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Benefit for The Children's Inn at NIH
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) "Staches to Lashes" a benefit for The Children's Inn at The National Institutes of Health (NIH), to be held on October 20, 2022 at The Cliff House Resort in Cape Neddick, Maine.
Maine local and The Front Porch owner Scott Vogel founded the local celebrity drag event. "I initiated this event in 2017 during my first summer as the owner of The Front Porch. Over the first three years of this event, we went from raising $32,000 in 2017 to $137,000 in 2019," said Vogel. "My expectation for this year is to raise over $200,000 for a cause very near and dear to my heart."
Diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease, a rare immune deficiency, at six-months old Mr. Vogel received care at the NIH the world's leading research hospital and stayed at The Children's Inn located in Bethesda MD. "Throughout my life I received care at the NIH for this life-threatening illness and underwent two stem cell transplants. The first transplant in fifth grade unsuccessful, and the second in 2014, at the age of 24, was luckily successful in curing my disease. I now sit on the board of The Children's Inn where my family and I have spent over 250 nights while I underwent treatment at NIH."
"Giving back is a part of my DNA," said Vogel. "I have supported many philanthropic efforts personally and through my restaurants. 'Staches to Lashes' is a very special one; for which I have been humbled to receive so much support."
Funds raised through donations, tickets sales, sponsorship opportunities, and night-of silent and live auctions.
The Children's Inn at NIH is a private, nonprofit "Place Like Home" for children and their families participating in pediatric research at the Clinical Center at NIH. The Inn reduces the burden of illness through therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming – all at no cost to the families. Since opening in 1990, more than 15,500 families from across the world, and many from New England, have considered The Inn their home. As a partner in discovery and care with the NIH, The Inn strives for the day when no family endures the heartbreak of a seriously ill child.
For more information about The Children's Inn at NIH, please visit childrensinn.org or call 240-988-4259. For more information about Staches to Lashes, please call 207-646-4005 or visit thefrontporch.com.
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BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp (NASDAQ: MITO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, today announced that the company is participating in upcoming events to discuss challenges and opportunities in ultra-rare disease drug development.
Reenie McCarthy, Stealth's CEO, will be participating in "Rare Disease Research: A Prescription" hosted by STAT which will take place on Thursday, September 15th from 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. ET at Convene located at 600 14th Street NW, Washington, DC.
Ms. McCarthy will also participate in a discussion on "Incentives, Investments & the Way Forward for Ultra Rare Disease Drug Development" at The Business of RARE Biotech Summit on Tuesday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill located at 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC. A copy of the presentation will be available on the Investors & News section of Stealth's website at https://investor.stealthbt.com/.
These discussions are expected to include Stealth's clinical and regulatory development experience with Barth syndrome, an ultra-rare disease of cardiolipin deficiency. Stealth has recently met with the Division of Cardiology and Nephrology at the FDA to discuss data from Week 168 of its SPIBA-201 Part 2 open-label extension, which was the last visit completed by all SPIBA-201 Part 2 trial participants. At that time point, after over 3.5 years of chronic elamipretide therapy, a >40% mean improvement from baseline in left ventricular stroke volume (p=0.007) and end diastolic volume (p=0.003) was observed. Also, subjects continued to show improved exercise tolerance on the six-minute walk test (>90-meter mean improvement from baseline; p=0.003), muscle strength (>60 newton mean improvement from baseline; p<0.0001) and other functional endpoints. The company has requested an additional meeting with the FDA to gain further clarity on a regulatory path forward.
About Stealth
We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria, found in nearly every cell in the body, are the body's main source of energy production and are critical for normal organ function. Dysfunctional mitochondria characterize a number of rare genetic diseases and are involved in many common age-related diseases, typically involving organ systems with high energy demands such as the eye, the neuromuscular system, the heart and the brain. We believe our lead product candidate, elamipretide, has the potential to treat ophthalmic diseases entailing mitochondrial dysfunction, such as dry age-related macular degeneration, rare neuromuscular disorders, such as primary mitochondrial myopathy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and rare cardiomyopathies, such as Barth syndrome. We are evaluating our second-generation clinical-stage candidate, SBT-272, for rare neurological disease indications, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, following promising preclinical data. We have optimized our discovery platform to identify novel mitochondria-targeted compounds which may be nominated as therapeutic product candidates or utilized as mitochondria-targeted vectors to deliver other compounds to mitochondria.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those regarding Stealth BioTherapeutics' expectations for elamipretide clinical data and development efforts. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Stealth BioTherapeutics' beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "expect," "hope," "plan," "potential," "possible," "will," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "may," "predict," "project," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Stealth BioTherapeutics may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including: Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain additional funding and to continue as a going concern; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to successfully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates and future product candidates; the preclinical and clinical results for Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates, which may not support further development and marketing approval; the potential advantages of Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates; the content and timing of decisions made by the FDA, the EMA or other regulatory authorities, investigational review boards at clinical trial sites and publication review bodies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of preclinical studies and clinical trials of Stealth BioTherapeutics product candidates; Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain and maintain requisite regulatory approvals and to enroll patients in its planned clinical trials; unplanned cash requirements and expenditures; competitive factors; Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain, maintain and enforce patent and other intellectual property protection for any product candidates it is developing; and general economic and market conditions. These and other risks are described in greater detail under the caption "Risk Factors" included in Stealth BioTherapeutics' most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as in any future filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, Stealth BioTherapeutics does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan will continue to provide children and youth in foster care with healthcare coverage through the STAR Health Medicaid program. A new six-year contract was awarded to Superior by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Superior has been the sole provider of STAR Health coverage since the program launched in 2008.
"Superior is honored to be entrusted with providing comprehensive healthcare and support to children and youth in foster care by HHSC," said Mark Sanders, President and CEO of Superior HealthPlan. "For 14 years, we have served this vulnerable population and will continue to work each day to ensure they receive access to quality and holistic healthcare."
In collaboration with HHSC and the Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS), Superior became the first managed care organization in the country in 2008 to provide statewide Medicaid coverage to children in foster care. Since that time, Superior has relied on a collaborative approach to healthcare, spearheading several initiatives to better serve these members:
- Foster Care Centers of Excellence: Launched in 2017, Superior's Foster Care Center of Excellence program is designed to raise the level of care received by foster care members. To qualify, providers must meet more than 60 criteria, including quality improvement initiatives, program processes, and staff requirements. There are currently 10 providers across Texas who have received the designation.
- Health Passport: Developed in coordination with HHSC and DFPS, Superior's Health Passport tool is a patient-centered, internet-based health record. It makes a foster child's information, including allergies, immunizations, and lab test results available in real-time to authorized providers and medical stakeholders such as caseworkers.
- Turning Point: Established in 2013 by Superior, Cenpatico, ACH Child and Family Services, and Dr. Rupinder Bhatia, a local psychiatrist, the Turning Point Program is a resource for caregivers of children placed in foster care who are facing crises. The program gives caregivers access to crisis services instead of seeking inpatient treatment at a hospital, helping children avoid psychiatric hospitalizations. In partnership with Pathways Youth and Family Services, this program has grown even more, and plans to further expand the program are underway.
"Children in foster care tend to have more complex healthcare needs as they are more likely to have experienced trauma and other situations that can have a profound impact on their lives," said Dr. David Harmon, Chief Medical Director at Superior. "That's why we have expanded access to behavioral health services, identified ways to address social determinants of health, and provide the individualized care and support our members in foster care need."
For more information about Superior HealthPlan and the STAR Health program, visit FosterCareTX.com.
About Superior HealthPlan
Founded in 1999, Superior HealthPlan is a managed care company that delivers quality healthcare throughout Texas. Committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254 Texas counties with 3,000 employees throughout the state. Superior is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. More information on Superior can be found at www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
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DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today said it will raise its quarterly cash dividend 8%, from $1.15 per share to $1.24, or $4.96 annualized. The higher dividend will be payable November 15, 2022, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2022, contingent upon formal declaration by the board of directors at its regular meeting in October.
The board of directors also authorized the company to repurchase an additional $15 billion of its common stock over time. This is in addition to approximately $8.2 billion of previously authorized repurchases that remained at the end of June 2022.
Dividend increases and share repurchases are integral pieces of TI's disciplined approach to capital management and reflect the company's continued strength in free cash flow generation and its commitment to return all free cash flow to its owners over time.
TI has a proven track record of returning cash to its owners. Today's announcement marks 19 consecutive years of dividend increases. In addition, as of second quarter 2022, the company has reduced its outstanding shares by 47% through its share repurchases since the end of 2004.
This release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as TI or its management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe TI's business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.
We urge you to carefully consider the following important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of TI or our management:
- The duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, government and other third-party responses to it and the consequences for the global economy, including to our business and the businesses of our suppliers, customers and distributors;
- Economic, social and political conditions, and natural events in the countries in which we, our customers or our suppliers operate, including global trade policies;
- Market demand for semiconductors, particularly in the industrial and automotive markets, and customer demand that differs from forecasts;
- Our ability to compete in products and prices in an intensely competitive industry;
- Evolving cybersecurity and other threats relating to our information technology systems or those of our customers, vendors and other third parties;
- Our ability to successfully implement and realize opportunities from strategic, business and organizational changes, or our ability to realize our expectations regarding the amount and timing of associated restructuring charges and cost savings;
- Our ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment, our timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies and installation of manufacturing equipment, and our ability to realize expected returns on significant investments in manufacturing capacity;
- Availability and cost of raw materials, utilities, manufacturing equipment, third-party manufacturing services and manufacturing technology;
- Product liability, warranty or other claims relating to our products, software, manufacturing, delivery, services, design or communications, or recalls by our customers for a product containing one of our parts;
- Compliance with or changes in the complex laws, rules and regulations to which we are or may become subject, or actions of enforcement authorities, that restrict our ability to operate our business or subject us to fines, penalties or other legal liability;
- Changes in tax law and accounting standards that impact the tax rate applicable to us, the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed, adverse resolution of tax audits, increases in tariff rates, and the ability to realize deferred tax assets;
- Financial difficulties of our distributors or semiconductor distributors' promotion of competing product lines to our detriment; or disputes with current or former distributors;
- Losses or curtailments of purchases from key customers or the timing and amount of customer inventory adjustments;
- Our ability to maintain or improve profit margins, including our ability to utilize our manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover our fixed operating costs, in an intensely competitive and cyclical industry and changing regulatory environment;
- Our ability to maintain and enforce a strong intellectual property portfolio and maintain freedom of operation in all jurisdictions where we conduct business; or our exposure to infringement claims;
- Instability in the global credit and financial markets;
- Our ability to recruit and retain skilled personnel, and effectively manage key employee succession; and
- Impairments of our non-financial assets.
For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the Risk factors discussion in Item 1A of TI's most recent Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. If we do update any forward-looking statement, you should not infer that we will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statement.
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today, as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It's what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn more at TI.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC) reported today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to $1.061 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $4.24 per share. The dividend is payable on October 14, 2022 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2022.
W. P. Carey Inc.
W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $25 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate. Having completed its merger with CPA:18 on August 1, 2022, W. P Carey's portfolio includes 1,390 net lease properties covering approximately 170 million square feet and a portfolio of 84 self-storage operating properties (on a combined company basis as of June 30, 2022 and after certain planned dispositions of CPA:18 properties). For nearly five decades, the company has invested in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, office, retail and self-storage properties subject to long-term net leases with built-in rent escalators. Its portfolio is located primarily in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe and is well-diversified by tenant, property type, geographic location and tenant industry.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announces the following Webcast:
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at
(http://www.borgwarner.com/en/Investors/default.aspx)
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. Today, we're accelerating the world's transition to eMobility -- to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
WEB SITE: http://www.borgwarner.com
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DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Craig Sherwood as its SVP of U.S. Development. Craig will lead domestic development and focus on executing Wingstop's domestic development playbook through new and existing franchisees as the brand scales its U.S. footprint.
"I'm excited for Craig to join the brand at such a pivotal time as we look to scale our 1,600+ restaurants base to 4,000 plus across the country," said Michael Skipworth, Wingstop President and CEO. "With an average unit volume of $1.6 million and our industry leading unit economics, our franchisees continue to reinvest in Wingstop and position us with a strong domestic pipeline fueling development growth for Wingstop. We have a great deal of white space across the country, and Craig's leadership and experience of domestic franchised development make him an incredible asset for our brand."
Craig previously served as the VP of U.S. Development at Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. where he oversaw all aspects of domestic franchise development, real estate and construction. He also served as the Chief Development Officer at Gold's Gym and held various development-focused roles at other franchised brands including Sonic Drive-In and Yum! Brands.
Wingstop's compelling business model provides industry-leading returns for its franchisees and has fueled record development for the brand in 2022, opening a record 127 net new units for the first half of 2022, and has a target of 7,000 plus restaurants globally.
For information on franchising a Wingstop, click here.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 1,850 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and use of a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings and tenders, always cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of the brand's bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut, seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips.
In fiscal year 2021, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 20.2% year-over-year to approximately $2.3 billion, marking the 18th consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, our system is comprised of independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count of 1,858 as of June 25, 2022.
A key to this business success and consumer fandom stems from The Wingstop Way, which includes a core value system of being Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Service-minded, and Fun. The Wingstop Way extends to the brand's environmental, social and governance platform as Wingstop seeks to provide value to all stakeholders.
Rounding out a strong year in 2021, the Company was ranked #1 on Technomic 500's "Fastest Growing Franchise" and #22 on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500," maintained its certification as a Great Place to Work, was named as a finalist for The Innovation SABRE Award's Best New Product/Brand Launch category for its Thighstop campaign, and named to Fast Company's "The World's Most Innovative Companies" list ranking #4 in the dining category.
For more information visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop and follow @Wingstop on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at www.wingstopcharities.org.
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Ling Ma's 2018 debut novel, Severance, imagined a world ravaged by the sudden onset of something called "Shen Fever" — a fictitious infection that originated in Southern China. By early spring of 2020, Ling Ma was being hailed as an oracle of the pandemic.
But the prophetic quality of Severance only enhanced its power. The novel was already disturbing in and of itself because of its sardonic tone and its mundane imagery that smoothly morphed into the macabre. Ma's writing, in short, stays with you whether you want it to or not. And, so, I felt reluctant, but compelled to pick up her new book, a collection of short stories called Bliss Montage.
In one of those short stories, "Office Hours," a film professor declares to his class: "It is in the most surreal situations that a person feels the most present, the closest to reality." That pronouncement could serve as an epigram for this entire collection, an apt way to characterize its distinctive aura. Take the opening story, called "Los Angeles." Here's how our narrator introduces herself and her world:
The house in which we live has three wings. The west wing is where the Husband and I live. The east wing is where the children and their attending au pairs live. And lastly, the largest but ugliest wing, extending behind the house like a gnarled, broken arm, is where my 100 ex-boyfriends live. We live in L.A.
The deadpan tone of that narrator's voice implicitly urges readers to "just roll with it" and so we do. The Husband, who our narrator tells us she met on LoweredExpectations.com, only speaks in "$$$," not words, which is very funny on the page.
But nothing is just one thing in Ma's writing: Satire swirls into savagery; a gimmicky premise into poignancy. What does this story mean? Maybe something about the truth of most of us living with memories of people — old lovers and others — populating our headspace, except here the memories and the space are made literal. But beware: Another story, called "Peking Duck" explicitly warns against asking of any story, "What's the lesson here supposed to be?"
"Peking Duck" is a dazzling box-within-box story that reads like auto-fiction. In it an unnamed female narrator recalls moving to the U.S. from China as a child and living with her parents in Utah, as Ma herself did. There, the narrator's father goes to graduate school and her mother works as a nanny. Years later, when the narrator is a student in an MFA program, she writes a short story about an incident she witnessed when a creepy salesman came to the door and fixated on her mother. When she workshops the story, the narrator hears criticism from a fellow Asian student that: "it's just a tired Asian American subject, these stories about immigrant hardships and ... intergenerational woes."
That critic may be right about the subject, but not about the technique: In Ma's hands this story is a rough tug-of-war between daughter and mother who vie with each other for control. The answer to the vexed question of "Who does a story belong to?" seems to be: "Whoever is left holding onto it at the bitter end."
Every one of these eight stories ventures out of familiar situations into the weird. In "Tomorrow," a story set in the near future, a pregnant woman discovers her unborn baby's arm protruding out of her and waving. "It's not ideal [a doctor assures her], but I've seen worse." In "G," two women take a recreational drug that frees them from, among other things, "the male gaze" by making them disappear; and in the aforementioned "Office Hours," another professor discovers a portal to a different dimension in her office closet.
All of the stories in Bliss Montage are haunting; none are didactic. Ling Ma writes with such authority that we readers are simply swept along, like that professor, through the portal. If sometimes we wonder where we've ended up, maybe that sense of dislocation is the desired final effect.
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About 50 migrants arrived by plane on Martha's Vineyard Wednesday night, marking a new tactic in the political fight over border security. They were flown from Texas by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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About 50 migrants arrived by plane on Martha's Vineyard Wednesday night, marking a new tactic in the political fight over border security. They were flown from Texas by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Freight rail carriers and the unions representing rail workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The deal includes wages increases and medical exemptions from attendance policies.
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Freight rail carriers and the unions representing rail workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The deal includes wages increases and medical exemptions from attendance policies.
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For years, Tampa and Miami have each claimed ownership over the Cuban Sandwich. Three researchers dug into historical data and arrived at a conclusion to settle the debate.
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For years, Tampa and Miami have each claimed ownership over the Cuban Sandwich. Three researchers dug into historical data and arrived at a conclusion to settle the debate.
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The U.S.'s Christian majority has been shrinking for decades. A Pew Research Center study shows that as of 2020, about 64% of Americans identify as Christian. Fifty years ago, that number was 90%.
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The U.S.'s Christian majority has been shrinking for decades. A Pew Research Center study shows that as of 2020, about 64% of Americans identify as Christian. Fifty years ago, that number was 90%.
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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But many water managers there aren't that worried due to a long in the works conservation strategy.
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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But many water managers there aren't that worried due to a long in the works conservation strategy.
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Many of the workers in Maine's lobster processing industry are people of color, but lobstermen are almost all white. A new program is aiming to diversify the state's lobster fleet.
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Many of the workers in Maine's lobster processing industry are people of color, but lobstermen are almost all white. A new program is aiming to diversify the state's lobster fleet.
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It's been a year since NPR's Sarah McCammon spoke with Tammy and Benny Alexie after Hurricane Ida hit. She checks back in with them to see how they're doing now.
Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.
Jonaki Mehta is a producer for All Things Considered. Before ATC, she worked at Neon Hum Media where she produced a documentary series and talk show. Prior to that, Mehta was a producer at Member station KPCC and director/associate producer at Marketplace Morning Report, where she helped shape the morning's business news.
Courtney Dorning has been a Senior Editor for NPR's All Things Considered since November 2018. In that role, she's the lead editor for the daily show. Dorning is responsible for newsmaker interviews, lead news segments and the small, quirky features that are a hallmark of the network's flagship afternoon magazine program.
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Fred Franzia, the man behind the famous "Two Buck Chuck," died on Tuesday at age 79.
The Franzia family and the Bronco Wine Company announced Franzia's death on Instagram. Franzia founded the company with one of his brothers and a cousin in 1973. The trio aimed to create "high quality wines at a value for wine consumers."
"Core to his vision was a belief that wine should be enjoyed and consumed on every American Table," the company said. "When asked how Bronco Wine Company can sell wine less expensive than a bottle of water, Fred T. Franzia famously countered, 'They're overcharging for the water — don't you get it?'"
The California winemaker said countless times over his career that a person should not have to pay more than $10 for a bottle of wine. The thought, while appealing to many, was just as distressing to many people who indulge in more expensive wines.
Still, Franzia did well to bring affordable wine to the masses through his plethora of brands and his savvy business tactics of buying and selling wine in bulk at opportune times, as detailed by The New Yorker. Probably none of these are more famous than the Charles Shaw brand that is sold exclusively at Trader Joe's grocery stores. For years, consumers could grab a bottle or two for just $1.99 each.
The price has gone up some, but "Two Buck Chuck" still remains well within grasp for those who value affordability.
It's also competed with pricier wines and come out on top. In 2004, the 2002 Charles Shaw Shiraz won a prestigious double gold medal at the 28th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition among the 2,300 other wines.
Carol Emert, a wine columnist at the time, told NPR she wasn't surprised at how well the Charles Shaw brand did.
"The flavor profile of Charles Shaw tends to be very fruit forward, very likable, very approachable," Emert told Morning Edition. "It has a surprising amount of tannin and other types of complexity which is why people are so wowed by the fact that they can get it for $2. It doesn't taste like a cheap, simple syrupy wine."
While Franzia had a lot of success with bargain wines, he was not involved in the business of the popular Franzia boxed wine. As Wine Spectator reports, the Franzia brand was once owned by the same family, but it was sold to Coca-Cola before Fred founded Bronco Wine Company alongside his brother and cousin. The decision to sell the company did not sit well with Franzia.
"My dad, he was not a fighter," he told The New Yorker in 2009."He just folded. And he and I went through a period of no communication."
Though the family's original brand was sold, Franzia made a point to keep Bronco Wine Company family-owned even as it went through vertical integration — or bringing all aspects of its operations in-house.
"His entrepreneurial spirit, tireless dedication, and his commitment to both his family and to the Bronco family will forever be remembered," the company said. "His legacy will endure for generations to come."
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Gaby Moreno's "home away from home" is a small, West Los Angeles theater called Largo at the Coronet. She's been a guest singer and has performed her own show at this historic nightclub for more than 20 years.
"It just became like this place that I would just go to get inspired," says Moreno. "And my God I was so inspired! I really believe that something changed in me, how I wanted to express myself musically."
Moreno arrived in Los Angeles in 2001 and released her first album in 2008. Seven albums later, Moreno found her voice singing various Latin American music genres and a wide spectrum of American music including R&B, soul, pop, rock, country, old-time and more. Moreno is equally at ease writing and singing songs in Spanish and English.
But before she released her first album, she did not write songs in Spanish. "I think it was because when I was really young, about 13 years old, and I did this trip with my family to New York, I first discovered blues and jazz. And I remember I was obsessed with that music," she says.
During that trip, she bought a lot of CDs and took them home to Guatemala. Moreno says she would lock herself in her room and listen to Muddy Waters, and Big Mama Thornton, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.
"I just remember thinking there's no way I'm going to write in Spanish, I just didn't think it would sound authentic singing this style of music in Spanish, 'cause that's what I wanted to do, I want to do blues I want do jazz."
That all changed when she started playing at Largo.
Her friend, bass player David Piltch, was doing a weekly residency at the club and invited Moreno to join him with any song she wanted to sing. "And I remember him telling me, 'Hey why don't you bring a bolero?' And I was like, 'a bolero?'" she says. "I mean, really, at that point, I knew all of these boleros just from growing up in Guatemala and that my parents would play a lot, but I didn't know how to play, I don't think I'd ever sung a bolero."
Moreno went home and started listening to boleros. Then she came upon one called Quizás, Quizás, Quizás. "And that's when I first started playing that song Quizás, it was here at Largo," she says. "And I remember people coming up to me after the shows, and saying 'that kind of music, songs in Spanish, you should be doing.'"
"Gaby has immersed herself in all this American music," says fan Jackson Browne. "One of the times I saw her at the Largo, she was playing electric guitar and playing this really rock stuff, really punky, very punky kinda, you know. She gets it, she really gets to the essence of lots of different musical styles."
During one of the shows at Largo, she met the renowned composer and arranger Van Dyke Parks, whose work includes writing songs for The Beach Boys and collaborations with Randy Newman, Little Feat and Ry Cooder.
Moreno says they talked for hours. "He said to me, 'this is the music that I grew up listening to, I would play shows with my brother back in the 60s, singing corridos and rancheras and boleros, and I love this music so much, we have to do something together!'" In 2019, Moreno and Parks released the album titled ¡Spangled!. It was nominated for a Latin Grammy the following year.
Moreno says though she's been honing her craft for decades, something keeps pulling her back to her roots. And that has influenced her latest album Alegoría. She says she can hear how much she has evolved, not only as a songwriter but also as a singer.
"I feel much more connected with the songs that I'm writing and with my experience, especially my experience as an immigrant, here in the U.S.," she says. "Even after all these years, 'cause I've been here for a long time, over 20 years, I still feel that my home is Guatemala. My whole family is there."
In the song "Til Waking Light," Moreno sings in English and Spanish from the perspective of an immigrant making the treacherous journey from Central America to the U.S.
"And I personally know people that have made that crazy, crazy journey," she says. "It was really that, I was just kinda trying to think what's going on in their head. Like, how desperate must they be to like just up and leave everything they know and risk their lives just to come to a place where they'll have more opportunities and be in a safer environment."
Over the years, Moreno has shared the stage with a wide array of artists, from Tracy Chapman to Calexico to Punch Brothers. She toured the world with British actor-singer Hugh Laurie as part of The Copper Bottom Band. In 2009, she co-wrote the theme song for the TV show "Parks and Recreation." In 2020, she was named the first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from Guatemala.
Guitarist, pianist and producer David Garza met Moreno 18 years ago. "For a creator, a songwriter of her stature to be blessed with a voice like that, it's an unbelievable package that is a gift to anybody that comes across it," he says. "You don't usually get that kind of, the voice and the writing talent."
This month, Moreno will embark on a big tour of Europe. She'll be doing 28 shows in six weeks, covering 11 countries, including Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland. One thing is for sure, Gaby Moreno will always come back to her favorite venue, Largo at the Coronet.
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NPR's Juana Summers and Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes talk about the New York Yankees' star player Aaron Judge. The outfielder leads the major league in homeruns this season.
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NPR's Juana Summers and Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes talk about the New York Yankees' star player Aaron Judge. The outfielder leads the major league in homeruns this season.
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Doctors, pharmacists and frontline health workers have created a safety net for active drug users in Ottawa Canada that aims to slow the rate of fatal overdoses by helping people get high more safely.
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Doctors, pharmacists and frontline health workers have created a safety net for active drug users in Ottawa Canada that aims to slow the rate of fatal overdoses by helping people get high more safely.
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After pandemic shutdowns and debates around curriculum, public schools have become a new political battleground, in everything from district school board elections to statewide races for governor.
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After pandemic shutdowns and debates around curriculum, public schools have become a new political battleground, in everything from district school board elections to statewide races for governor.
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Tennis great Roger Federer is retiring. The Swiss 41-year-old dominated the sport for decades and won more than 20 Grand Slam singles titles — including eight at Wimbledon.
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Tennis great Roger Federer is retiring. The Swiss 41-year-old dominated the sport for decades and won more than 20 Grand Slam singles titles — including eight at Wimbledon.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the railroad deal and how this affects labor going forward.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the railroad deal and how this affects labor going forward.
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The White House is spotlighting the rise in hate-fueled violence at Thursday's United We Stand summit. It aims to kickstart efforts to help communities prevent, respond to and recover from attacks.
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The White House is spotlighting the rise in hate-fueled violence at Thursday's United We Stand summit. It aims to kickstart efforts to help communities prevent, respond to and recover from attacks.
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A tentative agreement reached between rail workers and the companies they work for will likely keep trains in Texas running and thousands of employees on the clock.
But union leaders in Texas said the negotiations also showed the power of workers banding together to improve conditions for themselves and other laborers.
“It’s just another instance of what we’re seeing all over the country of workers coming together, and when they exercise their power, they actually win,” said Texas AFL-CIO president Rick Levy. “Which is why I think we’re seeing so much labor activity and the labor scene is so positively in the public eye these days.”
News broke during Thursday’s predawn hours that railroad companies reached a tentative agreement with their employees who were on the verge of walking off the clock after the stroke of midnight Friday. That’s when a 60-day cooling period initiated by the Biden administration was scheduled to officially end. State economists said a strike could have wreaked havoc on a supply chain and economy still reeling from the ill effects COVID-19.
As of 2020, Texas had more miles of rail line than any other state, at about 10,460, according to the Association of American Railroads. It also had the highest number of freight workers, at about 17,200 and the second-highest number of freight railroads, at 54, behind Pennsylvania’s 61.
The disagreements centered largely around quality-of-life issues, said Levy, including workers being forced to be on call around the clock. The agreement calls for gradual wage increases over the next five years and includes retroactive pay increases, according to a joint statement from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation, or SMART-TD, union, who added the final agreement still needs to be approved by members.
“For the first time, our unions were able to obtain negotiated contract language exempting time off for certain medical events from carrier attendance policies. Our unions will now begin the process of submitting the tentative agreement to the rank and file for a ratification vote by the memberships of both unions,” the groups said.
A prolonged strike could have cost the country’s economy $2 billion daily and affected industries that include energy, agriculture, manufacturing, retail and other sectors, according to Reuters.
A strike could have also hit the state’s border economy. For years, Texas has been Mexico’s No. 1 trade partner, enjoying the benefits of free-trade pacts that have been in place for decades. While most of the trade between Texas and Mexico relies on tractor-trailer traffic, rail cargo also plays a significant role. When asked how much binational commerce could have been affected by the strike, Kamron Saunders, the Austin-based state legislative director at SMART-TD, was blunt.
“All of it. That’s also huge,” he said.
The issue prompted some Republicans, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, to fault the Biden administration for failing to act even as inflation continues to hit Americans’ pocketbooks.
“The Biden administration appears to be frozen and undecided about what to do,” Cornyn said Wednesday. His office has not released an updated statement following the tentative deal.
Levy said the agreement was important for Biden, as it showed the administration has workers’ backs.
“I don’t think you can say that one side completely won, but what you can say is that the Biden administration brought people together to have productive negotiations and they did not put their finger on the scale on the side of the employers,” he said.
In a statement Biden called the deal a win for the economy and the American public.
“These rail workers will get better pay, improved working conditions, and peace of mind around their health care costs: all hard-earned,” he said. “The agreement is also a victory for railway companies who will be able to retain and recruit more workers for an industry that will continue to be part of the backbone of the American economy for decades to come.”
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Blue Bell releases new fall flavor Salted Caramel Brownie
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
Gray News) – The newest flavor of Blue Bell ice cream is here just in time for fall.
The company says to grab your cozy gear and cuddle up with a bowl of new Salted Caramel Brownie Ice Cream.
The new flavor has chocolate brownies and a salted caramel swirled into vanilla ice cream.
Salted Caramel Brownie is available in the half gallon and pint sizes while supplies last.
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CAMC parent company to acquire Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - On Thursday, September 15, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (GVMC) announced that it will be acquired by Vandalia Health Systems, the parent company of CAMC in Charleston.
According to the press release, the definitive agreement includes the purchase of the medical center’s related businesses, including physician clinic operations and outpatient services. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
Those at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center say services to the community will not be interrupted.
WVVA reached out to GVMC following the announcement. They declined to comment at this time but said they will comment as soon as they have more information.
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Christians could make up less than half of Americans in 50 years, report finds
(Gray News) – Christians could make up less than half of the United States population by 2070 if recent religious trends continue, according to a new report published Tuesday.
In the report, Pew Research Center modeled several hypothetical scenarios describing how religion in the U.S. might change over the next 50 years.
Based on Pew’s findings, if religious switching continues at recent rates, Christians could decrease from making up 64% of the current population to somewhere between 35-54% by 2070.
Over that same period, Pew estimates people who are religiously unaffiliated would rise from the current 30% to somewhere between 34-52% of the U.S. population.
As of 2020, Christians made up 64% of Americans (including children), religiously unaffiliated people made up 30%, and adherents of all other religions (including Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists) made up 6%.
Pew said the research is based on patterns observed over recent decades through 2019. Data shows that 31% of people who are raised Christian become unaffiliated between ages 15-29, and an additional 7% become unaffiliated after age 30.
Pew said the ages of 15-29 is the “tumultuous period” in which religious switching is concentrated.
The report emphasizes that these findings are just possibilities based on recent trends and are not meant as predictions of what will happen for certain.
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Four essential tips for first time real estate investors
Investment loans for real estate require higher down payments than home mortgages
InvestigateTV - Real estate has long been considered by most experts a sound investment but getting started in the housing market can be intimidating.
Danetha Doe with Clever Real Estate shared four important tips for anyone looking to enter the market for the first time.
Find a real estate agent you trust in the area you plan to invest: You want someone that understands your dreams and goals while offering insight and guidance, and possibly deals not yet on the market.
Review your credit report: Look for and fix any mistakes before applying for a loan.
Look at the areas surrounding properties of interest: Proximity to schools, bars and restaurants, along with nearby amenities like parks and bike paths tend to add value.
Plan to save 25% for a down payment: Home mortgages have lower down payment requirements than business investments, so you need to be prepared to put more down.
For further information , the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has a free resources on real estate, including a Real Estate Investment and Savings Strategy.
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International vendors showcase products at Coal and Mining Show
BRUSHFORK, W.Va. (WVVA) - Thursday was the second day for the 24th Bluefield Coal and Mining Show. We caught up with some of the many companies showcasing their products. Most of them are from the United States however some are from other countries like Poland and Canada.
“We’re mostly offering to U.S. markets chains, flight bars, connecting links and now we are able to now offer complete solutions like full conveyors, full AFC for stage loader conveyors so we are increasing our offerings,” said Mateusz Bik, the Export and Foreign Investment Director for Fasing.
Bik says this is Fasing’s first year in Mercer County. Adding they’ve made lots of trips abroad to countries like China, but now they hope to compete in the U.S market.
“We can see that there is more people into actually the specific business that we are in to. So we really appreciate to be here,” said Bik.
Trojan Tire is a Canadian company that’s been a vendor in the area for at least 20 years. They sell mining machinery tires to distributors in Mercer County. With a product that’s got built-in recycling.
“There’s no air in the tire whatsoever. Once the tire is worn out you can take the core out in layers and put it back into a new tire for you. They’re typically reusable for three to four times so it’s a huge cost saver for the mines,” said Sales Manager, Adam Jasnich.
There are hundreds of products on display for people in the mining business, making this one of the premier expos in the industry.
The coal show will continue on Friday. It is a biennial event that will be back again in two years.
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Nick Cannon announces birth of 9th child, more on the way
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:08 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
(CNN) - Nick Cannon announced the birth of his ninth child as he awaits two more.
“The Masked Singer” host announced on Instagram the arrival of Onyx Ice Cole Cannon, where he shared a photo of his new baby girl with model Lanisha Cole.
The entertainer welcomed his eighth child in July, son Bre Tiesi.
Cannon also shares twins with his ex-wife, singer Mariah Carey, a son and daughter with model Brittany Bell, and twin sons with Abby De La Rosa.
A son he shared with model Alyssa Scott died from brain cancer at five months old last year.
Both Bell and De La Rosa are currently expecting another child with Cannon.
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Teen tied to bed escapes from home; 3 family members indicted, police say
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A mother, stepfather and stepgrandfather in Ohio have been indicted on charges in connection with the alleged abuse of a teen after police say she escaped her family’s home and sought help at a nearby business.
The identities of the accused have not been identified to protect the victim’s identity.
The stepfather is accused of tying his teenage stepdaughter to her bed on Aug. 16 because the family feared she would run away, Fairfield Township police say the suspect claimed.
WXIX reports an officer’s bodycam recording captured the stepfather explaining that he used zip ties to hook the teen to a bed and wrapped a ratchet strap around her feet to ensure the teen could not leave her bed.
Fairfield Police Sgt. Brandon McCroskey said the family admitted to doing their actions.
The stepfather reportedly told police the teen had threatened to kill them, and they had been trying to get her to see her counselor.
Fairfield Township Police said the teen’s mother would allegedly cut her free from the bed, but that was only to use the bathroom.
Once the teen relieved herself, her mother allegedly tied her back down to the bed.
In the bodycam video, the stepfather told police the girl had a kitchen knife, and he had woken up with her standing above his head. When asked, he said he did not call police after that incident.
Police said the teen managed to escape the house and run to a nearby business, where an employee called for help.
The teen had injuries to her eyes, neck, wrists and burns on her palms, according to police.
They were severe enough for first responders to take her to the hospital for treatment.
“If you’re a parent or guardian and you’re aware that a child in your custody is being abused, and you do nothing, you could easily be subjected to criminal liability and charged for that,” McCroskey said. “I’ve had a couple of cases myself where that’s occurred, this being one of them.”
The child’s grandfather was also indicted on charges Wednesday for knowing the alleged criminal activity took place, according to police.
The family trio is facing a total of 14 charges, 13 of which are felonies related to abduction and child endangering. The stepfather alone was indicted on six charges, according to police.
Authorities said it is unclear if the alleged abuse happened on more than one occasion.
The teen is currently in the care of children’s services. Police said other children were removed from the family’s home as well.
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CHEYENNE – The State Loan and Investment Board approved three charter school applications Wednesday afternoon, despite pushback.
Cheyenne Classical Academy in Cheyenne, Prairie View Community School in Chugwater and Wyoming Classical Academy in Mills are authorized for five years. They can negotiate with the Office of State Lands and Investments and the Wyoming Department of Education for a contract. All three are expected to open in fall of 2023. SLIB members acted at the second such special meeting.
There was a "very complete and compelling discussion,” said Gov. Mark Gordon, the panel's chairman. Other members are outgoing Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, State Treasurer Curt Meier, State Auditor Kristi Racines and outgoing Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder.
Gordon directed the Office of State Lands and Investments to seek comments from school districts that will be impacted by the new charters. He wanted an opportunity to their experiences, because sometimes “the devil we don’t know is really scary.”
The schools are in Laramie County School District 1, Platte County School District 1 and Natrona County School District 1. Cheyenne has public charter PODER Academy.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Classical Academy was the only presentation now. The other two applicants previously spoke.
Nathan Winters, director of Family Policy Alliance of Wyoming, and Rep. Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, were CCA board members who made the case.
Olsen hoped SLIB members would see why Laramie County would benefit from the academy.
“Cheyenne Classical Academy supports our public schools. We will not disparage our partners who work to provide the greatest education we can for our children here in Wyoming,” he said. “The CCA board has nothing but good things to say about our traditional public schools and our partners.”
He hoped that when the school opens, “you will be hard pressed to find a single trustee of our local school board who is not as passionate about this school as we are.” Olsen said the application package has letters of support from two LCSD1 trustees.
The school lacks a headmaster or facility. Winters said the school will use the Hillsdale College K-12 core knowledge curriculum. The Christian liberal arts school has been criticized.
Olsen said the local academy is unique. He said CCA will foster a school culture of moral virtue, decorum, respect, discipline and studiousness, and it will introduce pedagogy under the Socratic method.
“Citizenry making" is what he called it. The students "will be engaged to become productive, responsible citizens who enjoy lifelong learning and involvement in our community.”
School choice
Parents arguing for choice spoke in support of all three charter schools.
“Having more choices, it would just increase the other schools in the district to perform better,” said Kathy Scigliano, an LCSD1 parent. “The test scores for WY-TOPP just recently came out, and we’re seeing these terribly low scores for our children.”
Jessica Brown was another parent in the Capital City district to support charter schools. She said she is seeing increasing class sizes, teacher burnout and residents leaving. Brown said the state has to think outside of the box, and consider that the public system is being outgrown.
Amber Willoughby said she has lived in states with more opportunities, and this supported her children better. Her son attends a private school here, and he is thriving with smaller classes.
Political indoctrination allegations came up. Brandy Bailey said there are books featuring LGBTQ+ relationships, while pictures of LGBTQ+ rallies are depicted in school.
“I just want it to be neutral. I don't want these social ideologies being pushed on my students, and they are right here” in LCSD1, she said. “I'm very grateful for this option and this choice for parents if we don't want that indoctrination.”
Opposition
Experts, candidates for public office and community members shared their reservations. Some were concerned the logistics of funding the schools weren’t being closely examined. Others sought secularism.
“We do need religion in our lives,” said Kris Korfanta, a parent and former educator. “I just do not want my public tax dollars being spent on it. It’s a slippery slope of the separation of church and state.”
Government Relations Director Tate Mullen shared a statement on behalf of Wyoming Education Association raising concerns about public school resources. He criticized the Hillsdale curriculum.
“The president of Hillsdale College is a vehement anti-public education individual, and has acknowledged that Hillsdale curriculum has been criticized for its glossy spin on American history, as well as its ideological tilt on topics like affirmative action,” he said. “Educators and historians have also raised questions about other instructions at Hillsdale charter schools setting the negative take on the New Deal, and the Great Society, and cursory presentation of global warming.”
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CORRECTION: The previous version of this article said Laramie County School District 1 trustee Christy Klaassen moved from California to Cheyenne. Her hometown is in California, but she moved from Washington, D.C., more than a decade ago to Cheyenne.
CHEYENNE – Three out of the four candidates for the Area 3 seat on the Laramie County School District 1 board are parents searching for change.
They have children who attend schools in Area 3, which closely aligns with the district’s Central triad. Many said during separate interviews this week it was their motivation to run.
“As a parent with three children in our school system, I have a vested interest in seeing our schools maximize the potential of each student,” incumbent Christy Klaassen told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “The board also needs members who will be responsive and effective voices for families and the community. As a conservative, I feel that it is important to manage our resources responsibly and to plan for challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.”
Klaassen, 52, is one of two trustees seeking re-election in LCSD1. Trustee Rich Wiederspahn, 75, is campaigning in Area 2, also described as the East triad. There is another incumbent’s seat open after Marguerite Herman decided to run as a Democrat for the House District 11 seat in the Wyoming Legislature.
Twenty candidates filed to run for the board; 15 remain. Three dropped out of the Area 3 race, including Michelle Tonacchio, who announced she didn’t want to split conservative votes between herself and Klaassen.
Incumbent
Klaassen is part of a joint “vote conservative” campaign with trustee candidates Susan Edgerton, Hank Bailey and Brooke Humphrey in different areas. Klaassen said she believes she has added an “important conservative voice to the board, and I hope to continue that representation.”
This was Klaassen’s first term after her 2018 election. Her husband, Mark Klaassen, previously held the seat, and resigned in 2017 to become U.S. attorney for Wyoming. She applied to fill his open seat and wasn’t selected.
She moved to Cheyenne just over a decade ago from Washington D.C., and got her introduction to LCSD1 schools while working as a substitute teacher. She is a Wyoming Community College Commission policy analyst.
Some accomplishments Klaassen cited in a statement were lifting COVID-19 mask requirements and “changing an unnecessarily restrictive quarantine policy,” reducing unnecessary expenditures and a ban on personal use of cellphones in class. She noted “removing unapproved materials that had been posted on the district website that include divisive content related to critical race theory.”
Her goals include a policy change for checking out library books, improving safety and security, and revisiting the decision to cut elementary school sports. She said she reluctantly made the decision based on a dire financial forecast.
“I want to also ensure the district remains focused on the basics of education, rather than cultural or political indoctrination,” she said. “It is concerning to me that so many of our institutions are being used to dictate a particular worldview or partisan viewpoints, when what we need to do is to fairly present issues and information and help children develop the skills necessary to think for themselves.”
New candidates
Melissa Therliault, 42, said she doesn’t believe Klaassen has been as big an advocate for her constituents’ desires as was expected. Therliault said her experience advocating for people with disabilities and an attorney who represents parents gives her a track record to get change.
“You create an echo chamber, and there’s no one there to tell you that you’ve gone too far,” she told the WTE. “I’ve never been afraid to say what is right, regardless of whether I win or lose.”
She was born and raised in Wyoming before moving to Nebraska after high school, and she returned to go to school at Casper College. She attended the University of Wyoming Law School, and she’s now a lawyer and a case manager for individuals with developmental disabilities.
She said she decided to run because she wants to ensure the best education for all students. She worries about the disconnect between low assessment scores and the graduation rate, and she wants to look at curriculum and how reading is taught.
“I’m looking forward to taking a hard look at the testing and figure out what is going on there, because the national rhetoric has been too controlling of our current school board,” she said. “I just want to focus on the Wyoming kids.”
Her complaints with the current board refer to a concentration on national issues. One of those topics is about books.
“Every parent has the right to say what books they think their child should have,” she said. “No parent has the right to tell me what book my child can’t have.”
Todd Reynolds, 48, is similarly critical of the LCSD1 trustees. He wants to see them follow board policy on ethics, which states that outside groups and political parties will not influence how trustees vote and conduct themselves.
“It’s guiding how they think, so those trustees have become more focused on party adherence than they have on the education of the 14,000 kids here,” he told the WTE.
Reynolds is a Cheyenne native who went to school in the Central triad and got his first teaching job in English at Central High School. He is now a UW assistant professor of secondary English education, and he received his doctoral degree in literacy education there.
“We have a fantastic district here. We have amazing teachers,” he said. “I just want to keep giving back to the community that gave me so much.”
He would refocus the board on issues important to the district, implementing the new strategic plan in the next few years, and making literacy education is a priority. He said his background in college student literacy will help him work with curriculum coordinators and teachers to make sure students are supported.
He said this wouldn’t be done through micromanaging, but rather communicating with district officials and getting the necessary materials.
“Arts education is another one that’s really important to me, and making sure we maintain our great arts program,” he said. “We have a wonderful instrumental program from fourth grade through high school. We have a great choir program, we have some amazing visual artists and visual art teachers.”
Tara Russell is the final candidate for the Area 3 seat. She didn’t respond to multiple email inquiries about an interview.
Area 2
Trustee Rich Wiederspahn didn’t respond in time to be included in WTE’s first article in this series. He reached out after it was published.
This was his first term on the board, and he has more than three decades of experience in public education, serving as a teacher, principal and central office administrator across the state. He moved to Cheyenne after accepting a position in the district as the assistant director of special education, and then as principal at Dildine Elementary.
He resigned to run for state superintendent of public instruction, and after losing, he was elected to the Cheyenne City Council. He then moved on to serve as an LCSD1 trustee for Area 2.
Wiederpahn said he can’t think of anything more important than kids’ education. He said he is proud of work he has done on the strategic plan, placing an emphasis on literacy and student readiness.
Meanwhile, “we were distracted by the mask issue. We were distracted by this issue of library books. We were distracted by the issues related to the National School Boards Association,” he said. “I’m not saying those things aren’t important, because they’re important to a lot of people, but I just think sometimes we devoted way too much time to them.”
He wants to continue implementing the district’s plan, to make significant progress in literacy for primary grades and to continue to get parents more involved with schools.
“The board really needs to specifically be focused on issues related to students, supporting teachers, creating healthy environments and engaging our community,” he said.
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CHEYENNE — In its last piece of business in a two-day meeting, the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to sponsor a bill clarifying the necessary qualifications for district attorneys in the state, as well as county and prosecuting attorneys.
A draft addressing this subject was suggested by Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, at the committee’s May meeting in Lander. At the time, Zwonitzer referenced the ongoing disciplinary proceedings involving Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove and her potential suspension or disbarment. If either of these were to occur, Manlove would not be able to practice law for at least a time, preventing her from carrying out vital functions, Zwonitzer said.
Wyoming statute 9-1-802(b) currently requires district attorneys to “have been a licensed attorney for at least four years and a member in good standing of the Wyoming State Bar immediately prior to his election.” Immediately following, the new bill would add: “Each district attorney shall be a licensed attorney and a member in good standing of the Wyoming State Bar throughout the term of office for which the district attorney was elected or appointed.”
Lawmakers also approved an amendment that would modify state statute 18-3-301(a). It would add that county and prosecuting attorneys must also be in good standing “at the time of his nomination and election and during his term of office,” and not only “a member of the bar of this state,” as that statute currently says.
A county and prosecuting attorney serves as the top prosecutor in 21 of Wyoming’s 23 counties. Only Laramie and Natrona counties have a district attorney.
There was no further discussion of the bill draft, nor was there any public comment.
Formal charges filed last year with the Wyoming State Bar alleged DA Manlove had mishandled the prosecution of cases and inappropriately dismissed certain cases, and that she created a hostile work environment.
Following an eight-day disciplinary hearing in February, a three-person panel chosen from the Bar’s Board of Professional Responsibility recommended Manlove lose her ability to practice law in Wyoming. The BPR is the hearing body for attorney discipline in the state.
The Wyoming Supreme Court will ultimately decide on any consequences. The high court heard oral arguments on Aug. 17.
Manlove, who is not running for re-election, rejects the idea that disbarment would not remove her from her elected position as DA.
In its official recommendation to the state Supreme Court, the disciplinary panel said that, “once elected, Wyoming law does not require a district attorney to be licensed and in good standing with the (Bar).” It said Manlove’s assertion that she would be removed from office following a suspension or disbarment was “evidence of (Manlove’s) fundamental lack of understanding of the law governing her position as Laramie County district attorney.”
Hannah Blackis the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s criminal justice reporter. She can be reached at hblack@wyomingnews.com or 307-633-3128. Follow her on Twitter at @hannahcblack.
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Amtrak travel returning to normal hours after averted strike
Local riders report experiencing minor delays.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Normal operations are underway again after Amtrak announced it was canceling all its long-distance services on Tuesday.
After 20 hours of negotiating, the White House announced Thursday that a tentative agreement was reached between rail companies and the unions representing railroad workers.
The deal includes a 24 percent wage increase during a five-year period, a 14 percent wage increase that goes into effect immediately, plus five annual $1,000 lump sum payments for railroad workers.
The agreement also includes more time off for medical care without facing discipline.
The deal still needs to be ratified by union members, but a vote isn’t expected for a couple of weeks.
“I hope everything works out well for the strikers. I hope they get their demands met, and we can keep the trains moving,” Rider Donette said.
Local riders like Donette experienced an hour and a half delay from New York City to Richmond Thursday morning.
“It’s an inconvenience. Who wants to sit in the train station for an hour and a half or two? It could be that it didn’t move at all, and I would’ve had to get up and find some other way to Richmond,” Donette said.
Christine Redellent also arrived late in Richmond from NYC but didn’t mind the delay since she finally took a nap.
“It did stay in D.C. for a while. It didn’t come here on time. It said 9:30 a.m., but I didn’t mind because I slept through it.
“I had fun sleeping. Sleep is a beautiful thing,” Redellent said.
Donette says she did arrange a backup plan for her return trip ahead of Thursday’s announcement.
“To tell the truth, I did book a trip with the bus. I can get a voucher if it doesn’t work out. I did prepare myself,” Donette said.
Amtrak says normal operations will resume Friday.
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Blue Bell releases new fall flavor Salted Caramel Brownie
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
Gray News) – The newest flavor of Blue Bell ice cream is here just in time for fall.
The company says to grab your cozy gear and cuddle up with a bowl of new Salted Caramel Brownie Ice Cream.
The new flavor has chocolate brownies and a salted caramel swirled into vanilla ice cream.
Salted Caramel Brownie is available in the half gallon and pint sizes while supplies last.
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JMU offense among the best in FBS
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The James Madison offensive attack ranks as one of the best in the FBS.
The Dukes are tied with USC and Michigan in owning the No. 1 scoring offense in the country. All three teams are averaging 53.5 points per game through the first few weeks of the 2022 season. JMU scored 44 points in a season-opening win over Middle Tennessee before putting up 63 points in a victory over Norfolk State this past Saturday.
Much of the Dukes’ offensive success comes as a result of strong play by the team’s defense and special teams. JMU has started 14 offensive drives at their own 40-yard line or better through the first two games.
“The law of percentages are in your favor and we’ve got those short fields because we are playing good defense or creating a turnover or doing a good job on special teams,” said JMU head coach Curt Cignetti. “We have been fortunate the first two games to have short fields. I understand it won’t continue throughout the whole season. We are capable of putting long drives together. But as long as we are playing great defense and doing a good job on special teams, chances are we’ll have a few short fields.”
JMU boasts the third most efficient passing offense in the country to go along with a rushing attack that is averaging for 248.0 yards per game. Quarterback Todd Centeio ranks fifth nationally in passing efficiency while throwing nine touchdowns, which is tied for the second high total in the FBS.
James Madison is in the midst of a bye week. The Dukes return to action next Saturday, September 24 when they visit App State to begin Sun Belt Conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
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Woman charged with bomb threat against children’s hospital
BOSTON (AP) — Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a woman accused of calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital, where doctors and staffers have been facing harassment and threats of violence over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Catherine Leavy, 37, was arrested at her home in Westfield, Massachusetts, and authorities recovered the phone they believe she used to make the bomb threat on Aug. 30, Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins told reporters. The threat resulted in a lockdown of the hospital, and no explosives were found.
Leavy is being held pending a detention hearing scheduled for Friday in Boston federal court, Rollins said. She is charged with one count of making a false telephonic bomb threat. It was not immediately clear on Thursday if she has an attorney to comment on her behalf.
Rollins did not comment directly on the alleged motive in Leavy’s case. But she condemned the barrage of attacks against Boston Children’s Hospital, which is home to the first pediatric and adolescent transgender health program in the United States.
“This alleged conduct is disturbing to stay the least,” Rollins said. “The people that work at Children’s Hospital and the parents that bring their loved ones to Children’s Hospital are under enough stress,” she said.
The hospital became the focus of far-right social media accounts, news outlets and bloggers last month after they found informational YouTube videos published by the hospital about surgical offerings for transgender patients. The hospital swiftly removed the videos.
Transition treatment is under attack in many states, with some labeling it a form of child abuse or barring Medicaid coverage. Critics argue that safety should be well established before subjecting youths to potentially irreversible treatments.
But many medical groups support allowing varying types of medical treatment for transgender youths, citing evidence that it can improve their well-being, although rigorous long-term research on benefits and risks is lacking.
The critics cited the videos and snippets of previous language on the hospital’s website to claim that Boston Children’s Hospital was improperly performing gender-affirming surgeries, such as hysterectomies, on minors and young children.
The response was swift and relentless, with a barrage of users demanding the hospital be shut down and calling the surgeries mutilation, barbarism and child abuse, while accusing its doctors of engaging in malpractice or illegal activity.
The hospital has updated language across its websites to emphasize that to qualify for most gender-affirming surgical procedures, patients must be at least 18 and meet certain criteria, including undergoing intensive medical and mental health evaluations and submitting letters of support.
Far-right social media accounts and news outlets have also targeted hospitals in Pittsburgh, Phoenix and other major cities for their gender-care programs.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Grant Township crash Thursday morning
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a Grant Township crash Thursday morning.
Rescue crews responded to Burtch Road east of Vincent Road in Grant Township at about 11:15 a.m. for the crash, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff Department.
Sheriff Mat King said the male motorcyclist was passing a vehicle towing a trailer when the trailer went to make a left turn. The motorcyclist swerved out of the roadway, entered a ditch and was ejected from the motorcycle.
The motorcyclist was transported to McLaren Macomb trauma unit with life-threatening injuries.
King said the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and speed appears to be a factor.
The accident remains under investigation.
Tri-Hospital EMS and Grant Township Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com.
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Port Huron man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on another person, refusing to leave home
A Port Huron man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on another person and refused to come out of his home.
Police responded to the 3100 block of Electric Avenue shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a fight. The caller also said the man pulled a gun on him and fled, Port Huron Police Assistant Chief Brian Kerrigan said.
The suspect was located at a home in the same block in the Village Manor apartments. Officers set a perimeter around the home and ordered him to come out of the residence, but he refused, prompting officers to negotiate with the man for about two hours on the phone, Kerrigan said.
Kerrigan said the man's family was inside the home with him but they were not being held hostage.
The 28-year-old Port Huron man eventually exited the home and was arrested. He is lodged at the St. Clair County jail and is facing charges of felonious assault, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and carrying a concealed weapon, Kerrigan said.
There were no injuries.
A search warrant was executed on the suspect's vehicle after his arrest and a firearm and ammunition was recovered, Kerrigan said.
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com.
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Blue Water Area football: Bold predictions highlight Week 4 picks
I think I'm starting to get the hang of this.
For the second week in a row, I went 5-for-5 with my area high school football predictions. That brings my overall record to 13-2. And, yes, that mark is inflated thanks to some less-than-competitive matchups of late.
Let's just say that Week 4 will be a little different. Here are my picks:
Clinton Township Clintondale (1-2) at St. Clair (1-2), 7 p.m. Friday
The young Saints were humbled by their archrival Marine City in Week 3. That loss put them below .500 for the second time this season.
But that hasn't stopped senior running back Logan Ellis from producing. He's totaled 301 yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries so far. Each of his three games have featured a run of at least 32 yards. Most importantly, Ellis hasn't fumbled yet.
He's the veteran presence on an otherwise inexperienced offense for St. Clair. Ellis' younger brother, Peyton, is the team's starting quarterback as a sophomore. He's 18-of-43 passing for 183 yards and one touchdown against two interceptions. Those numbers are respectable, especially against teams like Marine City and Richmond who force turnovers.
The Saints are a bit more seasoned on defense. They've been led by safety Logan Ellis (10 tackles, one interception), linebacker Matt Farrow (eight tackles, one for loss), linebacker Carter Peterson (seven tackles, five for loss) and lineman William Schroeder (seven tackles, three for loss).
Clintondale is fresh off a demoralizing defeat of its own. The Dragons suffered a 48-6 loss to Madison Heights Lamphere last week. They're also 0-2 on the road. Unfortunately for Clintondale, East China Stadium offers little comfort to visitors.
The pick: St. Clair
Marine City (2-1) at St. Clair Shores South Lake (3-0), 7 p.m. Friday
The good news? Mariners quarterback Jeffery Heaslip returned from injury last week following a one-game absence. The better news? Marine City didn't need him to be at 100% in its 33-8 win over St. Clair.
Running back Zach Tetler was a one-man wrecking crew. He bulldozed his way for 176 yards and three touchdowns on 16 attempts. That brought his rushing totals to 457 yards (10.6 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns this season. You can pretty much pencil him in for at least 100 yards and one score on the ground per game.
The Mariners' defense was just as dominant. After allowing 28 points in a Week 1 loss to Armada, its given up just 22 since. Marine City has four sacks in the past two games. One of those is from linebacker Cole O'Kroy, who also has seven tackles during that span. Additionally, cornerback Parker Atkinson has two interceptions.
The Mariners will visit a South Lake team that is averaging 38.7 points per game. The Cavaliers narrowly pulled out a 32-25 victory over Marysville in Week 3.
This will be a rematch of last year's Division 5 district semifinal, when Marine City hammered South Lake, 49-12. The score may be different, but the result will be the same.
The pick: Marine City
North Branch (3-0) at Almont (3-0), 7 p.m. Friday
It's time to make a bold prediction. Almont joins Croswell-Lexington and North Branch as the only undefeated BWAC teams heading into Week 4. The Raiders will host the latter Friday.
If you're unfamiliar with the Broncos, here's a quick primer. They've outscored opponents 167-7 and are averaging 55.7 points per game. It's fair to say North Branch will be the favorite in this one.
But don't overlook the Raiders. They have a three-headed monster in the backfield with Matthew Measel (223 yards, two touchdowns), Chase Battani (147 yards, four touchdowns) and Bryce Ferman (108 yards, four touchdowns). All three would be the starting running back on most teams.
Almont quarterback Trenton Kruse doesn't throw the ball often. But when he does, the senior is precise. Kruse is 8-of-15 passing for 163 yards and two touchdowns. He hasn't thrown an interception.
Expect this game to be a shootout. Like North Branch, the Raiders also have a flourishing offense that's averaging 40.3 points per game.
The pick: Almont
Port Huron (2-1) at Fraser (1-2), 7 p.m. Friday
It would be an understatement to say that the Big Reds have found their groove. Port Huron has cruised in its last two games (both wins) with an average margin of victory of 25.5 points.
Quarterback Amauri Haller displayed his dynamic ability in a 34-14 triumph over Warren Mott on Sept. 9. The junior finished 6-of-10 passing for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Not bad, right? It gets better. Haller ran for 121 yards and three touchdowns on 12 attempts.
His top two receiving targets were also in midseason form. Nate Oriel had three catches for 67 yards and one touchdown. Caden Rogers had four receptions for 28 yards and a score of his own.
Running back Gavin Troy joined in on the fun. While he didn't find the end zone, the junior rushed for 94 yards on 21 carries. In total, the Big Reds amassed 322 yards of offense.
But don't let Fraser's record fool you. The Ramblers aren't a pushover. All three of their games have been decided by less than 10 points. Fraser lost its first two contests by identical scores of 28-21. Last week, the Ramblers held on for a 13-8 victory over Sterling Heights.
By comparison, Port Huron's games have all been decided by 20 or more points. One of those trends will end Friday.
The pick: Port Huron
Richmond (2-1) at Yale (1-2), 7 p.m. Friday
I can't think of a team that's had a more difficult schedule to begin the season than Yale.
After the Bulldogs disposed of Dearborn Heights Annapolis on Aug. 25, they hit the road for trips to Armada and North Branch. Both resulted in double-digit losses. But remember the Tigers are 2-1 with a victory over Marine City, while the Broncos are 3-0 and have allowed just seven points all season.
So take Yale's 1-2 record with a grain of salt. How many teams would've fared better in that situation? Very few.
The Bulldogs return home to face another conference foe in Richmond. The Blue Devils are fresh off a 28-6 win over Detroit University Prep.
Richmond quarterback Anthony Bonnetti was 5-of-10 passing for 73 yards and one touchdown. Running back Connor Bergeon totaled 62 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries.
It'll be interesting to see how Yale's offense responds after struggling the past two weeks. Remember, the Bulldogs dropped 61 points on Annapolis in the season opener.
The pick: Yale
Contact Brenden Welper at bwelper@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @BrendenWelper.
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Freight rail carriers and the unions representing rail workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The deal includes wages increases and medical exemptions from attendance policies.
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Freight rail carriers and the unions representing rail workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The deal includes wages increases and medical exemptions from attendance policies.
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For years, Tampa and Miami have each claimed ownership over the Cuban Sandwich. Three researchers dug into historical data and arrived at a conclusion to settle the debate.
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For years, Tampa and Miami have each claimed ownership over the Cuban Sandwich. Three researchers dug into historical data and arrived at a conclusion to settle the debate.
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President Biden said Thursday that America can't remain silent when it comes to combating white supremacy and hate in an address at a White House summit on hate-based violence.
The event, called the "United We Stand" summit, gathered experts and survivors and included bipartisan local leaders. It also honored communities that have been through hate-based attacks, including the mass shootings that took place at gay nightclub in Orlando in 2016; at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, where the assailant said he was targeting Mexicans; and the expressly racist shooting that killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket earlier this year.
Biden was introduced by Susan Bro, whose daughter Heather Heyer was killed during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. in 2017. The rally, Biden has said since 2019, is the reason he decided to run for president.
"We need to say clearly and forcefully, white supremacy, all forms of hate... have no place in America," Biden said. "As to those who say, we bring this up, we just divide the country — bring it up, we silence it, instead of remaining silenced. For in silence, wounds deepen."
The president added that too much oxygen has been given to hate in politics, media and online.
"It's about power and profit. Too much hate that's extremist violence has been allowed to fester and grow," he said, noting that intelligence agencies have determined that white supremacist violence is the greatest domestic terrorist threat today.
Thursday's summit included remarks by Vice President Harris, a presentation on the state of hate-based violence in the United States and a conversation with a former neo-Nazi who has since disavowed the white supremacist movement.
The summit pushed a message of "unity" which has been central to Biden's agenda in office — though some voters appear skeptical on whether Biden can accomplish the task.
The event also came just weeks after Biden's speech in Philadelphia where he sent a warning message about how extremist Republicans are a threat to democracy.
"America must choose: to move forward or to move backwards. To build the future or obsess about the past. To be a nation of hope and unity and optimism, or a nation of fear, division and of darkness," Biden said on Sept. 1.
"MAGA Republicans have made their choice," he added. "They embrace anger. They thrive on chaos. They live not in the light of truth but in the shadow of lies."
White House officials, though, say the summit was not about political violence and that hate-based violence is an issue everyone should be able to agree on.
Deborah Lipstadt, the Biden administration's special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, told NPR in May that there's an increasing percentage of the American population who think America's identity is under threat.
"Whether they read it online, whether they hear it in the media, whether they hear it from certain politicians — but they believe it," she said. "People have to recognize that it's this panoply of hatreds that constitute this threat to our democracy and threat to our country and to national security and foreign countries as well."
In addition to the summit, the White House is announcing new actions from across the government that tackle hate-based violence as well as actions from tech companies like YouTube, Twitch, Microsoft and Meta.
"Every tech company should be thinking about what they can do," a senior administration official said.
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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But many water managers there aren't that worried due to a long in the works conservation strategy.
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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But many water managers there aren't that worried due to a long in the works conservation strategy.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian operators of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station won't restart the plant until its occupying Russian forces leave the facility, the head of Ukraine's nuclear agency, Petro Kotin, tells NPR.
Ukrainian workers powered down the war-damaged plant last weekend for safety reasons amid continued shelling. On Tuesday, workers finished restoring all three backup power lines — a sliver of good news at the plant that officials and energy experts have warned could face a catastrophe as fighting continues around it.
Still, the situation remains tense and unpredictable at Zaporizhzhia — Europe's largest nuclear plant, which has been occupied by Russian troops since early March but is operated mostly by Ukrainian staff — and concerns about the risk of a nuclear disaster are still looming as fighting picked up in that part of southern Ukraine.
After a recent inspection, the International Atomic Energy Agency said it found troubling evidence of destruction and workers operating under conditions causing them extreme distress.
"It is just awful," says Petro Kotin, president of Ukraine's atomic energy agency, Energoatom, which operates the plant. "Because the staff cannot operate freely, thinking about nuclear safety of the plant. Instead of that, they are thinking about what will happen next with them, with their families — will they be captured or tortured — or killed, even?"
Although Ukrainian workers still operate the plant, Russia has brought in some of its own nuclear engineers and experts. But according to nuclear experts, the Ukrainian systems are different from Russia's, meaning only trained staff know how to use them safely and effectively.
Kotin says he is in regular contact from his base in Kyiv with managers at the Zaporizhzhia plant, which is southeast of the capital in the city of Enerhodar. But the Russians will only allow him to talk to them by phone, not by video, as he does with managers at the other Ukrainian facilities he oversees.
"I can tell by evaluating their voices that they are on the edge of psychological disaster. These people are very exhausted," he says.
There have been reports of physical abuse of the Ukrainian staff, and though NPR has not independently verified specific incidents, the IAEA has raised concerns for months about the well-being of staff working under extremely stressful conditions.
Kotin lists instances of violence against his employees he says he knows about: Dozens were detained and tortured for days, he says. One died after Russian soldiers beat him. Another was shot five times in his apartment in front of his family.
Last week, the final reactor was taken offline, or put into "cold shutdown" mode, creating a safer situation if power were to be lost at the plant again — and taking some stress off staff since fewer people are required to operate the plant. In this mode, the reactor doesn't produce electricity, but still requires power to keep its cooling systems working, which is why the restoration of the power lines is critical.
Taking the country's largest nuclear power plant offline is a big loss for energy production in Ukraine. The Zaporizhzia Nuclear Power Plant has six of Ukraine's 15 nuclear reactors, and before the turmoil at Zaporizhzhia caused a disruption, nuclear power usually provides slightly over half of the country's energy.
Right now, coal is helping to make up the difference, but many of the coal plants are in the east, surrounded by heavy fighting or even destroyed. As some stability returns in other parts of the country, more people go back home and winter approaches, energy needs will no doubt increase. The country could be looking at a shortage.
While the IAEA and other international organizations have been pressing for a demilitarized zone around the plant, efforts haven't gone far.
But Kotin remains hopeful that Ukraine will regain control of the complex soon.
"I hope that the Russians finally understand that they are not in a place that they should be. So what is the best that they can do? Just take off from the plant and go back to Russia," he says.
That kind of optimism mirrors how many Ukrainians are feeling now after the massive success of the counteroffensive in the east: a renewed sense of possibility for a Russian retreat.
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Two colleges in Colorado are partnering up to offer free energy efficiency assessments to manufacturing businesses in the state — and eventually in other parts of the Mountain West — to help them cut costs and lower emissions.
The Colorado School of Mines and Red Rocks Community College are offering the energy assessments through the Rocky Mountain Industrial Assessment Center, which was funded last year as part of a $60 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The center supports paid internships for students to gain experience in helping builders and manufacturers become more energy efficient.
Tim Ohno, the director of the Rocky Mountain Industrial Assessment Center, said the free energy audits c ould be a major financial help to these small and medium-sized businesses, which often don't have the resources for such assessments.
“Normally, when you have an energy audit done, it's in the fews of thousands to tens of thousands of dollars,” Ohno said. “But it's all covered by the Department of Energy. It's a way that the manufacturer gets a free assessment, DOE gets an improvement in buildings that otherwise wouldn't have happened, and we train students.”
The DOE funds 37 university-based Industrial Assessment Centers around the country, and the Rocky Mountain IAC is one of only three in the region.
“The next nearest IACs are Arizona State and University of Utah,” Ohno said. “So in terms of the Rocky Mountain range, it's really the three of us as we move up and down. So ultimately , we'll be looking at providing services for Wyoming and possibly Montana in the future.”
Manufacturing businesses in Wyoming and New Mexico are also currently eligible, but it could take time before the Colorado School of Mines and Red Rocks Community College have the resources to make a trip out there.
Nationally, the program has saved businesses more than $900 million in energy costs, according to IAC estimates. Ohno hopes the new partnership in Colorado can add to that tally.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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A group of about 150 energy experts, workers and students gathered in Laramie Thursday, Sept. 15, for a conference called ‘Wyoming’s Energy Future,’ where Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon was a keynote speaker.
After a standing ovation, Gordon spoke briefly about the history of Wyoming’s economy – pointing out there were producing oil wells prior to its statehood.
“Really when you look at what built Wyoming, it was a group of people who came here and saw the opportunities that were available,” he said.
Gordon applauded the state’s diverse energy landscape, including traditional energy resources and renewable projects. For example, the largest onshore wind energy facility is going up in Carbon County and a nuclear reactor plant is being built in Kemmerer.
“The fact of the matter is we know we have more energy sources than anyone could contemplate,” he said.
Gordon also spoke about the impending climate crises and Wyoming’s role in finding solutions.
“And we’re not doing that by doing away with oil, gas and coal. We’re doing that by moving technology forward,” he said.
Gordon pointed to Wyoming’s investment in carbon capture and storage technologies. The idea is to capture greenhouse gasses either before they are emitted or after they are emitted into the atmosphere and store them underground.
Gordon added that one of the biggest hurdles for the state currently is federal regulations on the energy industry. He said this is slowing or even stopping development that could help with the climate crises.
“We’re not looking so much at solving for a particular problem, as much as we are thinking about how we avoid a lawsuit or what we can do to just get our project done,” he said.
Gordon said reforming these regulations and allowing the free market to find solutions to the climate crisis is key. He specifically pointed to Wyoming’s younger generation to address the concerns.
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State lawmakers will soon consider a bill that empowers banks to take action when they suspect that elderly customers are being financially exploited.
Older adults are more at risk from phone and email scams. They're also increasingly at risk of elder financial abuse. That's when a person they've trusted to take care of their money instead uses it for their own personal gain.
Tom Lacock of the Wyoming American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) told the committee it's estimated that one out of every five senior citizens has been victimized by financial crime.
"Closer to home, the FTC [Federal Trade Commission] tells us Wyomingites were hit for 7.8 million in fraud losses in 2021 with a median fraud loss of $500 per event," he said.
If bank employees see a suspicious transaction on an elderly customer's account, they can put a hold on it and potentially stop a bad actor from taking any more money. The new bill will protect bank employees from lawsuits that could stem from holding up people's withdrawals.
A very similar bill was introduced during the last session. It passed in the senate but died in the house. Senator Cale Case was the original bill's sponsor. He Zoomed into the Joint Judiciary Committee meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, to reiterate his support for the idea.
"The original bill was very sound and a great number of people have participated to try to make it a little bit better," Case said.
The bill garnered input or revisions by Wyoming AARP, the state's Department of Family Services and the Wyoming Bankers Association.
Lawmakers asked the Legislative Service Office to write a draft of the bill before the committee's next meeting in November.
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Enrollment continues to fall at the University of Wyoming. The student headcount dropped more than 3.5 percent this year, continuing a three-year trend.
There are 1,147 fewer students enrolled now than there were in 2019 — a total decline of more than 9 percent. That decline mirrors national trends in higher education. But administrators told the UW Board of Trustees they are hopeful pandemic-era trends will soon reverse.
With the fall semester in full spring, UW has a final student headcount. The overall picture shows a drop in enrollment — 400 fewer students than the university had last year. The 3.5 percent drop took the student body from about 11,500 to 11,100.
Transfer student enrollment fell 6 percent last year and a further 9 percent this year; a trend explained by significant enrollment declines at community colleges.
"The reality is we're down overall, much more than we would want to be," UW spokesman Chad Baldwin told the board today.
But he added there are silver linings — positive indicators suggesting pandemic-era trends are turning around. For example, there was an increase in first-year students — the first increase since the pandemic began. There are more than 1,600 first-time students at UW this year, a 9 percent increase over fall 2021.
UW Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Kyle Moore highlighted the first-year increase in a presentation to the board, adding that the effects of the pandemic on earlier freshman classes are still being felt in the junior and senior cohorts.
"In 2020 and 2021, we had lower incoming student classes because of the pandemic," Moore said. "Well, those students are now progressing into their upper division coursework … and it makes sense that there would be a little bit of a trailing indicator off of those lower incoming classes."
The number of students seeking master's and doctoral degrees has also risen slightly, continuing a trend of rising graduate enrollment.
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1,000 pounds of pork delivered to Hope Distributed
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - 1,000 pounds of fresh pork products were delivered to Hope Distributed in Harrisonburg on Thursday morning. The pork will be given out to families in need around the area.
The delivery was part of Rockingham Cooperatives Pork for the Pantry program which is part of its larger farm ministry. The Cooperative partners with F&M Bank and Delegate Chris Runion for the program to fight hunger and support local agriculture.
“We’ve been doing it since 2016, it’s grown throughout the years, we’ve added additional partners to purchase more animals to go to those in need,” said Paul Eberly, Chief Development Officer at F&M Bank.
The 1,000 lbs of pork came from six animals all of which were raised by local youth and purchased at the Rockingham County Fair.
“This program enables us to purchase those animals from them and then pair that with those in need in the community through Pork for the Panty, so the product if you will, was raised in the community and then that product will also be distributed in the community for those in need,” said Eberly.
Since its inception in 2016, Pork for the Pantry has donated over 10,000 lbs of pork to local food pantries.
“We did branch out to other counties as well so I believe the hope is to continue to expand this to other counties, other fairs, other community food banks, etc. So it’s just a great thing that we do for the community and hopefully will continue to grow in other areas,” said Eberly.
75 lbs of the pork was also given to the Broadway Outreach Food Pantry on Thursday.
“This food will impact people on the northern end of Rockingham County immensely, we can’t thank them enough for donating all of the meat. We’ve had our foodbank, April was three years, and we’ve always had people that have come every month, we’ve never run out of food, and there is a big need down there,” said Tracey Muterspaugh, one of the founders of the Broadway Outreach Food Pantry.
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Augusta County set to host public information session on courthouse
VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta County will host a public information session on the courthouse and upcoming referendum on Thursday, Sept. 22.
The forum will be held in the main boardroom at the Government Center in Verona, and it’s set to begin at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation starting at 7 p.m. The presentation will include information on both proposals - the one for a courthouse in Verona and in Staunton.
Architects and staff will speak on Thursday, as well as County Administrator Tim Fitzgerald.
“Give folks a little history on why we’re having this on the ballot, what the issue is, talk about the projects, show them what the projects look like, talk about the cost estimates, talk about the schematics, the reasons why we’re here,” Fitzgerald said. “Just be open with folks and have an opportunity for them to ask any questions they may have.”
The county has worked the last several months to discuss the courthouse and answer questions from the community.
“Reception’s been very good. They understand the issue. They understand why we’re doing what we’re doing. They understand the fact we’re under an order from a court to build a courthouse,” he said.
The session comes as November draws closer, and voters in the county will choose where they want their courthouse, in Staunton or Verona.
“We want folks to be informed as they go vote. We want them to understand what they’re voting for and be able to make a good, clear decision,” said Fitzgerald.
Victory Worship Center is also hosting a forum Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
For more on the Augusta County Courthouse, check out these stories:
Verona and Staunton courthouse cost estimates revealed
Now on 3: Augusta County courthouse referendum
Future of Augusta County Courthouse put to vote
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Families of mass shooting victims knock on lawmakers’ doors to call for an assault weapons ban
Families from shootings in Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and Colorado came together as they call on lawmakers to do more to reform gun laws.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Inside the halls of Congress, a group of people gather.
The group likely would have never met, if it were not for the gun violence that rocked their lives and killed their family members.
“I said before I don’t want to be sharing her story. I want her here to create her own story,” said Kimberly Rubio, who is here in the offices of Senators to advocate for 10-year-old Lexi Rubio who died in the Uvalde school shooting.
Beside her stands the families of other victims from Parkland, Florida, Aurora, Colorado, and Newtown, Connecticut.
“I want to see to see their reaction face-to-face and unfortunately yesterday, we saw one of the faces. It’s a telling story on what he thinks about it all,” said Felix Rubio as Kimberly Rubio chimed in “it’s Ted Cruz.”
Cruz is calling for the passage of a Secure Our Schools Act that would use leftover COVID funds to put more police officers and mental health counselors in schools.
But the Rubio’s don’t think it’s enough. They want to see an assault weapons ban passed.
“That’s not enough,” said Kimberly Rubio about Cruz’s call to action. “That did nothing for students and the two teachers of Uvalde and even at that why do you want our schools to look like prisons? You know that’s not how our children should be growing up. And, that’s a reactive approach and we’re looking at a proactive stance which is the federal ban of assault weapons.”
Also joining the families of mass shooting victims is Connecticut mother Kristin Song, whose name has become well known on Capitol Hill. For years she has been advocating for a national safe storage law after her son Ethan was killed in an accidental shooting with an unsecured gun in 2018. Ethan’s Law has passed the House but remains stalled in the Senate.
“We are lobbying the senators to try to get onboard with Ethan’s Law. Also, we are discussing the assault weapons freeze,” said Song, who later added, “76% of all school shooters get their guns from home or a relatives home and those guns are unsecured.”
It’s a message that puts her mission, side-by-side with families like Felix and Kimberly Rubio.
President Joe Biden said he supports an assault weapons ban. Meanwhile Congress passed bipartisan gun reform earlier this year which expanded things like background checks.
Song said that action has helped lawmakers become more interested in considering proposals like hers for safe storage reform.
“They’re much more interested. From the time I started lobbying four years ago to the time now, there’s a lot more interest,” said Song.
The group also visited lawmaker such as Senators Tammy Duckworth and Joe Manchin.
The families hope to see more gun reform legislation move forward next year.
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Longtime customers hope The Little Grill Collective won’t close permanently
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - One of Harrisonburg’s most beloved restaurants, The Little Grill Collective is temporarily closing down. With the Collective’s future uncertain many in Harrisonburg are hoping this isn’t the end.
The restaurant has been a staple in the community for decades and some loyal customers are hopeful that they can help it remain open.
“It’s more than just a restaurant. With the outreach that they did with Our Community Place and just the connection, it was just a place where you always felt really welcome. It was different and quirky and you felt welcome no matter who you are,” said Jennifer Edwards, a longtime customer.
Edwards first began going to the Little Grill when she was a student at James Madison University in 2003. She eventually started a family in Harrisonburg and kept coming back through the years.
“When my kids were younger we went there a lot. I loved that there was music there. It just was this special little place where you could get purple monkey pancakes and listen to music,” she said.
Like Edwards, many of the Collective’s customers have been going there for years.
“I’ve only lived in the Harrisonburg area ten years but my sister who has lived here for 40 plus years, the first place she took me to eat was the Little Grill because it’s a landmark. It’s a Harrisonburg landmark and I’ve loved it ever since,” said Barbara Camph, a regular customer at The Little Grill.
Camph said she quickly fell in love with the diner and prior to its closing it had been a part of her regular routine.
“It’s a regular on my stops. I plan my week around ‘well what day am I gonna have breakfast at the Little Grill’ and I just like to pop in there with my book and have breakfast. It’s just so comfy and easy,” she said.
One thing that community members have always loved about The Little Grill is its atmosphere and workers.
“Everyone there is super friendly, they’re just loving and caring people and their food is delicious. It’s a super tiny little restaurant so it’s very charming and it makes you feel like you’re at home except that you don’t have to cook,” said Gleamer Sullivan, who has often visited the Collective since moving to Harrisonburg in 2000.
Robert Driver is a Harrisonburg native who co-owned the restaurant for a few years in the late 1980s. He said the first restaurant at the location opened up around the beginning of World War II. The Little Grill went through several iterations and ownership changes over the decades before becoming a Collective in 2003.
Driver said that while the restaurant has changed over the decades it has always been important to the city.
“A peaceable kingdom is a good way to describe that restaurant. People left a lot of animosities at the door and it really was a magical place,” said Driver. “You know how many people met their wives there? One of my cooks even proposed to his future wife on the stage at the Little Grill. People have all kinds of memories of the place.”
Many in the community were saddened to learn about the collective’s temporary closing and uncertain future.
“There would be profound sadness because if The Little Grill is to stop operating as that entity then that’s truly the end of an era in Harrisonburg,” said Driver.
Regular customers hope that the city will not end up losing another one of its local hotspots.
“If it does close it would be really really sad. It’s like another lovely restaurant gone while all these chains with unfriendly staff and gross food pop up everywhere and The Little Grill is just this shining gem,” said Sullivan.
As the Collective’s worker-owners explore ways to evolve the grill and try to keep it open, people in the community are looking to help in any way that they can.
“I think this community is just devastated by the thought of them closing forever, so we’re hoping that they will reach out for help,” said Camph. “The community can do things like GoFundme or fundraising for them to give them a new start. I think we have to fight for them. I’m prepared to lend some energy and I know a lot of other people are too.”
“I see that there are so many folks from the community stepping up and saying ‘Hey we want to help, we want to keep this going, please don’t leave,’ so I’m definitely one of those folks that would be willing to help them find the resources that they need to keep on trucking,” said Sullivan.
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New roadway construction underway in Staunton
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The latest construction project is underway at Staunton Crossing.
The project will extend Crossing Way from Richmond Avenue to Valley Center Drive off of North Frontier Drive. The roadway will be three lanes wide, and it’s set to include a multi-use lane for pedestrians or bikers, a Park and Drive and a transit stop.
“It’s going to be a nice improvement for the City of Staunton. It’s going to have a new roadway, as well as the new transit and carpooling facilities,” said Communications Specialist with the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District, Ken Slack.
According to VDOT, this is an $8.7 million project. Almost $7 million is from Smart Scale Funding, which is a program cities have to apply for. The rest of the project is funded through local, state and federal funds.
“This was a project that the city identified as a priority and will improve traffic flow on that east end of the city and will also help the city open up some of their land for economic development opportunities as well,” said Slack.
The roadway is just one piece of what’s to come for Staunton Crossing. City officials said Cookout is slated to build near Bojangles, Waffle House will build a new location, and Wendy’s is almost ready to open.
Even with the construction of a new roadway, many drivers won’t see construction for a while.
“Unlike a lot of our projects, this work is going to be taking place off the existing roadway. A lot of times, we have concrete barriers or barrels and the crews are working right next to active traffic,” said Slack.
Construction started Thursday, Sept. 15.
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Police: 2 women facing cruelty charges after putting icepacks in child’s clothes at day care
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say two women are facing charges in an incident that happened last month at a day care center.
WHNS reports Joy Lynne Lashway and Kimberly Diane McCall are accused of putting icepacks in a child’s clothes for no other reason than to cause the child to suffer.
The Fountain Inn Police Department said the incident happened at Excel Academy, a child development center, on Aug. 24.
Authorities have not released any further immediate information on the situation but said Lashway and McCall had been charged with two counts of cruelty to children.
Excel Academy shared on social media, “It is unfortunate that people, sometimes, make poor and dangerous decisions.”
The center also said that parents could contact administrators if they had any further concerns regarding the situation.
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Ryan Reynolds gets a colonoscopy on camera for PSA
(CNN) - Ryan Reynolds is used to being on camera, but this is a little different.
The actor allowed a video crew to film his colonoscopy screening.
“It’s not every day that you can raise awareness about something that will most definitely save lives,” Reynolds said.
And he’s right; more people under 50 are getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer now than they were a decade ago.
In fact, there are new guidelines lowering the age of colon screening from 50 to 45.
A colonoscopy involves using a tiny camera to look through the colon for small growths called polyps that can turn cancerous.
The doctor found a small one during Reynolds’ procedure. When he gave the actor the news, he said: “This was potentially life-saving for you. This is exactly why you do this.”
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year.
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Free of charge resource My Special Aflac Duck® helps comfort 50 pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients in Louisiana
COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.1 and proud supporter of families dealing with childhood cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell, delivered 50 of their award winning My Special Aflac Ducks for children with cancer and sickle cell disease at Children's Hospital New Orleans. The duck delivery event occurred during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual effort Aflac participates in to raise awareness and funding for these two important causes.
"The My Special Aflac Duck program has done an incredible job providing comfort to children with cancer and to kids with sickle cell disease during a time they need it the most," said Aflac Louisiana Market Director Eddie Martina II. "At Aflac's core, we are committed to helping children and their families impacted by these diseases and are grateful to work with our partners in Louisiana to provide this resource free of charge, helping make a difference in the lives of these families."
The award-winning, social robot uses medical play, lifelike movement and mimics emotions to engage and help comfort kids during their cancer or sickle cell disease journey. It was developed after more than 18 months of research with children, families and health care providers to help children cope with their treatments. Features of My Special Aflac Duck include an interactive mobile app that allows children to virtually bathe and feed their duck, customizable soundscapes that provide soothing visuals and sounds, smart sensors that enable touch and awareness of light and sounds, and a calming heartbeat and breathing vibrations. To help children express themselves, the duck also comes with seven feelings emoji discs that, when tapped to a sensor on the duck's chest, prompt My Special Aflac Duck to emulate each emotion.
"Care plans for children with cancer or blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease, can involve frequent procedures, clinic or infusion visits, and hospitalizations, which can lead to stress and anxiety for these patients," said Dr. Dana LeBlanc, hematologist/oncologist at Children's Hospital New Orleans' Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. "We are grateful for the potential positive impact that this innovative resource offers for our children with sickle cell."
Aflac, along with Sproutel, debuted My Special Aflac Duck in 2018 as part of its 27-year, $161-plus million commitment to childhood cancer and blood disorders, including sickle cell disease. Since the program's inception, Aflac has delivered more than 17,000 My Special Aflac Ducks in 450 hospitals and disease-focused organizations, free of charge to patients ages 3 and above.
"We are grateful to Aflac for not only tailoring My Special Aflac Duck to help meet the specific needs of sickle cell patients, but also delivering them to our clients in south Louisiana," said Erin Fullbright, executive director of Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana. "Sickle cell patients are often forgotten and not given the same resources as other chronic diseases. Knowing our patients suffer just as much and seeing Aflac's support for the sickle cell community firsthand means everything. Going to the hospital for a pain crisis or even for their monthly visit can be a lot for children. Having their own duck during these tough times will be comforting for the families."
Recipients at the Louisiana event participated in a My Special Aflac Duck demonstration before beginning an exciting scavenger hunt to meet their very own robotic companion. Following the hunt, patients and their families celebrated the new friendship through various activities like creating a birth certificate and beaded necklace for their duck, coloring and more.
Health care providers, support organizations and families can order My Special Aflac Duck for their children or patients 3 years or older who have been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease at https://myduck.sproutel.com/family/request.
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
Children's Hospital is a 257-bed, non-profit academic pediatric medical center that offers comprehensive healthcare services, including over 40 pediatric specialties, delivered just for children. With more than 600 pediatric providers, Children's offers a comprehensive array of pediatric healthcare services in Louisiana and the Gulf South. In addition to its main campus located in New Orleans, the hospital operates a network of specialty clinics across Louisiana, including in Covington, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Bay St. Louis, MS. Children's offers primary care services at 12 convenient locations and remotely via its Virtual Care for Kids program. Children's is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system which also includes New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, and East Jefferson General Hospital. Learn more at chnola.org.
Sickle Cell is a painful genetic blood disorder impacting more than 100,000 people in the United States. With 2.5 million carrying the trait, it is the most commonly inherited blood disorder in the country. Newborns can be tested at birth, but others can be tested through a blood test. Last year marked 45 YEARS of the Association's service in several parishes in the state of Louisiana. SCASL is the only organization whose mission is to provide supportive medical and social services to people living with sickle cell disease in these areas.
1 LIMRA 2021 US Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report
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FORT BRAGG, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long-time North Coast Brewing Company Co-brewmaster Chuck Martins has been named Brewmaster! Martins has been instrumental in helping the company win numerous awards for their delicious craft beer since 1992.
In August of this year, Co-brewmaster Pat Broderick retired to pursue his lifelong dream of owning and operating his own taproom in Fort Bragg. North Coast Brewing Co. (NCBC) is thrilled for Broderick and wishes him much success in his new endeavor.
For the past thirty years Martins has worked closely with one of the craft industry's most respected brewers, NCBC Founder Mark Ruedrich. As leaders in the craft beer industry, Ruedrich and Martins have created exceptional beers that stand the test of time, and the tradition continues.
"We have been brewing exceptional beers from day one with Red Seal Ale," says Martins. "As we move forward, we are excited to welcome Obed Salazar as the company's new Assistant Brewmaster. Obed comes to us from Anheuser Busch in Los Angeles, and before that Golden Road Brewing, so he has a wealth of experience in the industry."
After growing up in Fort Bragg, California, Salazar earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with (high) honors from Cal State University, Los Angeles in 2013. He also worked for NCBC from 2013-2015, which makes his return feel like a homecoming.
"The opportunity to return to my coastal hometown with my wife and two-year-old son, while brewing world-class award-winning beers for North Coast Brewing truly is a dream come true. I look forward to developing new and exciting beers alongside Chuck Martins and Samuel Blanco, while upholding the brewing practices that have made North Coast Brewing a true leader in the industry."
Martins has also promoted Samuel Blanco to the role of Head Brewer. This new team is focused on continuing the craft of making delicious beer for a thirsty world.
CEO/CFO Jennifer Owen stated, "It is a new day at North Coast, and we are all extremely excited about the changes and new possibilities that are before us. Chuck, Obed, and Samuel are infusing new energy into the whole brewing team at North Coast. These are exciting times for our company and craft beer lovers!"
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Agreement between Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) and Cadiz will bolster FIELD's workforce development programs and train students in sustainable water management amid worsening climate change while advancing FIELD's mission of fostering prosperity in California's underserved communities.
TEHACHAPI, Calif. and CADIZ, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) and Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) today announced an agreement to create a state-of-the-art technology innovation and learning center to provide education, work-based training and business opportunities in poor, minority communities.
FIELD's Innovation Campus will be located at Cadiz Ranch, the Company's 45,000-acre property in the Mojave Desert, and will provide hands-on, intensive instruction and work-based training in water conservation, groundwater management and sustainable agriculture – critical need areas as California adapts to the impacts of climate change on water supplies and food production.
The new initiative is part of FIELD's Workforce Development division and operates under the Career Technical Education (CTE) program, which is part of FIELD's EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. FIELD is a non-profit founded in 1978 by renowned farmworker leader Cesar Chavez whose vision was to uplift the economic prospects of underserved populations in poor and minority communities. FIELD's CTE program prepares students for the changing workforce by developing academic knowledge and technical skills in a variety of career pathways, including Early Childhood Education, Solar Photovoltaics, Firefighting, Agriculture, Construction, Recycling and Natural Resources. FIELD's CTE program at Cadiz Ranch will focus on water conservation, water quality, groundwater management and strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change on water resources and agriculture. FIELD's work-based training programs support a continuum of self-sufficiency and empowerment in underserved communities through the creation of "social enterprises" – businesses that are created, owned and operated by FIELD students/graduates.
Over three decades of farming in California's Mojave Desert, Cadiz has developed sophisticated groundwater water conservation techniques to support farming in extreme arid conditions by intercepting and capturing groundwater before it evaporates. The Company's groundwater management plan includes extensive use of sensor technologies to monitor soil moisture, evaporation rates and groundwater movement to maximize the conservation of groundwater. Conserved water not used for irrigation will be stored in the aquifer and transported through underground pipelines as part of the Cadiz Water Conservation and Storage Project, creating a critical new water supply for drought-stricken communities in Southern California.
In partnership with FIELD, Cadiz will create classroom space, housing and other facilities at the Cadiz Ranch for an estimated 30-60 students per academic year as they learn best practices in promoting sustainable water management and conservation in a time of increasing climate change and worsening drought.
"As California's water supply grows increasingly scarce, climate-adaptive technologies and practices will be key to health, safety and economic survival, especially for traditionally underserved communities," said FIELD Present and CEO David Villarino-Gonzalez. "We are thrilled to partner with Cadiz in creating work-based training programs and business opportunities for our students so they can build a sustainable future, not only for themselves, but for their communities."
"This partnership is our future," said Cadiz Executive Board Chair Susan Kennedy. "Aridification is a rapidly growing threat that will change everything about how we live in the Southwest. FIELD's focus on combining sustainability and self-sufficiency to create business opportunities for students is exactly what we need to address climate change."
The FIELD program will include direct, hands-on training for students in managing sustainable farm operations at Cadiz Ranch, groundwater management and water quality monitoring, business operations, wellfield development, and other areas. FIELD students will also gain experience supporting the first-ever conversion of an existing oil and gas pipeline for use conveying water. The program is expected to begin in the spring of 2023, with an English as a Second Language program for FIELD students available at the Cadiz Innovation Center beginning this fall.
The creation of the Cadiz Innovation Center is the Company's latest initiative to deliver clean water solutions to disadvantaged communities. In August, Cadiz agreed to dedicate 5,000 acre-feet of water per year to the Salton Sea Authority and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians and provide well treatment technology on tribal lands, as well as up to $5 million in pipeline infrastructure to ensure access to clean, safe drinking water.
About FIELD
The Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) is committed to uplifting the economic prospects of our underserved populations in poor, minority communities. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit founded and established in 1978 by Farmworker Leader Cesar E Chavez. Cesar's ultimate vision was to inspire farmworkers & the rural workforce to gain self-sufficiency through employee owned social enterprises. Our Core Purpose is to empower the underserved to be self-sufficient with a mission to promote economic & social prosperity. FIELD carries out this mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life. FIELD has served over 130,000 people since 2002 by making a major investment in an education and training infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.farmworkerinstitute.org or email info@fieldinstitute.org
About Cadiz Inc.
Founded in 1983, Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) is a California business with more than 70 square miles of property, significant infrastructure, and water rights. The Company's mission is to deliver sustainable solutions to California's clean water challenges. The Cadiz Water Conservation and Storage Project is an innovative aquifer storage project that will create a new water supply for 400,000 people a year by conserving billions of gallons of renewable groundwater currently being lost to evaporation and salt contamination at Mojave Desert dry lakes. With state-of-the-art groundwater management technology, the Project will put conserved water to beneficial use and create a much-needed groundwater bank interconnecting California's existing water infrastructure. For more information, please visit the Company's website www.cadizinc.com or review the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced acquisition (the "Beattie Offer") of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Beattie Gold Mines Ltd. ("Beattie Gold") that were not already owned by First Mining. In addition, First Mining has also concurrently completed the acquisitions of 2699681 Canada Ltd. ("269 Canada") and 2588111 Manitoba Ltd. ("258 Manitoba") (together, the "Concurrent Transactions"). As a result, First Mining now owns 100% of the Duparquet Gold Project (the "Project") located in Quebec, Canada.
The total consideration of the Beattie Offer and the Concurrent Transactions was $8,727,177 in cash and the issuance of 69,127,820 common shares of First Mining for a total transaction value of approximately $24 million based on the twenty trading days volume weighted average price for First Mining's common shares as of the last trading day prior to the Company's initial announcement regarding these transactions on July 18, 2022.
"We are very pleased to announce the completion of this transformational acquisition of the Duparquet Gold Project. Since the announcement, First Mining has been very active at the project as demonstrated by the recent updated Duparquet mineral resource estimate," stated Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining. "We look forward to working together with the local municipality and Indigenous communities, and the Province to advance this top tier mining project in Quebec."
First Mining, through the establishment of its new subsidiary entity in Quebec, "Mines D'Or Duparquet", will advance the Duparquet Project commencing with an environmental data collection exercise to update the environmental baseline data collected by Clifton Star in 2012 and 2013 to support the regulatory approval process for the Project. Work is also expected to commence on engineering trade-off studies and an updated economic study to build on the solid technical foundation established by the Project in the 2014 Pre-Feasibility Study.
First Mining has initiated discussions with the relevant Quebec ministries to address environmental and legacy infrastructure issues as part of the redevelopment of the property. In addition, First Mining intends to commence a robust regional exploration data compilation, integration and targeting exercise to develop a path supporting potential resource expansion, resource classification upgrading, and exploration discovery.
The company is committed to working in partnership with the municipality of Duparquet, citizens and Indigenous communities. Management will begin a meeting tour within the region to meet with citizens and local representatives to discuss next steps and studies for the Project, answer questions and listen to their feedback. First Mining wishes to establish a constructive and transparent dialogue towards relationship building and collaboration.
The Duparquet Gold Project is a multi-million ounce advanced exploration and mining development asset located in the Abitibi region of the province of Quebec, approximately 50 km north of the city of Rouyn-Noranda. The Duparquet deposit hosts an updated gold Resource of 3.4 Moz in the Measured and Indicated category, and an additional 1.6 Moz Au Inferred Resources (see news release from September 12, 2022). Existing infrastructure at the Project site includes paved provincial highways from Rouyn-Noranda to the south and LaSarre to the north and direct access to Quebec's hydroelectric power grid. In addition, the near-by communities of Duparquet, Ruoyn-Noranda and LaSarre have strong histories of sustainable mining practices.
Mr. Louis Martin P.Geo., (OGQ 0364), a consultant of First Mining, is a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and he has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this news release.
First Mining is a gold developer advancing a portfolio of gold projects in Canada, with our most advanced project being the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, which is one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Canada, and where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a draft Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") for the project published in June 2022. First Mining also owns the Cameron, Duparquet, Duquesne and Pitt gold projects, all advanced-stage gold projects in Ontario (in the case of Cameron) and Québec. Our portfolio of gold project interests also includes the Pickle Crow gold project (being advanced in partnership with Auteco Minerals Ltd.), the Hope Brook gold project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.), an equity interest in Treasury Metals Inc., and a portfolio of 21 gold royalties.
First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp.
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Daniel W. Wilton
Chief Executive Officer and Director
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, such as COVID-19, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, such as COVID-19, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR.
First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law.
The Company is a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada-U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
Technical disclosure contained in this news release has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of United States securities laws and uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada with certain estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer's material mineral projects.
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- The feature-length film shines a light on the challenging journeys of five grassroots innovators around the world who embody the belief that 'anyone can be an innovator and build a more sustainable future'
- It premiered at the Lincoln Center in New York City in close proximity to the United Nations General Assembly
- It is narrated by Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley, directed by An Tran, and executive-produced by Elliot V. Kotek
- It will be released on YouTube and available to view on Amazon Prime Video in select countries
NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea , Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) present 'for Tomorrow', a captivating feature-length documentary about grassroots innovators, at the Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater in New York City. The film's premiere took place in close proximity to the United Nations General Assembly.
Showcasing the notion that 'anyone can shape the future,' the film shines a light on the challenging journeys of five grassroots innovators. All five have had a profound impact on their communities and dedicate themselves to making the world a better place. Filmed by local crews in Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Azerbaijan, Peru, India, Korea, United States and Guinea during the pandemic, the film beautifully demonstrates how bottom-up innovation must be included to fight our most urgent sustainability challenges around the globe.
Narrated by 'Star Wars' actor Daisy Ridley, directed by An Tran and produced by award-winning documentarian Elliot V. Kotek, the film's New York premiere included opening speeches, panel discussion and media Q&A. Starting September 16, it will be released on the 'for Tomorrow' YouTube channel and will also be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other markets coming soon.
"It's an incredible honor for me to be the voice of 'for Tomorrow,' an inspiring story on grassroots innovators around the world finding solutions to combat the sustainability challenges we all face," said actor Daisy Ridley who narrated the film.
Learn more about the 'for Tomorrow' documentary on fortomorrow.org or watch the film on the 'for Tomorrow' YouTube channel.
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TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) ("Intact" or the "Company") announced today that it has successfully priced a private offering of U.S.$500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.459% senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Intact and will rank equally in right of payment to all of Intact's existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.
The offering is expected to close on September 22, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Intact intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay at maturity the entire outstanding aggregate principal amount of Intact U.S. Holdings, Inc.'s (formerly OneBeacon U.S. Holdings, Inc.) 4.60% senior notes due 2022. Any remaining net proceeds may be used for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
The Notes have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, including Canada, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or Canada absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The Notes will be offered in the United States only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration set forth in Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States, including on a private placement basis in Canada to "accredited investors" who are not individuals and are "permitted clients" under applicable Canadian securities laws, in reliance on the exemption from registration set forth in Regulation S under the Securities Act.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Intact is the largest provider of property and casualty (P&C) insurance in Canada, a leading provider of global specialty insurance, and, with RSA, a leader in the U.K. and Ireland. Intact's business has grown organically and through acquisitions to over $20 billion of total annual premiums.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including the "safe harbor" provisions of Canadian provincial securities legislation. The words "may," "will," "would," "should," "could," "expects," "plans," "intends," "trends," "indications," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "likely," "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other similar or comparable words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, these statements include, without limitation, statements about the anticipated closing date of the offering of the Notes and Intact's intended use of proceeds from the offering.
Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Intact disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information in this release is based on information available as of the date of the release.
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CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is raising awareness of the connection between dental conditions and whole body health with season two of its integrative health podcast and video series Word of Mouth.
"This unique podcast series focuses on the relationship between oral health and overall health, which is also known as the oral-systemic connection," explains IAOMT President Dave Edwards, DDS. "All too often, dentistry is excluded from medical care, resulting in a disconnect between the treatment of the mouth and the rest of the body. This is dangerous because oral health conditions are scientifically associated with a wide range of systemic illnesses."
In the first episode of Word of Mouth, IAOMT member and past president, Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD, interviews biochemist Boyd Haley, PhD about Emeramide, a safe and effective heavy metals chelator that is going through the FDA approval process. They discuss the risks for dental patients and dental professionals that are associated with mercury dental fillings and the many detrimental health effects from exposure to mercury.
New episodes of Word of Mouth will be released every two weeks to explore other concepts relevant to integrative health. In the second episode, IAOMT member Beth Rosellini, DDS, AIAOMT, interviews Earl Bergersen, DDS a pioneer in pediatric sleep, breathing and airway health. The third episode features IAOMT member and past president, David Kennedy, DDS, interviewing Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD, about the adverse health effects from fluoride exposure.
The IAOMT expects Word of Mouth to be a long-running series that will forge a more integrated approach to dental and medical care. "What happens in the mouth impacts the rest of the body and vice-versa," IAOMT President Edwards reiterates. "Patients can clearly benefit from an integrative approach to treating the health of their whole body. Our Word of Mouth series will spread this important message."
Episodes of Word of Mouth can be found on the Word of Mouth website, as well as Spotify, Apple iTunes, YouTube and Facebook.
The IAOMT is a non-profit organization dedicated to biological dentistry and its mission of protecting public health and the environment since it was founded in 1984.
Contact:
David Kennedy, DDS, IAOMT Public Relations Chair, info@iaomt.org
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
Phone: (863) 420-6373; Website: www.iaomt.org
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Learn which are the top-ranked companies at the 2022 Top Workplace Awards
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Workplaces Nevada will announce the number one companies of 2022 in an awards ceremony to be held at Palace Station Hotel & Casino Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fifty-six companies were chosen by their employees as Nevada's Top Workplaces. The specific rankings for small, midsize and large companies, and individual leadership awards will be announced at the awards ceremony.
A lunch buffet and dessert will be followed by keynote speaker Tina Quigley, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). Her priorities for the agency include strengthening partnerships with regional economic development stakeholders and workforce training programs.
The Specialty Awards will be presented by comedian and impressionist John Di Domenico, best known for his award-winning impressions of Donald Trump, Dr. Phil and Austin Powers.
The awards ceremony will also feature a panel discussion on Retaining Top Talent in the Age of Employee Shift. The panel will be moderated by Peter Guzman, CEO and President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce and include Michael Quinn of Everi and Sean Combs of Steelhead Productions
The awards ceremony will conclude with the anticipated presentation of the first, second, and third place for small, midsize, and large Nevada Businesses.
"We expect a record number of businesses to attend this year's awards ceremony," said Tom Heaton, senior director of advertising. "This year, we have had such a positive response from our business owners from nearly every industry to Nevada Top Workplaces. I believe it's an indicator that our state's business community wants to connect for information, education and exchange of ideas. Nevada has always been resilient, innovative and respectful of our leaders' knowledge. We are on course to make this event the best ever."
Energage, a Philadelphia-based research company, conducted an extensive employee survey on 91 companies out of 1,532 which were invited to participate in the process. Energage calculated winners based solely on employee feedback.
To purchase tickets for the Top Workplaces Awards event, visit reviewjournal.com/topworkplaces, email recruitment@reviewjournal.com or call 702-380-4549.
Since 1909, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has been Nevada's comprehensive media leader. Over the years, it has transformed itself from an award-winning newspaper that not only delivers local and community news but spans the globe with far-reaching topics and coverage. The Review-Journal has forged into multimedia and digital platforms through its website Reviewjournal.com, which includes a network of niche publications, breaking news, e-newsletters, customized content, custom printing, a production studio, and more to meet the specific needs of readers and advertisers alike.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LEADx, the leading behavioral change platform for leadership development, announced the launch of LEADx TeamView for Managers today.
This new feature gives managers one-tap access to team members' personalities, strengths, and work styles and advice on precisely individualizing their leadership behaviors to coach, grow and engage each direct report.
Whether you are trying to reduce turnover, battle "quiet quitting," or just want to maximize performance–managers are the key. In fact, according to Gallup 70% of the variance in employee engagement is tied back to the manager's behaviors.
But too often, managers take a "one size fits all" approach to leading their team. Even if a team undergoes a behavioral assessment, managers often forget their teammates' unique profiles, so they fail to individualize their leadership.
With LEADx TeamView and LEADx iNudge, organizations can turn all of their managers into legacy leaders.
"There's the old saying, average managers play checkers while great leaders play chess," said Kevin Kruse, CEO of LEADx. "Instead of moving all the pieces the same way, we need to learn how each piece moves. Individualizing our approach to leadership–knowing how to engage each unique team member–that's the only way to win the culture game."
The LEADx platform combines behavioral science, smart algorithms, and expert insights to dramatically improve leadership behaviors, employee engagement, and productivity. LEADx TeamView joins a suite of other powerful features including:
- LEADx iNudge: delivers hyper-personalized behavioral nudges that drive employee engagement
- LEADx Big 5: the most widely used and validated personality model in the world unlocks deeper levels of self-awareness
- LEADx CAT Scan (Culture Analysis Teams): manager effectiveness survey measuring 12 key engagement-driving behaviors
To learn more about how to put the power of personality and individualized leadership literally into your managers' hands, visit LEADx.org.
Founded in 2017, LEADx is the only mobile-first leadership development platform that scales training and sustains habits with a unique combination of nudges, micro-coaching, micro-learning, and assessments. The LEADx platform is designed for today's busy professionals: anywhere, anytime, on-demand. LEADx is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and helps emerging and experienced leaders at organizations like Estes Trucking, Northwestern Mutual, Biohaven, Deltek, and IAT Insurance Group. To learn more, visit www.leadx.org.
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CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Garden State's largest manufacturing networking event of the year is on October 7th. Manufacturers, legislators, educators, and the entire 'MADE in New Jersey' manufacturing community will be gathering for the 10th Annual 'MADE in New Jersey' Manufacturing Day on October 7 at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ. This annual celebration hosted by New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) is more than a networking event, it includes educational discussions, works to change the public's perception of manufacturing, and celebrates the Manufacturer of the Year award winners.
"MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day has grown into a cornerstone event for the industry. Some are even calling it the largest manufacturing event of its kind on the east coast." John W. Kennedy, CEO, NJMEP stated. "The day is a content-driven celebration of the industry to help businesses network, learn, and grow. This is a special year for a couple of reasons. It is the 10th annual 'MADE in New Jersey' Manufacturing Day and it is the first time the celebration focuses on the women in the industry that play a key role in its success. The 'Year of Women in Manufacturing' was developed to emphasize women manufacturing leaders and give them a platform to inspire the next generation," he continued.
The event offers the opportunity to experience industry-critical breakout sessions which are designed to present solutions to the greatest challenges facing the domestic manufacturing industry. Panel discussions on topics including; the latest Cybersecurity threats, Supply Chain disruptions and mitigation strategies, improving cashflow and increasing market penetration, government relations, and workforce will be taking place throughout the day. 50 exhibit booths will be on display featuring 'MADE in New Jersey' manufacturers and businesses that support the industry. High-school robotics teams from all over New Jersey will be having an exhibition competition in the sponsor hall. Attendees will have the ability to get hands-on with the latest workforce training technology. This year two new awards have been added to the Manufacturer of the Year line up; Life Science Leader award which honors the most innovative life science company in New Jersey and the Rising Stars award which will celebrate a stand-out woman in manufacturing.
The 2022 'MADE in New Jersey' Manufacturing Day award finalists have been announced: The Manufacturer of the Year finalists in each category are: Small-Size Manufacturers – ModTek, Hickory Industries, Inc., and Prince Sterilization Services; Medium-Size Manufacturers – IPAK, MAINGEAR, and Worldwide Glass Resources; and Large-Size Manufacturers – Sanofi, Stryker, and Marotta Controls. For the new Rising Stars Award finalists: Catherine Nkoutche, Micaela Alvarez, Cari August, Devon Winter, and Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips. The Life Science Leaders Award finalists: CorePharma LLC, Case Medical, and Celularity. Innovator of the Year Award finalists: Sanofi, Intelligent Material Solutions, Inc. (IMS), and MAINGEAR.
The 'Year of Women in Manufacturing' is the biggest theme that will be celebrated during 'MADE in New Jersey' Manufacturing Day. NJMEP is highlighting these overlooked leaders by hosting a 'Year of Women in Manufacturing' – Collaborating to Drive Forward Progress breakout session and presenting the first-ever Rising Stars Award given to a standout woman leader in the industry.
'MADE in New Jersey' Manufacturing Day is made possible by the following sponsors:
- Crowe LLP
- Grassi Advisors & Accountants
- HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ)
- NJBIA (New Jersey Business & Industry Association)
- Provident Bank
- RSM
- Withum
- NJ Advance Media
- Alan Zakin Associates
About NJMEP: NJMEP is a private, not-for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey's manufacturers. Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NJMEP enables organizations to enhance their productivity and efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee performance. For more than 20 years, NJMEP has used its extensive network of connections and proven track record of success to help manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices to realize more than $6.03 billion in value. Our services are categorized into the following three areas: Operational Excellence, Innovation and Growth, and Workforce Development.
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Ascension Illinois Medical Group Gains Job-Ready Healthcare Workers
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Ascension Illinois Medical Group, Oak Point University is pleased to announce the successful completion of its first Medical Assistant Career Accelerator Program cohort last week. The inaugural cohort of 10 learners started the six-month hybrid work/education program last March. The learners leave with full-time medical assistant (MA) jobs and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam to become Certified Medical Assistants.
An MA works in a physician's office or ambulatory care clinic, providing administrative and patient care support to doctors and nurses. Oak Point University's Partner Solutions business-to-business educational model help bridge the gaps in today's healthcare workforces while creating pathways for qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals in healthcare.
Ascension Illinois Medical Group, like many healthcare providers, needs MAs. The priority is to educate and provide hands-on instruction to learners concurrently to maximize their experiences; instruction is held in clinics two days a week and in classrooms three days a week. While participating in the program, learners receive full-time benefits, a complimentary education, and earn a wage while they attend school. Learners who complete the program receive a full-time position.
Participants in the pilot program came from all walks of life, including recent high school graduates, parents, career changers, and those already healthcare field who wished to further their education.
Healthcare is struggling to retain workers and recruit new ones. Oak Point University hopes that the Medical Assistant Career Accelerator Program benefits organizations while allowing prospective employees to earn while they learn, alleviating the financial burden of the program cost with the added benefit of a guaranteed job after completing the program.
"Our pilot Medical Assistant program was highly successful; the demand has exceeded our expectations," remarked Therese A. Scanlan, EdD, President of Oak Point University. "The second cohort of our Certified Nursing Assistant program starts October 17, and we are launching our Medical Laboratory Scientist in January 2023."
"It's exciting to match the critical need of medical partners to the vocational aspirations of people in our communities," said Dr. Scanlan. "We look forward to acting as a trusted resource for the continued educational growth and improvement of our partners and learners as they fulfill their institutional and career goals."
To learn more about what Oak Point University's Partner Solutions can do for your organization, contact Partner Solutions at partner-solutions@oakpoint.edu or visit oakpoint.edu/partner-solutions.
Oak Point University's B2B educational model helps to bridge the gaps in today's healthcare workforce and create pathways for qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals in professional healthcare. A Hire-Develop-Deploy-Upskill model—developed as a partnership between institutions—is utilized to strengthen the core of the hospital workforce at the emerging talent level. For new hires and existing employees. Our strategic model partners with employers to accelerate opportunities for the organization, the prospective employee, and the community. Visit oakpoint.edu/partner-solutions for more information.
Oak Point University, formerly Resurrection University, is a private, not-for-profit educational institution committed to creating a healthy tomorrow, with campuses in Chicago and Oak Brook, Illinois. The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, undergraduate programs in radiography, and microcredentialing through its School of Emerging Education. Oak Point provides the most cutting-edge SIM technologies available in the region and is a top option for those seeking degrees in and certifications in healthcare. Visit oakpoint.edu for more information.
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Dupixent is the first and only biologic that significantly improved skin clearance, and reduced itch and overall disease severity in children as young as 6 months old in a Phase 3 trial
Published results reinforce well-established efficacy and safety profile of Dupixent across age groups
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today announced that The Lancet has published positive results from a Phase 3 Dupixent® (dupilumab) trial in children aged 6 months to 5 years with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. These data were the basis for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Dupixent in June 2022 and for a regulatory submission currently under review by the European Medicines Agency.
"The Lancet's publication of these Phase 3 results is a testament to the significance of the data showing dupilumab can alleviate the multidimensional burden that moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis places on infants, toddlers and their families," said Amy S. Paller, M.D., Walter J. Hamlin Professor and Chair of Dermatology and Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and principal investigator of the trial. "By addressing the key inflammatory pathway driving atopic dermatitis, the trial demonstrated that dupilumab not only addressed debilitating symptoms like persistent itch and skin lesions, but also meaningfully improved sleep and reduced pain – two aspects of daily life that are critical for any child's development and well-being."
Data from this trial showed that adding Dupixent to low-potency topical corticosteroids (TCS) significantly improved skin clearance and reduced overall disease severity and itch compared to TCS alone (placebo) at 16 weeks. Additionally, Dupixent patients experienced significant improvement in measures of sleep quality and skin pain, as well as patient- or caregiver-reported outcomes and health-related quality of life. A substantially lower proportion of Dupixent patients needed rescue medications, compared to those on placebo.
Safety results through 16 weeks were similar to the safety profile in patients 6 years and older with atopic dermatitis. Adverse events that were more commonly observed with Dupixent (≥5%) included conjunctivitis (5% Dupixent, 0% placebo), herpes viral infections (6% Dupixent, 5% placebo), molluscum contagiosum (5% Dupixent, 3% placebo), rhinorrhea (5% Dupixent, 1% placebo) and dental caries (5% Dupixent, 0% placebo).
The safety and efficacy of Dupixent in children 6 months to 5 years of age with uncontrolled atopic dermatitis has not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority outside the U.S.
About Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic type 2 inflammatory skin disease. Eighty-five to ninety percent of patients first develop symptoms before 5 years of age, which can often continue through adulthood. Symptoms include intense, persistent itch and skin lesions that cover much of the body, resulting in skin dryness, cracking, pain, redness or darkening, and crusting and oozing. In the U.S., more than 75,000 children aged 5 years and younger have uncontrolled moderate-to-severe disease and are most in need of new treatment options. Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis may also significantly impact the quality of life of a young child and their caregivers. Current treatment options in this age group are primarily topical steroids, which can be associated with safety risks and may impair growth when used long-term.
About the Dupixent Trial
The Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent added to standard-of-care low-potency TCS compared to low-potency TCS alone in 162 children aged 6 months to 5 years with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Patients treated with Dupixent received either 200 mg or 300 mg (based on weight) every four weeks.
The primary endpoints assessed the proportion of patients achieving an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) and at least a 75% improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI-75) at week 16.
Secondary endpoints further assessed disease measures and quality of life. Disease measures included additional EASI outcomes, itch reduction, percent of body surface area affected, skin pain, disease severity as measured by the Patient Oriented Eczema Measure, as well as SCORing Atopic Dermatitis measuring a combined assessment of disease area and severity, itch and sleep. Quality of life measures were assessed for children (by Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index for children aged 4 to 17 years and Infants' Dermatitis Quality of Life Index for children less than 4 years of age) and families (by the Dermatitis Family Impact questionnaire), as well as sleep quality.
Children who completed the trial were eligible to enroll in an open-label extension to assess the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with Dupixent in this age group.
About Dupixent
Dupixent, which was invented using Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology, is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) pathways and is not an immunosuppressant. The Dupixent development program has shown significant clinical benefit and a decrease in type 2 inflammation in Phase 3 trials, establishing that IL-4 and IL-13 are key and central drivers of the type 2 inflammation that plays a major role in multiple related and often co-morbid diseases. These diseases include approved indications for Dupixent such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), as well as investigational diseases such as prurigo nodularis.
Dupixent has received regulatory approvals around the world for use in certain patients with atopic dermatitis, asthma, CRSwNP or EoE in different age populations. Dupixent is currently approved across these indications in the U.S. and for one or more of these indications in more than 60 countries, including in the European Union and Japan. More than 500,000 patients have been treated with Dupixent globally.
About Regeneron's VelocImmune Technology
Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create approximately one in five of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies. This includes REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Dupixent, Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) and Inmazeb™ (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn).
Dupilumab Development Program
Dupilumab is being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi under a global collaboration agreement. To date, dupilumab has been studied across more than 60 clinical trials involving more than 10,000 patients with various chronic diseases driven in part by type 2 inflammation.
In addition to the currently approved indications, Regeneron and Sanofi are studying dupilumab in a broad range of diseases driven by type 2 inflammation or other allergic processes in Phase 3 trials, including prurigo nodularis, pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, hand and foot atopic dermatitis, chronic inducible urticaria-cold, chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic pruritis of unknown origin, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with evidence of type 2 inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and bullous pemphigoid. These potential uses of dupilumab are currently under clinical investigation, and the safety and efficacy in these conditions have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
U.S. Indications
DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used:
- to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 months of age.
- with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or oral steroid dependent asthma in adults and children 6 years of age and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. DUPIXENT helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) and can improve your breathing. DUPIXENT may also help reduce the amount of oral corticosteroids you need while preventing severe asthma attacks and improving your breathing. DUPIXENT is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with asthma under 6 years of age.
- with other medicines for the maintenance treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) in adults whose disease is not controlled. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis under 18 years of age.
- to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older, who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg), with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with eosinophilic esophagitis under 12 years of age and who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT®.
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have eye problems.
- have a parasitic (helminth) infection.
- are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a "live vaccine" right before and during treatment with DUPIXENT.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the- counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines; have asthma and use an asthma medicine; or have atopic dermatitis CRSwNP, or EoE, and also have asthma. Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back.
DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including:
- Allergic reactions. DUPIXENT can cause allergic reactions that can sometimes be severe. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms: breathing problems or wheezing, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, fast pulse, fever, hives, joint pain, general ill feeling, itching, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea or vomiting, or cramps in your stomach-area.
- Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision, such as blurred vision. Your healthcare provider may send you to an ophthalmologist for an exam if needed.
- Inflammation of your blood vessels. Rarely, this can happen in people with asthma who receive DUPIXENT. This may happen in people who also take a steroid medicine by mouth that is being stopped or the dose is being lowered. It is not known whether this is caused by DUPIXENT. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have: rash, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of your arms or legs, or persistent fever.
- Joint aches and pain. Some people who use DUPIXENT have had trouble walking or moving due to their joint symptoms, and in some cases needed to be hospitalized. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or worsening joint symptoms. Your healthcare provider may stop DUPIXENT if you develop joint symptoms.
The most common side effects include:
- Atopic dermatitis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, cold sores in your mouth or on your lips, and high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia).
- Asthma: injection site reactions, pain in the throat (oropharyngeal pain), high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), and parasitic (helminth) infections.
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), trouble sleeping (insomnia), toothache, gastritis, and joint pain (arthralgia).
- Eosinophilic esophagitis: injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, cold sores in your mouth or on your lips, and joint pain (arthralgia).
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It's an injection given under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Your healthcare provider will decide if you or your caregiver can inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to prepare and inject DUPIXENT until you or your caregiver have been trained by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it's recommended DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children under 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information including Patient Information.
About Regeneron
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite technologies, such as VelocImmune, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center®, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY.
Regeneron Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
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These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic) on Regeneron's business and its employees, collaborators, and suppliers and other third parties on which Regeneron relies, Regeneron's and its collaborators' ability to continue to conduct research and clinical programs, Regeneron's ability to manage its supply chain, net product sales of products marketed or otherwise commercialized by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Products"), and the global economy; the nature, timing, and possible success and therapeutic applications of Regeneron's Products and product candidates being developed by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Product Candidates") and research and clinical programs now underway or planned, including without limitation Dupixent® (dupilumab) for the treatment of children aged 6 months to 5 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis; uncertainty of the utilization, market acceptance, and commercial success of Regeneron's Products (such as Dupixent) and Regeneron's Product Candidates and the impact of studies (whether conducted by Regeneron or others and whether mandated or voluntary), including the studies discussed or referenced in this press release, on any of the foregoing or any potential regulatory approval of Regeneron's Products (such as Dupixent) and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the likelihood, timing, and scope of possible regulatory approval and commercial launch of Regeneron's Product Candidates and new indications for Regeneron's Products, such as Dupixent for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with evidence of type 2 inflammation, hand and foot atopic dermatitis, pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, bullous pemphigoid, prurigo nodularis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic pruritis of unknown origin, chronic inducible urticaria-cold, chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and other potential indications; the ability of Regeneron's collaborators, suppliers, or other third parties (as applicable) to perform manufacturing, filling, finishing, packaging, labeling, distribution, and other steps related to Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the ability of Regeneron to manage supply chains for multiple products and product candidates; safety issues resulting from the administration of Regeneron's Products (such as Dupixent) and Regeneron's Product Candidates in patients, including serious complications or side effects in connection with the use of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates in clinical trials; determinations by regulatory and administrative governmental authorities which may delay or restrict Regeneron's ability to continue to develop or commercialize Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates, including without limitation Dupixent; ongoing regulatory obligations and oversight impacting Regeneron's Products, research and clinical programs, and business, including those relating to patient privacy; the availability and extent of reimbursement of Regeneron's Products from third-party payers, including private payer healthcare and insurance programs, health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit management companies, and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; coverage and reimbursement determinations by such payers and new policies and procedures adopted by such payers; competing drugs and product candidates that may be superior to, or more cost effective than, Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the extent to which the results from the research and development programs conducted by Regeneron and/or its collaborators may be replicated in other studies and/or lead to advancement of product candidates to clinical trials, therapeutic applications, or regulatory approval; unanticipated expenses; the costs of developing, producing, and selling products; the ability of Regeneron to meet any of its financial projections or guidance and changes to the assumptions underlying those projections or guidance; the potential for any license or collaboration agreement, including Regeneron's agreements with Sanofi, Bayer, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. 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Epic Sphere Atrium, First Ever Geodesic Dome, Innovative Entertainment Venues and Premium Suites Headline the Largest Princess Ship Ever Built
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand's largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests. The new Sun Princess boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired by the Seawitch icon and popularized in the original "Love Boat" TV series and returning the venerable "Sun Princess" name back into operation.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard and scheduled to debut in early 2024, the 175,500-ton vessel is the largest Princess ship ever constructed and embraces Italian heritage by featuring a next-level, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess's leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences at unmatched scale. Princess is unique in the ability to deliver incredible cruise ship amenities typical of the largest ships in the world while delivering personalized service found on the industry's smallest ships.
"Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously embrace Princess heritage while boldly pressing into the future with iconic, elegant and pure lines unique to our brand," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "A show-stopping, first-of-its-kind Dome on the top deck and suspended glass Piazza in the center of Sun Princess offer innovative designs showcasing expansive ocean views for incredible opportunities to connect with the sea."
A first-glimpse video featuring renderings of Sun Princess can be found here, and images can be found here.
The cruise line also announced that Sun Princess will sail an inaugural spring/summer season of Mediterranean cruises followed by Western and Eastern Caribbean voyages out of Port Everglades, Florida in the fall of 2024.
Innovative Guest Experience
Infused with light, the ship connects guests with dynamic views of the world and innovative experiences, from service to food to entertainment. The line's Piazza spans three stories, forming an iconic architectural feature offering guests an outward looking suspended space with comfortable seating and areas to enjoy the ocean views in every direction. An impressive LED screen is also showcased in the center of the Piazza that can be moved and configured to deliver live entertainment programming. Adjacent to the Piazza Atrium will be a new coffee shop, Coffee Currents, Bellini's Cocktail Bar, along with Princess favorites like Crooners Bar and Alfredo's Pizzeria.
The other stand-out structure onboard Sun Princess is The Dome. Inspired by the terraces of Santorini, it is a multi-level covered deck and first-of-its-kind true glass-enclosed dome ever constructed on a cruise ship. During the day, the Dome features an indoor/outdoor pool, and unique water feature, in a comfortable and relaxed space. At night, the pool becomes a stage, and the Dome completely transforms into an entertainment venue with a South Beach vibe, state-of-the-art lighting effects and the ability to deliver stunning aerial performances.
The ship's overall interior design embraces the outside and celebrates the romance of the sea, offering outward views from morning until night. With brighter and lighter décor and finishes, Sun Princess delivers more memorable vantage points to take in the stunning destinations and ocean vistas guests want to experience on Princess cruise vacations.
Newly Appointed Suites and Staterooms
With 2,157 total staterooms, including 50 suites and 100 connecting rooms, the 21-deck Sun Princess features more outdoor balcony space and all balcony accommodations feature an in-room sofa.
Also launching exclusively on Sun Princess will be a new level of suite accommodations, the Signature Collection. In addition to premium stateroom amenities, Signature Collection suites include access to the Signature Restaurant, Signature Lounge, and Signature Sun Deck, a private area of the Sanctuary.
With Sun Princess, Club Class accommodations onboard this ship, and all Princess ships will now be called Reserve Collection, which are the best-located mini suite staterooms. Within the Reserve Collection will be Reserve Collection Cabana rooms, resort-style staterooms that offer a balcony and private cabana, an extra-large outdoor lounge space. These premium accommodations also include access to the Reserve Collection Restaurant.
In addition to the ship's stunning design are the sustainable elements being engineered in the vessel. Sun Princess is part of Carnival Corporation's green cruising focus and is one of 11 new ships in the corporate fleet powered by LNG fuel technology.
The inaugural season for Sun Princess begins in early 2024 with Mediterranean itineraries. The ship's first three voyages will go on sale at 3pm eastern on Friday, September 16.
This is the third ship to be honored with the Sun Princess name, adding to the legacy of the first ship sailing from 1974 to 1988 and the second ship sailing from 1995 to 2020. At that time, she had the largest number of balcony cabins, and the cruise line's first 24-hour cafe.
More details about Sun Princess, including additional dining details, entertainment and onboard features, will be unveiled over the coming months. Ship information can be found at www.princess.com.
A second, next-generation Sphere class ship is also on order, slated to be delivered by Fincantieri in spring 2025.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at http://www.princess.com/.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERI), in connection with the proposed acquisition of AERI by Alcon Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, AERI shareholders will receive $15.25 in cash for each share of AERI common stock owned. If you own AERI shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/aeri
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The innovative Property Experiences Management System (PXMS), which helps hotels manage and monetize non-room inventory, needed quick access to PMS data with smaller integration costs.
LAS VEGAS and MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hapi, the hospitality industry's leading platform for fast and cost-effective connectivity between technology systems, has announced an integration with UrVenue, a unique non-room inventory booking engine and operations platform for hotels. Through the integration, UrVenue can push and pull data from the industry's leading Property Management Systems by writing to a single Hapi API.
As more consumers look to book all parts of their travel experience online, hotel operators are introducing creative ways to sell assets beyond the room. Leveraging Hapi's ability to connect UrVenue's PXMS with PMS systems, hotels will have unified booking and itinerary building capabilities. After booking a hotel room, guests are empowered to book additional experiences across multiple categories - activities, recreation, dining, entertainment, amenities, daylife, nightlife, and curated packages.
Meanwhile, Hapi is exposing event streams and transactional APIs at scale, helping hotel companies innovate faster by removing integration, development and deployment challenges. The secure integration between the two companies will allow hoteliers to access critical data in a short amount of time with little to no development work on their end.
"The digital guest experience is critical today, and UrVenue is providing a unique solution to non-room inventory management that also includes a powerful booking engine," said Luis Segredo, CEO of Hapi. "We're excited to help broaden the number of hotel companies and technology solutions they can connect to. Hapi has become the de facto API standard for connectivity and we're proud to be helping hoteliers at both property and corporate levels access and action their data."
UrVenue is the latest hotel technology solutions provider to turn to Hapi for Property Management System connectivity rather than building 1:1 integrations with each provider.
"Hapi and UrVenue are 100% aligned on our goal to create a more modern digital guest experience, while overcoming the biggest pain point in the hospitality industry – the fractured booking journey," said Deron Pearson, Chief Executive Officer at UrVenue. "This partnership is a great example of how innovation comes from collaboration between organizations that share a passion for challenging the status quo."
Hapi is a disruptive Cloud Data Hub that exposes event streams and transactional APIs from hotel systems at scale, designed to solve the hospitality industry's data management challenges while addressing high integration costs. Developed by hotel technology innovators, the secure, scalable, cloud-based data streaming platform is based on an open model, to which multiple layers of encryption, authentication and governance are added. Hapi now serves 6,000 hotels globally, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Sonesta Hotels, Accor, Hyatt Hotels, Rosewood Hotels, Margaritaville and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. In 2021, the company achieved Hotel Tech Report's Global Customer Support Certification, a stamp of approval on its dedication to customer success. Visit Hapi at www.hapicloud.io
UrVenue is a hospitality technology company that introduced the industry's first Property Experience Management System (PXMS). As a full-stack technology solution, UrVenue Enterprise enables commerce, operations, data insights and knowledge management for venue and resort experiences and bridges the fractured booking journey with its unified booking capabilities. UrVenue was built specifically for hospitality venues including nightclubs, dayclubs, restaurants, lounges, pools, resort beaches, sportsbooks, special events/shows, recreation, and more. Since 2011, UrVenue's technology has been the trusted solution for clients ranging from independent venue operators to global organizations including Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts, Club Med, Circa Resort & Casino, Tao Group, Resorts World, The Venetian, Mohegan Sun, Paris Society, and Zouk Group. For more information, visit urvenue.com. Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
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Virginia legislators working to provide federal assistance for Buchanan County flooding victims
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been two months since devastating floods destroyed nearly 100 homes in Buchanan County. US Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) have announced they are working on getting a Major Disaster Declaration approved from the Biden Administration.
Friday is the deadline for residents to apply for relief assistance through United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Long Term Recovery Group. Many residents are still waiting on FEMA’s disaster assessment to find out if they qualify for federal aid.
Residents are concerned those with and without renter’s insurance won’t be eligible to receive federal aid.
“But everybody we went to, and I went to everybody and talked to them all, they said ‘Sorry, you don’t qualify,” one resident said. “What do you mean we don’t qualify?”
Senator Warner told reporters he’s working on legislation to change FEMA’s formula for disaster relief aid.
“I think showing some extra commitment to Buchanan County will go a heck of a long way,” Senator Warner said. “I think a lot of these folks are really concerned.”
Earlier this week, legislators wrote a letter to President Biden asking for a formal declaration of a major disaster. That declaration would help provide individual assistance for residents.
“What we are worried about is sometimes in more rural parts of our country, where property values tend to be lower than they are in metropolitan areas, the total lost property value sometimes is not a high enough number to get the attention of some of the federal agencies, like FEMA,” Senator Kaine said.
The senators are also working on securing disaster relief funding from the Commonwealth.
“Just a few million dollars could go a heck of a long way towards repairing some of that damage,” Senator Warner said. “Some of those creek beds, they’re almost permanently changed because of the erosion, and you’ve still got homes and businesses that I don’t know how they get saved.”
The deadline for United Way’s relief aid is separate from FEMA’s assessment and government assistance. United Way’s disaster assistance is mainly funded through donations to the long-term recovery group.
Anyone in the affected area wishing to apply should contact Denise McGeorge at the Buchanan County Department of Social Services at 276-935-8106.
Anyone wishing to donate to the Buchanan County 2022 Disaster Fund may do so by visiting here, by texting BUCH to 276-200-2440, by emailing donations@unitedwayswva.org or by calling Cristie Lester at 276-525-4071.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- DFS Group, a Hong Kong-based luxury travel retailer, has reached a $150.7 million deal with Honolulu-based real estate investment firm BlackSand Capital to extend its lease at the Waikiki Galleria Tower, the two companies confirmed to KITV4 on Thursday.
The deal involves DFS Group extending its lease by another 18 years. The retailer, which is owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the most valuable companies in Europe, expects to make significant capital investments into its Waikiki store during the next few years.
DFS Group has been in Hawaii for more than six decades, and on Kalakaua Avenue for more than 20 years.
T Galleria by DFS Hawaii is located in the Waikiki Galleria Tower. The store suspended operations in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and plans to reopen in phases as renovations are completed.
BlackSand Capital purchased the Waikiki Galleria Tower in 2021 for $270 million, with redevelopment plans in the works.
Earlier this year, BlackSand Capital filed a lawsuit against DFS Group for nonpayment of millions of dollars in back rent and for the lack of renovations at the property. However, the two sides have been able to work out a deal to move forward.
“I am excited to reaffirm our presence in this vibrant and resilient destination, and to continue to provide visitors to Waikiki with world-class luxury products in an exceptional retail setting,” Benjamin Vuchot, chairman and CEO of DFS Group, said in a statement.
With the loosening of international travel restrictions to Hawaii, the airline industry is expecting strong demand from international travelers as flight services area steadily being restored.
“Kalakaua is one of the best retail corridors in the country and represents enormous potential for our local economy,” B.J. Kobayashi, chairman and CEO of BlackSand Capital, said in a statement. “Having DFS as an anchor tenant in Waikiki Galleria Tower will support our plans to create long-term jobs, contribute to the local economy and tax base, and continue smart growth of travel and tourism in Hawaii.”
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HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A homicide investigation is underway following an incident in Hawaiian Beaches, in the Pahoa area, on the Big Island, according to police officials.
According to investigators, officers responded to a possible burglary at a home currently under renovation on Kahakai Boulevard, near South Nenue Street, just before 6:30 a.m.
Once on scene, officers found a woman’s body in the backyard. According to police, the victim had several blunt force-type injuries to the head and body. She was taken to Hilo Medical Center where she was pronounced dead just before 11 a.m. She has not been identified.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause of death.
Police say a man has been arrested on a burglary complaint. It is unclear if that person is also connected to the homicide case.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective John Balberde of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section, at 808-961-2386 or email him at John.Balberde@hawaiicounty.gov.
Hawaii Island police officers shut down on Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches, between South Nenue Street and Niuhi Street due to the investigation. The road was re-opened around 10:45 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check back with KITV4 for more information.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Federal prosecutors charged Honolulu businessman Milton Choy with one count of bribery in connection to an investigation in Maui County.
According to charge documents, Choy – the owner and manager of H2O Process Systems, LLC – offered bribes to Stewart Stant, an agent for Maui County’s Department of Environmental Management, in exchange for business and contracts for Choy’s company with Maui County.
The alleged bribes took place between October 2012 and December 2018.
H20 Process Systems provides wastewater services, including distributing, installing, and consulting on various wastewater equipment and parts.
Stant served as the Director of the Department of Environmental management from December 2015 to December 2018. He has been charged elsewhere in relation to this case.
This is not the first bribery case involving Choy. In February 2022, Choy was identified as “Person A” in the bribery scandal involving former Hawaii Sen. J. Kalani English and for State Rep. Ty Cullen.
This is a developing story. Check back with KITV4 for more information.
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Investigating the site of an ancient river delta, the Perseverance rover has collected some of the most important samples yet on its mission to determine if life ever existed on Mars, according to NASA scientists.
A few of the recently collected samples include organic matter, indicating that Jezero Crater, which likely once held a lake and the delta that emptied into it, had potentially habitable environments 3.5 billion years ago.
"The rocks that we have been investigating on the delta have the highest concentration of organic matter that we have yet found on the mission," said Ken Farley, Perseverance project scientist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.
The rover's mission, which began on the red planet 18 months ago, includes looking for signs of ancient microbial life. Perseverance is collecting rock samples that could have preserved these telltale biosignatures. Currently, the rover contains 12 rock samples.
A series of missions called Mars Sample Return will eventually take the collection back to Earth in the 2030s.
Digging into the delta
The site of the delta makes Jezero Crater, which spans 28 miles (45 kilometers), of particularly high interest to NASA scientists. The fan-shaped geological feature, once present where a river converged with a lake, preserves layers of Martian history in sedimentary rock, which formed when particles fused together in this formerly water-filled environment.
The rover investigated the crater floor and found evidence of igneous, or volcanic, rock. During its second campaign to study the delta over the past five months, Perseverance has found rich sedimentary rock layers that add more to the story of Mars' ancient climate and environment.
"The delta, with its diverse sedimentary rocks, contrasts beautifully with the igneous rocks -- formed from crystallization of magma -- discovered on the crater floor," Farley said.
"This juxtaposition provides us with a rich understanding of the geologic history after the crater formed and a diverse sample suite. For example, we found a sandstone that carries grains and rock fragments created far from Jezero Crater."
The mission team nicknamed one of the rocks that Perseverance sampled as Wildcat Ridge. The rock likely formed when mud and sand settled in a saltwater lake as it evaporated billions of years ago. The rover scraped away at the surface of the rock and analyzed it with an instrument known as the Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals, or SHERLOC.
This rock-zapping laser functions as a fancy black light to uncover chemicals, minerals and organic matter, said Sunanda Sharma, SHERLOC scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.
The instrument's analysis revealed that the organic minerals are likely aromatics, or stable molecules of carbon and hydrogen, which are connected to sulfates. Sulfate minerals, often found sandwiched within the layers of sedimentary rocks, preserve information about the watery environments they formed in.
Organic molecules are of interest on Mars because they represent the building blocks of life, such as carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, as well as nitrogen, phosphorous and sulfur. Not all organic molecules require life to form because some can be created through chemical processes.
"While the detection of this class of organics alone does not mean that life was definitively there, this set of observations does start to look like some things that we've seen here on Earth," Sharma said. "To put it simply, if this is a treasure hunt for potential signs of life on another planet, organic matter is a clue. And we're getting stronger and stronger clues as we're moving through our delta campaign."
Perseverance as well as the Curiosity rover has found organic matter before on Mars. But this time, the detection occurred in an area where life may have once existed.
"In the distant past, the sand, mud, and salts that now make up the Wildcat Ridge sample were deposited under conditions where life could potentially have thrived," Farley said.
"The fact the organic matter was found in such a sedimentary rock -- known for preserving fossils of ancient life here on Earth -- is important. However, as capable as our instruments aboard Perseverance are, further conclusions regarding what is contained in the Wildcat Ridge sample will have to wait until it's returned to Earth for in-depth study as part of the agency's Mars Sample Return campaign."
Returning samples to Earth
The samples collected so far represent such a wealth of diversity from key areas within the crater and delta that the Perseverance team is interested in depositing some of the collection tubes at a designated site on Mars in about two months, Farley said.
Once the rover drops off the samples at this cache depot, it will continue exploring the delta.
Future missions can collect these samples and return them to Earth for analysis using some of the most sensitive and advanced instruments on the planet. It's unlikely that Perseverance will find undisputed evidence of life on Mars because the burden of proof for establishing it on another planet is so high, Farley said.
"I've studied Martian habitability and geology for much of my career and know first-hand the incredible scientific value of returning a carefully collected set of Mars rocks to Earth," said Laurie Leshin, director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in a statement.
"That we are weeks from deploying Perseverance's fascinating samples and mere years from bringing them to Earth so scientists can study them in exquisite detail is truly phenomenal. We will learn so much."
Some of the diverse rocks in the delta were about 65.6 feet (20 meters) apart, and they each tell different stories.
One piece of sandstone, called Skinner Ridge, is evidence of rocky material that was likely transported into the crater from hundreds of miles away, representing material that the rover won't be able to travel to during its mission. Wildcat Ridge, on the other hand, preserves evidence of clays and sulfates that layered together and formed into rock.
Once the samples are in labs on Earth, they could reveal insights about potentially habitable Martian environments, such as chemistry, temperature and when the material was deposited in the lake.
"I think it's safe to say that these are two of the most important samples that we will collect on this mission," said David Shuster, Perseverance return sample scientist at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But many water managers there aren't that worried due to a long in the works conservation strategy.
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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But many water managers there aren't that worried due to a long in the works conservation strategy.
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Fair weather will be on tap again for Friday
Temps will rise, but the humidity should stay low into the weekend
High pressure will have a firm grip on our area as we head into the end of the work week, keeping us mild and dry. Tonight looks cool and mainly clear with lows in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Friday will bring plenty of sunshine, a few passing afternoon clouds, and warm but not uncomfortable temps in the mid 70s to low 80s. Friday night will be again mostly clear and cooler with lows hitting the upper 40s-mid 50s.
We look to get a bit warmer into the weekend, but still not muggy, with highs in the upper 70s-mid 80s Saturday and Sunday. We should see a plenty of sunshine through the weekend, and we’ll once again keep the cooler, dry nights around with low temps in the 50s.
A weak front could bring more clouds, a rise in humidity, and a couple of showers here or there Monday or Tuesday, but the majority of the week looks quiet as of now!
FALL OFFCIALLY STARTS NEXT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND!
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Families of mass shooting victims knock on lawmakers’ doors to call for an assault weapons ban
Families from shootings in Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and Colorado came together as they call on lawmakers to do more to reform gun laws.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Inside the halls of Congress, a group of people gather.
The group likely would have never met, if it were not for the gun violence that rocked their lives and killed their family members.
“I said before I don’t want to be sharing her story. I want her here to create her own story,” said Kimberly Rubio, who is here in the offices of Senators to advocate for 10-year-old Lexi Rubio who died in the Uvalde school shooting.
Beside her stands the families of other victims from Parkland, Florida, Aurora, Colorado, and Newtown, Connecticut.
“I want to see to see their reaction face-to-face and unfortunately yesterday, we saw one of the faces. It’s a telling story on what he thinks about it all,” said Felix Rubio as Kimberly Rubio chimed in “it’s Ted Cruz.”
Cruz is calling for the passage of a Secure Our Schools Act that would use leftover COVID funds to put more police officers and mental health counselors in schools.
But the Rubio’s don’t think it’s enough. They want to see an assault weapons ban passed.
“That’s not enough,” said Kimberly Rubio about Cruz’s call to action. “That did nothing for students and the two teachers of Uvalde and even at that why do you want our schools to look like prisons? You know that’s not how our children should be growing up. And, that’s a reactive approach and we’re looking at a proactive stance which is the federal ban of assault weapons.”
Also joining the families of mass shooting victims is Connecticut mother Kristin Song, whose name has become well known on Capitol Hill. For years she has been advocating for a national safe storage law after her son Ethan was killed in an accidental shooting with an unsecured gun in 2018. Ethan’s Law has passed the House but remains stalled in the Senate.
“We are lobbying the senators to try to get onboard with Ethan’s Law. Also, we are discussing the assault weapons freeze,” said Song, who later added, “76% of all school shooters get their guns from home or a relatives home and those guns are unsecured.”
It’s a message that puts her mission, side-by-side with families like Felix and Kimberly Rubio.
President Joe Biden said he supports an assault weapons ban. Meanwhile Congress passed bipartisan gun reform earlier this year which expanded things like background checks.
Song said that action has helped lawmakers become more interested in considering proposals like hers for safe storage reform.
“They’re much more interested. From the time I started lobbying four years ago to the time now, there’s a lot more interest,” said Song.
The group also visited lawmaker such as Senators Tammy Duckworth and Joe Manchin.
The families hope to see more gun reform legislation move forward next year.
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Police: 2 women facing cruelty charges after putting icepacks in child’s clothes at day care
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say two women are facing charges in an incident that happened last month at a day care center.
WHNS reports Joy Lynne Lashway and Kimberly Diane McCall are accused of putting icepacks in a child’s clothes for no other reason than to cause the child to suffer.
The Fountain Inn Police Department said the incident happened at Excel Academy, a child development center, on Aug. 24.
Authorities have not released any further immediate information on the situation but said Lashway and McCall had been charged with two counts of cruelty to children.
Excel Academy shared on social media, “It is unfortunate that people, sometimes, make poor and dangerous decisions.”
The center also said that parents could contact administrators if they had any further concerns regarding the situation.
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Ryan Reynolds gets a colonoscopy on camera for PSA
(CNN) - Ryan Reynolds is used to being on camera, but this is a little different.
The actor allowed a video crew to film his colonoscopy screening.
“It’s not every day that you can raise awareness about something that will most definitely save lives,” Reynolds said.
And he’s right; more people under 50 are getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer now than they were a decade ago.
In fact, there are new guidelines lowering the age of colon screening from 50 to 45.
A colonoscopy involves using a tiny camera to look through the colon for small growths called polyps that can turn cancerous.
The doctor found a small one during Reynolds’ procedure. When he gave the actor the news, he said: “This was potentially life-saving for you. This is exactly why you do this.”
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year.
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Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas board has declined a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
In a letter sent Thursday to Floyd’s attorney in Houston, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said another request could be resubmitted in two years.
The board did not say why it denied the request.
The board in October 2021 had initially decided to unanimously grant the request but later backpedaled, saying it had identified “procedural errors” in how pardons were issued that year.
Floyd lived in Houston for much of his life before his killing in 2020 in the custody of a white Minneapolis police officer.
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Woman charged with bomb threat against children’s hospital
BOSTON (AP) — Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a woman accused of calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital, where doctors and staffers have been facing harassment and threats of violence over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Catherine Leavy, 37, was arrested at her home in Westfield, Massachusetts, and authorities recovered the phone they believe she used to make the bomb threat on Aug. 30, Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins told reporters. The threat resulted in a lockdown of the hospital, and no explosives were found.
Leavy is being held pending a detention hearing scheduled for Friday in Boston federal court, Rollins said. She is charged with one count of making a false telephonic bomb threat. It was not immediately clear on Thursday if she has an attorney to comment on her behalf.
Rollins did not comment directly on the alleged motive in Leavy’s case. But she condemned the barrage of attacks against Boston Children’s Hospital, which is home to the first pediatric and adolescent transgender health program in the United States.
“This alleged conduct is disturbing to stay the least,” Rollins said. “The people that work at Children’s Hospital and the parents that bring their loved ones to Children’s Hospital are under enough stress,” she said.
The hospital became the focus of far-right social media accounts, news outlets and bloggers last month after they found informational YouTube videos published by the hospital about surgical offerings for transgender patients. The hospital swiftly removed the videos.
Transition treatment is under attack in many states, with some labeling it a form of child abuse or barring Medicaid coverage. Critics argue that safety should be well established before subjecting youths to potentially irreversible treatments.
But many medical groups support allowing varying types of medical treatment for transgender youths, citing evidence that it can improve their well-being, although rigorous long-term research on benefits and risks is lacking.
The critics cited the videos and snippets of previous language on the hospital’s website to claim that Boston Children’s Hospital was improperly performing gender-affirming surgeries, such as hysterectomies, on minors and young children.
The response was swift and relentless, with a barrage of users demanding the hospital be shut down and calling the surgeries mutilation, barbarism and child abuse, while accusing its doctors of engaging in malpractice or illegal activity.
The hospital has updated language across its websites to emphasize that to qualify for most gender-affirming surgical procedures, patients must be at least 18 and meet certain criteria, including undergoing intensive medical and mental health evaluations and submitting letters of support.
Far-right social media accounts and news outlets have also targeted hospitals in Pittsburgh, Phoenix and other major cities for their gender-care programs.
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A new addition to Pineville Elementary leaves everyone smiling
PINEVILLE, W.Va. (WVVA) -There’s a new addition to Pineville Elementary. It’s a yellow Labrador named “River!”
His first day of school was Wednesday, September 14th.
“For the kids, this is such a special gift for them because this gives them a reason to come to school every day. It’s an incentive to come to school every day. They know that he is gonna be at the truck loading area, or at the drop-off area. That gives them something to look forward to,” said Melanie Keefer, Principal of Pineville Elementary.
He was placed in Pineville as part of Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice’s “Friends with Paws” therapy program.
“We are wanting to do 20 dogs in the next year. We’ve done almost ten this year. Then we are going to try to do ten more next year,” said First Lady Cathy Justice.
Keefer says in addition to creating a cheerful environment for students, River can also help them academically.
For example, he can be a great listener for students who are practicing their reading skills.
In addition to Pineville, schools in Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties are receiving dogs this fall.
For the Justices, who are big canine fans themselves, the program was a no-brainer solution for alleviating anxiety and improving attendance.
“Can you just look at the smile on my face? To see the students come by, pet the dog on the head, give him a fist bump and he’ll put his paw out and give them a fist bump. They are really relating to the dog and plus when he does a fist bump he gets a treat. That’s good oh it’s wonderful!” said First Lady Cathy Justice.
River was the fourth dog to be put into schools by First Lady Cathy Justice.
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Air National Guard’s first female F-35 pilot completes inaugural flight: ‘It’s exciting’
(Gray News) - A female pilot from Kentucky made history earlier this month by piloting an F-35 fighter jet for the Air National Guard.
According to the Air National Guard, 30-year-old 1st Lt. Kelsey Flannery marked her first flight as a Vermont Air National Guard member on Sept. 7.
“I really wanted to be on the leading edge,” Flannery said. “It’s exciting to get up there, go fast, and be able to employ weapons, so that was one of the more appealing parts of it.”
Officials said Flannery has been training for three years to pilot the F-35A Lightning II.
The 30-year-old daughter of an Air Force pilot said she always knew she wanted to fly for the military.
After considering active duty, Flannery said she learned about the opportunities in the Air National Guard and being selected by Vermont to fly the F-35 was “icing on the cake.”
Flannery said the topic of her being the first female in the Air National Guard to pilot an F-35 never came up throughout the three-year process of becoming the latest pilot in the 134th Fighter Squadron.
“There’s definitely been a trail blazed already. I’m really grateful to the women who have done that, but nobody has brought it up, and I feel very much like an equal here,” Flannery said. “People just treat me like a wingman, and it’s great as it allows me to focus more on flying.”
Capt. Jake Dubie, an instructor pilot in the 134th Fighter Squadron, said Flannery did great on her first flight in Vermont.
“Never had to worry about her up in the air,” he said. “She did an awesome job, so it was definitely a lot of fun.”
According to Dubie, the goals laid out for Flannery are to be the best fighter pilot she can be and be someone who can be trusted in the air.
Flannery said she is excited to be part of the 134th Fighter Squadron as it has a strong reputation in the fighter community and a history that dates back to World War II.
“The heritage here goes back so many decades, and it’s so important that we retain that heritage,” Flannery said.
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Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas board has declined a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
In a letter sent Thursday to Floyd’s attorney in Houston, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said another request could be resubmitted in two years.
The board did not say why it denied the request.
The board in October 2021 had initially decided to unanimously grant the request but later backpedaled, saying it had identified “procedural errors” in how pardons were issued that year.
Floyd lived in Houston for much of his life before his killing in 2020 in the custody of a white Minneapolis police officer.
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Veteran NY judge named as arbiter in Trump Mar-a-Lago probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday appointed a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter and review records seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home last month.
In her order, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon refused a Justice Department request to lift her temporary prohibition on the department’s use of the roughly 100 classified records that were taken during the Aug. 8 search. She also granted the newly named special master, Raymond Dearie, access to the entire tranche of documents seized from the property even though the department had said the arbiter shouldn’t be permitted to inspect the batch of classified records.
The Justice Department is expected to contest the judge’s order to a federal appeals court. It had given Cannon until Thursday to put on hold her order barring the continued review of classified records, and said it would ask the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene if she did not do so then.
A Justice Department spokesman did not immediately return a message Thursday evening.
The selection of Dearie, a former federal prosecutor who for years served as the chief judge of the federal court based in Brooklyn, came after both the Justice Department and Trump’s lawyers made clear that they would be satisfied with his appointment as a so-called special master.
In that role, Dearie will be responsible for reviewing the documents taken during the search of Mar-a-Lago and segregating out any that may be covered by claims of privilege. It is not clear how long the work will take but the special master process has already delayed the investigation, with Cannon directing the Justice Department to temporarily pause core aspects of its probe.
The Justice Department is investigating the hoarding of top-secret materials and other classified documents at the Florida property after Trump left office. The FBI says it recovered more than 11,000 documents from the home during its search, including roughly 100 with classification markings.
Trump’s lawyers had asked last month for a judge to name a special master to do an independent review of the records and segregate any that may be covered by claims of executive privilege or attorney-client privilege. The Justice Department argued the appointment was unnecessary, saying it had already done its own review and Trump had no right to raise executive privilege claims that ordinarily permit the president to withhold certain information from the public and Congress.
Cannon, a Trump appointee, disagreed and directed both sides to name potential candidates for the role. She also ordered the Justice Department to halt its review of the documents for investigative purposes until “further Court order” or until the special master completes their review.
The Trump team recommended either Dearie or a Florida lawyer for the job. The Justice Department said that, in addition to the two retired judges whose names it submitted, it would also be satisfied with a Dearie appointment.
Dearie served as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York from 1982 to 1986, at which point he was appointed to the federal bench by then-President Ronald Reagan. He has also served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which authorizes Justice Department wiretap applications in investigations involving suspected agents of a foreign power.
He took senior status in 2011, but the Justice Department has said he remains active and had indicated to officials that he was available for the position and could work expeditiously if appointed to it.
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Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo and Zeke Miller in Washington contributed to this report.
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Campbell County’s chief elections officer has filed a complaint against Coal Country Conservatives Political Action Committee, calling on the Federal Elections Commission and the Wyoming secretary of state to undertake a “swift and robust investigation.”
The complaint, filed Friday by Campbell County Clerk Susan Saunders, names both the federal PAC and a Wyoming entity of the same name.
“It is my professional judgement the organization of these entities and their activities can, at best, be described as a scheme to thwart transparency in a way that is deceptive to the public and may be illegal,” Saunders wrote in the complaint.
Chief among Saunders’ concerns is a potentially improper campaign-finance relationship between the two organizations and a lack of disclosure on the part of both.
A voter guide with the disclaimer “paid for by Coal Country Conservatives Action Committee” was mailed to Wyoming residents and appeared as an advertisement in a local print magazine, according to attachments included with the clerk’s complaint. The guide supported one federal candidate — Harriet Hageman, who is running for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat — and more than 100 statewide, legislative, local and precinct candidates.
“The first question that needs to be answered is who engaged in the electioneering activities?” Saunders wrote. “Was it the Wyoming corporation exercising its First Amendment rights (CCCPac1), the federal PAC (CCCPac2) or some combination?”
How much either entity raised for or spent on the 2022 primary election is unclear, since neither filed a requisite campaign finance report with the federal government. The Federal Elections Commission sent the PAC a request for such a report in August but the PAC has failed to submit it. Meanwhile, its donors also remain unknown to the public.
Saunders cited the November general election and the expected resignation of Secretary of State Ed Buchanan at the end of this week as reasons for urgency.
“The need for a timely and complete investigation and resolution using all the tools at your disposal is paramount as the potential for continued activities by CCCPac presents a clear and present danger to the integrity of the 2022 general election and the rule of law in Campbell County,” Saunders wrote.
Coal Country Conservative Political Action Committee was incorporated in the state of Wyoming on May 18 as a domestic for-profit corporation, according to secretary of state records. A federal political action committee by the same name filed with the FEC on that same day, federal records indicate.
Both entities list Colleen McCabe as treasurer. Laura Cox is listed as the president of the PAC and the registered agent for the corporation.
Neither McCabe nor Cox responded to WyoFile’s requests for comment by press time.
Wyoming law does not require federal PACs to file contribution and expenditure reports with the state. The federal government, however, does require federal PACs to file such reports, including information about spending and fundraising.
“The failure to timely file a complete report may result in civil money penalties, an audit or legal enforcement action,” the FEC said in an August letter to the PAC after it did not file the required July report. As of press time, the PAC had not filed a report with the federal government.
“The civil money penalty calculation for late reports does not include a grace period and begins on the day following the due date for the report,” according to the letter. The filing deadline was July 15. The next one is Oct. 15.
While a federal PAC is not required to file with the state, the clerk is asking the state to clarify whether that statute relieves Coal Country Conservative PAC of all legal requirements under state law or just those associated with the single federal candidate.
“This question is relevant as the electioneering materials CCCPac distributed lists only one federal candidate and numerous statewide, legislative, local and precinct candidates,” Saunders wrote.
The federal PAC filed as nonconnected, which means it is not a separate segregated fund established by a corporation — such as the Wyoming entity — or labor organization.
“This seems dubious as the officers for both [organizations] are identical,” Saunders pointed out in the complaint.
In addition to being mailed and published in a magazine, the voter guide was distributed on the Campbell County “Courthouse steps on at least one day during the absentee voting period,” according to the complaint. It is illegal to distribute electioneering materials within 100 yards of an active polling place in Wyoming on Election Day, and within 100 feet all other days. The clerk requested that action cease. A voter also notified Campbell County elections staff, according to the complaint, that such materials were distributed at the individual’s church.
The voter guide directed residents to vote for certain candidates but offered no additional information, such as candidate platforms or how the candidates were selected.
In statewide races, it endorsed Brent Bien for governor, Chuck Gray for secretary of state, Curt Meier for treasurer and Brian Schroeder for superintendent of public instruction. For legislative races, the voter guide suggested Abby Angelos for House District 3, Reuben Tarver for House District 52, Roger Connett for Senate District 1 and Patricia Junek as a write-in candidate for Senate District 23. Additionally, it endorsed more than a dozen county and city candidates and over 100 candidates running for Republican party precinct positions.
Saunders is not seeking reelection. The candidate endorsed by the CCC PAC, Cindy Lovelace, won the primary contest for the clerk’s seat against the current chief deputy county clerk.
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Mark Stege, vice president of Wyoming operations for Black Hills Energy/Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Co., speaks earlier in 2022 at the Public Service Commission. Jonathan Make/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Transmission lines are seen in a photo on the website for Black Hills Energy's Ready Wyoming project. Taken via screenshot on April 5, 2022.
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Mark Stege, vice president of Wyoming operations for Black Hills Energy/Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Co., speaks earlier in 2022 at the Public Service Commission. Jonathan Make/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE – The local natural gas provider plans to emit, on a net basis, no greenhouse gas emissions from such operations by 2035, it was just announced.
On Thursday, the utility, Black Hills Energy unveiled what it described as "an updated clean energy target to further reduce methane emissions associated with its natural gas utility system." The company is also the primary electricity provider in this geographic area.
The new target of "Net Zero by 2035” doubles the business' previous commitment of halving greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) intensity for mains and services by 2035, according to a news release. It "expands the scope of the goal to include all sources of methane emissions in the company’s distribution system."
Meanwhile, "on the electric side of our business, we have already achieved over a one-third reduction in GHG intensity since 2005, reaching a nearly 10% reduction across our multi-state electric utility system since announcing our goal in 2020,” said Mark Stege, Black Hills Energy’s vice president of operations in Wyoming. His comments came in a written statement that was distributed via email.
Stege continued that “we have plans in place today, without reliance on future technologies, to achieve our corporate climate goals calling for a 40% reduction in GHG intensity from our electric utility operations by 2030 and 70% by 2040.”
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LCCC temporarily closes west entrance Sep 15, 2022 1 hr ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Cheyenne Greenway. A courtesy file photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHEYENNE – Laramie County Community College’s west entrance to campus is now closed, and this will last for approximately three weeks.The entrance closure is due to concrete work being done to complete the extension of the Cheyenne Greenway through the LCCC campus.The road work being completed will allow users of the Greenway to connect to the Sweetgrass Development via the new College Drive underpass.All facilities, events and parking lots are still accessible via the other three campus entrances for LCCC, according to the announcement on Thursday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Local Briefs Lccc West Entrance Closure Construction Facility Community College Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Trending Now Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy shuts for now due to staff shortage East HS student killed, 3 other teens hurt in car crash Sunday night Sexual assault charges against state trooper filed in district court Police blotter 9-3-22 Wyoming Democratic Party at risk of losing major party status Latest Special Section 2022 UW Football Preview To view our latest Special Section click the image on the left. Latest e-Edition Wyoming Tribune Eagle To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left.
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CHEYENNE – After having several cases of feline panleukopenia, an infectious disease common in unvaccinated cats, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter announced Thursday it was ending the quarantine period and resuming normal operations.
After two weeks of monitoring and following the Shelter Outbreak Management Plan, the medical team cleared cats for adoption and scheduled owner surrender appointments are open, according to a news release.
“We are very excited to be opening up again for cat adoptions and appreciate the community's support through the quarantine,” spokesperson Niki Harrison said. The shelter received many item donations and help with cat intake diversion strategies.
“To celebrate the end of the quarantine time, all available cats will be part of an adoption promotion through the end of the month,” Harrison said.
Both adult cats and kittens will have adjusted fees through the end of September. Adult cats, 7 months and older, will have their adoption fees waived, while kittens can be adopted for $50. To adopt, visit the shelter during adoption hours of noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All available cats can be viewed online at cheyenneanimalshelter.org.
While feline panleukopenia is a common disease in cats, the best way to prevent the illness is by vaccinating pets. All pets that are old enough are vaccinated upon arrival at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, but a majority of the cat population comes without any vaccination history and poses a threat for illness to spread.
The shelter is encouraging the community to take part in the low-cost vaccine clinic coming up on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – no registration is necessary. Prices and additional information can be found at cheyenneanimalshelter.org/calendar.
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Sweetwater County School District No. 1 educator Deborah Burback was instrumental in creating the first ever Kindness Rock Garden in downtown Rock Springs, according to the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency.
Sweetwater County School District No. 1 educator Deborah Burback was instrumental in creating the first ever Kindness Rock Garden in downtown Rock Springs, according to the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency.
ROCK SPRINGS -- The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) is working with local teacher Deborah Burback and Family Vision Clinic to install a Kindness Rock Garden in downtown Rock Springs.
Near the beginning of August, Burback set up shop at the Main Street Market with several pounds of rocks and paints for kids and adults alike to add their art to the garden. She then set up at Bunning Park for the entire Artember event hosted by the Rock Springs Main Street/URA and Community Fine Arts Center (CFAC) to offer another opportunity for rock painting.
When asked about the potential impact of this project Burback said, “People, who don't usually have time to do crafts or didn't know how good of an artist they really are, can explore those hidden talents with a community Kindness Rock Garden while spreading short messages of ‘Be Kind’, ‘Be Happy’, ‘Smile’, ‘Joy’, and ‘Friends’.”
URA Board Chairwoman Maria Mortensen and her husband Heath then spent several hours on a sunny day cleaning up the little landscaped area at the front of the Family Vision Clinic, 544 Broadway Street, that they’ve donated to house the new Kindness Rock Garden.
“This is just the beginning,” said Mortensen. “We encourage individuals to come down, both young and old, to add a rock to the garden! Then you may take one someone else painted in return.”
The Rock Springs Main Street/URA is charged with the redevelopment of Downtown Rock Springs. As part of their mission, there are four standing committees – Economic Restructuring, Organization, Promotions and Design. For more information on the Façade Improvement Grant or the overall program, contact the Rock Springs Main Street/URA at 307-352-1434 or visit their website at DowntownRS.com.
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Editor’s Note:This column is part of a project called Democracy Day, in which newsrooms across the country are shining a light on threats to democracy.
We have long celebrated states as laboratories of democracy. But many states have begun to apply their experiments to the workings of democracy itself – reassessing who should be able to vote, how their votes should be counted and whether those in power should honor the will of their voters.
Red states are tinkering with way back machines, trying to reset the clock to times when access to the ballot was controlled by those with their hands on the levers of power. Culling voter rolls, limiting voting times and seeking 19th century mechanisms to challenge popular votes are all part of the manipulation of democracy in laboratories run by Republican legislatures.
But blue states aren’t content with their voting systems either, even when those systems have expanded access to the ballot and increased voter participation within their borders. In Democratic strongholds in Oregon and elsewhere, we’re now seeing proposals to establish multiple-choice voting, extend voting rights to non-citizens and elect representative with as little as 25% of the vote.
Some of this can be explained by partisan motivations. Both red states and blue states have long engaged in gerrymandering. But even those redistricting schemes apply one-person-one-vote standards to their processes and respect election outcomes.
There is something more troubling going on now in our debates over voting rights and voting systems. It’s the assumption, too quickly and thoughtlessly entertained, that if we don’t agree with the verdict of the voters, we should change the rules for how we conduct elections – even if those changes constrain democratic decision making and abandon the commitment to majority outcomes.
Perhaps, that’s because the stakes seem so high – so morally fraught (as with racism), so existential (as with climate change) and so intensely personal (as with abortion) – that the ends we seek in our experiment in self-government have begun to be used to justify giving up on democracy as we know it.
Most Americans don’t want to give up on democracy, they want to make it better. But 72% say that democracy in the U.S. “used to be a good example, but has not been in recent years.”
So, on this International Day of Democracy, let’s give some thought to how we can improve rather than impair our voting systems. My suggestions follow.
First, give our citizens the opportunity to vote in elections that are open to a diversity of candidates, not just the red and blue flag carriers whose selections are controlled by the major parties.
Washington and California have gone in this direction, with open primaries and top-two runoffs which ensure majority support for their winners. That’s better than Oregon’s system by which the next governor is hoping to secure support from just 40% of the voters – and rejection by the remaining 60%.
Second, structure elections to overcome the spoiler effects of single-vote choices in multi-candidate races.
This can be accomplished by preference voting, by which voters are asked to rank their candidates with their first, second and third choices. There are many ways to do this – ranked choice voting, approval voting or STAR voting. All have their challenges in added complexity for voting and vote counting. Still, if kept simple and understandable, these changes can work to force candidates to the center, rather than appeal to the extremes.
Third, continue to seek majority outcomes. Too often our elections deliver winners who fail to secure the broad support that is needed to govern effectively. Unfortunately, this problem would be institutionalized under Portland’s proposal to set a 25% threshold for electing City Council members. Rather than fracturing the vote for council members, Portlanders should maintain an election system that empowers its winners and has managed to elect the most diverse council in the city’s history.
If there’s a golden mean to be found in these experiments with the fundamental mechanism of our democracy, perhaps we should look to states which are less attached to hard-red and true-blue agendas. Alaskans just rejected Republican Sarah Palin and elected a moderate, gun-owning Democrat to Congress using the majority-seeking version of ranked choice voting.
If voting reforms of that kind can help us elect more candidates who reflect and respect the breadth and diversity of their voters’ views, then perhaps we can work on the hard part of democracy.
That’s when we accept that, in even the best functioning democracies, we never get most of what we want all of the time nor all of what we want even some of the time. Rather, we get a process for solving problems and making progress together, often cumbersomely, sometimes too slowly, but peacefully and cooperatively, respecting each other’s place and participation in this ongoing experiment in self-government.
Tim Nesbitt, a former union leader in Oregon, served as an adviser to Governors Ted Kulongoski and John Kitzhaber and later helped to design Measure 98 in 2016, which provided extra, targeted funding for Oregon’s high schools.
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Class clowns and jesters sharpen your wits for your big break might be just around the bend.
Every month, Retro Room Records brings in a famous stand-up comedian to perform at the Ross Ragland for the Ragland Comedy Night. A-listers such as Jamie Kennedy and Chris Kattan have brought down the house with howls of laughter.
But great comics need great opening acts.
Before Kattan took to the stage at the Ragland in September, Retro Room Records owner Jimmy Turner and his best friend and comedy partner, “Hurricane” Andrew Dandy, announced they will be hosting a stand-up comedy competition a week before the next Ragland Comedy Night featuring Victoria Jackson.
The talented individual who wins this contest will get five minutes to open for Jackson at the Ragland on Oct. 21.
Turner has set aside two nights — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 — in the theater room in the back of Retro Room Records. There, undiscovered comedians will have an opportunity to strut their stuff in front of a live audience.
“It’s a real chance to cut their teeth on what they will experience on a much grander scale at the Ragland,” Turner said.
Each contestant will be allotted five minutes. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges — Turner, Dandy and a surprise guest judge. The audience will also get to vote on their favorite comic.
Turner said there is a perk for any competitors who attended the Kattan show.
“If they show us their ticket stubs, they will get to run one joke by Hurricane and me,” Turner said, “and we will help them tweak it and get down to the brass tacks of the joke.”
For 20 years, Turner himself was a professional comedian, spending 40 weeks out of the year traveling from gig to gig.
“I have very few useful skills in this world,” Turner said, “and my connections to the comedy industry is one of them. I feel an obligation to use my few skills to repay this town that I love so much.”
Turner and Dandy met on a USO comedy tour for the troops in Japan. The two have been best friends ever since.
The only rules for the competition in terms of content are no “joke book jokes” and no use of other comedians’ materials.
“This should be taken as an opportunity to work to open for a national headliner right out the gate,” Turner said.
Each night, there are 15 to 20 five-minute slots available for contestants to perform. To enter the competition, Turner said there will be posts on Retro Room Records’ Facebook and Instagram pages, but that the easiest way is to just stop by at the store itself.
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Klamath County District Attorney Eve Costello announced Thursday, Sept. 15 she is resigning from her position effective Monday, Oct. 31.
Costello has served as district attorney since May 2017. She said she originally sought the position as a way to serve the community in Klamath.
In her resignation letter, Costello cited her health as her primary reason for stepping down.
“My husband adamantly agrees with the need,” she said in the letter. “We do want to be able to live long and healthy autumn years.”
Costello said she enjoyed her time as district attorney, expressing pride in the behavioral intervention and community wellness courts in particularly. Nevertheless, she also said the job had its share of difficulties.
“The criminal justice system is full of very intense experiences,” she said. “It’s a stressful environment.”
Costello said that the next district attorney will be determined by appointment from the governor, and that she hasn’t yet decided what she’ll be doing after her last day on the job.
In her letter of resignation, Costello said she enjoyed serving the citizens of Klamath County and “appreciated all my interactions with those of you from many walks of life. I know that our criminal justice system will continue with assistance from the Department of Justice until my replacement is located.”
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A German groundhog must have seen its shadow because Oktober is coming early in Klamath County.
Let the festivities commence this Saturday, Sept. 17, when die Menschen of Klamath Basin and beyond take to the Bill Collier Ice Arena as the second annual Oktoberfest ensues.
“It’s pretty magical when you see it up close,” Andrew Stork said. Stork is the special projects and communications manager for Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), which is the organization responsible for establishing and hosting the event. “It’s a great opportunity to get together and celebrate what makes Klamath County great.”
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, this year’s Oktoberfest will meet traditional expectations while incorporating “a lot of different flavors” Stork said.
Amongst those flavors, patrons can expect to find an assortment of local brews from some familiar faces, including Skyline Brewing Company and Mia & Pia’s Pizzeria & Brewhouse, as well as some new faces, such as Mother Earth Brew Company and Walkabout Brewing Company.
The first production of the event in 2019 inspired a lot of eager, local vendors and volunteers to get involved in the 2022 rendition. Oktoberfest received sponsorship from 19 businesses and organizations.
“As the event continues to get more and more successful, it just garners more attention,” Stork said. “We had a lot of people come to us and say, ‘We’ve got this idea, and we want to bring it to life.’”
More vendors will be in attendance than the event had to offer the first go around, with a total of 12 brewing companies and six eateries, all regionally located.
Something special about Klamath’s Oktoberfest is its inclusivity for all ages. Outside of the arena, the SMART Readers Program, headed by Holly Stork, will be offering games and activities for kids and families.
“Traditionally events of this type aren’t family friendly,” Stork said, “and so, to have that component has been really valuable.”
Then, of course, there’s the musical entertainment.
This year, Oktoberfest will feature four bands, all of which are local to Klamath Basin.
“All of the bands are local,” Stork said, “which is something we’re really excited about, just to showcase all the musical talent in the county.”
The groups are Curb Appeal, Nephilim, SLAP and Fleischklopfer, the last of which is a local band better known by the name of FATSEXY. The musical trio assumes the identity of a true, German polka band for Oktoberfests around the region.
Curb Appeal will perform first, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by Nephilim at 3:30 p.m. Fleischklopfer will suit up in their lederhosen for their show at 5:10 p.m., and wrapping up the night will be musical guest SLAP from 7:25 p.m. until close at 9 p.m.
Admission to the event is $25 for those 21 and older who intend to drink. This price includes six beer tickets and a four-ounce tasting glass. Admission is $5 for those who will not be drinking, and kids 12 and younger get in free.
Parking for the event is available on site at Bill Collier Ice Arena, but additional parking is available at the Moore Park Marina. There will be a shuttle service available every 30 minutes throughout the day between the marina and the event.
Event organizers ask that pets be left at home, but service animals are welcome.
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Bahai of Klamath Falls
Online meetings Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. We engage in a meaningful conversations group.
Calvary Temple
Regular mass at 10:30 a.m., Sunday. Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. evening worship, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Intercessory Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Location: 2161 Garden Ave.
Chiloquin Christian Center
Pre-service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, service at 10 a.m. Location: 310 S. Chiloquin Road
Christ Lutheran Church
Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Sermons and radio messages at www.lutherankf.org. Phone number is 541-884-1653. Location: 127 N. Spring St.
Christian Science
Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bookstore and library open Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m. Location: 806 Oak Ave.
Church of the Nazarene
Visit us online, Facebook or YouTube at 10:45 a.m., Wearing face masks and keeping socially distanced. Location: 2142 Carlson Drive.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 6630 Alva Ave, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 501 Martin St. Visitors are always welcome at both locations
Combine
Saturday Night Alive on Saturdays at 6 p.m., a celebration service led by Pastors Randy and Missy Hadwick. 35601 S. Chiloquin Road.
Congregational United Church of Christ
Location: 2205 Wantland Ave.
Crossover
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. service on Sundays, at Rachel’s School of Dance. For information, call 541-891-0477. Location: 638 Klamath Ave.
Evergreen Baptist Fellowship
Sunday, September 18, we continue our series in the Gospel of John at 10:45 a.m. with the message “Who is your spiritual father?,” from John 8:37-47. Open and interactive Bible study will be at 9:45 a.m. We welcome all to come worship with us. Visit evergreenbaptistfellowship.com or call 541-633-9244 for more information. Location: 7451 S. 6th St.
First Presbyterian
We invite everyone to join us for our 10 a.m. Sunday service, titled “The Peace of Christ” based on John 16:28-33. Sermons can be attended in-person or live, on klamathfpc.com. Location: 601 Pine St.
First United Methodist
On Sunday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m., Dave Glidden's sermon will be "Timothy's Pathway,” from 1 Timothy 2:1-7. All are welcome. Location: 230 N. 10th St.
For His Glory Ministries
Available via Zoom, and for regular and auxiliary services. Location: 2550 Altamont St.
Friends Church
We are an open, diverse, and affirming Quaker Meeting. Everyone is welcome. Worship begins at 10 a.m. The first Sunday of every month is unprogrammed worship; other Sundays are semi-programmed. A Zoom option is also available by emailing klamathfallsfriendschurch@gmail.com. Visit our website or Facebook page for more information. Location: 1918 Oregon Ave.
Glad Tidings Worship Center
Call 541-883-2200 for more information. Regular Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Location: 1007 Pine St.
Hope Lutheran
Saturday, men's bible study and breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday worship, heritage service at 8:30 a.m., contemporary worship at 11 a.m. Between services will be coffee and social hour. Wednesday, choir practice at 6 p.m. Thursday, adult Bible study at 3 p.m. in Luther Square Lounge. For more information, call 541-884-6414. Location: 2314 Homedale Road
Klamath Falls Friends
Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Everyone is welcome! To participate via Zoom, email klamathfallsfriendschurch@gmail.com. Location: 1918 Oregon Ave.
Klamath Falls Reformed Fellowship
10:15 a.m. service Sunday. Visit klamathreformed.org. Location: 2901 S. 6th St.
Klamath Lutheran
Welcome to worship at Klamath Lutheran Church on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Children's Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Visit klamathlutheran.org for access code to zoom services. Location: 1175 Crescent Ave.
Last Days Harvest Ministries
Services every Saturday at 6 p.m., Chiloquin Community Center. Home fellowship meetings throughout week. Visit www.lastdaysharvestministries.com. For info call 541-891-9243 or 541-783-2428. Location: 140 S. 1st Ave., Chiloquin.
Merrill Presbyterian
Worship and Sunday school for September 18, is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pastor Liz Arakelian’s sermon title is “Alpha and Omega” Wednesday night, there will be a potluck at 6 p.m., Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible study on Jonah will be Thursday 10 a.m. No Produce Connection Sept. 18 or Sept. 25. Men's fellowship breakfast and study on Saturday. Location: 210 W. 2nd St., Merrill.
Mt. Laki Community Presbyterian
10 a.m. service Sunday. Charles Charles will provide the music. Location: 12570 Highway 39.
New Life Christian
Services at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Coffee and refreshments before. Recently moved to Tenth Street and Main Street in downtown Klamath Falls, across street from Leap of Taste. “Little Sprouts” ministry includes children’s stories, activities. Pastor Clayton will preach on Matthew.
Nile Street Church of Christ
On Sundays, we offer Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; 11 a.m. worship service with Neal Pace; and a 3 p.m. afternoon service. Wednesdays, at 10 a.m., ladies Bible study; 6:30 p.m. regular Bible study. Services online and on Facebook. Call 541-882-5894 for info. Location: 2521 Nile St.
Peace Memorial Evangelical Presbyterian
Sunday, September 4, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Aaron Beaty continues his sermon series on Paul’s first letter to Timothy, with his message “Qualifications for Overseers” from Timothy 3:1-16. A time of fellowship will follow service. The Craft Group meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. Sermons and devotional aides can be accessed through our Facebook page or our website, peaceepc.com. Location: 4431 S. 6th St.
Sacred Heart Catholic
Regular services: Masses on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays through Fridays, at 8 a.m. Saturdays, at 4:30 p.m. (with Confession from 3 to 4 p.m.) and Sundays, at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. Registration on website. Call 541-884-4566 for information or visit www.sacredheartkf.org. Location: 815 High St.
Seventh-Day Adventist
Saturday, September 17, at 11 a.m., the worship message will be “Jesus Our Teacher, Our Example," presented by Pastor Sarel Smit. Adult and children’s Sabbath School classes at 9:30 a.m. Meals will be available and community service will distribute personal care products and cleaning supplies Monday at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening worship at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Sabbath service also live on YouTube. Location: 1735 Main St.
St. Augustine Catholic
Location: 905 E. Front St., Merrill
St. Mark’s Anglican
Holy Communion the first and third Sundays and Morning Prayer the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of the month. Services also on Facebook. Location: 1211 Main St.
St. Pius X Catholic
Join us for Mass at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Masses also Monday-Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday vigil at 5 p.m. Location: 4880 Bristol Ave.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Join us SUnday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in person at the Friends Church or via Zoom. Service will be hosted by Franny and Cheryle. The service will be given by the South Oregon UU intern minister Rev. Quianna Denea Perkins. Title of the sermon is "Take Me to the River." For information about church and services, visit http://www.uukfalls.org. For Zoom link, email klamathuu@gmail.com. Location: 1918 Oregon Ave.
WestSide Community Church
Regularly scheduled Sunday services begin at 5:05 p.m. For more information, please call John Culver at (503) 260-8746. Location: 6601 Tingley Lane
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“Journalists can be so good at reporting others, but are seldom good at reporting themselves.”
That is what my friend Kevin d’Arcy, a distinguished British journalist, wrote in an article titled “Living in Interesting Times,” published recently on the website of the United Kingdom Chapter of the Association of European Journalists.
D’Arcy, who has worked for major publications in the U.K. and Canada, including The Economist and the Financial Times, argues, “The biggest change is that the job of journalism no longer belongs to journalists alone. To some extent, this has always been true but largely because of social media, the scale is touching the sky.
“This matters for the simple reason that the public lacks the traditional protection of legal and social rules. There is nobody in control. … The common realm is sinking fast.”
So true. But his argument raises the question: Is journalism itself doing its job these days?
I usually eschew any discussion about journalism — its present state, imagined biases and its future. Dan Raviv, a former correspondent for CBS News on radio and television, told me in a television interview, “My job is simple: I try to find out what is going on, then I tell people.”
I have never heard the job of a journalist better explained.
Of course, the journalist knows other things: the tricks of the trade, like news judgment; how to get the reader reading, the viewer watching, and the listener listening and, it is hoped, keep their attention.
Professionals know how to guesstimate how much readers, viewers and listeners might want to know about a particular issue. They know how to avoid libel and keep clear of dubious, manipulative sources. But journalism’s skills are fading, along with the newspapers and the broadcast outlets that fostered and treasured them.
Publications are dying or surviving on an uncertain drip from a life-support system. Newspapers that once boasted global coverage are now little more than pamphlets. The Baltimore Sun, for example, in its day a great newspaper, once had 12 overseas bureaus. No more.
Three newspapers dominate: The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times. They got out in front and owed their position to successfully pushing their brands on the internet early. Now they have advertising revenue and even more revenue from the introduction of paywalls.
Local news coverage may come back as it once was, but this time through local digital sites. I prefer traditional newspapers, but the future of local news appears to be online.
A major and critical threat to journalism comes from within: It is a dearth of talent. You get what you pay for; publishers aren’t paying for talent, and that is corrosive. Newspaper and regional TV and radio salaries have always been abysmally low, and now they are the worst they have been in 50 years. This is discouraging needed talent.
For more than 30 years, I owned a newsletter publishing company in Washington, and I hired summer interns — and paid them. Some of the early recruits went on to success in journalism, and some to remarkable success.
Later, I got the same bright journalism students — young men and women so able that you could send them to a hearing on Capitol Hill or assign them a complex story with confidence.
The most gifted, alas, weren’t headed for newsrooms but for law school. They told me as much as they were interested in reporting, they weren’t interested in low-wage lives.
Most reporters across America earn less than $40,000. Even at the mighty Washington Post, a unionized newspaper, beat reporters make just $62,000 yearly.
To tell the story of a turbulent world, you need gifted, creative, well-read people committed to the job. The bold and the bright will not commit to a life of penury.
To my friend Kevin, I must say, if we can’t offer a viable alternative to the social media cacophony, if we have a second-rate workforce, if the news product is inadequate and untouched by knowledgeable human editors, then the slide will continue. Editing by computer is not editing. I appreciate editing, and I know how much better my work is for it.
The journalism that Kevin and I have reveled in over these many decades will perish without new talent. Talent will out and, I hope, provide the answers that our trade needs.
Llewellyn King is executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
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