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Validated Data Flows Promote Trust, Support Value-Based Contracting, Ease Quality Measurement Loads
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ELLKAY announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) program to earn the NCQA DAV certification.
Chief Innovation Officer at ELLKAY, Shreya Patel, explained the value this brings to health plans when selecting a partner, "Health Plans go through an extensive process every year to gather supplemental data for quality measures and then to prove the authenticity of the data gathered from provider source systems. ELLKAY's certification helps Health Plans significantly reduce the data management burden and risk for their internal operations - a key differentiator when choosing a data partner."
Data streams that earn validation undergo a rigorous, end-to-end look at the quality and integrity of data and the procedures used to manage and safeguard it. From ingestion at primary sources through transmission to end users, adherence to NCQA process, system, and data standards is verified providing data you can trust for quality and value-based initiatives.
Seen as a vital, early step in achieving NCQA's vision of a digital measurement ecosystem, validated data flows also improve the efficiency of today's quality measurement processes. Uniquely accepted as standard supplemental data in HEDIS® audits, no primary source verification is required for HEDIS reporting when health plans report data from DAV validated sources.
ELLKAY streamlines data collection to help payers manage costs, advance quality care, and empower provider engagement. The ELLKAY Clinical Data Exchange solution was developed to improve HEDIS®, Stars, and quality measures chart collection and workflows. ELLKAY is the driving force helping payers meet and exceed quality goals and simplify reporting, leading to successful quality improvement initiatives.
For more information on NCQA validation, please click here.
ELLKAY is a recognized healthcare connectivity leader, providing solutions and services nationwide. With 20 years of industry experience, ELLKAY empowers payers, hospitals and health systems, diagnostic laboratories, healthcare IT vendors, payers, and other healthcare organizations with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. With over 58,000 practices connected, ELLKAY's system capability arsenal has grown to over 700+ EMR/PMS systems across 1,100+ versions.
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices. NCQA can also be found at Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.
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2022-07-28T14:46:19+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/28/ellkay-earns-validated-data-stream-designation-new-ncqa-data-aggregator-validation-dav-program/
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — When Sarah Haykel walks onto the dance floor, all she wants to do is bring people together. And now she's doing just that with her 'Salsa for the Soul' program.
Her goal is to help couples have better, healthy relationships with each other using the tools of Latin partner dancing. One of the important lessons she teaches is listening.
"The music is telling us as a source, it's telling us what to do, how to express and how to feel even if you are dancing with someone, with a complete stranger for five minutes. If we are both connected to the source that's guiding us then we are going to have a much better time together," Haykel says.
With the combination of coaching, mindfulness, and life skills, Haykel shares her passion with different groups of Western New Yorkers including a group of UB students at the ECC City campus in Buffalo.
"It's such a joy to share my love for Latin dance and Latin culture, history, as much as I know as a non-Latin, and get people inspired."
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2022-10-15T11:53:40+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/life/a-dance-professional-is-bringing-latin-dance-to-western-new-york-buffalo-what-to-do/71-94dea4a3-8089-4c12-8ac0-d584d1c687a7
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IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Group (ADG), announced its expansion into the Florida market with the opening of Animal Dermatology Clinic – Bradenton. Dr. Brian Scott has joined the company to lead ADG's veterinary dermatology specialty care at the new facility.
Dr. Scott is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine and undertook his dermatology residency with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) at McKeever Dermatology Clinic in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, achieving Diplomate status with the ACVD in 2011. As a board certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Scott has practiced in Texas and most recently Florida, while also lecturing extensively throughout the US and internationally. Prior to pursuing his true passion as a specialist in veterinary dermatology, Dr. Scott practiced veterinary medicine for 20 years at his highly successful AAHA-accredited companion animal clinic in Central Florida.
"I'm excited to join my many friends and colleagues at ADG," said Dr. Scott, "It's an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment practicing innovative veterinary dermatology alongside leaders in the field."
Animal Dermatology Clinic – Bradenton, a state-of-the art facility featuring the latest diagnostics and therapies for the management of chronic and acute skin and ear conditions pets, is ADG's first veterinary dermatology specialty practice in Florida. This follows recent ADG expansion into New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. ADG intends to continue their robust growth efforts as part of our ongoing mission to help make unsurpassed veterinary dermatology care available to pet owners throughout the country.
"We are proud to add Dr. Scott's expertise and leadership to our team," added Steve Mrha, CEO of ADG. "With our new medical facility in Bradenton, we look forward to partnering with referring veterinarians throughout the area to provide cutting edge testing and treatment techniques in veterinary dermatology that will enhance the quality of life for our patients and clients on the Gulf Coast of Florida."
Animal Dermatology Group ("ADG") is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 50 veterinarians supporting more than 40 primary and satellite locations where its specialists are actively involved in providing clinical care, research and academic training. For more information, please visit www.animaldermatology.com.
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2022-07-19T17:51:14+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/animal-dermatology-group-expands-into-florida-with-opening-animal-dermatology-clinic-bradenton/
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In massive victories for Republicans, the newly GOP-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday threw out a previous ruling against gerrymandered voting maps and upheld a photo voter identification law that colleagues had struck down as racially biased.
The partisan gerrymandering ruling should make it significantly easier for the Republican-dominated legislature to help the GOP gain seats in the narrowly divided U.S. House when state lawmakers redraw congressional boundaries for the 2024 elections. Under the current map, Democrats won seven of the state’s 14 congressional seats last November.
The court, which became a Republican majority this year following the election of two GOP justices, ruled after taking the unusual step of revisiting redistricting and voter ID opinions made in December by the court’s previous iteration, when Democrats held a 4-3 seat advantage. The court held rehearings in March.
Friday’s 5-2 rulings also mean that state lawmakers should have greater latitude in drawing General Assembly seat boundaries for elections next year and the rest of the decade, and that the voter ID law approved by the legislature in late 2018 could be carried out soon.
In another court decision Friday along party lines, the state justices overturned a trial court decision on when the voting rights of people convicted of felonies are restored. That means tens of thousands of people will have to complete their probation or parole and pay any fines to qualify to vote again.
Republican legislators celebrated the sweeping series of favorable decisions that are assuredly the result of the changing makeup of the state’s highest court. Outside groups spent millions on the two Supreme Court campaigns in 2022.
“The decisions handed down today by the NC Supreme Court have ensured that our constitution and the will of the people of North Carolina are honored,” House Speaker Tim Moore said in a news release.
But the remaining Democratic justices and their allies lambasted the decisions that reversed new precedents on redistricting and voter ID.
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who leads a national Democratic group whose affiliate helped support the redistricting litigation, said Friday’s mapping decision was “a function of political personnel and partisan opportunism” by Republicans.
“History will not be kind to this court’s majority, which will now forever be stained for irreparably harming the legitimacy and reputation of North Carolina’s highest tribunal,” Holder said.
Chief Justice Paul Newby, writing the majority opinion in the redistricting case, said that the previous Democratic majority erred by declaring that the state constitution outlawed extensive partisan gerrymandering. The court last year struck down maps the General Assembly drew because they said it gave Republicans outsized electoral advantage compared to their voting power.
But Newby said a partisan gerrymandering prohibition is absent from the plain language of the constitution. He argued that current and former colleagues who declared otherwise had wrongly wrested power away from the General Assembly, which the state constitution designates as the mapmakers.
“In its decision today, the Court returns to its tradition of honoring the constitutional roles assigned to each branch,” Newby wrote. “This case is not about partisan politics, but rather about realigning the proper roles of the judicial and legislative branches.”
Associate Justice Anita Earls, writing the dissenting opinion, said the court correctly ruled last year to ensure all North Carolina residents “regardless of political party, were not denied their ‘fundamental right to vote on equal terms.’ … Today, the majority strips the people of this right.”
North Carolina Republicans also had appealed a decision on the congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to expand the powers of state legislatures at the expense of state courts on matters of congressional redistricting and elections.
The U.S. justices heard oral arguments in December but later asked the legal parties what effect, in any, the state Supreme Court’s reconsideration of the issue should have on the case. The responses varied, but President Joe Biden’s administration suggested the court should dismiss the case, even before Friday’s state court decision.
On voter ID, the Republican majority reversed a trial court decision that struck down the 2018 law. The trial court had ruled that GOP legislators passed the law in part to retain General Assembly control by discouraging Black Democrats from voting in legislative elections. But Associate Justice Phil Berger Jr. wrote, in part, that the trial judges erred in relying on a federal court ruling striking down a 2013 voter ID law as tainted by racial discrimination.
Although a federal lawsuit challenging the voter ID law is still pending, the State Board of Elections said Friday that staff would start working toward “a smooth rollout” of the ID requirement with municipal elections this fall.
Voters also previously approved a separate photo voter ID mandate for the state constitution, although that amendment remains stuck in litigation that wouldn’t affect Friday’s ruling.
On the process for restoring voting rights, the court upheld a law passed in 1973 — when Democrats controlled the legislature — that automatically restored voting rights only after the “unconditional discharge of an inmate, of a probationer, or of a parolee.”
A panel of trial court judges last year declared that the law disproportionately harmed Black offenders and violated the constitution. The plaintiffs’ lawyers said the 1973 law remained rooted in Reconstruction-era efforts by white politicians to intentionally prevent Black residents from voting.
Most of the people affected by the law — about 56,000 on probation, parole or supervision at the time of a 2021 trial — got the chance to vote last November.
Shakita Norman, a plaintiff in the case who was able to vote in 2022, called Friday’s decision “just plain wrong. If you’re telling us we can no longer vote, are you also telling us that we don’t have to pay taxes? This isn’t right.”
Associate Justice Trey Allen wrote in the majority opinion that the trial court “wrongly imputed” discriminatory views of 19th century lawmakers upon others who later “made it easier for eligible felons of all races to regain their voting rights.”
“It is not unconstitutional to insist that felons pay their debt to society as a condition of participating in the electoral process,” Allen wrote.
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Associated Press writer Mark Sherman contributed to this report.
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2023-04-29T14:40:07+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-us-news/n-carolina-justices-sweep-away-district-voter-id-rulings/
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BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli forces shelled a southern Lebanese border village on Thursday after several explosions were heard in a disputed area where the borders of Syria, Lebanon and Israel meet.
Tensions continue to flare in the border area over two tents erected by the militant group Hezbollah and Israel’s building of a wall around the Lebanese part of a village that Israeli troops captured during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.
A Lebanese military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of not being cleared to provide information to journalists said one rocket was fired toward Israel from the border town of Kfar Chouba and that Israeli forces responded with two rocket attacks.
The Israeli Defense Forces first said no explosion took place in its territory and only on the Lebanese side of the border near Ghajar. Minutes later, it said a Lebanese rocket landed in Israeli territory near the border and that Israeli forces had since shelled parts of Kfar Chouba.
It was unclear who fired the rocket from Lebanon. The Lebanese army did not immediately commented on the explosions.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said it could not verify that rocket fire caused the explosion but that the sounds were “consistent with a possible launch.” UNIFIL sent peacekeepers to investigate what happened while the head of the mission speaks to both Lebanese and Israeli authorities to ease the situation.
“This incident comes at a sensitive time and in an area that has already experienced tensions earlier this week,” UNIFIL said in a statement. “We urge everyone to exercise restraint and avoid any action that could cause further escalation.”
Minutes after the explosions, Iran-backed Hezbollah issued a statement about Israel’s wall in the village of Ghajar. The village is split into Lebanese and Israeli sides along a border known as the blue line that was demarcated after Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000.
“It is not just a routine breach of what the occupation forces are accustomed to from time to time,” the statement said. It did comment on the explosions.
As part of the U.N. Security Council resolution that ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel is to withdraw from the northern part of Ghajar, which has not happened. U.N. peacekeeping forces in Lebanon have called on Israel for years to end its building work in northern Ghajar and to withdraw its troops.
Lebanese soldiers in Mays al-Jabal, another border town, obstructed an Israeli bulldozer accompanied by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday that reached over the technical fence to remove plants and trees from the Lebanese side. The tense standoff did not result in any clashes.
The situation also has been heated along Chebaa Farms and around Kfar Chouba. Israel captured those areas from Syria during the 1967 Mideast war, and they are part of Syria’s Golan Heights that Israel annexed in 1981. The Lebanese government says the area belongs to Lebanon.
In early June, Israel filed a complaint with the U.N. saying that Hezbollah had set up tents several dozen meters (yards) inside the disputed territory. Israeli media have since reported that Hezbollah removed one of the two tents, but the group did not confirm the action.
Later that month, Israeli soldiers fired tear gas to disperse scores of Lebanese protesters who pelted the troops with stones along the border near the disputed territory.
Hezbollah also shot down an Israeli drone last month. The group in the past has claimed responsibility for downing Israeli drones, and Israel’s military has said its forces have shot down Hezbollah drones.
Israel considers Hezbollah its most serious immediate threat, estimating it has some 150,000 rockets and missiles aimed at Israel.
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2023-07-06T16:09:49+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/world-news/ap-2-explosions-heard-in-disputed-area-where-borders-of-lebanon-syria-and-israel-meet/
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The Canadian drama series”SkyMed” makes its United States premiere Sunday, July 10, exclusively on Paramount+.
The series follows “the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. Weaving together intense character journeys with high-stakes medical rescues, a diverse cast of young medical responders must rely on each other for survival at 20,000 feet in the air,” according to the show’s official synopsis.
“SkyMed” stars Natasha Calis as Hayley; Ace “Aason” Nadjiwon as Bodie; Morgan Holmstrom as Crystal; Praneet Akilla as Chopper; Thomas Elms as Nowak; Mercedes Morris as Lexi; Kheon Clarke as Tristan and Braeden Clarke as Jeremy.
What else can I watch on Paramount+?
Paramount+ also enables you to live stream TV shows including “The Twilight Zone,” “Picard,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “NCIS,” “Big Brother,” “Why Women Kill’' and “The Good Fight.” You can also access live CBS Sports and live events that CBS broadcasts.
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2022-07-09T23:09:47+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/tv/2022/07/canadian-drama-skymed-makes-us-debut-how-to-stream-its-premiere.html
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Larry 'Gator' Rivers, Harlem Globetrotter legend from Georgia, dies at 73
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Larry "Gator" Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died Saturday at age 73.
Rivers died from cancer, Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis told the Savannah Morning News. Campbell and Sons Funeral Home said Rivers died at a hospital in Savannah.
Rivers was a sophomore on the all-Black Beach High School team that won the first Georgia High School Association basketball tournament to include Black and white players in 1967. He blossomed into an all-state player, graduating from the Savannah high school in 1969 and going on to be a small college All-American at Moberly Junior College in Missouri and an all-conference guard at what is now Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
He went on to play and coach for 16 years with the Harlem Globetrotters, reuniting for a time with high school coach Russell Ellington.
Rivers once told WTOC-TV that during his tryout for the Globetrotters, team legend Marques Haynes led Rivers into a closet storing tables and folding chairs, handed Rivers a basketball and said "Let’s see you dribble around this."
"So I was dribbling around chairs, under tables, doing anything I could do to impress him," Rivers said.
Pictured in a circle are Gerald Smith (7ft), Sam Drummer (6 ft 5 in) Ovie Dotson (6ft 8in) Larry Rivers (6ft) and Rickey Brown (6ft 9in). March 03, 1980. (Photo by John Nobley/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).
Rivers came home to Savannah and got involved in the community, volunteering in schools, promoting the rebuilding of neighborhood basketball courts and opening the non-profit youth mentorship organization Gatorball Academy to teach basketball.
Rivers ran for the county commission in 2020 as a Republican and was elected without opposition after the Democratic nominee was disqualified over a previous felony conviction.
"I don’t know when we weren’t friends," Ellis told WTOC-TV, calling Rivers "a legend."
"That was a big part of him, giving to the children that’s behind him," Ellis said. "Like he said, ‘Somebody gave to me, and so it’s my job and my responsibility to give back.’ And that’s going to be missing a whole lot."
Rivers’ death brought condolences from U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and others. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Rivers "led a life of accomplishment and chose to spend much of that life serving the people of his community."
Johnson wrote on social media that "Legends never die, so you will always be around, my friend," adding in an official city statement that Rivers "never forgot Savannah or Beach High School and dedicated endless hours of mentoring and teaching the rules of basketball and life to scores of young people. For this, he will always be remembered."
Funeral arrangements had not been announced Sunday.
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2023-05-01T16:14:54+00:00
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fox10phoenix.com
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https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/larry-gator-rivers-harlem-globetrotter-legend-from-georgia-dies-at-73
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2022-12-11T13:12:59+00:00
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djournal.com
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https://www.djournal.com/monroe/opinion/letter-to-the-editor/article_5ac6cb56-a6b9-5660-9fc2-527850d1f680.html
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ERIE, Pa., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter can be rough on a home. Once the snow, ice, wind or cold temperatures stop fluctuating, it's a good time to check how your home withstood the season.
When spring arrives, here are seven projects from Erie Insurance to help your home recover from winter.
- Have your roof inspected. This is especially important if you notice any leaks, loose shingles or metal. The freezing and thawing that was so common this past winter can create big splits out of small cracks. It's a good idea to check with your independent insurance agent to make sure you have the right coverage for your roof.
- Fix any ceiling stains. Your ceiling may have a yellow or brown stain if your roof has a leak. If so, first fix the leak before sealing the stain with a sealer/primer then apply a coat or two of paint. Moisture problems can lead to mold or mildew build-up, so fix them quickly before you have a bigger problem on your hands.
- Inspect windows and doors. Things to look for on doors include bent or broken hinges, frames or edges. Depending on the extent of the damage, you can either repair or replace the door. Also, check screens for holes before you swap out your storm panels. Check out these helpful tips to keep the cold air out of your home.
- Consider resealing your driveway. A lot of water seeps into driveways during the winter, which can create cracks when it freezes then thaws. If you notice a lot of cracks, consider having it resealed to prevent further cracking.
- Seal your deck every few years. If your deck is looking worn-down, have it pressure washed and resealed. Changes in weather can significantly impact its durability.
- Clean gutters and downspouts. Leaves can weigh things down while ice dams can bend and break gutters. Grab a pair of gloves, a sturdy ladder and a trowel to clear any leaves and debris out. Call a professional if you're not comfortable doing this on your own. Want more tips? Check out this post on how to clean your gutters.
- Inspect outside faucets and hoses. Turn them on to ensure water is still running as it should; if you can stop the flow with your thumb, the water pressure may be too low and a pipe inside your home may need to be fixed.
At ERIE, we get the emotional and financial importance of your biggest investment – which is why our homeowners insurance goes the distance. Learn more about what makes our homeowners coverage different, or find a local ERIE agent to request a quote.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.
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2023-03-09T18:25:30+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/03/09/7-ways-help-your-home-recover-winter-this-march/
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Preclinical data support the potential of ONA-XR plus estrogen receptor degraders in endocrine resistant disease models
Context to initiate Phase 1b/2 clinical trial in Q4 2022
PHILADELPHIA and FLORENCE, Italy, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Context Therapeutics Inc. ("Context" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CNTX), a women's oncology company developing small molecule and immunotherapy treatments for breast and gynecological cancers, and The Menarini Group ("Menarini") today announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement for Menarini's oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), elacestrant.
This agreement will support the upcoming Phase 1b/2 ELONA clinical proof-of-concept trial evaluating onapristone extended release (ONA-XR), an oral progesterone receptor (PR) antagonist, in combination with elacestrant in estrogen receptor positive (ER+), PR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer (mBC) patients who have previously been treated with a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Context will sponsor the clinical trial and Menarini will supply elacestrant at no cost.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women occurring in 1 in 8 women (13%) over the course of a woman's lifetime, with ~280,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 51,400 cases of non-invasive breast cancer expected in 2022. Elacestrant is the first oral SERD to demonstrate a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) versus standard-of-care (SOC) endocrine therapy in a Phase 3 trial in patients with ER+, HER2- mBC, with 30% reduction in the risk of progression or death in all patients. Data also showed that 22% of patients were alive and progression-free at 12 months after elacestrant treatment initiation vs. 9% with SOC in the overall population. Therefore, elacestrant may become the new backbone endocrine therapy for ER+, HER2- mBC.
Preliminary data from preclinical studies suggest that a dual ER and PR blockade may be associated with enhanced tumor control. The ELONA clinical trial will be evaluating this important hypothesis.
"We are grateful to Menarini for their collaboration as we explore the therapeutic potential of adding ONA-XR, our oral PR antagonist, to elacestrant," said Tarek Sahmoud, MBBCh, Ph.D., Context's Chief Medical Officer. "We hope that this combination will further improve the clinical outcome in patients with ER+, PR+, HER2- mBC."
"ONA-XR's ability to restore hormone sensitivity and its tolerability profile positions it well for combination with elacestrant," said Nassir Habboubi, M.D., Menarini's Global Head of R&D.
Context anticipates initiating the Phase 1b/2 clinical trial in the fourth quarter of 2022. The two companies will form a joint committee to review results.
About Menarini Group
The Menarini Group is a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, with a turnover of over $4 billion and over 17,000 employees. Menarini is focused on therapeutic areas with high unmet needs with products for oncology, cardiology, pneumology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, diabetology, inflammation, and analgesia. With 18 production sites and 9 Research and Development centers, Menarini's products are available in 140 countries worldwide. For further information, please visit www.menarini.com.
About ONA-XR
ONA-XR (onapristone extended release) is a potent and specific antagonist of the progesterone receptor (PR) that is orally administered. Currently, there are no approved therapies that selectively target PR+ cancers. Preliminary preclinical and clinical data suggest that ONA-XR has anticancer activity by inhibiting progesterone receptor binding to chromatin, downregulating cancer stem cell mobilization and blocking immune evasion. ONA-XR is currently being evaluated in three Phase 2 clinical trials and one Phase 1b/2 clinical trial in PR+ breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers. ONA-XR is an investigational drug that has not been approved for marketing by any regulatory authority.
About Context Therapeutics® Context Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTX), is a women's oncology company developing small molecule and immunotherapy treatments to transform care for breast and gynecological cancers. The Company's robust clinical program for lead candidate onapristone extended release (ONA-XR) comprises three Phase 2 clinical trials and one Phase 1b/2 clinical trial in hormone-driven breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. ONA-XR is a novel, first-in-class small molecule under development as a potent and specific antagonist of the progesterone receptor, a key unchecked mechanism in hormone-driven women's cancers. Context is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.contexttherapeutics.com.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Several passengers were hurt and trapped after a serious crash in Miami Gardens.
Crews arrived to the wreck near Northwest 12th Avenue and 183rd Street Saturday morning.
Officials said they found victims trapped inside those mangled vehicles and rushed to get them out.
“We actually had a severe entrapment, with a potentially critical patient, so we were able to actually use our jaws of life and our technical crews to rescue the victims,” said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Captain Stephen Martell.
Air rescue transported one person to an area trauma center.
Three others were also sent to the hospital.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) —The team on the Netflix hit “Peaky Blinders” is slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for using a clip of the show in a recent political ad that appears to target the LGBTQ+ community.
Posted to Twitter on June 30, the last day of Pride Month, the ad takes shots at DeSantis’ ally-turned-rival, former President Donald Trump, for allegedly being soft towards the LGBTQ+ community.
The video was posted by the “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account, the governor’s “rapid response operation,” which shares posts about his campaign.
“To wrap up “Pride Month, let’s hear from the politician who did more than any other Republican to celebrate it…,” the Twitter caption read.
The ad features clips of Trump interviews and headlines that suggest he might support the LGBTQ+ community, depending on one’s interpretation.
Halfway through the video, it jump cuts to clips of DeSantis, who hasn’t been shy about supporting anti-LBGTQ+ legislation, even signing Florida’s highly controversial bill, “The Parental Rights in Education Act,” known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
The governor’s montage also shows headlines from stories about his support of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and several times, cuts to notable characters from film and television, such as Cillian Murphy’s character in “Peaky Blinders,” Brad Pitt in “Troy,” and Christian Bale in “American Psycho.”
On July 5, a week after DeSantis posted his campaign ad, the team for “Peaky Blinders” shared a statement on Twitter, saying the clip of Murphy’s character used in the ad was “obtained without permission or official license,” adding that the team does not support nor endorse the video’s narrative.
“On behalf of the partners of Peaky Blinders — Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Caryn Mandabach, Productions, Tiger Aspect Productions and Banijay Rights — We confirm the footage of Tommy Shelby’s character used within the video posted by Ron DeSantis’ campaign was obtained without permission or officials licence. We do not support nor endorse the video’s narrative and strongly disapprove of the use of the content in this manner,” the “Peaky Blinders” team said in a statement.
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2023-07-07T01:35:32+00:00
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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) announced today that Matthew Siegel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at Deutsche Bank's 31st Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live and replay audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.OUTFRONT.com.
About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location, and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.
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2023-02-24T01:17:13+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Online real estate broker Redfin is cutting 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow, another casualty of two-decade high interest rates stoked by the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.
The job cuts amount to 13% of Redfin’s workforce, the company announced in a regulatory filing. Redfin also laid off 470 employees in June, blaming slowing home sales.
Redfin has slashed more than a quarter of its workforce since April 2022 on the assumption that the housing downturn will last “at least through 2023,” it said in the filing.
The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate is hovering around 7%, partially a result of the Fed raising rates six times this year at it tries to stem four-decade high inflation. Fed officials have boosted their benchmark lending rate by three-quarters of a point at its last four meetings, sowing fears that its heavy-handed policy could tip the U.S. into a recession.
More rate hikes are expected into next year, though inflation data coming from the government Thursday could play into the Fed’s strategy.
Though the government recently estimated that the broader U.S. economy returned to growth last quarter, the Fed’s actions have chilled a once red-hot housing market.
Home sales have slowed for eight straight months as would-be first-time homebuyers pull out of the market, with borrowing costs greatly diminishing their options and inflation already taking a bite out of their incomes. Homeowners looking to upgrade are also waiting out the interest rate crest, not wanting to jump into a higher rate on their next mortgage.
In its filing, Redfin said it expected to incur charges of up to $23 million for the layoffs and wind down, most of those related to benefits and severance compensation related to the layoffs.
Redfin is writing down $18 million worth of inventory associated with RedfinNow, a result of homes losing their value since being purchased earlier this year. Redfin said it will continue to purchase homes under contract and renovate them and sell them quickly.
The Seattle company hopes to reduce its RedfinNow inventory to about $85 million worth of homes by the end of January 2023. It currently has about $265 million worth of homes through RedfinNow, with another $92 million under contract.
RedfinNow made sellers quick cash offers for their homes without having to list them.
Shares of Redfin tumbled more than 8% in morning trading. They have lost about 90% of their value this year and traded close to $100 each less than two years ago.
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2022-11-09T17:42:28+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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Top Nuggets vs. Heat Players to Watch - NBA Finals Game 1
The Denver Nuggets (53-29) take on the Miami Heat (44-38) at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets is a player to watch in this game.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to look out for in this matchup, which you can watch on ABC with a seven-day free trial to Fubo!
How to Watch Nuggets vs. Heat
- Game Day: Thursday, June 1
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Nuggets' Last Game
The Nuggets were victorious in their previous game against the Lakers, 113-111, on Monday. Jokic was their top scorer with 30 points.
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Heat's Last Game
The Heat won their most recent game against the Celtics, 103-84, on Monday. Jimmy Butler led the way with 28 points, and also had seven boards and six assists.
Nuggets vs Heat Additional Info
Nuggets Players to Watch
- Jokic leads his team in points (24.5), rebounds (11.8) and assists (9.8) per game, shooting 63.2% from the field. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Jamal Murray posts 20 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
- Aaron Gordon is putting up 16.3 points, 3 assists and 6.6 rebounds per contest.
- Bruce Brown puts up 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 35.8% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
- Michael Porter Jr. puts up 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the field and 41.4% from downtown with 3 made 3-pointers per contest (eighth in NBA).
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Heat Players to Watch
- Adebayo is averaging team highs in points (20.4 per game) and rebounds (9.2). And he is delivering 3.2 assists, making 54% of his shots from the floor.
- Butler is the Heat's top assist man (5.3 per game), and he delivers 22.9 points and 5.9 rebounds.
- Max Strus is putting up 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, making 41% of his shots from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 treys per contest.
- The Heat receive 9.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Caleb Martin.
- Kyle Lowry is putting up 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, making 40.4% of his shots from the floor and 34.5% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per game.
Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
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2023-06-01T20:00:14+00:00
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The 12th annual Bob Childers’ Gypsy Cafe in Stillwater has announced the lineup of this year’s songwriter festival.
On Sunday, May 7, 70 artists will be showcased, including festival regulars such as Cody Canada, John Fullbright and Monica Taylor, along with 10 new songwriters.
The festival will include five stages, as well as a new White Buffalo Brunch that will include performances of classic Bob Childers songs.
“Stillwater is the birthplace of Red Dirt music, and we are committed to evolving this festival to celebrate that history while showcasing the future of Oklahoma songwriting — and have a really good time doing it,” Red Dirt Relief Fund Executive Director Katie Dale said in a news release
Proceeds from the festival will go to the Red Dirt Relief Fund, a nonprofit that has provided aid to more than half the artists in the lineup during the pandemic.
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The festival will also present the awards for the 2023 Jimmy LaFave Song Contest and the Restless Spirit Award winners.
Tickets are on sale, with general admission starting at $30.
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2023-03-28T13:05:55+00:00
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The round is led by Climate Innovation Capital and co-led by S2G Ventures, with strategic participation from Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund and Marubeni.
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LineVision, Inc., the world's leading provider of overhead line monitoring for electric utilities, today announced the closing of its $33 million Series C financing round. The proceeds from this round will be used to accelerate global growth of its Grid Enhancing Technology (GETs) platform, used by leading utilities around the world to increase the capacity, flexibility, and safety of their transmission grids and accelerate the transition to net zero.
The round is led by Climate Innovation Capital, a fund that invests in climate technologies and businesses that are poised to deliver the greatest amount of carbon reductions in the shortest period of time, and co-led by S2G Ventures, a $300 million multi-stage clean energy fund that invests to accelerate the transition to the clean energy, low carbon economy needed to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.
Other new investors include Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, a $1 billion investment initiative to accelerate technology development and deployment of new climate innovations, and Marubeni, a leading global investor, developer, and operator of infrastructures across energy, utilities, telecommunication, and transportation. Existing investors including UP Partners, National Grid Partners, Clean Energy Ventures and Zoma Capital also participated in the round.
"Decarbonization of the economy can only happen if the capacity of the grid is expanded," said Kevin Kimsa, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate Innovation Capital. "We see tremendous opportunity for LineVision's technology-driven infrastructure platform to unlock this critically-needed capacity and deliver value to consumers, utilities, renewable energy developers, electrification innovators and the climate."
"Access to adequate transmission capacity is the single biggest barrier the US and many other major electricity markets face in realizing their near to medium-term decarbonization goals," said Francis O'Sullivan Ph.D., Managing Director of S2G Ventures. "LineVision and their leading utility partners are unlocking the enormous unrealized potential in existing transmission infrastructure and in doing so they are creating a more advanced power grid and unlocking more of the economic and environmental benefits that clean energy can deliver."
"The science is clear; the world must take urgent action to reach net zero emissions to curb the worst effects of climate change," said Brandon Middaugh, Director of the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund. "LineVision's technology is empowering utilities to identify additional capacity on existing power lines to more rapidly integrate renewables and ultimately help decarbonize the grid."
"We are thrilled to work with Climate Innovation Capital, S2G Ventures, Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Marubeni, and our existing investors as we scale to deliver on our mission of accelerating the net zero grid," said Hudson Gilmer, LineVision's CEO. "As utilities continue to work to meet climate goals, demand for our technology has increased exponentially. This investment round will directly support our expansion to meet that demand."
This investment round strengthens LineVision's capacity to help utilities around the world transition their grids into the dynamic and efficient foundation of tomorrow's energy system.
In just over four years since its founding, LineVision has deployed projects with National Grid, Dominion Energy, Duquesne Light Company, Xcel Energy, Tennessee Valley Authority, NYPA, SMUD, multiple Exelon companies, and several other North American utilities. The company also works with utilities across eight European countries, Marubeni, and other EPCOs in Japan, and Oceania.
LineVision provides electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to accelerate the net zero grid. LineVision's patented non-contact sensors collect critical information to unlock additional capacity on existing lines, provide insight into conductor health, and detect anomalies and risks. LineVision's platform is rapidly deployed at scale without the need for scheduled outages, live line work, or specialized installation equipment. LineVision is helping our utility partners around the world lead the energy transition by increasing the capacity, resilience, and safety of the grid. For more information, visit www.LineVisionInc.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Climate Innovation Capital (ClimateIC) is a growth equity fund investing in technology and service businesses focused on climate change. Our purpose is to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and decarbonize the economy. We identify and grow climate innovations with the highest projected financial returns and the greatest decarbonization potential – delivered in the shortest period of time. We leverage our strong network and our extensive experience as operators, climate advisors and investment professionals to source attractive opportunities and enhance the growth prospects of our investments. For more information, www.climateic.com.
S2G Ventures, the direct investment team of Builders Vision, partners with entrepreneurs who are working on solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges across the food, agriculture, oceans, and clean energy markets. We provide capital, mentorship, and value-added resources to companies pursuing innovative market-based solutions that generate positive social, environmental, and financial returns. We provide our partners with flexible capital solutions that can range from seed and venture funding through growth equity to debt and infrastructure financing. For more information about S2G, visit s2gventures.com, tune-in to our podcast, or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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2022-10-04T12:24:10+00:00
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Justices reject appeal from man arrested for spoofing police
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal, backed by the satirical site The Onion, from a man who was arrested and prosecuted for making fun of police on social media.
The justices on Tuesday left in place a lower court ruling against Anthony Novak, who was arrested after he spoofed the Parma, Ohio, police force in Facebook posts.
After his acquittal on criminal charges, Novak sued the police for violating his constitutional rights. But a federal appeals court ruled the officers have “qualified immunity” and threw out the lawsuit.
The Onion filed its brief in defense of parody. Its lawyers wrote that the First Amendment protects people from prosecution when they make fun of others.
“The Onion’s writers also have a self-serving interest in preventing political authorities from imprisoning humorists,” the site’s lawyers wrote in a brief filed in October. “This brief is submitted in the interest of at least mitigating their future punishment.”
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2023-02-21T19:26:26+00:00
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Today's highs will be in the 50's. The forecast calls for it to be a chilly 53 degrees. A 36-degree low is forecasted. The Bristol area should see a light breeze, with winds only reaching 8 miles per hour, coming from Northeast. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Visit heraldcourier.com for more weather updates.
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NAIROBI – Africa still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it’s the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that’s newly declared a global emergency, its public health agency announced Thursday.
“Let us get vaccines onto the continent,” the acting head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed Ogwell, said in a weekly media briefing. He described a situation where the African continent of 1.3 billion people is again being left behind in access to doses in an uncomfortable echo of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global health emergency.
To date, more than 20,000 cases have been reported in 77 countries. More than 2,100 monkeypox cases have been recorded in 11 African countries and 75 people have died, the Africa CDC director said.
Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Now the global race is on to obtain monkeypox vaccine doses. The European Commission, the European Union's executive arm, has secured the purchase of 160,000 doses of vaccines for the disease. On Wednesday, U.S. health regulators said nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution after what they described as weeks of delays.
Such delays are far more pronounced on the African continent, where the painful disease has been endemic in some countries for years.
Ogwell said the Africa CDC has engaged with international partners in attempts to obtain vaccines, and while he said “good news” is expected in the coming days, “we cannot be able to give you a timeline.”
Even doses of the smallpox vaccine, which has shown effectiveness against monkeypox, are not available in Africa, Ogwell said.
“The solutions need to be global in nature,” he said, in a warning to the international community. “If we’re not safe, the rest of the world is not safe.”
The COVID-19 pandemic and the global hoarding of vaccine doses were a jolt to African leaders, who quickly joined together in an unprecedented effort to obtain doses and establish the production of more vaccines on the continent.
Now, to their dismay, the monkeypox outbreak is again showing how the world’s richer countries hurry to protect their own people first.
WHO has said it is creating a vaccine-sharing mechanism for protection against monkeypox, but the organization has released few details, so there’s no guarantee that African countries will get priority. No countries have yet agreed to share any vaccines with the WHO.
WHO officials have emphasized that monkeypox can infect anyone in close contact with a patient or their contaminated clothing or bedsheets. Researchers are still exploring how it spreads but believe it’s mainly through close, skin-to-skin contact and through contact with bedding and clothing that touched an infected person’s rash or body fluids.
In Africa, monkeypox mainly spreads to people by infected wild animals like rodents in limited outbreaks that typically have not crossed borders. In Europe, North America and elsewhere, however, monkeypox is spreading among people with no links to animals or recent travel to Africa.
In the U.S. and Europe, the vast majority of infections have happened in men who have sex with men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can contract the virus.
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AP journalist Maria Cheng in London contributed.
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2022-07-28T11:13:40+00:00
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, after union workers began a three-day strike.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, after union workers began a three-day strike.
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2023-03-21T21:10:41+00:00
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LEEDS, England — Leeds’ American coach, Jesse Marsch, acknowledged he is under pressure to keep his job after a run of four straight losses in the Premier League.
There were chants against Marsch and the club’s board in the final minutes of the 3-2 loss at home to Fulham on Sunday.
Marsch said he currently retains the backing of the board.
“But of course, I’m not dumb,” Marsch said Thursday. “I understand exactly, if we don’t win games, I put them in a very difficult situation to continue to support me.”
Marsch said he was “angry” about the situation and is looking deeper at his squad to “find which guys are ready to fight for everything.”
“I’m tired of tight matches where we are in the match, and in many cases better than the opponent, and walking away with nothing,” he said. “I’m tired of not capitalizing on moments when we are the better team in matches and tired of giving away goals too cheaply. And I’m tired of not getting results that we should be getting.
“I was 14 years a player, 13 years a coach, I have never lost this much in my career. And I’m sick of it. I’m trying to find out which guys can be counted on at the highest level right now.”
United States midfielder Tyler Adams missed the Fulham game because of an undisclosed injury and is still questionable for the Liverpool game, Marsch said.
Adams played the full 90 minutes in each of Leeds’ first 10 games.
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2022-10-27T14:38:57+00:00
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Champion runner Caster Semenya won a potentially landmark legal decision for sports on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by rules in track and field that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete in major competitions.
But the two-time Olympic champion’s success after her two failed appeals in sports’ highest court in 2019 and the Swiss supreme court in 2020 came with a major caveat. The ruling didn’t strike down the rules and the world track and field body said soon after it was released that the contentious testosterone regulations would “remain in place.”
While the 32-year-old Semenya is fighting to be allowed to run again without restrictions, that might still take years, if it happens at all. It’s unlikely she’d be able to go for another gold in the 800 meters at next year’s Olympics in Paris. Next month’s world championships, where she has won three titles, are almost certainly not an option.
The South African athlete’s legal challenge has taken five years so far and it could take equally as long for the process of rolling back the cases through the different courts.
Tuesday’s ruling, although significant and a victory for Semenya, only opened the way for the Swiss supreme court to reconsider its decision. That might result in the case going back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne. Only then might the rules enforced by world track body World Athletics be possibly removed.
Still, Semenya’s lawyers said the victory established an important principle.
“Caster has never given up her fight to be allowed to compete and run free,” Semenya’s lawyers said in a statement. “This important personal win for her is also a wider victory for elite athletes around the world. It means that sporting governance bodies around the world must finally recognize that human rights law and norms apply to the athletes they regulate.”
In a 4-3 ruling by a panel of judges, the Strasbourg, France-based human rights court said “serious questions” over the “validity” of the international athletics regulations were “left open” in Semenya’s previous challenge at sports court CAS. In her second appeal, the Swiss supreme court had failed to respond to “serious concerns” of discrimination, the European rights court said.
Semenya has been barred by the rules from running in her favorite 800-meter race since 2019 because she has refused to artificially suppress her testosterone. She has lost four years of her career at her peak.
World Athletics showed no sign of changing its position in the wake of the verdict, saying two hours after it was released that the rules would stay.
“We remain of the view that the … regulations are a necessary, reasonable and proportionate means of protecting fair competition in the female category as the Court of Arbitration for Sport and Swiss Federal Tribunal both found,” World Athletics said.
World Athletics also said it would be “encouraging” the government of Switzerland to appeal. Switzerland was the respondent in the case because Semenya was challenging her last legal loss in the Swiss supreme court. Switzerland’s government has three months to appeal.
The Swiss government was also ordered to pay Semenya 60,000 euros ($66,000) for costs and expenses.
The ruling could ultimately have repercussions for other high-profile Olympic sports like swimming, which also has rules barring female athletes with high natural testosterone. Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, is reviewing its eligibility rules for women and could set limits on testosterone.
While Semenya has been at the center of the highly emotive issue of sex eligibility in sports for nearly 15 years and is the issue’s figurehead, she is not the only runner affected. At least three other Olympic medalists have also been impacted by the rules that set limits on the level of natural testosterone that female athletes may have. World Athletics says there are “a number” of other elite athletes who fall under the regulations.
There are no testosterone limits in place for male athletes.
Semenya’s case is not the same as the debate over transgender women who have transitioned from male to female being allowed to compete in sports, although the two issues do have crossover.
Semenya was identified as female at birth, raised as a girl and has been legally identified as female her entire life. She has one of a number of conditions known as differences in sex development, or DSDs, which cause naturally high testosterone that is in the typical male range.
Semenya says her elevated testosterone should simply be considered a genetic gift, and critics of the rules have compared it to a basketballer’s height or a swimmer’s long arms.
While track authorities can’t challenge Semenya’s legal gender, they say her condition includes her having the typical male XY chromosome pattern and physical traits that make her “biologically male,” an assertion that has enraged Semenya. World Athletics says Semenya’s testosterone levels give her an athletic advantage comparable to a man competing in women’s events and there needs to be rules to address that.
Track has enforced rules since 2019 that require athletes like Semenya to artificially reduce their testosterone to below a specific mark, which is measured through the amount of testosterone recorded in their blood. They can do that by taking daily contraceptive pills, having hormone-blocking injections, or undergoing surgery. If athletes choose one of the first two options, they would effectively need to do it for their entire careers to remain eligible to compete regularly.
Semenya has fought against the regulations and has refused to follow them since 2019, saying they were discriminatory.
The European Court of Human Rights agreed and also said there was a violation of Semenya’s right for her private life to be respected. It also found for Semenya on another point of her appeal, that she hadn’t been given “effective remedy” for her claims of discrimination.
“Serious questions as to the validity” of the testosterone rules had been left unanswered, the rights court said, including over any side effects from the hormone treatment athletes would have to undergo, the difficulties in them remaining within the rules by trying to control their natural hormone levels, and the “lack of evidence” that their high natural testosterone actually gave them an advantage anyway.
That last point struck at the heart of the regulations, which World Athletics has always said is about dealing with the unfair sports advantage it says Semenya has over other women.
Going against the international track body, South Africa’s national track federation said it was “delighted” with Tuesday’s verdict.
The rules have been made stricter since Semenya launched her case at the European rights court and athletes now have to reduce their testosterone level to an even lower mark. The updated regulations also apply to every event and not just Semenya’s favored race range between 400 meters and one mile, which they did previously.
Semenya won gold in the 800 meters at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics but was prevented from defending her title at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 because of the regulations.
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AP Sports Writer Graham Dunbar contributed to this report.
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2023-07-11T20:22:37+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/sports/ap-olympic-champion-caster-semenya-wins-appeal-against-testosterone-rules-at-human-rights-court/
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Florida man cuts off ankle monitor, rearrested one day after release from 9-year prison sentence: deputies
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man allegedly cut off his GPS ankle monitor and was found overdosed by deputies one day after being released on probation from a 9-and-a-half-year prison sentence, according to deputies.
Albert Gardner was released July 7 after being convicted of lewd and lascivious battery in June 2014; he was also deemed a sexual predator, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. The 29-year-old man was re-arrested the next day and booked on charges of violating probation and tampering with an electronic monitoring device. He was booked without bond.
Gardner was previously sentenced to five-and-a-half years of supervised release, which was scheduled to end in January 2029.
Photo: Hernando County Sheriffs Office
Shortly before 2 a.m. on July 8, deputies were called to a Texaco gas station on Ponce De Leone Boulevard in Brooksville with regard to someone tampering with an electronic monitoring device. A Federal Department of Corrections Officer was already on the scene, and was looking for Gardner, according to a report.
Gardner's ankle monitor was pinging at a 7-Eleven on South Broad Street, but officials weren't able to find him there. The ankle monitor, however, was still recorded at the 7-Eleven. Deputies weren't able to locate Gardner at the time – but his ankle monitor was found in a trash can at the gas station, officials said.
Shortly after finding the monitor, deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex for a call involving Gardner and an overdose, according to the report.
At the apartment, Gardner's sister said her brother consumed an "unknown narcotic" and overdosed, deputies said. Gardner was found unconscious on top of a bed and deputies pulled him to the ground and began performing CPR, according to the report. He survived after being administered Narcan.
Gardner was transported to a local hospital. He denied taking any substance and said he had a "grandmother seizure," deputies said. After receiving medical care, Gardner was transported to the Hernando County Jail.
Gardner is scheduled to appear in court on August 10.
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2023-07-21T18:41:37+00:00
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fox35orlando.com
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https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-man-cuts-off-ankle-monitor-rearrested-one-day-after-release-from-9-year-prison-sentence-deputies
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A new effort was introduced late Monday in the Nebraska Legislature to restrict abortion access in the state, less than two weeks after a bill that would have banned abortion at around six weeks of pregnancy failed to overcome a filibuster.
The new plan to ban abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy drew fervent protests from opponents who had been assured by Speaker of the Legislature Sen. John Arch that the abortion proposal was dead for the session.
Drawing even more outrage was the way the measure was introduced: as an amendment to a bill that would ban gender-affirming hormone treatments and gender reassignment surgery for minors — the most controversial bill of the session that has led at least two lawmakers to filibuster every bill before the body this year.
Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who has led the filibuster effort since late February to protest the trans bill, angrily promised Monday night to ratchet up her efforts to further slow the work of the Legislature following the abortion amendment.
“We have 161 hours after today. That is going from 9 a.m. to midnight,” she said. “And you better believe I’m going to maximize every minute of that. Every single minute of it.”
In late April, an abortion bill that would have banned abortion once cardiac activity can be detected failed to get the 33 votes it needed to end the debate on it. Historically, that means the bill is shelved for the remainder of the session.
Sen. Ben Hansen, a chiropractor from Blair, introduced the 12-week abortion ban on Monday, billing it as a reboot of a compromise amendment introduced during the abortion debate last month by Republican Sen. Merv Riepe. Riepe had initially supported the 6-week ban, but he later voiced concern that the measure was too extreme. When his fellow Republicans rejected his compromise amendment to push the ban to 12 weeks, he withheld his vote on the motion to end debate, leading to the abortion bill’s failure.
But opponents note stark differences in Hansen’s amendment and Riepe’s. While Hansen’s measure offers exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother, it does not include an exception for fatal fetal anomalies, as Riepe’s bill did. Hansen’s proposal also criminalizes abortion for doctors who perform it outside the exceptions listed.
Opponents of both abortion restrictions and the trans bill said the latest effort by conservative lawmakers that combines both subverts legislative rules that require two combined measures to be related and that call for any proposal that imposes a criminal element to first go through the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee.
Adding the abortion ban as an amendment to the trans bill also means it gets to skip ahead in the legislative process. Instead of going through three rounds of debate that every bill must survive to pass, it would be subjected only to a final two-hour round of debate, critics said.
Liberal lawmakers in the officially nonpartisan body also complained that a promise last month by Arch and the author of the trans bill, freshman Sen. Kathleen Kauth, to reach a compromise with opponents on her bill before it was scheduled for a final round of debate never came to fruition. Instead, conservative lawmakers decided among themselves to make exceptions for minors already receiving gender-affirming care and call it a compromise, opponents said.
At a minimum, opponents wanted sections of the bill that would ban gender-affirming hormone treatments removed.
Omaha Sen. Jen Day railed against the move, noting that she and other lawmakers had heeded calls by conservative leaders to “keep the temperature down” during bill debates so as not to upset the compromise efforts on the trans bill.
“And we did, in good faith,” Day said. “And then today, the proponents of the bill came in, threw a bunch of gasoline on the carpet, threw a match on the chamber, and lit the building on fire. So much for keeping the temperature down.”
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2023-05-09T11:34:23+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/politics/abortion-restriction-effort-reintroduced-in-nebraska/
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VETERAN, N.Y. (WETM) — According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, two men have been indicted on charges stemming from a burglary in the Town of Veteran.
Kyle J. Menio, 40, and Shawn M. Mitstifer, 26, were indicted by a Chemung County grand jury on April 20. According to the indictment, Menio and Mitstifer burglarized a home on Mallory Hill Road in Veteran on or around March 9. The indictment says that the pair stole over $3,000 worth of property. The stolen property includes coins, jewelry, chainsaws, rifles, and shotguns.
Menio has been charged with second-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Mitstifer has been charged with second-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny, third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, and fourth-degree grand larceny.
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2023-05-02T01:49:20+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/crime/two-men-indicted-for-burglary-in-veteran/
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Woodbury County Board of Supervisors votes on new correctional officer, carbon capture pipelines
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Woodbury County Supervisors have approved the addition of a new position that will improve security in the county courthouse.
Right now, the security positions in the courthouse are filled by a deputy who was added last year, and a number of part-time security officers who fill over 100 hours of work a week. Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan says this new position would be a big help in terms of filling those hours.
”What we’ve seen in the last several months is it’s been harder and harder to get part time people hired in that security role,” said Sheehan. “So now, we will have a full-time deputy, probably starting in July, a full-time correctional officer starting in July, and then 1 full-time position that will be filled with part time employees.”
Sheehan says the new position would also allow correctional officers to rotate out of the jail to these less stressful shifts.
Another important issue supervisors discussed was carbon capture pipelines planned in Woodbury County. Several people told supervisors they oppose the idea and ask that pipeline companies be unable to use eminent domain to get the land needed for the project. They worry about the safety of the proposed pipelines, as well as how their placement could limit some cities’ growth potential.
”South and east are the only two ways that Sioux City and Sergeant Bluff can grow,” said Doyle Turner, a citizen from Moville, IA. “Those are our two largest cities within our county. If you strangle the growth of our two largest cities, you essentially strangle the growth of the entire county.”
The board approved a motion to get legal counsel to try and stop the use of eminent domain to acquire land for the pipeline projects. In addition, supervisors will also consider the carbon being processed and sold by a business in the Port Neal industrial area.
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2023-04-12T02:59:42+00:00
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ktiv.com
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https://www.ktiv.com/2023/04/12/woodbury-county-board-supervisors-votes-new-correctional-officer-carbon-capture-pipelines/
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hammered the night before, Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros desperately needed to figure how to keep Bryce Harper and the Phillies in the ballpark.
How about a no-hitter, would that do?
Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous fans as the Astros blanked the Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
“You get slapped in the face yesterday and you want to come back today and make a statement,” closer Ryan Pressly said.
The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956.
Javier and three relievers weren’t perfect in Game 4, but they were close.
Plus, they’d done this before: Javier, the starter in a combined no-hitter against the New York Yankees in June, was pulled with a no-hitter in progress after six innings and 97 pitches this time.
Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Pressly each followed with a hitless inning for the first combined no-hitter in postseason play. They totaled 14 strikeouts in ensuring this year’s championship will be decided this weekend back at Minute Maid Park.
Soon after J.T. Realmuto weakly grounded out to end it, the quartet of pitchers posed with catcher Christian Vázquez near the visiting dugout, each putting a hand on the game ball for a photo. It’s a picture no one could’ve envisioned 24 hours earlier, when Philadelphia clubbed a Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 romp in Game 3.
“That’s crazy, man,” Vázquez said. “It was special.”
The four pitchers and Vázquez also signed a ball headed to the Hall of Fame.
Javier said his parents predicted Tuesday night he was going to throw a no-hitter. The 25-year-old righty from the Dominican Republic said his father, Cecilio Javier, arrived in the United States on Tuesday, and this was the first time his dad saw him pitch.
“I just came out holding onto God, trying to be positive, trying to attack the strike zone,” he said via translator. “Thanks to God I was able to accomplish that.”
In 2010, Roy Halladay pitched a no-hitter for the Phillies in the NL Division Series, also here at Citizens Bank Park. Halladay’s gem came against a Cincinnati team managed by Dusty Baker, Houston’s current skipper.
“Oh, yeah, I was on the other end in this ballpark. I mean, that’s what’s strange about life,” Baker said.
With Larsen and the Houston combo, those are the only three no-hitters in the postseason.
The closest the Phillies came to a hit was in the third inning, when Kyle Schwarber grounded a hard foul past first base. On fair balls, nothing.
“It’s cool,” Schwarber said, sarcastically. “We’ll be in the history books I guess.”
Game 5 is on Thursday night in Philly. Astros ace Justin Verlander will again chase that elusive first World Series win when he faces Noah Syndergaard.
They can only hope to pitch as well as Javier.
By the time the 25-year-old righty exited, the only hit maker on the Philadelphia side who showed up on the scoreboard was rocker Bruce Springsteen, pictured surrounded by Phillies fans.
And a few innings later, as fans started leaving the stadium, there actually were boos for postseason star Harper and the Phillies. First lady Jill Biden, a noted Phillies fan, was among those in the crowd of 45,693 who had little to shout about.
“For me? I mean, a loss is a loss,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “That’s the way I kind of look at it.”
Alex Bregman delivered the hit Houston desperately needed, a two-run double in a five-run fifth inning, and that was plenty for the Astros.
Completely in charge, Javier struck out nine, walked two and hardly allowed any loud contact. He tamed a club that had been 6-0 at home this postseason while hitting 17 home runs.
“New day, new opportunity,” Abreu said. “What happened yesterday stays in the past. Today is a new opportunity.”
Opponents hit only .170 against Javier during the regular season, the lowest mark in baseball among pitchers with at least 130 innings.
“When I first met him he told me he had a disappearing fastball and I’m like, `There is no such thing.’ But I guess so,” Baker said.
Javier threw 70 fastballs and the Phillies barely touched him.
“I think it’s the best fastball I’ve ever seen,” Vázquez said.
Very still on the mound, Javier carved his own quiet spot in the middle of the Phillies’ storm. Backing off onto the grass, straightening his hat, rubbing the ball, taking deep breaths, he proceeded at his own pace.
Next year, Javier won’t be able to work quite this way. Major League Baseball is instituting a pitch clock — 15 seconds to throw with the bases empty, 20 with someone on — and Javier often surpassed those limits on this evening, drawing boos from a crowd eager for action.
This performance by Javier came a year after Atlanta’s Ian Anderson was taken out after pitching five hitless innings against Houston.
Philadelphia was no-hit by five New York Mets pitchers in April, one of several crushing losses that led to manager Joe Girardi’s firing two months later.
“We came back the next day and won,” said Thomson, then the bench coach. “So these guys, they got a short memory.”
This was the fourth no-hitter of the season — two combos by the Astros, the team effort by the Mets and the only individual effort, by Angels rookie Reid Detmers.
Maybe it was the team’s switch to orange tops, or the lucky lunch Baker had at a Philly hoagie spot, but the Astros sure looked different than the previous night, when they got shut out on a feeble five singles.
Blanked for 16 innings, Bregman and the Astros chased Aaron Nola in their big fifth.
Houston’s hits resonated far away, too.
Chants of “Let’s go, Astros!” erupted when highlights and the score were shown at the Toyota Center as the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA game.
And there figure to be Astros cheers at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday night when the Texans take on the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFL’s only unbeaten team, in a matchup that’ll be played at the same time as Game 5.
It was quiet in Philly, though, as fans who came wanting to see a win were reduced to merely hoping for a hit.
HUNGRY FOR A HOAGIE
Wawa encouraged Phillies fans hungry for a Game 4 win to dig in for a bite of their sandwiches during the game. One problem, the popular Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain tweeted of the Phillies an hour before first pitch, “Each time they get a hit, take a bite of your hoagie!”
Wawa might have bit off more than it could chew with that tweet.
Twitter fans had a field day at Wawa’s expense.
Famished fans tweeted photos of skeletons next to untouched sandwiches. One snapped a photo of an unwrapped hoagie resting on a pants leg. Others cracked they died of starvation. Some asked what they should do with their stale hoagies.
UP NEXT
Astros: Verlander is 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA in eight World Series starts after failing to hold a five-run lead in the opener.
Phillies: RHP Syndergaard had been set to start Game 3 before it was washed out Monday night. He’ll now open a bullpen game.
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2022-11-03T11:44:13+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/javier-astros-pitch-second-no-hitter-in-world-series-history/
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RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer of mixed-use multifamily communities, announced today that it has promoted Chris Hirth to senior vice president of asset management and Jerad Nielsen to vice president of asset management.
"Capital Square employs a team of asset managers who oversee the management of properties," said Louis Rogers, founder and chief executive officer of Capital Square. "Hirth and Nielsen have mastered the art of asset management. Under their watch, real estate assets have grown to over $4 billion from 128 individual properties. Their portfolios have performed well above projected pro forma in spite of a global pandemic that closed material portions of the economy. For example, multifamily rent collections have exceeded 99% for over two years."
Hirth joined Capital Square in 2016 as an asset manager. He is primarily responsible for the oversight of Capital Square's growing portfolio of multifamily properties throughout the southeastern United States. Prior to joining Capital Square, Hirth was a senior real estate manager at CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. With CBRE, he managed a one million-square-foot portfolio of office and flex properties. Previously, Hirth spent four years at PRG Real Estate, supervising multiple multifamily properties.
Nielsen began his Capital Square career in 2018 as an asset manager. His main responsibilities include the management of net-leased medical, office, industrial and retail properties across the nation. Prior to joining Capital Square, Nielsen worked as a senior portfolio manager with Cushman & Wakefield, where he managed a diverse five million-square-foot portfolio of commercial properties comprised of office, medical, education, retail, and industrial assets on behalf of federal and state agencies, as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies.
Hirth earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Virginia Tech. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member and a Certified Property Manager.
Nielsen earned his bachelor's degree in business from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member and a Certified Property Manager.
Capital Square is a national real estate firm specializing in tax-advantaged real estate investments, including Delaware statutory trusts for Section 1031 exchanges, qualified opportunity zone funds for tax deferral and exclusion and a real estate investment trust (REIT). In recent years the company has become an active developer of mixed-use multifamily properties in the southeastern US, with eight current projects totaling approximately 2,000 apartment units with a total development cost in excess of $600 million. Since 2012, Capital Square has completed more than $5.6 billion in transaction volume. Capital Square's related entities provide a range of services, including due diligence, acquisition, loan sourcing, property/asset management, and disposition, for a growing number of high-net-worth investors, private equity firms, family offices and institutional investors. Since 2017, Capital Square has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation for four consecutive years. In 2017, 2018 and 2020, the company was also ranked on Richmond BizSense's list of fastest growing companies. Additionally, Capital Square was listed by Virginia Business on their "Best Places to Work in Virginia" report in 2019 and their "Fantastic 50" reports in 2019 and 2020. To learn more, visit www.CapitalSq.com.
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2022-06-21T18:26:20+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/capital-square-promotes-chris-hirth-svp-asset-management-jerad-nielsen-vp-asset-management/
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Wisconsin election investigator says he deleted records
MADISON - The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate President Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.
Michael Gableman testified in a court hearing about whether the person who hired him, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, should face penalties after earlier being found in contempt for how he handled the records requests from American Oversight.
Dane County Circuit Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn decided against penalizing Vos for contempt, but said she would determine later whether to penalize Vos for how he handled open records requests. She set a hearing for July 28.
Bailey-Rihn said that Gableman gave often conflicting testimony, but it was clear that he had destroyed records "that were contrary to what fits into the scheme of things."
Vos hired Gableman a year ago, under pressure from Donald Trump, to investigate the former president’s loss to Biden by just under 21,000 votes in Wisconsin. The investigation has cost taxpayers about $900,000 so far. Biden’s victory has survived two recounts, multiple lawsuits, a nonpartisan audit and a review by a conservative law firm.
Gableman has issued two interim reports, but his work has faced a barrage of bipartisan criticism. Vos put his work on hold this spring pending the outcome of lawsuits challenging his ability to subpoena elected officials and others who worked on elections.
Gableman testified Thursday that he did early work on the investigation at a Milwaukee-area library and used his personal email account. Gableman said he did not retain the notes he took during meetings he attended, including one in August in South Dakota hosted by MyPillow founder Mike Lindell. He also testified that he deleted records if there was no pending open records request and he determined it was not useful or pertinent to his work.
"Did I delete documents? Yes, I did," he said.
Gableman testified that someone in his office deleted his personal Yahoo email account for him after he had received an open records request from American Oversight. Gableman had used that account last summer before he had an official state email address.
The judge asked Gableman if he had searched the account for responsive records before deleting it and he said, "I believe so."
"Do I specifically recall going back, I don’t," Gableman said. "But I would have looked at every email account available to me."
Gableman also revealed that he had to go to the emergency room for COVID-19 after attending an election conference hosted by Lindell in August.
"I went out there because I thought there was going to be some solid evidence of Chinese interference of the (voting) machines and I was very disappointed with the lack of substance to back up those claims," Gableman said. "And I was annoyed that I had gone out and as it turns out I had COVID. Anyway, I didn’t find anything I could use during that seminar."
Gableman, under questioning for the judge, also said his research included getting up to speed on how elections work because "I did not have a very sophisticated or intricate understanding."
Gableman, who smiled when taking the stand, calmly answered questions for more than 90 minutes from the judge and American Oversight attorney Christa Westerberg. He had made sarcastic remarks about Westerberg two weeks ago when he testified in another case where he was the defendant.
Gableman refused to answer questions at that hearing, and in a scathing order last week Dane County Circuit Judge Frank Remington accused Gableman of unprofessional and misogynistic conduct. The judge fined him $2,000 a day until he complied with the open records requests, and referred the case to the office that regulates attorneys in the state for possible further disciplinary action.
Gableman has appealed that ruling.
Vos and the Assembly have argued that they were not responsible for the records held by Gableman’s office. But Bailey-Rihn disagreed. She found Vos in contempt in March for not following the records law but determined Thursday that he had taken steps to purge the contempt order. The judge left open the question of whether he will face penalties under the open records law.
The case is one of three open records lawsuits brought by the liberal watchdog group American Oversight. All of them seek records related to the investigation into the 2020 election that Gableman led.
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2022-06-23T19:49:28+00:00
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fox29.com
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https://www.fox29.com/news/wisconsin-election-investigator-says-he-deleted-records
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German tuner Gemballa has been in the business of making fast cars faster since 1981. Now the company, based in the town of Leonberg, is developing its own car, and naturally it’s going to be a supercar.
Limited production of the new supercar is due to start in 2024, a year after Gemballa completes construction of a new headquarters and production facility.
Teaser images hint at a low-slung, track-focused design with a mid-engine layout, and performance estimates call for a 0-60 mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and a 0-124 mph time approaching 6.5 seconds.
Gemballa boss Steffen Korbach first announced plans for the car in 2019, stating at the time that it would boast more than 800 hp, and that buyers could look forward to an “uncompromising vehicle, radical, pure and luxurious.” As a reference, a Porsche 911 Turbo tuned by Gemballa to deliver 818 hp can hit 60 mph in 2.38 seconds and top out at 230 mph.
Korbach also said the car would be powered purely by a gasoline engine and possibly offer a manual transmission option. It’s being developed as a sendoff to analog cars before Gemballa embarks down the road of electrification.
To ensure performance is at a high level, Gemballa will rely on carbon-fiber construction and advanced aerodynamics.
Gemballa hasn’t shared how many examples of the supercar it plans to build, though the company said its future product plans call for more limited-production supercars.
The company was founded by Uwe Gemballa, who ran it up until his murder in South Africa in 2010. Following the death of the founder, Gemballa ran into difficulties but was saved by Korbach and other investors. The launch of the supercar will mark Gemballa’s transition from a pure tuner to a low-volume automaker, similar to rival German firm Ruf, which also tunes Porsches and has built its own line of supercars under the CTR name.
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2022-12-29T21:37:07+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/automotive/internet-brands/gemballa-supercar-to-enter-production-in-2024/
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Amber Alert issued for abducted Texas teenager
Published: Jan. 5, 2023 at 8:43 AM EST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
CELINA, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - Authorities in Texas have issued an Amber Alert for a 17-year-old girl who is believed to be in grave or immediate danger.
Alexis Vidler was last seen on Tuesday in Celina, Texas, according to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
She is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighing about 138 pounds, and has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Police said she and an unidentified suspect may be traveling in a black 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage with Texas license plate RYT5102.
Anyone with information regarding Alexis’s whereabouts is asked to contact 911 or the Celina Police Department at 972-382-2121.
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2023-01-05T14:20:29+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/01/05/amber-alert-issued-abducted-texas-teenager/
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s government said Saturday that it has decided to temporarily prohibit grain and other food imports from Ukraine as it seeks to soothe the rising anger of Polish farmers, who say they are losing huge amounts of money to a glut of Ukrainian grain on the market.
Ruling party leader Jarosław Kaczyński said at a party convention in eastern Poland that the Polish countryside is facing a “moment of crisis,” and that while Poland supports Ukraine, it was forced to act to protect its farmers.
“Today, the government has decided on a regulation that prohibits the importation of grain, but also dozens of other types of food, to Poland,” Kaczyński said.
The government announced that the ban on imports would last until June 30. The regulation also includes a prohibition on imports of sugar, eggs, meat, milk and other dairy products and fruits and vegetables.
Farmers in neighboring countries have also complained about Ukrainian grain flooding their countries and creating a glut that has caused prices to fall — and causing them to take steep losses.
“The increasing imports of agricultural products from Ukraine cause serious disturbances in the markets of our countries, great damage to producers and social unrest,” the Polish agriculture minister, Robert Telus, told his counterparts from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary this week. All are members of the European Union and he said the bloc should take urgent action on the matter.
“We cannot accept a situation where the entire burden of dealing with increased imports rests mainly with farmers from our countries,” Telus said.
The situation is the result of Russia’s war against Ukraine. After Russia blocked traditional export sea passages, the European Union lifted duties on Ukrainian grain to facilitate its transport to Africa and the Middle East.
Grain has since flowed into Poland but much of its has not transited further on to the Middle East and Northern Africa, as it was meant to under the EU plan.
Poland’s government has sought to blame the EU for the situation. But some unions and opposition politicians accuse government-linked companies of causing the problem by buying up cheap, low-quality Ukrainian grain, and then selling it to bread and pasta plants as high-quality Polish produce.
Tomasz Obszański, of the farmers’ Solidarity union, said that about 3 million tons of grain intended for Africa were received by traders once the grain arrived in Poland, and he alleged that some companies have made huge money off the situation.
The leader of the protesting farmers and head of the AgroUnia group, Michał Kołodziejczak, estimated farmers’ losses at up to 10 billion zlotys ($2.3 billion).
The rising anger of the farmers comes ahead of an election in the fall and is a headache for the ruling conservative Law and Justice party as it seeks a third term. Polls show that it is the most popular party in the country but could fall short of a majority in the next parliament.
It faces a particular challenge from a far-right party, Confederation, which combines libertarian and nationalist views and which contains some members seen as sympathetic to Russia. The party has grown to be the third-most popular party in some polls.
Kaczyński on Saturday also announced other measures meant to help farmers, including maintaining subsidies on fertilizer.
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2023-04-15T19:46:12+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/business/ap-business/poland-prohibits-food-imports-from-ukraine-to-soothe-farmers/
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children was sentenced Friday to four life sentences without the possibility of parole.
The sentence imposed by Allen County Superior Court Judge Fran Gull came about three months after a jury found Cohen Hancz-Barron, 22, of Fort Wayne, guilty of four counts of first-degree murder. The jury, at the request of prosecutors, had recommended a sentence of life without parole.
“I can recall no circumstance this court has witnessed that was as horrific as this crime,” Gull said.
Hancz-Barron chose not to attend the hearing, The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette reported.
During the seven-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that in June 2021 Hancz-Barron used a knife to kill Sarah Nicole Zent, 26; her sons, 5-year-old Carter Matthew Zent and 3-year-old Ashton Duwayne Zent; and her 2-year-old daughter, Aubree Christine Zent, in their Fort Wayne home.
All four died of stab wounds, and the mother was also strangled, the Allen County coroner said. A motive remains unclear.
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2022-08-05T21:42:00+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Indiana-man-gets-life-in-killing-of-girlfriend-3-17355192.php
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager to impeach President Joe Biden, hard-right House Republicans forced a vote Thursday that sent the matter to congressional committees in a clear demonstration of the challenge that Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces in controlling the majority party.
The ability of single lawmaker in the 435-member House to drive an impeachment resolution this week caught Republicans off guard and many of them viewed it as a distraction from other priorities.
The measure charges Biden with “high crimes and misdemeanors” over his handling of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, backed by allies, was able to use House rules to force a snap vote on such a grave constitutional matter. The 219-208 party-line vote sent her resolution to committees for possible consideration, like any other bill. They are under no obligation to do anything.
Still, Boebert, R-Colo., argued during debate, “The House is taking historic action.”
The episode underscores the hold that the House conservative flank exerts over McCarthy, compelling him to accommodate their hard-right priorities if he wants to stay in power.
Conservatives are gearing up for more. The process Boebert employed is the same method that Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., relied on to force a vote Wednesday to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff over his investigations into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
“There’s going to be no end to this,” Schiff said.
“Kevin McCarthy has no control over his conference,” Schiff said. ”The race to the extreme is now running the House of Representatives and of course it’s doing terrible damage to the institution.”
During Thursday’s debate, Republicans were admonished multiple times by the presiding officer to tone down their remarks.
Democrats argued that the case against Biden made a mockery of the seriousness of impeachment and was merely an attempt to distract from the twice-impeached Trump, the former Republican president now indicted for hording classified documents under the Espionage Act.
“Today they’re dishonoring this House and dishonoring themselves by bringing to the floor this ridiculous impeachment referral resolution,” said Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern, the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee, suggesting Trump put his allies up to it.
“This body has become a place where extreme, outlandish and nutty issues get debated passionately, and important ones not at all,” McGovern said. “In short, the Republican Party is a joke.”
The vote capped days of maneuvering by McCarthy, R-Calif., to quell the uprising within his party over a roll call that many did not to take.
A sudden vote to impeach Biden would have been politically difficult for GOP lawmakers and a potentially embarrassing spectacle for McCarthy, splitting his party. In a private meeting Wednesday, McCarthy encouraged lawmakers to consider the traditional process for bringing such consequential legislation forward. Boebert had used what is called a privileged resolution to force the vote.
In the end, McCarthy negotiated a deal with her to send the Biden impeachment resolution for review to the House Judiciary Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee, fending off a vote for some time.
“I think it’s best for everybody,” McCarthy said.
But conservatives said more such votes are ahead.
“We are just beginning,” said Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, an influential member of the House Freedom Caucus.
Conservatives are lining up votes, for example, to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and censure Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, who was the chairman of the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. It’s part of their effort to steer control of the House from the traditional centers of power, including the speaker’s office.
“This is what we were talking about,” said Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a leader in the conservative efforts to block McCarthy’s rise to speaker.
Boebert said that if the committees drag their feet, she would bring her resolution back to the floor “every day for the rest of my time here in Congress,” forcing a House vote on Biden’s impeachment.
Rank-and-file Republicans were angry at being forced into the position of having to vote on a resolution to impeach Biden even though they had not gone through the traditional process of an impeachment inquiry. They resented a single lawmaker jumping the queue of priorities.
In one fiery exchange overheard Wednesday on the House floor, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., laid into Boebert for taking the Biden impeachment on her own. Greene has her own articles of impeachment against the president.
Greene confirmed a report about the exchange later and said of Boebert, “She has a great skill and talent for making most people here not like her.”
Boebert declined to comment about the conversation, only saying it’s “not middle school.”
Trump was impeached twice — on corruption and obstruction charges over withholding military aid to Ukraine while seeking political dirt on Biden, and later on charges of inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. Both times, Trump was acquitted by the Senate.
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Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri and Stephen Groves contributed to this report.
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2023-06-23T04:45:20+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/ap-politics/gops-boebert-wanted-to-impeach-biden-but-house-speaker-mccarthy-had-other-plans/
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UConn vs. Saint Mary's (CA): Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - Second Round
The No. 4 seed UConn Huskies (26-8) are favored by 3.5 points against the No. 5 seed Saint Mary's Gaels (27-7) for their NCAA Tournament matchup on Sunday. A trip to the Sweet 16 will be awarded to the winner of the 4-5 West Region bracket contest, which tips off at 6:10 PM on TNT. The matchup has an over/under of 129.5 points.
UConn vs. Saint Mary's (CA) Odds & Info
- Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023
- Time: 6:10 PM ET
- TV: TNT
- Where: Albany, New York
- Venue: MVP Arena
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UConn vs Saint Mary's (CA) Betting Records & Stats
- So far this season, the Huskies have put together a 19-9-0 record against the spread.
- This season, UConn has won 16 of its 19 games, or 84.2%, when favored by at least -190 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.5% chance of a victory for the Huskies.
- Saint Mary's (CA) is 17-13-0 against the spread this season.
- The Gaels have been listed as an underdog of +155 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
- Saint Mary's (CA) has an implied victory probability of 39.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
UConn vs. Saint Mary's (CA) Over/Under Stats
Additional UConn vs Saint Mary's (CA) Insights & Trends
- UConn has an 8-2 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall in its past 10 games.
- Four of Huskies' last 10 contests have gone over the total.
- Saint Mary's (CA) has gone 7-3 in its last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
- Six of the Gaels' past 10 games have hit the over.
- The 78.7 points per game the Huskies record are 18.8 more points than the Gaels give up (59.9).
- When UConn scores more than 59.9 points, it is 16-8 against the spread and 24-6 overall.
- The Gaels' 71.1 points per game are 6.1 more points than the 65 the Huskies allow to opponents.
- Saint Mary's (CA) is 14-7 against the spread and 22-2 overall when it scores more than 65 points.
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2023-03-18T09:56:14+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/sports/betting/2023/03/19/uconn-vs-saint-mary-s-ca-college-basketball-second-round-betting-trends-stats/
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Few showers tonight, more rain and storms Monday
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re tracking the chance for more rain and thunderstorms over the next 36 hours. That will come with the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms along with minor flooding concerns.
Temperatures into the new week stay consistent but slightly below average.
There will be another chance for rain mid week.
Here’s the latest forecast!
Tonight (Sunday)
We’re still expecting a few more showers here and there going into the later evening hours. If you don’t receive any rain into tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies.
Closer to midnight, better rain chances will lift north of the Tri-Cities into Monday morning.
Lows tonight will drop back into the 50s. Winds from the SE around 5-10 mph.
Monday & Tuesday
Monday morning will start the day with better rain chances still staying north of the Tri-Cities as a warm front moves in from the south. While most from the Tri-Cities and south should manage some dry time Monday morning, a few spotty showers can’t be completely ruled out.
Into the afternoon and evening, an approaching cold front will produce better rain and thunderstorm chances for the Tri-Cities, Thumb, and south. Areas north will likely still have a few showers to deal with.
However, with more heat and humidity in play south and east of the Tri-Cities, a marginal risk (1/5) for a few isolated strong to severe storms will be on the table. Damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail will be the main threats within any development.
Track the rain and thunderstorms using our Interactive Radar!
Temperatures along a warm front will vary from the 60s to near 70 north to the 70s near 80 south in Mid-Michigan.
Even if we don’t capitalize on severe storms Monday, heavy rainfall will still be a concern for the PM hours into the overnight. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a marginal flooding risk for the same area as the severe risk. While most areas should be able to handle most of the rain expected, minor low lying flooding will be on the table. Be sure your sump pump is working well along with clearing any drains nearby your home.
Once the cold front moves east late Monday, we lose the severe risk and most of the rain. We still could have a lingering shower Tuesday morning.
Lows Monday night will drop back to near 50.
Tuesday is trending drier with a good mix of sun and clouds. Highs Tuesday will reach back into the low 70s.
Extended Forecast
Wednesday is expected to start off dry. Rain chances will increase for the PM into the overnight hours. Highs in the 70s.
Past this chance for rain, we expect to remain mostly dry. A few low end chances will arise Thursday and Saturday, but we’re expecting a mainly dry stretch going into the weekend.
Temperatures stay in the 70s going into the weekend.
Check in on the latest 7 Day Forecast here!
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2022-06-06T00:37:33+00:00
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wnem.com
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https://www.wnem.com/2022/06/06/few-showers-tonight-more-rain-storms-monday/
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Meet the host of NASA's first Spanish-language podcast Published November 19, 2022 02:01 PM Facebook Twitter Listen • 7:59 NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Noelia González, the host of Universo Curioso de la NASA. Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-11-19T23:11:59+00:00
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kpcc.org
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https://www.kpcc.org/2022-11-19/meet-the-host-of-nasas-first-spanish-language-podcast
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The judge at the Los Angeles trial of Harvey Weinstein dropped four of the 11 sexual assault charges against the movie mogul Tuesday after prosecutors said they would not proceed with the counts involving one of his accusers.
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Superior Court Judge Lisa Lench dismissed two counts of forcible rape and two counts of forcible oral copulation against the 70-year-old Weinstein.
The move had appeared likely since the trial's opening statements three weeks ago, when prosecutors during opening statements only mentioned four women Weinstein was charged with assaulting, leaving out the accuser identified in an indictment as Jane Doe #5.
The prosecutors at first kept the charges in place and left open the possibility that the woman would testify, while Weinstein's defense had sought a definitive decision on the issue.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has not provided an explanation for why they opted to leave the woman out of the trial.
The remaining charges against Weinstein, who is serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction in New York, are two counts of rape and five other sexual assault counts.
He has pleaded not guilty and has said he didn't engage in non-consensual sex.
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2022-11-15T20:11:12+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Judge-drops-4-of-11-counts-against-Harvey-17586966.php
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NMU Board approves renovations for basketball, volleyball arenas
Newly allocated funding will also contribute to the expansion of science labs on campus
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved two capital and long-term maintenance projects.
First, the university announced $550,000 has been allocated for the design phase of a science complex expansion to include a research and teaching lab. The addition was already budgeted for $11.7 million.
After a previous tour of existing labs, trustees agreed to invest in expanded space. NMU has contracted with an architect to design an addition to Weston Hall and the Science Building that will house six labs and faculty offices. Meetings with academic departments that will use the lab were initiated in November and will continue into the winter semester. The goal is to begin construction in fall 2023 to enclose the space so that interior work can continue through the winter.
Second, $2.5 million will go towards renovations to Vandament Arena to accommodate both NMU volleyball and basketball. Vandament Arena, already home to Wildcat volleyball and a practice facility for the basketball teams, will be renovated with the funding approved by the board to accommodate basketball home games. The project will create U-shaped stadium seating for 1,700 fans, with some courtside seating and a modernized look.
The basketball teams currently compete in the Berry Events Center, sharing the facility with the Wildcat hockey program. NMU Vice President for Finance and Administration Gavin Leach told the board’s finance committee that there have been numerous issues with transitioning the ice sheet to a wooden floor and then back again—sometimes twice on the weekends.
“The transition of the floor is very challenging from a labor cost perspective and getting the labor available to do the work,” he said. “Damage to the floor occurs frequently from inserting and removing it frequently. In addition to the transition costs for labor and damage, the university loses ice rental revenues while the floor is in place and incurs costs for the hockey team to practice elsewhere while the floor is down. Having basketball in Vandament also opens the facility for greater rental opportunities and should create a better fan experience and potential boost in attendance at games.”
Trustee Bob Mahaney, who chairs the finance committee, said Athletic Director Rick Comley and the impacted coaches all support the shift.
“One of the qualitative benefits of this project is athletic recruitment, because student-athletes will be able to practice and play on the same court,” Mahaney added. “There’s also the community and regional impact. Northern used to host the regional finals for high school basketball. It was a great way to recruit a general student population to the university. We lost that, but this project may help bring it back. We may never be able to measure all these benefits, but I sincerely feel the return on investment is significant.”
In addition, Leach updated the committee on the progress of several other facilities projects approved by the board in October 2021 as part of a $90.6 million facilities investment package. Two of those projects, Harden Hall and Northern Enterprise Center, are being considered for consolidation into a potential revised plan, which would include an addition to the south side of Harden Hall rather than the creation of a separate facility. The College of Business and several Arts and Sciences academic departments located outside the academic mall will be integrated into the expanded space.
The existing second and third floors will undergo significant renovation and specialty areas such as All-Campus tutoring, the Writing Center, and the Central U.P. and NMU Archives will be relocated. The College of Business will occupy space on the renovated and expanded third floor, as part of the renovation and addition. New fourth-floor space will be designated for the History/Philosophy, Economics and Political Science Departments. All three are in Gries Hall, which is scheduled for future demolition in accordance with the campus master plan.
This consolidated project allows the total cost to remain within the originally approved combined project total of $31.6 million. Work on the project will begin in late summer or early fall, with completion expected in summer 2025.
Other upgrades Leach said are proceeding on schedule include: a comprehensive Health and Wellness Center; the Career and Engineering Tech Facility (formerly the Jacobetti Complex); a new facility for the Behavioral Education, Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center; and replacement of the Berry Events Center ice-making system.
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2022-12-16T19:55:39+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2022/12/16/nmu-board-approves-renovations-basketball-volleyball-arenas/
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THUNDER BAY, ON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: AIR) (FRA: CKU) (OTCQB: CLRMF) announces that it has filed its audited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended January 31, 2022, available for viewing on www.sedar.com.
Year End Financial Highlights
- Total assets as at January 31, 2022 of $35,059,465
- Total cash as at January 31, 2022 of $542,573
- Working capital deficit as at January 31, 2022 of $1,632,099
- Shareholder's equity as at January 31, 2022 of $31,032,029
The Company subsequently announced and closed February 23, 2022, a private placement raising gross proceeds of approximately $12.5 million through the issuance of 12,280,800 flow-through units at $0.285 and 10,869,600 flow-through units at $0.23 and 32.25 million hard equity non-flow-through units at $0.20.
During the year ended January 31, 2022 as previously reported, the Company:
- Continued with metallurgical studies as a precursor to smelter offtake analysis and underground mine modelling as key inputs into an independent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Current and Escape deposits, reported December 1, 2021 with technical report filed January 12, 2022;
- Added approximately 37,000m of expansion and infill drilling to the Escape Deposit and 7,500m infill drilling to the Current Deposit areas which with additional drilling in FY2022, will form the basis for a resource update supporting feasibility studies;
- Made a payment of C$1.5 million to Panoramic Resources Ltd. of Australia and two payments of $1 million each to Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. (RTEC), for and on behalf of Benton Resources Inc., pursuant to the terms of the definitive option agreement relating to the Escape Lake property. The final payment, which was originally due October 9, 2022, was accelerated at the Company's option;
- Commenced environmental baseline field data gathering in support of a future environmental impact assessment and permitting of the Thunder Bay North Project. The Company's service providers DST, a Division of Englobe Corp. and NorthWinds Environmental were mandated to systematically gather and report on baseline data for hydrology (surface waters), hydrogeology (subsurface water table), noise, water quality, aquatic biology, wildlife biology, weather patterns and potential for metals leaching and acid rock drainage (ARD).
- Closed an $11.5 Million bought-deal private placement financing on February 23, 2021;
- Appointed Mr. Shannin Metatawabin, CEO of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association as non-executive independent Director of the Corporation;
- Appointed Dr. Geoff Heggie as Exploration Manager of the Corporation.
Financial Summary
Full details of the financial reports and operating results for the year ended January 31, 2022 are described in the Company's audited consolidated financial statements with accompanying notes and related Management's Discussion and Analysis, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Qualified Person
Mr. Geoff Heggie, P.Geo. a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 and Vice-President Exploration of the Company, has reviewed and approved all technical information in this press release.
Social Engagement
Clean Air Metals Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Panoramic PGMs (Canada) Ltd. acknowledge that the Thunder Bay North Project is on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation, Red Rock First Nation and Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishinabek. The parties together are the Cooperating Participants in a Memorandum of Agreement dated January 9, 2021 (press release January 11, 2021) and Exploration Agreement signed April 13, 2022 (press release April 14, 2022).
The Company appreciates the opportunity to work in these territories and remains committed to the recognition and respect of those who have lived, traveled, and gathered on the lands since time immemorial. Clean Air Metals is committed to stewarding Indigenous heritage and remains committed to building, fostering and encouraging a respectful relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples based upon principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation.
About Clean Air Metals Inc.
Clean Air Metals' flagship asset is the 100% owned, high grade Thunder Bay North Project, a platinum, palladium, copper, nickel project located near the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario and the Lac des Iles Mine owned by Impala Platinum. The Thunder Bay North Project hosts the twin magma conduit bodies which host the Current and Escape deposits forming the basis for a robust preliminary economic assessment PEA) filed January 12, 2002. The PEA of a ramp access underground mine and on-site 3600tpd milling complex and the 2-year trailing average price deck, features a pretax NPV5 of C$425m and an IRR of 31% on initial capital of $378m over a 10-year mine life.
Executive Chair Jim Gallagher and CEO Abraham Drost lead an experienced technical team who are using the Norilsk magma conduit stratigraphic and mineral deposit model to guide ongoing exploration and development feasibility studies for a low-carbon, all-electric sustainable mining operation at Thunder Bay North. As the former CEO of North American Palladium Ltd. which owned the Lac des Iles Mine prior to the sale to Impala Platinum in December 2019, Jim Gallagher and team are credited with the mine turnaround and creation of significant value for shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Abraham Drost"
Abraham Drost, Chief Executive Officer of Clean Air Metals Inc.
Website: www.cleanairmetals.ca
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projections.
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2022-06-01T00:02:33+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/05/31/clean-air-metals-files-audited-annual-financial-statements-january-31-2022/
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BAYVIEW GARDENS – A 28-year-old woman died after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday in western Woodford County. According to the Illinois State Police, shortly before 6 p.m., a 2008 blue Hyundai Accent was headed south on Route 26 two miles south of the village near Riverview Grade School, while a ‘17 gray Chevrolet Malibu was north at the same location. For unknown reasons, the Accent crossed the center line and struck the front of the Malibu.
The driver of the Accent, identified as Erica M. Johnson, 28, of Lacon, was pronounced dead at the scene by Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman. The driver of the Malibu, a 67-year-old man from Sobieski, Wis., was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, as was a front seat passenger, a 64-year-old woman, also of Sobieski. According to the ISP, two rear passengers, a 12-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy, were transported with minor injuries.
All four lanes of traffic reopened early Sunday morning around 12:25 a.m.
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2023-04-24T19:48:40+00:00
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pantagraph.com
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https://pantagraph.com/community/wcj/news/one-succumbs-to-injuries-after-wreck/article_2172ba7c-e2cc-11ed-ac9f-1feab35b6681.html
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Person hit by vehicle in South Valley
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is requesting people avoid the area
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Person hit by vehicle in South Valley
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is requesting people avoid the area
The Eastbound Bridge at Goff is closed due to a person being hit by a vehicle, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.The department is also asking people to avoid the area. The scene is under investigation. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
The Eastbound Bridge at Goff is closed due to a person being hit by a vehicle, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
The department is also asking people to avoid the area. The scene is under investigation.
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2022-08-19T05:22:25+00:00
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koat.com
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https://www.koat.com/article/person-hit-vehicle-south-valley/40936901
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TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RDARS Inc. ("RDARS" or the "Company") (CSE: RDRS) (OTCQB: RDRSF), an autonomous robotics and drone technology company developing advanced systems for alarm system augmentation and surveillance, is pleased to announce that it has finalized development and testing of its unique and patent pending Eagle Watch Mesh Mod V1.0.
This advancement enables remote Eagle Nest stations and Eagle Eye drones to communicate with each other locally and offer a remote Command and Control Centre option for enhanced operations. In deployments where the property footprint is large enough to require more than one Eagle Nest station and Eagle Eye Drone pairing, in order to provide more complete security coverage the Eagle Nests stations and Eagle Eye drones will have the option of communicating directly with each other via intelligent co-ordination. This will help to provide the utmost security surveillance, reporting, and intervention possible. The new functionality of the Mesh Mod Eagle Watch provides the operator the option to have the Eagle Watch Platform automatically decide which Eagle Eye Drone or Eagle Nest Station responds in a given situation, and arranges the timing of take-offs and landings for a more continuous coverage.
Additionally, each Eagle Nest station acts as an uplink for any other Eagle Nest drone in its vicinity, offering redundancy for enhanced command and controlled reliability. Jason Braverman, CTO adds, "What makes this so amazing, is that beyond the intelligence now programmed into the Eagle Eye drones and Eagle Nest stations, in many ways this solution becomes self healing. For example, if one Nest is connected to SpaceX's Starlink, and the other Nests nearby lose communication uplinks for any reason, they can send their data via the Starlink connected Nest."
The uniqueness about Eagle Watch's software platform, is that it is completely developed in-house by RDARS, a tailored rarity not found in other packages available on the market today. Eagle Watch represents all the concepts and features, which the industry has learned over the last decade and adds new technologies not found anywhere else in the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems). From UAS to UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicles), Eagle Watch has a critical mission for a fault tolerant platform, ready for global deployment.
RDARS believes that the future stems from the beyond line-of-sight of the UAS systems that requires the necessary tools to integrate these systems safely into the National Airspace.
Charles Zwebner, CEO denotes, "having a localized deployed network on a property with multiple Autonomous-Drones-in-Boxes "swarm" of Eagle Nest Stations and Eagle Eye Drones communicating and coordinating intelligent security monitoring and protocols to the Eagle Watch platform is a dream of the future, and we have achieved it today. This is an innovative design, technological breakthrough, and milestone for the company and we are looking to deploy this as soon as possible in the field." "We are anticipating 2023 to be a banner year for RDARS" added Charles.
RDARS possesses a disruptive technology that is advancing the security industry's approach to protecting commercial, industrial, and residential properties, by introducing protection with autonomous artificial intelligence systems that allows for real time response, situation awareness, verification, intervention, evidence recording, data capture, analysis, and immediate downstream transmissions to public safety agencies. RDARS has the ability, upon a property security breach, in real time to receive, analyze, and downstream the data and inform public safety agencies who the perpetrators potentially are before they even arrive at the property.
Founded in 2019, RDARS is an originator in its innovative equipment manufacturer of its flagship product, the Eagle Watch Platform comprising of Eagle Eye, a drone, Eagle Nest, a drone station, Eagle Rover, an indoor robotic system, and Eagle Watch Command & Control Software. The Company's autonomous robotic systems provide situational awareness in a cost effective and reliable manner. The Company's mission is to improve alarm response and situational awareness by obtaining required approvals from federal regulatory agencies for BVLOS operations. RDARS is currently developing its technology for private and enterprise customers in the United States and Canada, where these customers require a more reliable and advanced understanding of their property security. For more information about RDARS, please visit its website at www.rdars.com and its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") nor its Market Regulator (as such term is defined in the CSE policies) has reviewed or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: the Company's business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of, and costs in connection with, the execution or achievement of such objectives and milestones; the Company's future growth prospects; the development of the Company's business and future activities following the date hereof; expectations relating to market size and anticipated growth in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time operate or contemplate future operations; expectations with respect to economic, business, regulatory and/or competitive factors related to the Company or the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry generally; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's current and future operations; the market for the Company's current and proposed product offerings, as well as the Company's ability to capture market share; the Company's strategic investments and capital expenditures, and related benefits; the distribution methods expected to be used by the Company to deliver its product offerings; the competitive landscape within which the Company operates and the Company's market share and reach; the performance of the Company's business and the operations and activities of the Company; the Company's ability to obtain, maintain, and renew or extend, applicable authorizations, including the timing and impact of the receipt thereof; the Company's technology making an impact on the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry; the Company's products providing its consumers with the benefits as described herein; the Company continues its research and development in its products; the Eagle Watch Mesh Mod allows the Eagle Nest stations and Eagle Eye drones to communicate with each other to help provide the utmost security surveillance, reporting, and intervention possible ; the Company's anticipation for the deployment of its products under the timelines stated; the Company's anticipation that 2023 will be a ground breaking year for the Company; and the Company forging ahead and the Company's technology team leading the way with breakthrough technology.
Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company's financial condition and development plans do not change as a result of unforeseen events; there will continue to be a demand, and market opportunity for the Company's product offerings; current and future economic conditions will neither affect the business and operations of the Company nor the Company's ability to capitalize on anticipated business opportunities; current and future members of management will abide by the Company's business objectives and strategies from time to time as established by the Company; the Company will retain and supplement its board of directors and management, or otherwise engage consultants and advisors having knowledge of the industries (or segments thereof) within which the Company may from time to time participate; the Company will have sufficient working capital and the ability to obtain the financing required in order to develop and continue its business and operations; the Company will continue to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly qualified and skilled consultants and/or employees, as the case may be; no adverse changes will be made to the regulatory framework governing beyond visual line of sight operations, taxes and all other applicable matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the future; the Company will be able to generate cash flow from operations, including, where applicable, distribution and sale of its products; the Company will be able to execute on its business strategy as anticipated; the Company will be able to meet the requirements necessary to obtain and/or maintain authorizations required to conduct the business; the Company's continuing ability to meet the requirements necessary to remain listed on the CSE; general economic, financial, market, regulatory, and political conditions, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, will not negatively affect the Company or its business; the Company will be able to successfully compete in the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry; prices offered by competitors will not decline materially; the Company will be able to effectively manage anticipated and unanticipated costs; the Company will be able to conduct its operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; general market conditions will be favourable with respect to the Company's future plans and goals; the Company's technology will make an impact on the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry; the Company's products providing its consumers with its benefits as described herein; the Company will continue its research and development in its products; the Eagle Watch Mesh Mod will allow the Eagle Nest stations and Eagle Eye drones to communicate with each other to help provide the utmost security surveillance, reporting, and intervention possible; the Company will deploy its products under the timelines stated; 2023 will be a banner year for the Company; and the Company will forge ahead and the Company's technology team will lead the way with breakthrough technology.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the risks associated with the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry in general; the inability of the Company to obtain requisite approvals; the Company's inability to attract and retain qualified members of management to grow the Company's business and its operations; unanticipated changes in economic and market conditions (including changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic) or in applicable laws; the Company's inability to secure or maintain required authorizations necessary to conduct the business and operations and meet its targets; the Company's inability to effectively manage unanticipated costs and expenses, including costs and expenses; the risk's associated with the Company's in meeting its business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of, and costs in connection with, the execution or achievement of such objectives and milestones; the inability of the Company's to identify and secure future growth prospects; the Company's inability to develop its business and future activities following the date hereof; the Company's inability to meet or exceed expectations relating to market size and anticipated growth in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time operate or contemplate future operations; the Company's inability to meet the requirements necessary to remain listed on the CSE; the Company's inability to meet or exceed expectations with respect to economic, business, regulatory and/or competitive factors related to the Company or the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry generally; the Company's inability to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's current and future operations; the risks associated with the market for the Company's current and proposed product offerings, as well as the Company's inability to capture market share; the risks associated with the Company's strategic investments and capital expenditures, and related benefits; the risks associated with the distribution methods expected to be used by the Company to deliver its product offerings; the risks associated with the competitive landscape within which the Company operates and the Company's market share and reach following the date hereof; the lack of performance of the Company's business and the operations and activities of the Company following the date hereof; the Company's inability to obtain, maintain, and renew or extend, applicable authorizations, including the timing and impact of the receipt thereof; the Company's technology making an impact on the autonomous drone and robotic industry and security industry; the inability of the Company's products to provide its consumers with its benefits as described herein; the Company inability to continue its research and development in its products; the Eagle Watch Mesh Mod's will not allow the Eagle Nest stations and Eagle Eye drones to communicate with each other to help provide the utmost security surveillance, reporting, and intervention possible; the Company will not deploy its products under the timelines stated; 2023 will not be a blitz year the Company; and the Company not forging ahead and the Company's technology team not leading the way with breakthrough technology.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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2022-12-01T14:18:20+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/12/01/rdars-adds-mesh-mod-v10-networking-eagle-watch-platform/
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The kickoff of the game between the Houston Texans at the Tennessee Titans has been delayed by an hour because of extreme cold and power outages in the region.
The Titans issued a statement saying the decision was made with the NFL, the local Office of Emergency Management, the Nashville Electric Service and the Mayor’s Office out of “an abundance of caution to ensure that the game would not negatively impact our community in any way.”
The team also said they are working to cut all non-essential power around Nissan Stadium even with gates open for fans.
“At all times, the operation of the game remained secondary to the well-being of our community and we can’t thank the OEM and NES enough for their dedication to the safety of our neighbors,” the Titans said in a statement.
The temperature was 17 degrees and felt like 4 degrees about 75 minutes before the scheduled kickoff, and Nashville Mayor John Cooper wrote on social media asking everyone, especially all-nonessential businesses to cut back their power usage with the Tennessee Valley Authority using rolling blackouts to protect the power grid.
After the delay was announced, Cooper quickly thanked the Titans.
“I appreciate the (at)Titans delaying kickoff for one hour as (at)TVAnews commits to immediately ending the rolling blackouts,” Cooper wrote. “NES continues to work hard to minimize disruption for residents this holiday weekend.”
Photos of the lights being on all Friday night at Nissan Stadium spread on social media from critics dealing with power outages. The lights stayed on with crews working throughout the night repairing burst water pipes around the stadium.
A couple of luxury suites remained closed Saturday because of water damage.
The Titans (7-7) already face a quick turnaround from this game with the Texans (1-12-1). The Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to visit Thursday night.
Workers were busy using blowers to clear light snow from the field around 90 minutes before the previously scheduled kickoff for 1 p.m. EST. No players from either team were on the field at the time.
Delaying kickoff by an hour puts the game at risk of ending around sunset, which will be 5:38 p.m. EST.
With extreme cold hitting much of the country, this game is poised to be the coldest in franchise history for the Titans. The previous coldest temperature at kickoff was Dec. 31, 2017, when it was 23. The coldest with the wind chill was 14 on Dec. 25, 2000, against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Nashville Electric Service shared that TVA shifted from a 10% mandatory power conservation to 5%, meaning a 10-minute outage every 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
The Nashville Predators played, and lost 3-2 in overtime, to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. The NHL team's president noted on social media Friday night that the Predators powered their arena by generators.
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2022-12-24T19:12:10+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2022/12/24/kickoff-for-texans-at-titans-delayed-1-hour-because-of-cold/
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A federal judge has rejected former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani’s bid to remain free while he appeals his conviction for crimes he committed during a blood-testing scam he orchestrated with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes.
The 17-page ruling issued late Thursday pushes Balwani, 57, a step closer to having to begin a nearly 13-year prison sentence he received after a jury convicted him of 12 counts of fraud and conspiracy last year.
Balwani is scheduled to report to prison March 15 unless he can win a reprieve from a federal appeals court in a motion his lawyers say they plan to file.
Unless the appeals court rules he can remain free, Balwani has been ordered to report to an Atlanta federal prison, according to court documents. The 121-year-old prison has been plagued by misconduct and other abuses described by whistleblowers during a congressional hearing last year.
U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, who sentenced Balwani and denied his request to remain free on appeal, had recommended he serve his time in a Lompoc prison. That facility is located about 250 miles (400 kilometers) from the San Jose, California, courtroom where his trial unfolded last year.
The judge’s denial of Balwani’s request to remain free on appeal may not bode well for Holmes, Theranos’ CEO and founder. Her lawyers are also pushing Davila to allow her to stay out of prison during an appeal of her conviction on four felony counts of investor fraud and conspiracy. A March 17 hearing has been scheduled for Holmes’ lawyers to try to persuade Davila to allow her to remain free until the appeals case is resolved.
Holmes, 39, is scheduled to start a sentence of more than 11 years on April 27. That will separate her from a 1-year-old son she had shortly before her trial began in September 2021 and a recently born child she was carrying at her November sentencing.
Although they had separate trials, Holmes and Balwani were accused of essentially the same crimes centered on a ruse touting Theranos’ blood-testing system as a revolutionary breakthrough in health care. The claims helped the company become a Silicon Valley sensation that raised nearly $1 billion from investors.
But its technology never came close to working like Holmes and Balwani boasted, resulting in Theranos’ scandalous collapse and a criminal case that shined a bright light on Silicon Valley greed and hubris.
Davila hasn’t yet decided on how much money Holmes and Balwani each should have to pay for their crimes. Federal prosecutors are seeking restitution of nearly $900 million.
In a hearing last month on Balwani’s bid to remain free, his attorneys alleged federal prosecutors had distorted and misrepresented trail evidence in a manner that makes it likely Balwani will prevail in his appeal of the convictions. The lawyers also pointed to Balwani’s non-violent history and past charity work in India as justification for him remaining free, asserting that he poses no danger to the community.
Although Davila agreed Balwani is neither a flight risk nor dangerous, he concluded that still wasn’t enough to allow him to delay his time in prison. Davila wrote that he didn’t find evidence raising “substantial question of law or fact” during Balwani’s four-month trial that would merit overturning the jury’s verdict.
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2023-03-10T16:53:34+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/technology/ap-technology/theranos-exec-sunny-balwani-loses-bid-to-delay-prison-term/
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. ("Playstudios" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Playstudios and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On February 1, 2021, Acies Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, announced that it had reached a merger agreement with Playstudios, a privately-held gaming company incorporated under the laws of Delaware (the "Merger"). On June 21, 2021, Playstudios announced that it had completed the Merger and that the Company would begin trading on the Nasdaq as "PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc." on June 22, 2021.
On August 11, 2021, Playstudios released its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The financial results reported for the quarter were finalized on June 30, 2021, just nine days after the Merger closed. At that time, Playstudios revealed for the first time that the launch of its flagship game, Kingdom Boss, was being delayed until later in the year and investors should expect decreased revenues and profits during the year as a result.
On this news, Playstudios' stock price fell $0.66 per share, or 11.48%, to close at $5.09 per share on August 12, 2021.
Then, on February 24, 2022, Playstudios issued a press release summarizing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, and held an earnings call to discuss the Company's results. On that call, Playstudios' Chief Executive officer attributed the Company's failure to meet projections made for revenue and earnings to the failure to launch Kingdom Boss, and revealed that Kingdom Boss was not only delayed, but indefinitely "suspended".
On this news, Playstudios' stock price fell $0.24 per share, or 4.71%, to close at $4.86 per share on February 25, 2022, and continued to fall to $3.90 per share on March 1, 2022, or a total decline of 23.53%.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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2022-05-24T01:49:03+00:00
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kwch.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — RadNet Inc. (RDNT) on Tuesday reported a loss of $934,000 in its fourth quarter.
The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 11 cents per share.
The operator of medical diagnostic imaging centers posted revenue of $383.9 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported profit of $10.7 million, or 17 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $1.43 billion.
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2023-02-28T12:46:04+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/radnet-q4-earnings-snapshot-17810027.php
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Cobb fans seven to anchor Giants’ 2-0 victory over the Mariners
SAN FRANCISCO - Alex Cobb had seven strikeouts in six crisp innings and combined with three relievers on a seven-hitter, and the San Francisco Giants ended their four-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep.
Making his second start since coming off the Injured List at the end of June, Cobb (6-2) allowed six hits and didn’t walk a batter to anchor the Giants’ eighth shutout of the season.
"It was great for him to come out and just pound the strike zone, use all his pitches, mix them well, hit spots," Giants manager Gabe Kapler said. "I’m not sure his stuff was like A-plus. It was solid but plenty to get us through those six innings. We think he’s going to be critical for us down the stretch."
Taylor Rogers and Tyler Rogers each retired three batters. All-Star closer Camilo Doval pitched the ninth for his 25th save.
Luis Matos had two hits and a walk to make up for a costly dropped ball in center field. Wilmer Flores added two singles for San Francisco, which had lost four of its previous six games at Oracle Park.
Seattle All-Star Julio Rodríguez, J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh each had two hits. The Mariners had won their previous four games.
Cobb worked efficiently most of the night and didn’t allow a runner past second base. He calmly escaped a jam in the sixth after Rodríguez’s deep fly to center glanced off Matos’ glove and fell in for a double. After Rodríguez was balked to third, Cobb struck out Teoscar Hernández, then retired Mike Ford on a comebacker and got Eugenio Suárez on a groundout.
Cobb was happy after the game with the win but said he wasn’t as sharp as the stats indicate.
"I just was battling some delivery things," Cobb said. "I just really wasn’t getting the shapes on the pitches I rely on. I can definitely navigate a lineup without my best stuff but it makes it a little more challenging."
Rodríguez dropped a ball in center that led to an unearned run for San Francisco in the fifth. Rodríguez tracked down LaMonte Wade Jr.'s fly at the warning track but couldn’t hold onto the ball after running into the fence. Austin Slater, who walked and advanced to third on a Flores hit, scored easily on the error.
Brandon Crawford walked in the second and took third when Flores hit a sharp grounder that bounced off the third base bag and over Seattle third baseman Jose Caballero into left field. Wade’s sacrifice fly off Mariners starter Tommy Milone (0-1) drove in Brandon Crawford.
Wade finished 1 of 3 with a walk. The 29-year-old is batting .279 against left-handers this season after not going higher than .135 in the three previous seasons.
"I think every team around baseball needs some players that they can depend on, sort of in an everyday way," Kapler said. "He’s been so good in this first half of the season, so dependable at first base, such a tough out against left-handed pitching, it’s really hard not to have him in the lineup, period."
Milone, called up from Triple-A Tacoma before the game to take the rotation spot of injured Bryce Miller, struggled with his control and matched his career high of four walks. The lefty pitched with runners on base in each inning and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits in 4 1/3 innings.
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Giants second baseman Casey Schmitt made a stellar defensive play with a sliding backhanded stop on J. P. Crawford’s sharp grounder that had an exit velocity of 107.8 mph. Schmitt then threw to first for the easy out.
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Mariners: RHP Darren McCaughan was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for Milone. … RHP Penn Murfee (right elbow inflammation) was transferred to the 60-day Injured List. UP NEXT
Mariners: All-Star RHP George Kirby (7-7, 3.21) faces the Astros on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series in Houston leading into the All-Star break.
Giants: Kapler has not announced his rotation for the three-game series against the Rockies beginning in San Francisco on Friday.
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2023-07-06T06:09:46+00:00
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fox13seattle.com
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https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/cobb-fans-seven-to-anchor-giants-2-0-victory-over-the-mariners
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President Biden has again set an ambitious goal for welcoming 125,000 refugees into the U.S. this fiscal year, a benchmark that would require processing about 100,000 more people than last year.
The Biden administration has sought to be a foil to his predecessor when it comes to refugees after then-President Trump brought refugee processing down to just a trickle.
But it’s Biden who carries the record for resettling the lowest number of refugees in the history of the program.
“The administration was tackling understandable challenges between the pandemic and multiple crises,” said Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.
“In terms of setting the [presidential declaration] once again at 125,000, I suppose we could view this as a do-over. Last year we understood why that target was ambitious. This year we hope it’s viewed as a real target to hit, and I think that’s where this year the administration has to rise and take full ownership.”
During his first year in office, Biden resettled just 11,411 refugees, about 400 fewer than the lowest point under Trump, a total complicated by COVID-19 and the extent the program atrophied during the Trump tenure.
As of mid-September of 2022, Biden had resettled just under 23,000 refugees, a figure that could jump by next Wednesday’s reporting deadline as agencies rush to finish processing. The government projects it will welcome as many as 25,000 refugees this year, according to its report to Congress.
While the figure means the Biden administration has doubled refugee processing between its first and second year in office, it still has a long way to go to even get close to its goal.
Though Biden’s 125,000 may seem ambitious, it’s not too big a stretch from historical refugee resettlement numbers, which average around 75,000 and have previously surpassed 100,000.
It also comes at a time when there is significant global displacement due to the evacuation of Afghanistan and people fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
But thus far, the Biden administration has not taken these groups in as refugees, instead allowing them into the U.S. through a process known at humanitarian parole, which allows the government to temporarily waive some immigration requirements.
“I think there’s some rhetoric that is helpful to the administration, when referring to people paroled into the U.S. from Ukraine or Afghanistan as refugees,” said Sunil Varghese, policy director with the International Refugee Assistance Project.
There are similarities, he said. Both are fleeing danger and in some cases get some assistance from agencies that help resettle refugees. But parolees are often only allowed into the U.S. for a maximum of two years.
“When [refugees] come to the United States, they have permanent status. In the United States, they don’t have to go back to the country of persecution, or country of asylum. The Afghans and Ukrainians who are being brought to the U.S. are only provided temporary status. There’s no plan for what happens when that status expires. Most Afghans were evacuated and given permission to stay in the US for two years. Ukrainians are in a similar legal immigration posture. So what happens after those two years is unknown. That is completely different from our refugee program,” Varghese said.
The U.S. used humanitarian parole to welcome roughly 80,000 Afghans and has approved 97,000 people through the Uniting for Ukraine humanitarian parole program, with another almost 100,000 Ukrainians arriving through other means.
It’s a feature that Vignarajah said favors “speed over stability.”
In the case of Uniting for Ukraine, the idea of the program was to allow Ukrainians to quickly enter the U.S. as many were fleeing the country, noting that many were not seeking official refugee status, as they wished to return home when conditions are safer.
Meredith Owen, director of policy and advocacy at Church World Service, a refugee resettlement agency, said the evacuation of Afghanistan was a catalyst for the administration relying heavily on humanitarian parole.
“We didn’t mean for the administration to rely so much on parole at the exclusion of the resettlement program. But the [Uniting for Ukraine] program was a sign that this administration was considering relying more consistently on temporary protection and temporary protection that doesn’t have built-in access to resettlement benefits,” she said.
As the fighting stretches on and Russian President Vladimir Putin moves to annex four Ukrainian regions, it’s becoming less clear when Ukrainians may be able to return — or if they will want to after establishing themselves elsewhere.
Afghans and Ukrainians allowed into the U.S. through parole can seek to remain in the country, but doing so requires applying for asylum, a process that already had a years-long backlog even before the flights from the two counties.
“The administration won’t do post arrival refugee processing — that is the asylum system. So it would be really short-sighted for the administration to suggest that these folks are here writ large temporarily and make that a blanket statement because we’re seeing more and more Ukrainians travel to the U.S., through [Uniting for Ukraine]. We haven’t seen that slow down. And the longer people are here, the more likely they will want to stay,” Owen said.
Many would rather see the U.S. use the resources of its own refugee program to aid them.
“The world’s humanitarian leader can’t play whack-a-mole as crises emerge. We need a system that can respond consistently,” Vignarajah said.
But advocates are optimistic about the U.S. reaching its goal this year, primarily because they believe the Biden administration has done a lot of the hard work of rebuilding the U.S. refugee program after it was decimated by Trump.
The government has increased the number of “circuit rides,” where refugee officers meet and screen refugees for the program. It’s also increased the number of refugee resettlement sites with offices that coordinate a refugee’s arrival.
“We’re hoping that 2023 is the year when we go from simply rebuilding to building the refugee program back better. What we’ve seen in the last two years is reinvesting in refugee resettlement agencies, increasing staffing of [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] refugee corps. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing in 2023 the payoffs from that,” Varghese said.
The White House seems to think so.
“Looking ahead, we expect the innovations and efficiencies gained through this intensive effort will provide new hope and opportunities to all refugees in our program,” it wrote in its report to Congress.
Still, many say the Biden administration will have to get creative in order to meet its goal.
In Qatar, where a number of Afghans stayed following the U.S. evacuation, the administration geared up for 30-day processing — something advocates say shows the government is capable of handling cases in weeks or months rather than the years it currently takes.
And the success of Uniting for Ukraine, which initially rolled out using a private sponsorship model, could be adapted in some ways to be incorporated into the refugee program.
“I think the administration can do it. I think it’s shown just looking at the examples of Ukrainians and Afghanistan, [that it has] the ability to move people through the system quickly and in large numbers if they have the desire and will — and backing to reimagine the process,” Varghese said.
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2022-10-02T22:29:58+00:00
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https://www.krqe.com/news/national/biden-has-tried-to-rebuild-the-refugee-system-this-year-will-test-that/
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Hyundai’s first electric performance model, the 2024 Ioniq 5 N, made its debut on Wednesday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. While it has up to 641 hp, the Ioniq 5 N is meant to perform around corners and on a track, as well as in a straight line.
Based on the standard Ioniq 5 electric crossover, the Ioniq 5 N has more power, a bigger battery, a stiffer body, larger brakes, a sportier suspension, and a load of technology features aimed at performance.
It starts with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with a 166-kw motor up front and a 282-kw motor at the rear that combine to make 600 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque most of the time, or 641 hp and 568 lb-ft using the N Grin Boost function available for 10-second blasts. Hyundai says the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds using launch control (which is adjustable through three levels of traction) and reach a top speed of 162 mph.
The motors are fed by an 84-kwh battery pack that’s bigger than the standard Ioniq 5’s 77.4-kwh long-range battery. The battery has additional cooling, and Hyundai even optimizes the temperature for the available drive modes before driving. For example, in Drag mode, the battery will be preconditioned to 86-104 degrees Fahrenheit, and in Track mode it will be 68-86 degrees. An N Race mode has Endurance and Sprint settings to optimize battery output for the long or short sessions.
Like the standard Ioniq 5, the N has an 800-volt electrical architecture that can accept a charge rate up to 350 kw, which will charge it from 10-80% in 18 minutes.
The Ioniq 5 N has no transmission, but Hyundai will make it feel like it has an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic through an N e-shift function that controls motor torque to simulate the jolt between shifts.
It has no cylinders either, but it can also sound like it’s powered by an internal combustion engine.
A system called N Active Sound+ uses eight interior and two exterior speakers to play three different sound themes. The Ignition theme sounds like the rowdy 2.0-liter turbo-4 in other Hyundai N cars, including the pops and bangs on overrun. Supersonic is one of two futuristic EV themes and is inspired by twin-engine fighter jets. The soundscapes vary the sound based on throttle position.
On the outside, the Ioniq 5 N sits 0.8 inch lower and its fenders spread out 2.0 inches wider. It’s also 3.2 inches longer thanks to the new front bumper and a rear diffuser that’s joined by a rear wing. Up front, it has an air curtain, three active air flaps, a lip spoiler, and more grille mesh for additional cooling. A Luminous Orange Matte strip runs along the bottom of the bumpers and side skirts.
The handling improvements start with the structure, which is based on the brand’s Electric-Global Modular Platform. Hyundai adds 42 more welding points and 6.9 feet of additional bonding material. The motor and battery mounting points and front and rear subframes are reinforced, and larger adjustable dampers and stiffer knuckles are used. The steering column is also reinforced, and the ratio is quicker for more immediate responses. The car has a wider track than other Ioniq 5s to fit wide 275/35 Pirelli P Zero tires on 21-inch wheels.
Hyundai also uses the electric motors to improve handling. A cornering function called N Pedal applies negative torque through the powertrain to put more weight over the front wheels. An N Torque Distribution system can adjust power delivery through 11 levels front to rear and an electronic limited-slip rear differential optimizes power at the rear for corner exit. Hyundai also adds an N Drift Optimizer to control power delivery for glorious drifts, and it even has a simulated clutch kick function.
Braking is handled not only by 15.7-inch front discs with 4-piston calipers and 14.2-inch rear discs with single-piston calipers but also by the motors’ brake regeneration capability. The regen can provide up to 0.6 g of braking force, and Hyundai says regen provides 80-90% of the braking on the street and 40-50% on a track, which precludes the need for carbon-ceramic brakes. The company also says up to 44% of the powertrain energy can be recuperated on the track, and the brake and throttle can be used at the same time.
In all, the Ioniq 5 N weighs more than other 5s due to its additional performance equipment, but Hyundai says it did as much as possible to limit the weight increase. The company didn’t provide a curb weight, though.
Inside, the Ioniq 5 N features metal pedals, knee pads on the sides of the center console, a new N steering wheel with four mode buttons, and two-tone sport seats with reinforced bolsters. The seats, which are available with leather and Alcantara or cloth and leather, sit 0.8 inch lower than in other Ioniq 5s. Also inside are a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster joined with a 12.3-inch center touchscreen, and both offer specific N readouts and over-the-air update capability.
Prices and electric driving range will be announced closer to launch, which is expected late this year.
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Trump backs Mastriano in Pennsylvania GOP governor primary
HARRISBURG — Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania's Republican primary for governor, siding with a far-right candidate who was outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection and has worked with determination to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Mastriano was already leading a crowded field of contenders, and the former president's endorsement puts him on even stronger footing heading into Tuesday's primary.
But there are growing fears from party leaders that Mastriano, a state senator and retired U.S. Army colonel, is too extreme to win the general election in November and could drag down other Republicans competing in the pivotal state where a U.S. Senate seat is also up for grabs.
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Mastriano has, for example, helped spread unsubstantiated claims from Trump and his allies that Democrats fraudulently stole the election for Joe Biden — something that Trump seized on in his endorsement statement.
“There is no one in Pennsylvania who has done more, or fought harder, for Election Integrity than State Senator Doug Mastriano,” Trump wrote. “He has revealed the Deceit, Corruption, and outright Theft of the 2020 Presidential Election, and will do something about it.”
Trump called Mastriano “a fighter like few others, and has been with me right from the beginning, and now I have an obligation to be with him.”
Mastriano is a prominent peddler of conspiracy theories, including Trump’s lies that widespread fraud marred the last White House race and resulted in his loss in Pennsylvania.
Mastriano also has and said he would take the extraordinary step of requiring voters to “re-register” to vote. Such a move is barred by the National Voter Registration Act and likely runs into significant protections under the federal — and possibly state — constitution and laws, constitutional law scholars say. But his embrace of such a concept is a significant breach of democratic norms respecting the results of a free and fair election.
“We’re going to start all over again,” he said during a debate last month, referring to registration.
— Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.
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2022-05-14T17:22:43+00:00
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The last two-plus years have given me plenty of time to think about my line of work, how I judge restaurants, what readers want, my role in the dining scene.
And now? At the moment, I’m thinking about Seamore’s, a seafood chain with five branches in Manhattan and Brooklyn that recently opened its first location outside New York. Co-founder Jay Wainwright, who introduced the Cosi fast-casual sandwich chain in 1996, says he looked at coastal cities Boston, Los Angeles and Miami before settling on Arlington, Va., whose open-minded demographic and proximity to like-minded suppliers appealed to him. Seamore’s local purveyor is the conscientious, quality-focused ProFish in Washington.
On the surface, Seamore’s is a brand a lot of consumers can get behind, with a feel-good mission of serving only sustainable fish, a bullet point promoted on a big black board with the names and drawings of fish the restaurant prefers to offer. Spend some time here, however, and you’re reminded that hospitality can be every bit as important as food when considering a place to eat.
A red spoon near the name of the fish indicates a catch available that day, typically a half-dozen choices that have included hake, swordfish, yellowfin tuna, black sea bass and Arctic char. Any can be the centerpiece of a Reel Deal, an entree rounded out with three sides — tasty cauliflower mash; sauteed asparagus with mushrooms; a corn, cucumber and tomato salad — plus a choice of sauce. The Reel Deal, priced between $24 and $30, is one of the best values on the menu. My happy meal in this light-filled, white-tiled dining room: sweet Montauk scallops arranged with their escorts, which change with the season, and a dip of bright yellow lemongrass aji.
But first, consider anything set in a miniature fry basket. The possibilities include “firecracker” cauliflower, named for the heat in the sweet chile aioli draped over the crackling florets, and tempura “Buffalo” shrimp, the seafood equivalent of Buffalo chicken wings, offered with carrots, celery and a coolant of ranch dressing.
Yellowfin tuna poke is a respectable and especially peanut-y version of an appetizer that seems to be playing everywhere right now. In contrast, the fisherman stew leaves an oddly familiar taste in its wake: “Chili!” two of us jinx one another after spooning into the tomato paste-powered bowl of fish, fennel and potato.
Executive chef Laurence Cohen comes to Seamore’s from the Washington outpost of the seafood-themed Truluck’s, also a chain, and he’s doing a menu similar to what a diner finds in Seamore’s New York restaurants, with a few exceptions, including the daily catches. Snakehead, the invasive creature nicknamed “Frankenfish,” is likelier to be offered in Virginia than in New York, for instance.
Two of Cohen’s additions to the script are two of the best ways to commence a meal. Shaved Brussels sprouts and fennel tossed with spinach and napa cabbage get tang from goat cheese, sweetness from caramelized onions and a nice gloss from walnut vinaigrette. A heartier launch is succulent Virginia clams in a steaming bath of DC Brau’s El Hefe Speaks beer, with a raft of a garlicky split baguette for absorbing the goodness of mustard, thyme and lemon in the elixir.
Much of the rest of the menu alternates picks with pans. Hot heads will appreciate the fire in the red curry mussels, its broth a weave of coconut milk, bright herbs and zippy red curry paste. Lobster lovers are likely to put their forks down after a bite or so of the lobster mac and cheese featuring dry seafood bonded to rigatoni like Super Glue. I ordered two different tacos, but the only one to appear was the gochujang-flavored chicken served on gummy flour tortillas with a thimble of kimchi. No one finished the wrap.
Which brings me to a whale-size caveat at Seamore’s. I realize the restaurant is young and good staff is hard to find, but beyond the ever-ready smile at the door, service is hit or miss, and mostly miss. I might be more forgiving if the staff paid better attention to customers, but more than once, I’ve looked up from my plate to see servers chatting near the kitchen or checking their phones.
At Seamore’s, the crew manages to see less.
There are sometimes long lags between courses, with no one around to tell you why. The pause was so comical one dinner, I contemplated using the time to run to the nearby Whole Foods for some milk and bananas. Instead, I triple-checked the noise level, which registered 84 decibels in the middle of the inaction. (That’s the equivalent of eating alongside a diesel truck. Bon appetit, fish fans!) Basic skills elude some servers, like the guy who finally produced our bottle of wine after two reminders — without a corkscrew. “I’m new to wine,” he explained before retrieving an opener.
On my last visit, a manager showed us to our table, introduced the restaurant’s theme and said a waiter would be right with us. A minute later, the same manager returned, told us he was going to be our server for the night and introduced the theme — again, almost word for word, as if he didn’t remember seating us 60 seconds earlier. (It’s true, it’s true what they say about becoming invisible at a certain age!)
The restaurant offers a single dessert. It’s a mash-up you should explore if you like churros and salted caramel ice cream, a combination offered as a sandwich that’s hard to eat in that form (you’ll need a fork) but easy to like.
The best strategy at Seamore’s is to stick with what the chef whipped up for his Arlington audience and a Reel Deal entree — and bring some ear plugs and a boatload of patience. Unfortunately, the newcomer’s mission statement is lost in the muddle. For now, anyone asking me for good seafood in Arlington is going to hear “The Salt Line,” locally produced and just five minutes from this scene of too many crimes.
Seamore’s
2815 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Va. 703-721-3384. seamores.com. Open: Indoor and outdoor dining, delivery and takeout for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; for dinner 4 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday; for brunch 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Prices: Dinner appetizers $12 to $24, entrees $18 to $35. Sound check: 84 decibels/Extremely loud. Accessibility: No barriers to entry; ADA-compliant restrooms. Pandemic protocols: Staff are not required to wear masks or be vaccinated.
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BERLIN (AP) — Swiss authorities said Thursday that they have been notified of 46.1 billion francs ($48.5 billion) in assets held by Russian nationals and entities in the Alpine country since sanctions were introduced earlier this year.
Switzerland, which isn’t a European Union member but has close relations with the 27-member bloc, applied EU sanctions against Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
Among the measures, it has been forbidden since shortly after the war began to accept deposits of more than 100,000 francs from Russian citizens or entities — companies or organizations. Existing deposits above that level had to be reported to Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs by early June.
The secretariat said that 123 people or entities in Switzerland reported 7,548 “business relationships” with a total value of 46.1 billion francs. A further 294 “business relationships” with Russia’s close ally, Belarus, were worth 400 million francs.
People who are citizens of Switzerland or a country in the European Economic Area, or who hold a temporary or permanent residence permit from one of those countries, are exempt both from the ban on new deposits and the reporting requirement. Deposits under 100,000 francs also don’t have to be reported.
The secretariat stressed that “the level of reported deposits … can therefore not be equated with the total amount of funds of Russian origin held in Switzerland.”
The total amount frozen in Switzerland under sanctions stood at 7.5 billion francs in financial assets and 15 properties as of Nov. 25. Those are assets owned or controlled directly by people, companies and organizations subject to sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
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2022-12-01T16:08:47+00:00
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As the new school year begins, teachers at many schools across the country are adding a new component to their routines: a mental health check-in with their students. The idea is to open up conversations around how kids are feeling emotionally, and to connect them to help before issues escalate to a crisis.
"I've been really impressed with the proactive position that school systems have taken," says Dr. Tami Benton, psychiatrist-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the president-elect of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Many schools that Benton works with are spending less time focusing on academics in the first few weeks of the school year, and more time checking in on kids' mental health and school readiness. "They're actually starting to develop their own approaches to assessing the social-emotional development status of kids," she says.
The new approach comes after two and a half rocky years of pandemic, with kids' lives disrupted by bouts of remote schooling and many families in economic stress, which worsened the already shaky state of children's mental health in the U.S.
In 2020, the CDC reported a greater proportion of kids showing up at emergency rooms in a mental health crises: serious suicide attempts, eating disorders, aggressive behaviors.
"The thing that's most concerned us was really the number of significant self-harm and suicidal ideation that we've seen in an emergency room," says Dr. Smriti Khare, pediatrician and the chief mental and behavioral health office at Children's Wisconsin, in Milwaukee, which saw a 40% rise in visits to the ER after the start of the pandemic in 2020 compared to the year before.
In the fall of 2020, three professional organizations including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry declared the state of children's mental health a national emergency.
And last fall, when kids returned to classrooms after a year of virtual learning, schools had hoped the return to in-person teaching would ease kids' emotional troubles, but they saw the opposite.
"We had a lot of kids with elevated levels of anxiety and stress, and we were seeing students manifesting mental health symptoms that had not existed prior to the pandemic," Robert Mullaney, superintendent of Millis Public Schools in Massachusetts. "We had an increase in suicidal ideation."
These experiences primed educators to be proactive at the start of school this year.
Fallout from a national crisis
In the 2021-22 academic year, 76% of public schools in the country reported increased concerns around students showing symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And only about half the schools said they were equipped to address students' mental health needs.
Life may be starting to get back to normal but many kids are struggling to feel motivated – a result of the trauma and chronic stress they have experienced in the past two years, says Dr. Vera Feuer, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cohen's Children's Medical Center in Long Island, who oversees the hospital's emergency psychiatry, urgent care and school mental health services.
"So, really having this after-effect, where there is numbness, lack of motivation, not feeling like we can get back into those routines. It might still be a lingering effect from that initial stress and trauma," she says.
Many American families are still under financial strain, creating parental stress which has a big impact on children, says Kendall Roach, a therapist in Jefferson City, Missouri, who works with kids through the telehealth company, Babylon Health. Others have lost homes, adds Roach.
"I have kids that I see who are technically homeless," she says. "They're living in tents. They're waking up and going maybe to a family's house to get their shower, and hopefully a hot breakfast and then going to school."
Schools take a proactive approach
The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on youth mental health last year helped raise national awareness and more open conversations about kids' mental health, says Benton. And educators have realized that unless they addressed student mental health, students would struggle academically.
In fact, new data shows a stark decline in test scores among school kids during the pandemic, the largest drop in reading scores in 30 years.
"I have a third grader who has to be reading to learn," says Elisa Villanueva Beard, the CEO of Teach for America, which primarily serves marginalized communities. "But I also know that my son cannot be reading unless he is happy, in a state where his brain allows access to learning. And that means that we've got to tend to our kids, and meet them where they are."
That realization has pushed schools to be better prepared to pay attention to student mental health. And many have worked closely with health care providers to educate staff on ways to incorporate mental health discussions into their daily routines.
"We've spent a lot of time through the year as well as through the summer trying to be available for teachers, administrators as well as parents to figure out how to help them, give them tools to help [students] cope," says Khare.
"We have to actually equip our teachers to be able to approach classrooms in a trauma-informed way," says Villanueva Beard. "What that would mean is that a student walks into a classroom and the teacher has set up a system where they're able to get on a device and right away share how they're feeling."
That's exactly what psychologist Janice Beal advised teachers in schools in Houston that she works closely with.
"Every morning, [for] 5 minutes, check in with the students and have everybody share how they're feeling for that particular day," she says.
It's not that she thinks teachers – who've already stepped up and done more than ever before during the pandemic – should now become mental health professionals, explains Beal.
"We want you to be able to understand what mental health concerns may be in your classroom and to be able to recognize them, so that you can refer them for help."
Schools in New York have integrated mental health discussions and healthy habits as "sort of a fabric of the day," says Feuer
"For example, in a classroom, allowing time for kids to take a moment, to focus, to recognize, to have the space where they can express concerns," she explains.
Schools are also helping students, especially younger ones learn to label emotions and talk about emotions. And teachers "listen to them with an empathic ear," she adds.
"Unfortunately, there have been so many other things that have shaken kids' sense of safety when it comes to being in schools, including, gun violence at the end of the year," she adds.
So, having more of these open conversations around mental health will help kids cope better.
Tapping into new funding
But schools also need additional resources to connect kids who are struggling to mental health care.
"We've just heard from more and more teachers that they're really struggling to meet the mental health needs of kids in the school setting," says Benton.
The recent influx of federal dollars to provide school based mental health care has certainly helped, she adds.
Mullaney says he was able to hire more behavioral and mental health professionals in the past year to address growing needs of his students. But he knows many school districts who are still struggling to attract new staff.
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced additional $87 million in grant funding to address youth mental health, including for school-based mental health.
However, school districts around the country are just starting to tap into some of these recent funding. "I think it's going to take a while before we see implementation and change related to those things," says Benton.
But she is hopeful that this national attention, the bipartisan support in Congress in addressing youth mental health, and the more open conversations on the topic will start to help kids most in need.
"People are involved, people are engaged, new projects are happening," says Benton. "People are experimenting with new methods for providing care. More young people have become involved as advocates in their own mental health care. So I think all of the activity has really made a difference in supporting children's mental health."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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Women's Ladies Open Lausanne Preview: How to Watch, Odds
Published: Jul. 24, 2023 at 2:43 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
In the Ladies Open Lausanne round of 32 today, there are nine matches, including No. 64-ranked Mirra Andreeva taking the court against No. 90 Diane Parry.
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- Date: July 24
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DENVER (KDVR) — If you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of last-minute Christmas cards and packages, it can be a stressful time.
Did you know that you can actually digitally preview your mail and manage your packages that are scheduled to arrive soon from the United States Postal Service?
The U.S. Postal Service has a tool called informed delivery that allows you to view grayscale images of the exterior, address side of letter-sized mail pieces and track packages.
Here are some other things you can do with informed delivery, according to the Postal Service:
- Leave delivery instructions
- Reschedule a delivery
It is a free tool to allow consumers to take action before mail reaches their mailbox by previewing what is coming in.
How do I sign up?
From the U.S. Postal Service website under the informed delivery section, you can sign up for free.
From there, you just have to create an account, verify your identity, and then you can start receiving notifications.
2022 holiday shipping deadlines for USPS
The USPS said these are the shipping deadlines you need to know if you have a package to get out for Christmas this year:
- Dec. 9 — APO/FPO/DPO (all ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
- Dec. 16 — APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express Military service
- Dec. 17 — USPS Retail Ground service
- Dec. 17 — First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards)
- Dec. 17 — First-Class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
- Dec. 19 — Priority Mail service
- Dec. 23 — Priority Mail Express* service
Shipping deadlines for FedEx
According to FedEx, these are the 2022 holiday shipping deadlines:
- Dec. 14: FedEx Ground deadline.
- Dec. 20: FedEx Express Saver, FedEx three-day freight
- Dec. 21: FedEx two-day, FedEx one-day freight
Shipping deadlines for UPS
According to UPS, these are its 2022 holiday shipping deadlines:
- Dec. 20: Last day to ship UPS 3-day select
- Dec. 21: Last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air
- Dec. 22: Last day to ship UPS Next Day Air
Informed Delivery from USPS can help give you some peace of mind during the holiday season.
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Q. I rented a minivan for 37 days with Avis through Priceline for $1,770. My pickup and drop-off were at the Holiday Inn in Peabody.
The Avis shop was closed when I dropped the van off on a Sunday. I followed the instructions on the door and left the keys with the hotel clerk. I parked the van in front of the Avis door.
I expected a receipt via e-mail within a couple of days, but none came. Avis then charged me two times — once for $1,459 and then again a few days later for $1,125.
I could not get through the Avis phone jungle to find out what was going on, so I had my credit card block the second payment.
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Since then, I have been going back and forth with Avis, answering several repetitive questions and providing copies of my reservations. I would like to get a revised rental agreement invoice for $1,770 and have Avis cancel the second charge, then bill me for the remainder owed. Can you help me?
ROBERT CIPRIANI, Beverly
A. Avis should have billed you for the correct amount the first time. Once you pointed out the error, it should have quickly reviewed its records and adjusted your bill.
But it didn’t. I reviewed the correspondence between you and Avis, and you’re absolutely right. The company keeps asking you the same questions, to which it already knows the answers. It feels like you are dealing with a bot (and maybe you are).
Here’s my best guess about what happened. You returned your van on time, but for some reason, Avis didn’t mark it as returned in its system. So it simply charged you for the extra days until it found the vehicle. That often happens with car rental companies. It’s one reason I advise car rental customers to always return their vehicle when the rental location is open so they can get a receipt. Unfortunately, leaving the keys with a hotel clerk isn’t enough, no matter what the car rental company says. But you couldn’t have known that.
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Blocking the second charge on your bill fixed your problem in the short term. But if you had refused to pay, Avis could have referred you to a collection agency or added you to its “Do Not Rent List.” That would have affected your credit and your ability to rent cars in the future.
You needed to elevate your case to someone higher up the food chain than a bot. I list the names, numbers and e-mail addresses of the Avis executives on my consumer advocacy site at www.elliott.org/company-contacts/avis-budget/.
I noticed that, after a while, you began writing in all uppercase letters (that’s considered shouting) and threatened that they would hear from your legal counsel. These tactics are understandable, but not always helpful in resolving your case. I have some strategies on how to advocate your own case on my site at www.elliott.org/answers/how-to-fix-your-own-consumer-problem/.
I contacted Avis on your behalf. A representative reviewed your invoices and adjusted the amount as you had requested.
Christopher Elliott is the chief advocacy officer of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers resolve their problems. Elliott’s latest book is “How to Be the World’s Smartest Traveler” (National Geographic). Contact him at elliott.org/help or chris@elliott.org.
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2022-11-24T15:28:17+00:00
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BANGOR, Maine — Along the Penobscot River, Tuesday marked the return of the winter tradition of breaking the ice.
The U.S. Coast Guard cutters named Thunder Bay, Shackle, Tackle, and Bridle began their mission in Bucksport this morning on an approximate three-hour journey up to the Bangor and Brewer bridge.
The mission: breaking through about eight inches of ice. The ice quickly formed over the weekend due to the sub-freezing temperatures.
The breaking of the ice helps prevent flooding along the river and keeps the waterway open for deliveries such as heating oil.
Lieutenant Dan Thomas, captain of the cutter Thunder Bay explained, "85 percent of heating oil in the Northeast goes through the rivers [along] here."
"It's really something we try to keep ahead of during the winter. The longer we wait, the worse it gets," Thomas explained. "Even though we had some warmer weather forecasted, in the future, that just breaks the ice off the shore and then it tends to jam in the bend of the river, and that's when we get the most flooding. So [we're] getting out here before that really breaks apart and causes further problems downstream."
The U.S. Coast Guard expects this mission will most likely be the last one for the winter season.
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2023-02-08T03:16:09+00:00
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newscentermaine.com
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https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/us-coast-guard-ships-breaking-the-ice-in-bangor-brewer-maine-waterways-penobscot-river/97-569a22c7-1e3c-4284-a878-4ec6e8c3f9c6
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Best nasal strips to combat snoring
Whether you snore infrequently or habitually, it could affect both your quality of sleep as well as your partner’s. Certain factors increase the risk of snoring, such as weight or diet, but the good news is that there are often ways to combat it. One such method is wearing a nasal strip, which is designed specifically to help prevent snoring.
Causes of snoring
According to the Mayo Clinic, the main causes of snoring include:
- Sinus congestion: The common cold can lead to clogged sinuses and snoring.
- Anatomy: People with a low, thick palate or an elongated uvula are more likely to snore. The same goes for those with chronic nasal congestion or a deviated septum.
- Sleeping position: Those who sleep on their back are more prone to snoring because of the way gravity causes the airway to narrow.
- Age and weight: Individuals who are overweight or older are more likely to snore.
- Allergies: Common food and air-based allergens could clog the nasal passage and increase snoring.
- Diet: Drinking alcohol or consuming a lot of dairy, wheat, fatty foods or sugar could increase the risk of snoring.
Ways to prevent snoring
While you can’t always prevent snoring, here are some ways to minimize it and improve your quality of sleep:
- Use nasal strips to reduce snoring caused by temporary conditions, such as a cold.
- Get a nasal spray to clear the sinuses, especially during allergy season.
- Change your diet and get more exercise to lose weight.
- Avoid drinking alcohol before you sleep.
- If you’re a back sleeper, start sleeping on your side to open up your airway.
- Use pillows to elevate your upper body while sleeping.
- Consult with a sleep specialist and get an oral appliance such as an external nasal dilator to help open your air passageways.
If none of these methods are working, or if the snoring is becoming more than a nuisance, speak with a doctor for help or advice. Depending on how chronic or severe it is, you might have sleep apnea or another condition they can treat.
How to use nasal strips
Using a nasal strip for snoring is simple. First, wash and dry your face to remove any excess oils, makeup or dirt. This makes it easier to attach the adhesive to your skin.
Remove the covering that shields the adhesive part of the strip. Then, position it so that it lays across the bridge of your nose. The tabs on the left and right sides of the strip should be just above the nostrils.
Secure the strip by applying gentle pressure to it until it adheres correctly to your skin. Breathe in and out through your nose to make sure it stays in place. You should also be able to tell if you’re breathing more easily or not.
To remove a nasal strip, either pull it off slowly from one side or rinse your face first to loosen it. Most strips are not reusable, so discard yours once done with them.
Design
Nasal strips typically have two main design aspects:
- Band — this is slightly flexible and made to fit around the bridge of the nose
- Adhesive strip — this is on the underside of the nasal strip and is what adheres to the skin
These strips come in different sizes, so make sure you choose ones that contour well to your face. Generally, larger nasal strips or those with more surface area can help open up the nasal passages better than small ones.
Extra-strength
For people who snore more frequently or more loudly, extra-strength nasal strips could help. These have a stronger band that is designed to straighten and expand the nostrils after being applied.
Quantity
Nasal strips usually come in packages of 20 to 40, meaning they can last an equal amount of days. Extra-strength ones sometimes come in smaller packages and are meant for occasional rather than nightly use. If you plan to use nasal strips every night, some come in bulk quantities of 100 or more.
Other uses
Although nasal strips are primarily designed to help combat snoring, they can also help improve your breathing while awake. This is especially useful for athletes who suffer from seasonal allergies while running or working out. If you want strips for daytime use, consider getting clear ones as they blend in more easily with the skin.
Concerns
Nasal strips are generally safe for people to use, but here are a few things to watch out for:
- If you have sensitive skin, removing them could pull it and hurt. Some strips are designed not to do this, though.
- If you’re allergic to latex, use strips that don’t use this material.
- Avoid using nasal strips if you have sores, cuts or irritated skin around your nose.
Best nasal strips for snoring
Breathe Right Original Nose Strips
Designed to reduce snoring and help alleviate nasal congestion, these strips can open up the airways and promote breathing. The pack includes 30 large, tan strips that can be used overnight or during the day. The adhesive is strong, too, so it doesn’t come off even if you sweat.
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These 26 lavender-scented nasal strips can improve airflow and help you and your partner sleep better. They’re meant for temporary relief, such as when you’re experiencing a cold or allergies. The scent can also promote a good night’s sleep.
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Breathe Right Nasal Strips, Extra Strength
With 26 extra-strength nasal strips, this pack can open the nasal passage and improve sleep quality. The strips also have a strong adhesive to keep them in place throughout the night.
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Instaclear Extra-Strength Nasal Breathing Strips
Designed for sensitive skin, these nasal strips can help with airflow, especially if you’re experiencing minor congestion or allergies. Since they’re transparent, they’re also great for daytime use.
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Clear Passage Nasal Strips Medium
These nasal strips are ideal for people with sensitive skin who need a convenient way to open up their nasal passages while asleep. They come in a pack of 50 strips and are easy to apply and remove. They’re available in tan and clear.
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Clear Passage Nasal Strips Extra-Strength
Available in a pack of 26 or 50, these extra-strength strips promote easier breathing and help prevent snoring. They adhere to the skin easily and remain in place throughout the night.
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Nasal Strips For Snoring Better Breathe
Available in packs of either 100 or 200, these drug-free nasal strips can improve the overall quality of sleep, reduce nasal congestion and help prevent snoring.
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Massner Nasal Strips For Snoring
With enough nasal strips to last for up to three months, this pack can not only help with snoring but can also be used to promote breathing while exercising. They’re drug-free and are easy to apply.
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2022-07-30T00:28:00+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/reviews/8-best-nasal-strips-for-snoring/
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Shepherd, James
James (Jim) G. Shepherd, 88 of Fairborn, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born June 27, 1934 in Grayson, Kentucky, to the late John and Doris (Hanners) Shepherd.
Jim graduated from Prichard High School, Grayson, Kentucky where he met his wife of 68 years, Juanita "Nita" (Locke) Shepherd. He and Nita were subsequently married on April 30, 1955. He enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) and his military career spanned 22 years, traveling to many countries around the world and serving during the Vietnam wartime era. Retiring from active duty in 1972, he then worked and retired as a federal civilian employee for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base where he nurtured his passion for military history while working in the USAF Museum. For many years he also worked for Burcham (Tobias) Funeral Home in Fairborn.
Jim was a longstanding member of New Beginnings Christian Church, formerly First Church of Christ in Fairborn, Ohio, and served as Deacon for 9 years. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #526. As a 32nd Degree Mason, Jim held various positions with several Masonic Chapters and organizations including the Fairborn Masonic Lodge 764 and Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio; the Ancient Accepted Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite Masonic Center; Antioch Shrine of Dayton; Past High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, Xenia Lodge 36; and Past Watchman of Shepherds for the White Shrine of Jerusalem. He was an avid golfer, who enjoyed traveling across the country and Florida snow-birding in his Airstream travel trailer.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Shepherd; sisters, Margaret Elizabeth Hardwick and Helen Brown; brothers Billy Shepherd and Bobby Lee Shepherd.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his loving wife, Nita; brother, Edgar (Greta) Shepherd of Ashland, Kentucky; Sister, Susie Webster of Athens, Ohio; daughter Debora McGillvary, Fairborn; and daughter and son-in-law Robin and Jerry Williams, Beavercreek; grandchildren James (Victoria) Lewis; Dr. Chelsey M. Williams and husband Dr. Eric J. Lucas; and Rick McGillvary; great-grandchildren, Sophia Lewis and Jackson Lewis; wonderful nieces and nephews, and many other loving family members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginnings Christian Church, 7345 Dayton Springfield Road, Enon, Ohio 45323.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at Tobias Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. Services will follow immediately afterward at 12:00 noon in the same location with Senior Minister Steve Sisco officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery located at 3256 Trebein Road, Fairborn, OH 45324
Funeral Home Information
Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel
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2023-03-25T07:04:57+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/obituaries/shepherd-james/EDGSP53TRREZFJUCA2HWTJZKY4/
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BERLIN (AP) — The founder and CEO of the RSG Group of gym outlets, Rainer Schaller, has been confirmed dead after the crash off a small plane off Costa Rica late last month, the company said Friday.
The plane, a nine-seat Italian-made Piaggio P180 Avanti, disappared from radar just off the Central American country’s Caribbean coast on Oct. 21. RSG Group, whose outlets include Gold’s Gym and McFit, confirmed shortly afterward that Schaller, family and friends had been on board.
On Friday, it said in a statement that “today, it is with great dismay that we share the news that Rainer Schaller and his son have been identified as the deceased from the plane crash off the coast of Costa Rica.”
“His life partner, her daughter, our colleague and the pilot, who were also on board, are still among the missing,” it added.
The aircraft disappeared from radar as it was heading to Limon, a resort town on the coast. Costa Rica’s security ministry said the flight had set out from Mexico.
All five passengers were German citizens. The plane’s pilot was Swiss.
Schaller was born in 1969 in the southern German city of Bamberg and set up his first gym in Wuerzburg in 1997. The RSG Group is a conglomerate of 21 fitness, lifestyle and fashion brands that operates in 48 countries and has 41,000 employees, either directly or through franchises.
In 2010, he was in the news as an organizer of the Love Parade techno festival. A mass panic at the event in the German city of Duisburg killed 21 people and injured more than 500. Schaller himself did not face investigation over the disaster, and a trial of people who were accused of planning and security failures was closed without a verdict in 2020.
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2022-11-04T23:52:27+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/business/ap-german-gym-outlets-ceo-confirmed-dead-after-costa-rica-crash/
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks after launching the new Sekulow Brothers Podcast on September 12th, it is already becoming a huge hit with audiences on the Salem Podcast Network. Hosts Jordan and Logan Sekulow deliver three new episodes each week, filled with commentary and analysis of a wide variety of topics.
The third week's episodes covered topics as wide ranging as the impact of Hurricane Ian, Vice President Kamala Harris' North Korea slip-up, NASA slamming a satellite into an asteroid, and the passing of rapper and cultural icon Coolio.
"The audience response to our podcast has been so much fun," says Logan. "In this crowded field, it's so great to see that not only are people finding us but they're listening, learning, and laughing. We didn't plan on being a comedy news show, but when you put us together, it's just simply what happened."
Adds Jordan, "This is organic and grassroots, and we can't wait to see happens next."
Week three delivered over 100,000 combined downloads and views, finding significant traction at Rumble, which is delivering nearly half of the audience to date.
"From the moment we first started to put this podcast together with Logan and Jordan, we knew there would be tremendous interest in what these two had to say," said Phil Boyce, Salem Media's senior vice president for spoken word format. "The early results are fabulous, and show a faster growth trajectory than most of our other podcasts. If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, what are you waiting for?"
The Salem Podcast Network launched in January 2021 and is already ranked as the 11th most listened to podcast network on the Triton Digital platform, with over 17 million average downloads per month.
Listen to the Sekulow Brothers Podcast here: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-sekulow-brothers-podcast
Jordan Sekulow is the Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), a practicing attorney, and cohost of Sekulow, a syndicated radio program providing cutting analysis of today's political and legal landscape with elected officials and conservative leaders. In addition, he serves as President and CEO of ACLJ Action.
In a role separate from the ACLJ, Jordan Sekulow served on President Trump's legal team for the Mueller investigation and first impeachment trial. He also has extensive background as a conservative political organizer, including serving on multiple presidential campaigns.
Jordan has been a guest commentator on FOX News, MSNBC, CNN, Newsmax, and OAN, as well as in print in the Washington Times, Washington Post, Daily Caller, and National Review Online. He is a graduate of Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA, where he served as co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Regent Journal of Law and Public Policy. He is also a graduate of George Washington University and earned his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in International Human Rights from the Georgetown University Law Center. He was named a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College's Summer Research Institute in 2014 and as a Visiting Research Scholar at the College's 2015 Summer Research Institute.
Logan Sekulow is the Director of Media at the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), and an award-winning filmmaker, producer, podcaster, and radio show host, including frequent co-hosting duties on Sekulow. Logan holds degrees from Full Sail University in Film and Entertainment Business as well as a Certificate in Leadership Excellence in Executive Leadership from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.
Logan began his television career at the popular kids network Nickelodeon. His directorial credits include the feature film As Dreamers Do: The Amazing Life of Walt Disney, the award-winning documentary Welcome Home, Dick Van Dyke, many ACLJ documentaries and the pro wrestling TV show Dojo Pro. Logan's belief in constant innovation continues to ensure the Sekulow message is received by the most amount of people throughout the world.
Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) is America's leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary, and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.
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2022-10-03T21:35:26+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/10/03/salem-podcast-networks-new-sekulow-brothers-gets-fast-start-with-over-100000-downloads-amp-views/
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Some of the 50 migrants found dead inside a tractor trailer abandoned in Texas were reportedly sprinkled with steak seasoning in a possible bid by smugglers to cover up the stench.
A law enforcement officer revealed the horrifying detail to the Texas Tribune on Monday, shortly after the 18-wheeler involved was discovered by a city worker on the southwest side of San Antonio around 6 p.m. When authorities arrived on the scene, they discovered the gate of the tractor trailer slightly open and a body on the ground outside.
According to the Tribune’s police source, several more bodies were found along the blocks leading up to where the vehicle was left abandoned, suggesting some of them may have tried to escape the scorching heat.
Police Chief William McManus told reporters he was not confident that everyone who had been inside the truck had been accounted for, and that the total number of people being transported remains unclear.
Inside the truck, first responders found “stacks of bodies,” many of them “hot to touch,” Fire Chief Charles Hood said.
Authorities initially placed the death toll at 46, but the number of fatalities — among them 22 Mexican nationals, seven Guatemalan nationals, and two Honduran nationals — climbed to 50 by early Tuesday morning. Authorities continued to search the area along Quintana Road, where the truck was found, tucked between train tracks and auto salvage yards.
Another 16 people, 12 adults and four children, were rushed to the hospital severely dehydrated and with heat-related illnesses.
Hood said they did not appear to have any access to food or water while inside the vehicle, which did not have a working air conditioning unit. While weather in the San Antonio area was mostly cloudy Monday, temperatures still approached 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Federal investigators said they were working with local and state police to identify the victims, all of who are believed to be have been brought into the United States illegally through the border with Mexico. The nearest crossing is about 140 miles away.
Three people have so far been detained in connection with the incident, one of the deadliest in recent decades involving people attempting to enter the United States.
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2022-06-28T19:38:36+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/migrants-found-dead-inside-truck-in-texas-sprinkled-with-steak-seasoning-to-cover-smell-amid-sweltering-temps-report/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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ROME (AP) — A car driven by someone with apparent psychiatric problems rushed through a Vatican gate Thursday evening and sped past Swiss Guards into a palace courtyard before the driver was apprehended by police, the Holy See said.
Vatican gendarmes fired a shot at the speeding car’s front tires after it rushed the gate, but the vehicle managed to continue on its way, the Vatican press office said in a statement late Thursday.
Once the car reached the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, the driver got out and was immediately arrested by Vatican gendarmes. The Vatican said the driver was about 40 years old and was in a “serious state of psychophysical alteration.” He was being held in the Vatican barracks.
It wasn’t clear if Pope Francis was anywhere near the incident, which occurred after 8 p.m. at the Santa Anna gate, one of the main entrances to the Vatican City State in the heart of Rome.
Francis lives on the other side of Vatican City at the Santa Marta hotel, where at that hour he would normally be having dinner and retiring to his room. The Vatican statement said that as soon as the gendarmes sounded the alarm of an incursion, the main gate blocking access to the piazza in front of Francis’ hotel was shut.
The incident was a rare incursion into the city state, much of which is off limits to the general public, especially at night.
While visitors can access St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums during business hours, and people with doctors’ prescriptions can go to the Vatican pharmacy, permission is required to get into other buildings in the enclave.
The Apostolic Palace, which houses the papal apartments, key reception rooms, the Vatican archives and offices, is guarded around the clock by Swiss Guards and gendarmes who man various checkpoints.
It’s not the first time that someone with apparent psychiatric problems caused a disturbance at the Vatican. During a 2009 Christmas Eve Mass, a woman jumped the barricade of St. Peter’s Basilica and tried to attack Pope Benedict XVI. He was not harmed, though a cardinal walking in the procession broke his hip in the ruckus.
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2023-05-19T03:54:14+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/ap-car-rushes-vatican-gate-is-fired-on-by-gendarmes-driver-apprehended-after-reaching-courtyard/
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") (NYSE American: GROY) is pleased to announce the completion of its previously announced acquisition from Nevada Gold Mines LLC ("NGM"), a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation and Newmont Corporation, of a royalty portfolio consisting of:
- a 10% net profits interest royalty on the producing Granite Creek Mine operated by i-80 Gold Corp., payable after 120,000 oz of gold or equivalent is cumulatively produced from the project;
- a 2.00% net smelter return royalty on the Bald Mountain Mine operated by Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross"), payable after 10 million ounces of gold have been produced from the properties; and
- a 1.25% NSR on the Bald Mountain Joint Venture Zone also operated by Kinross.
Pursuant to the transaction, the Company indirectly acquired the royalty portfolio in consideration for US$27.5 million, which was satisfied through the issuance of 9,393,681 common shares to NGM at a deemed price of approximately US$2.93 per share.
Gold Royalty is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for its investors. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
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2022-09-28T11:57:58+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/09/28/gold-royalty-completes-previously-announced-acquisition-royalty-portfolio-nevada-gold-mines/
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Identity confirmed of Trinity teen who was killed, suspect in custody
Published: Oct. 10, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT|Updated: 7 hours ago
TRINITY, Ala. (WAFF) - The identity of a teenager that was shot and killed in Trinity on Oct. 10 has been confirmed.
The Trinity Police Department said a child over the age of 12 was shot near Mountain Cove Dr. in Trinity. Following the shooting, the child was taken to Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mauricio Nevarez passed away from his injuries on Wednesday.
According to the Trinity Police Department, another juvenile has been taken into custody for the shooting. That juvenile has been charged with manslaughter as an adult. Additional charges are pending.
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2022-10-13T23:08:49+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2022/10/13/identity-confirmed-trinity-teen-who-was-killed-suspect-custody/
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Depending who you ask, it's never too early to start listening to Christmas music.
Radio station WARM 103.3, which typically plays pop songs, will switch to play exclusively Christmas music starting Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m.
The channel will go back to its usual music repertoire after the holiday season.
When is the best time for Christmas music to start playing on the radio?
The radio station is currently hosting a contest on their Facebook page over which song to play first, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams, "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey or "Christmas Eve Sarajevo" by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The vote doubles as an entry for a drawing to win tickets to the Pentatonix and Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas concerts in Hershey.
SiriusXM has not yet announced when they will start their Christmas music, though in 2021 the holiday stations launched on Nov. 1. This article will be updated when SiriusXM announces the date, or debuts its Christmas music channels.
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2022-10-31T17:01:35+00:00
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lancasteronline.com
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https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/when-does-christmas-music-start-playing-on-local-sirius-radio-stations-in-2022/article_98527680-5935-11ed-a93d-a382cfec7e1f.html
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Incorrectly painted lanes have drivers doing zig-zags on California road
A newly repaved street in a California community is causing confusion for drivers and community members.
The lanes were incorrectly drawn.
"I saw it later in the afternoon on my way home from work, and I thought, 'Woah, this is the strangest thing I’ve seen,'" said Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez.
The city redesigned the street to add a bike lane and central circles on the road. Their goal was to add those obstructions to slow traffic and prevent people from using the street as a drag racing strip.
The lanes were supposed to be slightly curved but ended up looking zig-zag-like and not straight.
"Basically, it just comes down to the contractor. Somebody didn’t read the plans correctly," said Velazquez. "It was not designed to look very odd."
Contractors will begin work to fix the lanes on Monday, with no added cost to taxpayers.
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2022-07-25T17:36:42+00:00
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wtae.com
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https://www.wtae.com/article/incorrectly-painted-lanes-hollister/40708456
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – President Joe Biden said new rules will be formally introduced later in 2023 to require airlines to compensate passengers for more than just ticket prices if cancelations and significant delays are the airline’s fault.
The Biden administration wants to implement new rules for airlines which the president said “will make it mandatory — not voluntary, mandatory — for all U.S. airlines to compensate you with meals hotels, taxis, ride shares.”
The rules will also reimburse consumers for rebooking fees and ticket costs if the airline is at fault for flight cancelations or significant flight delays, not including flight changes due to weather.
President Biden says those are compensations that airline passengers in Europe and Canada are already guaranteed.
“And guess what? It works. One study found that the European Union required airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays — the number of flight delays went down,” Biden said.
President Biden also announced the website flightrights.gov is now better able to help impacted airline passengers track the reimbursements they’re entitled to.
“But here’s the deal, if you look at the dashboard today, you’ll find that only two airlines guarantee additional compensation beyond the ticket refund,” Biden said.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says the government did its part to keep the airline industry going during the pandemic and is taking other steps to help flights stay on schedule.
“Across the country, we’re hiring more air traffic controllers to keep up with growing demand,” Buttigieg said.
The Biden administration says now it’s time for the airlines to do their part.
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2023-05-08T22:57:06+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/washington/washington-dc/biden-unveils-new-airline-passenger-protections-for-flight-delays-cancellations/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators rushed Friday to seize the assets of one of Silicon Valley’s top banks, marking the largest failure of a U.S. financial institution since the height of the financial crisis almost 15 years ago.
Silicon Valley Bank, the nation’s 16th-largest bank, failed after depositors hurried to withdraw money this week amid anxiety over the bank’s health. It was the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history after the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008.
The bank served mostly technology workers and venture capital-backed companies, including some of the industry’s best-known brands.
“This is an extinction-level event for startups,” said Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, a startup incubator that launched Airbnb, DoorDash and Dropbox and has referred hundreds of entrepreneurs to the bank.
“I literally have been hearing from hundreds of our founders asking for help on how they can get through this. They are asking, ‘Do I have to furlough my workers?’”
There appeared to be little chance of the chaos spreading in the broader banking sector, as it did in the months leading up to the Great Recession. The biggest banks — those most likely to cause an economic meltdown — have healthy balance sheets and plenty of capital.
Nearly half of the U.S. technology and health care companies that went public last year after getting early funding from venture capital firms were Silicon Valley Bank customers, according to the bank’s website.
The bank also boasted of its connections to leading tech companies such as Shopify, ZipRecruiter and one of the top venture capital firms, Andreesson Horowitz.
Tan estimated that nearly one-third of Y Combinator’s startups will not be able to make payroll at some point in the next month if they cannot access their money.
Internet TV provider Roku was among casualties of the bank collapse. It said in a regulatory filing Friday that about 26% of its cash — $487 million — was deposited at Silicon Valley Bank.
Roku said its deposits with SVB were largely uninsured and it didn’t know “to what extent” it would be able to recover them.
As part of the seizure, California bank regulators and the FDIC transferred the bank’s assets to a newly created institution — the Deposit Insurance Bank of Santa Clara. The new bank will start paying out insured deposits on Monday. Then the FDIC and California regulators plan to sell off the rest of the assets to make other depositors whole.
There was unease in the banking sector all week, with shares tumbling by double digits. Then news of Silicon Valley Bank’s distress pushed shares of almost all financial institutions even lower Friday.
The failure arrived with incredible speed. Some industry analysts suggested Friday that the bank was still a good company and a wise investment. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley Bank executives were trying to raise capital and find additional investors. However, trading in the bank’s shares was halted before stock market’s opening bell due to extreme volatility.
Shortly before noon, the FDIC moved to shutter the bank. Notably, the agency did not wait until the close of business, which is the typical approach. The FDIC could not immediately find a buyer for the bank’s assets, signaling how fast depositors cashed out.
The White House said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was “watching closely.” The administration sought to reassure the public that the banking system is much healthier than during the Great Recession.
“Our banking system is in a fundamentally different place than it was, you know, a decade ago,” said Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. “The reforms that were put in place back then really provide the kind of resilience that we’d like to see.”
In 2007, the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression rippled across the globe after mortgage-backed securities tied to ill-advised housing loans collapsed in value. The panic on Wall Street led to the demise of Lehman Brothers, a firm founded in 1847. Because major banks had extensive exposure to one another, the crisis led to a cascading breakdown in the global financial system, putting millions out of work.
At the time of its failure, Silicon Valley Bank, which is based in Santa Clara, California, had $209 billion in total assets, the FDIC said. It was unclear how many of its deposits were above the $250,000 insurance limit, but previous regulatory reports showed that lots of accounts exceeded that amount.
The bank announced plans Thursday to raise up to $1.75 billion in order to strengthen its capital position. That sent investors scurrying and shares plunged 60%. They tumbled lower still Friday before the opening of the Nasdaq, where the bank’s shares were traded.
As its name implied, Silicon Valley Bank was a major financial conduit between the technology sector, startups and tech workers. It was seen as good business sense to develop a relationship with the bank if a startup founder wanted to find new investors or go public.
Conceived in 1983 by co-founders Bill Biggerstaff and Robert Medearis during a poker game, the bank leveraged its Silicon Valley roots to become a financial cornerstone in the tech industry.
Bill Tyler, the CEO of TWG Supply in Grapevine, Texas, said he first realized something was wrong when his employees texted him at 6:30 a.m. Friday to complain that they did not receive their paychecks.
TWG, which has just 18 employees, had already sent the money for the checks to a payroll services provider that used Silicon Valley Bank. Tyler was scrambling to figure out how to pay his workers.
“We’re waiting on roughly $27,000,” he said. “It’s already not a timely payment. It’s already an uncomfortable position. I don’t want to ask any employees, to say, ‘Hey, can you wait until mid-next week to get paid?’”
Silicon Valley Bank’s ties to the tech sector added to its troubles. Technology stocks have been hit hard in the past 18 months after a growth surge during the pandemic, and layoffs have spread throughout the industry. Venture capital funding has also been declining.
At the same time, the bank was hit hard by the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation and an aggressive series of interest rate hikes to cool the economy.
As the Fed raises its benchmark interest rate, the value of generally stable bonds starts to fall. That is not typically a problem, but when depositors grow anxious and begin withdrawing their money, banks sometimes have to sell those bonds before they mature to cover the exodus.
That is exactly what happened to Silicon Valley Bank, which had to sell $21 billion in highly liquid assets to cover the sudden withdrawals. It took a $1.8 billion loss on that sale.
Ashley Tyrner, CEO of FarmboxRx, said she had spoken to several friends whose businesses are backed by venture capital. She described them as being “beside themselves” over the bank’s failure. Tyrner’s chief operating officer tried to withdraw her company’s funds on Thursday but failed to do so in time.
“One friend said they couldn’t make payroll today and cried when they had to inform 200 employees because of this issue,” Tyrner said.
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Associated Press Writers Michael Liedtke, Cora Lewis and Matt O’Brien, Frank Bajak and Barbara Ortutay contributed to this story.
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2023-03-11T14:52:13+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/business/ap-business/banks-feel-sting-of-fed-fight-against-inflation/
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Emil Ruusuvuori 2023 Libema Open Odds
Emil Ruusuvuori will face Jannik Sinner next in the Libema Open quarterfinals. Ruusuvuori has the fourth-best odds (+800) to be crowned champion at Autotron Rosmalen.
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Ruusuvuori at the 2023 Libema Open
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: June 9-18
- Venue: Autotron Rosmalen
- Location: Rosmalen, Netherlands
- Court Surface: Grass
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Ruusuvuori's Next Match
On Friday, June 16 at 4:00 AM ET, Ruusuvuori will play Sinner in the quarterfinals, after defeating Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 in the previous round.
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Ruusuvuori Stats
- Ruusuvuori is coming off a 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 win over No. 36-ranked Humbert in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.
- Through 30 tournaments over the past year, Ruusuvuori has yet to win a title, and his record is 29-31.
- Ruusuvuori is 2-3 on grass over the past year.
- Ruusuvuori has played 24.2 games per match in his 60 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces.
- In his five matches on a grass surface over the past year, Ruusuvuori has averaged 26.6 games.
- Over the past 12 months, Ruusuvuori has won 75.2% of his service games, and he has won 24.7% of his return games.
- Ruusuvuori has been victorious in 82.1% of his service games on grass over the past 12 months and 15.2% of his return games.
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2023-06-15T03:47:25+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/sports/betting/2023/06/09/emil-ruusuvuori-libema-open-betting-odds/
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps dictate where mortgages and rates for other loans are heading, rose to 3.43% from 3.41%.
A report on inflation at the wholesale level showed prices are still rising rapidly, with pressures building underneath the surface, even if overall inflation slowed. It echoed a report on inflation at the consumer level Tuesday, which raised expectations for interest-rate hikes and triggered a rout for markets.
Traders now see a one-in-three chance the Fed may hike its benchmark rate by a full percentage point next week, quadruple the usual move. The central bank has already raised its benchmark interest rate four times this year, with the last two increases by three-quarters of a percentage point.
The Fed is taking the aggressive action on interest rates to try and cool the hottest inflation in four decades. Tuesday's report on high prices jolted the market with signs that inflation is entering a more stubborn phase that could require an already resolute Fed to become more aggressive.
Wall Street is especially worried that the rate hikes could go too far in slowing the economy and send it into a recession. The Fed is trying to avoid that outcome, but the latest inflation reports reveal that is becoming a more difficult task.
The broader U.S. economy has been slowing, but consumers have remained resilient and the job market remains strong. Wall Street will get another update on inflation's latest impact on spending when the government releases its retail sales report for August on Thursday.
The market is also monitoring U.S.-China tensions and war in Ukraine, while business and government officials are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike at the end of this week that could paralyze an already discombobulated supply chain.
The railroads have already started to curtail shipments of hazardous materials and have announced plans to stop hauling refrigerated products ahead of Friday’s strike deadline. Businesses that rely on Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Kansas City Southern and other railroads to deliver their raw materials and finished products are planning for the worst.
Biden administration officials are scrambling to develop a plan to keep goods moving if the railroads shut down. The White House is also pressuring the two sides to settle their differences, and a growing number of business groups are lobbying Congress to be prepared to intervene and block a strike if they can’t reach an agreement.
Statistics are displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The stock market fell the most since June 2020, with the Dow loosing more than 1,250 points. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Credit: Julia Nikhinson
Statistics are displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The stock market fell the most since June 2020, with the Dow loosing more than 1,250 points. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Credit: Julia Nikhinson
Credit: Julia Nikhinson
Currency traders watch computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Currency traders watch computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Credit: Lee Jin-man
An employee of a bank walks near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
An employee of a bank walks near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Currency traders watch computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Currency traders watch computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Credit: Lee Jin-man
An employee of a bank walks at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
An employee of a bank walks at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Credit: Lee Jin-man
A currency trader watches computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
A currency trader watches computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Asian markets have skidded lower after Wall Street fell the most since June 2020 as a report showed inflation has kept a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Credit: Lee Jin-man
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The stock market fell the most since June 2020, with the Dow loosing more than 1,250 points. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Credit: Julia Nikhinson
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The stock market fell the most since June 2020, with the Dow loosing more than 1,250 points. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Credit: Julia Nikhinson
Credit: Julia Nikhinson
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2022-09-14T15:53:54+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/stocks-waver-on-wall-street-after-worst-sell-off-in-years/Z6UZXZHGOJFJXMSTJLSHOIA4FQ/
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WIMBLEDON, England — Too nervous to wave, Elena Rybakina stepped into the Centre Court sunshine before the Wimbledon final Saturday and kept a firm double-grip on the black-and-red straps of the racket bag slung over her shoulders.
No wave. Not much of a look around. Her play early on betrayed some jitters, too, which makes sense considering it was her debut in a Grand Slam title match.
Nearly two hours of big swinging and plenty of sprinting later, she had won the championship at the All England Club with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ons Jabeur — the first singles trophy at a major tournament for her adopted country of Kazakhstan.
Even then, Rybakina's reaction was muted as can be, a little sigh, a hint of a smile.
"Happy that it finished, to be honest," the 23-year-old said, "because really, I never felt something like this."
She was born in Moscow and has represented Kazakhstan since 2018, when that country offered her funding to support her tennis career. The switch has been a topic of conversation during Wimbledon, because it barred all players who represent Russia or Belarus from entering the tournament due to the war in Ukraine.
Since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975, just one woman ranked lower than the No. 23 Rybakina has won Wimbledon — Venus Williams in 2007 at No. 31, although she had been No. 1 and already won three of her five career Wimbledon trophies.
Rybakina used her big serve and powerful forehand to overcome the No. 2-ranked Jabeur's varied style, with its mix of spins and slices, to put a halt to the 27-year-old Tunisian's 12-match winning streak, which came entirely on grass courts.
"You have an amazing game, and I don't think we have someone like this on tour," Rybakina told Jabeur during the post-match trophy ceremony, then added this one-liner: "I ran today so much, so I don't think I need to do fitness more, honestly."
Jabeur also was participating in her first Grand Slam final.
"She deserved this. Hopefully next time will be mine," said Jabeur, whose exuberance on the court and personality off it have earned her the sobriquet "Minister of Happiness."
"Elena stole my title," Jabeur joked, "but it's OK."
By the match's third game, Jabeur was reading Rybakina's serves and creating fewer inviting opportunities for baseline power. One squash-style forehand drew a forehand into the net to earn a break point, which Jabeur converted to lead 2-1 by putting a 120 mph serve into play then watching Rybakina sail a backhand long.
Jabeur turned toward her guest box, jumped and yelled.
Rybakina's miscues mounted. A volley into the net tape with the full court wide open. A netted forehand after Jabeur barely got a short return in. When another forehand went awry, Jabeur broke at love to take the opening set, yelled "Yalla!" — Arabic for "Let's go!" — and threw an uppercut as she walked to the sideline.
Jabeur was trying to become the first Arab or African woman to win a Slam singles title in the professional era, which dates to 1968.
"I love this tournament so much. I feel really sad. But it's tennis. There is only one winner," Jabeur said. "I'm really happy that I'm trying to inspire many generations from my country. I hope they're listening."
Rybakina, who beat Serena Williams at last year's French Open, finally earned her first break chance to begin the second set and went up 1-0 when Jabeur missed a forehand. After saving four break points over her next two service games, Rybakina broke again and soon led 5-1.
Jabeur leads the women's tour with 13 victories in three-setters this season, but Rybakina came out far stronger in the decider.
She broke once more to begin the third, and went up 3-1.
Jabeur needed to find a way to cut down on her mistakes and came close to changing the course of things while down 3-2 in the third. She parlayed a pair of points she won via a drop shot and a lob into love-40 on Rybakina's serve.
But Rybakina erased that trio of break points and took the game, aided by a couple of 119 mph serves. The hold there made it 4-2, and Rybakina quickly broke again. Now she was just a game away from the biggest victory of her career — and she got to serve for it.
That game began with a 117 mph ace off Rybakina's red racket. It ended with Jabeur missing a return.
Any apprehension, any unease, felt by Rybakina could disappear. Soon she was stepping over the green wall beside front-row seats to go through the stands for hugs with her coach, her sister and others.
Now she was, and forever will be, a Wimbledon champion.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-07-09T19:10:59+00:00
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wbfo.org
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https://www.wbfo.org/2022-07-09/elena-rybakina-wins-the-wimbledon-womens-final-for-her-first-grand-slam
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
9-2-5, WB: 6
(nine, two, five; WB: six)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
9-2-5, WB: 6
(nine, two, five; WB: six)
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2022-10-18T19:10:46+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Play3-Day-game-17517502.php
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Agada scores, Pulskamp stops 2 shots in Sporting KC victory
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — William Agada scored an all-important goal while John Pulskamp stopped two shots as Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 victory Sunday over the Seattle Sounders.
Agada’s game-winner came in the 41st minute with an assist from Daniel Salloi.
Sporting KC (11-15-7) outshot the Sounders (12-17-4) 16-10, with 11 shots on goal to two for the Sounders.
Pulskamp saved both of the shots he faced for Sporting KC. Stefan Frei saved 10 of the 11 shots he faced for the Sounders.
Both teams next play Sunday. Sporting KC visits Dallas and the Sounders host the San Jose Earthquakes.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2022-10-03T01:33:13+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Agada-scores-Pulskamp-stops-2-shots-in-Sporting-17482191.php
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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Some Pennsylvania Lottery winners say they are blessed with good luck. But, others will say, it’s all about chance. So, what is myth and what is fact when it comes to the PA Lottery?
Eyewitness News is running down the Top 10 myths and misperceptions about the PA Lottery according to the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL).
Myth Number 1: The Lottery is a form of being taxed.
According to the lottery, taxes are defined as mandatory payments made to support the government. Residents don’t have a choice in paying taxes, and could even go to jail for not paying them. However, playing the lottery is completely up to you. Whether you’re someone who plays the lottery on a regular basis or just buys a ticket here and there, that money used to buy the tickets goes toward education and other programs supported by the state.
So, the PA lottery is essentially just a game that benefits the state and those living in it.
Myth Number 2: Lottery games are aimed at the poor and bought by those with low income.
Lottery studies have shown that all types of people enjoy playing and in 2021, players across the nation bought over $106 billion in traditional lottery tickets. The lottery says they aim games toward everyone. Like other businesses, they say they want as many people as possible to buy their products.
According to a national study by Vision Critical, 44 percent of lottery players have an income of $55,000 or more and 77 percent have incomes of $25,000 or more.
The lottery says critics that want to prove otherwise rely on “zip code studies.” This is when someone looks at the total number of lottery sales within a certain zip code, assumes all within the zip code make the same amount of money, and refuses to play the lottery anywhere else. However, people don’t always buy lottery tickets in the area where they live. Players buy tickets on the way to and from work or while shopping or running errands, or even at the airport. All purchases “zip code studies” fail to take into account, which is what makes them unreliable, the study noted.
Myth Number 3: The lottery doesn’t benefit anyone unless they win.
Each state decides how to spend its lottery money which usually goes to causes like education, economic development, veterans, tourism, and care for the elderly. Without lotteries, states say they would have to pay for these programs with taxes. On average, for every $1 spent on lottery tickets, about 24 cents goes back to the lottery and more than that, about 65 cents of every $1, is given back to the players in prizes.
Myth Number 4: All of the money spent on the lottery the state keeps entirely.
On average, about 95 percent of the money made from U.S. lottery games goes back into the economy through prizes, public beneficiaries, and retailer commissions. While different areas across the nation may vary, around 65 percent goes to players in prizes, 24 percent goes to public beneficiaries, and 6 percent to retailers.
The rest of the money supports lottery operations, paying for different programs, and is dedicated to a variety of causes, including education, the environment, health care, capital construction projects, programs for seniors, cultural activities, and more.
According to NASPL, U.S. lotteries generated more than $28 billion for winners in 2021 alone, including additional money coming from lottery-operated casino-style games in some areas.
Myth Number 5: The Lottery causes more people to gamble compulsively.
Lottery officials say there’s little evidence linking lotteries and gambling addictions. Helplines for problem gambling run throughout North America and report very few callers who say lotteries are the source of their problem. A University of Minnesota study of 944 gamblers in treatment found that less than 1 percent stated the lottery is their preferred form of gambling.
The National Survey on Gambling Behavior conducted by the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center stated “It does not appear that the availability of a lottery has an impact on (problem gambling) prevalence rates.” A study of 2,274 U.S. adolescents found that “The forms of gambling that were most associated with gambling problems were card games, casino gambling, and betting on games of skill such as basketball, pool, or golf.”
Officials state there is also little evidence that compulsive gambling is growing. A 2014 study from the Research Institute on Addictions at the State University of New York at Buffalo compared national surveys taken in 1999 and 2013 and concluded that “rates of pathological and problem gambling remained stable even though there was a general expansion of legal gambling and gambling laws in the U.S. during this time.” A study prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care reviewed 202 problem gambling surveys from around the world and concluded “There has been a general worldwide downward trend in both gambling and problem gambling rates beginning in the late 1990s for North America.”
Myth Number 6: Retailers lose a considerable amount of money from online lottery sales.
Although online gambling is relatively new to the U.S., it is a staple in other countries, where they have increased public awareness and interest in lottery games as well as attracting new customers. Offering games through digital channels can create new sales opportunities for retailers as well as lotteries. For example, “online play gift cards” are available only at retailers or reward online players with free ticket coupons that must be redeemed at the store.
Providing an online option to players is a proven success in other countries and shows promise in the United States to expand the industry’s customer base by attracting new and younger players to all lottery games. The public consistently turns to the Internet for personal, business, and entertainment uses. If lotteries adapt to the use of technology it can put them in a position to make a lot of money in the future.
Myth Number 7: Online lottery sales cause compulsive and underage gambling.
Online lottery sales provide a more responsible platform due to an element that’s not available at retail stores. Online platforms can provide daily, weekly, and monthly deposit limits that address how much a player can put in their account for playing.
There’s no current way to track how much an individual spends at a retailer on any given day. But, through the internet, lotteries can track spending and can throttle down how much a person spends, if need be. This is in addition to other activities laid out in the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Internet Gambling Standards that include self-exclusion, time outs, and informed decision-making.
Myth Number 8: The lottery drawings are rigged (not drawn fairly).
Official lottery drawings are carefully watched and closely scrutinized. Lotteries are a significant source of money for state budgets as they make millions of dollars to support important programs and services. Lottery games are also a popular form of entertainment that offers players the potential to win money.
Tedious security measures and drawing procedures are standard practices across “the industry” and they are needed for the success of any lottery. All state lotteries are subject to internal and independent audits to verify that their equipment and processes provide random results. Equipment used for drawings is regularly tested and procedures are recorded on video with witnesses. In addition, the machines are stored securely, often in a locked vault, and can only be accessed by a limited number of authorized personnel.
While methods vary for each state, all lotteries have multiple checks and balances to ensure the accuracy, honesty, and transparency of every drawing that is conducted. These measures are important to maintaining a winner’s identity and making sure the public can trust the integrity of the lottery in each and every drawing.
Myth Number 9: “Big money” lottery winners are worse off after the prize money.
History shows that the majority of lottery winners make positive long-term decisions with their money to ensure a comfortable life while still dealing with the real-world goals many people share.
For example, investing for retirement, planning for children’s or grandchildren’s education, buying or remodeling their homes, contributing to charities, and investing in their communities. Lottery jackpots are no different than any other large source of income that a person may receive, from an inheritance to the profits from the sale of a business.
Careful planning is required to ensure that the money is handled appropriately. Some lottery winners through the years have made poor choices with the money they received and maybe it’s just human nature that causes people to remember those examples rather than positive ones. But, studies show that it takes numerous positive impressions to balance out a single negative one.
Myth Number 10: State governments benefit from the lottery, so they can’t be trusted to regulate them.
States make their own tax policies and many other decisions regarding their citizens. So why shouldn’t states be trusted to regulate their own lottery organizations if there is nothing to hide?
In fact, lottery files are public records and open for anyone to look into. Lottery board meetings and legislative hearings also are open to the public and state lottery proceedings are much more accessible than the federal regulatory agencies.
Therefore, states can’t hide any lottery information, and if you think they are, you can check it out for yourself.
Bonus-Myth Number 11: You’ve received a phone call claiming you won the lottery, you just have to pay a fee to collect your prize money.
This is a scam more than a myth but it deserves to be mentioned. Scams run by people claiming to represent the lottery are just one of the ways criminals today attempt to separate you from your hard-earned money.
The scams almost always involve an offer of big winnings in return for any of your personal information and more than a bit of your cash. Maybe you received an email, letter, or phone call saying, “You’ve won the lottery!” And for a split second, you question if it’s real. The first thing you should ask yourself is: Did I buy a ticket? Because the only way to win a lottery prize is if you’ve purchased a ticket or entered a drawing.
Lottery officials say to never believe someone who claims they can guarantee you a prize. Legitimate lotteries do not guarantee you will win and do not require people to join prize pools to play.
Never pay processing fees, insurance, or commissions to claim a lottery prize. Legitimate lotteries do not require winners to pay anything upfront to get their prize.
You can protect yourself by never giving out personal information to strangers or sending money to someone who says you’ve won a prize. Remember, there is no way you can win if you didn’t play.
Check out the Pennsylvania Lottery website for information on online games, winners, and coupons or to watch the latest drawing or view winning numbers.
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2023-04-10T20:39:13+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/news/top-10-myths-about-the-pennsylvania-lottery/
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U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoffs in the tech sector.
The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 100.2 this month, down from 102.2 in October. November’s figure is the lowest since July, and likely reflected an uptick in gas prices earlier this fall, said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators at the Conference Board.
Gas prices have since reversed and fell to $3.52 a gallon, on average, nationwide on Tuesday, according to AAA. That’s down from $3.76 a month ago.
The data indicate Americans are taking a more gloomy view about the economy. Before the pandemic, the index regularly topped 120. With the cost of food, rent, clothing, and other essentials surging, inflation is near the worst in four decades, increasing 7.7% in October from a year earlier.
Despite the negative outlook, however, most Americans — particularly those with higher incomes — are still spending, fueling a generally healthy start to the winter holiday shopping season last weekend.
The business research group’s present situation index — which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions — dropped slightly to 137.4 from 138.7 in October.
And the board’s expectations index — a measure of consumers’ six-month outlook for income, business and labor conditions — declined to 75.4 from 77.9 last month.
Still, Americans opened their wallets on Black Friday and over the post-Thanksgiving weekend. Spending on Black Friday jumped 12% compared with a year ago, according to MasterCard Spending Pulse, though that figure is not adjusted for inflation.
And on so-called “Cyber Monday” earlier this week Americans boosted their online spending by 5.8% from a year earlier, Adobe Analytics said.
Consumers may not be able to sustain solid spending growth for much longer. A rising number of households are stepping up their use of credit cards — or “buy now, pay later” plans — to keep up with higher prices. And many are also dipping into savings, which rose sharply — on average — during the pandemic, as government stimulus checks and the postponement of spending on travel and entertainment boosted the average American’s bank account.
Yet for lower-income households, those savings have largely been spent, though they may continue to fuel activity for higher-earning families.
Rising consumer spending, even after adjusting for inflation, is expected to buoy the economy in the final three months of 2022. Next year, however, many economists expect escalating interest rates, still-high prices, and a cooling job market to weigh on the economy, possibly even tipping it into recession.
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2022-11-29T16:42:56+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/business/us-consumer-confidence-falls-in-november-for-2nd-month/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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AKRON, Ohio — A man wanted in connection with the in the July 25 shooting death of a 34-year-old woman in the Kenmore neighborhood was arrested Tuesday night after he was found hiding in the attic of a home during a standoff with police.
Police say Quinton Nixon, 31, of Akron, was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff on the 500 block of Gridley Avenue, just east of downtown Akron. He currently is being held in the Summit County Jail.
The standoff started just before 9 p.m. when police received information that Nixon was at the residence on Gridley Avenue. Nixon was wanted on a murder charge in the shooting death of Toni Westover.
SWAT responded to the residence and police say officers could see Nixon watching them from a window in the home. Nixon reportedly ignored requests to surrender.
Officers eventually entered the home and found Nixon in the attic. He was arrested without further incident, police say. An AR-15 rifle and a shotgun were found in the residence, police say.
Nixon was treated at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center for an unspecified minor injury, police say.
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2022-08-25T03:44:44+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2022/08/police-find-suspect-in-akron-murder-hiding-in-attic-of-home-after-standoff.html
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CLEVELAND — Rookie Oscar Gonzalez hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees for a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series.
First pitch is set for 7:37 p.m.
The game will air on TBS.
You can listen to the game on either WTAM 1100 or 100.7 FM.
In Game 4, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will face Guardians pitcher Cal Quantrill, the same matchup as the opener.
Quantrill has an unblemished track record at home. He’s unbeatable.
The right-hander is 14-0 with a 2.88 ERA over 44 career games — 34 starts — at Progressive Field. His 14-game winning streak at home is the longest in the ballpark’s history.
The winner of this series advances to the ALCS to take on the Houston Astros, who swept Seattle.
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2022-10-16T14:00:43+00:00
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news5cleveland.com
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https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/cleveland-guardians/how-to-watch-todays-guardians-yankees-alds-game-4
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EDMONTON - The Red Deer Rebels ran into some early adversity in Edmonton on Sunday, trailing the host Oil Kings 2-1 before their game was 14 minutes old.
The Rebels didn't take long to get things right, scoring six unanswered goals to win the Western Hockey League contest 7-2. It was the Rebels 13th win in as many games.
Hunter Mayo scored twice for the Rebels (13-0-0-0), with singles netted by Kai Uchacz, Christoffer Sedoff, Escalus Burlock, Craig Armstrong and Frantisek Formanek.
Cole Miller and Carson Golder scored for the Oil Kings (1-12-1-0), who were outshot 34-25.
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HITMEN 3 GIANTS 2
CALGARY, ALTA. — Third-period goals by Sean Tschigerl and Riley Fiddler-Schultz snapped a 1-1 tie and the Calgary Hitmen outlasted the visiting Vancouver Giants 3-2 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
London Hoilett scored the other goal for the Hitmen (6-4-1-1), who were outshot 34-26.
Ty Halaburda and Samuel Honzek scored for the improving Giants (4-7-1-2).
The Giants played the final 40 minutes with only four defencemen as Tom Cadieux was given a game misconduct and Carson Haynes left the matinee with an injury.
The Giants' eight-game road trip will continue with a stop in Medicine Hat on Tuesday and in Swift Current on Wednesday.
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PATS 7 AMERICANS 3
REGINA, SASK. — Connor Bedard scored twice and added two assists as the Regina Pats beat the visiting Tri-City Americans 7-3.
Borya Valis, Easton Armstrong, Layton Feist, Tanner Howe and Tye Spencer also scored for the Pats (7-7-0-1), who were outshot 31-30.
Tyson Greenway, Jordan Gavin and Parker Bell scored for the Americans (6-6-0-0).
* This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2022.
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2022-10-31T00:56:31+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/WHL-roundup-Rebels-win-13th-straight-by-drilling-17545648.php
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Germany has formally decided to abandon an international energy accord that fossil fuel companies had used to oppose measures against climate change, the country’s energy minister said Wednesday.
The move follows similar decisions by Italy, France, Spain and other European countries to leave the 1998 Energy Charter Treaty, which includes provisions designed to protect foreign investments in a country’s energy sector.
“It’s true that the Energy Charter Treaty is designed and acts against the Paris (climate) accord,” said German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, citing cases brought by German utility companies against the Dutch government’s decision to end the burning of coal.
Habeck, a member of the environmentalist Green party, backed calls by climate campaigners for the European Union as a whole to withdraw from the pact.
A Dutch court ruled Wednesday that German energy companies RWE and Uniper cannot receive billions of euros (dollars) in compensation for profits lost due to the Netherlands’ ban on coal-fired power plants from 2030 onward.
Since the Energy Charter Treaty continues to apply for 20 years after countries quit, the two companies may be entitled to compensation under an international arbitration process that’s due to conclude next year.
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2022-11-30T23:21:49+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-germany-quits-energy-treaty-says-it-hampers-climate-goals/
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WATCH: Pups ride tandem during the 2022 World Dog Surfing Championships
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 8:16 AM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
LINDA MAR BEACH, Calif. (Gray News) – Hundreds of people headed to the beach this weekend in northern California to see who would be named Top Dog in the 2022 World Dog Surfing Championships.
The event brought together the best in local and international dog surfing talent to compete in various categories.
Some pups rode solo, others rode with their canine pals and some dogs caught waves with their favorite humans.
There were several other activities on the land, including a dog beach fashion contest and dog adoptions.
At the end of the event, Skyler had a “pawsome” day and was the overall champ, taking home four awards, including Top Dog.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2022-08-08T13:28:47+00:00
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ktiv.com
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https://www.ktiv.com/2022/08/08/watch-pups-ride-tandem-during-2022-world-dog-surfing-championships/
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SYDNEY (AP) — Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination, Tennis Australia confirmed Wednesday.
Djokovic will open his 2023 campaign in Adelaide as he prepares for a shot at a 10th Australian Open title.
The 21-time major winner has been granted a visa by the Australian government and is listed to play at the Adelaide International, which starts Sunday.
The 35-year-old Serb arrived in Adelaide on Tuesday night, the governing body confirmed.
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley indicated at a news conference Tuesday that Djokovic had arrived.
“Novak is welcome in Australia,” Tiley said. “I think as we speak he has landed in Adelaide and he’s going to be the player to beat (at the Australian Open) again.”
The Australian Open runs from Jan. 16-29 in Melbourne.
Djokovic missed the Grand Slam last year because of his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Australia has since lifted strict rules for unvaccinated travelers.
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles last month confirmed that Djokovic, who had been facing a possible three-year ban after being deported, was granted a visa.
Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times, including the last three times he played. Rafael Nadal won the 2022 title in Djokovic’s absence.
Questions remain around how Djokovic will be received by Australian fans this year. Tiley told reporters Tuesday he believed Djokovic will be well-received.
“I have a great deal of confidence in the Australian public,” Tiley said. “We’re a very well-educated sporting public, particularly those who come to the tennis. They love their tennis, they love seeing greatness, they love seeing great athleticism, great matches.
“And I have a lot of confidence that the fans will react like we hope they would react and have respect for that.”
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2022-12-27T22:13:42+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/novak-djokovic-back-in-australia-a-year-after-deportation/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died Wednesday. He was 98.
Williams' foundation announced on Twitter and Facebook that he died at the Veterans Affairs medical center bearing his name in Huntington.
As a young Marine corporal, Williams went ahead of his unit during the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean in February 1945 and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions.
Later that year, at age 22, Williams received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for military valor, from President Harry Truman at the White House.
"For me, receiving the Medal of Honor was actually the lifesaver because it forced me to talk about the experiences that I had, which was a therapy that I didn't even know I was doing," Williams said during a 2018 Boy Scouts recognition ceremony in Fairmont, according to the Times West Virginian.
Iwo Jima was where Marines planted the American flag on Mount Suribachi, a moment captured in one of the most iconic war photographs in history. Williams said he saw the flag from a distance after it went up as troops around him celebrated.
Williams' actions in battle to clear the way for American tanks and infantry were detailed on the military's Medal of Honor website: He was "quick to volunteer his services when our tanks were maneuvering vainly to open a lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, buried mines, and black volcanic sands. Williams daringly went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machinegun fire from the unyielding positions."
Facing small-arms fire, Williams fought for four hours, repeatedly returning to prepare demolition charges and obtain flamethrowers.
"His unyielding determination and extraordinary heroism in the face of ruthless enemy resistance were directly instrumental in neutralizing one of the most fanatically defended Japanese strong points encountered by his regiment and aided vitally in enabling his company to reach its objective," the website said.
A life of work for the military and its veterans
Williams remained in the Marines after the war, serving a total of 20 years, before working for the Veterans Administration for 33 years as a veterans service representative.
In 2018, the Huntington VA medical center was renamed in his honor, and the Navy commissioned a mobile base sea vessel in his name in 2020. In February 2018, Williams was joined by 14 other recipients of the Medal of Honor to be honored by the NFL and the nation during the coin toss before the Super Bowl in Minneapolis.
Williams may not have gotten as much attention nationally as Air Force Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager, the flamboyant World War II fighter pilot ace and West Virginia native who became the first person to fly faster than sound in 1947. Yeager died in December 2020. Yet in his home state, Williams was a household name.
"Woody Williams will go down in history as one of the greatest West Virginians who ever lived, and we salute him for everything he gave to our state and our nation," Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said Williams "was the embodiment of a true American hero. Americans like Woody answered the call to serve our great nation and their sacrifices allow us to enjoy the freedoms we hold dear."
A big farm family, then a 62-year marriage
Williams was born the youngest of a family of 11 on a dairy farm on Oct. 2, 1923, in the Harrison County community of Quiet Dell. Prior to joining the military, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked as a teenage taxi driver in Fairmont, sometimes delivering Western Union telegrams to the families of fallen soldiers.
It was that passion that later led Williams and his Louisville, Kentucky-based nonprofit foundation to raise money and establish more than 100 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in recognition of relatives of lost service members across the United States, according to his website.
When asked his motivation for the foundation, Williams adopted the motto: "The cause is greater than I."
"Woody's family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support," the foundation said in a statement. "They would also like to share that Woody's wish is that people continue to carry on his mission."
Although his two older brothers were serving in the Army, Williams wanted to take a different path. He knew some Marines from his area and admired their blue uniforms whenever they returned home. But at 5-foot-6, Williams was rejected because of his height when he tried to join in 1942. A year later, the Marines allowed him in at age 19.
Williams relied on his fiancée, Ruby, to get him through the often anxious times during the war, saying he had to get back to the girl in Fairmont that he was going to marry.
Their marriage lasted 62 years. Ruby Williams died in 2007 at age 83. The couple had two daughters and five grandsons.
Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-06-29T19:44:17+00:00
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iowapublicradio.org
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/2022-06-29/woody-williams-the-last-surviving-wwii-medal-of-honor-recipient-dies-at-98
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Customers of Livingston Parish's Ward 2 Water District, the state's largest rural water district, will soon receive automatic readers on their meters to monitor water usage.
Ward 2 Water District, which serves 24,300 customers in Livingston Parish, has been awarded a $6 million loan from the state department of health's Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program, in conjunction with a new federal funding program. The award allows Ward 2 to install automated meter infrastructure and automatic read meters across the system, according to Ward 2 Water leaders.
Loans made through the program are low interest and have a maximum 30-year repayment period, according to the Department of Health.
The district covers much of the unincorporated areas of Denham Springs and Walker, stretching north from the St. Helena Parish line to the community of Port Vincent to the south, and from the Amite River to the west to as far as State Highway 63 to the east.
"I am very pleased to see Ward 2 Water received the LDH grant for $6 million dollars," said Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks. "This will certainly help with maintenance and future expansion for Ward 2 Water to be able to provide quality water to our constituents in Livingston Parish as we continue to grow."
Livingston Parish has seen a development boom in the last decade as new residents have moved into the area, bringing with them a surge of construction and massive subdivisions to keep up with the increase. Some locals have worried the influx will outpace the community's infrastructure, and the parish council has ushered in zoning regulations to address the rapid growth.
Ward 2 Water recently received a high "C" rating by the state department of health. The ratings, which scored every water system in the state, are based on a number of factors, including financial sustainability, infrastructure quality, operation and maintenance and whether the system has violated state or federal water quality standards. They are compiled based on data from 2022 by the Louisiana Department of Health.
“This investment will allow our system to better serve our customers, creating cost savings and a greater quality water system,” Ward 2 Water District Manager Barry LeJeune said. “The new system will improve water usage and reduce water losses, as well as improve customer billing.”
Funding for the project is in conjunction with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds — part of a new $50 billion five-year federal funding initiative for drinking water and wastewater system infrastructure improvement projects nationwide, according to Joel McKenzie, the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program manager.
“Louisiana was recently awarded $26.93 million in year-one funds as part of this program,” McKenzie said. “The Ward 2 Water District project is getting almost $3 million in principal forgiveness through this initiative. The remaining $3 million awarded to the district has been made available as a low-interest subsidized loan.”
The contract for the Ward 2 Water work has been awarded to Baton Rouge WinWater, a local firm specializing in underground utility systems, with installation slated to begin by July 2023.
It will take approximately two years to complete the work involved.
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2023-06-18T10:09:48+00:00
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theadvocate.com
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https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/ward-2-water-customers-to-receive-automatic-meter-readers/article_411c2486-0b89-11ee-a007-b7de7d55eed8.html
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Rangers vs. Padres Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 28
The San Diego Padres (49-54) host the Texas Rangers (60-43) to start a three-game series at PETCO Park, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET on Friday. The Padres are coming off a series defeat to the Pirates, and the Rangers a series loss to the Astros.
The Padres will give the nod to Joe Musgrove (9-3, 3.25 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Rangers will turn to Dane Dunning (8-3, 3.26 ERA).
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Rangers vs. Padres Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV: SDPA
- Location: San Diego, California
- Venue: PETCO Park
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- Probable Pitchers: Musgrove - SD (9-3, 3.25 ERA) vs Dunning - TEX (8-3, 3.26 ERA)
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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Dane Dunning
- Dunning gets the start for the Rangers, his 15th of the season. He is 8-3 with a 3.26 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 102 2/3 innings pitched.
- His last appearance came on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the righty tossed three innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.26, with 5.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 games this season. Opponents are hitting .243 against him.
- Dunning has recorded seven quality starts this season.
- Dunning has pitched five or more innings in a game 13 times this season heading into this outing.
- In seven of his appearances this season he has not give up an earned run.
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Padres Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Joe Musgrove
- Musgrove (9-3) will take to the mound for the Padres and make his 17th start of the season.
- The right-hander's last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw six innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with a 3.25 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .251.
- He's looking to extend his eight-game quality start streak.
- Musgrove has pitched five or more innings in 14 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- He has made 16 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
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2023-07-28T18:31:54+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/sports/betting/2023/07/28/rangers-vs-padres-mlb-probable-starting-pitchers/
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Upper Darby school officials speak out after fight cancelled football game
DREXEL HILL, Pa. - Panic at a high school football game in Upper Darby, as fans raced from the stands Friday night, thinking there was an active shooter nearby.
Upper Darby police say no shots were fired, but a fight did break out.
It was at a game between Upper Darby High School and Bonner-Prendie.
The game was canceled and the superintendent for Upper Darby Schools says several people were injured.
"The coaches are very upset. Feeling defeated. Feeling frustrated, because they put so much effort to get the kids where they are and it feels like every step they take forward, this takes you backward and that’s the frustration right now," Upper Darby Schools Superintendent Dan McGarry said. "As far as the rules that we have in place for our kids, our home games, we already had very strict rules coming out of last season into this season and we’re gonna reinforce that moving forward."
Upper Darby Township Police had no comment whether anyone would be arrested.
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2022-08-29T05:08:00+00:00
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fox29.com
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https://www.fox29.com/news/upper-darby-school-officials-speak-out-after-fight-cancelled-football-game
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A music festival in Las Vegas has resumed after a “security incident” temporarily halted performances on Saturday, authorities said.
Las Vegas police said in a statement that three people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after crowds at the Lovers & Friends Festival rushed from the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
Police said a large group of attendees fled the venue after gunfire was reportedly heard at about 10 p.m.
“At this time, there is no evidence of a shooting and the initial report has been deemed unfounded,” police said in a statement.
Festival organizers displayed a message on screens in the venue that said there was a security incident, authorities were investigating and to remain in place, officials said.
The two-day festival, which began Saturday, features several R&B and rap artists, including Usher, Ludacris and Ne-Yo.
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2022-05-15T22:00:24+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/police-security-incident-halts-las-vegas-musical-festival/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday against an organization of Puerto Rican journalists in its quest for documents from the financial oversight board created to deal with the island territory’s bankruptcy.
The justices by an 8-1 vote reversed an appeals court ruling in favor of the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo, which has reported extensively on Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis and debt restructuring.
In 2016, Congress passed a law that created the control board that continues to oversee Puerto Rico’s finances. The reporters’ group is seeking an array of documents, including communications between the board’s members and U.S. and Puerto Rican officials.
The board contends it is a part of the government of Puerto Rico and enjoys the same shield from federal lawsuits as the government.
But the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Puerto Rico, ruled that the 2016 law, known as PROMESA, eliminated the immunity from lawsuits, and allowed the claims of the reporters’ group to proceed.
Writing for the court, Justice Elena Kagan said Congress has to speak clearly on this subject and nothing in PROMESA makes clear “that Congress deprived the board of sovereign immunity.”
Justice Clarence Thomas dissented.
Lourdes Rosado, president of the civil rights advocacy group LatinoJustice PRLDEF, said in a statement that the court’s decision “allows this anti-democratic body to continue to withhold vital information on their decisions and actions affecting Puerto Rico’s economy and the lives of millions of people.”
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2023-05-12T04:54:01+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/supreme-court-rules-against-puerto-rican-journalists-seeking-records-from-financial-oversight-board/
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St. Aquinas Catholic Community School Principal Lisa Gutierrez quickly deduced the school had a math problem after her 2016 arrival.
“I didn’t want to say no to anybody, but we had eight classrooms for 10 grades,” she said Wednesday after a groundbreaking ceremony that will expand the school, at 801 W. 73rd Ave., through a $3 million addition.
The school has scrambled to fit everyone in, using part of the parish hall and teacher break rooms, and more.
“We have literally used every square foot from church to rectory, and done everything we could to accommodate students,” she said.
Since 2017, enrollment has increased about 37%, officials said, while Gutierrez tried to avoid a wait list. Officials attribute the increase to the state’s expansion of its voucher program that provides state money to parents who send children to private schools.
Earlier, Gutierrez estimated about 86% of her students rely on vouchers to attend the school, which is the lone Catholic elementary in Merrillville.
Recently, Indiana raised the income eligibility limit so a family of four can have a total household income up to about $145,000 and still qualify. Now, about 80% of Hoosier families qualify.
Meanwhile, the first phase of construction has already started on a covered walkway that students will use to enter the school safely from the parish hall just to the north.
The construction will give students a few more weeks of summer vacation with school pushed back to Sept. 6.
At Wednesday’s groundbreaking, Diocese of Gary Bishop Robert J. McClory, executive director Bill Hanna, from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, and officials from Big Shoulders Fund joined parents and students to celebrate with balloons and sweet treats.
Coordinated by the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana, the White Foundation donated $1.9 million toward the project with money also coming from the parish.
Earlier this year, the diocese announced the consolidation of Merrillville churches Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Joan of Arc and St. Andrew the Apostle into one new parish named Holy Martyrs.
It’s based at the St. Andrew site across from Aquinas with the Rev. Ted Mauch as pastor.
“The Catholic community here in Merrillville has gone through a lot of changes in the past 10 months since I arrived,” Mauch said of the mergers. “There’s the sadness of letting go … Aquinas allows us to see our mission is still alive as we come together at Holy Martyrs parish.”
The new addition will include two classrooms on the south side of the school, a teachers’ lounge, nurse’s office, and a new front entrance linked to a parish hall that houses a lunchroom and gym.
The school, pre-K to grade 8, housed 192 students last year and Gutierrez is braced for about 50 more this year.
“I didn’t have to say no to anybody,” said Gutierrez.
Carole Carlson is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.
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Top cooling bed sheets to beat the heat
As summer heats up, it can be challenging to get a good night’s sleep. High temperatures and humidity can leave you tossing, turning and sweating all night. Poor-quality rest can make it hard to concentrate throughout the day and leave you tired and irritable.
Cooling bed sheets can solve this problem. With some sheets specifically created for hot sleepers and others naturally providing comfort in high temperatures, a wide range is available. Finding the right sheets can help keep your bed cool throughout the night.
What to consider before you buy cooling sheets
Hypoallergenic
Most modern bed sheets are hypoallergenic, meaning that they are great for sleepers who suffer from allergies related to dust and other airborne particulates. Hypoallergenic sheets deter dust mites and inhibit bacterial growth, leading to further irritation and odors.
All-season comfort
Some sheets are made for hotter temperatures. Others, such as those made from cotton, are appropriate for use all year long. There is value to be had in buying sheets that keep you comfortable no matter the season, but those options may compromise when it comes to cooling ability.
Thread count
Thread count is often used to measure the quality of a bed sheet. While manufacturers use thread count in their marketing, a high number does not necessarily mean you are getting a premium product. When it comes to modern bed sheets, it’s much more important to pay attention to material and craftsmanship.
Breathability
A critical factor in keeping cool at night is breathability. Select a sheet that allows for good ventilation, won’t cling to your skin and will wick moisture away as opposed to absorbing it.
Sheet set pieces
Select a sheet set that includes a fitted sheet, a standard sheet and at least two pillowcases. Some sets include bed skirts and more, making them an even better value.
Material
- Cotton sheets have long been the preferred choice for hot sleepers. This natural material is light and breathable, and it will not retain moisture. Cotton is also the most affordable option. However, it is not hypoallergenic and tends to hold onto dust, pollen, dander and other particulates that may result in allergic reactions.
- Tencel sheets are made from pulp derived from eucalyptus trees. This material is known for its light, delicate feel and coolness. It has a silky, shiny look to it that many people find to be luxurious. It is hypoallergenic and dries very quickly, making it ideal if you find yourself waking up sweaty.
- Bamboo sheets are growing in popularity thanks to their durability and wide range of options with regard to softness and thread count. Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, which means it repels dust mites. While cotton loses softness and accumulates pills after repeated washes, bamboo sheets get softer over time. This material comes at a higher cost than other options.
- Polyester and other artificial materials are to be avoided. Synthetic sheets are budget-friendly, but they don’t provide good ventilation, stick to your skin and don’t wick away moisture. The chemicals used to produce them can also cause allergic reactions.
Best bamboo cooling sheets
What you need to know: These cooling sheets are comfortable, environmentally friendly and made from bamboo.
What you’ll love: The fitted sheets in this set feature an elastic band that wraps around mattresses up to 16 inches deep for a secure grip. These four-piece sets are offered in 12 colors and four sizes.
What you should consider: Some buyers feel these sheets wrinkle easily and are hard to keep smooth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Bedsure Cooling Bamboo Bed Sheets
What you need to know: This set of 100% bamboo sheets will keep you cool and comfortable on hot nights.
What you’ll love: These sheets are available in 11 colors and six sizes. Their twill weave makes them more durable than other bamboo sheets. This set includes a standard sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
What you should consider: Buyers have noticed some imperfections with the weave of these sheets. Those with especially thick mattresses may find the elastic straps inconvenient.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best Tencel cooling sheets
What you need to know: Sleep cool with this economic 100% Tencel sheet set.
What you’ll love: These sheets are great for anyone who wants to experience the comfort of Tencel without breaking the bank. They’re also available in five sizes and seven colors.
What you should consider: Buyers feel that these sheets aren’t very durable and fade after washing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best cotton cooling sheets
California Design Den 100% Cotton Sheets
What you need to know: Enjoy the soft, traditional feel of these high-quality cotton sheets.
What you’ll love: Great for year-round use, these sheets keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Available in 31 colors and seven sizes, this sheet set has a style and size for everyone.
What you should consider: These sheets are not as cool as bamboo or Tencel options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Shilucheng 100% Pure Egyptian Cotton Sheets
What you need to know: This cotton sheet set includes four pillowcases to accommodate those who prefer matching bedding.
What you’ll love: Buyers rave about the softness and quality of these sheets for the price. They are offered in 16 colors and all bed sizes.
What you should consider: Some buyers feel these sheets lack durability, as the elastic and seams aren’t as robust as expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2023-07-17T23:54:16+00:00
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"The Barn Raise" is an opportunity to participate in a protocol that had organically reached a $100M market cap in just nine months after its initial launch
Beanstalk will also launch a 10,000 item NFT series called The Barn Raise NFT Collection, meant to celebrate the spirit of Beanstalk community members, as part of the fundraiser
NEW YORK , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beanstalk, a decentralized credit-based stablecoin protocol, formally announces "The Barn Raise", a fundraiser to restore $77M of liquidity stolen from the protocol during a recent governance exploit and further recapitalize pre-exploit participants. "The Barn Raise" will begin June 6 at 12 p.m. ET and will last until all 'Fertilizer' tokens (Barn Raise tokens which will serve as certification of participation) are sold.
Beanstalk will formally resume after the completion of two separate security audits with a likely restart date of early July. Further details below on "The Barn Raise" and Beanstalk's plan to improve governance and security structures.
During "The Barn Raise," Beanstalk will borrow $77M from the market in exchange for debt at up to 500% interest. 77M Fertilizer tokens will be for sale at 1 USDC each. To facilitate the interest earned, each Fertilizer token holder will receive a pro rata share of one-third of newly minted Beans (Beanstalk's native stablecoin) until the debt to Fertilizer holders has been fully repaid. Conditions for "The Barn Raise" were ratified by a vote of pre-exploit Beanstalk governance token holders with ~97% of the voting share in favor of ratifying the current plan.
As part of "The Barn Raise", Beanstalk will launch a 10,000 item NFT series called The Barn Raise NFT Collection, which will be offered to the first 10,000 participants contributing at least 1,000 USDC before Beanstalk relaunches.
Already, ~$10 million (15% of Fertilizer tokens available) has been committed for "The Barn Raise." Prior to the recent exploit, Beanstalk began demonstrating its proof-of-concept as DeFi's only decentralized, credit-based stablecoin protocol, growing from just $100 dollars to over $100M in aggregate assets over a nine-month period and demonstrating resilient price stability against the dollar.
The Beanstalk DAO is working to address, repair and strengthen its governance structure moving forward. In order to avoid the governance issues that emerged during the exploit, Beanstalk will be governed via a new community-run multisig wallet custodied by a group of nine Beanstalk community members and contributors which will serve as a temporary security measure until a more secure and fully-decentralized governance mechanism has been developed, sufficiently audited, and implemented.
For media inquiries for Beanstalk, please contact Kieren Weisert at kieren@thetascgroup.com, beanstalkfarms@thetascgroup.com or call 606-304-9278.
To learn more in-depth details about "The Barn Raise" and how you can participate, please click here.
Beanstalk is an Ethereum-native decentralized protocol that allows anyone to realize the value of an open, credit based stablecoin (a currency that regularly crosses a given value). The Beanstalk community of lenders, borrowers and savers secures a protocol-native stablecoin, Bean, with the goal of creating the most accessible digital money system in the world. To learn more about Beanstalk click here.
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2022-06-02T14:06:01+00:00
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2 separate meteor showers expected to peak this weekend
(CNN) - Mother nature will be putting on quite a show this weekend.
Stargazers will just have to look up to watch it.
Two meteor showers, the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, are expected to peak Sunday and Monday evenings.
The Delta Aquariids are best seen in the Southern Hemisphere, but they will still be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the southern part of the United States.
They will just be lower on the horizon and the best time to see them is around 2 a.m.
The only downside is that the nearly-full moon may make them harder to see.
As for the Alpha Capricornids, this shower produces just a few meteors per hour.
However, they will be especially bright and the moon shouldn’t obscure their light.
Special equipment is not needed to watch the showers, but it’s recommended to get as far away from artificial light as possible.
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2023-07-29T06:41:57+00:00
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PARIS -- Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev was stunned in the first round of the French Open on Tuesday, losing in five sets to Thiago Seyboth Wild, a 23-year-old from Brazil who is ranked just 172nd and was playing only his second match in the main draw of any Grand Slam tournament.
Seyboth Wild needed to go through qualifying rounds at Roland Garros just to earn a spot in the men's bracket but looked very much like he belonged on Court Philippe-Chatrier, hitting big forehands and keeping his nerve down the stretch to win 7-6 (5), 6-7 (8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Employing a high-risk, high-reward style, Seyboth Wild compiled a 69-45 edge in total winners, including 47-15 on the forehand side.
Medvedev, the US Open champion two years ago, was never known for his prowess on red clay -- he began his French Open career with a 0-4 record. But he's been showing signs of improvement, reaching the quarterfinals in Paris in 2021 and the fourth round last year, and claiming a title on the surface in Rome this month.
He just could never quite get the upper hand against Seyboth Wild during a match that lasted 4 hours, 15 minutes.
Medvedev, who was treated by a trainer for a nosebleed in the third set, didn't help himself by double-faulting a career-high 15 times.
This already had been a breakthrough trip to Paris for Seyboth Wild: He had tried eight previous times to qualify for a major tournament and failed to do so eight times, winning a total of just one match in all of those appearances.
Earlier Tuesday, fourth seed Casper Ruud coasted into the French Open second round with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer on Tuesday to kick off his bid for a second straight final at Roland Garros.
Ymer was no match for the baseline power of Ruud, the fourth-ranked player in the world. Ruud lost in the 2022 final to Rafael Nadal, an absentee this year.
"Last year was one of the best tournaments of my life," Ruud said. "You want to defend what you did last year. Last year was incredible for me and I will try to do it again wherever I play."
Information from The Associated Press and Reuters was used in this report.
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2023-05-30T18:15:35+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Embassy tweet of a rainbow-flag-festooned message by President Joe Biden in support of Pride Month has drawn a face-to-face diplomatic protest from Kuwait and sparked a rare Twitter fight between the two close allies.
On Friday, U.S. diplomats were doubling down with rainbow flag postings and statements in support of LGBTQ rights on social media. The messages appeared in response to the Kuwaiti government’s official objection the day before to what Kuwait’s state news agency called the “pro-gay rights post” of the U.S. Embassy there.
“The United States stands with the LGBTQI+ community everywhere around the world,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a pointed retweet Friday of the embassy’s original offending Pride Month message.
The dispute began after the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait posted a tweet Thursday that called Biden a champion of LGBTQI rights. “All human beings should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear no matter who they are or whom they love,” it said.
Late that night, according to the account on Kuwait’s state news agency, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry summoned acting embassy charge d’affaires James Holtsnider to “express its rejection of the post.”
A Foreign Ministry official, Nawaf al Ahmad, handed Holtsnider a written objection “as well as stressing necessity for the embassy to respect the country’s laws and regulations,” according to the Kuwaiti news agency.
Kuwaiti law punishes consensual same-sex relations between men by up to seven years in prison, according to Human Rights Watch. A court ruling this year threw out another law that made “imitating the opposite sex” a crime punishable by prison.
Some conservative Kuwaitis spoke out in support of their government’s action. The U.S. Embassy was “attempting to impose modes of abnormal behavior rejected by the Muslim Kuwaiti society,” tweeted one, Hamad al Matar.
Asked for comment, the State Department said in a statement Friday, “The United States proudly advances efforts around the globe to protect all individuals.”
On Friday, the Kuwait U.S. Embassy’s Twitter account featured the original tweet, in Arabic and English, that drew the objection, as well as a photo of a rippling rainbow flag against a blue sky set as the account’s profile photo.
The U.S. and Kuwait, bound by strategic interests including regional security, have a long history of largely steady good relations. That includes the U.S. leading a 1991 international army to liberate Kuwait from invading forces of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.
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2022-06-04T21:17:57+00:00
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NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin is such a gifted passer, he looks to set up his teammates for goals. He can shoot, too, and he came through in a prime situation.
Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 Sunday night to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
“Overall, honestly, they’ve been letting me shoot since the first game,” Panarin said through a translator after he took six shots in Game 7 after totaling 17 in the first six. “Kind of my bad, I haven’t really been making those shots. But maybe I should listen to everyone’s advice and actually get out there and take shots.”
Rangers coach Gerard Gallant had a feeling Panarin was going to rise to the occasion in overtime.
“He’s the guy,” Gallant said, “when it was heading into overtime, I said to myself, ‘I know he’s going to score if we score. If we get the winning goal, it’s going to be him.”
Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, and Chris Kreider and K’Andre Miller also scored for New York, which got its third straight comeback win after trailing 3-1 in the series. Andrew Copp had two assists and Igor Shesterkin stopped 42 shots.
The Rangers are the first team in NHL playoff history to record three consecutive comeback wins in elimination games within the same series.
“It’s a huge win for the team, for the organization,” defenseman Jacob Trouba said. “A gutsy performance, coming back again. That whole ‘No Quit In New York’ thing is pretty true with this group.”
The Rangers went on a power play 2:55 into overtime when Pittsburgh’s Brock McGinn was called for holding. Late in the advantage, Panarin got the puck on the right side and fired a shot from the right circle past Tristan Jarry.
The Rangers players mobbed Panarin along the boards in the left corner as the sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd went into a frenzy. New York advanced to the second round for the first time since 2017, when they lost to Ottawa.
New York will play Carolina next. The Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Evan Rodrigues had a goal and an assist, and Jake Guentzel and Danton Heinen also scored for the Penguins, who were ousted in the first playoff series for the fourth straight year. Jarry returned in goal and had 26 saves in his first game since April 14.
The Penguins also had captain Sidney Crosby back after he missed the last game with an upper body injury sustained midway through Game 5.
“Tonight, we’re on the wrong ends of some bounces,” Crosby said. “We played a great game tonight, we played some good hockey throughout the series. We didn’t get that next one tonight that was probably the difference but I think even when we had those leads we still played the right way. Tonight was an example of one game, anything can happen.”
Tyler Motte had a short-handed breakaway 8 1/2 minutes into the third period, but Jarry made a nice kick save on his forehand attempt to preserve Pittsburgh’s 3-2 lead.
Zibanejad scored on a shot from the inside edge of the left circle off a pass from Copp with 5:45 left to tie it with his third of the series — all in the last two games.
“We didn’t want the season to end,” Zibanejad said. “This has been a hard team all year. No matter how the game goes, whatever happens, we stick together. … All we can do is just work hard and do our best, stick together and good things will happen.”
Guentzel gave the Penguins a 2-1 lead on the power play with 9:42 left in the second as he kicked the puck up with his right skate and then swatted the puck out of the air with a backhand and in. The goal was upheld after a video review, giving Guentzel his eighth of the series.
Miller tied it for the Rangers 1:05 later as his shot from the top of the left circle deflected off the right skate of Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson in front and trickled across the goal line past a diving Jarry.
Rodrigues gave Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead on a short-handed breakaway as he skated in and beat Shesterkin with a backhander with 2:36 left in the middle period. It was his third of the series.
Kreider gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead 7:36 into the game with his fifth goal of the series. Zibanejad got his seventh assist.
The Penguins had an extended power play late in the first period. With the Rangers’ Ryan Strome and Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust off for roughing, Trouba was sent off on a double-minor for high-sticking
The Penguins took advantage as Heinen tied it with 1:09 left with a goal that wasn’t credited until the play was stopped about 25 seconds later. From the left side, Heinen poked the puck in and raised his arms in celebration, but play continued as Rangers defenseman Adam Fox swept the puck away. Replays showed it came after the puck had crossed the line, giving Heinen his third of the series.
HEALING UP
In addition to Jarry and Crosby, the Penguins also got forward Rickard Rakell back. Rakell hadn’t played since he suffered a lower body injury in Game 1. Defenseman Brian Dumoulin and forward Brian Boyle remained out with lower body injuries.
CLIMBING
Kreider got his 29th career postseason goal, tying Mark Messier for second place on the franchise list. Rod Gilbert is tops with 34. … Kreider also got his 46th playoff point, tying Anders Hedberg for 10th place in franchise history.
GAME 7s
The Rangers improved to 10-6 all-time in a Game 7, including 8-1 at home. … The Rangers also improved to 4-0 when forcing a Game 7 after trailing in a series 3-1.
The Penguins fell to 10-8 in deciding games, including 6-1 in a Game 7 on the road. … Under coach Mike Sullivan they fell to 3-1 in Game 7.
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2022-05-16T23:52:19+00:00
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HELSINKI, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic-based data-center company Hyperco has announced a key appointment: Joachim Kauppi will join the team as chief commercial officer, developing commercial relationships and strengthening the region's profile as a burgeoning location for sustainable data-center operations. Based in Stockholm, Kauppi will begin his new role immediately.
Kauppi, already one of the area's most noted talents, joins Hyperco from STACK Infrastructure (formerly DigiPlex), where he headed international sales and helped to showcase the Nordics as a sustainable and economically viable data-center location. He has previously held positions at Equinix and TelecityGroup, and has been repeatedly recognized in recent years as one of the young professionals most capably leading the industry in innovative directions.
"I've been fortunate enough to work as an advocate for Nordic and European data infrastructure solutions," said Kauppi, "paying special attention to hyperscale customer needs and helping them to understand and engage more meaningfully with these markets. I'm looking forward to playing an important role in Hyperco's journey, highlighting new possibilities and supporting the leading technology companies wherever they need capacity."
Hyperco aims to build, develop and own the data centers of the future. The company is committed to leading the industry in terms of sustainability, ensuring that vital data infrastructure is developed responsibly for the long term. Kauppi's appointment sees the company further demonstrating its strong execution capabilities in the Nordics and beyond.
"We believe Joachim represents the best talent in the industry today," said Aleksi Taipale, Hyperco co-founder and partner. "His consultative approach is a refreshing and very welcome perspective in the data-center field, and dovetails well with Hyperco's own point of view as an organization. We're excited to demonstrate the value of a new, more dynamic take on the industry."
Hyperco is a Nordic real-estate development company focused on building, developing and owning the data centers of the future. The company aims to lead the industry in sustainable design, development and operation, ensuring that the infrastructure society increasingly depends upon is developed responsibly in the long term.
For further information, please contact:
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2022-09-15T08:56:59+00:00
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NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in three decades, the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed, according to the American Kennel Club.
Adorable in some eyes, deplorable in others, the sturdy, push-faced, perky-eared, world-weary-looking and distinctively droll French bulldog became the nation’s most prevalent purebred dog last year, the club announced Wednesday. Frenchies ousted Labrador retrievers from the top spot after a record 31 years.
Why?
“They’re comical, friendly, loving little dogs,” says French Bull Dog Club of America spokesperson Patty Sosa. City-friendly, with modest grooming and exercise needs, she says, “they offer a lot in a small package.”
Yet the Frenchie’s dizzying rise — it wasn’t even a top-75 breed a quarter-century ago — worries its fans, to say nothing of its critics.
The buzzy little bulldogs have been targeted in thefts, including last month’s fatal shooting of a 76-year-old South Carolina breeder and the 2021 shooting of a California dog walker who was squiring singer Lady Gaga’s pets.
There’s concern that demand, plus the premium that some buyers will pay for “exotic” coat colors and textures, is engendering quick-buck breeders and unhealthy dogs. The breed’s popularity is sharpening debate over whether there’s anything healthy about propagating dogs prone to breathing, spinal, eye, and skin conditions.
The British Veterinary Association has urged people not to buy flat-faced breeds, such as Frenchies. The Netherlands has prohibited breeding very short-snouted dogs, and the country’s agriculture minister aims to outlaw even owning them.
“French bulldogs can be a polarizing topic,” says Dr. Carrie Stefaniak, a Glendale, Wisconsin-based veterinarian who’s on the Frenchie club’s health committee.
She has treated French bulldogs with breathing difficulties, and she stresses that would-be owners need to research breeders and health testing and to recognize that problems can be expensive to treat.
But she’s no Frenchie foe. She owns two and has conditioned them to run agility courses and take hilly hikes.
“These dogs can be very fit, can be very active,” Stefaniak said. “They don’t have to be sedentary dogs that can’t breathe.”
The AKC’s popularity rankings cover about 200 breeds in the nation’s oldest canine registry. The stats are based on nearly 716,500 puppies and other dogs newly registered last year — about 1 in every 7 of them a Frenchie. Registration is voluntary.
The most rarely owned? English foxhounds.
The rankings don’t count mixed-breeds or, at least for now, Labradoodles, puggles, Morkies and other popular “designer” hybrids. The AKC’s top 10 were: French bulldogs, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, German shepherds, poodles, bulldogs, Rottweilers, beagles, dachshunds and German shorthaired pointers.
With roots in England and then France, French bulldogs became chic among American elites around the turn of the 20th century, then faded from favor.
That changed, rapidly, in this century. Social media and celebrity owners (ranging from Leonardo di Caprio to Megan Thee Stallion to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) gave the dogs fresh exposure. Still more came last year, when U.S. TV audiences watched a Frenchie named Winston take second place at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and then win the National Dog Show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
Last year, about 108,000 newly registered French bulldogs surpassed Labs by over 21,000.
As a longtime breeder and a veterinarian, Dr. Lori Hunt sees Frenchies as ideal companions but their popularity as “a curse, not a blessing.”
“They’re being very exploited” by unscrupulous breeders, she said. The Westlake, Ohio-based vet has seen plenty of Frenchies with problems but rejects arguments that the breed is inherently unhealthy. Some of her own do canine performance sports.
Some other breeds are prone to ailments ranging from hip dysplasia to cancers, and mixed-breed dogs also can get sick. But recently published research involving about 24,600 dogs in Britain suggested that Frenchies have “very different, and largely much poorer” health than do other canines, largely due to the foreshortened, wrinkly face that encapsulates the breed’s je ne sais quoi.
With such findings in mind, the British Veterinary Association has said it “strongly recommends” against buying flat-faced dogs and has campaigned to scrub them from ads and even greeting cards.
The American Veterinary Medical Association is exploring ways to improve flat-faced dogs’ welfare, President Dr. Lori Teller says.
To animal rights and welfare activists, the French bulldog frenzy puts a snorting, panting face on problems with dog breeding in general.
“A lot of the breed characteristics that are bred into these dogs, they’re for looks, not necessarily health and welfare, and Frenchies are probably one of the most exaggerated examples of that,” said Dr. Lorna Grande of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, a professional group affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States.
“It is a welfare issue. These dogs are suffering,” she says.
The AKC notes that its Canine Health Foundation has donated $67 million since 1990 for research and education on many breeds, and the kennel and Frenchie clubs say there have been advances. A new breathing test made its U.S. debut on Frenchies, bulldogs and pugs at a show in January.
Prospective purebred owners should explore breeders’ history and health testing, accept waiting for a puppy, and ask themselves whether they’re prepared for the responsibility, the AKC says.
“Research what goes into owning a dog,” says spokesperson Brandi Hunter Munden, “and really take an assessment of your lifestyle to make sure that you’re really making the best decision, not just for you, but for the animal.”
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