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When the FBI searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort last week, agents seized 11 sets of classified documents, including ones marked "Top Secret," court filings show.
The actual contents of those documents are unknown, but they included some from each of the government's security classification levels: confidential, secret and top secret. They also included a less familiar designation: TS/SCI, meaning top secret/sensitive compartmented information.
These classification levels refer to the documents and the level of security clearance an individual needs to access them. The levels also rise in order according to how much damage the unauthorized disclosure of the information could do, Mark Zaid, an attorney specializing in national security, told NPR.
"If there is an unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, it could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security of the United States," Zaid said. "At a secret level, unauthorized disclosure is expected to cause serious damage. And for the top secret level, unauthorized disclosure is expected to cause exceptionally grave damage."
The property receipt unsealed with the search warrant shows that of the documents seized, four sets of documents were classified as top secret, three more sets were classified as secret, and three other sets were classified as confidential.
The remaining set was classified as TS/SCI.
The top secret/sensitive compartmented information is not a separate classification level
The SCI abbreviation is an added specifier that can refer to a singular asset, program or project or the way in which the information contained in the document was collected, Zaid said. Not everyone with top-secret clearance would be able to view a TS/SCI document — they would need to have clearance for the specific SCI designation.
"When you talk about, for example, issues dealing with operational activities of covert case officers, identities of informants and assets ... that's when you start to get far more into the TS and SCI world," Zaid said.
Not everyone with top-secret clearance can view TS/SCI material
He often compares the security levels to keys to a house. Those with a confidential clearance have the lowest level of access similar to a key that would open the front door. Those with secret clearance would be able to go down to the basement with another key. And then only those with top-secret clearance would have another key to the utility room. Once inside the utility room, those with the TS/SCI designation would only have keys to certain safes or boxes that correspond to their specified project or asset.
Zaid said he represents a lot of clients who mistakenly take home documents that are classified when they're retiring or a similar situation, but keeping materials classified as TS/SCI is a much bigger deal.
People who work in the national security sector at any level know that they should not keep documents labeled TS/SCI, Zaid said. "To have so many classified documents that, at least according to the warrant receipt, [are] properly marked raises so many red flags," he said.
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Injured Utah little leaguer recovering, has call with coach
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A Little League World Series player who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex has FaceTimed with his coach and continues to improve, the coach said Friday.
Mark Ence, the manager for Snow Canyon, Utah, said he told his 12-year-old player, Easton Oliverson, that he loved him and Easton said he loved the coach back.
“It was great to hear his voice,” Ence said.
Easton has been recovering in the hospital since the accident Monday. His MRI on Wednesday night came back normal, he has begun walking and walked to the bathroom on his own Friday morning, Ence said.
“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence said. “But he definitely is improving and the family wanted to let everyone know that they are grateful for the thoughts and prayers and they feel like the prayers are working.”
Ence spoke with reporters hours before Utah, representing the Mountain Region, played its first game of the tournament against Tennessee from the Southeast Region.
With Easton’s condition improving so quickly, his father, Jace will be back in the dugout to resume his role as an assistant coach. In addition, Easton’s brother Brogan was added to the team’s roster.
“You’re allowed to have 14 on a roster,” Ence said. “We had 13 and we were able to get Easton’s little brother Brogan to come and be with our team, so he arrived yesterday. The family is extremely excited. I think it’s going to be huge for the family in terms of the healing process to have Brogan be there.”
The coaching staff and parents have worked to keep the players’ attention on the upcoming games and enjoying the Little League World Series experience.
“Being kids they bounce back pretty quick. They’ve enjoyed it here and stayed busy,” Ence said. “It’s definitely been more stressful for the parents, but the kids are doing great.”
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Jake Starr is a journalism student at Penn State.
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Public steps up to adopt all 20 dogs set to be euthanized at Georgia shelter
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – All 20 dogs that were set to be euthanized at a Georgia animal shelter have been adopted, thanks to news coverage and social media sharing.
The Clayton County Animal Shelter said it had more dogs than it could handle and would have to increase its euthanasia rate if relief didn’t come soon.
Although the shelter is often full, the number of dogs filling the cages reached an “unsustainable” level this summer, animal control said.
Twenty dogs were set for euthanasia if they were not adopted or fostered by 1 p.m. Thursday. Many of them have special needs and had been in the shelter for “a large amount of time,” animal control said.
After WGCL reported on the shelter’s desperate plea for adopters, the public stepped up and emptied the cages. All 20 of the dogs found forever homes or foster homes just in time.
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Report: ’21-’22 school year saw most gun violence in a decade
(CNN) – A new report shows no school year in nearly a decade in the United States saw as much gunfire as last year.
Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-partisan group that advocates against gun violence, published the report.
It shows there were 193 instances of gunfire between Aug. 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022.
That’s more than double the total from the previous year. No other year going back to 2013-2014 ever had more than 75 incidents of gunfire.
The report said homicides, assaults, suicides and suicide attempts make up nearly 60% of all gun violence at schools.
The authors of the report found most school shootings are carried out by a student or former student at a school, and usually, the guns used come from the student’s home.
Because of this, the authors of the report say most shootings are preventable by keeping guns secured, locking school doors and gates and taking care of students in distress.
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VIDEO: Famed hotel that inspired ‘Dirty Dancing’ destroyed by fire
LIBERTY, N.Y. (Gray News) - The New York hotel that inspired the film “Dirty Dancing” has been destroyed in a fire.
According to the Liberty Fire Department, crews responded to the Grossinger’s Catskill Resort property around 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fire officials said the first units at the scene had to cut through a gate to access the roadway to get to the fire. The resort has been closed since 1986.
A drone video shared by Schwartz Brothers Media showed flames devouring the nearly four-story structure nestled in the woods. A firefighter could be seen on a tower ladder aiming water at the upper stories with emergency vehicles lining the roadway.
As the drone moves farther away, a massive column of smoke is shown towering over the area.
According to the department, the overgrowth and other barriers on the property hampered extinguishing efforts, which lasted about six hours.
After the firefighters extinguished the flames, Town of Liberty Code Enforcement requested the building be demolished. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by New York State Police and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire.
In “Dirty Dancing,” teenager Baby (Jennifer Grey) meets dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) at a resort in the Catskills. A sequel to the 1987 film, also called “Dirty Dancing” and starring Jennifer Grey, is scheduled to release in 2024.
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RENO, Nev., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL), the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, on August 18, 2022, declared a special cash dividend on its Common Stock of $0.50 per share. The dividend will be payable September 20, 2022 to holders of record on September 6, 2022.
About AMERCO
AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company. U-Haul is in the shared use business and was founded on the fundamental philosophy that the division of use and specialization of ownership is good for both U-Haul customers and the environment.
About U-Haul
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 895,000 rentable storage units and 76.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces a fourth quarter 2022 cash dividend of 18 cents ($0.18) per share payable on October 21, 2022, to shareholders of record as of October 3, 2022. This is The Andersons 104th consecutive quarterly cash dividend since listing on the Nasdaq in February 1996.
The Andersons, Inc., celebrating 75 years of service and named to Forbes® lists of America's Best Employers for 2022 and Best Employers for Diversity 2022 as well as America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek®, is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, there were five high school graduates for every housing unit permitted in the state of California.[1] As housing supply fails to adjust to California's growing population, home prices have risen to $900,000 as of May.[2] This is driving young adults back into their parents' homes, with 40% of Californians ages 18 to 34 living with their parents.[3]
To help local policymakers and homeowners deal with this crisis, the American Enterprise Institute is holding a series of conferences throughout California promoting "Light Touch Density". These conferences bring together the best minds in housing across a wide swath of the industry to help cities deal with their housing shortages. Academics, policymakers, lawyers, developers, and activists are coming together, bringing their expertise and proposing solutions.
The burden of California's inability to build enough housing has fallen disproportionally on younger generations. The AEI Housing Center's work shows that six of the biggest markets in California—San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego—all rank among the most unaffordable cities for first-time homebuyers.
Light Touch Density is a tested solution that has provided more affordable housing in Palisades Park, NJ; Charlotte, NC; and Houston, TX. Increasing housing diversity, even for single-family detached homes, can dramatically increase housing supply and create more affordable new homes, according to a new study of 200 metros released by the AEI's Housing Center.
The lack of affordable housing is holding back younger Californians from moving up the economic ladder and accessing homeownership. If you are interested in solving this problem, please join AEI the week of September 19th.
Registration is open for 6 California free conferences to be held the week of September 19, 2022.
These conferences are free and open to all—please forward to anyone else who might have an interest. Each conference will be packed with information and presentations to help to tackle the most pressing housing issues facing Californians.
Visit aei.org/california-housing-conference to register
Conference dates, times, and locations
[1] EdSource, FRED
[2] The Sacramento Bee
[3] Census Bureau
Media Contact Details:
Arthur Gailes
American Enterprise Institute Housing Center
Washington, DC
aei.org/california-housing-conference
Arthur.gailes@aei.org
804-662-0874
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CINF) announced that at today's regular meeting, the board of directors declared a 69-cents-per-share regular quarterly cash dividend. The dividend is payable October 14, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2022.
Steven J. Johnston, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "The payment of this dividend in October will complete our 62nd year of increasing annual cash dividends. Cincinnati Financial's excellent financial strength and proven ability to operate successfully over the long term supports regular dividends, our preferred way of returning capital to shareholders."
About Cincinnati Financial
Cincinnati Financial Corporation offers primarily business, home and auto insurance through The Cincinnati Insurance Company and its two standard market property casualty companies. The same local independent insurance agencies that market those policies may offer products of our other subsidiaries, including life insurance, fixed annuities and surplus lines property and casualty insurance. For additional information about the company, please visit cinfin.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This is our "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our business is subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements in this report. Some of those risks and uncertainties are discussed in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Item 1A, Risk Factors, Page 32.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to:
- Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that could affect results for reasons such as:
- Ongoing developments concerning business interruption insurance claims and litigation related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect our estimates of losses and loss adjustment expenses or our ability to reasonably estimate such losses, such as:
- Unusually high levels of catastrophe losses due to risk concentrations, changes in weather patterns (whether as a result of global climate change or otherwise), environmental events, war or political unrest, terrorism incidents, cyberattacks, civil unrest or other causes
- Increased frequency and/or severity of claims or development of claims that are unforeseen at the time of policy issuance, due to inflationary trends or other causes
- Inadequate estimates or assumptions, or reliance on third-party data used for critical accounting estimates
- Declines in overall stock market values negatively affecting our equity portfolio and book value
- Prolonged low interest rate environment or other factors that limit our ability to generate growth in investment income or interest rate fluctuations that result in declining values of fixed-maturity investments, including declines in accounts in which we hold bank-owned life insurance contract assets
- Domestic and global events, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in capital market or credit market uncertainty, followed by prolonged periods of economic instability or recession, that lead to:
- Our inability to manage Cincinnati Global or other subsidiaries to produce related business opportunities and growth prospects for our ongoing operations
- Recession, prolonged elevated inflation or other economic conditions resulting in lower demand for insurance products or increased payment delinquencies
- Ineffective information technology systems or discontinuing to develop and implement improvements in technology may impact our success and profitability
- Difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks, that could negatively affect our or our agents' ability to conduct business; disrupt our relationships with agents, policyholders and others; cause reputational damage, mitigation expenses and data loss and expose us to liability under federal and state laws
- Difficulties with our operations and technology that may negatively impact our ability to conduct business, including cloud-based data information storage, data security, cyberattacks, remote working capabilities, and/or outsourcing relationships and third-party operations and data security
- Disruption of the insurance market caused by technology innovations such as driverless cars that could decrease consumer demand for insurance products
- Delays, inadequate data developed internally or from third parties, or performance inadequacies from ongoing development and implementation of underwriting and pricing methods, including telematics and other usage-based insurance methods, or technology projects and enhancements expected to increase our pricing accuracy, underwriting profit and competitiveness
- Intense competition, and the impact of innovation, technological change and changing customer preferences on the insurance industry and the markets in which we operate, could harm our ability to maintain or increase our ability to maintain or increase our business volumes and profitability
- Changing consumer insurance-buying habits and consolidation of independent insurance agencies could alter our competitive advantages
- Inability to obtain adequate ceded reinsurance on acceptable terms, amount of reinsurance coverage purchased, financial strength of reinsurers and the potential for nonpayment or delay in payment by reinsurers
- Inability to defer policy acquisition costs for any business segment if pricing and loss trends would lead management to conclude that segment could not achieve sustainable profitability
- Inability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends consistent with current or past levels
- Events or conditions that could weaken or harm our relationships with our independent agencies and hamper opportunities to add new agencies, resulting in limitations on our opportunities for growth, such as:
- Actions of insurance departments, state attorneys general or other regulatory agencies, including a change to a federal system of regulation from a state-based system, that:
- Adverse outcomes from litigation or administrative proceedings, including effects of social inflation on the size of litigation awards
- Events or actions, including unauthorized intentional circumvention of controls, that reduce our future ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Unforeseen departure of certain executive officers or other key employees due to retirement, health or other causes that could interrupt progress toward important strategic goals or diminish the effectiveness of certain longstanding relationships with insurance agents and others
- Our inability, or the inability of our independent agents, to attract and retain personnel in a competitive labor market, impacting the customer experience and altering our competitive advantages
- Events, such as an epidemic, natural catastrophe or terrorism, that could hamper our ability to assemble our workforce at our headquarters location or work effectively in a remote environment
Further, our insurance businesses are subject to the effects of changing social, global, economic and regulatory environments. Public and regulatory initiatives have included efforts to adversely influence and restrict premium rates, restrict the ability to cancel policies, impose underwriting standards and expand overall regulation. We also are subject to public and regulatory initiatives that can affect the market value for our common stock, such as measures affecting corporate financial reporting and governance. The ultimate changes and eventual effects, if any, of these initiatives are uncertain.
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Louisville Drivers Choose Representation with Teamsters Local 89
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 drivers at Sysco Louisville have voted overwhelmingly, by a nearly 3-1 margin, to join Teamsters Local 89 in Louisville, Ky. Workers are seeking increased pay, better benefits, improved safety, and fair work rules.
"Local 89 put a lot of work into helping the drivers win this election, and we're happy as can be to represent these folks," said Avral Thompson, President of Local 89. "Now it's time to get to work and help them win the best contract possible."
Once the election is certified, Thompson said Local 89 will kick off proposal meetings and begin the bargaining process.
"This was a very long, drawn-out process, but we were determined to win union representation. It was eye-opening to see the company spend millions of dollars trying to keep the union out. Their response made it even more apparent that they [management] knew we were worth more," said Cory Browning, a driver who has worked at Sysco for over seven years. "We talked to other Sysco workers around the country through social media and started hearing how drivers were doing better at other locations around the country – and the only difference was that they were union. It became all the clearer that we needed to organize with the Teamsters."
Browning noted that the company launched a vicious anti-union campaign during the organizing drive by bringing in outside union busters who attempted to intimidate drivers from voting to join Teamsters Local 89. Workers stood together throughout the unionization effort despite months of delays at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) due to understaffing.
"Sysco held nothing back trying to stop these guys from unionizing," said David Thornsberry, Local 89 Organizer. "It was one of the most aggressive displays we've seen. Thankfully, the drivers weren't interested in hearing their lies."
"Organizing Sysco is a priority for the Teamsters. This win is a testament to the dedication of these drivers and shows what we can accomplish when everyone is working together with one goal in mind," said Fred Zuckerman, General Secretary-Treasurer. "The International will continue to stand with Sysco drivers in negotiations to ensure they have all the resources at their disposal."
Sysco [NYSE: SYY] is North America's largest broadline foodservice company, providing food and supplies to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and government accounts.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents more than 10,000 Sysco workers nationwide.
"Drivers in Louisville knew that the only way to stand up to this company was to fight back and win a union voice," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "Louisville is just the beginning. We are starting to see an explosion of union organizing all across the country. Workers throughout the industry are standing up, standing together, and demanding their fair share. They are hungry for a union voice."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
Daniel Moskowitz, (770) 262-4971
dmoskowitz@teamster.org
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HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Houston's new President and Executive Director Casey Brown announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility "eMobility" projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. Grant applications are now available online at apply.evolvehouston.org.
Evolve Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by supporting and enabling the Greater Houston area to increase EV adoption.
"Evolve Houston is committed to supporting a just transition to a more sustainable transportation system, so all residents can receive the benefits of eMobility. The Greater Houston area has made significant progress in improving livability. We must continue and bring the eMobility revolution to Houston's communities that remain disproportionately in need of a cleaner environment, better services, and diversified economic development," said Grace Millsap, Evolve Houston Director of Equity and Investment. "Evolve's eMobility Microgrant Initiative will empower and elevate residents' voices, drive further community investment, and prioritize the communities who are most impacted by climate and mobility challenges."
Evolve established the Equity Program to address poor air quality and limited access to public transportation in vulnerable communities. Through the eMobility Microgrant Initiative, Evolve will invest in local community-led efforts focused on increasing access to all forms of electric mobility and EV charging stations. This initiative will provide additional support to mitigate the negative long-term effects of environmental injustices experienced within these communities.
"The Complete Communities Initiative bridges the gap between equity and opportunity for our city's most under-resourced and underserved neighborhoods. Residents living in the Complete Communities have made it clear that its past time to address the transportation and climate change challenges that impact their quality of life," said Shannon Buggs, Director of the Mayor's Office for Complete Communities. "Increasing chronic air pollution and lack of equitable mobility has disproportionately affected low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. With the help of community leaders, the Evolve Houston Equity Program provides a pathway for our City to ensure that every resident lives in a healthy, sustainable and thriving community."
Evolve's Equity Program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost economic activity in Houston's historically underserved neighborhoods. Microgrant funding opportunities are set to open in fall 2022.
Evolve's Equity Corporate Catalysts, GM and bp, have catapulted the Equity Program forward with generous contributions. Funds raised will make a direct impact within the underserved regions of Houston.
"bp is proud to support Evolve in addressing one of the key challenges of the global energy transition: making sure low-carbon energy investment gets to areas that need it most," said Emily Leung, VP of bp pulse Americas, bp's EV charging brand that is part of bp's ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get there too. "This program is a small but important step in that direction for the City of Houston, and we wish Evolve every success with the launch."
"As we look ahead toward an all-electric future, we recognize how important it is for communities to have a strong voice, and resources, to implement community-level changes that work for their specific needs," said Jessica James, senior manager, GM Climate Equity Fund and Disaster Relief.
Evolve is continuing their fundraising efforts for the eMobility Microgrant Initiative. Click here to learn more about joining the Equity Program as a Corporate Catalyst.
Evolve is also in the process of recruiting "Community Champions," individuals who will review microgrant applications, advocate on behalf of their community, and identify projects that maximize value and impact for their neighborhoods. Evolve is currently seeking to connect with community-led organizations and nonprofits to support the recruitment of Community Champions. Click here to learn more about becoming or nominating a Community Champion.
The Equity Program is rooted from Evolve's studies of the EV charging station growth rate in the Greater Houston area, which highlighted that the array of existing and planned EV charging stations is highly concentrated in and around high income communities. This reflects an inequitable investment in low-income, minority, and other frontline communities.
Transportation now accounts for 48% of total GHG emissions within the City of Houston. Low-income and predominantly BIPOC neighborhoods disproportionately bear the impact of climate and mobility injustices and, historically, have not been given a voice in infrastructure decisions necessary to correct these injustices.
Contact Evolve Houston to stay informed about these upcoming opportunities.
Evolve Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on leading the emerging eMobility ecosystem within Houston by promoting electric vehicle adoption and education. Founded in 2019 through the City of Houston's Climate Action Plan, Evolve is a non-profit coalition of sustainability-minded civic, business, and academic leaders who seek to accelerate clean transportation in Houston through electrification. Along with founding members CenterPoint Energy, the University of Houston, NRG Energy, Shell USA, and the City of Houston, Evolve Houston's goal is to improve regional air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Houston area.
General Motors is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.
bp's ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America's largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than $130 billion in the economy and supporting about 230,000 jobs. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: EXR) announced today that the Company's board of directors has declared a third quarter 2022 dividend of $1.50 per share on the common stock of the Company. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2022.
About Extra Space Storage Inc.
Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust, and a member of the S&P 500. As of June 30, 2022, the Company owned and/or operated 2,177 self-storage properties, which comprise approximately 1.6 million units and approximately 168.0 million square feet of rentable storage space offering customers conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. The Company is the second largest owner and/or operator of self-storage properties in the United States and is the largest self-storage management company in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.extraspace.com.
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BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: FFHL) ("Fuwei Films" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films in China, today announced that the Company will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2022 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 after the close of the market.
About Fuwei Films
Fuwei Films conducts its business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. ("Shandong Fuwei"). Shandong Fuwei develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality plastic films using the biaxial oriented stretch technique, otherwise known as BOPET film (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate). Fuwei's BOPET film is widely used for packaging food, medicine, cosmetics, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as in the imaging, electronics, and magnetic products industries.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks. Risk factors that could contribute to such differences include those matters more fully disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which, among other things, include the significant oversupply of BOPET films resulting from the rapid growth of the Chinese BOPET industry capacity, changes in the international market and trade barriers, especially the uncertainty of the antidumping investigation and imposition of an anti-dumping duty on imports of the BOPET films originating from the People's Republic of China ("China") conducted by certain countries; uncertainty around coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, potential delisting of our ordinary shares under the Holding Foreign Company Affordable Act if the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to inspect our auditors located in China, uncertainty around U.S.-China trade war and its effect on the Company's operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and our ability to obtain adequate financing for our planned capital expenditure requirements; uncertainty as to our ability to continuously develop new BOPET film products and keep up with changes in BOPET film technology; risks associated with possible defects and errors in our products; uncertainty as to our ability to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; uncertainty as to our ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; and uncertainty in acquiring raw materials on time and on acceptable terms, particularly in view of the volatility in the prices of petroleum products in recent years. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Actual results of our operations may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors.
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Recommends Making Internal Auditing a Key Component
LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In two letters to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Chairman Emmanuel Faber, and Vice-chair Sue Lloyd, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certification, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide - applauded the ISSB's initiative to expose for public comment two draft proposals concerning sustainability-related and climate-related disclosures.
A common theme in both letters was the need for uniformity, consistency, and cross-comparability of disclosures. "The IIA's 112 affiliates across the world have been supporting and advocating for international and universally understood standards, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms for organizations to avoid fragmented and inconsistent approaches to climate change risks and climate-related reporting," wrote IIA President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony J. Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP.
The IIA also emphasized the vital role that internal audit can play in supporting organizations to identify, manage, and mitigate sustainability- and climate-related risks.
The IIA broadly supported the ISSB's direction but also argued, "While we recognize the deep scrutiny surrounding the decision to create two sets of disclosure standards, we would support the eventual simplification to one set of disclosures to avoid duplication and encourage implementation. Two sets of standards may be confusing to the market."
The IIA believes that both drafts provide much-needed momentum toward global standards that will give investors and stakeholders valuable and reliable information about an organization's performance related to climate- and sustainability-related goals.
As the global voice and primary advocate for the internal audit profession, The IIA recommended clearly defining the role of internal auditors in the assurance process for climate- and sustainability-related disclosures and emphasized the importance, where appropriate, of internal audit's cooperation with external and statutory auditors to avoid duplication of work and ensure quality performance.
In letters one and two, the Institute also shared relevant IIA studies, white papers, and reports on internal audit's leadership role in such disclosures. They include:
- Harnessing internal audit against climate change risk: A guide for audit committees and directors: A guide for leadership.
- Organizations' preparedness for climate change: an internal audit perspective: The role of internal audit in relation to climate-related risks.
- Risk in Focus 2022: The report found climate change and environmental sustainability is a top five risk, up more than 40% from last year's survey.
- Practical guidance on climate change and environmental sustainability: A joint effort of European IIA affiliates.
See The IIA's Response to Regulators and Oversight Bodies page for the complete letters, addendums, and responses.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMZA) (the "Fund") has declared a monthly distribution of $0.22 ($2.64 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid August 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business August 23, 2022.
AMZA Cash Distribution:
- Ex-Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
- Record Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- Payable Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Fund estimates that 100 percent of the distribution, or $0.22 per share, is attributable to return of capital and that 0.00 percent, or $0.00 per share, is attributable to dividend income. Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future distributions on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. The next distribution is scheduled to occur in September 2022.
For more information about AMZA's distribution policy, its 2022 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit the Fund's website at www.virtusetfs.com.
About Virtus ETF Advisers
Virtus ETF Advisers is a New York-based, multi-manager ETF sponsor and affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With actively managed and index-based investment capabilities across multiple asset classes, Virtus offers a range of complementary exchange-traded-funds subadvised by select investment managers.
About Infrastructure Capital Advisors
Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor that manages exchange traded funds and a series of hedge funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. ICA seeks total-return opportunities in key infrastructure sectors, including energy, real estate, transportation, industrials and utilities. It often identifies opportunities in entities that are not taxed at the entity level, such as master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). It also looks for opportunities in credit and related securities, such as preferred stocks. Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of the company's investing activities. The focus is generally on asset-intensive companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. For more information, please visit www.infracapfunds.com.
DISCLOSURE
Fund Risks
Exchange Traded Funds: The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities.
MLP Interest Rates: As yield-based investments, MLPs carry interest rate risk and may underperform in rising interest rate environments. Additionally, when investors have heightened fears about the economy, the risk spread between MLPs and competing investment options can widen, which may have an adverse effect on the stock price of MLPs. Rising interest rates may increase the potential cost of MLPs financing projects or cost of operations, and may affect the demand for MLP investments, either of which may result in lower performance by or distributions from the Fund's MLP investments.
Industry/Sector Concentration: A fund that focuses its investments in a particular industry or sector will be more sensitive to conditions that affect that industry or sector than a non-concentrated fund.
Short Sales: The Fund may engage in short sales, and may experience a loss if the price of a borrowed security increases before the date on which the Fund replaces the security.
Leverage: When a Fund leverages its portfolio, the value of its shares may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded.
Derivatives: Investments in derivatives such as futures, options, forwards, and swaps may increase volatility or cause a loss greater than the principal investment.
MLPs: Investments in Master Limited Partnerships may be adversely impacted by tax law changes, regulation, or factors affecting underlying assets.
No Guarantee: There is no guarantee that the portfolio will meet its objective.
You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact VP Distributors LLC at 1-888-383-4184 or visit www.infracapmlp.com to obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC serves as the investment advisor and Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC serves as the sub-advisor to the Fund.
The Fund is distributed by VP Distributors, LLC, member FINRA and subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFR) (the "Fund") has declared a monthly distribution of $0.12 per share ($1.44 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid August 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business August 23, 2022.
PFFR Cash Distribution:
- Ex-Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
- Record Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- Payable Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future dividends on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. The next distribution is scheduled to occur in September 2022.
For more information about PFFR's distribution policy, its 2022 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit the Fund's website at www.virtusetfs.com.
About Virtus ETF Advisers
Virtus ETF Advisers is a New York-based, multi-manager ETF sponsor and affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With actively managed and index-based investment capabilities across multiple asset classes, Virtus offers a range of complementary exchange-traded-funds subadvised by select investment managers.
About Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC
Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor that manages exchange traded funds and a series of hedge funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. ICA seeks total-return opportunities in key infrastructure sectors, including energy, real estate, transportation, industrials and utilities. It often identifies opportunities in entities that are not taxed at the entity level, such as master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). It also looks for opportunities in credit and related securities, such as preferred stocks. Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of the company's investing activities. The focus is generally on asset-intensive companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. For more information, please visit www.infracapfunds.com.
DISCLOSURE
Fund Risks
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF): The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities it is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. Preferred Stocks: Preferred stocks may decline in price, fail to pay dividends, or be illiquid. Real Estate Investments: The Fund may be negatively affected by factors specific to the real estate market, including interest rates, leverage, property, and management. Industry/Sector Concentration: A Fund that focuses its investments in a particular industry or sector will be more sensitive to conditions that affect that industry or sector than a non-concentrated Fund. Passive Strategy/Index Risk: A passive investment strategy seeking to track the performance of the underlying index may result in the Fund holding securities regardless of market conditions or their current or projected performance. This could cause the Fund's returns to be lower than if the Fund employed an active strategy. Correlation to Index: The performance of the Fund and its index may vary somewhat due to factors such as Fund flows, transaction costs, and timing differences associated with additions to and deletions from its index. Market Volatility: Securities in the Fund may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and general economic conditions. Price changes may be short or long term. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the Fund's prospectus.
You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact VP Distributors LLC at 1-888-383-4184 or visit www.virtusetfs.com to obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC serves as the investment advisor and Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC serves as the subadviser to the Fund.
The Fund is distributed by VP Distributors, LLC, member FINRA and subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
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LimnTech Scientific's automation of road striping operations will improve quality and
safety.
SOUDERTON, Pa., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LimnTech Scientific recently delivered a LifeMark-100 Automated Layout System to Dan Swayze & Son, Inc. This automation system is mounted on an MRL striping truck used to perform contracted striping in New Jersey.
The first generation LifeMark-75 revolutionized layout, with multiple units in operation across the country. The newest upgrade of the 100 makes it easier to operate and even more accurate. Roads can be laid out at speeds up to 15 mph, a 30-fold decrease in time over manual layout while keeping workers safely in the truck.
LimnTech Scientific's LifeMark Automated Layout System now combines cameras, high accuracy GPS, and real-time artificial intelligence machine learning techniques to complete the recording of roadway striping location and type information in autonomous mode. The system records at traffic speed while prioritizing worker safety. This autonomous operation, led via cameras and software, will reduce the workload on drivers, allowing less experienced operators to add value to the road striping operation quickly. The 100 will control lateral movement of the paint carriages during layout mode.
LimnTech Scientific automation products for road striping equipment are currently in operation across North America, with thousands of roads recorded and laid out quickly from the safety of a state-of-the-art truck. Dozens of automatic layout trucks are in use to keep workers out of harm's way in over 12 states, all while recording road marking locations accurately.
Formed from an idea conceptualized in the hospital room of an injured road worker, LimnTech Scientific's automation of road striping operations is designed to get worker boots off the ground and into the safety of the truck, saving them from both distracted and drunk drivers.
By equipping trucks with LimnTech Scientific's LifeMark Automated Systems, roads can be laid out or re-striped automatically. Robotic automation of dangerous, complex, or tedious tasks allows fewer resources to complete the required infrastructure upgrades.
LimnTech Scientific designs and manufactures automation systems for the roadway marking industry. GPS-based and machine vision systems make jobs safer by removing workers from dangerous environments and are available for most equipment worldwide.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking ruling today, in agreement with Plaintiffs represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and Forward Justice, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the North Carolina Constitution imposes limits on a racially gerrymandered legislature's authority to initiate the process of amending the Constitution. The court remanded the matter back to the trial court for further fact-finding with clear guidance.
The court agreed with the NC NAACP that this case posed an extraordinary circumstance of legislative overreach: "What is extraordinary about these events is not that a legislative body was composed in part of legislators elected from unconstitutional districts. That has occurred on numerous occasions in recent years just in North Carolina alone.... Rather, what makes this case so unique is that the General Assembly, acting with the knowledge that twenty-eight of its districts were unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered and that more than two thirds of all legislative districts needed to be redrawn to achieve compliance with the Equal Protection Clause, chose to initiate the process of amending the state constitution at the last possible moment prior to the first opportunity North Carolinians had to elect representatives from presumptively constitutional legislative districts."
Kym Meyer, Senior Attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center explained, "The court's ruling is an historic win for democracy and the people of North Carolina. North Carolina's Constitution can be amended only by the will of the people. A supermajority engineered through an unconstitutional racial gerrymander does not have unlimited authority to alter the constitution. As it has throughout its history, the NAACP stood up where it saw injustice, and today we stand proud in defeating the legislature's illegal and racist attempt to entrench its illegitimate power. Once again, we see how important North Carolina's courts are in protecting our democracy when our legislators violate the constitution."
Caitlin Swain, Co-Director of Forward Justice explained, "Today's ruling is the perfect illustration of how the concept of checks and balances in our democracy is supposed to work. This historic decision, protecting the cornerstone promise of our democracy, is the result of the kind of careful judgment that North Carolinians deserve from our judiciary. In North Carolina, constitutional officers are elected representatives charged with upholding their oath to the constitution and protecting our fundamental rights. The NC Supreme Court's decision today gives our clients and the people of this state renewed hope that their fight for a representative democracy, equal justice, and accountability–however long the road– is not in vain."
NC NAACP President Deborah Maxwell explained, "Today's decision sends a watershed message in favor of accountability and North Carolina democracy. Rigging elections by trampling on the rights of Black voters has consequences. No legislature has the right to use racially gerrymandered maps—infecting more than 2/3 of the districts of this state— to steal power from the people to change our state's constitution. The NC NAACP was proud in 2018 to stand up against this widespread abuse by the NC legislature and we are proud today to have prevailed in our fight to protect the sanctity of the North Carolina Constitution. We vow to continue Forward Together, Not One Step Back in our fight for the rights of the people."
After reversing the decision of the Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to consider three additional questions in light of the highest court's clear guidance: "whether there was a substantial risk that each challenged constitutional amendment would (1) immunize legislators elected due to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering from democratic accountability going forward; (2) perpetuate the continued exclusion of a category of voters from the democratic process; or (3) constitute intentional discrimination against the same category of voters discriminated against in the reapportionment process that resulted in the unconstitutionally gerrymandered districts."
This case began in 2018, when the N.C. NAACP challenged two constitutional amendment ballot questions – one imposing a photo ID requirement to vote and one lowering the state income tax cap – on the grounds that the North Carolina legislature was only able to achieve the constitutionally required supermajority by relying on the racial gerrymander. In 2017, the districts were deemed not only unconstitutional, but also one of the largest racial gerrymanders ever encountered by a federal court. However, before remedial elections took place, the legislators rushed to use their unconstitutional power to place amendments on the ballot to change the state's constitution. Without the illegal racial gerrymandering, the legislature could not have met the constitutionally-required threshold to propose any of these constitutional amendments.
In 2019, a Wake County Superior Court judge ruled for the N.C. NAACP and declared the amendments void (Superior Court Order). That ruling was overturned in a two to one decision of the N.C. Court of Appeals, which brought the matter to the Supreme Court. A timeline of the case to date can be found here, and a brief timeline outlining recent challenges to North Carolina's discriminatory photo voter ID laws can be found here. The N.C. NAACP is represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, Forward Justice, and Attorney Irving Joyner.
This ruling comes after the N.C.Supreme Court held earlier this year that the N.C. General Assembly once again engaged in unconstitutional redistricting in 2021 (Supreme Court Order). A copy of today's order can be found here https://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=1&pdf=41699
Founded in 1939, the NC NAACP is part of the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its branches throughout North Carolina are premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and discrimination. www.naacpnc.org
Forward Justice is a nonpartisan law, policy and strategy center dedicated to advancing racial, social, and economic justice in the U.S. South. Our work catalyzes success for social movements and expands opportunities for people affected by injustice. www.ForwardJustice.org
The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation's most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region's air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of 170, including 90 attorneys, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., with offices in Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chapel Hill, Charleston, Nashville, Richmond, and Washington, D.C. www.southernenvironment.org
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KEENE, N.H., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE-NRT) reported the net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 which appears below compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Total royalty income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased from the third quarter of fiscal 2021 as detailed in the July 29, 2022 distribution press release. This increase resulted from the effect of higher gas prices under both the Mobil and OEG Royalty Agreements. Total royalty income includes any adjustments made by the operating companies based upon their corrected royalty calculations for prior periods as well as any Mobil sulfur royalties. There were no prior period adjustments in the third quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021. Total royalty income was increased by Mobil sulfur royalties of $101,221 and $50,184 in the third quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Trust expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 28.24%, or $33,189, to $150,693 in comparison to $117,504 for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in expenses reflects higher Trustee fees as specified by the provisions of the Trust Agreement.
Total royalty income received during the first nine months of fiscal 2022 increased in comparison to fiscal 2021 due to higher gas prices under both the Mobil and OEG Agreements during the first nine months of fiscal 2022. The comparison of the relevant periods is shown below.
The previously declared distribution of 46 cents per unit will be paid on August 31, 2022 to owners of record as of August 19, 2022. For further information, contact John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, at (732) 741-4008 or via e-mail at jvankirk@neort.com. The Trust's press releases and other pertinent information are available on the Trust's website: www.neort.com. The Trust's 10-Q filing will be available through the SEC or on the Trust's website, www.neort.com, on or about August 31, 2022.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novant Health shared that, in an effort to be as transparent as possible, it is mailing letters to some of its patients following possible disclosure of protected health information (PHI) resulting from an incorrect configuration of a pixel, an online tracking tool.
In May 2020, as our nation confronted the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Novant Health launched a promotional campaign to connect more patients to the Novant Health MyChart patient portal, with the goal of improving access to care through virtual visits and provide increased accessibility to counter the limitations of in-person care. This campaign involved Facebook advertisements and a Meta (Facebook parent company) tracking pixel placed on the Novant Health website to help understand the success of those efforts on Facebook. A pixel is a piece of code that organizations commonly use to measure activity and experiences on their website. In this case, the pixel was configured incorrectly and may have allowed certain private information to be transmitted to Meta from the Novant Health website and MyChart portal.
Immediately upon becoming aware that the pixel had the capability to transmit unintended information to Meta, Novant Health disabled and removed the pixel as a precaution and began an investigation to learn whether, and to what extent, information was transmitted. Based on that investigation, Novant Health determined on June 17, 2022, that it was possible sensitive information or PHI might have been disclosed to Meta, depending upon a user's activity within the Novant Health website and MyChart portal. This information potentially included an impacted patient's: demographic information such as email address, phone number, computer IP address, and contact information entered into Emergency Contacts or Advanced Care Planning; and information such as appointment type and date, physician selected, button/menu selections, and/or content typed into free text boxes. The information did not include Social Security numbers or other financial information unless it was typed into a free text box by the user. The letter sent to each patient will specifically state whether such financial information may have been involved.
Based on its investigation, Novant Health is unaware of any improper use or attempted use of any patient information by Meta or any other third party. According to Facebook's Terms and Conditions, they have policies and filters that block sensitive personal data and do not incorporate that information into their Ad Manager. However, to be safe and transparent, Novant Health is sending letters to all potentially impacted patients, including some who are patients of independent physicians and facilities who use the Novant Health MyChart medical record. Novant Health has also implemented more structure, governance and policies around the use of pixels and is taking actions to ensure this does not happen again.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center patients are not impacted by this incident.
In addition to the resources shared, patients may call Novant Health at 704-561-6950 or visit www.novanthealth.org/pixel. Additionally, patients may also visit https://consumer.ftc.gov/online-security to learn more about best practices to protect their information online.
Novant Health takes privacy and the care of personal information very seriously and values patient trust to keep patients' medical information private. Novant Health will continue to be as transparent as possible and provide information to patients.
Novant Health is an integrated network of hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient facilities that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,800 physicians and over 35,000 team members who provide care at more than 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2021, Novant Health provided more than $1.1 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) ("Orbital") today announced a standby equity purchase agreement (SEPA) with Yorkville Advisors Global LP ("Yorkville") that will allow the company to sell up to $50 million of shares of common stock over the next 18 months.
"This equity facility will allow us the flexibility and ability to supplement our cash flow from operations, if necessary, and represents a significant relationship with a new financial partner in Yorkville Advisors," said Jim O'Neil, Vice Chairman and CEO of Orbital. "This SEPA will give us the right, but not the obligation to sell up to $50 million of shares of common stock at our request, subject to the terms and limitations set forth in the agreement."
Spartan Capital Securities LLC acted as the sole placement agent on this transaction.
About Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) is a diversified infrastructure services platform, providing engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to customers in three operating segments; electric power, telecommunications, and renewables.
Beginning in April 2021, Orbital Infrastructure Group transformed its infrastructure strategy with the acquisitions of GTS and Front Line Power Construction, the company's telecommunications and electric power segment platforms, as well as three synergistic "tuck in" acquisitions (IMMCO, Inc, Full Moon Telecom, and Coax Fiber Solutions) and the divestiture of its legacy Orbital Gas Systems business. The Company is now positioned to profitably grow its infrastructure services platform for years to come, organically and through synergistic acquisitions to capitalize on strong multi-year end market drivers in the industries we serve.
Orbital Infrastructure Group is dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, building a diverse workforce, and making a positive difference in the lives of our employees and the communities in which we operate, and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint through the services we provide.
For more information please visit: http://www.orbitalenergygroup.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended, including those relating to the expected use of proceeds. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These statements relate to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include the risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, its periodic reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed in 2020 and 2021, as well as the risks identified in the shelf registration statement and the prospectus supplement relating to the offering. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Orbital undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations:
Three Part Advisors
John Beisler or Steven Hooser
817-310-8776
investors@orbitalenergygroup.com
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University of Wisconsin's lifecycle assessment conducted on Organic Valley farms found greenhouse gas emissions to be 24% lower on organic dairy farms as compared to conventional US dairy averages* due in large part to carbon sequestration benefits of organic pastures.
LA FARGE, Wis., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study in the August issue of the Journal of Cleaner Production reveals that it is possible for farms to sequester carbon and reduce their overall greenhouse gas emissions. A University of Wisconsin Madison research group unveiled a dairy lifecycle assessment conducted on Organic Valley farms that shows small organic dairy farms, which focus on grazing and organic production techniques, are low greenhouse gas champions.
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The peer reviewed study uses a breakthrough methodology that includes accounting for the carbon sequestration benefit of grazed pastures. Led by Dr. Horacio Aguirre-Villegas, Scientist III at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the research team conducted a first-of-its-kind study in the U.S. that considered the positive carbon sequestration results of cows spending time out on pasture.
"The study proposes a method to include carbon sequestration not only in organic but all dairy farm-related LCA studies. This method is based on the amount of carbon staying in the soil from above ground residue, below ground residue, and manure," Aguirre-Villegas said. "The effect of management practices affecting the carbon stock are also considered, such as tillage, land use regime, management, and input of organic matter into the soil based on farm and region-specific variables such as the level of activity and temperature."
The modeling assessment was done with farm-specific input provided by Organic Valley and reflects the nature and style of production common within the co-op's dairy membership. Other factors contributing to the low greenhouse gas emission results included the avoidance of synthetic crop inputs and use of organic crop amendments, the longevity of cattle, and prevalent use of manure as a fertilizer source.
"This LCA represents the baseline carbon footprint of our dairy member farms today. The science proves out what we all intuitively knew was the case, when you have pasture-based systems and organic crop production you have a smaller carbon footprint," said Nicole Rakobitsch, director of sustainability at Organic Valley. "We are proud that farms in our cooperative average the lowest known carbon footprint of any U.S. dairy supply, but we are not going to rest on that outcome.
"We are committed to helping our farmers and all of dairy continually lessen our GHG emissions. It's the right thing to do and consumers are looking for food that is good for the planet and their health."
The study of Organic Valley milk is ongoing and the remaining 40% of Organic Valley's milk supply will be assessed by the end of 2023. Organic Valley is also launching a new carbon insetting program which purchases carbon reduction from its farmers and helps producers implement site-specific projects like agroforestry, enhanced manure management, and on-farm renewable energy.
The research team measuring and analyzing the carbon impact at UW-Madison includes Dr. Rebecca Larson, associate professor at UW-Madison; Dr. Erin Silva, UW-Madison associate professor and Extension specialist in Organic Agriculture; Dr. Michel Wattiaux, UW-Madison professor in Dairy Systems Management; and Rakobitsch.
About Organic Valley
Organic Valley is passionate about doing what's right for people, animals, and earth and is committed to bringing ethically made organic food to families everywhere. Organic Valley is the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the U.S. and one of the world's largest organic consumer brands. Founded in 1988 to sustain family farms through organic farming, the cooperative represents nearly 1,800 farmers in 34 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit ov.coop/impact. Organic Valley is also @OrganicValley on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.
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SOURCE: Regional analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from USA dairy farms: A cradle to farm-gate assessment of the American dairy industry circa 2008, International Dairy Journal
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 475,000 shares of PacBio common stock to the Company's recently hired Chief Commercial Officer, Jeff Eidel, under the Pacific Biosciences 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the "2020 Inducement Plan"), effective on August 16, 2022.
The award was granted as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with PacBio in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5635(c)(4).
The options have an exercise price of $8.00 per share, which is equal to the closing price of PacBio common stock on August 16, 2022 (the "Effective Date"). The shares subject to the option shall be scheduled to vest and become exercisable as to 1/4th of the total number of shares subject at grant to the Option on the one (1) year anniversary of the Effective Date and as to 1/48th of the total shares subject at grant to the Option each month thereafter on the same day of the month as the Effective Date (or the last day of the month, if a particular month does not have a corresponding day), subject to Mr. Eidel's continued service through each applicable vesting date. The option grant is subject to the terms and conditions of the 2020 Inducement Plan and the award agreements entered into with the employee.
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our products and technology under development stem from two highly differentiated core technologies focused on accuracy, quality and completeness which include our existing HiFi long read sequencing and our emerging SBB™ short read sequencing technologies. Our products address solutions across a broad set of research applications including human germline sequencing, plant and animal sciences, infectious disease and microbiology, oncology, and other emerging applications. For more information please visit www.pacb.com and follow @PacBio.
PacBio products are provided for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Contacts
Investors:
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650.521.8450
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The Alteri Group, a six-person team, chooses independence
with Sanctuary Wealth partner firm 6 Degrees Wealth
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, welcomes The Alteri Group, formerly with Merrill Lynch, to its ever-expanding network of independent advisors. Headed by Max Alvis, CIMA®, C(k)P®, CPFA®, and based in Lufkin, Texas, the team, with assets under management of $460 million, will be joining Sanctuary Wealth through partner firm 6 Degrees Wealth, a joint venture of G Squared Private Wealth led by George Georgiades, CIMA®, CEPA ® and Victoria Greene, CFA®, CRPC®, and Concenture Wealth Advisors led by Robert Gilliland, CRPC®. The Alteri Group is the second team this year to choose independence by affiliating with 6 Degrees on Sanctuary's platform.
"There are many flavors of independence and several avenues through which advisors can choose to join Sanctuary. In this case, the team chose to do so by tucking in to 6 Degrees Wealth, one of our rapidly growing partner firms," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "As a company, Sanctuary is committed to helping our partner firms grow organically by constantly expanding the offerings on our platform and inorganically through co-investment that facilitates M&A activity."
Max Alvis who served as the Senior Resident Director of the Lufkin, TX office, began his career as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1991. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P® ), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designations and is also a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™.
"The impetus behind the decision to leave Merrill Lynch after 31 years is that we feel working with an independent firm is what will be best for our clients over the long term. It also made sense at this point in my career, although I'm not planning to retire, to think about a succession plan," said Max Alvis, CIMA®, CPFA®, C(k)P®, Managing Director, The Alteri Group at 6 Degrees Wealth. "I know the character of the people at Sanctuary and that means a lot to me. Years ago, Vince Fertitta and I were young producing managers working together in the same complex and we've maintained a relationship since the 90's. George, Robert, and I were also producing managers in the same region for decades, becoming close friends, and I relied on Vicki's market expertise for years at Merrill. I have always admired their professionalism and know we share the same philosophy and client-first mentality."
"One of the great things about being a Sanctuary Wealth partner is how committed they are to providing resources we need to continue growing," said George Georgiades, CIMA®, Chief Executive Officer, 6 Degrees Wealth. "I couldn't be happier that Max Alvis has decided to join us at 6 Degrees. He has a young team of all-stars who have already proven they have what it takes to succeed in this business. We are excited to work with them on the next phase of their careers and look forward to adding their contributions to the 6 Degrees success story."
Joining Max Alvis at 6 Degrees Wealth will be the other team members of The Alteri Group, including Wealth Advisors Will Alvis, and Alexis Hudson Pigg as well as Registered Client Associate Jennifer Hansard and Client Associates Elisabeth Alvis Kennedy and Viridiana Cruz. Will Alvis spent more than 9 years with Merrill Lynch, where he was a Senior Financial Advisor, Vice President, and holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designations. Alexis Hudson Pigg joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012 after earning her bachelor's degree in marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University and holds the Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM, (CRPS®) designation.
"Max and I go back more than 20 years and I consider him to be one of the most honorable people I know. Max's primary concern is his clients and his team. He's always put their interest far ahead of his own." said Vince Fertitta, President, Sanctuary Wealth. "By combining forces with 6 Degrees and Sanctuary Wealth, he can be assured that his clients will have access to a wide range of investment solutions and state-of-the-art technology and that his team will have additional handpicked trusted mentors in George Georgiades, Vicki Greene, and Robert Gilliland. It feels like old home week, and I couldn't be more excited to be writing a new chapter together."
To learn more about 6 Degrees Wealth, please visit www.6degreeswealth.com.
About Sanctuary Wealth
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms in 27 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Alternative Holdings, Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
CONTACT:
Michaela Morales
JConnelly
973 224 7152
mmorales@jconnelly.com
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Renowned Innovator and Strategist in Aging Brings Expertise Amid Rapid Growth for the Organization
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Eden Alternative, a nonprofit organization improving the landscape of aging services, announced the addition of Sarah Thomas to the Board of Directors. The Eden Alternative – in operation for more than 25 years – is continuing a recent run of rapid innovation; the addition of Thomas to the Board enhances the organization's ability to lead in the changing landscape of technology and aging.
Thomas joins the Board of Directors as an accomplished leader of innovation and as an expert in aging with more than 20 years dedicated to transforming the aging experience. As CEO of multiple enterprises, Thomas helps create age-inclusive products, brands, spaces and experiences that delight the consumer at every age. Thomas has held key leadership positions across the US and Asia with a career spanning high-tech robotics, change management, post-acute care and as an accomplished speaker and author. She combines her Occupational Therapy expertise with her operational, clinical and entrepreneurial experience to inspire global improvements in design and systems innovation worldwide.
Thomas joins the Board of Directors as The Eden Alternative modernizes its services and tools to meet the needs of practitioners and communities deeply impacted by the global pandemic, staffing shortages and the slow pace of innovation. Under the leadership of CEO Patrick Bultema, The Eden Alternative has refactored much of its core intellectual property and services. "Sarah is recognized as a thought leader, and major innovator in the aging services arena," said Bultema, "Her insights into age tech, and the emerging longevity economy, coupled with a passion for doing right by elders is an invaluable addition to the Eden Board of Directors. I could not be more thrilled to have Sarah join us, as we continue to transform Eldercare for the better, in a landscape that is sure to be disrupted by major innovations and tech advances."
The Eden Alternative is an international nonprofit organization that provides consulting, education and tools to organizations and individuals across the aging services industry. The Eden Alternative has educated thousands of people worldwide on its person-directed model of care. The organization's model has become widely recognized as the flagship framework to combat the existing institutional, medical model of care that continues to produce loneliness, helplessness and boredom for Elders. Organizations that have adopted The Eden Alternative's practices have seen tremendous reductions in workforce turnover, better financial performance, higher regulatory compliance and happier, healthier Elders.
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Chief Marketing Officer
The Eden Alternative
jflores@edenalt.org
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Strong Revenue Momentum with Solid Growth and Global Expansion, Continue Leading the Wellness Ecosystem
HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sisram Medical Ltd (the "Company" or "Sisram", stock code: 1696.HK; together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the "Group"), a global consumer wellness group, featuring a first-of-its-kind synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding, ranging from Energy Based Devices, injectables, aesthetics and digital dentistry, personal care and more, today announced its unaudited consolidated interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2022 (the "Reporting Period"). Sisram will host a corresponding conference call at 8:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET on August 22, 2022 (Monday) to discuss the interim results and provide a business update, registration shown as below.
- Revenue was US$174.5 million, representing an increase of 39.3% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
- Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent company was US$20.6 million, an increase of 25.9% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
- Revenue derived from direct sales for the period represented 64.8% of total revenues, compared to 59.7% for the corresponding period in 2021.
- The Company saw significant growth in all regions, mainly in North America and APAC. North America's revenue accounted for US$69.9 million during the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 42.2% from US$49.1 million for the corresponding period in 2021. Revenue generated from APAC increased by 42.0% to US$47.9 million in the Reporting Period from US$33.7 million for the corresponding period in 2021.
- Consistent investment on R&D, successful introduction of three new products: "Alma TED™," "CBD+ Professional Skincare Solution™" and "LMNT one™".
- Diversified and enriched injectable business lines: Sisram has invested in a company focused on research and development of silk fibroin-sodium hyaluronate composite gels and facial implant thread products. An innovative regenerative material new to the injectable market, silk fibroin and its derivatives are expected to enrich Sisram's comprehensive portfolio and solution offerings for the wellness ecosystem.
- Expansion of aesthetics and digital dentistry business lines: An investment in innovative bio-glass materials, combined with high-end technologies, is enhancing Sisram's product portfolios with computer-aided aesthetic design, restorative products, and non-invasive veneers.
- Established a new direct office in the United Kingdom to support the rapid growth in demand for Sisram products and services on the European continent.
- Enhanced brand awareness and improved customer stickiness: We discussed industry developments and trends with hundreds of physicians, academics, and business partners worldwide at Global Alma Academy Events. Meanwhile, the Company continuously improves the global customer experience, reaches potential customers from multiple channels, achieves a considerable conversion rate, and explores cross-selling opportunities in the wellness ecosystem.
In the first half of 2022, Sisram recorded revenue of US$174.5 million, representing an increase of 39.3% compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to Sisram's continued expansion of its existing distribution network, the successful introduction of new products, and new B2C activity.
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent company was US$20.6 million, increased by 25.9% as compared to the corresponding period in 2021. During the first half of 2022, the Group's gross profit was US$99.6 million compared to US$71.5 million for the corresponding period in 2021, representing an increase of 39.4%, driven by the Company's continued expansion of direct sales and launches of high-profit products into leading markets. During the period, revenue derived from direct sales amounted to 64.8% of total revenues versus 35.2% of the total revenues attributed to sales via distributors.
During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded profit before tax of US$23.1 million and recorded profit for the period of US$20.5 million, representing an increase of 14.6% and 18.2%, respectively, when compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in profit before tax and profit for the period was mainly due to the increase in sales volume and the increase in gross profit.
During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded an adjusted net profit of US$24.9 million, representing an increase of 27.5% when compared with the corresponding period of 2021.
As a multinational entity, Sisram makes significant efforts to adjust operations in its headquarters to local country/state characteristics, while simultaneously building an ecosystem brand experience. During the Reporting Period, revenue in all regions increased substantially, with North America demonstrating an increase of 42.2%, APAC with an increase of 42.0%, Middle East and Africa with an increase of 40.5%, Latin America with an increase of 38.2% and Europe with an increase of 28.9%.
Regarding diversified ecological product portfolio, Sisram will continue introducing innovative technologies and products through on-going R&D investment. With the expansion of direct sales, we can also effectively collect customer feedback to close the loop with R&D and meet the needs from different regions. Eventually enhance the impact of our global brand family.
In the second half of 2022, Sisram intends to follow its constructive disruption strategy by evaluating and implementing near-future technologies, ventures, and synergies to bolster its global position. The Group's efforts throughout 2022 will strategically focus on lean innovation, digitalization, and wellness ecosystem building.
Upholding its corporate vision of "Enhancing Quality of Life," Sisram will continue to establish its global positioning as a one-of-a-kind business group in the greater wellness industry by enhancing global direct operations and exploring untapped direct opportunities in North America, APAC, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, the Company will expand Energy-Based Device product offerings into greater wellness areas with a leading product focus on global sexual wellness, as well as continue investing in research and development in injectables and aesthetics and digital dentistry business lines in China.
Looking forward, Mr. Liu Yi, Chairman and Executive Director of Sisram, commented: "Sisram has always adhered to customer-centric philosophy, providing consumers and beauty-seekers with effective wellness solutions. Looking back on the first half of the year, Sisram has continued to consolidate its global layout in an orderly manner. Looking forward to the second half of the year, we will stick with the company's mission, promoting the synergy of four business lines and providing customers with diversified and beneficial wellness solutions around the world."
Mr. Lior Dayan, CEO of Sisram and Alma, said: "During the first half of 2022, significant efforts were invested in ramping up production to accommodate the growing global demand. For the second half of the year, we will focus on following our ecosystem's strategic planning by strengthening our R&D capabilities, products portfolio, and distribution channels, to achieve internal organic growth as well as external expansion."
Sisram will host a conference call at 8:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET on August 22, 2022 (Monday) to discuss the interim results and provide a business update. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by registration using the following link:
https://AlmaLasers.activetrail.biz/Sisram-IR-form.
After registration, you will receive dial-in information immediately. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
A replay will also be available on Sisram Medical's Event's page at:
Sisram Medical Ltd (1696.HK) is a global consumer wellness group, featuring a first-of-its-kind synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding, ranging from Energy Based Devices, injectables, aesthetics and digital dentistry, personal care and more. The company is majority-owned by Fosun Pharma, one of China's leading healthcare groups. On September 19, 2017, Sisram Medical went public, becoming the first Israeli company ever to trade on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Exchange.
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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 4.750% Notes due 2023 (the "Notes"). The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes is $1,234,195,000. The redemption price for the Notes will be equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount thereof and (ii) the "make-whole" redemption premium specified in the indenture, as supplemented by the officers' certificates, governing the Notes, plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The redemption of the Notes is scheduled to occur on August 31, 2022. The Company intends to fund the redemption with cash on hand. On and after the redemption date, the Notes will no longer be deemed outstanding, interest will cease to accrue thereon, and all rights of the holders of the Notes will cease, except for the right to receive the redemption price.
Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, is the trustee for the Notes and is serving as the paying agent for this transaction. Copies of the Notice of Redemption and additional information relating to the redemption of the Notes may be obtained from Computershare Trust Company, N.A., Attn: Corporate Trust Operations, MAC N9300‑070, 600 South Fourth Street, 7th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55415 or 800 344-5128.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 62,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon.
1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded
2) Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
3) 1973-2019 annual profitability
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Noted trial lawyer earns repeat Best Lawyers in America honors for personal injury litigation
DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trial lawyer Jeffrey Rasansky of the Rasansky Law Firm has been selected by Best Lawyers in America as the Dallas-Fort Worth medical malpractice law plaintiff' Lawyer of the Year for 2023. Additionally, Mr. Rasansky was honored by Best Lawyers for his work on behalf of plaintiffs in the area of personal injury litigation for a sixth consecutive year.
Only one attorney from a metropolitan area in each legal practice area earns the prestigious Lawyer of the Year designation annually. Best Lawyers is the oldest and among the most respected legal guides in the United States.
Known for his aggressive, creative approach to litigation, Mr. Rasansky has earned a reputation among the leading personal injury attorneys in the country. He focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those involving vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, birth injuries and defective products.
In addition to Best Lawyers, his work on behalf of plaintiffs across the country against some of the world's largest insurance companies and businesses has been recognized in the annual D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas listing. He has also earned Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, and Lawdragon 500 honors.
Best Lawyers honors are selected through extensive surveys of lawyers who provide feedback on the abilities of their peers. The 2023 edition is based on 12.2 million evaluations recognizing more than 71,000 attorneys.
About The Rasansky Law Firm
The Rasansky Law Firm has built a national reputation for excellence by providing quality representation and the highest level of personal service with an award-winning team of experienced attorneys. The trial lawyers at The Rasansky Law Firm are committed to making a difference in their clients' lives and improving the safety of our community at large.
Media Contact:
Rhonda Reddick
800-599-4534
rhonda@androvett.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFA) (the "Fund") has declared a monthly distribution of $0.1625 per share ($1.95 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid August 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business August 23, 2022.
PFFA Cash Distribution:
- Ex-Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
- Record Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- Payable Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future distributions on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. The next distribution is scheduled to occur in September 2022.
For more information about PFFA's distribution policy, its 2022 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit the Fund's website at www.virtusetfs.com.
About Virtus ETF Advisers
Virtus ETF Advisers is a New York-based, multi-manager ETF sponsor and affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With actively managed and index-based investment capabilities across multiple asset classes, Virtus offers a range of complementary exchange-traded-funds subadvised by select investment managers.
About Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC
Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor that manages exchange traded funds and a series of hedge funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. ICA seeks total-return opportunities in key infrastructure sectors, including energy, real estate, transportation, industrials and utilities. It often identifies opportunities in entities that are not taxed at the entity level, such as master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). It also looks for opportunities in credit and related securities, such as preferred stocks. Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of the company's investing activities. The focus is generally on asset-intensive companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. For more information, please visit www.infracapfunds.com.
DISCLOSURE
Fund Risks
Exchange Traded Funds: The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks may decline in price, fail to pay dividends, or be illiquid. Non-Diversified: The Fund is non-diversified and may be more susceptible to factors negatively impacting its holdings to the extent that each security represents a larger portion of the Fund's assets. Short Sales: The Fund may engage in short sales, and may experience a loss if the price of a borrowed security increases before the date on which the Fund replaces the security. Leverage: When a Fund leverages its portfolio, the value of its shares may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded. Derivatives: Investments in derivatives such as futures, options, forwards, and swaps may increase volatility or cause a loss greater than the principal investment. No Guarantee: There is no guarantee that the portfolio will meet its objective. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the Fund's prospectus.
You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact VP Distributors LLC at 1-888-383-4184 or visit www.virtusetfs.com to obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC serves as the investment advisor and Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC serves as the subadviser to the Fund.
The Fund is distributed by VP Distributors, LLC, member FINRA and subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
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McDonald's Chicken Big Mac was a huge hit in the United Kingdom. Now it's crossing the pond.
Beginning later this month, the burger chain is testing the fan favorite at select restaurants in Miami for a limited time. The Chicken Big Mac is similar to its meaty sibling, however it replaces the two burgers with two tempura chicken patties. Of course, it also includes the signature Big Mac sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce and a slice of American cheese.
McDonald's briefly sold the limited-time offering earlier this year in the UK. The Chicken Big Mac was so popular that it sold out about 10 days after it made its debut. The chain said that it was its "most popular launch ever" in the UK and Ireland.
In a statement, McDonald's said that it's "always looking to give our fans more ways to enjoy the classic menu items they know and love." However, it cautioned that the Chicken Big Mac is just being tested and it will use "this time to gather feedback from both customers and restaurant crew as we consider opportunities to offer more delicious options in the future."
Chicken is cheaper than beef and is a favorite among fast food eaters (see: the ongoing chicken sandwich war). Poultry is also a "priority area" for the company, according to McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski.
"Chicken continues to be a significant opportunity for us," he said in an recent earnings call. "We've got some great global equities already in our McNuggets and with McChicken, but we also have some equities in McCrispy and McSpicy that we think we've got an opportunity to do more with globally."
McDonald's said in July that sales at its US restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 3.7% in the second quarter, with growth being driven by higher menu prices and "value offerings" on its regular menu as well as through its app. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/mcdonalds-is-bringing-a-british-hit-to-the-us/article_49c76782-f077-591b-ba73-df1ad1fbd506.html | 2022-08-19T20:52:05Z |
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There are 13 different regions near the lunar south pole where the first woman and next man on the moon could land through NASA's Artemis III mission in 2025, according to the agency.
The announcement comes as NASA is preparing for the launch of Artemis I, the first uncrewed mission that will embark on a journey around the moon on August 29. The inaugural mission will test out the new Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft and other components ahead of the crewed Artemis II and Artemis III missions planned for 2024 and 2025.
The Artemis program is designed to return humans to the moon for the long term and eventually pave the way for crewed missions to Mars.
While Artemis II will carry a human crew on a journey around the moon, Artemis III will be the first mission to return humans to the lunar surface since Apollo 17 in 1972.
Returning to the moon
Each of the 13 regions identified by NASA is home to multiple potential landing sites.
"Selecting these regions means we are one giant leap closer to returning humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo," said Mark Kirasich, deputy associate administrator for the Artemis Campaign Development Division at NASA Headquarters, in a statement.
"When we do, it will be unlike any mission that's come before as astronauts venture into dark areas previously unexplored by humans and lay the groundwork for future long-term stays."
The regions are all located within six degrees of latitude of the moon's south pole and all of them have intriguing geologic features, according to NASA officials. And each site corresponds to all of the possible launch opportunities for Artemis III, since landing areas are closely connected to when a spacecraft takes off from Earth.
Scientists and engineers across NASA assessed the lunar south pole using data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been circling the moon since 2009, as well as other scientific findings.
The team considered crew safety when evaluating potential landing areas, including accessibility, terrain, lighting and the ability for crews to communicate with Earth.
The 13 possible landing sites will be illuminated by sunlight over the course of the six-and-a-half days planned for the Artemis III surface excursion. Sunlight is key when considering the return of humans to the moon because it can provide a power source and protect astronauts from extreme temperature variations that take place there.
Exploring the unknown
The moon's south pole is of interest because it's never been explored by humans before, and its permanently shadowed regions could harbor resources like ice.
"Several of the proposed sites within the regions are located among some of the oldest parts of the Moon, and together with the permanently shadowed regions, provide the opportunity to learn about the history of the Moon through previously unstudied lunar materials," said Sarah Noble, Artemis lunar science lead for NASA's Planetary Science Division, in a statement.
The Artemis III mission has specific science objectives, like landing close enough to a permanently shadowed region for crews to go on a moonwalk, collect samples and carry out scientific analysis to learn more about the composition, depth and amount of water ice there.
"Developing a blueprint for exploring the solar system means learning how to use resources that are available to us while also preserving their scientific integrity," said Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist for NASA, in a statement.
"Lunar water ice is valuable from a scientific perspective and also as a resource, because from it we can extract oxygen and hydrogen for life support systems and fuel."
The Artemis team will refine its site selections after conducting conferences and workshops to receive more input about the potential landing sites, as well as consulting with SpaceX to ensure that the company's Starship spacecraft could land there. The sites will be confirmed once a target launch date has been set for Artemis III. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/explore-the-lunar-sites-where-the-first-female-astronaut-on-the-moon-could-land/article_56cca24e-f0d2-5ba5-96f1-6c8869eeff59.html | 2022-08-19T20:52:24Z |
The man in charge of the House GOP's campaign strategy has been doling out advice to Republican candidates and incumbents in key battleground races as they prepare for the general election: Don't be distracted by Donald Trump on the campaign trail, and instead focus on the issues Republicans believe will be most salient to voters in the midterms.
The guidance from Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, relayed by three GOP sources familiar with the internal conversations, reflects a tacit acknowledgment among Republican leaders that the former president could knock the GOP's midterm messaging off course as they seek to recapture the House majority this fall. It also represents a shift from the strategy deployed in many Republican primaries, where embracing Trump -- or at least not alienating him and his base -- was seen as essential to survival.
The dynamic that House Republicans are now grappling with underscores the continued challenge Trump's influence over the GOP poses for the party -- a challenge that will only intensify if the former President decides once again to run for the White House in 2024.
"Tom Emmer, and I think Kevin (McCarthy) and Steve (Scalise), are all saying we should be focusing on the issues -- and they're right," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican who represents a Biden-won district and faces a competitive re-election race this fall. "Our focus should be on 2022. If it's 2024, it hurts us. .. We need to be focused on winning this November, and I think anything that takes your eyes off that, it could cost us a couple of victories."
A spokesman for Emmer said the National Republican Congressional Committee chairman has indeed counseled candidates to focus on the issues that matter to voters, like inflation, crime and the border, but emphasized that Trump is not on the ballot this fall and therefore has not been a focus during their strategy discussions.
"Candidates know their districts best," said NRCC communications director Michael McAdams. "Public and private polls show the midterms will be a referendum on Joe Biden and Democrats' failed agenda that's left voters paying record prices, dealing with soaring violent crime and facing billions in middle-class tax hikes."
But Emmer's recommendation may be increasingly tough to follow, especially if Trump announces a presidential run before the midterms -- something Republican leaders, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, are desperate to avoid. GOP leaders want the midterms to be a referendum on President Joe Biden and the Democrats, not Trump, even though the former president relishes in being the topic of conversation.
Meanwhile, the recent FBI search on Mar-a-Lago related to the retention of classified documents has been like rocket fuel for the GOP's base, prompting a surge in fundraising and rallying Republicans to Trump's side. But it has also posed a dilemma for some GOP lawmakers, who are wrestling with how much to invoke Trump back in battleground districts now that they are looking ahead to the general election, where appealing to moderate and suburban voters is crucial.
McCarthy -- who has been barnstorming the country this month in his quest to raise cash and win back the majority -- told CNN before the recess break that he sees Trump as integral to their efforts to recapture the House, and has tightly hugged the ex-president in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection. But he still believes Trump should wait until after the midterms to launch any presidential bid, wanting to keep a laser-focus on 2022. However, McCarthy dismissed the idea the upcoming election will be anything but an indictment on the party in power.
"The No. 1 thing that (Trump) wants, and America wants, is to put this economy back on track," McCarthy said. "The real question is, are you better off than you were two years ago? Does a car cost more? Does your gas cost more? Does your food cost more?"
Swing district Republicans attempt to avoid talking about Trump
While embracing Trump proved to be a beneficial strategy in Republican primaries, multiple Republicans in battleground districts told CNN they try to avoid talking about Trump on the campaign trail as they seek to appeal to moderate and suburban swing voters this fall, some of whom were turned off by Trump but are unhappy with Biden's handling of the economy.
One lawmaker said they only mention the former president when directly asked about him, another member said they try to focus on highlighting Trump's policies and legislative achievements, and a third said they try not to get dragged into the daily Trump maelstrom.
"I don't say his name, ever. I just avoid saying his name generally," said one of the GOP lawmakers in a competitive race. "I talk about the policies of his that I like."
Republicans are banking on Biden's low approval ratings, historical trends, and the still high -- though decreasing -- cost of goods and gas prices to deliver them the majority. In the House, Republicans only need to net five seats to seize the lower chamber.
In the coming weeks, McCarthy is planning to roll out a formal policy agenda for his conference. Last year, he tapped seven task forces to start sketching out a legislative agenda for if Republicans recapture the majority, with the goal of releasing a document before the end of this summer that members can run on in the fall.
But Trump -- who has criminal, civil and congressional investigations swirling around him -- remains a looming presence in the party who is threatening to overshadow the GOP's preferred talking points and policy goals. And after the FBI search, even some of Trump's Republican doubters have felt compelled to publicly defend him, cognizant of how the episode has fired up the base.
Across the Capitol, there's also been some apprehension about hinging campaigns too tightly on Trump. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell -- who cut ties with Trump after January 6 -- expressed frustration this week over some of the Trump-backed nominees who have struggled in their general election campaigns, and warned that the battle for control of the Senate is going to be "extremely close."
"I think there's probably a greater likelihood the House flips than the Senate," McConnell said this week at an event in Kentucky. "Senate races are just different. They're statewide," he added. "Candidate quality has a lot to do with the outcome."
Democrats, meanwhile, are practically salivating at the prospect of Trump declaring an early bid for president. They have coalesced around a midterm message that attempts to paint all Republicans as "ultra MAGA" extremists who are blindly loyal to Trump.
"We will remind voters that while we fight to lower costs and build an economy that works for everyone, MAGA Republicans are hellbent on attacking women's freedom," the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said in a recent memo. "The data and voters of every background are overwhelmingly clear that Democrats are with the American people on this issue. Our position puts us closer to holding the House majority in November."
But there are plenty of Republicans in conservative districts who have happily centered their campaigns around Trump and embraced the role of Trump acolyte, including House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, who said she was "proud" to be considered an ultra MAGA Republican.
And while Emmer has privately implored certain candidates to avoid Trump talk on the campaign trail, the NRCC has invoked his name to fundraise and invited Trump to be the keynote speaker at fundraising events -- a sign that he is still a powerful and energizing force in certain corners of the party. But that's why lawmakers say Emmer has not taken a "one-size fits all" approach to their midterm campaign strategy.
"He has shown a balanced approach with people. He's not a one-size-fits-all guy. That's what I appreciate," Bacon said. "He measures each district and takes it from there."
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A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Ethiopian Airlines is seen landing at Brussels Airport on July 29. Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight from Sudan to Ethiopia.
Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to a report by commercial aviation news site Aviation Herald.
The incident took place on board an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, the report said, "when the pilots fell asleep" and "the aircraft continued past the top of descent."
Data obtained by the website indicates that the aircraft was cruising at 37,000 feet on autopilot when it failed to descend at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, its scheduled destination, on August 15.
Air traffic control were apparently unable to reach the crew despite making several attempts at contact. However, an alarm was triggered when the plane overshot the runway and continued along the route.
The aircraft subsequently began to descend, landing safely around 25 minutes later.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data shows the aircraft overflying the runway, before beginning its descent and maneuvering for another approach.
"We have received a report which indicates Ethiopian flight number ET343 en route from Khartoum to Addis Ababa temporarily lost communication with Addis Ababa Air Traffic Control on 15 August 2022," reads a statement issued by Ethiopian Airlines on Friday.
"The flight later landed safely after communication was restored. The concerned crew have been removed from operation pending further investigation.
"Appropriate corrective action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation. Safety has always been and will continue to be our first priority," the statement said.
'Deeply concerning'
Aviation analyst Alex Macheras has since taken to Twitter to express his shock at the "deeply concerning incident," which he suggests may have been the result of pilot exhaustion.
"Pilot fatigue is nothing new, and continues to pose one of the most significant threats to air safety -- internationally," he tweeted on Thursday.
"Fatigue, both acute and cumulative, has become Southwest Airlines' number-one safety threat," the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, or SWAPA, told airline executives in a letter back in April.
According to the letter, the rising demand for air travel as the industry begins to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, and cancellation chaos brought about by severe weather were among the reasons for the increase in pilot exhaustion.
Back in May, Italian newspaper Repubblica reported that an ITA pilot had been fired after "falling asleep" during a flight between New York and Rome.
The co-pilot was said to be taking an "authorized rest" at the time, leading to the Airbus A330 losing communication with air traffic control for ten minutes, according to the report. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/plane-fails-to-descend-as-pilots-reportedly-fell-asleep-during-flight/article_9b6aa413-48c5-5f04-b405-6cec18d368e2.html | 2022-08-19T20:52:36Z |
Men who have sex with men are still, overwhelmingly, the people most affected by monkeypox, according to the World Health Organization. And that's caused some hurdles when it comes to public health messaging about how people can protect themselves. Everything from what we call the virus to offering advice on preventing transmission runs the risk of further stigmatizing gay and bisexual men.
But experts said that in spite of that risk, it's important to keep sex at the front and center of the monkeypox conversation.
"You have to be specific about who's actually at risk, and what are the transmission routes," said epidemiologist Chris Beyrer, incoming director of Duke Global Health Institute.
While it is possible to get monkeypox through ways besides sex, such as touching fabrics that have been used by someone with monkeypox, those instances remain extremely rare. So far in the current outbreak, sexual contact between men remains the primary mode of transmission, which is important to keep in mind, especially during a shortage of vaccines. "In a period of vaccine scarcity, you have to try and use vaccines, to interrupt chains of transmissions," said Beyrer. "It's important to try and contain the outbreak by getting higher rates of population immunity in the networks where this is spreading."
One of the biggest public health challenges has been limiting risky behavior involving sex, said Beyrer. That is, advising queer and gay people to reduce the number of sexual partners and avoid close contact with strangers.
Messaging which harkens back to the messaging of the early HIV/AIDS.
"And people found it to have some kind of elements of homophobia, and anti-sex when sexuality is a very big part of identity," said Beyrer.
How To Have Sex In An Epidemic
Jennifer Brier is a historian of HIV/AIDS at the University of Illinois Chicago. As the debates over how to talk about monkeypox went around – such as does monkeypox count as an STI? How should we think about bad-faith actors calling it a "gay disease" – she pointed back at one of the formative texts of public health, titled How to Have Sex in an Epidemic. Written by two men Michael Callen and Richard Berkowitz, in response to a dearth of information coming from the government.
While the booklet contained direct and detailed information about the dangers of sex during the HIV/AIDS crisis, it first started as a screed titled "We Know Who We Are: Two Gay Men Declare War on Promiscuity."
"And people went banana pants at that article," said Brier. "Like, 'you're attacking gay liberation, that's who we are.' And I understand that at some level. But they were also trying to figure out a model of harm reduction before it existed."
It's a playbook people are still learning lessons from today. Nick Diamond is a co-investigator with RESPND-MI, a community-driven effort to anonymously collect data on sexual networks among queer and trans people in New York City. And in July, in response to a dearth of information about monkeypox from local, state and federal officials, Diamond co-wrote a document titled "Six Ways We Can Have Safer Sex in the Time of Monkeypox."
"I'll be the first to say that we have been leaning on activists from the AIDS response to develop these actions around our response to monkeypox," said Diamond.
But he adds that it's an imperfect line to draw. HIV/AIDS was a much deadlier disease and broke out during a politically different time. That said, Diamond says people still have a hard time talking about queer and trans sex.
"We have to talk about sex when we're talking about monkeypox. I think that these are uncomfortable conversations but it is one of the determinants of our health and rights," said Diamond.
And it's important to talk about the totality of human sexuality when doing so. While men who have sex with men are currently at the center of the monkeypox outbreak, HIV/AIDS historian Jennifer Brier says that specific turn of phrase can be limiting. Men who have sex with men don't only have sex with men, and vice-versa.
"Our sexual desires and our sexual practices are way more complicated than any phrase can give us," she said.
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In many U.S. schools, the human skeletons hanging in biology or art classrooms were actual remains. Here's the origin story of one set of bones in an Erie, Penn., high school.
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In many U.S. schools, the human skeletons hanging in biology or art classrooms were actual remains. Here's the origin story of one set of bones in an Erie, Penn., high school.
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Updated August 19, 2022 at 4:38 PM ET
As Ukrainians fight to defend their country from Russia's war at home, others are spreading artistic messages of peace and solidarity abroad.
A group of some 75 Ukrainian musicians, including recent refugees, has spent the last month performing a whirlwind tour of Europe and the U.S. as the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. The group formed in collaboration with the Polish National Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera, with support from Ukraine's ministries of culture and foreign affairs.
It came about several months into the war, when Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson had the idea to bring Ukraine's top musicians together — from inside and outside the country — in what she described as a "proud display of artistic unity."
"This tour is an expression of love for their homeland and to honor those who have died and have suffered so much," Wilson said in a Met news release in April. She herself grew up in Winnipeg, which is home to North America's most concentrated Ukrainian population.
The ensemble is made up of recent refugees, Ukrainian members of European orchestras and top musicians from Ukrainian cities like Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv, with notable talents including soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska and pianist Anna Fedorova.
It took about four months to gather all of the musicians, tour manager Aleksandra Kula told PBS, since many of them had fled Ukraine and relocated to other parts of Europe.
"That was quite tricky and difficult because it's not a regular orchestra," she explained. "These are like single musicians who are being put together as an orchestra. So most of them ... don't even know each other, and they haven't played with each other before."
Some did know each other beforehand — like cellist Yevgen Dovbysh and violinist Anna Vikhrova, a married couple from Odesa who were separated when the war began and reunited by the orchestra over the summer, as The New York Times reported.
In a show of support for the orchestra's mission, Ukraine's Ministry of Culture and Information Policy is allowing male musicians of fighting age to temporarily put down their weapons and travel abroad.
Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukraine's minister of culture, said in a statement that culture can be "the 'soft power' that helps heal wounds." There are other tangible benefits — organizers say money raised from the tour will go to support Ukrainian artists, and encourage people to donate to the Ministry of Culture.
"This tour of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra can help not only to raise funds for supporting Ukrainian artists, it will show the world the diversity and uniqueness of Ukrainian music and Ukrainian performers," Tkachenko added.
The group has performed mostly in Europe
After just over a week of intensive rehearsals in Warsaw, the group opened its tour with a concert there at the end of July. It performed a televised performance at the BBC Proms several days later before making its way through Germany, France, Scotland, England, Ireland and Amsterdam.
The orchestra arrived in the U.S. this week for two concerts at New York's Lincoln Center on Thursday and Friday, with a final performance in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Thursday's performance was attended by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, who later wrote on Twitter that the musicians were spreading a powerful message: "the people of Ukraine will not be silenced and will not back down."
While they may be far from home, the musicians aren't leaving their country far behind.
"Our main task as the members of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is to show we have [a] very brilliant Ukrainian cultural heritage, and it need[s] to be heard and it need[s] to be seen," said flutist Inna Vorobets.
The orchestra's program includes music by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov and Poland's Frederic Chopin — and notably excludes Russian works. It plays Ukraine's national anthem at each concert, as some performers drape themselves in Ukrainian flags.
In short videos posted to the Met's website, several of the musicians shared why they joined the orchestra and what they hope to accomplish. Many spoke about wanting to return to their country, and in the meantime supporting the people who are defending it.
"I want the whole world to hear through music that we want to live in our beautiful and free country," said viola player Roksolana Kalynets. "My participation in this project will be dedicated to the Ukrainian people, and also to those Ukrainian people who died as a result of the Russian invasion of my land."
The audio for this story was edited by Olivia Hampton.
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A dispute between Oregon's chief justice and the head of the public defender's office has erupted, with accusations of judicial overreach and unmet concerns about an ongoing defense attorney shortage.
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A dispute between Oregon's chief justice and the head of the public defender's office has erupted, with accusations of judicial overreach and unmet concerns about an ongoing defense attorney shortage.
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Abortion is still legal in Michigan after a circuit court judge ruled that county prosecutors can't charge providers with a felony. The decision blocks the enforcement of a 1931 pre-Roe abortion ban.
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Abortion is still legal in Michigan after a circuit court judge ruled that county prosecutors can't charge providers with a felony. The decision blocks the enforcement of a 1931 pre-Roe abortion ban.
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An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.
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An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.
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Severe drought has states dependent on the Colorado River looking at alternatives. Desalinating seawater may be a viable supplement to some areas, but likely can't fix much of the river's deficit.
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Severe drought has states dependent on the Colorado River looking at alternatives. Desalinating seawater may be a viable supplement to some areas, but likely can't fix much of the river's deficit.
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The Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law this week includes a key provision that is meant to spur greater growth in the electric vehicle market.
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The Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law this week includes a key provision that is meant to spur greater growth in the electric vehicle market.
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Juggling the costs of college and child care is the primary challenge facing students who are parents, according to new research from The Education Trust. The nonprofit advocacy group looked at the expenses low-income student parents face in all 50 states. Nationwide, more than two-thirds of student parents live at or near the poverty line and 52% are grant recipients.
The cost of child care alone can be prohibitive for parents pursuing a postsecondary degree, said Jinann Bitar, director of higher education research and data analytics at The Education Trust.
“I think what surprises people is that child care often rivals or is even more expensive than public tuition,” she said.
This was the case for Isabel Torres, who began taking classes at Austin Community College after having her daughter. Assistance from the Texas Workforce Commission helped her cover the cost of school, books and even gas, but child care was another story.
“The day care ... was the most challenging,” she said. “The first year that I tried to apply for assistance through Texas Workforce, it was on a freeze for about a year."
Torres, who is a single parent, said it was hard to find quality, affordable child care in Austin. Luckily, family members and friends helped out. She paid them at least $25 a day.
“Just looking into day cares, most of them were about $100 a day without any sort of assistance,” she said. “And it was very difficult. I knew I needed to have a career that had more opportunities if [my daughter and I] were going to be able to survive.”
Bitar and other researchers found student parents often face an affordability gap — the difference between what a student parent earns and the combined cost of child care and college. To figure out what the gap is in each state, the report's authors looked at how much money low-income parents need to pay on average for child care and the net price of attending a two- or four-year public college or university. They then subtracted the amount of money a student parent could earn working 10 hours per week at the minimum wage in their state. Bitar said they chose 10 hours because working more than that can hinder efforts to complete a degree.
According to The Education Trust, there is no state where a parent could work 10 hours a week and pay for all of the expenses associated with higher education, such as tuition, fees, books and child care.
The Education Trust estimated how many hours a student parent would need to work in each state to afford two different types of child care, in addition to college expenses. On average in the U.S., a student parent would need to work 53 hours a week to cover the cost of an in-home day care and their education. In Texas, where the hourly minimum wage is $7.25, a student parent would need to work 64 hours a week to cover those costs. If student parents in Texas put their kids in a child care center, they would need to work 54 hours a week to pay for child care and college.
“Texas also had one of the largest differences between the reported net price — so what it looks like to pay for college in Texas — and then the actual cost when you added in child care,” Bitar said.
A weight was lifted off Torres' shoulders when she had the opportunity to apply for a spot in the ACC Children's Lab School, which provides care for kids between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old. Her daughter got in, and she qualified for financial assistance.
“It truly felt like I had won the lottery,” Torres said. “She actually had an education and started learning and talking more and could write her name.”
She said without access to the affordable, high-quality day care at ACC, she would not have been able to graduate with her associate’s degree in allied health sciences, with a focus on becoming a pharmacy technician.
“And there would have been no other way for me to possibly have a future or a career that we could both live off of,” she said.
The Education Trust has a variety of recommendations for how to increase access to higher education for student parents, such as increasing the federal minimum wage to $20, increasing funding for early childhood education, and doubling the Pell Grant. Higher Education Senior Policy Analyst Brittani Williams said colleges also need to collect better data about students who are parents and increase access to child care.
“Creating and expanding more child care options on or near the campuses [will] make persistence a little bit easier for student parents,” she said.
Torres, who now works at ACC, advocates for fellow student parents. She agrees that making child care available on college campuses is key to supporting parents pursuing higher education.
“I don’t know any parent who wouldn’t put their child’s needs before their own,” she said. “And unfortunately if we don’t have a secure, safe place to watch them, then it’s not possible for us to go back to further our own career to support them.” | https://www.keranews.org/education/2022-08-19/child-care-costs-can-put-higher-education-out-of-reach-for-student-parents-in-texas | 2022-08-19T21:09:26Z |
150 healthy, happy dogs found living with homeless family in Arizona desert
SURPRISE, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – A homeless family was found living in a makeshift Arizona campground with 150 dogs that were well cared for, according to officials.
The bizarre hoarding situation was discovered last week near the city of Surprise off U.S. 60.
Elli Smith, the founder of the Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Phoenix, got a call last week about an emergency situation in the Northwest Valley. A family living in the desert on state land with 150 dogs was being forced to leave and needed help with their animals.
“Honestly, the whole situation was sad,” Smith said. “Not just for the animals, but for the people, too.”
The dogs and their owners had been living there for almost a year, enduring the extreme heat and monsoon storms. However, when the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and animal rescue crews arrived, the dogs surprisingly appeared to be in pretty good condition.
“It was extremely surprising,” said Caitlin Beall, director of Sky Sanctuary Rescue. “When we arrived on scene, everybody was well-fed, everybody happy, everybody socialized. Typically, you have very scared animals, and that just wasn’t the case, and that was a testament to how much these people cared.”
Sky Sanctuary Rescue took in 55 of the dogs to receive the medical care they needed, with plans to then have them all adopted. The number of dogs that arrived was about five times more than what the rescue usually brings in at one time.
The sheriff’s office took the rest of the animals from the desert compound to be adopted as well.
“That day was hard, but this is where the real work starts,” Smith said. “Now, we have to get vetting for the animals, find fosters for all the animals. We have to have supplies to take care of all these animals until they get homes. We need to find adopters and need volunteers to care and spend time with them.”
Many of the dogs do require some medical attention, but nothing that should prevent them from finding a forever home, the shelter said.
A sheriff’s spokesperson said the family who owned the dogs will not face any criminal charges and has reportedly found a new place to live. The hope now is that their dogs will do the same.
Officials did not provide further details about the family or what led them into this situation.
“We see people that neglect animals with all the resources in the world,” Smith said. “To see people with nothing taking such good care of these animals, it was really heartbreaking.”
For more information on how to help the dogs, visit:
- Donations: Skysanctuaryrescue.org/donate
- Adopt or foster: skysanctuaryrescue.org/applications
- Website: skysanctuaryrescue.org
- Social media: @skysanctuaryrescue
Maricopa County’s MASH also took in many of the dogs. Here’s how to help:
- MCSO MASH Unit Amazon Wish List: amazon.com/registry/wishlist/AMLLSNSHM41M/
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Art and fashion: a look at the official 2022 state fair shirt
FAIRLEA, W.Va. (WVVA) - Besides the food, the rides and a showcase on agriculture, there’s also another side of the State Fair of West Virginia in Fairlea, and that’s the arts. In fact, art can also be worn as a form of fashion. The fair offers plenty of clothing options, including the official 2022 State Fair shirt.
The shirt, and other souvenirs, are available inside the arts and crafts barn at the fair. Once you step inside the barn, you’re surrounded by Appalachian apparel.
“One of our shirts has been flying off the shelves. It’s a little farm scene so it fits in with the state fair,” said Bernadette Dombrowski, owner of The West Virginia Company.
The West Virginia Company is set up inside the barn. Bernadette Dombrowski is the owner, and it’s her small business’ first time setting up shop here at the fair.
Tom Handy, who works with The West Virginia Company, says all the work is done out of their house, and they do most of their business online, except for opportunities like the State Fair, where they can set up their items to sell. The business is based just outside Morgantown.
Another popular shirt this year says “morel support” on the front. Morels are a type of mushroom.
“Get it, morel support kind of a thing and that’s what we call molly moochers down in Wyoming County. We all know it’s a morel though,” said David ‘Bugs Stover, of Wyoming County.
It’s not just t-shirts that are popular at The West Virginia Company booth. There are also postcards, stickers, metal tins for sale and items that fit on the outside of crocs style shoes.
“First off, crocs are just amazing. I think these shoes are just amazing. I love to wear these in the rivers,” said Madison Bowers, who is from Randolph County and attends WVU. “It’s another way to show you have West Virginia pride wherever you go. I think it’s another way to show where you’ve got a little bit of West Virginia wherever you go. I like the fFatwood monster, the pepperoni rolls and Appalachia (items to put on the shoes). I think that’s great too.”
Of course, every company needs an ambassador to model their clothing, and Bowers says she is happy to help. A large photo of her modeling the clothing is on display for shoppers to see.
“It’s a really big (display). When Bernadette Dombrowski travels different places, I have people that say there you are and I’m like oh my goodness, there I am,” said Bowers.
You can purchase the official State Fair shirt at the arts and crafts barn or at the merchandise store. All shirts here are $25. You can also order them online.
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Injured Utah little leaguer recovering, has call with coach
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A Little League World Series player who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex has FaceTimed with his coach and continues to improve, the coach said Friday.
Mark Ence, the manager for Snow Canyon, Utah, said he told his 12-year-old player, Easton Oliverson, that he loved him and Easton said he loved the coach back.
“It was great to hear his voice,” Ence said.
Easton has been recovering in the hospital since the accident Monday. His MRI on Wednesday night came back normal, he has begun walking and walked to the bathroom on his own Friday morning, Ence said.
“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence said. “But he definitely is improving and the family wanted to let everyone know that they are grateful for the thoughts and prayers and they feel like the prayers are working.”
Ence spoke with reporters hours before Utah, representing the Mountain Region, played its first game of the tournament against Tennessee from the Southeast Region.
With Easton’s condition improving so quickly, his father, Jace will be back in the dugout to resume his role as an assistant coach. In addition, Easton’s brother Brogan was added to the team’s roster.
“You’re allowed to have 14 on a roster,” Ence said. “We had 13 and we were able to get Easton’s little brother Brogan to come and be with our team, so he arrived yesterday. The family is extremely excited. I think it’s going to be huge for the family in terms of the healing process to have Brogan be there.”
The coaching staff and parents have worked to keep the players’ attention on the upcoming games and enjoying the Little League World Series experience.
“Being kids they bounce back pretty quick. They’ve enjoyed it here and stayed busy,” Ence said. “It’s definitely been more stressful for the parents, but the kids are doing great.”
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Jake Starr is a journalism student at Penn State.
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Judge won’t let Graham delay testimony in election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham can’t put off his appearance before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia, a federal judge said Friday.
Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May ordered Graham to honor his subpoena for the special grand jury. Graham’s attorneys appealed that order to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and asked May to stay her ruling and prohibit the special grand jury from questioning him while that appeal plays out. May declined that request in her order on Friday.
“Under the circumstances, further delay of Senator Graham’s testimony would greatly compound the overall delay in carrying out the grand jury’s investigation,” May wrote. “Further delay thus poses a significant risk of overall hindrance to the grand jury’s investigation, and the Court therefore finds that granting a stay would almost certainly result in material injury to the grand jury and its investigation.”
Graham is currently scheduled to testify on Tuesday. But he still has another motion to stay May’s ruling pending before the 11th Circuit.
Representatives for Graham did not immediately respond to messages on Friday seeking comment.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened the investigation early last year and in July filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump advisers and associates, including Graham.
Former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, who’s been told he’s a target of the investigation, testified before the special grand jury for nearly six hours on Wednesday. Two other lawyers who advised Trump, John Eastman and Jenna Ellis, were ordered this week to appear before the panel later this month. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filed a motion Wednesday seeking to quash a subpoena for his testimony.
The investigation, originally prompted by a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, is one of several pending legal threats Trump faces. Willis has said she’s considering seeking to compel the former president himself to testify before the special grand jury.
Attorneys for Graham, a South Carolina Republican, have argued that a provision of the U.S. Constitution provides absolute protection against a senator being questioned about legislative acts. But the judge found there are “considerable areas of potential grand jury inquiry” that fall outside that provision’s scope. The judge also rejected Graham’s argument that the principle of “sovereign immunity” protects a U.S. senator from being summoned by a state prosecutor.
Graham also argued that Willis, a Democrat, had not demonstrated extraordinary circumstances necessary to compel testimony from a high-ranking official. But the judge disagreed, finding that Willis had shown “extraordinary circumstances and a special need” for Graham’s testimony on issues related to an alleged attempt to influence or disrupt the election in Georgia.
Willis and her team have said they want to ask Graham about two phone calls they say he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election. During those calls, Graham asked about “reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election.
In asking May to stay her decision, Graham’s lawyers argued that his rights to immunity would be violated the moment he was questioned.
Willis’ team responded that delaying Graham’s testimony would harms the investigation. In addition to facts he knows, he’s also expected to shed light on other sources of information that the special grand jury may want to pursue, they wrote. So waiting to talk to him “could ultimately delay” the entire investigation.
In the separate motion for a stay filed with the 11th Circuit, Graham’s attorneys argue that on Wednesday Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney Donald Wakeford agreed to postpone the scheduled testimony pending the outcome of the appeal. They included a voicemail Wakeford left for Graham attorney Brian Lea.
Lea says in a declaration filed with the motion that later that same afternoon Wakeford confirmed Graham’s grand jury appearance wouldn’t move forward until the appeal was resolved. But then Wakeford sent an email 20 minutes later “stating that he did not ‘want to characterize the contents of our response before it is written,’” Lea wrote.
Lea said he reached out to Wakeford several more times by phone and email but got no response until Wakeford sent an email at 4:40 a.m. Friday saying the district attorney’s office intended to oppose the stay and would argue that Graham should appear before the special grand jury as planned.
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Associated Press writer Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina, contributed reporting.
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Public steps up to adopt all 20 dogs set to be euthanized at Georgia shelter
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – All 20 dogs that were set to be euthanized at a Georgia animal shelter have been adopted, thanks to news coverage and social media sharing.
The Clayton County Animal Shelter said it had more dogs than it could handle and would have to increase its euthanasia rate if relief didn’t come soon.
Although the shelter is often full, the number of dogs filling the cages reached an “unsustainable” level this summer, animal control said.
Twenty dogs were set for euthanasia if they were not adopted or fostered by 1 p.m. Thursday. Many of them have special needs and had been in the shelter for “a large amount of time,” animal control said.
After WGCL reported on the shelter’s desperate plea for adopters, the public stepped up and emptied the cages. All 20 of the dogs found forever homes or foster homes just in time.
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Report: ’21-’22 school year saw most gun violence in a decade
(CNN) – A new report shows no school year in nearly a decade in the United States saw as much gunfire as last year.
Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-partisan group that advocates against gun violence, published the report.
It shows there were 193 instances of gunfire between Aug. 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022.
That’s more than double the total from the previous year. No other year going back to 2013-2014 ever had more than 75 incidents of gunfire.
The report said homicides, assaults, suicides and suicide attempts make up nearly 60% of all gun violence at schools.
The authors of the report found most school shootings are carried out by a student or former student at a school, and usually, the guns used come from the student’s home.
Because of this, the authors of the report say most shootings are preventable by keeping guns secured, locking school doors and gates and taking care of students in distress.
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Tazewell County wraps up first week of school
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) - Tazewell County was the first to head back to class in our area on Thursday. From students to staff everyone seemed ready to start the new year.
“There’s lots of excitement here in the building. You know I think everybody is looking forward to getting back to normal and having a great school year,” said Graham Middle’s Principal, Lee Salyers.
Teachers say they look forward to meeting fresh new faces not only in the classroom but also in faculty meetings.
“I do pride myself on building strong relationships with them. You know it’s not about forming the best relationships with the popular kids, the student athletes, those types of things. It’s about reaching everybody,” said English teacher and Athletic Director for Tazewell High School, Whitney Saunders.
“Teachers have to get to know their students to even help them succeed in the classroom. Having that relationship is just some of the basics in helping them succeed,” said Mark Large a history teacher at Tazewell High.
And school can be more than just a place to learn about the three R’s.
“I really just want those students to learn basic information about being a person in america and just being a human being,” said Large.
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Trying food at the State Fair of West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - On Tuesday, WVVA’s anchor and content manager Melinda Zosh and Maj. Harold Heatley with the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office tried several different foods at the State Fair of West Virginia in Fairlea.
They tried: Gillette’s Pizza, specifically the pickle pizza, buffalo chicken pizza and taco pizza. They also tried Gillette’s strawberry lemonade. Heatley and Zosh then tried GH Funnel cakes, specifically the new cinnamon toast crunch one.
They also tried Miller’s pickle lemonade, which is new this year. Finally, they tried Ben-Ellen donuts, which Heatley said were an “11 out of 10.” Zosh liked everything she tried, and so did Heatley!
For a full list of fair food options, go here: State Fair food options
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VIDEO: Famed hotel that inspired ‘Dirty Dancing’ destroyed by fire
LIBERTY, N.Y. (Gray News) - The New York hotel that inspired the film “Dirty Dancing” has been destroyed in a fire.
According to the Liberty Fire Department, crews responded to the Grossinger’s Catskill Resort property around 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fire officials said the first units at the scene had to cut through a gate to access the roadway to get to the fire. The resort has been closed since 1986.
A drone video shared by Schwartz Brothers Media showed flames devouring the nearly four-story structure nestled in the woods. A firefighter could be seen on a tower ladder aiming water at the upper stories with emergency vehicles lining the roadway.
As the drone moves farther away, a massive column of smoke is shown towering over the area.
According to the department, the overgrowth and other barriers on the property hampered extinguishing efforts, which lasted about six hours.
After the firefighters extinguished the flames, Town of Liberty Code Enforcement requested the building be demolished. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by New York State Police and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire.
In “Dirty Dancing,” teenager Baby (Jennifer Grey) meets dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) at a resort in the Catskills. A sequel to the 1987 film, also called “Dirty Dancing” and starring Jennifer Grey, is scheduled to release in 2024.
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Yellowstone says foot in hot spring linked to July 31 death
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Part of a human foot found in a shoe floating in a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week is believed to be linked to the death of a person last month, park officials said Friday.
The July 31 death is being investigated but officials do not suspect foul play, park officials said in a statement. The statement did not disclose details about how the death is believed to have happened, identify the person who died or say why officials do not suspect foul play.
The shoe was recovered from the park’s Abyss Pool on Tuesday after an employee spotted it, park officials said.
News of that discovery led a man from Maryland to contact the National Park Service to report that he and his family had spotted a shoe, floating sole up, in the hot spring on the morning of Aug. 11.
Chris Quinn of Pasadena, Maryland, said in an interview that he sent a photo of the shoe to the park service.
Park spokesperson Linda Veress said in an email that officials could not confirm whether the shoe that was found was the same type of shoe in Quinn’s photo.
Abyss Pool, west of the West Thumb area of Yellowstone Lake, is 53 feet (16 meters) deep and the temperature is about 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 Celsius), park officials said.
Park visitors are warned to stay on the boardwalks and trails in thermal areas, where some of the pools and springs have a thin, breakable crust covering the scalding and sometimes acidic water.
At least 22 people are known to have died from hot spring-related injuries in and around the 3,471-square-mile (9,000 square kilometer) national park since 1890, park officials have said.
The most recent death happened in June 2016 when a man from Portland, Oregon, left a boardwalk in the park’s Norris Geyser Basin, slipped on gravel and fell into a boiling, acidic spring. No significant human remains were recovered.
The nation’s first national park has drawn more than 4 million visitors annually in recent years, with the exception of 2020, when it was briefly closed due to the pandemic.
Historic flooding forced the closure of the entire park for part of June. The park’s northern and northeastern entrances are still closed to vehicles.
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Peipert reported from Denver.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — British national El Shafee Elsheikh was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State scheme that took roughly two dozen Westerners hostage a decade ago.
Elsheikh's hostages gave him a somewhat whimsical nickname — he was dubbed a "Beatle" along with other English-accented captors — but the moniker belied the viciousness of his conduct.
"This prosecution unmasked the vicious and sadistic ISIS Beatles," said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh, noting that Elsheikh and the other Beatles always wore masks when they appeared in front of their hostages.
He is the most notorious and highest-ranking member of the Islamic State group to ever be convicted in a U.S. court, prosecutors said Friday at his sentencing hearing in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. The life sentence was a foregone conclusion after a jury convicted him of hostage taking resulting in death and other crimes earlier this year.
The convictions revolved around the deaths of four American hostages: James Foley, Steven Sotloff, Peter Kassig, and Kayla Mueller. All but Mueller were executed in videotaped beheadings circulated online. Mueller was forced into slavery and raped multiple times by Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before she was killed.
They were among 26 hostages taken captive between 2012 and 2015, when the Islamic State group controlled large swaths of Iraq and Syria.
The convictions carried a mandatory life sentence. The U.S. agreed not to pursue death sentence as part of a deal that ensured extradition of Elsheikh and his friend, Alexanda Kotey, who has already been sentenced to life.
Parekh said it was difficult to convey the brutality of Elsheikh's actions. "We lack the vocabulary of such pain," he said, paraphrasing Dante's Inferno.
Still, victims of Elsheikh and the Beatles testified at Friday's hearing and gave voice to what they experienced. Danish photographer Daniel Rye Ottosen, who was released after paying a ransom, said the worst moments were times of silence during and after captivity when he was alone with his thoughts.
He said when Elsheikh and the Beatles beat him up, it was almost a relief.
"Now I knew I could only concentrate on my pain, which is much easier than being alone with your thoughts," he said.
Ottosen was particularly close to Foley, and memorized a goodbye letter that Foley wrote to his family so he could dictate it to Foley's parents when he was released.
Foley's mother, Diane Foley, said holding Elsheikh accountable at trial sends a message of deterrence to other would-be hostage takers.
"Hatred truly overwhelmed your humanity," she told Elsheikh on Friday, which was the eighth anniversary of James Foley's beheading.
At trial, surviving hostages testified that they dreaded the Beatles' appearance at the various prisons to which they were constantly shuttled and relocated. Elsheikh and the other Beatles played a key role in the hostage negotiations, getting hostages to email their families with demands for payments.
They also routinely beat and tortured the hostages, forcing them to fight each other to the point of passing out, threatening them with waterboarding and forcing them view images of slain hostages.
Elsheikh did not speak during Friday's hearing. His lawyer, Zachary Deubler, said Elsheikh will appeal his conviction. Elsheikh's lawyers had argued that his confessions should have been ruled inadmissible because of alleged mistreatment after he was captured by Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces in 2018.
At Friday's hearing, Deubler confined his arguments to a request that Elsheikh not be sent to the supermax prison facility in Florence, Colorado, where he would face solitary confinement for the rest of his life. Deubler said a designation to Florence is almost a certainty unless the judge recommends otherwise.
Judge T.S. Ellis III declined to make any recommendation to the Bureau of Prisons.
"The behavior of this defendant and his co-defendant can only be described as horrific, barbaric, brutal, callous and, of course, criminal," Ellis said.
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Users of major mass transit line in Boston had to find a new way to get around starting Friday morning. The T's Orange Line is closed for a month for major repairs that many say were long overdue.
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Users of major mass transit line in Boston had to find a new way to get around starting Friday morning. The T's Orange Line is closed for a month for major repairs that many say were long overdue.
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In many U.S. schools, the human skeletons hanging in biology or art classrooms were actual remains. Here's the origin story of one set of bones in an Erie, Penn., high school.
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In many U.S. schools, the human skeletons hanging in biology or art classrooms were actual remains. Here's the origin story of one set of bones in an Erie, Penn., high school.
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HBO Max is pulling 36 titles from its streaming platform this week, the company confirmed to NPR, citing the pending merger of HBO Max and Discovery+, which are both owned by parent conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery. It's the platform's latest and largest content purge in a series of recent cost-cutting moves.
"As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+," HBO Max said in a statement emailed to NPR. "That will include the removal of some content from both platforms."
The content set to disappear includes HBO Max originals like the teen drama Generation and Sesame Street spinoff The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo, as well as an unspecified selection of Sesame Street specials, and several animated shows, including Summer Camp Island.
HBO Max has quietly axed several shows and movies in recent weeks, such as Vinyl, Mrs. Fletcher, Run and Camping. But this latest announcement marks the most titles the company has taken off the platform, Variety reported. Removing titles that aren't as popular, the publication noted, will likely save Warner Bros. Discovery money on residuals for those programs.
The content slashes are just one part of multiple changes — largely hitting HBO Max the hardest — ahead of the merger, in the wake of last year's merger between Warner Media and Discovery.
About 70 employees — or about 14% of the total staff — were laid off earlier this week, as Deadline reported. Most of the layoffs were on the HBO Max side, as Warner Bros. Discovery looks to reduce redundant positions.
The news follows the platform's recent canning of Batgirl while the film was in post-production, which Warner Bros. Discovery attributed to its "leadership's strategic shift" as it rethinks its superhero content.
Here's the full list of the titles HBO Max says it will remove this week:
12 Dates of Christmas
About Last Night
Aquaman: King of Atlantis
Close Enough
Detention Adventure
Dodo
Ellen's Next Great Designer
Elliott From Earth
Esme & Roy
The Fungies!
Generation Hustle
Genera+ion
Infinity Train
Little Ellen
Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart
Messy Goes to Okido
Mia's Magic Playground
Mighty Magiswords
My Dinner with Herve
My Mom, Your Dad
Odo
OK K.O.! - Let's Be Heroes
The Ollie & Moon Show
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures
Ravi Patel's Pursuit of Happiness
Select Sesame Street Specials
Make It Big, Make It Small
Share
Squish
Summer Camp Island
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
The Runaway Bunny - Special
Theodosia
Tig n' Seek
Uncle Grandpa
Victor and Valentino
Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs
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Updated August 19, 2022 at 4:38 PM ET
As Ukrainians fight to defend their country from Russia's war at home, others are spreading artistic messages of peace and solidarity abroad.
A group of some 75 Ukrainian musicians, including recent refugees, has spent the last month performing a whirlwind tour of Europe and the U.S. as the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. The group formed in collaboration with the Polish National Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera, with support from Ukraine's ministries of culture and foreign affairs.
It came about several months into the war, when Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson had the idea to bring Ukraine's top musicians together — from inside and outside the country — in what she described as a "proud display of artistic unity."
"This tour is an expression of love for their homeland and to honor those who have died and have suffered so much," Wilson said in a Met news release in April. She herself grew up in Winnipeg, which is home to North America's most concentrated Ukrainian population.
The ensemble is made up of recent refugees, Ukrainian members of European orchestras and top musicians from Ukrainian cities like Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv, with notable talents including soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska and pianist Anna Fedorova.
It took about four months to gather all of the musicians, tour manager Aleksandra Kula told PBS, since many of them had fled Ukraine and relocated to other parts of Europe.
"That was quite tricky and difficult because it's not a regular orchestra," she explained. "These are like single musicians who are being put together as an orchestra. So most of them ... don't even know each other, and they haven't played with each other before."
Some did know each other beforehand — like cellist Yevgen Dovbysh and violinist Anna Vikhrova, a married couple from Odesa who were separated when the war began and reunited by the orchestra over the summer, as The New York Times reported.
In a show of support for the orchestra's mission, Ukraine's Ministry of Culture and Information Policy is allowing male musicians of fighting age to temporarily put down their weapons and travel abroad.
Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukraine's minister of culture, said in a statement that culture can be "the 'soft power' that helps heal wounds." There are other tangible benefits — organizers say money raised from the tour will go to support Ukrainian artists, and encourage people to donate to the Ministry of Culture.
"This tour of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra can help not only to raise funds for supporting Ukrainian artists, it will show the world the diversity and uniqueness of Ukrainian music and Ukrainian performers," Tkachenko added.
The group has performed mostly in Europe
After just over a week of intensive rehearsals in Warsaw, the group opened its tour with a concert there at the end of July. It performed a televised performance at the BBC Proms several days later before making its way through Germany, France, Scotland, England, Ireland and Amsterdam.
The orchestra arrived in the U.S. this week for two concerts at New York's Lincoln Center on Thursday and Friday, with a final performance in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Thursday's performance was attended by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, who later wrote on Twitter that the musicians were spreading a powerful message: "the people of Ukraine will not be silenced and will not back down."
While they may be far from home, the musicians aren't leaving their country far behind.
"Our main task as the members of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is to show we have [a] very brilliant Ukrainian cultural heritage, and it need[s] to be heard and it need[s] to be seen," said flutist Inna Vorobets.
The orchestra's program includes music by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov and Poland's Frederic Chopin — and notably excludes Russian works. It plays Ukraine's national anthem at each concert, as some performers drape themselves in Ukrainian flags.
In short videos posted to the Met's website, several of the musicians shared why they joined the orchestra and what they hope to accomplish. Many spoke about wanting to return to their country, and in the meantime supporting the people who are defending it.
"I want the whole world to hear through music that we want to live in our beautiful and free country," said viola player Roksolana Kalynets. "My participation in this project will be dedicated to the Ukrainian people, and also to those Ukrainian people who died as a result of the Russian invasion of my land."
The audio for this story was edited by Olivia Hampton.
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A dispute between Oregon's chief justice and the head of the public defender's office has erupted, with accusations of judicial overreach and unmet concerns about an ongoing defense attorney shortage.
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A dispute between Oregon's chief justice and the head of the public defender's office has erupted, with accusations of judicial overreach and unmet concerns about an ongoing defense attorney shortage.
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Abortion is still legal in Michigan after a circuit court judge ruled that county prosecutors can't charge providers with a felony. The decision blocks the enforcement of a 1931 pre-Roe abortion ban.
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Abortion is still legal in Michigan after a circuit court judge ruled that county prosecutors can't charge providers with a felony. The decision blocks the enforcement of a 1931 pre-Roe abortion ban.
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An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.
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An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.
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25 years after the release of the 1997 Rodgers And Hammerstein's Cinderella, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actor Paolo Montalbán on the movie's legacy.
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25 years after the release of the 1997 Rodgers And Hammerstein's Cinderella, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actor Paolo Montalbán on the movie's legacy.
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Severe drought has states dependent on the Colorado River looking at alternatives. Desalinating seawater may be a viable supplement to some areas, but likely can't fix much of the river's deficit.
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Severe drought has states dependent on the Colorado River looking at alternatives. Desalinating seawater may be a viable supplement to some areas, but likely can't fix much of the river's deficit.
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The Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law this week includes a key provision that is meant to spur greater growth in the electric vehicle market.
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The Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law this week includes a key provision that is meant to spur greater growth in the electric vehicle market.
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The State of Wyoming is being sued for potentially underfunding the education system, which would violate the state’s constitution. The Wyoming Education Association (WEA) filed a suit against the state on Aug. 18.
WEA President Grady Hutcherson said Wyoming’s public schools have been underfunded for the past couple of years. He said they’d hoped the legislature would increase school funding, but there have been no improvements.
“There are no funding mechanisms in the funding model for things such as school security, as well as for school capital construction, to build and replace those aging buildings that we have in some of our school districts,” said Hutcherson.
He said the aging infrastructure creates an equity issue. Plus, it’s harming Wyoming students.
“Students are seeing an increase in class sizes,” said Hutcherson. “In some districts, we see that there are aging buildings and infrastructure. And there's also insufficient school security measures within our schools.”
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News brief
A federal program is giving about $30,000 to individual rural communities to help them develop outdoor recreation economies and revitalize main streets.
The program, aptly called Recreation Economy for Rural Communities, is overseen by the EPA, Forest Service and others. This year, it’s helping 25 communities, including two in the Mountain West: Monte Vista, Colo., and Butte, Mont.
In 2019, the program’s first year, it also helped Glenwood Springs, Colo., Grants, N.M., and Johnson Falls, Mont.
The program’s goals include helping with marketing, expanding trail networks, bolstering in-town amenities and improving public access to outdoor areas.
That support can help diversify rural economies and support local residents, according to Chris Perkins, senior director of industry coalition Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.
“It helps increase rural prosperity, it improves public health outcomes and it promotes environmental stewardship and conservation ethics,” Perkins said.
He said that’s especially true after the pandemic, as people flocked to the outdoors for their mental health and to socialize safely. Some now see that kind of recreation as a necessity and want to move to places where it’s within reach.
“We have a huge opportunity here. How can we harness the enthusiasm for -- and the benefits that come from -- increasing outdoor opportunities, while also setting the communities who provide these opportunities up for success in the long run?” he asked.
The ORR also supported half of the original 10 communities that participated in this program in 2019 with additional funding and has since created a toolkit to help others bolster their outdoor economies.
While a little support goes a long way in small towns, the hunger for financial aid far outpaces the available funding. Perkins said nearly 300 communities applied for the federal program, and only 35 total have been selected.
There is a bill in Congress that could give more resources to the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program. Sponsored by Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, the Rural Outdoor Investment Act includes $12.5 million for that program alone.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, 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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News brief
New research suggests that as the prevalence of extreme heat events spike over the next 30 years, the odds of heat waves hitting the West Coast and Mountain West will be higher than in most of the rest of the country.
That's one of the findings in a report published this week by the First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research group that analyzes climate risk in the U.S. The group modeled the frequency and duration of hazardous heat events three decades from now, including localized projections.
Researchers identified the seven hottest days that will occur in a location this year, be it Boise or Denver, and then applied its climate-adjusted heat model to estimate how many extremely hot days there will be in 2053. The results show that the country should expect a big increase in hot days, which increases the chances of heat waves.
Bradley Wilson, the foundation’s director of research and development, is one of the authors of the report. He says on average they saw "local hot days" – defined as those above the 98th percentile for temperature – at least doubling across the country in the years to come.
“A lot of people think about what the weather has been for the past 30 years — what a hot day is like in their area, like this July has been really hot in a lot of places,” Wilson said. “I think those kinds of temperatures are going to start to become more normal.”
They used multiple data sets, including land surface temperatures, canopy cover, and proximity to water to establish current temperature conditions then used forecasted emissions scenarios to predict conditions in 2053, according to a press release.
In that time period, the counties across the Mountain West expected to experience the largest increase in local hot days are Las Animas in Colorado, Doña Ana in New Mexico, Piute in Utah, Platte in Wyoming, Beaverhead in Montana, Owyhee in Idaho and Esmeralda in Nevada — sometimes tripling or almost quadrupling in frequency. Depending on the location, these may include “Health Caution Days” with temperatures that feel 90 degrees or more, or “Dangerously Hot Days” that feel at or above 100 degrees.
Wilson says these longer heat waves have been connected to illnesses like heat fatigue, stroke and death. Increased heat can also impact infrastructure as it melts runways or swells bridge joints.
“Increasing temperatures are broadly discussed as averages, but the focus should be on the extension of the extreme tail events expected in a given year,” said Matthew Eby, CEO of First Street Foundation. “We need to be prepared for the inevitable, that a quarter of the country will soon fall inside the 'Extreme Heat Belt' with temperatures exceeding 125°F – and the results will be dire.”
First Street Foundation also added a tab to their online tool Risk Factor to identify heat risk by address. For example, a property near KUNM, an NPR member station in Albuquerque, N.M., was rated a “major heat factor.” At this site a hot day feels like it’s 95 degrees or above. In 2022, six hot days are expected. In 2053, the model forecasts 14.
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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150 healthy, happy dogs found living with homeless family in Arizona desert
SURPRISE, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – A homeless family was found living in a makeshift Arizona campground with 150 dogs that were well cared for, according to officials.
The bizarre hoarding situation was discovered last week near the city of Surprise off U.S. 60.
Elli Smith, the founder of the Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Phoenix, got a call last week about an emergency situation in the Northwest Valley. A family living in the desert on state land with 150 dogs was being forced to leave and needed help with their animals.
“Honestly, the whole situation was sad,” Smith said. “Not just for the animals, but for the people, too.”
The dogs and their owners had been living there for almost a year, enduring the extreme heat and monsoon storms. However, when the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and animal rescue crews arrived, the dogs surprisingly appeared to be in pretty good condition.
“It was extremely surprising,” said Caitlin Beall, director of Sky Sanctuary Rescue. “When we arrived on scene, everybody was well-fed, everybody happy, everybody socialized. Typically, you have very scared animals, and that just wasn’t the case, and that was a testament to how much these people cared.”
Sky Sanctuary Rescue took in 55 of the dogs to receive the medical care they needed, with plans to then have them all adopted. The number of dogs that arrived was about five times more than what the rescue usually brings in at one time.
The sheriff’s office took the rest of the animals from the desert compound to be adopted as well.
“That day was hard, but this is where the real work starts,” Smith said. “Now, we have to get vetting for the animals, find fosters for all the animals. We have to have supplies to take care of all these animals until they get homes. We need to find adopters and need volunteers to care and spend time with them.”
Many of the dogs do require some medical attention, but nothing that should prevent them from finding a forever home, the shelter said.
A sheriff’s spokesperson said the family who owned the dogs will not face any criminal charges and has reportedly found a new place to live. The hope now is that their dogs will do the same.
Officials did not provide further details about the family or what led them into this situation.
“We see people that neglect animals with all the resources in the world,” Smith said. “To see people with nothing taking such good care of these animals, it was really heartbreaking.”
For more information on how to help the dogs, visit:
- Donations: Skysanctuaryrescue.org/donate
- Adopt or foster: skysanctuaryrescue.org/applications
- Website: skysanctuaryrescue.org
- Social media: @skysanctuaryrescue
Maricopa County’s MASH also took in many of the dogs. Here’s how to help:
- MCSO MASH Unit Amazon Wish List: amazon.com/registry/wishlist/AMLLSNSHM41M/
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Kobe Bryant’s widow says crash photos turned grief to horror
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vanessa Bryant testified Friday that she was only beginning to grieve the loss of her husband, basketball star Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna when she was faced with the fresh horror of learning that sheriff’s deputies and firefighters had shot and shared photos of their bodies at the site of the helicopter crash that killed them.
“I felt like I wanted to run, run down the block and scream,” she said, her tears turning to sobs and her voice quickening. “It was like the feeling of wanting to run down a pier and jump into the water. The problem is I can’t escape. I can’t escape my body.”
During her three hours on the witness stand in a Los Angeles federal court, where she is suing LA County for invasion of privacy over the pictures, Bryant said she had fought to get through both public and private memorials for her loved ones and seven others who were killed Jan. 26, 2020, and thought she was ready to really begin the grieving process about a month later. She was with friends and her surviving daughters, and holding her 7-month-old baby, when she received a call about a Los Angeles Times story on the crash-site photos.
“I bolted out of the house and around to the side so my girls wouldn’t see,” she said. “I was blindsided again, devastated, hurt. I trusted them. I trusted them not to do these things.”
Evidence presented at trial showed that a sheriff’s deputy showed a photo of Bryant’s body to a bartender as he drank, spurring an official complaint from another man drinking nearby, and that firefighters shared them with each other at an awards banquet. Others shared them with spouses. An attorney for the county said the photos had been taken only because they were essential for assessing the site moments after the crash, and that when LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva learned they were being shared, he demanded they all be deleted.
No photos emerged publicly, but Vanessa Bryant said she has constant worry that some still might.
“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these popping up,” she testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”
She said the thought keeps her awake at night as she lies next to her 3-year-old and her 5-year-old, and sometimes leads to panic attacks in which she can’t breathe.
Under cross-examination from J. Mira Hashmall, the lawyer representing LA County at the trial, Bryant testified that she had not received any medical diagnosis of having had panic attacks, or any mental health disorder, nor had she taken any medications for them.
She said she had talked to a therapist for about 18 months after the crash, but had not since.
“I feel like sometimes it helps,” Bryant said, “but sometimes it’s completely draining.”
Hashmall spent much of her 90-minute cross-examination going through the business roles Bryant now plays, including acting as president of her husband’s multimedia company, Granity Studios, overseeing the publication of one book he wrote and helping to finish and publish another, heading the foundation started for Kobe and Gianna, and establishing several other companies.
Hashmall suggested that Bryant’s ability to do all of this meant she was functioning well and was not overcome with fear and anxiety.
“It sounds like on top of everything else you’re juggling a business empire,” Hashmall said at one point.
“For me, it’s a labor of love,” said Bryant, who remained calm and composed during cross-examination.
She cried frequently, and laughed occasionally, during the questioning of her attorney Luis Li, who had her describe her life with her “proud girl-dad” husband and their daughters.
“He was just such a beautiful and devoted father,” she said.
Bryant chronicled the day of the crash, her anguish, and her frustration at trying to learn whether her husband and daughter were still alive after she initially heard from an assistant that there were five survivors.
She described Sheriff Villanueva coming into a room where she waited at Lost Hills sheriff’s station and confirming that her husband and daughter had been killed. He asked if there was anything he could do for her.
“I told him, if you can’t bring my babies back, then please secure the area,” Bryant said. “I’m concerned about paparazzi.”
“Did the sheriff tell you one of his deputies had already gone to the hill to take close-up pictures of crash victims?” Li asked.
“No,” Bryant responded.
During cross-examination, Hashmall said the deputy, Doug Johnson, who hiked through tough terrain into the hills in northern Los Angeles County to the crash site and shot the photos that were later shared, was only trying to use them to assess the situation.
“You can understand why he would want the same information you did,” Hashmall said.
“I don’t think you need to take close-up photos of people to determine how many people are on an aircraft,” Bryant replied. “I think he could have just counted.”
Bryant’s side rested its case after her testimony, which came on the eighth day of the trial.
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‘Our vacation is ruined’: Fiery crash destroys family’s rental property, several cars
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/ Gray News) - A car crash involving a beach rental property has created a nightmare situation for a family vacationing in South Carolina.
After a year of planning, booking a rental home and getting their family of 28 together, the Lehoisky family said their vacation took a turn for the worse over the weekend.
On Aug. 14, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department reported a vehicle collision near 6th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard at about 4:30 a.m.
WMBF reports the driver lost control of the car, hit a utility box near the Lehoisky family rental home and burst into flames.
The family said flames quickly spread to their cars, with the fire rising through three floors of their rental property. They rushed to get all 11 kids and 17 adults to safety.
Tonia Lehoisky said her family traveled in five separate cars from upstate New York. Now, they are left with one car that can barely fit her family.
She said she would never have imagined something like this ever happening.
“The kids said, ‘Our vacation is ruined.’ So, as adults, we try to make sure they’re going to have the best vacation ever, but it’s not easy for any of us,” Lehoisky said.
She said the family doesn’t have a way of getting home and are scrambling to find a company that will rent them a car to make the 14-hour trip back home.
Lehoisky said the family is thankful that no family members suffered any physical injuries, but the group suffered mental and emotional damages.
“One person’s bad decision ruined a vacation for a family of 28 and has made life very difficult for us,” Lehoisky said.
The North Myrtle Beach Police Department said the driver of the crashed vehicle remains in critical condition at the hospital.
The rental company handling the family’s stay did not immediately comment on the situation.
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BOOMERANG page plan for WEEKEND, Aug. 20
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The past two election cycles have seen an explosion of attention given to “echo chambers,” or communities where a narrow set of views makes people less likely to challenge their own opinions. Much of this concern has focused on the rise of social media, which has radically transformed the information ecosystem.
However, when scientists investigated social media echo chambers, they found surprisingly little evidence of them on a large scale – or at least none on a scale large enough to warrant the growing concerns. And yet, selective exposure to news does increase polarization. This suggested that these studies missed part of the picture of Americans’ news consumption patterns. Crucially, they did not factor in a major component of the average American’s experience of news: television.
We first measured just how politically siloed American news consumers really are across TV and the web. Averaging over the four years of our observations, we found that roughly 17% of Americans are politically polarized – 8.7% to the left and 8.4% to the right – based on their TV news consumption. That’s three to four times higher than the average percentage of Americans polarized by online news.
Moreover, the percentage of Americans polarized via TV ranged as high as 23% at its peak in November 2016, the month in which Donald Trump was elected president. A second spike occurred in the months leading into December 2018, following the “blue wave” midterm elections in which a record number of Democratic campaign ads were aired on TV. The timing of these two spikes suggests a clear connection between content choices and events in the political arena.
Staying in TV echo chambers
Besides being more politically siloed on average, our research found that TV news consumers are much more likely than web consumers to maintain the same partisan news diets over time: after six months, left-leaning TV audiences are 10 times more likely to remain segregated than left-leaning online audiences, and right-leaning audiences are 4.5 times more likely than their online counterparts.
While these figures may seem intimidating, it is important to keep in mind that even among TV viewers, about 70% of right-leaning viewers and about 80% of left-leaning viewers do switch their news diets within six months. To the extent that long-lasting echo chambers do exist, then, they include only about 4% of the population.
Narrow TV diets
Partisan segregation among TV audiences goes even further than left- and right-leaning sources, we found. We identified seven broad buckets of TV news sources, then used these archetypes to determine what a typical unvaried TV news diet really looks like.
We found that, compared to online audiences, partisan TV news consumers tend not to stray too far from their narrow sets of preferred news sources. For example, most Americans who consume mostly MSNBC rarely consume news from any other source besides CNN. Similarly, most Americans who consume mostly Fox News Channel do not venture beyond that network at all. This finding contrasts with data from online news consumers, who still receive sizable amounts of news from outside their main archetype.
Distilling partisanship
Finally, we found an imbalance between partisan TV news channels and the broader TV news environment. Our observations revealed that Americans are turning away from national TV news generally in substantial numbers – and crucially, this exodus is more from centrist news buckets than from left- or right-leaning ones. Within the remaining TV news audience, we found movement from broadcast news to cable news, trending toward MSNBC and Fox News.
Together, these trends reveal a counterintuitive finding: Although the overall TV news audience is shrinking, the partisan TV news audience is growing. This means that the audience as a whole is in the process of being “distilled” – remaining TV viewers are growing increasingly partisan, and the partisan proportion of TV news consumers is on the rise.
Why it matters
Exposure to opposing views is critical for functional democratic processes. It allows for self-reflection and tempers hostility toward political outgroups, whereas only interacting with similar views in political echo chambers makes people more entrenched in their own opinions. If echo chambers truly are as widespread as recent attention has made them out to be, it can have major consequences for the health of democracy.
Our findings suggest that television – not the web – is the top driver of partisan audience segregation among Americans. It is important to note that the vast majority of Americans still consume relatively balanced news diets. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/don-t-be-too-quick-to-blame-social-media-for-polarization/article_22a08d3c-1fd8-11ed-b742-371e8a5697e6.html | 2022-08-19T21:43:31Z |
Day 1&2
Depart US - Overnight Flight to Europe - Arrive Lyon - Board Ship
Arrive Lyon & meet your PWD Tour Manager - Transfer to the MS Amadeus Provence for 7 night cruise - Welcome Dinner Onboard - Ship departs north late evening
(D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 3 Mâcon
Morning Mâcon Walking Tour
Afternoon Wine Region with Tasting Experience Optional
(B,D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 4 Chalon sur Saone - Beaune - Tournus
Morning Beaune, Hotel-Dieu & Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience
Afternoon Medieval Brancion & Cormatin Optional - Ship arrives in Tournus
(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 5 Lyon
Morning Lyon City Tour with Old Town
Afternoon Cruising - Ship departs Lyon & heads south towards Avignon
(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 6 Avignon
Morning Avignon Walking Tour including Palace of the Popes
Afternoon at leisure in Avignon or Pont du Gard & Uzes Optional
(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 7 Arles
Morning Arles Walking City Tour with Roman Amphitheatre
Afternoon at leisure in Arles or Camargue Nature Park Optional
(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 8 Leisure Day with Châteauneuf-du-Rhône/Ardeche - Le Pouzin
Relax Onboard/Leisure Day - Morning Optional Excursion to Ardèche Gorge
Midday ship stops in Le Pouzin - Afternoon Cruising - Gala Farewell Dinner
(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Provence
Day 9 Lyon - Flight Home
Transfer to the Lyon Airport to fly home or join Paris Post Cruise Extension
(B)
B-Breakfast Hotel/Onboard • S-Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening
L-Lunch Onboard • D-Dinner Onboard with Beer & Regional Wines
Optional 2-Night Paris Post Cruise Extension
$795 pp dbl +$400 single supplement
Day 9/Nov 2 Disembark Lyon - Dijon - Paris
Disembark & travel north via motorcoach enroute to Paris. Stop in Dijon for a tour and continue on to Paris, “The City of Light”, for a 2 Night Stay
(B - on ship) Overnight - Paris
Day 10/Nov 3 Paris
Morning Paris City Tour & Seine Cruise - see Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees & the Eiffel Tower then a Seine River Cruise - Afternoon at Leisure (B) Overnight - Paris
Day 11/Nov 4 Transfer to Paris Airport (CDG) - Flight Home
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Optional Paris POST Cruise Extension Includes: 2 Nights Hotel - Paris, Paris City Tour, Seine River Cruise, PWD Tour Manager, 2-Breakfasts & Transfer from Lyon to Paris with Dijon Tour, Transfers to Paris Airport (CDG). Due to group air policies outbound air on 10/25 could be a different schedule than the rest of the your group for Paris extensions passengers. • Paris extension is based on 20 passenger minimum. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/travel/burgundy-provence-france-river-cruise/article_199035c6-1f38-11ed-894f-076835281ab0.html | 2022-08-19T21:43:37Z |
If approved for a Wyoming Outdoor Recreation grant, Laramie could be home to a new bike park near Laramie High School.
Laramie City Council gave a green light this week for staff to take the first step in applying for the grant. The project also has been supported by Laramie BikeNet, a group that provides bicycle parking for events around the city.
“In 2015, Laramie City Council approved Laramie BikeNet to do some fundraising for the development of a bike park here in Laramie,” said Assistant City Manager Todd Feezer. “They were able to donate $10,500 to the city of Laramie to use toward that, which was used to conduct a conceptual design development for a bike park and evaluate some locations.”
If approved for the grant, Laramie Bike Park could reduce its reliance on city money for construction and receive as much as $700,000. The park would be built behind the Laramie Recreation Center near the high school.
Previous discussions about potential places for a bike park were held earlier this year, which Feezer said were well-attended by the public.
With a bike park so close to the rec center, several council members asked about what makes this the preferred location. Council member Brian Harrington also asked if enhanced pedestrian crossing could be considered to handle potential increased foot and bike traffic near the park. Feezer said the city could look at that in the future if safety concerns arise.
“I understand the features behind the rec center probably make that the most ideal location,” said council member Andrea Summerville. “Did we consider locations across the city or did we really just focus on that east side?”
Feezer said that about a half-dozen locations across Laramie were considered. The area near LHS benefits construction because it wouldn’t need as much material brought in, like dirt, and the geography of the area suits a bike park well in its current state.
“I’m not a big fan of locating all my recreational activities in one location, but I think when it comes down to a cost-sense analysis, this location really made good sense,” he said. “Plus, we also have the amenities of restrooms and such at the rec center that could be available for use.”
In addition to serving as a bike park, Feezer and Summerville said the area could be used for sledding when winter conditions make it inaccessible for bicyclists. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/construction/laramie-eyes-area-near-lhs-for-new-bike-park/article_3896a9c6-1ffd-11ed-b314-3383c293a469.html | 2022-08-19T21:43:43Z |
CHEYENNE – The city of Cheyenne has detected the first pools, or group, of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in Laramie County, according to a news release.
The test was confirmed by technicians at the Wyoming State Veterinary Lab.
The infected mosquitoes were collected from traps near the Sun Valley area and Laramie County Community College during the week of Aug. 8 as part of the city’s ongoing mosquito surveillance efforts, the release said. Precautions should be taken across the Capital City, however, as infected birds can carry the virus over long distances.
No human cases have been reported this season. The last human case of West Nile virus reported in Cheyenne was in 2017, according to the city's release.
“This is typically the time of the year we expect to see a rise in West Nile virus activity, and these positive mosquito pools confirm that,” said Jennifer Escobedo, supervisor of the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department, in the release.
Most mosquitoes do not test positive for disease-causing viruses. However, a bite from a West Nile virus-infected mosquito can cause serious illness, and, in some cases, death. Although a person's chances of getting sick are small, those 50 and older are at the highest risk for serious illness.
Not everyone infected with West Nile virus will become ill. However, West Nile can cause serious complications, including neurological diseases, and can also cause a milder flu-like illness, including fever, headache and body aches, nausea, and occasionally a skin rash and swollen lymph glands. If you think you have symptoms of West Nile virus, see your doctor right away.
Reducing mosquito population
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. The eggs hatch into larvae that develop in the water for seven to 10 days before emerging as adult mosquitoes that fly and bite.
Many types of mosquitoes, including those that can spread disease, lay their eggs in items around the home, such as in birdbaths, unused flowerpots, discarded tires and even bottle caps, as well as in small ponds or other bodies of stagnant water.
"The Health Department, along with Cheyenne Weed and Pest, will continue to visit all known mosquito breeding sites, including sites near these positive mosquito pools. Larval control activities will continue throughout the summer," Escobedo said.
Cheyenne Weed and Pest has initiated Ultra Low Volume (ULV) truck spraying in areas with elevated numbers of mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus. These trucks will pass through neighborhoods and recreation areas after sunset. You may see a strobe light and hear a small equipment motor as they pass, but there is no reason to be alarmed. More information on ULV truck spraying can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/mosquito-control/community/truck-spraying.html.
The best and most effective mosquito control begins in your yard. Eliminating standing water is the first step in reducing mosquito breeding:
- Check your property for any items that can hold water. Anything you choose to keep outside, such as kids' toys, buckets, wading pools, canoes and wheelbarrows, should be flipped over when not used to prevent them from collecting any water.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of recycling containers and remove any discarded tires.
- If you have a swimming pool or spa that is not in use, drain the water off the cover or treat the standing water with mosquito briquettes, and post accordingly. The briquettes are available from the Health Department, at 100 Central Ave., Monday through Friday while supplies last. Call 307-633-4090 or email envhlth@laramiecounty.com to arrange a pickup.
- Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito for containers without lids.
- Use an outdoor flying insect spray where mosquitoes rest. Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid areas like under patio furniture or under the carport or garage. When using insecticides, always follow label instructions.
- If you have a septic tank, repair cracks or gaps. Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
- Make sure that roof gutters drain properly, clear vegetation and debris from the edges of ponds, and remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
To reduce your risk of being bitten, use the 5D method by following these steps:
- DUSK and DAWN – Stay indoors when mosquitoes are more active.
- DRESS – Cover up as completely as possible. Wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods or when mosquitoes are more active.
- DRAIN – Reduce the amount of standing water in or near your property by draining and/or removing it. Mosquitoes may lay eggs in areas with standing water.
- DEET – Use mosquito repellent, which should always be applied according to label directions. Do not use repellent on babies younger than 2 months old. Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children younger than 3 years old.
To learn more, call the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department at 307-633-4090 or visit the West Nile page at https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/west-nile-virus/. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/environment/cheyenne-announces-first-mosquitoes-carrying-west-nile-virus-found/article_52ee9978-1ffd-11ed-8ec9-bb737f2c112d.html | 2022-08-19T21:43:49Z |
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Cros-Lex Board of Education chooses new superintendent
Colette Moody was chosen to be the new superintendent of Croswell-Lexington Community Schools during a special board meeting Wednesday.
Moody has been serving as the interim superintendent for Cros-Lex since June after the previous superintendent, Dan Gilbertson, resigned. Before working as interim, Moody was the principal of Frostick Elementary School. She also has experience as a teacher for Cros-Lex Middle School.
Cros-Lex Board of Education President Katie Gordon said the decision was unanimous.
“We’ve been working with her for the last six weeks and it was unanimous too, with her leadership skills and her sense of calm in situations at hand,” Gordon said.
Gordon said other reasons the board chose Moody included her immersion into the community and her rapport with other administrators. Additionally, Gordon said Moody’s history with the area helped the board reach its decision.
“She’s a hometown girl and she’s not going anywhere,” she said. “This isn’t a stepping-stone for her.”
Moody was one of four people interviewed for the position Wednesday. The school board asked the candidates 20 questions about why they would be suitable for the position. The questions included the candidates core values, how they would establish leadership and how they would organize the curriculum.
Gordon said she looks forward to seeing how Moody continues her role as a leader for Cros-Lex. Moody's contract is currently in development. She said she hopes to have a contract drafted on Friday and have it be approved on Monday. However, this is not a definite timeframe.
Moody was not immediately available for comment.
The other candidates interviewed for the position were Michael Domagalski, Paul Flynn and Lisa McDill.
Contact McKenna Golat at mgolat@gannett.com or (810) 292-0122. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/08/19/cros-lex-chooses-colette-moody-as-superintendent/65409414007/ | 2022-08-19T21:53:29Z |
Family plans to carry on local business owner's dream following fatal traffic crash
The son of a local business owner who died in a traffic crash said he will carry on his father's dream by continuing to run his father's restaurants.
Robert McCormick, 62, of Fort Gratiot, died following a single-vehicle crash in Fort Gratiot Thursday.
McCormick owned Big Boy in Fort Gratiot and McCormick's Conner Street Pub in Port Huron. His son, Jason McCormick, said his family plans to continue to run both restaurants.
"We're going to live out his dreams and keep everything going," Jason McCormick said.
Jason McCormick said his father was a workaholic, and the two had a competitive edge while he ran the Big Boy and his father ran the pub. While the elder McCormick had his serious side, he also greeted everyone that walked in the restaurant doors and had nicknames for his employees and regular customers.
"He was definitely a people person," Jason McCormick said.
Robert McCormick worked his entire life in the restaurant industry, starting with his first job at 16 at Burger Shop. After earning a degree in food service management from St. Clair County Community College, McCormick started his career in Houston, Texas.
He then moved back home to take a job as a manager trainee with Big Boy restaurants. His approximately 32-year career with Big Boy sent him to places such as Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and Spain to open restaurants, and he worked his way up to regional director for northern Michigan.
While Robert McCormick purchased the Fort Gratiot Big Boy about three years ago, his real dream was to open his own pub, his son said. He finally realized that dream with the purchase of McCormick's Conner Street Pub in late 2021.
Jason McCormick said his father brought back menu items to the pub that people have not stopped talking about.
"Big Boy was absolutely his life, but his dream has always been the pub, a bar atmosphere, things like that because he had his own leeway," Jason McCormick said. "He's an amazing cook, has very creative ideas, always had something new or always looking to make something better."
The pub will not be open for the weekend except for private parties, Jason McCormick said, and will re-open at their earliest convenience. The Big Boy is open for normal business hours Friday and will close only for Robert McCormick's funeral when the date and time has been determined.
Outside of his career, Robert McCormick enjoyed spending time with his two granddaughters, his son said. He was a caring, loving husband to his wife of 37 years and a wonderful father, Jason McCormick said.
St. Clair County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the 5100 block of Lakeshore Road in Fort Gratiot shortly after 8:30 a.m. Thursday for a report of a single-vehicle roll-over crash. The vehicle rolled several times, the sheriff department said.
St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King said it is believed that the crash was caused by a medical issue.
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/08/19/family-remembers-local-restaurant-owner-following-traffic-crash-death/65410642007/ | 2022-08-19T21:53:35Z |
'Hang in there': Marine City officials sign off on new treasurer — their fourth in a year
Moments before officials OK’d a contract for Marine City's new treasurer Thursday, Commissioner Wendy Kellehan added a simple message: “Hang in there.”
It echoed the sentiment of multiple city staff and elected officials during the meeting after the community’s loss of three treasurers over the last year.
In the end, the employment agreement for Nichole Lasecki, a Shelby Township resident and St. Clair native with a background in corporate accounts, didn’t look all that different than the others with a salary of $65,000.
But after a few residents alleged an issue with the work environment at the city office, Marine City Mayor Cheryl Vercammen and City Manager Holly Tatman were quick to refute rumors about the sudden exits of past treasurers.
“We know how difficult it is in this day and age — as an employer, I can speak to that — it has nothing to do with you, them, the job,” Vercammen, owner of the Little Bar, said motioning to Tatman.
“There was a derogatory comment, and I wanted to clarify that. It had nothing to do with personalities in the office,” she said. “The previous people just decided it just wasn’t for them. And this happens now. I was speaking to someone that has a fairly large industrial business. He’s going through HR people like crazy. I mean like four in six months. This is not anything that is new here. It’s just, unfortunately, what is happening in the job market.”
Instead, officials reiterated a past point — the job of treasurer, overseeing city finances, is tough.
Tatman said city staff have been collaborative and helpful in helping individuals get acclimated to treasurer duties, admitting city finances can be challenging to newcomers who may not be mentally prepared for what they’re walking into.
Other officials agreed. Commissioner Bill Klaassen said, “It’s a big job, and you’re going to get overwhelmed right away.”
“I was very brutally honest with Nichole about the things that she was dealing with,” Tatman said. “There’s not a lot of downtime because there is constantly something, whether it’s weekly, daily, quarterly, bi-annually, annually.”
Still, the city manager said she was comfortable with Lasecki’s background — she has a master’s in business administration and has worked as a credit underwriter and financial cost analyst — and believed she could handle the stress.
“I don’t want to sound so scary that this job isn’t possible. I mean, Mary Ellen did this job for 35-plus years,” Tatman said, referring to former treasurer and finance director Mary Ellen McDonald. “It’s just a matter of getting in, getting it under your belt.”
Pending completion of an ongoing background check, Tatman said Lasecki would start next Wednesday. On Thursday, Lasecki said she was excited about the job, referring additional inquiries to Tatman.
The new treasurer’s contract was just completed this week before Thursday’s meeting, which Tatman told the City Commission was to help avoid delaying a decision on a new treasurer another month after former official Tiffany Weatherly left in July.
It would also help lessen the city’s costs, she said, particularly in what the city racked for accounting help from UHY Advisors with monthly invoices of more than $11,700 and $8,900 for June and July.
UHY first stepped in to assist, along with some help from McDonald, at the end of 2021 after the departure of former treasurer Meagan Pearce, who’d been put on leave that fall amid an ongoing debate among commissioners about issues communicated out of office during the hiring process for Tatman as the new city manager.
Weatherly, who declined comment earlier this week, was hired in June, replacing Rachel Gottler, who was hired in April.
The decision to hire Lasecki was a 5-1 vote among commissioners Thursday with Commissioner John Kreidler absent. Commissioner Lisa Hendrick voted against the decision, she said, “since there are other resumes more qualified.”
Hendrick had earlier questioned whether appointed candidates have met the minimum three to five years of accounting experience required in the treasurer job posting, adding, “We’ve hired three people that don’t.”
However, Tatman replied, “That’s not accurate.”
Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jackie20Smith. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/08/19/marine-city-officials-sign-off-on-new-treasurer-their-fourth-in-a-year/65410610007/ | 2022-08-19T21:53:47Z |
Nearly one week in, boil water order that includes Burtchville Township continues
Close to a week since a massive break in the Great Lakes Water Authority's 120-inch water transmission main, the order to boil water encompassing Burtchville Township remains in place.
On Friday, GLWA said in a release that crews were still on track to complete repairs to the pipeline that runs from its Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility through northern St. Clair County by Sept. 3 — a deadline extended by a week Tuesday in a call to media.
Crews had reportedly stabilized the existing pipe and were expected to begin cutting the damaged section to prepare it for removal by crane on Saturday.
In addition to Burtchville, which is the only St. Clair County community included in the authority's water system, the village of Almont, Imlay City, city of Rochester, and Bruce, Shelby and Washington townships were still under the boil water advisory.
The water main first broke early Saturday, initially placing 23 communities in four counties, also including Macomb, Oakland, and Lapeer, under the boil order due to low and changing water pressure, which can cause bacterial contamination in the water system. States of emergency at both the state level and in St. Clair County were declared. Within a couple of days, much of the water pressure was reportedly restored, and a host of communities were removed from the boil order. An industrial site in Romeo and the DTE Greenwood site in western St. Clair County also remained under the order Friday.
Included in the work for water main crews included site preparation for delivery of 48 feet of additional 120-inch-wide pipe on Tuesday.
Daily updates were being made available by the water authority through ww.glwater.org.
Bottled or packaged water for Burtchvilel residents was available daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burtchvilel Fire Department, 4000 Burtch Road. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/08/19/nearly-one-week-in-boil-water-order-that-includes-burtchville-township-continues/65411061007/ | 2022-08-19T21:53:53Z |
Port Huron, Filion men arrested following child sex trafficking sting in Huron County
Two men from Port Huron man and Filion were arraigned on sex charges Thursday following a human trafficking sting operation.
Dennis Bales, 66, of Port Huron, and Dale Ignash, 70, of Filion, were both charged with child sexually abusive activity, using computers to commit a crime and accosting children for immoral purposes.
Bales is listed a sex offender on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry.
Bales' bond was amended to $200,000. Ignash was released on a $10,000 or 10% bond, according to the Huron County Sheriff Department.
Bales is scheduled for a probable cause hearing at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 and an examination hearing at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 in front of Huron County District Court Judge David Herrington. Ignash is scheduled for a probable cause hearing at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 and an examination hearing at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 in front of Herrington.
The men were arrested following an operation conducted by the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office, the Sanilac County Drug Task Force and the Bad Axe Police Department, the Tuscola County Sheriff Department, and two Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team members of the Genesee County Sheriff Department.
The suspected allegedly "shopped" internet sex and prostitution sites under the belief that they were communicating and arranging a meeting with an underage sex participant; however, they were actually communicating with members of the tri-county law enforcement team, the sheriff said.
When the suspects arrived at a location in Caseville Township, they found young deputy sheriff decoys. They acknowledged they wanted to have sex with an underaged boy, the department said.
A 68-year-old Lexington male acquaintance of the Port Huron suspect was released after being detained with possible charges pending, the department said.
Several items were also seized during the operation, such as cell phones, cash and vehicles.
Police said this operation comes after another Huron County sex sting was carried out on July 12, in which three men were arrested. Law enforcement also conducted another operation in Sanilac County in June 2021, which resulted in the arrest of one man.
"Fortunately, this incident did not involve actual teens forcibly being human trafficked for sex. However, all tri-county residents are asked to be on the lookout for this type of activity and report it to their sheriff’s office or local police. Potential victims, do not delay in making that call," Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson said in a press release. "Plans are again underway for another tri-county operation to occur in the future. Seekers of underage sex beware."
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/08/19/port-huron-man-arrested-following-child-sex-trafficking-sting-in-huron-county/65410999007/ | 2022-08-19T21:53:59Z |
Officials: 3 killed after planes collided in California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say three people and a dog were killed after two small planes collided in Northern California while trying to land at a rural airport.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Friday that the names of those killed Thursday at the Watsonville Municipal Airport will be released once their families have been notified.
NTSB air safety investigator Fabian Salazar says that there were two people aboard a twin-engine Cessna 340 and only the pilot aboard a single-engine Cessna 152 during the crash.
The city-owned airport does not have a control tower to direct aircraft landing and taking off.
The airport accounts for about 40% of all general aviation activities in the Monterey Bay area, according to the City of Watsonville’s website.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/08/19/officials-3-killed-after-planes-collided-california/ | 2022-08-19T22:00:11Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) (the "Company"), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, today announced that, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange rules, Mary N. Dillon will be granted an employment inducement award in reliance on NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08. As previously announced, the Company and Ms. Dillon have entered into an employment agreement, dated as of August 16, 2022, for her employment with the Company commencing on August 19, 2022 in connection with her appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company by the Board of Directors, effective as of September 1, 2022. The employment inducement award will consist of (i) a restricted stock unit (RSU) award with a grant date fair value equal to $2,000,000 (which will vest on the third anniversary of her commencement date), (ii) a transformation grant of performance stock units (PSUs) with a grant date fair value equal to $5,000,000 (which will vest based on three years of continued employment and the achievement of performance metrics as determined by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee")), and (iii) an annual grant with a grant date value of $8,000,000, pro-rated in respect of the Company's current fiscal year, consisting of PSUs (60%), RSUs (20%), and non-qualified stock options (20%) consistent with the terms of Ms. Dillon's employment agreement with the Company. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee to be granted on August 24, 2022, without shareholder approval as "employment inducement awards" under the NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08, which requires public announcement of inducement awards.
Foot Locker, Inc. leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, atmos, WSS, and Sidestep. With approximately 2,800 retail stores in 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand as well as websites and mobile apps, the Company's purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has its corporate headquarters in New York. For additional information please visit footlocker-inc.com.
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that Foot Locker, Inc. anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, such things as future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, growth of Foot Locker, Inc.'s business and operations, including future cash flows, revenues, and earnings, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors which are detailed in Foot Locker, Inc.'s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control. For additional discussion on risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" disclosed in Foot Locker, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2022, filed on March 24, 2022. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. Foot Locker, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Investor Contact:
Robert Higginbotham
Vice President, Investor Relations
robert.higginbotham@footlocker.com
(212) 720-4600
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Firm founder Ben Martin recognized for personal injury litigation, Rebecca Neumann among Best Lawyers 'Ones to Watch'
DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peer lawyers in Texas and the research staff at Best Lawyers in America have selected Martin Baughman trial lawyers Ben C. Martin and Rebecca Neumann for the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected guides to the U.S. legal profession.
One of legal industry's oldest peer-review guides, Best Lawyers compiles its list from surveys of tens of thousands of attorneys nationwide followed by a rigorous vetting by the magazine's research staff.
The Best Lawyers honors are only the latest recognition for the firm, which has built a national reputation for representing individuals in catastrophic personal injury litigation, including mass torts and multidistrict litigation. In July, a $2.549 million jury verdict involving a medical device was named among the Top 100 verdicts in Texas, according to an analysis by the National Law Journal and VerdictSearch. The case was one of a string of cases handled by the firm related to defective IVC blood filters. Earlier this year, the firm was named among the National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyers finalists.
Mr. Martin has devoted his practice to helping individuals level the field in litigation and ensuring that powerful corporate interests take responsibility for dangerous products or negligent practices. Over the course of his career, he has led trial teams in high-profile litigation and secured record verdicts and settlements in state and federal venues across the U.S.
Rebecca Neumann is honored for her appellate practice in the Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" category, which recognizes early and mid-career practitioners for their professional excellence. She has represented clients in all stages of personal injury litigation. In her appellate practice, she has briefed multiple appeals and presented oral arguments to a Texas appellate court.
Martin Baughman attorneys have helped thousands of victims of accidents and injuries caused by catastrophic vehicular and trucking accidents, oil field explosions, medical and hospital negligence, medical device and pharmaceutical design defects, and personal injuries caused by negligence and gross negligence.
Media Contact:
Robert Tharp
214-420-6011
Robert@androvett.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the sentencing of ISIS Terrorist El Shafee Elsheikh in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. today.
"Eight years ago today we lost journalist James Foley to a cowardly and violent act by El Shafee Elsheikh, the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering him in Syria. In the years following there have been tears and heartbreak for the Foley family and the journalism community. During that time the wheels of justice were turning slowly for Elsheikh and the other terrorists known collectively as "The Beatles" because of their British accents. In 2018 he was captured. After an extradition process, he came to the U.S. to stand trial. He was convicted of the murder of James Foley on April 14. Today he was sentenced to eight concurrent life sentences.
Our hearts are with Jim's family today – including his mother and advocate Diane, who, we are honored to have as a member of the National Press Club. Justice is important to the Foley family and they have waited a long time for it to arrive, as it did today. While we know this does not bring their son – our colleague -- home to them, we also know that they have worked hard for this day and we appreciate the significance for them and for all journalists.
We think this trial demonstrated something very powerful for journalists who are at risk of being held hostage. At one point, Elsheikh found himself facing some of the 26 hostages he had held during his time in Syria. He had beaten and tortured them, but they had been ransomed and freed. They had recovered and they found their way to an American courtroom where they looked their former captor in the eye. What this tells us is that when a hostage is released with concessions like ransom or a prisoner swap or anything else, it does not mean that justice is forgone for the hostage taker. In this case hostages obtained freedom through negotiation and lived to see their tormentor convicted and sentenced and ultimately imprisoned. Let us please not lose sight of this important lesson when we hear that the United States cannot negotiate or make concessions for hostages. It can and it must do so while preserving the path to ultimate justice."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. With 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization, the Club is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakworth Capital, Inc. ("Oakworth" or the "Company"), the parent company of Oakworth Capital Bank, today announced the completion of its private placement of $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 1, 2032 (the "Notes").
The Notes will bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 6.00% for the first five years and will reset quarterly thereafter to the then-current three-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 327 basis points. The Notes were offered and sold to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D thereunder.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including investment in Oakworth Capital Bank to fund growth. The Company is entitled to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, beginning on the fifth anniversary of the date the Notes were issued, and on any interest payment date thereafter, and to redeem the Notes at any time in whole upon certain other specified events.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Reed said, "We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our subordinated debt offering. To have the substantial support of the institutional investment community in the Oakworth story only validates our values, vision and the execution of our business model. We plan to utilize this capital by continuing to serve our clients and enhancing our organic growth."
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, served as sole placement agent. Covington & Burling LLP served as legal counsel to the placement agent and Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. served as legal counsel to the Company.
This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The indebtedness evidenced by the Notes is not a deposit and is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency or fund.
Oakworth Capital, Inc. ("the Company") operates as the bank holding company for Oakworth Capital Bank ("the Bank"). The Bank was founded in 2008 and operates out of three branches in the Southeast, including its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. The Company provides commercial and private banking, wealth management and advisory services to clients across the United States. The Company was named the #1 "Best Banks to Work for" each year from 2018-2021 by American Banker. Additionally, the Company has earned a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 95 out of 100 (August 2021 to August 2022) and has a 99% retention rate. As of June 30, 2022, the Bank had $1,140 million of total assets, $854 million of gross loans, $1,026 million of deposits and $1,783 million of wealth and trust assets under management. For more information, please visit www.oakworth.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "goal," "would," "expect," "plan," "intend," ''anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance, time frames or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, time frames or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements or historical results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause our plans with respect to the use of proceeds from the offering of the Notes to differ materially from our goals, plans and expectations include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) geopolitical and domestic political developments that can increase levels of political and economic unpredictability and increase the volatility of financial markets; (2) conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future, on our customers, employees, businesses, liquidity, and financial results and overall condition including severity and duration of the associated uncertainties in U.S. and global markets; (3) current and future economic and market conditions in the United States generally or in the communities we serve, including the effects of declines in property values and overall slowdowns in economic growth should these events occur; (4) effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve Board; (5) inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margin and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase in the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make; (6) changes in the level of nonperforming assets and charge-offs and other credit quality measures, and their impact on the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses and our provision for credit losses; (7) volatility in credit and equity markets and its effect on the global economy; (8) our ability to effectively compete with other banks and financial services companies and the effects of competition in the financial services industry on our business; (9) our ability to achieve loan growth and attract deposits in our market area; (10) credit related impairment charges to our securities portfolio; (11) increased capital requirements for our continual growth or as imposed by banking regulators, which may require us to raise capital at a time when capital is not available on favorable terms or at all; (12) regulatory limits on the Bank's ability to pay dividends to the Company; (13) changes in our capital management policies, including those regarding potential business combinations, dividends, and share repurchases; (14) operational issues stemming from, and/or capital spending necessitated by, the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems, on which we are highly dependent; (15) our inability to attract, recruit, and retain qualified officers and other personnel could harm our ability to implement our strategic plan, impair our relationships with customers and adversely affect our business, results of operations and growth prospects; (16) possible adjustment of the valuation of our deferred tax assets; (17) our ability to keep pace with technological changes, including our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks such as data security breaches, "denial of service" attacks, "hacking" and identity theft; (18) inability of our framework to manage risks associated with our business, including operational risk and credit risk; (19) compliance with applicable laws and governmental and regulatory requirements, including the Dodd-Frank Act and others relating to banking, consumer protection, securities, accounting and tax matters; (20) effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters; (21) the expense and uncertain resolution of litigation matters whether occurring in the ordinary course of business or otherwise; (22) availability of and competition for acquisition opportunities; (23) risks resulting from domestic terrorism; (24) risks of natural disasters (including earthquakes and flooding) and other events beyond our control; and (25) our success in managing the risks involved in the foregoing factors.
Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company disclaims any obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.
Jenifer Kimbrough
Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
Oakworth Capital, Inc.
jenifer.kimbrough@oakworth.com
205.263.4704
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XIAMEN, China, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop Culture Group Co., Ltd ("Pop Culture" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CPOP), a hip-pop culture company in China, today announced the establishment of Guangzhou Digital Intelligence Communication Culture Co., Ltd. ("DICC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company created to facilitate the business development of "POPIDEA", the intelligent business sector, among the Company's three core business sectors. DICC is expected to upgrade the Company's conventional business services and strategies to provide clients with the communication solutions it refers to as "Smart Digital ("Smart D")".
Smart D of DICC has a variety of one-stop services, including:
- Providing digital and intelligent communication solutions through integrating data, think tanks, and online and offline communication scenarios.
- Amplifying the effect of integrated marketing by using big data tools and various means of communication.
- Providing creative design and strategy consultations, guided by the think tanks, and providing creative and visionary strategic solutions.
- Organizing events and activities by adopting relevant strategies and allocating valued resources.
The Company expects to continuously work to upgrade all of its core business sectors and it has, accordingly, proposed a strategic plan it refers to as the "POPSPACE" (hereinafter, the "Plan") to accomplish this. Smart D is a critical part of the Plan, as it will provide an important solution to clients' demands for intelligent communication. Centered around the Company's sports business sector, "POPSPORTS", the Plan will also provide services to street dance talents and help them participate in the sporting events. The Company expects to put a new street dance base into operation soon, as another part of the Plan, to facilitate the sports business. "CPOPMETA" is also a part of the Plan, associated with the Company's entertainment business sector, "POPFUN", with products protected by Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), which will be powered by Smart D services.
Mr. Zhuoqin Huang, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pop Culture, commented, "We are excited about the establishment of DICC and providing clients with our unique intelligent communication solution, Smart D. This is not only a reflection of our progress in upgrading our business, but also a milestone of our strategic plan. With the establishment of Shenzhen Jam Box Technology Co., Ltd in 2021 and our continued efforts in promoting street dance vocational education, we have built a solid foundation for the Plan. In the future, we expect to accelerate the development of our three core business sectors and to invest RMB1 billion into the Plan from 2021 to 2025."
About Pop Culture Group Co., Ltd
Headquartered in Xiamen, China, Pop Culture Group Co., Ltd is a hip-hop culture company. The Company aims to promote hip-hop culture and its values of love, peace, unity, respect, and having fun, and to promote cultural exchange with respect to hip-hop between the United States and China. With the values of hip-hop culture at its core and the younger generation as its primary target audience, the Company hosts entertainment events, operates hip-hop related online programs, and provides event planning and execution services and marketing services to corporate clients. The Company has in recent years focused on developing and hosting its own hip-hop events. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://ir.cpop.cn/.
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Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations and the demand for the Company's services, and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and its other filings with the SEC.
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DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) has been awarded a prime contract with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) to provide scientific and technical intelligence support services under the NOVASTAR program. The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a shared ceiling value of $4.8B and a base period of performance of five years with one six-year option period. NOVASTAR involves research, development, sustainment, and production across all of NASIC's missions and disciplines for USAF, DoD, and national level intelligence efforts, supporting the creation, evaluation, and analysis of intelligence data on foreign developments in current and future weapon systems, subsystems, and technologies.
Bill Bailey, Chief Executive Officer at Radiance, said, "We are humbled and excited to have this opportunity to continue supporting the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community and NASIC under NOVASTAR. This is the culmination of 20 years of hard work by a lot of Radiance employee-owners with our customer, NASIC. Over those 20 years, our goal has simply been to provide NASIC the best support possible. We are honored to continue that on NOVASTAR."
About Radiance Technologies:
Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned small business prime contractor founded in 1999. Radiance has over 1000 employee-owners across the United States serving the Department of Defense, national intelligence community and other government agencies. From concepts to capabilities, Radiance leads the way in developing customer-focused solutions in the areas of cyber security, systems engineering, prototyping and integration as well as operational and strategic intelligence including scientific and technical intelligence.
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Regal will show MovieFarm's Beautiful Blue Eyes in 400+ theaters alongside JAWS
- Roy Scheider sadly died before filming wrapped, so the filmmakers had to wait for AI tech advances to release the movie as originally envisioned, more than a decade later
- Scheider asked for the movie title to be changed to reflect a moving scene within it
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Excitement for movie lovers that started with news of the re-release of Steven Spielberg's epic JAWS in RealD 3D and IMAX, starring two-time Academy Award Nominee Roy Scheider (The French Connection, All That Jazz), is now bigger than ever. Global distributor MovieFarm announced today that Scheider's powerful final performance in the thriller Beautiful Blue Eyes, will also be seen by audiences exclusively at 431 Regal theaters across the US, from September 9, with its world premiere at NYC's Regal Union Square on September 8.
Movie critic Pete Hammond, said of writer/director Joshua Newton's film, "A beautifully made movie that will have audiences talking long afterward."
The story is about a NYPD cop (Scheider) who has spent decades haunted by the murder of his family during WWII. When he believes he has found the Nazi responsible, he enlists his estranged son to help him exact revenge.
September is the first time Roy Scheider has been seen widely on the big screen in decades, creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see two Roy Scheider movies on the big screen in unison. Beautiful Blue Eyes will play in every Regal location where JAWS is playing, across 431 theaters.
The cast also includes Scott Cohen (The Americans, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Sarah Bolger (A Good Woman is Hard to Find, The Tudors), Helmut Berger (The Damned, The Godfather: Part III), and Alexander Newton – who plays the young Joseph (Roy Scheider's character). Alexander also wrote and performed the title song.
Scheider's wish to the director of Beautiful Blue Eyes
Scheider told director Joshua Newton that he signed on to star in the film (then with a working title of "Iron Cross"), because of the meaning of "Beautiful Blue Eyes" in the film. Three days before his passing, Scheider asked Newton to change the movie's name to Beautiful Blue Eyes, which Newton has done in Scheider's honor.
Sadly, Scheider never got to see Beautiful Blue Eyes, as he passed away in 2008 after battling with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that came back after he cut his leg while moving house.
A previously unreleased movie now completed with the help of AI
It's no secret that making movies is hard. To make matters even harder for Beautiful Blue Eyes' director Newton, the film was incomplete when Scheider passed away in 2008. Due to a fault with one of the cameras, some shots had to be left out.
But now, AI technology has repaired the damaged frames allowing Newton to edit and release the movie, as he originally envisioned.
A previous version of the movie won awards at festivals, but the film was never distributed. Instead, Newton and fellow producer Kevin Farr, decided to hold back the release of Beautiful Blue Eyes until a time when it would be possible to show the correct version of the film to a wide audience in theaters.
Originally filmed in 2008 and re-post-produced in 2022, Beautiful Blue Eyes is being released in 4K.
- Tickets for Beautiful Blue Eyes will be available to pre-order at regmovies.com from August 26.
- Beautiful Blue Eyes trailer
- Beautiful Blue Eyes song video
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell Inc. (the "Company") announced today the grant of equity inducement awards of Class A common stock to three new employees in connection with their joining the Company. The Company granted a total of 27,974 shares of restricted stock. The grants are effective August 17, 2022, and will each vest in two installments, with one-third vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date and two-thirds vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Company granted these awards as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
For more information on Stagwell, please visit www.stagwellglobal.com
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Beth.Sidhu@stagwellglobal.com
202-423-4414
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BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today issued the following statement.
"As we have shared previously, our top capital allocation priority is growing our business through M&A and brand/distribution partnerships. Therefore, we are active in evaluating many opportunities that arise, including in the energy space; however, we are not pursuing a partnership with Vita Pharmaceuticals for the Bang brand. We have a strong nationwide omni-channel selling and distribution system, including our company-owned DSD network, and a long track record of leveraging this important asset to drive strong in-market execution and market share growth for our brands and those of our strategic partners."
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue approaching $13 billion and approximately 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit www.keurigdrpepper.com.
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T: 972-673-6769 / steve.alexander@kdrp.com
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On Saturday, Aug. 22, Peter Savio is launching his newest opportunity for local farmers. Approximately 222-acres of farm lots at Ohana Farm Parcels will be available to local farmers at below market value.
WAHIAWA, O'ahu (KITV4) -- On Saturday, Aug. 22, Peter Savio is launching his newest opportunity for local farmers. Approximately 222-acres of farm lots at Ohana Farm Parcels will be available to local farmers at below market value.
The lots are located adjacent to Dole Plantation in Wahiawa. Zoned as AG-1 of 2,3,4, and 5 acres sites are now available for purchase at a below market price of $109,000 per acre.
Developer Savio Growth Ohana Farms LLC, an entity managed by Developer Peter Savio and Savio Realty Ltd., is offering the fee simple farm lots for sale.
Centrally located on Oahu 1/4 mile from the Dole Plantation Visitor Center, the land zoned only for agriculture use and positioned at 1,000-foot elevation, receives plenty of sun, has fertile soil and water for farming, and breath-taking views of the North Shore beaches and Haleiwa Town.
In order to farm the land, the original developer, Aloun Farms graded it, tilled it, prepared it by amending the soil and irrigated it. The land has produced fruits and vegetables for many decades which has been sold and distributed to market throughout Hawaii.
If you are interested, there is an Open House being held Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the Haleiwa side of Dole Plantation, Kam. Highway at Paalaa Uka Road in Wahiawa.
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An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is seen on August 10 in Palm Beach, Florida. White House officials have privately expressed deep concern over classified material taken to Trump's home in Florida.
White House officials have privately expressed deep concern over the tranche of classified material taken to former President Donald Trump's home in Florida, including some documents that are only meant to be viewed only in secure government facilities, CNN has learned.
As more information has emerged in the days since FBI agents combed the former President's private residence, current administration officials have become increasingly concerned about what Trump took and whether that information -- some located in a basement-level storage facility at Mar-a-Lago -- could potentially put the sources and methods of the US intelligence community at risk.
"There is a deep concern," one senior administration official told CNN.
Intelligence officials have also expressed concern about what Trump might have taken, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Intelligence community representatives have had discussions with the Justice Department, congressional intelligence committees, and the National Archives in recent months about potentially missing sensitive documents, the source said.
White House officials have steadfastly maintained near-silence on the matter, insisting it is for the Justice Department to comment on the ongoing investigation. President Joe Biden hasn't been briefed on the criminal probe, officials say, and information about it has arrived at the West Wing via media reports.
Asked Wednesday whether Biden needs to be briefed on the national security implications, White House chief of staff Ron Klain insisted the President would maintain his distance.
"One reason why Joe Biden got elected President is he promised that he would stay out of meddling like his predecessor did in investigations being conducted by the Justice Department, that he would not politically interfere in the Justice Department enforcing our laws," he told CNN's Don Lemon.
Without knowing precisely what is in the material taken from Mar-a-Lago, officials have raised concerns internally about whether it could hamper the nation's spy agencies by putting at risk the ways officials gather intelligence. There have also been discussions about the potential diplomatic fallout, including whether the information found at Mar-a-Lago may cause tensions with allies.
The Justice Department removed 11 sets of classified documents from Trump's home, according to documents unsealed by a judge last week. The inventory shows that some of the materials recovered were marked as "top secret/SCI," which is one of the highest levels of classification. The matter that was retrieved by the FBI included material about French President Emmanuel Macron, which has also raised concerns inside the White House.
The French Embassy in Washington declined to say whether they'd had discussions with the White House about the material. The White House also declined to comment on internal concerns about the classified information taken to Mar-a-Lago.
Biden as president has previously raised concern about Trump's handling of sensitive information. He took the unprecedented step early in his term of cutting off Trump's access to intelligence briefings, a courtesy previously extended to all former presidents.
"What value is giving him an intelligence briefing?" Biden said in an interview with CBS News in February 2021. "What impact does he have at all, other than the fact he might slip and say something?"
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Black voters in Florida face new election laws — which a federal judge said continues a pattern of discriminatory provisions — and a new congressional map that broke up a prominent Black district.
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Black voters in Florida face new election laws — which a federal judge said continues a pattern of discriminatory provisions — and a new congressional map that broke up a prominent Black district.
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Black voters in Florida face new election laws — which a federal judge said continues a pattern of discriminatory provisions — and a new congressional map that broke up a prominent Black district.
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Black voters in Florida face new election laws — which a federal judge said continues a pattern of discriminatory provisions — and a new congressional map that broke up a prominent Black district.
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Users of major mass transit line in Boston had to find a new way to get around starting Friday morning. The T's Orange Line is closed for a month for major repairs that many say were long overdue.
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Users of major mass transit line in Boston had to find a new way to get around starting Friday morning. The T's Orange Line is closed for a month for major repairs that many say were long overdue.
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