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- Learn about how top automakers and leading electric mobility companies will lead us to a fully electrified world
- Consumer Reports keynote reveals study findings on what's driving and hindering EV adoption
- Top financial and mobility industry analysts explore what's next for electrified transportation
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrify Expo, North America's largest electric vehicle festival, is set to host the EV Industry's brightest minds for a full day of keynotes, expert panels, fireside chats, and networking with other industry leaders on November 11, 2022, (https://www.electrifyexpo.com/industry-day), at Circuit of the Americas, (COTA) in Austin Texas. The industry-only day will feature top industry analysts, the latest research findings among consumers in America, and C-suite executives from top automotive manufacturers and mobility companies. These experts will discuss key challenges, insights, and future trends in e-mobility as we head into an all-electric future. Industry Day in Austin will be held within the 75,000 sq ft Events Center at COTA.
"The EV industry is at a crossroads, and the decisions executives make today will determine their companies' ability to adapt to new market challenges presented by electrification," said Peter MacGillivray, vice president of B2B and Industry Growth at Electrify Expo. "How people and things move throughout cities and the country is changing more rapidly than at any other time in the past century, and it's the people and thought leaders here at Electrify Expo Industry Day Austin that will determine what "the right moves" ultimately will be."
Electrify Expo Industry Day will kick off with a networking session and head into a keynote session, revealing unique insights into consumer opinions and what drives EV adoption. Breakout sessions are also available, covering both automotive and micromobility, as well as EV infrastructure, powersports, venture capital, and legislation. Upon the conclusion of the speaking sessions, attendees of Industry Day have exclusive access to a preview of Electrify Expo, including 150+ exhibits, multiple demo courses, and industry networking.
Media Registration: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/exhibits-press#Press
Industry Registration: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/industry-day
Friday, November 11, 2022
About Electrify Expo
Electrify Expo is North America's largest outdoor electric vehicle festival showcasing the latest e-mobility products, including EVs, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-boats, e-surfboards, and more from top brands around the world. The festival addresses one of the most challenging barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles with meaningful hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and test rides. Electrify Expo meets the soaring demand for companies to share new technologies, new modes of mobility and put products in the hands of consumers in a meaningful way. Electrify Expo will feature more than 1M+ square feet of exhibit space in Los Angeles County, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Austin.
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To strengthen its competitiveness and increase efficiency, Essity is today announcing the following changes to its organizational structure and Executive Management Team, valid as of December 31, 2022.
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the new organizational structure Essity will comprise of four business units:
- Consumer Goods Americas
- Consumer Goods EMEA
- Professional Hygiene
- Health & Medical
Consumer Goods Americas will include consumer tissue, baby care, feminine care and incontinence products retail in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Andres Gomez, currently Vice President Sales and Marketing Hygiene Andean and Caribbean within Essity, will be appointed President Consumer Goods Americas.
The Consumer Goods business unit headed by Volker Zöller remains unchanged but will be renamed Consumer Goods EMEA.
The business unit Professional Hygiene will also include the Latin America Professional Hygiene business. Pablo Fuentes, current President Essity Latin America, will assume the role of President for this business unit. He succeeds Don Lewis, who has decided to leave Essity as previously announced.
The business unit Health & Medical Solutions will also include the Latin America medical business and be renamed Health & Medical, headed by Ulrika Kolsrud.
Furthermore, the global unit Global Operational Services will be transformed into – Digital and Business Services. This unit will be headed by a Chief Digital Officer.
Global Procurement, currently part of global unit Global Operational Services will be integrated into Global Supply Chain, headed by Donato Giorgio.
Robert Sjöström, currently President Global Operational Services, will take up a new role within Essity and leave the Executive Management Team. He will continue to report to Essity's President and CEO Magnus Groth as Senior Advisor Strategic Projects.
"These changes will streamline our organization which will increase our efficiency and capability to leverage innovation and digitalization across Essity and strengthen the focus on our consumer products categories in the Americas", says Magnus Groth, Essity President and CEO.
All changes come into effect December 31st, 2022. The recruitment of the position Chief Digital Officer starts now.
"I would like to wish Andres, Pablo and Robert the best of luck in their new roles and look forward to working with them as we continue to build an even stronger Essity for the future", says Magnus Groth.
Vinda, Essity Australasia and Knix will not be affected by the above changes. Essity Group Functions and global unit Global Brand, Innovation & Sustainability remain unchanged.
For further information, please contact:
Per Lorentz, Vice President Corporate Communications, +46 733 13 30 55, per.lorentz@essity.com
Johan Karlsson, Vice President Investor Relations, +46 705 11 15 81, johan.ir.karlsson@essity.com
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Carnegie Mellon professor who wished Queen 'excruciating death' now says it's racist that Irish people 'dancing the Riverdance' are humored online while black people are 'vilified' for posting ill of the monarch - as 4,000 sign petition in support of her
- Uju Anya, a black applied-linguistics professor, said it is 'telling' that she received backlash for her tweet wishing the Queen an 'excruciating death'
- She pointed out in an interview with The Guardian that a video of Irish people river dancing in front of Buckingham Palace has gone viral
- Anya said it is 'racist' that she is facing backlash for her tweet last Thursday, just hours before the Royal Family announced the Queen's death
- Nearly 4,000 scholars have now signed a petition in support of her to Carnegie Mellon administrators
- Full coverage: Click here to see all our coverage of the Queen’s passing
A Carnegie Mellon professor who has come under fire for wishing the Queen an 'excruciating death,' now says it is racist that white Irish people apparently celebrating the monarch's death are 'vilified' online.
In an interview with The Guardian, Uju Anya, a black applied-linguistics professor at the Pittsburgh university, said it is 'telling' that she received backlash online for her tweet, while videos of Irish people river dancing are being widely circulated.
She was referring to a now viral video of an Irish dance group called Cairde, in which five young men perform the River Dance outside Buckingham Palace to the song Another One Bites the Dust.
The video was actually taken back in January, and was unrelated to the Queen's passing — but was given renewed attention in the aftermath, when author Lauren Hough posted the clip with the caption: 'Holy s*** Irish Tiktok doesn't f*** around.'
Twitter has since flagged the video as being presented out of context.
Meanwhile, the Shamrock Rovers soccer club has condemned its fans for chanting 'Lizzie's in a box' at a recent game.
'I see it for what it is: racism,' Anya told The Guardian. 'Not only that, I'm a black woman who's very vocally left-leaning who speaks very openly on antiracism, critical race theory and queer rights.
'Put it all together, and I'm definitely the juiciest target to rally Internet hate.'
Uju Anya, a black applied-linguistics professor at the Pittsburgh university, said it is 'telling' that she received backlash online for her tweet, while videos of Irish people river dancing are being widely circulated
She was referring to a now-viral video of an Irish dance group called Cairde, in which five young men perform the River Dance outside Buckingham Palace to the song Another One Bites the Dust
Anya had disparaged the the British monarch on Twitter as she was in her final hours in Scotland.
After learning of the dire state of the Queen's health last Thursday, Anya tweeted, 'I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidal empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating.'
The Queen's death at age 96 was announced later that same day.
In the aftermath, billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tweeted to his 5.1 million followers that she was not 'working to make the world better' as she should be as a professor, causing much backlash online.
Eventually, even her own institution released a statement condemning her tweet.
It said: 'Free expression is core to the mission of higher education, however, the views she shared absolutely do not represent the values of the institution, nor the standards of discourse we seek to foster.'
But now, the professor is receiving support from her fellow faculty members as well as students and other woke instructors from throughout the country.
One letter to Carnegie Mellon administrators in support of Anya has now even garnered nearly 4,000 signatures.
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. The monarch will be honored throughout the week, leading up to her state funeral on September 19
Shortly before the Queen's passing was announced on Thursday, Anya tweeted that she hoped her death would be 'excruciating'
The online petition doubles down on Anya's claims, stating: 'Not only did Queen Elizabeth II sit on a throne of indigenous and black blood, embedded in the overall legacy of the British monarchy, her actual government presided over and directly facilitated the genocide that Dr. Anya's parents and siblings barely survived.
'This genocide entailed the massacre of more than 3 million Igbo people, including other family members of Dr. Anya.'
Richard Grenell, a CMU-affiliated senior fellow and Trump official was accused of spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about media control but was not condemned by the school
Anya is the child of a Nigerian mother and a Trinidadian father.
Before she was born, the Guardian reports, her mother had to flee Nigeria during a civil war in which Biafra separatists sought autonomy for Nigeria's Igbo people — an ethnic minority from the country's south who faced persecution and pogroms in the north. But the UK government fought to maintain control.
Half of her family members died in the tragedy, Anya told The Guardian.
'That's the legacy of this war,' she said. 'It was a genocide, a slaughter, a holocaust.'
But because of her views towards the British monarchy, the petition claims, Anya has faced 'violent threats, harassment and abuse.'
'Her institution took up the charge to admonish a black woman professor, calling her response to her lived experiences of the real and tangible impacts of colonialism and white supremacy, "offensive and objectionable."
'This is unacceptable and dehumanizing.'
It then goes on to point out that the university defended Richard Grenell, a CMU-affiliated senior fellow and Trump official who was accused of spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about media control.
At the time, university president Farnam Jahanian 'refused to condemn his statements and expressed strong support for his First Amendment rights.'
'CMU had a choice, and their response was a deliberate betrayal against one of their own highly regarded and respected scholars,' the petition says of the university officials' decision to condemn Anya's tweet, adding: 'It has further exposed her to threats of violence.'
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cortege is pictured making its way along The Royal Mile towards St Giles Cathedral on September 12
Britons gathered in tribute as the carriage carry8ing the Queen's coffin passed by on Monday
The petition also calls out Bezos for his tweet disparaging her, calling it an 'attack against a black Nigerian-Trinidadian-American professor, coming from a man that has amassed his wealth through global domination and exploitation without regard for the most vulnerable and precacious humans on our planet.
'This is frankly, not dissimilar to the British monarch's colonial project — Bezos simply remixed the colonial schema through neoliberal capitalism, exploitation and greed.'
It concludes: 'The British monarchy and "The Royal Family" are much more than the weddings, the kids and the radicalized intrafamily drama that American pop culture has seen over the past decade.
'The British monarchy has caused and is directly responsible for widespread irreparable harm in the past, now in the present, and likely in the future because the impacts of white supremacy and settler colonialism are insidious.
'It is inappropriate, harmful and ahistorical to admonish colonized people or "tell them how they should feel about their colonizers' health and wellness" as University of Michigan tenured professor Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas astutely tweeted.'
Before Anya she was born, her mother had to flee Nigeria during a civil war in which Biafra separatists sought autonomy for Nigeria's Igbo people as the UK fought for control
She said she believes Bezos' admonishment of her is more due to an August tweet in which she posed with Chris Smalls, who successfully unionized an Amazon warehouse
Anya has refused to back down despite the backlash to her tweet, even after Piers Morgan called her a 'vile, disgusting moron,' and she had to disable the 'contact me' box on her personal webpage.
After Bezos tweeted about her, she responded in Igbo: 'May everyone you and your merciless greed have harmed in this world remember you as fondly as I remember my colonizers.'
She also told The Guardian: 'The broader impact of the British monarchy, you can look at that in my history, in addition to the direct, felt-in-the-skin impact of Queen Elizabeth's rule. So when I heard that the woman was dying, I rejoiced.'
'Would you not if you heard that your oppressor was dying?'
She added that she believes Bezos' objection to her tweet may have more to do with her August tweet with Chris Smalls, who successfully unionized an Amazon warehouse.
'I 100 percent believe that's when it hit Jeff Bezos' personal radar,' she said. 'I'm sure they're scraping and monitoring mentions of Chris Small's name.
'And added to the fact that I'm a faculty at a university that they financially support,' she said, referring to Amazon's three-year, $2 million pledge to Carnegie Mellon's Computer Science Academy, which provides a free, online computer science curriculum for middle and high school students.
Though Carnegie Mellon expressed disapproval toward Anya's sentiments, it appears the university will not sanction the linguistics professor meaningfully
Anya said she has received ample support from her academic community, proving to her that she is where she 'belongs'
But this is not the first time Anya has faced backlash for her views.
'I'm not a stranger to Twitter controversy and draggings,' she admitted. 'But this one was on a scale that surprised even me.'
She had previously tweeted that she was dancing on YouTuber Kevin Samuels' 'loathsome carcass,' prompting some of his fans to dig up her earlier tweets in which she referred to native-born black Americans as 'akatas,' a term some find offensive.
And she tweeted that a white mother who filed a suit against her black son's middle school for teaching critical race theory didn't truly love of her child.
'I'm recognized for being a loudmouth who's irreverent,' Anya told The Guardian. 'You don't know how many times I've been called uppity and arrogant. And we all know what that means: n*****.
'The assumption is I should not be so assured of myself, given the lowliness of who I'm perceived to be in [my critics'] eyes.
'This was a ripe opportunity to bring me down a few pegs.'
Still, Anya says she does not believe her job is in jeopardy.
'From what I've been told, there is no plan to sanction or fire me, and my job is not in jeopardy. My university leadership showed very clearly they did not approve of my speech; however, they stand in firm support of my freedom of expression on my personal social media,' Anya wrote in a Monday evening Twitter thread.
'I am not in battle with Carnegie Mellon University. As the letters of support from the students, faculty, staff, and others in my university community clearly show, I am wanted and I belong here.'
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2021 Report Highlights ESG Philosophy and Recent Achievements Supporting Mission to Drive the Energy Transition and Promote Sustainability Across the Energy Industry
DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater"), a private equity firm that takes a full immersion approach to investing in energy and growth infrastructure solutions, today published its inaugural ESG Annual Report highlighting Tailwater's environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") framework and recent achievements dedicated to driving the energy transition and promoting sustainability across the energy industry.
"Responsible investment is core to our philosophy at Tailwater. We have long been committed to incorporating ESG best practices into everything we do – from diligence and execution to partnering with industry-leading companies and management teams and supporting the next generation of energy professionals," said Jason Downie and Edward Herring, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Tailwater Capital. "The importance of the entire energy value chain and the complementary role conventional and renewable, clean energy assets need to play to empower the long-term transition and a lower carbon future is more apparent than ever. We are committed to continuing to utilize our "all of the above" investment approach to partner with businesses that share these values and play an essential role in enhancing our energy security and building a more sustainable future."
Tailwater's proactive and committed approach to ESG is embedded at both the firm level and across the portfolio. The firm's leadership team is dedicated to acting as stewards of its ESG philosophy and leading from the front within the industry. Recent firmwide initiatives include:
- Established an ESG Steering Committee, led by Tailwater's Senior Leadership team, who launched the firm's ESG policy and playbook to set minimum standards for ESG performance at the firm and portfolio level;
- Became a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principals for Responsible Investing ("UN PRI"), a leading proponent of responsible investing across the globe;
- Formed Tailwater Innovation Partners, an in-house resource working across the portfolio to build better businesses and advance ESG and DE&I performance, led by Tailwater's Head of ESG, Roger Fox;
- Launched a partnership with the Women's Energy Network Foundation to provide two scholarships to support diversity and foster the career development of women in the energy finance sector;
- Engaged in charitable giving and volunteer engagement across the communities in which the Tailwater team lives and works, focusing on specific needs across Education, Healthcare and Community Development & Human Services; and
- Continued to build upon the firm's history of ESG investing by developing a robust ESG platform including integrated systems, a deep set of material metrics and engagement processes for portfolio stewardship.
"We are incredibly excited to build on our continued momentum to promote a more carbon neutral, sustainable future across the energy sector," said Roger Fox, Head of ESG at Tailwater Capital and CEO of Tailwater Innovation Partners. "The launch of Tailwater Innovation Partners earlier this year underscores the firm's commitment to building long-term, sustainable businesses that incorporate a strong ESG framework, and we look forward to setting – and achieving – even more ambitious ESG goals for the coming year and beyond."
Tailwater's ESG Report further outlines the firm's dedication to advancing ESG performance across its portfolio, leveraging both the energy sector expertise of its investment teams and the operational acumen of Tailwater Innovation Partners. Key achievements across the portfolio highlighted throughout the report include:
- Achieved a consistent year-over-year greenhouse gas emission intensity across its portfolio, despite increasing production volumes across all operations;
- Implemented formal safety procedures and onboarding processes, resulting in a 54% year over year decrease in Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR) across Tailwater's portfolio;
- Established a robust program for cybersecurity monitoring across the portfolio, implementing key cybersecurity protections with support from third-party experts; and
- Initiated its first Employee Pulse Survey to identify employee needs and advance all companies across Tailwater's portfolio as inclusive and attractive workplaces.
Tailwater Capital's full 2021 ESG report can be viewed and downloaded on the firm's website.
Dallas-based Tailwater Capital is an energy and growth infrastructure private equity firm with a well-established track record of working constructively with proven management teams to deliver value-added solutions. Tailwater has raised more than $3.8 billion in committed capital since inception and the team has executed more than 100 transactions representing over $23 billion in value. For more information, please visit www.tailwatercapital.com
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Online retailer Zulily announces top 10 sleepless cities as bi-annual Welcome Baby shopping event kicks off
SEATTLE , Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zulily today launches the 24th edition of its bi-annual Welcome Baby Event, now featuring the largest curated collection with more than 6,500 styles up to 60% off where expecting and new moms can discover products and brands she needs and wants for herself, her baby and her home. Now, more than ever, millions of moms overall feel more overwhelmed by financial burdens compared to a year ago, with inflation impacting 92% of household budgets. While 43% of moms feel prepared to protect their family budget1, 54% are now planning more because of inflation and rising prices. To help expectant and new moms plan and solve for #inflationhacks, for two weeks, from September 14-29, Zulily will feature products from layette sets and playwear to car seats, strollers and more to make moms' lives easier and maximize savings, so she can stay focused on celebrating the little and big moments that come with a new family addition.
"Household budgets are feeling the squeeze as 72% of moms report that spending habits for essentials have been most impacted1 and welcoming a new baby into a home requires a lot of essentials, as well as extra purchases along the way. The ever-changing nature of new moms and babies means that shopping for needs is more frequent, so Zulily is supersizing its product offering to help lighten the load for the four million new moms every year," said Erica Williams, Zulily's Kids Merchandise Manager. "We know that what keeps mom up at night in addition to feeding is worrying, caring for their children, and planning for the future, which is why this Welcome Baby, we're excited to debut new events like mom-somnia to help create sleepful nights, in addition to products every mom wants and needs, all at great values."
Mom-somnia is something only moms experience and is defined as the sleeplessness and middle-of-the-night wakeups that a mom, especially a new mom, experiences due to carrying the weight of the world and her family on her shoulders. To combat those sleepless nights with a newborn in the house, Zulily's mom-somnia collection features products that will lull both mom and baby to a good night's rest. From satin pillowcases to calming body washes and comfortable sleeping sets, moms can catch some ZZZ's.
With more than half of moms (55%) reportedly staying up at night worrying about the world, planning for the future or caring for their children,2 Zulily has discovered the top 10 cities where moms are sharing their struggles with sleeplessness on social media3 and surprising 100 moms, including moms from Harvest Home, which aims to transform the lives of homeless pregnant woman and their children, with a good night sleep makeover. To combat mom-somnia, Zulily will provide care packages that feature swaddling blankets, bath salts, white noise machines, comfy pajamas, and more.
Move over Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks because Seattle is sleepless no more: these 10 cities stay awake:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Washington, DC
- Chicago, IL
- Atlanta, GA
- Houston, TX
- Philadelphia, PA
- Seattle, WA
- San Francisco, CA
- Hoboken, NJ
- Dallas, TX
Other curated shoppable collections that are part of this month's Welcome Baby Event include an exciting new exclusive capsule collection that was co-designed by fashion influencers and new moms, Jessica Nickson and Noelle Downing, in collaboration with the fan favorite Little Millie brand. The collection includes over 170 styles across 20 trends from $8.99-$46.99 for baby and mom. In addition, while the birth of twins are special and rare, representing a little more than 3% of all births, it means moms need to double the budgeting for all essentials and needs. Aimed at delighting wallets and moms of twins everywhere, Zulily will feature Double the Fun with products from Baby Trend Expedition Double Joggers to cozy twinning sleepwear sets by Night Life and Elowel, all at prices moms can brag about. Lastly, Buzzy Buys for Baby is giving moms something to talk about with buzzworthy products for babies everywhere, including Baby Aspen's Big Dreamzzz Baby Firefighter Set or Silly Munk's Green Racoon Personalized Teething Clip.
Beginning September 14 to September 29, new and expecting moms will discover exclusive daily deals, virtual brand experiences and everyday deals on new styles from brands they love, including Burt's Bees Baby, Carter's, Chicco, Diono, Gerber, Kickee Pants, Little Me, Mud Pie, Tea Collection, Wonderfold Wagon, and more – all specially curated around on-trend themes to make moms' shopping experience easy and fun, now with free shipping on all orders of $89 and above. Customers can shop the Welcome Baby Event today at Zulily.com and on the mobile app, and find more information by visiting Zulily's The Find.
1Source: Survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Zulily in July 2022 of over 1,000 U.S. based moms between the ages of 25-44 with kids 18 and under.
2Source: Survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Zulily in March 2022 of over 500 U.S. based moms between the ages of 25-44 that are expecting or have a baby under 12 months old.
3Source: Top 10 Sleepless Cities determined by social listening on Sprout Social across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok over a course of 180 days from the date of December 31st, 2021 – June 28th, 2022. Sprout Social used a collection of relevant key words to identify over 5,629 moms.
Zulily is an online superstore committed to delivering a fun shopping experience for moms everywhere, without breaking the bank. Through exclusive daily deals, brand names and on-trend styles, and everyday value on a wide selection of daily essentials across clothing, footwear, homewares and more, Zulily helps moms discover great deals, create special moments for the family and find the perfect unique items, guilt-free. At Zulily, shopping is a little different, a little better and a lot more fun.
Zulily is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with locations in Nevada, Ohio, and China. With expertise in technology, merchandising, creative production, logistics, marketing, customer service and more, Zulily team members work together to deliver a different kind of shopping experience for moms – one that's built on fun, discovery and whimsy. For more information visit, www.zulily.com or The Find by Zulily, or follow @Zulily on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter. For vendors interested in selling on Zulily, visit www.sell.zulily.com.
Zulily, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), a Fortune 500 company that includes the Qurate Retail GroupSM portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group comprises seven leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Zulily, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, or follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.
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New version of Westlaw enables lawyers to conduct research more than twice as fast and reduces risk of missing relevant cases
MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters today introduced Westlaw Precision, a new version of Westlaw designed to dramatically improve research speed and quality by enabling lawyers to target precisely what they are looking for: legal issues, issue outcomes, fact patterns, motion types, motion outcomes, causes of action, party types, and more. In addition to precise searching, new capabilities include expanded KeyCite functionality and optimized workflow tools.
"Our customers tell us difficult legal research can often take more than 10 hours per case," said Mike Dahn, head of Product Management, Westlaw, Thomson Reuters. "It's time consuming because they are often looking for something very precise, but traditional searching rarely allows for such precision. Our customers needed more precision in searching to substantially reduce research time. To do that, we made the largest-ever investment in our editorial operations, and the result is Precision Research."
Addressing research challenges through precision in search
"Editorial excellence has long been at the heart of Westlaw," said Leann Blanchfield, head of Primary Law, Editorial, Thomson Reuters. "To enable more precision in search, we added more than 250 new attorney editors to mark up and classify case law in more useful ways for our customers. For more than 100 years, we have classified legal issues with the West Key Number System. Now we are also classifying cases by issue outcome, fact pattern, motion type, motion outcome, cause of action, and party type. This enables customers to specify precisely what they want and retrieve it quickly."
"If you're working on a breach-of-contract case, for example, you may be searching for cases decided at motion to dismiss, where the breach claim involved failure to deliver goods, and the motion was granted because the breach-of-contract claim was insufficiently alleged," Blanchfield added. "What complicates your research process is that 'failure to deliver goods' can be stated several ways, such as 'refused to deliver the magnesium alloy' or 'the capacitors never arrived.' And finding there was no breach of contract could be noted in dozens of ways too. You need a precise level of specificity to get it right."
In testing with more than 100 practicing attorneys, those who used Precision Research found relevant cases more than twice as fast as those using traditional search methods. At the end of their research sessions, those who used Precision Research also found nearly twice as many relevant cases as those who researched with traditional methods.
Multiple law firms, including Shearman & Sterling LLP and Larson LLP, state courts, and corporations were part of the beta program and are using Westlaw Precision.
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U.S. producer prices post second straight monthly decline
By Lucia Mutikani
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices fell for second straight month in August as the cost of gasoline declined further, resulting in the smallest annual increase in a year, which could allay fears of inflation becoming entrenched.
The report from the Labor Department on Wednesday also showed underlying producer inflation rising moderately last month, suggesting snarled supply chains were loosening up. It followed on the heels of news on Tuesday of a surprise increase in monthly consumer prices in August, which cemented expectations for a third 75 basis points interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve next Wednesday.
"Today offers a bit of good news that the economy's supply chain headwinds are starting to diminish," said Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at FWDBONDS in New York. "While inflation isn't completely contained, there is hope that the diminished pressures on PPI goods prices will lead to less inflation in the future for the goods sitting on store shelves that consumers buy."
The producer price index for final demand dipped 0.1% last month after slipping 0.4% in July. A 1.2% drop in prices for goods accounted for the fall in the PPI, which was in line with economists' expectations. The decline in goods prices, which followed a 1.7% plunge in July, was largely driven by a 12.7% tumble in the cost of gasoline. Food prices were unchanged.
The cost of services increased 0.4% after rising 0.2% in July. Sixty percent of last month's advance in services was attributed to a 0.8% rise in margins received by wholesalers and retailers. Prices for portfolio management rose. But there were decreases in the costs of truck transportation of freight and guestroom rental, as well as food and alcohol retailing.
In the 12 months through August, the PPI increased 8.7%. That was the weakest year-on-year reading since August 2021 and followed a 9.8% increase in July.
Excluding the volatile food, energy and trade services components, producer prices gained 0.2% in August. The so-called core PPI edged up 0.1% in July. In the 12 months through August, the core PPI advanced 5.6% after increasing 5.8% in July.
Fed officials gather next Tuesday and Wednesday for their regular policy meeting. Financial markets have priced in a 75 basis points rate increase next Wednesday, with potential for a full percentage point rise, according to CME's FedWatch Tool.
The U.S. central bank has twice hiked its policy rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, in June and July. Since March, it has lifted that rate from near zero to its current range of 2.25% to 2.50%. (Reporting by Lucia Mutikani, Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to London’s medieval Westminster Hall from Wednesday to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin will lie in state for four days until her funeral on Monday.
Here’s a look at what to expect for the occasion, including its traditions, the waiting route and what mourners will see:
HOW LONG WILL THE QUEEN LIE IN STATE?
People who want to view the queen’s coffin can do so 24 hours a day from 5 p.m. local time (1600GMT) Wednesday until 6:30 a.m. on Monday, the day of the state funeral.
THE QUEUE
British officials have published two waiting routes along the River Thames that the public need to join before they can enter Westminster Hall. The main queue begins on the Albert Embankment and stretches east for miles past the London Eye, the Tate Modern and Tower Bridge. There is a separate, accessible route that people who need it can join from the Tate Britain museum.
Mourners have been warned about long waits, possibly overnight. Extra toilets and water fountains will be placed along the route, and some venues along the way, including Shakespeare’s Globe, will open around the clock to provide refreshments and rest breaks. Airport-style security checks are in place near the front of the line before people can enter Parliament.
WHAT WILL PEOPLE SEE?
The closed coffin will be draped with a royal flag and adorned with royal regalia including the Imperial State Crown — the same crown the queen wore for her 1953 coronation.
The coffin will be placed on a catafalque, or a raised platform, in the center of Westminster Hall. Royal guards will stand 24 hours a day at each corner of the platform.
When the coffin was in Scotland earlier this week, it was topped with the Crown of Scotland and a wreath of white flowers.
LEAD-LINED COFFIN
The queen’s coffin is constructed out of English oak, lined with lead and was made decades ago, experts say.
Sarah Hayes, manager for the Coffin Works museum in Birmingham, England, says former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the queen’s husband Prince Philip and Princess Diana had such coffins made for them, she said.
“It’s to preserve the body for as long as possible, it’s really about slowing down the process of decomposition,” she said. This is especially important for the queen because her coffin will be eventually placed in a church, not buried in the ground, she added.
The coffin is made of oak from the royal family’s Sandringham Estate according to royal tradition, Hayes said.
WESTMINSTER HALL
The lying in state takes place at Westminster Hall, a 900-year-old building with an impressive timber roof. Built in 1097, it’s the oldest surviving building of the Palace of Westminster.
The hall has been at the heart of British history for a millennium: It was where numerous kings and queens hosted lavish coronation banquets, and where Guy Fawkes and Charles I were tried in the 17th century. More recently, ceremonial addresses were presented in the hall to Elizabeth during her silver, golden and diamond jubilees.
WHO GETS TO LIE IN STATE?
In the U.K., lying in state is reserved for the sovereign, queen consorts, and sometimes prime ministers.
Queen Mary, King George VI and King George V were among royals who lay in state at Westminster Hall. Winston Churchill was the only British prime minister to have a lying-in-state ceremony in the 20th century.
The last person to lie in state in Britain was Elizabeth’s mother, known as the Queen Mother. Some 200,000 people paid their respects to her over three days when she died in 2002.
WHEN DID THE TRADITION START?
The tradition of lying in state stretches back to the 17th century when Stuart monarchs lay in state for a number of days.
Edward VII set the modern tradition of royal lying in state in Westminster Hall. He lay in state in 1910.
WHERE IS THE QUEEN’S FINAL RESTING PLACE?
After the state funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of London. The queen will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, within St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, where her mother and father were interred and her sister Princess Margaret’s ashes were placed.
Prince Philip’s coffin, which is currently in St. George’s Chapel’s Royal Vault, is expected to be moved to the memorial chapel to join the queen’s.
St. George’s is where many of Britain’s royals were baptized, married and buried throughout history. It has long been the resting place for the royals, and 10 former sovereigns were buried there.
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ArcBest LTL carrier offering hiring bonuses for full-time city drivers
FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Phoenix on September 21 and 22, seeking full-time city drivers. The company is offering signing bonuses of $7,500, available on the first day of employment.
"This is a great time to join the ABF team in Phoenix or one of our 240 service centers throughout North America," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president. "Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values-driven culture has created an environment where people can grow and thrive. Working at ABF means you are part of a hard-working team that keeps supply chains moving. And here in Phoenix, as well as throughout our company, you can anticipate high levels of job satisfaction."
On September 21 and 22 ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 5215 West Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85043. No appointment is necessary. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
- On-site DOT physicals and drug screens
ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America. ABF employs more than 10,000 people across 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.
Full-time ABF drivers and dock workers receive Teamster Union Scale wages, 100 percent company-paid health insurance for employees and their families, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays, and they are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event, or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
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First lady Jill Biden said in an interview with NBC’s “Today” that she has not yet discussed whether the president will run for reelection in 2024.
“Not yet. We’ve been a little too busy, but I’m sure it’ll be a discussion,” Biden told “Today’s” Sheinelle Jones in an interview that aired on Tuesday.
The first lady pointed to what President Biden has done in office and said that he has “kept true” to what he said he would do when he was running for president.
“So I think he just needs to keep going,” she said.
Her comments come as the general election season for the November midterms gets underway. Democrats are looking to defy a historical trend that usually sees a new president’s party lose seats in Congress in the midterms.
Democrats are seeking to maintain and expand their slim majorities in both chambers of Congress, while Republicans are trying to take back control of the legislature.
President Biden has maintained that he plans to run for reelection in 2024, but some analysts and politicians have questioned if he will follow through based on his age and his approval rating, which has remained below 50 percent for about a year.
Biden’s approval rating rose to 44 percent last month in a Gallup poll, the highest in a year, as inflation has shown some signs of easing and he has achieved a series of legislative wins.
The president signed his climate, health care and tax package, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, into law and a bill to invest $50 billion in the domestic semiconductor industry last month. The president also signed the PACT Act into law to expand health care coverage for veterans exposed to burn pits.
Still, several congressional Democrats have dodged questions about whether they believe Biden should run for reelection.
The first lady also spoke about her interactions with Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week at age 96, during the her visit with the president to the United Kingdom last year. She also touched on the need to support teachers and staff schools appropriately.
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U.S. yields rise on fears of 'sticky' inflation
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Treasury yields rose further on Wednesday after producer price data, coupled with consumer prices the day before, show that inflation is becoming sticky and suggest the Federal Reserve will keep aggressively tightening monetary policy. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield, a bellwether for interest rate expectations, rose another 3.2 basis points to 3.788% after jumping 18.5 bps on Tuesday following consumer price data that did not show inflation had peaked as expected. Expectations now call for Fed policymakers to hike interest rates by least 75 basis points next week, with fed fund futures showing a 37% chance they will raise rates by 100 bps at the end of their two-day meeting on Sept. 20-21. "The big picture coming through in all these readings right now is how sticky inflation is," said Dec Mullarkey, managing director at SLC Management in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. "The Fed will have to be more persistent in terms of rate increases and go deeper on those, and probably that's going to take longer and therefore you're raising the risk of a recession," he said. U.S. producer prices fell for second straight month in August as energy prices declined further. The producer price index for final demand dipped 0.1% after slipping 0.4% in July, the Labor Department said. In the 12 months through August, the PPI increased 8.7% after a 9.8% rise in July. Stickier prices continue to rise rapidly and will keep inflation elevated in 2023, said Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank in Dallas. The longer inflation stays high, the more the Fed will raise rates and the more likely the central bank will push the U.S. economy into a recession, Adams said in email commentary. The gap between yields on two- and 10-year Treasury notes , seen as a recession warning when thcurved curven inverts, widened to -36.6 basis points. A week ago the gap had narrowed to -13.0 bps. The yield on 10-year notes was up 0.1 basis point to 3.424% and was down 1.4 basis points to 3.494% on the 30-year bonds. The breakeven rate on five-year U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) was last at 2.672%. The 10-year TIPS breakeven rate was last at 2.468%, indicating the market sees inflation averaging almost 2.5% a year for the next decade. The U.S. dollar 5 years forward inflation-linked swap , seen by some as a better gauge of inflation expectations due to possible distortions caused by the Fed's quantitative easing, was last at 2.471%. Sept. 14 Wednesday 10:38 AM New York / 1438 GMT Price Current Net Yield % Change (bps) Three-month bills 3.1625 3.2323 -0.031 Six-month bills 3.7 3.8229 0.032 Two-year note 98-255/256 3.786 0.030 Three-year note 99-54/256 3.7807 0.025 Five-year note 97-218/256 3.6018 0.011 Seven-year note 97-126/256 3.5345 0.001 10-year note 94-100/256 3.4217 -0.001 20-year bond 94-208/256 3.7468 -0.016 30-year bond 90-232/256 3.4922 -0.016 DOLLAR SWAP SPREADS Last (bps) Net Change (bps) U.S. 2-year dollar swap 39.75 5.25 spread U.S. 3-year dollar swap 15.75 3.00 spread U.S. 5-year dollar swap 6.50 2.00 spread U.S. 10-year dollar swap 7.25 1.25 spread U.S. 30-year dollar swap -31.00 1.25 spread (Reporting by Herbert Lash; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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OTTUMWA, Iowa – A murder charge has been filed after the victim of a weekend assault in Ottumwa died.
Leon Stewart, 39, is now charged with second-degree murder in the death of 49-year-old Grant Cochran, according to Lt. Jason Bell with the Ottumwa Police Department. The charge stems from an assault that happened Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of the Casey’s General Store at 1001 E. Main Street.
Police said Stewart assaulted Cochran and then left the scene. When police arrived, they found Cochran unconscious and suffering from what appeared to be severe injuries. He was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Cochran died from injuries he received in the assault Wednesday morning, police said.
Stewart was taken into custody less than an hour after the assault on Sunday and initially charged with willful injury. After Cochran’s death, the second-degree murder charge was added.
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Pennsylvania Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman doubled down on his pro-choice position at a rally Sunday as he vies against Republican nominee Mehmet Oz in the state’s U.S. Senate race.
“Women are the reason we can win. Let me say that again: Women are the reason we win.” Fetterman told the crowd in Blue Bell, Penn., standing in front of a pink-and-black “Women For Fetterman” sign.
“Don’t piss women off,” Fetterman added.
He introduced himself at the start of his speech as “John Fetterwoman.”
Fetterman said his first actions in Congress, if elected, would be to do away with the filibuster and then to codify the right to abortion in federal law.
“This decision: should [it] be made up to Dr. Oz? Or to a woman and a real doctor, to choose?” Fetterman asked the audience, mocking his celebrity opponent.
Fetterman’s push for the female vote in Pennsylvania comes amid reports of a surge in women registering to vote after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. A number of Republican candidates in battleground states have sought to soften their abortion stances ahead of November.
“Oz believes abortion is murder… No exceptions: rape or incest… If every abortion is a murder, that means Dr. Oz considers every woman who had to choose abortion is a killer,” Fetterman said, referring to audio of Oz critiquing abortion procedures.
The Republican’s camp has said he does support exceptions to abortion bans in cases of rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.
Fetterman has been polling ahead of his Republican opponent, but Oz has been ramping up his campaign as the election approaches.
The pair have spent months largely locked in social media spats. Fetterman announced last week that he plans to debate his opponent after Oz and retiring Sen. Pat Toomey (R), whose seat the two candidates are trying to fill, criticized him for not engaging in in-person debate.
Fetterman on Sunday also mocked Toomey for being a “miracle” of politics, due to being “despised” by both Democrats and Republicans.
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BIO-CAPSULE™ and MICROBILIZE™ Protect and Position Microbes to Maximize Impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meristem announced here today the commercial launch of two patent-pending biological delivery systems – BIO-CAPSULE™ and MICROBILIZE™ – building on their effort to bring real productivity gains to farmers. Both innovative technology systems result from work with leading industry partners and are designed to work seamlessly with farming operations to dramatically increase the performance of a broad range of biologicals.
"A very important piece of our mission at Meristem is opening up a faster pathway to more farmers for new innovative technology," said Mitch Eviston, Meristem Founder and CEO in unveiling the two new patent-pending systems. "We're out to clear any hurdle to using these new beneficial biologicals and with BIO-CAPSULE™ and MICROBILIZE™ we take two more giant steps. This is all about creating greater productivity for American farmers."
The BIO-CAPSULE TECHNOLOGY™ Planter Box Delivery System, is a revolutionary packaging system designed to carry, protect, and dispense a multitude of biologicals into a seed lubricant blend plus micronutrients. It will be launched commercially in crop-year 2023 as part the REVLINE HOPPER THROTTLE™ product evolution.
"REVLINE HOPPER THROTTLE Corn, now powered by BIO-CAPSULE, is truly a game changer because the new technology allows for so many proven ingredients to work together effectively as a single product," said Joe Gednalske, Meristem Product Development Lead, who already holds 41 patents on crop inputs and application technology. For crop year 2023, said Gednalske, one of Bio-Capsules will be charged with Terrasym®, an industry leading proprietary bio-stimulant developed by NewLeaf Symbiotics that helps plants increase nutrient uptake to develop a massive root structure. Another BIO-CAPSULE will be charged with a microbial team proven to fix nitrogen and solubilize nutrients. In the base is an 80/20 talc blend with iron and manganese, plus 1.35 pounds of a specially-formulated zinc.
"The BIO-CAPSULE TECHNOLOGY enables these microbes to stay separated from talc and zinc to keep their full strength all the way to when they are deployed at planting," explains Gednalske. "That means more vigor and vitality in the furrow."
NewLeaf Technical Product Director, Dr. Allison Jack, says the BIO-CAPSULE system is key to what's next because it delivers live microbes in powder formulation directly to the seed in a way that ensures they only become active during seed germination. "The microbes are protected until they are ready to use. The BIO-CAPSULE will give us the opportunity to show what our new corn rootworm biological can do," she said. "We've just gotten the green light from the EPA and are excited to work with Meristem on demonstrating its efficacy and its convenience, pending state approvals."
MICROBILIZE™ Microbe Technology Delivery System, the second patent-pending product announced, covers a liquid formulation technology that enhances microbe health, increases vigor, and speeds reproduction at the target. MICROBILIZE uses a surfactant system, fulvic acid and other ingredients to increase the shelf life and performance of microbes. The first commercial launch for MICROBILIZE is a new improvement of Meristem's industry leading residue management and nutrient release product --- EXCAVATOR™.
"With MICROBILIZE, the surfactant package penetrates the cuticle for faster breakdown of the residue," said Gednalske. "We've seen a dramatic increase in microbe survivability and productivity." Gednalske worked with researchers at DPH Biologicals™ and others to measure the impact of MICROBILIZE™. Meristem will license the technology to other providers of biologicals with the tagline "Powered by MICROBILIZE Microbe Technology Delivery System." Meristem's EXCAVATOR™ carries a unique collection of six different residue-eating microbes, reaching a total of 700 billion total colony-forming units (CFUs) per gallon.
"As biologicals become more mainstream, it is important for these products to consistently perform to earn grower trust," said Mick Messman, president and CEO of DPH Biologicals. He added that innovations like the MICROBILIZE™ delivery technology paired with DPH Bio's unique biological platform play an important role in generating a new level of consistent performance that will drive rapid adoption. "Trusted biologicals are proving their ROI (return on investment) and we have seen significant growth with our portfolio over the past year. We look forward to continued collaborations with Meristem to develop and introduce new innovative biological solutions."
John Gertz, Meristem's COO, said combining EXCAVATOR™ and REVLINE HOPPER THROTTLE™ can truly be considered the starter system for the next generation. "That's why we focused on getting these new delivery systems right – to bring more real productivity to American farmers." He said BIO-CAPSULE is a step-change innovation enabling a bolt-on of new formulations without the expense of re-registration, which reduces waste. "Simply put, we can help farmers add more bushels and keep more of what they earn from each one."
"We serve farmers best when we can bring them innovation that helps them produce more output for every unit of input," summarizes Rob McClelland, Meristem President and CMO. "But we must make it convenient for them at field-level. And that's what these new delivery systems are about – safeguarding the product and making it easier for farmers to improve crop health, yields and ROI. We're excited for the opportunity this brings our dealer-partners to be market leaders."
Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC (www.meristemag.com) is one of the fastest-growing crop input companies in America. Meristem sources, formulates, licenses, and delivers high- quality crop inputs to farmers at the highest possible value, at substantial savings. Meristem is focused on building a highly efficient channel to bring crop inputs to market so farm businesses can make the most of their infrastructure and intellectual property investments and better compete in the global agricultural market. Meristem's team of experienced ag professionals also works to create real productivity gains for farm businesses through novel biological delivery systems and accelerated access to farm-ready innovations.
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Daily Reading for Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Daily Reading for Thursday September 15, 2022
Reading 1, Hebrews 5:7-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 31:2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20
Gospel, John 19:25-27
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Reading 1, Hebrews 5:7-9
7 During his life on earth, he offered up prayer and entreaty, with loud cries and with tears, to the one who had the power to save him from death, and, winning a hearing by his reverence,
8 he learnt obedience, Son though he was, through his sufferings;
9 when he had been perfected, he became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 31:2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20
2 turn your ear to me, make haste. Be for me a rock-fastness, a fortified citadel to save me.
3 You are my rock, my rampart; true to your name, lead me and guide me!
4 Draw me out of the net they have spread for me, for you are my refuge;
5 to your hands I commit my spirit, by you have I been redeemed. God of truth,
6 you hate those who serve useless idols; but my trust is in Yahweh:
15 every moment of my life is in your hands, rescue me from the clutches of my foes who pursue me;
16 let your face shine on your servant, save me in your faithful love.
20 Safe in your presence you hide them, far from human plotting, shielding them in your tent, far from contentious tongues.
Gospel, John 19:25-27
25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
26 Seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother, 'Woman, this is your son.'
27 Then to the disciple he said, 'This is your mother.' And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
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VENTNOR, N.J. -- It may not be the best advice, but at least it's free!
That's the slogan for the "Old Coots and Company" advice booth at the Ventnor City Farmers Market. The group of senior citizens, self-described as Old Coots, gathers every Friday morning to dispense advice, answer questions or just talk.
Penni Starer started the market six years ago with her husband.
"It just warms our heart. You can't put a price on (good advice)," she said. "They're here week in and week out with an opportunity to share their wisdom and their thoughts and they just get so much from this."
"They're here if people want to come and sit down and take a load off and just talk and listen," Andrew Starer said. "Sometimes their advice is serious and sometimes it's as simple as what's the best thing to eat at the market."
Topics include everything under the sun, including being nervous about school, a mother-in-law moving in, or questions about raising a family.
Anybody can come into the tent to talk or get advice. Sidney Stern, an Old Coot for six years, likes to patrol outside the tent and ask questions. Marsha Galespie, 80, loves sitting in the tent and helping people through their problems.
Janet Bodoff is an original Old Coot and says, "We have experiences that they have yet to live and sometimes we can help point them in the right direction."
Her friend Pat O'Brien is a new Old Coot and says, "For us, it keeps us viable, keeps us young. The more you give out, the more you get back, and now it's time to focus outward and just enjoy life."
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Denver Hunter is Director of Information Technology at PenServ Plan Services, Inc.
It seems as though IT projects are analogous to the construction industry in that most projects wind up over budget and over time. Speaking candidly, if it were easy, there would be no need for an IT department. The reality is that there is no easy button balancing current requirements and anticipating future needs while coming in under budget. As in other business functions and units, IT departments often must do more with less, as core applications, computing and infrastructure fees already command large line items in the company budget.
Unfortunately for IT professionals, the bar for excellence is often a high one—and for good reason. The ROI, cost savings and productivity can go to the moon when the right project solves the right problems. Complex manual processes that take days or more look less menacing when they are whittled down to hours or even minutes with the right technological solution. A technology-based solution may help the business entertain new clients or open up a new and profitable business line.
It is easy to become a victim of success when the C-suite or other departments come to expect these miracles at every turn. Some projects are more pedestrian than others, and this translates into less scintillating but still necessary operations. Every company is looking for the silver bullet that will save time and money. Most of the time, IT is charged with supplying this bullet and faces fallout when the results aren’t as notable as the last time.
Somewhat paradoxically, IT is often one of the most expensive departments because it requires a lot of capital to pay for equipment and maintain infrastructure. IT departments have a reputation for being the expensive children in the business family, with all of those shiny new toys costing money. Turning the rudder is not always easy when sunk costs pull hard in a certain direction.
When working with business leaders, four simple but crucial steps help ensure a better working relationship when it comes to IT projects:
1. Start with a humble eye on the finish line. In terms of IT projects, this means setting goals that are specific, measurable and trackable for accountability. It may help to create a project thesis or statement that you can refer back to if there is a lot of noise. Temper expectations, even if secretly you expect the project to be quite successful. Resolve not to promise the moon, but rather underpromise in a way that enables you to ultimately overdeliver. Providing milestones in the form of specific goals will help get you there.
2. Each new IT project generates a new maintenance cycle, so make sure that stakeholders understand this. Perpetual energy is the 21st century El Dorado perhaps, but, somehow, IT departments end up with gold-rush level expectations when it comes to new software. Part of the reason that IT projects are viewed as expensive is there is no piece of software or hardware out there that is deployed to production and left to function under its own power in perpetuity. Often, these costs are viewed as hidden costs or additional costs. And although business applications can easily age decades while seemingly working just fine, the reality is that unmaintained assets are a ticking time bomb. It can be much cheaper in the short term to run that legacy code than to hire a programmer to rewrite it, but when that application does fail, the results can be catastrophic and cost much more in the long run. Make sure that stakeholders understand the costs to maintain the results of the project upfront.
3. Involve stakeholders by ensuring that you are never too far removed from the process that you are seeking to implement, modify or remove. Sometimes, IT is promoted from the ranks, but more often than not, IT professionals come into the job segregated from the business processes. Work to understand the business processes that your project will touch. This often means additional legwork or even homework, but the results mean that the project will be much less likely to result in extra clicks, inefficient processes and dissatisfaction that will bite you on the next project. Determine the SMEs (subject-matter experts) and arrange meetings, review SOPs (standard operating procedures) and find anything else that will help you understand the process. Your project implementation will be a result of careful study rather than change implemented for the sake of change.
4. Overcommunicate when it comes time for deadlines, tactics and deliveries. This really returns to the theme of not promising the moon. Instead, draw from experience to establish a realistic timeline and communicate the status frequently to stakeholders. Time and again, IT professionals set unrealistic timelines. Suddenly, that website, which was originally going to be out the door in three months, is realistically a six-, nine- or 12-month process because of major content rewrites, scheduled service launches or myriad other reasons. Eventually, such a delay reflects poorly, especially when the original promise is broken, a subsequent deadline also fails to materialize and, suddenly, it’s taking over three times as long for the project to get done as you said it would. People remember, especially when the mistakes are highly visible and could have easily been avoided with realistic timelines. Communication puts everyone on the same page and, when the unexpected happens, provides the intangible capital for adjusting to the issue.
Committing to these four simple steps will help any IT project succeed. No one likes stereotypes, but they sometimes can reflect elements of the truth. With IT departments often having a reputation for being expensive, complex and unable to communicate, taking specific actions can work against these pitfalls. These steps can improve the trajectory of an individual project and establish a better reputation overall when it comes time for the next project.
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LONDON, UK — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to London’s medieval Westminster Hall from Wednesday to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin will lie in state for four days until her funeral on Monday.
Here's a look at what to expect for the occasion, including its traditions, the waiting route and what mourners will see:
HOW LONG WILL THE QUEEN LIE IN STATE?
People who want to view the queen’s coffin can do so 24 hours a day from 5 p.m. local time (1600GMT) Wednesday until 6:30 a.m. on Monday, the day of the state funeral.
WHAT DOES LIE IN STATE MEAN?
The closed coffin will be draped with a royal flag and adorned with royal regalia including the Imperial State Crown — the same crown the queen wore for her 1953 coronation.
The coffin will be placed on a catafalque, or a raised platform, in the center of Westminster Hall. Royal guards will stand 24 hours a day at each corner of the platform.
When the coffin was in Scotland earlier this week, it was topped with the Crown of Scotland and a wreath of white flowers.
WHAT WILL QUEEN ELIZABETH BE BURIED IN?
The queen’s coffin is constructed out of English oak, lined with lead and was made decades ago, experts say.
Sarah Hayes, manager for the Coffin Works museum in Birmingham, England, says former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the queen’s husband Prince Philip and Princess Diana had such coffins made for them, she said.
“It’s to preserve the body for as long as possible, it’s really about slowing down the process of decomposition,” she said. This is especially important for the queen because her coffin will be eventually placed in a church, not buried in the ground, she added.
The coffin is made of oak from the royal family’s Sandringham Estate according to royal tradition, Hayes said.
WHAT OUTFIT WILL THE QUEEN BE BURIED IN?
The queen's final outfit hasn't been disclosed by the royal family. But in an interview with Metro, Natural Diamond Council head of communications Lisa Levinson said the queen will be buried with only a few jewels adording her.
While the queen owns an extensive, 300-piece jewelry collection, Levinson said she could be buried with two pieces: her Welsh gold wedding band and a pair of pearl earrings.
It's unclear where her engagement ring will go, although it could be passed on to Anne, the Princess Royal.
HOW LONG IS THE WAIT TO SEE THE QUEEN?
British officials have published two waiting routes along the River Thames that the public need to join before they can enter Westminster Hall. The main queue begins on the Albert Embankment and stretches east for miles past the London Eye, the Tate Modern and Tower Bridge. There is a separate, accessible route that people who need it can join from the Tate Britain museum.
Mourners have been warned about long waits, possibly overnight. Hundreds of extra toilets and water fountains will be placed along the route, and some venues along the way, including Shakespeare’s Globe, will open around the clock to provide refreshments and rest breaks. Airport-style security checks are in place near the front of the line before people can enter Parliament.
WHAT IS WESTMINISTER HALL?
The lying in state takes place at Westminster Hall, a 900-year-old building with an impressive timber roof. Built in 1097, it's the oldest surviving building of the Palace of Westminster.
The hall has been at the heart of British history for a millennium: It was where numerous kings and queens hosted lavish coronation banquets, and where Guy Fawkes and Charles I were tried in the 17th century. More recently, ceremonial addresses were presented in the hall to Elizabeth during her silver, golden and diamond jubilees.
WHO GETS TO LIE IN STATE?
In the U.K., lying in state is reserved for the sovereign, queen consorts, and sometimes prime ministers.
Queen Mary, King George VI and King George V were among royals who lay in state at Westminster Hall. Winston Churchill was the only British prime minister to have a lying-in-state ceremony in the 20th century.
The last person to lie in state in Britain was Elizabeth’s mother, known as the Queen Mother. Some 200,000 people paid their respects to her over three days when she died in 2002.
WHEN DID THE TRADITION START?
The tradition of lying in state stretches back to the 17th century when Stuart monarchs lay in state for a number of days.
Edward VII set the modern tradition of royal lying in state in Westminster Hall. He lay in state in 1910.
WHERE WILL THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND BE BURIED?
After the state funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of London. The queen will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, within St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, where her mother and father were interred and her sister Princess Margaret's ashes were placed.
Prince Philip’s coffin, which is currently in St. George's Chapel's Royal Vault, is expected to be moved to the memorial chapel to join the queen’s.
St. George's is where many of Britain’s royals were baptized, married and buried throughout history. It has long been the resting place for the royals, and 10 former sovereigns were buried there.
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(NEXSTAR) – If you made voluntary payments on your federal student loans during the COVID-19 payment pause, you’re likely eligible to receive an automatic refund, according to federal officials.
As part of President Biden’s recently announced plan to forgive up to $20,000 per federal borrower, those that have made payments on or even paid off their loans since March 2020 were given the chance to request a refund for their payments from their loan servicer.
But, according to updated guidance from the Office of Federal Student Aid, qualifying borrowers may not have to request a refund — they could receive it automatically.
Previously, borrowers have been instructed to contact their federal student loan servicer to request a refund. You would have to provide payment confirmation, which payments they would like to have refunded, and other necessary information, according to NerdWallet.
The Office of Federal Student Aid now has information on its site stating borrowers will automatically receive a refund if they meet two requirements.
First, you have to successfully apply for and receive debt relief under Biden’s one-time cancellation plan. This means you’ll need to meet the necessary qualifications and fill out an application for student loan forgiveness. According to the Department of Education, that form won’t be available until next month.
Second, the payments you’ve made since March 13, 2020, when then-President Trump enacted the student loan payment pause, must have brought your loan balance below the maximum relief you’re eligible to receive but did not pay off your loan in full.
Officials gave this example: Let’s say you had $10,500 before the payment pause. Since March 2020, you’ve made $1,000 in payments, which brings your balance to $9,500. You’re eligible to receive $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness, meaning the Department of Education will discharge your balance of $9,500 and refund you $500.
If you don’t meet both requirements above, officials say you can still receive a refund on the voluntary payments you’ve made since March 2020. Refunded payments will, however, increase your loan balance and your monthly payments, the Federal Student Aid office reports. Refunds can be requested until December 31, 2023.
If you consolidated your loans after March 13, 2020, the Federal Student Aid office says you cannot receive a refund on voluntary payments made before consolidation.
In addition to potentially qualifying for automatic refunds, you may also qualify for automatic student loan forgiveness, meaning you wouldn’t have to fill out an application. Details on automatic federal student loan relief can be found here.
Until the Department of Education makes the application form available, there are a few things you can do. You can register to be notified when the application is available by filling out this form, determine your eligibility, and prepare your financial information.
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BOONE COUNTY, Ark. (KARK) – An Arkansas man who claimed to be both Jesus and Satan, amputated his own leg in front of his 5-year-old, according to court documents.
An arrest affidavit filed Sept. 8 in Boone County shows deputies responded to a home on Aug. 2 where a man was found lying in front of the residence naked and missing part of his right leg.
According to deputies, 48-year-old Shannon Cox said his leg had been taken off “with a chop saw.” Deputies found a trail of blood leading to a large chop saw and the detached limb lying on the tool.
Investigators said Cox’s 5-year-old child was present during the ordeal.
Cox was taken to a nearby hospital by helicopter, authorities said.
The day after the incident, deputies interviewed Cox’s wife, Sandy, who claimed her husband had been “acting odd all day,” telling her that he was “Jesus Christ” and saying she needed to “get right with the lord.” She claimed he began to get violent and claimed to be “Satan.”
Sandy Cox also told deputies her husband threatened to “twist her head off” and made other threats. She noted, however, that he didn’t follow through with physical violence, only verbal abuse.
According to the documents, she said she left the home in fear of her husband. She told deputies she didn’t take her child with her because she was worried about what her husband would do to her if she did, adding that she wasn’t worried about her child.
Investigators also interviewed the child, who confirmed being there when Shannon Cox cut off his own leg. Deputies noted the child still appeared to be in shock.
Both Shannon and Sandy Cox were charged with felony counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. The judge in the case issued a no-contact order to Shannon Cox for both the child and Sandy Cox.
Shannon and Sandy Cox are scheduled to be back in court in mid-October.
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The tragic truth of suicides among college students is that family or friends often don’t understand how much their loved one is hurting.
“(Henry) was the person who’s always looking after everyone. … He was always made sure everyone was OK,” said Christophe Armero, whose son, Henry Armero, died while a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University. “Sometimes I wonder whether these people just want others to do for them what they do for others.”
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, who often face financial, social and academic pressure that can lead to feelings of overwhelm and shame. Suicide is always a result of multiple, complicated factors that can be hard to disentangle.
“When you add in perhaps a mental health condition, add in access to lethal means, impulsivity, you could see suicide,” said Steve Moore, who has been an active suicide prevention advocate since his 19-year-old son Paul died by suicide in 2006. “These are all things that could be the final straw that breaks the camel’s back.”
Yet there are concrete steps colleges, teachers and fellow students can take to reduce the risk. After Henry Armero’s death, students began to talk more openly about stress and mental illness, resulting in the university publishing an investigative report. And while the pandemic has exacerbated mental illness symptoms, experts say, people are also more open to being honest about it.
Eliminating opportunity
Research shows that there is often just 5 to 10 minutes between a person deciding and then attempting to die by suicide. Data shows when schools reduce access to lethal means, those precious extra minutes can give someone the time needed to reconsider.
For example, Carnell University made bridges inaccessible after three students died within a month in 2010. Still, university advisors and Ithaca city officials said it was one step of a comprehensive mental health plan.
“One of the phrases we use: Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem,” Moore said, who is also a member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s national Public Policy Council. “If there’s no firearm laying around, or if it takes (the student) 10 minutes to get the firearm, get the ammunition … they can change their mind during that 10 minutes.”
Other efforts include installing signs and telephones near these areas to encourage someone considering suicide to reach out for help, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Culture change
When working to prevent suicide on campus, you can’t just look at the individual, says Beth Morrison, Director of Wellness and Health Promotion Services at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
“We have to look at their environment,” she said. “And are these policies fair for students? Are they contributing to their mental health positively or negatively? And what can we put into place that will help these students be successful?”
At SIU Carbondale, they train resident assistants, professors, coaches and academic counselors in mental health first aid, a quick approach to keep one safe until they can access professional help.
One national study of a program implementing this “gatekeeper” training found it may have prevented more than 79,000 suicide attempts among 16- to 23-year-olds between 2007 and 2010.
These efforts are particularly effective when students are trained to recognize risk factors. A study of a similar program in 18 American high schools found students were more likely to refer a suicidal friend to an adult.
The school has also created sensory calming rooms for students to decompress, as well as freshman orientation events targeted specifically toward suicide awareness. They’ve also made counseling affordable; it tends to cost about $10 a session, Morrison said.
A plan for what happens next
When a young person on campus dies, it’s essential that campus workers take action, experts say. This includes accidental or overdose deaths — but is especially important when a person dies by suicide.
“The dynamic is, all this pain that the person who killed themselves (had), the suffering essentially gets dumped on their loved ones,” said Armero, who runs a support group for survivors of suicide with his wife. “And so all that pain becomes grief.”
A plan needs to be made in advance to reduce the risk of copycats, according to the Higher Education Mental Health Alliance. That includes a team that understands best practices in communicating what happened and resources available to the student body, over social media and to the family.
But it also requires empowering all people within a campus to understand what they can do to prevent a tragedy — whether that’s therapists offering grief groups to classmates and staff, or a student checking in on their friends.
“Don’t be afraid of asking someone if they are thinking of hurting themselves,” Armero said. “If you’ve been thinking about (suicide) in your head and somebody asks you … the act of actually having to say it out loud transforms (the words) for them.”
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A nostalgic lunchtime classic is getting a sweet makeover just in time for candy season.
Kraft Heinz and Frankford Candy are launching Gummy Lunchables Cracker Stackers and the Gummy Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Kit. And yes, these look just like classic Lunchables, but come in gummy candy form! Available nationwide now at Five Below stores or online at Amazon and FrankfordCandy.com, the new treats will be rolling out to other retailers nationwide in the coming months.
Each Gummy Lunchables Cracker Stackers package includes enough ingredients to build four fruit-flavored cracker stacker sandwiches, with eight gummy crackers and two “slices” each of gummy pepperoni, gummy ham, gummy Swiss cheese and gummy cheddar cheese.
The Gummy Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Kit includes three fruity and gummy pizza crusts, 12 gummy mozzarella cheese pieces, 15 gummy pepperoni slices and one liquid pizza sauce packet, which is enough to build three pizzas.
While the suggested retail price is listed at $5, these items are currently priced at $30 for a two-pack on Amazon and $6 on Frankford Candy’s website. They should cost around $5 at Five Below, however, so you may want to check there first.
The Gummy Lunchables are actually just the latest additions to the Kraft Heinz gummies lineup from Frankford Candy. You can also find Kraft Mac & Cheese Gummies, Oscar Mayer Gummy Hot Dogs and Oscar Mayer Gummy Bacon.
The Kraft Mac & Cheese gummies are macaroni-shaped gummies with a suggested price of $4 for a 5.64-ounce package, while a five-count blister pack of gummy hot dogs is $5 and a package of five strips of gummy bacon is also $5. All three are available at Five Below stores, on Amazon.com and on FrankfordCandy.com.
You’ll also be able to buy a 40-count package of individually wrapped mini gummy hot dogs at Target, Walgreens, Publix and other retailers nationwide this month. Each gummy hot dog comes in two pieces — the hot dog bun and the meat — for around $7.
While these are the only Kraft Heinz gummy treats available, Frankford Candy has a few other interesting sweets you can buy as well, like Dunkin’s iced coffee-flavored jelly beans and skull-shaped hot chocolate bombs for Halloween.
Of course, fall marks the unofficial start of candy season thanks to Halloween, so you’ll find all sorts of candy and gummies in stores and online for the next few months.
For example, you’ll encounter Peeps marshmallow ghosts, skulls, pumpkins and monsters. Also, Twix and Snickers have turned “Ghoulish Green,” Skittles Shriekers are back and General Mills has Monster Mash Fruit Snacks.
Which new candy treats are you most excited to try?
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Food exports from Ukraine and Russia have increased since a July 22 grain deal, but critically needed fertilizer exports from Russia are still down despite being covered by the agreement, with financing and shipping still issues, the United Nations said Tuesday.
U.N. trade chief Rebeca Grynspan, who leads the team trying to facilitate unimpeded global access to Russian food and fertilizer, said Russia reported a 12% increase in food exports from June to July. But while there has been “important progress,” the U.N. is concerned about fertilizer exports needed by October and November, the latest for the northern hemisphere planting season, she said.
Fertilizers now are three times the price they were before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, Grynspan said, adding that “the crisis of affordability that we have now will be a catastrophic crisis if we don’t solve the problem of fertilizer.”
As an example, she said the sowing season for new crops in West Africa is over and planting was down by a very high percentage because of fertilizer costs.
Grynspan told a U.N. press conference by video from Geneva that the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reported that food prices declined globally in August for the fifth straight month. But she expressed concern that this decrease has not been seen in domestic markets, and developing countries especially are still struggling with high food prices as well as inflation, currency devaluations and interest rate hikes.
Amir Abdulla, the United Nations coordinator for the deal to ship Ukrainian grain, said 129 fully laden ships carrying over 2.8 million tons of grain have left the three designated Ukrainian Black Sea ports for different countries.
With grain prices dropping, Abdulla said, the U.N. has seen that people who had been hoarding grain to sell at high prices are now putting it on the market in one or two countries. “Hopefully that will bring some of those local prices down” he said by video from Istanbul.
On July 22, Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements with Turkey and the United Nations clearing the way for the export of desperately needed grain and fertilizer, ending a wartime standoff that threatened food security around the globe. The deal expires in November after 120 days and can be renewed.
Abdulla said the U.N. has “very positive messages from Turkey” that they want grain shipments to continue, “and we are hoping that with their influence, with U.N. mediation efforts … it won’t really be a matter for discussion.”
Ukraine was one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, but Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of the country and naval blockade of its ports had halted shipments.
Some Ukrainian grain is transported through Europe by rail, road and river, but the prices of vital commodities such as wheat and barley had soared before the grain deal, which U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called an unprecedented agreement between two parties engaged in a bloody conflict.
Although international sanctions against Russia did not target food and fertilizer exports, the war has disrupted shipments of Russian products because shipping and insurance companies did not want to deal with Russia.
Grynspan, who is secretary general of the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, said there were “doubts” about U.S. and European Union sanctions and the U.N. has been providing clarifications that food and fertilizers have no sanctions so ships can carry them, insurance can be provided, banks can make transactions, and the vessels can go to European ports.
This involves dealing with the private sector, where the Russian invasion and sanctions had “a chilling effect,” she said, “so this is not like one stroke will solve all the problems.”
Grynspan said the U.N. is undertaking “all efforts” to enable Russian exports of ammonia, a key ingredient of fertilizers, to get to world markets.
She was asked to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement last week that Russian fertilizers could get to European ports but not to markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America and replied that in the beginning export issues had not been clear. But she said the EU issued a clarification on Aug. 10 and the U.N. is trying to clarify any further questions.
On the issue of insurance, Abulla said war risk insurance has dropped from 2-3% of the value of the hull of the vessel to 0.5% of hull value because the operation of the shipping corridor from the three Black Sea ports has been effective.
But Grynspan said the normal price is about 0.05% so it’s still very high for the insurance market, and costs need to come down to bring food prices down further.
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Former federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman has accused former Attorney General William Barr of firing him from his post because his department’s investigations at the time threatened Trump’s 2020 reelection chances.
During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” on Monday, Berman, who was the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, told host Rachel Maddow that his department was working on several cases, including one involving former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon, in the months ahead of the election.
Reading from a book by Berman to be published titled “Holding the Line,” Maddow asked the former federal prosecutor to address the notion that Barr “no doubt believed that by removing me he could eliminate a threat to Trump’s reelection.”
“How was your work as U.S. attorney a threat to Trump’s reelection?” Maddow asked.
“Well, at the time I was fired, the Southern District of New York was working on a couple politically sensitive cases. One of those cases is the Steve Bannon ‘we build the wall’ case and we were very close to indicting that case around the time I got fired, and Barr knew about the case,” Berman told Maddow.
Once Bannon was indicted by Berman’s successor, Trump pardoned Bannon, which Berman called “outrageous.”
He also noted his office had also been investigating Lev Parnes and Igor Fruman, two Trump allies who were eventually convicted of campaign finance charges that involved funneling money from a Russian tycoon into American political campaigns.
Earlier Monday, Berman told ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the Trump administration’s Department of Justice pressured him to indict former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig before the midterm elections and prosecute former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Trump fired Berman in 2020 after he refused to resign from his position.
“I’ve never seen anything like that before, and I was a junior prosecutor in the Southern District in the early 90s and I’d never seen anything like that,” Berman told “Good Morning America” co-anchor George Stephanopoulos. “People who have been in the office for 40 years never saw anything like that. It was unprecedented and scary.”
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The first day of fall, when the Autumnal Equinox occurs, is September 22 at 9:04 p.m. With the fall season, temperatures get lower, days get shorter and the leaves change color.
What is Autumnal Equinox?
Equinox is the Latin word for equal nights, meaning we will have 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of daylight on Thursday, September 22. On this day, the sun’s rays are directly over the equator.
The equinox officially occurs at 9:04 p.m.
When do fall colors peak in Indiana?
For various parts of the state, fall colors peak at various times. For the northern part of Indiana, peak fall foliage is usually the beginning of October. For Indianapolis, it is usually mid to late October. For southern Indiana, peak fall foliage is at the end of October.
Why do leaves change color?
What is the science behind why leaves change colors?
With cooler weather during the season, the chlorophyll breaks down, leaving behind other chemicals that cause color changes in the leaves. For example, if the leaf is yellow, xanthophyll has been left behind.
The summer season impacts fall colors. Bright colors are more likely when late summer is dry and fall has sunny days and cool nights.
In order to reach peak fall foliage, we need a few ingredients.
- Chilly nights
- Mild, sunny days
- No big storms
- First light frost
Typically, our first light frost varies from the end of September to the end of October, depending on which part of the state you are in.
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HART COUNTY, Ga. (WSPA) – Recovery crews have been unable to retrieve the body of the pilot who crashed into a lake in Georgia on Saturday, despite knowing exactly where the plane is located.
“We have exhausted all of our local resources within the area,” said Capt. Chris Carroll of the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
The pilot and the plane, a Beech BEFF aircraft, were “on an IFR flight plan,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), meaning the pilot was operating the small plane under instrument flight rules — commonly used when conditions are less than ideal for operating a plane using visual cues.
The plane had departed from Punta Gorda, Florida, on Saturday morning before crashing into Lake Hartwell, on the border of Georgia and South Carolina.
Divers located the plane Saturday afternoon tangled in tree branches 120 feet underwater.
“It just so happened it’s in one of the deepest parts of the lake,” said Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. “The plane is in the trees. I’ve been told the plane flipped over. The top is on the bottom. The doors to the plane are jammed so we’re not able to retrieve the body out of the plane.”
“Divers were able to go down and sent the ROV [remote-operated vehicle] back down,” added Carroll. “They were able to push the ROV into the rear window of the plane where it can be driven through the front to try to look around in the cockpit area. At that time was when we were able to determine there was a person in the plane.”
Cleveland said the NTSB has given the county permission to lift the plane so they can remove the pilot’s body.
Carroll said the sheriff’s office is considering bringing a crane or air bags to move the aircraft to a more accessible location.
“Once it’s lifted, we’ll have to move it to a shallow area to get the body out of it,” he said.
The NTSB told Nexstar’s WSPA that there is no time frame for the recovery of the aircraft. A spokesperson said the agency “is working with a salvage company and the insurance company on recovery efforts.”
Right now, the investigation is still in the “fact-gathering stage,” the NTSB said. A spokesperson said the typical investigation could take anywhere from 12-24 months to “complete and determine cause.”
A preliminary report will be released in the coming weeks.
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Industry leader to spearhead training for HVAC, plumbing and electrical technicians
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Partners, a home services company with businesses across the Southeast, has hired Mitch Mobley as vice president of Operational Support. In this new role, Mobley will lead the HVAC, plumbing and electrical technician training and development program for all of Leap Partners' companies. His responsibilities will include training technicians on improving efficiencies and customer service.
"In addition to having industry expertise, Mitch is an excellent training and development leader," said John Cerasuolo, Leap Partners CEO. "We're confident that, with him leading our technician training program, Leap Partners' companies will have the best team of technicians in the industry."
Mobley joins Leap Partners with more than a decade of experience. Prior to his new role, at Leap Partners, he was general manager of the northern middle Tennessee territory for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Before that role, he led Hiller's efforts in developing and implementing the company's training programs.
"The Leap Partners team is full of home service industry veterans, and I'm excited to join them," Mobley said. "I'm energized by the big ambitions to set up a program that trains technicians to deliver the best customer service with the highest level of professionalism and expertise."
Mobley is a Nashville, Tenn., native and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys watching his boys learn and play the sports he grew up playing.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Leap Partners is working to connect the best small and medium-sized HVAC, plumbing and electrical service businesses in the Southeast to build a world-class service provider. The company's family of service businesses currently includes Conditioned Air Solutions (Huntsville, Ala.), Scenic City Heating & AC (Chattanooga, Tenn.), George Plumbing (Hartselle, Ala.), and Drain Werks (Birmingham, Ala.). Under Leap Partners' ownership, these businesses are committed to providing industry-leading customer satisfaction and employee engagement. For more information and to read partner testimonials, visit theleappartners.com and theleappartners.com/testimonials.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milk Donations Reach Nearly 50,000 Ounces! ConceiveAbilities Surrogacy Agency Extends Highly Successful #MilkBankChallenge To Continue To Help With Infant Formula Shortage
Due to the overwhelming success and understanding that the nation's baby formula shortage is not yet resolved, ConceiveAbilities is extending its hugely successful #MilkBankChallenge to the end of 2022 in an effort to feed and nourish as many infants as possible. Launched in May, the initiative has inspired women to donate almost 50,000 ounces of breast milk in just a few short months. For perspective, one ounce of breast milk can feed an infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for an entire day.
ConceiveAbilities Founder and CEO, Nazca Fontes is proud of what the campaign is accomplishing, "An enormous thank you to everyone for joining forces with us and making such an incredible impact on so many families' lives. Every ounce makes a difference and we're just getting started."
Dr. Berkeley Luck, founder of the breast milk freeze-drying service Milkify, weighs in on the #MilkBankChallenge impact, "Experts around the world agree that breast milk is the optimum source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk is linked to better health outcomes for all infants but it can be life-saving for premature babies in the NICU."
ConceiveAbilities will continue to provide a one-time $250 gift for women who are able to donate their breast milk to milk banks and match any one-time financial contribution to non-profit milk banks up to $250 until the end of 2022. They have also released a tutorial on how to pump, ship and donate breast milk featuring Mothers Milk Bank lactation expert Lenna Gregory to help with the milk donation process.
From using the gift cards to purchase pumping equipment, women continue to share the many ways the gift card helps them continue to pump and donate their much-needed breast milk.
Lisabeth Good was able to replace her sterilizer with her gift card and commit to another 6 months of donating to the Prolacta Bioscience Tiny Treasures Milk Bank in California.
Jessica Bentz dropped off 215 ounces of liquid gold to her local Chicago Mothers Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes after seeing the campaign on The Bump and plans on donating even more. "The one time gift card especially helps since I had to order another pump overnight due to my pump malfunctioning."
ConceiveAbilities surrogate, Heather Slates shared her decision to donate her milk to Ohio Mothers Milk Bank after her surrogacy journey, "I wanted to do something to help other moms who may be struggling and sick babies in the NICU. What a rewarding experience it has been giving to those in need especially with the formula shortage!"
You can make a difference, too! Learn how to join the Milk Bank Challenge today at ConceiveAbilities.com
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Fred Franzia, known for affordable wines, dies at 79
(CNN) – The man behind “Two Buck Chuck” and other value-priced wines that revolutionized the industry has died.
Fred Franzia was 79 years old.
Bronco Wine Company, the 49-year-old company he helped create with his brother and cousin, announced his death on Facebook.
He passed away early Tuesday morning with his family by his side at his home in California.
Franzia championed affordable wine for the masses, and he frequently criticized his higher-priced competitors.
Perhaps his most notable contribution to American culture is Charles Shaw, affectionately known as “Two Buck Chuck.”
The wine has been sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s since 2002 and earned the nickname for its affordable price.
Bronco Wine is one of America’s biggest wine companies, with a portfolio of more than 100 brands that include spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Franzia is survived by his five children, fourteen grandchildren and two sisters.
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MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WDTN) — A mother from the Miami Valley is on a mission to help kids understand themselves on a deeper level by helping them identify their emotions.
To help parents spur a conversation with their kids, Chelsea Elliot developed a card game that helps kids explain how they’re feeling. Elliot is a mental health expert, a mom of two and the creator of EQ Kids Crew!
“I wrote a book for my daughter during the pandemic while I was pregnant with my youngest and it was about fear,” said Elliot.
While working on the follow-up to that book, she had the idea of a card game that would teach children about their emotions. The goal is to give parents a tool to connect with their kids.
“All of the cards have the core emotion on the front showing the child what that looks like. They can talk about how it physically feels in their body, act it out, draw it out with their journal or talk about a time they felt it,” said Elliot.
The card game is becoming a powerful asset for parents across the country. Elliot says her goal is to help families better communicate and change the conversation around different styles of parenting.
“It’s just really hard for people to get out of that mindset of what they grew up with and the old ideas of what children are and who children are. There are a lot of people who have been doing this work of conscious and gently parenting, teaching their kids about feelings and emotions,” said Elliot.
Learn more about the card game and other resources by visiting www.somocomlab.com.
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What we learned at NYFW
A fashion week brings together designers, brands, buyers, media and fans to create an event that serves as the wind and rudder for the current and upcoming seasons. It influences trends and guides the industry to a destination that was unknown before the event. One of the biggest, most important fashion weeks in the world is New York Fashion Week.
Trends that emerged at NYFW
The focus is on the waist
This week, the focus was on the waist — particularly the belt. Some models wore broad, oversized belts that covered from the hips to the bottom of the ribs. However, there were just as many outfits that were drawing attention to the midsection with chains and glittering ropes.
Browns and pinks are in
We’re not talking about subdued pastels. The browns at this fall event were rich and chocolatey, while the pinks were a vibrant candy color.
Space dyeing is trending
Another popular trend on the runway was space dyeing. Space dyeing gives yarn a multicolored effect that’s vaguely reminiscent of tie-dye. However, the overall effect is much different because of the texture of the yarn and the random way the colors line up.
Sparkles are looking bright this season
One popular trend in this week’s clothing was reflective material. Glitter, sequins, sparkles and more — the flashier the clothing, the better.
Maxi dresses are still in
Long dresses have not gone out of style. If anything, they’re more flamboyant than ever. Looks ran the gamut, including puffy, slinky and sparkling, in hot pinks and rich browns.
Ribs and shoulders, anyone?
Tastefully revealing a little skin is a timeless fashion trend. On the runway, earth-toned, off-the-shoulder dresses were big. For those with a little more daring, tops that revealed the lower ribs were popular.
Corsets and bustiers, courtesy of ‘Bridgerton’
We don’t really know if “Bridgerton” was the inspiration, but bustiers and corsets worn as outer garments were prevalent at this fall’s event.
Tweed gets a reboot
A reboot is something normally reserved for movies and TV, but after this year, tweed will get a fresh start. Many designers repurposed the fabric, moving it from elbows to flirty, revealing tops, pants and skirts.
9 trending pieces you can buy now
Michael Michael Kors Leather Stretch Faux Snakeskin Belt
This faux snakeskin leather belt is 2.75 inches wide, making it a fashionable, attention-getting cinch that provides a stylish accent to your ensemble.
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Steve Madden Women’s Resin Dangling Charm Chain Belt
When worn with a mocha top and bottom, this chic chain belt will give your fall look a bold pop that lets people have a glimpse of your edgy personality.
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BCX Juniors’ Space-Dyed Tie-Hem Top
This cozy cranberry space-dyed top is perfect for family gatherings or a casual date night to an autumn event.
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PrettyGuide Women’s Sparkly Sequin Tank Top
According to NYFW, sparkles are in. The gorgeous gold, coffee and black blend in this top is a fun and flashy option.
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Betsy and Adam Ruched Cutout Bodycon Dress
This stunning off-the-shoulder, ruched, bodycon dress would make Elle Woods envious with its monochromatic vibrant pink color.
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Verdusa Women’s O Ring Cutout Maxi Dress
This strikingly elegant maxi dress checks all the right Fashion Week boxes. It’s long, chocolate brown and has tantalizingly tasteful cutouts just under the ribs.
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Parthea Satin Spaghetti Strap Bustier Top
If a racier look is more your style, this brown satin top has a bold bustier style that would make it perfect for an event or special night out.
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Calvin Klein Women’s Tweed Pencil Skirt
This tweed pencil skirt is smart and stylish. It pairs well with earthy tones and is appropriate for office attire or a friendly date.
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SweatyRocks Hot Pink Tweed Mini Skirt
This hot pink tweed mini skirt is the definition of fun and flirty. You can wear it to work and head right out to happy hour without needing to change.
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42% of the most bingeable streaming programs of 2021 were directly influenced by Hispanics
NEW YORK , Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inclusion of Hispanic talent in front and behind the camera in streaming programs has a direct correlation on the bingeability and cultural watchability i.e. Hispanic share of the audience* of content for Latinos and all audiences, according to Nielsen's latest Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS) report: Latino Led Content and Viewers: The Building Blocks for Streaming Success.
In this first-of-its-kind analysis, the report looked at the 530 most-streamed programs in the U.S. from 2021 through first-quarter 2022 to better understand what drives bingeability and cultural watchability.
For shows with behind-the-camera Hispanic representation, cultural watchability averaged 25.2%, irrespective of on-camera representation. When a show includes Hispanic representation both behind- and in-front of the-camera, cultural watchability increases to 34.2%.
The report's data also found that Hispanic representation correlates with bingeability i.e. how many TV show episodes audiences watch per day to quantify viewer propensity to consume multiple episodes in a row.
For shows that included in-front of the camera Hispanic representation, bingeability scores increased. When looking at top bingeable content (a score of 3 or more), Hispanic talent has a significant contribution. 56 of the 134 programs with a score of 3 or higher featured Hispanic representation. Of all the most bingeable streaming programs of 2021, half included Hispanic talent.
"It's clear that inclusion plays a significant role in bingeability and cultural watchability in content for Latinos," said Stacie de Armas Nielsen's SVP of Diverse Insights and Initiatives. "Also significant is that Latino-led content not only serves Latino audiences but attracts new viewers and subscribers to platforms, who stay longer and consume more content, which goes to show the power of Latino-led content."
The report also found that Latino-led content amplified the value of the streaming platforms because new audiences came to watch those programs, then stayed to watch more than the program that originally drew them in. In fact, 58% of the new audiences attracted to these Latino-inclusive casts and productions were not Hispanic.
The Latino Led Content and Viewers: The Building Blocks for Streaming Success report includes additional data about the following:
Many Americans have leaned into streaming content, as annual impressions through July 2022 increased by 23%. Among Hispanics, however, impressions increased 22% in the same period, while they increased just 20% for non-Hispanic White audiences. Time spent streaming among Hispanics is up more than 19% from last year, as this audience streamed 33.5 billion minutes of video each week as of July 2022. Netflix and YouTube are among the most popular platforms among Hispanics, as this audience spent 24% and 57% more time with these platforms, respectively, than non-Hispanic Whites during the same period.
This year, weekly AVOD viewing among Hispanics has increased by 23% presenting a significant marketing opportunity. Additionally, according to Nielsen's 2022 Attitudes on Representation TV study, 49% of Hispanic viewers say they're more likely to buy from brands that advertise in inclusive content, especially when the ads themselves feature someone from their identity group.
Despite the increase in available content and the migration to streaming services, many Hispanics still do not find enough meaningful content with on-screen representation of the community. In fact, Hispanic audiences believe representation has actually declined over the past year. Additionally, 41% of Hispanics believe representation is inaccurate, which is a 1 percentage point increase from 2021.
Top streamed content that originates in Spanish language has an average bingeability score of 2.5, and nearly half are in the drama genre, followed by thriller/action adventure.
For more details and insights, download Latino Led Content and Viewers: The Building Blocks for Streaming Success. Join the discussion on LinkedIn (@Nielsen Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Facebook (@NielsenDiversityEquityAndInclusion) and follow us on Twitter (@Nielsen_DEI).
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President Biden on Monday acknowledged “a really difficult two years” if Democrats lose control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Biden said at a Democratic National Committee fundraising event in Boston that he would spend a lot more time “in the veto” because he would have difficulty getting “anything done” legislatively if Republicans take over.
“We need to control the House and the Senate to win the race up and down the ticket,“ Biden said, according to a pool report. “If we lose the House or lose the Senate, it’s going to be a really difficult two years. I’ll be spending more time in the veto, being able to get anything done.”
Biden, however, also said that he was “optimistic” about the country and noted that he believes young people aged 18 to 30 are “the single most engaged generation.”
“I genuinely am more optimistic about the prospects for America, not because I’m president, because of the nature of where we are as a country,” he said.
He noted the midterm elections being less than two months away, again marking the urgency of issues that are on the line such as the right to privacy, school safety for kids and the climate.
“It’s about democracy itself,” he said.
He also warned that if Democrats lose the election, they will also lose a chance to codify Roe v Wade, which the Supreme Court overturned in June. Biden reiterated his support for codifying the right to an abortion and said if Republicans take over, they likely will seek ways to instead codify the Supreme Court decision making it illegal.
“And mark my words, you’re gonna see a move on other privacy issues from contraception to marriage, a whole range of things,” he said.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout’s streak of consecutive games hitting a home run ended at seven, one shy of the major league record, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Trout went 0 for 3 with three routine flyballs and a walk. The three-time AL MVP was chasing the mark of eight straight games with a home run, set by Pittsburgh’s Dale Long in 1956 and matched by Don Mattingly of the Yankees in 1987 and Seattle’s Ken Griffey Jr. in 1993.
Trout admitted the streak had been on his mind.
“I’m not going to lie,” he said. “I’ve been thinking about it, for sure. Everybody’s been texting me. You guys are asking me a bunch of questions. It’s kind of hard not to.”
Trout said a home run was especially in his thoughts when he batted against hard-throwing James Karinchak in the eighth that resulted in a fly to right on a 2-1 pitch.
“It’s the nature of things, I guess,” he said. “When I think home run, not good as you saw. I chased some pitches and was amped up too much. Got to start a new streak, I guess.”
Guardians manager Terry Francona wished Trout well before the game, to a certain extent .
“If I was a fan, I’d be glued to my seat in the hopes he would hit eight,” Francona said. “Since I’m glued to my seat there (in the dugout), I hope he doesn’t. But he’s good for the game. He’s actually great for the game.”
Oscar Gonzalez’s two-run homer in the sixth broke a 1-all tie and gave Cleveland its fifth straight win. José Ramirez started the inning with a double and Gonzalez lined an 0-2 pitch from José Suarez (6-7) off the railing atop the wall in left field.
Gonzalez, one of several rookies who have made a major contribution in Cleveland’s surprising season, has eight home runs. Rookie Kirk McCarty (3-2) held Los Angeles to one hit in 3 2/3 innings for Cleveland, which has won seven of eight.
Emmanuel Clase gave up a two-out single in the ninth, but struck out Matt Duffy and converted his 35th save in 38 chances
Trout faced rookie Cody Morris in his first two at-bats. He flied out to center in the first and drew a four-pitch walk in the third with a runner on second.
Trout batted against McCarty, another rookie, in the fifth and flied out to center on a 3-2 pitch after the first three pitches were balls.
Trout was the first AL player with a seven-game home run streak since Kendrys Morales of Toronto in 2018. Cincinnati’s Joey Votto homered in seven straight last season from July 24-30.
Matt Thaiss hit a leadoff homer in the second off Morris. Luke Maile’s sacrifice fly tied the game in the fifth.
Angels third baseman Matt Duffy fielded Myles Straw’s grounder in the fifth, but couldn’t get the ball out of his glove after two attempts and the play went for a hit.
Steven Kwan followed with a slow roller that came to a stop halfway up the third base line for another infield hit. Plate umpire John Tumpane, bending over to get a closer look, gave the fair signal as Thaiss, whose only hope was for the ball to roll foul, looked on.
Angels infielder David Fletcher didn’t start for the third day in a row because of a bruised right hand. Fletcher batted for Andrew Velazquez and bunted for a hit in the fifth. He also bunted for an out in the seventh.
QUICK CHANGE
Umpire Ron Kulpa, who had to leave Monday night’s game with two outs in the ninth after being struck on the mask by a foul tip, wasn’t part of Tuesday’s crew. He was replaced by Alan Porter.
Kulpa ejected both managers in the seventh Monday. Francona asked for a review on whether Andrés Giménez was hit by a pitch. Francona was ejected after Kulpa said he didn’t see him signal for a review and play had already continued.
Francona spoke with league officials Tuesday, but gave few details about the conversation.
“I don’t know if it was meant to be public or not,” he said. “But they reached out to me, and they were very professional and very good. I’ll leave it at that.”
Angels manager Phil Nevin was ejected when Kulpa denied pitcher Ryan Tepera a chance to throw warmup pitches during the umpire’s argument with Francona.
STOPPING IN TOWN
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met with Guardians players Wednesday afternoon to discuss the rules changes that will go into effect next season.
“That was a good move on his part,” Francona said. “I don’t know what was said, but I do think anytime they talk, it’s good.”
The changes include implementation of a pitch clock, banning defensive shifts and an increase in the size of bases.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: RHP Shohei Ohtani is on schedule to start Saturday against Seattle. He was removed because of a blister on his right index after five innings in his last start against Houston.
Guardians: RHP Aaron Civale (right forearm inflammation) could rejoin the rotation on Sept. 20. He’s expected to pitch on a rehab assignment late this week.
UP NEXT
LHP Patrick Sandoval (5-9, 2.98 ERA) will start the series finale for the Angels on Wednesday afternoon. RHP Cal Quantrill (12-5, 3.50 ERA) will start for the Guardians. Quantrill is 12-0 in 40 career games at Progressive Field and has gone 32 straight home starts without a loss.
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Pub landlord, 53, who bombarded ex-girlfriend with messages and accused her of domestic abuse in harassment campaign after they broke up is jailed for 16 weeks
- Gareth Slattery was jailed for 16 weeks for harassing his ex-girlfriend
- The judge dismissed the 53-year-old's claims that he had been abused
- He showed up outside her workplace and shouted she had chlamydia and herpes
An award-winning pub landlord has been jailed for harassment after a judge dismissed his claims made against his ex-girlfriend.
Welsh host Gareth Slattery, 53, bombarded her with unwanted messages and turned up at her workplace, her home and her solicitors, Cardiff Magistrates Court heard.
Slattery, who lives in Barry, Wales, launched a campaign of 'calculated and deliberate' harassment against his former partner after their eight-month romance ended in 2021, the court was told.
The victim was tagged in a video posted by Slattery on the social media site TikTok accusing her of being a narcissist and abuser.
He said: 'I'm a 53-year-old victim of domestic violence. As a male victim I am not heard... this is what you have done to me.'
The court heard the harassment took place between August and September last year.
Slattery was convicted of harassing without violence after a trial.
District Judge Stephen Harmes said Slattery, who has previous convictions of harassment and breaching a restraining order, tried to claim he was a victim of abuse but in reality he abused his victim in a 'vile manner'.
Welsh landlord Gareth Slattery, 53, has been jailed for 16 weeks for stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend
Slattery owns the award-winning Butterfly Collector pub in Barry, south Wales
Slattery, who owns the Butterfly Collector pub in Barry - which won SME National Business Awards Pub of the Year in 2019, started his campaign of harassment in August last year after their relationship ended.
The Butterfly Collector pub won SME National Business Awards Pub of the Year in 2019
Prosecutor Georgia Donohue said the now removed video which tagged the victim was posted online on August 23, 2021, before he showed up at her workplace a day later.
Ms Donohue said Slattery stood outside her office and called her on the phone, saying: 'I'm not going to come anywhere near you. I don't want any more herpes and chlamydia.'
The court heard the victim visited her solicitor the following day to seek advice when she heard Slattery shouting: 'You piece of s***. You piece of s***.'
Ms Donohue said: 'She saw the defendant standing there. She knew the comments were aimed at her as there was no one else in the area.'
The court heard the victim also heard her ex shouting about herpes while she was in her bedroom on August 26.
The next day she spotted him on her way to Tesco when she asked: 'Please don't talk to me, I'm not allowed to talk to you.'
But he shouted that the victim 'has herpes' which the call handler heard while she was on the phone to 999.
Aled Owen, representing him, told the court it was now more than a year since his client's offending.
His lawyer said: 'He has moved on and is in another relationship with a professional lady.'
Mr Owen added he employed four people at his pub who could lose their jobs if he were sent into custody.
Judge Harmes said: 'I find he did set out to make her life a misery. It was quite calculated and deliberate.'
'This was as bad as it gets in terms of harassment. You are a proven harasser and this was an awful case.'
Slattery, of Barry, was jailed for 16 weeks, ordered to pay the victim £500 compensation and handed a five year restraining order.
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The White House on Tuesday described a new bill that would impose a nationwide ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy as “wildly out of step” with the country, pushing back hard on the legislation introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that the ban “would strip away women’s rights in all 50 states.”
“This bill is wildly out of step with what Americans believe,” she said. “The President and Vice President are fighting for progress, while Republicans are fighting to take us back.”
The Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion over the summer, ushering in new bans on abortion in a number of states.
Democrats have sought to harness grassroots anger over the court’s decision and the strict new laws to their benefit by making abortion rights a big issue in the midterm elections.
Jean-Pierre said that Biden and Democrats in Congress are committed to restoring Roe v. Wade. The White House has pushed for Congress to codify Roe but passing such a measure would take a larger Democratic majority in the Senate to overcome a legislative filibuster.
“President Biden and Congressional Democrats are committed to restoring the protections of Roe v. Wade in the face of continued radical steps by elected Republicans to put personal health care decisions in the hands of politicians instead of women and their doctors, threatening women’s health and lives,” Jean-Pierre said.
She called Graham’s bill “an extreme piece of legislation” while briefing reporters later on Tuesday.
“The first thing is the senator’s proposal would keep in place the most extreme, the most extreme state level abortion bans that ban all abortions and have no exemptions for health,” she said.
Additionally, she bashed Graham for previously saying that the issue of abortion should be left up to the states.
“That’s from his own his own mouth and now he wants to do a national ban,” she said.
Graham’s bill includes exceptions for rape, incest and risk to life of the mother.
Graham vowed on Tuesday that Congress will vote for the bill if Republicans take back the House and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The bill won’t move in the current Democratic-controlled Congress.
Updated at 2:36 p.m.
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College Level Aging Athlete Study (CLEAATS) Will Track the Broadest, Most Diverse Pool Ever Studied to Advance Knowledge of the Later-Life Impacts of Collegiate Sports
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Darrell K Royal Research Fund today announced the launch of the University of Texas Southwestern Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute's College Level Aging Athlete Study (CLEAATS), a study designed to advance medical science's understanding of how participation in collegiate sports and resulting sports-related concussion may impact brain wellness in later life. A new investigation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the O'Donnell Brain Institute is seeking to recruit 500 individuals — 250 men and 250 women — over age 50 who played an NCAA or NAIA sport for at least one season in college to participate in the study.
"There is a lot of fear and misinformation in the public space about the relationship between athletics and brain wellness," said Dr. C. Munro Cullum, co-principal investigator of CLEAATS. A professor at UT Southwestern, Dr. Cullum is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of cognitive disorders. "Most previous studies focused on professional American football players, largely because they garner such a high level of public and media interest. However, we are expanding the sphere of study well beyond those limitations to broaden and deepen the pool of knowledge available to researchers and perhaps even remove some of the fears and misconceptions surrounding this subject."
"It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of this study for generations of young athletes and the contributions its findings will make to the body of knowledge critical to understanding later-life outcomes of athletic participation for men and women alike," said Dr. Margot Putukian, advisor to the principal investigators. Dr. Putukian is chief medical officer (CMO) for Major League Soccer, and the former director of athletic medicine, head team physician and assistant director of medical services at Princeton University. Dr. Putukian is board-certified in internal medicine and sports medicine and is a past president of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). She also serves as a senior advisor on the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee and is an expert on matters related to return-to-play directives following head injury and concussion.
The DKR Fund provided a $500,000 grant and multi-year commitment to UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute to conduct the landmark study, which will focus on athletes who played sports in college but did not go on to play professional sports. It will study participants in both contact and non-contact sports and will track a broader, more diverse pool of former athletes than any previous research effort. Importantly, where previous studies of the link between sports participation and brain injuries have focused almost exclusively on males, CLEAATS will concentrate equally on potential effects on female athletes and will examine various aspects of brain health.
"The aim of CLEAATS is to broaden our field of knowledge by studying the impacts of sports on college athletes who never played sports professionally, male and female athletes and participants in a wide range of sports, including non-contact sports such as swimming, tennis, gymnastics, and track and field," said Dr. Hunt Batjer, co-principal investigator of CLEAATS. Dr. Batjer is an internationally recognized cerebrovascular surgeon and a luminary in academic neurosurgery.
Dr. Batjer brings a unique perspective to the CLEAATS study as a former athlete having attended the UT Austin on an athletic scholarship for baseball and was drafted out of high school by the Baltimore Orioles as a left-handed pitcher. Formerly, the chair of neurological surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago and UT Southwestern Dallas, he also served as co-chair for the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee. Currently, Dr. Batjer is emeritus professor at UT Southwestern and adjunct professor at The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and serves as treasurer on the board of directors for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
There are many underlying issues to be considered in analyzing brain wellness in later life. Why does a person who suffered one sports-related concussion develop persisting symptoms including cognitive dysfunction, whereas another person who had ten concussions does not? The reason could lie in genetics, lifestyle choices, pre-existing vulnerabilities, other physical events such as a car accident and/or other trauma. Is the person with a brain injury more likely to suffer depression or anxiety? Most concussions have good outcomes, but understanding who is actually at risk for problems later in life, and why, remain important questions.
"While there have been many studies of professional athletes, nothing of significance has been conducted on amateur athletes as they relate to long-term brain injury, and no study has been as diverse in scope as CLEAATS," said Debbie Hanna, president of the Darrell K Royal Research Fund. "The results of this study will be an important part of the continuing legacy of Coach Royal and has the strong support of Edith Royal who, now well into her 90s, continues to be the driving force behind the DKR Research Fund. No one has ever cared more deeply about the well-being of college athletes than Coach and Mrs. Royal, so it is a fitting initiative for this organization to fund and stand behind."
To understand just how skewed available information is, one only needs to look at the number of students of both genders participating in sports across America. According to the latest data available from the NCAA, as of April 2020, eight million students played high school sports and 431,386 students participated as NCAA athletes. Only a select few within each sport will ever move on to compete at the professional level. Approximately 56% of those college athletes were male and 44% were female. Over the next five years, the percentage of Americans participating in sports activities daily is expected to increase at an annualized rate of 0.5% to 19.5%.
"We worked long and hard to ensure we have the best of the best involved in this study," said Hanna. "CLEAATS will be rigorous, robust and has passed all necessary hurdles required for medical research worthy of national acclaim and prestige. We are proud that the work the DKR Research Fund is doing with UT Southwestern will have a lasting, positive impact on society's ability to reasonably balance the risks and rewards of participating in collegiate sports."
Participants will complete online surveys and a brief telephone interview about their history of athletic participation and current aspects of wellness, mood and cognition. For more information on how to enroll in the study, visit https://cleaats.com or contact Hannah Doggett via email at Hannah.doggett@utsouthwestern.edu.
Established in 2012, the Darrell K Royal Research Fund is building a legacy of lasting significance in honor of a man whose contributions to the lives of so many cannot be measured. This research fund is taking a lead in providing a high profile and increasing national awareness of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disease's feared and little understood by people over age 55. With no cure and no drugs available to alter the course of this disease, the DKR Fund is helping advance the pace of research into Alzheimer's disease, as well as the association with traumatic brain injury. Coach Royal's courage gives voice and a face to a disease that has too long been hidden behind closed doors. For more information, visit https://www.dkrfund.org.
UT Southwestern, one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution's faculty has received six Nobel Prizes and includes 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 16 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The full-time faculty of more than 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide care in more than 80 specialties to more than 117,000 hospitalized patients, more than 360,000 emergency room cases, and oversee nearly 3 million outpatient visits a year.
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- Company shares important safety tips, ways to report and receive outage updates and notifications
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- September is National Preparedness Month and with peak hurricane season upon us, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers to stay vigilant and continue taking steps to prepare for major storms and other emergencies.
"Duke Energy focuses on preparedness all year long to minimize the impact of storms and ensure the safety of our customers, communities and crews," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We work hard to improve reliability for our customers, strengthen the grid against severe weather and provide timely information when outages do occur. However, it is vital that customers do what they can now to protect their families, homes and businesses when a major storm strikes."
Duke Energy encourages customers to have a plan in place to respond to an extended power outage after a hurricane or other severe weather. Below are some tips to help keep you and your family safe if the power goes out.
Create (or update) an emergency supply kit to save valuable time later. The kit should include everything an individual or family would need for at least two weeks, especially medicines, water, nonperishable foods and other supplies that might be hard to find after a storm hits.
If someone in your home has special needs or relies on electric-powered medical equipment, determine now the actions you'd take in the event of an extended power outage (i.e., relocate your family member or have a backup generator available).
- If you see a fallen power line or safety hazard involving our equipment, call Duke Energy at 800.POWERON (800.769.3766), or call 911 immediately. Do not touch a power line or anything in contact with it and keep others away until help arrives.
- Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized, as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines.
- If a power line falls across a car that you are in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or another immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body touches the car when your feet touch the ground.
Before a storm hits, customers should make sure their contact information is up to date and their communication preferences are noted in their account so they can receive proactive updates from Duke Energy on the status of a power outage.
Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged and phone numbers are handy in case you need to check on family or friends in other locations or call emergency response agencies.
Customers who experience an outage during a storm can report it the following ways:
- Use the Duke Energy mobile app – Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
- Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
- Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
- Call the automated outage-reporting system for Duke Energy Florida: 800.228.8485.
There is also an interactive outage map where customers can find up-to-date information on power outages, including the total number of outages systemwide and estimated times of restoration.
If you experience a power outage after severe weather, it's likely many other customers are out too. When there are widespread power outages, Duke Energy follows a restoration process that first focuses on damage assessment, then prioritizes repairs that will return power to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. Emphasis is placed on vital public health and safety facilities such as hospitals, law enforcement, fire departments and water treatment facilities. This video explains the process.
For more tips on how to prepare for storm season and how Duke Energy can help, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips.
For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy). A checklist serves as a helpful guide, but it's critical before, during and after a storm to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Irene Papas, the Greek actress and recording artist renowned for her dramatic performances and austere beauty that earned her prominent roles in Hollywood movies as well as in French and Italian cinema over six decades has died. She was 93.
The Greek Culture Ministry confirmed her death Wednesday.
“Magnificent, majestic, dynamic, Irene Papas was the personification of Greek beauty on the cinema screen and on the theater stage, an international leading lady who radiated Greekness,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described her as a source of “admiration and inspiration” to generations of Greeks.
Papas became known internationally following performances in “The Guns of Navarone” in 1961 and “Zorba the Greek” in 1964, acting alongside Hollywood stars Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. In all, she starred in more than 50 movies.
Born Irene Lelekou in the mountainous village of Chiliomodi, Papas was the daughter of two schoolteachers. Her father also taught drama.
She left home at 18 to marry Greek film director Alkis Papas despite her family’s disapproval. They divorced four years later. After the death of American Actor Marlon Brando in 2004, Papas revealed in an Italian newspaper interview that the two had been romantically involved.
A supporter of the Greek Communist Party, Papas was a vocal opponent of the military dictatorship that governed the country between 1967 and 1974 and lived much for life outside Greece, including in Rome and New York.
Papas was also known for her appearance in ancient Greek tragedies. Many of her iconic international movie roles were earned portraying Greek characters. But she also starred with Kirk Douglas in the 1968 crime drama “Brotherhood” and with James Cagney in the 1956 Western “Tribute to a Bad Man.”
Greek arts institutions thanked Papas for her support for younger actors. The Athens-based Greek Film Center described her as “The greatest Greek international film star,” adding: “Her image is a timeless imprint of Greek female beauty.”
Papas publicly joked that she was often quoted as being three years older than her actual age. She started a 2004 interview with Greek state television by saying, “I was born on Sept. 3, 1929. All the papers are there in Chiliomodi,” which is located near the southern Greek city of Corinth.
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ARLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The days of leaders only rewarding who they deem top performers or those who went above and beyond has changed according to research KangoGift, an HR company focused on employee engagement.
A study conducted by KangoGift of more than 23,000 recognition moments over the past two years across global organizations found that managers are now recognizing more than 50% of their team members on a regular basis. This is a sharp increase from pre-pandemic times when managers were only recognizing 44% of their direct reports on a regular basis.
"One benefit of managers facing quickly changing workplaces is that they are now thinking more strategically about when it makes sense to give positive feedback to their team members," said Todd Horton, CEO of KangoGift. "Managers now consider the impact the employees are having on their personal development, company values, and business goals. They must also consider the challenges they are overcoming to get a task met."
The data shows also shows:
- The average monetary value of spot-awards rose from $62 USD in 2020 to $82.45 in 2022
- The three most common words used in recognitions in 2020 were thanks, help and effort and in 2022 success, thanks and year
- Employees receive between 6 – 9 recognition moments each year at organizations with strong communication cultures
"All managers are different and this data represents managers at all levels of global organizations," Horton adds. "Human Resources leaders can use these metrics as a starting point when educating managers on the value of frequent feedback on multiple aspects of how the employee is contributing. Inclusive management strategies are working."
KangoGift is the leading human resources technology company exclusively focused on employee engagement and recognition for its global customer base. Since its founding in 2009, its mission has been to help organizations foster cultures that ensure employees feel valued, appreciated, and inspired to do their best every day. More information about KangoGift can be found at www.kangogift.com.
Media contact: Todd Horton, inquiries@kangogift.com
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3 Iranian citizens charged in broad hacking campaign in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with cyberattacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a domestic violence shelter.
The charges accuse the hacking suspects of targeting hundreds of victims in the U.S. and other countries. Prosecutors say the hackers encrypted and stole data from victim networks and threatened to release it unless exorbitant ransom payments were made. In some cases, the victims made those payments, the department said.
The hackers are not believed to have been working on behalf of the Iranian government but instead for their own financial gain, and some of the victims were even in Iran, according to a senior Justice Department official who briefed reporters on the case on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the department. But the official said the activity exists because hackers are permitted by the Iranian government to largely operate with impunity.
The three accused hackers are thought to be in Iran and have not been arrested, but the Justice Department official said the pending charges make it “functionally impossible” for them to leave the country.
The case was filed in federal court in New Jersey, where a municipality in Union County was hacked last year.
One of the victims was a domestic violence shelter in Pennsylvania, which the indictment says was extorted out of $13,000 to recover its hacked data.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
1-8-2, FIREBALL: 9
(one, eight, two; FIREBALL: nine)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
1-8-2, FIREBALL: 9
(one, eight, two; FIREBALL: nine)
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RI&S to upgrade FAA's space-based precision navigation system to support safer air travel
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a competitive indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract from the Federal Aviation Administration with a ceiling value of $375 million over the next 10 years. Task orders, valued at $215 million, were executed at contract award to provide technical refresh and Dual Frequency Operation (DFO) upgrades to the FAA's Wide-Area Augmentation System, or WAAS, a space-based precision navigation system, that will enhance safer air travel in support of the National Airspace System.
Under the WAAS DFO-2 contract, RI&S will deliver more modern, and therefore sustainable, processing, system security, and network architecture, while also adding dual frequency service.
"There is no margin for error during take-off, flight or landing," said Denis Donohue, president, Surveillance & Network Systems at RI&S. "Our modernization effort for WAAS will improve system robustness during ionospheric events and ensure safety-of-life requirements continue to be met."
WAAS is a Satellite-based Augmentation System (SBAS), which provides GPS corrections for critical navigation for the aviation community, first responders and other government agencies, ensuring pilots can land safely in austere environments, despite weather challenges. It also provides corrections for SBAS-capable receivers in use across a diverse set of communities, including agriculture, maritime and surveyance, among others.
Raytheon Technologies has been the prime development contractor for WAAS since 1996. Since reaching initial operational capability in 2003, Raytheon Technologies and the FAA have developed and fielded dozens of enhancements expanding WAAS's precision approach capability, coverage area, and reliability, including improvements to the system infrastructure in preparation for Dual Frequency service. WAAS Dual Frequency service will enable increased system accuracy, integrity, and availability when subject to ionospheric perturbations, including solar storms.
Work for this effort is based in Fullerton, California.
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About Raytheon Intelligence & Space
Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, delivers the disruptive technologies our customers need to succeed in any domain, against any challenge. A developer of advanced sensors, cyber services and software solutions, Raytheon Intelligence & Space provides a decisive advantage to civil, military and commercial customers around the world.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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NEW YORK (NewsNation) — Skyrocketing tuition and crippling student loan debt have millions of parents and students wondering whether college is even worth it anymore as companies reconsider hiring requirements.
Major companies like Google, Tesla, and IBM have dropped the requirement for college degrees as college enrollment continues to drop.
According to a recent study from Harvard Business Review and Emsi Burning Glass, a leading labor market data company, companies are dropping the requirements for many middle-skill and even higher-skill roles. More than 51 million jobs posted between 2017 and 2020 were analyzed for the study.
This move by companies reverses the so-called “degree inflation” trend that picked up steam after the Great Recession in which many employers began adding degree requirements to job descriptions that hadn’t previously needed them — even though the actual jobs hadn’t changed.
In place of four-year-degree requirements, many companies are instead focusing on skills-based hiring to widen the talent pool.
Nationwide, enrollment at higher education institutions continues to decline, but the number of prospective student applications is surging at many colleges.
“Seventy percent of high school graduates at peak, about 2017, went straight to college. Now, we’re about down to 63%, and the decline is even sharper in many states,” said Jon Marcus, a senior editor at Hechinger Report, a nonprofit publication covering inequality and innovation in education.
From 2010 to 2020, annual enrollment at postsecondary institutions has fallen more than 14% nationally, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In real terms, that’s 4 million fewer students compared to 10 years ago.
Marcus said the greatest decline is in the Northeast and Midwest, where birth rates are flat — meaning fewer students are coming out of high school. But the biggest reason why admission numbers are declining is the soaring tuition cost.
“It’s not a secret that for decades the cost of college has been increasing and people have struggled to pay,” Marcus said. “They’ve often borrowed to pay it, which has resulted in the student loan crisis which we’ve been hearing quite a lot about.”
Today, more than 40 million Americans have college debt.
Meghan McGrody is a first-year student at Boston University and an aspiring attorney who will undergo four years of undergrad and three years of law school, costing her family into the six figures.
“I applied for financial aid. B.U. is 100% need-based, so that helped, too,” McGrody said.
Many universities are taking notice and launching programs to lure kids to college. Princeton University announced it would cover the college costs for those whose families make less than $100,000 annually.
About 83% of Princeton’s recent graduating seniors are debt-free, according to the university. They also note that 62% of its undergraduate students already receive some financial aid.
So, what’s the return on investment for everyone else paying sky-high prices? It depends on the student’s major.
We’re seeing a big decline in the number of people enrolling in majors with the lowest ROI, so humanities, history, English,” said Michael Hicks, a professor at Ball State University.
On average, college graduates make 67% more than non-college graduates. But, of course, some professions require a degree.
“This is a very vast and wide world. I mean we need someone for everything — like there needs to be someone with a college degree to be a doctor,” said Anna Tillisch, a college sophomore.
So, if you don’t want to be a doctor or lawyer, do you need a degree?
“In a knowledge economy like ours, based largely on things like tech, you need some people to continue to go to college. You don’t need everybody to go to college,” Marcus said.
As college tuition continues to rise, about 45% of incoming freshmen are expected to graduate in four years, but six years has become more common.
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Industry leader to spearhead training for HVAC, plumbing and electrical technicians
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Partners, a home services company with businesses across the Southeast, has hired Mitch Mobley as vice president of Operational Support. In this new role, Mobley will lead the HVAC, plumbing and electrical technician training and development program for all of Leap Partners' companies. His responsibilities will include training technicians on improving efficiencies and customer service.
"In addition to having industry expertise, Mitch is an excellent training and development leader," said John Cerasuolo, Leap Partners CEO. "We're confident that, with him leading our technician training program, Leap Partners' companies will have the best team of technicians in the industry."
Mobley joins Leap Partners with more than a decade of experience. Prior to his new role, at Leap Partners, he was general manager of the northern middle Tennessee territory for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Before that role, he led Hiller's efforts in developing and implementing the company's training programs.
"The Leap Partners team is full of home service industry veterans, and I'm excited to join them," Mobley said. "I'm energized by the big ambitions to set up a program that trains technicians to deliver the best customer service with the highest level of professionalism and expertise."
Mobley is a Nashville, Tenn., native and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys watching his boys learn and play the sports he grew up playing.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Leap Partners is working to connect the best small and medium-sized HVAC, plumbing and electrical service businesses in the Southeast to build a world-class service provider. The company's family of service businesses currently includes Conditioned Air Solutions (Huntsville, Ala.), Scenic City Heating & AC (Chattanooga, Tenn.), George Plumbing (Hartselle, Ala.), and Drain Werks (Birmingham, Ala.). Under Leap Partners' ownership, these businesses are committed to providing industry-leading customer satisfaction and employee engagement. For more information and to read partner testimonials, visit theleappartners.com and theleappartners.com/testimonials.
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Lobbying Efforts Focus on Antitrust Legislation, Combating Corporate Greed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 150 Teamsters from around the U.S. ascended Capitol Hill today to meet with lawmakers and urge them to enact legislation that would rein in massive corporations like Amazon while empowering workers to join together and advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
These Teamsters, who are in town this week to attend the union's annual political coordinators meeting, lobbied elected officials from their states about the importance of measures like the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and antitrust reform. Such legislation ensures that hardworking Americans aren't left struggling to support their families while corporate executives hoard huge profits.
"Corporate control of the congressional agenda must end," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "UPS, Amazon, the rail carriers, and many others are making historic profits while ignoring worker safety and quality of life. Lawmakers need to realize that working people put them in office, and their well-being is paramount. Passage of the PRO Act and antitrust reform are important legislative steps this country needs to take now."
Teamsters called on senators to vote on both the PRO Act and S. 2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, co-sponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The former strengthens the National Labor Relations Act so that workers seeking to organize a union and negotiate better wages and benefits will be protected. The latter bill ensures real competition exists in big tech's consumer and labor markets.
Teamsters met with the offices of more than 150 members of Congress from 35 states, urging elected officials to stand with workers. These bills would make it easier for workers to organize while curtailing the power and influence of multibillion dollar companies that continue to post record revenue by denying workers decent wages and a better quality of life.
"Teamsters like me let Congress know we're not going to sit back and continue to allow all the spoils of our hard work benefit our big bosses," said Paul Slattery, political coordinator of Teamsters Local 120. "They know this union won't take 'no' for an answer."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org to join us. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and like us at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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Ted Gotsch, (202) 508-6437
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The first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy is poised to change lives from scratch by expanding its presence into the Grand Canyon State
PHOENIX, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the increasing demand for a curriculum that focuses on practical life skills empowering children to be independent – Little Kitchen Academy, the first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy – has announced their desire to identify multi-unit franchise and development partners to assist in bringing the brand to communities throughout Arizona. Known for teaching practical life skills and food literacy to children in order to promote a more educated, independent, and healthier society, Little Kitchen Academy empowers students to take their life choices into their own hands to improve their lives and those around them.
Little Kitchen Academy offers its franchise and development partners the opportunity to truly make an impact, blending an innovative, purpose-driven concept that transcends cultures, languages and geography. With nine locations open in Canada, Los Angeles, and Portland, the Montessori-inspired cooking academy has recently inked development deals to open over 240 locations in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Canada. To continue their impressive momentum and growth, Little Kitchen Academy is actively seeking multi-unit franchise or development partners in the Greater Phoenix Region, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff.
"We are grateful to be changing lives from scratch through LKA and excited to share what we are doing in a market that we fondly once called our home," said Brian Curin, Co-Founder/Co-CEO & President of Little Kitchen Academy. "This expansion will not only bring our brand to new markets, but will provide the opportunity for children to learn how to cook, and more importantly gain self-confidence, increase independence, and provide an outlet to create and build friendships."
Little Kitchen Academy empowers children with practical life skill, independence, and the confidence to make positive life choices through cooking. Inspired by the Montessori pedagogy, Little Kitchen Academy provides children the tools and experiences that allow them to progress at their speed, and encourage their interests, while nurturing specific needs during critical time periods in child development. The learning begins as soon as students enter the "for student chefs only" environment. Each students' cooking journey includes experimenting with math and science concepts; testing one's reading skills; developing social etiquette, table manners and sustainable decision making by informing students of local, in-season, and organic produce, and sharing the fruits of their labor by dining together at the end of every lesson at the LKA Community Table made of more than 33,000 recycled chopsticks.
The concept was co-founded by serial entrepreneur Brian Curin; his wife, Montessori-trained culinary expert Felicity Curin; and social impact investor and entrepreneur Praveen Varshney. Curin has built some of the most exciting and fastest-growing brands globally including Flip Flop Shops, OfficeZilla.com, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Cold Stone Creamery. The brand has set itself apart by its high-profile partnerships, including BIRKENSTOCK, AeroGarden, and Chef Works, leaders in sustainability like Emeco and ChopValue, innovators like Welcome Industries and PRISE Inc., as well as Iron Chef Cat Cora, Official Brand Ambassador and Advisor.
For more information about Little Kitchen Academy's franchise opportunity, visit littlekitchenacademy.com/about/franchise/.
About Little Kitchen Academy
Little Kitchen Academy is the key ingredient for an independent child. The first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen is focused on providing a safe, inspiring, and empowering space for children to identify, develop, and refine their senses. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the concept was co-founded by proven global brand and franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin, his wife, Montessori-trained, culinary expert, and visionary Felicity Curin, and social impact investor and entrepreneur Praveen Varshney, on the belief that by empowering children with practical life skills and knowledge in a positive and joyful environment, they and their company will affect positive lifestyle changes that result in a healthier world. True to its mission, LKA lives to create a more educated, able, and healthy society through mindful, healthy eating choices, and is committed to changing lives, from scratch to consumption. Part of that mission includes empowering students to learn how they can make the world a better place through How Can I Help by Little Kitchen Academy, LKA's signature philanthropic program, supporting Crisis Text Line, The Global FoodBanking Network, Kids Help Phone, and One Tree Planted. In addition to charitable partnerships, LKA has forged strategic global brand partnerships with Iron Chef Cat Cora, AeroGarden, BIRKENSTOCK, ChefWorks, Emeco, ChopValue, Welcome Industries, and PRISE Inc. Little Kitchen Academy's flagship venues are located in Vancouver, B.C., and Los Angeles, California.
For a taste of Little Kitchen Academy, visit littlekitchenacademy.com or join its communities on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Contact: Grant Hennessy, Franchise Elevator PR, ghennessy@franchiseelevator.com
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Fred Franzia, known for affordable wines, dies at 79
(CNN) – The man behind “Two Buck Chuck” and other value-priced wines that revolutionized the industry has died.
Fred Franzia was 79 years old.
Bronco Wine Company, the 49-year-old company he helped create with his brother and cousin, announced his death on Facebook.
He passed away early Tuesday morning with his family by his side at his home in California.
Franzia championed affordable wine for the masses, and he frequently criticized his higher-priced competitors.
Perhaps his most notable contribution to American culture is Charles Shaw, affectionately known as “Two Buck Chuck.”
The wine has been sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s since 2002 and earned the nickname for its affordable price.
Bronco Wine is one of America’s biggest wine companies, with a portfolio of more than 100 brands that include spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Franzia is survived by his five children, fourteen grandchildren and two sisters.
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ArcBest LTL carrier offering hiring bonuses for full-time city drivers
FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Phoenix on September 21 and 22, seeking full-time city drivers. The company is offering signing bonuses of $7,500, available on the first day of employment.
"This is a great time to join the ABF team in Phoenix or one of our 240 service centers throughout North America," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president. "Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values-driven culture has created an environment where people can grow and thrive. Working at ABF means you are part of a hard-working team that keeps supply chains moving. And here in Phoenix, as well as throughout our company, you can anticipate high levels of job satisfaction."
On September 21 and 22 ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 5215 West Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85043. No appointment is necessary. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
- On-site DOT physicals and drug screens
ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America. ABF employs more than 10,000 people across 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.
Full-time ABF drivers and dock workers receive Teamster Union Scale wages, 100 percent company-paid health insurance for employees and their families, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays, and they are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event, or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
Media Contact: Autumnn Mahar
Email: amahar@arcb.com
Phone: 479-494-8221
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New Interactive Tool Allows Pet Lovers to Research Potential Dangers in Their Area
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline analyzed five years (2017-2022) of proprietary call data and have developed Toxin Trends, a new online tool designed to help consumers and veterinary professionals research dangerous and potentially poisonous plants in their local area.
"Over its 18 years in business, Pet Poison Helpline, your trusted source for pet toxicology advice, has developed an extensive database of poisoning cases based on emergency calls from pet owners and veterinary professionals in the United States and Canada," said Dr. Renee Schmid, a senior veterinary toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline. "Our new Toxin Trends tool identifies the top 30 potentially dangerous plants to pets based on our last five years of call data and identifies where in the country pets are most at risk for that particular exposure."
For example, Toxin Trends visually illustrates that Arizona pets may be more at risk for oleander poisoning, while pets in Florida and other parts of the southeastern United States are more likely to be exposed to Sago palms. Calls regarding daffodil exposures are clustered in the northeast U.S. and Canada.
"It makes sense that coastal areas experience different types of pet poisonings than the Midwest or desert regions, but knowing which specific dangerous plants are in your region can better prepare you to protect your pet," added Dr. Schmid. "Visitors to Toxin Trends will not only see which plants have resulted in calls in their area, but they can also see if the exposure is more likely to happen to a dog, a cat or another type of pet."
The tool confirms that Peruvian lily exposures were overwhelmingly cats (96.1%), while exposures to lantana were predominantly dogs (96.1%). Meanwhile, calla lily exposures were split between cats (51.6%) and dogs (47.3).
The tool also allows visitors to drill down to which specific cities the calls originated from, and which months of the year had the highest call volumes. It also lists the common clinical signs for each exposure, such as emesis, lethargy, ataxia and more. There is also a section of frequently asked questions.
"Our goal with Toxin Trends is to make pet owners and veterinary professionals aware of the most common dangerous plants, and then identify which of those plants have resulted in emergency calls in their area," said Dr. Schmid. "It is a valuable tool for all pet lovers."
Pet Poison Helpline plans to release future iterations of the Toxin Trends dashboard that will highlight additional insights gleaned from the company's database of emergency calls. The goal of sharing this exclusive data is to save pets' lives and make the world safer for animals.
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Commonwealth countries thinking about becoming a republic under King Charles III after Queen Elizabeth’s death
Countries across the globe have a renewed interest in exiting the Commonwealth, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
What Commonwealth countries are now thinking about becoming a republic under King Charles III?
After Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at her Balmoral Castle residence on Thursday,King Charles III, to become head of state of the Commonwealth realm.
The 96-year-old passed away as the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, over seven years longer than Queen Victoria - who oversaw the establishment of the commonwealth in 1887.
With other countries like Jamaica, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines all contemplating a similar fate, the future of the Commonwealth may look radically different to the one Queen Elizabeth II inherited in 1952.
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What is the Commonwealth?
In 1926, with the British Empire in a state of repair, it was settled that each member of the empire will be treated as equal and pledge allegiance to the King or Queen.
In this conference, a new community was formed, based upon democratic principles with each member working toward a similar goal. The community was referred to as the British Commonwealth of Nations.
It is important to note that the British Empire included regions around the globe that didn’t feature in this conference, including parts of Africa and India. The purpose of the Commonwealth involves the coordination of the following:
- Protecting the environment
- Develop society and young people
- Supporting democracy
- Boosting trade links
- Support small states
In 1949, two years after India declared independence from the British Empire, eight countries formed the modern Commonwealth; Australia, India, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. The Principles were based on “freedom”, “equality”, “liberty”, and “cooperation” .
Which countries are a part of the Commonwealth?
The 54 nations and territories of the Commonwealth come from each corner of the globe.
The Maldives is the latest nation to rejoin in 2022 after initially leaving the Commonwealth in 2016.
Here is a full list of all the Commonwealth countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Dominica
- eSwatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Vincent and The Grenadines
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- Vanuatu
Which commonwealth countries are republics?
India’s shift to republicanism in 1949 influenced the Commonwealth of Nations’ decision to include republic states. Nowadays both independent and republic states can maintain membership to the Commonwealth.
Ireland and Zimbabwe are the only republic states to have withdrawn from the Commonwealth entirely. In 1948 and 2003 respectively.
Here is a list of Commonwealth republics and the year they first joined the Commonwealth:
- Bangladesh (1972)
- Barbados (2001)
- Botswana (1974)
- Cyprus (1961)
- Cameroon (1995)
- Dominica (1978)
- Fiji (1987)
- Gabon (2022)
- Gambia (1970)
- Ghana (1960)
- Guyana (1970)
- India (1950)
- Kenya (1964)
- Kiribati (1979)
- Malawi (1966)
- Maldives (1982)
- Malta (1974)
- Mauritius (1992)
- Mozambique (1995)
- Namibia (1990)
- Nauru (2000)
- Nigeria (1963)
- Pakistan (1956)
- Rwanda (2009)
- Samoa (1970)
- Seychelles (1976)
- Sierra Leone (1971)
- Singapore (1965)
- South Africa (1961)
- Sri Lanka (1972)
- Tanzania (1962)
- Togo (2022)
- Trinidad and Tobago (1976)
- Uganda (1963)
- Vanuatu (1980)
- Zambia (1964)
Which countries could leave Commonwealth to become a republic?
In September 2020, Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, said it was time for the country to leave its “colonial past behind” as they replaced their head of state with Dame Sandra Mason.
New Zealand
Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed that her government do not plan on transforming the country into a republic amidst news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. However, the Prime Minister has said she expects the country to replace its head of state, “in her lifetime”.
Jamaica
Earlier this year, the Prince and Princess of Wales’s visit to Jamaica was met with protests as the country seeks slavery reparations after 300 years of British Empire rule. There is sure to be renewed interest in the question following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
In a statement from Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, he said: “Queen Elizabeth’s reign was transformative and inspiring; we are saddened that we will not see her light again, but we will remember her historic reign”
Australia
Australia - which held a republic referendum in 1999 - has recently enquired about eliminating British monarchal rule. However, Prime Minster, Anthony Albanese, has declared that his party won’t hold a referendum in his first term out of respect for the Queen.
“I think the important thing is, I think to commemorate the moment that we’re in now and it is a moment of reflection about an extraordinary life,” he said.
Antigua and Bermuda
On the other hand, the Prime Minster of Antigua and Bermuda has confirmed that the country will give the public a republic referendum within three years.
Gaston Brown told ITV on Saturday: ““This is not an act of hostility or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy, but it is the final step to complete that circle of independence, to ensure that we are truly a sovereign nation.”
Saint Lucia
In 2015, a Constitutional Reform Commission produced a report recommending a break from the British monarchy. The Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, is yet to make a statement on Saint Lucia’s future inside the Commonwealth.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
In 2009, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines failed to abolish the British monarchy in a Consitutinonal referendum.
Prime Minster, Ralph Gonsalves, has recently proposed that the country should consider replacing the British monarchy with an ‘executive president’ and that a republic referundum is a ‘national democratic task’.
Which Commonwealth countries is King Charles III head of state for?
King Charles is now the monarch and head of state of the UK and 14 countries in the Commonwealth realm. The Commonwealth Realm contains all member states that recognise King Charles III as their monarch and head of state.
- Antigua and Bermunda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Belize
- Canada
- Grenada
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Saints Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Solomon Islands
- Tuvalu
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ALT, RIG, CLF, ENSC, and KPRX.
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A Family Favorite: Celebrate Maine Apple Sunday At Your Local Orchard This Weekend
One of the coolest parts (aside from the weather) of living in New England, in my humble opinion, is being able to go apple picking in the fall.
There's something so refreshing about being in an orchard, with the sweet smell of apples all around you. It was one of my favorite memories of when I was little, and I am so glad it's something my kids now look forward to each year.
In fact, apple picking in Maine is such a popular fall activity, it even has its very own day to celebrate--and it's coming up this weekend!
So put on your boots and flannels (or at the very least pack them just in case) load up your cars, and head to your nearest local orchard for Maine Apple Sunday.
According to the Maine Pomological Society's website (they specialize in all things apple:
"The Maine State Pomological Society will hold the 22nd annual Maine Apple Sunday on September 18, 2022, with participating orchards around the state. Maine Apple Sunday starts the peak of the apple harvest when summer apples are still available but the main crop is ready for its first pick. Apple orchards from Wells to Caribou will celebrate by offering special activities and free samples of apple products."
And in Maine, there's no shortage of Nature's delicious treats.
"There are well over 100 varieties of apples currently grown in Maine, but most farms grow about 20 to 30 different varieties. Currently, McIntosh is the most commonly grown variety in New England and remains one of the top ten most widely grown varieties in the US. "
Whether you're someone who goes picking every year or a complete novice, this is a fantastic, low-stress day for sampling, learning, and enjoying some of the bounties we have here in the state. A fun family activity or something you could even do as a "sweet" couples activity, make sure you head out and make the most of Maine Apple Sunday this weekend.
For a list of orchards near you, go to www.maineapples.org .
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BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the acquisition of MATRIX Resources, Motion Recruitment is proud to announce the rebranding and strategic expansion of MATRIX's IT Consulting business - Motion Consulting Group (MCG).
With a 20-year proven track record in IT Consulting focusing on Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations, MCG will continue its reputation for successful implementations of complex, enterprise-level IT projects backed by a strong senior leadership team including Gary Wood as Division President, newly hired Craig Ford – VP of Business Development, and recently promoted Vice Presidents Jeff Henley and Rick Stephenson.
"This MATRIX team amasses decades of IT Consulting experience helping large organizations create and execute true digital transformations," said Beth Gilfeather, CEO of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC. "Combining this impressive heritage with Motion Recruitment's 30+ years of specialized IT recruiting and marketplace expertise makes for a simply winning combination, and we are thrilled to have this powerful new set of solution offerings for IT leaders everywhere."
Gary Wood, Division President said, "We have an exciting growth path ahead with an amazing team of existing leaders from MATRIX, a powerful new business development executive in Craig Ford, and our new partners at Motion Recruitment. I'm eager to see what we accomplish together."
"It's never been a more trying time for organizations to find the right tech experts who can help them build effective long-term strategies and we are here for our clients with the agility, insights, and mastery they'll need to revolutionize their approach to digital organization, security, and excellence" Craig Ford, Vice President of Business Development
Motion Consulting Group will operate as a sub-brand and separate solution under the Motion Recruitment platform.
Motion Recruitment delivers IT Staffing for Contract, Direct Hire, Statement of Work, and Managed Solutions for small to medium-sized companies up to Enterprise-level programs across North America leveraging highly specialized recruiting and a tenured consultative approach to delivering talent in the Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product & UX, and Functional markets. Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations. Motion is the proud creator of Tech in Motion and the "Timmy Awards"; an industry events series that connects ~300,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.
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First lady Jill Biden said in an interview with NBC’s “Today” that she has not yet discussed whether the president will run for reelection in 2024.
“Not yet. We’ve been a little too busy, but I’m sure it’ll be a discussion,” Biden told “Today’s” Sheinelle Jones in an interview that aired on Tuesday.
The first lady pointed to what President Biden has done in office and said that he has “kept true” to what he said he would do when he was running for president.
“So I think he just needs to keep going,” she said.
Her comments come as the general election season for the November midterms gets underway. Democrats are looking to defy a historical trend that usually sees a new president’s party lose seats in Congress in the midterms.
Democrats are seeking to maintain and expand their slim majorities in both chambers of Congress, while Republicans are trying to take back control of the legislature.
President Biden has maintained that he plans to run for reelection in 2024, but some analysts and politicians have questioned if he will follow through based on his age and his approval rating, which has remained below 50 percent for about a year.
Biden’s approval rating rose to 44 percent last month in a Gallup poll, the highest in a year, as inflation has shown some signs of easing and he has achieved a series of legislative wins.
The president signed his climate, health care and tax package, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, into law and a bill to invest $50 billion in the domestic semiconductor industry last month. The president also signed the PACT Act into law to expand health care coverage for veterans exposed to burn pits.
Still, several congressional Democrats have dodged questions about whether they believe Biden should run for reelection.
The first lady also spoke about her interactions with Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week at age 96, during the her visit with the president to the United Kingdom last year. She also touched on the need to support teachers and staff schools appropriately.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has picked a veteran foreign service officer with years of experience in Russian affairs as its nominee to be the next ambassador to Russia.
Administration officials familiar with the matter say the nomination of Lynne Tracy, the current U.S. ambassador to Armenia, will be submitted to the Senate as soon as the Russian government signs off on the choice. Ambassadorial nominations must be approved by the host government under the rules of diplomatic protocol.
Such approval is generally routine, but Russia's acceptance of President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador cannot be taken for granted at a time of particularly fraught U.S.-Russian relations over Ukraine, the detention of Americans in Russia, allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. and other elections, and an escalating spat over the staffing of embassies in Washington and Moscow.
The ambassador opening comes as many Russia experts in the United States who might have been candidates for the Moscow post have been banned from Russia. Russia was informed of the administration's decision to choose Tracy's several weeks ago but has not yet given its formal approval, known as “agrément” in diplomatic parlance, the officials said.
Tracy, who speaks Russian, previously served as a senior adviser for Russian affairs in the State Department's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, as the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. She also held several posts in Central and South Asia.
The previous U.S. ambassador to Moscow, John Sullivan, left earlier this month, in an departure that had been expected this fall but was accelerated by the failing health of his wife, who died a day after his return.
Tracy is well-regarded within diplomatic circles. She received a State Department heroism award from then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2009.
While leading the U.S. consulate in Peshawar in Pakistan's insurgency-ridden border regions, Tracy survived an attack on her by a gunman that left her vehicle riddled with bullets, but insisted on going to work that day and staying on post, even as security concerns compelled the consulate to trim its staff.
Tracy also received the State Department's distinguished honor award for her work as the embassy deputy in Moscow.
Sullivan ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow this month after nearly three years. He had been expected to leave this fall, but his departure was sped up due to his wife's deteriorating medical condition. His wife, lawyer Grace Rodriguez, had not accompanied him to Moscow.
While the position remains vacant, Elizabeth Rood, the deputy chief of mission to Russia, is serving as the top U.S. diplomat in Moscow.
The ambassador post became vacant at a time when the United States is leading a campaign by NATO member nations to arm and fund Ukraine as that country fights to expel a brutal Russian invasion. The Biden administration also is playing the lead role in rallying international sanctions aimed at crushing Russia's economy to force it to end the war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who sees NATO expansion and other Western partnerships with former Soviet states as the U.S. encroaching on Russia's security, launched the invasion in February, targeting Ukraine's Western-oriented government.
The next U.S. ambassador to Moscow also is likely to play a central role in negotiations to bring home two Americans the U.S. says Russia is detaining unjustly, WNBA star Brittney Griner and civilian contractor Paul Whelan.
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https://www.majesticempire.com/There’s a spoiler in the opening moments of “Hadestown:” “It’s a sad tale/ It’s a tragedy.”
In the Tony-winning wow of a musical, which is making its San Antonio debut this week at the Majestic Theatre, the information comes from Hermes, who's played by Levi Kreis with wit and authority.
Hermes, known as the herald of the gods, both tells and is part of the story. It is drawn from the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice – one of the all-time sad tales.
As the story goes, the lovers are parted shortly after they fall for one another. In this telling, she makes a choice to go to Hadestown, where she is promised more security than she has found with Orpheus, a dreamy singer-songwriter too consumed by his art to focus on anything practical. Orpheus then makes the dangerous journey to retrieve her.
Hades, the lord of the realm that bears his name, is won over by Orpheus’ music, which reminds him of the love he once felt for his wife Persephone. He agrees to let Eurydice go, but there is a catch: Rather than traveling side by side, she will have to follow him, and he will have to simply trust that she is there. If he turns to look at her at any point before they reach the other side, she will be returned to Hadestown. It does not end well – a sad tale, indeed.
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The stellar cast and the smoking seven-piece band make the most of the material, written by Anaïs Mitchell and developed and directed by Rachel Chavkin. Chibueze Ihuoma and Alex Lugo (filling in for Morgan Siobhan Green on Tuesday night) have a swoony chemistry as Orpheus and Eurydice that powers the love story. Kevyn Morrow is all seductive malevolence as Hades, some of which falls away when he is in the company of his bride, Persephone, the fantastic force of nature Kimberly Marable.
The Fates – Belné Moyano, Bex Odorisio and Shea Renne – are marvelous as well as they swoop in and out of the action.
The otherwordly story’s set and costumes evoke New Orleans’ French Quarter and the Depression. Apocalyptic climate change references abound as well, and are chillingly – or, perhaps, sweatily – familiar: “Ain’t no spring or fall at all anymore/ It’s either blazing hot or freezing cold.”
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The story is told in a relatively low-tech way that befits its timelessness. There are no projections in the mix. Smoke swirls about in Hades’ realm. Muscular choreography and massive lanterns swinging back and forth help to convey the difficulty of Orpheus’ journey across the River Styx, a scene so vivid it earned sustained applause Tuesday night, briefly stopping the show. And when Orpheus sings his song to Hades, the sound seems to generate a warm light that radiates briefly into the audience.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston.
Details: $40-$130, majesticempire.com
The show is romantic and mesmerizing throughout, with a score that makes it hard to sit still in spots. It says a lot about the spell that the show casts that there wasn’t the often-standard mad dash for the aisles at the start of the curtain call. Instead, most folks stuck around for an extended standing ovation until the hard-working actors left the stage – a tribute they more than deserved.
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The government on Wednesday exhorted the auto component industry to invest some of its profit into research into technologies such as electric vehicles and alternative fuels as the country is facing challenges such as pollution following the use of diesel and petrol.
Speaking at the 62nd annual convention of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari also urged the industry to focus on increasing localisation and making safer roads.
“Pollution is a big concern… because of diesel and petrol, we are facing a lot of problems. 35% of pollution is due to fossil fuels…so, I appeal to the automobile industry to start flex fuel in India,” Mr. Gadkari said.
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The Minister added that the government is working on developing a Bharat NCAP to bring Indian vehicles on par with global vehicles in terms of safety. “Majority of carmakers export vehicles with six airbags…but in India, because of the economic model…they are hesitating… I just ask a simple question.. You are not thinking about the life of a poor person who is using the car?”.
“This is the time for all the industry to accept new technology...there are a lot of imports… industry can accept the challenge on how to reduce imports...for this you need research... invest some of our profits in futuristic research... So, EVs, particularly two-wheelers... I feel that within two years the cost of a [ICE] two wheeler and electric two-wheeler will be the same,” the Minister said.
Speaking at a separate session, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal added that the government will be taking a serious note of any automobile makers pressurising component manufacturers to import components from preferred suppliers instead of localising them.
“If any company – Indian or international - is forcing you not to localise and forcing you to import from a certain set of their own suppliers… which is reported to me by different people. I’d be happy to take cudgels on your behalf,” Mr. Goyal said.
The Minister further added that given the opportunity, the auto component industry - which registered record exports of $19 billion in the last financial year - should aim at growing it fivefold to $100 billion by 2030.
Additionally, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said that India must target 100% electrification of two-and three-wheelers in the next four years as these segments will lead the country’s green mobility revolution.
“...India’s electrification journey has to be about two-wheelers and three-wheelers because they comprise 80% of the total sales of vehicles in India right now…There’s an electric revolution which will take place which will make electric vehicles more affordable, more accessible, more inclusive, and citizens will take to them whether you like it or not, and the export markets will all be electric,” Mr. Kant said.
He, however, admitted that the EV sector still faces challenges when it comes to financing of these vehicles. “Firstly, I think there is a very high interest rate and we need to bring down lower interest rates for electric vehicles. There is a very high collateral and insurance charges, which need to be brought down,” Mr. Kant said.
Mr. Kant’s comments come even as a report jointly prepared by ACMA and McKinsey, released on Wednesday, said that electric two and three-wheeler sales in the country are expected to grow at a fast rate and account for 50% and 70%, respectively of the total sales by 2030.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that would ban abortions nationally after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
The bill comes three months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to an abortion and marks the most serious effort by Republicans in Congress to pass a nationwide abortion restriction.
“I think we should have a law at the federal level that would say after 15 weeks, no abortion on demand except in cases of rape, incest and save the life of a mother. And that should be where America’s at,” Graham said during a press conference.
The proposal also comes just two months before the midterm elections. Republicans in battleground states are trying to navigate a growing voter backlash to the Supreme Court decision while also appealing to the party’s base that’s pushing for immediate action on imposing total abortion bans.
Graham nodded to the balancing act, indicating that a more extreme ban wouldn’t be popular with mainstream voters.
“We’re trying to take a position we think will rally the country to be more sympathetic to an unborn child,” Graham said.
But the bill would retain state laws that are more restrictive while replacing laws in blue states that protect abortion.
The legislation includes exceptions for incest and rape and to save the life of the mother if she is in danger from a physical condition. It also includes a potential five-year jail sentence for any provider who violates the ban.
Graham, who just last month said the Supreme Court made the correct decision by leaving abortion decisions up to states, on Tuesday said elected officials have the power to define and regulate abortion, including in Congress.
“Abortion is not banned in America. It’s left up to elected officials in America to define the issue. States have the ability to do it at state level. And we have the ability in Washington to speak on this issue if we choose,” Graham said. “I have chosen to speak.”
Graham said he was motivated to act following attempts by Democrats to enshrine abortion protections into federal law. He previously supported a 20-week abortion ban, but since the Supreme Court ruled that Mississippi’s 15-week ban was constitutional, he wanted to go further.
“After [Democrats] introduced a bill to define who they are, I thought it’d be nice to introduce a bill to define who we are,” Graham said.
The legislation has no chance of getting a vote while Democrats are in control of the Senate. Even if Republicans take control, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has said he doesn’t intend to eliminate the filibuster to pass a national abortion ban, meaning the legislation would need 60 votes.
“We should have a law at the federal level,” Graham said during a briefing. “If we take the House and Senate, I can assure you we’ll have a vote.”
But Graham said he personally hasn’t had a conversation with McConnell about the bill and instead is leaving it up to the representatives of anti-abortion groups who joined him for the press conference, including Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has galvanized Democrats, giving them hope of stopping a red wave by tying Republicans to extreme abortion policies.
“Proposals like the one today send a clear message from MAGA Republicans to women across the country: your body, our choice,” Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday in a floor speech.
Graham said Republicans should go on offense and not be influenced by what Democrats might say.
“I think Republicans need to listen to this news conference and listen to these women [anti-abortion activists],” Graham told reporters. “We’re not gonna live in a world where … we retreat.”
In the House, where a group of more than 80 Republicans introduced a companion version of the bill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) offered a similar message.
“The nationwide abortion ban proposal put forth today is the latest, clearest signal of extreme MAGA Republicans’ intent to criminalize women’s health freedom in all 50 states and arrest doctors for providing basic care,” Pelosi said in a statement.
“Make no mistake: if Republicans get the chance, they will work to pass laws even more draconian than this bill – just like the bans they have enacted in states like Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma,” Pelosi said.
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The United States meets the World Health Organization’s criteria for circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus after cases were discovered in New York in recent weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed.
The United States joins a list of more than 30 nations. Only seven nations outside of Africa are on the list.
“Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus occurs when local immunity to poliovirus is low enough to allow prolonged transmission of the original weakened virus in the oral polio vaccine,” the CDC said.” As the virus circulates and more genetic changes occur, the virus can regain its ability to infect the central nervous system and cause paralysis. It’s important to note that (circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses) are not caused by a child receiving the polio vaccine. Oral polio vaccine has not been used or licensed in the U.S. since 2000 but continues to be used in some countries.”
The CDC said a paralytic case of polio was reported in Rockland County, New York. The person was not vaccinated, the CDC said. There has also been poliovirus detected in wastewater in several New York counties.
Unlike the polio vaccine distributed in the U.S., which uses inactive strains of the virus, the oral vaccine consists of a mixture of live attenuated poliovirus strains. The oral vaccine is widely used in poorer nations to reduce severe diseases.
However, the oral vaccine can cause illnesses and transmission in some cases.
The CDC said that there is no updated guidance and that the vaccines used in the U.S. continued to be recommended for children or adults.
“I think it is concerning, it is very concerning. I hope for a lot of people this is a wake-up call. I hope for people who are unvaccinated, who have unvaccinated children and friends that this is a wake-up call,” Dr. Daniel Griffin, instructor of clinical medicine at Columbia University, told CNN. “This is really letting everyone know that the poliovirus is here. It's circulating. It's coming up in the wastewater because there are people that are infected with this virus, they are shedding this virus.”
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Coimbatore district reported 60 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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Prince Harry has kept his honorary decorations close to his chest.
For Queen Elizabeth II's procession on Sept. 14, the Duke of Sussex—who walked alongside brother Prince William, dad King Charles III and other royals behind his grandmother's coffin—wore his military medals on the chest of his suit. As a non-working member of the royal family, Harry was not permitted to wear his military uniform at any of the traditional events leading up to the Queen's funeral.
In response to the rule, the 37-year-old expressed that he wanted to keep the focus on honoring the late British monarch.
"Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will wear a morning suit throughout events honoring his grandmother," his spokesperson said in a Sept. 13 statement to E! News. "His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears, and we respectfully ask that focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."
Harry—who stepped back from royal duties with wife Meghan Markle in early 2020—spent 10 years in the Army, serving two tours in Afghanistan (The first being from 2007-2008 and the second from 2012 to 2013).
Although Harry's uncle Prince Andrew is also a non-working member of the royal family, according to a spokesperson for King Charles, Andrew will be allowed to wear his uniform "special mark of respect for the Queen at the final vigil."
Two days after his grandmother passed away on Sept. 8, the Duke of Sussex spoke to mourners outside of Windsor Castle. In his message to the crowd, Harry shared, "It's a lonely place up there now without her. Every room she was in, we felt her presence throughout."
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A murder occurs right as “See How They Run” begins and for a very good reason: It's a whodunit film about a real murder backstage at a whodunit play where all the murders are fake.
Got that? Good. Shall we continue?
Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan star as police officers who must unravel this knotty mystery in early 1950s London in a film that's as much a valentine to whodunits as an indictment of them, and it's not always clear which side the filmmakers are on.
There's a touch of noir, some mocking of the murder-mystery tropes, a dash of self-awareness, lots of fedoras and coats, mannered humor — “Poppycock!” says one character; “Hitchcock, actually,” comes the reply — and an archness that keeps everything at arm's length.
All in all, a pleasant diversion, if not a particular memorable one, although it has snagged a pretty impressive cast, all employing upper-class British accents as thick as Devonshire scones. It seems perfectly designed for folks who adore Acorn TV and PBS British mysteries. You know how many celebrities decide to star in kiddie films so that their children can finally appreciate what they do for a living? Well, “See How They Run” is for their grandparents.
It kicks off backstage in the West End at Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” a mystery that in this telling has celebrated 100 performances and Hollywood is noticing. But there's a catch: No film adaptation can be made while the play is still running. That may lead to some sabotage.
When the malignant, would-be film director — a delicious Adrien Brody, playing the only American — ends up the victim of a murder — sorry that's a MU-dur — Rockwell and Ronan show up to solve the crime, he a steely-eyed copper who drinks too much and she a nervous novice prone to jumping to conclusions.
The early death of Brody's character doesn't mean he's out of the movie. He's our narrator, snacking on the dialogue as if it were an overstuffed pastrami sandwich. "It’s a whodunit,” he says at one point. “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.”
Also along for the ride are Ruth Wilson, Reece Shearsmith and Harris Dickinson. There's also a fancy intellectual screenwriter played insouciantly by David Oyelowo, who is derisively called “London’s most sensitive writer.” It is a hoot to see him play insufferable — as it is to see Ronan do comedy.
Director Tom George and screenwriter Mark Chappell revel in the time period — the cars and furs and vintage dialogue speckled with “Darlings” and "Hop to it!" This is a film for you if you like your police officers extremely polite. “Constable,” says Rockwell to his partner. “Inspector,” the underling replies. They do this approximately 400 times.
It is a film that adores commenting on its own conventions as it folds in on itself, as when stage props fool savvy characters or when it introduces a flashback and Oyelowo's screenwriter complains that such a device is “the last refuge of a moribund imagination.” Somewhere in here is an indictment of Hollywood but it is as blunt a weapon as the one that does the murder.
The filmmakers employ all kinds of ways to try to keep viewers interested, like split screens, some farce and a surreal dream sequence, but there's not enough humor or grit or anything other than actors swanning around in period clothing.
“See How They Run” fits perfectly in a vibe right now — “Only Murders in the Building” on TV and “Knives Out” at the movie theater. Add to the list Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot adaptations “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” Whodunits are hot. But if you've see this one, you’ve definitely seen them all.
“See How They Run,” a Searchlight Pictures release only in theaters starting Friday, is rated PG-13 for “some violence/bloody images and a sexual reference.” Running time: 98 minutes. One star out of four.
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Under Armour athlete and NBA superstar Stephen Curry is reportedly close to reaching a potentially $1 billion lifetime extension of his contract with the Baltimore-based athletic apparel brand.
The Golden State Warriors point guard, a two-time regular-season MVP considered the greatest shooter in NBA history, has nearly finalized the contract with Under Armour, Rolling Stone magazine reported in a wide-ranging profile of Curry.
An Under Armour spokesperson did not respond immediately Wednesday to a request for comment.
Curry signed with the sports apparel and footwear maker in 2013 after a previous deal with Under Armour-rival Nike expired. He had entered the ranks of Nike athletes when he joined the league but before becoming a breakout superstar.
In September 2015, the basketball star extended the Under Armour sponsorship through 2024 and was given an equity stake in the brand.
Curry said at that time that he looked forward “to being part of the brand’s story for the rest of my playing career and beyond.”
After some friction with Under Armour in early 2017 after founder Kevin Plank praised former President Donald Trump’s business philosophy, the company created the Curry Brand as a subsidiary in 2018.
Curry Brand shoes have contributed to Under Armour’s rise as a basketball brand, Plank said last month while addressing analysts during a quarterly earnings conference call.
Plank said during that call that Under Armour has continued to prove itself in basketball, outfitting 29 men’s and women’s NCAA tournament teams in March and through a sponsorship with NBA scoring champion and All-Star Joel Embiid.
“And oh yes,” Plank said, “having Stephen Curry, the reigning greatest basketball player in the world wearing UA footwear in partnership with building the Curry brand.”
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s difficult to truly gauge the Southeastern Conference’s tight-end talent through two weeks of the season.
There’s little chance the same will be said after two months.
The powerhouse league has arguably its deepest and most skilled tight-end group in years. The collection includes big-time playmakers and is sure to produce NFL first-round draft picks such as Kyle Pitts (Florida), Hayden Hurst (South Carolina), Evan Engram (Ole Miss) and O.J. Howard (Alabama).
South Carolina’s Jaheim Bell, Georgia’s Brock Bowers and Mississippi’s Michael Trigg top the list. They’re big. They’re fast. They’re versatile. And they’re hardly alone.
Here’s a look at the best of the SEC’s current crop, five of whom will share a field when South Carolina (1-1) hosts top-ranked and defending national champion Georgia (2-0) on Saturday:
BELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
Bell might be the most multifaceted tight end in the SEC, possibly in the country. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound junior from Lake City, Florida, lines up all over the field. He has four catches for 18 yards to go with 11 carries for 44 more. He also owns the top two receiving games by a tight end in school history: 136 yards against Vanderbilt and 159 against North Carolina.
“He’s a freak athlete,” teammate and fellow tight end Austin Stogner said. “You can really put him anywhere.”
BOWERS, GEORGIA
Anyone who watched the eventual champs play last season should remember Bowers. The 6-4, 230-pound native of Napa, California, burst onto the scene as a freshman, finishing with 56 receptions for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has five catches for 95 yards this year, getting plenty of time off during Georgia’s back-to-back blowouts.
ARIK GILBERT, GEORGIA
Arik Gilbert appears to be the odd man out in Georgia’s ultra-deep position group. The former LSU starter and the No. 1 tight end prospect in the 2020 recruiting class doesn’t have a reception while playing behind Bowers and Darnell Washington. He caught 35 passes for 368 yards and two TDs as a freshman with the Tigers before entering the transfer portal.
He was briefly committed to Florida but ended up in Athens, about 80 miles from his home in Marietta, Georgia. Coach Kirby Smart said Gilbert’s lack of playing time has more to do with his practice habits than the depth chart.
“It’s really based on Arik’s performance,” Smart said. “It’s not really based on those guys ... That’s all based on how he practices and how he carries over to game day.”
STOGNER, SOUTH CAROLINA
The Oklahoma transfer landed at South Carolina along with quarterback Spencer Rattler. They already have chemistry, although Stogner has just six catches for 75 yards through two games. The 6-6, 251-pound senior from Plano, Texas, had 47 receptions for 654 yards and eight scores with the Sooners. And he enjoys blocking as much as anything else he does.
“It’s amazing; it’s an extra O-lineman on the field,” Gamecocks running back Marshawn Lloyd said.
MASON TAYLOR, LSU
First-year LSU coach Brian Kelly called the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor “the No. 1 surprise of camp.” Mason Taylor has five catches for 47 yards, including a 17-yarder that set up a late touchdown against Florida State.
“He’s been outstanding,” Kelly said, adding that Taylor has added 20 pounds. “I’ve been blessed. I’ve had some great tight ends. I’ve got seven of them right now who are active in the NFL. And Mason Taylor is as good as any freshman tight end that I’ve had.”
TRIGG, OLE MISS
The Southern Cal transfer had three TD receptions in last week’s 59-3 romp over Central Arkansas, all from inside the 10-yard line. The 6-3, 240-pound sophomore from Tampa, Florida, has nine receptions for 61 yards. He caught seven balls for 109 yards and a score in six games with the Trojans in 2021. He landed in Oxford as part of the package deal with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Rebels coach Lane Kiffin likes what he’s seen from Trigg but wants more.
“There’s some inconsistency there because he’s a young player,” Kiffin said. “He needs to play more consistent because you can see the big-play potential.”
WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
No one his size is supposed to move like that. But Washington has rare traits. The 6-7, 260-pound junior is a blocking beast as well as a threat to run by linebackers and post up –- or leap over — defensive backs. He has four catches for 66 yards, well on his way to surpass his two-year totals of 17 receptions for 320 yards and a score.
He already created a career highlight when he hurdled Oregon cornerback Bryan Addison in the team’s opener.
“Darnell Washington is in the best shape he’s been in,” Smart said recently, adding the big man can play “harder for longer.”
The SEC appears poised for talent at the position for years to come, too.
Texas A&M signed three of the top six tight-end prospects in its ballyhooed 2022 class: Jake Johnson, Donovan Green and Theo Melin Öhrström. Georgia landed the No. 2 guy on the list, Oscar Delp.
Tennessee and Georgia have commitments from the second- and third-rated tight-end recruits for 2023. The Vols ave a pledge from Ethan Davis of Suwanee, while the Dawgs are in line to land Pearce Spurlin of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
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- Online and mobile voting is open to the public now through September 28 to help determine this year's two Thriving Scholars
- Forty students living with cystic fibrosis (CF) are in the running for the two $25,000 awards based on their academic excellence, creativity, and community involvement/extracurricular activities
- This year's scholarship program marks 30 years of AbbVie's commitment to students with CF pursuing higher education
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie today announced the start of its two-week public voting period for the 2022 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships. Following this voting period, scholarships totaling $25,000 each will be awarded to two commendable students living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
Beginning today through September 28 at 10 a.m. Central Time, the public is encouraged to visit the official AbbVie CF Scholarship website (www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com) to learn more about this year's top 40 scholars through their essays and creative presentations. The public can then cast their vote to help select the 2022 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship recipients. Votes can be cast online or via text message by texting the scholar's personalized ID code to "58185" during the two-week public voting period.
"Beyond being a recipient of the AbbVie CF Scholarship, I am grateful I was able to share my cystic fibrosis story with the world," said Melissa W., 2021 Thriving Graduate Student. "As I continue to pursue my degree in Human Resources Management with the help of this scholarship, I am excited to continue using my voice to inspire and advocate for others."
Earlier this year, AbbVie selected 40 undergraduate and graduate students living with CF as recipients of a $3,000 scholarship for use during the 2022-2023 academic year. The award was based on their academic excellence, creativity, and community involvement/extracurricular activities. These 40 students now have the opportunity to earn the title of "2022 Thriving Undergraduate or Graduate Student," and an additional $22,000 in scholarship funding toward their higher education. The two winners will be determined by the number of valid votes cast by the public and the cumulative points awarded to each scholar by the AbbVie judging panel who evaluated the student essays and creative presentations.
"The 30th anniversary of the AbbVie CF Scholarship program commemorates the community of students we have been able to support over the years in their endeavors to pursue higher education," said John Duffey, vice president, U.S. Specialty, AbbVie. "The 2022 top 40 recipients are beyond deserving and have impressed us all with their inspiring stories and ambitions to pursue their goals while living with CF."
AbbVie will announce the 2022 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Students in early November.
About Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs of those living with this condition.1 In patients with CF, a thick, sticky mucus is produced in certain organs throughout the body, most commonly the lungs and digestive system. The mucus build-up in the lungs can cause difficulty breathing and may lead to life-threatening lung infections. In the pancreas, the thick mucus may prevent the release of digestive enzymes and proper food digestion, potentially leading to malabsorption and malnutrition.
About the AbbVie CF Scholarship
The AbbVie CF Scholarship was established 30 years ago in recognition of the financial burdens many families touched by CF face and to acknowledge the achievements of students with CF. Since its inception, the scholarship program has awarded over $3.7 million in scholarships to over 1,000 students. The AbbVie CF Scholarship is part of AbbVie's ongoing commitment to the CF community, which is comprised of more than 30,000 people in the United States. Today, more than half of the CF population are age 18 years or older.1
It is not necessary for scholarship applicants to have taken, currently take, or intend to take in the future, any medicine or product marketed by AbbVie, and this is not a consideration in the selection criteria. More information about the AbbVie CF Scholarship criteria and application can be found at www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.
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ALTO, MI - Three people killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Lowell on Monday have been identified by police.
All three were in the same vehicle when the crash occurred Sept. 12, at Alden Nash Avenue SE and 92nd Street, according to Michigan State Police.
Trisca Beasley, 55, of Freeport, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said, adding that Leah Rutledge, 79, who was driving the vehicle, and Edward Bruce Rutledge, 82, both of Waldron, died after being flown by a medical helicopter to a hospital.
Read more: Crash in southern Kent County leaves 3 dead
The Rutledge vehicle was traveling south on Alden Nash with another vehicle turning in front of it, Michigan State Police Lt. Michelle Robinson said. It continued through the intersection and was struck by another vehicle in the eastbound lane, she said.
The driver of the eastbound vehicle suffered minor injuries, police said.
Beasley, taught math at Saline High School in Washtenaw County for 21 years and was involved in a number of extracurricular activities including coaching volleyball at Manchester High School and overseeing Saline High School’s Math Club.
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Beasley coached Manchester’s varsity volleyball team to both a district title and regional title in 2018, for the first time since 1993, in addition to other conference and district titles.
Before coming to Saline High School, Beasley taught high school math at Battle Creek Central High School. Prior to that, she taught high school math in Ohio and Kentucky.
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HERNDON, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, will be joining over 2,500 cyber professionals in Huntsville, Alabama, later this month at the National Cyber Summit (NCS) to focus on education, collaboration and innovation in cyber security.
The National Cyber Summit is the nation's most innovative cyber security-technology event, offering educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. NCS offers more value than similar cyber conferences with diverse focus-areas, premier speakers, and unmatched accessibility.
Navigating the GovCon Cybersecurity Compliance Landscape
During the conference, Deltek industry and product experts will be on hand to demo solutions and answer questions in the Deltek booth, #300 in the Exposition Hall. In addition, on Wednesday, September 21, Deltek's VP of Product for Cloud, Compliance, and Security, Chris Knight, will be hosting a discussion on how to navigate the GovCon cybersecurity compliance landscape.
"Cybercrime is on the rise and bad actors are moving faster than ever. As the industry is pushed to implement more security and compliance requirements like CMMC, NIST and FedRAMP, it's critical for firms to understand the potential impacts to their business and how to best prepare," said Knight.
Knight's session will help attendees understand how to prepare their business moving forward: why cybersecurity is becoming more important for government contractors, what the Federal Government is doing about the increased threats and how to translate the cybersecurity "alphabet soup" – CMMC, NIST 800 series and FedRAMP, for example.
"Deltek is excited to return to the National Cyber Summit this year," Knight added. "When we spend time with the local community and businesses in Huntsville, we walk away more informed. The importance of this event can't be underestimated by the GovCon community. Educating yourself and your firm and staying up to date on the latest tech are critical for a company's cyber strategy."
Learn more or register for the National Cyber Summit here or find out more about Deltek's GovCon solutions at Deltek.com.
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Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com
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For crafting, decorating, and more – the new Canon SELPHY compact photo printer provides high quality prints quickly and easily
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scrapbookers and parents rejoice as Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the SELPHY CP1500 compact photo printer as the newest addition to the SELPHY printer line. Delivering long lasting1, durable, high-quality prints in less than a minute2, gifting friends and family physical memories and keepsakes which can be shared and enjoyed for decades3 (when stored in an album) has never been easier.
Designed with Space in Mind
In a stylish and compact design, the Canon SELPHY CP1500 photo printer is small enough to fit in a pocket or small purse and can be taken on the go – whether using the included AC adapter or the optional battery (sold separately)4. Its diminutive size doesn't make the CP1500 short on function, though. The printer's standard print size is 4"x 6" postcard – printed in approximately 41 seconds2. With the purchase of the optional cassette (sold separately)5, it can also print card (2.1" x 3.4") and square label (2.1" x 2.1") sizes. Thanks to protective coating, the CP1500 creates long-lasting photos that can withstand wear for more than 100 years when stored in an album3. Those looking for a bit more fun can personalize photos with a variety of borders, text, and pattern overlays – such as hearts around your family or paw prints for your furry friends. The creative possibilities are endless – customers can use these photos for crafting, journaling, decorating, or for school projects such as family trees.
Photos In A Pinch
The SELPHY CP1500 compact photo printer comes with diverse connectivity, allowing users to connect wirelessly to a compatible smart phone using the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app6. Additionally, users can utilize the SELPHY Photo Layout app7 to convert a URL into a QR code that can be printed onto a photo – directing to social media pages or to photo locations on a map.
Specific product specs of the SELPHY CP1500 compact photo printer include:
- Dye-Sub technology
- Accommodates paper sizes: Postcard (4.0" x 6.0") and, with purchase of optional cassette (sold separately)5, Card Size (2.1" x 3.4") and Square Label (2.1" x 2.1")
- Enlarged LCD monitor (3.5 inches) compared to the CP1300 printer
- Pattern overcoats (stars, hearts, flowers, and others)
Pricing
The Canon SELPHY CP1500 compact photo printer is scheduled to be available in October 2022 for an estimated retail price of $139.998 and will be available in two colors, black and white.
For more information and the full list of product specifications, visit http://shop.usa.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
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The South Ponotoc girls took home the second place trophy at a meet in Eupora. They include (from left Coach Helen Bowen) Ginnifer Holcomb, Chloe Rice, Harper Rush, Anna Newell, Rayleigh Mooneyham, Lynsie Johnson.
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Eupora started out South's season. Man, it was so hot. We started running at Euporas meet for a smaller meet, but this year, a good many teams wanted in on the action. Varsity Girls and Boys both placed 3rd overall. The jv girls ran an impressive race to earn 2 nd place. Chloe Rice 14:58, Harper Rush 16:02, Anna Newell 16:15, Ginnifer Holcomb 21:26, Lynsie Johnson 23:29, followed up by Rayleigh Mooneyham 23:43. The Varsity didn't do too bad either bringing in 3rd place. Macy Bain lead the way with a 23:14, Ella Easterling 24:30, Kendall Adams 27:51, Pricilla Martinez 30:17 bringing up the rear Leah Montgomery 30:30.
Jv boys came in overall 4th place Max Moore led the way for South with 15:15, Karson Pettit 15:18, Ace Easterling 15:29, Traylen Bain 16:07, Noah Gregory 19:22, Jaren Kelly 19:45 and Jaylon Owens 20:29
The varsity Galbe Steward, 20:48 led the way with Christopher Figueroa 21:52, Grayson Hendon 24:10, Andres Martinez24:42, Kelby Collums 24:49 followed by Will McMurry 26:00.
TCPS was a tough race. There was a huge turnout for each race. We need to run at TCPS they have some very nice hills. No one like to run hills, haha, but that comes with a true cross country course.
Varsity Girls Macy Bain lead the way again followed by Ella Easterling, Kendall Adam, Leah Montgomery and Pricilla Martinez.
Varsity Boys was led by Gable Steward, Slade Bost, Christopher Figueroa, Kelby Collums, Andres Martinez, Grayson Hendon and Will McMurry.
JV Boys was led by Ace Easterling, Karson Pettit, Max Moore, Traylen Bain, Noah Gregory, Jaylon Owens, Jaren Kelly, and Juan Martinez.
Jv Girls was led by Harper Rush, Chloe Rice, Anna Newell, Lynsie Johnson, Ginnifer Holcomb, and Rayleigh Mooneyham
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Intercell Connect Boards, Battery Disconnect Units Enhance EV Performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, announced it has been selected by General Motors Co. to supply key electrification technologies for the automaker's Ultium global electric vehicle platform.
"We are honored to have been selected to provide technologies to support GM's vision for a zero-emissions future," said Ray Scott, Lear's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Lear's unique electrification engineering knowledge and molding and precision stamping capabilities, combined with our strategically located manufacturing facilities, perfectly positioned Lear to win this new business, which includes the largest award to date for our Connection Systems business."
The technologies Lear will provide include:
- Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) - BDUs are the primary interface between the battery pack and the vehicle's electrical system. Lear's patent-holding and PACE Award-winning BDU has first-to-market thermal management innovations that enable vehicles to charge faster and drive farther.
- Intercell Connect Boards (ICB)- ICBs are the electrical and mechanical frames that hold together multiple individual battery cells to form an integrated battery module.
- Wire Harnesses – Wire harnesses provide electric voltage and distribute power safely and efficiently throughout the vehicle.
Lear's decades of experience with electric vehicle architectures, precision metal stampings, and connection systems, along with the overmolding capabilities obtained through the 2021 acquisition of M&N Plastics, provide the expertise required to engineer and produce complex parts for the Ultium program.
Scott continued, "This award is a reflection of our focus on, and commitment to, using Lear's full range of in-house capabilities to develop cutting-edge innovations to meet our customers' needs."
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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USPA members participated in over 100 meetings with members of Congress and their staff to stop the ongoing clinical labor and EM cuts to office-based specialists in the 2023 MPFS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the United Specialists for Patient Access (USPA) organized a virtual lobby day to meet with over 100 members of Congress and staff to discuss the proposed cuts to clinical labor and EM in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1770-P).
USPA members shared with lawmakers and their staff the vital role office-based specialists play in our healthcare system and the patients who rely on their care. If the cuts proposed in the 2023 PFS are finalized as written, office-based specialists would have no choice but to close their doors or reduce services. This round of closures would further accelerate widespread health system consolidation, limit patient options, and, as a result, undermine the Biden administration's efforts to address health equity issues.
Click here to read USPA's comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dr. Mark Garcia, USPA board member and CMO for American Vascular Associates, said, "Right now, our priority is to do all we can to stop the proposed cuts to office-based specialists in the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. We need lawmakers to see that our nation's specialists cannot endure another round of drastic cuts. It's not sustainable and the outlook is bleak if nothing is done. Office-based centers are already closing in record numbers. Further Medicare cuts will only accelerate this trend, limit patient access to care, worsen health equity issues nationwide, and ironically lead to higher healthcare costs, negating the purpose of the proposed legislation."
Dr. Garcia continued, "Congress and CMS must stop these cuts to office-based specialists!"
Click here to watch USPA's explainer video on the ongoing clinical labor and EM cuts to office-based specialists.
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A former federal prosecutor fired by former President Trump on Monday condemned what he described as “unprecedented” political interference in his work during the Trump administration.
Former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who served as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the Trump-era Justice Department pressured him to indict former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig before the midterm elections and prosecute former Secretary of State John Kerry.
“I’ve never seen anything like that before, and I was a junior prosecutor in the Southern District in the early 90s and I’d never seen anything like that,” Berman told host George Stephanopoulos.
“People who have been in the office for 40 years never saw anything like that. It was unprecedented and scary,” Berman added.
The interview came one day before Berman is set to release his book, titled “Holding the Line.”
Trump fired Berman in June 2020 after he refused to resign, leading to what Berman described on Monday as a “noisy” departure that included him issuing a press release. Then-Attorney General William Barr accused Berman of choosing “public spectacle over public service” at the time.
Berman’s firing came after he began investigating Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal lawyer and so-called fixer. Cohen pleaded guilty in 2018 to campaign finance fraud and other charges.
On ABC, Berman said the Justice Department attempted to get him to remove mentions of “Individual-1” in the charging documents, which were references to Trump.
“They were unsuccessful in that venture, and they were unsuccessful in every attempt to politically interfere with our office,” Berman said. “We held the line in every instance.”
He also said Trump’s Justice Department pressured him to prosecute John Kerry for his Iran-related conduct.
The pressure came one day after Trump issued two tweets attacking Kerry over the Iran nuclear deal, which he helped negotiate as Obama’s secretary of State, Berman said. Trump claimed Kerry violated the Logan Act, which bans private citizens from negotiating with foreign governments without permission from the administration.
Around the same time, Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement.
“The statute they wanted us to use was enacted in 1799 and had never been successfully prosecuted,” Berman said on ABC. “So in about 220 years this criminal statute was on the books, there were no convictions.”
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way for a pet to access food at feeding times," said an inventor, from Salisbury, Md., "so I invented the SMART BOWL. My design helps to keep food fresh and accessible when needed and it eliminates the need for the owner to be home at feeding time."
The invention provides an improved food bowl/feeding system for pets. In doing so, it increases control for pet owners by eliminating the need to be home during feeding time and controlling pets from eating out of each other's bowls in multi-pet households. It also helps to keep pet food fresh and it prevents moisture buildup or insect infestation within the bowl. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, animal shelters, kennels, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-324, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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This year's award expands to residents of the US, UK, Mexico, and Canada where one winner from each region will receive a Leica SL2-S camera set and $10,000 USD
TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Camera announces the fourth annual call for entries to its Leica Women Foto Project Award in partnership with Photoville, and Women Photograph. The brand's initiative to promote diversity in photography expands to new regions across the globe. Leica Camera will accept entries from the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada (excluding Québec) in addition to the United States. One winner from each region will be awarded a Leica SL2-S camera, a Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens, and cash prize of $10,000 USD. Applicants are requested to submit a photo story made with any camera (owning a Leica is not required) that bears witness to humanity as expressed through the female perspective. Submissions will be selected by a diverse group of jurors renowned in the world of photography. The growth of the award serves to expand the possibilities of female stories that can be told and cultures that can be explored through the art of photography.
Since its inception in 2019, the Leica Women Foto Project serves as a platform to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community through photography. Its mission is to encourage photographers to demonstrate the importance and impact of a woman's point of view. To date, the initiative has fueled diversity in visual storytelling through grants and sponsorships with Women Photograph, Photoville, Las Fotos Project, and the ConnectHer Film Festival while co-creating the Leica Women Foto Project Grant for the International Leica Society's own philanthropic efforts. This Spring, the initiative will amplify the female perspective through a feature at Photoville in New York with additional programs to be launched through the year.
"Photography has the power to give reason for hope: Don't look the other way, shake things up, express and advocate for change – the connection to humanity and our responsibility to bear witness to its moments is at the heart of Leica's culture - from the Leica Oskar Barnack Award to the Leica Women Foto Project Award. With these initiatives, we recognize and celebrate the courageous photographers and the stories they express through their unique lens" states Art Director for Leica Galleries Worldwide and LWFP Juror, Karin Rehn-Kaufmann.
"The Leica Women Foto Project aims to illuminate underrepresented visual storytellers through programs and resources that foster the development and amplification of the female perspective," says Kiran Karnani, VP of Marketing for Leica Camera USA. "With the Leica Women Foto Project Award expanding to new regions, we underscore our commitment to the narratives shaped by multicultural perspectives while bearing witness to the moments that impact how we see and interact with our world. We hope that this expansion allows for even more dynamic and nuanced storytelling through the female gaze."
Leica Women Foto Project Award recipients will be determined by a panel of notable judges based on quality of photography, sophistication of project and a dedication to the medium of photography.
The 2023 panel of judges is composed of:
- Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director, Leica Galleries Worldwide
- Liz Johnson Arthur, Photojournalist & Editorial Photographer
- Amanda de Cadenet, Photographer, Author and Media Personality
- Natalia Jimenez, Senior Picture Editor, The Washington Post
- Elizabeth Krist, Former Senior Photo Editor at National Geographic
- Kate Kuo, Director of Photography, LA Times
- Whitney Matewe, Photo Editor, TIME Magazine
- Mary McCartney, Photographer
- Renee Mussai, Senior Curator and Head of Curatorial & Collection, Autograph ABP
- Nikki Reed, Actress, Photographer, Writer
- Laura Roumanos, Co-Founder, Photoville
- Sara Rumens, Features Picture Editor, The Times
- Jennifer Samuel, Photo Editor, National Geographic
- Maggie Steber, Documentary Photographer & Guggenheim Grant Fellow
The call for entries for the 2023 Leica Women Foto Project Award will begin September 14th at 9:00AM ET and will close on November 7th at 11:59 PM EST. Applications for the Leica Women Foto Project Award can be submitted through the online registration form found on www.leicawomenfotoproject.com with terms and conditions. Candidates must be legal residents of US, Canada (excluding Québec where, for certainty, the contest is prohibited), UK, or Mexico and 21 years or older at time and date of entry. Leica Camera will announce the winners of the Leica Women Foto Project Award on March 8, 2023 via Leica Camera USA's and Leica Camera UK's website, newsletter, and @leicacamerausa, and @leicauk on Facebook and Instagram.
Please visit https://bit.ly/2023LeicaWomenFotoProject to learn more about the 2023 Leica Women Foto Project Award.
About Leica Camera
Leica represents a union of craftsmanship, design and experience. It is a beautiful collision of art and engineering, and the future of form and functionality. Leica Camera, headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany with a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, is an internationally operating, premium-segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics products. The legendary status of the Leica brand is founded on a long tradition of excellence in the supreme quality and performance of cameras and lenses, and the iconic images that artists and photojournalists everywhere captured with them. For more information about Leica visit https://leicacamerausa.com/, or follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Intercell Connect Boards, Battery Disconnect Units Enhance EV Performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, announced it has been selected by General Motors Co. to supply key electrification technologies for the automaker's Ultium global electric vehicle platform.
"We are honored to have been selected to provide technologies to support GM's vision for a zero-emissions future," said Ray Scott, Lear's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Lear's unique electrification engineering knowledge and molding and precision stamping capabilities, combined with our strategically located manufacturing facilities, perfectly positioned Lear to win this new business, which includes the largest award to date for our Connection Systems business."
The technologies Lear will provide include:
- Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) - BDUs are the primary interface between the battery pack and the vehicle's electrical system. Lear's patent-holding and PACE Award-winning BDU has first-to-market thermal management innovations that enable vehicles to charge faster and drive farther.
- Intercell Connect Boards (ICB)- ICBs are the electrical and mechanical frames that hold together multiple individual battery cells to form an integrated battery module.
- Wire Harnesses – Wire harnesses provide electric voltage and distribute power safely and efficiently throughout the vehicle.
Lear's decades of experience with electric vehicle architectures, precision metal stampings, and connection systems, along with the overmolding capabilities obtained through the 2021 acquisition of M&N Plastics, provide the expertise required to engineer and produce complex parts for the Ultium program.
Scott continued, "This award is a reflection of our focus on, and commitment to, using Lear's full range of in-house capabilities to develop cutting-edge innovations to meet our customers' needs."
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
1-8-2, FIREBALL: 9
(one, eight, two; FIREBALL: nine)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
1-8-2, FIREBALL: 9
(one, eight, two; FIREBALL: nine)
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HART COUNTY, Ga. (WSPA) – Recovery crews have been unable to retrieve the body of the pilot who crashed into a lake in Georgia on Saturday, despite knowing exactly where the plane is located.
“We have exhausted all of our local resources within the area,” said Capt. Chris Carroll of the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
The pilot and the plane, a Beech BEFF aircraft, were “on an IFR flight plan,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), meaning the pilot was operating the small plane under instrument flight rules — commonly used when conditions are less than ideal for operating a plane using visual cues.
The plane had departed from Punta Gorda, Florida, on Saturday morning before crashing into Lake Hartwell, on the border of Georgia and South Carolina.
Divers located the plane Saturday afternoon tangled in tree branches 120 feet underwater.
“It just so happened it’s in one of the deepest parts of the lake,” said Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. “The plane is in the trees. I’ve been told the plane flipped over. The top is on the bottom. The doors to the plane are jammed so we’re not able to retrieve the body out of the plane.”
“Divers were able to go down and sent the ROV [remote-operated vehicle] back down,” added Carroll. “They were able to push the ROV into the rear window of the plane where it can be driven through the front to try to look around in the cockpit area. At that time was when we were able to determine there was a person in the plane.”
Cleveland said the NTSB has given the county permission to lift the plane so they can remove the pilot’s body.
Carroll said the sheriff’s office is considering bringing a crane or air bags to move the aircraft to a more accessible location.
“Once it’s lifted, we’ll have to move it to a shallow area to get the body out of it,” he said.
The NTSB told Nexstar’s WSPA that there is no time frame for the recovery of the aircraft. A spokesperson said the agency “is working with a salvage company and the insurance company on recovery efforts.”
Right now, the investigation is still in the “fact-gathering stage,” the NTSB said. A spokesperson said the typical investigation could take anywhere from 12-24 months to “complete and determine cause.”
A preliminary report will be released in the coming weeks.
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Accomplished leader with extensive financial services experience to lead legal functions
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) ("loanDepot" or the "Company"), a leading consumer lending and real estate services provider, today announced Gregory Smallwood has joined the Company as chief legal officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. He will report directly to loanDepot CEO Frank Martell.
Smallwood brings more than two decades of experience representing major financial services institutions in all aspects of compliance with state and federal law, corporate transactions, regulatory enforcement, and class action litigation. As chief legal officer, Smallwood will oversee all aspects of the Company's legal strategy, supporting loanDepot's focus on providing exceptional service to its customers, employees, and investors. Combined with the recently announced addition of Joseph Grassi as chief risk officer, Smallwood's appointment further enhances the Company's robust legal, compliance and risk infrastructure.
"Our Vision 2025 strategic plan was developed with a clear emphasis on best-in-class quality, client service and compliance, all of which are principles we consider essential for long-term growth and success," said loanDepot CEO Frank Martell. "loanDepot operates in a complex and rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment. The addition of a world-class legal talent like Gregg, who brings important skills and perspective to our already outstanding legal team, will help ensure we successfully execute on our plan and deliver best-in-class experiences for our customers."
Smallwood has extensive legal experience in the financial services and mortgage industries, including helping companies develop and implement legal initiatives, manage and reduce risk, execute strategic plans and achieve revenue performance targets. Prior to loanDepot, Smallwood served as general counsel and executive vice president of Caliber Home Loans. Before that, Smallwood held senior roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Saxon Mortgage, GMAC ResCap and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. He started his career as an attorney at L'Oréal Cosmetics Corporation. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland.
"It's an exciting opportunity to join loanDepot as the company advances the work of its Vision 2025 plan and navigates such a significant period of change in the mortgage finance industry," said Smallwood. "I look forward to supporting Frank and working with the legal and broader loanDepot teams to make homeownership affordable, inclusive and sustainable for more American families."
About loanDepot
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as one of the nation's largest non-bank retail mortgage lenders, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.
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Lady Louise's curtsey to the Queen: Sophie Wessex's daughter, 18, is joined by her brother James, Viscount Severn, 14, as she steps forward to say goodbye
- Lady Louise Windsor joined her brother James, Viscount Severn at the service in Westminster Hall today
- It is the first time the Queen's youngest grandchild has been seen since her death at Balmoral aged 96
- The duo joined senior royals including the King, Queen Consort and the Waleses at the service in London
- Full coverage: Click here to see all our coverage of the Queen’s passing
The Queen's granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor joined her brother James, Viscount Severn at the service in Westminster Hall today following Her Majesty's procession from Buckingham Palace.
Lady Louise, 18, enjoyed a close relationship with her grandmother the Queen and grew up just a stone's throw from the late monarch's home of Windsor Castle.
During the occasion today, Louise performed a curtsy when stepping forward to say goodbye to her grandmother, alongside her 14-year-old brother.
It is the first time the Queen's youngest grandchild has been seen since Her Majesty's death last week aged 96 at Balmoral.
King Charles, his three siblings and his sons Prince William and Prince Harry had followed the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Parliament as the Royal Family handed her over to the nation.
James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor pay their respects in The Palace of Westminster after the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen's granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor joined her brother James, Viscount Severn at the service in Westminster Hall today
Lady Louise (pictured right), 18, enjoyed a close relationship with her grandmother the Queen and grew up just a stone's throw from the late monarch's home of Windsor Castle
Tearing up: James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor pay their respects in The Palace of Westminster
The Queen's grandchildren - including Lady Louise and Princess Beatrice - appear emotional as they attend the service today in London
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla led members of the royal family at the ceremony this afternoon (pictured)
Other members of the royal family including Zara Tindall, with her husband Mike, Princess Eugenie, with her husband Jack Brooksbank, and Princess Beatrice, with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi also attended
Peter Phillips, the Duke of Sussex, the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Wessex, the Earl of Snowdon, the Duchess of Sussex, the Princess Royal, King Charles III, the Duke of York, the Princess of Wales and the Countess of Wessex follow the bearer party carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall, London
Camilla, Queen Consort, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the coffin procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
The Queen is placed in Westminster Hall to lie in state for the nation to pay their respects
From 5pm mourners will be able to file past the coffin to pay their respects to Britain's longest-reigning monarch with an estimated one million people expected to queue for up to 30 hours to see her before the state funeral on Monday.
Her Majesty's children and grandchildren, led by King Charles III, accompanied her to Westminster where she will lie in state after a short service that the late monarch had put together with the Church of England before she died aged 96.
The Queen's coffin entered Westminster Hall as the choir of Westminster Abbey and the choir of His Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, sang Psalm 139. The Archbishop of Canterbury then read the opening prayer, which the King led the royals in reciting.
At 2.22pm today Her Majesty was carried down The Mall on a gun carriage - a tradition dating back to the death of her great-grandmother Queen Victoria in 1901 - as her children, grandchildren and other senior royals marched behind in time to a funeral march.
Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state
Her Majesty was carried on the gun carriage that had also borne her parents when they died 50 years apart
The Queen's imperial state crown laid on top of a cushion, above her coffin, during the emotional funeral procession this afternoon
The King and his Queen Consort led the Royal Family into Westminster Hall
2.22pm: The gun carriage bearing the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II departs Buckingham Palace, transferring the coffin to The Palace of Westminster
The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Sussex, King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard
The Queen arrived at Westminster Hall 38 minutes later at 3pm - where she was placed on a catafalque - a raised platform, with her crown, orb and sceptre placed on top. The monarch will lie in state there for four days and five nights until her state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
William and Harry again set aside their feud and stood next to each other as they accompanied their beloved grandmother to Parliament. Their wives travelled separately in cars behind.
During the service, the senior royals stood in formation facing the coffin on its purple-covered catafalque, which was flanked with a tall, yellow flickering candle at each corner of the wide scarlet platform.
The King and Queen Consort stood together a metre or so apart, with the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence behind them, then the Duke of York alone, and in the next row the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Behind them were the Prince and Princess of Wales, with the Duke of Sussex behind William, and the Duchess of Sussex directly behind Kate. The Cross of Westminster was placed at the head of the coffin.
The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace last night to tears and cheers from the huge crowds who stood in the pouring rain to welcome her home after her death at Balmoral last Thursday. The route from RAF Northolt to the palace was packed. There was a wave of lights as many raised their mobile phones in the air to film the hearse as it passed.
Mourners cheered and clapped in the rain as the new state hearse travelled down Constitution Hill and around the Queen Victoria Memorial as it slowed, then drove through the gates of the palace and through the central arch into the quadrangle.
Outriders stopped with their heads bowed at the end of the journey, while a police officer at the gate saluted.
People cheered 'hip hip hooray' after the coffin drove under the arch. Many lining the street put down their umbrellas as a sign of respect while some could be seen wiping tears from their eyes, while phone camera lights lit up the crowds.
Upon arriving at the Grand Entrance of the palace, a guard of honour was formed by the King's Guard.
Her Majesty was received by all her children and grandchildren, including the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Shortly after witnessing the arrival of the coffin, Charles and Camilla left Buckingham Palace.
Prayers and a service reserved for close family members took place shortly after the coffin arrived last night, with the King, Camilla, William and Kate and Harry and Meghan all in attendance.
Princess Anne, who has travelled with her mother's coffin from Balmoral to Edinburgh, and from the Scottish capital back to London, was also present with husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Peter Phillips, his sister Zara, Mike Tindall, the Duke of York and daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, along with their husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank - were also among those gathered.
But Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of Prince Andrew and who still lives with the duke, did not receive an invite because of their divorce.
The Queen stayed in the Bow Room in the palace overnight before she was transported to the Palace of Westminster, where she will lie in state until Monday, September 19 - the day of her state funeral at Westminster Abbey and burial at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
Camilla, Kate, Sophie and Meghan watch as the Queen's coffin is carried into her resting place for the next four days
A sombre Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stands during the service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, left. Pictured right: Prince Harry looks at the ancient roof alongside Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as they stand in Westminster Hall after participating in the procession of the coffin
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales reassure one another as they leave after a service for the reception of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall
Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince William, Britain's Princess Anne, salute the coffin. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew - no longer frontline royals, did not, bowing instead
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown and pulled by a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, arrives at the Palace of Westminster
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Britain grinds to a halt to watch Queen leave her palace for the last time: Mourners pack out Hyde Park, cram into pubs and stand in silence in department stores to watch sombre procession
- Nation stood in silence as people watched the Queen's coffin procession from pubs and department stores
- Thousands gathered in Hyde Park to watch procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
- The Queen's coffin will lie-in-state for four days, ending on the morning of her state funeral on September 19
- Full coverage: Click here to see all our coverage of the Queen’s passing
Thousands of mourners have packed out Hyde Park while others have crammed into packed pubs and stood solemnly in silence in department stores to watch as the Queen's coffin left Buckingham Palace for the final time.
Emotions were running high in the central London park, as members of the public watched on big screens as King Charles III and other senior royals, including his sons Princes William and Harry, walked behind the Queen's coffin to Westminster Hall.
Several spectators were seen wiping away tears during the 38-minute coffin procession to Westminster Hall, which marks the beginning of the Queen's lying-in-state, lasting for four days until the morning of her state funeral on September 19.
Elsewhere, people were seen gathering around TV screens in packed pubs, offices and department stores as the procession, which began at precisely 2.22pm, proceeded along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, across Horse Guards Parade and onto Whitehall to Parliament Square and into the Palace of Westminster.
Pulled on a gun carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, the coffin was draped with a Royal Standard and adorned with the priceless, glittering Imperial State Crown.
Taking the lead was the pomp and pageantry of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and military bands.
Thousands of mourners watched the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
Thousands of mourners watched the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
A mother and her young child watching the procession from Hyde Park in central London
Thousands of mourners watched the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
Two people pictured watching the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
Thousands of mourners watched the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
A man could be seen holding his head in his heads in Hyde Park, central London as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession took place on Wednesday afternoon
Two women watch the Queen's coffin procession from a department store in Windsor on Wednesday afternoon
A woman is seen wiping a tear from her eye as thousands gathered to watch the Queen's coffin procession in Hyde Park
People watched the Queen's coffin procession from a pub in Windsor Town Castle on Wednesday afternoon
Two women watch the Queen's coffin procession from a department store in Windsor on Wednesday afternoon
People watched the procession from The Ship and Shovell pub in Charing Cross, central London
In the capital, thousands of mourners flocked to see the moving sight of the Queen departing the official residence where she spent so much of her working life at the heart of the nation, with viewing areas declared full ahead of the procession starting - meaning many gathered in Hyde Park.
The Queen's coffin was transported on the George Gun Carriage, which carried King George VI's coffin from Sandringham Church to Wolferton Station in February 1952 and was used during the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002.
An estimated 800 military personnel took part in today's procession, in their own tribute to the Queen who was the head of the armed forces.
Tears filled the eyes of the hundreds of thousands of public mourners as the Queen's coffin made her final poignant journey from Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
A solemn and respectful silence greeted the emotionally powerful sight of Her Majesty's coffin being taken to Westminster Hall.
After a life of dignity and service, the coffin being pulled by horse past her loyal subjects marked what would be the last time some would see her.
It was exactly 2.22pm when King Charles III led his family on foot towards the ancient hall at the heart of the Palace of Westminster where his mother's coffin will sit for four days until the morning of her state funeral.
The occasion was laden with historical significance, and saw brothers Prince William and Prince Harry set aside their ongoing feud to support their father by marching with him behind the coffin.
The Queen's coffin as transported by a gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster on Wednesday afternoon
Once the procession had arrived at Westminster Hall, a brief service was held, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
From 5pm mourners will be able to file past the coffin to pay their respects to Britain's longest-reigning monarch with an estimated one million people expected to queue for up to 30 hours to see her before the state funeral on Monday. The queue is already more than two miles long.
During an extraordinary 38-minute march down a packed Mall and down to Parliament Square, Her Majesty's children and grandchildren, led by King Charles III, delivered her to Westminster where she is laid to rest before her funeral next Monday.
The Queen's coffin entered Westminster Hall as the choir of Westminster Abbey and the choir of His Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, sang Psalm 139.
The Archbishop of Canterbury then read the opening prayer, which the King led the royals in reciting.
The Archbishop of Canterbury said: 'God, the maker and redeemer of all mankind: grant us, with thy servant Queen Elizabeth, and all the faithful departed, the sure benefits of thy Son's saving passion and glorious resurrection; that in the last day, when all things are gathered up in Christ, we may with them enjoy the fullness of thy promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'
The family stood silently for the short service that the late monarch had put together with the Church of England before she died aged 96.
A little girl holds her mother as they watch the Queen's coffin procession from Hyde Park in central London on Wednesday
A woman appeared visibly emotional as she watched the procession for the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth at Hyde Park on Wednesday
Thousands of people gathered to watch the procession from big screens that had been installed in Hyde Park on Wednesday
Thousands of people gathered to watch the procession from big screens that had been installed in Hyde Park on Wednesday
Cries of 'God save the King' could be heard as the King and the Queen Consort left Westminster Hall as Big Ben rang out at 3.30pm.
Royal couples left the building side by side, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex holding hands and the Princess of Wales rubbing her husband's arm reassuringly.
At 2.22pm today Her Majesty was carried down The Mall on a gun carriage - a tradition dating back to the death of her great-grandmother Queen Victoria in 1901 - as her children, grandchildren and other senior royals marched behind in time to a funeral march.
The Queen arrived at Westminster Hall at 3pm - where she was placed on a catafalque - a raised platform, with her crown, orb and sceptre on top. The monarch will lie in state there for four days and five nights.
William and Harry again set aside their feud and stood next to each other as they accompanied their beloved grandmother to Parliament. Their wives travelled separately in cars behind.
Thousands of mourners watched the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
Thousands of mourners watched the poignant procession from Hyde Park in central London
During the service, the senior royals stood in formation facing the coffin on its purple-covered catafalque, which was flanked with a tall, yellow flickering candle at each corner of the wide scarlet platform.
The King and Queen Consort stood together a metre or so apart, with the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence behind them, then the Duke of York alone, and in the next row the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Behind them were the Prince and Princess of Wales, with the Duke of Sussex behind William, and the Duchess of Sussex directly behind Kate. The Cross of Westminster was placed at the head of the coffin.
When the Queen arrived, Charles, William and Anne saluted. Harry and Prince Andrew - barred from wearing military uniform - bowed their head instead.
A woman is seen wiping away a tear as she watches the Queen's coffin procession in Hyde Park, central London on Wednesday
Thousands of people gathered to watch the procession from big screens that had been installed in Hyde Park on Wednesday
Thousands of people gathered to watch the procession from big screens that had been installed in Hyde Park on Wednesday
Up to one million mourners face a queue snaking up to 10 miles through London to catch a glimpse of the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall before Monday - with just 500 portaloos to share between them en route - as Downing Street said they would rely on self-policing when it comes anyone jumping the line or claiming to be disabled.
Well-wishers and royal fanatics have been waiting in line since Monday and were handed wristbands this afternoon to cement their spots as it was confirmed it is not guaranteed that everyone will get to see Her Majesty's lying in state from 5pm tonight.
Almost 800 stewards and an army of hundreds of volunteers including up 120 scouts will man the line - but with up to 1million predicted to join over the next four days, organisers expect those in it to deal with people queue-jumping because the 10,000 police officers in London are needed elsewhere.
No proof of disability will be required to use the accessible queue for the Queen's lying in state, it is understood, with marshals on hand along the route to make sure people are in the correct line.
City Hall has said all viewing areas for the procession are full, adding that people should instead head to Hyde Park to watch proceedings on large screens.
It came as London may be 'full' for the first time over the next week with hotel rooms sold out and public transport rammed with one million set to queue to see Her Majesty's coffin and one million more due in the capital on Monday.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westlake Securities, Austin's leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Heath Consultants Incorporated ("Heath") on the divesture of its subsidiary Norton Corrosion Limited, LLC ("Norton") to Tanknology Inc., a portfolio company of Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners ("HRCP").
Founded in 1959 and acquired by Heath in 2014, Norton is a Woodinville, Washington-based provider of corrosion inspection services, engineering services and high-quality corrosion control products. Westlake Securities was engaged by Heath to help evaluate the potential divestiture of Norton and ran a targeted process focused on strategic parties active in the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) space. Drew Sitgreaves, CEO of Heath Consultants, said, "Westlake's experience in the utility services market, industry and private equity relationships, and familiarity working with family-owned businesses were instrumental in helping us execute on this strategic objective."
As a third-generation, family-owned business, Heath was seeking a partner for Norton that would be both a cultural and strategic fit to build upon Norton's rich 60-year legacy. Tanknology stood apart as an ideal partner given their shared commitment to a customer-centric culture and delivery of the highest quality of service.
The Westlake team was honored to represent Heath and Norton in this transaction, and we look forward to the post-transaction success of Heath, Norton, Tanknology, and HRCP.
Since 1933, Heath Consultants has been an industry leader in utility protection and damage prevention. Heath partners with well-recognized research and development organizations and industry trade associations to provide state-of-the-art products and services to various utility markets, including products specifically designed to detect natural gas (methane) leaks as a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and services for environmental and public safety. Heath is based in Houston, Texas with over 1,800 employees across the United States. heathus.com
Founded in 1959 based in Woodinville, Washington, Norton Corrosion designs, manufactures, and installs state-of-the-art cathodic protection systems and corrosion control products for nearly any application, including service to the Power Generation, Petrochemical, Marine, Defense, Wastewater, Manufacturing, Municipal, Transportation, Aviation, Structural and Agricultural industries. Norton also designs proprietary, state-of-the-art products for specialty applications. www.nortoncorrosion.com
Tanknology, the world's largest provider of environmental compliance testing, inspection services, corrosion prevention and fuel quality solutions, services more than 85,000 petroleum fueling and storage facilities per year. The company provides more than 30 compliance-related service offerings and holds 22 patents for leak detection and tank monitoring technology. Internationally, Tanknology licensees span more than 20 countries, providing services to the largest petroleum operators in the world. Tanknology was recapitalized by company management and Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners in 2019. www.tanknology.com
Westlake Securities is a middle-market investment bank founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Westlake delivers superior execution and results to its clients with deep transactional experience, comprehensive technical analysis and hands-on involvement of our senior professionals. www.westlakesecurities.com
Disclosures: Securities offered by FNEX Capital, LLC, Member of FINRA and SIPC. Westlake Securities is not affiliated with FNEX Capital.
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Prince Andrew and Harry stare at the floor as they are excluded from a royal salute for the Queen and forced to wear morning suits for silent coffin procession
- Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were both banned from saluting during the Queen's coffin procession today
- But other senior royals including King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Anne all performed the gesture
- Members of Royal Family saluted when they passed Cenotaph on Whitehall on their way to Westminster Hall
- But Andrew and Harry simply bowed their heads because they were not allowed to wear military uniform
- They also did not salute - unlike the other royals - when the coffin then arrived at the Palace of Westminster
Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were both banned from saluting during the Queen's coffin procession today – while other royals including King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Anne all performed the gesture.
Members of the Royal Family saluted when they passed the Cenotaph on Whitehall this afternoon on their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie in state until her funeral next Monday.
But Andrew and Harry simply bowed their heads next to the national war memorial because they were not allowed to wear military uniform, which is due to the fact that neither of them are now working royals.
They also did not salute – unlike the other royals – when the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown, arrived at the Palace of Westminster soon after during the procession.
It comes after Andrew, the Duke of York, was also prohibited from wearing his military uniform and saluting at the vigil for his mother earlier this week at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon for the same reason.
The decision to ban Harry and Andrew from wearing military uniforms in events following the Queen's death at Balmoral last Thursday is a reminder of how both now have limited involvement in the Royal Family.
Prince Harry spent ten years in the Army, but he was stripped of his honorary military titles in 2020 after he and his wife Meghan Markle announced they were stepping down as senior working royals and moving abroad.
His uncle the Duke of York, who was forced to stand down from public life in 2019 over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, is the only other royal banned from wearing military uniform at the ceremonial events and funeral.
King Charles III, Prince William, Princess Anne and the Duke of Gloucester all salute, while Prince Harry and Prince Andrew bow their heads as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Palace of Westminster following the procession today
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew stand with their hands by their sides as Princess Anne salutes the Queen's coffin today
King Charles III, Prince William, Princess Anne and the Duke of Gloucester all salute, while Prince Harry and Prince Andrew bow their heads as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Palace of Westminster following the procession today
King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Anne salute while the Duke of Sussex (right) stands still as the bearer party carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall today, where it will lie in state ahead of her funeral on Monday
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew (circled) also did not salute when the procession passed the Cenotaph this afternoon
King Charles III and Princess Anne salute as they pass the Cenotaph war memorial during the procession this afternoon
Prince Andrew was also not allowed to salute at the vigil for the Queen at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday - unlike King Charles III (front centre), Princess Anne (next to Charles) and Prince Edward (right) who all performed the gesture
It comes after Harry was denied the chance to wear military uniform as he mourns his grandmother, even though Andrew will be permitted to do so at the lying in state vigil, which is still yet to take place.
Harry, who saw action on the front line during two tours of duty in Afghanistan, will be in civilian dress for official events including the late monarch's state funeral.
Only working royals - which Harry and Andrew are not - are being permitted to dress in uniform at five ceremonial occasions.
These are the St Giles' Cathedral service in Edinburgh, which took place on Monday; the coffin's procession to Westminster Hall today; the Vigil of the Princes at the lying in state; the funeral in Westminster Abbey; and the committal service in Windsor.
But an exception has been made for Andrew who will wear a uniform as a 'special mark of respect' for the Queen when he stands guard around her coffin during the Vigil of the Princes.
He is expected to be joined by the Queen's other children - King Charles III, Princess Anne and Prince Edward - at the proceedings during the lying in state later this week.
It is believed that this decision was made because it would look odd for Andrew to be the only one of the Queen's four children not in military dress standing by his mother's coffin.
Andrew wore a morning suit in Edinburgh on Monday while King Charles III wore a full day ceremonial uniform with the rank of Field Marshal, the Princess Royal wore the uniform in the rank of Admiral and the Earl of Wessex wore the blues uniform of the Honorary Royal Colonel of the Wessex Yeomanry.
The move to ban Harry from wearing military uniform is likely to be a bitter blow for the former soldier, who is proud of his decade in the forces, and who was saddened after being stripped of his honorary military roles including Captain General of the Royal Marines by the Queen post-Megxit.
In a statement released yesterday ahead of today's procession through the capital, his press secretary confirmed he would not don his uniform.
The statement added: 'Prince Harry... will wear a morning suit throughout the events honouring his grandmother. His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears and we respectfully ask that focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.'
Earlier on Monday, Harry wrote of his special memories of when the Queen attended his passing out parade in 2006 when he became an officer in the British Army.
He told of his 'first meeting' with his Granny as 'my Commander-in-Chief' - and was believed to be referring to the occasion when the late monarch made him grin and blush while she reviewed the cadets.
A source confirmed Harry - whose rank is a captain - would not be in uniform for any events.
Andrew stepped down from public life after the furore over his friendship with paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
He went on to pay millions, with no admission as to liability, to settle a civil sexual assault case to a woman he claimed never to have met.
In January, ahead of his legal settlement, the Queen stripped him of all of his honorary military roles, including Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and he gave up his HRH style.
Andrew, a former Royal Navy officer who served in the Falklands War, retained his rank as a Vice Admiral, and is expected to wear the coinciding uniform.
Virginia Giuffre, formerly known as Virginia Roberts, sued him for allegedly sexually assaulting her when she was 17 after she was trafficked by Epstein. Andrew denied the claims.
At the service of thanksgiving in St Giles' on Monday, Andrew was in a morning suit, while his siblings, including Edward who dropped out of the Royal Marines, wore military dress as they processed behind the Queen's coffin.
Andrew wore eight medals and decorations - his South Atlantic Medal for service in the Falklands, his Silver, Golden, Diamond and Platinum medals, a Royal Navy Long Service Medals with Bars, Canadian Forces Decoration with Bar and New Zealand Commemoration Medal.
(From left) Prince William, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, Princess Anne, Peter Phillips, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walk behind the coffin during the procession for the Queen in London this afternoon
Prince William and Prince Harry walk behind King Charles III and Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace this afternoon
Members of the Royal Family follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II through Westminster this afternoon
King Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry are among those marching during the procession his afternoon
At the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in April 2021, the dress issue was dealt with by the Queen who decided that no members of the royal family should wear uniform.
The Daily Mail revealed that Andrew had demanded to be allowed to wear his uniform as an honorary vice-admiral of the British royal navy.
Around the time of the Philip's funeral, Andrew even went to his mother to ask her to back him in the uniform row as she prepared to say goodbye to her beloved husband.
After the Mail's story broke, it was announced that senior royals would wear morning suits in order to deflect the row. It was a break with tradition but seen as the most eloquent solution to the problem.
Andrew was due to be promoted to Admiral in 2020 to mark his 60th birthday, but this did not go ahead following the fallout from his disastrous Newsnight appearance.
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Valentina Clitso crowned Miss Navajo Nation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Office of Miss Navajo Nation announced Valentina Clitso, from Forest Lakes Chapter, as Miss Navajo Nation 2022-2023.
Clitso is Tódích’ii’nii (Bitter Water People), born for Bit’ahnii (Within His Cover), Tó’ahaní (Near The Water People), Áshįįhi (Salt People). Her parents are Silas Clitso and Lucille Benally from Black Mesa, Arizona.
Clitso is an alumna of Monument Valley High School and attended Arizona State University for undergraduate studies. She won best butcherer, best tradition food, best essay and best skill during the competition.
Gypsy Pete earned the Miss Navajo Nation 2022-2023 1st runner up title and miss photogenic. Breanna Davis earned the Miss Navajo Nation 2022-2023 2nd runner up title, miss congeniality, and best talent.
The Navajo Nation thanked Miss Navajo Nation Niagara Rockbridge for her dedication, passion and genuine love for the Navajo people.
“We wish [Rockbridge] the best in her future endeavors and continue to pray for her,” said the Office of Miss Navajo Nation.
Rockbridge is currently an undergraduate student at Diné College completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology while simultaneously pursuing her Master’s of Professional Studies in Indigenous Governance at University of Arizona.
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State-of-the-Art 'Hospital within a Hospital' Advances Integration with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceans Healthcare today announced the opening of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi, a state-of-the-art behavioral health "hospital within a hospital" inside CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline. Oceans and CHRISTUS Spohn Health System announced the project last year and have been working closely to provide behavioral health services to South Texas since early 2020.
The 30,000 square-foot 42-bed hospital expands inpatient capacity and allows for the treatment of more clinically acute patients managing depression, anxiety or other behavioral health concerns complicated by a substance use dual diagnosis. The hospital will also provide intensive outpatient mental health services for adults and seniors in the future. Licensed medical and mental health professionals guide each patient and their family through individually designed treatment programs that include diagnosis and symptom education.
As a hospital within a hospital, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi provides a unique setting with access to advanced medical resources in an environment designed specifically for behavioral health patients and allows for greater continuity of care.
"The new hospital is the next step in our relationship with CHRISTUS Spohn to expand behavioral health services that, for many, are so often out of reach," said Stuart Archer, CEO of Oceans Healthcare. "We value the opportunity to work with highly respected organizations to create positive outcomes for vulnerable members of the community and look forward to continuing to execute our shared vision."
The two organizations began working together at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. At a time when access to what many considered "non-essential care" was being limited, CHRISTUS Spohn and Oceans worked to provide mental health treatment for many patients also battling the virus, ensuring continued access to life-saving care.
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System indicated in its 2020 Community Health Needs Assessment that mental health was considered the number one need, and mortality risk resulting from mental health conditions was a growing concern in the area. Despite this clear gap, Texas ranks last in the nation for access to care, according to the 2022 Mental Health America report.
"The Coastal Bend area has an overwhelming need for mental health services, and we knew we needed a specialized provider to bring the right resources to our own facility," said Osbert Blow, MD, PhD, FACS, CHRISTUS Spohn CEO. "Since 2020, our work with Oceans has ensured we're able to provide a full continuum of care for patients as they seek help. We're proud to support them as they embark on a new chapter to enhance the lives and care of our community."
For more information about Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi, visit oceanscorpuschristi.com or call (361) 902-4006.
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Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery. Founded in 2004, Oceans provides inpatient and outpatient treatment with a special focus on the unique physical and emotional needs of older adults. With 33 locations, including 23 inpatient hospital campuses across the Southeast, Oceans treated 24,000 individuals in 2021. The company consistently achieves industry-leading performance metrics on national quality and safety measurements, as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America for four consecutive years. For more information, visit www.oceanshealthcare.com.
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Increasing Service Capabilities for Rail Shippers Across the Country
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Rail Company LLC today completed the acquisition from BRX Transportation Holdings of Denver-based Pioneer Lines, Inc., a railroad holding company including 15 short line railroads. The transaction closed following regulatory authorization.
The acquisition advances Patriot Rail's growth strategy, increasing the Jacksonville, Florida, company's short line operations from 16 to 31 railroads. Patriot now serves customers with operations in 23 states.
"We are pleased to bring Pioneer Lines railroads into Patriot Rail," said John E. Fenton, Patriot Rail's chief executive officer. "Doubling our footprint across the U.S. furthers our commitment to exceed customer expectations as a best-in-class rail partner. Patriot Rail takes great pride in delivering value to our customers with safety always as our core foundation, and our expansion will drive deeper commercial and logistics relationships."
"Patriot Rail's accelerating growth opens more opportunities for innovative and sustainable freight transport solutions," said John Ma, Patriot board member and co-head of North America for Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Patriot's majority investor. "Igneo continues to see strong potential for long-term returns through our investment in the Patriot Rail platform."
Patriot Rail board chair Deb Butler added, "Patriot Rail has the growth mindset and financial capacity to invest in profitable initiatives benefitting rail shippers and our long-term investors. We welcome our new Patriot team members to our employee-first leadership culture, and the future is bright for the customers, stakeholders, and communities we serve."
About Patriot Rail
Patriot Rail operates 31 regional and freight short line railroads, a scenic rail excursion train, and rail-related services companies with operations in 23 states. Service capabilities include railcar storage, contract switching, transloading, railcar cleaning, engineering services, excursion railroads, real estate, and track access. Patriot Rail is also a direct partner in providing railcar repair and maintenance, railcar dismantling, and environmental services including centralized wastewater treatment. For more information, visit patriotrail.com.
About Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Igneo Infrastructure Partners is an autonomous investment team in the First Sentier Investors Group. It invests in high-quality, mature, mid-market infrastructure companies in the utilities and transport sectors in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Operating since 1994, the team works closely with portfolio companies to create long-term sustainable value through innovation and proactive asset management. Igneo manages more than US$15 billion in assets as of June 30, 2022 on behalf of more than 120 institutional investors around the world. For more information, visit igneoip.com.
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Association marks 'Back-to-School Week' with program funding for PTAs and season seven launch of its Notes from the Backpack podcast
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, National PTA is marking its annual Back-to-School Week celebration to support families, teachers, administrators and PTA leaders as the new school year gets underway. National PTA is sharing information and resources on social media using #PTABackToSchool and at PTA.org/BackToSchool to help make this a healthy, safe and impactful school year. The association is also launching the seventh season of its Notes from the Backpack podcast.
"Our goal during Back-to-School Week is to share important information, resources and expertise to help build strong partnerships between families and schools and help support families, teachers, administrators and PTA leaders' success all year long," said Anna King, president of National PTA. "There could not be a more urgent time for families, educators and schools to work together for all of our nation's students and promote learning environments where students feel safe, supported and ready to learn."
Throughout Back-to-School Week, National PTA will share resources to help PTA and school leaders plan their school year, engage their school community and support students and families. Among the resources for PTA leaders, is our new online learning community, Thrive, which features engaging, short leadership development courses and new initiative, Membership Mania, for local PTA leaders to connect with one another, gain access to resources and strengthen membership together. Among the resources to support students and families, National PTA and Future of Privacy Forum have launched resources to help parents and guardians learn more about the steps they can take to protect the privacy of their child's education record.
As part of the association's efforts to support families, schools and PTAs in the new school year, National PTA is offering over $600K to help PTAs host programs for families in the areas of digital safety, STEM, literacy, healthy lifestyles and the arts. The application period is now open. By answering only a few questions, PTAs can be eligible for $1,000 or $2,500 in program funding. The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. EDT. PTAs can learn more about the funding opportunities and apply at PTA.org/Grants.
Season seven of National PTA's Notes from the Backpack podcast will launch Sept. 14 and will feature episodes on supporting kids through transitions, facing math anxiety and harnessing the power of parent advocacy to help you navigate through the school year. Episodes are available to stream at PTA.org/BackpackNotes.
"PTA's role is more important than ever as we connect parents, teachers and administrators and support critical school and family needs," added Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA executive director. "Through our Back-to-School Week, podcast, programs, advocacy and other initiatives all year round, we remain committed to ensuring that our families and schools have the tools to best support every student's learning, development and success."
Office Depot is the presenting sponsor of National PTA's Back-to-School Week. Additional support for the week comes from BAND, a free group communication app. The companies are Proud National PTA Sponsors. Xplora, a smartwatch designed to provide kids with a safe onboarding to the digital world, is also a supporting sponsor of the week.
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
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Parents furious their 12-year-old daughters may have to share the girls' toilets with 18-year-old boys after high school introduces 'gender-neutral' pronoun signs on bathrooms
- Northlakes High School on the NSW Central Coast has come under fire
- The school switched the male and female toilet signs to include 'they'
- One parent of a 13-year-old girl complained she was 'confused and worried'
- One Nation MP Mark Latham said it's a political statement at student's expense
An Australian high school has sparked debate after it switched the traditional male and female toilet signs to include gender-neutral pronouns.
Northlakes High School on the NSW Central Coast put up the new 'inclusive' signage reading 'He/They' and 'She/They'.
But some parents took to a local community Facebook page to voice their outrage at the new school policy, fearing their daughters may be forced to use the same bathroom as older students born anatomically male.
Northlakes High School in San Remo on the Central Coast has ditched traditional male and female toilet signs for a more inclusive pronouns (pictured)
But some parents took to a local community Facebook page to voice their outrage at the new school policy, fearing their daughters may be forced to use the same bathroom as older students born anatomically male (stock image)
One Nation MP Mark Latham even grilled NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell in state parliament over the signage, asking if the department was aware and if it approved, the Daily Telegraph reported.
He said numerous parents had contacted him with concerns including that it would confuse children and encourage boys to misbehave and use the girls' toilets.
The furious father of a 13-year-old girl had told him that his daughter returned from school worried that 17 and 18-year-old boys would start using the girls' toilets.
'Who would think this is ok?' one person questioned on social media.
Other commenters however disagreed and congratulated the school on being progressive.
'Absolutely well done. Gender diverse kids have a hard enough time as it is. Kindness matters,' one said.
But Mr Latham argues that gender-neutral terms are generally only used by the 'woke elite', and that such pronouns are 'unnecessary' in a school situation - and would only cause 'anxiety' for parents and students.
'It's a political statement that raises community alarm about safety and does not help students,' he said.
One Nation MP Mark Latham voiced his concerns about the progressive bathroom signs in parliament
The NSW Education Minister said safety and support were the top priority at NSW public schools (pictured: Northlakes High School)
The former federal Opposition leader and father-of-three also said locals around Abbotsford School, in Sydney's Inner West, had contacted him on Tuesday over similar concerns.
Abbotsford School has placed rainbow and trans pride flags on display on its fence.
'What has this got to do with English, maths, history science, it's another instance of a school going out of its way to be political,' Mr Latham said.
The Education Minister responded saying that safety and support were top priority in NSW Schools.
'All public schools in NSW provide safe and supportive learning environments for our students that respect and value diversity and are free from violence, discrimination, harassment and vilification,' Ms Mitchell said.
A NSW Education department spokesperson when asked claimed all toilets at Northlakes High School were single sex 'except for one unisex, lockable, single cubicle toilet attached to the school sick bay'.
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This year's award expands to residents of the US, UK, Mexico, and Canada where one winner from each region will receive a Leica SL2-S camera set and $10,000 USD
TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Camera announces the fourth annual call for entries to its Leica Women Foto Project Award in partnership with Photoville, and Women Photograph. The brand's initiative to promote diversity in photography expands to new regions across the globe. Leica Camera will accept entries from the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada (excluding Québec) in addition to the United States. One winner from each region will be awarded a Leica SL2-S camera, a Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens, and cash prize of $10,000 USD. Applicants are requested to submit a photo story made with any camera (owning a Leica is not required) that bears witness to humanity as expressed through the female perspective. Submissions will be selected by a diverse group of jurors renowned in the world of photography. The growth of the award serves to expand the possibilities of female stories that can be told and cultures that can be explored through the art of photography.
Since its inception in 2019, the Leica Women Foto Project serves as a platform to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community through photography. Its mission is to encourage photographers to demonstrate the importance and impact of a woman's point of view. To date, the initiative has fueled diversity in visual storytelling through grants and sponsorships with Women Photograph, Photoville, Las Fotos Project, and the ConnectHer Film Festival while co-creating the Leica Women Foto Project Grant for the International Leica Society's own philanthropic efforts. This Spring, the initiative will amplify the female perspective through a feature at Photoville in New York with additional programs to be launched through the year.
"Photography has the power to give reason for hope: Don't look the other way, shake things up, express and advocate for change – the connection to humanity and our responsibility to bear witness to its moments is at the heart of Leica's culture - from the Leica Oskar Barnack Award to the Leica Women Foto Project Award. With these initiatives, we recognize and celebrate the courageous photographers and the stories they express through their unique lens" states Art Director for Leica Galleries Worldwide and LWFP Juror, Karin Rehn-Kaufmann.
"The Leica Women Foto Project aims to illuminate underrepresented visual storytellers through programs and resources that foster the development and amplification of the female perspective," says Kiran Karnani, VP of Marketing for Leica Camera USA. "With the Leica Women Foto Project Award expanding to new regions, we underscore our commitment to the narratives shaped by multicultural perspectives while bearing witness to the moments that impact how we see and interact with our world. We hope that this expansion allows for even more dynamic and nuanced storytelling through the female gaze."
Leica Women Foto Project Award recipients will be determined by a panel of notable judges based on quality of photography, sophistication of project and a dedication to the medium of photography.
The 2023 panel of judges is composed of:
- Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director, Leica Galleries Worldwide
- Liz Johnson Arthur, Photojournalist & Editorial Photographer
- Amanda de Cadenet, Photographer, Author and Media Personality
- Natalia Jimenez, Senior Picture Editor, The Washington Post
- Elizabeth Krist, Former Senior Photo Editor at National Geographic
- Kate Kuo, Director of Photography, LA Times
- Whitney Matewe, Photo Editor, TIME Magazine
- Mary McCartney, Photographer
- Renee Mussai, Senior Curator and Head of Curatorial & Collection, Autograph ABP
- Nikki Reed, Actress, Photographer, Writer
- Laura Roumanos, Co-Founder, Photoville
- Sara Rumens, Features Picture Editor, The Times
- Jennifer Samuel, Photo Editor, National Geographic
- Maggie Steber, Documentary Photographer & Guggenheim Grant Fellow
The call for entries for the 2023 Leica Women Foto Project Award will begin September 14th at 9:00AM ET and will close on November 7th at 11:59 PM EST. Applications for the Leica Women Foto Project Award can be submitted through the online registration form found on www.leicawomenfotoproject.com with terms and conditions. Candidates must be legal residents of US, Canada (excluding Québec where, for certainty, the contest is prohibited), UK, or Mexico and 21 years or older at time and date of entry. Leica Camera will announce the winners of the Leica Women Foto Project Award on March 8, 2023 via Leica Camera USA's and Leica Camera UK's website, newsletter, and @leicacamerausa, and @leicauk on Facebook and Instagram.
Please visit https://bit.ly/2023LeicaWomenFotoProject to learn more about the 2023 Leica Women Foto Project Award.
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Fayetteville State University launches 'first-of-its-kind' entrepreneur and business hub
Fayetteville State University officially opened a business facility focused on innovation and entrepreneurship Wednesday.
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business Hub are in a 6,500-square-foot building at Bronco Square, across Murchison Road from FSU’s main campus. FSU, Fayetteville, and Cumberland County officials participated in a ceremony to signify the facility’s start of operations.
The hub will be the “first of its kind,” according to a statement released by FSU officials. It is expected to help entrepreneurs and established business owners, the statement said.
Among the goals are to help businesses improve how they operate, gain access to professional training, and secure funding, the statement said. Business owners also will be able to get certifications to help get access to new opportunities.
The facility has open workspaces and conference rooms for students and community members. Equipment such as laptops and 3-D printers also will be available, according to the statement.
'There isn't anything quite like this':Hub for Fayetteville entrepreneurs coming soon
The hub also will provide consultations with FSU faculty members, workshops to teach business skills workshops, entrepreneurial summits, opportunities to gain experiential learning opportunities, and internships for students, the statement said.
The business hub will serve Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties, according to the statement. It will provide its services at no charge.
FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison said the hub exemplifies the school’s commitment to strengthening and expanding the economic vitality of Fayetteville and the surrounding region.
“It further demonstrates the collective investment of our local governments and private philanthropy partners in building a robust economic engine here at home,” he said. “But this is just the beginning; we anticipate adding additional resources and partnerships in the future.”
More:Fayetteville State acquires Bronco Square in $5M deal with Chick-fil-A, Starbucks planned
The Golden Leaf Foundation provided a grant of $200,000 to FSU’s Broadwell School of Business and Economics to support the planning and launching of the hub. The aim is to increase minority-owned businesses and potentially drive significant income growth in minority communities, according to the statement.
Since the grant was received in 2020, more than $2.5 million has been committed to the effort including investments from FSU, the North Carolina state legislature, Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville, the statement said.
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin said the city now has a “one-stop shop” where small businesses can get the support they need.
“Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of our new economy,” he said.
Staff writer Steve DeVane can be reached at sdevane@fayobserver.com.
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The light overnight showers that drizzled over Northern California did not seem to help firefighting efforts as the Mosquito Fire continued to grow, weather officials said.
Monsoonal moisture dropped one hundredth of an inch of rain overnight in areas around the fire in El Dorado County, said Emily Heller, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
“They got ... very light sprinkling around the Mosquito Fire. I wouldn’t say it significantly helped (firefighting efforts),” said Heller.
Meteorologist Scott Rowe said monsoonal moisture over California mountains was common in the summer months, which could trigger light showers.
No rain was in the forecast Wednesday for El Dorado County, the NWS said.
The Mosquito Fire became “more active” Tuesday thanks to strong southwest winds, Cal Fire said. The fire’s size grew another 8,200 acres overnight to a total of 58,544 acres as of Wednesday morning, and containment dropped 5% to 20%.
Firefighters were able to keep the fire within control lines overnight along the southern edge of Foresthill and Todd Valley, which is west of the fire and under evacuation orders, Cal Fire said,
Fire officials said Wednesday’s “number one priority” was to protect both communities as southwest winds were expected to continue.
Jessica Flores (she/her) is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: jessica.flores@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @jesssmflores
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A former Greyhound bus terminal was demolished Tuesday to make way for future developments in North Little Rock.
In July, Greyhound announced it was moving the terminal from East Washington to the Love’s travel stop at Galloway just off interstate 40.
North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick described the city’s vision for the new developments.
“We think we can get hotels or other things four or five stories up maybe a restaurant on top to overlook the Arkansas River… so this is economic development really,” Hartwick said.
Hartwick did not mention a timeline as to when new construction will begin. He noted that both the chamber and local businesses are excited about what will be built soon.
The building has been a part of downtown North Little Rock since 1987.
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EUROPE GAS-Prices rise as EU holds off on possible price cap
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - British and Dutch gas prices rose on Wednesday as the European Union omitted a proposed gas-import price cap from plans to combat spiralling energy costs.
The Dutch front-month contract, the European benchmark, was up 20.50 euros at 215 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) at 1508 GMT. The Dutch contract for next day delivery rose 16.50 euros to 211 euros per MWh.
The British day-ahead contract was up 39 pence at 381 pence per therm, while the October contract rose 34.50 p to 393 p/therm.
The EU on Wednesday announced plans to shield citizens and businesses from surging energy prices. The plans included a levy on windfall profits from energy companies and cuts in electricity usage across the bloc.
The European Commission, however, backed away from an initial plan to cap Russian gas prices. EU countries are divided over whether broader price caps would help or harm Europe's efforts to secure winter energy supplies, although diplomats from some states are still pushing for the measure.
"With the prospect of a gas price cap receding, the market remains on its momentum of the previous days," analysts at Engie EnergyScan said.
While Europe has met a target early for filling its gas stocks by 80% by November, ongoing concerns over gas supply this winter hang over the market.
"Months of geopolitical wrangling have left the European gas market whiplashed, with volatile prices stemming from lack of supply, potential market intervention, and wider uncertainty," Rystad analyst Zongqiang Luo said.
Eastbound natural gas flows through the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Poland from Germany fell on Wednesday morning, while flows from Russia to Europe via Ukraine were steady and the Nord Stream 1 pipeline remained closed.
In the European carbon market, the benchmark contract was up 2.44 euros at 72.19 euros a tonne.
(Reporting By Susanna Twidale and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Editing by Bradley Perrett and Mark Potter)
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