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Chipotle removes this food order option after workers call out cheap burrito hack
In recent years, Chipotle customers have been sharing cheap burrito hacks on social media, and it seems restaurant workers aren't all too pleased with the method.
Two employees have gone viral on TikTok after they showed their dislike toward the money-saving hack, in which customers order a single taco, a side tortilla and side orders of meats, cheese, vegetables, rice and beans.
$3 CHIPOTLE BURRITO ORDERING HACK GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK: 'SEE THE AMOUNT OF FOOD'
The side orders are packaged into small plastic containers and the hack had allowed customers to roll up their own burrito for a fraction of the cost.
Multiple users on TikTok have reported that the hack has gotten them a deconstructed burrito for around $3.
A Chipotle store signage is seen on August 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
On average, Chipotle burritos start at $6.50, according to fastfoodmenuprices.com – a website that collects prices on fast food items nationwide.
An executive at Chipotle told Fox News Digital that the company will change its policy on single orders in response to the hack.
Aaron Leopold, 18, who apparently works at Chipotle, shared a video on TikTok that warned viewers to not try the burrito hack, on Monday, Sept. 5.
"Don’t try that $3 burrito hack at MY location," Leopold wrote over his video, which showed he filled the side order containers halfway.
At another location, a TikTok user who goes by Christina shared a video herself venting after a customer used the hack to order tacos with two sides of tomatoes, two sides of greens, two sides of sour cream, a side of corn, a side of black beans, a side brown rice and a side of white rice.
"TikTok you've got me messed up," Christina told her followers.
Although Christina said she wouldn't make the order in her video, she completed it and recorded herself handing it over to a Chipotle drive-thru customer.
"I’m never doing that again," she told the customer. "I was ready to throw it all in a bowl… It is a lot of work."
The video has since been viewed more than 1.2 million times since its original upload on Aug. 31.
CHIPOTLE’S TOMATO SALSA RECIPE REVEALED ON TIKTOK IN TIME FOR SUPER BOWL
TikTok users are divided on whether Chipotle employees should have opinion on customers who use the cheap burrito hack.
"I get it tho cause sometimes places be stingy with the portions and it don't be worth the price," one commenter wrote, adding that customers "might as well" get their [money's] worth.
"How does giving a solid amount of food affect you?" another commenter questioned. "Cause really I don’t see why replaceable employees are defending the store with their whole might."
Takeout meal with tacos and condiments from Chipotle restaurant, Lafayette, California, April 4, 2022. Photo courtesy Sftm. (Photo by Gado/Getty Images)
FOX Business reached out to Leopold and Christina for comment.
Executives at Chipotle are changing the way tacos are ordered.
"Guests are currently unable to order a single taco from our online ordering systems," said Laurie Schalow, Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs officer, in an email to FOX Business.
"While we have long embraced customizations and even released our own hack menu, the current social media trend is resulting in a poor experience for our food, our employees and our customers waiting for orders," she explained.
The Chipotle App displays a three-taco and one-taco order option. Executives will remove the single taco option to remove the inconvenience a cheap burrito hack is causing at restaurants. (Chipotle/Fox News Digital / Fox News)
FOX Business tested the hack on the Chipotle App on Thursday, which hasn't been updated to remove the "one taco" option.
The order didn't go through, and the app returned an error message that said, "Sorry, something’s not right. Please try again."
LINK: Get updates and more on this story at foxbusiness.com.
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2022-09-11T15:12:12+00:00
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fox35orlando.com
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https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/chipotle-removes-food-order-option-cheap-burrito-hack
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency said a rocket carrying eight satellites failed just after liftoff Wednesday and had to be aborted by a self-destruction command, in the country’s first failed rocket launch in nearly 20 years.
The Epsilon-6 rocket was not in the right position to orbit around the Earth and its flight had to be aborted less than seven minutes after takeoff from the Uchinoura Space Center in the southern Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency President Hiroshi Yamakawa told an online news conference.
“We deeply apologize for our failure to live up to the expectations” of local officials and those who were involved in the development of the satellites, Yamakawa said, pledging to assist in the investigation into the cause of the failure.
JAXA officials said the agency sent a self-destruction signal after deciding the rocket was not able to fly safely and enter a planned orbit. JAXA said the rocket and payloads were believed to have fallen into the sea east of the Philippines.
The cause of the failure was still being investigated, the agency said.
The Epsilon rocket was carrying eight payloads, including two developed by a private company based in Fukuoka, another southern prefecture. It was the first time an Epsilon rocket carried commercially developed payloads.
Yasuhiro Uno, who directed the Epsilon-6 launch, acknowledged that the failure could affect Epsilon’s possible launch business in the future. A commercial launch under an upgraded version, Epsilon-S, by IHI Aerospace, a Japanese company, is being planned for a Vietnamese satellite next year.
“Our first and foremost mission is to investigate the cause and firmly take measures,” Uno said.
The 26-meter (85-foot) -long, 95.6-ton and solid-fuel Epsilon-6 rocket is the final version before JAXA plans to develop another variation, Epsilon-S. After five upgrades since the early 2010s, the Epsilon-6 is designed for a compact launch as JAXA aims to develop a commercial satellite launch business.
Wednesday’s failure ended success records for the Epsilon series since its first launch of the original version in 2013. It was also a first for JAXA since its H2A rocket failed in 2003.
The launch, originally scheduled for last Friday, had been delayed due to the location of a positioning satellite in space.
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2022-10-12T17:38:02+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/science/ap-science/ap-japan-space-agency-rocket-carrying-8-satellites-fails/
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Dearborn officials warn of online phishing scam; police seek information
Scammers using social media to impersonate Dearborn city officials are trying to defraud residents, officials warn.
Some members of the Dearborn community have reported being contacted through various social media channels by people falsely claiming to be the chief of police or members of Dearborn's city council, according to a news release from Dearborn.
The scammers are phishing, or attempting to extract personal information from residents, to then get financial or personally identifying information to commit fraud.
The Dearborn Police Department asks anyone who receives the messages to block and report users who sent them. Government agencies and elected officials never communicate this way, it said, and will not ask for money or personal information.
For more information, residents may call the Dearborn Police Department at (313) 943-2132.
To protect against scammers on social media, the Federal Trade Commission suggests people avoid sending personal and financial information to any user claiming to be from the government, avoid wiring or sending any money and do not click on sensational-sounding claims in emails.
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2022-07-07T14:51:41+00:00
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detroitnews.com
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2022/07/07/dearborn-warns-residents-online-ongoing-phishing-scam/7828517001/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The first-place New York Mets acquired Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants for J.D. Davis and three pitching prospects in an exchange of right-handed bats ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Left-handers Thomas Szapucki and Nick Zwack also went to the Giants along with right-hander Nick Zwack.
Ruf has hammered left-handed pitching this season and throughout his career, something Davis was unable to do in his part-time role primarily at designated hitter this year.
The 36-year-old Ruf is batting .216 with 11 homers, 38 RBIs and a .701 OPS overall in his third season with San Francisco following three years in South Korea with Samsung. But he brings an .886 OPS and nine home runs in 132 plate appearances against lefties, providing a platoon partner at DH for left-handed hitter Daniel Vogelbach, obtained July 22 in a trade with Pittsburgh.
Ruf can play first base and left field, though defense is not his strength.
Davis, 31, was batting .238 with four homers and 21 RBIs in 66 games for the NL East leaders. His primary position on the field is third base, and he's also played first base and left field.
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2022-08-02T23:31:08+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Mets-get-Darin-Ruf-from-Giants-for-JD-Davis-and-3-17346633.php
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WHL
All Times Local
Eastern Conference
Central Division
East Division
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Saskatoon 4 Edmonton 0
Red Deer 5 Portland 4 (SO)
Prince George 5 Kelowna 1
Wednesday's results
Moose Jaw 6 Edmonton 3
Winnipeg 8 Calgary 2
Prince George 7 Kelowna 2
Thursday's results
Winnipeg 7 Calgary 6
Friday's results
Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Everett at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Red Deer at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Prince George at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
Portland at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Moose Jaw at Regina, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 6 p.m.
Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8:05 p.m.
Red Deer at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Everett, 6:05 p.m.
Victoria at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Swift Current at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
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2023-02-10T08:15:08+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/hko-whl-standings-17775891.php
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Getting away from the screen and into the outdoors has a big impact on your kids.
The Kaiser Family Foundation says kids ages 8 to 18 spend on average more than seven hours a day in front of a screen, just for entertainment purposes. The numbers are even higher when you add in educational time.
New research from Japan shows more screen time at age two can lead to poorer communication and living skills by age four. But those scientists also found ways to reduce some of those effects by just heading outdoors.
They say playing outside could reduce those harmful effects by 20%. In fact, socialization skills will actually be higher among kids who spent time outdoors than among their peers inside. And staying active helps too.
The CDC recommends kids get at least an hour of physical activity each day to reduce health risks later in life.
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2023-01-26T11:22:43+00:00
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wcnc.com
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/connect-the-dots-screen-time-kids-outside-play-health/275-7765f2c6-5a92-4324-a12c-f137ba863c9a
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PLYMOUTH, Minn., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Restoration ("Legacy" or the "Company"), a leading provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, and Janney Construction ("Janney" or "Janney Roofing"), an Orlando-based provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, specializing in roofing, announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Janney to merge with Legacy. Legacy is a portfolio company of Bessemer Investors.
Janney's existing management team, including CEO Derek Janney, will continue to lead the company under the Janney brand. Janney represents the continued expansion of Legacy Restoration, both geographically and into retail-based re-roofing, and Legacy is excited to provide additional resources to grow the Janney brand.
Janney Roofing is a distinguished provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, and the highest-rated roofer in Florida, serving Orlando, Tampa, Central Florida, North Florida and Southwest Florida. In addition to receiving the Owens Corning Pinnacle Award for Generosity, Janney has been named among the Top 10 Philanthropic Companies in Central Florida, as a Best Place to Work for the last two years and Best of the Best for the last two years.
Scott Mullins, CEO of Legacy, said, "We are excited to welcome Derek and the Janney team, along with Janney's retail expertise and marketing capabilities, to Legacy. The addition of Janney allows us to extend our geographic footprint into the southeast with one of the highest rated roofing organizations in the country. This is an important next step in Legacy and Bessemer's joint goal of building the largest and highest performing exterior restoration business in the country."
Mr. Janney said, "Building Janney Roofing has been the highlight of my professional life thus far. Legacy will open us up to a broader range of products and trades, and together we will be able to expand into new service areas without losing the distinctiveness that has made us a favorite in Florida. I am excited about our future together and look forward to changing our world, one roof at a time."
Tree Line Capital Partners and Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, provided debt financing for the transaction.
Founded in 2011, Legacy Restoration is a leading provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, including roofing, windows, siding, and gutters. Headquartered near Minneapolis, with additional offices in Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, St. Cloud and Rochester, MN, Legacy is primarily focused on re-roofing services to the single-family, multi-family and commercial markets across the upper Midwest. Legacy is among few players of scale with significant restoration expertise, a reputation for high quality products and services and focus on serving local markets. For further information, please visit https://www.legacyrestorationllc.com/. Legacy Restoration is a portfolio company of Bessemer Investors LLC, a New York based investment firm.
Founded in 2006, Janney Roofing is a leading provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, specializing in roofing across Florida to the residential market. Janney is headquartered in Orlando, with additional offices in Tampa. For further information, please visit https://www.janneyroofing.com/.
Bessemer Investors is a New York-based investment firm focused on partnering with middle market businesses to support growth and enhance value creation. Bessemer differentiates itself by combining a long-term, flexible capital base with a team of experienced private equity professionals. This approach offers unique solutions to Bessemer's partners and the flexibility to maximize long-term value. For further information, please visit https://www.bessemerinvestors.com.
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212-222-7436
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2022-09-28T11:44:04+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/09/28/legacy-restoration-portfolio-company-bessemer-investors-partners-with-janney-roofing/
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Eating healthy can help us feel better and improve our overall medical condition. But, even though many of us work hard to improve our food choices, sometimes a comfort food craving kicks in. Something like a gooey, cheesy casserole just hits the spot some nights.
Fortunately, you don’t have to give up dishes like that. There’s a loaded cauliflower casserole recipe out there that will give you a better alternative to high-carb potato or pasta casseroles.
Delish writer Lindsay Funston shared her recipe for a loaded cauliflower bake that looks so satisfying and yummy. It takes the best of classic mac and cheese or potato au gratin dishes and gives it a little twist.
Think of your favorite loaded baked potato and you’ll get an idea of what to expect from this loaded cauliflower casserole.
You’ll recognize most of the ingredients for this recipe from other favorite creamy side dishes. The cauliflower is the only major adjustment and it’s a fabulous way to get in more veggies for picky eaters.
To make this loaded cauliflower casserole, you’ll need a couple of small heads of cauliflower, minced garlic, green onions, cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, whole milk and a few other ingredients you probably already have on hand.
The secret to nailing this dish is getting the right texture for the cauliflower. To achieve this, you’ll need to blanch it (boil it in salt water) for just under 5 minutes. This cuts down on cooking time in the oven, according to Funston.
If you’re also interested in a lower-fat version of this loaded cauliflower casserole, you can opt for lower-fat milk or cheese. However, this will affect the creamy texture a little bit, so you’ll need to decide if it’s worth it or if you just want to plan for a little splurge with the full-fat varieties.
Ready to make it? Read the full recipe for loaded cauliflower bake from Delish here.
As written, the recipe comes in at 293 calories per serving and 11 grams of protein. For anyone watching their calories or going for a protein goal, this side dish doesn’t have to derail your healthy eating goals, even if it tastes like you’re having a cheat day!
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories.
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2022-09-13T15:04:07+00:00
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kivitv.com
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https://www.kivitv.com/loaded-cauliflower-casserole-makes-great-comfort-food
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DUBLIN, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (OTC: ENDPQ) announced today that one of its operating companies, Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., has begun shipping dexlansoprazole 30 mg capsules, a generic version of Takeda's Dexilant®. This additional dosage strength rounds out the product family, now with both 30 mg and 60 mg delayed-release capsules.
"We're proud to provide this high-quality, affordable generic medication to appropriate patients," said Scott Sims, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Injectable Solutions & Generics at Endo. "The dexlansoprazole product family strengthens our portfolio and our reputation as a reliable supplier."
Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor with a novel delivery system approved for the treatment of erosive esophagitis and heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
According to IQVIA™, Dexilant® 30 mg sales were approximately $45 million for the 12 months ended April 30, 2023.
Dexilant® is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and urticaria.
- PPIs, including dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules, are contraindicated with rilpivirine-containing products.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 60 mg, contain FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity.
Presence of Gastric Malignancy: In adults, symptomatic response to therapy with dexlansoprazole does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy. Consider additional follow-up and diagnostic testing in adult patients who have a suboptimal response or an early symptomatic relapse after completing treatment with a PPI. In older patients, also consider an endoscopy.
Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (TIN): TIN has been observed in patients taking PPIs and may occur at any point during PPI therapy. Patients may present with varying signs and symptoms, from symptomatic hypersensitivity reactions to non-specific symptoms of decreased renal function (eg, malaise, nausea, anorexia). Discontinue dexlansoprazole and evaluate patients with suspected acute TIN.
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea: Published observational studies suggest that PPI therapy like dexlansoprazole may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, especially in hospitalized patients. Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated.
Bone Fracture: Several published observational studies suggest that PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine. The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high-dose, defined as multiple daily doses, and long-term PPI therapy (a year or longer). Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the conditions being treated.
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported in association with the use of PPIs. Discontinue dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules at the first signs or symptoms of severe cutaneous adverse reactions or other signs of hypersensitivity and consider further evaluation.
Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (CLE and SLE): CLE and SLE have been reported in patients taking PPIs. These events have occurred as both new onset and an exacerbation of existing autoimmune disease. The majority of PPI-induced lupus erythematosus cases were CLE. The most common form of CLE reported in patients treated with PPIs was subacute CLE (SCLE) and occurred within weeks to years after continuous drug therapy in patients ranging from infants to the elderly. SLE is less commonly reported than CLE in patients receiving PPIs. Onset of SLE typically occurred within days to years after initiating treatment primarily in patients ranging from young adults to the elderly. The majority of patients presented with rash; however, arthralgia and cytopenia were also reported. Avoid administration of PPIs for longer than medically indicated. If signs or symptoms consistent with CLE or SLE are noted in patients receiving dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules, discontinue the drug and refer the patient to the appropriate specialist for evaluation.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency: Daily treatment with any acid-suppressing medications over a long period of time (eg, longer than three years) may lead to malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) caused by hypo- or achlorhydria. Rare reports of cyanocobalamin deficiency occurring with acid-suppressing therapy have been reported in the literature.
Hypomagnesemia and Mineral Metabolism: Hypomagnesemia, symptomatic and asymptomatic, has been reported rarely in patients treated with PPIs for at least three months, in most cases after a year of therapy. Serious adverse events include tetany, arrhythmias, and seizures. Hypomagnesemia may lead to hypocalcemia and/or hypokalemia and may exacerbate underlying hypocalcemia in at-risk patients. In most patients, treatment of hypomagnesemia required magnesium replacement and discontinuation of the PPI. For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia (eg, diuretics), health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically.
Interactions with Investigations for Neuroendocrine Tumors: Serum chromogranin A (CgA) levels increase secondary to drug-induced decreases in gastric acidity. The increased CgA level may cause false positive results in diagnostic investigations for neuroendocrine tumors. Healthcare providers should temporarily stop dexlansoprazole treatment at least 14 days before assessing CgA levels and consider repeating the test if initial CgA levels are high.
Interaction with Methotrexate: Literature suggests that concomitant use of PPIs with methotrexate (primarily at high dose) may elevate and prolong serum levels of methotrexate and/or its metabolite, possibly leading to methotrexate toxicities. In high-dose methotrexate administration, a temporary withdrawal of the PPI may be considered in some patients.
Fundic Gland Polyps: PPI use is associated with an increased risk of fundic gland polyps that increases with long-term use, especially beyond one year. Most PPI users who developed fundic gland polyps were asymptomatic and fundic gland polyps were identified incidentally on endoscopy. Use the shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated.
Risk of Heart Valve Thickening in Pediatric Patients Less Than Two Years of Age: Dexlansoprazole is not recommended in pediatric patients less than two years of age.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Adults (≥2%): diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, vomiting, and flatulence.
- Patients 12 to 17 years of age (≥5%): headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis, and oropharyngeal pain.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause adverse effects on fetal bone growth and development.
Pediatrics: Based on data with lansoprazole, dexlansoprazole is not effective in patients with symptomatic GERD 1 month to less than 1 year of age and nonclinical studies have demonstrated adverse effects in juvenile rats.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Healing of Erosive Esophagitis (EE): Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for healing of all grades of EE for up to eight weeks.
Maintenance of Healed Erosive Esophagitis and Relief of Heartburn: Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated in patients 12 years of age and older to maintain healing of EE and relief of heartburn for up to six months in adults and 16 weeks in patients 12 to 17 years of age.
Treatment of Symptomatic Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for the treatment of heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for four weeks.
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About Endo
Endo (OTC: ENDPQ) is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to helping everyone we serve live their best life through the delivery of quality, life-enhancing therapies. Our decades of proven success come from passionate team members around the globe collaborating to bring treatments forward. Together, we boldly transform insights into treatments benefiting those who need them, when they need them. Learn more at www.endo.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information in this press release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities legislation including, but not limited to, the statements by Mr. Sims, any statements relating to product launch, commercialization, sales, supply or distribution, and any statements that refer to expected, estimated or anticipated future results or that do not relate solely to historical facts. Statements including words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "plan," "will," "may," "look forward," "intend," "guidance," "future," "potential" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this communication reflect the Company's current views as of the date of this communication about its plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to it and on assumptions it has made. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from current expectations based on a number of factors, including, among other things, the outcome of the Company's contingency planning and restructuring activities; the timing, impact or results of any pending or future litigation, investigations, proceedings or claims, including opioid, tax and antitrust related matters; any actual or contingent liabilities; settlement discussions or negotiations; the Company's liquidity, financial performance, cash position and operations; the risks and uncertainties associated with chapter 11 proceedings; the time, terms and ability to confirm a sale of the Company's businesses under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; the risk that the Company's chapter 11 cases may be converted to cases under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code; the adequacy of the capital resources of the Company's businesses and the difficulty in forecasting the liquidity requirements of the operations of the Company's businesses; the unpredictability of the Company's financial results; the Company's ability to discharge claims in chapter 11 proceedings; negotiations with the holders of the Company's indebtedness and its trade creditors and other significant creditors; the risks and uncertainties with performing under the terms of the restructuring support agreement and any other arrangement with lenders or creditors while in chapter 11 proceedings; the performance, including the approval, introduction, and consumer and physician acceptance of new products and the continuing acceptance of currently marketed products; and the Company's ability to obtain and successfully manufacture, maintain and distribute a sufficient supply of products to meet market demand in a timely manner. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required to do so by law.
Additional information concerning risk factors, including those referenced above, can be found in press releases issued by the Company, as well as the Company's public periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with securities regulators in Canada, including the discussion under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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2023-06-15T12:53:40+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/06/15/endo-launches-dexlansoprazole-capsules-generic-version-dexilant/
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WFO SEATTLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, December 19, 2022
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WIND CHILL ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
641 AM PST Mon Dec 19 2022
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 below
zero.
* WHERE...Lowlands of western Whatcom County, including Point
Roberts, Lummi Island, Bellingham, and Sumas.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...These wind chills could result in frost bite and lead
to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must
venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
11 inches possible.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Snohomish and King
Counties, including Darrington, Index, Skykomish, Stevens
Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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2022-12-19T15:05:49+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-SEATTLE-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17663847.php
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During the Bronze Age some 3,500 years ago, the town of Megiddo, currently in northern Israel, was a thriving center of trade. "It was already quite influential and powerful in the region, and had a very cosmopolitan population," says Rachel Kalisher, a bioarchaeologist and graduate student at Brown University. "It's one of the most important sites in the ancient Near East because it is sitting at the crossroads of these major trade routes that connected the East and West."
Today, it's the site of a major excavation, one that Kalisher has visited often. In a new paper published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, she and colleagues describe something surprising they discovered there about ancient medical practices in the region.
Kalisher had been examining the remains of a burial site there, cleaning out the skull of an adult male. As she manually removed the dirt "with dental tools or wooden tools and maybe a paintbrush," she explains, "I see this giant trephination in it."
A skull trephination is a hole made by a surgical procedure during which a piece of the skull is removed to relieve pressure on the brain. In addition to treating penetrating head trauma at the time, Kalisher says, it was used to try to manage seizures and other medical problems.
How scientists knew the hole had been made before death
So, when she spotted this square hole in the skull about the size of a large postage stamp, she knew it was special. "It looked so fresh and so sharp and it was unlike anything I'd ever seen," she recalls.
Kalisher and the research team could tell the hole had been made in the man's skull while he was still alive and not too long before his death, from the color and slope of the cut, the fact that there had been no growth of the bone in the skull after that excision was made, and that care had been taken not to puncture a tissue layer protecting the brain.
And the way the hole was created, Kalisher says (with intersecting incisions cut into that patch of skull before removing the resulting bone shards), was rare. "We actually even found two of the pieces of bone that had been wedged out," she says. They were in the grave, alongside the body.
Earliest example of the surgical technique in this area
Worldwide, the practice of trephination of the skull dates back thousands of years to the Neolithic period. But this is the earliest example of this "angular notched" technique in the geographic region by at least several centuries.
Today, a similar procedure called a craniotomy is used to treat brain tumors, aneurysms and other problems.
The man's skull had several other anomalies — including an extra molar, "which is really odd and rare," Kalisher says. His two forehead bones never fused properly. His nose had been broken, and had healed in a lopsided way.
Below the skull, the bones of the man's skeleton were marked by lesions consistent with an infectious disease like tuberculosis or leprosy. Even his foot bones were reshaped — "kind of squished," says Kalisher. "So that individual, from head to toe, had a lot going on."
Kalisher and her colleagues speculate in their research paper that the trephination was likely an intervention for the man's declining condition. Sadly, however, he didn't survive long after the procedure. He was buried beside someone else whose bones also had lesions. Earlier DNA analysis revealed it was his younger brother.
"Maybe they were predisposed to have the same illnesses," suggests Kalisher. Or "maybe they were living together and one caught the infectious disease from the other."
However it came about, the fact that the brothers lived with some kind of severe illness into early adulthood suggests they'd lived lives of at least some privilege. "As messy as their bones looked, they lived long enough to have whatever was going on reflected in [those] bones," notes Aja Lans, a bioarchaeologist at Harvard University who wasn't involved in the research. Without access to a special diet or caregivers of some sort, Lans says, the brothers would likely have died before their disease progressed to the point of leaving lesions on their bones.
"This is just a really good example of collaborative work that's using as many lines of inquiry as possible," says Lans. "And they're doing a very good job of putting it together with the actual historical context of the site in the Bronze Age."
Kalisher offers one final observation. There were no signs that the men had been ostracized because of the chronic illness or disability they'd experienced. "We tend to think about disability or any kind of illness as something that would have gotten you shunned," says Kalisher. "And this doesn't seem to be the case in this context." Rather, she says, they were honored in death with a shared grave, alongside food offerings and fine ceramics. "I think that it really illustrates the humanity of whoever buried them."
For Kalisher, these fragments of bone have at last assembled themselves into the outlines of a story of a people who lived — and died — long ago.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-02-22T22:41:52+00:00
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kcbx.org
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https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/npr-top-news/2023-02-22/clues-to-bronze-age-cranial-surgery-revealed-in-ancient-bones
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Scientists with the International Astronomical Union used telescopes based in Hawaii and Chile to see the moons, which may be fragments of larger moons that collided with one another in the past.
Copyright 2023 NPR
Scientists with the International Astronomical Union used telescopes based in Hawaii and Chile to see the moons, which may be fragments of larger moons that collided with one another in the past.
Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-02-06T11:49:58+00:00
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nepm.org
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https://www.nepm.org/2023-02-06/astronomers-studying-jupiter-discovered-it-has-12-additional-moons
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A skin patch being developed by a French pharmaceutical company to treat peanut allergies is showing promise in toddlers, according to a peer-reviewed study published Wednesday.
The “peanut patch” outperformed a placebo in ‘’desensitizing children to peanuts and increasing the peanut dose that triggered allergic symptoms,” said the study, which was funded by the company DBV Technologies and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The trial involved 362 children with peanut allergy from ages 1 to 3 in eight countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Nearly 85 percent of the toddlers completed the trial; most of those who did not were withdrawn by their parent or guardian. The trial involved a toddler wearing either a peanut patch containing 250 micrograms of peanut protein — about 1/1,000th of a peanut — or the placebo patch between their shoulder blades every day for a year.
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Among the children who wore the peanut patch, called Viaskin, two-thirds were able to tolerate a higher amount of peanut protein at the end of the year. (A third of the placebo group were also able to tolerate higher amounts; some children outgrow peanut allergy.)
For parents and caregivers of young children with peanut allergies, the patch could be a useful tool to defend those under age 4 against potentially life-threatening accidental consumption or exposure in areas such as cafeterias and playgrounds. A peanut allergy is one of the most common allergies among children, and there is no cure for food allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A drug used to treat peanut allergies in children ages 4 to 17 was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2020, but the therapy, called Palforzia, has struggled to gain traction with consumers, as it is costly and requires a battery of medical appointments to begin treatment. Nestlé bought the company that developed the drug, but is now trying to sell it amid disappointing takeup, Barron’s reported, citing Nestlé chief executive Mark Schneider’s comments at an investor conference.
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In a news release on Wednesday, DBV Technologies expressed hope that the newly published data could help the Viaskin patch secure FDA approval.
The study’s lead author, Matthew Greenhawt, who specializes in allergies and immunology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said in the news release that the trial “shows that, if approved, the Viaskin Peanut patch has the potential to give new hope to toddlers and their families who currently have no approved treatment options and must instead rely on avoidance, which can severely impact quality of life.’’
But the phase three trial had various limitations, the study acknowledged, including the exclusion of children with severe peanut allergies because of safety concerns. It also lacked diversity, as most of the toddlers in the trial — 65 percent in the peanut patch group and 59 percent in the placebo group — were white. Only one child identified as Black was included in each group. (The study said the lack of diversity was ‘’consistent with other food-allergy treatment studies.”)
Nearly all of the participants experienced ‘’adverse events’' during the trial, such as itching or swelling at the site of the patch. One ‘’serious adverse event” — periorbital edema, or swelling around the eyes — associated with the peanut patch was reported in that group, with the majority of the adverse events characterized as mild or moderate. Four anaphylactic reactions related to the peanut patch were reported.
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Alkis Togias, chief of the allergy, asthma, and airway biology branch within a division of the National Institutes of Health, said in an editorial accompanying the study that it was ‘’important to consider the pros and cons” of treatments such as the skin patch versus ‘’oral peanut immunotherapy,’’ which involves consuming small amounts of peanuts to reduce the severity of the allergy. Togias, who was not involved in the study, noted that a separate trial of oral immunotherapy appeared to have been more successful at protecting against allergic reactions, but cautioned that it was difficult to compare two separate studies.
Still, he said, the peanut patch trial was ‘’very good news for toddlers and their families as the next step toward a future with more treatments for food allergies.’’
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2023-05-11T23:55:13+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/11/nation/skin-patch-peanut-allergy-toddlers-shows-promise-study-finds/
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Horsepower is one thing, but an Arizona man driving to work wound up with a bobcat underneath his car’s hood.
Arizona Game and Fish Department officials reported Friday that the unidentified driver unknowingly struck a bobcat on the way to work recently in Gila Bend, some 73 miles (117 kilometers) southwest of Phoenix.
“He didn’t know he hit the bobcat until he parked his car and heard some noise under the hood,” Game and Fish officials said. “He looked under the hood and saw two eyeballs looking at him.”
Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies from District 2 — which covers Gila Bend, Tonopah, the southwest areas of the Phoenix metropolitan area and other communities — arrived to help as did Game and Fish workers.
They were able to sedate the bobcat and remove it from the vehicle's engine compartment behind the grille.
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The bobcat wasn’t injured and was released back into the wild, according to wildlife officials.
An online post from the sheriff's department said "District 2 is still the wild, wild west!”
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2023-07-10T00:03:29+00:00
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billingsgazette.com
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https://billingsgazette.com/arizona-man-driving-to-work-finds-bobcat-under-his-vehicles-hood-animal-returned-to-the/article_f70ab9bc-1eab-11ee-ab1e-bbdb72c9c99d.html
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Sure, Da Vinci could've painted Mona Lisa's smile a bit brighter. But why tamper with near-perfection? The same could be said with LeRoy's performance in a 14-3 destruction of Decatur St. Teresa in an Illinois high school softball matchup.
In recent action on April 20, Decatur St Teresa faced off against Cerro Gordo-Bement Coop and LeRoy took on Downs Tri-Valley on April 21 at LeRoy High School.
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2023-04-28T04:28:04+00:00
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pantagraph.com
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https://pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/softball/girls/leroy-busts-decatur-st-teresa-14-3/article_ccc051b5-2927-5546-b63e-076c6b64efa8.html
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Reports: 1 dead, 17 hurt in crash outside Pennsylvania bar
BERWICK, Pa. (AP) - One person has died and another 17 people were injured after a vehicle struck a crowd gathered at a Pennsylvania bar on Saturday for an event to raise money for victims of a house fire that killed 10 earlier this month, authorities said.
WNEP-TV said the crash occurred outside the Intoxicology Department bar in Berwick at about 6:15 p.m. It said police and emergency medical personnel were on the scene attending to multiple injured people.
The Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement that a male suspect is in custody awaiting criminal charges.
The bar was holding a fundraiser for those touched by an Aug. 5 blaze that killed seven adults and three children in nearby Nescopeck, the station reported.
The circumstances surrounding Saturday evening’s crash were not immediately clear, including whether there was any connection to the Nescopeck fire or the fundraising effort.
The first funerals for victims of the fire were held Friday, and more were scheduled for Sunday and Monday. Authorities have said the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-08-14T06:00:17+00:00
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foxcarolina.com
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/08/14/reports-1-dead-17-hurt-crash-outside-pennsylvania-bar/
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After six straight losing seasons and more than 20 years removed from its 1990s heyday, Nebraska is turning to Matt Rhule to rebuild its football program and make it competitive in the Big Ten Conference.
Rhule signed an eight-year contract to be the Cornhuskers’ next coach and will be introduced Monday at a news conference, the school announced Saturday.
The 47-year-old Rhule quickly turned around downtrodden programs at Temple and Baylor before leaving for the NFL to coach the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers fired him in October after he started his third season with four losses in five games.
“It is a tremendous honor to be chosen to lead the Nebraska football program,” Rhule said in a statement. “When you think of great, tradition-rich programs in college football, Nebraska is right at the top of the list. The fan base is second to none, and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to coach in Memorial Stadium on Tom Osborne Field. My family and I are so grateful to become a part of the Husker Family, and we can’t wait to get started.”
Rhule was 11-27 with Carolina and left with about $40 million remaining on the seven-year, guaranteed $62 million contract he signed in 2020. The contract made Rhule the sixth-highest paid coach in the NFL when he signed in 2020, according to Forbes.
Nebraska said it would release details of Rhule’s contract on Monday.
“It is a privilege to welcome Coach Matt Rhule, his wife, Julie, and their family to Nebraska,” athletic director Trev Alberts said. “Coach Rhule has created a winning culture throughout his coaching career, and he will provide great leadership for the young men in our football program.
“Matt is detail-oriented, his teams are disciplined and play a physical brand of football. Matt also has the personality and relationship-building skills to build a great staff and excel in recruiting.”
About an hour after Rhule’s hiring was announced, wide receiver Trey Palmer announced on Instagram that he would declare for the NFL draft. Palmer, who transferred from LSU after last season, had three 150-yard games this year and set the Huskers’ single-season record with 1,043 yards.
The Huskers are among eight Football Bowl Subdivision programs with at least 900 wins, and they have won or shared five national championships. The last one came in 1997 under Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne.
Five coaches have come and gone since then, most recently the quarterback of that ’97 team, Scott Frost.
Alberts fired Frost on Sept. 11 after the Huskers opened 1-2, with losses to Northwestern in Ireland and to Georgia Southern at home. They were 3-6 under interim coach Mickey Joseph and finished the season 4-8 following a 24-17 win at Iowa on Friday.
Nebraska was 16-31 in four-plus seasons under Frost, never finishing higher than fifth in the Big Ten West or going to a bowl.
In four seasons at Temple, Rhule coached the Owls to 28 wins. That included 26 from 2014-16. Temple was 10-4 in 2015 and reached the American Athletic Conference’s inaugural championship game. In 2016, Rhule led the Owls to a 10-3 record and an AAC championship. The conference title was the first in 49 seasons for the Temple program, and the Owls reached bowl games in consecutive seasons for the first time in school history.
Rhule was named Baylor’s coach in December 2016 in the wake of an investigation that found the private Baptist university had not responded adequately to allegations of sexual assault by players, resulting in the firing of Art Briles.
Rhule’s trajectory was similar at Baylor, where he went from 1-11 in 2017 to 7-6 with a bowl game the next season. In his third and final season, Baylor was ranked in the top 10, played in the Big 12 championship game and finished 11-3 after a Sugar Bowl loss to Georgia.
Rhule’s collegiate success provided him the opportunity to take over as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach in 2020. He guided the Panthers to five wins in each of his first two seasons before this year’s 1-4 start got him fired.
Rhule has ties to the Big Ten. He moved from New York City to State College, Pennsylvania, as a teenager. He played linebacker at Penn State from 1994-97 and began his coaching there as a volunteer assistant.
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2022-11-27T00:22:47+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/ap-nebraska-signs-matt-rhule-to-8-year-contract-as-coach/
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Halie Kutscher and her family moved to Morgantown, West Virginia, from Bridgeport on May 21.
As the moving trucks were being loaded, the family’s cat, Oliver, who originally came from the Humane Society of Harrison County, accidentally got outside and started playing with the family’s dog in the front yard.
“Last time I saw Oliver, Sasha had chased him up into a tree. We were just kind of finalizing the U-Haul, getting it filled up, and then we closed it,” Kutscher said. “That was the last time I saw Oliver.”
That would be the last time the family saw Oliver for several weeks. However, the family didn’t lose hope of finding him.
“We still had ownership of the house. We listed it vacant, so until it was under contract, we would continually go back and check up every week. My husband kept food out for the first week, would constantly go out and call for him. He was always pretty good about responding to being called,” Kutscher said.
After the house was sold in July, the family let the new owners know of the situation in case Oliver had shown up, and they agreed to help them.
“We were still kind of hopeful that maybe he would turn up,” Kutscher said.
Well, Oliver did turn up on Sunday, but not in Bridgeport.
“My husband looks over the railing. In our neighbor’s yard, there’s little steps that kind of go up, and there’s an orange cat sitting on it. He said, ‘oh my god, that looks like Oliver,'” Kutscher said. “I run in the house, run to the basement, run out the back door, down into the grass. He sees me coming, and he starts running to me. We’re running to each other like a slow-motion-movie scene, and he lets me scoop him right up.”
That means Oliver made the trek from Bridgeport to Morgantown; a span of nearly 40 miles.
“It was him. He was wearing the same flea collar I put on him, and I remember cutting it at an angle, and that same angle cut was on that flea collar,” Kutscher recalled.
Kutscher plans to take the cat to the vet on Thursday to get checked out and verify the microchip to confirm that it is Oliver. Until then, the family is happy to be back together.
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2022-07-28T11:18:08+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/national/lost-cat-makes-40-mile-journey-alone-to-new-owners-home/
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By Waylon Lewis
When we closed the Pearl Street Mall to cars 40-some years ago, they said it was a mistake.
While this brave, far-seeing change wasn’t without its challenges, it’s helped put Boulder and our beloved local shopping and dining on the map. The Pearl Street Mall is a trailblazing, example-setting success. Do we still have such farseeing bravery today in our leadership?
Then, during the pandemic (which continues), we closed two blocks of West Pearl.
Yay! Even without doing anything to make the streets fun or shaded, we all discovered what it was like not to hear the roar and hum and smell the belch of buses, truck, and cars. (Parked cars pollute, too.) We discovered the simple joy of sitting and dining and walking and biking on the downtown streets of our own city.
Now, looking ahead, the Boulder City Council just decided — bending to the voices of two important local business owners, but not the wishes of the community or money-spending tourists — to reopen West Pearl to cars, while allowing restaurants to “rent” 500 square feet on the street, temporarily.
A smart compromise, if it were long-term — but still it’ll just be “for now,” and without trees or amenities on the street. We’re clearly planning to fully re-car West Pearl Street, let alone East Pearl Street, which needs and deserves love.
Imagine: Boulder could have a tree and garden and flower and outdoor dining area, accessible to those with disabilities and accessible to emergency services — space with playgrounds and a fountain and bike parking, all 10 degrees cooler than the concrete jungles we’re used to that are currently filled with sitting cars on West Pearl Street.
Disabilities access and emergency access is vital. Burlington, Vermont; Denver, Miami and other cities simply allow those vehicles to drive down the middle of the closed streets and get rid of curbs.
There are ways to do this to the joy and safety of all. But we’re not trying.
Instead we’ve chosen to mostly go back to business as usual: cement, not trees and gardens and fountains and playgrounds, and parking for cars, not space for people.
Despite the fact that a cooler (literally: heat island effect means on the 90-degree, early June day this was written, it was close to 100 degrees while eating at Next Door, versus being 80 degrees in the shady park on University Hill above my house) and people- friendly Pearl Street Mall would be more accessible to those who are older, don’t deal well with heat, want more joy and community, and a vibrant local business and dining scene.
But a few important restaurant owners are vociferously and crankily against it, and we’re heading back to a downtown full of driving, idling and parked cars where people and trees and community should be.
I say build more parking structures, make parking easy, encourage folks to bus or bike *and* prioritize access for emergency and disabilities, while addressing a heating planet and shifting from car-centric America.
We and others have managed to do so across America, in other car-second downtown communities.
Waylon Lewis, born and raised in Boulder, is an author and founder of Elephant Journal.
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2022-06-22T04:54:53+00:00
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dailycamera.com
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https://www.dailycamera.com/2022/06/21/guest-opinion-waylon-lewis-boulder-knows-how-to-create-car-second-community/
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Patch, sporting a jean jacket as she strutted down the runway, was crowned the winner of Drake University’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest.
The 2-year-old English bulldog beat out 28 other contestants from six states Monday night to win the top prize. The bulldog is Drake’s mascot and the contest kicks off the Drake Relays track and field competition happening later this week. Events will take place at the university’s stadium just west of downtown Des Moines.
Patch’s entry seemed to get a boost when she carefully ambled through a hoop on the runway, bringing cheers from a crowd of spectators. Her owners, Jennifer Hinton and Joel Kornder of Johnston, Iowa, said they had worked on the hoop routine for months ahead of the competition.
“I heard about the contest when I moved to Des Moines this past summer, and I knew I had to enter Patch,” Hinton said. “She is the epitome of the bulldog breed, and we’re so proud of her all the time but especially today.”
After being named the winner, Patch traded in her denim for a satin cape and crown, befitting her role as the Drake Relays mascot and the university’s bulldog representative for the next year.
Patch is a rescue dog and was among nine rescues who competed.
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2023-04-27T06:54:02+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/weird/patch-crowned-beautiful-bulldog-at-drake-university-event/
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A European parliamentary committee investigating the use of spyware in the 27-country bloc urged Greek officials on Friday to do more to shed light on a phone surveillance scandal that targeted opposition politicians and journalists.
“We learnt a lot but we also still feel that a lot of our questions remain to be answered,” committee head Jeroen Lenaers said after a fact-finding visit to Greece and fellow European Union member Cyprus.
And the committee rapporteur, Sophie in ’t Veld, said while no definite proof emerged on who installed and used Predator spyware on the Greek victims’ phones, and why, “everything is pointing in the direction of people in government circles.”
The scandal, which shook Greece’s center-right government this year, centered on the National Intelligence Service’s tapping of opposition party leader Nikos Androulakis’ phone. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he was unaware of the operation, which he said was legal — on national security grounds — but wrong.
The chief of the intelligence service, known in Greece as EYP, resigned.
Apart from EYP, Androulakis, head of the left-wing PASOK party — Greece’s third-largest — was separately targeted with Predator spyware, as were another opposition lawmaker and three journalists. The government denies using Predator, which allows the monitoring of calls, messages, photos or video on a phone and was developed by the Cytrox company in North Macedonia.
Last month a Greek parliamentary committee investigated Androulakis’ surveillance but its overall conclusions remain classified.
Lenaers, a Dutch European lawmaker, said the Greek parliament’s investigation “(uncovered) only few facts and did not hear from all the relevant witnesses.”
“The final committee report should be made public,” he told a press conference.
In ‘t Veld said her committee had not found definite proof of who used Predator and why.
“And we will not find that proof as long as the authorities are not willing to share official information with us,” she said, but added: “Everything is pointing in the direction of people in government circles.”
In ’t Veld also charged that Greek authorities hadn’t made much effort to investigate the use of the spyware.
“On the contrary, most relevant information has been classified,” she said. “This matter must be urgently and fully clarified before” Greece’s next parliamentary election in mid-2023.
She also urged Athens to seek European police agency Europol’s help in the investigation “for at least the securing of evidence.”
In Europe, cybersleuths have found traces of spyware such as Predator, or the better-known Pegasus developed by Israel’s NSO Group, in Greece, Poland, Hungary and Spain.
“I think it’s safe to say the situation in Greece is not comparable to Hungary and Poland,” Lenaers said. He said that in Poland, where Pegasus use was traced, “we definitely see a complete lack of any kind of checks and balances.”
“This is not at the moment the case in Greece, but … there are urgent questions (that) need clarifications and there need to be full investigations,” he said.
The government has said it will increase accountability at EYP and plans to ban the use of spyware by private entities in Greece.
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2022-11-04T22:18:35+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/news/tech-news/ap-greece-urged-to-dig-harder-on-phone-surveillance-scandal/
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Mantyla & Sabin Financial Services, a financial advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Midland, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s most productive advisors and their teams. Mantyla & Sabin Financial Services was chosen based on assets under management, industry experience, compliance record and best practices in their practice and approach to working with clients.
Mantyla & Sabin Financial Services is led by Timothy Mantyla, APMA. The team also includes financial advisor Nicole Sabin, APMA, and support staff Maddie Fordos, Patrick Smith, Taylor Smith and Dillan Walton. They have collectively served the Midland community since 1990.
Mantyla & Sabin Financial Services provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients.
For more information, please contact the office at 989-631-9270, visit the Ameriprise office at 104 E. Indian St. or their website at ameripriseadvisors.com.
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2023-01-30T20:55:11+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/mantyla-sabin-recognized-forbes-best-in-state-17751601.php
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Melissa Strother doesn’t think of it as she’s a female playing football in a predominantly men’s league.
To Strother, she’s just another football player trying to do their job well.
Strother is a first-year kicker with the Champions Indoor Football Rapid City Marshals, an expansion team that played the Billings Outlaws on Sunday night at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark.
Strother is in her first season playing indoor football after playing 13 years in semi-pro women’s leagues.
“I’ve always seen myself as just a football player, not male or female, just to see how good I can be,” she said following Billings’ 63-21 victory. “To step in the men’s game, I’m still stepping on the field as a football player.”
Strother had a good game for the Marshals, converting on all three of her extra-points and handling kickoffs.
According to statistics on the CIF website, through six games Strother had made 10 of 15 extra-points and one of four field goals.
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In high school, Strother played soccer, volleyball and softball at South Hills High School in West Covina, California, approximately 18 miles from Los Angeles.
Strother, now 39, played soccer in college at Azusa Pacific (California). She holds a bachelor of science in athletic training and a master’s in sport performance training.
So, just how did Strother begin playing football?
“So, long story short I was about to graduate and had an offer to play soccer overseas,” she said. “But, I chose to finish my degree and I was recruited to play football right away.”
A fan of the Miami Dolphins, Strother said it was an easy choice to test her skills on the football field.
“I love football,” she said. “Well, if I’m not playing soccer, let me try football.
“I love training and have the type of personality to step on the field.”
While playing semipro women’s football, Strother said she was a wide receiver, free safety, backup quarterback, punter and kicker.
Strother enjoyed playing all over the football field, but finds concentrating on her job as a kicker to be another challenge.
“To do that is totally different training,” she said of playing receiver, safety, punter, kicker and backup quarterback. “You have to be in a state of mind to go to offense and defense.
“To stay on the sidelines to wait to kick is a different type of challenge I’m really enjoying.”
Strother said she is the owner of Diamond in the Rough SD LLC, which helps people develop strength programs. Diamond in the Rough also offers motivational books and daily reminders geared toward strength and conditioning training.
Since joining the Marshals the support from the her teammates and the organization has been “amazing,” Strother said, which has helped her overcome any anxiety about playing in the CIF.
That doesn’t mean there weren’t some obstacles to start.
“My teammates were hesitant, ‘Who is this chick? Can she kick?’” she recalled. “Once I made my first couple kicks, they became supportive and are my brothers. We support each other.”
Strother said her teammates now call her “sister” and have complimented her on her ability to take a hit on the field. And, she isn’t afraid to initiate contact on a kickoff when the opposing team returns the ball.
“As the games have went on, I’ve had tackles on kickoffs,” Strother said.
A true football player. And one that definitely proved her ability to kick in the CIF Sunday against the Outlaws.
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BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn
Dennis Behnke, a German management consultant in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, has been living in the city for a decade and believes that there is huge potential still in Northeast China.
"As a management consultant, I'm helping foreign companies prosper in China, and Chinese companies going global," he said, adding that Shenyang is a great place that supports companies with preferential industry policies, and is in a prime location between Beijing, Seoul, Changchun and Dalian. He is optimistic in regards to the development of business, tourism and culture in Shenyang and Northeast China in general.
As an ardent student of literary Chinese, Dennis is now fluent in Mandarin and Dongbei Hua (Northeast China dialect). He thinks that the improvement of his Chinese skills helps him better understand Chinese culture and makes more friends.
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Man had ‘no idea’ after TSA stops him from boarding plane with sword hidden in cane
Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:14 PM EDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
(Gray News) – TSA agents in Boston stopped a man from boarding a plane with a sword on his person.
The man was attempting to board a plane at Logan Airport on Tuesday, according to a post on Twitter from TSA_NewEngland.
How did he make it that far into the airport? It was hidden in his cane.
When Massachusetts state police questioned him on it, they say the man said he had “no idea” the blade was in there.
He was cleared to continue onto the flight after his cane was claimed by the TSA.
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Child drowns in pool after wandering off from father, authorities say
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 2:31 PM CDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, W. Va. (WTAP/Gray News) - A 6-year-old boy in West Virginia has died after falling into a pool.
WTAP reports the boy drowned in a neighborhood pool on Wednesday.
According to authorities, the boy’s father noticed his son had wandered off around 4 p.m. before deputies and firefighters found the child in a pool at a home nearby.
The Wood County sheriff said the boy was found unresponsive and taken to the hospital, but the child could not be revived.
Authorities said the boy’s name would not be released out of respect for the family.
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BEIJING — China on Friday said it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the United States on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti-drug efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The measures, which come amid cratering relations between Beijing and Washington, are the latest in a promised series of steps intended to punish the U.S. for allowing the visit to the island it claims as its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. China on Thursday launched threatening military exercises in six zones just off Taiwan's coasts that it says will run through Sunday.
Missiles have also been fired over Taiwan, defense officials told state media. China opposes the self-governing island having its own contacts with foreign governments, but its response to the Pelosi visit has been unusually vociferous.
The Foreign Ministry said dialogue between U.S. and Chinese regional commanders and defense department heads would be canceled, along with talks on military maritime safety.
Cooperation on returning illegal immigrants, criminal investigations, transnational crime, illegal drugs and climate change will be suspended, the ministry said.
China said Friday that more than 100 warplanes and 10 warships have taken part in the live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan over the past two days, while announcing mainly symbolic sanctions against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her family over her visit to Taiwan earlier this week.
The official Xinhua News Agency said Friday that fighters, bombers, destroyers and frigates were all used in what it called "joint blockage operations."
The military's Eastern Theater Command also fired new versions of missiles it said hit unidentified targets in the Taiwan Strait "with precision."
The Rocket Force also fired projectiles over Taiwan into the Pacific, military officers told state media, in a major ratcheting up of China's threats to attack and invade the island.
The drills, which Xinhua described as being held on an "unprecedented scale," are China's most strident response to Pelosi's visit. The speaker is the highest-ranking U.S. politician to visit Taiwan in 25 years.
Dialogue and exchanges between China and the U.S., particularly on military matters and economic exchanges, have generally been halting at best. Climate change and fighting trade in illegal drugs such as fentanyl were, however, areas where they had found common cause, and Beijing's suspension of cooperation could have significant implications for efforts to achieve progress in dealing with those issues.
On the Chinese coast across from Taiwan, tourists gathered Friday to try to catch a glimpse of any military aircraft heading toward the exercise area.
Fighter jets could be heard flying overhead and tourists taking photos chanted, "Let's take Taiwan back," looking out into the blue waters of the Taiwan Strait from Pingtan island, a popular scenic spot in Fujian province.
Pelosi's visit stirred emotions among the Chinese public, and the government's response "makes us feel our motherland is very powerful and gives us confidence that the return of Taiwan is the irresistible trend," said Wang Lu, a tourist from neighboring Zhejiang province.
China is a "powerful country and it will not allow anyone to offend its own territory," said Liu Bolin, a high school student visiting the island.
His mother, Zheng Zhidan, was somewhat more circumspect.
"We are compatriots and we hope to live in peace," Zheng said. "We should live peacefully with each other."
China's insistence that Taiwan is its territory and its threat to use force to bring it under its control have featured highly in ruling Communist Party propaganda, the education system and the entirely state-controlled media for more than seven decades since the sides were divided amid civil war in 1949.
Taiwan residents overwhelmingly favor maintaining the status quo of de facto independence and reject China's demands that the island unify with the mainland under Communist control.
On Friday morning, China sent military ships and war planes across the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said, crossing what had for decades been an unofficial buffer zone between China and Taiwan.
Five of the missiles fired by China since the military exercises began Thursday landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone off Hateruma, an island far south of Japan's main islands, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said. He said Japan protested the missile landings to China as "serious threats to Japan's national security and the safety of the Japanese people."
Japan's Defense Ministry later said they believe four other missiles fired from China's southeastern coast of Fujian flew over Taiwan.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that China's military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a "grave problem" that threatens regional peace and security.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said China's actions were in line with "international law and international practices," though she provided no evidence.
"As for the Exclusive Economic Zone, China and Japan have not carried out maritime delimitation in relevant waters, so there is no such thing as an EEZ of Japan," Hua told reporters at a daily briefing.
In Tokyo, where Pelosi is winding up her Asia trip, she said China cannot stop U.S. officials from visiting Taiwan. Kishida, speaking after breakfast with Pelosi and her congressional delegation, said the missile launches need to be "stopped immediately."
China said it summoned European diplomats in the country to protest statements issued by the Group of Seven industrialized nations and the European Union criticizing the Chinese military exercises surrounding Taiwan.
Its Foreign Ministry on Friday said Vice Minister Deng Li made "solemn representations" over what he called "wanton interference in China's internal affairs."
Deng said China would "prevent the country from splitting with the strongest determination, using all means and at any cost."
The ministry said the meeting was held Thursday night but gave no information on which countries participated. Earlier Thursday, China canceled a foreign ministers' meeting with Japan to protest the G-7 statement that there was no justification for the exercises.
Both ministers were attending a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Cambodia.
China has promoted the overseas support it has received for its response to Pelosi's visit, mainly from fellow authoritarian states such as Russia, Syria and North Korea.
China had earlier summoned U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns to protest Pelosi's visit. The speaker left Taiwan on Wednesday after meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen and holding other public events. She traveled on to South Korea and then Japan. Both countries host U.S. military bases and could be drawn into a conflict involving Taiwan.
The Chinese exercises involve troops from the navy, air force, rocket force, strategic support force and logistic support force, according to Xinhua.
They are believed to be the largest held near Taiwan in geographical terms and the closest in proximity — within 20 kilometers (12 miles) of the island.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday called the drills a "significant escalation" and said he has urged Beijing to back down.
U.S. law requires the government to treat threats to Taiwan, including blockades, as matters of "grave concern."
The drills are an echo of the last major Chinese military drills aimed at intimidating Taiwan's leaders and voters in 1995 and 1996.
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defense drills, but the overall mood remained calm on Friday. Flights have been canceled or diverted and fishermen have remained in port to avoid the Chinese drills.
In the northern port of Keelung, Lu Chuan-hsiong, 63, was enjoying his morning swim Thursday, saying he wasn't worried.
"Everyone should want money, not bullets," Lu said.
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What to Know
- Charles Cullen admitted to killing 29 victims but is believed to have killed more than 300 hospital patients while working as a nurse in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- “The Good Nurse,” which debuted on Netflix, draws significantly from Charles Graeber’s forensically researched 2013 book, “The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness and Murder"
- The film also scrutinizes the system that allowed Cullen, his nursing license up to date in two states and his record unblemished, to keep working at nine hospitals, leaving a trail of bodies behind at every one
Charles Cullen is by some estimates the most prolific serial killer in American history.
The New Jersey native is the latest figure to make the Netflix homepage in the new film, "The Good Nurse." Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain play Cullen and Amy Loughren, a close friend and colleague who helped the police close their case.
Cullen eventually admitted to killing 29 victims but is believed to have killed more than 300 hospital patients while working as a nurse in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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"The Good Nurse" scrutinizes the system that allowed Cullen, his nursing license up to date in two states and his record unblemished, to keep working at nine hospitals, leaving a trail of bodies behind at every one.
If you've finished the film, there are bound to be lingering questions surrounding one of New Jersey's biggest killers in recent memory. Here are answers to a few commonly asked questions, and check out the official trailer below.
Who is Charles Cullen?
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Cullen, the youngest of eight siblings, was a dedicated student and — in 1984 — the only guy in his class at the Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing in Montclair, N.J., according to Charles Graeber's 2013 book (and source material for the 2022 film) "The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness and Murder." The Navy veteran was even elected class president.
He met his future wife, Adrianne Baum, working at a Roy Rogers, one of the handful of part-time jobs he maintained to pay his tuition. Cullen proposed six months after their first date and they tied the knot the week after he graduated from nursing school. They cut their honeymoon to Niagara Falls a day short so he could report for work in the burn unit at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J., on June 11, 1987.
Cullen and Baum welcomed daughter Shauna in 1988 and, per Graeber's book, he turned his attention entirely to the baby, "as if he couldn't broaden the focus of his affections to cover both." One day Baum came home to find that Cullen had taken scissors and cut out the little boys in the photos she had taken of Shauna with her friends at daycare. A few days later, the neighbors' old Beagle that frequently wandered into their yard was found dead — poisoned, the vet said — in the alley next to their house.
Baum had already told some friends that she was starting to suspect something was "seriously wrong with Charlie."
How did Charles Cullen finally get caught?
After stops at Morristown Memorial Hospital (fired for poor performance); Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown, Pa. (fired after entering a resident's room with syringes and the resident ended up with a broken arm); Easton Hospital, also in Pennsylvania (an internal investigation into a suspicious death due to digoxin was inconclusive); Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown (voluntarily resigned); St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. (suspected of stealing medications, he was given the chance to resign; a state pathologist was called in to investigate 69 patient deaths but couldn't confirm a pattern); and Sacred Heart in Allentown (fired after 16 days for not getting along with fellow nurses), Cullen landed at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, N.J., in September 2002.
The following July, an assistant pharmacist contacted the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System after a series of suspicious deaths due, respectively, to digoxin and insulin overdoses, in the same ward. On poison control's recommendation, Somerset officials finally contacted New Jersey State Police in October 2003.
"It got pushed to the forefront, certainly, by an outside entity refusing to allow that internal process to continue to drag on," Graeber told NPR in 2013. "And it's terrifying to speculate as to what would've happened if [Dr. Bruce Ruck and his boss, Dr. Steven Marcus, at poison control] not pushed it."
Adept with technology, Cullen used the computerized Pyxis MedStation, designed to make keeping track of and checking out drugs more streamlined and secure, to his advantage. According to Graeber's book, authorities eventually saw a pattern: Cullen canceled many of his own orders, having realized that if he ordered but quickly canceled, the drawer had opened but there would be no computer record of the drug being removed. Guessing investigators were onto him, he changed his method, instead ordering up a suspicious amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol)—which, his friend and fellow nurse Amy Loughren soon realized, shared a drawer with digoxin.
After interviewing many hospital staffers, authorities enlisted Loughren to help analyze the records of Cullen's drug orders. She too wondered why an ICU nurse was acquiring substances needed more in the cardiac wing, plus the combination of meds he was ordering was suspicious. He had also been accessing the charts of other nurses' patients.
How many people did Charles Cullen kill?
After his arrest, in addition to confessing to the charges, Cullen told a detective he had killed 12 to 15 patients, explaining that he had administered lethal doses of digoxin to end their pain and suffering.
At his first hearing days later, where bail was set at $1 million, he told the judge, "I am going to plead guilty. I don't plan to fight this." By then he'd told investigators he had caused 30 or 40 deaths in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest called the case against Cullen "by far the largest homicide investigation ever in Somerset County,'' and possibly the state. Investigators have said that the number of Cullen's victims could be closer to 400, but without his corroboration, most would be impossible to prove in a court of law.
All told, the case encompassed multiple counties, numerous exhumations of remains and months of testing.
Cullen ultimately pleaded guilty in 2005 to 29 counts of murder committed between 1988 and 2003 in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as six attempted murders. Somerset County Superior Court Judge Paul W. Parker sentenced him in March 2006 to 11 consecutive life sentences for the 22 murders in New Jersey.
"The malicious magnitude of your crime requires the fullest measure of deterrence the law will allow," the judge said. Given the chance to speak, Cullen stated that he had nothing to say. For most of the hearing he reportedly appeared unmoved, his eyes closed much of the time.
Numerous family members of the victims spoke out in court, however, with Rev. Gall's sister, also a nurse, telling Cullen, "We are taught to care for others, and you broke the trust placed in our profession."
The granddaughter of his second victim, Mary Natoli, told him, "I want you to die tomorrow."
Thomas Strenko, whose son Michael was 21 when he died from a fatal injection of norepineprhine while recovering from a splenectomy, said, "For someone to be able to hop from hospital to hospital with these problems for over 15 years defies trust. We are outraged that no one stopped Charles Cullen from murdering my son."
Cullen was subsequently given seven more life sentences in Pennsylvania.
Where is Charles Cullen now?
Cullen, now 62, is serving time in New Jersey's Trenton Maximum Security Prison.
Talking to CBS' "60 Minutes" in 2013, he was asked about his reluctance to call what he did murder, though he admitted causing all those deaths.
"I think that I had a lot of trouble accepting that word for a long time," Cullen said. "I accept that that's what it is."
Did he consider himself a serial killer?
"I mean, I guess it depends upon a person's definition," he said. "If it's more than one and it's a pattern, I guess then yes."
Where is Amy Loughren now?
"The person I am today is not the same as the woman you see on screen — I am 20 years wiser and more confident," Loughren, 57, told Glamour UK, comparing her memory of herself to Chastain's portrayal in "The Good Nurse." "I'm a much better version of myself than I was then. Jessica offered a gentleness to that 20-year-old past self that I didn't realize I had and that to me was one of the most beautiful things that she put into play."
She visited Cullen a number of times in jail, she recalled, but he stopped answering her letters once he found out she was cooperating with the prosecution.
"I think I wanted to be in denial that he was a mercy killer, I wanted to make certain that whoever my friend Charlie was that he was no longer there," she said. "I didn't get the answers I wanted, but I was able to see how charismatic he was and how easy it was to be drawn in. It was a process of being able to forgive myself for not seeing it.
"I knew that monster needed to be behind bars, but I was also putting my friend Charlie behind bars."
Seeing the movie, Loughren said, helped her overcome her lingering trauma from the experience once and for all.
"It's just not in my nature to betray one of my friends, but of course I knew I had to," she told People. "What I love about nursing is that I could protect the vulnerable — and I'm a badass nurse."
"The Good Nurse" is streaming on Netflix.
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NO. 22-4-01352-7
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE
In the Matter of the Estate of:
SUZANNE M. BALCOM,
Deceased.
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of filing notice to creditors: 6-16-22
Date of first publication: 10-31-22
Court of probate proceedings: Pierce County Washington Superior Court
Cause No.: 22-4-01352-7
/s/STEVEN DAVID ARNOLD
Personal Representative
c/o LUCE & ASSOCIATES, P.S.
Attorneys for Personal Representative
5308 12th St E
Tacoma, Washington 98424
(253) 922-8724
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By: /s/MICHAEL T. SMITH
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Attorneys for Personal Representative IDX-965957
October 31, November 7, 14, 2022
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2022-10-31T08:52:18+00:00
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VOLGA, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) started a temporary road closure on July 11 for repairs on the Carrollton Covered Bridge in Barbour County.
Despite a fire in 2017, the bridge has been safe to drive on because of its modern concrete box-beam structure. But now, the outside covered part of the bridge will finally be restored.
Chad Boram, a WVDOH District 7 bridge engineer, said upon completion, the bridge will be more visually pleasing to members of the community as well as tourists.
Carrollton Covered Bridge before it was damaged in a 2017 fire (Courtesy: WVDOH) Carrollton Covered Bridge fire, August 2017 Carrollton Covered Bridge before restoration efforts (Courtesy: WVDOH) The Bridge after restoration in 2017 (WBOY image) Carrollton Covered Bridge as of June 2022, before its final restoration (WBOY image)
“It’s kind of an honor to work on a historical structure of this nature, and our guys will take great pride in that, and do their absolute best to do a good job for the community, and for people that would come in, for tourism, you know, just to look at the structure,” Boram said.
During assessments of the bridge for their first day of restoration, Boram said it’s a little worse than they thought, and so for safety, the road may need to be permanently closed for repairs in the near future.
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2022-07-12T00:15:24+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/barbour/road-closure-begins-for-carrollton-covered-bridge-restoration/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Al Green wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 9th Congressional District.
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2022-11-09T05:10:43+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-Democrat-Al-Green-wins-reelection-to-U-S-17569797.php
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
04-06-09-18-31
(four, six, nine, eighteen, thirty-one)
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
04-06-09-18-31
(four, six, nine, eighteen, thirty-one)
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2022-08-07T02:33:49+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-MassCash-game-17356936.php
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Conference Call and Webcast to Follow
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced it will release results for the first quarter 2023 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after the market closes.
Vanda will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, during which management will discuss the first quarter 2023 financial results and other corporate activities. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international) and use passcode 7072297.
The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously and archived on Vanda's website, www.vandapharma.com. Investors should go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary audio software.
A replay of the call will be available on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, beginning at 8:30 PM ET and will be accessible until Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 8:30 PM ET. The replay call-in number is 1-800-770-2030 for domestic callers and 1-609-800-9909 for international callers. The passcode number is 7072297.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on Twitter @vandapharma.
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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2023-04-27T23:20:44+00:00
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WASHINGTON — President Biden on Thursday pronounced the US-India relationship never stronger and rolled out new business deals with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as human rights activists and American lawmakers questioned the administration’s decision to honor the leader with a pomp-filled state visit.
In a joint news conference with Modi, Biden called the relationship between the US and India among the most consequential in the world and “more dynamic than at anytime in history.” He underscored how two of the world’s most powerful democracies were cooperating on issues such as the climate, health care, and space, saying that the US-India economic relationship was “booming.”
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But Modi bristled at a reporter’s question about his country’s commitment to democratic values as the country has seen an erosion of religious, political, and press freedoms under his watch.
“Democracy is our spirit,” Modi, who rarely takes questions from journalists, said through an interpreter. “Democracy runs in our veins. We live democracy and our ancestors have actually put words to this concept.” He said India has “proved that democracies can deliver and when I say deliver, this is regardless of class, creed, religion, gender.”
Yet Modi has faced criticism over legislation amending the country’s citizenship law that fast-tracks naturalization for some migrants but excludes Muslims; a rise in violence against Muslims and other religious minorities by Hindu nationalists; and the recent conviction of India’s top opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, for mocking Modi’s surname.
At least six Democratic representatives — Cori Bush of Missouri, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Greg Casar of Texas, Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York — said they were boycotting Modi’s address to a joint meeting of Congress Thursday afternoon because of concerns about his human rights records.
“When it comes to standing up for human rights, actions speak louder than words,” Bush, Tlaib, Omar, and Bowman said in a joint statement. “By bestowing Prime Minister Modi with the rare honor of a joint address, Congress undermines its ability to be a credible advocate for the rights of religious minorities and journalists around the world.”
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At the welcoming ceremony, Modi called the Indian diaspora in America — the millions of immigrants and their children from the subcontinent living in the US — “the real strength” of the US-India relationship. He said the honor of a formal state visit — the first for India since Barack Obama honored Modi’s predecessor, Manmohan Singh, in 2009 — reflected the positive impact Indians are having worldwide.
In 2005, the United States revoked Modi’s visa to the US, citing concerns that, as chief minister of the state of Gujarat, he did not act to stop communal violence during 2002 anti-Muslim riots that left more than 1,000 people dead. An investigation approved by the Indian Supreme Court later absolved Modi, but the stain of the dark moment has lingered.
Biden and Modi have also had differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine. India abstained from voting on UN resolutions condemning Russia and refused to join the global coalition against Russia. Since the start of the war, the Modi government has also dramatically increased its purchase of Russian oil.
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Former Texas representative Hurd seeks GOP nomination for president
Will Hurd, a former Texas congressman who was part of a diminishing bloc of Republican moderates in the House and was the only Black member of his caucus when he left office in 2021, announced his candidacy for president Thursday with a video message that attacked the GOP front-runner, former president Trump.
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“If we nominate a lawless, selfish, failed politician like Donald Trump, who lost the House, the Senate and the White House, we all know Joe Biden will win again,” he said, referring to Republican losses in the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections, in addition to Trump’s own defeat in 2020.
Hurd, 45, represented the 23rd District for three terms before deciding not to run for reelection in 2020, when a host of GOP moderates in Congress chose to retire instead of appearing on a ticket led by Trump.
Hurd emphasized in his video that Republicans needed to nominate a forward-looking candidate who could unite the party and country.
“I’ll give us the common-sense leadership America so desperately needs,” he said.
A formidable gantlet awaits Hurd, a long-shot candidate in a crowded GOP presidential field. To qualify for the party’s first debate in August, candidates are required to muster support of at least 1 percent in multiple national polls recognized by the Republican National Committee. There are also fund-raising thresholds, including a minimum of 40,000 unique donors to individual campaigns.
Before entering politics, Hurd was an undercover officer for the CIA and his tenure of nearly a decade with the agency included work in Afghanistan.
In Congress, he developed a reputation for working across the aisle and drew attention in 2017 when he carpooled from Texas to Washington with Beto O’Rourke, a Democrat and House colleague.
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Santos’ kin helped bail him out
NEW YORK — The two people who bailed Representative George Santos out of federal custody have been revealed to be his father and his aunt, a detail the Republican fought to keep secret as he faces criminal charges and swirling questions about his finances.
Gercino dos Santos Jr. and Elma Preven were named in a court filing on Thursday as the co-signers of Santos’ $500,000 bond, which enabled his release as he awaits trial on federal charges of fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.
Santos, Republican of New York, had fought to keep their names secret. They were revealed after media organizations, petitioned the court for the records to be unsealed, citing the right of public access to court proceedings.
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Christie takes his anti-Trump slingshot to N.H.
DERRY, N.H. — Chris Christie brought his Talking Truth to Donald Trump performance back to New Hampshire on Wednesday evening, aiming a fresh quiver of poison darts at the former president. His talk pleased a small Trump-skeptical crowd, but raised the big question about Christie’s candidacy: Where are all the other Republican voters?
For the most part, Christie was preaching to the choir. Submitting to more than 90 minutes of questions in a town hall format, he heard from an audience member who identified as a member of an extinct species, a “Rockefeller Republican”; from another who said he used to work for a Republican senator but hasn’t voted Republican since 2016; and from a woman who introduced herself by saying, “I’m a Democrat, and you intrigue me.”
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At times the linoleum-floored room in a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Derry, with its circle of white folding chairs, took on the feeling of a therapy session for Republicans homeless in their party. “What in your opinion,” asked one man, “happened to the Republican Party? We know that Trump lied about the election, but why did so many of our fellow citizens believe that?”
Since announcing his campaign two weeks ago, Christie has had a modest lift in early public polls of likely Republican primary voters in New Hampshire, nudging into third place, though still far behind Trump, the front-runner. At the same time, Christie, who has positioned himself as Trump’s most direct critic, tops the list of 2024 candidates that Republicans say they will never consider.
Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, who was an early and eager Trump endorser in 2016 and stuck with him in 2020, presented himself Wednesday as the lone truth-teller in the GOP field — criticizing Trump as unfit for office, while mocking other primary rivals as too cowed to even challenge the former president’s lies about the 2020 election.
He told voters to demand of every candidate, “Why are you defending the big lie that the election was stolen?”
New York Times
Texas AG’s wife barred from voting on his impeachment
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state Senator Angela Paxton, the wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, is barred from voting in the impeachment trial that could lead to her husband’s permanent removal from office, the Republican-controlled Senate decided Wednesday night.
The rule settles a question that has loomed over the Texas Capitol since Ken Paxton last month became just the third sitting official to be impeached in Texas’ nearly 200-year history.
Senators scheduled the trial to begin Sept. 5.
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2023-06-22T21:32:43+00:00
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When Kaylin Gillis and her friends took a wrong turn into an upstate New York driveway last weekend, they couldn’t have known the property was owned by a man who, according to a neighbor, had grown increasingly bitter over the years at people driving onto his land by mistake.
This time, the error proved fatal. The Hebron landowner, Kevin Monahan, opened fire Saturday night, killing 20-year-old Gillis as she and her friends drove away after turning around in the long dirt driveway, Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said.
Monahan, 65, was arrested on a second-degree murder charge and remains detained pending a bond hearing.
One of his neighbors, Adam Matthews, who runs an auto repair shop in nearby Salem, said Monahan had become more and more upset in recent years at people making wrong turns into his driveway.
“I’m just a bit overwhelmed,” Matthews said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday after speaking to other news outlets. “It is a tragic event.”
Murphy said Gillis and her friends got lost while going to another friend’s nearby house. They were driving two cars and a motorcycle when they turned into Monahan’s driveway. As they realized the mistake and turned around, Monahan fired two gunshots at them as they drove away, Murphy said.
One of the bullets struck the rear of the car Gillis was in and hit her, causing a fatal injury, Murphy said.
Gillis’ father, Andrew Gillis, said in a Facebook post Tuesday that his family is devastated.
“Kaylin was a kind, beautiful soul and a ray of light to anyone who was lucky enough to know her,” the post said. “She was just beginning to find her way in the world with kindness, humor, and love. … She was taken from us far too soon.”
Andrew Gillis wrote that his daughter was an honors student and talented artist who was looking forward to attending college in Florida with dreams of becoming a marine biologist.
“Our family will never be the same but we will be guided by Kaylin’s positivity, optimism, and joy as we learn to live with her loss,” he wrote.
Monahan’s lawyer, meanwhile, spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday, calling the sheriff’s version of the events a “superficial, simplistic” account of what actually happened.
The attorney, Kurt Mausert, declined to discuss details of the shooting, citing the pending criminal case.
“I believe we have series of mistakes that led to a tragedy,” he said in a phone interview. “But I don’t believe my client is a villain. But not every case with a tragedy has a villain, and I think this is one of them.”
The sheriff described Monahan as uncooperative, saying he initially refused to come out of the house before peacefully surrendering after about an hour.
Mausert disputed there was any standoff, saying he was on the phone with his client as law enforcement officers were at Monahan’s door. He said Monahan was talking to police outside his door and officials would not say why they were there and did not have an arrest warrant. The lawyer said Monahan was exercising his right to remain silent when he declined to talk to police about what happened.
When police officials told the lawyer over the phone that someone had died, Mausert said he helped arrange the peaceful surrender.
“They told me there was a fatality, then it started to make sense to me,” he said. “At that point, it’s dangerous for everybody. My goal at that point was to facilitate my client turning himself in to the police safely.”
As Gillis’ family mourned Tuesday, officials at the school system she attended held a news conference to express their sadness about her death. Gillis graduated in 2021 from Schuylerville High School, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Monahan’s home in Hebron. Her two younger sisters are in grades seven and nine in Schuylerville.
“We have very very close-knit community,” said Katie Elsworth, the middle school principal. “And we say to them upon graduation that we will always be your school family. We will always be here to support you and take care of you and love you. And when something happens to one of students who graduated, it hurts our hearts just as much as when they’re here.”
Schuylerville High School Principal James Ducharme said Gillis had an infectious smile.
“Her smile would light up a room,” he said. “Her personality would light up any classroom that she walked into or any club activity that she participated in.”
School officials said Gillis was on the competition cheerleading team in high school for two seasons, took part in Future Farmers of America programs and was an avid artist.
A celebration of Gillis’ life was scheduled for Friday in Schuylerville.
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2023-04-19T17:02:33+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/neighbor-man-in-wrong-turn-shooting-disliked-trespassers/
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2 arrested in firebombing of California Planned Parenthood clinic last year
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Marine and a second man were arrested Wednesday on federal charges of firebombing a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California last year, authorities said.
Agents of the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service arrested Tibet Ergul, 21, of Irvine, and Chance Brannon, 23, of San Juan Capistrano, a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, according to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada.
They were named in a criminal complaint that charged each with using an explosive or fire to damage real property affecting interstate commerce, the statement said.
Both men were expected to appear Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Santa Ana. It was not immediately known if they had attorneys to comment on the allegations.
A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the front of a clinic in Costa Mesa around 1 a.m. March 13, 2022. Security video recorded two people in hooded sweatshirts and face masks carry out the attack, the statement said.
The fire spread up a wall and across a ceiling above the front door. But responding firefighters and police were able to prevent the building from being destroyed.
No one was hurt, but the clinic had to cancel about 30 appointments, prosecutors said.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-06-14T23:42:15+00:00
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fox5vegas.com
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https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/06/14/2-arrested-firebombing-california-planned-parenthood-clinic-last-year/
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The Orlando Magic didn’t have to look too far back when game-planning for the Toronto Raptors.
They won’t have to for Sunday, either.
The Magic were just five full days removed from their 13-point road loss to the Raptors when the teams matched up again Friday.
It was evident the recent matchup helped the Magic (7-20), who came out hot offensively, scoring 37 in the opening quarter and 67 in the first half en route to a 113-109 win over the Raptors (13-13) at Amway Center.
Franz Wagner scored a season-high 34 points, including a putback layup after Markelle Fultz (15 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds) missed a midrange shot to give the Magic a 111-109 lead with 26.9 seconds remaining.
“He’s about winning,” coach Jamahl Mosley said of Wagner. “We’ve said this from the beginning of the year: he’s one of the most competitive guys I’ve been around. Add that to the basketball IQ on top of that, that’s what makes him special.”
Wagner shot 12-of-15 from the field and made all 8 of his free throws.
“Franz showed a variety of ways to score the basketball but doing it in the flow of the offense, nothing was forced,” Fultz said. “Just playing his game and believing in the work he put in. A big-time rebound, big-time putback. That’s what Franz does. He’s a big-time player, man. It’s just exciting to be out there with him and see him grow.”
Paolo Banchero (23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists) sealed the victory with 2 free throws, giving the Magic back-to-back wins for the second time this season.
They were coming off a 116-111 home overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday.
Cole Anthony added 18 points (7-of-10 shooting), 5 assists and 3 rebounds off the bench. Moe Wagner had 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists while Bol Bol had 10 points and 6 rebounds.
Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 36 points.
Playing a team multiple times within a tight timespan — especially back-to-back games — allows for better game planning.
It was clear what the Magic needed to improve after allowing 56% shooting, 12 offensive rebounds, only recording 24 defensive rebounds and having 16 turnovers lead to 29 Raptors’ points last Saturday.
They shored up the rebounding (7 offensive allowed) while overcoming their struggles with turnovers (20 for 20 Toronto points) and fouling (27) with strong shooting (59.2% from the field, 38.5% on 3s).
They’ll play each again Sunday at Amway Center to wrap up a “baseball-style” series — when two teams play consecutive games at the same venue with no travel in between — meaning the Magic will play the Raptors three times in eight days.
“It’s great,” Mosley said pregame of being able to play a team multiple times so close together. “The guys understand and feel what they did to us last game. Their level of physicality, them turning us over, them attacking the basket — they understand what to expect and now it’s if we can go out there and execute the gameplan the right play.”
Wendell Carter Jr. (strained right foot plantar fascia), Gary Harris (strained right hamstring), Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury recovery), Chuma Okeke (left knee soreness) and Jalen Suggs (right ankle soreness) sat Friday.
None of the injured players participated in the morning shootaround.
“They’re just running right now just working on getting their bodies moving a little bit more,” Mosley said. “Each guy’s got their different category of what they’re able to do. Wendell’s moving around a little bit. Gary’s jogging up and down, getting some shots up. JI, obviously, you know, has gone through the Lakeland practices. Chuma is also just getting on the floor doing a little bit of running up and down.
“Jalen’s still feeling a little bit of pain. He’s not on the court as of yet.”
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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2022-12-10T06:35:23+00:00
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bostonherald.com
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Majorities in both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party do not want President Biden and former President Trump to be their respective 2024 nominees, according to a new CNN poll released on Wednesday.
Sixty-two percent of registered Republicans and Republican-leaning independents said they want the GOP to nominate a candidate other than Trump in 2024, while 59 percent of registered Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents said the same of Biden.
Of the Republicans who want the party to nominate someone other than Trump, 38 percent said they specifically wanted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the nominee.
Democrats who do not want Biden to be the nominee are far less cohesive in their pick, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the pack with just 5 percent support. Four percent said they would want California Gov. Gavin Newsom or Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to be the nominee, while 3 percent said they would back Vice President Harris.
Trump officially launched his third bid for the presidency last month, despite heavy pushback from within the Republican Party over his timing. His unusually early announcement came just one week after the GOP’s disappointing performance in the midterm elections, which many blamed on the former president.
DeSantis appears to be Trump’s biggest competition thus far, even though the Florida governor has not announced his campaign.
A Wall Street Journal poll released on Wednesday showed DeSantis leading the former president by 14 points in a hypothetical primary, while a USA Today-Suffolk University poll from Tuesday placed the governor 23 points ahead of Trump.
While Biden has yet to announce his campaign, he and others in the White House have repeatedly suggested that he intends to run again.
The CNN poll was conducted by SSRS from Dec. 1-7 with 1,208 respondents and had a margin of error of 3.6 percentage points.
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2022-12-14T22:12:34+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/hill-politics/majorities-in-both-parties-dont-want-biden-trump-as-2024-nominees-poll/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico next week, days before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
The White House in a statement said Biden will take part in events with Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is trying to win a second term in next month’s election, and other state and local officials.
Biden’s scheduled visit to New Mexico comes after Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Albuquerque last week to campaign with Lujan Grisham.
The New Mexico governor is facing the GOP nominee Mark Ronchetti. The former TV meteorologist outpaced Donald Trump on the 2020 ballot as a Senate candidate but still finished with less than 46% of the vote.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the 2022 midterm elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections.
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2022-10-28T05:33:02+00:00
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Police: Louisville shooting suspect bought gun legally a week ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The shooter who opened fire at a Louisville bank legally bought the weapon used from a local dealership a week ago, police said Tuesday.
Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said at a news conference that bank employee Connor Sturgeon, 25, bought the gun on April 4 and targeted certain people in the attack.
Armed with the rifle, Sturgeon killed five people — including a close friend of Kentucky’s governor — while livestreaming the attack Monday on Instagram, authorities said. Another eight people were wounded.
Gwinn-Villaroel also said that officers’ body camera video from shooting will be released Tuesday afternoon.
The chief said that a rookie officer who was shot in the head while responding to the mass shooting remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday morning.
“It’s looking hopeful,” Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel told WDRB-TV about Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had graduated from training just 10 days earlier.
She said Wilt and other officers “unflinchingly” engaged the shooter at Old National Bank and stopped him from killing more people.
Police arrived as shots were still being fired inside the building and killed the shooter, Gwinn-Villaroel said.
“The act of heroism can’t be overstated on yesterday. They did what they were called to do. They answered that call to protect and serve,” she said.
The shooting, the 15th mass killing in the country this year, comes just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) to the south. That state’s governor and his wife also had friends killed in that shooting.
Four of the injured remained hospitalized Tuesday — one in critical condition and three in stable but fair condition, University of Louisville Hospital said in a statement.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he lost one of his closest friends in the shooting.
“Tommy Elliott helped me build my law career, helped me become governor, gave me advice on being a good dad,” said Beshear, his voice shaking with emotion. “He’s one of the people I talked to most in the world, and very rarely were we talking about my job. He was an incredible friend.”
Also killed in the shooting were Josh Barrick, Jim Tutt, Juliana Farmer and Deana Eckert, police said.
“There are no words to adequately describe the sadness and devastation that our Old National family is experiencing as we grieve the tragic loss of our team members and pray for the recovery of all those who were injured,” Old National Bank CEO Jim Ryan said in a statement.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg told WDRB-TV that his focus moving forward would be on trying to unify residents in the city.
“We can’t let the targeted acts of evil violence that we saw yesterday in our city deter us from continuing on the path to make our city the vibrant, safe, strong healthy city that we all know it can be and all want it to be,” he said.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-04-11T16:16:53+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Four cadets at the Air Force Academy may not graduate or be commissioned as military officers this month because they have refused the COVID-19 vaccine, and they may be required to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition costs, according to Air Force officials.
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may face such penalties. The Army and Navy said that as of now, none of their seniors are being prevented from graduating at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., or the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, due to vaccine refusals. The graduations are in about two weeks.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last year made the COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for service members, including those at the military academies, saying the vaccine is critical to maintaining military readiness and the health of the force.
Military leaders have argued that troops for decades have been required to get as many as 17 vaccines in order to maintain the health of the force, particularly those deploying overseas. Students arriving at the military academies get a regimen of shots on their first day — such as measles, mumps and Rubella - if they aren't already vaccinated. And they routinely get regular flu shots in the fall.
Members of Congress, the military and the public have questioned if the exemption reviews by the military services have been fair. And there have been multiple lawsuits filed against the mandate, mainly centering on the fact that very few service members have been granted religious exemptions from the shots.
Until the COVID-19 vaccine, very few military members sought religious exemptions to any vaccines.
Lt. Col. Brian Maguire, Air Force Academy spokesman said that while vaccination status may hinder the four seniors' graduation, “there are still two weeks until graduation, so their status could change as the cadets weigh their options.”
According to Maguire, the four cadets — who are not named — have been informed of the potential consequences, and have met with the academy's superintendent. In addition to those four, there are two juniors, one sophomore and six freshmen at the academy who have also refused the vaccine.
The military academies for years have required students under certain circumstances to repay tuition costs if they leave during their junior or senior year. Often those involve students with disciplinary issues or similar problems. The costs can be as much as $200,000, or more, and any final decision on repayment is made by the service secretary.
West Point said that there are no members of the Class of 2022 who have refused to get the vaccine.
Across the military, the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps have discharged nearly 4,000 active duty service members for refusing the vaccine. According to recent data released by the services, more than 2,100 Marines, 900 sailors, 500 Army soldiers and 360 airmen have been thrown out of the military, and at least 50 were discharged during entry level training, before they moved into active duty service.
Those who flatly refuse the vaccine without seeking an exemption are still being discharged. But the courts have stalled additional discharges of service members who sought religious exemptions.
Last month, a federal judge in Texas barred the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated on religious grounds.
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor had, in January, issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Navy from disciplining or discharging 35 sailors who sued over the Navy’s vaccine policy while their case played out. In April, O’Connor agreed the case could go forward as a class action lawsuit and issued a preliminary injunction covering about 4,000 sailors who have objected on religious grounds to being vaccinated.
Also last month, a federal judge in Ohio granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Air Force from disciplining a dozen officers and some additional airmen and reservists who were seeking religious exemptions. The officers, mostly from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, filed a lawsuit in February after their exemption requests were denied.
According to the military, as many as 20,000 service members have asked for religious exemptions. Thousands have been denied.
As of recent data, the Air Force has approved 73 religious exemptions, the Marine Corps has approved seven, and the Army has approved eight. Prior to the injunction, the Navy conditionally approved one reservist and 26 active duty requests for religious exemptions, and 10 requests from members of the Individual Ready Reserve. The IRR approvals mean that those sailors don't have to be vaccinated until they are actually called to serve.
About 99% of the active duty Navy and 98% of the Air Force, Marine Corps and Army have gotten at least one shot.
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2022-05-14T04:52:54+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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The Feed: Vicino, Gather 22, and More
By mid-April, the owners of The Oakmont (323 N. Delaware St., 317-746-6097) plan to open a new Italian restaurant named Vicino in the former Hedge Row American Bistro spot down the block, at 350 Massachusetts Avenue. Diners can expect an elevated modern Italian menu featuring fresh pasta from Indy’s Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta & Market.
Byrne’s Grilled Pizza plans to open a sister restaurant, Gather 22, in Herron-Morton.
The newest Slapfish location came aboard Saturday in The Yard at Fishers District.
Southern California–based Everbowl, a build-your-own superfood bowl restaurant, plans to bring its vibrant acai, pitaya, and matcha creations to Brownsburg. The counter-service business will move into the former Brown Skin Coffee spot in the Green Street Depot.
Craft roaster Illumine Coffee (8517 Westfield Blvd., 317-942-3526) opened a brick-and-mortar outpost in Nora over the weekend.
A new southside restaurant named Antilogy (5867 N. State Rd. 135, Greenwood) announced a February 27 grand opening. Its focus will be on “refined brunch and craft coffee in the morning and a comfortable lounge space with sharable plates at night.”
A comfy Broad Ripple breakfast source for 31 years, 3 Sisters Cafe (6223 N. Guilford Ave.) has closed.
Covington, Kentucky, taco restaurant Agave & Rye is set to open its first Indianapolis location on February 22 in downtown’s CityWay complex.
Crumbl Cookies opened a location in Avon last week at 8738 E. U.S. Highway 36.
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2023-02-20T22:59:53+00:00
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indianapolismonthly.com
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https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/food-and-drinks/the-feed-vicino-gather-22-and-more
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(The Hill) – John Eastman, the controversial lawyer who unsuccessfully pressed Mike Pence to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential race, took center stage at the Jan. 6 panel’s third hearing on Thursday that was focused on the pressure campaign against the former vice president.
Eastman emerged in the weeks between the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 riots as one of the most influential voices in Trump’s circle, pushing a dubious claim that the vice president had the authority to reject electors and determine the election winner independently. He appeared at the Jan. 6 rally on the Ellipse that preceded the insurrection on the other side of the National Mall.
But Thursday’s proceedings suggested there were legions of doubters among Team Trump and Team Pence as Eastman pressed the issue.
Jason Miller, a former senior adviser to the Trump campaign, told the committee in testimony aired Thursday that campaign lawyers Justin Clark and Matt Morgan thought Eastman “was crazy” and said as much to “anyone who would listen.
Mark Meadows, who was President Trump’s chief of staff at the time, acknowledged Eastman’s plan was illegal, according to Marc Short, who was Pence’s chief of staff.
Tensions were high between Team Trump and Team Pence at the time, but Thursday’s testimony made it clear that members of both groups that Eastman’s arguments were baseless and could lead to violence.
The Jan. 6 panel argued that is exactly what happened. It showed video on Thursday of Trump pressuring Pence to take action at a rally near the White House that preceded the Capitol attack. Other video was shown of participants marching to the Capitol chanting “Hang Mike Pence” and discussing dragging politicians into the streets.
Eric Herschmann, who worked in the White House counsel’s office in the Trump White House after defending Trump in his first impeachment trial, appeared particularly exasperated with Eastman’s antics.
“Are you out of your ‘effin mind?” Herschmann recalled telling Eastman.
Judge Michael Luttig, a conservative legal stalwart whose views shaped Pence’s argument against intervening in the election certification, called Eastman’s theory “constitutional mischief.”
“I would have laid my body across the road before I would have let the vice president overturn the 2020 election on the basis of that historical precedent,” Luttig told the committee as one of its in-person witnesses for Thursday’s hearing.
Luttig was referencing an assertion by Eastman that the 12th Amendment could be interpreted to allow the vice president to determine the winner of an election and reject state electors. Pence and his team ultimately determined the vice president had no such authority.
Greg Jacob, who served as Pence’s general counsel and also appeared in person on Thursday, told the committee Eastman explicitly asked on Jan. 5, 2021, for Pence to reject the state’s electors despite appearing to acknowledge a day earlier that doing so would violate the Electoral Count Act.
Witness testimony also made clear that Eastman was undeterred despite multiple warnings that his idea could lead to violence.
“You’re going to cause riots in the streets,” Herschmann testified telling Eastman, to which he said the attorney responded that there had been “violence in the history of our country to protect the democracy or protect the Republic.”
“I told him, If the courts did not step in there was no one else to resolve it,” Jacob testified of his conversations with Eastman. “That might well be resolved through violence in the streets.”
Luttig, who was not part of the Trump administration on Jan. 6, seemed to agree on the stakes, telling the committee it would have plunged the country to a “revolution” if Pence had gone along with Eastman’s plan.
Eastman joined former New York City Mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani as a former Trump ally highlighted by the committee as a potentially dangerous influence on Trump ahead of Jan. 6.
The committee has made the case in its first three public hearings that Trump and his team laid the groundwork for violence on Jan. 6 by pushing disproven claims about voter fraud and unconstitutional theories about overturning the election.
Committee member Pete Aguilar (D-Texas) said Thursday that Eastman pleaded the 5th Amendment to avoid incriminating himself dozens of times during an appearance before the panel behind closed doors.
Herschmann told the committee he was blunt with Eastman after the events of Jan. 6, saying he wanted to hear only “two words” from Eastman moving forward: “Orderly transition.”
The committee learned that Eastman, perhaps sensing the predicament he was in as violence unfolded on Jan. 6, had reached out to Giuliani about legal protection.
“I’ve decided that I should be on the pardon list, if that is still in the works,” he wrote in an email shared Thursday by the committee.
Trump did not pardon Eastman before leaving office.
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2022-06-16T23:49:53+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/trump-lawyer-eastman-takes-verbal-beating-during-jan-6-hearing/
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Adkins, Dorothy M. "Dottie"
Age 96, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away June 11, 2023. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sat., June 17, 2023 Swart Funeral Home , West Carrollton, OH.
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West Carrollton, OH
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2023-06-15T06:48:12+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/obituaries/adkins-dorothy/QHGXURJAOBFG5FEFPJEF64SOIM/
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Alyssa Gaines is named National Youth Poet Laureate By Ailsa Chang, Megan Lim, Justine Kenin Published May 27, 2022 at 1:09 PM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Alyssa Gaines, an 18-year-old from Indianapolis, has been named the 6th National Youth Poet Laureate. Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-05-27T20:35:36+00:00
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kcbx.org
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https://www.kcbx.org/2022-05-27/alyssa-gaines-is-named-national-youth-poet-laureate
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Former Rep. Harley Rouda (D-Calif.) is launching a campaign for Rep. Katie Porter’s (D-Calif.) House seat after Porter announced that she would run for the Senate in 2024.
The announcement gives Democrats a high-profile candidate in a highly competitive battleground district that they’re eager to hold on to next year. Rouda was first elected to Congress in 2018, but he lost his reelection bid in 2020 to Republican Michelle Steel. He opted not to run again in 2022 because California’s redrawn House map would have put him head-to-head against Porter.
“This is a battleground district. We need battle-tested leaders who know how to fight — and win,” Rouda said in a statement.
“Orange County deserves leaders that put bipartisanship ahead of brinkmanship, and focused on delivering results for the working families of our state. I was that leader in Congress, and I’m proud to run to do it again.”
Porter’s decision to run for the seat of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who has not yet announced her retirement but is widely expected to, has made waves throughout California politics.
While Porter is seen as a top-tier candidate for the Senate seat, she’s also likely to have some stiff competition. Prominent California Democrats, like Reps. Adam Schiff and Ro Khanna, are weighing their own Senate bids.
Politico reported on Wednesday that Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) has told her fellow lawmakers that she will jump into the Senate race.
Republican Scott Baugh, who narrowly lost to Porter in November, announced that he would once again run for the House seat in 2024. Without an incumbent in the race, the GOP could have a better shot at flipping the district next year.
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2023-01-11T19:56:23+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/hill-politics/rouda-launches-bid-for-porters-california-house-seat/
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Follow live updates and results from Election Day 2022 here.
The U.S. Senate race in Georgia is heading to a runoff election, where Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker for a second time.
On top of this race being exceptionally close, Georgia is also one of only two U.S. states with a runoff for both primary and general elections.
This means that under Georgia election law, if no candidate obtains over 50% of the vote, a runoff is triggered, and the top two candidates will face off again in a new election held four weeks after Election Day.
In this case, Warnock and Walker's runoff election will take place on Dec. 6. There is no required threshold to win in that race.
The December election will mark the second time that Warnock's bid for the Senate has gone to a runoff. Two years ago, he defeated then-Sen. Kelly Loeffler, a Republican, in a runoff race.
The predecessor of Georgia's runoff election was adopted after the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in Southern states. Runoffs were seen as additional roadblocks for Black people to vote, according to the U.S. Vote Foundation, which characterizes the practice as having "Jim Crow roots."
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2022-11-10T03:48:52+00:00
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delawarepublic.org
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https://www.delawarepublic.org/npr-headlines/npr-headlines/2022-11-09/what-is-a-runoff-election-lets-break-down-whats-happening-in-georgia
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The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from May 7 to May 14. There were 205 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,223-square-foot home on Abbott Avenue in Leominsterthat sold for $400,000.
Ashburnham
Suzanne T Roy to Nathaniel Lambert, 14 Central Street, Ashburnham, $225,000, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
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2023-05-14T06:17:58+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/realestate-news/2023/05/see-all-homes-sold-in-worcester-county-may-7-to-may-14.html
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Colorado Primary Election 2022: All Contested Races Full Election Results Election Headlines Get results in all of the 2022 contested primary races in Colorado.
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2022-06-29T02:51:34+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/election-results/colorado-primary-2022/contested-races/
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, September 22, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
523 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Ulster,
northwestern Dutchess and southwestern Columbia Counties through 600
AM EDT...
At 523 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saugerties South, or near Saugerties, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Saugerties, Claverack, Woodstock, Livingston, Copake, Clermont, Red
Hook, Ancram, Philmont, Claverack-Red Mills, Lake Katrine, Saugerties
South, Veteran, Germantown, Hillsdale, Taghkanic, Tivoli,
Centerville, Kerleys Corners and Quarryville.
This includes Interstate 87 near exit 20.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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TIME...MOT...LOC 0923Z 259DEG 41KT 4205 7401
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2022-09-22T11:04:29+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/NY-WFO-ALBANY-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17458887.php
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- The ongoing collaboration between Cargobase and GateHouse fuels data-driven solutions for enterprise shippers.
SINGAPORE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargobase, the no-nonsense logistics software provider, and GateHouse Maritime, a pioneer in maritime data and analytics, announced today the expansion of their successful partnership. As part of the continued collaboration, GateHouse Maritime's powerful tools and insights will be integrated into Cargobase Next, offering enterprise shippers an even more seamless and intuitive supply chain visibility experience.
"Extending our partnership with GateHouse is a natural progression in our mission to simplify logistics for next-gen supply chain professionals. By integrating GateHouse data-driven expertise into our new UI, we're delivering a user-friendly experience that empowers users to make faster and smarter decisions in one seamless platform." - Gert Jan Spriensma, CPO, Cargobase
"We're excited to deepen our collaboration with Cargobase and contribute to their innovative software. Our combined efforts will further revolutionize the way shippers navigate global supply chain complexities." - Morten Orskou Bols, Market Development Director, GateHouse Maritime
Boosting Visibility and Control: Key Advantages of the Enhanced Experience
- Real-time vessel tracking
Monitor freight with realtime location updates directly from Cargobase's new UI, enabling users to optimize their supply chain and make informed decisions and plan corrective actions.
- Advanced analytics
Access historical data and predictive analytics through Cargobase's intuitive interface, uncovering trends, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing data-driven strategies for elevated shipping performance.
- Risk mitigation
Stay ahead of potential risks, such as extreme weather or geopolitical events, with timely and accurate information integrated into the new UI, empowering users to proactively address disruptions and maintain smooth operations.
- Sustainability initiatives
Utilize data within Cargobase's new UI to minimize the environmental impact of shipping operations by optimizing routes, reducing fuel consumption, and promoting eco-friendly shipping practices.
Navigating the Future Together
The collaboration between Cargobase and GateHouse is reshaping the logistics management landscape for enterprise manufacturers. In today's complex and fast-paced global market, mid-to-large-scale manufacturers face unique challenges in managing their supply chains, such as coordinating shipments from multiple suppliers, optimizing routes, and reacting to disruptions.
By integrating data and analytics into Cargobase's new UI, companies can unlock unprecedented supply chain visibility and embrace sustainable shipping practices, addressing these challenges head-on. Real-time tracking, advanced analytics, and risk mitigation features empower enterprise manufacturers to make informed decisions, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
- About Cargobase
Founded in Singapore in 2013 by Wiebe Helder (CEO), Cargobase's mission is to simplify logistics for all. Its solution: "Logistics Software That Works".
Initially set up to help logistics professionals procure spot-buy freight, Cargobase was quickly lauded by the industry and loved by its users. It was awarded for innovation and highly praised for its user interface, product features, and ease-of-use. The platform covers the entire life-cycle of a shipment, from procurement, to track & trace, to audit, and data and business intelligence.
Today, Cargobase positions itself as a full-fledged TMS (Transport Management Software), and is currently ranked as Top 3 TMS Solutions worldwide by G2.
Cargobase's industry-agnostic Transport Management Software is used in 55 countries by Fortune 500 companies across the Automotive, Electronics, Semiconductor, Fashion, Oil & Gas, Aviation, and Agricultural sectors.
- About GateHouse Maritime
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, GateHouse Maritime is a leader in ocean visibility solutions. We help global supply chains, offshore industries, authorities, and surveillance companies with transparent and accurate cargo transport status, location data and predictions, sailing schedules, and sales revenues. Our powerful maritime data foundation consists of 300 billion datapoints and 30+ analysis and predictive models used for data-driven decisions by maritime operators worldwide.
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2023-05-09T09:44:43+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/05/09/cargobase-gatehouse-maritime-extend-partnership-enhance-supply-chain-visibility/
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When James Bloodsaw Jr. started eating a vegan diet in Madison more than a decade ago, his options when dining out narrowed to roughly one dish.
“It was like, pasta and marinara sauce. I kid you not. Just pasta and marinara sauce,” Bloodsaw said. “I think if you were vegetarian, Burger King had a veggie burger? That was it. You couldn’t find anything.”
Since then, plant-based dining in Madison has been booming, and Bloodsaw is part of it. A longtime catering chef, Bloodsaw started his vegan food cart, JustVeggiez, five years ago this month, and is now actively fundraising for his first brick and mortar location at 540 State St.
JustVeggiez is a fixture at downtown festivals, where Bloodsaw has seen steady growth among fans of his plant-based cheese curds, burgers and fried “chicken” sandwiches.
“I’m getting a lot of returning customers,” he said. “The main question we get is, ‘Is it all vegan?’ Because they see my menu and they’re like, this can’t be vegan. … And then they’re like, ‘We’ve been looking for something like this! I never went to a restaurant or a festival where it’s all vegan food.’”
When surveyed, roughly a third of Americans say they want to reduce the amount of meat they eat. A 2020 Gallup poll points to health concerns as the biggest driver of this trend, followed by environmental issues and food safety.
Bloodsaw had been eating mostly vegetarian when his father died, which pushed him to eliminate all animal products from his diet. “He had high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney failure, other things too,” Bloodsaw said. “He said, ‘Don’t end up like (me).’ I just changed my lifestyle.”
As access to and familiarity with plant-based meat substitutes rises, how we talk about them is changing too. Some say a person is vegan; it’s the diet that’s plant-based. Some think “plant-based” has a less militant vibe than “vegan,” while others call it a cynical marketing rebrand of a very old way of eating.
“A decade ago, a meatless burger patty would have been advertised as ‘vegetarian’ or ‘vegan’ cuisine, but now, it’s all ‘plant-based,’” Jaya Saxena wrote in an Eater story about the trend in early 2020. “And that has turned it into a phrase that means everything and nothing.”
“Vegan is a little bit more polarizing,” said John McCune, whose fast food spot, Sookie’s Veggie Burgers, opened on State Street in March 2022. “To people who eat meat, ‘vegan’ has meant you’re limited in your food options. Plant-based is just another option. … You could have animal-based options, or plant-based.
“I think they’re interchangeable,” McCune added. “We’re comfortable using both at our establishment.”
For Madisonians who leave cow’s milk to the calves and eggs to the hens, the dining landscape has never had better variety. Vegan dining in Madison in 2023 is more high end, varied and accessible than it’s ever been.
At Jardin, diners can pair black chanterelle risotto topped with shawarma-spiced pepitas and carrot microgreens with an organic Rioja. At Sookie’s, McCune is working on getting California burgers and breakfast sandwiches out in two minutes.
Vegan treats are growing, too, as Level 5 Donuts expands into a larger production space and more entrepreneurs find followers on Instagram.
Small business owners behind plant-based Black Squirrel Bake Shop, East Side Cakes, DB’s Vegan Treats and Heirloom Bakery & Kitchen keep local shelves stocked with cupcakes, truffles and celebration cakes without eggs or butter.
Last month, VegNews reported that nearly half of all restaurants in the U.S. now offer plant-based options. Madison is beginning to track with that.
“It’s so much better,” said Jennifer Korz, executive director of Heartland Animal Sanctuary and a longtime vegan. “On Friday night, we went to Bar Corallini and stuffed our faces and got extra to bring home. … You can have brunch! Vegan French toast. There are so many options when there were so few before.”
Madison's veggie history
A few decades ago, vegan dining in Madison looked like Savory Thymes on Williamson Street (1992-97) and Peacemeal, a worker-owned vegetarian cooperative downtown (2002-2004). Café One Heart, a short-lived spot run by a Korean Buddhist chef from Chicago, was open for just a few months.
Dining critic Mike Muckian felt he had to define the word “vegan” in his 2000 review of the latter, calling veganism “a subset of vegetarian cuisine” that “eschews the use of all animal products, including dairy, for a variety of reasons, one of which is to aid the spiritual cleansing of the body.”
Korz remembers Peacemeal — “it was not great,” she said. She used to work for PETA, when dinners were meatless Chicketts tenders, fish-free Tuno from a can and Tofutti “cheese” on pizza.
“You could do it, but you were definitely the outlier,” she said, “and forget about going out in restaurants.”
For the past decade, Korz’s standbys in Madison have been The Green Owl, an east side vegetarian café opened by Jennie Capellaro (sold to an employee in 2018), casual Food Fight spots (“Monty’s has always been great”), as well as Thai and Indian restaurants, like Dhaba Indian Bistro in Middleton.
“Now, you’ve got the Impossible Whopper,” Korz said. “KFC tried Beyond Nuggets, which I inhaled the whole time they were there. Even Noodles & Company has the orange chicken lo mein with Impossible chicken.
“It’s such a different landscape. I can’t stress that enough.”
Korz’s new favorite spot is Jardin, a beautifully appointed restaurant in Robinia Courtyard on East Washington Avenue. Robinia is also home to a coffee shop called Black Locust Café and a pub-style spot called MadisonTap.
Chef Juan David Umaña closed his vegan food cart, Vengan Pa’ka, last May and took over Jardin last summer. Jonathan Reske owns Robinia with Armando Magaña and has been vegan for years, though Magaña told a magazine that people would “scoff” about a fully plant-based menu.
“One thing that drew me to Madison was the farming community and the food culture here,” said Umaña, who is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. “There’s a little empty space for more plant-based cooking. On the West Coast, it’s been done. The options are limitless. But here, it’s pushing at the forefront. Especially in the Dairy State, it felt a little bit punk rock.”
Umaña’s menu at Jardin is colorful and, during the colder months, quite hearty. Among snacks are a lemon and Kalamata focaccia with tomatillo jam and a seasonal hummus, currently with chicory and marinated corn.
His flavors are assertive, like garlic confit on a flatbread with rosemary and a plum reduction, or roasted chili consommé in quesabirria (a taco/quesadilla cross). He makes frequent use of a variety of mushrooms — marinated maitake, braised lion’s mane, a medley of several fungi in a chickpea curry with lots of root vegetables.
Diners will often get multiple orders of crispy fried “patatas azules,” like patatas bravas made with blue gem potatoes and spiked with chili tuom, pickled daikon and chimichurri. Slaws (cucumber, cilantro, apple-carrot-citrus) are everywhere. So are microgreens.
Lobster casarecce pasta, made with fresh noodles from nearby deli Alimentari, is the most likely to throw people off. Textures in that dish can make vegans nervous.
“Time and time again with people that aren’t vegetarian, they just forget completely that they’re eating something plant-based,” Umaña said. “Just because of the creamy white wine sauce, and lion’s mane (mushrooms) are integrated in there to mimic the crab and lobster meat texture. Lobster mushrooms give you that funkiness, and sundried tomatoes give it umami.”
What diners won’t find on Jardin’s menu are faux meats. Winter includes just one tofu dish with soba noodles, but no visible tempeh or seitan, or even much vegan “cheese.”
“I think meat substitutions are great for, you know, once in a while cravings,” Umaña said. He prefers when chefs “think about how to make a proper, complete dish versus just substitutions, taking things out.
“Where I’m at right now is trying to push that boundary a little bit further, where we’re not going to focus on meat substitutions or recreating dishes that are already so predominant everywhere else. When it comes to plant-based dishes, we’re trying to push it to the next level.
“The challenge here is the winter. How do you make those gut-filling, wholesome, warming dishes that traditionally are very meat centric or dairy centric?”
Easy, breezy, plant-based
When Lauren Montelbano opened Surya Café in 2017 inside Perennial Yoga, she frequently heard that “an all-vegan restaurant wouldn’t fly in Madison.” Surya opened as a vegetarian café, transitioned to vegan within six months, and added a second location two years later.
Those cafes have since closed. But to Montelbano, who now owns a catering company and meal delivery service called The Vibrant Veg, the enthusiastic response that led to that expansion “speaks volumes about where Madison’s vegan community is, where the need and desire is.”
“It’s changed so much in the last five years,” she said. “At first, when I started my business, demographically … there was a focus on white women. And then ‘Game Changers’ the documentary came out, and I saw a slew of men adopting the diet.”
Montelbano estimated that less than half of the diners she saw at the first Surya were not vegan, but “wanted healthier options.” The diet has become popular, she said, “for athletic people, people looking to recover from physical activity quicker … using a plant-based diet to recover from or reverse diabetes, or help with cardiac issues. It’s really been adopted by almost every demographic now.”
Vegan replicas of animal products have gotten substantially better, she said — meat and egg substitutes made from pea protein, for example, or faux cheese made from soy and nuts. When Montelbano started eating vegan, those options were “pretty dire.”
“The alternative cheeses were awful. They didn’t melt. They were very rubbery,” she said. “Our only options on menus were tofu … there weren’t a lot of sauces that people were putting on things either, so a lot of what we got was really bland.”
Businesses like The Vibrant Veg exist to make eating plant-based easy, or at least easier. Montelbano caters weddings, teaches cooking classes and delivers plant-based meals on a weekly basis to busy families.
“In winter, I want to give people that sense of comfort they want,” Montelbano said. “Comfort doesn’t have to come from meat and potatoes, though starches play a huge role in comforting. You want gooey, you want warm and cheesy. We can kind of hit all of those same notes with a plant-based menu.”
As plant-based dining goes more mainstream, it’s getting faster. This is where Sookie’s Veggie Burgers hopes to stand out. Sookie’s started as a food truck in Milwaukee, expanded to Madison last year, and recently invested in equipment to help get vegan burgers out “very, very, very fast.”
“It’s always been the idea to be, like, the McDonald’s of plant-based foods,” said owner John McCune. “I constantly research how the giants of traditional fast food … do what they do. A lot of it is precooking the food and holding it … you lose quality, texture, flavor, everything. So we’ve been finding ways to maintain that quality and get a similar speed that they have.”
McCune has been researching new locations, eyeing spots near the interstate crossroads, like 90/94 on the east side of Madison. He wants a spot with a drive-thru window.
“There’s a million different places where you can grab a cheap burger,” he said, “but there’s only so many places that you can go and get plant-based food. … We want to make it super fast and super affordable.”
Sookie’s uses premade Impossible sausage and Just Egg as well as products from small producers (Paleo Mama in Madison, East Side Ovens in Cudahy). McCune wants to get big enough to influence prices from suppliers and distributors, to push costs down.
“There’s not a whole lot of competition for fully plant-based restaurants,” McCune said. “People that are seeking the kind of food that we have, they’re willing to travel a little bit more, to go to further lengths than people looking for the most convenient thing.”
Treats made with beets
Veganism often touts ties to health, but that doesn’t mean all vegan food is the nutritional equivalent of raw carrots. Luckily for anyone who dipped into Veganuary this year, plant-based purveyors in Madison have solved for sweets.
“We’re definitely not a health food restaurant. Doughnuts are not health food,” said Aaron Mooney, a former chef who runs Level 5 Donuts in Madison with his wife, Caitlin Rockey.
Rockey attended The French Pastry School in Chicago and the two founded Level 5, formerly Shanty Town, in Walla Walla, Washington in 2019. They moved the concept to Madison later that year and changed the name in 2020.
“If you look at a lot of the other vegan doughnut shops — not in town, but just around the world — we’re not trying to be Voodoo Doughnut,” Mooney said. “We’re not trying to pile our doughnuts with as much candy as we can. We want them to eat like a pastry, so we try and pick interesting flavors like blueberry, lemon or key lime.”
When Level 5 made special doughnut flavors for its Christmas box, for example, the cookie crumbles, raspberry linzer cut-outs and gingerbread people were all made in-house. A king cake doughnut for Mardi Gras had a gluten-free sibling (and a tiny plastic baby hidden in one of them).
Rockey and Mooney make their egg substitutes in house, and they like to use beet powder, maple syrup, apple cider, mango tajin (a chili-lime spice) and nitro cold brew coffee for color and flavor.
“At the end of the day, our doughnuts are wildly healthier” than the alternative, Rockey said. “Our doughnuts actually don’t have a lot of sugar in them. We are trying to be mindful that yes, it’s a doughnut, but it’s better than what you get at Kwik Trip.”
Level 5 has been working out of a shared kitchen. This month, the couple picks up keys to a bigger space at 931 E. Main St., inside the business incubator Main Street Industries. Their new neighbors include Old Sugar Distillery, Quince & Apple and spice company The Deliciouser.
Rockey said that former tenant William Marx at bean-to-bar Wm. Chocolate sold some of his equipment to them as he closed his own business. She and Mooney want to expand strategically and have been looking for an affordable storefront en route to a vegan diner. It just happened to work out that a production space will come first.
“That’ll open up a lot more time for us to be able to not only hopefully hire employees, but also be able to go to more festivals, do more weddings and supply more doughnuts,” Mooney said. “From there, I think we’re going to start looking for a small storefront location.”
Level 5’s pastries can be found at Ledger Coffee Roasters, Broken Board Coffee, Mother Fool’s and Forward Craft and Coffee. Johnson Public House has had them sometimes too. As they prepare for their new space, Rockey recently quit her job and moved into brainstorm mode.
“There are so many ideas locked in my head to put on top of doughnuts, but I can’t do them because they have to be transportable,” she said.
“I get to make so many different kinds of weird doughnuts!” Rockey added. “I’m so excited.”
Plant-based butchers, vegan ice cream
The biggest area of growth for plant-based dining isn’t among vegans. It’s everyone else.
Sara Andrews is the lead organizer for Madison Vegan Fest, where “our primary drive is to get non-vegans to come to the event.” The festival, held in the fall, launched 12 years ago as Mad City Vegan Fest with about 600 to 800 attendees.
Last October, approximately 4,000 people came to the event at Lunney Lake Farm Park, which featured 45-plus vendors including food purveyors, artisans and nonprofits.
“We want vegans to have a great time. … They can eat anything there,” Andrews said. “But really our purpose is to do outreach to people who aren’t vegan yet, or aren’t vegetarian yet, and are just curious. They want to try food and hear more about certain issues, the health or the environment or how we treat animals.”
Organizers at Madison Vegan Fest strive for a “judgment-free” vibe, Andrews said. “We’re not trying to make people feel bad. I’m trying to encourage people to think about making different choices.”
Vegan Fest vendors include Chicago- and Milwaukee-based businesses as well as local spots doing plant-based food a little under the radar, like the Mexican restaurant Migrants and Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse. Mother Fool’s is also vending at a Madison Vegan Pop-up at the Goodman Community Center later this month (@madison.vegan.popup).
Rachel Werner, a local author and educator, separates her plant-based content into her @trulyplanted account and has been eating a fully plant-based diet for four years, since a Veganuary challenge stuck in 2019. She’s still running into misconceptions about what vegan food is like, on a practical level.
“I don’t know how many people really believe that it can taste just as good,” she said. “In Wisconsin, there’s just certain things built into our food culture. Like — you can make really good plant-based mac and cheese.”
Cheese, Werner said, was the final hurdle. She’d been vegetarian for years before going vegan, and when she’d volunteer at vegan festivals, she’d tell friends that she could not imagine her life without dairy.
“To be honest, the cheese thing wasn’t the thing that ended up being the hardest,” she said. “What took me the longest to phase out was eggs. And butter! You just don’t realize until you look at how much stuff that’s in.”
Werner wants to see Madison diners get everything bigger cities have. An “herbivorous butcher” like the one she visited in Minneapolis. A fully plant-based ice cream shop, like Frankie & Jo’s in Seattle (Madison has Fifth Scoop, but not a shop). A fast casual franchise like Veggie Grill, which has several dozen locations, all on the coasts.
“Given where Madison is, the size of it, the university, our open-mindedness in so many ways in regards to the politics of diversity and inclusion, I think it’s a little odd that we only had Green Owl,” Werner said.
Meanwhile, planning for Madison Vegan Fest 2023 is already underway. Andrews is actively looking for volunteers, or just anyone who’s interested in thinking differently about how they eat and engage with the world.
“There is no such thing as a perfect vegan,” she said. “There is no such thing as 100% cruelty free. That doesn’t exist; we live in a really complicated world.
“For me, it’s about everything: how we treat the planet, how much plastic we use, how much trash we generate,” Andrews said. “And not everybody can think about it. They have other priorities, they’re working two jobs and they have kids. … and learning how to cook a new way, or figuring out what new product to use, it’s a lot. There’s a lot more awareness about the challenges of eating any sort of way.”
Veganism is often reduced to being about the treatment of animals, she said, but it’s really more about a compassionate perspective on the world.
“To me,” she said, “the way we treat other human beings matters just as much.”
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2023-03-01T14:32:01+00:00
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captimes.com
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https://captimes.com/food-drink/vegan-dining-in-madison-has-never-tasted-better/article_2ca0a9ef-d74a-5403-b42b-83aeb4a73c43.html
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman in Florida has died after a masked man broke into a Pasco County house and shot her in front of her two young children, authorities said.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at a home in New Port Richey at about 12:40 a.m. Tuesday.
A witness told police she was sleeping on the couch when she was awoken by a knock at the door. She said a man wearing a skull mask kicked in the door, entered the home and pointed a gun at her. The man then went into a bedroom, where another woman was sleeping with two young children and turned on the light.
“The light comes on, she sees the suspect walk into the door,” Sheriff Chris Nocco said during a press conference on Tuesday morning. “She sits up. As she sits up, she says, ‘Don’t shoot me.’ The suspect then fires one round at her. She falls off the bed. He fires another round directly at her, striking her.”
The children, under the age of 12, were not injured in the shooting, he said.
The suspect then ran outside, got into a car and fled the area, according to the sheriff.
Deputies and paramedics responded and rushed the victim to an area hospital, where she later died.
“It appears the suspect knew the layout of this house, he directly targeted the individual. It seems like he knew exactly who he was going for,” Nocco said.
Deputies didn’t yet know whether the shooting was related to a domestic dispute, but anyone involved in a relationship with the woman will be questioned, Nocco said.
“For these young kids, I can imagine they were out last night trick-or-treating; I can imagine they went to bed a little bit later like all the kids did last night … but to be woken up to have a suspect walk in, turn that light on and shoot the person in the bed with them, you know, it’s horrific,” the sheriff said. “That’s the only word I can think of.”
Authorities said the man remains at large. He is described as a male standing 5 feet, 10 inches with a large build. The witness said he was wearing dark clothing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-11-01T17:48:59+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/news/masked-man-targets-kills-woman-in-front-of-her-2-children-say-police-in-florida/
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BEIJING, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wangcheng District of central China's Changsha City, home place of Lei Feng, the role model for altruism in China, convened a themed conference to recruit urgently needed talents to help tackle difficult tasks in boosting industrial economy on Wednesday.
As the district introduces, it plans to recruit 689 talents that local industrial development desperately demands, 54 ones for local public institutions and 90 ones for the Qingfeng college students social practice plan.
During the conference, around 130 talents with doctoral degrees came to Wangcheng District and held offline recruitment meetings with local businesses including Ausnutria Dairy Co., Ltd., Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. and Hunan Viscope Technology.
Among them, 42 percent of the attendees reached initial intentions with the recruitment institutions or companies on Wednesday.
Recent years, Wangcheng District has developed a set of policies to introduce, cultivate and motivate talents and create the "Talent first" environment in a bid to better facilitate local economic growth and contribute more to Changsha's capital economy boosting strategies.
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2022-06-29T13:52:10+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/xinhua-silk-road-conference-recruit-talents-dire-need-held-wangcheng-district-changsha-central-china/
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DETROIT (AP) — Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
CEO Elon Musk and other executives outlined the goals during a 3 1/2-hour investor day presentation at Tesla’s Austin, Texas, headquarters Wednesday as they presented the company’s third master plan.
The changes could bring the cost of a new generation of vehicles to around $25,000. Many investors were hoping to catch a glimpse of the next-generation vehicles, but Musk said they wouldn’t be shown until a proper product unveiling.
“We’d be jumping the gun if we answer your question,” about the new vehicles, he told an analyst.
Shares of Tesla fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading during the presentation that ended just after 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Musk announced that Tesla plans to build a new factory in Mexico near Monterrey. Company executives said it will not take production from any other factories, where Tesla expects to expand production. They said the Mexican plant would build the next generation of vehicles, which also will be built at other factories.
It’s likely that the next generation vehicles will be smaller than the current ones to bring the prices down, but that wasn’t clear from the presentation. Many automakers build smaller vehicles in Mexico to save on labor costs and preserve profit margins.
CFRA Analyst Garrett Nelson attributed the drop in Tesla’s stock to the lack of details on the new vehicles as well as the company’s history of seeing its share price rise ahead of big events, only to fall when the actual news is made.
He said the company’s long-term focus may have disappointed some investors, but he sees Tesla’s vision as justifying its high stock valuation versus other automakers.
“What they outlined really made the case that it deserves to trade at a big premium to the rest of the industry,” he said.
Franz Von Holzhausen, Tesla’s design chief, said the company must make another sharp reduction in costs in order to reach its ambitious electric-vehicle production target of 20 million vehicles per year by 2030. Tesla expects to manufacture 1.8 million this year.
The company, he said, will build the cars in smaller modular units, then bring those units together. The system uses less space. Executives said as a result, its next electric powertrain factory will be half the size of the one Tesla just built in Austin, costing 65% less.
“That also means we can build more factories at the same time,” said Tom Zhu, who leads Tesla manufacturing.
Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn said the company cut costs in half between the early Models S and X and the second generation, Models 3 and Y. It’s planning to do that again for the next generation, but also will improve the cars at the same time, he said.
The company also said it would design vehicles so they have fewer wires and transistors, and use fewer expensive rare-Earth metals in the batteries.
“As we improve affordability, the number of customers who have access to our products increases,” Kirkhorn said.
Musk said demand for Tesla vehicles is large, but many who want one now can’t afford them.
Executives said Tesla is unique from other automakers because all the people involved in vehicle design and manufacturing are in the same room. The company also designs and makes many of its parts and software while others rely on tiers of parts supply companies.
The company also said it has opened 10 of its supercharger stations to owners of other electric vehicles as of Wednesday. And it plans to offer a package of unlimited home charging for $30 per month in Texas using wind as the power source.
Kirkhorn said the new master plan includes product advances, rapid volume growth and technology advancement.
Musk began the session saying there is a clear path to sustainable energy on Earth, but it will take changing just about everything from fossil fuel power to electricity generated by renewable sources. The Earth can support more people than it does now without destroying natural habitats or huge austerity, he said.
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2023-03-02T14:46:51+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/tesla-plans-to-cut-costs-of-next-generation-cars-in-half/
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DAVID GREENE, HOST:
Counterterrorism officials seem to worry about the scenario each and every day.
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Yeah, right. We've seen these attacks happen around Europe, terrorists plowing vehicles into groups of pedestrians. And there have been these concerns that it could happen in the U.S. Yesterday, it did. It happened on a bike path in New York City. This is right along the Hudson River, David. I've been running on this path a lot. It is - it's a gorgeous place, there's all kinds of runners and bikers. And yesterday was this beautiful day, so a lot of people were out.
And then this horrifying scene unfolds. A man in a rented pickup truck steered onto the path and then plowed into the crowds. At least eight people were killed, several others were injured. It ended when the truck slammed into a school bus not far from the World Trade Center. Ramon Cruz (ph) works nearby.
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RAMON CRUZ: I heard a loud bang. The front of the car was totaled at that point, and the guy coming out of the truck was injured.
MARTIN: Police then shot the driver of the truck. Obviously, there are a lot of questions this morning about who he is and what might have motivated him to do this.
GREEN: Well, let's bring in NPR's Hansi Lo Wang who is on the line from New York City. And, Hansi, who is the suspect, if we can start with that?
HANSI LO WANG, BYLINE: Well, NYPD officials tell NPR his name is Sayfullo Saipov, 29 years old, and he was born in Uzbekistan, according to a law enforcement official. And we know that he's lived in Florida, Ohio and more recently in New Jersey and that he's a green card holder, according to an official in Brooklyn.
GREEN: And he was shot - is - and is still alive at this point, is that right?
WANG: Correct. As far as we know, he's in the hospital receiving medical treatment.
GREEN: OK. Well, the mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, comes out and says this looks like an act of terror, which is a question that people always ask after an incident like this. What is pointing to that?
WANG: Well, New York's police commissioner, James O'Neill, said that the suspect made a statement when he got out of the truck, and O'Neill would not confirm exactly what the suspect said. But the commissioner did say that that statement plus the way that this attack was carried out - driving a large vehicle into a crowd, which ISIS has promoted and posted details instructions for online - that's why the NYPD and the mayor are calling it a terrorist event. And I just want to point out that NBC and other media outlets have reported that a note was found in the truck that shows that the suspect claims that he carried out the attack for the Islamic State, but NPR has not confirmed it at this point.
GREEN: OK. So a lot for the authorities to work through here. And as Rachel mentioned, I mean, this path is well known to many New Yorkers. It's packed with people commuting up and down in the city and also tourists. What do we know about the victims here?
WANG: We've learned that Argentina's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that five of the victims were Argentine citizens and so is one of the injured. And all of them were men from the city of Rosario - a part of a group of friends celebrating their 30th anniversary of their graduation from their university. And so we're going to learn more about their - the condition of those who are injured later today as well as where the investigation stands once NYPD will have an update later this morning.
GREEN: OK. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang with the latest on that attack in New York City yesterday. Hansi, thanks.
WANG: You're welcome.
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GREEN: OK. So this was supposed to be the day when Republicans unveiled their big tax bill.
MARTIN: Well, it was supposed to be, but we're going to have to wait one more day to hear details from the House. They've decided to delay the unveiling of this bill. Let's remember, Congress hasn't rewritten the tax code since 1986. This is a big, difficult job. There are winners and losers. Republicans don't have that much time if they're going to stick to President Trump's deadline.
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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I want the House to pass a bill by Thanksgiving. I want all of the people standing by my side when we get ready to sign by Christmas.
MARTIN: So can they make that happen? What details still have to be worked out?
GREEN: Well, let's ask NPR political editor Domenico Montanaro. Good morning, Domenico.
DOMENICO MONTANARO, BYLINE: Hey, there.
GREEN: So no rewriting of the tax code since 1986. It can't be easy (laughter). So what - but what's the one-day holdup here? What's happening?
MONTANARO: Well, the big holdup is how to pay for it, David. I mean, Republicans want to do all this stuff, like slash tax rates for corporations and small businesses. They want to reduce the number of tax brackets that could lower rates for many individuals. And it's not clear exactly who would fit into those brackets and if the wealthiest Americans might actually see a tax increase. There's been some talk of that. And all that costs money. Estimates have been as high as $5.5 trillion for the deficit, and the complicated budget process they're using only allows them to increase the deficit $1.5 trillion with tax cuts. So that's a $4 trillion gap that they have to make up somehow. So if you want to give away a bunch of money, you still have to pay your bills.
GREEN: But, Domenico, isn't this a reality that has just been staring the Republican Party in the face? It's not like it's a surprise. I mean, they're talking about big tax cuts, but this is the party of deficit hawks. They had to know that they would have to, you know, all but completely pay for these tax cuts by taking away some tax breaks. Isn't that just the math?
MONTANARO: Absolutely. And this is what Republicans are supposed to be good at. You know, this is something House Speaker Paul Ryan has been deeply involved with. You know, but there's still a lot of sticking points here, you know, including some of those popular tax breaks we alluded to. You know, Republicans are considering limiting the amount of money you and I can put into our 401(k)'s, for example, possibly doing away with a popular deduction for mortgage interest. And a major piece of this, doing away with a state and local tax deduction break, that would affect people in the highest cost-of-living states, like New York, New Jersey, California. Members in those states are up in arms over this. Yet, Republicans still think they're on track to unveil it tomorrow and to start marking it up in committee on Monday.
GREEN: Well, that sounds encouraging for Republicans, if it's just a matter of one day to work out the final details and get to markup soon. Or is this a sign that there's some serious trouble?
MONTANARO: Well, maybe and maybe - maybe, it's just spin. Maybe they're really getting there. We know that staffers worked through the night on this, and all of these things we talked about is just in the House. You have a whole other set of math problems in the Senate. Like, with health care, Republicans can only lose two votes. So far, Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul - they've said that they won't vote for anything that increases the deficit. That brings that margin right down to it. And that means they can't lose anyone else. Some are already wavering, other Republicans hearing the details. That would mean Republicans would have to pick up a Democrat or two maybe. And that is no easy task.
GREEN: All right. NPR political editor Domenico Montanaro. Domenico, thanks as always.
MONTANARO: You're welcome.
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GREEN: And we have news this morning from our own newsroom. NPR yesterday placed its chief news executive on leave. Michael Oreskes has been accused of sexual harassment. The allegations are from during his tenure at The New York Times nearly 20 years ago. The allegations from two women were first reported by The Washington Post. Now, NPR's David Folkenflik is reporting that Oreskes was also warned against inappropriate conduct more recently at NPR. And David is on the line. And, David, if you could start by taking us back to these allegations from the 1990s.
DAVID FOLKENFLIK, BYLINE: Yeah. Well, as you say, nearly two decades ago, two women offering separate accounts of strikingly similar incidents. They went to talk to Mike Oreskes - then the Washington bureau chief of The Times. They went to talk about career advancement, job opportunity at the newspaper. At various points during that or at separate points during those separate conversations, according to these two women who are not named by The Post, Oreskes pressed against them, forcibly kissed them in an unwanted move and put his tongue in his mouth as he did so. They said they, you know, told The Post in various ways they were kind of scarred by it. And that's what NPR was first informed about, apparently, a little bit earlier this month.
GREEN: OK. So those are allegations from the '90s. You have been reporting on an allegation against Oreskes that involves his time here at NPR more recently. What exactly do we know?
FOLKENFLIK: So this is two years ago, October 2015, a much junior employee at that time - 26 years old Rebecca Hersher. She's currently a reporter and producer on the science desk. At that time, she was working for Weekend All Things Considered. She said she took him up on a more universal offer for colleagues to come talk to him about their opportunities at a time that she was thinking of leaving the network so she could grow and become a reporter. She said that invitation for meeting quickly turned into a long dinner and a dinner that was hijacked by conversation not about her career but about her personal life, his personal life. He referred to having a sex girlfriend - indicated the first woman apparently with whom he had sex. He talked to her at various points and said, you know, it's surprising to me that any man, any boyfriend, could keep up with you, this according to her account. And she said she was really thrown by it. I talked to her last night on the record. It was striking that she was willing to do so. Here's one of the things she told me.
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REBECCA HERSHER, BYLINE: Went to the train station, and I called my best friend, and I cried on the phone with her. And then I went home, and I cried to my boyfriend. It felt very - it undercut my confidence in a way that was surprising to me.
FOLKENFLIK: So this was an instance perhaps less physical than what occurred two decades ago but no less meaningful to the woman who was subject to this target. I must say, Oreskes himself has not responded repeated efforts for comment.
GREEN: OK. So we haven't heard from Oreskes yet. How has NPR responded to this?
FOLKENFLIK: NPR initially took her complaint, which came within days, and rebuked him formally, formally reprimanded him and, according to my sources, notified top management here, however, didn't take any action until learning, just in recent days, of these earlier accusations saying now there's a pattern and then only taking action, as far as we know, yesterday when The Washington Post published what it found out.
GREEN: OK. And as we mentioned, Oreskes has now been put on leave at this point. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. David, thanks very much.
FOLKENFLIK: You bet.
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2023-04-12T20:35:05+00:00
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kosu.org
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https://www.kosu.org/u-s-news/2017-11-01/news-brief-new-york-terror-attack-gop-tax-plan-npr-executive-faces-harassment-allegations
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teetered on the brink of impeachment Thursday after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations that the state’s Republican majority had largely met with silence until now.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer. The House could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday. If it impeaches Paxton, he would be forced to leave office immediately.
The move sets set up what could be a remarkably sudden downfall for one of the GOP’s most prominent legal combatants, who in 2020 asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Only two officials in Texas’ nearly 200-year history have been impeached.
Paxton has been under FBI investigation for years over accusations that he used his office to help a donor and was separately indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015, but has yet to stand trial.
When the five-member committee’s investigation came to light Tuesday, Paxton suggested it was a political attack by the House’s “liberal” Republican speaker, Dade Phelan. He called for Phelan’s resignation and accused him of being drunk during a marathon session last Friday. Phelan’s office has brushed off the accusation as Paxton attempting to “save face.”
“It’s is a sad day for Texas as we witness the corrupt political establishment unite in this illegitimate attempt to overthrow the will of the people and disenfranchise the voters of our state,” Paxton said in a statement Thursday, calling the committee’s findings “hearsay and gossip, parroting long-disproven claims.”
By moving against him, Paxton said, “The RINOs in the Texas Legislature are now on the same side as Joe Biden.”
Impeachment requires a majority vote of the state’s usually 150-member House chamber, which Republicans now control 85-64, since a GOP representative resigned ahead of an expected vote to expel him over the finding that he had inappropriate sexual conduct with an intern.
It’s unclear how many supporters Paxton may have in the House. Since the prospect of impeachment suddenly emerged Wednesday, none of Texas other top Republicans have voiced support for Paxton.
Investigative committee members, which include three Republicans and two Democrats, did not reveal details about the articles of impeachment when they voted to approve them in open session and a copy had not been made public by Thursday evening.
The timing of a vote by the House also is unclear. Rep. Andrew Murr, the Republican chair of the investigative committee, said he did not have a timeline and Phelan’s office declined to comment.
Unlike in Congress, impeachment in Texas requires immediate removal from office until a trial is held in the Senate. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott could appoint an interim replacement. Final removal would require two-thirds support in the Senate, where Paxton’s wife’s, Angela, is a member.
Paxton, 60, faces ouster at the hands of GOP lawmakers just seven months after easily winning a third term over challengers — among them George P. Bush — who had urged voters to reject a compromised incumbent but discovered that many didn’t know about Paxton’s litany of alleged misdeeds or dismissed the accusations as political attacks.
Even with Monday’s end of the regular session approaching, state law allows the House to keep working on impeachment proceedings. It also could call itself back into session later. The Senate has the same options.
In one sense, Paxton’s political peril arrived with dizzying speed: The House committee investigation came to light Tuesday, followed the next day by an extraordinary public airing of alleged criminal acts he committed as one of Texas’ most powerful figures.
But to Paxton’s detractors, who now include a widening share of his own party in the Texas Capitol, the rebuke was years in the making.
In 2014, he admitted to violating Texas securities law over not registering as an investment advisor while soliciting clients. A year later, Paxton was indicted on felony securities charges by a grand jury in his hometown near Dallas, where he was accused of defrauding investors in a tech startup. He has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts that carry a potential sentence of five to 99 years in prison.
He opened a legal defense fund and accepted $100,000 from an executive whose company was under investigation by Paxton’s office for Medicaid fraud. An additional $50,000 was donated by an Arizona retiree whose son Paxton later hired to a high-ranking job but was soon fired after trying to make a point by displaying child pornography in a meeting.
What has unleashed the most serious risk to Paxton is his relationship with another wealthy donor, Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.
Several of Paxton’s top aides in 2020 said they became concerned the attorney general was misusing the powers of his office to help Paul over unproven claims that an elaborate conspiracy to steal $200 million of his properties was afoot. The FBI searched Paul’s home in 2019 but he has not been charged and his attorneys have denied wrongdoing. Paxton also told staff members that he had an affair with a woman who, it later emerged, worked for Paul.
Paxton’s aides accused him of corruption and were all fired or quit after reporting him to the FBI. Four sued under Texas’ whistleblower laws, accusing Paxton of wrongful retaliation, and in February agreed to settle the case for $3.3 million. But the Texas House must approve the payout and Phelan has said he doesn’t think taxpayers should foot the bill.
Shortly after the settlement was reached, the House investigation into Paxton began. The probe amounted to rare scrutiny of Paxton in the state Capitol, where many Republicans have long taken a muted posture about the accusations that have followed the attorney general.
Only twice has the Texas House impeached a sitting official: Gov. James Ferguson in 1917 and state Judge O.P. Carrillo in 1975.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that impeachment requires a majority, not a two-thirds, vote of the Texas House.
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas. Associated Press reporters Paul J. Weber and Jim Vertuno contributed from Austin.
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2023-05-26T01:07:16+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-texas-lawmakers-recommend-impeaching-attorney-general-ken-paxton-after-republican-investigation/
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How to fry chicken at home to satisfy your cravings
National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated every July 6th, but if you missed out, there’s no need to wait until next year to feast on crispy, indulgent fried chicken. With their succulent dark meat and handy shape, drumsticks are a family-favorite choice for making fried chicken at home. Whether you’re using your air fryer, a deep-fat fryer, or even your oven, here’s what you need to make delicious, juicy fried chicken drumsticks yourself.
How to make fried chicken drumsticks
Fried chicken ingredients
Everyone has a preferred method of preparing and frying chicken, but you’ll want these essential ingredients for almost any fried chicken recipe:
- Chicken drumsticks are easy to cook and delicious. You can save money by breaking down a whole chicken instead of buying pre-cut drumsticks.
- The mild acid of buttermilk helps tenderize chicken. Let your chicken soak in a buttermilk mixture for at least one hour or overnight.
- Spices such as garlic powder, paprika, and ground pepper add flavor, depth and smokiness. Experiment with your favorites to customize your fried chicken’s flavor profile. Mix them in with your buttermilk brine to let the chicken absorb their flavors.
- It’s optional, but adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to your marinade can give it some heat.
- Flour is a necessity for a craggy, crispy crust. Mix extra spices into your flour for an extra punch of flavor. You can also add some cornstarch for a crispier coating.
- Lard is the traditional fat of choice for frying chicken, but you can also use peanut, canola or vegetable oil.
Stovetop fried chicken
You don’t need any special equipment to make fried chicken on your range. Use a deep frying pan, saucepan or Dutch oven. These vessels have taller sides to protect your kitchen — and your skin — from splashing oil.
Be prepared to turn your drumsticks to make sure they’re fully cooked on all sides. You may also want a candy or deep-fry thermometer to make sure your oil is at the proper temperature. Additionally, you’ll need instant-read food thermometer to gauge the chicken’s doneness. Since the crispy coating on fried chicken turns golden faster than the chicken meat can cook, it’s better to use a thermometer than rely on appearance to ensure safe cooking. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees.
How to make fried chicken in a deep fryer
If you love fried food, a home deep fryer can be a game-changer thanks to its ability to regulate the oil temperature. Deep fryers also come in a variety of sizes so you can make enough fried chicken for a party or just enough for yourself.
In both pan-frying and deep-frying, make sure not to fry too much chicken at once or the oil temperature will drop and make cooking uneven. Cook your drumsticks in batches to give the oil time to return to the proper temperature.
How to make fried chicken in an air fryer
Air fryers have become popular over the last few years for their ability to cook healthier “fried” food. Chicken fried in an air fryer won’t have the traditional crunchy crust associated with classic fried chicken, but it comes close. With just some cooking spray and seasonings, you can get flavorful, crispy “fried” chicken that’s healthier and quicker to prep. Some air fryers even have a setting specifically for fried chicken to streamline the process.
How to make oven-fried chicken
Baking drumsticks in the oven is another way to get the flavors of fried chicken in a healthier package. It’s also less messy since you don’t have to worry about oil splatters. After dredging your chicken in your buttermilk mixture and flour, simply bake the drumsticks at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes. Turn the drumsticks halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.
What you need to make fried chicken drumsticks at home
This dependable, roomy deep fat fryer can accommodate roughly 2.5 pounds of food with its 3.5-liter oil capacity. It features an oil filtration system for storage and cost savings. Plus, most of its components are dishwasher-safe.
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Taylor Precision Products Deep Fry Thermometer
This large stainless-steel thermometer boasts a temperature range of 100 degrees to 400 degrees. The 12-inch probe is easy to read so you can adjust your temperature as needed, and the thermometer clips securely to the side of the pot.
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OXO Good Grips 16-inch Locking Tongs
The scalloped edge on these well-made tongs help you get a better grip on large pieces of food such as drumsticks. The 16-inch length keeps hands a safe distance from hot oil. They feature a nonslip handle and lock for storage.
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Lodge 12-inch Seasoned Cast-iron Skillet
Use this cast-iron skillet from a trusted brand to fry chicken, bake cornbread, saute sides and more. Cast-iron is a useful material for frying because of how well it distributes heat. This skillet comes with a silicone handle holder to protect your hands.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-iron 5.5-quart Dutch Oven
An enameled cast-iron Dutch oven such as this one can help make deep-frying chicken safer thanks to its high sides and even heating. This one features time-tested construction and a beautifully colored enamel coating that resists staining, chipping, and cracking.
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Anolon Advanced Bakeware 10-inch by 16-inch Cooling Grid
When your fried drumsticks come out of the pan or fryer, place them on this nonstick wire grid to help them cool down faster. The grid keeps food from falling through and the steel construction resists warping.
Cook up to 2 pounds of chicken with up to 75% less fat than deep frying. Its ceramic-coated crisper plate helps fried chicken come out crunchier. This air fryer features multiple dishwasher-safe components for easy cleanup.
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2022-07-27T12:47:08+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/cookware-cooking-tools-br/if-you-missed-national-fried-chicken-day-heres-what-you-need-to-make-crispy-juicy-drumsticks/
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SINGAPORE, July 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based Motion G, Inc. has closed a new round of funding led by Episteme, Inc., securing an additional US$16 million. By leveraging advancements in machine learning, AIGC, data science and digital twin technologies, the firm aims to revolutionize the engineering process to significantly drive productivity.
Through its AI-powered generative engineering platform, Motion G delivers groundbreaking integrated solutions for industry applications including motion control and flexible transport, raising the bar for productivity by accelerating projects from concepts to reality with unparalleled speed and accuracy. The solutions have been applied rapidly in multiple industries.
In its pursuit of transforming traditional testing practices, Motion G is also creating an intelligent testing system which will enable engineers to seamlessly combine generative virtual trials with real-time field testing, dramatically increasing overall efficiency.
Through these exemplary innovations, Motion G is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and engineering a productivity revolution across industries.
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2023-07-24T03:02:47+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/07/24/ai-powered-generative-engineering-platform-motion-g-secured-additional-us16-million/
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The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol unveiled criminal referrals on Monday targeting former President Trump, recommending that the Department of Justice investigate the ex-president for inciting an insurrection, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to make a false statement and obstruction of an official proceeding.
The referrals mark the culmination of the committee’s 18-month probe of the Jan. 6 attack and the role Trump played before, during and after the riot. They are a crescendo in the panel’s central case that Trump was at the center of a conspiracy to keep himself in power.
Investigators on the committee said they decided on criminal referrals against Trump based on sufficient evidence showing that he violated various statutes: inciting, assisting, or aiding and comforting an insurrection; obstructing an official proceeding; conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to make a false statement; and other conspiracy statutes.
The recommendations themselves, however, are largely symbolic, as the Department of Justice is not required to look into referrals from congressional committees. They also come as the agency is conducting its own investigation into the Capitol riot that was recently put under the purview of an independent special counsel.
But the referrals nonetheless mark a significant escalation in the political fight between the committee and Trump, especially as the former president wages his third bid for the White House.
The Justice Department will now have to decide whether it wants to pursue any prosecution based on the panel’s recommendations. It is unclear how the agency will proceed.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the panel, said he believes evidence exists for Trump to be prosecuted.
“I think that the evidence is there that Donald Trump committed criminal offenses in connection with his efforts to overturn the election,” Schiff, a former prosecutor, told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday. “And viewing it as a former prosecutor, I think there’s sufficient evidence to charge the president.”
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2022-12-19T21:51:54+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/hill-politics/jan-6-committee-unveils-criminal-referrals-against-trump/
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Paralympic swimmer accused of raping special needs teammate denies all allegations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two months after a federal lawsuit was filed against him accusing him of raping a special needs teammate, attorneys for gold-medal Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold have denied all allegations levied in the lawsuit.
According to the lawsuit, the now 19-year-old plaintiff was born with autism and suffered from developmental delay and intellectual disability their entire life. They didn't begin speaking until the age of six and currently only have the mental capacity of a five-year-old.
The lawsuit explains the plaintiff, a Paralympic athlete and former teammate of Griswold, defied "all odds" to get where they were only to have their life "utterly shattered by rape and abuse when [they were] paired with a team member who was a violent sexual predator."
The lawsuit claims these abuses took place during the 2020 Tokyo games and afterwards when Griswold moved to Colorado Springs to train at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs (OPTC).
In a newly filed federal court document, attorneys for Griswold admit that he competed during the 2020 Olympic games and won medals during those games. They admit that he and the 19-year-old "victim" and Griswold were two of five athletes sharing a suite in the Athlete’s Village at the 2020 Paralympic Games.
His attorneys concede that Griswold "was temporarily suspended as a member of the 2022
National Team and was temporarily suspended from training at the OPTC or competing."
Griswold's attorney's say he "denies all allegations of his alleged conduct or acts and lacks sufficient
information as to the truth of the remaining allegations," in response to the hundreds of allegations outlined in the initial lawsuit filing.
13 Investigates attempted to reach Griswold's attorneys for more information on the denials. We are waiting to hear if they are willing to comment further.
The Colorado Springs Police Department told 13 Investigates back in November 2022 that Griswold is being investigated for criminal charges related to these allegations. The CSPD said due to this being an ongoing investigation, they can't provide any further information.
A spokesperson issued this statement regarding their ongoing investigation:
"These types of investigations are incredibly complex and time consuming. The victims in this investigation, have circumstances that we need to take special care with and may not currently be within the state. The investigation of this nature requires probable cause, a lawsuit only needs a preponderance of the evidence to move forward. Since this is a very sensitive victim group the investigation will move at the pace the investigators deem necessary to complete and potentially bring forth charges if the evidence meets the burden of probable cause."
Robert Tornabene, Colorado Springs Police
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2023-02-07T22:56:41+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/news/2023/02/07/paralympic-swimmer-accused-of-raping-special-needs-teammate-denies-all-allegations/
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GENEVA (AP) — Four former bankers with the now-shuttered Swiss affiliate of a major Russian bank have gone on trial over allegations that they didn’t properly check accounts opened in the name of a Russian cellist with longtime ties to President Vladimir Putin.
The one-day trial in Zurich district court Wednesday stems from information about secretive financial flows revealed in the Panama Papers leaks in 2016 that implicated musician and Putin’s childhood friend Sergei Roldugin. It took years for prosecutors to unravel the web of money and bring the case to court.
The trial opens a rare window into allegations from the Panama Papers that a member of Putin’s circle of friends helped funnel millions abroad and that financial employees may have turned a blind eye to such inflows. Putin has denied the accusations.
Both before and since Putin ordered forces into Ukraine, Western nations have imposed sanctions against oligarchs and others with close ties to his government, including Roldugin. The U.S. Treasury Department describes Roldugin as “part of a system that manages President Putin’s offshore wealth.”
The former Gazprombank employees — three Russian-born and one Swiss-born who cannot be named under Swiss law — are charged with failing to adequately check whether Roldugin, who was a client of the bank from 2014 to 2016, actually owned the assets in the accounts.
All four deny the charges, which include allegations of violating Swiss anti-money-laundering law. A verdict is expected March 30, according to Gazprombank Switzerland, which is in the process of winding down its operations and is not itself facing charges.
Documents filed when the accounts were opened listed expected transactions of 11.5 million Swiss francs ($12.2 million). The indictment doesn’t indicate how much of that may have arrived at the bank.
It is “publicly known that Russian President Putin officially has an income of just over 100,000 Swiss francs and is not wealthy, but in fact has enormous assets managed by people close to him,” according to the indictment.
The document says Gazprombank maintained the accounts despite “abundant” media reports about Roldugin’s relationship to Putin, including that he was godfather to one of Putin’s daughters.
The bank’s documents listed Roldugin’s income as 1 million Swiss francs a year, his assets at 10 million francs and his occupation as a musician, indicating that the money flows were “in no way plausible as Roldugin’s own wealth” and that the way the accounts were structured indicated he was being used as “a straw man,” the indictment shows.
It cited a New York Times article published in 2014 that quotes Roldugin as saying he did not have millions. He was registered as beneficial owner on the accounts of two companies, one based in Panama and one in Cyprus.
In 2016, when reports named Roldugin as the owner of $2 billion in offshore assets, Putin denied having any links to offshore accounts and described the Panama Papers leaks as part of Western efforts to weaken Russia.
Putin noted that even though his name didn’t figure in any of the documents leaked from a Panamanian law firm, Western media pushed the claims of his involvement in offshore businesses.
Putin said Roldugin had done nothing wrong and emphasized that he was proud of the musician who spent his personal money to advance cultural projects in Russia.
The Kremlin made no comment Wednesday on the trial of the four former bankers.
The public prosecutor’s office is calling for the defendants to receive a seven-month suspended prison sentence.
For years, Switzerland has sought to clean up its reputation as a secret haven of billions in ill-gotten or laundered money, including through legislation that requires bankers to scrutinize the origin of funds associated with “politically exposed persons.”
In one high-profile case, Swiss prosecutors helped crack down on billions linked to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, in what was called the 1MDB scandal.
The Swiss affiliate of Gazprombank announced in October that it was ceasing operations after consultations with Swiss financial market regulator FINMA.
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Associated Press writers David McHugh in Frankfurt, Germany, and Vladimir Isachenkov in Moscow contributed to this report.
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2023-03-08T21:05:00+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/swiss-bankers-accused-of-lax-control-of-putin-pals-accounts/
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SANTA CRUZ – Acute drug-related deaths continued to surge this year in Santa Cruz County and local experts are sounding the alarm as they seek to bring attention to the troubling trend.
SafeRx Santa Cruz County and the Integrated Behavioral Health Action Coalition held their fifth annual combined drug trend meeting this week to share their most up-to-date information with the public, along with the programs and initiatives seeking to combat the issue.
The two organizations specialize in behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Despite ongoing prevention efforts, Stephany Fiore from the County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office said acute drug-induced deaths this year are on pace to exceed 2021 levels – which marked a recent peak – driven in large part by methamphetamine and fentanyl overdoses.
“Already for the first three quarters of 2022, we have reached the level of 2020,” Fiore said. “So we are going to at least equal, if not surpass, 2021 this year that we’re in.”
Trends and demographics
While the number of overdoses and deaths is striking, local experts say it is part of a recent but persistent regional trend that began in 2020.
According to data from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office, there were 57 acute drug-related deaths in 2019. That number rose to 61 in 2020 and again to 95 in 2021. The office recorded 64 deaths from January to September this year.
“Over the years, the prescription drug use (resulting in overdose and death) has disappeared and more of the illicit drugs have come to the forefront with methamphetamine reaching a peak in 2020,” Fiore said. “Starting mid 2020 to 2021, we started seeing a surge in fentanyl.”
Fiore said there were five fentanyl deaths in 2019. That number jumped to 19 in 2020, then 42 in 2021 and is at 39 through the first nine months of this year.
She noted that in recent years the number of deaths from the opioid has also been skewing more to younger age groups.
Another speaker, Santa Cruz County Deputy Health Officer and Emergency Medical Services Director David Ghilarducci, highlighted the geographic trends for both fatal and non-fatal overdoses in the region.
Ghilarducci said an acceleration in the rate of drug overdoses has been occurring since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly around the cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz and especially in the downtown Santa Cruz area.
According to Ghilarducci, the majority of people overdosing in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties recover thanks, in part, to broad efforts to distribute naloxone – an emergency treatment for narcotic overdoses.
“This is a multidisciplinary problem,” Ghilarducci said. “When we look at this problem, we look at it from a perspective of … making sure that we are targeting interventions to those that are most vulnerable in our communities.”
Prevention and interventions
In that effort, there was much to be reported.
SafeRx Program Manager Rita Hewitt said data gathered from recent surveys helped inform the coalition’s focus on prevention, intervention and access to treatment in county youth and young adults.
Hewitt said SafeRx collaborated with regional partners to develop a “Let’s Talk” booklet to serve as a mental health and substance use guide. With help from the county’s Office of Education, SafeRx managed to distribute more than 2,500 of these booklets to all ninth grade families across the county this fall.
It also engaged with the education office to develop a policy for administering Narcan – a brand name for naloxone – in emergency situations. It has also worked with Watsonville Community Hospital and Dignity Health/Dominican Hospital both to distribute naloxone to emergency rooms and also create a bridge to ongoing care through the use of the addiction treatment drug buprenorphine.
Separately, the state recently announced it awarded $9.3 million to fund an adult residential treatment facility in Watsonville.
“Addiction does not discriminate,” Hewitt said. “It affects the lives of most everyone in our community on a personal level, in one way or another.”
Meanwhile, senior program coordinator with the Integrated Behavioral Health Action Coalition Ali Hayes said the organization is continuing to observe how opioid use exacerbates other issues such as substance use disorder and severe mental illness.
It plans to rely on a cross-disciplinary approach to address the community’s broad and nuanced needs.
Additional information and resources is at hipscc.org.
County drug-related deaths
2019: 57
2020: 61
2021: 95
2022: 64 (January to September)
*Source: County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office
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2022-12-09T01:11:41+00:00
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santacruzsentinel.com
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https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2022/12/08/overdose-cases-continue-to-surge-in-santa-cruz-county/
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
4-2-0, FIREBALL: 4
(four, two, zero; FIREBALL: four)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
4-2-0, FIREBALL: 4
(four, two, zero; FIREBALL: four)
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2022-05-24T16:56:35+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17195019.php
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This week we tip our caps to the players who can take our breath away - and simultaneously strip all manner of momentum from the opposition - with their long, thrilling returns on kickoffs and punts.
The mechanics behind one of those heart-stopping returns is never a one-man ordeal, though only the most scrutinizing fan - or coaches and Mom and Dad - will be watching the blocking techniques of the other 10 players once the speedy return man has the ball in his hands and gets those feet moving.
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2022-10-05T19:54:04+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/10/hs-football-whos-lighting-it-up-season-stat-leaders-in-the-big-central-through-week-5.html
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Block out unwanted noises with noise-canceling headphones
Whether you like to pass the time on a long flight by watching a movie or enjoy listening to your favorite songs or podcasts on a train ride, having a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones is a must-have for comfortable travel. Noise-canceling headphones also make it much easier to sleep in a noisy plane, train, bus or car.
Headphones may all seem similar, but certain features can make one pair better suited for travel than another. You want them to be comfortable enough to wear for long periods and offer the most effective noise-canceling technology you can find.
This list offers some of the best noise-canceling headphones to make your next trip as pleasant as possible.
What are noise-canceling headphones?
Noise-canceling headphones are just like regular headphones — they enable you to listen to audio from your smartphone, laptop, tablet or other devices. Some models are wired, so you connect them to the device with a cable. Others are wireless and use a Bluetooth connection to connect to your device.
What sets noise-canceling headphones apart is they help counteract the ambient noise around you, so your audio is clearer and you’re not disturbed. The headphones work by sending out a soundwave to cancel out the soundwaves in the ambient noise.
Keep in mind that noise-canceling headphones work better for some frequencies than others. They’re incredibly effective for canceling sounds like engine noise on a plane, but higher frequency sounds like a crying baby may still get through if you have lower-quality headphones.
What makes noise-canceling headphones good for travel?
Many travelers prefer wireless noise-canceling headphones because you don’t have to deal with any cables getting in the way when you’re trying to get comfortable on a plane or train.
For travel, make sure that your headphones have a long battery life so you don’t have to worry about charging them during your trip. Some models offer up to 30 hours of listening time on a single charge, while others can only run for about 16 hours before needing to be recharged.
Best noise-canceling headphones
Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Wireless Headphones
Thanks to the high-quality materials and construction, these wireless noise-canceling headphones are comfortable enough for long days of travel. They provide up to 20 hours of listening time per charge but also come with an audio cable to allow you to keep listening, even if the battery runs out. The Bose Connect app allows you to choose your preferred level of noise cancellation.
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Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones are fairly affordable, making them ideal for the traveler on a budget. The ear cups swivel to make them more compact for travel, and the battery offers up to 80 hours of listening time per charge. The headphones have a lightweight feel, so they’re comfortable on long trips.
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Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones offer active noise cancellation to keep your audio crystal clear. They can detect and cancel out a wide range of low and mid-frequency noises and feature a stronger bass for a better listening experience. You get up to 40 hours of playtime per charge, and the memory foam ear cups are comfortable for long periods.
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Ausounds True Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
These headphones are an excellent option if you need to take calls while you’re traveling. The dual mic allows for crystal-clear communication, and the noise-canceling feature enables you to hear perfectly.
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Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Canceling On-Ear Headphones
These active noise-canceling headphones provide up to 22 hours of listening time per charge. They’re compatible with both Android and Apple devices and allow you to stay aware of your surroundings while listening to your audio of choice.
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Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise-Canceling Earbuds
If over-ear or on-the-ear headphones are too heavy for your taste, you’ll love these earbud-style noise-canceling headphones. They have a special mode that allows you to hear the noises around you with the press of a button when traveling, and their specially designed tips fit securely and comfortably in the ears.
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iLive Active Noise Cancellation Bluetooth Headphones
The adjustable headband and soft cushioned pads on these noise-canceling headphones are comfortable on long trips. The noise-canceling feature can easily be turned on and off, and the built-in microphone allows you to take calls. The headphones have a foldable design and an included carrying pouch, making them easy to pack.
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JBL Live Wireless Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones eliminate background noise to help you enjoy your favorite music without disruption when traveling. The battery provides 30 hours of listening time, and the built-in microphone lets you take calls. The folding design makes them easier to carry with you.
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Sony WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds
This pair of noise-canceling earbuds is lightweight and easy to wear on long trips. They have a smart listening feature that automatically turns on the ambient sound mode based on what you’re doing, so you don’t miss out on sounds you need to hear.
Origaudio Wrapsody Premium Wireless Headphones
These headphones come with a soft carry bag ideal for travel, and the 85% isolating outside noise cancellation feature lets you enjoy your favorite music without interruption. The multifunction on-ear buttons allow you to take calls and control your music with ease.
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Brookstone Active Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones
These headphones feature padded ear cups with an ergonomic design to offer greater comfort on long trips. They also let you make hands-free calls and fold for easy storage. The battery provides up to 30 hours of listening time per charge.
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Wicked Audio Full-Size Wireless Plus Active Noise-Canceling Hum 1000 Headphones
One of the best noise-canceling headphone sets on the market, this pair can reduce ambient noise by 97.5%. They feature cushioned ear cups that remain comfortable on the ears for hours, and they fold flat for storage.
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2022-12-14T22:34:22+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/headphones-br/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-for-travel/
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Technique Manufacturing is a force in Hutchinson and across Kansas
Technique Manufacturing in Hutchinson remains a force in the Hutchinson community despite tough economics, a pandemic and even part of its roof coming off during December’s windstorm.
The company, owned by Ted Robinson, has been in business since 1990 when it was founded by Tom Goering.
Technique Manufacturing, 614 East 1st Street, recently was named Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month.
The Technique Manufacturing building has been in existence since 1905, when it was the CK Supply Building owned by Dick Curry.
Robinson came on board at Technique Manufacturing in 1994 and was 50% owner by 1996. He became 100% owner in 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Business battles through pandemic, windstorm and supply shortage
In addition to COVID-19 issues, a December windstorm tore off part of the company’s roof, and it had to be replaced.
“I purchased his (Goering’s) half of the business, then COVID hit,” Robinson said. “The last couple years have been challenging.”
When the business started in 1990, it had six employees and now has 10. The business operates 40 hours a week, plus some overtime.
“We’re an architectural mill shop — a job shop,” Robinson said. “Everything we do is custom-made for the job. We’re strictly commercial. We don’t do any residential. We work through general contractors. We probably have a dozen contracts going on at the same time. We cover the whole state. The majority of the work is in Wichita.”
Robinson said the company also does a lot of work in Hutchinson as well.
“We just finished up a new edition at the Prairie Star Health on K-61," he said. "The type of facilities we do are are medical, education, banks and financial places. Medical places include dental and vision. We’ve done a lot of work at Hutchinson Hospital for 25 years.”
Like many businesses, Technique Manufacturing was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We continued to work during the pandemic,” Robinson said. “We’re a small company. We’re spread out (in the building). We had a few people who were quarantined. The biggest problem was a materials shortage. Anything with steel in it became a problem.”
Hutchinson business goes up against larger companies across state
Robinson said the projects and the bids the company works on are coming in on a steady basis.
“We have a backlog of work going into next year,” he said. “It’s a heavy backlog. As a job shop, the business is up and down. It depends on the bid market. We’re competing against other larger shops in the state.”
Currently, Technique Manufacturing is in a transitioning phase where workers are moving equipment around “to better flow,” Robinson said.
“We have bought some equipment,” he said. “We went to a woodworking fair in Atlanta in August.”
Robinson said part of the transitioning phase includes new computer software.
“We have a CNC machine (Computer Numerical Control) for cutting parts,” he said. “We have to program it here in the office. We hope to purchases another CNC router that has more capability than the one we have now. With the lack of skilled people (in the work force), buying equipment is my only choice.”
'I’ve put ads out for workers. I just don’t get any response.'
Robinson said there is a shortage of workers willing to do the work he needs at Technique Manufacturing.
“It’s a tough market for personnel right now,” he said. “I’ve never seen it like this. There’s just a lack of people willing to work. I’ve put ads out for workers. I just don’t get any response. Being a small company with 10 people, we have to compete with larger companies because of wages."
Technique Manufacturing employees are insured through Kansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
“I have always believed in taking care of the employees,” Robinson said. “We are a family business.”
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2022-10-10T13:22:57+00:00
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hutchnews.com
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https://www.hutchnews.com/story/business/2022/10/10/hutchinsons-technique-manufacturing-powers-through-pandemic-shortage/69543300007/
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Once he and his teammates were done finishing off the Cavs, Jalen Brunson slipped on a T-shirt with a photo of former Knicks All-Star John Starks on the front screaming while hanging from the rim.
Before looking ahead, New York remembered its past — the good and the bad.
For only second time in 23 years, the Knicks are moving on in the NBA playoffs.
Brunson scored 23 points, RJ Barrett added 21 and New York showed its toughness and depth while downing the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-95 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the second round for the first time since 2013.
The Knicks easily controlled a series that was more one-sided than expected, even after Julius Randle aggravated his left ankle injury and missed the second half.
The series victory had extra meaning for Brunson, whose father, Rick, played point guard for the Knicks from 1999-2001.
“I thought about that today. It’s a really cool experience, knowing that my Dad played here,” Brunson said. “He didn’t lead that team, but he was on that team that got to the Finals. It’s special and the connection with my Dad and everything, it’s all full circle. It’s really special.”
New York won the opener at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, overpowered the Cavs twice at noisy Madison Square Garden and then returned to Cleveland to finish the job. The fifth-seeded Knicks will meet the Miami-Milwaukee winner next.
Brunson was the consistent ingredient throughout the series for the Knicks, who signed the stocky guard as a free agent last summer before their attempt to acquire Donovan Mitchell in a trade from Utah fell apart and he landed in Cleveland.
Brunson averaged 24 points in the series and led New York in scoring all four wins while outplaying Mitchell for the second straight postseason. Last year, Brunson was with Dallas when he got the best of Mitchell.
Only a month ago, it appeared the Knicks’ season was in serious trouble. Brunson missed 10 games down the stretch with hand and foot injuries and Randle sat out with a sprained ankle.
But New York got healthy and is suddenly a major threat in the wide-open East. Depending on the outcome of the Heat-Bucks series, the Knicks could host Game 1 as early as Sunday.
The Garden will rock deeper into the spring, and that’s all coach Tom Thibodeau and his gritty team could ask for.
“The tradition of the Knicks, not only what it means to the city and the league,” he said. “We have the best fans, best city, best arena. They respond to the way this team plays. It plays hard. It plays smart and it plays together.”
Mitchell scored 28 and Darius Garland 21 for the Cavs, who won 51 games during the regular season but whose inexperience showed throughout their first playoff series in five years. The Cavs weren’t ready.
A bigger issue, though, seemed to be Cleveland’s toughness. The Cavs got pushed around and outrebounded in all four losses, including 48-30 in the clincher.
“For it to end this way, it doesn’t feel right,” Mitchell said. “They outplayed us. It’s as simple as that. They did their job and we didn’t. For me, personally, I don’t feel like I was the player I needed to be for this group. I just didn’t deliver.”
New York center Mitchell Robinson finished with`18 rebounds — 11 offensive — in Game 5 and the 7-footer didn’t shy away from calling out the Cavs for being soft after Game 3, saying they appeared to be shaken.
“We weren’t physical enough,” Garland said. “We didn’t punch first. We were always getting punched.”
Cleveland hoped to recapture some of its 2016 magic and overcome a 3-1 deficit like LeBron James and the Cavs did in the NBA Finals to shock Golden State. But Brunson, Barrett and the rest of the Knicks had other plans.
They closed out the Cavs in the second half without Randle.
The All-Star forward left late in the second quarter after aggravating a sprained left ankle and didn’t return. Obi Toppin started in his place and scored 12 points in the third quarter as the Knicks opened an 18-point lead.
New York never let Cleveland get closer than six in the fourth, much to the delight of several hundred Knicks fans who celebrated behind their bench.
Randle was moving as well as he had in the series before going down.
After trying to block Caris LeVert’s jumper, he landed awkwardly and stayed on the floor for a few minutes while being checked. Randle was helped to his feet but defiantly walked off the floor and to the locker room for treatment.
Turns out, the Knicks didn’t need him and he’ll now have extra time recover.
Thibodeau said Randle will undergo further tests on Thursday.
TIP-INS
Knicks: G Quentin Grimes missed his second straight game with a bruised right shoulder. He’s been out since absorbing a hit in the first half of Game 3. … New York improved to 13-2 in the postseason against Cleveland, winning all four series (1978, 1995, 1996 and 2023).
Cavaliers: Mitchell made just 13 of 45 3-pointers (28.9%) and averaged 23.2 points — 5.1 below his regular-season average. … With 23 points and 10 assists in Game 4 , Garland became the second Cleveland player to 23 or younger to post those totals in a playoff game. James did it eight times with the Cavs. … Cleveland is 46-15 at home in the playoffs since 2008, losing elimination games in the arena in 2015, 2018 and 2023.
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2023-04-27T04:50:56+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/sports/ap-sports/knicks-advance-to-second-round-down-cavs-106-95-in-game-5/
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PALO ALTO, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleo is a construction robotics company that retrofits construction and mining heavy equipment to turn them into semi-autonomous robots. Today, they announced they have raised $12M in Series A funding led by UP.Partners. F-Prime Capital and K9 Ventures also joined the round, as did Trucks Venture Capital, who led their seed round, along with several angel investors. This funding will enable Teleo to scale the deployment of their product and further invest in R&D in Teleo Supervised Autonomy technology. This will directly address critical industry challenges around the skilled operator shortage and low productivity.
"With this Series A funding, we plan to double down on hardening and deploying technology that lets our customers operate their existing fleets of heavy equipment semi-autonomously," said Vinay Shet, Co-Founder and CEO of Teleo. Teleo lets construction and mining contractors run their heavy equipment without an operator in the cabin. Instead, with Teleo Supervised Autonomy technology, the operator can control multiple pieces of equipment while sitting at a remote control station. This significantly enhances safety and productivity.
"Teleo was founded by two exceptional individuals, with extensive backgrounds in deep technology and autonomy. We believe their approach to bringing human supervised autonomy to the heavy equipment market is incredibly insightful and important. Teleo's technology positively impacts the ROI of operation, while both upskilling the operator community, and increasing safety levels," said Adam Grosser, Chairman and Managing Partners of UP.Partners.
Teleo's path to reaching customers includes multiple distribution channels including partnering with heavy equipment distributors. Along with the Series A funding, Teleo is officially partnering with RDO Equipment Co., a construction equipment and technology supplier and one of John Deere's largest dealerships. Contractors across the United States rely on the service and support provided by RDO to meet their heavy equipment and technology needs. Partnering with RDO will let Teleo scale the deployment of their systems while offering their customers superior service and support.
This week, Teleo is one of the featured companies at UP.Partners' annual UP.Summit conference, the definitive gathering of the multi-dimensional mobility community, where they demonstrated their (literally) groundbreaking technology to press, fellow mobility tech leaders, as well as the general public at UP.Summit's Community Day event.
For :30 second video footage of Teleo's Supervised Autonomy technology in action, please visit: Teleo - Supervised Autonomy Video
Teleo is revolutionizing heavy equipment operations by turning construction and mining equipment into semi-autonomous robots. Their Teleo Supervised Autonomy technology lets contractors operate existing heavy equipment without an operator in the cab, letting a single operator control multiple pieces of equipment from a remote desk. This increases productivity, safety, and operator satisfaction — critical challenges in the construction and mining industries. Teleo is backed by UP.Partners, F-Prime Capital, K9 Ventures, YCombinator and a host of industry luminaries.
Transportation is the underlying fabric of society. UP.Partners invests in the pioneering entrepreneurs who are creating the key enabling technologies that help move people and goods cleaner, faster, safer, and more efficiently in a multi-dimensional world. UP.Partners with some of the world's most innovative investors and companies including Alaska Airlines, ARK Invest, and Woven Capital, the investment arm of Toyota subsidiary Woven Planet Group. UP.Summit convenes the mobility community's brightest minds each year to help humanity go UP. Together, the UP community is transforming the moving world. For more information, visit UP.Partners or follow on Twitter @UpPartnersVC or LinkedIn.
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/06/08/teleo-secures-12-million-series-turn-construction-mining-equipment-into-semi-autonomous-robots/
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In Rio de Janeiro, two rescue dogs have turned local mascots and budding online influencers after joining their rescuers’ ranks, wooing their growing audience, one bark at a time.
Corporal Oliveira, a dog with short brown hair thought to be around four years old, turned up one morning in 2019 at a police station on Rio’s Governador Island, injured and weak.
“I gave him food, water. It took a while for him to get used to me,” said Cpl. Cristiano Oliveira, the officer who took the dog under his wing and later gave him his name. But within a few days, Corporal Oliveira – the furry animal – started following his new master around the precinct. Oliveira has since joined another precinct, but the dog never left.
Corporal Oliveira has his own Instagram profilewith more than 45,000 fervent followers, always hungry for more photos and videos of their mascot in his trademark police uniform, standing on top of police armoured vehicles, motorcycles or sticking his little head out of a regular patrol car’s window. He even has a miniature toy firearm attached to his uniform.
A dozen miles from there, in the leafy and leftist neighborhood of Laranjeiras, another rescue dog has turned mascot.
Caramello – a name inspired by the colour of his fur – has been residing at the fire brigade that found him injured across the iconic Sugarloaf mountain ever since he was rescued nearly a year ago. During that time, the 11-year-old dog has amassed some 27,000 followers.
Older, and slightly less adventurous then Corporal Oliveira, Caramello’s online efforts have focused on drawing attention to a wide range of good causes and campaigns.
He has used his newly found clout to promote awareness around cancer, or to encourage donations for victims of natural disasters such as the recent deadly landslides in Petropolis. He’s also helped other rescue dogs or cats find new homes.
“Caremello is a real digital influencer,” said Maj. Fabio Contreiras, from the Catete Fire Brigade, one of Rio de Janeiro’s oldest.
But with fame, comes burden. And the dogs’ fans are demanding.
“Sometimes I have too much work. I go a week without posting and people complain: ‘Where is (Corporal) Oliveira? Has he gone missing?’,” jokes Oliveira, the police officer in charge of the dog’s social media. He can get more than 200 messages in one day. Sometimes, he just has to tell them: “He’s on holiday!”
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2022-04-13T12:31:25+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/ap-international/in-rio-rescue-dogs-watch-out-for-their-rescuers/
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MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Wednesday kept the door open for talks on a possible swap involving jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner but reiterated that any such discussions must be kept strictly confidential.
A Russian court on Tuesday rejected Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.
Asked if Griner could be freed as part of a prisoners swap with Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a conference call with reporters that “we always say that any contacts about possible exchanges can only be conducted in silence under a tight lid on any information.”
Griner’s arrest in February came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine. At the time, Griner was returning to play for a Russian team during the WNBA’s offseason.
President Joe Biden told reporters that his administration is in “constant contact” with Russian authorities on Griner and other Americans who are detained there. While there has not been progress on bringing her back to the U.S., Biden said, “We’re not stopping.”
At her trial, Griner admitted to having the canisters in her luggage but testified she packed them inadvertently in her haste to make her flight and had no criminal intent. Her defense team presented written statements saying she had been prescribed cannabis to treat chronic pain.
Before her conviction, the U.S. State Department declared Griner to be “wrongfully detained” — a charge that Russia has sharply rejected.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that Biden “is willing to go to extraordinary lengths and make tough decisions to bring Americans home.”
In July, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an unusual step that Washington had made a “substantial proposal” to Moscow get Griner home, along with Paul Whelan, an American serving a 16-year sentence in Russia for espionage.
He didn’t elaborate, but The Associated Press and other news organizations have reported that Washington has offered to exchange Griner and Whelan for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the “merchant of death.”
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2022-10-26T12:59:13+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2022/10/26/kremlin-any-talks-about-griner-swap-must-be-confidential/
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Suspect in family’s kidnapping found; victims still missing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man suspected of kidnapping a Sikh family, including an 8-month-old baby, in central California tried to kill himself Tuesday and is hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. The family is still missing.
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that investigators identified Jesus Salgado, 48, after he used a victim’s ATM card. The family was kidnapped Monday at gunpoint from a business in Merced, the office said, without providing further details.
The sheriff’s department planned a news conference to discuss the case Wednesday morning.
Detectives obtained a surveillance photo from the ATM in Atwater, a city about 9 miles (14 kilometers) north of Merced, and “the person is similar in appearance to the surveillance photo from the original kidnapping scene,” the office said in a statement. The sheriff’s office had released two still images of a possible suspect seen in surveillance footage, and asked for the public’s help in identifying him.
Detectives received information that identified Salgado as a person of interest and that he attempted to take his own life before police arrived, the statement said, without specifying where he was taken into custody.
The kidnapper took the baby, Aroohi Dheri; the child’s mother, Jasleen Kaur, 27; father Jasdeep Singh, 36; and uncle Amandeep Singh, 39, said Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke in a video published Monday on Facebook.
Warnke said the kidnapper made no ransom demands or contact of any kind.
Family members told KXTV-TV that the family, which has a trucking company, was taken from an office that they had only opened about a week earlier.
“My husband is very peaceful and calm person. We don’t have any clue why they kidnapped them,” said Jaspreet Caur, wife of the kidnapped uncle.
The sheriff said detectives believe the kidnapper destroyed unspecified evidence in an attempt to cover his tracks.
The sheriff’s office said in a statement Tuesday that firefighters on Monday found a pickup truck belonging to Amandeep Singh that was on fire. Merced Police Department officers went to Amandeep Singh’s home where a family member tried to reach him and the couple. When they were not able to reach their family members, they called the Merced County Sheriff’s Office to report them missing, the office said.
The sheriff’s office said the FBI, the California Department of Justice, and other local law enforcement agencies are helping with the investigation.
Merced is a city of 86,000 people about 125 miles (200 kilometers) southeast of San Francisco in the San Joaquin Valley.
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This story has been corrected to show Jasleen Kaur is 27, not 36, and Merced is southeast of San Francisco, not southwest. A previous version of this story incorrectly said the family was kidnapped from a business in Madera, not Merced.
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2022-10-05T18:24:40+00:00
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ktiv.com
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2022-08-30T05:05:47+00:00
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2023-01-28T04:31:08+00:00
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By ANDREW DALTON
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and the wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, took the stand Monday at the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein.
Siebel Newsom spent 15 minutes on the stand at the downtown Los Angeles courtroom before a lunch break, becoming the fourth woman Weinstein is accused of sexually assaulting to testify at the former movie magnate’s trial.
The 48-year-old Siebel Newsom was “a powerless actor trying to make her way in Hollywood” in 2005 when Weinstein raped her during what she thought was going to be a meeting to discuss her career at a Beverly Hills hotel, Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson said during the trial’s opening statements.
Weinstein’s lawyers say the two had consensual sex and that she sought to use the powerful producer to advance her career.
When asked by a prosecutor if she saw the person in court that she met at a Toronto film festival in 2005, she went silent then burst into tears before managing to mutter “yes” into the microphone.
“He’s wearing a suit, and a blue tie, and he’s staring at me,” she said when asked to describe him. She had only described their initial meeting before the court broke for lunch.
Siebel Newsom is known as Jane Doe #4 at the trial, and like the others Weinstein is charged with raping or sexually assaulting, her name is not being spoken in court. But both the prosecution and the defense identified have identified her as the governor’s wife during the trial and Siebel Newsom’s attorney confirmed to the AP and other news outlets that she is Jane Doe #4.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they have come forward publicly.
Weinstein has had many famous accusers, including A-list actors, since he became a magnet for the #MeToo movement in 2017. But none of the women telling their stories at the Los Angeles trial have had anywhere near the prominence of Siebel Newsom, first partner to the man who last week sailed to a second term as governor of the nation’s most populous state and may make a run for the White House.
“She intends to testify at his trial in order to seek some measure of justice for survivors, and as part of her life’s work to improve the lives of women,” her attorney Elizabeth Fegan said in a statement at the start of the trial.
Weinstein attorney Mark Werksman told jurors during opening statements that Siebel Newsom “a very prominent citizen of California” who has made herself “a prominent victim in the #MeToo movement.”
“Otherwise,” Werksman said, “she’d be just another bimbo who slept with Harvey Weinstein to get ahead in Hollywood.”
Actor Daphne Zuniga, star of “Spaceballs” and “Melrose Place,” testified about her friend at the trial last week.
Zuniga said she and Siebel Newsom were on a hike when she told her she’d had a meeting with Harvey Weinstein. When asked how it went, Zuniga said Siebel Newsom told her “not good, I don’t want to talk about.”
“I always had known her to be positive, upbeat, looks you in the eye, lovely energy,” Zuniga said, but here “she seemed upset, squirmy, agitated.”
Prosecutors said that — in a pattern described by many other Weinstein accusers — Siebel Newsom had expected they would be meeting in a public space with others in attendance, but instead found herself alone with him in his suite.
Judge Lisa Lench is allowing the defense to use an email Siebel Newsom sent to Weinstein in 2007 asking him for help in dealing with the media surrounding a scandal involving her husband, who was mayor of San Francisco at the time.
Already serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction in New York, Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and seven counts of sexual assault involving five women. He has denied ever engaging in non-consensual sex.
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2022-11-14T21:57:01+00:00
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Updated June 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM ET
LONDON — Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for almost a decade, was arrested and questioned for several hours on Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party.
Police Scotland said a 52-year-old woman was detained Sunday morning "as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party."
She was "released without charge pending further investigation" about six hours later, the force said. British police do not identify suspects until they are charged.
Sturgeon said after her release that her arrest had been "both a shock and deeply distressing."
"Obviously, given the nature of this process, I cannot go into detail," she said in a statement on social media. "However, I do wish to say this, and to do so in the strongest possible terms. Innocence is not just a presumption I am entitled to in law. I know beyond doubt that I am in fact innocent of any wrongdoing."
The SNP said the party had been "cooperating fully with this investigation and will continue to do so. However, it is not appropriate to publicly address any issues while that investigation is ongoing."
Scottish police opened an investigation in 2021 into how more than 600,000 pounds ($754,000) designated for a Scottish independence campaign was spent.
Two former SNP officials, Colin Beattie, who was treasurer, and Peter Murrell, who was chief executive, were previously arrested and questioned as part of the investigation. Like Sturgeon, both were released pending further inquiries.
Murrell is Sturgeon's husband, and police searched the couple's home in Glasgow after his arrest in April.
Sturgeon unexpectedly resigned in February after eight years as Scottish National Party leader and first minister of Scotland's semi-autonomous government. She said then that she knew "in my head and in my heart" that it was the right time for her, her party and her country to make way for someone else.
The first female leader of Scotland's devolved government, Sturgeon led her party to dominance in Scottish politics and refashioned the SNP from a largely one-issue party into a dominant governing force with liberal social positions.
She guided her party during three U.K.-wide elections and two Scottish elections, and led Scotland through the coronavirus pandemic, winning praise for her clear, measured communication style.
But Sturgeon left office amid divisions in the SNP and with her main goal — independence from the U.K. for the nation of 5.5 million people — unmet.
Scottish voters backed remaining in the U.K. in a 2014 referendum that was billed as a once-in-a-generation decision. The party wants a new vote, but the U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can't hold one without London's consent. The central government has refused to authorize another referendum.
Sturgeon's departure unleashed a tussle for the future of the SNP amid recriminations over the party's declining membership and divisions over the best path towards independence. Opinion polls suggest support for the party has sagged, though it remains the most popular in Scotland.
An acrimonious leadership contest to replace her saw contenders feud over tactics and Sturgeon's legacy, particularly a bill she introduced to make it easier for people to legally change gender. It was hailed as a landmark piece of legislation by transgender rights activists, but faced opposition from some SNP members who said it ignored the need to protect single-sex spaces for women
First Minister Humza Yousaf, who won the party contest in March, told the BBC before Sturgeon's arrest that the SNP had been through "some of the most difficult weeks our party has probably faced, certainly in the modern era."
"I know there will be people, be it our opposition, be it the media, that have somehow written the SNP off already," he said. "They do that at their own peril."
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2023-06-11T19:54:19+00:00
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Oxford schools to have Nov. 30 off, take moment of silence to mark 1 year since shooting
Oxford Community Schools will mark Nov. 30 as Wildcat Remembrance Day, one year after a high school student shot and killed four students and injured six others and one teacher.
The community will mark the date in a few ways, all aimed at honoring the young lives lost in the attack: Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn Baldwin, Justin Shilling and Tate Myre.
This year, all Oxford Community Schools students will have the day off, according to the district's superintendent. The decision was made by a team of administrators, social workers and teachers, who determined that students and staff who survived the Oxford High School shooting may all need to cope in different ways on that day.
"Spend this day how your family needs to — to heal, reflect, mourn, and most of all to love," Superintendent Ken Weaver wrote in a message to district families.
Weaver also noted that the district expects to receive a "heightened number of threats" on the one-year mark of the shooting.
District officials are inviting students, families and community members to take part in a moment of silence wherever they are at 12:51 p.m., which is when the first 911 calls about the shooting came in.
The district is also partnering with the All For Oxford Resiliency Center to distribute luminarias — small paper lanterns lit by battery operated candles — to community members ahead of Nov. 30. Residents will be asked to light the luminarias at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 to honor the four fallen students.
Starting Monday, Oxford residents can pick up the lanterns from the All For Oxford Resiliency Center at 1370 S. Lapeer Road. The center is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Fridays.
More:In November, send Oxford students and community a message of hope
Contact Lily Altavena: laltavena@freepress.com.
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2022-11-14T13:06:29+00:00
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freep.com
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https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2022/11/14/oxford-schools-shooting-year/69633542007/
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When you’re close to home, you probably already know of coffee shops and restaurants that offer customers free public WiFi. If you work remotely, chances are you visit the same establishment over and over again because of their speedy WiFi network.
If you’re visiting a town for the first time, you may find yourself looking for a cafe with great coffee and free WiFi. Rather than going from place to place to find one, Facebook has a little-known tool that can tell you everything from how good the coffee is, to if it has free WiFi.
It’s in the Facebook smartphone app. Just open it wherever you are, go to the menu and look for settings and privacy.
There you’ll see “Find Wi-Fi”. Using your precise location, Facebook shows you all of the nearby free WiFi networks. It’s incredibly useful if you’re visiting somewhere new.
A recent search of the downtown district in New Orleans found dozens of shops, cafes, and coffee shops with free WiFi. If you tap on one of the listings, you can details, directions, customer reviews, and the legitimate WiFi Network.
You can also use Facebook’s Find Wi-Fi ahead of time. Say you’re going to be staying at a hotel in downtown San Francisco. You can plan ahead by relocating the Facebook map to that area and tap search.
Where does Facebook get this information?
From businesses that have a Facebook business page and have included the network name in their listing. If you find yourself in an area where you can’t connect to the internet, Facebook’s free tool can find it for you.
Facebook’s Find WiFi tool is available only in the Facebook app.
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2022-06-16T04:25:59+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/what-the-tech/what-the-tech-facebook-free-wifi/
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BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Argentine President Alberto Fernández and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, vowed Tuesday to keep working to come up with a mechanism that would allow them to avoid using the U.S. dollar in trade between the neighboring nations.
Argentina’s economy is looking particularly fragile after a run on the peso in the financial markets caused a sharp devaluation of the local currency late last month as well as a drain of U.S. dollars from central bank reserves in part due to a devastating drought that has slashed exports.
There was lots of anticipation Tuesday that the two countries would unveil a mechanism allowing Argentine firms to continue trading with Brazil without draining precious dollars from the country’s reserves. Yet after a nearly four-hour meeting the two presidents made clear they were still fine tuning the details.
“The meeting was long, difficult and we will carry out many more meetings,” Lula said alongside Fernández as the two left-leaning presidents spoke to the press. “I made a commitment to my friend Alberto Fernández that I will do every and any sacrifice so we can help Argentina in this difficult moment.”
The proposed plan involves a line of credit to finance Brazilian companies that export to Argentina with the intention of avoiding use of the dollar, said the finance ministry’s executive secretary, Gabriel Galípolo.
On Tuesday morning, Finance Minster Fernando Haddad told reporters the two governments are studying possible guarantees in order for Brazil’s government to provide such financing.
“They’ve made the decision to help make sure that Brazilian companies continue exporting to Argentina and they had asked us to do some homework, which we have already done, and have to do with the necessary guarantees,” Fernández said, adding that Economy Ministry officials will be meeting with their Brazilian counterparts next week to fine tune the details.
“Now what we have to do is find these points of agreement … to get those credits operating that guarantee the production of Brazilian companies that export to Argentina,” the Argentine president said.
Brazil is Argentina’s largest trade partner and the deal could afford Argentina some breathing room at a time when it is suffering from a shortage of dollars.
Argentina struck a deal with China that allows its companies to pay for Chinese imports with yuan. Lula, for his part, hailed an agreement between Brazil and China to use the yuan in their bilateral commerce while in Shanghai last month, while also taking swipes at the dominance of the dollar in international trade and at the International Monetary Fund.
“We aren’t having a discussion to help Argentina,” Lula said. “We need to help Brazilians who export to Argentina and finance Brazilian exports, just like China does with Chinese products.”
Lula also said he was in talks with China to change the regulation of BRICS — the group of countries made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — to assist countries who are not part of the group, including Argentina.
Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa has said his country is renegotiating aspects of its agreement signed with the IMF in 2022 to restructure some $44 billion in debt taken on by the center-right government of Fernández’s predecessor, Mauricio Macri.
“We’re renegotiating the program we committed to with the IMF … because the conditions have indeed changed,” Fernández said, referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the drought. Lula said Brazil would also negotiate with the IMF on behalf of Argentina
Fernández’s visit to Brazil comes weeks after he announced he will not seek reelection in the election this October. He was joined in Brasilia by Massa and Argentina’s ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Scioli, both of whom are considered possible contenders for the presidency.
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Politi reported from Buenos Aires.
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2023-05-03T10:39:57+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/business/ap-business/argentinas-fernandez-seeks-dollar-relief-from-brazils-lula/
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Hillsboro scored early and often to roll over Riverton 66-35 on January 3 in Illinois girls high school basketball.
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2023-01-04T06:05:31+00:00
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pantagraph.com
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https://pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/hillsboro-finds-its-footing-in-sprinting-past-riverton-66-35/article_14c97791-b52d-509d-8e55-68ca5b44585d.html
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Hy-Vee Hall ballroom in Des Moines erupted in cheers in 2008 when the youthful Illinois senator hinted at the improbable possibility of the feat ahead: “Our time for change has come!”
That Iowa, an overwhelmingly white state, would propel Barack Obama’s rise to become America’s first Black president seemed to ratify its first-in-the-nation position in the presidential nominating process.
But in the half-century arc of the state’s quirky caucuses, Obama’s victory proved to be an outlier. All other Democratic winners turned out to be also-rans.
The caucuses and their outsize importance were largely an exercise in myth-making, that candidates could earn a path to the White House by meeting voters in person where they live, and earnest, civic-minded Midwesterners would brave the winter cold to stand sometimes for hours to discuss issues and literally stand for their candidate.
As the caucuses have played out, the flaws have become glaring. First among them: The state’s Democrats botched the count in 2020, leaving an embarrassing muddle. But there were more. Since 2008, the state’s political makeup has changed dramatically, from a reliable swing state to solidly Republican. And with the Democratic Party increasingly becoming a party of diversity, Iowa’s lack of it left the state without much of a rationale for leading the way.
“We’ve been headed this way for a while,” said Joe Trippi, who managed Missouri Rep. Dick Gephardt’s winning Iowa campaign in 1988, adding “2020 broke the camel’s back.”
The Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state in the presidential nominating order and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024, a dramatic shakeup championed by President Joe Biden to better reflect the party’s deeply diverse electorate.
The caucuses were once a novel effort to expand local participation in national party decision-making, but this vestige of 19th century Midwestern civic engagement has simply been been unable to keep pace with the demands of 21st century national politics.
“The times have changed and maybe it’s time for this nominating process to change,” said Emily Parcell, Obama’s 2008 Iowa political director.
To much of the nation, the caucuses were a quadrennial curiosity, seen in TV shots framed by snowy cornfields, with a reminder piece the summer before featuring candidates awkwardly sampling the Iowa State Fair’s menu of fried food or gazing at a life-sized cow carved from butter.
The seeds of the myth were etched into the national narrative in the 1970s by a cadre of political writers, mostly from Washington, who tracked Indiana’s Birch Bayh, Arizona’s Mo Udall, Idaho’s Frank Church and an obscure governor from Georgia, Jimmy Carter, to cafes, VFW halls and living rooms.
Their stories offered a sheen of quaint civic responsibility, citizens meeting candidates, often several times, and a willingness to brave a bone-chilling winter night for them.
Despite the lore, Carter did not actually win Iowa. He received more votes than his rivals, but more participants chose “uncommitted.” The early votes weren’t even binding and were actually just the first step in a national delegate selection process ultimately determined at the state convention months later.
Having a contest where rules allowed for no winner was an early sign the arcane process would one day become a key point in the argument against keeping Iowa first.
But in 1976, the legend was born. An outsider could generate momentum heading into the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary election.
Richard Bender, an architect of Iowa’s caucuses, never expected his work to become a national spectacle.
“We knew this was a story. And we knew it was first, and that was fun,” said Bender. “But we didn’t realize when we did it that this was going to be huge. In a sense, it was an accident.”
The caucuses are not elections, but rather party-run events, conducted by local Democratic officials and volunteers, a concept that has long bedeviled outsiders.
Like Iowa’s Republican Party caucuses, which remain first in the GOP’s 2024 presidential sequence, the Democratic caucuses are open only to voters who note the party affiliation on their voter registration.
Iowa first moved its caucuses from spring to winter before the 1972 campaign, and added a presidential vote to the agenda to invite more participation during an era of unrest.
Young activists, like then-25-year-old Bender, felt antiwar voices were missing as the Vietnam War dragged on.
In 1972, antiwar outsider Eugene McCarthy finished stronger than expected in the low-turnout affair, so lightly covered by the news media that the handful of national reporters present fit into a single office at state party headquarters in Des Moines.
But it set in motion increased attention that would over time celebrate and caricature Iowa, make and bury candidacies and eventually reveal structural problems that would lead to the caucuses’ downfall.
“There was a kind of romanticism of neighbors gathering to make this important decision. There was something wholesome about that,” said Democratic strategist David Axelrod, who was senior adviser to Obama’s 2008 campaign.
“They took on sort of mythic importance and, over time, they became somewhat of an industry,” said Axelrod, who also advised the late Illinois Sen. Paul Simon’s 1988 campaign and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards’ in 2004. “Some of that wholesomeness wore off.”
One landmark, Cronk’s Cafe in Denison, served as the backdrop for countless campaign events. It is now closed. The old bar at the Savery Hotel, where candidates would often stop by for a drink, has been renovated. And candidates, strategists and national news figures now tend to favor the indulgent 801 Chophouse in the apex tower of Des Moines’ skyline.
Likewise, the campaigns evolved from tests of more provincial interests to national trial runs.
Missouri Rep. Dick Gephardt won the 1988 Iowa caucuses on a local economic populist message aimed at addressing the financial crisis gripping Iowa farmers.
Sixteen years later, Iowa became the battleground over the Iraq War, the dominant issue roiling Democrats nationally.
Vermont Gov. Howard Dean wandered Iowa in anonymity before would-be rivals voted in 2002 to authorize military force in Iraq. He leapt the following summer to Iowa favorite as an antiwar voice. Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry’s comeback victory signaled national Democrats’ priority to nominate a combat veteran with national security credentials to challenge wartime President George W. Bush.
Four years later, the showdown between national Democratic favorite Hillary Clinton and the rocketing newcomer Obama would complete the transition from the little-noticed 1970s campaigns to national referendum on the party’s direction.
With each cycle, the Democrats’ criticism of Iowa as non-representative of the party increased, coming to a calamitous head on caucus night in February 2020.
A smartphone app designed to calculate and report results failed, prompting a telephone backlog that prevented the party from reporting final results for nearly a week after the Feb. 3 contest.
The Associated Press was unable to declare a winner after irregularities and inconsistencies marred the results. Top finishers Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg were denied the full measure of momentum ahead of New Hampshire eight days later.
“I think we all look back and recognize that was the death knell,” said John Norris, who managed Kerry’s 2004 Iowa campaign and the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s in 1988.
“The huge uptick in social media, it’s opened the floodgates for people to criticize it; every flaw, every critique of Iowa is now magnified,” Norris added.
In desperation, Iowa Democrats proposed an all-vote-by-mail caucus. The change would have excised the very heart of the caucus campaign, grassroots organizing punctuated by candidate contact, said Trippi.
“Money and celebrity are going to be more important at a time when money and celebrity has gotten us where we’re at today,” he said. “Maybe we should be marveling at how long they held on.”
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2022-12-03T15:06:14+00:00
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BERLIN – A 101-year-old man who was convicted last week as an accessory to murder for serving as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II has appealed, a German court said Monday.
The man, whom local media have identified as Josef S., was convicted last Tuesday of more than 3,500 counts of accessory to murder and sentenced to five years in prison.
He had denied working as an SS guard at the Sachsenhausen camp and aiding and abetting the murder of thousands of prisoners. But the Neuruppin state court concluded that he did in fact work at the camp on the outskirts of Berlin between 1942 and 1945 as an enlisted member of the Nazi Party’s paramilitary wing.
Prosecutors had based their case on documents relating to an SS guard with the man’s name, date and place of birth, as well as other documents.
The five-year prison sentence was in line with the prosecution’s demand. The defendant’s lawyer had sought an acquittal.
The Neuruppin court said Monday that the defendant has now filed an appeal. It wasn't immediately clear when it might be considered.
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2022-07-04T12:45:24+00:00
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dayton Children’s Hospital and 4 Paws for Ability have partnered together to create the Canine Copilot program!
According to Syndey Conner, Addie has been going to work with her every day for a year now! Being what is known as a “facility dog,” Addie brings comfort and support to children at the hospital.
Facility dogs can help calm patients during procedures, encourage them to get up and move when they’re feeling sick and even provide comfort. Sydney said every day is different for Addie!
For more information about the Canine Copilot program, click here.
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2023-06-07T17:48:36+00:00
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2023-07-13T18:40:16+00:00
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The 2023 Wells Fargo Championship Odds & Preview: J.J. Spaun
After the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship, J.J. Spaun is in 20th place at -6.
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J.J. Spaun Insights
- Spaun has finished better than par five times and carded seven rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 11 rounds.
- He has not finished any of his last 11 rounds with one of the 10 best scores of the day.
- Over his last 11 rounds, Spaun has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on four occasions.
- In his past five events, Spaun has finished in the top 20 once.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Spaun has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five appearances. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score twice.
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Wells Fargo Championship Insights and Stats
- In Spaun's previous two appearances at this tournament, he has finished in the top 20 all two times. His average finish has been 17th.
- Spaun made the cut in each of his last two attempts at this event.
- Spaun finished 16th on the leaderboard in his previous appearance at this event, in 2023.
- Quail Hollow Club will play at 7,448 yards for this event. In the past year on the Tour, the average tournament has been hosted on a shorter course, with an average distance of 7,305.
- The courses that Spaun has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,288 yards, while Quail Hollow Club will be 7,448 yards this week.
Spaun's Last Time Out
- Spaun was in the 80th percentile on par 3s at the RBC Heritage, with an average of 2.88 strokes on the eight par-3 holes.
- His 4.18-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at the RBC Heritage was poor, putting him in the eighth percentile of the field.
- Spaun shot better than 44% of the golfers at the RBC Heritage on par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.63.
- Spaun shot better on par 3s than most players his last time out, carding a birdie or better on three of eight par-3s at the RBC Heritage (the other competitors averaged 1.5).
- On the eight par-3s at the RBC Heritage, Spaun had one bogey or worse (the field averaged 2.0).
- Spaun recorded fewer birdies or better (one) than the tournament average of 6.2 on the 22 par-4s at the RBC Heritage.
- In that most recent competition, Spaun had a bogey or worse on five of 22 par-4s (the field averaged 5.1).
- Spaun ended the RBC Heritage with a birdie or better on two of six par-5s, fewer than the tournament average, 3.8.
- The field at the RBC Heritage averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the six par-5s, but Spaun finished without one.
Wells Fargo Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: May 4- 7, 2023
- Course: Quail Hollow Club
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Par: 71 / 7,448 yards
- Spaun Odds to Win: +2200 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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2023-05-07T01:03:42+00:00
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WASHINGTON — The monkeypox outbreak received the highest level of alert from the World Health Organization on Saturday, which is now calling it a public health emergency of international concern.
Although the majority of infections have been between men who have sex with men, officials have stressed anyone is susceptible to getting the virus. There have been at least two confirmed monkeypox cases in children, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention.
As case numbers swell in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
The symptoms tend to overlap with those of most viruses. Fevers, headaches, chills, muscle aches, exhaustion and swollen lymph nodes are all symptoms of monkeypox. The true indicator that distinctly separates it from the rest is a pimple-like rash that appears on the face and other parts of the body, according to the CDC.
"The symptoms of monkeypox are very much like the symptoms of a cold initially," said Dr. Payal Kohli, assistant clinical professor at the University of Colorado. "So if you've got fevers, exhaustion, chills, a rash with or without swollen lymph nodes, you have to have a pretty high concern that it could potentially be monkeypox."
Symptoms may vary from person to person, and the rashes can appear at different stages and typically last 2-4 weeks. Some people tend to get rashes first and then symptoms, but others might just get a rash.
The CDC recommends monitoring temperatures twice a day if exposed to someone with monkeypox as well as keeping an eye for other symptoms. Once symptoms develop, immediate isolation is recommended.
Here is the full list of symptoms according to the CDC:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches and backache
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Chills
- Exhaustion
- Respiratory symptoms, such as a sore throat, nasal congestion or cough
- A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus.
How does monkeypox spread?
Monkeypox, which is a cousin of smallpox, typically spreads through direct contact of infected rashes, scabs or bodily fluids. However, it can spread after prolonged face-to-face contact or during intimate contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex.
The blister-like rashes are infectious, especially if they are shedding.
Touching clothes or linens previously touched by someone with monkeypox is another possible form of transmission. The virus can spread as soon as symptoms start and until the blister-like rashes are fully healed.
Monkeypox also poses a threat to pregnant woman as the virus can spread through their placentas.
When should you get tested for monkeypox?
It can be difficult to decipher when or if you need to get tested for monkeypox, especially because the rashes may appear similar to other skin-related issues such as pimples. Other confusions come from the rashes forming near genitals, making it comparable to herpes or other sexually transmitted diseases.
However, if you have been exposed to the virus or develop symptoms, it may be time to get tested.
The test for monkeypox is a polymerase chain reaction or PCR, much like the ones that detect COVID-19. However, there are no at-home tests currently for monkeypox. Results may take anywhere from 24 hours to three days, but as testing increases results are expected to take longer.
"it's been a real challenge in many communities to find sites that are able to perform high quality tests with a high level of accuracy and have that what we would like that relatively quick turnaround to actually be able to figure out you know, whether you're positive or negative and inform your contacts and do all the contact tracing," Kohli said.
In contrast to COVID tests, the monkeypox test needs a swab of the rashes rather than from your nose, Kohli explained. The rashes have a large concentration of virus particles, so if you don't have any rashes or are asymptomatic there is no way of testing for the virus yet.
Testing can be a challenge because most primary doctor's offices don't have access to monkeypox tests, Kohli said.
Following the W.H.O. announcement this week, the CDC has expanded access to its monkeypox testing capacity, making it more accessible for people to get tested. According to the CDC, the five largest commercial labs in the U.S. are now conducting tests, bringing the total capacity to 80,000 per week.
Monkeypox vaccine status
The U.S. had come under fire for slow response to vaccine distribution. This week, health officials signed off on nearly 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccines.
The two vaccines available are ACAM2000, which requires four shots, and JYNNEO, which requires two shots. Monkeypox is closely related to smallpox, so the vaccine offers protection against both viruses.
The vaccine offers protection even after being exposed to monkeypox, which is why health officials recommend that people get the shot within four days of exposure.
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated and protected two weeks after receiving their final dose. It may be a while before more vaccines are readily available in the U.S., which can tamper with wait times and appointments to get the vaccine.
"I think we underestimated the extent and spread of this outbreak because we had the vaccine already made. And because we have limited supply of vaccine, we're really not able to ramp up vaccinations nearly as much as we should," Kohli said.
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2022-07-29T22:44:09+00:00
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wtsp.com
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WACO, Texas – Griffin Kell kicked a 40-yard field goal on the final play of the game, and fourth-ranked TCU beat Baylor 29-28 on Saturday, scoring nine points in the final 2:07 to avoid another potential playoff-busting loss on the banks of the Brazos River.
Emari Demercardo scored on a 3-yard TD run with 2:07 left to get the Frogs (11-0, 8-0 Big 12, No. 4 CFP) within 28-26, but he was unable to pull in a pass on the 2-point conversion attempt.
After kicking deep, TCU used all three of its timeouts while forcing a three-and-out, and got the ball back at its 31 with 1:34 left. Max Duggan converted one third down with a 12-yard run on a quarterback draw, and after Demercardo's third-down run to the Baylor 23, the field goal unit scrambled onto the field with the clock running.
“That looked like chaos, but we practice it every Thursday exactly like that,” Frogs coach Sonny Dykes said.
The kick by Kell, who earlier had an extra-point attempt clank off the upright, went through as time ran out.
“The great thing about that last drive, we were throwing all of our day one concepts,” Duggan said. "We were throwing easy stuff that we practice and we can do with our eyes closed, and stuff that you believe in. ... So just going out there, being confident, believing it was going to happen, and Griff makes a huge kick for us.”
TCU, which had already clinched a spot in the Big 12 championship game, hasn’t been undefeated this deep in a season since 2010, when it finished 13-0 with a Rose Bowl victory and No. 2 national ranking.
When the Frogs played at McLane Stadium for the first time in 2014, after the facility first opened, they lost 61-58. That was their only loss that season, and they went on to share the Big 12 title with Baylor. They were the first two teams left out of the inaugural four-team College Football Playoff.
Baylor (6-5, 4-4) was coming off a 31-3 home loss to Kansas State a week earlier, but last year's Big 12 champions took a 28-20 lead after a pair of true freshmen scored TDs early in the fourth quarter: tight end Kelsey Johnson's 12-yard catch, and Richard Reese's 1-yard run.
“It’s a tough locker room. I told them that I wish that we, that I, could take the pain away,” Baylor coach Dave Aranda said.
Duggan finished 24-of-35 passing for 327 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for a score while leading the Frogs with 50 yards rushing on eight carries. Kendre Miller had a rushing TD in his 12th consecutive game, a 2-yarder early in the second quarter that tied it at 14.
TCU had its first lead when Duggan hit a wide-open Gunnar Henderson for a 26-yard touchdown with 5 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter, one play after the two had connected for 20 yards. It was 20-14 after Kell’s missed PAT.
Baylor's Blake Shapen was 21-of-30 passing for 269 yards and a score, while Craig “Sqwirl” Williams ran for 112 yards. Monaray Baldwin had six catches for 123 yards, including a 74-yard gain on third-and-11 that set up Reese’s TD with 9:47 left.
“For it to end that way really hurt,” Williams said.
THE TAKEAWAY
TCU: Another comeback for the Frogs, who last month overcame double-digit deficits in the second half against Oklahoma State and Kansas State. They had several players dealing with flu-like symptoms during the week. Leading receiver Quentin Johnston appeared to bang up his ankle again, and Miller got hurt early in the second half. Still, Duggan and the Frogs never faltered.
Baylor: The Bears never really had much trouble moving the ball, piling up 501 total yards, 232 on the ground. On their opening drive, they had 56 yards rushing — twice as much Texas had the whole game against TCU a week earlier. But they missed a chance to take a halftime lead when Shapen’s pass was intercepted in the end zone by Bud Clark with 4 seconds left.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
TCU will stay in the top four of the AP poll on Sunday, and should still be in the all-important top four of the new CFP rankings Tuesday.
UP NEXT
TCU wraps up the regular season at home against Iowa State next Saturday.
Baylor plays at Texas on Friday.
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2022-11-19T22:14:44+00:00
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US arrests 4 Mexican nationals in 2022 deaths of 53 migrants found trapped in hot tractor trailer
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — U.S. authorities on Tuesday announced the arrests of four more people in last year’s smuggling deaths of 53 migrants, including eight children, who were left in a tractor trailer in the scorching Texas summer.
Authorities said on the anniversary of the June 27, 2022, tragedy that the four Mexican nationals were aware that the trailer’s air-conditioning unit was malfunctioning and would not blow cool air to the migrants trapped inside during the nearly three-hour ride. When the trailer was opened in San Antonio, 48 migrants were already dead. Another 16 were taken to hospitals, where five more died.
It was the deadliest tragedy to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico. The dead included 27 from Mexico, 14 from Honduras, seven from Guatemala and two from El Salvador,
The driver and another man were arrested shortly after the migrants were found. They were charged with smuggling resulting in death and conspiracy.
The four new arrests were made Monday in Houston, San Antonio and Marshall, Texas. Authorities said the smuggling operation transported migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico by sharing routes, guides, stash houses, trucks and trailers, some of which were stored at a private parking lot in San Antonio.
The new defendants are Riley Covarrubias-Ponce, 30; Felipe Orduna-Torres, 28; Luis Alberto Rivera-Leal, 37; and Armando Gonzales-Ortega, 53. All are charged with conspiracy to transport immigrants resulting in death, serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy. Each man faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted.
A federal grand jury indictment alleges that the four men exchanged the names of migrants who would be smuggled in a truck. Orduna-Torres provided the address in the Texas border city of Laredo where they would be picked up, and Gonzalez-Ortega met them there. The four then coordinated the trip, exchanged messages about the truck’s progress on the drive to San Antonio.
The truck was found on a remote San Antonio road, and arriving police officers detained driver Homero Zamorano Jr. after spotting him hiding in some nearby brush.
Surveillance video captured footage of the 18-wheeler passing through a Border Patrol checkpoint. One survivor, a 20-year-old from Guatemala, told The Associated Press that the smugglers had covered the trailer’s floor with what she believes was powdered chicken bouillon, apparently to throw off any dogs at the checkpoint.
Another survivor, Adan Lara Vega, said the truck was already hot when it left Laredo and that the trapped migrants soon started crying, and pleading for water. Some took turns breathing through a single hole in the wall, while others pounded on the walls and yelled to get the driver’s attention.
“Human smugglers prey on migrants’ hope for a better life — but their only priority is profit,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. “Tragically, 53 people who had been loaded into a tractor-trailer in Texas and endured hours of unimaginable cruelty lost their lives because of this heartless scheme.”
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2023-06-27T22:01:56+00:00
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LONDON (AP) — Church bells toll across United Kingdom to honor Queen Elizabeth II.
- Police: Man pointed rifle at another male
- CBP: Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to be temporarily closed on 9/11
- $129K in marijuana, 21 migrants found in east Laredo stash house
- Police: Man broke into home to sexually molest his ex
- Laredo comic con announces "The Suicide Squad" actor to appear in hometown
- Photos: One of Laredo's most historic homes hosts 'Jazz in the Garden'
- '400 per person': Teen offered cash for smuggling migrants
- Laredo police announce DWI operation results
- Shooting being investigated in Uvalde's Memorial Park
- Affidavit: Man stole gun from woman, pointed it at her face
- Affidavit: Woman expected $10K for smuggling supposed grandson
- Affidavit: Man flicked off cop, obstructed rush hour traffic
- Video: Texas UFO? 'Mysterious' lights recorded near Austin
- Women tried smuggling heroin from Monterrey to Laredo
- Dillard looks to get Martin’s offense going
- Laredo PD seeks help identifying man relating to vehicle theft
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2022-09-09T11:46:35+00:00
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
2Q22 Highlights
Best adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for a second quarter, reaching R$ 6.7 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA from the North America Business Operation reaches R$2.8 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.1%, both historical records for a quarter.
Indebtedness level reaches its lowest historical level, with the ratio between net debt and adjusted EBITDA decreasing from 0.65x to 0.18x compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Gerdau published its 2021 Annual Report based, for the third time, on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, reinforcing its commitment to transparency with its stakeholders. This year, the company also adhered to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Iron & Steel Producers and Metal & Mining standards.
Additional Information
Gerdau S.A. (NYSE: GGB, BM&Fbovespa: GGBR3, GGBR4) informs that it is filling today its 2Q22 results at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and at the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), which are available at Gerdau's website. To access this document, please click on https://ri.gerdau.com/en/notices-and-results/results-center/.
The 2Q22 Valuation Guide is also available at Gerdau's website.
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2022-08-03T13:42:05+00:00
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10-year-old sells lemonade to help big sister with cancer accomplish bucket list
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (25 News Now/Gray News) – A 10-year-old in Central Illinois has made it his mission to raise enough money to help his older sister, who is fighting stage 4 cancer, cross an item off her bucket list.
Payton Wilkey’s 22-year-old sister has stopped treatments and is trying to live each day to the fullest, WEEK reported.
“We know our time is becoming limited,” said Laura Wilkey, Payton’s mother. “One of her wishes right now is to make a trip to upstate New York, which is where my family is from, we used to go like every summer.”
Payton is selling lemonade to help his family afford a week-long road trip.
“We don’t get that much money so I am helping out my family so they can have money,” the 10-year-old said.
Although he’s only selling each cup for 50 cents, Payton has already made progress toward his goal.
“Total so far with his lemonade stand, we’re at about $220 in a week,” Wilkey said.
Wilkey estimates the July trip will cost $3,000, but that has not deterred Payton.
“He’s always been big sister’s little buddy. I know it’s a lot for him to kind of understand everything that’s going on, but if he can help, he wants to help,” Wilkey said.
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2022-06-14T17:55:35+00:00
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https://www.kwch.com/2022/06/14/10-year-old-sells-lemonade-help-big-sister-with-cancer-accomplish-bucket-list/
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While Housing Inventory Remains Low, eLEND's Chattel Financing Allows Consumers to Enter the Factory-Built Home Market
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eLEND, a consumer-facing division of American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR) and a leading provider of home mortgage loans, is pleased to announce an expansion of its Manufactured Home Financing and Chattel Home-Only Financing program. Now available in 45 states nationwide*, the program aims to provide a financing opportunity for securing manufactured housing to traditional and first-time homebuyers searching for their dream homes. This program will still be offered under ManufacturedHome.loan, a secondary consumer-facing division of AFR specializing in manufactured home lending, and will now be able to reach so many more families.
Whether it's on private land or in a park, both eLEND and ManufacturedHome.loan can help prospective buyers obtain chattel financing for manufactured or mobile homes that are not permanently affixed to the land. Available programs may provide eligible borrowers an option for a 5% down payment and the opportunity to finance closing costs, with terms of up to 25 years for new construction and 23 years for existing homes.
"As housing inventory remains low, entering the factory-built home market is a great option to close on a brand new home," said Christopher Guerin, Executive Vice President of Origination and Business Development at eLEND's parent company, American Financial Resources. "Our mission remains to help the underserved, whether it be first-time homebuyers, veterans, or families without the budget for a hefty down payment. Without many new, budget-friendly houses on the market and with rates continuously increasing, our loan officers at eLEND and ManufacturedHome.loan are excited to offer Chattel Home-Only financing as another avenue for families to secure their dream home."
Buyers who enter the world of factory-built housing benefit from lower construction costs and accelerated timelines versus site-built homes as there are no weather-related delays or damages throughout the construction process. Factory-built homes also require multiple inspections throughout construction to ensure structural stability. With floorplan variations and amenities that look and feel like site-built homes, buyers are even able to personalize these properties the same way as any on-site new build.
The program adds to eLEND's existing land & home, or real property, financing options, which include a suite of FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans and Conventional Loans. With an always-expanding list of products introduced based on market demand including Non-QM, VA Renovation, Down Payment-Assistance Program, One-Time Close Construction and more, eLEND has a program for everyone, cementing the company's commitment to always find the best option to serve their customers.
For additional information about eLEND's latest Chattel Home-Only Financing expansion, schedule a call with a trusted eLEND loan officer today. For more information about eLEND and its current product offerings overall, please visit www.eLEND.com.
*For available states, please contact an eLEND representative.
eLEND is one of American Financial Resources, Inc.'s Consumer Direct Divisions, offering first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners affordable mortgage options. From 30 year fixed rate mortgage programs to adjustable rate mortgages and from zero down payment options to loans for refinancing an investment property, eLEND offers mortgages for many types of property and financial situations. eLEND utilizes the latest technology to deliver educational resources to customers to simplify the mortgage process and provide consistent and dedicated service with a personal touch. Lender NMLS 2826 at www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. For more information, visit www.eLEND.com.
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2022-07-28T12:40:28+00:00
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: DOMH) ("Dominari" or the "Company") today provided an update on the $2 million share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") authorized by the Company's Board of Directors on December 5, 2022.
The Company reported that on February 14, 2023, the Company purchased 4,600 shares of common stock at $4.0804 per share.
Additional shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, or other means in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b -18 of the Exchange Act. The timing, number of shares repurchased, and prices paid for the stock under this program will depend on general business and market conditions as well as corporate and regulatory limitations, including blackout period restrictions.
About Dominari Holdings Inc.
Dominari Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Aikido Pharma Inc.) until recently was focused primarily on the development of a diverse portfolio of small-molecule anticancer and antiviral therapeutics and related patent technology. In September 2022, the Company agreed to acquire a registered broker-dealer and transition its primary business operations to fintech and financial services. Upon the final closing of this acquisition, the Company's fintech and financial services business will be operated through its subsidiary, Dominari Financial Inc. The Company continues to develop its therapeutics and related patent technology, as well as other ventures, through its subsidiary, Aikido Labs, LLC.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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2023-02-15T15:14:49+00:00
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(NEXSTAR) — Grab your tickets — the winning numbers for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn.
Should your ticket match the winning numbers below, which were drawn Wednesday, you’ll be the winner of the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history.
The winning numbers drawn Wednesday, July 19 were: 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, and red Powerball 24. The Power Play multiplier was 2X.
Ahead of the drawing, Powerball officials estimated the jackpot at $1 billion with a cash value of $516.8 million. The jackpot grew slightly to $1.08 billion, officials said during the drawing. At that mark, the jackpot remains the third-largest in Powerball history, but climbs to the sixth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
- $2.04 billion (Powerball): Nov. 7, 2022; California
- $1.586 billion (Powerball): Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.537 billion (Mega Millions): Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- $1.348 billion (Mega Millions): Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- $1.337 billion (Mega Millions): July 29, 2022; Illinois
- $1.08 billion (est. Powerball): July 19, 2023
- $1.050 billion (Mega Millions): Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- $768.4 million (Powerball): March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- $758.7 million (Powerball): Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- $754.6 million (Powerball): Feb. 6, 2023; Washington
A winner would have two options to collect their prize: as an annuity, where you receive an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year, or the lump sum payment.
If there is no winner in Wednesday’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot has a chance to climb even higher on the above list.
With or without a jackpot winner, the next Powerball drawing will be held Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. ET. Powerball tickets are $2 each, and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
If you aren’t lucky enough to win the Powerball jackpot, you’ll have a chance at a record-setting Mega Millions jackpot. Currently estimated at $720 million, the pot ranks as one of the largest in Mega Millions history. The next drawing for that game is Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
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2023-07-20T04:48:26+00:00
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BOSTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horvath & Tremblay has been recognized by Commercial Property Executive at the 2022 Influence Awards Ceremony. The firm received the Silver accolade in the Most Innovative Corporate Strategy category. The awards celebrated the top companies, properties and transactions throughout commercial real estate. Horvath & Tremblay has won numerous awards over the last few years, including GlobeStreet's Top Places to Work Influencers in Retail, Net Lease and Multifamily, Costar Power Broker, Connect CRE Top Brokers, and others. The firm is rapidly growing and continues to strategically enter the top markets in the country, with a 10th office recently opening this year in New York City.
Horvath & Tremblay is one of the most active and successful Investment Real Estate Brokerage firms in the United States. Our advisors specialize in the sale of single tenant net-lease, multi-tenant retail, apartment and mixed-use properties. We have experience successfully structuring sale lease-back programs, portfolio dispositions, and 1031 exchanges. We have a dedicated buy side desk that provides real time inventory and market data to each individual client placing capital or fulfilling a 1031 exchange requirement. The firm is dedicated to being the best source of information and expertise in the marketplace for private investors, developers, institutions, and industry professionals.
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2023-03-02T20:34:05+00:00
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Three years ago, Native Americans in Oklahoma rejoiced when the Supreme Court ruled that the eastern half of Oklahoma is on tribal land, and that the state could not bring criminal prosecutions for crimes on Indian land without the consent of the Indian tribes. But on Wednesday, the court narrowed that decision, prompting an angry dissent from Justice Neil Gorsuch, the author of the 2019 decision, and an ardent proponent of Indian rights.
On the surface, this might look like a cut-and-dried case. In the aftermath of the court's 2019 decision, the state was no longer empowered to prosecute those accused of committing crimes on Indian territory. Only the tribal courts, or the federal government, could do that, and the tribal courts were generally not authorized to prosecute non-Indians. According to the federal government, effect of that decision was a 400% increase in federal prosecutions from 2020 to 2021, with many people either not held accountable or receiving lighter sentences in plea deals.
In light of that, Oklahoma's governor and attorney general asked the Supreme Court to reverse its earlier decision. The high court refused, but on Wednesday it issued a more limited decision, declaring that the state may prosecute crimes committed against Native American victims by non-Indians in Indian country. Bottom line: power to prosecute will most likely now shift back to the state, and away from the federal government.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the decision for the court's five conservatives, minus Gorsuch.
The ruling came in the case of Manuel Castro-Huerta, a non-Indian first prosecuted by the state and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the criminal abuse of his five year old Cherokee stepdaughter, who weighed only 19 pounds and was covered in feces and lice when she was taken to the hospital. His conviction was set aside after the Supreme Court's 2019 decision, and he was then sentenced to seven years in a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
But on Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that the state had concurrent power to prosecute him.
Gov. Kevin Stitt called the decision "a pivotal victory" that would allow the state to prosecute non-Indians and to protect Native American victims.
But Chuck Hoskin, Jr., the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, said that unlike previous governors, Stitt has been unwilling to work cooperatively with the tribes.
"Gov. Stitt is an outlier in my experience with Oklahoma governors," he said. "In the last 20 years, we've had very good relationship with governors. It's only been under Gov. Stitt that we've ran into someone who just fundamentally does not see a role for tribes in the modern world."
Justice Kavanaugh's majority decision was based in large part on practicalities. Indian country is part of the state, not separate from the state, he said, and therefore, unless Congress says otherwise, a state has jurisdiction over all of its territory, including Indian territory.
Justice Gorsuch, who usually is part of the court's most conservative bloc, instead voted with the court's three liberals. In a scathing dissent, he recounted the famous decision, written by chief Justice John Marshall in 1832, which barred the state of Georgia from throwing some 100,000 Cherokee Indians off their land. The decision was for naught, though, because both Georgia and President Andrew Jackson flouted it, leading to the Indian Trail of Tears en route to newly designated Indian reservations west of the Mississippi River.
As Gorsuch recounted the history, that 1832 decision, though defied at the time, came to be recognized as one of the Supreme Court's "finer hours," and for 200 years stood for the proposition that Native American tribes retain their sovereignty unless and until Congress ordains otherwise. "Where this court stood firm then," Gorsuch said, "today it wilts."
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2022-06-30T04:10:29+00:00
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Dominique Hamman knows something about what it takes to build a college women’s lacrosse program from scratch. She knows a lot, actually.
She was a goalie on the first women’s lacrosse program at Central Michigan University, when it began its program in 2016, then was a graduate assistant at Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich., whose program played its first game in 2012.
Now, Hamman is on the verge of athletic history at Daemen University. She’ll coach the Wildcats when they play their first game as an NCAA Division II program at 4 p.m. Sunday at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.
Hired in June 2021, Hamman has designed a program, including its roster, its schedule, its training methods, its recruiting and its culture, and now gets her first look in a game that counts 20 months after she began.
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The team has 19 players on its inaugural roster and is scheduled to play 16 games. The home opener is Tuesday at 3 p.m. against Walsh University from Ohio.
Daemen’s addition of women’s lacrosse is part of a boom in college athletics, and the continuing growth of lacrosse in Western New York, as 10 of Daemen’s players are from Section VI or Monsignor Martin Athletic Association programs.
The Buffalo News spoke this week with Hamman, who is from the Rochester area, about the process of starting a program, recruiting, and the growth of women’s college lacrosse.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
The Buffalo News: Your team begins its inaugural season Sunday at Lake Erie. What has the journey and the process been like, in building a women’s lacrosse program from scratch?
Hamman: I’d say it didn’t go completely as I’d planned – and that’s for the best. When I got hired in 2021, over the summer, I had an idea in my head because I’d played in an inaugural program, and I had an idea that there would be 20-plus freshmen coming in. We had a handful of players and students who were playing a sport, who lost their senior year in high school because of Covid-19. They were excited to play in college. We started with a handful of them and, at some point in the fall of 2021, we were practicing with seven players, all for this moment, for this year. That’s been really cool.
We got a large handful of freshmen in this first recruiting class and a significant amount of transfers. It’s pieced together, little by little, in its own way, but it’s been such a cool process, and after a year and half, we’re getting ready to play our first game.
We have a non-championship season in the fall. We played a handful of scrimmages against opponents. You could tell there were a lot of nerves, and a lot of jitters, like, “Oh my gosh, this is the first time we’re playing another team!”
I’m trying not to hype up the moment more than it already it is. They’re excited for it, and ready to play and consistently play for the rest of the school year.
Right now, it’s business as usual. Practice doesn’t look much more than what it has. We’re focusing on us and capitalizing on what works for us, and how do we showcase that.
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TBN: You have a lot of western New York players on your roster – from West Seneca, Lancaster, Williamsville, Sacred Heart, Eden – was that a priority, to look local for recruits?
Hamman: I do a lot of work with local club teams in the area, so naturally, you’re out there coaching high school players and they see you, and it’s put Daemen on the radar. They were nearby and didn’t realize Daemen had a team until they saw me wearing a Daemen sweatshirt at practices.
It’s so good that Daemen is building a name for itself. These players were excited to have a great opportunity to play at a high level and stay close to home, to be a part of their high school programs and give back to their home community. That’s been the fun part, and a lot of them have sought me out, because of their desire to stay.
TBN: You played lacrosse at Central Michigan – another relatively new program – and helped build that program. What did you take from that and apply to building a program at Daemen?
Hamman: The biggest thing I took away from Central is that we were successful there because we put the culture first. We put people first. That was my No. 1 priority. Building talent but finding the right type of people who care about each other and care about the bigger picture and life. And they’re using lacrosse to grow individually but to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We focus on how we treat each other, how do we hold ourselves accountable, what do we take day to day and apply to everyday life?
If you build a really great culture and have a really good foundation, the program will blossom.
TBN: What was the biggest challenge of that process?
Hamman: There’s a benefit, but nobody knows what to expect. We’re dealing with a lot of youth. I’m asking every day for young players to play way more mature and disciplined than what any other freshman in an established program is playing. They’re allowed to make mistakes, but can’t make as many mistakes. They don’t have upperclassmen to back them up. Pushing them to play like they’ve played a college game before, that’s the toughest part of this.
But their belief in themselves is huge. Teaching them to have confidence, and the work they put in and the payoff matters – that’s important. It’s convincing them that they’re in a good spot and prepped and ready.
TBN: What has been the biggest reward of this process, so far?
Hamman: The moments we get to celebrate small successes together. I try not to take that for granted. We took the time to celebrate things. It was huge in the process of growing this program.
Another huge reward. Getting that first recruiting class signed and have them all arrive on campus together, at the same time, and having a roster, that was huge.
The next piece we get to celebrate is playing in our first game. There’s so much to celebrate so often in a new program. You are happy and excited about something, every day.
TBN: Why is women’s lacrosse valuable, and why are we seeing more opportunities in women’s lacrosse at the college level?
Hamman: Lacrosse primarily was an East Coast sport for the longest time. As time has gone in, its spread westward and down south a little more. You just see how much at the youth level that it has grown. There’s been so many more opportunities for young kids to pick up a stick and that makes the demand make it even higher.
A lot of colleges and universities start new programs for women and they’re saying, “Look at lacrosse and it’s growth. There’s so much in the pool to choose from.”
And there’s a domino effect. One program starts, and a college down the road sees that success and says, “Let us do it, too!’ ”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Retail Cross Talk -- Oracle has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Point-of-Sale Software for Large Apparel and Softlines Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment1 and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Price Optimization Solutions 2023 Vendor Assessment2. Both report excerpts are available here.
Oracle was also recently named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Commerce Platform Service Providers 2023 Vendor Assessment3.
"It's more imperative than ever that retailers have a holistic view of their data and customers. What separates the retail winners is the agility to act using real-time information, no matter how, when, or where their customers engage," said Mike Webster, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Retail. "Our comprehensive platform for modern retail is designed to help customers solve these complex challenges to deliver an optimal experience that drives revenue and customer loyalty. We believe being named a Leader in three IDC MarketScape reports is a testament to our commitment to delivering the solutions and innovations our global customers need to achieve and maintain success."
Price is king
The IDC MarketScape for price optimization evaluated 14 vendors with a broad range of competencies and strategies in price optimization.
The report states, "Price optimization has become even more important as the economy emerges from the pandemic and inflationary pressure inconveniences retailers. Retailers must evaluate and leverage price optimization solutions to reduce costs, maintain profitability, and continue to offer effective price points that consumers will be willing to purchase at."
Oracle Retail's price, promotion, and markdown optimization applications leverage Oracle Retail Analytics and AI Solutions which combines AI, machine learning, and decision science with data captured from Oracle Retail SaaS applications as well as third-party data. The self-learning applications detect trends, learn from results, and increase their accuracy the more they are used, adding massive amounts of contextual data to get a clearer picture on what motivates outcomes. These pricing applications are complemented by a broad suite of retail planning, optimization, and execution applications. Oracle recently unveiled new cloud extensions that further enable retailers to execute pricing and promotion strategies that move inventory.
The report noted, "Oracle's price optimization capability is one part of the company's end-to-end retail enterprise capabilities across a large portfolio of solutions." It also added that, "Oracle offers easy, efficient, and out-of-the-box integrations with a full range of adjacent modules and capabilities."
Upleveling the shopping journey
The IDC MarketScape for 2023 Point-of Sale report, which evaluated seven vendors, added, "Deep commitment to innovation and customers and long retail experience combined with Oracle's deep technology expertise makes Xstore a strong choice for omni-channel retailers looking for a complete POS solution that is future ready and can enable differentiation from competitors. A benefit of being part of Oracle's deep global reach, Xstore is an excellent choice for retailers seeking a solution with a wide global footprint and local support and expertise, especially knowing that Xstore is already live with retailers in 94 countries."
Leading retail brands to recently standardize on Xstore to uplevel the shopping journey for their customers include Prada, Al Babtain, Hibbett, and more.
"The rapidly changing macroeconomic conditions as well as new shopper expectations for frictionless, engaging experiences means that POS providers must address not only the omni-channel needs of today but have a strong strategy for powering the omni-channel needs of tomorrow with the rapid innovation," says Margot Juros, research manager, Worldwide Retail Technology Strategies at IDC. "Successful players need to enable seamless omni-channel shopping with features, such as mobile POS, self-service/kiosks, and mixed carts, that allow consumers to shop anywhere and any way they want."
To learn more about Oracle Retail, visit oracle.com/retail.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.
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Oracle, Java, MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing.
1 "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Point-of-Sale Software for Large Apparel and Softlines Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment" Margot Juros, March 2022 (Doc #US48621522)
2 "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Price Optimization Solutions 2023 Vendor Assessment" Ananda Chakravarty, March 2023 (Doc #US49458922)
3 "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Commerce Platform Service Providers 2023 Vendor Assessment" Filippo Battaini, Ornella Urso, Sofia Poggi, Cristiano Quattrini, May 2023 (Doc #US49436123)
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2023-07-17T12:35:24+00:00
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Updated July 21, 2023 at 5:08 PM ET
Texas A&M University announced on Friday that its president, M. Katherine Banks, will "retire immediately" amid controversy about the mishandling of a Black journalist's hire.
According to an official university statement Friday, Banks submitted her letter late Thursday announcing she would retire immediately, saying the "negative press has become a distraction."
The university said that Mark A. Welsh III, the dean of the university's government and public service school, would serve as interim president until a national search is conducted for a successor.
Banks' announcement comes days after the school's faculty senate passed a resolution to launch a fact-finding committee to investigate how the hiring of Kathleen McElroy, a University of Texas professor and former New York Times journalist, was mishandled.
"The recent challenges regarding Dr. McElroy have made it clear to me that I must retire immediately," Banks said in her announcement.
Chancellor Sharp has named Dean Mark A. Welsh III acting President of @TAMU after President M. Katherine Banks submitted a letter late Thursday announcing she would retire immediately: https://t.co/Kib0Dkfg4E pic.twitter.com/HHQoi9S3F7
— Texas A&M System (@tamusystem) July 21, 2023
The university announced last month it hired McElroy, a Texas A&M graduate, to lead its journalism program. However, the hire drew backlash from conservatives across Texas, who criticized previous statements McElroy made about diversity, equity and inclusion, according to The Texas Tribune, who first reported the story.
Once McElroy's offer was extended, it quickly fell apart once job details changed — as the position was originally tenure-eligible, but changed to a one-year professor of practice, according to the university.
McElroy ultimately turned down the offer for a one-year contract, the Tribune reported.
During a Texas A&M faculty senate meeting Wednesday, Banks denied knowledge of the changes in McElroy's job offer. However, she took responsibility for the "flawed hiring process" following the backlash, which suggested McElroy was a victim of "anti-woke hysteria" and "outside interference" when it came to the hiring process, the university said.
McElroy did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. She told the Tribune that she felt "damaged by this entire process" and that she believed she was being judged by race and maybe gender.
"And I don't think other folks would face the same bars or challenges," McElroy said.
The Rudder Association, an organization formed by current and former students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M dedicated to preserving campus values, said in a statement it did express concerns to campus administration. However, the group said it "believes that a department head should embrace the egalitarian and merit-based traditions that characterize Texas A&M's values rather than the divisive ideology of identity politics."
"We remain hopeful that Texas A&M will continue to lead in this important arena, as it has done in many others throughout its history," Matt Poling, president of The Rudder Association, said.
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2023-07-22T01:54:30+00:00
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New Indulgent Desserts, Premium Brand Fitness, Healthy Smoothie and Juice Bar and Reserved Theater Seating Added to Princess Packages Providing Nearly 60 - 70% Savings
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises - already the best value in travel - has dramatically enhanced its all-inclusive premium add-on packages, incorporating an exciting juxtaposition of new premium indulgences and premium health and wellness offerings to its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.
Rolling out on sailings after February 20 are a series of decadent Princess Premium desserts. These elaborate confections overflowing with gelato, pastry, and candy mixtures will be added to both the Princess Plus and Princess Premier and are available in the Gelateria, Swirls or Coffee and Cones.
As part of its recently announced exclusive partnership with Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique premium fitness brands, guests will also enjoy complimentary onboard Pure Barre, Yoga Six and Stretch Lab classes as part of the packages starting in February with classes from additional boutique brands including Club Pilates, Cycle Bar, Stride, and Stride to follow shortly thereafter.
"Adding more content to our much sought-after Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages with the addition of premium experiences including fitness and indulgences not only guarantees an exceptional onboard experience but also ensures our guests have maximum options and superior value when vacationing with Princess," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
Now for just $60 per person per day, Princess Plus will give guests almost 60% off a retail value of $140 if components are purchased separately. The enhanced package includes the Plus Beverage Package, single device wi-fi plan and daily crew appreciation. Two premium crafted desserts, two smoothies or juices, two fitness classes and free shipping of Medallions prior to cruises are the new additions to the Princess Plus package.
And with Princess Premier, inclusivity and value are taken to the next level. Guests receive up to $257 per day in total amenity value, if components are purchased separately, for just $80 per person per day, an almost 70% savings. Within the Princess Premier package guests will enjoy the Premier Beverage Package, four device wi-fi plan, daily crew appreciation, two nights of specialty dining, photo package, Princess Prizes, unlimited Premium crafted desserts, unlimited smoothies or juices, unlimited fitness classes, reserved seating in the Princess Theater and a complimentary Medallion accessory.
New packages are available for bookings made after December 14 for sailings February 20 and beyond.
More information on Princess Premier, Princes Plus and Princess Standard can be found here.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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