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Idaho Teen Shiva Rajbhandari Beats Out Candidate Endorsed by Far-Right Group for School Board Seat
Shiva Rajbhandari is making waves for beating out a candidate endorsed by a local far-right group. Shiva noted that although the candidate Steve Schmidt is not an extremist, he did not disavow them.
Shiva Rajbhandari, an 18-year-old high school senior, just made history in Boise, Idaho. He’s the first student to ever serve on the Boise School District Board of Trustees. His interest in pursuing a spot on the board started years ago while working to improve environmental conditions and fight climate change.
“I sent a letter to my school board president, who's now my colleague,” he told Inside Edition Digital. “I detailed their efforts, asked for a meeting. But I didn't get a response back immediately from the school board president. I know he read the letter because about a week later I was called into my principal's office and I was reprimanded for reaching out to the board.
“It felt as though we as students were not being seen as constituents,” he continued. “As if we were unqualified to have a stake in what's going on in our schools. As if we weren't the primary stakeholders in our education. It was just frustrating. It felt like student voices weren't being taken seriously.”
Rajbhandari's was also motivated to run so he could stand up for his school’s teachers.
“And I remember one day walking into English class and we had an assignment, and half of it was blacked out with Sharpie,” he said. “It was because my teacher felt intimidated. It was because she didn't feel like she could teach what she taught in previous years. And that shows a lack of support from the district. And so that's another thing that motivated my decision to run.”
In addition to making history for being the first student to be elected to the board, Rajbhandari made waves when he beat out a candidate endorsed by a local far-right group. Rajbhandari noted that although the candidate, Steve Schmidt, is not an extremist himself, he didn't refuse the endorsement.
“He was repeatedly asked to disavow this endorsement and he refused to,” he said. “And he made a point of refusing to disavow this far-right endorsement.”
“I remember in ninth grade when I first really got involved with climate activism, we organized a rally downtown in Boise," Rajbhandari said. "This group came to our rally with AR-15s. So there we are ninth graders fighting for a livable future, and there are these people dressed in military gear, some of them were dressed up like police, although they weren't, and they had AR-15s. They were just standing there watching our protest. I mean, that was terrifying. And it's terrifying living in a community that is really surrounded on all sides by folks like these.”
In a statement to Boise Weekly, Schmidt said he wanted to represent all parents even if he disagrees with their political views.
“I have support from people from all sides including the Idaho Liberty Dogs, Democrats, and the Boise Education Association, which has endorsed me,” Schmidt said. “I recognize as a trustee I need to make decisions for students across the spectrum regardless of their parent's beliefs and ideologies and I will continue to represent them whether they agree or not with my personal ideologies.
“I am not an Idaho Liberty Dog member,” he added. “I’m also not the most extreme liberal. I’m not running this campaign as a Democrat or Republican. I am running as an engineer and a dad.”
Even before being elected to the Board of Trustees, Rajbhandari had a long list of responsibilities. He is a student, he works, runs cross country and is the director of BABE VOTE, a nonprofit, nonpartisan voter advocacy organization. They register locals to vote and support various events around town.
“Voting rights, climate action, and youth empowerment, they all go hand in hand," Rajbhandari said. "These are intersectional issues. And I think it's the same with LGBTQ+ rights. My election is about representation, it's about everybody deserves a seat at the table. And we make the best decisions when there is a diversity in backgrounds.”
Rajbhandari said the job of the school board is to be an accountability piece for parents and patrons of the school district. And they are there when people have concerns or want to change something in the schools.
He plans on serving for a year and hopes another student can take over when he leaves for college. Once out of high school, he wants to study environmental law.
“With the last four years as a climate activist, I've seen how powerful litigation can be in defending communities that are at the forefront of the climate crisis and other environmental crises that we're facing, and defending the planet, which we all live on,” he said.
Until then, Rajbhandari hopes that with his and other student's influence, Boise works towards making improvements.
“The vast majority of Boisians agree that extremism has no place in our schools,” he said. “That we need to prioritize mental health, we need to support our teachers, we need to take action on climate change. These are things that Boisians agree with. In a community where we really built this sense that student's voices matter, that we can change the world when we all work together.”
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Mom, 3 Kids Identified Following Fatal Pennsylvania House Fire
Mercer County Coroner John Libonati identified four of the five victims of a rural farmhouse fire in Delaware Township Thursday as Elizabeth Seltzer, 33, and her children: son Jordan, 1, and daughters Ainsley, 3, and Paisley, 6, WFMJ reported.
The remains of a mother and her three children have been identified following a fatal Pennsylvania house fire last week, People reported.
Mercer County Coroner John Libonati identified four of the five victims of a rural farmhouse fire in Delaware Township Thursday as Elizabeth Seltzer, 33, and her children: son Jordan, 1, and daughters Ainsley, 3, and Paisley, 6, WFMJ reported.
One of the Seltzer children was found days after the blaze on Tuesday after a coordinated search between fire departments and EMS through the debris, CBS News reported.
Libonati said that with forensics using medical, dental and x-rays, he has been able to confirm the identities. WFMJ reported.
Another victim, an adult male, reportedly the father of the children, was also found and has not been identified as medical records from another state are pending, People reported. The cause of death will take about three weeks to determine, WFMJ reported.
The State Fire Marshal has announced it has been able to confirm what caused the fire at this time and will release what happened following an investigation, according to reports.
The children’s parents were said to be divorced, People reported.
Elizabeth Seltzer’s sister has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs.
“Liz Seltzer was an amazing human being who loved with her whole heart, and thought nothing of dropping everything she was doing to help her family when they needed her, even when they didn’t know they needed her,” the GoFundMe page reads. “Thursday night she and her three beautiful children, Paisley, Ainsley and Jordan were taken from us in a horrible house fire. We need help with covering the cost of the four funerals and we would love to be able to get the grave stone as well for them. Any help that can be given would be greatly appreciated by the whole family.”
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Passenger Seen Punching Flight Attendant in Head After Reportedly Not Being Allowed to Use 1st Class Restroom
The passenger reportedly became enraged when he wasn’t allowed to use the bathroom in first class. Inside Edition spoke to two other passengers about what it was like to witness the shocking incident.
An unruly passenger was captured on camera punching a flight attendant in the head.
The violence erupted 20 minutes into a flight from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Los Angeles. The passenger reportedly became enraged when he wasn’t allowed to use the bathroom in first class.
Video shows the flight attendant asking, “Are you threatening me?” As the flight attendant walked toward the front of the plane, the passenger lunged forward and threw a shocking punch right into the back of his head.
Fellow passenger Barrie Livingstone recorded the outburst.
“It was horrible to see. The first thing you thought was the pain that this man was going through, but then realizing as he turned around, he could come for any one of us that were sitting there,” Livingstone said.
After the incident, at least three passengers jumped in to subdue the unruly man.
“I told the guy behind me, I said ‘Hey, we gotta go take care of this.’ So I took the restraints, went back there and we told him, ‘Hey, we’re putting these on you one way or another,’” passenger Donald Kevin Hoover said.
Passengers and a flight attendant placed zip ties around the man’s wrists. Another flight attendant stood by with duct tape, just in case.
Reports of violence in the air have seen a decline in recent months following last year's surge, including an incident in which a female passenger punched a Southwest Airlines flight attendant and broke her front teeth.
“It’s really crazy that something could happen at any moment, and I think people just need to be aware not to let your guard down,” Livingstone said.
The passenger was taken into custody upon landing and was charged with interfering with a flight crew member.
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Some E-Bike and E-Scooter Batteries Can Catch Fire, Experts Say as Fire Incidents Rise
In New York City, e-battery-related fires are up a whopping 233% in just two years, resulting in 163 injuries and 10 deaths, according to the New York City Fire Department. Many fires are caused by overcharging or faulty batteries, experts say.
Experts are sounding the alarm about the potential fire dangers associated with some electric scooters and bikes. Some e-batteries can explode and turn them into fireballs.
It happened to Daniel and Linda Jones of Pittsburg, California, who lost everything when they say their electric scooter burst into flames.
“It was probably the scariest thing I’ve ever gone through,” Daniel said.
The devastated homeowner says the flames quickly spread to the entire garage and the whole front of the house. Their home was completely destroyed.
According to the New York City Fire Department, e-battery-related fires are up a whopping 233% in just two years, resulting in 163 injuries and 10 deaths, including 5-year-old Erica Williams, who died when her Harlem apartment building went up in flames.
Electrical engineer Brad Davis says many fires are caused by overcharging or faulty batteries. To demonstrate, he and his team took a fully-charged battery in good condition, before deliberately overcharging it inside a fake living room at the New Haven Fire Training Academy in Connecticut.
Fifty-two minutes later, the battery started to smoke and burst into flames.
Even under careful supervision and a controlled environment, an Inside Edition cameraman had a close call with the blaze. Two minutes later, the entire room was engulfed.
Davis says the fast-spreading fire is typical of what he’d expect to happen in a real-life scenario.
Safety experts say it's critical to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for charging and storing your e-bike or scooter battery.
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“Some people get better when the lights are on,” Kyle Shanahan said in August, “And some get worse.” The lights will be on the 49ers for the next two weeks because of games on Sunday and Monday Night Football. With the team in the spotlight, they have a real opportunity to make a statement to the rest of the NFL: The bully is back.
As noted on today’s Gold Standard podcast, the one thing that the season-ending injury to Trey Lance has brought is clarity. There’s no more back and forth about Trey and Jimmy, no more debates about who should start, and no more speculation about which quarterback would have done what in a given scenario. Oddly, things have stabilized for the team (at least momentarily), and that should put the fear of God into the rest of the NFL.
Under Trey Lance, the offense was choppy and uneven. In short, it looked like it was being run by someone starting consecutive games for the first time in over 1,000 days. While the ceiling may have been high, that choppiness also created an air of vulnerability around the team. Jimmy Garoppolo has proven he can generally keep things running on schedule when given a little help.
The real opportunity rests in the hands of the defense, which has gone virtually unnoticed outside of San Francisco through two weeks. As Jordan Elliott explained, it doesn’t get much better on the defensive side of the ball than what we’ve seen. What separates this year’s squad, however, is game-changing plays.
As Vish Kumaran noted on Twitter, even with a top-five defense over the last two years, the Niners ranked 20th and 21st in takeaways per game. Those previous defenses obviously helped the offense, but they couldn’t give it a shot in the arm by generating turnovers. This year, they have four turnovers in two games. In 2021, the 49ers didn’t notch their fourth takeaway until the November 15th Monday Night Football game against the Rams in Week 10.
The world will be watching on Sunday Night Football this week and Monday Night Football in Week 4 to see if the 49ers look like the same team that went to the NFC Championship Game last season. Wins against their arch nemesis Russell Wilson and the defending Super Bowl champion Rams will go a long way towards proving just that.
Other topics in today’s show
- Don’t blame Kyle Shanahan for Trey Lance’s injury (1:27)
- One piece of good news about Lance’s injury (6:08)
- This is a good time to be playing the Broncos (16:40)
- Give Kyle Shanahan credit for fixing some issues from Week 1 (18:40)
- Russell Wilson’s weakness this year (22:28)
- The Niners rush defense isn’t getting enough credit (24:15)
- There is no Jimmy G. 2.0 waiting to be unlocked (27:47)
- This is a chance for the team to make a statement (29:31)
- What would feel better: Beating Seattle or beating Russ? (36:13)
- Are we changing the clocks this year? (36:13)
- Score prediction (41:58)
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The 49ers are under the lights Sunday night. Due to our sponsorship with Tallysight, we have to pick every game. But, as we usually do, we’ll narrow it down to six for you at the bottom.
Steelers over Browns: The Steelers aren’t good, but Mike Tomlin has kept them competent. I don’t have that same level of confidence in Cleveland’s coaching staff, especially on a short week.
Bears over Texans: Justin Fields vs. Davis Mills. Both the Bears and Texans regressed in Week 2 after surprisingly Week 1 performances. I’m giving Chicago the edge at home/
Ravens over Patriots: I’m chalking up the Ravens’ loss to the Dolphins as a positive sign for Miami and not a negative for Baltimore.
Eagles over Commanders: Jalen Hurts had the best game of his career last week and Philly seems to be firing on all cylinders after a bumpy Week 1 win over the Lions.
Raiders over Titans: Two underwhelming teams, one acquired a star receiver this offseason, the other got rid of there’s. Easy call.
Lions over Vikings: Is this overreacting to the Vikings’ embarrassing loss on Monday Night? Probably. But I’m cool going down with Dan Campbell
Bengals over Jets: The Bengals can’t really be this bad after reaching the Super Bowl last season, right?
Dolphins over Bills: The Bills are probably the best team in the NFL, and picking against them seems foolish, but the Dolphins look legit under Mike McDaniel and they are heavy (+195) underdogs at home. We’ll see if they can pull off the upset.
Panthers over Saints: Baker Mayfield keeps letting me down, but the Saints have been far from impressive to start the season. I’m going with home-field.
Kansas City over Colts: Indy entered the season the clear AFC South favorite, but now, I am beginning to doubt whether they will win seven games.
Chargers over Jaguars: Jacksonville got its first win last week, but they don’t have the talent to keep up with the Chargers.
Bucs over Packers: Tom Brady is really showing his age and I don’t feel great picking the worse quarterback, but they have the better overall team and are at home.
Falcons over Seahawks: Both Marcus Mariota and Geno Smith have played well to start the season. I don’t think Seattle has the offense to come back if the Falcons get another early lead.
Cardinals over Rams: I was low on the Cardinals heading into the season, but Kyler Murray is performing well even without DeAndre Hopkins, and I don’t know what this Rams team is if Matthew Stafford is still a shell of his former self.
49ers over Broncos: Russell Wilson has been a 49ers killer for a while, but the Niners’ defense has been better than the two that have shut Denver down this season.
Marc’s prediction record:
Week 1: 7-8-1
Week 2: 9-7
Overall: 16-15-1
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Here are the six games for this week’s contest:
Ravens @ Patriots, 10:00 AM PT
Raiders @ Titans, 10:00 AM PT
Texans @ Bears, 10:00 AM PT
Packers @ Buccaneers, 1:25 PM PT
Falcons @ Seahawks, 1:25 PM PT
49ers @ Broncos, 5:20 PM PT
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The Broncos are banged up. Star cornerback Pat Surtain practiced for the first time Thursday as he’s dealing with a shoulder injury, but Surtain was limited. Likewise, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy hasn’t practiced this week with a rib injury. Those are two of the more important players on Denver’s roster and two players who wouldn’t certainly be a thorn in the 49ers' side.
The Broncos are already without safety Justin Simmons, who is out with a quad injury. That leaves Denver susceptible in the secondary. In addition, this is a team that struggles against tight ends, as evidenced by their 22nd ranking in DVOA and allowing the third-most yardage of any team in the league to tight ends.
Hello, George. Kittle appears to be on track to play Sunday evening as he practiced for the second day in a row. San Francisco could use his run blocking on the edge almost as much as Kittle’s receiving ability.
Trent Williams practiced after his usual veteran’s day off Wednesday. Arik Armstead sat out for the second day in a row with a foot injury. And while Kyle Shanahan believes Armstead will be OK for Sunday night, you can’t help but be a bit skeptical. Kevin Givens will likely slide into a starter role with Hassaan Ridgeway if he can't go.
Daniel Brunskill hasn’t practiced for what feels like a month. This will be the third game he misses with a hamstring injury. So why wasn’t Brunskill placed on the injured reserve? The new rule means you only miss four games.
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SAN SALVADOR, Puerto Rico (AP) — President Joe Biden says the full force of the federal government is ready to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Fiona.
Speaking in New York Thursday, he said hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground with more help coming.
He said his message to the people of Puerto Rico is: “We’re with you. We’re not going to walk away.” Meanwhile, Bermuda and Canada’s Atlantic provinces are preparing for a major blast from the Category 4 storm.
It's expected to pass overnight near Bermuda, where officials are opening shelters.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — “I had a misguided notion of what correctional officers were until I started on my first day inside of prison,” says William Rummel.
By the end of 2022 experts estimate that 3,000 correctional officers will step down from their positions. That’s according to the Bureau of Prisons.
To help combat that the Florida Department of Corrections attended this year’s FSU Career Fair. Circuit Administrator Brylan Jacobs shared with students why this job is not only important by fulfilling.
“It’s an opportunity to assist other people who may have made a mistake or those who may need a little extra direction in changing their lifestyle,” says Brylan Jacobs.
Due to the severe shortage Governor Ron DeSantis raised the starting salary for correction officers to $41,600. In addition, Florida is also providing benefits and retirement that totals to a compensation of $70,000.
Though this may not be the issue keeping people from wanting a career in law enforcement.
Warden of Operations William Rummel believes the cause isn’t just about income.
“I think there’s a stigma on corrections in general on the way— not necessarily the media, but you know even just movies. I got my education on what a corrections officer was from movies,” says Rummel.
However, they have not given up the fight. Instead, they are making new strides to try and reach the public.
“Attending these kind of events, giving interviews, and just having open discussion with people on what the reality is of it," says Rummel.
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One of the men charged in connection to a May 2019 shooting of judges outside a downtown White Castle restaurant has been found guilty of aggravated battery and other crimes.
Brandon Kaiser was convicted on seven out of eight felony charges and one misdemeanor by a jury after a 3-day jury trial.
In addition to aggravated battery, Kaiser was found guilty on multiple charges of battery by means of a deadly weapon, one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, and carrying a handgun without a license. He was found not guilty on one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury.
David Margerum, Kaiser’s attorney, told WRTV that Kaiser was taken into custody after the verdict.
According to court documents, Clark County Circuit judges Brad Jacobs and Andrew Adams were shot and wounded in the early morning hours on May 1, 2019, in the parking lot of White Castle on South Street near Lucas Oil Stadium.
During an altercation, shots were fired, striking Jacobs and Adams.
Kaiser was one of the men charged in the incident.
In 2020, Kaiser’s attorney filed documents with the court that Kaiser and his friends were acting in self-defense against the group of judges.
Court documents filed in October 2019 claimed that Crawford County Judge Sabrina Bell, who was with Jacobs and Adams at the time, flipped off Kaiser and his friend as they drove by the White Castle. Bell also told investigators that she might have said something to “egged on” Kaiser and his friend.
Adams accepted a plea agreement to plead guilty to battery resulting in bodily injury in September 2019. Under the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to dismiss six additional charges against Adams. He received a suspended sentence of 365 days. Adams has also petitioned to be reinstated to the bench.
On October 11, 2019, the Indiana Commission of Judicial Qualifications filed disciplinary charges against the three judges involved.
Jacobs and Bell were both reinstated to the bench in December of that year after serving 30-day suspensions. Adams was ordered to serve a 60-day suspension.
Kaiser's sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 21, online court records show.
James Howell Jr. and Vic Ryckaert at WRTV first reported this story.
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Boy shot in July 4 parade massacre returns home to family
CHICAGO (AP) — Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts is back home after more than two months of treatment for injuries from a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, his family said Thursday.
The attack this past summer killed seven and wounded dozens, including Cooper’s mother, Keely Roberts, and his twin brother, Luke, who have since recovered.
Cooper was shot in the back, and the bullet ripped through his body, severely damaging his aorta, liver, esophagus and spinal cord before exiting through his chest. He was taken first to Highland Park Hospital where he underwent a life-saving surgery, then spent in-patient stays at Comer Children’s Hospital and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago.
“We are at a total loss of words to express how filled with gratitude, love and wholeness we now feel given that we are able to finally have Cooper back at home,” the family said in a statement. “He is able to live once again with his twin brother, Luke, and resume being one another’s very best playmates.”
Cooper, the youngest of six children who adores his French bulldog puppy, George, is partially paralyzed and unable to play sports or on most playgrounds, as he once loved to do.
“For all the love that he has come back to, there are so many painful reminders of what he has lost,” his parents said, adding that “there is no word” to describe Cooper’s pain when he sees his bike he can no longer ride or his old soccer jersey.
The family’s home is no longer fully accessible for Cooper, who uses a wheelchair. The family is figuring out how they will renovate or build a new home.
“This ‘new normal’ we are just starting during this transition home is hard; really, really hard,” his parents said. But they know “he will show the entire world that love really does win in the end.”
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Claire Savage is a corps members for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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VANCOUVER, BC and MUNICH, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced an order for 14 x 200 kW fuel cell modules from Siemens Mobility GmbH ("Siemens Mobility"; www.mobility.siemens.com), a leading supplier in the development of alternative drives, to power a fleet of seven Mireo Plus H passenger trains. Delivery of the 14 fuel cell modules is expected to start in 2023 with the fleet planned to be in service in Berlin-Brandenburg region in late 2024.
In addition to the initial order of 14 fuel cell modules, Siemens Mobility also signed a letter of intent with Ballard for the supply of 200 fuel cell modules totaling 40 MW over the next six years, including a firm commitment on 100 of the fuel cell modules totaling 20MW. The modules will be used for Siemen's Mireo Plus H trains.
"This is a significant milestone for our multi-year collaboration efforts with Siemens Mobility and the future of zero-emission commuter rail in Europe. Our fuel cell technology is an ideal solution to support the heavy payload, long range and rapid refueling requirements of Siemen Mobility's passenger train fleet. We look forward to our continued collaboration and are excited for the opportunity to support the Berlin and Brandenburg region's first hydrogen powered rail network," said David Mucciacciaro, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer. "We will continue our work to secure platform wins with key partners in our core verticals and to support their scaling plans to achieve decarbonization."
"We can only meet climate change targets by increasing rail transportation. Our first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains will enable emission-free rail transport on non-electrified routes in Germany," said Jochen Steinbauer, Platform Director H2 Technologies at Siemens Mobility. "Our Mireo Plus H is a next-generation hydrogen train, featuring longer range, faster acceleration and state-of-the-art technologies, setting new standards in zero-emission passenger transport."
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market demand.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.
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SUNRIVER, Ore., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- State park directors, staff and vendors from across the nation gathered in Central Oregon Sept. 6-9 to collaborate and discuss the future of America's state parks during the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) annual conference.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which is celebrating its centennial in 2022, hosted the event. The conference took place at Sunriver Resort in Oregon's high desert region. As part of the conference, participants also had the opportunity to visit various state parks, national parks and outdoor recreation management lands across Central Oregon.
More than 350 attendees included directors, deputy directors, operations managers, support staff and vendors. Keynote speakers included:
- Mike Reynolds, Deputy Director for Congressional and External Relations, National Park Service
- Dr. Patrick Gonzalez, Associate Adjunct Professor, University of California at Berkeley, and climate change scientist
- Earl B. Hunter Jr., Founder and President of Black Folks Camp Too
Session topics ranged from removing barriers to accessibility, creating a welcoming atmosphere in parks, climate change impacts on operations, partnerships and relationship building, and industry trends and improvements.
"This year's conference was a success for the association and all of its attendees as we seek to establish, balance and manage policies to conserve the public lands and improve visitor outdoor recreation experiences effectively and efficiently," said Lewis Ledford, NASPD Executive Director.
NASPD also honored nine organizations and individuals at its annual award ceremony, including:
- Director of the Year Distinguished Service Award
- Innovation Award
- President's Award
- Ney Landrum Park History Award
For more information about the NASPD, please visit stateparks.org. To view more photos from the 2022 NASPD conference, click here.
The mission of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) is to promote and advance the state park systems of America for their own significance, as well as for their important contributions to the nation's environment, heritage, health and economy.
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220922-N-LI114-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class William Donovan, from Maple Valley, Washington, assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, signals that an F/A-18F Super Hornet is ready for launch on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 22. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Jarmiolowski)
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The Washington State Patrol is currently on the scene of a pickup versus potato truck collision on State Route 124 west of Burbank Heights.
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220922-N-LK647-0127 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2022) Seaman Aljay Peters paints deck fittings aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) following the ship’s completion of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)
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It was Labor Day weekend, and the writer Andrew Sean Greer had just arrived in Bangor, Maine, en route to a wedding—only to learn that the rental car he had booked to drive to the venue was nowhere to be found. How could such a thing happen? Perhaps, Greer suspected, other holiday travelers were having too much fun on vacation and hadn’t returned their vehicles yet? (“Who cares! Travel disasters can be wonderful!” he recently wrote in an Instagram post, describing an entirely unrelated snafu.)
In the end, he made it to the wedding—a lengthy Uber ride later. And when we got on the phone earlier this month to discuss his new novel, Less Is Lost (out September 20), it felt appropriate for this saga to quickly come up in conversation. It was the kind of thing, I thought, that might happen to the novel’s protagonist, Arthur Less. In Less Is Lost, Arthur sets off in a camper van (name: Rosina) across the American Southwest and Deep South, accompanied by a curmudgeonly science-fiction writer and a pug.
Less Is Lost is a follow-up to 2017’s funny, poignant, Pulitzer Prize winner Less. But when Greer began working on what would become Less Is Lost in 2018, he didn’t initially envision it as a sequel. “I was writing a different novel, a road-trip novel, and struggling—as I often do—with how to tell it properly,” he says. “I wanted to talk about America, which is very hard to talk about.” The fish-out-of-water protagonist and wry, perceptive narrator of Less offered a way into the story he wanted to write.
Here, Greer discusses the road trip that inspired Less Is Lost and answers W’s Culture Diet questionnaire.
What got you interested in talking about America in this novel?
Well, after the 2016 election, I thought… I always start a book with what I’m afraid of, and I write toward it. So Less, I was afraid of turning 50 and afraid of different kinds of love. This book, I was afraid of Alabama [laughs]. I was like, “Okay, then let’s go there.” So I rented an RV for six weeks and traveled through the Southwest and Deep South, just following that novelist’s instinct. I love to be in uncomfortable, unlikely settings because it feels like I’m having the right reactions. I’m turning on my novelist’s ear and listening to those people instead of listening to myself.
How did you come away from that trip? Did it abate your fear or reinforce it?
It was hard to think how it was going to be funny. This was before the attack on the Congress and things. I met a lot of people in great pain. We didn’t talk politics. I kept my same rule that I had in Less, which is that the joke is on Arthur Less. It never ridicules the place he’s visiting. He’s the thing out of place. If I keep that rule, I can keep a steady tone. I’m not good at writing anger or polemics. But still, in this book—maybe it’s hidden from readers a little bit, which is on purpose—there’s a racial justice story, the fictions of whiteness. I hope that if I have a light and certain joyous tone, people get these messages in the background and they come out a little changed.
Was there anything you saw or experienced on that road trip that couldn’t make it into the book, but you were trying to find a way to make it fit?
There were lots of things, especially in the Deep South. I was followed by flocks of pelicans on a ferry ride along the Gulf of Mexico that was absolutely beautiful—to a shrimp festival that had the most disgusting food I’ve ever tasted. And no shrimp! Or, you know, attending a queer pride festival in a small town. Some of that was really heartening, to see that queer people were everywhere in places that I hadn’t thought about. People were living openly and confronting their communities or being accepted by them.
Let’s go on to the Culture Diet questions. What time do you wake up in the morning and what's the first thing you do?
I wake up at 6:30 or 7 AM and I make coffee and head straight to my novel. I’m not allowed to read the news, look at emails, for just an hour. I set a timer for myself. Coming right out of that dream state and not getting distracted by awful stuff or getting enraged by things or answering my mom’s questions about a recipe, I can get half of my day’s work done in that hour. But then I relent, because you can’t look away from the world these days.
After that hour, what’s the first thing you read?
The Washington Post. That’s my hometown paper, and since they got such an infusion of cash, for better or worse, from Bezos, their political reporting is the best. Then, it falls apart once it goes to dining and entertainment.
Where do you get those, then?
The New York Times, and then it’s on to Instagram, and the day is lost.
What books are on your bedside table right now?
I’m in Maine, so I have my friend’s bedside table. I’m in the kids room so last night, I read half of The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. I haven’t read that in 20 years or something. I stayed up till 3 in the morning. It was such a joyous experience—it was like being a teenager. Back at home, I have Karen Joy Fowler’s new book, Booth. It’s the next book I’m going to pick up.
Do you remember the last movie you saw in theaters?
Yup, it was Top Gun: Maverick. I watched it with my whole family. Of course, my mom hated it. I’m the age where I watched Top Gun as a teenager, and I hated it. I was like, why are these guys fighting each other? I don’t understand male politics. But this time, I watched it knowing what it is, which is a kind of right-wing propaganda. My brother turned to me, and he’s like, “That was the best movie I’ve ever seen.” It pulled up that nonsense view of America and maleness so perfectly. Now, I’m at an age where I understand that fiction and I can appreciate that storytelling while rejecting its repercussions. My Italian boyfriend, however, was like, “This is offensive towards the rest of the world.” Which it is! Of course it is, it’s Top Gun!
What’s the last song or album you had on repeat?
Lizzo. I’ve got the album, Special, but I mostly listen to “About Damn Time.” That really just made my summer. Even in Italy, it was constantly on the radio. Sometimes I wake up and try to just dance to a song first thing in the morning, if I’m alone. It’s always Lizzo or Beyoncé these days.
How do you feel about the new Beyoncé?
I have to admit, I was listening to it while I was just at Burning Man. You can’t avoid it at Burning Man at a camp of all gay men. For me it was really a joyous experience of picking up ’90s references.
Do you go to Burning Man every year?
I haven’t been in five years, but it’s my 13th time.
I’ve never done Burning Man, but from what I understand, the different camps have themes—what’s your thing?
This is so embarrassing, but apparently I’m telling every reporter. Our camp, we serve Bloody Marys and bacon at 11 a.m., and we go out into the street and try to bring people in for Bloody Marys and bacon, to meet strangers. People hang out in our lounge and chat with each other and we bring the bacon around.
What's the last theater performance — be it play, musical, whatever—that you went to?
It was in New York City, the Spring Awakening reunion in November. All the cast members came back for a concert to re-perform it. The show is teenagers and their sexual awakening in the 19th century. Of course, now they’re all in their thirties and pregnant. It was a show that meant a lot to me when it came out. I think it did to a certain generation. And to see them all as adults—you know, Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, who now have some celebrity, seeing them make out on stage when now we know he’s gay, it’s all really sweet. And just being in the theater at all was unbelievable.
Do you believe in astrology?
I do not, but I certainly know a lot about it. Many friends throughout my life have taught me much about it, and many of my students have been very interested in it. I was raised to be curious about other people’s belief systems without critiquing them. So I love it, but I always reject the idea that there are types of people. I like to meet people individually. So I don’t like to know their sign or their Myers-Briggs number. I find that gets in the way of me actually knowing them. But apparently for other people, it’s a useful tool. I don’t think it’s bad. It’s beautiful.
Do you know what your sign is?
I’m a Scorpio—and proud of it.
What’s the last thing that you do before you go to bed?
I read something boring on Wikipedia. During the pandemic, I talked often with my twin brother but since we were nine hours apart it was hard. So I would read Wikipedia about the most boring things I could think of, which turned out to be Roman antiquity politics and the Byzantine Empire. Two years later, when I saw my brother again, he said, “You know, every night I’ve been reading about the Roman republic and the Byzantine Empire to go to sleep.”
Wait, really?
Yes, really.
Just by coincidence, you ended up reading the same boring articles to go to sleep?
That’s exactly right.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
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A Breakdown of All the Looks From Emily in Paris Season 3
The show that puts the pleasure in the term “guilty pleasure,” Emily in Paris, is back for another round of unapologetically ridiculous storylines, over-the-top outfits, and hot love interests. After a successful season two, Netflix ordered up two more seasons of the Darren Star-created series, meaning we’re getting a lot more Emily and a lot more Paris (as well as possibly some London mixed it) over the next few years.
Season two ended on a major cliff hanger, with Emily forced to make the decision between staying on at Savoir in attempt to “Americanize” the company, or joining Sylvie as she builds out a new marketing firm. In addition, Emily remains confused and in love, juggling the hot chef, Gabriel, and her now-boyfriend, Alfie. Season three will likely bring at least some closure to these crossroads in Emily’s life, but it will most definitely bring some outrageous outfits. Photos from Netflix already prove that neither Emily nor stylist Patricia Field have lost their love for bold colors and pattern clashing. As we wait to see what questionable decisions the marketing whiz will make this time around, check out every look we’ve seen so far from Emily in Paris season three.
Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) elevates a white shirtdress with a coral statement belt while Emily brings the color in a bright green Miu Miu wool parka.
Emily goes glam in a silver sequined high-neck dress during an intimate moment with Alfie (Lucien Laviscount).
The French trio look stylish in their formal workwear.
Apparently, Emily is on a gingham kick this season.
Emily is a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow, double-breasted coat, eyelet turtleneck, and platform heels. She finished off her ensemble with floral Paul & Joe socks, a bandana, and a Gucci bag. Mindy (Ashley Park), meanwhile shines in a gold suit with silver platform heels of her own.
While Mindy goes tonal in a palm tree-printed green suit and mint bag, Emily bundles up in a colorful sweater and green knee-high boots. Camille, meanwhile, looks chic as always in a graphic jacket, jeans, and a Louis Vuitton crossbody bag.
Even Emily is embracing the big pants trend, pairing these wide-leg trousers with red platform heels and a shrunken polkadot sweater.
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Olivia Wilde Sets the Record Straight on “Spitgate”
With the release of Don’t Worry Darling just a day away, Olivia Wilde is seizing her last chance to set the record straight. Not on if she doesn’t have anything but glowing things to say about the film’s costars, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. Not on whether or not she had creative differences with the film’s original star, Shia Labeouf. But on the drama that no one would have expected to become such a central part of all the chaos that’s surrounded the film for months: the truly ridiculous incident known as Spitgate.
In the unlikely chance that it’s somehow been absent from your feeds and timelines, here’s a quick recap. After posing on a red carpet that found actors strategically placed between Wilde, Styles, and Pugh, Styles headed into the theater of the film’s Venice Film Festival premiere on September 5 and took a seat next to his costar Chris Pine. From the look of a video that quickly went viral, he also spit on his seatmate in the process. The clip caused such a kerfuffle that it wasn’t long before Pine’s representative issued a formal shutdown of the theory, and Styles himself felt compelled to address it while onstage at Madison Square Garden. Now, Wilde has entered the chat. She’s here to assure that Styles was very much joking when he fessed up to hacking a loogie on poor, unsuspecting Chris.
While interviewing Wilde on The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert put it to her point blank: “Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Why or why not? Support your answer.” The director immediately replied with a firm no. “It’s a perfect example of, like, people will look for drama anywhere they can," she said with a laugh. “Harry did not spit on Chris, in fact… he really didn’t. People can look at a video that shows evidence of someone not spitting on someone else and they’ll still see what they want to see. And that is the creation of drama, and that is clickbait.” From there came the usual: She has “nothing but respect” for Pugh, to the point that she regrettably had to choose her over Shia Labeouf, who was originally set to portray Styles’s character. She’s convinced that a male director would never be bombarded with such types of questions—and in fact, Colbert admitted that he wouldn’t have even thought to ask them if she were a man.
Wilde, Styles, and Pugh are no doubt overwhelmed with relief to be nearly able to put all the drama in the past. As for the rest of us, it’s something a letdown. When will be the next time we’ll get a spate of celebrity gossip so harmlessly delightful as having to do with phantom saliva?
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Bella Hadid Once Again Proves She’s the Queen of Mismatched Fashion
A viral TikTok has declared Gen Z style as wearing “a top and a skirt that don’t go together with cowboy boots.” Well, we can likely thank Bella Hadid for that. Over the past few years the model has refined her personal style into a thrift-heavy, ‘90s-inspired, mix-and-match aesthetic, and every young person with a Depop account is recreating it. Just take a walk around Washington Square Park and you’ll see what we mean. Despite the co-opting, Hadid is sticking true to her look, as she exhibited during her most recent outing.
On Thursday, Hadid headed out in Milan with her boyfriend, Marc Kalman, for a fitting at Versace’s headquarters ahead of the brand’s spring/summer 2023 show. For the occasion, Hadid wore a unique look, going very casual on top in a maroon nylon Nike quarter zip. On the bottom, she wore a tan suede midi wrap skirt and brown, square-toed knee-high boots. From the waist up, Hadid is very much giving softball coach, with her sporty sunglasses adding to that effect. The bottoms and shoes, though, are giving very classic fall fashion girl. It’s like a Zoom meeting outfit, but in reverse. Basically, she’s wearing “a top and a skirt that don’t go together,” but with simple leather boots, not the cowboy variety.
Most people would pair the top with jeans, biker shorts, or matching nylon pants, and they would style the skirt with a sweater. Not Bella, though. Despite the seeming randomness of this look, it still somehow works. Maybe that’s just because it’s Bella Hadid and she can make anything look good, or maybe it’s because she stuck to the warm palette of brown and reds, a classic fall color combination. Either way, get ready to see some TikTok girls recreating this ensemble very soon.
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FROM THE MAGAZINE
It Bag Energy
The bold, unabashed style that characterized early-2000s accessories is back in full force.
Photographs by Chris Rhodes
Styled by Christina Holevas
Prada bag, tank top, and skirt; Manolo Blahnik shoes.
Hair by Rachel Lee for Oribe at MA World Group; manicures by Raquel Gomez. Models: Danielle Okia at Elite New York; Olivia Laita and Eugenia Connelly at Margaux L.A. Casting by Michelle Lee at Michelle Lee Casting.
Produced by Webber Represents; Producer: Annabel White; Photo Assistant: Celine Bodin; Retouching: The Hand of GOD; Fashion Assistant: Jonathan Voluck; Production Assistants: Jack Clarke, Sam Bryant; Grooming Assistant: Yasuko Shapiro.
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Julia Fox Presents: The Bralaclava
After absolutely chewing up New York Fashion Week with her uniquely Julia Fox looks, the actress has made it to her hometown of Milan where she is ready for another week of outrageous ensembles. So far, Fox has not disappointed. She began her trip to Italy with a pierced leather bikini paired with a trench and matching ultra-low rise pants, and then followed it up with a custom blue PVC Diesel set with matching hair for Glenn Martens’ spring/summer 2023 show. But we’ve seen Fox go crazy with leather and plastic many times before, that’s nothing new. It was her latest ensemble, however, that really pushed boundaries, even for Fox.
The actress attended the Andreādamo spring/summer 2023 show in a look from the brand’s previous collection. The highlight of the ensemble is undoubtedly what has been dubbed a “bralaclava,” a bralette style knit top that just barely covers Fox’s chest before climbing up her neck and engulfing her head, leaving just her eyes (covered in her signature heavy makeup, of course) exposed. On the runway, designer Andrea Adamo presented the piece underneath a jacket, allowing for a more straightforward balaclava effect, but Fox has never been one to shy away from a challenge, so she ditched the zip-up for her look.
But while the top is definitely something, let’s not ignore the skirt. From the front, it looks like a basic rib knit, ankle-length skirt, but when Fox turned around, she revealed a cutout at the upper back of the piece, allowing for what can only be described as butt cleavage.
Just wearing the top or the skirt alone would be enough to make headlines, but leave it to Fox to combine the two. The actress then finished off the ensemble with a kitten heel and the Luar Ana bag, smartly keeping the accessories very simple, as this look speaks for itself and then some.
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Storm Reid Steps Into Her Own in a Sparkling Prada Mini Dress
Storm Reid’s character Gia remains just about Euphoria’s only beacon of innocence. However, in real life, in the front row and on the red carpet, 19-year-old Reid is stepping into her own as a style star, and increasingly mixing it up with her older co-stars. Reid has been a Prada regular for a few season now, but showed up at the brand’s latest show during Milan Fashion Week in a sparkling tiled mini dress that’s a riff on the brand’s famous triangular logo badge. Gia might blanche at the dress, but Storm is owning it.
The USC student paired the look with relatively a simple black bag and platform heels, and, of course, some logo badge earrings to boot. Her hair, in a braid so long it can be measured in feet (or meters, we suppose, since she’s in Europe) took center stage.
Inside, Reid met up with her fellow East Highland High School student Hunter Schafer, who also happens to be a fellow frequent Prada muse. In Schafer’s case it was the lack of follicles that was the grooming talking point. The star seemed to have bleached her eyebrows so light it appeared she had none. Otherwise, Schafer kept it simple by pairing a black mock turtleneck top with a mid-length skirt, all topped off by a classic trench coat.
Unfortunately those two were the only students the Euphoria High school bus dropped off at the show (half the rest of the cast has their own brand loyalties), but the pair did get to join an otherwise notable front row. I May Destroy You’s Michaela Coel, 13 Reason Why’s Katherine Langford, and a still very, very blonde Lorde joined them to take in Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’s latest collection.
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After numerous failed attempts at getting funding for an industrial park, Campbell County was finally successful last week, when it was awarded a $2.8 million federal grant to help build an industrial park east of Cam-plex. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Association. This Tuesday screenshot is taken from the EDA's announcement.
GILLETTE (WNE) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
And again.
And again.
After numerous failed attempts at getting funding for an industrial park, Campbell County was finally successful last week, when it was awarded a $2.8 million federal grant to help build an industrial park east of Cam-plex.
The grant is from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Association, specifically from a program designed to help coal communities.
Public Works Director Matt Olsen said that although the Pronghorn Industrial Park is still a couple of years away from becoming a reality, it’s great to know the county has this federal funding.
“We’re going to be able to see this vision that previous boards had,” he said.
The county bought the 247-acre piece of land in 2014 with the long-term goal of building an industrial park on part of that property.
While a lot of work has yet to be done, the county cleared a huge hurdle in getting this federal grant, said Commissioner Rusty Bell.
And when the park is complete, “it’ll set the table for that area out there to be available for somebody to come in,” he said.
Phil Christopherson, executive director of Energy Capital Economic Development, said the park will help attract new businesses to town, as well as offer local businesses that are growing a place to expand.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government announced Thursday it is giving several million dollars to a Wyoming telecommunications provider so it can add fiber lines capable of delivering super-fast broadband.
Cody-based Tri County Telephone Association Inc. is set to receive $9.6 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "ReConnect" program, according to data from USDA. This is part of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announcing the department is awarding $502 million in loans and grants for fast internet access to "rural residents and businesses in 20 states."
“High-speed internet will improve the rural economy. It will help rural businesses grow and get access to new markets," Vilsack said in a USDA news release. Other nearby states with locations getting such funding include Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and North Dakota.
Based on information from USDA, it appears the sole recipient of this round of government financial infusions is Tri County Telephone Association Inc. A USDA representative, who the Wyoming Tribune Eagle was directed to by a USDA staffer, did not reply to an inquiry about whether there are any other recipients in the state.
The $9.6 million "will be used to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network" to connect 204 people, 15 businesses and 19 farms to high-speed internet service in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park, Sheridan and Washakie counties, USDA reported. The privately held recipient is Tri County Telephone Association. It goes by the name TCT and currently has almost 13,000 customers in northern Wyoming and southern Montana, its CEO, Richard Wardell, wrote in an email to the WTE.
Over a period of as long as five years, TCT will lay the fiber lines necessary for the broadband service, Wardell said by phone. In addition to the USDA funds, he said, the company itself is slated to pay almost $3 million for the necessary upgrades.
The locations are "all rural area of farms and ranches and along county roads, often, or state" roads, the executive said. "Most of those areas today, TCT serves with copper." Copper broadband service is much slower than other ways of delivering data.
Once deployed, the TCT internet service will be up to 10 Gbps fast for both downloads and uploads of content and data from online, "to truly future-proof these areas for generations to come," Wardell said. "It's all building blocks" by adding services and equipment, "it's one bite at a time," the CEO said.
"It is kind of a jigsaw puzzle of us adding components" to the company's network.
Jonathan Make is the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s assistant managing editor and editor of the Wyoming Business Report. He can be reached at jmake@wyomingnews.com or 307-633-3129. Follow him on Twitter @makejdm.
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GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ("PPC") announced today that it received Requisite Consents (as defined below) from the holders of each of its (i) 4.250% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes") and (ii) 3.500% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes" and, together with the 2031 Notes, the "Notes") to certain proposed amendments as set forth below (with respect to each series of Notes, the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures governing each series of Notes (with respect to each series of Notes, an "Indenture" and, together, the "Indentures") (with respect to each series of Notes, a "Consent Solicitation" and, together, the "Consent Solicitations").
Each Consent Solicitation expired at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on September 22, 2022 (the "Expiration Time"). As of the Expiration Time, PPC received consents from the applicable holders as of the Record Date (as defined below) representing a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the applicable series of Notes (not including any such Notes that are held by PPC or any of its affiliates) (the "Requisite Consents"). Holders of the applicable Notes as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on September 14, 2022 (such time and date, the "Record Date") will receive a cash payment equal to U.S.$1.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of the applicable series of Notes in respect of which consents to the applicable Proposed Amendments have been validly delivered prior to the Expiration Time and not validly revoked by such holder. Such cash payment is expected to occur on September 28, 2022 or promptly thereafter.
In addition, holders of the Notes will benefit from the registration rights set forth in the registration rights agreement to be entered into by PPC pursuant to which PPC will agree to use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) file an exchange offer registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow holders to exchange Notes of each series for the same principal amount of exchange notes of the same series, which will have terms identical in all material respects to such series of Notes, except that the exchange notes will not contain transfer restrictions, and (ii) consummate such exchange offer within 365 days of entering into the registration rights agreement.
The Proposed Amendments conform certain provisions and restrictive covenants (and definitions related thereto) in each Indenture to (i) reflect PPC's investment-grade status and (ii) the corresponding provisions and restrictive covenants (and definitions related thereto) set forth in the indenture governing its 2032 Notes. The Proposed Amendments are described in greater detail in the consent solicitation statement, dated September 15, 2022, pursuant to which the Consent Solicitations were conducted. A supplemental indenture with respect to each series of Notes giving effect to the Proposed Amendments has been executed. The Proposed Amendments will become operative with respect to each series of Notes only upon payment of the applicable consent fee.
The Information Agent for each Consent Solicitation was:
D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 269-5550 (collect)
All others call toll-free: +1 (888) 628-1041
E-mail: ppc@dfking.com
The Solicitation Agents for each Consent Solicitation were: RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp. and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, who may be contacted at the numbers listed below.
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 618-7843
All others call toll-free: +1 (877) 381-2099
Barclays Capital Inc.
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 528-7581 (collect)
All others call toll-free: +1 (800) 438-3242
BMO Capital Markets Corp.
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 702-1840 (collect)
All others call toll-free: +1 (833) 418-0762
Mizuho Securities USA LLC
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 205-7736 (collect)
All others call toll-free: +1 (866) 271-7403
THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO SELL NOR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO NOT A SOLICITATION OF CONSENTS TO ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our perspectives and expectations, are forward looking statements. The words "expect", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan" and similar expressions, when related to PPC and its subsidiaries, indicate forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view of management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include those described in PPC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by these forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond PPC's control. PPC's forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and PPC undertakes no obligation to update any such statement after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
About PPC
PPC employs over 60,000 people and operates protein processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. PPC's primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: RMED) in connection with the proposed merger of the Company with Catheter Precision, Inc. ("Catheter Precision"). The Merger is structured as a stock for stock reverse merger whereby all of Catheter Precision's outstanding convertible promissory notes and equity interests are to be exchanged for shares of RMED common stock and Catheter Precision options assumed by RMED. If you own RMED shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/rmed
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE) in connection with the proposed acquisition of CYBE by Nordson Corporation. Pursuant to the merger agreement, CYBE shareholders will receive $54.00 in cash for each share of CYBE common stock owned. If you own CYBE shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/cybe
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of the federal securities laws by the Board of Directors and certain Company officers of Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY) relating to: (i) an admitted lack of adequate internal controls and procedures over financial reporting, including the failure to report entry into to a line of credit, failure to properly recognize revenue and the reporting of cash, and the inability to continue as a going concern; and (ii) noncompliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets. If you own LTRY shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/ltry
WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TMX), in connection with the proposed acquisition of TMX by Rentokil Initial plc ("Rentokil Initial"). Pursuant to the merger agreement, TMX shareholders will receive approximately 643.29 million new Rentokil Initial shares (representing approximately 128.66 million American depository shares ("ADSs"), based on a 1:5 ADS to Rentokil Initial share ratio) and approximately $1.3 billion in cash. If you own TMX shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/tmx
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Linden High School football player dies weeks after game injury, district announces
LINDEN – Xavier McClain, a Linden High School football player, who was critically injured in a game earlier this month, has died, school district officials announced.
"Xavier was critically injured during a varsity football game on Sept. 9, 2022. He has been hospitalized since and tragically passed away last evening. We are extremely saddened by his untimely death," acting Superintendent of Schools Denise Cleary said in an email Thursday to district staff.
McClain, a sophomore, was injured in a Friday night victory over Woodbridge. The nature of his injury is not clear.
The Linden High School athletics department directed all requests for comment to the superintendent's office.
Cleary, a former Linden High School principal, extended condolences to McClain's family. She said counselors and social workers would be available at the high school for all students, staff and families in need.
Mayor Derek Armstead, who has known Xavier and his brother, Andres, and their parents, Norm and Lisa McClain, since the boys were young, said he's good friends with the family.
"My heart goes out to Norm and Lisa," said Armstead, adding his sons played against the McClain boys when they were younger. "It's a sad day here in Linden."
Armstead described McClain as a very good athlete, very respectful, but tough on the football field.
The mayor said he was at the Sept. 9 game and saw a player go down but didn't know who it was. McClain left the field in an ambulance and Armstead said he learned later it was McClain.
"With your prayers, Xavier fought a good fight. In the end, he succumbed to the injuries that he sustained a couple weeks ago while playing football during the LHS Tigers’ game vs Woodbridge," Armstead wrote earlier in a Facebook post. "Norm and Lisa are devastated. Children are supposed to outlive their parents, not the other way around. I asked that you continue to keep the family in your prayers"
The mayor said the community would be gathering to see what it can do to help the McClain family.
Linden football is scheduled to play host to Perth Amboy at 7 p.m. Friday.
Email: srussell@gannettnj.com
Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime, courts and other mayhem. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
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Big Central Conference football scoreboard, complete coverage: Week 4
It’s Week 4 in the Big Central Conference and we’ve got another full slate of football games coming at you this weekend, starting Thursday night
A full schedule of games can be found below. Final scores of those contests, as well as links to stories and other coverage will be updated on this page throughout the weekend.
MyCentralJersey.com's team of photographers and reporters will be staffing multiple games this weekend and providing complete coverage of all this weekend's action.
Week 4 live coverage plan:
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
♦ Reporter Harry Frezza is at Bridgewater-Raritan, which takes on Watchung Hills on Thursday night. He has live updates on Twitter @TheFrez56
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
♦ Reporter Harry Frezza has the game of the week, as he joins Bernards in visiting Delaware Valley on Friday night. Live updates on Twitter @TheFrez56
♦ Beatwriter Andy Mendlowitz heads to North Brunswick, as the fifth-ranked Raiders play host to No. 3 Sayreville on Friday. He’s on Twitter @Andy_Mendlowitz
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
♦ Beatwriter Simeon Pincus visits Westfield, as Scotch Plains-Fanwood comes to Kehler Stadium on Saturday. Live updates and coverage @SimeonPincus
Also, correspondent Marcus Borden will provide live updates, in-game video highlights and postgame interviews from Thursday’s Watchung Hills/Bridgewater-Raritan game, Friday’s Hillsborough at Phillipsburg extravaganza, and Saturday’s Elizabeth at St. Joseph tilt. Follow him on Twitter @bordenfb4ever
In addition, our staff will provide full write-ups of every other game in the Big Central Conference and our local independent teams in our weekly roundup
Please consider subscribing to MyCentralJersey.com. Great subscriptions offers are available now!
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE
For insight and analysis into this week’s contests, check out our picks column from Courier News football beat writer Simeon Pincus and Home News Tribune football beat writer Andy Mendlowitz.
Also, check this week's team rankings for the Big Central Football Conference Top 15
Stay with MyCentralJersey.com throughout the year for the most comprehensive coverage of the Big Central Football Conference.
WEEK 4 SCHEDULE AND SCOREBOARD
Thursday, Sept. 22
Watchung Hills at Bridgewater-Raritan, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23
Brearley at Dayton, 6 p.m.
Highland Park at Roselle Park, 6 p.m.
Woodbridge at Colonia, 6 p.m.
Piscataway at South Brunswick, 6:30 p.m.
A.L Johnson at Roselle, 7 p.m.
Bernards at Delaware Valley, 7 p.m.
Bound Brook at Voorhees, 7 p.m.
Dunellen at Middlesex, 7 p.m.
East Brunswick at Old Bridge, 7 p.m.
Franklin at Edison, 7 p.m.
Hamilton West at Montgomery, 7 p.m.
Hillsborough at Phillipsburg, 7 p.m.
Hoboken at Immaculata, 7 p.m.
Hunterdon Central at Ridge, 7 p.m.
J.P. Stevens at South Plainfield, 7 p.m.
Metuchen at Belvidere, 7 p.m.
New Brunswick at Monroe, 7 p.m.
North Plainfield at Carteret, 7 p.m.
Perth Amboy at Linden, 7 p.m.
Sayreville at North Brunswick, 7 p.m.
South Hunterdon at Manville, 7 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas at Cranford, 7 p.m.
Union at Somerville, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Elizabeth at St. Joseph-Met., 1 p.m.
New Providence at Hillside, 1 p.m.
North Hunterdon at Plainfield, 1 p.m.
Rahway at Summit, 1 p.m.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Westfield, 1 p.m.
South River at Spotswood, 1 p.m.
J.F. Kennedy at Governor Livingston, 1:30 p.m.
Capitol Prep Harbor at Pingry, 3 p.m.
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Many feel tethered to a water bottle, having heard that hydration is key to being healthy. Here's what the science says about how much water to drink and when.
Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.
Aaron Scott (he/him) is co-host of NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The show is a curiosity-fueled voyage through new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the personal stories behind the science.
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Having played the music myself, I have always lovingly referred to Mexican Regional music as "cowboy hats and accordions." But this is not your grandparents' Mexican Regional. Younger musicians today are rejecting the restrictions of that industry-imposed title and adding contemporary sounds like hip-hop and trap while still maintaining the emotional spirit and rough edges of the genre.
Then there's Carin León — a game changer if there was one. His Tiny Desk (home) concert is a deep dive into this moment in time as the genre actually changes. He starts with a traditional bolero "El Amor De Tu Vida" but the second song, "Alguien Mejor," is an example of how he and his amazing group are changing things. It starts with a traditional bajo sexto guitar as he raps and sings the lyrics, but when the mournful strains of a pedal steel guitar popular with trad country music enters the arrangement, the cross cultural reality of life along the border where this music comes from springs to life with the passion of both genres and cultures.
It's an exciting moment from a four song performance that beautifully represents how a culture changes and develops as outside influences become part of its aesthetic. The music's rustic roots are on display in the barroom set, complete with strategically placed bleached-out cattle skulls. You still see accordions and cowboy hats in this video but you hear so much more — you can actually hear a society in transition.
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MUSICIANS
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TINY DESK TEAM
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Updated September 22, 2022 at 7:36 AM ET
PHILADELPHIA — During the final stretch of the primary race to be Pennsylvania's next governor, Democratic candidate Josh Shapiro made a strategic choice. His campaign put $840,000 into television ads about GOP candidate and conservative election-denier Doug Mastriano.
"If Mastriano wins, it's a win for what Donald Trump stands for. Is that what we want in Pennsylvania?" intoned the ad's voiceover.
The ad, while not overtly positive, got Mastriano's name on the airwaves in a crowded nine-person race that he ended up winning.
It's been a Democratic tactic this year: boosting candidates with more right-wing views in the hopes that they would be easier to beat this November. How that is paying off during the general election depends on where you look.
Democratic campaigns or affiliated groups bought nearly $44 million in ads for Republican candidates in five states during primaries, mostly in governors' races, according to the campaign finance watchdog group Open Secrets. In Arizona, they highlighted one GOP candidate's previous donations to Democrats, NBC News reported. Her opponent, supported by former President Trump, won.
In the blue states of Illinois and Maryland, those races are rated as solidly Democrat and not considered competitive, according to The Cook Political Report. But in purple states, races for positions that will wield significant power over policies from election integrity to abortion rights are much closer.
In the swing state of Pennsylvania, Mastriano didn't just win, he beat eight other Republicans by a wide margin, more than 20 points than his closest challenger. Shapiro ran unopposed. His press secretary says the ad buy was not a strategy to boost Mastriano, just getting a jump on messaging for the general election.
But some say it was risky.
"You always have to be careful of what you wish for," says Charlie Gerow, a longtime GOP political consultant and one of the candidates Mastriano beat during the primary.
Two very different strategies on the campaign trail
On the road to the Nov. 8 general election, there are some signs this gambit is paying off for Democrats in Pennsylvania.
As of the most recent campaign finance reports, filed June 16, Shapiro had more than $13 million on hand, compared to Mastriano's less than $400,000. Campaign finance reports due Sept. 27 will indicate whether Mastriano has managed to narrow the gap.
The Democrat is using this funding to run a more traditional campaign. Deep pockets have allowed him to place a slew of attack ads, targeting everything from Mastriano's ties to the right-wing social media site Gab to his 2001 master's thesis. In that paper, he argues that only the military, based on Judeo-Christian values, can save the United States from civilian leadership bent on political correctness.
In a state where both the House and Senate are firmly in GOP hands, Shapiro also campaigns as the last line of defense for abortion rights in Pennsylvania, promising to "veto that bill" if he is elected governor. Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania up to 24 weeks into a pregnancy, with some restrictions.
Mastriano, the GOP candidate, keeps focus on his base. His campaign has placed no TV ads and he sometimes kicks traditional media out of campaign events, where he sticks to talking points that center on hot-button issues for right-wing voters, criticizing issues ranging from COVID-19 vaccine mandates to transgender athletes.
"On day one, no more boys on the girls team," he told attendees at an event in Northumberland County that he streamed on Facebook. "Can you believe some of the stuff I have to correct?"
Mastriano has also repeatedly refused to accept the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. If elected governor, he would be in a position to appoint Pennsylvania's chief election official, the secretary of state. On Jan. 6, 2021, Mastriano went to the Capitol but says he didn't go inside. Images from that day appear to show him moving past police barricades, farther than he previously admitted to going. His campaign did not return calls and emails asking for an interview.
Mastriano also has not moderated his stance on abortion. As a state senator, he sponsored a bill to ban the practice after about six weeks, with no exceptions.
"They want to say that Republicans don't believe in women's rights, that's a bunch of baloney. We believe as conservatives in a woman's right to be born," said his wife, Rebbie, at the same campaign event.
In swing states like Pennsylvania, turnout is an X-factor
Recent polling also shows Shapiro out in front – by as little as 3 points, although the polling average is larger.
In Arizona, where an email blast from the state Democratic Party called attention to donations GOP candidate Karrin Taylor Robson made to Democrats in the past, Trump-backed Kari Lake won and now trails Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs by an average of 3 points, according to the survey site Five Thirty Eight.
Neil Oxman, a longtime Democratic political consultant in Pennsylvania, says candidates often try to meddle in opponents' races – it's just that this time the world noticed.
"I don't think you're going to know whether it works until election night," he says, although he thinks Shapiro's campaign has been "an A."
But in areas where the race is close, turnout could be decisive. Factors from abortion rights to the economy could push voters to the polls.
"I think we will see that Mastriano voters are marking their calendars for November 8th, because they are chomping at the bit to get out and vote," says Gerow.
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Surprise, surprise, surprise: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Division of Criminal Justice Services just released new New York City data that, according to no-bail advocates, “prove” that the state’s criminal-justice reforms aren’t boosting crime. It’s a crock, of course.
The advocates point out that recidivism is slightly down from 2019 to the first nine months of 2021. That is, people who get arrested but then released (whether because the reforms eliminated bail for most crimes, or because they generally lowered bail amounts) are still caught re-offending within six months at about the same rate as before.
What this oh-so-conveniently leaves out is that, as the reformers intended, a heck of a lot more perps are being sprung (that is, granted “supervised release”) pending trial. “Decarceration” is the whole point.
Which means a larger group of people is reoffending at the same rate.
So the total number of rearrests is way up — from 1,994 for all of 2019 to 4,004 for three-quarters of 2021, equivalent to about 5,340 for a full year.
And more of the rearrests are for violent offenses: up from 6% of all “supervised releases” in 2019 to 9% in 2021.
Between those two factors, violent reoffenses by those released are up 50%: That’s the city’s soaring overall crime rate, right there.
Reminder: Rearrests don’t cover all re-offenders, but only those who get caught. The actual number of crimes committed by those on the streets thanks to “bail reform” is surely far higher.
Incidentally, reformers regularly claim that the goal is to bring New York bail law more in line with the rest of the nation. In fact, this remains the only state that doesn’t allow judges to consider the dangers a perp poses to the community, or his past offenses, in ordering remand (bail or jail).
Instead, the “reformed” law mandates that judges order the least-restrictive option available in all cases — and even bail must not be an “undue burden.”
And all this doesn’t even allow for the impact of the “discovery” changes passed along with the no-bail law, which make it harder (and more expensive) for prosecutors to bring any charges at all.
Bottom line: Neither Hochul nor the “reformers” want the blame for soaring crime, so the gov’s minions handed the advocates some cherry-picked stats to support her repeated claims that the laws she supports aren’t the problem.
As the old saw goes, statistics don’t lie — but liars use statistics.
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While some educators are shying away from race discussions this year, 60 high schools nationwide are now offering an Advanced Placement course on African American studies.
According to Marlon Williams-Clark, a social studies teacher in Florida State University Schools, it's taken 20 years to come to fruition.
"You can't talk about U.S. history without talking about Black people," Williams-Clark said. "It's just too connected."
Marlon Williams-Clark is one of the teachers piloting the AP course. He says the plan is for 200 schools to introduce the course next year, with more schools taking it on every year after.
"You can literally see white students learning from Black students and Black students learning from white students," Williams-Clark said.
To start the course, he says they talked about the history of Black studies and how there were protests in the 1960s when Black students realized the curriculum did not reflect them as they integrated into predominantly white institutions.
"And then it was interesting without me even prompting them, is that they started to make a connection with the push for those types of classes at the college level in the 1960s, and then what they're seeing today," Williams-Clark said.
Williams-Clark says there wasn't enough momentum for an AP African American studies course until mid-2020, and before this course, he believes its teachings have been left out of education.
Now he says he has an opportunity through this course to use literature, art, music, and film to teach students about the experiences of many Black people.
"So we look at the Bantu migration and how that affected different populations, different West African kingdoms, and other important kingdoms and what was happening in Africa prior to European arrival," Williams-Clark said. "And then we'll segway into going talking about colonization and the transatlantic slave trade and all of that and move over into the Western Hemisphere."
Williams-Clark says he hopes this is just the beginning of more minority AP history courses. He wants people to know AP African American Studies is not a class focused on racism.
"It's about an experience," Williams-Clark said. "And while race and racism may be linked to that experience, it is not strictly that. It is about success and achievement. It's about the good, the bad, and the ugly. It is about making something out of nothing. It's about endurance. It's about being self-sufficient. It is about creation."
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While 2021 proved to be a dry year in West Central Minnesota, pheasant numbers seemed to benefit from increased winter precipitation through the 2022 winter season, which in turn aided in grassland health the subsequent spring and a proved to be a boon for nesting birds.
While old hay rakes, retired tractors and healthy deer populations are common sights throughout Otter Tail County, residents traveling area gravel roads are likely to come across a bird that has become emblematic of bountiful seasons to come and has even earned the title of state bird in neighboring South Dakota.
The ring-necked pheasant was first successfully imported from China to the United States in 1881 and was subsequently released in Minnesota in 1916. This grassland-dependent species can survive a relatively wide range of temperature conditions and typically feeds on a variety of insects, weed seeds and the waste grains that come with fall harvests.
Their colors are a mesmerizing pattern of imbricated coppers, blues, purples and paired with a notorious predilection for outrunning predators and an adrenaline-inducing explosive flush, the species has become unbelievably popular among upland hunters and birders alike.
Recent population studies conducted by state agencies has shown an 18% uptick in pheasant numbers throughout the state from 2021 and with the season opener set for Oct. 15, bird numbers are predicted to be healthy and strong.
Jacob Nelson is a farm bill wildlife biologist for Pheasants Forever in West Otter Tail County and describes some of the factors contributing to strengthening numbers of the birds: “2021 was definitely a dry year, but we had a lot of winter moisture in 2022 which helped to revitalize grassland habitats and produced more flowers, resulting in a trickle-down effect that helped local pheasant populations.”
Nelson mentions that although roadside population surveys are traditionally conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, he was able to participate in this year’s counting efforts in Otter Tail County: “Routes are typically 25 miles long and consist of rural gravel roads – speed is kept to around 15 to 20 miles per hour and the drives are done on morning with good weather and dew on the ground.”
These population surveys are usually carried out in August and researchers observing the birds attempt to estimate their maturity level. These recorded local populations are then extrapolated out to provide wildlife governing bodies comprehensive assessments on larger pheasant populations.
More information about local efforts to improve and protect grassland and associated wetland habitats can be found at the following: pheasantsforever.org.
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Otter Tail County – The State of Minnesota has several options available for those who choose not to vote in person at a polling place on Nov. 8. In Otter Tail County, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day or Sept. 23. You can request an absentee ballot online, vote early by mail, vote early in person and vote from the military or abroad.
Vote early in person: In OTC, to vote early in person, you may visit the Government Services Center at 510 West Fir Avenue, in Fergus Falls, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or the last Saturday before Election Day, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the day before Election Day, Nov. 7, until 5 p.m.
Vote early by mail: You can also apply to have an absentee ballot sent to you in the mail. When returning your ballot by mail it must be received by your county by Election Day, Nov. 8. Return your ballot by mail or package delivery services such as FedEx or UPS. You can also return your ballot in person no later than 3 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8, to the election office that sent your ballot. You may not drop your ballot off at your polling place on election day.
1) Complete an absentee ballot application any time during the year at mnvotes.org or download the paper absentee ballot application from the same site and mail or email it to the auditor’s office. An online version is also available on the secretary of state’s website. Election officials will send voting materials once ballots are available.
2) Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully! Your ballot will not count if you do not complete all the forms.
3) A witness is a requirement for registered voters for the Nov. 8 election. Non-registered voters will also need a witness and must provide documentation of residency within the precinct.
4) If you are not registered to vote, you will get a registration application in your materials. To register, show your witness one of the identification options listed in the instructions. Your witness must mark which ID you showed them on your signature envelope.
It is strongly encouraged to submit your absentee ballot application as early as possible to allow adequate time for processing your application and for you to return your voted absentee ballot.
Track your ballot: All absentee ballots that are received on time and had the forms filled out correctly will be counted. Visit mnvotes.org to track the status of your ballot and confirm that it was received and counted.
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Fiber artist Torri Hanna owns Tangles to Treasures in Fergus Falls and along with working with traditional natural fibers, she incorporates unique materials such as copper wire to forge new creations and perspectives for perceiving woven art.
The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance will present the region’s first Metal Arts Festival, on Sept. 24, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the Stevens County Fairgrounds, in Morris. This free event will feature live music from steel drum band Island Time, a metal art contest with $600 in cash prizes and a live metal art auction starting at 4 p.m.
A silent auction featuring local artists of all medium disciplines will also take place and include creations including pottery, jewelry, textiles, paintings and prints. The event will also feature food and locally crafted beer and wine.
“The PRCA is a volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to connect the community by providing enriching arts experiences, and celebrating the creativity of all people,” Rhoda Smith explains, the PRCA president. “The Metal Arts Festival will highlight two decades of arts accomplishments, and showcase the artistry of welders, metal workers and hobbyists, as well as the local metal fabrication companies that employ them.”
The organization invites all metalworkers, welders and craftspeople that work in metal or mixed media that involves metal to participate in the festival and compete in the people’s choice competition for $600 in cash prizes. Artists are asked to donate their contest piece for the live art auction which the PRCA will utilize to benefit area communities -- all artists who donate a piece of art are also invited to display and sell additional art works at the festival.
Torri Hanna is a local fiber artist who’s work is currently on exhibit at the PRCA. She’s been practicing her craft for over 40 years and owns Tangles to Treasures in downtown Fergus Falls where she carries natural fiber yarns for knitting, crochet and weaving. Her shop also features hand dyed artisanal wool yarn from locally raised sheep that is spun at local mills.
Hanna has been engaged in fiber art creation since taking a weaving course at Minnesota Southwest State University and has since evolved her craft to include the unique element of copper to her craft after working at a factory that utilized colored acrylic-coated wire for transformer manufacturing: “Some of the wire had cracks in the coating making it unsuitable for electrical components, so I asked if I could take some home and try weaving with it.”
“The thing with weaving is that there are so many different structures you can do,” Hanna says. “This one is alpaca with bamboo and really lightweight – you can do any length, any width. So for over 40 years I’ve been spinning, knitting, weaving, anything really to do with yarn, I’ll do it.”
Prior to moving to Fergus Falls five years ago, Hanna was living in southwest Minnesota where she began an embroidery series based on climate change through a grant she received through the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.
“My metaphor for the show is that every one of those little pieces is one tiny little stitch that is seemingly insignificant, but when you add them together you end up with a whole picture,” Hanna says. “If we each do our own tiny part, eventually it’s going to add up to actually make a difference.”
More information about the event can be found at the following: prairierenaissance.org, or call or text PRCA board member James Moore at 320-219-5986.
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Hosting Saint Cloud Technical and Community College, on Sept. 21, the M State volleyball team remained undefeated in conference play, in a 3-0 win. Set scores were 25-18, 25-18 and 25-11.
Offensively, Emily Dehler led the way with 12 kills. Kaleigh Sip chipped in with nine, Lindsey Kurz had eight and Faith Marion with seven. Kaia Strom provided 32 assists and was perfect at the service line.
Avery Wanner had 17 digs and four aces, while Marion had 11 digs.
“The team played exceptionally well,” said Lady Spartans coach Abby Crowser. “We started out strong right away and our goal after the first set was to stay consistent throughout the whole match. We executed our game plan perfectly and played the best we have all season. The girls are getting comfortable in their roles on the court and it’s showing. We are looking forward to seeing what they will accomplish together this year.”
M State has won seven straight matches and is 10-5 on the season. They will be in Bismarck this weekend, for a pair of games against Miles Community College and Dakota County Technical College.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Celebrating 70 years in operation, the United Fishing Agency has become the anchor of commercial fishing on Oahu.
Up to a 100,000 pounds of raw fish can be auctioned off each morning. And in consideration of such high volumes, standards for fishing sustainability are constantly evolving.
The Hawaii Longline Association (HLA) oversees the operation of 145 local longline vessels, and has been subject to independent observer coverage to maintain the protection of wildlife and manage gear and bait procedures.
"We've achieved a new certification, which is globally recognized. It's called Marine Stewardship Council Certification. It's also independent from the federal management system. It's indicative of the strict and highly-monitored fishery that we have," said HLA Executive Director Eric Kingma.
Obtaining the additional certification will allow product marketing to expand to larger retailers and food service providers.
Still, representatives with the Hawaii Long Line Association say this comes without major change to the price for the local consumer.
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* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- An attempted murder investigation is underway after a man was shot in the chest with a dart in Chinatown late Wednesday night, according to Honolulu Police investigators.
The incident happened around 10:15 p.m. on North Hotel Street. According to police, the victim – only identified as a 54-year-old man – was struck in the chest with a dart. HPD originally said the victim was shot with “some kind of arrow.”
The victim was taken from the scene by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in serious condition.
So far, police have not released a description of a suspect and no arrests have been made. It is unclear what led up to the attack.
This is a developing story. Check back with KITV4 for more information.
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii.
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As the first phase of Russia's new "partial mobilization" got underway on Thursday, videos appeared on social media purporting to show newly mobilized men preparing to be deployed.
In the city of Neryungi -- six time zones east of Ukraine -- a community video channel posted clips of families saying goodbye to a large group of men, as they boarded buses. The video shows a woman crying and hugging her husband goodbye, while he reaches for his daughter's hand from the bus window.
More men were shown in other videos apparently awaiting transport in the region of Yakutiya, a vast Siberian territory, and at Magadan Airport in the Russian far east. CNN has not been able independently to geolocate or date all the videos posted.
Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week called for "partial mobilization" of Russia's population to support the war in Ukraine, at a time when a sudden counteroffensive from Kyiv has recaptured thousands of square miles of territory and put Moscow on the backfoot. Experts say Russia's forces have been significantly depleted.
The announcement would see 300,000 reservists called up, according to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
In an early sign of how seriously Moscow is ramping up its efforts, the Human Rights Council of Russia has proposed that immigrants from central Asian countries who have had Russian citizenship for less than 10 years will undergo compulsory military service in Russia for a year.
"We are preparing proposals for new citizens of the Russian Federation who have Russian citizenship for less than 10 years to do compulsory military service for a year for people from Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan," council member Kirill Kabanov wrote on Telegram Thursday.
"Refusal to perform military duty should entail the deprivation of Russian citizenship not only for a person liable for military service, but also for members of his family," he added.
Controversy in Russia
In his speech, Putin said those with military experience would be subject to conscription, and stressed that the accompanying decree -- which was already signed -- was necessary to "protect our homeland, its sovereignty and its territorial integrity."
But the decree appears to allow for wider mobilization than he suggested in his speech. Ekaterina Schulmann, a Russian political scientist and associate fellow at the Chatham House think tank, said on Telegram that while the decree "describes the mobilization as partial," it "sets no parameters of this partiality, either territorial or categoric."
"According to this text, anyone can be called up except for those working in the military-industrial complex who are exempt for the period of their employment. The fact that the mobilization applies only to reservists or those with some particularly necessary skills is mentioned in the address, but not in the decree."
Russian human rights lawyer Pavel Chikov said that the decree sets out mobilization "in the broadest terms."
"The president is leaving it at the Defense Minister's discretion. So in fact it is the Russian Defense Ministry that will decide who will be sent to war, from where and in what numbers," Chikov said on Telegram.
Following the speech, at least 1,300 people were detained across Russia on Wednesday for participating in nationwide anti-war protests -- with some directly conscripted into the military, according to a monitoring group, after leader Vladimir Putin announced a "partial mobilization" of citizens for his faltering invasion of Ukraine.
Images and videos show police cracking down on demonstrators in multiple cities, with footage showing several protesters at a demonstration in central Moscow being carried away by the police and authorities in St. Petersburg attempting to contain a crowd chanting "no mobilization" outside Isakiivskiy Cathedral.
Police detained the protesters across 38 cities in Russia on Wednesday, according to figures released shortly after midnight by independent monitoring group OVD-Info. The group's spokeswoman Maria Kuznetsova told CNN by phone that at at least four police stations in Moscow, some of the protesters arrested by riot police were being drafted directly into Russia's military.
One of the detainees has been threatened with prosecution for refusing to be drafted, she said. The government has said that punishment for refusing the draft is now 15 years in jail. Of the more than 1,300 people detained nationwide, more than 500 were in Moscow and more than 520 in St. Petersburg, according to OVD-Info.
Just over half the detained protesters whose names were made public are women, OVD-Info also said, making it the biggest anti-government protest by share of women in recent history. The watchdog specified the full scale of the arrests remains unknown, however.
Nine journalists and 33 minors are also among the detained, it said, adding that one of the minors was "brutally beaten" by law enforcement.
The specter of nuclear weapons
Putin also raised the specter of nuclear weapons in his address, saying he would use "all the means at our disposal," if he deemed the "territorial integrity" of Russia to be jeopardized. He also endorsed referenda on joining Russia that Russian-appointed leaders in four occupied regions of Ukraine announced they would hold this week.
Concern among Russian citizens was palpable on Wednesday, with travel agency websites showing a dramatic increase in the demand for flights to places where Russians do not need a visa. Flight sale websites indicate direct flights to such countries sold out through Friday at least.
On Thursday, a spokesperson for the European Commission acknowledged that there had been numerous requests by Russian citizens hoping to enter European Union countries. They said that the EU is planning to establish a joint position on the matter.
The European Commission also noted that, for now, each member state will need to assess entry requests on a case-by-case basis, adding that external border management of the EU must be carried out in line with EU law and comply with "fundamental rights and all of the legislation in place for asylum procedures."
The protests in Russia, most of which appeared to have attracted a few dozen people, were another strong signal of the desperation felt by some. Dissent is typically swiftly crushed in Russia and authorities have placed further constraints on free speech following the invasion of Ukraine.
Footage from social media showed several protesters in Ulan Ude in eastern Siberia carrying signs reading "No to war! No to mobilization!" and "Our husbands, fathers, and brothers do not want to kill other husbands and fathers!"
"We want our fathers, husbands, and brothers to remain alive ... and not to leave their children as orphans. Stop the war and don't take our people!" one protester said.
Video from Yekaterinburg in western Russia showed police scuffling with several protesters. CNN could not independently verify the footage from either city.
Another video posted by a journalist from the Moscow internet publication The Village shows dozens of people in Arbatskaya street chanting "Let him go" as one man is carried away.
The Moscow prosecutor's office on Wednesday also warned citizens against joining protests or distributing information calling for participation -- reminding people that they could face up to 15 years in jail.
When asked on Thursday about reports of people detained at anti-war rallies being handed subpoenas for military conscription, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the practice "is not against the law. There is no violation of the law here."
'Russia wants war'
Putin's announcement was condemned Wednesday by Western leaders, many of whom were meeting at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
In a rare joint statement, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, said that both agree Putin's announcement of a partial mobilization of Russian citizens is a sign of "weakness."
European Union foreign ministers agreed in New York to push forward with a new round of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters.
Ukraine remained defiant in the face of Putin's announcement, with President Volodymyr Zelensky telling the UNGA in a pre-recorded address Wednesday that Russia was "afraid of real (peace) negotiations," and pointing to what he characterized as Russian "lies."
Russia "talks about the talks but announces a military mobilization," Zelensky said. "Russia wants war."
On Thursday, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said that Putin's "partial mobilization" only strengthens the country's support for Ukraine. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said his country would continue its support for Ukraine in terms of arms and training, but added that France needed cooperation within NATO to do so.
Meanwhile, analysis by researchers from the Institute for the Study of War said that the move won't have a marked impact on the war's immediate outcome.
The analysis said that it would take weeks or months to bring reservists up to combat readiness, that Russian reservists are "poorly trained to begin with," and that the "deliberate phases" of deployment outlined by Russia's defense minister are likely to preclude "any sudden influx of Russian forces that could dramatically shift the tide of the war."
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Twenty years ago, Naches Valley's boys won a state cross country championship and Brandon Wagner vividly remembers the magic of it. Not just the winning and running but everything else that led to it.
"Being a part of that was life-changing for me," he said. "It's always been a goal of mine to restore that type of culture to cross country in Naches."
It's happening.
From having just one girl in the program four years ago, the Rangers managed to emerge from the pandemic shutdown with a team. And a good one at that.
After winning a league title in the COVID spring season in 2021, Naches Valley's girls captured the SCAC district title in the fall and earned the program's first trip to state in 31 years. The team finished ninth in Pasco with no seniors.
A year later, the ascension continues. And steeply.
Wagner's girls crew started the season ranked third in the Class 1A state coaches poll and it's still there, having competed well in two invitationals with another coming on Saturday in Bellevue.
"It's an awesome group of girls and they're excited to see how they're progressing," he said. "I think we actually used the shutdown to our advantage, building a team attitude of being relentless. Every day they made the best of it. They loved being active and being together. We carried that on and built on it."
Building from the ground up is the key, especially at a small school that offers three other girls sports in the fall. The Rangers had six girls during the pandemic season, barely enough for a team, but grew that to 11 a year ago and now they have 14.
"This has been really cool to watch, how each season we've grown," Wagner said. "It's not just the success. It's kids in the school seeing how much fun they're having and being interested in joining a team. That's the biggest part of this, more than the running."
NV's girls have a solid front-runner in junior Brooke Miles, who made the podium in Pasco in 11th as a sophomore and then broke school track records in the 1,600 and 3,200 in the spring. She is a co-captain along with senior Katrina Feriante, a state qualifier as a freshman during Wagner's first season in 2019. Sisters Allison and Audrey Smith, both veterans of the program, joined Feriante and Miles on a 4x400 that made it to state in track.
Part of growth has been the addition of senior Taryn Huck, who turned out for the first time this season and has emerged quickly as the team's No. 2 runner behind Miles.
With all this excitement going on, there's one thing that's not happening — getting carried away with it.
"I'm not putting winning or trophies as any specific goal and that's the way they want it," Wagner explained. "Our approach to goals is building a plan, staying in the process and being committed to it. It takes work and these girls understand that."
Naches Valley's best girls finish at state is seventh, which came in 1977 when Jacki Van De Brake had the highest individual place in fourth. That's certainly a reasonable goal, but being ranked third brings the tempting prospect of the program's first trophy, which go to the top four teams.
All that awaits much later in the season. There are four SCAC meets ahead with the district meet slated for Oct. 28 at Apple Ridge Run, where the Rangers will compete in an invitational next week. Plenty of miles to go, each step of which is the process of building a special team.
Wagner has seen it before, up close. He was a senior on the 2002 team that won the 2A state title. Leading up to that, Rick Maib's teams moved steadily up from fifth, to third, to second and then dominated as state champions by 56 points.
"A lot of what went well for the boys back then is what these girls have," he said. "I couldn't be happier about that and hopefully it continues. Our seniors understand they started this movement and they want it to last."
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Roush Fenway Keselowski Weekly Advance | Texas II
RFK heads to the Lone Star State this weekend as Texas Motor Speedway hosts the fourth race in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. RFK is coming off a banner week where Chris Buescher earned his second career victory, as the company dominated much of the Bristol Night Race. Jack Roush has 18 wins all-time at Texas and nine in the NCS, behind only Michigan and Bristol all-time.
NASCAR Cup Series Race at Texas
Sunday, Sept. 25 | 3:30 p.m. ET
USA, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90
- Brad Keselowski, No. 6 ROUSHParts.com Ford Mustang
- Chris Buescher, No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang
“Dream Season”
RFK won both the first NCS (Jeff Burton) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (Mark Martin) races at Texas in 1997. Burton began the afternoon from the fifth position and led 60 laps en route to the inaugural victory.
Houston, We Don’t Have a Problem
RFK has earned nine NCS victories at Texas, dating back to the inaugural event in 1997. Former drivers Burton, Martin, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth have captured the checkered flag in the Lone Star State.
J.R.’s ‘08 Sweep
Edwards swept the 2008 NCS races for RFK at Texas, leading 335 laps in the two events.
9 A.M. in Dallas
RFK has started 150 NCS races at Texas, recording a total of nine victories, 38 top-five finishes, 59 top-10 finishes, an average finish of 16.0 and has led 2,524 laps. Biffle earned RFK’s most recent victory at Texas in the April 2012 event.
North Dallas Forty
RFK has earned eight victories, 26 top-five finishes, 47 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 13th at Texas in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. RFK won three of the first four races at the 1.5-mile oval.
Jack Roush; Texas Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Member
Based on the strength of RFK’s numerous accomplishments at Texas, team owner Jack Roush was inducted into the Texas Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.
Tale of the Tape
RFK has started 301 races all-time at Texas Motor Speedway, recording 18 wins, 76 top-fives and 133 top-10s. RFK Fords have captured nine poles at the 1.5-mile track and led 3500+ laps while turning more than 110,000 miles.
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AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang – HOW STRESSFUL IS THIS ROUND GOING TO BE? “Stressful for somebody. I think it’s a great opportunity round for a team like us to be able to get some points. I think Texas went well for us in the All-Star Race. I’m not saying that’s gonna mean good things for the second one of the year, but we’ve got good notes and a good opportunity to improve from what was a fairly dominant race for our team between the three of us, so I think Talladega is obviously without saying a wild card and the Roval, even if you’re not good, you can probably strategize some ways to get points, so I think this round is exciting for someone in my position and try to maximize it.”
DOES THE ADVERSITY YOU FACED AT BRISTOL MAKE YOU GUYS STRONGER? DOES THAT PROVIDE A BOND THAT SHOWS YOU CAN FIGHT THROUGH ISSUES LIKE SATURDAY? “I think it’s more of a motivator to anyone that had any doubts like within the team like, ‘Oh, man. We’re done.’ You have to have those thoughts in that situation. You’ve got a right-front down and you go four laps down and you get trapped. You’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh. We’re done. We can’t do this.’ To anyone that would have had those thoughts in the race, I can have those thoughts in the car as well. I didn’t. I had to drive my heart out for the next 350 laps or whatever it was after we went all those laps down, but I think within the team it almost clears the mindset that we can do it. We’ve already proven that you cannot give up in these situations. You don’t know what’s gonna happen, so I think going through that experience certainly helps, but, yeah, obviously, the team dealt with the situation great and we were able to put ourselves in position to advance to the next round.”
HOW CLEARLY CAN YOU SEE YOUR PATH TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP 4 RIGHT NOW? “I think it’s certainly possible for us to point our way into the Round of 8 from that standpoint, but I think anyone who is in the Round of 8 I think you have to win a race. I think you have have to win a race to think that you’re gonna be in the Championship 4, so I think you’ve got three unique racetracks in the Round of 8, but obviously you’ve got to get there first, but I have thought about it. I think, especially someone in my points position, I’m gonna have to win and I think I’m gonna have to be competitive enough to be racing for wins to expect to be in the Championship 4. That kind of goes without saying, but I think anyone that thinks they’re gonna make the Championship 4 has to be winning races in the Round of 8.”
YOU WERE AT HOMESTEAD TESTING THIS WEEK AND HAD A LOT OF SPEED. IS THAT ENCOURAGING AND HOW IMPORTANT WAS IT TO GET TRACK TIME IN GENERAL FOR A TEST LIKE THAT? “I’ve done a lot of Homestead tests driving Xfinity cars and I’ve been P1 plenty of times and I can’t say that it’s certainly translated into race weekends or at least for the whole stint, but obviously to have some speed, be able to work on stuff – that’s the big thing. Homestead is such a unique racetrack. I wish we would have gotten that chance for probably a few other playoff tracks as far as open tests, but everyone has had the same opportunity and we’ll have the same opportunity to go back and look at the data, but I think it’s also valuable to do it on a tire that’s consistent between a lot of intermediates now, so I think from that standpoint it’s great. The weather is obviously going to be different. It was mid-90s when we were down there testing, so it’s obviously not gonna be that hot when we come back in October, but, either way, it’s great to be able to try out some stuff between all of our cars. I think it’s certainly productive.”
IF I SAID YOU WOULD HAVE A DAYTONA 500 WIN AND BE IN THE ROUND OF 12 BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED, YOU WOULD PROBABLY TAKE IT. IS THE REST OF THIS YEAR ICING ON THE CAKE OR WHEN YOU HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY CAN YOU STILL SAY YOU CAN’T BE SATISFIED? “I think both. Not to give you the obvious answer, but, yeah, I think if someone would have offered me a Daytona 500 win and further into the playoffs at the beginning of the season, yeah, I probably would have taken that deal in my rookie year, but I also believe and I’ve said it at playoff media day that we’re in an era that you’re probably gonna have to win races to make it to the Championship 4, at least in the playoffs and I think in the season where past champions haven’t made it into the playoffs, you have to look at yourself and say this is not an opportunity that’s guaranteed every year. You can’t just be competitive and make it into the playoffs. You have to be winners at some point in the season, so not saying I can’t go out next year and go win a race or two, but I’m just saying it’s hard to do that in the Cup Series and I want to take advantage of the chance that I have right now of being in the playoff. We’ve all seen how crazy it’s gotten this year. I think this year is probably gonna be as crazy as it gets with as much news stuff is going on with tires and cars and teams and drivers and everything that is all very fresh and new, but it’s a huge opportunity. Talking about thinking I can point my way into the Round of 8, which I think is very realistic, that’s a pretty big deal. I mean, this is what everybody works so hard for and I’m excited for the opportunity for the next couple of weeks. I think I can approach it with a pretty loose mindset to your point about icing on the cake because I think I can. I mean, I’m on offense from here on out. I’ve been on offense since the start of the playoffs, really, with our points position, so I think we can be loose and just take advantage and take any chance that we can get.”
YOU LOST YOUR CREW CHIEF FOR FOUR WEEKS EARLIER IN THE YEAR. WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT HAVING HIM OUT THAT YOU WOULD TELL BLANEY AND HIS TEAM ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THAT? “I’m certainly not sure what the team has decided there, but I think every team is gonna go through that a bit differently. Everybody deals with adversity in different ways. Obviously, it’s not ideal, especially at this point in the year. For us, in the middle of the summer, it wasn’t as stressful at the time. Now, I will say that the people that stepped up did a great job. We had some tough races and tough situations that really put us in a bind, whether it was DVP stuff or things that are just that simple or even pit crew stuff or just even race strategy and communication throughout practice. At places like Bristol, where practice happens really fast and you have to make changes really fast, those are the situations you’re gonna be put and the pressure is gonna be on for people that are in positions they’re not used to being in, but I think we’ve got a lot of depth at Team Penske, so I’m personally not really worried for him just because I think no matter what the result is and whenever the suspension is taken, I think that they’re gonna be fine. We’ve got a lot of depth and make sure that they cross their t’s and dot their i’s. I think that’s gonna be important, but it is a tough situation for communication and I think that’s where I would put my focus towards, overcommunicating stuff before weekends and going into weekends.”
GIVEN THE WAY THE SEASON HAS GONE IS THERE A PATH TO JUST LIMITING MISTAKES AND BEING SUPER CONSISTENT AND MAKING IT TO PHOENIX FOR A CHANCE AT THE CHAMPIONSHIP? “I think you certainly could. I think you might have to have more points than me to have a realistic mindset towards it, but I certainly think pointing into the Round of 8 is possible, but I think the mentality of you have to win and from that standpoint I think you have to be good enough to really be good enough to really think you earn it and winning races is really the only clear measure of that, so that’s kind of where my head has been at since the start of the playoffs. I think the outlast portion of the playoffs is just about over because after this round we’re getting to some pretty straight-up racetracks. We’ll have already tested at Homestead. We’ll have already tested at Martinsville and raced at Martinsville and will have already raced at Vegas, so you’re really not gonna get the Bristol type race or Darlington – two super high demanding races that also have some uncertainty going about them – so I think it’s a pretty straight-up round, which makes it really performance-oriented, which is why the opinion that you’re gonna have to win, especially in my position. That’s where my focus is and I think it’s where it will remain.”
WHAT DID YOU LEARN WITH THIS CAR AT THE ALL-STAR RACE THAT IS GOING TO PRESENT ITSELF THIS WEEKEND? “Texas has always been a track position race. I think the biggest difference heading into it, I mean, we’re like mid to high 90s this weekend and we were 70s at night in the All-Star Race and that’s a pretty big difference in pace and fall off. Not that Texas has a lot of fall off, but enough to where you’re probably gonna want tires. It’s also a different tire than what we did in the All-Star Race, so I think there’s a lot of differences that are certainly gonna have to change your mindset of how you approach the race and how you approach strategy. It’s also a 500-mile race. I didn’t really even realize that until this week, so that’s another long race where you have to execute really well. I think execution has been at a premium this season, but a lot of difference heading into this race than the All-Star Race, which is why I’m not like, ‘Man, we dominated the All-Star Race as a team and won a stage and won a million bucks as an organization with Ryan’ Thinking that we can just go out there and set the world on fire I don’t think is realistic. I think there are a lot of decisions that are very important about condition changes.”
YOU CELEBRATED THE 500 WIN AT STEAK N’ SHAKE AND GRAGSON WENT TO A WAFFLE HOUSE. IS THAT SOMETHING YOU’VE ALWAYS DONE AFTER A RACE AND ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL MEMORIES OF THOSE STOPS? “The funny thing is Noah went to Waffle House on a very good day. I’ve come to go to Waffle House usually on a bad day. I usually don’t let myself go home until I’ve gotten over myself on a bad day, whether if that’s going to Waffle House and sitting in my lonesome sulking for a while or parking in my neighborhood and just going for a walk until I’m over myself, but as far as Steak N’ Shake goes, that’s a tradition the Wood Brothers have done for a few of their wins, when they won the 500, so it’s kind of a tip of the hat to them, but even in Indy when they’ve won the Indy 500 and I’ve been there, whether if that’s going downtown to Steak N’ Shake in Indy or something as simple as Kathy Penske and my mom going on a McDonald’s run after an Indy 500 win as we sit down and watch the Coke 600 in the infield of the speedway, so I think it doesn’t matter really who you are, you’re still hungry and food brings everybody together. Sometimes it’s fast food and sometimes it’s gourmet food and sometimes fast food can be gourmet depending on the day.”
WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO HAVE THAT STEAK N’ SHAKE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD IN ADDITION TO YOUR TEAM? “Yeah, it was really cool. The only person missing was really my brother, who doesn’t live stateside anymore, but as far as having the whole band together as far as Indy 500s and stuff like that, but, really special to have both my mom and my dad there with my whole team. We had pit crew guys. We had everybody and it’s one of those moments in life that you kind of have to appreciate while it’s happening, or at least remind yourself that it is happening because it doesn’t happen every day. You don’t do incredible things every day, but when you do it’s certainly possible to do it all again, but I’m a big fan of living in the moment and I think that was an example of living in the moment. Even the people who worked at Steak N’ Shake were all about. They were taking selfies with the whole team. We brought the trophy in there and it was a fun night. That’s what started the night for a lot of the team, but definitely cool to shut the place down with the biggest trophy.”
YOU MENTIONED THE WAFFLE HOUSE ON A BAD NIGHT. DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO THAT? “I’d say that started, I’ve been to Waffle House a lot of times after Bristol. I’ve had a lot of rough races, whether if that means I’ve sucked or something has sucked about the night. I remember after my first Truck race at Bristol I went to Waffle House, just because I was hungry and I was worn out from my first race at Bristol. Yeah, a lot of races after Bristol, whether it’s the one in Statesville on the way home or in Mooresville, sometimes I’d have crew guys come with me and sometimes I didn’t want to be around anybody. Comfort food gets you a long way. Get you the All-Star breakfast. Sometimes I get blueberries in the waffles, it depends on the day, I guess. I’ve got to have ice in the orange juice as well, but otherwise it’s a good comforting place and it’s always open 24 hours, so it’s very reliable.”
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- Jones at Texas Motor Speedway: With seven races remaining in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, teams now head west to Texas Motor Speedway.
When teams unload this weekend, Erik Jones will make his 11th Cup Series start at the Fort Worth track. In his previous 10 starts at the track, Jones has three top-five finishes, six top-10 finishes and has led 112 laps. Jones has scored a best finish of fourth on three occasions (Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019).
In the Xfinity Series, Jones has six starts with three wins and all six finishes in the top four. In 2015, in just his ninth-career start in the series, Jones scored his first Xfinity Series win by starting from the pole and leading 79 of 200 laps to score the victory. In 2017 Jones again started from the pole and led 142 of 200 laps to earn his second Xfinity Series win at the track.
With three starts in the Truck Series, Jones has one win and three top-15 finishes. Jones found victory lane in 2015 when he started the Truck Series race from the fifth position and led 117 of 147 laps.
- Honoring Heroes: This weekend, Erik Jones will carry two heroes on his No. 43 Chevy as part of the Martin Truex Jr Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation’s ‘Honor A Cancer Hero’ program.
- On the driver side of the No. 43 Chevy, Cancer Survivor Larry Leonard will ride along with Jones. Leonard was nominated by his son John Leonard, and he chose Jones because the family is from Montrose, Michigan and Jones is their hometown, local NASCAR driver.
- On the passenger side of the No. 43 Chevy, Mary Hankins will ride along with Jones. Hankins passed away from cancer and was nominated by her son Brain Hankins. Jones was chosen because the Hankins family, especially Mary, are long time fans of the Petty family and what they symbolize. Brain named Mary as his hero for many reasons, but most importantly because while her cancer fight was short and brief, she faced it with class, dignity, and humor. She showed her son how to live life to the fullest, even in the hardest of times. One quote Brian said Mary often reminded him of was one Richard Petty had repeated, “Don’t put a question mark where God has put a period.”
- Focused on Winning: FOCUSfactor will serve as the primary partner on Jones's Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
- About FOCUSfactor: FOCUSfactor is sold at America’s leading retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, The Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon.com. FOCUSfactor, America’s leading brain health supplement, is a nutritional supplement that includes a proprietary blend of brain supporting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. In December 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US Patent 8,329,227 covering FOCUSfactor’s proprietary formulation “for enhanced mental function”. The issuance of the patent marked one of the few times a patent has been issued for a nationally branded nutritional supplement. FOCUSfactor is clinically tested with results demonstrating improvements in focus, concentration and memory in healthy adults.
- From the Driver’s Seat: “Texas was a tough race for us during the All-Star race. We got voted in by the fan vote and just really struggled all night. We were on a path that I feel like wasn’t working with our mile-and-a-half program at that point. I think we’ve gotten it quite a bit better and know what we need to do better for that race coming back. Hopefully those things will play out for us. I like Texas a lot. I’ve been able to win a hand full of races there in the Xfinity Series and the Truck Series, so I want to get strong there in the Cup car and contend for a win with our FOCUSfactor Chevy.”
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There will be a few Coltman Farms Racing logos present for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway this weekend.
As part of a plan to expand his influence across motorsports, Brett Coltman will be sponsoring two MPM Marketing clients during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 in Ross “Boo Boo” Dalton and Michael Faulk, the latter of whom will be making his first attempt in the prestigious race.
MPM Marketing founder Tonya McCallister has been thrilled with how her partnership with Coltman Farms Racing has bolstered during the year, adding that his support of Dalton and Faulk is the first step towards broadening his brand throughout motorsports.
“When Brett hired us, one of the main things he wanted was to expand his brand in across different motorsports disciplines,” McCallister said. “He mentioned wanting to branch out into asphalt and what better place than the iconic Martinsville Speedway with two phenomenal veteran drivers.”
The 2022 season has been dominated by success for Coltman with Kenny Collins piloting his Dirt Late Model.
Among the highlights Coltman and Collins have experienced include setting the fastest time in his group during the Eldora Million, as well as claiming their first major victory together in the Alabama State Championships at East Alabama Motor Speedway last weekend.
Despite the on-track success, Coltman has always taken tremendous pride in ensuring smaller teams can reach the track on any given weekend and is thrilled to carry that philosophy over to pavement racing by sponsoring Dalton and Faulk at Martinsville.
“I’ve wanted to expand into asphalt racing for some time, but I didn’t think it would be this soon,” Coltman said. “The success we’ve had recently convinced me to branch out sooner rather than later. What better way to start than supporting a couple of MPM clients at such a big race.”
Dalton admitted that qualifying for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 likely would not have been possible without Coltman’s financial backing.
With his operation lacking the resources of other big Late Model Stock programs, Dalton and his crew are constantly working on a budget while trying to stay competitive. This process can often be frustrating for Dalton, but he expressed his gratitude to Coltman for helping give him a chance to showcase the strength of his equipment on such a big stage.
“[Brett Coltman] really came in clutch,” Dalton said. “Business is slow right now and it’s hard for my parents to do as much as they used to do, so when Brett came on with us, that put the closing cap on us having this opportunity. I can’t put into words what it means to have his support.”
While Dalton knows that simply making the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 will be a challenge on its own with such a big entry list, he feels confident about the speed of his car and intends to bring home a strong performance with Coltman Farms Racing and his other sponsors.
For Faulk, who primarily handles the management side of Lee Faulk Racing, he does not anticipate anything to come easy during his first trip to Martinsville and plans to emphasize patience during the Saturday heat races.
Having Coltman Farms Racing come aboard for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 was an exciting development for Faulk, who hopes to proudly represent the organization in their first venture into Late Model Stock competition.
“I’m excited to represent Coltman Farms Racing as he expands into the asphalt world,” Faulk said. “They’ve had so much success on the dirt side of things and what Brett continues to do the motorsports community is amazing. Hopefully we can make the race and give Brett a good show on Saturday night.”
With so much changing in motorsports every passing year, McCallister stressed the importance of bringing in new sponsors and is thrilled to help Coltman Farms Racing branch out from dirt racing and gain exposure around so many prominent Late Model Stock figures.
The plan for McCallister is to get Coltman Farms Racing more involved with asphalt racing over the next few years. She hopes this new avenue for Coltman’s team starts on a positive note with Dalton and Faulk each qualifying for Late Model Stock racing’s most cherished event.
“We are happy to bring a new sponsor into the asphalt world,” McCallister said. “We have some other things in the works next year with Coltman Farms Racing. All of us are really excited about the success they’ve had, so hopefully we can get them a clock in Virginia.”
Dalton and Faulk will kick off their quest for a grandfather clock in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 with qualifying on Friday evening. They will both try to transfer into the main event when the heat races commence at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
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NASCAR is a famous American racing sport with high-speed cars sliding around a track. It’s a thrilling spectacle to watch and often produces some of the most exciting racing ever seen.
More to Life than Racing
NASCAR drivers are famous for their speed, but many also have other hobbies. Whether it’s a game of cards or taking in the wonders of nature, each of these famous drivers has a unique way of enjoying their free time.
Let’s jump right into the different hobbies on the list.
Tony Stewart: Deer Hunting
Tony Stewart, also known as Smoke, is one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history. He’s got three NASCAR Cup Series championships under his belt and is also the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and Superstar Racing Experience.
But Stewart is also known for his passion for deer hunting. Stewart has been deer hunting for more than 30 years and has even put his hunting ranch on the market, becoming the most expensive listing in Indiana.
Buying the property would be a significant win for any big Smoke fans!
Landon Cassill: Poker
Landon Cassill is a professional NASCAR driver who currently races for the Kaulig Racing team. He has also competed in championships such as the Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Cup Series.
Cassill has a few other hobbies up his sleeve off the track. In particular, he’s known for his love of poker, which he has played since he started racing. He has made high-profile plays in poker tournaments, including the recent StormX Invitations Tournament.
No. 77 had a seat at the table with some pretty impressive players, including celebrities and entrepreneurs. Although he didn’t play his best, Cassill has said he’ll be practicing for next time. Luckily, he has loads of online poker sites to practice with.
In the meantime, he’d better stick to racing.
Dale Earnhardt Jr: Cooking and Virtual F1 Racing
Dale Earnhardt Jr followed his father’s tradition of being a successful NASCAR driver. Nicknamed the Pied Piper of Daytona, Earnhardt Jr made a name for himself when he won the Daytona 500 twice. On top of that, he managed to win 26 times in the Cup series.
Now that he’s retired, he spends a good deal of his time on his other hobby: cooking. Dale Jr. has been known for his unorthodox tastes, like the infamous “strangewich,” which consists of bananas and mayonnaise. However, he occasionally ventures out to cook other meals. Barbecue and biscuits are just a couple of his specialties.
Danica Patrick: Sommelier
Danica Patrick made waves when she entered the IndyCar racing scene. Being one of the first women to win the Japan 300, she’s come to set the standard for drivers worldwide.
Since retiring, she’s come to enjoy the finer things in life, like creating her own wine company. Named Somnium, meaning “dream” in Latin, Patrick has described herself as being as balanced and intense as her wines.
At the beginning of her racing career, she set foot on a Napa Valley Vineyard and fell in love. Years later, after making a name for herself, she bought her own vineyard and developed her wine company.
Jimmie Johnson: Running the Boston Marathon
Jimmie Johnson, who won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship seven times, remains one of the most famous NASCAR drivers. Johnson is a five-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and a four-time winner of the Daytona 500. He also won the Bakersfield 400 in 2016.
In his free time, he’s still quite an active person. Running is one of his favourite activities, particularly in marathons. In 2017, he completed the Boston Marathon in 3 hours, 9 minutes and 7 seconds, which he claimed wasn’t easy.
Johnson also participates in other endurance events, such as the Ironman Triathlon.
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The NASCAR ARCA Menards Series West roars into Roseville on October 1 for the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 presented by Berco Redwood at All American Speedway powered by Roseville Toyota. The 24th nationally televised appearance of the West Series will be joined by four local championship races and the return of the Legends Tour Series. Over 300 laps of racing are scheduled on the one-third mile speedway located @the Grounds, for one of the largest single day sporting events in Placer County.
The speedway will honor first responders who were part of the local firefighting efforts. They helped reopen the fairgrounds for this annual NASCAR tradition in Roseville.
Grandstands open at 4pm followed by heat races at 4:30pm. Five preliminary main events of action will get underway at approx. 5:05pm. They precede the NAPA 150, which goes green at 7:45pm Tickets for the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 are available online at www.AllAmericanSpeedway.com Adult general admission tickets are $35 while juniors ages 6-12 are $25. Kids 5 & under are free! Race fans can also purchase a VIP ticket for $65 which includes a Randy Peters Catering BBQ dinner with 2 drinks, live music, special gift, VIP Pit Tours, a meet and greet with drivers, and special reserved seating in turns one and four.
Race fans can enjoy the vendor midway, driver autograph session, fireworks, live music, classic car display, and much more! Each ticket sold raises money for the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation, with over $250,000 raised since the event’s inception.
The ARCA Menards Series West race will serve as the ninth round of the 11-race series. Southern California driver Jake Drew of Fullerton leads the championship on the strength of four wins in the last five races in the series. His rookie teammate Tanner Reif of Las Vegas has also scored two wins this season.
The series utilizes 625hp stock cars which have competed at All American Speedway since 1977 including the upcoming 24th appearance. Bill McAnally Racing leads all teams with nine victories at its home track along with back-to-back series championships in 2020 and 2021. 2020 All American Speedway Late Model track champion Cole Moore of Granite Bay and series rookie Landen Lewis of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. will drive the BMR Chevrolets in the coveted race.
Legends Tour Series will race for $2,000-to-win in their first series start at the track since 2019. Legends machines are 5/8ths scale versions of NASCAR Modifieds from the past. These unique cars bring large fields and this year’s visit is no exception. Drivers will be racing for not only Legends Tour Series points but also state and national points. The 35-lap main event will also serve as a regional championship as well. A lucrative $750-to-win, 15-lap B Main is also planned. Sebastopol’s Cody Winchel leads the series standings with October 1 serving as the penultimate round of their touring championship.
Four divisions of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series action are scheduled as well with double points being awarded in each division’s 2022 championship finales.
The tightest battle has been in the Foothills Tow Modified division. Eureka’s Brandon White leads North Highlands’ Rick Andersen by only eight points with each driver earning three wins. Roseville’s Tyler Wentworth is winless but has used consistency to stay within 20-points of the championship. Windsor’s Sammy Nuno and Colfax’s Cody Bailey round out the top-five heading into the 30-lap main event.
Roseville’s Josh Whitfield has had a perfect season in the Riebes Auto Parts Super Stocks with seven wins in his 2021 championship defense. Whitfield leads Roseville’s Phil Wilkins, Antelope’s Terry Thomas, Galt’s Larry Thornhill, and Loomis’ Harry Lambert into a 30-lap main event.
Ray Molina of Roseville has increased his points lead in the F4 division to a 25-point lead over Citrus Heights’ Vic Theberge. Rocklin’s John Sproule is well within striking distance at just 29-points out of the lead. 2021 champion Matthew Fuhs and Sun Valley, Nevada’s Rich Innis make up the rest of the top-five. The division with the largest car counts this year in Roseville will race in a 25-lap feature. $1,000 in bonus money will be up for grabs in the season finale
All American Speedway’s youngest drivers compete in the Mini Cup/Bando division with a 15-lap main event planned. Roseville’s Dayton Broyles looks to close out the championship with a 50-point lead over Stockton sixth grader Lucas Burton. Burton has the edge in main event wins with four wins to Broyles’ two. Meadow Vista’s Cash Page runs third in the standings during his rookie campaign.
Action gets underway on Friday with practice for the NASCAR Weekly Series and ride alongs for VIPs in the NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet SS. On Saturday, practice begins at 12:05pm for the NASCAR Weekly Series and Legends Tour Series. The ARCA Menards Series West will have a combined practice and qualifying session from 3:15pm to 4:30pm. Grandstand gates open at 4pm with heat races beginning at 4:30pm followed by five local championship main events. Opening ceremonies for the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 begin at 7:15pm with the green flag scheduled for 7:45pm
All American Speedway wants to thank @the Grounds for their support along with partners such as Roseville Toyota, Berco Redwood, Riebes Auto Parts, JM Environmental, Sinister Diesel, Foothills Tow, Velocity Solar, Cardinal Financial- James Clark, Legends Real Estate, AAMCO Transmission & Total Car Care of Auburn, CA, Kim White Realtor, A-All Mini Storage, and Roseville Moose Lodge for their strong support of All American Speedway. Without competitor support and local community partners, these events would not take place. All American Speedway mandates a sound regulation for all competitors as specified in the track rule book.
For more information, visit www.AllAmericanSpeedway.com or follow the speedway on social media!
The speedway will honor first responders who were part of the local firefighting efforts. They helped reopen the fairgrounds for this annual NASCAR tradition in Roseville.
Grandstands open at 4pm followed by heat races at 4:30pm. Five preliminary main events of action will get underway at approx. 5:05pm. They precede the NAPA 150, which goes green at 7:45pm Tickets for the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 are available online at www.AllAmericanSpeedway.com Adult general admission tickets are $35 while juniors ages 6-12 are $25. Kids 5 & under are free! Race fans can also purchase a VIP ticket for $65 which includes a Randy Peters Catering BBQ dinner with 2 drinks, live music, special gift, VIP Pit Tours, a meet and greet with drivers, and special reserved seating in turns one and four.
Race fans can enjoy the vendor midway, driver autograph session, fireworks, live music, classic car display, and much more! Each ticket sold raises money for the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation, with over $250,000 raised since the event’s inception.
The ARCA Menards Series West race will serve as the ninth round of the 11-race series. Southern California driver Jake Drew of Fullerton leads the championship on the strength of four wins in the last five races in the series. His rookie teammate Tanner Reif of Las Vegas has also scored two wins this season.
The series utilizes 625hp stock cars which have competed at All American Speedway since 1977 including the upcoming 24th appearance. Bill McAnally Racing leads all teams with nine victories at its home track along with back-to-back series championships in 2020 and 2021. 2020 All American Speedway Late Model track champion Cole Moore of Granite Bay and series rookie Landen Lewis of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. will drive the BMR Chevrolets in the coveted race.
Legends Tour Series will race for $2,000-to-win in their first series start at the track since 2019. Legends machines are 5/8ths scale versions of NASCAR Modifieds from the past. These unique cars bring large fields and this year’s visit is no exception. Drivers will be racing for not only Legends Tour Series points but also state and national points. The 35-lap main event will also serve as a regional championship as well. A lucrative $750-to-win, 15-lap B Main is also planned. Sebastopol’s Cody Winchel leads the series standings with October 1 serving as the penultimate round of their touring championship.
Four divisions of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series action are scheduled as well with double points being awarded in each division’s 2022 championship finales.
The tightest battle has been in the Foothills Tow Modified division. Eureka’s Brandon White leads North Highlands’ Rick Andersen by only eight points with each driver earning three wins. Roseville’s Tyler Wentworth is winless but has used consistency to stay within 20-points of the championship. Windsor’s Sammy Nuno and Colfax’s Cody Bailey round out the top-five heading into the 30-lap main event.
Roseville’s Josh Whitfield has had a perfect season in the Riebes Auto Parts Super Stocks with seven wins in his 2021 championship defense. Whitfield leads Roseville’s Phil Wilkins, Antelope’s Terry Thomas, Galt’s Larry Thornhill, and Loomis’ Harry Lambert into a 30-lap main event.
Ray Molina of Roseville has increased his points lead in the F4 division to a 25-point lead over Citrus Heights’ Vic Theberge. Rocklin’s John Sproule is well within striking distance at just 29-points out of the lead. 2021 champion Matthew Fuhs and Sun Valley, Nevada’s Rich Innis make up the rest of the top-five. The division with the largest car counts this year in Roseville will race in a 25-lap feature. $1,000 in bonus money will be up for grabs in the season finale
All American Speedway’s youngest drivers compete in the Mini Cup/Bando division with a 15-lap main event planned. Roseville’s Dayton Broyles looks to close out the championship with a 50-point lead over Stockton sixth grader Lucas Burton. Burton has the edge in main event wins with four wins to Broyles’ two. Meadow Vista’s Cash Page runs third in the standings during his rookie campaign.
Action gets underway on Friday with practice for the NASCAR Weekly Series and ride alongs for VIPs in the NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet SS. On Saturday, practice begins at 12:05pm for the NASCAR Weekly Series and Legends Tour Series. The ARCA Menards Series West will have a combined practice and qualifying session from 3:15pm to 4:30pm. Grandstand gates open at 4pm with heat races beginning at 4:30pm followed by five local championship main events. Opening ceremonies for the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 begin at 7:15pm with the green flag scheduled for 7:45pm
All American Speedway wants to thank @the Grounds for their support along with partners such as Roseville Toyota, Berco Redwood, Riebes Auto Parts, JM Environmental, Sinister Diesel, Foothills Tow, Velocity Solar, Cardinal Financial- James Clark, Legends Real Estate, AAMCO Transmission & Total Car Care of Auburn, CA, Kim White Realtor, A-All Mini Storage, and Roseville Moose Lodge for their strong support of All American Speedway. Without competitor support and local community partners, these events would not take place. All American Speedway mandates a sound regulation for all competitors as specified in the track rule book.
For more information, visit www.AllAmericanSpeedway.com or follow the speedway on social media!
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More than 20 NASCAR Cup Series teams from 14 different organizations took advantage of a NASCAR ’Next Gen’ car test earlier this week at Homestead-Miami Speedway while preparing for the track’s upcoming Dixie Vodka 400 premier series playoffs race on Sunday, Oct. 23.
The two-day test, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, also featured all 12 of the drivers who remain in the battle for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Fans got to witness the Tuesday practice for FREE from the grandstands. The Dixie Vodka 400 at the 1.5-mile venue will serve as the second race in the Round of 8, and if an eligible driver wins the event, he will automatically punch his ticket to the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway in November.
This year marks the first time since 2019 that Homestead-Miami Speedway, the historical South Florida venue, has been in NASCAR’s playoff mix. The Dixie Vodka 400 will showcase for the initial time the sleek new design and competition-focused ’Next Gen’ car that has produced a record 19 winners in the 29 races thus far in 2022.
“There’s a handful of places in the United States that the fans make me feel at home, and Homestead-Mami Speedway is one of them,” said Mexico native Daniel Suarez, one of the participants, who sits 11th in the standings with his Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet team, co-owned by Miami native Pit Bull and Justin Marks. “I always see a lot of Mexican flags in the grandstands here. It’s always fun to be here. It’s all about learning (this week) to see what the car can do at the bottom, the middle and the top of the track. This track is very tricky, so we are keeping data and learning.”
Joey Logano was the quickest of the drivers at 167.126 mph (32.311 seconds), followed by Brad Keselowski (167.033 mph), reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson (166.641 mph), Ryan Blaney (166.569 mph) while Toyota driver Denny Hamlin was fifth (166.441 mph). Logano also made the most laps of any driver – 316 – over the two days.
For Logano, who captured the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead, being back at the track has extra meaning.
“I love this race track, one of my favorites,” admitted Logano, who pilots the No. 22 Team Penske Ford. “I have a lot of great memories here. The track has a lot of character and really races well…the cars move around a lot. This morning when we arrived (in Homestead) at the airport I remembered to that day in 2018 after we won the championship, loading up at the airport to fly home. It’s a special place.”
Organizations part of the test included: 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, JTG Daugherty Racing, Kaulig Racing, Petty GMS Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Spire Motorsports, Stewart Haas Racing, Team Penske, Trackhouse Racing, Wood Brothers Racing
With the ’Next Gen’ car, NASCAR’s premier series has also seen five ’first-time’ winners in 2022. The new car was designed to incorporate elements in the body that better replicate the look and feel of a street car, emphasizing the foundations of early racing. Its technological advancements have allowed teams to maximize engine performance and intensify the competition aspect of racing.
Fans can catch the full-fledged competitive nature of the Next Gen car at the upcoming race weekend in the Dixie Vodka 400, which is set for a green flag start at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 23. Saturday (Oct. 22) kicks off with a doubleheader featuring the Baptist Health Cancer Care 200 (1:00 p.m. ET), the “last chance” race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs Round of 8, followed by the Contender Boats 300 at 4:30 p.m. ET for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of 8.
For more information regarding the race weekend, including 3-race ticket packages, camping, and hospitality, visit homesteadmiamispeedway.com or call (866) 409-RACE (7223).
Fans can stay informed with up-to-date happenings at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App for the latest speedway news.
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With a NASCAR Playoffs Tripleheader Weekend fast approaching, Talladega Superspeedway announced today that new Wi-Fi connectivity has been implemented in areas at the 2.66-mile venue – including in the frontstretch towers and grandstands - that will enhance the at-track experience for race fans.
In partnership with Verizon, the Official At-Track Wi-Fi Partner of 12 NASCAR-owned race tracks (which includes Talladega Superspeedway), as well as the Official Wireless Telecommunications and 5G Mobility Partner of NASCAR, the track has upgraded its in-venue wireless communications service for the Oct. 1-2 weekend, which will feature the YellaWood 500, the second race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12. As a result, fans will have reliable connectivity to share and send photos and videos of races in real-time, stay up to date on their favorite drivers, and connect with fellow fans inside and outside the track.
“There’s no race track on the planet that provides the best racing, as well as the best experience like Talladega Superspeedway, and now we have made that experience ever better for our fans,” said Speedway President Brian Crichton. “Fans want to capture their time here at Talladega and share it with others. We’re excited to say that they now have that opportunity.”
Powered by Verizon, the new Wi-Fi connectivity covers the frontstretch, which includes grandstand and tower seating (8/10s of mile long), suites, concourses and entry gates. Other coverage areas include camping along the Alabama Gang Superstretch (both inside – Superstretch RV and outside the venue – Allison Motorhome Ridge, etc.), selected areas inside the track’s iconic infield (includes the popular Talladega Garage Experience, Talladega Blvd. Bar and Shower House inside Turn 4) as well as outside the frontstretch in the Midway (fan exhibits, Trackside LIVE Stage, souvenir stands) and the Shower House outside of Turn 1.
It will be easy for fans to connect via the following when at the track:
- Network: #Talladega_GuestWiFi
- Select #Talladega_GuestWiFi from the available networks list in the Wi-Fi settings
- After the login screen appears, join the network. Once complete, you are connected.
Great tickets remain for the anticipated weekend, which actually kicks off Friday afternoon (at 2:30 p.m. CDT) with qualifying that will determine the starting lineup for both the Sparks 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race and Chevy Silverado 250 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Saturday’s festivities get under way 11:30 a.m. CDT with the drop of the green flag for the Chevy Silverado 250, followed by the Sparks 300 at 3 p.m. CDT. Sunday’s YellaWood 500 is set for a 1 p.m. CDT start. For all ticket information, fans are encouraged to call 1-877-Go2-DEGA or visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com
In addition to the action on the track, both Friday and Saturday Night inside the greatest track in the world will provide fans with other kinds of entertainment.
Cowboys from across the United States are coming back to Talladega Superspeedway for the second consecutive year to entertain fans with the high-energy, ’Ride The Lightning’ event on Friday night (Sept. 30). Infield campers, as well as YellaWood 500 renewals guests, will have the ability to witness the bull riding rodeo produced by Lightning Livestock - an endeavor by Sparks, Inc. Others can purchase a 5-day infield admission pass.
Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Chase Rice, who also has NASCAR ties, will be the featured artist for the track’s traditional Saturday Night Infield Concert (Oct. 1). The best part about the concert is that admission is FREE with the purchase of a Sunday race ticket for the YellaWood 500. Breakout country artist Bailey Zimmerman will open the anticipated night.
A victory by a playoff eligible driver in any of the trio of October events will make it to the next round of their respective NASCAR Playoffs series. Bubba Wallace is the defending Champion of the YellaWood 500, which will feature NASCAR’s Next Gen car.
Fans are encouraged to keep up with all the happenings at the biggest, baddest race track on the planet by following Talladega Superspeedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App. for the latest speedway news.
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Speedway Motorsports and Gigantik have introduced an exciting component to its digital marketplace for race fans in time for the upcoming NASCAR Playoff Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
Tokenproof, which facilitates the verification of ownership for NFT holders, is now integrated with RaceDayNFT.com, Speedway Motorsports’ digital marketplace for race fans. An NFT (non-fungible token) is a digital collectible (such as a video or image) that is officially licensed and recorded on the blockchain to demonstrate proof of ownership.
Users prove ownership of tokens via authentication facilitated through the use of the Tokenproof Mobile App and it is usable with any virtual wallet on the Flow Blockchain, including RaceDay NFT’s Dapper Wallet offering.
Texas Motor Speedway’s latest NFT collectibles dropped on Monday (Speed-Danger-Fun Token) and Thursday (Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 Virtual Die-cast Pack).
More than a dozen Texas Motor Speedway fans who authenticate ownership of one of this week’s Texas NFTs via the Tokenproof app, can receive an upgraded experience on Sunday, Sept. 25, in the following way:
· Visit the ticket booth between Sections 107 and 108.
·The first three authenticated guests will receive two suite passes apiece for the Autotrader Echopark Automotive 500 NASCAR Cup Series race
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·The next 10 authenticated guests will receive two passes each to the Daughtry pre-race concert as well as other pre-race experiences.
“This is an awesome opportunity for some fortunate fans to receive a significant upgrade to their Texas Motor Speedway experience,” said Texas Motor Speedway Vice President of Marketing Ellen Stallcup. “We have received a tremendous response to all of our NFT offerings this year and we look forward to more fans taking advantage of Tokenproof on RaceDayNFT.com this weekend.”
Similar upgrade programs are scheduled to take place during NASCAR Playoff Weekends at other Speedway Motorsports facilities, including Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course and Sunday, Oct. 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
RaceDayNFT.com is built on the environmentally friendly Flow Blockchain, home of other leading sports NFT projects including NBA Top Shot and NFL ALL DAY.
Speedway Motorsports and RaceDay NFT is the first major sports organization on the Flow Blockchain to use Tokenproof as a critical NFT enhancement.
“RaceDayNFT is an innovative platform that gives NFT owners tremendous value and utility,” said Mike Burch, Speedway Motorsports’ executive vice president and chief operating officer. “This integration with Gigantik, Flow and Tokenproof will give us the ability to take RaceDayNFT to the next level.”
In partnership with Gigantik, Speedway Motorsports created RaceDayNFT.com, the original motorsports NFT marketplace for race fans, in 2021.
RaceDay NFT is also linked with Dapper Wallet, which allows customers to conduct NFT business with credit cards as well as multiple currencies including popular cryptocurrency options such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Speedway Motorsports leverages the proprietary platform Gigantik to create and operate its
NFT marketplace. Gigantik helps brands remove the complexity of smart contracts, blockchain integration, NFT design and management of event services.
Texas Motor Speedway will play host to the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs this weekend. The NASCAR Playoffs doubleheader will be highlighted by the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 on Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT on USA Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, and PRN), and the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 on Sunday (2:30 p.m. CT on USA Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, PRN, and 95.9 The Ranch).
TICKETS:
Tickets for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 are on sale at https://www. texasmotorspeedway.com/events/ autotrader-echopark- automotive-500/
Season tickets and camping for Texas Motor Speedway’s 2023 major event season are on sale now. Save up to 33 percent versus buying individual tickets, take advantage of interest-free monthly payments, get the best seat selection and more. All-new reduced rates are available for the GEICO Infield, GEICO VIP and WinStar World Casino & Resort Lone Star Circle camping areas. Click HERE for more information and to purchase season tickets.
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Today Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced a series of executive-level promotions to strengthen his overall enterprise and support the growth of new business as his company enters its third decade. Among the company’s most impacted entities are JR Motorsports, which currently fields entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and several grassroots regional tours; DEJ Management, which oversees Earnhardt Jr.’s brand marketing and business relationships; and Dirty Mo Media, his multi-media company and digital content platform.
Most notable of the executive changes, Kelley Earnhardt Miller will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) over all Dale Jr. companies. Already the backbone of the entire Dale Jr. enterprise, Earnhardt Miller has managed the career of her NASCAR Hall-of-Fame brother since 2001 and built JR Motorsports into a multi-championship-winning organization with more than 100 victories. She is the recipient of numerous sports business achievements, including Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 25 Women in Business honor, the Lyn St. James Foundation’s Opportunity Award, and Sports Business Journal’s Game Changers. Most recently Earnhardt Miller authored the book, Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life.
“Kelley is one of the most prominent businesspeople in motorsports and for good reason,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “She is a brilliant mind and proven leader. Making her CEO is long overdue, but if we are going to position our businesses to maximize their potential and equip our people with the organizational support they need to succeed, there’s no better leader than Kelley.”
Mike Davis has been named President and Executive Producer of Dirty Mo Media. He also has become an equity partner in the company, Earnhardt Jr. announced. Davis will devote all efforts to the continued expansion of Dirty Mo Media, which he co-founded in 2013 and launched with The Dale Jr. Download podcast. Since then, Davis has built the business into an industry leader in original content and producer of television/streaming programming.
Tony Mayhoff will expand his responsibilities to lead management of the Dale Jr. brand as Vice President, Strategy and Development, for DEJ Management. In this expanded role, Mayhoff will oversee Earnhardt’s endorsement portfolio, equity partnerships, brand marketing, and public relations. Mayhoff will also assume oversight of The Dale Jr. Foundation.
On-track competition will continue to be the cornerstone of Earnhardt’s business. Longtime motorsports licenser and marketer Joe Mattes has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business and Strategy, for JR Motorsports. Mattes has spearheaded JRM’s corporate sponsorships and licensing endeavors since 2007. Before that he helped seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt catapult the NASCAR merchandising business into a multimillion-dollar industry.
L.W. Miller has been named Senior Vice President of Motorsports. A decorated racer in his own right, Miller has directed JRM’s competition department since 2011. In that time the company has earned three NASCAR Xfinity titles (2014, 2017, 2018), one NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship (2020), the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Series crown (2017), and multiple track championships with the late model program.
“Businesses thrive on people, and I am blessed to have some of the best working at our companies,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “It was important that we clearly defined leadership in each of these areas so that we can seize opportunities, meet challenges, and thrive in a competitive economic climate. I am proud of what we’ve built and the people we have used to build it.”
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JD Motorsports and Ryan Vargas are excited to welcome the r/NASCAR Reddit community as our primary partner for the upcoming race at Talladega Superspeedway.
For 13 years, r/NASCAR has brought together more than 850,000 race fans to celebrate, create content, and share news related to NASCAR. With support from Reddit’s Community Funds program, which empowers passionate community ideas, r/NASCAR has created a unique, Reddit-inspired car-wrap design for Vargas that will feature several hundred usernames from members of the community.
“I’m beyond excited to represent the community of r/NASCAR next weekend at Talladega. Reddit has proven to be a fantastic home for NASCAR fans to engage in conversations and interact with their favorite drivers,” says Vargas.
“I’m thrilled to take this beautiful, orange-red race car to the high banks of Talladega and hopefully carry the momentum we’ve had at Superspeedways with our recent Top-10 (6th) at Daytona.”
“I’m thankful for the r/NASCAR community’s support and am honored to carry the Reddit colors next weekend,” he continued. “The support of more than 850,000 r/NASCAR community members will be riding with us at Talladega and I hope to make each and every one of them proud.”
Be sure to watch the No.6 Reddit Chevrolet at Talladega on October 1st for the Sparks 300 on USA network.
For all things JDM, follow along on our social media page @JDMotorsports01. #TeamJDM
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UK data - GfK Consumer Confidence for September 2022 comes in at -49
- expected was -42, prior -44
-49 is its lowest level since records began in the mid-1970s
Reuters note the further slump came despite:
- Truss's statement on capping household energy bills
- Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said rock-bottom readings for the survey's forward-looking gauges were especially worrying. The survey follows much weaker-than-expected retail sales data for August. "Consumers are buckling under the pressure of the UK's growing cost-of-living crisis driven by rapidly rising food prices, domestic fuel bills and mortgage payments," Staton said.
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The Los Angeles County Arboretum is lighting it up for the holidays again with the return of Lightscape, an after-dark light installation that will take over some of the park’s trails.
Tickets are now on sale for the family-oriented holiday event which runs Nov. 11-Jan. 8.
The one mile walk-through is made up of several light installations that are coupled with music and special effects that transform part of the 127-acre property into an illuminated garden.
Among the installations returning this year is the Winter Cathedral, a light tunnel shaped like arched windows that’s made up of more than 100,000 small white LED globes. Also returning this year is the Fire Garden, which uses fire as the main component of the display.
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Tickets start at $37 for adults and $18 for children ages 3-12 and can be purchased at arboretum.org.
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Get ready to lace up your shoes and help fight breast cancer. The 'More Than Pink Walk' will be the first in-person event since 2019.
“First of all we are excited to be back in person and we have a new location. Hamilton Place Mall is our location for our walk this year,” Starr Card, Walk Chair said.
Card has two very personal reasons for her passion about this event.
“In the last two years I have had my mother-in-law and a great friend," she said. "Thankfully now they are in remission.”
According to the American Cancer Society one in eight women will develop breast cancer.
For women at average risk they recommend:
- Women between 40 and 44 should consider getting a mammogram every year
- Women 45 to 54 should make sure to get annual mammograms
- Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year
Women at high risk should start yearly mammograms at age 30.
“Thanks to this organization they have the tools they need and the resources to get help," Card said.
This walk is taking steps to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer.
“There is power in numbers. We will have men and women there who have been affected either by having breast cancer or knowing a breast cancer survivor or honoring or remembering a breast cancer patient," added Card.
To learn more about the walk or to register for the event, visit their website here.
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President Joe Biden will attend a Democratic National Committee event on Friday as the White House moves to sharpen the contrast with Republicans on abortion.
The Washington event will focus on Biden's economic agenda and legislative wins, while also serving as another venue for Biden to highlight areas Democrats view as central political strengths less than 50 days from the midterm election: Abortion rights and hitting the GOP's Medicare and Social Security proposals.
Biden has accelerated his political activity over the last several weeks as Democrats press to seize on momentum coming from a string of legislative victories and outcry from their base in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe vs. Wade. He attended multiple party fundraisers this week while in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and is scheduled to attend a DNC rally in Florida on Tuesday.
"This election is going to be tight. Very tight," Biden told donors on in Manhattan on Thursday. "We lose the House and Senate, that changes the trajectory of much of what we're able to do."
The amped up focus on abortion from the President -- who has long been wary of talking publicly about abortion rights -- comes as Democrats have seized on a proposal from Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, that would implement a federal ban abortion in most cases at 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Biden targeted Graham's proposal at a fundraiser Thursday, saying it underscored how Republicans "have gotten more extreme in their positions."
Ron Klain, the White House chief of staff, made a point of detailing the specifics of Graham's bill at length -- and the Democratic objections to them -- during an interview at The Atlantic Festival event in Washington.
"The contrast couldn't be clearer," Klain said of the two parties heading into the midterms.
While Klain said he believed Democrats would hold the House and Senate, historical and economic headwinds are real, particularly for the narrow House Democratic majority.
Soaring inflation, which the White House has grappled with for months, remains a pervasive issue even as gas prices have steadily dropped over the course of the summer.
While Democrats say they are in a better position than many expected going into the homestretch of the campaign, a series of tight Senate races and Republican advantages across many frontline House districts give the distinct possibility that one, or both, chambers could flip.
"There's a lot up for grabs, a lot at stake, from choice to social security, to gun rights, to global warming, to democracy itself," Biden said at the fundraiser.
Republicans targeted Biden's fundraising swing, which has drawn more attention from Biden than campaign events with Democratic candidates over the course of the last several weeks.
"Families are struggling with an unprecedented crime wave, decades-high inflation, and a wide-open southern border, yet Joe Biden spends his time catering to liberal elites," Republican National Committee spokeswoman Emma Vaughn said in a statement.
Still, Biden has sharpened his political message in recent weeks as his schedule has picked up, particularly on the issue of the abortion rights, and the White House continues to target Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott's proposed GOP agenda.
Scott's proposal includes a requirement that federal legislation would sunset every five years unless reauthorized by Congress. That has led critics to say that would include popular programs like Medicare and Social Security -- potent political issues in past elections.
Scott, for his part, has appeared to relish the battle over his proposal, which was introduced in his personal capacity and not through his role as the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
"@JoeBiden said he wished he had enough copies of my Rescue America plan, so I stopped by the White House today to make sure he did," Scott wrote in a tweet that pictured him standing in front of the White House. "Thanks for spreading the word, Joe!"
Biden's account, a few hours later, tweeted its thanks to Scott -- and its own link to the proposal.
This headline and story have been updated with additional developments Thursday.
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A person may take knowing the local time for granted, but an official review revealed that there is no single, accurate map showing the nation's time zones and local observance of Daylight Saving Time.
Federal transportation officials are now at work creating an accurate map of the nation's time zones, according to a report by the inspector general for the Department of Transportation.
The issue came up, the inspector general's office said, after the US Senate passed legislation this year to end the biannual time turn by making Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Investigators found no single map accurately showing the boundaries nationwide and said several sources of time information on the DOT website contained errors, such as inaccurately noting the time practices in some localities. For example, one map incorrectly identifies a deviation in Nevada: "Elko County, NV is shown as the location that changed time zones rather than the correct location, the city of West Wendover."
"The official boundaries are narratively described [in federal regulations] with various types of coordinates and geographic features such as lines of longitude, State or county lines, and rivers," the report stated.
Inspector general investigators presented the findings to the Department of Transportation. The department's top lawyer, John Putnam, responded in a memo that officials are fixing the issues and are "developing an official DOT time zone map."
The inspector general report said the Transportation Department is responsible for keeping the clock because of the importance of time to travel. It said the original five time zones have expanded to nine.
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The Best Shampoos to Take Care of Gray and Silver Hair Colors
Hairstylists share exactly what to look for to achieve healthy hair.
That gorgeous gray hair you see in shampoo commercials or on Meryl Streep’s legendary character in The Devil Wears Prada is hardly effortless. “Gray hair can be out of control—or it can be sleek, shiny, and sophisticated,” says celebrity colorist Beth Minardi. Achieving the latter requires a significant amount of TLC. Why? “The key issue here is that gray hair—natural or otherwise—is like a white blanket,” she explains. “Everything shows.” That means it accumulates things like pollution, hard water, and other styling products. And, over time, these things can make white or gray hair start to turn an unsightly shade of yellow.
To minimize this, your natural gray (or freshly dyed silver strands) should be cleansed gently yet completely to keep it shiny and remove—and further prevent—any of those unwanted yellow tones caused by buildup. The first step is to look for a hydrating, purple color-depositing shampoo. “The color purple helps to neutralize yellow tones to keep your hair looking brighter and whiter,” says celebrity colorist Nikki Ferrara, owner of Nikki Ferrara Hair Color in New York City.
Whether you’re dyeing your hair silver or you’ve been embracing your gray style for years, both Minardi and Ferrara say you’ll get best results if you massage your scalp and lather once or twice weekly using shampoos specifically formulated for white and gray hair. On those other days, reach for a gentle sulfate-free moisturizing formula, which won’t dry out hair, and consider putting a water filter on your showerhead if hard water is your problem, says Ferrara. Ahead are the salon-quality picks (including sulfate-free options) our experts swear by.
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Gray and silver styles aren't going out of style anytime soon but if you’re looking to try the trend at home, stylists say to approach with caution. If you’re transitioning from brunette or black hair, gray and silver is admittedly hard to achieve yourself, says Cris Baadsgaard, master colorist and owner of Scene Salon. Why? In order to get the pretty, even shade, it has to be lightened first—and the darker your hair, the more time and precision this takes. “You should always visit with your favorite colorist to talk it through,” says Baadsgaard. If after discussing with a professional, you decide you're ready to take the plunge, it's time to pick a hair dye option.
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Color Crave Temporary Hair Color Makeup
Clairol
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Best Smokey Gray
Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Coloring in Smokey Silver
L'Oreal Paris
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Best Color Spray
Colorista 1-Day Washable Temporary Hair Color Spray
L'Oreal Paris
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Best Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
Medium Slate Alien Grey Hair Dye
Manic Panic
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Best Vegan Option
Clenditioner Color Depositing Conditioner
Keracolor
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Best Shampoo
Silver Color Depositing Shampoo Concentrate
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Silverati Shampoo
Oribe
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ChromaSilk Vivids, Silver
Pravana
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Vibrant Silver Coloring Conditioner
Overtone
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Color Depositing Mask
Moroccanoil
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Baadsgaard says permanent at-home dyes are most appropriate for those who already have gray or silver hair and just need a quick touch-up or refresh of their lowlights. And though it’s not impossible for darker blondes and brunettes to take on the task themselves, it does require patience, skill, and a quality product. Willing to give it a go? These are the best gray hair dyes for you. There are even a few temporary options, like a spray, conditioner, and shampoo, if you aren’t totally ready to commit.
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Clairol
Color Crave Temporary Hair Color Makeup
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L'Oreal Paris
Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Coloring in Smokey Silver
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L'Oreal Paris
Colorista 1-Day Washable Temporary Hair Color Spray
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Manic Panic
Medium Slate Alien Grey Hair Dye
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Keracolor
Clenditioner Color Depositing Conditioner
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Celeb Luxury
Silver Color Depositing Shampoo Concentrate
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Oribe
Silverati Shampoo
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Pravana
ChromaSilk Vivids, Silver
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Overtone
Vibrant Silver Coloring Conditioner
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Moroccanoil
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Schwarzkopf
Got2b Metallic Permanent Hair Color, Metallic Silver
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IGK Hair
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Out of everybody who attended Harry Styles's 15th show at Madison Square Garden last night, Gayle was the most surprised to think that she'd end up on stage. What would have been a regular-as-scheduled girl's night out turned into something so much more.
Earlier that day, Style’s management team reached out to Gayle asking her to help them pull off a special surprise for the “As It Was” singer at the end of his set. She eagerly accepted and spent the remainder of the afternoon finding the outfit with the most Harry flare to replace the jeans she planned on wearing.
Gayle had just returned from London after covering the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, but the CBS Mornings host was not going to let the different time zones stop her from going to the show. All she needed was a nap (that she never got) and someone to go with—and she knew that she had found the perfect date in Drew Barrymore. “Drew is always a lot of fun, and she loves Harry, so I knew we’d have a blast!” Gayle told Oprah Daily.
As a special surprise for the last show of his New York residency, there were feather boas on every seat in the arena for fans to wear. And even though the TV hosts had seats, they stood on their feet and danced the whole show. “We’re so used to shows with all the bells and whistles,” Gayle said. “It’s a simple set, it’s in the middle of the arena, and it’s just Harry. And honest to God, that’s all you need: Harry and his microphone.”
To celebrate the end of his New York residency, Madison Square Garden dedicated Styles with a banner that read, “Harry Styles: 15 Consecutive Nights at the Garden.” The sign would hang in the Garden forever (an honor only Billy Joel and Phish have)—and Gayle was asked to do the honors of presenting it to Harry.
“At first I thought I’d have to walk out while he was still singing, I said, ‘Oh no, I don’t want to be booed onstage.’” But to Gayle’s relief, the surprise presentation took place when he was done singing. When she got onstage, Harry looked surprised to hear another voice with a microphone. “It’s Gayle King!” he said in shock.
Her remarks weren’t long, but Gayle described Harry with fondness that only a true fan would be able to express: “We think you are walking joy, walking happiness, walking love.”
“Anytime that you come to Madison Square Garden and you see that [banner], know that it’s because of you, that is ours,” Styles said to the crowd while tearing up.
As Gayle left the venue, she'd usually be met with long lines of people rushing toward the door to try to beat traffic, but instead, she saw people standing outside of the arena, singing his music. “I've never seen that before,” Gayle noted.
She's encouraging everyone to run to Harry’s upcoming shows so they can experience the fun themselves. “I know everyone has fun at concerts, but this one was just different. You walk out of there feeling good, and he wants you to do that. I think you feel Harry’s heart when he’s on that stage,” she shared. “Harry Styles is changing the world in more ways than one.”
Gayle says his impact goes beyond just performing, “From his sense of style to his personality, to his commitment, he's special. He is only 28 and he's just getting started.”
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After decades in Hollywood, Sheryl Lee Ralph is finally getting the recognition she deserves—and that’s coming with support from Oprah. The two embraced in person at the L.A. premiere of Sidney, the Apple TV+ documentary Oprah produced about Sidney Poitier’s life. (Read more about the other stars who showed up at the premiere—including Cher.)
The hug was a moment days in the making. Just a week before the Sidney premiere, Ralph won her very first Emmy Award for her acclaimed role in Abbott Elementary—catch up on season 1 here. The win was historic–Ralph is the only second Black actress to win the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series—but she made it even more memorable by belting out a song, “Endangered Species,” by Dianne Reeves, when she took the stage to accept the award. Watch the full moment here.
After Ralph’s win, Oprah had to congratulate her in some way, even though she couldn’t be with her in person. Oprah’s message of choice was a giant floral arrangement delivered to the set of Abbott Elementary. Ralph read the card in a video she posted on Instagram, which said, “Congratulations on the best acceptance speech of all time. I’m still celebrating you. Blessings, Oprah.”
Ralph’s son, Etienne, recorded a TikTok capturing the moment the flowers were brought to their home. Because the arrangement was so big, Ralph couldn’t even bring it herself. “Oprah, you know how to get flowers done, girl,” she said in the video.
Finally, after celebrating each other from afar, the two women were able to connect in person at the Sidney premiere in Los Angeles last night. When they saw each other, it was as if no one else was on the carpet: Oprah screamed and held her arms out to Ralph—who in turn leaned into the hug with a huge smile on her face. Watch the full video above.
“It’s been the most amazing thing ever,” Ralph told Oprah when asked about her post-Emmys high. “I remember the birth of my children, I remember getting married,” Ralph continued. “I’ll never forget those and getting this Emmy.”
It was a career highlight for Ralph, but it also made a lasting impression on Oprah. “It was the most incredible moment where you literally brought everything that you’ve ever struggled for, ever tried for,” Oprah told Ralph. “All of our feelings were right there with you. You spoke for all of us. You did that thing.”
It’s kismet that Ralph and Oprah connected now, and in this way—under the steady presence of Sidney Poitier—because they both partially owe their careers to the legend. In promoting Sidney, Oprah shared how, at 10 years old, she watched Poitier win the Academy Award for his role in Lilies of the Valley. That showed her what she was capable of. Ralph, on the other hand, got her big break in Poitier’s 1977 film A Piece of the Action, before going on to star in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, the series Moesha, and now, Abbott Elementary.
Before parting ways at the Sidney premiere, Oprah said that it was a blessing that Ralph won the award this late in her career. “I’m really even happy that God waited till now, ’cause you were so ready for it, you know?” she said.
Cassie Hurwitz (she/her) is Oprah Daily’s assistant editor, where she covers everything from culture to entertainment to lifestyle. She can typically be found in the middle of multiple books and TV shows all at once. Previously, Cassie worked at Parents, Rachael Ray In Season, and Reveal. Her love language is pizza (New York slices, Chicago deep dish, and otherwise).
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Sad to say farewell to summer and hello to fall? We kind of get it. We're tearfully waving goodbye to beachy days with one hand and grabbing our favorite fall decorations with the other. With all that fall has to offer, we promise the transition from hot to cool days can feel like a party. Speaking of celebrations, there's plenty to cheer about this time of year beyond Halloween and Thanksgiving: a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables; stunning displays of fall foliage; new and returning TV shows; endless pumpkin picking festivals; a new wardrobe; more excuses to stay inside all day with a good book; and smoky vanilla, pumpkin spice, and the other sweet smells of sweater weather.
There's tons of activities to busy ourselves with during the fall. Apple picking and fall baking are favorites of many. But if that's not enough to distract you from the cold, then let's get downright festive.
With so much to celebrate, now's the perfect time to host a festive fête—especially if you're the type who likes to throw a party "just because." But if you're a first-time entertainer, you might be wondering what there is to do at your fall party? Or what would even be a good fall party theme? Lucky for you, we've rounded up some of our favorite autumn-inspired party ideas. From an outdoor back-to-school soirée for the kids to a scary movie marathon for the bravest adults, there's something on this list for toddlers, grown-ups, and even hard-to-impress tweens. So, pick a theme, whip up some cocktails, and party on!
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Mulled Wine Party
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The deliciously warm drink typically served throughout winter (but why not get a head start?) tastes and feels like a good time. A touch of cinnamon, oranges, red wine and sugar can be boiled up and served to your guests during a mulled wine party. You can even turn it into a how-to cooking class.
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If you're feeling committed to leaving an impression, then go all in and turn your home into a haunted house. Invite your friends to come tour the transformed place and give them a little spook. A great option for friend groups with lots of kids. This way, everyone can be part of the fun.
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Foliage Peeping Party
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Nothing screams fall like the changing of leaves. Gather a good group of friends and hike up a mountain. Next, set up camp at the highest point and look over the beautiful and colorful scenery that only comes but once a year. Crack open a beer, sing your favorite tunes, breathe in the crisp autumnal air, and exchange good conversations.
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Oktoberfest Party
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Bring on the pretzels and beer!
Sure, you could go out to celebrate Oktoberfest, but why battle the crowds when you can simply host this adults-only party yourself? (Costumes encouraged.)
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Halloween Dinner Party
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If you're looking for some adults-only fun, host a spooky (yet, elegant) dinner party at your home. Serve up cozy, autumn-inspired dishes, like a hearty chili or flaky chicken pot pie. And don't forget the boozy apple cider!
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Goodbye Summer Cookout
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Say "see ya later" to summer with one last backyard cookout. Fire up the grill for burgers or ribs and serve alongside classic warm-weather favorites, like lemonade and potato salad.
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Caramel Apple Decorating Party
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Do your kids and tweens love making gingerbread houses in December? Then a caramel apple decorating party is the fall party for your family. Make the apples ahead of time and then ask all your guests to bring over their favorite toppings.
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Costume Party
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Celebrate the creepiest day of the year with a costume party. Encourage guests to show up dressed for the occasion by offering a prize for best costume. Keep it an adults-only affair or invite the kiddos—either way, you're bound for a scary good time. (Don't forget the spooky playlist.)
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Backyard Campfire Party
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Let's be honest, an outdoor campfire party is just an excuse to eat s'mores. (Trust us, you won't hear anyone complaining.) Don't have the space to get proper logs going? Check out these fire pits on Amazon.
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At-Home Wine Tasting
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Think you can't host a wine-tasting because you don't know anything about wine? Not true! Just buy a bunch of different bottles and get tasting. Bonus points if you serve alongside an epic cheese board.
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Backyard Movie Night
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Invite friends over for a backyard horror movie night. To create your home theater you'll need a blank wall or sheet and a portable projector (you'll hook it up to your laptop or another device). Set up comfy seating and a concession stand offering classic theater fare, like popcorn, soda, and boxed candy.
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Apple Pie Bake Off
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Celebrate the season—and the pie-enthusiasts in your life— with an apple pie bake off. Have everyone bring over their dessert fresh out of the oven, then have a panel of unbiased judges (maybe the kiddos?) rate them on taste and presentation.
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Girls' Night Out(side)
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Forgo a night on the town in favor of a chill girls' night outdoors (no fighting to hear each other over loud music). Set out some cozy blankets and snacks and get ready for some star gazing and good conversation.
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Pumpkin Carving Party
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Because carving pumpkins is fun at any age. To really get the party started, turn the event into a competition (winner takes home a freshly baked pumpkin pie).
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Fall Wreath-Making Party
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Both kids and adults alike will enjoy a fall wreath-making party. You supply the base and ask guests to contribute by bringing decorative materials like berries, greenery, etc. For creative inspiration, check out these pretty fall wreaths.
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Friendsgiving
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The only thing better than one Thanksgiving dinner is two Thanksgiving dinners. In the weeks before the holiday, host loved ones for a friendship-filled feast. Make the meal yourself or turn the party into a potluck—either way, you can't go wrong!
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Backyard Tag Football
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Are you part of a football-loving family? Celebrate the start of the season with a backyard game of your own.
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Elegant Harvest Dinner Party
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The bad news? The end of summer also marks the end of fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes, ripe peaches, and juicy watermelon. The good news? Fall's glorious bounty of fruits and vegetables includes apples, Brussels sprouts, squash, beets, figs, grapes, sweet potatoes, and, of course, pumpkin. Celebrate the harvest season with a feast that showcases the flavors of fall, including shaved Brussels sprouts salad, quinoa salad with sweet potatoes and apples, roasted acorn squash, butternut squash ravioli with browned butter, and one of these delicious fall desserts.
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Pumpkin Patch Party
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Picking pumpkins isn't the only thing you can do at your local pumpkin patch. Many farms also offer a variety of quintessential autumn activities (like hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, and haunted houses) and sweet treats (think apple cider doughnuts, caramel apples, and pumpkin fudge). That's why it's the perfect party venue, whether you're hosting a kid's birthday bash or gathering a group of your girlfriends. One thing to note: Make sure to pack a big blanket and a variety of delicious sandwiches, fresh fruit, and snacks, so you can end the day with a picnic right on the farm.
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Chili Cook-Off
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How many times have you heard your friends swear that their chili is the absolute best? To find out whose dish is really hot stuff, gather your friends for a chili cook-off and have everyone vote for the overall best, as well as other categories, like most creative, spiciest, and best flavor. Want to be crowned hostess with the mostest? Make sure to set up a toppings bar that includes shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, zesty lime wedges, and crushed tortilla chips.
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Fall Craft Night
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Thanks to Halloween and Thanksgiving, holiday crafts get all the attention this time of year, but there are plenty of other fall-inspired crafts perfect for decorating your home all season—and maybe even all year—long. Whether you're all master makers or DIY newbies, everyone will enjoy making color wrapped wheat centerpieces, ice dye table runners, gold-dipped glassware, and pom-pom blankets.
Laurren WelchLaurren Welch is a freelance editor, writer, and creative who covers lifestyle, interiors, entertaining, fashion, and more.
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WATERBURY, Conn. — Alex Jones took the stand Thursday at his Connecticut defamation trial, acknowledging he had promoted the conspiracy theory that the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax, but angrily refusing to keep apologizing for that.
More than a dozen relatives of the 26 shooting victims showed up to observe his often contentious testimony in Waterbury Superior Court, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Newtown, where the shooting occurred.
Jones was found liable last year by default for damages to plaintiffs without a trial, for what the judge called his repeated failures to turn over documents to their lawyers. The six-member jury is now deciding how much Jones and Free Speech Systems, parent of Jones’ Infowars media platforms, should pay the families for defaming them and intentionally inflicting emotional distress.
On Thursday, Jones admitted calling parents “crisis actors” on his show and saying the shooting was “phony as a three-dollar bill.”
Plaintiff attorney Christopher Mattei accused Jones of putting targets on the parents' backs, pointing to the family members in the courtroom and saying “these are real people.”
“Just like all the Iraqis you liberals killed and love,” Jones responded. “Just, you're unbelievable. You switch on emotions, on-and-off when you want. You're just ambulance chasing.”
“Why don't you show a little respect?” Mattei shot back, as Jones' lawyer, Norm Pattis, shouted objections and several family members shook their heads in apparent disbelief.
The exchange went on with Mattei pointing out that the families in the courtroom had “lost children, sisters, wives, moms.”
“Is this a struggle session?” said Jones, who in recent years has acknowledged the shooting was real. “Are we in China? I've already said I'm sorry hundreds of times and I'm done saying I'm sorry.”
After excusing the jury for the day, Judge Barbara Bellis admonished both sides, saying further outbursts would lead to a contempt hearing.
Bellis had begun the day by going over the topics that Jones could not mention in his testimony: free speech rights; the Sandy Hook families’ $73 million settlement this year with gun-maker Remington (the company made the Bushmaster rifle used to kill the victims at Sandy Hook); the percentage of Jones’ shows that discussed Sandy Hook; and whether he profited from those shows or a similar case in Texas.
“This is not the appropriate forum for you to offer that testimony,” Bellis said. Jones indicated that he understood.
But the jury had to be sent out of the courtroom several times while attorneys argued about the scope of Jones’ answers.
“You’re going to get your exercise today, for those of you who wear Fitbits,” the judge told jurors.
Earlier in the trial, family members of the victims have given often emotional testimony describing how they endured death threats, in-person harassment and abusive comments on social media. Some moved to avoid the abuse.
Jones’ shows had portrayed the Sandy Hook shooting as staged by crisis actors as part of gun control efforts.
Testimony also has focused on website analytics data run by Infowars employees showing how its sales of dietary supplements, food, clothing and other items spiked around the time Jones talked about the Sandy Hook shooting.
Evidence, including internal Infowars emails and depositions, also shows dissention within the company about pushing the hoax lies.
Pattis is arguing that any damages should be limited and accused the victims’ relatives of exaggerating the harm the lies caused them.
Jones has already been found liable by default in two similar lawsuits over the Sandy Hook hoax lies in his hometown of Austin, Texas, where a jury in one of the trials ordered Jones last month to pay nearly $50 million in damages to the parents of one of the children killed. A third trial in Texas is expected to begin near the end of the year.
Jones was asked Thursday about a page on his Infowars site that called the trial a “kangaroo court” and included a graphic showing the judge with lasers shooting from her eyes. He said the page was created by his staff, but called it a “good report.”
He was asked about advertisements on that page and other Sandy Hook content, as well as daily profit reports. Jones said he could not answer thoses questions, but denied he saw the trial as a marketing opportunity.
Later, when asked about his fundraising and items offered in his Internet store, he made sure to give out the URL where people could buy cryptocurrency to support his company.
“That will end up as a clip on your show tonight,” Mattei said. “You’re advertising for your cryptocurrency page?”
“I mean people want to keep us in the fight, so I mean I hope whoever the big whales are that would give us money before keep doing it,” Jones said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Stark repudiation by federal judges he appointed. Far-reaching fraud allegations by New York’s attorney general. It's been a week of widening legal troubles for Donald Trump, laying bare the challenges piling up as the former president operates without the protections afforded by the White House.
The bravado that served him well in the political arena is less handy in a legal realm dominated by verifiable evidence, where judges this week have looked askance at his claims and where a fraud investigation that took root when Trump was still president burst into public view in an allegation-filled 222-page state lawsuit.
In politics, “you can say what you want and if people like it, it works. In a legal realm, it’s different,” said Chris Edelson, a presidential powers scholar and American University government professor. “It’s an arena where there are tangible consequences for missteps, misdeeds, false statements in a way that doesn't apply in politics.”
That distinction between politics and law was evident in a single 30-hour period this week.
Trump insisted on Fox News in an interview that aired Wednesday that the highly classified government records he had at Mar-a-Lago actually had been declassified, that a president has the power to declassify information “even by thinking about it.”
A day earlier, however, an independent arbiter his own lawyers had recommended appeared skeptical when the Trump team declined to present any information to support his claims that the documents had been declassified. The special master, Raymond Dearie, a veteran federal judge, said Trump's team was trying to “have its cake and eat it,” too, and that, absent information to back up the claims, he was inclined to regard the records the way the government does: Classified.
On Wednesday morning, Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, accused Trump in a lawsuit of padding his net worth by billions of dollars and habitually misleading banks about the value of prized assets. The lawsuit, the culmination of a three-year investigation that began when he was president, also names as defendants three of his adult children and seeks to bar them from ever again running a company in the state. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
Hours later, three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit — two of them Trump appointees — handed him a startling loss in the Mar-a-Lago investigation.
The court overwhelmingly rejected arguments that he was entitled to have the special master do an independent review of the roughly 100 classified documents taken during last month's FBI search.
That ruling opened the way for the Justice Department to resume its use of the classified records in its probe. It lifted a hold placed by a lower court judge, Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee whose rulings in the Mar-a-Lago matter had to date been the sole bright spot for the former president. On Thursday, she responded by striking the parts of her order that had required the Justice Department to give Dearie, and Trump's lawyers, access to the classified records.
Dearie followed up with his own order, giving the Trump team until Sept. 30 to identify errors or mistakes in the FBI's detailed inventory of items taken in the search.
Between Dearie's position, and the appeals court ruling, “I think that basically there may be a developing consensus, if not an already developed consensus, that the government has the stronger position in a lot of these issues and a lot of these controversies,” said Richard Serafini, a Florida criminal defense lawyer and former Justice Department prosecutor.
To be sure, Trump is hardly a stranger to courtroom dramas, having been deposed in numerous lawsuits throughout his decades-long business career, and he has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to survive situations that seemed dire.
His lawyers did not immediately respond Thursday to a request seeking comment.
In the White House, Trump had faced a perilous investigation into whether he had obstructed a Justice Department probe of possible collusion between Russia and his 2016 campaign. Ultimately, he was protected at least in part by the power of the presidency, with special counsel Robert Mueller citing longstanding department policy prohibiting the indictment of a sitting president.
He was twice impeached by a Democratic-led House of Representatives — once over a phone call with Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the second time over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol — but was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions thanks to political support from fellow Republicans.
It remains unclear if any of the current investigations — the Mar-a-Lago one or probes related to Jan. 6 or Georgia election interference — will produce criminal charges. And the New York lawsuit is a civil matter.
But there's no question Trump no longer enjoys the legal shield of the presidency, even though he has repeatedly leaned on an expansive view of executive power to defend his retention of records the government says are not his, no matter their classification.
Notably, the Justice Department and the federal appeals court have paid little heed to his assertions that the records had been declassified. For all his claims on TV and social media, both have noted that Trump has presented no formal information to support the idea that he took any steps at all to declassify the records.
The appeals court called the declassification question a “red herring” because even declassifying a record would not change its content or transform it from a government document into a personal one. And the statutes the Justice Department cites as the basis of its investigation do not explicitly mention classified information.
Trump's lawyers also have stopped short of saying in court, or in legal briefs, that the records were declassified. They told Dearie they shouldn't be forced to disclose their stance on that issue now because it could be part of their defense in the event of an indictment.
Even some legal experts who have otherwise sided with Trump in his legal fights are dubious of his assertions.
Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University law professor who testified as a Republican witness in the first impeachment proceedings in 2019, said he was struck by the “lack of a coherent and consistent position from the former president on the classified documents.”
“It’s not clear," he added, “what Jedi-like lawyers said that you could declassify things with a thought, but the courts are unlikely to embrace that claim."
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In the first-of-its kind, save-the-world experiment, NASA is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.
A spacecraft named Dart will zero in on the asteroid Monday, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph (22,500 kph). The impact should be just enough to nudge the asteroid into a slightly tighter orbit around its companion space rock — demonstrating that if a killer asteroid ever heads our way, we’d stand a fighting chance of diverting it.
“This is stuff of science-fiction books and really corny episodes of “StarTrek” from when I was a kid, and now it's real,” NASA program scientist Tom Statler said Thursday.
Cameras and telescopes will watch the crash, but it will take days or even weeks to find out if it actually changed the orbit.
The $325 million planetary defense test began with Dart’s launch last fall.
ASTEROID TARGET
The asteroid with the bull’s-eye on it is Dimorphos, about 7 million miles from Earth. It is actually the puny sidekick of a 2,500-foot asteroid named Didymos, Greek for twin. Discovered in 1996, Didymos is spinning so fast that scientists believe it flung off material that eventually formed a moonlet. Dimorphos — roughly 525 feet (160 meters) across — orbits its parent body at a distance of less than a mile.
“This really is about asteroid deflection, not disruption," said Nancy Chabot, a planetary scientist and mission team leader at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the effort. "This isn’t going to blow up the asteroid. It isn’t going to put it into lots of pieces.” Rather, the impact will dig out a crater tens of yards in size and hurl some 2 million pounds of rocks and dirt into space.
NASA insists there’s a zero chance either asteroid will threaten Earth — now or in the future. That’s why the pair was picked.
DART, THE IMPACTOR
The Johns Hopkins lab took a minimalist approach in developing Dart — short for Double Asteroid Redirection Test — given that it’s essentially a battering ram and faces sure destruction. It has a single instrument: a camera used for navigating, targeting and chronicling the final action. Believed to be essentially a rubble pile, Dimorphos will emerge as a point of light an hour before impact, looming larger and larger in the camera images beamed back to Earth. Managers are confident Dart won’t smash into the larger Didymos by mistake. The spacecraft’s navigation is designed to distinguish between the two asteroids and, in the final 50 minutes, target the smaller one.
The size of a small vending machine at 1,260 pounds, the spacecraft will slam into roughly 11 billion pounds of asteroid. “Sometimes we describe it as running a golf cart into a Great Pyramid,” said Chabot.
Unless Dart misses — NASA puts the odds of that happening at less than 10% — it will be the end of the road for Dart. If it goes screaming past both space rocks, it will encounter them again in a couple years for Take 2.
SAVING EARTH
Little Dimorphos completes a lap around big Didymos every 11 hours and 55 minutes. The impact by Dart should shave about 10 minutes off that. Although the strike itself should be immediately apparent, it could take a few weeks or more to verify the moonlet’s tweaked orbit. Cameras on Dart and a mini tagalong satellite will capture the collision up close. Telescopes on all seven continents, along with the Hubble and Webb space telescopes and NASA’s asteroid-hunting Lucy spacecraft, may see a bright flash as Dart smacks Dimorphos and sends streams of rock and dirt cascading into space. The observatories will track the pair of asteroids as they circle the sun, to see if Dart altered Dimorphos’ orbit. In 2024, a European spacecraft named Hera will retrace Dart’s journey to measure the impact results.
Although the intended nudge should change the moonlet’s position only slightly, that will add up to a major shift over time, according to Chabot. "So if you were going to do this for planetary defense, you would do it five, 10, 15, 20 years in advance in order for this technique to work,” she said. Even if Dart misses, the experiment still will provide valuable insight, said NASA program executive Andrea Riley. “This is why we test. We want to do it now rather than when there’s an actual need,” she said.
ASTEROID MISSIONS GALORE
Planet Earth is on an asteroid-chasing roll. NASA has close to a pound of rubble collected from asteroid Bennu headed to Earth. The stash should arrive next September. Japan was the first to retrieve asteroid samples, accomplishing the feat twice. China hopes to follow suit with a mission launching in 2025. NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, meanwhile, is headed to asteroids near Jupiter, after launching last year. Another spacecraft, Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, is loaded into NASA’s new moon rocket awaiting liftoff; it will use a solar sail to fly past a space rock that’s less than 60 feet next year. In the next few years, NASA also plans to launch a census-taking telescope to identify hard-to-find asteroids that could pose risks. One asteroid mission is grounded while an independent review board weighs its future. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft should have launched this year to a metal-rich asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, but the team couldn’t test the flight software in time.
HOLLYWOOD’S TAKE
Hollywood has churned out dozens of killer-space-rock movies over the decades, including 1998′s “Armageddon” which brought Bruce Willis to Cape Canaveral for filming, and last year's “Don’t Look Up” with Leonardo DiCaprio leading an all-star cast. NASA’s planetary defense officer, Lindley Johnson, figures he’s seen them all since 1979′s “Meteor,” his personal favorite “since Sean Connery played me.” While some of the sci-fi films are more accurate than others, he noted, entertainment always wins out. The good news is that the coast seems clear for the next century, with no known threats. Otherwise, “it would be like the movies, right?” said NASA’s science mission chief Thomas Zurbuchen. What’s worrisome, though, are the unknown threats. Fewer than half of the 460-foot objects have been confirmed, with millions of smaller but still-dangerous objects zooming around. “These threats are real, and what makes this time special, is we can do something about it,” Zurbuchen said. Not by blowing up an asteroid as Willis’ character did — that would be a last, last-minute resort — or by begging government leaders to take action as DiCaprio’s character did in vain. If time allows, the best tactic could be to nudge the menacing asteroid out of our way, like Dart.
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What to expect at Bed Bath & Beyond closing store sales
Liquidation sales are underway at the first wave of 150 closing Bed Bath & Beyond stores — but don't expect to use the retailer's popular coupons during your final shopping trips.
Why it matters: The struggling New Jersey-based home goods chain confirmed the list of the first 56 stores holding going-out-of-business sales and told Axios that whether a closing store will accept coupons varies by location.
What they're saying: Company spokesperson Julie Strider told Axios that store closing sales “will commence and continue over the next few months.”
- “Once a store closing is announced, we offer higher discounts on all items in the store as part of the closing process,” Strider said.
Yes, but: Strider said customers in the company's loyalty programs “can earn and redeem Welcome Rewards, Welcome Rewards+ and Beyond+ rewards” at closing stores.
Meanwhile, specific closing dates and when all sales will be final will vary by store, Strider said.
Between the lines: Axios randomly called select closing stores and learned the locations were expected to close between December and late January and no longer accept coupons or returns of merchandise.
Be smart: When shopping liquidation sales, compare prices to competitor stores to make sure you are getting a good deal.
- Remember, when sales are final, items can't be returned so check products closely.
Bed Bath & Beyond store closings list 2022
By the numbers: 21 states and Puerto Rico will each lose at least one store in this round of closings.
- California will lose the most with eight stores, followed by Illinois with six and Michigan and New York with five each.
Arizona Bed Bath & Beyond store closures
- Phoenix: 34750 N. North Valley Parkway
- Tucson: 5225 South Calle Santa Cruz
California Bed Bath & Beyond store closings
- Burbank: 201 East Magnolia Blvd.
- Lakewood: 75 Lakewood Center Mall
- Larkspur: 2601 Larkspur Landing Circle
- Marina: 117 General Stilwell Drive
- Palmdale: 39421 10th Street West
- Redding: 1140 Hilltop Drive
- Santee: 9918 Mission Gorge Road
- San Leandro: 15555 East 14th Street
Connecticut Bed Bath & Beyond closings
- Stamford: Ridgeway Shopping Center, 2275 Summer Street
- Waterford: 850 Hartford Turnpike
Florida Bed Bath & Beyond store closings
- Sanford: 111 Towne Center Blvd.
- Sunrise: Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Georgia Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing
- Snellville: Presidential Market Center, 1905 Scenic Highway
- Suwanee: 2623 Peachtree Parkway
Illinois Bed Bath & Beyond store closings
- Bourbonnais: 2056 North State Route 50
- Carbondale: University Mall, 1265 E. Main Street
- Fairview Heights: Fairview Center, 6611 N. Illinois
- Gurnee: Gurnee Mills Mall, 6132 Grand Ave.
- Joliet: 2850 Plainfield Road
- Schaumburg: 915 East Golf Road
Iowa Bed Bath & Beyond store closures
- Dubuque: 2475 N.W. Arterial
- Waterloo: 1522 Flammang Drive
Louisiana Bed Bath & Beyond closing store
- Bossier City: 2900 Meadow Creek Drive
Massachusetts Bed Bath & Beyond closings
- Dorchester: 8B Allstate Road
- Milford: 230 Fortune Blvd.
- Seekonk: 35 Highland Ave.
Michigan Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing
- Chesterfield: 50551 Waterside Drive
- Farmington Hills: 31075 Orchard Lake Road
- Northville: Northville Retail Center, 17223 Haggerty Road
- Walker: Green Ridge Square, 3410 Alpine Ave. NW
- White Lake Township: 9050 Highland Road
Minnesota Bed Bath & Beyond closure
- St. Cloud: 3959 Second Street South
Nevada Bed Bath & Beyond closing store
- Sparks: 195 Los Altos Parkway
New Jersey Bed Bath & Beyond closing stores
- Flanders: 30 International Drive
- Manalapan: 13 Route 9 South
- Paramus: 34 E Ridgewood Ave.
New York Bed Bath & Beyond store closings
- Farmingdale: 251 Airport Plaza Blvd.
- Middletown: 470 Route 211 East
- Mount Vernon: 500 East Sandford Blvd.
- New Hartford: 4805 Commercial Drive
- Plattsburgh: 73 Centre Drive
North Carolina Bed Bath & Beyond closure
- Charlotte: The Arboretum, 3413 Pineville-Matthews Road
Ohio Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing
- Cincinnati: 3681 Stone Creek Blvd.
- Hamilton: Bridgewater Falls, 3451 Princeton Road
- Perrysburg: 10027 Fremont Pike
- Sandusky: 4020 Milan Road
Oregon Bed Bath & Beyond closing store
- Beaverton: 2780 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Pennsylvania Bed Bath & Beyond closure
- Wynnewood: 70 E. Wynnewood Blvd.
Puerto Rico Bed Bath & Beyond store closing
- Bayamon: Plaza Del Sol, 725 West Main Ave.
Texas Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing
- Port Arthur: Central Mall, 3100 Highway 365
- Wichita Falls: 3201 Lawrence Road
Virginia Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing
- Christiansburg: 135 Shoppers Way NW
- Leesburg: 532 Fort Evans Road
Washington Bed Bath & Beyond closing location
- Lakewood: 5830 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. SW
More Bed Bath store closings coming
What's next: Another 90-plus Bed Bath & Beyond stores also are slated to close as the company plans to "continue to review our portfolio where it makes sense to profitably support our customers and business," Strider told Axios.
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Georgia board picks 2 companies to sell medical marijuana
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia board overseeing the state’s efforts to get patients access to medical marijuana has approved production licenses for two companies, a step to getting patients access to medication after a seven-year wait.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved licenses for Botanical Sciences and Trulieve Georgia, reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Specifically they’ll be able to sell medical marijuana oil that contains no more than 5% of the THC compound that is found in marijuana and that makes users high.
State law requires the companies to begin production within a year.
The state first authorized medical marijuana oil in 2015 to treat illnesses including severe seizures, Parkinson’s disease and terminal cancers. But there is still no legal way to buy it in Georgia, although nearly 25,000 patients have gotten physician approval and been placed on a state registry. Patients have gone to other states or bought through underground markets.
“It’s good news to our certified patients in Georgia, and we look forward to ensuring that the product comes to market as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Sid Johnson, the commission’s chairman.
Trulieve plans an indoor cultivation and processing facility in the south Georgia town of Adel.
The commission sought to award six production licenses last year, but contracts were never finalized because of protests filed by 15 losing companies that the awards were unfair.
The program was frozen until Gov. Brian Kemp appropriated $150,000 for an administrative law judge to hold hearings and resolve the protests.
The judge, Stephanie Howells, rejected all the protests in decisions finalized Friday. But the commission only awarded two of the state’s six licenses Wednesday because of pending litigation over the process, Johnson said. He said he couldn’t provide further information.
The two winning companies will be able to cultivate medical marijuana oil on 100,000 square feet (9,290 square meters) of indoor growing space.
Each company will be authorized to open five dispensaries, which will serve only registered patients.
Trulieve is a large company that already has dispensaries in eight states. Botanical Sciences is a new company that plans to operate in Glennville, a small city in southeast Georgia.
“It’s a brand-new industry in our state, and we look forward to working with companies that provide the medicine for those patients,” said Andrew Turnage, the commission’s executive director.
It’s unclear when the four remaining medical marijuana licenses could be issued to the companies selected by the commission and affirmed by the administrative law judge. Those licenses are designated for smaller growing facilities, on 50,000 square feet of growing space.
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Houston County Sheriff’s Office warns of email scam
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a scam involving a man wrongfully claiming to be with Norton Antivirus and taking money from victims.
According to HCSO, complaints have been received saying victims receive an email, appearing to come from Norton Antivirus, the email tells the victims that they owe money to Norton, and that they must call a telephone number in order to resolve the issue.
In each case, the victims made contact with an unidentified male who requested remote access to the victim’s computer– after access is granted the suspect goes into the victim’s online banking website and transfers money from the victim’s savings account into their checking account. The suspect then tells the victim that they made a mistake and inadvertently deposited the wrong amount of money into their checking account, but none of the victims were aware that the money deposited into their checking account was actually taken from their savings account. The victims are then instructed to go to Target and buy gift cards in the amount of the deposit and then contact the suspect to relay the gift card information to the suspect, who then transfers the amounts from the gift cards to their own account to complete the scam.
The suspect has been described as a male with an Indian accent, and his location is unknown currently.
The sheriff’s office says if you receive an email like the one described here, do not contact the number and do not allow anyone to access your computer remotely, and that criminals are getting more creative in their unlawful activities.
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If you’ve been fretting about missing vital and significant symbols at the Queen’s funeral, or scratching your head over the Wand of Office, worry no longer. Here, Tatler breaks down five subtle symbols to ensure you are best in class.
1. The Wand of Office
One of the more curious moments at the funeral was the breaking of the Wand of Office whilst the crown, sceptre and orb were removed from the Queen’s coffin and lowered into the Royal Vault. This wand looks nothing like Harry Potter’s, but instead is straight, and made of a light wood. Its breaking by the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Andrew Parker, symbolises the end of the Queen’s sovereignty. The tradition dates back centuries: the wand was a tool formerly used by the Lord Chamberlain to admonish people in the monarch’s court. He would tap them if they were too rowdy or disrespectful. The symbolic moment of its breaking marks the end of the Queen's sovereign status, as she is lowered into the ground.
2. The flowers on the coffin
No flower was without symbolism on the Queen’s coffin. Plucked from the Queen’s royal residences, including the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Highgrove House, the arrangement included a romantic nod to the late Prince Philip: the myrtle used in the bouquet was grown from the same plant the Queen carried in her wedding bouquet in 1947. It is also an ancient symbol of a happy marriage. Rosemary represented remembrance and the English oak symbolised strength, a nod to the Queen's constancy and steadfast duty. The sweet peas were a favourite of the Queen’s and the flower of her birth month.
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When the Queen died, everyone knew that Buckingham Palace was facing a tidal wave of change. With the loss of a monarch, the Royal Household faced the foreboding prospect of new staff. Last week, dozens of Clarence House staff were notified of their redundancy while a service was being held for the Queen in Edinburgh. The biggest turnover of all, though, will be the departure of the Queen’s old Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, and the arrival of King Charles III’s new Private Secretary, Sir Clive Alderton.
The Private Secretary is to the monarch what butter is to bread. As the most important member of the Royal Household, he is now responsible for supporting the King in his duties as Head of State. Described by the Royal Family as ‘the channel of communication between the Head of State and the Government’, he also liaises with the Armed Forces, the Church and the many organisations of which His Majesty is patron.
Replacing Sir Edward with Sir Clive will not be a surprise to many members of the Royal Household. Sir Clive has been a trusted and much-loved adviser to the King and Queen Consort since 2006. Reportedly the man behind the notorious phrase ‘some recollections may vary’ after the Duchess of Sussex’s accusations of racism in the Firm, he is known for his love of culture, his sense of humour and his fierce intelligence. A source in The Times describes him as ‘one of the most, if not the most, intelligent people I’ve ever met. He didn’t go to university, he got fast-tracked into the Foreign Office. He broke a record and was Britain’s youngest ambassador. He was the definition of a high flyer.’
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The Jackson County Legislature has agreed to pay $405,000 to two longtime employees of the Jackson County Detention Center who filed sex discrimination lawsuits against the county after they were required to remove their underwire bras to pass through metal detectors at the jail in 2019.
The controversial security measure was at the center of heated debate that summer, when several female attorneys were prevented from seeing clients in the jail because their underwire bras set off the jail’s metal detectors.
The plaintiffs, Charlotte Hardin and Linda Hengel, said they were required to remove their undergarments containing metal but not given the option to pass them through the metal detector. In contrast, male employees could remove their belts and pass them through the machine.
Hardin and Hengel claimed they faced retaliation after complaining about the policy. Hardin also claimed she was sexually harrassed by a co-worker. Hengel claimed she faced additional discrimination due to her physical disabilities.
Under the settlement, Hardin will receive $255,000 and Hengel will receive $150,000.
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Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, famously enjoy one of the most amicable divorces in history, living together at the Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate. According to the Mail Online, it now seems likely, following the death of the Duke of York's late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, that the pair will remain at their royal residence.
This news comes after speculation that the pair could be moved from their home of almost 20 years following King Charles III's accession to the throne. With the new monarch comes a review of the Crown's property portfolio, which covers over 500,000 acres of land, and how it is being used. As per the Mail, Andrew may be entitled to a large amount of money if asked to vacate the home; the prince reportedly signed a 100-year lease that could entitle him to up to £7 million if severed by the Crown.
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A Jackson County jury on Thursday found David Jungerman guilty of first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the killing of Kansas City attorney Tom Pickert in 2017.
The jury deliberated less than two hours before returning its verdict against Jungerman, an 84-year-old, multimillionaire businessman, who was suspected moments after Thomas Pickert, 39, was found fatally wounded at his own front door.
Pickert had just returned to his Brookside home shortly after walking his two young children to school. Witnesses reported seeing a white van driven by an older man with white hair. Pickert's widow, Dr. Emily Riegel, quickly told police she suspected Jungerman because Pickert had recently won a $5.75 million judgment against him.
Tim Dollar, a private attorney working for the Jackson County Prosecutor's office, said he was pleased with the verdict and hoped it brought some closure to the Pickert family. Dollar asked the jury during opening arguments to remember just three things: “His motive. His van. His voice.”
"We decided early on that that was going to be our theme for this case and so we attempted to weave in all of the evidence consistent with that theme throughout the case," Dollar said after the verdict.
Dollar said he was surprised that it took less than two hours for the jury to reach its decision given the large amount of evidence in the case.
Jungerman's attorney, Dan Ross, said his client was disappointed but he will ask the judge for a new trial. Ross had argued that police bungled evidence and claimed there were 25 missing minutes from an audiotape in which Jungerman was heard to be admitting he murdered Pickert.
"He definitely accepted the role of the jurors. He and I planned our next meeting to see where the case goes from here," Ross said.
Sentencing is set for November 18.
The jury was shown surveillance tapes showing Jungerman driving from Raytown to Pickert’s home about 7 a.m. the day Pickert was killed. Police eventually found the van hidden in a wooded area of Jungerman’s property, off a dirt road.
A search of Jungerman’s business and home found other evidence, including Jackson County property records showing Pickert’s address, a manila file folder labeled “Pickert Murder,” a black plastic mask in Jungerman's closet, a .17-caliber round found in Jungerman’s other vehicle and an Olympus digital audio recorder found in his bathroom.
On the recorder, police found a conversation Jungerman had with his hired hand, a man named Leo Wynne, that Jungerman was unaware was being taped.
“People know that I murdered that son of a bitch,” Jungerman said to Wynne on the tape. “The police know, too, Leo.”
Jungerman has been held at the Jackson County Detention Facility since March 2018, when he was charged with armed criminal action for chasing and shooting at a man and a pregnant woman he thought had stolen from his business.
In August 2020, a Jackson County judge approved a confidential settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Pickert's wife and parents against a trust established by Jungerman.
Jungerman was not a party to the settlement, nor was his business, Baby Tenda Corp., a Kansas City-based maker of cribs and toddler tables.
Jungerman, who by then had hired and fired numerous lawyers, sought to block the settlement at every turn. During the course of the case, Pickert’s family was forced to prosecute or defend numerous appeals, writs and motions, as well attempts to remove the receivers a judge had appointed to oversee Jungerman’s estate, which was worth more than $30 million.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Where the Royal Family went to university
... and what they studied
Members of the Royal Family didn’t always go to university – in fact, most completely bypassed higher education to begin a life of royal duties. It was King Charles III who changed all that and became the first heir to the throne to achieve a degree, with others subsequently following suit. As uni terms begin once again, read on for Tatler's lowdown of all the royals who graduated with honours.
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There are many ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. People learn about the cultures that have had such a significant impact on Kansas City. They donate to Hispanic charities. And they dine out at restaurants featuring cuisine from the countries being celebrated.
David Lopez, manager at Manny's Restaurant, a family owned and operated restaurant that has been in Kansas City for more than 41 years, credits his parents for helping him understand the importance or "never giving up." That lesson is embedded in his culture and one he recognizes as the main reason his family's business is still going.
- Veronica Chavez, owner of Palomino's Salsa and Tamales
- David Lopez, manager of Manny’s Restaurant
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New Luxury Travel Tradeshow Heads To Riviera Maya Evolving The Travel Industry
RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury travel tradeshows say goodbye to the traditional concept and wave in a new bold event, TFest, and Fairmont Mayakoba will be the host of its fourth chapter in May 2023.
The TFest movement continues to expand and work under a purpose putting humans first and business second, making it one of the most desirable events in the luxury travel industry. A time to connect more deeply while building trusting relationships that lead to quality business is key to the success of the magnum event, and the recently renovated Fairmont Mayakoba which just this month debuted an epic beach club, Maykana, is the perfect location for such meaningful connections.
The Five Diamond by AAA luxury resort in the Riviera Maya is located in the most exclusive private gated resort community of Mayakoba, providing a total of 46,000 square-feet of spectacular meeting settings. Immersed in the Mayan jungle, attendees, including all luxury travel agents, will enjoy the new Fairmont Mayakoba to its fullest and revolutionize the industry.
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About Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Nestled in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the 401-room Fairmont Mayakoba is a AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres, within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, an energizing Fairmont Spa featuring 20 treatment rooms, and El Camaleón Golf Course, host to the only official PGA TOUR event in Mexico. A dedication to a green philosophy has earned Fairmont Mayakoba the Preferred by Nature verification among other eco-accolades. For reservations contact your Travel Agent or Meeting Planner, call 1 (800) 540 6088 or email myk.reservations@fairmont.com, or visit fairmont.com/Mayakoba or follow Fairmont Mayakoba on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality Group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing luxury and premium brands, midscale and economy offerings, unique lifestyle concepts, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants & bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces, and more. Accor also boasts an unrivaled portfolio of distinctive brands and approximately 260,000 team members worldwide. Over 68 million members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless - a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services, and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE, and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, The Group is focused on driving positive actions through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France, and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404), and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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Lightfoot looks to make outdoor dining permanent in Chicago
CHICAGO - If you've been enjoying all those new opportunities to dine outside in the city — here is some good news.
Those makeshift patios could become permanent.
The city's expanded outdoor dining program helped many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Because of the success, it might soon become a fixture during the warmer months.
In a new ordinance proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, hundreds of restaurants that have set up outdoor seating in nearby corridors, parking lots and streets would have the opportunity to make that permanent.
Last year, the City County extended the current program, but it is set to expire Dec. 31.
If approved, the permanent program would allow restaurants and bars to apply for permits that would be valid from May 1 through Oct. 31.
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The idea is already a hit among restaurant-goers in Fulton Market.
"I've been a proponent where you come into crisis, there's always something to learn from it and through COVID, we got more creative about what resources we actually had on hand and this was one of them and I think it should remain," said Chicago resident Jeff Timms.
Nearby restaurant owners are also proponents of the idea — including one of the partners at Beatrix, who says the expanded outdoor dining program has brought energy to the area, and allows guests options for seating based on their comfort levels.
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United Center arena workers protest, demand livable wages ahead of major two-night event
CHICAGO - A planned protest is scheduled for Thursday night at the United Center.
Arena workers are calling on their employer — Compass Group and Levy Restaurants — to agree to a new contract with fair and livable wages.
Union leaders say the majority of their members are receiving government welfare benefits and regularly visit food pantries.
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The demonstration comes as the United Center hosts a major two-night event.
Kevin Hart has two shows at the United Center — one on Thursday, and one on Friday.
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If you know a thunderstorm is happening or you hear thunder in the distance, experts say to wait before taking a shower or bath.
There are real reasons why this rule exists. And public health authorities advise against it. Here's more on why:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn that lightning can travel through plumbing. This might not be a surprise as when we think about plumbing, we think about metal, a conductor of electricity. The CDC says that even though many houses may be fitted with PVC or plastic piping, the risk could still be there.
The CDC says that people should avoid any contact with plumbing and running water during a storm that has lightning to reduce their risk of being struck. The CDC says, "it is best to avoid all water during a thunderstorm. Do not shower, bathe, wash dishes, or wash your hands."
If you hear thunder in the distance, the National Weather Service says that's a good indication that lightning is probably within 10 miles away. A storm can travel fast, so you'll need to heed the sound of thunder as a warning to act immediately if, say, you are in the shower.
Lightning is dangerous, so take it seriously. The heat around a bolt of lightning can get up to about 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, or five times hotter than the sun's surface, the National Weather Service says.
While most deaths from lightning occur during the summer and while people are outside, there have still been cases where people have been struck by lightning inside their homes. That said, it's still advised always to go inside when you hear lightning and thunder approaching.
While lightning isn't always deadly, a bolt can cause serious injuries like burns, brain trauma, skin lesions, and more.
Do not use appliances or other devices connected to an electrical outlet either.
The CDC also says, "Avoid anything that will increase your risk of being struck by lightning, such as being near or under tall trees."
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Madison County and Florida High are two Big Bend football teams synonymous with deep play-off runs. The Cowboys are winners of four state titles in the last five years, while Florida High has made four trips to the final four in the past six seasons with one state runner-up finish.
There are two dominant programs, and they will face off against each other Friday night in our Friday Night Overtime Game of the Week.
"I think they've outscored their opponents like 240 to 15 or whatever it is," said Madison County head coach Price Harris. "They're a really good football team. Maybe we can slow them down a little bit and maybe we can put a couple points up on the board."
"Defensively they get after it," added Florida High head coach Jarrod Hickman. "You just have to do a really good job and be sound with the things you want to do and don't give them any easy opportunities"
For the Seminoles, it's the same coaching staff that's been the driving force behind this program for nearly two decades. For the Cowboys, it's a new era in Boot Hill, with alum Harris taking over the reigns.
The standard though is unchanged, and these two respect each other's tradition. Madison County is 2-2 on the year, while the Seminoles are a perfect 4-0. In this match-up, the Cowboys have won five of the last six, and both teams expect to be tested come Friday night.
"It doesn't matter what it is, if it's tiddlywinks they want to win," said Harris. "That's what makes Madison so great, so we're going to get after it and give them our best shot."
"For our guys, it's about making sure we are one week better than we were a week ago, no matter who the opponent is," said Hickman. "This is certainly one that our guys are familiar with and so they understand what it's going to take."
Friday night's match-up kicks at 7:30 at Florida High.
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After highs in the mid and upper 90s in parts of the region in the final hours of summer, the astronomical start of the fall season tonight will coincide with our latest cold front. The front will create a veil of clouds and a couple of spotty showers, but no substantial rain or thunderstorms are forecast. Instead, the front brings in drier and slightly cooler air which will return temperatures to average levels for the next couple of days. Forecast lows will be in the mid 60s interior south Georgia to the low 70s in the Big Bend, and Friday's highs will be in the low to mid 80s southern Georgia to the mid and upper 80s northern Florida. The weekend will be dry with ample sunshine, low humidity, cool mornings, and warm afternoons. We are closely watching and analyzing trends in the Caribbean with a tropical disturbance that poses risks to the Gulf region next week; you can read more about it here.
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Alaska Air National Guardsman Senior Airman Angel Reyes, a loadmaster assigned to the 144th Airlift Squadron, straps in cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III to be delivered to Nome, Alaska, while at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Sept. 21, 2022. Approximately 100 members of the AKOM, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)
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Thursday morning was an eventful time for administration at Benjamin Russell High School after a rumor started circulating about a safety threat.
A message was sent to parents, faculty and staff Thursday morning at 9:24 a.m. to explain the rumored threat.
“This message is to inform you that a rumor is currently circulating about a possible threat at Benjamin Russell High School,” the message said. “School administration is aware of this rumor. The proper authorities were contacted and after an investigation the threat has been deemed erroneous. Again, this is not a viable threat. Rest assured Benjamin Russell High School and Alexander City Schools have protocols in place to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff, as it is our top priority each day.”
According to Jessica Sanford, the Public Relations Specialist for Alexander City Schools, the rumored threat was just that, a rumor, but the school immediately initiated standard threat protocols.
“There is no evidence of anyone directly threatening the school,” said Sanford. “Nevertheless, it is standard protocol in the event of any threat that the administration, school SRO and student safety director conduct a threat assessment as outlined by the State Department of Education.”
According to Sanford, Alexander City Schools' administrators are trained in crisis management, and regularly review those protocols.
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As students began their first month of classes at KU, a blue egg rested in a nest at the Ascher Family Plaza with no information other than a date plastered on the egg: “Hatching September 23.”
The mystery of the blue egg in front of the Kansas Memorial Union will be cracked at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the unveiling ceremony of the Ascher Family Plaza’s newest statue.
The unveiling ceremony will commemorate James Ascher Sr, a long-standing supporter of the Union. The event will also officially begin family weekend at KU. Big Jay will make an appearance at the event and refreshments will be available.
The Ascher family will be at the event with remarks about the late Ascher. In addition to the plaza, the Ascher Family have donated significant funds to preserve historical artifacts, nicknamed the “Ascher Family KU Jayhawk and Artifact Collection.”
Representatives from the KU Memorial Union did not respond to requests for comment by publication time.
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The Kansan has verified the identities of and is withholding the last names of several protesters due to concerns of retaliation from their home governments. Additionally, names with an * next to their names requested that the Kansan use an alias.
Chanting “justice for Mahsa” and “women like freedom,” protesters gathered at Wescoe beach Thursday afternoon to stand in solidarity with Iranian women against compulsory hijab rules following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
Amini died Friday after being arrested by Iran’s “morality police” for not complying with mandatory hijab rules. Since then, Iranian women have been protesting in the streets for five days, burning their hijabs and cutting their hair short. Junior Yasi Farah said she believed that the reason given wasn’t true at all.
“We just thought it was really important to spread the word,” Farah said. “[Protesters] are saying ‘no’ to the Islamic Republic that’s hiding behind the name of Islam to be violent and aggressive towards its citizens.”
As a form of visual protest, Farah tied a rope onto her ponytail and the other end of the rope to another woman’s ponytail. The rope represented the common fate and pain of all Iranian women who are all being discriminated against. While spreading the word to passersby, the performers only spoke in Farsi to convey the current issue lost through language barriers.
“What we are feeling today as performers, I’m feeling really angry,” Farah said. “I think this anger will dissipate into sadness soon because we just found out that they shot down the internet in Iran so people can’t contact the outside world. We’re trying to be the voice for them.”
Lilly*, a student at KU, had a poster taped to herself depicting a picture of Mahsa Amini with the words “We are all Mahsa Amini” printed on top. Lilly said that many women are in the streets right now trying to stand up against the government and their so-called “dress code.”
“This tyranny is from our government against us, not the foreign government,” Lilly said. “We feel loneliness, we feel like we don’t have any support, we don’t have any media here. Only a few people know what's going on.”
Iran recently shut down the internet as unrest in the country grew. President of the Iranian Community Association and Ph.D. student Mohsen Fatemi said that he is worried about not only his family and friends but also his community members’ families and friends.
“Our family members and friends are under pressure. They may get arrested at any time. This is devastating to even think about,” Fatemi said. “It is one of the worst situations in which a human being can be.”
Additionally, Fatemi said that anyone anywhere, can help by sharing what has been happening in Iran.
“We need the world to know about the oppression and brutality that the government is imposing on people,” Fatemi said.
Even so, he said that the Iranian Community Association would like to provide support to its members. The protest and performance were ways to raise awareness as well as for people to talk and share their feelings.
“The Iranian community, and the KU community, are so supportive. I am sure that we will feel better soon because we have each other's back,” Fatemi said.
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Editor's Note - This article has been corrected to clarify that the Student Executive Council (StudEx) will be meeting next Monday, not the Senate Executive Council (SenEx)
KU Student Senate full assembly met Wednesday to discuss the definition of quorum, senator attendance policy and housing options for students in relation to COVID-19.
The Rights & Affairs Council held an emergency online-only council on Sunday after being unable to quorum at the prior week’s meeting, causing significant strife.
Abdullah Al-Awhad, chair of The Rights & Affairs Council, said allegedly this inability to meet quorum was due to changes made by executive powers to create a temporary definition of quorum.
“I feel very sad that an executive member would be able to control my quorum and my council. I don't feel like councils are being given their weight and their power as they used to in the past,” Al-Awhad said.
Student Body President Sadie Williams said a vote on the permanent definition will be included in the next StudEx meeting on Monday.
“The main thing that I wanted to address is, given I'm the head of the executive branch, I do feel a need to address anything that is addressing the executive branch, especially in a negative light. Because I will continue to work really hard over this year to make sure that they're transparent,” Williams said.
Another bill concerning KU Student Senate’s absence policy for senators was passed by the full assembly during the first legislation cycle of the semester. This bill, with amendments, resurfaced during Wednesday’s full assembly meeting to discuss the option of providing a hybrid format for all meetings.
Al-Awhad amended the previous bill to include the dual option for those unable to attend meetings in person.
“They can just attend online because that's how it was last year. That provided much more accessibility like for a lot of people,” Al-Awhad said.
The bill was amended by Camden Baxter, Financial Council Chair, who slated to make all Student Senate and council meetings in-person.
“We have to start requiring people to show up because the discussions are better, and one has a better experience. And frankly, it's more fun,” Baxter said.
After the amendment was made by Baxter, the bill passed 26-2. The full student assembly will continue to be live streamed on the Student Senate’s Youtube page.
Samuel Sokoloff, Student Senate chief of staff, presented a resolution to the full assembly pertaining to COVID-19 and on-campus housing. This resolution is a recommendation on behalf of the Student Senate to KU Housing to provide a personal housing option for students that test positive or are considered a close contact.
Sokoloff said this was brought to his attention by a student whose roommate tested positive for COVID-19, which left the weight of finding a place to stay on the student.
“They cannot isolate because we got rid of Naismith being isolation, and they had to sleep in their friends' dorms on the concrete floor,” Sokoloff said. “So I know, you know, some people that said the pandemic is over, two degrees subsided. But nonetheless, it's still here. It's still real. And people still have to isolate for COVID-19.”
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AbilityKU, a new campus organization, strives to build a community for people with disabilities and fix the lack of accessibility accommodations on campus.
AbilityKU is a disability rights group that began last May. The organization focuses on providing disabled students with a community, educating students and faculty on disabilities, and advocating for change towards accessible accommodation needs on campus.
Autumn Bertels, founder and president of AbilityKU, started the organization after experiencing disability discrimination from some of her professors when she was hospitalized last spring.
“I actually had to withdraw from my classes for the spring semester because I was hospitalized,” Bertels said. “Two professors refused to have online accommodations until I could be back.”
AbilityKU is planning to speak with the University about requiring faculty to have more training on how to treat disabled folks, given that this issue of discrimination from professors is something most disabled students endure, Bertels said.
“It’s not always the professor’s fault, it’s that they are not having the proper training for these sort of things,” Bertels said.
AbilityKU is also focused on fixing the accessibility issues students face when traveling to and from classes. Grooves and cracks in sidewalks and ramps make it difficult and dangerous for wheelchair users to get around campus.
Bertels said that the ramps around campus aren’t maintained very well. As an example, she said, the ramp at Snow Hall has grooves that can cause a wheelchair to flip if a wheelchair user goes down it at a normal pace.
Accessible KU is responsible for fixing those issues, but students haven’t seen much action, she said.
“I shouldn’t have to be bringing this up to Accessible KU because it is just a maintenance issue that should be getting done, but I am going to have to,” Bertels said.
Jeff Chasen, Assistant Vice Provost for Employee Growth, Development, Accessibility and Inclusion at KU, contacted the folks responsible for repairing the issues.
"They indicated that they were not aware of these particular concerns before now," Chasen said. "They have generated a service request with an urgent priority to investigate and address the situation as quickly as possible."
While AbilityKU is trying to help fix the accessibility issues throughout campus, the group also wants disabled students to be heard and feel safe.
“We are a community for disabled people and that’s what we’re here for,” Bertels said. “If they have issues that aren’t being accommodated, they can come to me and I will do whatever I can to help.”
AbilityKU is welcoming to all students throughout campus, including students who do not have any disabilities.
“We have several people in the organization that aren’t [disabled],” Bertels said. “We welcome people that aren’t disabled as long as they respect what we are trying to do.”
The organization has over 40 students involved and plans to have its second meeting for the fall semester next Saturday online. AbilityKU does not have any planned events aside from meetings for the fall semester, but is hoping to plan some soon.
To join or contact AbilityKU, log in with your KU email at Rock Chalk Central.
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For just the second time since 2009, David Booth Memorial Stadium has sold out ahead of the Jayhawk’s match-up with another undefeated team in Duke.
Kansas and its 3-0 start have Jayhawk fans ready to flock into “The Booth”, which seats 47,233. The excitement comes after the Jayhawks defeated both West Virginia and Houston on the road the last two weeks.
The last time Memorial Stadium was sold out was as recent as 2019 in a game vs Kansas State. The game was played exactly one week after the Jayhawks won on a last second field goal to beat Texas Tech 37-34.
The excitement that was generated for the Kansas State game not only included the win over Texas Tech, but likely also being Les Miles’ first year as head coach, and him showing progress with his first conference win at Kansas over the Red Raiders.
However, the fans that did show up to the next week’s game were disappointed. A 38-10 loss to the Wildcats was not the showing that most fans had come to see.
After two road losses, the Jayhawks hosted Baylor in the season finale on Thanksgiving weekend, where the attendance dropped by nearly 25,000.
The 2022 season opener vs Tennessee Tech was the first time attendance had reached over 2/3rds capacity at the booth since the 2019 blowout loss to Kansas State.
That game versus Kansas State broke a 10 year drought of sellouts. The time before that was a 31-17 loss to Nebraska in 2009. That game was significant for many reasons.
For one, it was Todd Reesing’s last home game in a Jayhawk uniform. Reesing is the all-time leading passer in Kansas football history with 11,194 yards through the air. He also led the Jayhawks to a 2008 Orange Bowl win.
The game also turned out to be Mark Mangino’s last home game as head coach of the Jayhawks. Mangino was the winningest coach in Jayhawk history since 1910 with 50 wins.
The Jayhawks, who had started 5-0 in 2009, dropped to 5-5 with the loss to Nebraska. They would finish the season 5-7, failing to reach a bowl game.
It would be safe to say this was the last home game before the start of the worst era in Kansas football history started.
The Jayhawks are looking to show that this is a “new era,” as junior quarterback Jalon Daniels said immediately after the win versus West Virginia.
They’ll get that chance in front of a sellout crowd, something that has not been seen consistently since the Mangino-era. Nine of the 10 biggest crowds at Memorial Stadium were during his tenure as head coach.
The Jayhawks look to put on a better performance than the last two times Memorial Stadium was sold out when they put their undefeated record to the test on Saturday at 11 a.m against Duke.
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Duke Blue Devils (3-0) @ Kansas Jayhawks (3-0)
Saturday, Sept. 24 @ David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS.
How to watch
11:00 a.m. on Fox Sports 1
Betting stats
Spread: Kansas -7.5
Over/under: 66.5
Matchup
Did anybody have two basketball blue-blood schools going into week four of the college football season undefeated on their 2022 bingo card?
Looking at past seasons, Kansas and Duke’s hot starts to the season have been unexpected, to say the least. The football programs have been known for struggles against Power Five conference teams, but now the two are heading into Saturday’s matchup undefeated. What’s changed for the Jayhawks and Blue Devils?
For Kansas, much can be attributed to head coach Lance Leipold, who has seemingly turned this Jayhawks team around after coming to Lawrence in 2021.
The Jayhawks are currently sitting at their first 3-0 start since 2009, and offensive play has been the star factor for this team. Averaging 51 points per game, their record reflects an in-conference overtime win against West Virginia, and more recently, a strong offensive showing against Houston.
In week three, the Jayhawks responded to the Houston Cougar’s early 14-point lead with 28 unanswered points of their own, and never looked back before securing the win, 48-30. Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels continued to shine against the Cougars, putting up five touchdowns total with three passing and two rushing while going 14-for-23 on passes with 158 yards in the game. For the third week in a row, a Jayhawk took home one of the Big 12 Conference’s Player of the Week awards, and that someone was deservedly Daniels after yet another stellar performance.
Quarterback play isn’t the only thing that’s fallen into place for Kansas, however. The Jayhawks’ offensive line has yet to allow a sack all season, they’ve established a running game that averages about seven yards per carry, and the team has been able to limit penalties throughout play so far, averaging just four per game. The Blue Devils might be the next hurdle for Kansas to overcome, but the Jayhawks have proved that they’re very well up for what’s to come.
Meanwhile, Duke is coming off of a blowout 49-20 win over North Carolina A&T, and sophomore quarterback Riley Leonard was responsible for four of the touchdowns against the Aggies: two passing and two rushing.
The Blue Devils go into Saturday’s matchup as the underdogs — but the exact same thing happened when they traveled to Evanston, Illinois, to take on Northwestern when the Wildcats were regarded as 8.5 point favorites in week two. But of course, Duke found its way on top, and Leonard played a significant role in the team’s win, throwing for 240 yards.
A quarterback like Leonard has what it takes to match up with the play of Daniels, but only one of these teams will get to walk away undefeated after Saturday.
Players to watch
Jalon Daniels, Kansas quarterback
Season stats: 566 yards, ten total touchdowns, seven passing touchdowns, one interception, 67.1% completion percentage
The Kansas Jayhawks have found their quarterback, and it’s Jalon Daniels. Last week’s Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, Daniels has without a doubt put the Jayhawks on his back, and the team’s early success is a direct result. With five total touchdowns against Houston in the week three win, expect Daniels to continue to move the ball with ease against the Blue Devils on Saturday.
Riley Leonard, Duke quarterback
Season stats: 723 yards, seven total touchdowns, five passing touchdowns, two interceptions, 72.% completion percentage
Coming in at second in the ACC on completion percentage, Riley Leonard’s looking to show off his arm in an effort to keep the Blue Devils undefeated. Leonard had a strong showing against North Carolina A&T last week, so it could be safe to expect the momentum to carry over as Duke travels to Lawrence for week four.
Jordan Moore, Duke wide receiver
Season stats: 13 receptions, 128 yards, three touchdowns
Officially listed on Duke’s roster as a dual-threat quarterback/wide receiver, the sophomore has made his impact on the Blue Devils as one of Leonard’s weapons in the field. Head coach Mike Elko had praised his versatility in the offseason, “He is such a special football player and a special athlete that we’ve tried to figure out how to utilize him. We’re going to be able to use him in a lot of different ways,” and as Moore has collected a receiving touchdown in every game to start the season, the Blue Devils will continue to keep him moving around the field just as long as he’s in.
Lonnie Phelps, Kansas defensive end
Season stats: 14 total tackles, 11 solo, three sacks
Kansas offense has (deservingly) received much of the spotlight in relation to their explosive start to the season, but let’s not forget about the defensive playmakers as well. Redshirt-junior Lonnie Phelps has been a force to be reckoned with within the Jayhawk defense, and after putting up five total tackles against Houston last week, be on the lookout as he defends Kansas’ perfect season.
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Kansas football is 3-0 to start the season for the first time since 2009 thanks in part to an improved roster, coaching, and an improved culture. The offense of this team, however, may go overlooked. Kansas is scoring over 50 points per game to start the year, good for the third best in college football.
Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels, the leader of the Jayhawk offense, has thrown seven touchdowns, and has run for three more. Daniels keyed in the fact that taking every play call with the right mindset has been one of the keys for the offense.
“Whatever play is called, you have to treat it like it’s the best play call ever. Going in with that mindset every play allows us to be able to finish drives, and when we aren’t able to score on a drive, it gives us that motivation that next play call we are going to be able to make it happen,” Daniels said.
Kansas has totaled 159 points in the young season, and newly added depth to offensive roles such as running back has been an important factor in the Jayhawks’ fast start.
“We’ve been able to put people in great positions to make plays and have the ammunition to put multiple backs on the field,” running back Tory Locklin said.
Kansas will be tested yet again this week as a fellow undefeated team, the Duke Blue Devils come to town. Offensive coordinator and play caller Andy Kotelnicki described what it’s like playing against such a disciplined defensive team.
“When you play a well-coached team like they are, it comes down to being able to do the fundamental things well,” Kotelnicki said.
The coordinator also went on to add that taking one game at a time has also been vital for the success of his offense.
“As the season goes on, you have to evolve. The things that you put on film, you can’t just turn right back around and do it again the next week. So you have to learn to grow and evolve schematically and as far as player’s abilities go, but you always have to remember to focus on the process, and that is one of our core values,” Kotelnicki said.
Duke and Kansas will meet in a battle of undefeated teams this Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, with kickoff set for 11 AM on Fox Sports 1.
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Award recognizes Houston-area private companies with the fastest revenue growth
HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FINBOA, Inc., a leading innovator in intelligent process automation software for financial institutions, is honored to be ranked #11 on the 2022 Houston Business Journal (HBJ) Fast 100 List, announced today. The HBJ Fast 100 award list recognizes Houston-area private companies with the fastest revenue growth over a two-year period.
FINBOA secured the 11th place position based on over 300% revenue growth from 2019 through 2021. FINBOA attributes their continued success to offering a proven portfolio of SaaS automation solutions specifically designed for banks and credit unions. Created to transform back-office processing and the customer experience using RPA, FINBOA increases staff efficiency and accuracy, while reducing compliance costs, loss and risk.
FINBOA's industry recognized software digitizes and modernizes the inefficient manual processes or systems commonly used to manage regulatory compliance processing for Payment Disputes, Treasury Onboarding, Exception Management and Loan Onboarding.
FINBOA CEO and Founder, Raj Singal commented, "We are honored to be recognized for our business growth. Thank you to the HBJ and to our customers. I'm proud of what the FINBOA team has been able to accomplish. We plan to continue to grow organically, maintaining our current product and market focus. We have deep industry experience and there is a lot of market opportunity available to us. We are actively expanding the SaaS offerings available within our existing solution lines, while also looking to develop additional products to accelerate our growth."
The Fast 100 List is ranked by companywide revenue growth between fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2021. To qualify, companies must be for-profit, privately held and have headquarters in the Houston area. They also must have been in operation for at least five fiscal years by Dec. 31, 2021. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/
FINBOA provides intelligent process automation to banks and credit unions to simplify and improve regulatory compliance and the customer experience by eliminating manual systems. Leveraging RPA, extensive industry experience and a commitment to customer service, FINBOA delivers transformative SaaS proven to enable institutional growth by reducing operational costs and risk. Founded in 2016, FINBOA is headquartered in Houston. Learn more at www.finboa.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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In front of a sold-out crowd at home, Kansas volleyball lost to No. 1 Texas 3-2 in a tough, aggressive match. This was the first time of the season Texas was taken to five sets.
“I think there is a lot to hold onto,” said head coach Ray Bechard. “The level of play forced them into things they obviously didn’t want to do, but we feel like we left some things on the table tonight. We served tough and I think they worked through their lineup and found their best lineup.”
Texas’ senior outside hitter Logan Eggleston had a career-high 29 kills and is leading the Big 12 Conference in kills. Also, Kansas redshirt freshman outside hitter Ayah Elnady had 15 kills and six digs.
Set One
Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena was electric as Kansas volleyball came out strong with a 3-1 scoring run after Texas took the first point. The Longhorns tied it up at 5-5 with well-placed kills.
A soft block helped Kansas chip away at Texas' lead to bring the score to 9-8. A 7-1 scoring run put the Longhorns up in the lead at 16-9 due to four kills by Eggleston, an ace, a block and two attack errors.
After a Kansas service ace and an attack error by Texas, the Jayhawks tried to climb out of their hole, but the Longhorns bounced back to grab two more points on the board, forcing Kansas to take a timeout at 18-11.
Following the timeout, the Jayhawks won a challenge and scored five of the following six points. The Longhorns put another on the board, but Kansas took the next two because of a block and service error to make the score, 21-18.
After a Texas timeout, the Jayhawks made a well-placed kill by super-senior middle blocker Rachel Langs to make the score 22-19, but the Longhorns retaliated with a point.
Two blocks by the Jayhawks made the score tied at 22-22, forcing the Longhorns to take a timeout.
Texas took the first point but Kansas took the next two points to take the lead. Everyone was standing in Horejsi as Kansas took the first set, 25-23.
Set Two
The second set started with Kansas snatching a 4-0 scoring run due to an error by Texas, a kill by Elnady and a block by grad middle blocker Lauren Dooley forcing the Longhorns to take an early timeout.
The Jayhawks and Longhorns consistently battled, but a well-placed kill, bad sets and blocks extended Kansas’ lead with a 5-2 scoring run, making the score 10-6.
The Kansas defense continued to put on a clinic, as another block by Langs and Davis racked up the score to 14-9. A 3-1 scoring run by Kansas due to three kills by Elnady, super-senior opposite Anezka Szabo, and Langs, forced a Texas timeout.
Texas found their cadence and put up a 5-1 scoring run due to kills forcing the Jayhawks to call a timeout at 18-16.
Kansas called another timeout at 19-18, and the Jayhawks found their rhythm to rally the score to 23-21. The Longhorns retaliated to tie the score due to two well-placed kills by sophomore outside hitter Madisen Skinner and Eggleston.
The arena was wild as Kansas secured the second set, 25-23.
Set Three
Kansas continued the momentum in the third set to grab a 4-1 scoring run. Another Jayhawk block continued a cadence to extend their lead, 7-4.
Texas rallied to tie the score up 9-9, and two more well-placed kills by Skinner and redshirt senior middle blocker Kayla Caffey forced Kansas to take a timeout.
Texas took the first point out but the Jayhawks battled for every point to score 14-12. However, the Longhorns found their groove and went on a 3-0 scoring run to force Kansas into a timeout.
The more consistent back-and-forth play continued for the Jayhawks, but Texas extended its lead, 23-17. The Longhorns secured set three, 25-18.
Set Four
Set four begins in a close battle with both teams tied at three. Texas went on a 5-1 scoring run due to errors by Kansas, kills, and an ace to take the lead 8-5.
Only three points behind, errors plagued the Jayhawks, giving away two points to Texas to put the score 11-7 and forcing a Jayhawk timeout.
The Longhorns, led by Skinner and Eggleston, took the first point and tried to capitalize on the low momentum from the Jayhawks with a 14-12 lead.
Only two points behind, the Jayhawks went on a 5-1 scoring run to tie the game up at 16. A kill by langs, Elnady, Bien, and a service ace by McCarthy forced Texas into a timeout.
Texas snatched the first two points, but a kill out of bounds by Texas brought the score to 18-17 to give the Jayhawks the momentum at 18-17.
At 20-20, Texas made a kill by Eggleston and a service ace to force a timeout by Kansas.
The Longhorns took four straight points, but the Jayhawks tried to hold on due to a kill by Elnady and a service ace to make the score, 24-22. However, Texas made a kill that ended the set, 25-22.
Set Five
Set five started with a Texas point, but a bad set by the Longhorns put the Jayhawks on the board. Consistent back-and-forth play from both teams scraped points off the board one by one.
Errors from the Jayhawks by a service and block error put the Longhorns ahead at 5-3. Bien had a solo block, but Texas fired back with a well-placed kill to make the score, 6-4.
Kansas and Texas switched sides and Horesji was on their feet with the momentum, but Texas took the first point to make the score 9-5.
Energy still buzzing, Elnady spiked a ball into the back corner to make the score 10-6. Texas took control of the set to end the match, 15-9.
“There’s a lot of people getting excited about playing for two hours and 40 minutes, but the margin for error against No. 1 Texas is small,” said Bechard. “We were uncharacteristic in moments we needed to be solid, so it is disappointing.”
Kansas volleyball will take on Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas at Bramlage Coliseum on September 24 at 4 p.m.
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Diego Luna Thanks Star Wars Fans For Watching Andor
After years of anticipation, Andor finally premiered its first three episodes on Disney+ yesterday and so far, the early buzz has been mostly positive. Critics and fans alike have been praising the series’ gritty tone, which offers a mature alternative to more lighthearted Star Wars fare. And these kind words haven’t been lost on Diego Luna, who reprises his Rogue One role as the show’s title character. Taking to his official Twitter account, Luna used this opportunity to thank any Disney+ subscribers who tuned in to watch the series this week.
To show his appreciation, Luna retweeted an announcement posted on StarWars.com in 2018. The story confirmed longstanding rumors that a spinoff focusing on Cassian Andor was officially moving forward at Lucasfilm. Needless to say, Luna must have felt a considerable amount of pressure over the last four years. But now that the series is out in the world, he can finally breathe a sigh of relief. You can read his full statement below.
More than 4 years ago I received some news about going back to Cassian Andor. In 2018 it was announced. Today we reveal the end result of a very intense and enriching journey. I’m proud of being part of the #Andor team, thank you all for the amazing ride. https://t.co/3CZMETNDVE
— diego luna (@diegoluna_) September 21, 2022
RELATED: Andor’s Fiona Shaw on Why She Enjoys the ‘Reckoning,’ Too
Luna’s protagonist has come a long way since his first appearance as a supporting character in Rogue One in 2016. At the end of the day, that film’s story largely belonged to Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso. However, Luna spoke at length during press runs about how important it was to see an actor of Mexican heritage play a significant role in a franchise as big as Star Wars. He even shared stories from fans who were thrilled to see a character who looked like them represented on the big screen. So naturally, having him star in his own TV series is a major step in the right direction. But it sounds like our time with Cassian will be short-lived. Earlier this week, Luna confirmed that he won’t appear in any more Star Wars projects after Andor completes its two-season run.
The fourth episode of Andor premieres next Wednesday, September 28 on Disney+.
Have you been enjoying the series so far? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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