Tyson for punching airplane passenger
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities will not file criminal charges against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson after he was recorded on video punching a fellow first-class passenger aboard a plane at San Francisco International Airport last month, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said it has closed the case and decided against pursuing charges based on “the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.”
“These include the conduct of the victim leading up to the incident, the interaction between Mr. Tyson and the victim, as well as the requests of both the victim and Mr. Tyson that no charges be filed in this case,” District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe said in a statement.
Police previously said that the victim had provided few details about the altercation and refused to cooperate with the investigation.
Representatives for Tyson previously said the boxer was on a flight with “an aggressive passenger who began harassing him and threw a water bottle at him while he was in his seat.”
The April 20 video shows Tyson leaning over the back of his seat repeatedly striking the unidentified man in the head, drawing blood. The footage was first shared by TMZ, which said it was recorded on a Jet Blue plane bound for Florida.
Prior to the physical altercation, the other passenger was seen on the video standing over Tyson’s seat — waving his arms and talking animatedly while the former boxer sits quietly.
Attorneys for Tyson praised the district attorney’s decision in a statement on Tuesday, thanking law enforcement for “careful, diligent and professional work.”
Another passenger on the flight, Sarah Burchfield, told SFGate that she had seen the man who Tyson punched at an airport bar earlier appearing loud and quarrelsome.
“When I boarded the flight, I thought, ‘Oh, no, that drunk guy is on our flight,’” Burchfield told the media outlet.
Since Tyson, 55, retired from boxing, he has worked as an actor, podcaster and cannabis entrepreneur. He was in San Francisco in April for the annual 420 cannabis festival in Golden Gate Park, where he was promoting his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0, SFGate reported.
Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history in 1987 at age 20. During his career he had 50 wins, 44 of them by knockout.
In the 1990s, Tyson served three years in prison after being convicted of rape. He has maintained his innocence in that case.
Tyson was briefly barred from boxing after infamously biting off part of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a fight in 1997.
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DUBLIN, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the addition of four new speakers to its roster of thought leaders and influencers for TriNet PeopleForce 2022. The three-day, award-winning conference taking place September 13-15 will feature acclaimed leaders from the worlds of business, public policy, science, social justice, sports, entertainment, media and more. The live event will take place in New York—or virtually from anywhere.
The latest prominent speakers include:
- Indra Nooyi – Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Member of the Board of Directors at Amazon and Philips and Bestselling Author
- Lilly Singh – Internationally-recognized Comedian, New York Times Bestselling Author, Producer, and Actor
- Tina Brown – Award-Winning Journalist, Author and Editor
- Mike Massimino – Former NASA Astronaut, NY Times Bestselling Author, Columbia University professor and TV/Media Personality
Previously announced speakers include former Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and former Duke University head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
"We are thrilled to add these diverse and amazing business leaders and influencers to our growing list of incredible speakers at TriNet PeopleForce this year," said Michael Mendenhall, SVP/CMO/CCO at TriNet. "Each are highly respected and renowned in their respective fields and will undoubtedly deliver valuable insights and inspiration to this year's SMB attendees."
TriNet PeopleForce 2022 will provide entrepreneurs and SMB leaders with three days of outstanding speakers and dynamic sessions that will focus on this year's conference theme: passion, purpose and perseverance.
Early-bird registration for TriNet PeopleForce 2022 is open through July 31. Register to attend virtually or live in New York: https://peopleforce.trinet.com/
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TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
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Failure of veterans health care bill in Senate angers supporters
(CNN) - In a surprise move, a bill that would have expanded health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans was blocked.
The “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022,” also known as the “PACT Act,” was expected to pass the Senate Wednesday night, but in an 11th hour change, a procedural vote on the bill failed.
The bill needed 60 votes to advance, but the vote was 55-42 on Wednesday night.
It’s now an uphill battle to expand health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits at and near U.S. military bases overseas.
“There are going to be veterans who die between now and when this bill is passed,” said Sen. Jon Tester, D- Montana.
Activist Jon Stewart called opponents of the bill “cowards.”
“This is an embarrassment to the Senate, to the country, to the founders and all that the process to hold dear,” he said.
Open air pits were used to burn everything from trash to human waste to chemicals at military sites.
It’s estimated 3.5 million service members were exposed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Veteran Rafael Barbosa is among those battling an invisible wound of war.
He said he believes his stage four colon cancer was caused by burn pit exposures.
“There were some soldiers that were just sitting there in that space with this fume, toxic fume cloud over them for over a year. And now that I know, when I think about that in retrospect it’s honestly horrifying,” Barbosa said.
Advocates say that if eventually passed, the long-awaited legislation would make it easier for veterans to seek medical coverage.
“It takes away the burden on the soldier so that they can focus on fighting for their life or so that their family can focus on grieving and healing,” said Amanda Barbosa, wife of Rafael Barbosa.
It would also expand screening.
“And that could have been the difference between stage two colon cancer, which is survivability in the 90s. And what I ended up with, which is stage four, which survivability in the low teens, big difference,” Rafael Barbosa said.
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Orioles beat skidding Angels 9-5 for 8th straight win
By DAVID GINSBURG
Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles rolled to their eighth straight victory Sunday, using successive four-run innings and three RBIs by Ramón Urías to beat the road-weary Los Angeles Angels 9-5.
Baltimore fell behind 2-0 before storming back to complete a 7-0 homestand and its first four-game sweep of the Angels since 2003. The Orioles had not won eight consecutive games in a season since April 22 to May 1, 2005, though they won 12 straight across two seasons in late 2015 and early 2016.
Urías singled in two runs during a four-run fourth and added an RBI single in the fifth to make it 8-2.
Baltimore (43-44) moved with one game of .500 for the first time since it was 0-1.
It’s been quite an exhilarating stretch for a rebuilding team that lost more than 100 games in three of the last four years, the exception being the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Monte Harrison and Max Stassi homered for the sinking Angels, who now sit a season-worst 11 games under .500 at 38-49 after a 1-8 swing that began in Houston and Miami.
Austin Voth (1-1) pitched five innings to earn his first victory with the Orioles since being claimed off waivers from Washington on June 7.
Harrison gave the Angels a 2-0 lead in the third with his second career homer, a two-run drive to right. After celebrating his first long ball since August 2020 with the Marlins, he had to wait through a video replay because the Orioles questioned whether he actually touched first base.
LA starter José Suarez (1-3) retired his first 10 batters before walking two and hitting another in the fourth. The lefty gave up an RBI double to Ryan Mountcastle, a two-run single to Urías and was lifted after Rougned Odor singled in a run.
The Angels contributed heavily to Baltimore’s four-run fifth. Not only was there a fielding error and a balk, but one run scored on a passed ball and another on a wild pitch.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: OF Austin Hays was given the day off to rest his sore right wrist, which hasn’t been at 100 percent since he was struck by a pitch Monday against Texas. … RHP Travis Lakins (right elbow inflammation) was transferred to the 60-day IL.
UP NEXT
Angels: Following a day off, Los Angeles and RHP Noah Syndergaard (5-7, 3.84 ERA) face the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Orioles: After taking Monday off, Baltimore sends RHP Jordan Lyles (5-7, 4.50) to the mound Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Friday's jobs report for April provided mixed signals on the economic issue most on the minds of Americans: Chronically high inflation.
On the one hand, the proportion of people either working or looking for work slipped in April after a string of increases. Having fewer people in the workforce means employers need to raise pay to try to fill a record-high number of open jobs. Companies typically then pass on those higher labor costs to consumers in the form of higher prices.
On the other hand, average hourly pay increases slowed last month and have weakened over the past three months, a trend that could ease inflationary pressures.
The offsetting trends come as the Federal Reserve has accelerated its fight against inflation, which has surged to a four-decade high. This week, the Fed raised its key interest rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaled further large rate hikes to come. Higher rates can slow borrowing and spending but also risk causing a recession.
How inflation and the economy evolve in the coming months will be key to whether the Fed can succeed in slowing price increases without torpedoing growth.
Friday's report from the Labor Department showed that employers added 428,000 jobs in April, the 12th straight month of 400,000 or more gains. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6%, just a tenth above its pre-pandemic level, the lowest rate in 50 years.
Here are five takeaways from the jobs report:
SMALLER LABOR FORCE COMPLICATES FED'S JOB
The proportion of Americans who are either working or hunting for a job fell in April to 62.2% from 62.4% after three months of increases. April's decline, though just one month, ended a trend toward rising numbers of job seekers. Fewer workers and higher pay could make inflation harder to restrain.
“If the supply (of workers) is not picking up, then those wage pressures are not going to be easing,” said Peter Hooper, Deutsche Bank's global head of economic research. “And that means the Fed is going to have to do more” — that is, keep raising its key short-term rate, which would mean more expensive borrowing across the economy.
WAGES GROWING MORE SLOWLY
Average hourly pay rose 10 cents to $31.85 in April, a decent gain and a solid 5.5% higher than a year ago. Still, that pace is well below the latest year-over-year inflation rate of 8.5%. As a result, most Americans are losing purchasing power even as their pay rises.
That said, wage gains appear to be cooling, which could help reduce inflation. April's average wage increase of 0.3% was below the March rise of 0.5%. And over the past three months, hourly pay has grown 0.9%, the slowest three-month pace in a year.
Higher wages are of course good for workers. But if they rise too fast, without an increase in worker productivity, it tends to accelerate inflation. Slower wage growth, on the other hand, can be more sustainable because it helps hold down inflation and allows the Fed to implement fewer rate hikes.
STRONG HIRING MAY BE COOLING
In Friday's jobs report were other signs, aside from wages, that job growth might be slowing a bit after a year of robust gains. One indicator of where the labor market may be headed is the number of temporary workers being hired. Typically, employers use temporary employees to handle rising demand until they can find the permanent workers they need.
In both March and April, the number of temporary jobs was unchanged, after increases in January and February. Such a pullback may suggest that employers are seeing somewhat less need for workers.
And overall hiring, while strong, has been easing slightly. Employers have added an average of 523,000 jobs over the past three months, down from a three-month average of 549,000 in March and 602,000 in February.
Finally, the government revised down its estimate of job gains for February and March by a combined 39,000. That's a relatively small number that doesn't really change the overall picture. But revisions can signal which direction the economy is headed, and nearly all the revisions in previous months had been positive.
A slowdown is somewhat inevitable given the pace of rapid hiring and the limited supply of workers and may simply signal a shift to smaller, but more sustainable, gains.
“We couldn’t maintain the same pace as the past year," said Aaron Sojourner, a labor economist at the University of Minnesota. “We do have to slow down.”
BLACK AMERICANS SEE SOLID GAINS
In April, the gap between Black and white workers narrowed, with more Black Americans looking for and finding work, while the number of white people in the workforce declined. Racial employment gaps have been steadily narrowing since the pandemic recession struck.
Unemployment for African Americans dropped to 5.9%, down from 6.2% in March. For white workers, it was unchanged at 3.2%. And the proportion of Black Americans who either have a job or are seeking one rose to 62.3%, above the rate for white Americans at 61.9%. The white rate has declined in recent years in part because of retirements.
Though the figures are volatile from month to month, this is only the second time that Black workers have topped white ones in labor force participation since 1972, after having first done so in June.
MEN FARE WORSE THAN WOMEN
Women initially took bigger hits in the workforce than men after the pandemic slammed the economy, in part because industries with many female workers — retail, health care, restaurants — shed many millions of jobs. Some women also quit or stopped looking for work as schools closed and implemented online learning.
Since then, things have evened out a bit. In April, the unemployment rate for men rose from 3.6% to 3.8%. For women, it dipped from 3.6% to 3.5%.
Men are still more likely to be in the workforce. But their participation rate has risen less in the past year than women's has. Men's participation rate rose four-tenths of a point to 68%. Women's has risen six-tenths to 56.7%.
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As USA Special Olympics athletes sprint, swim and vault toward gold at Walt Disney World Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, spectators may be surprised to learn that some of them don’t receive regular medical care.
On average globally, for every ten athletes on a Special Olympics team, two have never had an eye exam, four have untreated tooth decay, and six are overweight and at risk of chronic health conditions, according to 2017 athlete data compiled by the Special Olympics.
People with intellectual disabilities are often denied health care because many doctors do not know how to treat or diagnose them. They may have developmental conditions doctors have never heard of, or be unable to communicate their issues directly. A Special Olympics International survey found that 56% of medical students reported that medical school graduates are “not competent” to treat people with intellectual disabilities.
“Healthcare individuals who aren’t skilled in working with our athletes, they aren’t able to necessarily identify issues,” said Sherry Wheelock, president and CEO of Special Olympics Florida, Inc. “Sometimes our athletes can’t articulate exactly what’s happening, and if they’re not in tune, then they may just miss something.”
Wheelock gave one example of an athlete who was attending college and struggling to keep up. She got a hearing exam when she attended the games, which revealed she could barely hear her teacher speak. After getting hearing aids, she completed a full associate’s degree in computer science.
“We know there’s story, after story, after story,” Wheelock said.
Special Olympics Florida tries to provide free health screenings and health education to intellectually disabled people throughout Florida year-round, and not just athletes, Wheelock said, but more health care providers need to volunteer.
Wheelock hopes this year’s Special Olympics leaves a permanent mark on local health care providers and expands the options available to people with intellectual disabilities in Florida.
Orlando Health, the Games’ official medical provider, is offering comprehensive health screenings to all athletes as part of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program. The health system aims to provide 12,000 screenings this week, said Dr. Michael Jablonski, chief medical officer for the 2022 games and an orthopedic surgeon with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute.
Over 1,000 team members throughout the health care system are involved. These Orlando Health medical professionals now have the training and experience needed to continue to see developmentally disabled patients after the Olympics end, Jablonski said.
“I do believe Orlando and Central Florida will be a destination for people that have intellectual disabilities to come and feel comfortable being taken care of,” Jablonski said.
AdventHealth Central Florida, the region’s largest medical provider, also hopes to be a resource to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Even among people with those disabilities, the needed accommodations vary widely, particularly if sensory issues are involved. Chantelle Bennett, Child Life manager at AdventHealth for Children, credits a 2016 pilot program called S.T.A.R. with helping the hospital’s providers learn to better tailor their care to those needs.
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“The pilot started with us recognizing this as a need because we saw an increase in escalating behaviors,” Bennett said of the program, which stands for “Sensory, Tactile, Auditory Rock stars.” “We were triggering them, either by touching them on a special part of their body that you don’t touch, because that’ll escalate them, or talking to them in a loud voice versus very calm and quiet.”
AdventHealth developed an intake form that helps doctors understand a patient’s triggers, and what special accommodations are needed to ensure patients have the most comfortable experience possible. Groups such as the Autism Society of Greater Orlando trained staff.
The program was such a success that it continues to this day and is used to treat adult patients as well, Bennett said.
“This is one of those things that I see that is needed in the community,” Bennett said. “It’s transformational to watch these patients.”
Jablonski also hopes individualized care becomes the norm.
“These athletes don’t want anything special. They just want to be treated the same. And it really shouldn’t be that hard,” he said.
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Three Rounds of Funding Completed in 1 Year Since Launch
SHANGHAI, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dewy Lab, China's first clean beauty brand, announced that it has completed three rounds of financing within a year. The latest Pre-A round, which has raised more than ten million USD, is led by the premier investment firm Huachuang Capital and followed by China's largest lifestyle content platform Xiaohongshu. It is a testament to clean beauty's rise and growth in China.
The clean beauty revolution first began in Europe and North America in 2015. By 2021, it has reached more than 20% of the global beauty market. With many notable brands such as Drunk Elephant, Lush, and Farmacy, it is now the hottest focus in the industry.
In January 2021, Dewy Lab debuted with its first collection. With its slogan "Makeup for Skin Lover", Dewy Lab has promoted a User-Friendly, Life-Friendly and Environment-Friendly initiative to become the top makeup choice for every skin-lover.
Within a year, Dewy Lab's popularity and revenue have skyrocketed. Its online sales exceeded 5 million within six months and went up to 50 million in one year, with more than 100,000 registered accounts. The biggest group of Dewy Lab customers, young women aged 25-35, have shown extremely high brand loyalty. During the same time period, the brand has established its reputation in three areas: foundation cream, loose powder and concealer, with monthly sales of up to 5 million and over 200 RMB per customer transaction. Dewy Lab's concealer products sat at the top of both sales and customer satisfaction rankings in the Tmall March 2022 sales event, and its foundation cream received the 2021 ELLE Beauty Award. Having earned an outstanding reputation, Dewy Lab has become a leader in China's clean beauty market.
Although there is still no global consensus regarding the exact definition of "Clean Beauty", the concept originated with the company Goop, which describes it as "a non-toxic product that is made without a long, ever-evolving list of ingredients linked to harmful health effects."
In China, the emphasis on non-toxic ingredients has found its audience through the "sensitive skin care" community. 2018 saw the rise of an "ingredient-conscious" consumer base in China. After being educated about the need for sensitive skin care, consumers began to consciously choose skincare products that are both less irritating and more effective. Mintel research finds that 77% of Chinese consumers believe clean beauty products to be safer than regular beauty products.
There are about 200 million Chinese women who have sensitive skin, and more than 90% of them wear daily makeup. It is only natural that the cosmetic market is shifting towards sensitive skincare products, a trend that has fueled the rapid growth of Dewy Lab.
The challenge of clean beauty lies in balancing between pure ingredients and great efficacy. Dewy Lab sees R&D as the driving force behind product innovation, its investment is far above the industry average level. Right from the start, the company recruited scientists trained in prestigious international institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Cambridge University, helped to develop a Dewy Lab Clean Beauty Standard (DCBS). Using this rigorous set of standards, Dewy Lab has eliminated ten categories and more than 70 controversial cosmetic ingredients from all of its products. In midyear 2022, Dewy Lab established a lab with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of China's top universities, in order to further foundational research and technology development of clean beauty product ingredients. It has also collaborated extensively with global ODM leader Intercos Group to create exclusive clean beauty formulas.
Dewy Lab currently holds numerous patents in both formulae and applications. For example, Dewy Lab's foundation does not contain the controversial and harmful D5 (cyclopentasiloxane) by replacing it with its self-developed TC-Summit technology. For loose powder, it has replaced the controversial carcinogen talcum powder with its self-developed "Velv-Rime" ingredients while achieving a stunning finish.
Endorsed by China's top capital and consumer goods platforms, Dewy Lab is a testament to clean beauty's rise and growth in China. Looking into the future, it will maintain its excellence in all aspects of R&D, product innovation and marketing. It is committed to long-term brand development through all platforms and channels distribution as well as expansion into overseas markets.
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Methodist football has a huge road win; Fayetteville State football struggles at Wingate
Methodist got in the win column in a big way Saturday, scoring seven touchdowns in a 49-16 win at Guilford.
Brandon Bullins threw for 324 yards and Keyshaun Pete ran for 95 as the Monarchs (1-1) piled on 530 yards of total offense to Guilford's (1-1) 392.
Pete averaged 9.5 yards per carry with a touchdown, and Kobe Praylow was Bullins' favorite target with eight catches for 112 yards and a score. Mikhail Baldwin added five receptions for 92 yards and a TD.
Tyquan Eaddy was a boss in the end zone for Methodist, scoring three times on short runs.
Methodist returns to Monarch Stadium next Saturday for its Military Appreciation game against Washington and Lee at 1 p.m.
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Wingate defense controls game vs. Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State hosted a tough Wingate football program Saturday and the Bulldogs had their way, keeping the Broncos out of the end zone in a 21-3 victory at Jeralds Stadium.
The Broncos (1-1) were held to only 57 yards (36 rushing, 21 passing) as Wingate notched its ninth straight 2-0 start to a season.
Fayetteville State forced four fumbles and recovered three as Khalid Martin led the defense with 10 tackles.
The Broncos play at Lincoln, Pennsylvania, next Saturday at 7 p.m.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A total of $1.8 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III funds have been awarded to 30 summer and extended-year learning programs across the state through the Summer Learning Supplemental Grant.
That grant was put forth by The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Arkansas State University and its sponsored initiative, the Arkansas Out of School Network.
The second round of ESSER III federal relief funding was allocated to mitigate student learning loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic to support social-emotional development.
The summer awards will provide funding for high-quality summer learning activities, including literacy, STEM, academic support and skill-building, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, enrichment, and workforce development.
Grants range between $35,000 and $75,000 for the award period of May 15 to Aug. 15. The Afterschool and Summer Program competition for the 2022-2023 term will close on July 15, 2022, and can be accessed at aosn.org.
Awardees include school districts and community-based partnership programs such as public libraries, nonprofit organizations, career and technical programs, faith-based organizations, and institutions of higher learning. They will utilize grant awards to address the academic impact of lost instructional time on student learning through evidence-based summer programs
“We are pleased to partner with the Arkansas Out of School Network again to provide additional federal funding to schools and non-profit organizations to enhance student learning this summer and after school this next school year,” Dr. Ivy Pfeffer, DESE deputy commissioner, said. “The awardees for this next round of funding are well-deserving, and we look forward to seeing their programs in action.”
The 30 grant awardees are:
• A Different Stroke of Art, North Little Rock
• Applying Positive Touches / Down and Distance, Little Rock
• Arkansas Delta Solutions, Monticello
• Arkansas Employment Center, Little Rock
• Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative, Pine Bluff
• Arkansas School for the Deaf, Little Rock
• Boys and Girls Club Arkansas River Valley, Russellville
• Boys and Girls Club El Dorado
• Boys and Girls Club McGehee
• Carter’s Crew, North Little Rock
• City Youth Ministries, Jonesboro
• Cutter Morning Star School District, Hot Springs
• Fordyce School District
• Four State Urban Development / Literacy Council Bowie & Miller Counties, Texarkana
• Girl Scouts Diamonds, Little Rock
• Gravette School District
• Greenland School District
• Harrison Public Schools
• Hermitage Elementary
• Life Skills for Youth, Little Rock
• Mammoth Spring School District
• Melbourne School District
• Moncrief Game Changer, Little Rock
• Mountain View School District
• Pleasant Grove Baptist Church / SACK, Bald Knob
• Second Baptist Church, Little Rock
• Sheridan Public School District
• Southside School District, Batesville
• TOPPS, Pine Bluff
• William F. Laman Library, North Little Rock
For more information about the ESSER III grant funding program, contact the Arkansas Out of School Network at (501) 660-1012, or visit https://www.aosn.org.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida deputy who was caught on video pointing a gun at a pregnant Black woman during a traffic stop has resigned, authorities tell WFLA.
Deputy Jason Desue left the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office after the incident, which occurred around midnight on Friday, Aug. 12, First Coast News reported.
The mother, Ebony Washington, who is four months pregnant, told WJAX she and her four children were on their way home to Jacksonville from Gainesville when Desue tried to pull her over for speeding. She was going 75 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, according to reports.
Washington said she was looking for a safe, well-lit place to pull over, and turned on her hazard lights and kept driving until she got to a convenience store.
“It was dark and I was with my kids. I felt uncomfortable, and I didn’t want to be able to not have anyone else around,” she recalled.
Body camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows Desue follow her into the parking lot, get out of his patrol car and immediately point his gun at her van.
“If you make a move that’ll be the last mistake you make. Do not move,” Desue told Washington.
“I didn’t know he had a gun until I told him my seatbelt was still on and he said, ‘Get out. I have my gun. I’m not worried,’” the mother recalled.
After Desue ordered her to step out of the vehicle, Washington exited the van with her hands raised and tried to explain why she didn’t stop in time.
“Your excuse means nothing to me right now,” Desue said.
“I’m trying to tell you the only reason why I didn’t stop,” she told him. “I’m a very educated woman with a master’s degree … It’s dark out and I have three kids with me. I’m pregnant, and I did not want them to feel uncomfortable.”
“Just shut up about the why,” Desue said. “I don’t care about why.”
One of Washington’s children recorded video of the incident. Another could be heard crying as the deputy pointed a gun at their mother, First Coast reported.
“I was scared he was going to either take her to jail or that he might hurt her,” Washington’s daughter, Saige Washington, told WJAX. “Why is he so upset? She wasn’t doing anything.”
“Had I have done any movement outside of what he told me to do that would’ve been the opportunity for him to pull the trigger,” Washington said. “Him having power, the badge, the gun and the authority to do things, I think sometimes officers, like himself, they take advantage.”
The deputy gave Washington a speeding ticket and eventually let her go. When she apologized again, he told her to “apologize to herself for not thinking.”
In a statement provided to WFLA by his spokesman, Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith said he had already accepted Desue’s resignation while “continuing the internal investigation into his conduct.”
“I am disturbed and disheartened how Jacob Desue handled the traffic stop on Ebony Washington. She responded in a manner that was totally understandable in this circumstance,” Smith said. “Jacob Desue should have deescalated the situation but disappointingly was unable to respond in the appropriate manner.”
Smith told First Coast Washington did exactly what he would tell his daughter, wife or anyone else who feels uncomfortable during a traffic stop to do, “You reduce your speed, you turn on your flashing lights, be acknowledged,” he said.
“The whole thing would upset my children, my grandchildren,” the sheriff added. “So a lot of things that should have been done weren’t done. And at the end of the day, we determined that was something that we didn’t need representing us, or protecting our community.”
Although Smith said Washington did things right, she still blames herself for how things unfolded.
“None of this would’ve happened had I not been speeding,” she told First Coast. “My husband always says … ‘Why you so in a rush?’”
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Maria Hajic knew her reality — and that of just about everyone else — when she pumped gas Thursday morning at the Maverik station on St. Francis Drive.
“It’s the most I’ve ever paid for gas,” Hajic said.
Maverik actually had “cheap” gas for Santa Fe, at $4.18 per gallon. Prices in town were mostly split between $4.19 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel and $4.29 per gallon. Allsup’s on Cerrillos Road near Siler Road and nearby Murphy Express were cheapest at $4.17 per gallon.
AAA New Mexico listed a Thursday morning average of $4.24 per gallon for Santa Fe, shattering the city’s $4.16 record from March 29. The price increased 15 cents from last week.
The price increase in Santa Fe mirrors spikes throughout the state and nation — and caused even more consternation for those who depend on their cars to get from here to there.
“Everywhere I go is a commute,” said D.J. Garcia, who lives in Cochiti Pueblo. “Prices are getting out of hand. It just cuts out some of the things I can buy for my kids and travel. We have to consolidate trips.”
The AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch released every Thursday morning reported all-time record gas prices for the nation ($4.42), New Mexico’s four metropolitan area and neighboring states Texas ($4.10), Colorado ($4.12), Oklahoma ($3.99) and Arizona ($4.70). The previous marks in many places had mostly been set on March 11.
New Mexico’s average $4.27 price, however, ranks as the 25th least expensive among the states, according to gasprices.aaa.com.
Albuquerque’s price soared week-over-week 24 cents to $4.28 per gallon. Farmington was up 20 cents to $4.57 and Las Cruces rose 13 cents to $4.25.
Colorado is the rare state whose 2008 record stood through the March peaks, but it fell Thursday with an average statewide price at $4.12 per gallon.
AAA New Mexico spokesman Daniel Armbruster attributes record fuel prices to uncertainty in Ukraine; the volatility created by the European Union seeking to wean itself from Russian oil; and increasing gasoline demand from U.S. drivers as the summer travel season nears.
“AAA projects a 120 percent increase in Memorial Day travel over last year,” Armbruster said. “We know a pent-up demand is playing out.”
Armbruster elaborated that record gas prices don’t seem to be affecting American road trips.
“Consumers are taking larger vacations, one bucket list-type trip, instead of two or three smaller trips,” he said. “For most road trips, you only looking at $50 to $70 more in gasoline.”
Armbruster picked two top tips from AAA to lower gasoline consumption.
“Avoid quick accelerations and make sure your vehicle is well maintained, especially tires,” he said.
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GUELPH, ON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, with solar module shipments, revenue and gross margin all at or exceeding the high end of prior guidance.
Highlights
- Solar module shipments of 5.06 GW, at the high end of 4.9 GW to 5.1 GW guidance range.
- 62% increase in revenue year-over-year ("yoy") to $2.31 billion, above the high end of $2.2 billion to $2.3 billion guidance range.
- 16.0% gross margin exceeds the guidance range of 14.5% to 15.5%.
- Net income attributable to Canadian Solar of $74 million, or $1.07 per diluted share.
- Accelerating upstream capacity expansion plans to further increase control over supply chain.
- Global Energy solar project pipeline expands to 26 GWp and storage pipeline expands to over 31 GWh, as of June 30, 2022.
- Carve-out IPO of CSI Solar Co., Ltd. ("CSI Solar" or the "CSI Solar subsidiary") remains on track awaiting completion of the CSRC registration.
Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We achieved strong results in the second quarter of 2022, with solar module shipments, revenue and gross margin all at or exceeding the high end of prior guidance. Sequentially, we grew our module shipments by nearly 40% and battery storage solutions revenues by 2.8 times, while significantly expanding our profitability and completing a large volume of project sales. Our capacity growth strategy is also well on track, which we expanded per our recent announcement to invest in our own polysilicon capacity in a region rich in renewable energy resources. This will allow us to gain further control over sourcing, technology and supply chain, and is part of a long-term plan to increase our market share while meaningfully reducing the carbon footprint of our supply chain. We provide additional details of our environmental efforts and performance in our latest ESG Sustainability Report, published last month.
"We are also excited to see the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, in the U.S. coming into effect. We believe it will drive a big acceleration in demand for clean energy, especially for solar energy and battery storage.
"Separately, CSI Solar's carve-out IPO remains on track awaiting registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission."
Yan Zhuang, President of Canadian Solar's CSI Solar subsidiary, said, "CSI Solar delivered strong results in the second quarter, significantly growing volume and increasing pricing, while taking cost control measures in a difficult environment as polysilicon prices continue to go up. Our performance in the second quarter was also boosted by a substantial foreign exchange gain from a strong U.S. Dollar relative to the Renminbi. From a market standpoint, we are encouraged by signs of a shift in customer behavior driven by a growing awareness of solar energy's attractive economics and its importance in energy security and climate change mitigation efforts, especially when paired with battery storage. Reflecting this positive trend, our battery storage shipments in the first half of 2022 have already exceeded 1 GWh, a record level for us. We will continue to build on our strong channels and relationships, especially in premium markets, and make capacity expansion preparations to accelerate our global market share gains in the coming years."
Ismael Guerrero, Corporate VP and President of Canadian Solar's Global Energy subsidiary, said, "We delivered significant growth in the second quarter by monetizing approximately 880 MWp of project sales across Australia, the U.S., Japan and the U.K. We also continued to expand and diversify our global project pipeline, strengthening our leadership position in key markets while allowing us to be more selective in developing the highest quality assets. We are particularly encouraged by the passing of the IRA in the U.S. as our subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, has one of the largest and best quality project pipelines, with a total of 8 GWp of solar and 16.5 GWh of battery storage. Additionally, we are making progress executing on our O&M (operations and maintenance) growth strategy to increase the share of stable, recurring income, including a recent expansion of our platform in Europe, as we evaluate complementary growth opportunities worldwide."
Dr. Huifeng Chang, Senior VP and CFO, added, "In the second quarter, we achieved 85% sequential growth in revenue to $2.3 billion and doubled our gross profit to $371 million, achieving a 16% gross margin. We were able to support the accelerated growth rate and reduce the impact of inflation due to our prior strategic decision to increase inventory during the first quarter. We continue to prioritize cash generation and are pleased with the increase in net cash flow provided by operating activities to $293 million in the second quarter of 2022, from $159 million in the first quarter of 2022. We ended the second quarter with a total cash position of $1.9 billion, giving us significant financial flexibility to fund long-term growth opportunities, including accelerating our upstream capacity expansion."
Second Quarter 2022 Results
Total module shipments recognized as revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were 5.06 GW, up 37% yoy. Of the total, 126 MW were shipped to the Company's own utility-scale solar power projects.
Net revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were $2.31 billion, up 85% quarter-over-quarter ("qoq") and 62% yoy. The sequential and yoy increases were mainly driven by higher project sales, higher solar shipment volumes and average selling price, and significant growth in the Company's battery storage solutions business.
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 was $371 million, up 105% qoq and 101% yoy. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 16.0%, above prior guidance, and compared to 14.5% in the first quarter of 2022. The sequential gross margin increase was mainly driven by higher module pricing, lower manufacturing costs from the depreciation of the Renminbi relative to the U.S. Dollar and scale benefits from higher volume.
Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $255 million compared to $165 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $158 million in the second quarter of 2021. The sequential increase was mainly driven by higher shipping and handling expenses and an impairment charge related to certain manufacturing assets.
Depreciation and amortization charges in the second quarter of 2022 were $63 million, compared to $66 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $66 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Net foreign exchange and derivative gain in the second quarter of 2022 was $6 million, compared to a net gain of $3 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a net loss of $3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2022 was $28 million, compared to a $5 million income tax benefit in the first quarter of 2022 and a $2 million income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2021. The expense was a result of the Company's higher income before income tax.
Net income attributable to Canadian Solar in the second quarter of 2022 was $74 million, or $1.07 per diluted share ("diluted EPS"), compared to net income of $9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022, and net income of $11 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, diluted EPS of $1.07 was calculated to include the dilution effect of the outstanding convertible notes. Diluted EPS of $1.07 was calculated from total earnings of $76 million, adding back the 2.5% coupon of $1.3 million, divided by 71.1 million diluted shares, including 6.3 million shares issuable upon the conversion of the convertible notes. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, diluted EPS of $0.14 was calculated from total earnings of $9 million divided by 64.7 million diluted shares. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, diluted EPS of $0.18 was calculated from total earnings of $11 million divided by 61.3 million diluted shares.
Net cash flow provided by operating activities in the second quarter of 2022 was $293 million, compared to net cash flow provided by operating activities of $159 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase in operating cash inflow was mainly driven by higher earnings and monetization of project assets.
Total debt was $2.7 billion as of June 30, 2022, unchanged from March 31, 2022. Non-recourse debt used to finance solar power projects decreased to $264 million as of June 30, 2022, from $550 million as of March 31, 2022, mainly due to the monetization of project assets.
Corporate Structure
The Company has two business segments: Global Energy and CSI Solar, which operate as follows:
The Global Energy segment carries out the Company's global project development activities for both solar and battery storage project development, which include sourcing land, interconnection agreements, structuring PPAs and other permits and requirements. The Global Energy segment develops both stand-alone solar and stand-alone battery storage projects, as well as hybrid solar plus storage projects. Its monetization strategies vary between develop-to-sell, build-to-sell, and build-to-own, depending on business strategies and market conditions, with the goal of maximizing returns, accelerating cash turn, and minimizing capital risk.
The CSI Solar segment consists of solar module manufacturing and total system solutions, including inverters, solar system kits and EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) services. The CSI Solar segment also includes the Company's battery storage system integration business, delivering bankable, end-to-end, turnkey battery storage solutions for utility scale, commercial and industrial, and residential applications. These storage systems solutions are complemented with long-term service agreements, including future battery capacity augmentation services.
Global Energy Segment
Canadian Solar has one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development platforms, with a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building over 6.8 GWp of solar power plants across six continents. The Company has built a leadership position in solar project development with 26 GWp total pipeline, as well as in energy storage project development with over 31 GWh of aggregate pipeline.
The continued pipeline expansion and strong project development track record will support Global Energy's growth in three key areas:
1. Project sales: The Company plans to grow its volume of project sales by a compound annual growth rate of approximately 50% to 2026, while holding and accumulating assets through investment vehicles (see below) in order to better capture asset value.
2. Investment vehicles: The Company is optimizing its project monetization strategy by establishing local investment vehicles that will help maximize the value of its project assets. The Company also intends to retain minority ownership in these vehicles. By 2026, the Company plans to reach 1.3 GW of combined net ownership in solar power projects through these vehicles. This approach will help the Company build and grow a stable base of long-term cash flows from contracted electricity. The Company plans to recycle a large portion of the capital into developing new solar projects for growth. Meanwhile, Canadian Solar expects to capture additional operational value throughout the partial ownership period, including long-term cash flows from power sales, O&M, asset management and other services (see point 3). The Company currently owns a 15% stake in the Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund ("CSIF", TSE: 9284), the largest Japanese infrastructure fund listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and has also established the CSFS Fund I, a closed-ended alternative investment fund of a similar nature in Italy. Through launching these localized vehicles, Canadian Solar is building its expertise in designing investment vehicles in local markets that will help maximize the value of its project assets.
3. Services: Canadian Solar currently manages over 3.1 GW of operational projects under long-term O&M agreements, and an additional 2.4 GW of contracted projects that will be operated and maintained by the Company once they are placed in operation. The Company's target is to reach 20 GW of projects under O&M agreements by 2026.
Management targets to achieve the following over the next few years:
Solar Project Pipeline
As of June 30, 2022, the Company's total project pipeline was 26.2 GWp, including 1.3 GWp under construction, 3.9 GWp of backlog, and 21.0 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines. We have updated our project pipeline classification as follows:
- Backlog projects are late-stage projects that have passed their Risk Cliff Date and are expected to start construction in the next 1-4 years. A project's Risk Cliff Date is the date on which the project passes the last high-risk development stage and varies depending on the country where it is located. This is usually after the projects have received all the required environmental and regulatory approvals, and entered into interconnection agreements, feed-in tariff ("FIT") arrangements and PPAs. Over 90% of projects in backlog are contracted (i.e., have secured a PPA or FIT), and the remaining are reasonably assured of securing PPAs.
- Advanced pipeline projects are mid-stage projects that have secured or have more than 90% certainty of securing an interconnection agreement.
- Early-stage Pipeline projects are early-stage projects controlled by Canadian Solar that are in the process of securing interconnection.
The following table presents Global Energy's total solar project development pipeline.
Battery Storage Project Pipeline
In addition to developing utility-scale solar power projects, the Global Energy segment has also been developing hybrid solar plus energy storage projects, as well as stand-alone battery storage projects. Since the first quarter of 2021, the Company has been co-hosting energy storage facilities with solar power plants on the same piece of land for nearly all projects under development. By using a single interconnection point per project, the Company expects to significantly enhance the efficiency of its development and the value of its assets under development.
Canadian Solar's storage development business model also includes signing storage tolling agreements with a variety of power purchasers, including community choice aggregators, investor-owned utilities, universities, and public utility districts. In addition, the Company has signed development services agreements to retrofit operational solar projects with battery storage, many of which were previously developed by the Company.
The table below sets forth Global Energy's total storage project development pipeline.
Solar Power Plants and Battery Storage Projects in Operation
As of June 30, 2022, the Company's solar power plants in operation totaled 311 MWp, with a combined estimated net resale value of approximately $270 million to Canadian Solar. The estimated resale value is based on selling prices that Canadian Solar is currently negotiating or comparable asset sales.
Operating Results
The following table presents select unaudited results of operations data of the Global Energy segment for the periods indicated.
CSI Solar Segment
CSI Solar's 2022 and 2023 capacity expansion targets are set forth below.
Operating Results
The following table presents select unaudited results of operations data of the CSI Solar segment for the periods indicated.
The table below provides the geographic distribution of the net revenues of CSI Solar:
CSI Solar shipped 5.06 GW of modules to more than 70 countries in the second quarter of 2022. The top five markets ranked by shipments were China, the U.S., Spain, Brazil and Germany.
Battery Storage Solutions
Within CSI Solar, the battery storage solutions team provides customers with competitive turnkey, integrated battery storage solutions, including bankable and fully wrapped capacity and performance guarantees. These guarantees are complemented with long-term service agreements, which include future battery capacity augmentation services and bring in long-term, stable income.
The table below sets forth CSI Solar's battery storage system integration's project pipeline as of June 30, 2022.
LTSA projects are operational battery storage projects delivered by CSI Solar that are under multi-year long-term service agreements and generate recurring earnings. Contracted/in construction projects are expected to be delivered within the next 12 to 18 months. Forecast projects include those that have more than 75% probability of being contracted within the next 12 months, and the remaining pipeline includes projects that have received exclusivity agreements or have been shortlisted, but still have a below 75% probability of being contracted.
Business Outlook
The Company's business outlook is based on management's current views and estimates given factors such as existing market conditions, order book, production capacity, input material prices, foreign exchange fluctuations, anticipated timing of project sales, and the global economic environment. This outlook is subject to uncertainty with respect to, among other things, customer demand, project construction and sale schedules, product sales prices and costs, the global impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns, supply chain constraints, and geopolitical conflicts. Management's views and estimates are subject to change without notice.
For the third quarter of 2022, the Company expects total revenues to be in the range of $2.0 billion to $2.1 billion. Gross margin is expected to be between 15.0% and 16.5%. Total module shipments recognized as revenues by CSI Solar are expected to be in the range of 6.0 GW to 6.2 GW, including approximately 140 MW to the Company's own projects.
For the full year of 2022, the Company raises total revenue guidance to $7.5 billion to $8.0 billion, from $7.0 billion to $7.5 billion previously. The Company expects full year volume targets for CSI Solar and Global Energy to remain unchanged from the ranges communicated in the prior quarter: total module shipments of 20 GW to 22 GW and battery storage shipments of 1.8 GWh to 1.9 GWh (CSI Solar), and total project sales of 2.1 GW to 2.6 GW (Global Energy).
Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are off to a strong first half for 2022, and expect continued solar module volume growth through the remainder of the year as we ramp up capacity towards 2023 volume growth targets. The second quarter will likely be the largest quarter of the year for us due to the timing of project sales and battery storage shipments. However, we expect profitability to remain healthy through the second half of the year, driven by continued manufacturing processing cost reductions and lower logistics costs partially offset by higher polysilicon prices. We continue to build on our long track record of innovation, and we are excited to officially introduce our long-awaited battery storage products for utility and residential applications in the upcoming Solar Power International exhibition in California. In a gradually improving market backdrop aided by strong policies such as the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, Canadian Solar is strongly positioned to achieve profitable growth as we continue to focus on long-term investments and create lasting value for shareholders."
Recent Developments
On August 10, 2022, Canadian Solar announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of CSI Solar entered into an investment agreement with the municipal government of Haidong City in Qinghai Province to invest in a polysilicon manufacturing facility. Under the agreement, CSI Solar plans to build a facility with an annual capacity of approximately 50,000 tons of high-purity polysilicon later in 2022 and the facility is expected to commence production in mid-2024. Subject to market conditions and approvals from its board of directors, CSI Solar may also build other manufacturing facilities, including ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other auxiliary materials in Haidong.
On July 25, 2022, Canadian Solar completed the sale of two fully permitted and construction ready solar and battery energy storage projects in the U.K. to specialist alternative asset manager, Gresham House. The two projects comprise a collocated solar and battery energy storage project in Durham, with 50 MWp solar capacity and 38 MW (or 76 MWh) of battery energy storage, and a standalone solar project in Warwickshire of 28 MWp.
On July 25, 2022, Canadian Solar published its latest ESG Sustainability Report, which highlights the Company's progress in advancing its sustainability strategy from an environmental, social, and governance perspective.
On July 7, 2022, Canadian Solar completed the sale of two solar farms, Suntop and Gunnedah totaling 345 MWp in New South Wales, Australia to CalEnergy Resources (Australia) Limited, a subsidiary of Northern Powergrid Holdings Company. Both projects have reached substantial completion.
On June 16, 2022, Canadian Solar acquired two standalone energy storage projects in the South Load Zone of the Texas ERCOT market from Black Mountain Energy Storage. The projects are each anticipated to store up to 200 MWh of energy, with notice to proceed expected in 2023 and commercial operation in the second quarter of 2024.
On June 15, 2022, Canadian Solar secured 136 million Brazilian reais (approximately US$28 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. to support construction and operation of its 79 MWp Lavras II solar power project in Brazil.
On June 6, 2022, Canadian Solar signed an agreement with SPIC Brasil, a leading power generation company in Brazil to sell 70% stake in the Company's 738 MWp Marangatu and Panati-Sitia solar projects in Brazil. Both projects are expected to begin construction in late 2022 and reach commercial operation in late 2023.
On May 27, 2022, Canadian Solar announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy successfully completed the construction on the 100 MW Sunflower solar power plant in Mississippi. Recurrent Energy developed and built the solar power plant under a Build Transfer Agreement for Entergy Mississippi which owns the plant for the life of the facility after the completion of construction.
Conference Call Information The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Hong Kong) to discuss its second quarter 2022 results and business outlook. The dial-in phone number for the live audio call is +1-877-704-4453 (toll-free from the U.S.), 800-965-561 (toll-free from Hong Kong), 400-1202-840 (local dial-in from Mainland China) or +1-201-389-0920 from international locations. The conference ID is 13731878. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar's website at www.canadiansolar.com
A replay of the call will be available 2 hours after the conclusion of the call until 11:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, September 1, 2022 (11:00 a.m., September 2, 2022, in Hong Kong) and can be accessed by +1-844-512-2921 (toll-free from the U.S.), or +1-412-317-6671 from international locations. The replay pin number is 13731878. A webcast replay will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar's website at www.canadiansolar.com.
About Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 21 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered around 76 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built and connected over 6.8 GWp in over 20 countries across the world. Currently, the Company has 311 MWp of projects in operation, 5.3 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 21 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.
Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release, including those regarding the Company's expected future shipment volumes, revenues, gross margins and project sales are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar and battery storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., China, Brazil and India; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance ("ESG") requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; uncertainties related to the CSI Solar carve-out listing; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 28, 2022. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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Which gymnastics mats are best?
Whether gymnastics is simply a fun activity for your kid to participate in or a potential career path, safety is extremely important when practicing gymnastics. Gymnastics mats are the staple of safety in the sport, as they ensure that any unintended tumbles don’t lead to injury. As such an important facet of gymnastics training, you want to make sure you purchase the right gymnastics mat for your needs. Our top pick is a personal folding mat from We Sell Mats.
What to know before you buy a gymnastics mat
Types
Folding mats: The most common type, folding mats are larger mats that have multiple panels attached together that can fold on top of one another for easy transportation and storage. Also known as panel mats, folding mats often have hook-and-loop straps on the ends so you can attach multiple folding mats together for an even larger practice area. Although folding mats are available in a variety of sizes, most of the largest mats on the market are folding mats.
Cartwheel mats: Specially designed to help gymnasts learn cartwheels, cartwheel mats have graphics on the vinyl to show a gymnast proper hand and foot placement for a successful cartwheel. Although they may seem a bit childish, a cartwheel mat is still sufficient as a padded mat even after the graphics are no longer needed. Some cartwheel mats also have a built-in beam for practicing balance beam routines.
Incline mats: Ideal for gymnasts practicing back and front rolls or walkovers, incline mats are available in several different incline heights and angles. These mats create the effect of a slope, allowing a gymnast to get more momentum for rolls and walkovers as they get started.
Flexible roll mats: Often shortened to “flexi-rolls,” these mats are designed to mimic competition flooring. Unlike competition floors, these mats don’t have built-in springs; however, they create a similar experience, making them perfect for competition-focused gymnasts. Flexible roll mats roll up for easy storage.
What to look for in a quality gymnastics mat
Thickness
The key to any mat’s success is its thickness. If a gymnastics mat is too thin, it won’t safely cushion falls, but if it is too thick, it inhibits tricks because hands and feet sink into the material. While you can find mats as thin as 1 inch or as thick as 5 inches, standard gymnastics mats range from 1 ⅜ to 2 inches in thickness. Less-experienced gymnasts should opt for thicker mats, while more experienced gymnasts may opt for thinner ones.
Size
While most fold up or roll up when not in use, the usable floor space that a mat can exist on is key. For younger gymnasts, a smaller mat may be okay, but in most cases, larger is better. It’s better to have more padded space than you need than to lack space to safely execute a certain trick or skill.
Slide resistance
If your mat is going to be on hard floors, opt for a mat with slide-resistant backing that keeps the mat in place. Most home mats are designed to be reversible, though, so this backing is less common. Most mats do use vinyl coatings designed to be grippy enough to stay on the floor when using either side.
How much you can expect to spend on a gymnastics mat
Depending on size and thickness, you can spend as little as $30 on a gymnastics mat or as much as $250. For less than $100, you’ll be looking at a 6- to 8-foot mat that is around 1.5 inches thick. For a 2-inch thick mat, you’ll probably pay at least $130. For mats 10 feet long or longer, expect to pay $150-$250; however, these larger mats will give your gymnast plenty of room to practice on as they grow.
Gymnastics mat FAQ
What is the best way to sanitize a gymnastics mat?
A. Typically, you can use any disinfectant spray that you have in your home, or dish detergent mixed with water. To clean, wet a rag or sponge with the cleaner and wipe it over both sides of your mat, rinse it with just water, then give it plenty of time to air-dry before the next use.
Are gymnastics mats waterproof?
A. Most of the time, yes. Vinyl-encased mats, which are the most common, are considered to be waterproof. Check reviews for your specific product, but many are even waterproof enough to safely be stored outdoors.
What are the best gymnastics mats to buy?
Top gymnastics mat
We Sell Mats 4 x 10 ft Personal Fitness & Exercise Mat
What you need to know: Big enough to practice some of the most involved tricks, this thick, foldable mat is perfect for large spaces.
What you’ll love: Available in eight colors, this easy-to-clean gymnastics mat is made from durable 2-inch-thick cross-linked foam for ensured safety. You can use this mat indoors or outdoors and it is foldable for easy transport and storage.
What you should consider: Some customers experienced damage during delivery.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gymnastics mat for the money
BalanceFrom All-Purpose 4-by-10-Feet Folding Exercise Aerobics Mat
What you need to know: This high-density mat is large enough on its own, but it also offers hook-and-loop connections so you can attach additional mats for even more usable space.
What you’ll love: Made from 2 inches of thick EPE foam covered in puncture-resistant and moisture-resistant vinyl that deters sweat and cleans up easily, this mat gives you all the size and transportability of the best mats at a budget-friendly cost.
What you should consider: It is not as durable as other options on this list.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Tumbl Trak Folding Gymnastics Mat
What you need to know: Made from a trusted brand, this gymnastics mat is lightweight and durable, perfect for more advanced gymnasts who don’t need as much cushion when they fall.
What you’ll love: Available in a variety of sizes, colors and thicknesses, Tumbl Trak has mats suitable for any gymnast. The folding panels have a closure at each end to maintain a tight fold. This also is a great option for athletes who do dance or martial arts.
What you should consider: It has a strong chemical smell upon arrival that fades over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Patient dies, paramedic critically hurt after ambulance fire, possible explosion outside Hawaii hospital
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - One patient has died and a paramedic is critically injured after an ambulance apparently exploded in Kailua, EMS officials confirmed Wednesday night.
Officials said the incident happened around 9 p.m. outside Adventist Health Castle, KHNL reported.
According to a press conference held Wednesday night, EMS Director Jim Ireland said the ambulance caught on fire before entering the hospital. He added that the patient in the back of the ambulance died during the fire.
Ireland said one paramedic was taken to Straub Hospital in critical condition and another EMT was also treated for injuries in stable condition.
“It’s something we’ve never seen before,” said Ireland. “We want to thank the Honolulu Fire Department for their assistance tonight, our other EMS crews who came to the scene to help, as well as Castle Hospital that helped our crew.”
“We ask for everyone’s prayers and thoughts for the family of the patient that’s deceased and for the paramedic that’s been injured in the line of duty,” EMS Acting Chief Chris Sloman said. “It’s been a very difficult night.”
The cause of the fire remains unclear. An investigation is ongoing.
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The truck driver accused of slamming into a New Hampshire State Police cruiser and killing a trooper on Interstate 95 last fall had marijuana in his system, according to indictments issued this month.
According to the indictments, the driver -- Jay Paul Medeiros, 43, of Ashford, Conn. -- was also storing marijuana in the cab of his rig and had ingested marijuana at most three days before the Oct. 28 accident.
The accident killed Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill, a trooper of 19 years who had recently been promoted to assistant troop commander. He was married and the father of two boys.
The indictment, handed up by a Rockingham County grand jury this month, is the first time the driver of the vehicle has been mentioned.
New Hampshire State Police Col. Nathan A. Noyes released a statement Tuesday praising the Maine State Police, who investigated the accident, and the office of Rockingham County Attorney Patricia Conway, who is prosecuting the case.
“Staff Sgt. Sherrill is missed each and every day by his family, friends and State Police colleagues," the statement reads.
A commemoration of his life drew thousands to the SNHU arena in Manchester.
Sherrill, who lived in Barrington, was sitting in his cruiser when the northbound tractor-trailer struck his car. He was working an overnight traffic detail when the crash took place, just north of Exit 3, about 14 miles into the state.
According to the indictments, Medeiros passed at least two advanced warning devices and multiple warning/emergency lights and a yellow direction arrow.
He didn't move over or reduce his speed until his rig was about 11 feet from the parked cruiser.
Decided in secret by a grand jury, indictments are formal charges and indicate that the grand jurors believe that prosecutors have gathered enough evidence to bring charges. Medeiros still has the right to go to trial and contest the charges.
He is charged with negligent homicide and felony reckless conduct.
Conway said the next step will be Medeiros' arraignment in Rockingham County Superior Court. A date has yet to be scheduled. He is not currently in custody.
"It goes without saying, that the Rockingham County Attorney’s Office takes these charges very seriously," Conway wrote in an email. She said she cannot comment on the specifics of the case; doing so would compromise the integrity of the criminal justice process.
"Generally speaking, whenever a person loses his/her life as a result of another person’s criminal negligence, the community as well the family and friends of the deceased victim suffers," she wrote. She said her office is committed to prosecuting traffic-related deaths to the fullest extent of the law.
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KNOP, Ramona
89, of Hilliard formerly of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1933, in LaGrange, Indiana, to the late Claude and Bertice (Feller) Cline. Ramona was a faithful member of First Christian Church and participated in two mission trips to Honduras. She worked as a nurse for over 30 years having graduated from Parkview Nursing School. Ramona enjoyed her card club, doing crossword puzzles, sewing, cooking, and putting together puzzles. It gave her great joy to share her special Christmas treats with others like her famous Chex Mix. To cherish her memory, Ramona leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Jim; along with children: Jeffrey Knop, Kristina (Bill) Parry, Sheri (Ron) Lee and Terrie McKinney; siblings, Samuel (Candace) Cline, and Nancy (Art) Nicholson; grandchildren: Cliff, Haley, Coryn, Marissa, Kayla, and Joseph; great-grandchildren: Grayson, Parker, and Ruby; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by siblings: Mabel, Charles, Donald, June, Twyla, Claude Jr., Carol, and Keith. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church in Springfield with visitation beginning one hour prior. The burial will take place on Sunday, July 24th at noon in the Greenwood Cemetery, Lagrange, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Sarmaritan Outreach Center. To leave online condolences and view her memorial video please visit
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Support-First Tele-Health Brand Makes Women's Wellness a Priority
CHICAGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equilibria, a leading functional wellness company specializing in personalized support for all members, believes that wellness should be a priority, not a luxury, and last week announced a permanent price reduction on many products including all bundles and subscriptions, now available for up to 45% off MSRP.
"During this stressful time of escalating costs in most aspects of our consumer life, it's more important than ever that access to high-quality wellness products are within reach. We've worked incredibly hard with our premium supply chain to make Equilibria more affordable because when taken daily, our personalized wellness routines are transforming women's lives," said Coco Meers, CEO and co-founder of Equilibria. "We want as many women as possible to be able to experience the positive effects on their physical and mental well-being. Accessibility is the cornerstone of our mission. Up to now, we've achieved that through our unprecedented approach to product education. Today, we're doubling down by adding improved pricing into the mix."
CBD and other plant-based nutriceuticals work best when taken daily which is why Equilibria's subscribers have always received the lowest available pricing. Last week Equilibria increased their subscription savings from 20% to 25%. Additionally, customers who subscribe to multiple products will receive additional savings based on how many products are in their routine. These combined savings result in very attractive monthly prices, as much as 45% off MSRP. Here's how it works:
- Subscribe to 2 products and receive an additional 15% off (up from 10%), on top of your 25% subscription savings.
- Subscribe to 3 or more products and receive an additional 25% (up from 20%) off on top of your 25% subscription savings.
Members with existing subscriptions will see the new savings reflected in their monthly bundles. Dosage Specialists are always available to help anyone fine-tune their routine and learn which products are the best fit based off specific needs and goals.
Customers who aren't yet ready to commit to a subscription will still benefit from these bundle savings while they work with their personal educator to fine-tune the daily routine that's right for them.
Since day one, Equilibria's business model has been defined by an emphasis on education as a crucial part of the wellness journey. To further the mission of demystifying plant-based wellness, Equilibria is now offering free, pre-purchase 1:1 wellness consultations, led by dozens of seasoned functional wellness educators around the nation to anyone interested in learning more about plant-based wellness and where to start.
"The world of plant-based wellness can be really daunting. What ingredients are safe, at what levels, and how and why do they work in individual bodies to achieve specific health goals? At Equilibria we take the time to hold space for each and every member of our community - through 1:1 tele-health sessions to help her answer these questions and empower her to find her daily routine. By opening up this valuable conversation to more women who haven't yet purchased, we hope to make a daily CBD and nutraceutical routine much more accessible and easy to understand for all," says Meers.
To date, Equilibria has consulted with over 100,000 women on the best routines to address common goals like more calm, sleep, and relief. By opening up calls to all, the company hopes to be able to help hundreds of thousands more.
Equilibria helps hundreds of thousands of women across the country manage through daily struggles, both physical and mental, by pairing their plant-based supplement routines with personalized support. Starting with CBD and expanding into other functional health categories, their commitment to personalized education has separated them from a sea of competitors:
TELE-EDUCATION & CLINICAL SUPPORT - Understanding that all women are unique, Equilibria's personalized wellness model ensures women get the most out of their products, and start to see real results sooner. Throughout 2022, Equilibria will double down on this 1 on 1 support with improved access to tele-ed coaches, a mobile app for booking calls and other mindfulness and accountability features, and specialist appointments with experts around sleep, stress, women's health and more.
PRODUCT INNOVATION, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN - Equilibria's Member Education teams are trained to personalize every member's routines to meet her unique needs. In 2022, Equilibria will build on their high quality offering with more plant-based functional products that address specific health concerns, including specific women's health products in new formats that deliver exceptional systemic bioavailability for women.
FARM-TO-HOME QUALITY & TRANSPARENCY - Equilibria is committed to transparent and strategic supply chain relationships to ensure farm to home quality in every product. As partial owners in a Colorado-based organic hemp farm and bioscience lab, Equilibria uses its clinical data and member insights to inform R&D of the genetics program and help influence strain development. As a part of this unique vertically integrated strategy, Equilibria is positioned to influence earlier parts of the value chain to help inform the future of women's wellness through natural therapies.
To learn more and find your perfect routine, please visit myeq.com.
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CLEVELAND, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis projects China and India to account for 40% of mineral wool insulation gains globally through 2025, driven by robust expansions of their nonresidential building stocks.
In addition, residential building construction in India will see rapid growth from a low base, as the pandemic suppressed construction in 2020.
Demand in both countries will also be bolstered by an increasing desire for acoustic insulation to reduce noise transmission in buildings.
The rest of the Asia/Pacific region will account for an additional 15% of global gains, supported by:
- continued production of industrial equipment and high-end motor vehicles, heavy machinery, and appliances in Japan and South Korea
- strong growth in HVAC equipment production, as the Asia/Pacific region will remain the leading regional manufacturer of these products
Global demand for mineral wool insulation is forecast to increase 3.8% per year to 10.0 million metric tons valued at $11.0 billion in 2025. Demand for mineral wool used in other applications – including ceiling tiles and such small volume applications as water filtration – is forecast to increase 4.9% per year to $2.4 billion. Going forward, growth in the global mineral wool market will be driven by:
- advances in nonresidential building construction, particularly in the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast regions, and a global rebound in new residential building construction
- increasingly stringent energy efficiency and fire safety policies throughout the world, which often call for greater use of heat-resistant insulation
- the growing use of mineral wool for acoustic insulation to reduce noise pollution and improve worker safety as well as to meet consumer demand for quieter household appliances
- increasing access to air conditioning in developing countries, leading to rising levels of HVAC production and associated mineral wool insulation demand
- growth in high-end industrial equipment production in the US, Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea
Global Mineral Wool: Insulation & Other Applications provides historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 for mineral wool demand by application (in dollars) and market (in dollars and metric tons), net exports (in dollars), and production (in dollars) on a country-by-country basis. Demand in value terms is shown at the manufacturers' level and excludes distributor and retailer markups.
Applications:
- thermal insulation and fireproofing
- acoustic insulation and soundproofing
- ceiling tiles and panels
- small volume applications, such as hydroponics, filtration, EIFS (exterior insulation finishing systems), and green roofing
Markets:
- residential buildings (e.g., single-family and multifamily)
- nonresidential buildings (including, office, retail and lodging, institutional, and industrial buildings)
- industrial and plant equipment (e.g., power generation, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemicals, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals)
- HVAC/air distribution equipment (including residential, commercial, and heating and air ducts)
- other markets (e.g., nonbuilding construction, appliances, transportation equipment)
About the Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.
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SAN DIEGO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borrego, a leading developer, EPC and O&M provider for large-scale solar and energy storage projects throughout the United States, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to spin off and sell its development business, including its project pipeline of over 8.4 GW of solar and 6.4 GW/25 GWh of energy storage, to ECP, a leading energy transition-focused investor with an almost two decades-long reputation in the electricity, renewable and sustainable solutions sector.
Upon the completion of the transaction, ECP will operate the development business as an independent company. The business will be headquartered in Lowell, Mass., and will be led by the current development team as they continue to execute on the long-term business strategy in partnership with ECP. Dan Berwick, currently President of the development business, will become CEO.
"Borrego's development business owns a best-in-class track record and project pipeline. We are thrilled to be partnering with Dan and team to help continue the company's tremendous growth and success," said Andrew Gilbert, partner at ECP. "At ECP, we believe the opportunity set in sustainable infrastructure is expanding rapidly as the world continues to advance electrification as a means to decarbonize. We're excited to join forces with Borrego's development business to create ECP's eleventh renewable platform and fourth standalone solar platform."
Borrego will continue to invest in its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) business units. Borrego EPC is a national builder of utility-scale and community-scale solar and energy storage projects with more than 450 MW of solar projects and 200 MW of energy storage projects currently in design or construction. Borrego is also a leader in third-party O&M services for distributed generation and utility-scale solar plants. The team currently manages the performance of 1.4 GW and over 1,000 solar operating assets, the majority of which were built by other EPCs.
"We are seeing tremendous opportunities in Borrego's EPC and O&M services. This sale ensures we can invest in our people and build the technology that will position them to capitalize on what will be a record-breaking decade for solar and storage deployment in the United States," said Mike Hall, chief executive officer of Borrego. "I am thankful for the incredible development team that I've had the pleasure of working with for the last 12 years. We are thrilled that we were able to find a partner with ECP's industry experience, financial resources and reputation. I am confident that together they will accomplish great things and continue Borrego's mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy."
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Borrego in connection with the transaction.
About Borrego
Borrego, a leading developer, EPC and O&M provider, accelerates the development and delivery of large commercial, community solar, and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the United States. Borrego offers a broad range of renewable energy services and has a track record of superior performance in the hundreds of large solar and energy storage projects it has designed, built and maintains throughout the United States. Established in 1980, it has regional offices in California, Massachusetts, and New York with a nationwide footprint. Borrego creates value by helping partners make better decisions at critical points in every project's life. Its team brings deep technical expertise to its mission of solving the world's energy problems. For more information, visit www.borregoenergy.com.
About ECP
ECP, founded in 2005, is a leading investor across energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and efficiency & reliability assets facilitating the energy transition. The ECP team, comprised of 61 people with 500 years of collective industry experience, deep expertise and extensive relationships, has consummated more than 60 transactions over the last 10 years, representing more than $45 billion of enterprise value. For more information, visit www.ecpgp.com.
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Orioles look to replicate success against Rangers
The Baltimore Orioles were just one game into their season-high 10-game winning streak last month when they recorded three one-run victories, two in extra innings, over the visiting Texas Rangers.
The Orioles look to continue that run of success versus the Rangers on Monday when the teams open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.
Anthony Santander collected a pair of two-hit performances in the previous set against the Rangers. He enters Monday’s series opener riding an 11-game hitting streak, during which he is hitting .395 (17-for-43) with four homers, 10 RBIs and eight runs.
Santander belted a solo homer to highlight his three-hit day in Baltimore’s 3-2 setback to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The loss was the second in a row for the Orioles, who went 3-for-21 with runners in scoring position in the series.
“We’re not scoring,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “You have to be able to score and to be able to get a lead and add on. We’re just not doing enough offensively, honestly, to help out our pitching. We have to do a better job to push some runs across and get better at-bats.”
Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins (3-1, 4.03 ERA) hopes to be the beneficiary of a better offense when he takes the mound on Monday night.
Watkins, 29, walked away with a no-decision on Tuesday after allowing three runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
He won his lone career start versus Texas on July 6, however, after permitting one run on four hits in a career-high 6 2/3 innings in a 2-1 victory.
“Anytime you can push yourself is a fantastic feeling,” Watkins said after that start. “I’m more grateful about getting the opportunity to give the team a chance to win. I wanted to hold the ball as long as I could and eat as many innings as I possibly could.”
The Rangers return home after an 11-game road trip following the All-Star break. Texas had lost five of its first seven games before winning for the third time in its last four with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Ezequiel Duran belted a three-run double in the ninth inning to fuel the Rangers.
“Obviously we had some ups and downs on the road trip,” Texas manager Chris Woodward said. “To win a series — especially a four-game series — and the way we did it, I liked the way our team fought to the end.”
The Rangers will hand the ball to right-hander Jon Gray (7-5, 3.62) on Monday.
Gray, 30, saw his three-start winning streak come to a halt on Wednesday after yielding four runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings of a 4-2 setback at the Seattle Mariners. The big blow was a three-run homer in the seventh inning by rookie Julio Rodriguez. The blast ended Gray’s day.
Gray won his lone career start against Baltimore while pitching for the Colorado Rockies. He allowed one run on five hits in seven innings in that contest on July 27, 2016.
Nathaniel Lowe extended his hitting streak to seven games with an RBI single in the first inning on Sunday.
Lowe went 5-for-12 with one homer, four RBIs and three runs during the previous series against Baltimore.
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Are Movado or Michael Kors smartwatches better?
If you are looking for a way to track your fitness levels, improve your fashion or simply expand the capabilities of your smartphone, smartwatches are a great way to do so. Smartwatches are sold by some fashion and technology companies, including Movado and Michael Kors. Both companies offer high-quality devices in many unique styles to fit your needs and tastes.
Movado smartwatches come in unique designs and are built for fashion, while Michael Kors watches have more products and more modern options.
Movado smartwatch
Movado has two generations of smartwatches, though the line has recently been discontinued. The company has several fashionable choices and designs built for any occasion.
Movado smartwatch pros
The most significant advantage that Movado has is the style options. The company primarily focuses on traditional watches, so all smart products come with unique designs that fit formal attire. So, if you buy a Movado watch, you’ll be able to wear it with any style of outfit. Movado smartwatches are also designed with different strap materials, including leather, metal and fabric.
While not quite up to the same level of technological advancement as many other companies, Movado does run on Wear OS by Google. The product can measure basic health data, including activity levels and heart rate. These fitness metrics can also be connected to different health apps on a smartphone to take full advantage.
Additionally, you can connect the device to your smartphone to receive all basic notifications to the smartwatch, including texts, phone calls, emails and social media. Movado also works directly with several Google apps to stream music, pay with a tap of the screen and speak with the Google voice assistant.
Movado smartwatch cons
The biggest disadvantage with a Movado device is that the company discontinued its line of smartwatches. As a result, the company does not provide any software updates or new products. This also means that whatever product you buy from the company will be used or refurbished. So, if you are looking for a brand new smartwatch, Movado will not be the right company for you.
Additionally, the currently available models can be more expensive than many of its competitors. Movado could be less accessible than other brands if you are on a tight budget.
Movado also lacks some of the features that other companies can provide. While the smartwatches offer basic data and notifications, they lack more advanced fitness trackers such as programmed workouts or sleep tracking.
Best Movado smartwatch
The only available Movado smartwatch currently sold on Amazon is the Movado Connect Digital Smart Module. This smartwatch comes in stainless steel and has a 2-year warranty on the product.
Michael Kors smartwatch
Michael Kors is a well-known fashion brand that has created its own line of smartwatches in several designs and with the latest technology.
Michael Kors smartwatch pros
Michael Kors comes in many styles designed for both men and women. The company sells watches with several band materials and colors, including rose gold stainless steel, leather, fabric and much more. Regardless of your taste, you will be able to find a watch that fits your style.
Michael Kors has also designed its products to have a wider selection of fitness and health tracking features. These features include measuring blood oxygen levels and tracking sleep quality. You can also set specific exercise and activity goals that the watch will track.
The company runs all of its products on Wear OS by Google and comes with a similar added features to Movado. You will be able to connect the smartwatch to both Android and iOS devices and use several different Google apps to stream music, pay for your products from your wrist and receive all basic notifications you need. The smartwatch can connect directly to the Spotify app and has an internal speaker built in.
Furthermore, Michael Kors smartwatches come at affordable prices, with many of the devices costing less than $200. If you are on a tighter budget, products from Michael Kors will be more affordable than Movado models.
Michael Kors smartwatch cons
The biggest downside for Michael Kors smartwatches is battery life. Both Movado and Michael Kors devices only have about one day of battery life, which may not be enough for more active users. This also poses a problem for the sleep tracking features, meaning you may have to take off the watch to charge before going to bed.
Michaels Kors also has a consistent design line that mainly focuses on brighter colors and stainless steel designs. So, while the company offers a lot of different designs, some darker colors and styles are not available, which may keep you away from buying them.
Some users also report that the cardiogram feature is inconsistent, which may be a significant issue if you prioritize health features.
Best Michael Kors smartwatches
A very popular smartwatch from Michael Kors is the Michael Kors Gen 6 Touchscreen Smartwatch. This smartwatch has several unique features, including an enhanced Bluetooth range four times wider than its predecessor.
Another popular model from the company is the Michael Kors Women’s MKGO Gen 5E 43mm Touchscreen Smartwatch. This device comes with an extended battery mode that enables you to continue using it and saves power by reducing certain functions.
Should you get a Movado or Michael Kors smartwatch?
Both Movado and Micheal Kors offer quality smartwatches designed with fashion being a major priority. Movado sells watches in many different designs and is more than capable of handling all basic functions of a smartwatch. Michaels Kors smartwatches are very similar; however, many of the devices have higher quality fitness trackers.
The bottom line is that Michael Kors watches have a more modern line of devices, more affordable prices and better health data trackers. As a result, the company has better smartwatch products for you.
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PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A small plane that plunged into a lake that straddles the Arizona-Utah state line, killing two people and injuring five, was carrying six French tourists plus a pilot, authorities said Tuesday.
Kane County Sheriff’s officials in Utah said witnesses reported seeing the plane out of Page crash into Lake Powell near Face Canyon shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Federal Aviation Administration officials said in a statement that the pilot of the single-engine Cessna 207 reported an engine problem before the plane went down.
The aircraft was located in 120 feet (37 meters) of water and Kane County authorities said two people died in the submerged aircraft.
Utah Department of Public Safety divers were trying to recover the bodies, according to sheriff’s officials. The names of the dead and injured haven’t been released yet.
Authorities said the pilot and witnesses were able to get four passengers out of the water and into boats after the crash.
They said three passengers suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to St. George Regional Hospital, while two people with minor injuries were transported by boat to Antelope Marina and then taken to Page Hospital.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
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The latest omicron sub-variant, BA.5, has become the dominant strain in New York City.
The infection rate has been surging over the past two weeks to nearly 20%, and experts warn that the number of infections could be significantly undercounted.
This new omicron sub-variant can avoid antibodies thanks to new mutations which aid its rapid spread.
Currently, there are more than 1,000 New York City residents currently hospitalized with COVID-19; this is the first time that the five boroughs' infection rates have surpassed this mark since the second week of February when the massive winter wave of omicron infections started to ebb.
De Blasio said there are also concerns with long-COVID with this particular sub-variant.
He had some criticism for the current mayor, Eric Adams, and his handling of some aspects.
"The Adams administration has done zero inspections for vaccine compliance at businesses throughout the city and has fallen short in enforcing the mask mandates in the subway," a press release put out by the de Blasio campaign said.
The former mayor is currently a candidate for New York's 10th Congressional district.
"This is a matter of public safety; we cannot just ask that New Yorkers supply their own costly masks and avoid populated areas in the name of public good and hope for the best. We need to supply them with the tools and the information they need to be safe and organize our government efforts to meet them where others might fall short. New Yorkers have sacrificed enough already -- we need to meet them with all the resources we have to keep them healthy and safe," de Blasio said.
De Blasio was also critical of the city's move to abandon the color-coded system he implemented during his term.
"A proper response from our Federal and City government starts and ends with clarity from our institutions. We had a color-coded safety system in March and then it was abandoned by June. We had clearly laid out requirements for restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues that worked, and then they were dropped and their enforcement is up in the air," he said in a statement.
Former Mayor de Blasio recommended the following course of action:
1. Distribute at-home test kits, high-quality N95 masks, and information about Paxlovid to every household in NYC.
2. Form a joint cooperative between the government and private sector to buy KN95 and N95 masks that would be continuously available at restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, gyms, pools, libraries, and other higher-risk settings where people mingle.
3. Enforce private sector mandates for COVID safety.
4. Re-define vaccination standards as "up-to-date" vs. "not up-to-date" for students and workers.
5. Use federal stimulus or infrastructure dollars to address indoor air quality in private buildings and/or tax breaks to support these investments.
Mayor Adams has yet to respond to the suggestions and criticisms by Former Mayor de Blasio.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Capital Partners (NCP), a private equity firm in Birmingham, Alabama, today announces that it has hired Will Saxton as a Principal of the firm. Saxton most recently served as a Director at Arlington Capital Advisors, a boutique Investment Bank in Birmingham, where he led the Debt Capital Markets Group in originating and executing capital placements in the alternative credit market for middle market sponsor-backed and founder-owned businesses.
Prior to his work at Arlington, Saxton worked in the Financial Sponsors / Leveraged Finance Group at Credit Suisse in New York, where he executed over $30 billion of transactions for Private Equity clients. Prior to CS, Will was a Judge Advocate (JAG) attorney in the United States Marine Corps. Will attended undergrad the University of Tennessee and also holds JD and MBA degrees from the University of Arkansas and University of Virginia, respectively.
"We couldn't be more excited to have Will join our team at New Capital Partners," said James Outland, Managing Partner at NCP. "Will has a strong track record of sourcing, evaluating, and executing deals across a broad industry set, and we look forward to having him continue to do the same for NCP in our chosen sectors and markets," Outland said.
Saxton said, "I am very excited to join the New Capital Partners team. I have known of NCP's presence in the market for many years and have always admired the success they have had as investors and operators. I look forward to working with the entire NCP team to partner with founders, owners, and management teams to build great companies."
New Capital Partners is a private equity firm comprised of former operators headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. NCP makes investments in niche technology and services companies in the healthcare, financial and business services industries. Leveraging their extensive operational experience, NCP helps create significant value in portfolio companies by cultivating true partnerships with management teams and focusing on one core goal: Building Great Companies. For more information, please visit www.newcapitalpartners.com.
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More than the first woman: Meet Barksdale's new B-52 squadron commander
Born and raised in the Miami Valley region, Lt. Col. Vanessa Wilcox has made her home in Bossier City for 13 years while serving as a B-52 Weapon Systems Officer.
On April 21, Wilcox became the first female B-52 squadron commander during a change-of-command ceremony.
But, Wilcox is more than just the first woman to hold that title.
"I am the first female B-52 squadron commander," said Wilcox. "I hate it because it's not about me, It's about the people that work for me. That becoming the focus, I feel like it detracts from them and what they are accomplishing, because that's really what it's about, I'm just there to move rocks out of their way and help them to get the job done."
More:She's the first woman in the Air Force to lead a B-52 squadron and she's at Barksdale
More about Wilcox
Wilcox describes her journey in the military as "a little non-traditional."
Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Wilcox grew to love and appreciate the military with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base just down the road from her hometown.
She said, "I grew up in Dayton, I wasn't a military family, even though I lived right by Wright-Patt."
Wilcox explained that she wanted to work with B-52s because her dad worked as a maintainer on D models in the Cuban Missile Crisis. "I knew, going through nav school, I was like, well, obviously, I want to fly in that plane."
Prior to Wilcox finding her dream aircraft, she attended Ohio State University where she received her commission through ROTC and graduated in 2005.
"I joined ROTC in college after 9/11. And really wanted to do OSI originally, and then got a nav slot. So I basically had 15 minutes to decide if I wanted to be a navigator and was like, okay, I don't know what that means. But sure, that sounds fun. And so that's how I ended up with B-52s."
Upon graduation, Wilcox completed Combat Systems Officer training at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where she learned weapon systems training for the B-52 aircraft. She graduated in the top third of her class.
After Wilcox finished her training at Randolph AFB, she was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base until 2013 when she took a humanitarian backup tour at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after her father passed away.
She made her way back to Barksdale in 2015 and has been there since.
"I joke that I'm trying to work in every building on base," said Wilcox.
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Being a Commander
"My role is the people. My entire job is taking care of them, managing my workforce, making sure I have the adequate number of people and they're trained appropriately for the mission set. So, that they can achieve whatever mission we are tasked."
Wilcox's whole career has been leading her to this position. With over 1,500 hours in the air, Wilcox has not only performed the task but helped train others.
In 2012, Wilcox served as an instructor and taught the Formal Training Unit in the 11th Bomb Squadron.
"The jobs I've done have been very non-traditional," said Wilcox. "It's given me a good broad view of how the Air Force and the wing operates."
Wilcox explained that part of her previous job was working with the Mission Support Group.
Wilcox said, "getting to see how all of those partnerships work on base and how every bit of those agencies contribute to the mission was a huge eye opener and really good to help build those relationships going forward to know how our LRS (logistics readiness squadron) counterparts get us from point A to point B."
Now Wilcox serves as the commander of the 96th Bomb Squadron, of the 2d Operations Group. In this role she not only manages a workforce but cares for families, career progression and as she likes to say "building my replacement."
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Looking to the future
Wilcox's goal is to grow airmen into the best versions of themselves and help them make positive impacts on society.
"I want them to be fully tied in, and to understand all the things that I've grown to understand later in my career," said Wilcox. "Building better officers and airmen so that they can reach out and be that conduit, across the base and across the community, and ultimately grow better leaders out of it."
Being the first female B-52 squadron commander Wilcox wanted to highlight the importance of skill set, not just an individual's characteristics.
Having two daughters, she understands the importance of diversity and inclusion and hopes that her achievements will show them they can do anything they set their minds to do.
She said, "honestly, I've never thought that I couldn't do something because I was a woman. It's never even occurred to me."
"Regardless of gender, or ethnicity or anything. Ultimately, it's about the people that work for me, and how to help make them better. And to make the Air Force better."
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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Firm proposes Taser-armed drones to stop school shootings
(AP) - Taser developer Axon said this week it is working to build drones armed with the electric stunning weapons that could fly in schools and “help prevent the next Uvalde, Sandy Hook, or Columbine.” But its own technology advisers quickly panned the idea as a dangerous fantasy.
The publicly traded company, which sells Tasers and police body cameras, floated the idea of a new police drone product last year to its artificial intelligence ethics board, a group of well-respected experts in technology, policing and privacy.
Some of them expressed reservations about weaponizing drones in over-policed communities of color. But they were not expecting Axon’s Thursday announcement that it wants to send those Taser-equipped drones into classrooms to prevent mass shootings by immobilizing an intruding gunman.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Axon founder and CEO Rick Smith said he felt compelled to make the idea public after the mass shooting at an Uvalde, Texas elementary school, saying he was “catastrophically disappointed” in the response by police who didn’t move in to kill the suspect for more than an hour.
But he stressed Friday that no product had been launched and any potential launch would be down the road. The idea, he felt, needed to be shared now because of the public conversation about effective ways for police to safely confront attackers and how schools can increase safety.
“This is an idea that should get into the public’s consciousness while our minds are open to it, and I felt if I wait another six months, the world is going to change and people are going to forget this pain and we’re going to see a shift in sentiments where people are going to focus a lot more on what could go wrong, rather than the pain of this problem we need to solve,” he said.
Axon’s stock price rose with the news. But the announcement angered members of the ethics board, some of whom are now likely to quit in protest.
“This particular idea is crackpot,” said Barry Friedman, a New York University law professor who sits on the Axon AI Ethics Board. “Drones can’t fly through closed doors. The physical properties of the universe still hold. So unless you have a drone in every single classroom in America, which seems insane, the idea just isn’t going to work.”
Friedman said it was a “dangerous and fantastical idea” that went far beyond the proposal for a Taser-equipped police drone that board members — some of them former or current police officials — had been debating in recent months.
“We begged the company not to do it,” Friedman said of the company’s announcement. “It was unnecessary and shameful.”
The product idea had been kicked around at Axon since at least 2019, and the company has been working to try to figure out whether a drone with a Taser was even a feasible idea. Over the last year, the company created computer-generated art renderings to mock up a product design and conducted an internal test to see if Taser darts — which transmit an immobilizing electric jolt — could be fired from a flying drone, Smith said. He added that he had discussed the possibility of developing such a product with the ethics board.
Board members who spoke with The Associated Press said they were taken aback by the school drone proposal — which they got notice of only earlier this week — and cobbled together a unanimous statement of concern that described Axon’s decision as “deeply regrettable.” The company tweeted out the board’s dissent shortly after its own statement Thursday announcement.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if there were resignations,” said another ethics board member, Ryan Calo, a law professor at the University of Washington. “I think everyone on the board has to make a choice about whether they want to stay involved.”
Friedman and Calo both described this week’s process as a sharp turnaround from the respectful relationship that Axon executives have had with the board in recent years on controversial topics such as face recognition — which Axon decided against using in its body cameras — and automated license plate readers.
“Sometimes the company takes our advice and sometimes it doesn’t,” Friedman said. “What’s important is that happens after thoughtful discussion and coordination. That was thrown out the window here.”
Smith said the company is still in the very early phases of product development and would continue to consult the ethics board, along with law enforcement officials, community leaders and school officials. He acknowledged that the company might later determine that the idea isn’t feasible and abandon it.
But he took issue with the idea that he had ignored the concerns from the ethics board, which is meant to provide guidance and share feedback. Ultimately, the decision still falls to Smith as the company’s chief executive.
“I have not ignored what they have said. People can have debates and disagree,” Smith said. “I think there is one thing the world can see: our board is not a whitewash.”
“I hope they don’t resign,” he added. “I hope that they are somewhat proud maybe after this that we’re having this public debate.”
On Friday in an “Ask Me Anything” chat on the online forum Reddit. Smith acknowledged that “drones in schools can sound nuts” but went on to answer detailed questions about them. They could travel through school vents, he said, and perch on doors and walls near ceilings. It could be a “good thing” if a gunman tried to shoot one down because it would distract from trying to kill people.
“We’re doing this because we care,” Smith said. “We’re a business so ultimately we have to find a financial model that works, but at the end of the day we’ve been successful because our mission drives our business and we solve problems we care about,” he added.
Smith told a Reddit user that Axon was “absolutely not” trying to capitalize on recent tragedies to attract investors. He noted the advisory board’s disagreements but said the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas — and what he described as misguided proposals to arm teachers with guns — compelled him to go public with the drone idea to field a “far broader array of voices.”
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After a bumpy start, the Biden administration is trying to smooth out the vaccination campaign aimed at controlling the country's growing monkeypox outbreak.
The effort now rests on a new and untested strategy of dividing up what were previously full doses in order to stretch the limited stockpile of vaccines in the U.S.
This comes as monkeypox cases have climbed well above 14,000 in the U.S. – a case count higher than any other country in the world – and yet many local health departments still report not having enough vaccines to reach all those who are considered at heightened risk of contracting the disease.
"We are definitely in what we're still calling 'The Hunger Games' phase of this – where there's nowhere near enough doses for the demand," says Dr. Mark Del Beccaro, Assistant Deputy Chief for Public Health – Seattle & King County.
Already facing the expected logistical hurdles of running a vaccine campaign in a public health emergency, health officials now have to tackle another challenge: how to squeeze five doses out of single-dose vials.
"It's great that we are able to increase the number of people we can vaccinate with the current supply," says Claire Hannan, head of the Association of Immunization Managers. Still, "when you make a change like that, it's kind of like turning the barge around in the middle of the sea."
The change poses challenges with messaging and logistics – training providers and getting the right equipment – and it raises concerns among some over equity as early vaccine data rolls in, showing significant racial disparities.
Stretching a limited supply
The U.S. government's plan to get the disease under control is largely based on giving out the JYNNEOS vaccine, a two-shot series against monkeypox made by Bavarian Nordic.
But a series of missteps at the start of the response left the U.S. with a major vaccine shortage. The federal government was slow to order vaccines, allowing other countries to jump the queue, and distribution has been chaotic for states and cities.
So far, the U.S. has shipped around 700,000 vials of the monkeypox vaccine to states and territories for distribution. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the first priority is to vaccinate the 1.7 million people who are considered at highest risk.
Facing a shortage in vaccines, the Food and Drug Administration authorized a new dosing strategy last week: the vaccine can now be administered using an "intradermal injection" – where the vaccine is injected into the skin – rather than the typical method of injecting into the layer of fat underneath the skin.
"This action serves to markedly increase vaccine supply," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, in a video released this week. "Intradermal administration of the JYNNEOS vaccine allows vaccine providers to administer a total of up to five separate doses from an existing one-dose vial."
Federal officials are adamant that this smaller amount of vaccine should not be considered a "partial dose" because it's still able to produce a similar level of immunologic response as the original method of administering the vaccine.
However, the evidence for this method is scant, though it has worked for vaccinating against other diseases.
The theory rests on the fact that there are many immune cells embedded in the skin. "When a vaccine is given into this tissue, you can generate a robust immune response using a smaller amount of vaccine," said Dr. John Brooks, a medical epidemiologist from CDC in the video, citing a 2015 study on the vaccine. Brooks also stressed that the method has been studied on other vaccines including those for flu and rabies.
One vial equals five doses? Not so fast
There's also a practical problem with the plan to squeeze five doses out of what was once a single dose:
"It's just mechanically difficult to do," says Del Beccaro of Seattle & King County. "The federal announcement of five doses per vial was, I think, incredibly optimistic and what we're seeing in real life is three to four doses per vial."
Hannan, head of the Association of Immunization Managers, has heard the same concerns.
"Hopefully we will start to see more of the vials yielding five doses, but we're not really seeing that consistently right now," she says.
And yet it seems the federal government is assuming five doses per vial as it divvys up the supplies of vaccine and sends those out to health departments, says Del Beccaro.
So far, much of the U.S. vaccine campaign has focused on reaching people who are unvaccinated and at increased risk of contracting monkeypox, but soon health departments will also have to be ready for the influx of people returning for their second doses 28 days later.
In the Seattle area, that could add up to about 4,000 people in the last week of August. And while it continues to be difficult to predict how the federal supply could change, Del Beccaro says currently it looks like they will not be getting enough vaccine to do second shots while also providing first shots at a high rate.
The switch also requires new supplies and training, says Janna Kerins, medical director at the Chicago Department of Public Health. "It means using a different syringe, a different needle," she says, "So it has taken a bit of time to make sure people have the supplies."
Plus providers need technical training in how to administer a dose into the skin. And "we also need to educate [providers and the communities they serve] on the data that supports this change," though there's not much available, she says.
Distrust and feelings of disrespect
The new dosing strategy is also feeding into a strong sense of inequity among some in the communities most at risk for the disease.
The overwhelming majority of U.S. cases are still being detected among "men who reported recent sexual contact with other men," CDC director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Thursday.
Though the data is imperfect, what's currently available shows another trend: a disproportionately high number of Black and LatinX members of the gay and queer community are getting monkeypox – and they've also had a hard time getting access to vaccines.
On August 10, North Carolina's health department released findings that 70% of the state's cases have been detected in Black men, but just 24% of monkeypox vaccines have gone to this group.
Chicago is also seeing vaccination gaps in men of color. 30% of the city's cases have been found among Latino men, but just 15% of vaccines have gone to the Latino population, according to Kerins, in Chicago. "We have some work to do to try to align the doses of vaccine better with those who are [at risk of] becoming cases," she says.
National data indicates that queer Black and Brown communities are experiencing high rates of monkeypox: 33% of cases are occurring among those who are Hispanic and 28% among those who are Black.
While no national data has been shared on vaccinations, lack of access for these groups is a problem across the board, says Joseph Osmundson, a microbiologist at NYU and a queer community organizer in New York. The new dosing strategy could feed into that.
"We expect the data in New York and elsewhere to be similar," Osmundson says. "What this [dosing strategy] is doing is using a different dosing regimen for those who get the vaccine late – who are more likely to be working class and more likely to be Black and Brown, who have not had the privilege, the ability to access vaccine yet."
The disparities in vaccine access have sowed suspicion and distrust in communities of color, says Kenyon Farrow, with the advocacy group Prep4All.
Farrow says public health leaders still have to do more to explain why this new strategy is not necessarily inferior. He says a sentiment he's seen online, especially from gay men of color, is that "they let White gay men take all the first full doses. And so we're now supposed to believe that a fifth of that dose is going to do us just as well."
Federal health officials say they're working to bridge these disparities.
On Thursday, the White House monkeypox response team announced a pilot program to bring vaccines to Pride festivals and events where they can reach the gay, bisexual and queer communities at highest risk for contracting the virus.
"Many of the events we're focusing on are events that focus on populations who are overrepresented in this outbreak," including Black and Latino individuals, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, deputy coordinator of the national monkeypox response, said on Thursday during a briefing with federal health officials.
"It's really about positioning messaging and biomedical interventions where people can reach it, and also making sure that we're going to the right places and talking about the right people."
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LAS VEGAS – The NBA has completed the process of changing the transition take foul rule, ending years of discussion about what to do with the long-maligned tactic.
And, also as expected, the play-in tournament is going to be around for the foreseeable future.
The league’s board of governors finalized those two matters Tuesday, approving a plan to award one free throw when teams are disadvantaged by the take foul — as well as removing the “experimental” designation from the play-in element to the postseason.
“Generally, it was upbeat coming out of our meeting," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “People are thrilled that as we head into next season, it looks like we’ll be on our normal track in terms of when the season starts, in terms of our protocols around the game, particularly around the health and safety of our players."
It wasn't a surprise that the league changed the penalty on take fouls; Silver told The Associated Press in early June that it would change, though cautioned that the new rule might still be tweaked in future years.
The take foul — in which the defender does not make a play on the ball — is what the league classifies as one that occurs either “during a transition scoring opportunity or immediately following a change of possession and before the offensive team had the opportunity to advance the ball.” The exception is in the final 2 minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime.
The new penalty for such a foul is one free throw, which may be attempted by any player on the offended team in the game at the time the foul was committed, and continued possession.
Silver addressed a number of other topics, including:
REVENUE
The NBA is coming off a massive financial year, with revenue topping $10 billion for the first time and basketball-related income reaching $8.9 billion, another record.
Silver said the numbers are particularly strong considering the league is still dealing with a pandemic, and it wasn't that long ago when some questioned whether sports could survive the virus — at least in the sense of whether people would want to gather again.
“The numbers did surprise me to a certain degree because it exceeded projections, and the projections represent where we think our business is going," Silver said. “I think it's quite remarkable from where we came 2 1/2 years ago."
KEVIN DURANT
Kevin Durant is under contract for four more years with the Brooklyn Nets, and his trade request has been one of the biggest stories of the offseason.
It hasn't been one that Silver has particularly enjoyed.
“This needs to be a two-way street," Silver said. “Teams provide enormous security and guarantees to players, and the expectation in return is that they’ll meet their end of the bargain. There's always conversations that go on behind closed doors between players and representatives and teams, but we don’t like to see players requesting trades and we don’t like to see it playing out the way it is."
PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT
The play-in tournament has generally been considered a success, so it was no surprise that the league is keeping it around.
The play-in tournament — in its current form — has been used in each of the last two seasons, where the teams that finish seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th in the East and West meet to determine the final two playoff spots in each conference.
The No. 7 team plays the No. 8 team, with the winner clinching the No. 7 seed in the playoffs. The No. 9 team plays the No. 10 team, with the loser eliminated and the winner moving on to face the team that lost the 7-8 game. The winner of that matchup is the No. 8 seed.
It’s been a hit, primarily because it tends to give a March Madness feel — four elimination games before the playoffs even begin — and gives more teams incentive to not tank for better odds in the draft lottery.
There was a play-in element in 2020 as well in the restart bubble at Walt Disney World, when Portland beat Memphis for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Memphis could have gotten the No. 8 seed that year by beating Portland twice; the Blazers had to win only one game to claim the spot.
LOAD MANAGEMENT
Load management — the fancy term given now when a player gets to sit out a game to rest — has been a challenge for the league and its teams in recent years. Silver said it will continue to be discussed with the players' association as the sides get more into negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement.
The league has taken steps, driven by sleep science and other data, to try and make the schedule more player-friendly in recent years. The stretches of four games in five nights have been eliminated, instances of back-to-back games have dropped, and the league has even tinkered with keeping teams in the same road city for consecutive games in an effort to limit travel over the course of a season.
That said, sometimes, a player still sits. Silver suggested it might be time to consider adding money as an incentive for playing more often.
“I’m all in favor of guaranteed contracts," Silver said. “But maybe that on top of your typical guaranteed contracts, some incremental money should be based on number of games played and results of those games. I mean, it’s that’s how most industries work, where there’s financial incentives — even among highly paid executives for performance."
ABA PAYMENTS
The NBA and the NBPA announced a new program — jointly funded — to provide payments to approximately 115 ABA players who played at least three seasons but didn’t qualify for NBA pensions. They’ll get “recognition payments” of $3,828 per year of service.
“Our players have a genuine sense of appreciation for those who paved the way and helped us achieve the success we enjoy today,” NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio said. “We have always considered the ABA players a part of our brotherhood and we are proud to finally recognize them with this benefit.”
Silver said the league and the players “felt a need to act on behalf of these former ABA players who are aging and, in many cases, facing difficult economic circumstances.”
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Crews work to save WWII destroyer taking on water in Buffalo
A decommissioned World War II-era destroyer docked near downtown Buffalo in New York was taking on water and listing perilously on Thursday.
Crews were working to keep the USS The Sullivans from sinking at its berth at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, where it had been open for tours. Part of the leaning vessel's deck had dipped below the waterline by midday.
"We've got a committed group down here. We're not going to give up the ship and failure is not an option," said park president Paul Marzello.
Marzello said they believe there was a breach on the right side of the hull Wednesday night. He said crews trying to stabilize the 79-year-old vessel are pumping out up to 13,000 gallons a minute.
"I think we've seen the worst, but I don't know," he said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Buffalo native, tweeted that state agencies were on site and ready "to help revive this treasure and symbol of perseverance."
The USS The Sullivans, a National Historic Landmark, was named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa. The brothers were killed in action when the USS Juneau was sunk by the Japanese in the South Pacific during World War II.
More than $1 million was raised last year to repair the ship's breached hull. Crews paused work over the winter and were to resume repairs Monday, Marzello said.
The USS The Sullivans is one of four decommissioned Naval vessels at the park.
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