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The Anniston City Council is hoping to get a six-figure grant from the state so that long-distance cyclists such as Louis Rawlins and Will Hamilton will want to continue visiting Calhoun County.
Rawlins, from Douglasville, Ga., and Hamilton, from metro Atlanta, were relaxing Tuesday in Michael Tucker Park, at the southern end of the Chief Ladiga Trail, enjoying the view from a park bench in a grove of pecan trees. They had pedaled to the park from the state line on the Chief Ladiga Trail.
“I think that’s great any time you can make the facilities better, the trails better, that’s good,” Rawlins said about the possible park improvements.
“We bike all over the country and a lot of people are bikepacking where they will camp out, so this is nice,” Rawlins said.
The grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs would improve the park by making it a more comfortable rest stop on a trail that will eventually find its way all the way into downtown Anniston. The money would also support that extension.
Toby Bennington, director of economic development and city planning, said he was very optimistic that the grant will be awarded and added that the city should know something within 60 days.
The grant will be used for:
— Higher capacity restroom and shower building
— More seating areas for park guests
Once the Chief Ladiga Trail extension is complete Bennington said the park will become an entry point to the city.
“Mike Tucker Park is widely used now… that will become the northern gateway coming into Anniston, that needs to be something special as well as some of our other gateway areas,” he said.
Bennington said the trailhead will enhance the cyclists’ experience.
“People can sit around and truly rest which is what a trailhead is for,” Bennington said.
The City Council last week passed a resolution in support of applying for the ADECA grant. Made through program for recreation trails, the grant would put $400,000 into the city’s bank account, with the city being expected to match it with $100,000.
Bennington said that work continues on the seven-mile Chief Ladiga Trail extension that will eventually connect Michael Tucker Park to the multimodal station in downtown Anniston on West 4th St.
Bennington said that the engineering work is progressing nicely along with bridge inspections, intermittent inspections and plan reviews.
“Keep in mind that land has not been used in many, many years,” he said referring to the abandoned rail corridor.
Bennington said the city is also working with M&H Valve located on West 23rd St. The company granted a “perpetual easement” to the city for the trail to be built on company property. No completion date has been announced for the Chief Ladiga Trail extension completion, Bennington said.
Bennington said the amount of grant money available from the recreational trails program has dramatically increased thanks in part to an influx of funds due to COVID and post-COVID government outlays.
“The recreational trails program allows a single entity such as a government or a qualifying entity to apply for up to a half million dollars now and, in the past it's been around $150,000 to $200,000 max,” he said.
“So it makes it better if you have a higher dollar project that’s a good project, it allows you access to more money, as opposed to applying for $125,000 and having to come up with a slew of money to finish a project,” Bennington said.
Dana Williams and her friend Sharon Gilliland had just finished their cycling excursion on the trail and were pleased to find about the grant application to renovate the park.
“I’m thrilled because we use the park, we’re out here twice a week, and so it’s great news for both of us,” Williams said.
“I was out here Labor Day and the trail was just very, very full,” she said.
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Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
This decision comes just days after the end of the U.S. Open, which is expected to be the last tournament of 23-time major champion Serena Williams’ career, and signals the real end of an era in tennis.
Federer has not competed since Wimbledon in July 2021 — he has had a series of knee operations — and so in that sense, the news is not surprising.
But he had appeared at an event marking the 100-year anniversary of Centre Court at the All England Club this July and said he hoped to come back to play there "one more time."
He also had said he would return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October.
Federer posted his news on Twitter, saying his farewell event will be the Laver Cup in London next week. That is a team event run by his management company.
Federer's last match anywhere came on July 7, 2021, when he lost at Centre Court in the Wimbledon quarterfinals to Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0.
Soon after, Federer had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage in his right knee — his third operation on that knee in a span of 1 1/2 years.
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Patagonia founder gives company away to environmental trusts
(AP) - The founder of outdoor gear company Patagonia, long known for environmental activism, says the company is transferring all of its voting shares into a trust “dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature.”
In a letter posted on the privately-held company’s website on Wednesday night, founder Yvon Chouinard said the 50-year-old company would transfer 100% of its voting stock to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and 100% of its nonvoting stock had been given to the Holdfast Collective.
Each year after reinvesting profits back into the company, Chouinard said remaining funds will be distributed as a dividend to the trusts in their ongoing efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Chouinard said the other options for the Ventura, California company to dedicate itself to protecting the planet — selling the company and donating the proceeds; or taking the company public — were not viable for Patagonia’s ultimate goals.
“Instead of extracting value from nature and transforming it into wealth for investors, we’ll use the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the source of all wealth,” Chouinard wrote.
Patagonia makes outdoor clothing, gear and accessories for everything from skiing to climbing and camping.
Chouinard said he “never wanted to be a businessman,” and started Patagonia as a craftsman, making climbing gear for himself and his friends.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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DMV's #1 Rated Haunted Attraction Promises More Scares Than Ever Before with New Clown Chaos Station
OLNEY, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Field of Screams Maryland, the metro area's definitive haunted attraction, opens Saturday, Sept 24 and runs through October 31, 2022. Located in Olney, Maryland, this Hollywood-level production includes well-trained actors and an intense fright experience with decor and props not seen outside the movie industry. The event is currently vying for the #1 spot in USA Today's 10 Best Haunted Attractions in the country.
Field of Screams Maryland has long been lauded as the best Halloween attraction in the DMV, with creative accomplishments that have resulted in multiple #1 rankings across the region. In addition, the creators famously won A&E's Haunted House Design/Build Competition in 2018. Its flagship attraction is the one-hour walk through the Super Screams Haunted trail, which combines the Haunted Trail and Trail of Terror that features 27 terrifying stations in the darkest of woods as they navigate Chainsaw Hill, the City Morgue, the Catacombs, Laser Alley, and a finale that most run from crying for help.
General admission tickets start at $44 and include the Slaughter Factory which is a high-end haunted house experience where every detail has been attended to; a one-hour trail of 27 stations; and a compound with over 20 bonfires, tasty concessions, and scares and fun for all (recommended for ages 12 and over). The 2022 Field of Screams Maryland is truly an immersive Halloween attraction. All tickets must be purchased in advance at www.screams.org.
Field of Screams Maryland is located at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd., Olney, MD just 30 minutes from Washington DC, downtown Baltimore and Northern Virginia. Open every Friday and Saturday in October and most Thursdays and Sundays. Follow Field of Screams Maryland on Facebook and Instagram (@fieldofscreamsmaryland).
Not appropriate for young children. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
Contact: Denise Kolker, info@steelheadevents.com.
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President Biden will address a summit on Thursday aimed at combating “hate-fueled violence” as the White House and technology platforms announce actions intended to prevent and respond to acts of religious and racial intolerance.
Biden will host dozens of elected officials from both parties, as well as community activists and individuals who survived or lost loved ones in mass shootings and other hate-motivated acts of violence at the “United We Stand” summit, a senior administration official told reporters.
The White House said in a fact sheet that technology companies like YouTube, Twitch, Microsoft and Meta will announce new actions on their platforms to prevent hate-fueled violence, responding to concerns about mass shooters who are radicalized on the internet.
“The summit will put forward a shared vision for a more united America, demonstrating that the vast majority of Americans agree that there is no place for hate-fueled violence in our country, and that when Americans stand united to renew civic bonds and heal divides, we can help prevent acts of hate and violence,” the White House said in a fact sheet previewing the event.
Federal agencies will announce new steps to improve resources available to schools, law enforcement agencies, museums and libraries to respond to hate-fueled violence, the White House said.
The summit will also feature the launch of a bipartisan initiative led by former White House officials who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations to foster dialogues in communities across the country.
A senior administration official said Biden’s message to the summit would be that “we are more united than we are divided,” and Americans must work together to stop acts of hate.
A senior administration official noted that the threat of hate-fueled violence, which can include white supremacist groups and religious intolerance, is of personal importance to Biden. The president frequently cites the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., and then-President Trump’s response, as a turning point in his decision to run for the White House.
The official pointed to the signing of a bill last year called the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act intended to improve hate crime tracking and reporting in response to a spike in anti-Asian American sentiment during the pandemic as further proof of Biden’s focus on the issue.
The country has seen a wave of hate-fueled crimes in recent years: A mass shooting at an Orlando LGBTQ nightclub in 2016; a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018; a mass shooting at a grocery store in an African American neighborhood in Buffalo earlier this year; and a string of crimes targeting Asian Americans during the pandemic.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed over 6% this week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008, threatening to sideline even more homebuyers from a rapidly cooling housing market.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate rose to 6.02% from 5.89% last week. The long-term average rate has more than doubled since a year ago and is the highest it's been since November of 2008, just after the housing market collapse triggered the Great Recession. One year ago, the rate stood at 2.86%.
Rising interest rates — in part a result of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive push to tamp down inflation — have cooled off a housing market that has been hot for years. Many potential home buyers are getting pushed out of the market as the higher rates have added hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments. Sales of existing homes in the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those looking to refinance their homes, rose to 5.21% from 5.16% last week. Last year at this time the rate was 2.19%.
Mortgage rates don’t necessarily mirror the Fed’s rate increases, but tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. That’s influenced by a variety of factors, including investors’ expectations for future inflation and global demand for U.S. Treasurys.
Recently, faster inflation and strong U.S. economic growth have sent the 10-year Treasury rate up sharply, to 3.45%.
The Fed has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate four times this year, and Chairman Jerome Powell has said that the central bank will likely need to keep interest rates high enough to slow the economy “for some time” in order to tame the worst inflation in 40 years.
More inflation data this week suggests that while gas prices have retreated significantly since early in the summer, prices for most other necessities have actually gone up, panicking investors who fear a possible recession if the Fed keeps boosting rates.
Most economists forecast that the Fed will jack up its primary lending rate another three-quarters of a point when the central bank's leaders meet next week. Some fear the Fed could raise the rate by a full point, following consecutive jumbo increases of three quarters of a point at its last two meetings.
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Applications for jobless aid fell again last week and remain at their lowest level since May, despite the Fed’s moves to tame inflation, which has a tendency to cool the job market as well.
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Sascha Meinrath, Penn State
(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine purchasing “up to” a gallon of milk for US$4.50, or paying for “up to” a full tank of gas. Most people would view such transactions as absurd. And yet, in the realm of broadband service, the use of “up to” speeds has become standard business practice.
Unlike other advertisements for goods and services – for example, what a car manufacturer tells a customer about expected fuel efficiency – there are no federally set standards for measuring broadband service speeds. This means there is no clear way to tell whether customers are getting what they pay for.
Consumers typically purchase an internet service package that promises a speed up to some level – for example, 10 megabits per second, 25Mbps, 100Mbps, 200Mbps or 1000Mbps/1Gbps. But the speed you actually receive can often be much less than the advertised speed. Unlike the vehicle sector’s fuel efficiency standards, there’s no government mandate to systematically improve internet service speeds – and no national strategy for ensuring that slow connections are upgraded in a timely fashion.
A home user’s quality of service can also shift dramatically over relatively short periods of time and can become especially degraded during times of crisis. For example, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic when millions of Americans switched from using their office’s business-class internet connection to teleworking from home using their residential internet service, analysis showed widespread slowdowns in service speeds.
Follow-up research found that during this same time frame, the Federal Communications Commission was inundated with consumer complaints from across the country. Complaints about billing, availability and speed increased from February 2020 to April 2020 by 24%, 85% and 176%, respectively. So even though monthly bills did not change, customers experienced worse service, with lower speeds and less reliability.
The discrepancy between advertised and actual speeds also varies by geographic location. Rural areas consistently see larger discrepancies than urban areas. Broadband service descriptions are often confusing because many plans that consumers think are unlimited actually have data caps. These plans often limit data usage by slowing or “throttling” connections after users hit their caps.
Minimums and measurements
Consumer advocates have long called for a “broadband nutrition label” that would create a federal mandate for internet service providers (ISPs) to disclose speed, latency (for example, the level of delay in videoconferencing calls), reliability and pricing to potential and current consumers. The FCC is seeking comment on proposed broadband nutrition labels, and there is a risk that new labeling will be reduced to an opaque disclosure of “typical” speeds and latency.
In my view, guaranteed minimums should be a part of any residential class service offering, mirroring what is already standard contractual language for business class lines. In essence, instead of promising an “up to” ceiling, ISPs should guarantee a minimum floor for the service customers pay for.
Also, the FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration can standardize and enforce the use of speed measurements that are “off net” rather than relying so heavily on “on net” metrics. On net refers to the methodology typically used by both the FCC and ISPs to measure internet speed, where the throughput of your connection is measured between your home and your ISP. This ignores off-net connections, meaning your ISP’s interconnection with everywhere outside your local provider’s network, which is virtually the entire internet.
On-net measurements also don’t document the congestion that often happens when different ISPs have a peering dispute, such as the infamous dispute between Comcast and Level 3, which led to degraded service for millions of Netflix subscribers. For many detrimentally affected customers, on-net speed tests often show no issues with their connections, even though they are experiencing major disruptions to their favorite off-net services, applications or websites.
On-net speed tests have led to claims that the median fixed broadband speed in the U.S. in May 2022 was over 150 Mbps. Meanwhile, off-net speed tests of U.S. broadband show median speeds that are quite a bit lower – median U.S. speeds for May 2022 were under 50 Mbps.
This results in a real disconnect between the way policymakers and ISPs understand connectivity, and the lived consumer experience. ISPs’ business decisions can create bottlenecks at the edges of their networks, as when they implement lower-cost, lower-speed interconnections to other ISPs. This means that their broadband speed measurements fail to capture the results of their own decisions, which allows them to claim to deliver broadband speeds that their customers often do not experience.
Transparency
To protect consumers, the FCC will need to invest in building a set of broadband speed measures, maps and public data repositories that enables researchers to access and analyze what the public actually experiences when people purchase broadband connectivity. Prior efforts by the FCC to do this have been heavily criticized as imprecise and inaccurate.
The FCC’s latest proposal for the creation of a National Broadband Map – at an estimated cost of $45 million – is already receiving criticism because its measurement process is a “black box,” meaning its methodology and data are not transparent to the public. The FCC also appears to once again rely almost entirely on ISP self-disclosure for its data, which means that it is likely to vastly overstate not only speeds, but where broadband is available as well.
The new National Broadband Map may, in fact, be far worse in terms of data access because of fairly stringent licensing arrangements under which the FCC appears to have granted control over the data – collected with public funding – to a private company to then commercialize. This process is likely to make it extremely difficult to accurately ascertain the true state of U.S. broadband.
Lack of transparency about these new maps and the methodologies undergirding them could lead to major headaches in disbursing the $42.5 billion in broadband infrastructure grant funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Independent analysis like the initiative from Consumer Reports, Let’s Broadband Together, is crowd-sourcing data collection of monthly internet bills from across the country. (Full disclosure: I’m an adviser to this project.) Efforts like these from consumer groups are crucial to shed more transparency on the problem that official measures differ from consumer experience. The FCC’s methodologies have been greatly inaccurate, which has hampered the nation’s ability to address the digital divide.
Reliable, fast access to the internet is a necessity to work, learn, shop, sell and communicate. Making informed telecommunications policy decisions and reining in false advertising is a matter not just of what gets measured but how it’s measured. Otherwise, it’s difficult to know whether the broadband service you get is the service you pay for.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/the-national-broadband-rollout-has-a-blind-spot-lack-of-accurate-transparent-data-about-internet-access-speeds-186030.
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MRINetwork, the global leader in executive recruiting franchising, has achieved strong sales momentum and double-digit growth in 2022, outperforming the overall staffing market across several categories. With investments in strategic priorities, MRINetwork continues to fuel business growth and success in an ever-changing labor market.
MRINetwork has embarked on several transformative endeavors in recent years, including a company-wide rebrand, comprehensive contract staffing solutions, and digital-first policies, training, and technology. These efforts have accelerated a 17.1% growth in direct hire revenue since 2019, nearly double that of the staffing market which increased by 9%.
MRINetwork's overall revenue has also increased by 31.6%, outpacing the broader staffing market, which grew 21.1% from $153 billion to $186 billion over this same time period. MRINetwork has seen tremendous growth in contract staffing, with revenue surging 97.4% since 2019, illustrating the growing demand for flexible staffing solutions in today's global economy.
MRINetwork President and CEO Bert E. Miller attributes the Network's success to the tireless efforts and ingenuity of MRINetwork firms, saying, "MRINetwork has actively invested in transformative strategies, strengthening capabilities and offerings as a digital-first recruiting organization of the future. These efforts have allowed MRINetwork firms to recover rapidly during the pandemic — not only to recover, but to thrive in spite of it."
Looking to the future, MRINetwork remains committed to pursuing diverse paths to continue its proud legacy as an industry pioneer and leader. Recently, MRI welcomed recruiting and franchising veteran Patrick Rozmus as Director, Franchise Sales. MRINetwork also promoted Todd Simpson, Chief Financial Officer, by adding the title of Chief Operating Officer to his role.
MRINetwork is currently architecting a new consumer brand and online destination to connect employers and job seekers to MRINetwork firms across the globe. As Jessica Hollander Torres, Vice President, Marketing, explains, "The world of work is changing rapidly, creating new challenges and opportunities for the search industry and added complexity for employers and job seekers. This new platform allows us to strengthen the collective MRI brand, and amplify the voice of the Network on behalf of our franchisees. Showcasing MRI firms' unparalleled expertise, experience, and service to business leaders and talent worldwide, we can continue to grow the business while helping companies and candidates to better achieve their goals." MRINetwork will also release its first-ever documentary and a new franchise sales website this fall, highlighting more than five decades of success stories and innovation since its founding in 1965.
In 1965, Management Recruiters International innovated the search industry by launching the first franchise model that helped thousands of professionals to achieve successful recruitment careers. MRINetwork has maintained its position at the forefront of the talent access field ever since, continuing to push the bounds of the industry to help organizations and individuals build successful companies and careers. From the transition to a digital-first workforce to the shifting parameters of interim staffing, MRINetwork has helped hundreds of firms build the infrastructure they need to succeed. Today, MRINetwork is ranked third by revenues in the U.S. among professional staffing and executive recruitment firms. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, the company has over 250 affiliate offices in the U.S. and internationally.
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(The Hill) — Health experts are warning the nation to brace for what could be an exceptionally severe flu season this fall and winter, as more people who have not built up immunity over the last few years mix and mingle. There are two big reasons why more people could be vulnerable to the flu this year.
The first is that with coronavirus restrictions such as the wearing of masks all but forgotten, people are more likely to come into contact with the flu virus this year than over the last two years.
The second reason is that fewer people are likely to be immune from the flu virus this year because fewer people have been getting the flu over the last two years — as the pandemic locked people down and as people worried more about getting COVID-19.
Richard Webby, a virologist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s infectious diseases department, said the past two flu seasons simply have not seen the same levels of exposure to the flu.
“As a population, our immunity to the flu is down a bit,” Webby said. “When the virus comes back, it’s probably going to have a little bit more room to spread, a little bit more room to potentially cause disease.”
In a normal year, exposure to the influenza virus generates some community immunity as about 10 to 30 percent of people are exposed to the flu in a normal season.
But fewer people were exposed in 2020 and 2021, resulting in a decline in natural immunity.
For example, pediatric flu deaths normally exceeded 100 every year before the pandemic.
But the past two flu seasons have seen reported pediatric flu deaths fall under 40, with only one pediatric death confirmed in 2020.
This lowered population immunity means that people are at a higher risk of contracting the flu this year, according to Webby.
Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, said the flu season for the past two years has essentially been “nonexistent” and added that this trend was always bound to end once social distancing became less practiced.
According to Adalja, evidence of the flu picking back up is a sign that people are returning to “some semblance of their life pre-COVID.”
The Southern Hemisphere is giving the United States a preview of sorts of what is to come.
It’s been winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and those countries have experienced a tough flu season. Australia, as one example, experienced its worst flu season in five years, with the rate of cases peaking earlier than it usually does in the country.
In both 2020 and 2021, the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care noted a lower rate of reported flu cases and severity, with only 37 laboratory-confirmed flu-associated deaths reported in 2020 and zero reported in 2021. Flu hospitalizations and deaths reached an all-time low in Australia last year.
There were nearly 600 cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza in Australia in 2021. During this year’s flu season, the country has reported more than 217,000 cases, though this is still lower than in 2019, when Australia reported more than 300,000 cases, the highest number of cases on record for the country.
Webby noted flu deaths and hospitalizations in Australia were still relatively low this year despite the sizable flu season that the country saw. Deaths and hospitalizations are largely driven by infections among the elderly, and Australia still practiced precautions when it came to this demographic.
If such precautions are also taken in the U.S., then higher flu hospitalizations and deaths could similarly be avoided, Webby said.
Experts who spoke with The Hill agreed that what was observed in the Southern Hemisphere appeared to be something of a return to a normal flu season, one that was not “suppressed” by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Webby and Adalja were doubtful that a “twindemic” of both flu and coronavirus would occur this year.
“I don’t think that these two viruses can sort of go gangbusters at the same time,” Webby said.
With the recent authorization of the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, the White House has begun recommending that people receive both their booster shots and flu shots at the same time, hoping to avoid surges of both viruses.
For the 2022-2023 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that September and October are good times to get vaccinated.
With many COVID-19–conscious people likely to get their booster shots sooner than later, some have questioned whether September, when COVID-19 boosters became available, is too soon to get immunized against the flu and if it would be better to get the two shots at different times.
Adalja said it was better to time your flu shot so that it is effective throughout the entire flu season.
“If you get it too early, there’s clear evidence that it wanes off by the end of the season,” he said. “Traditionally, it peaked around February. So if you’re getting a flu shot now in early September, you can’t expect it to be that effective at the tail end of the flu season. So I’ve always recommended people get their flu vaccine sometime in late October.”
Adalja further said he did not believe the White House’s recommendation of getting flu shots at the same time as COVID-19 shots was evidence-based.
“What they’re trying to do is increase uptake of both and come up with a kind of a gimmick for people to get, you know, a two-for-one, when it really may foul up the efficacy of the flu vaccine if it’s given too early,” said Adalja.
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Free tool gives B2B marketers personalized ABM plays they can immediately take action on
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RollWorks, the account-based marketing (ABM) platform and division of NextRoll, today made it even easier for anyone to start their ABM journey. In partnership with Bombora and Sendoso, the company launched the RollWorks ABM Play Generator, an intuitive but easy to use, free tool that gives anyone actionable ABM plays, personalized for their individual business goals.
By answering five simple questions such as "What Primary Impact are you Looking to Make with ABM?," anyone can receive an instant custom ABM play with easy steps to put into action immediately. They will also receive a copy, a recommended bonus play, and marketer-to-marketer video walk through. The ABM Play Generator is ideal for B2B marketing professionals at companies with more than 20 employees, and those in SaaS or professional services organizations.
"Whether you're just getting started with ABM or looking for some fresh ideas to add to your current ABM programs, there is no one-size-fits all approach to ABM. The new RollWorks ABM Play Generator is a clever, super easy to use tool that gives any business an immediately actionable ABM play based on your unique circumstances," said Jodi Cerretani, VP of Revenue Marketing, RollWorks.
All RollWorks ABM Play Generator plays include steps to engage target audiences, calls to action, suggested channels, measurement, and pro tips, and are rated according to play cost, difficulty to execute, and outcome. Snapshot of popular plays:
- The ABMifier: Fire Up Your 1: Many Channels: Ideal for B2B professionals who may experience flat pipelines despite incoming leads, the feeling of being ignored when passing leads to Sales, and needing more leads.
- The Pipeline Cruncher: Action In-Market Accounts to Fill Demand Gap: For these marketers who need to hit their pipeline goals, this play recommends to: Start with your high-fit accounts; segment your high-fit, high engagers; identify key personas in high-fit, highly-engaged accounts; and examine trends based on latest activity data.
- The Quality Qualifier: Nurture "Fit" Accounts to Pass Off Sales-Ready Accounts: For professionals who may use account scoring that may not be specific enough or ensure quality MQAs, need more MQA handoff opps from Sales, need to go beyond lead scoring's opted-in leads to show the entire potential of unknown buyers at an account.
"The RollWorks ABM Play Generator is a creative tool to help account-based marketers build a play relevant to their business and the impact they're looking to make with ABM. It provides useful tips and recommended actions that are easy to understand for marketers just beginning their ABM journey." – Marissa Carter, Demand Marketing Manager, Bombora
"Sendoso is really excited to partner with RollWorks on the ABM Play Generator. It's a fantastic tool to get real and actionable ABM recommendations that you can put to work immediately to help hit your H2 pipeline goals." – Mollie Leon, Senior Demand Generation Manager, Sendoso
Learn more and get your free, customized ABM play today.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has announced he's retiring from competition, saying that at age 41, his body is telling him the time has come. In recent years, Federer has contended with injuries and surgeries as well as a rising crop of new stars.
"I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years," Federer said in a video message released Thursday, after stating that his body's "message to me lately has been clear."
To my tennis family and beyond,
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
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His final ATP event will come next week, at the Laver Cup in London.
Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight at Wimbledon.
Over his career, Federer has won more than 100 titles total and amassed a 1,251-275 record, according the ATP, which adds that he never retired from a match, in singles or doubles.
Federer's prodigious skills kept him at the top of the sport with astounding consistency. At one point, he spent 237 consecutive weeks as the world No. 1 — an ATP record. In 2018, he became the oldest man to hold that ranking.
Earlier in his career, he notched 41 match wins in a row — a sequence that started the year after he won 24 tournament finals straight, from 2003-2005.
Federer, who began playing tennis at age 8, recalled his early exposure to pro tennis as a ball kid in his hometown of Basel, watching players "with a sense of wonder." It made him dream of his own future in the game, he said — and it drove him to work hard to achieve those dreams.
"The last 24 years on tour have been an incredible adventure," Federer said, describing the highs and lows of playing his sport in more than 40 countries.
"Finally, to the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you."
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NEW YORK (AP) — In a memoir Anne Heche worked on over the past year, the actor shared candid thoughts on her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the late 1990s, when they were among Hollywood’s first openly gay couples.
“I was labeled ‘outrageous’ because I fell in love with a woman. I had never been with a woman before I dated Ellen,” Heche wrote in “Call Me Anne,” which Start Publishing has scheduled for January. Heche, whose films included “Donnie Brasco” and “Wag the Dog,” died Aug. 14 at age 53 after a car crash in Los Angeles.
In her lifetime, Heche said that Hollywood effectively blacklisted her because of her being with DeGeneres, who around the same time made television history by having her character in the sitcom “Ellen” come out as gay.
“I did not, personally, identify as a lesbian. I simply fell in love! It was, to be clear, as odd to me as anyone else. There were no words to describe how I felt,” Heche wrote in her book, a sequel to the memoir “Call Me Crazy,” published in 2001. “Gay didn’t feel right, and neither did straight. Alien might be the best fit, I sometimes thought. What, why, and how I fell in love with a person instead of their gender, I would have loved to have answered if anyone had asked, but as I said earlier, no one ever did. I am happy that I was able to tell you in this book — once and for all.”
Start, an independent publisher based in Hoboken, New Jersey, shared the excerpt this week with The Associated Press. The book’s publisher, Jarred Weisfeld, says that he signed a deal with Heche in May and that she had turned in a manuscript shortly before she died. She will also write about having Harrison Ford as a mentor, along with stories about Alec Baldwin, Ivan Reitman and Oliver Stone, among others.
The book’s release was first announced by Publishers Weekly. Heche had mentioned writing a memoir during a podcast earlier this year, in which she promised that “some of the truths” about her and DeGeneres would be included.
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- The $42 million USD expansion demonstrates the company's continued investment to support its global customers which include hospitals and healthcare providers conducting cardiovascular surgery.
- Terumo Cardiovascular is one of the world's leading providers of perfusion products. The Costa Rica facility will produce the Company's complete line of custom perfusion circuits (tubing kits) which are used during cardiovascular surgery to conduct oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange in the blood in place of the lungs, so that vital organs continue to function.
- Terumo is the only perfusion circuit manufacturer in Costa Rica. By the close of 2022, local operations will employ about 300 associates.
CARTAGO, Costa Rica, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Cardiovascular, a global leader in medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery, marked the opening of its newest manufacturing plant in La Lima, Cartago, Costa Rica. The new facility is home to Terumo's Perfusion Circuit Technology and Manufacturing Center and welcomes the first company to produce this line of medical equipment in Costa Rica. The Company's $42 million USD investment in its global manufacturing operations supports its mission of Contributing to Society through Healthcare and saving lives.
Rodrigo Chaves, the President of Costa Rica, emphasized the country's position in the life sciences sector. "May this opening ceremony give rise to greater projects, where the quality of Costa Rican talent finds a place in best-in-class multinational operations such as Terumo, which has reached more than 160 countries and regions. Friends let's make this century of common history be one of great achievements together, where through commitment, excellence, vision, and technology we will reach together a new era of growth, both for Terumo and for the country," said the president.
For Robert DeRyke, President and CEO of Terumo Cardiovascular, Costa Rica operations will allow the company to better serve its customers and provide better patient care. "Our focus is on the patient. By strengthening our perfusion circuit manufacturing footprint in Costa Rica, Terumo Cardiovascular is better positioned to serve our global customers and provide effective solutions for patient care – today and well into the future," commented DeRyke.
DeRyke also highlighted the country's many advantages: "Costa Rica has a strong cultural alignment with Terumo Cardiovascular and the countries where we operate. Its economic and political stability, and strong commitment to sustainability, is an ecosystem-strengthening draw for numerous service and medical device manufacturers that tap into their highly skilled talent. This opening enhances our global competitiveness and helps us grow based on strategic investments."
Manuel Tovar, the Minister of Foreign Trade, highlighted, "In recent years, medical devices have become our main export product, making the country a regional leader and a key ally for companies in this sector. As a result, Terumo Cardiovascular is investing US $42 million in a new Perfusion Circuit Technology and Manufacturing Center in Costa Rica, the first plant of the cardiovascular division in Latin America. We are extremely proud to provide, together with leading companies like Terumo Cardiovascular, health to thousands of people worldwide."
Jorge Sequeira, the Managing Director of CINDE, also commented, "Currently, 83 medical device companies, including 13 of the top 30 in the world, have operations in our country. Terumo Cardiovascular´s growth is proof of this positioning of Costa Rica as one of the main hubs for this industry in the American continent."
The company's modern facility is 157,000 square feet and leverages state-of-the-art systems and a highly trained workforce. Costa Rica operations launched on August 3 and will primarily serve customers in the Americas and Australia. A second phase which launches in early 2023 will supply customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Local operations are expected to employ about 300 associates by the end of 2022.
Terumo Cardiovascular manufactures and markets medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass and intra-operative monitoring. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It is one of several subsidiaries of Terumo Corporation of Japan that is focused exclusively on cardiovascular surgery specialties. For more information, visit www.terumocv.com
Terumo (TSE: 4543) is a global leader in medical technology and has been committed to "Contributing to Society through Healthcare" for 100 years. Based in Tokyo and operating globally, Terumo employs more than 28,000 associates worldwide, to provide innovative medical solutions in more than 160 countries and regions. The company started as a Japanese thermometer manufacturer and has been supporting healthcare ever since. Now, its extensive business portfolio ranges from vascular intervention and cardio-surgical solutions, blood transfusion and cell therapy technology, to medical products essential for daily clinical practice. Terumo will further strive to be of value to patients, medical professionals, and society at large.
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Kokrajhar (Assam), Sept 15: India-Bhutan border gates at Samdrup Jhongkhar and Gelephu along the Assam frontier will reopen for tourists on September 23 for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.
A Bhutanese delegation, led by Tashi Penjore, the Himalayan kingdom's Director (law and order) of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, held a meeting with Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) officials here on Wednesday and announced that the gates will be reopened after a two-and-half-year hiatus.
As the COVID-19 scenario has improved, the Bhutan government has announced the reopening of its borders for trade, commerce and official transit from September 23, provided the pandemic situation does not worsen, Penjore said.
"Over the last two-and-half years, many officials on both sides have changed and we were not able to meet and establish friendship and person-to-person contacts which are essential for people residing along the border areas of the two countries. We look forward to more such visits," he said.
He urged Indian tourists to visit different places in Bhutan after entering the country through the Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar gates.
"Earlier, we only issued entry permits through Phuentsholing and Paro but now we have added three additional entry gates for tourists," he said.
A Substantial Development Fund (SDF) will be charged for improving services and infrastructure, besides environmental conservation, he said.
The Bhutan government has planned eco-tourism, bird-watching and other packages for visitors. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been chalked out to facilitate seamless movement of travelers. He said visitors who intend to halt the night and travel beyond the designated points will be charged Rs 1,200.
The official appealed to the tourists to bring their voter ID cards and other relevant documents while visiting the Himalayan country.
Besides BTC officials, the deputy commissioners and superintendents of police of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri district were also present at the meeting held at the BTC Secretariat here.
Kokrajhar (Assam), Sept 15: India-Bhutan border gates at Samdrup Jhongkhar and Gelephu along the Assam frontier will reopen for tourists on September 23 for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.
A Bhutanese delegation, led by Tashi Penjore, the Himalayan kingdom's Director (law and order) of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, held a meeting with Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) officials here on Wednesday and announced that the gates will be reopened after a two-and-half-year hiatus.
As the COVID-19 scenario has improved, the Bhutan government has announced the reopening of its borders for trade, commerce and official transit from September 23, provided the pandemic situation does not worsen, Penjore said.
"Over the last two-and-half years, many officials on both sides have changed and we were not able to meet and establish friendship and person-to-person contacts which are essential for people residing along the border areas of the two countries. We look forward to more such visits," he said.
He urged Indian tourists to visit different places in Bhutan after entering the country through the Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar gates.
"Earlier, we only issued entry permits through Phuentsholing and Paro but now we have added three additional entry gates for tourists," he said.
A Substantial Development Fund (SDF) will be charged for improving services and infrastructure, besides environmental conservation, he said.
The Bhutan government has planned eco-tourism, bird-watching and other packages for visitors. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been chalked out to facilitate seamless movement of travelers. He said visitors who intend to halt the night and travel beyond the designated points will be charged Rs 1,200.
The official appealed to the tourists to bring their voter ID cards and other relevant documents while visiting the Himalayan country.
Besides BTC officials, the deputy commissioners and superintendents of police of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri district were also present at the meeting held at the BTC Secretariat here.
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121 Promising Latina Entrepreneurs to Receive Education Stipends Setting Them on the Path Towards a Profession in Real Estate
MADISON, N.J., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the industry franchise leader and innovator for more than 50 years, unveiled today the 121 Latina entrepreneurs who have been recognized by the 2022 CENTURY 21® Empowering Latinas Program. Expanded to a nationwide audience for the first time this year, the program will provide each honoree with critical learning opportunities including financial support for pre-licensing education courses as well as mentorship from industry professionals to help advise them along their journey into real estate.
Launched in 2018 as a market-focused campaign, the breakthrough program has previously enabled deserving women across Florida, California and Texas to pursue a profession in real estate. The Empowering Latinas program has also supported the work of philanthropic organizations such as the Eva Longoria Foundation and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation in their efforts to empower the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. This year's call-to-entry generated more than 1,400 applications from Latinas throughout the United States.
"The opportunity that Century 21 Real Estate has provided through the Empowering Latinas Program has already changed my life in so many ways," said Carla Urrutia, 2022 Empowering Latinas Program honoree. "As a woman it has given me the confidence that I can do everything that I put my mind to; as a wife, that I will continue moving forward in the pursuit of excellence; and as a mother, that I can teach my daughters that determination can help you achieve what you want. Also as important, that as a part of my Hispanic community, I can be committed to helping them to achieve their own American dream of homeownership."
The Empowering Latinas Program is one part of the global brand's efforts to further advance equity and representation within the real estate profession. In addition to providing agent education focused on increasing diversity in homeownership and the brand's Inclusive Ownership Program aimed at helping to create business growth opportunities for those who represent diverse markets, the CENTURY 21 brand is proud to be a 20-plus year partner of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®). As part of this partnership, the CENTURY 21 brand and its affiliated agents and brokers will participate in several interactive learning sessions and panels at the upcoming NAHREP @ L'ATTITUDE Conference in San Diego, CA (September 22-25, 2022) including hosting the brand's second annual "Reimagine Real Estate" Case Competition Contest whereby real estate professionals from across the country will compete to solve real-life Hispanic homeownership-themed business problems through innovation and creativity.
"The CENTURY 21 brand understands the importance of not just opening the door to opportunities within the real estate profession but providing the critical support that is required to help diverse entrepreneurs achieve their professional goals and drive success in this industry," said Mike Miedler, president and CEO, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "Our team was so impressed by the overwhelming number of applications received for this year's program – from young entrepreneurs just starting out to profession changers to single moms looking to build a better life for their families – everyone had a unique story to tell. Each of the 121 honorees selected not only demonstrated a true passion for joining the real estate industry but were also committed to bettering the lives of their Hispanic communities and helping them achieve that dream of homeownership."
In order to qualify for the Empowering Latinas program, applicants must be at least 18 years old, be of Hispanic heritage, have a high school degree or GED, and be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For additional program details, please visit the Empowering Latinas website.
2022 CENTURY 21® Empowering Latinas Program Honorees:
The approximately 149,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 14,000 offices spanning 85 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21® System live their mission every day: to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence, giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 Brand is helping its affiliated brokers and agents to be the first choice for real estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial, century21.com/finehomes and century21.com/espanol.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.
©2022 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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Transition Follows the Planned Retirement of Laura Landy, Who Will Become President Emeritus and Senior Fellow
The Foundation Will Continue Its 70-Year Tradition of Advancing Health and Well-Being for All Americans
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fannie E. Rippel Foundation (the "Foundation" or "Rippel"), a nonprofit operating foundation dedicated to fostering a future of equitable health and well-being for all, has announced the appointment of Becky Payne as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2023. At that time, Alan Lieber will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Health Care Strategist. Laura Landy, who has served as the Foundation's President and CEO since 2006, will become President Emeritus and Senior Fellow and plans to retire at the end of 2023. Under Laura's leadership, the Foundation has increasingly become a national thought leader and advisor in working toward a more sustainable health system that ensures all people can thrive.
"With Laura's planned retirement, our board knew we needed talented, empathetic, and experienced leaders in population health and health care to help us continue to grow, evolve, and increase our impact on the structural challenges that prevent so many Americans from attaining good health and well-being. The complementary talents and experiences brought by Becky and Alan are precisely what we hoped to find," said Edward W. Ahart, Esq., Board Chair, The Fannie E. Rippel Foundation.
Ms. Payne, who currently serves as an Executive Vice President at Rippel, has dedicated her career to advancing systems change to address inequities and empower communities to improve their health and quality of life. Prior to joining the Foundation, she spent 20 years in a variety of leadership roles at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she was recognized for leading multiple, large-scale initiatives. She has an impressive track record of designing innovative approaches to public health that maximize impact and community benefit, including the Communities Putting Prevention to Work and the Community Transformation Grant initiatives, establishing an office to forge partnerships with the business community, and spearheading over 35 agencies and hundreds of civil society partners to develop a vision and strategy for the equitable long-term recovery and resilience of social, behavioral, and community health emerging from the pandemic.
Based in Atlanta, Ms. Payne serves on several local boards, including the Decatur Education Foundation and UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative for Decatur, GA. She earned her MPH in Community Health Sciences from Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and her BS in Public Policy and Health from Michigan State University.
"Becky brings impeccable credentials to this role, borne of an outstanding career focused on equity, health, and wellness at the national level. She is a highly intelligent, collaborative, and empathetic leader. We have been impressed with her in her most recent role at the Foundation and are certain she will continue to further the Foundation's position as a leader in advancing well-being for all," said Mr. Ahart.
"I have dedicated my career to challenging the way things have always been done so we may address inequities and unlock innovation capable of improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the country. With the talented team at the Foundation and our partners across the nation, I am excited to be continuing this work. Together we will rethink the systems that foster health and well-being and empower stewards to make the structural changes we need to create environments where all people can thrive. I am extremely grateful for the strong legacy that I inherit, and to the board of directors for entrusting me with leading the important work of the Foundation," said Ms. Payne.
Mr. Lieber is a leader in health care system innovation, with a focus on improved outcomes for patients and communities. As President of Overlook Medical Center, he led the organization in becoming a top-rated regional medical center with improved clinical outcomes, strong connections to the communities it serves, and a demonstrated commitment to its workforce. Overlook has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for patient safety and clinical outcomes; among the Fortune 100 Best Places to Work for 14 consecutive years (as part of Atlantic Health System); and as one of the 25 most environmentally friendly hospitals in the nation by Project Greenhealth. Currently an Executive Vice President at Rippel, in his new role Mr. Lieber will serve as the COO and lead the strategic direction and outreach for the Foundation's work to transform health systems.
Mr. Lieber has served in leadership roles on numerous boards focused on strengthening the community and businesses. He currently serves on the boards of Jewish Home Family (Long-Term Care and Home Care Service Delivery) and Barnert Temple; previously served on the boards of several hospital associations; was the chair of the Cornell University Sloan Program in Health Care Administration Alumni Association Board; and served as the chair of the Gateway Chamber of Commerce. He received BS and MBA degrees from Cornell University and served on the Cornell College of Human Ecology Dean's advisory committee.
"Alan is a smart and thoughtful leader with deep experience forming teams, partnerships, and in strategic planning at very high levels. He is also deeply committed to and interested in public health and wellness and has been a huge asset to the Foundation. We know that in his new role he will pave a path for the Foundation to have a greater impact on well-being," said Mr. Ahart.
"Throughout my career, I have been focused on improving the health system in service of helping communities thrive," said Mr. Lieber. "Rippel is committed to health system transformation and working to support stewards in advancing the changes we need across systems and communities to create opportunities for all to achieve well-being. I have great admiration for the Foundation's team and its creative approach to the significant challenges of transforming our health care sector. I am honored that the board has chosen me to help create the strategies that will move the health care system, and the people it serves, forward."
Ms. Payne and Mr. Lieber are taking the helm as long-serving President and CEO Laura Landy transitions into retirement. Ms. Landy has led the organization for the past 16 years. She previously served as a Foundation board member from 1998 to 2006. Under Ms. Landy's leadership, the Foundation shifted from being a small grantmaker bringing about micro-level impacts to pioneering the transformation of health and well-being across the nation.
"We are extremely grateful to Laura for her work and dedication to the Foundation. She has left an indelible mark, having positioned the Foundation as a national leader in health system transformation and launching our most important initiatives, ReThink Health and FORESIGHT. Laura is dedicated and committed to providing more equitable public health and wellness throughout our country, and as President and CEO she expanded the reach and impact of the Foundation to serve all the groups identified by our founder, Julius Rippel, some 70 years ago," said Mr. Ahart.
Together with partners and co-investors, Rippel works across the country with individuals, philanthropic and health care organizations, corporations, and government to guide thinking and action that inspire innovative system transformation and to create conditions for shared stewardship to become a rising norm. Rippel's flagship initiative, ReThink Health, continually explores how to achieve equitable system change in real-world settings.
The Foundation was established in 1953 to invest in initiatives addressing cancer, heart disease, the health of women and the elderly, and the maintenance of our nation's hospitals. In 2007, the Foundation refocused its approach to these priorities, recognizing that a commitment to broader health system change is essential to achieve real, lasting impact. Today, the Foundation is a nonprofit operating foundation with one primary strategic purpose: to be a catalyst for an equitable future for health and well-being. The Foundation believes that this goal is attainable if enough of us—individuals and organizations in all sectors—see ourselves and each other as interdependent stewards in a movement for well-being and equity.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Newly revealed text messages show how deeply a Mississippi governor was involved in the state paying more than $1 million in welfare money to Brett Favre to help fund one of the retired NFL quarterback’s pet projects.
Instead of the money going to help low-income families in one of the nation’s poorest states, as intended, it was funneled through a nonprofit group and spent on a new $5 million volleyball facility at a university that the football star and the governor both attended.
One of the texts from 2017 showed Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who left office in 2020, was “on board” with the arrangement. The state is suing Favre and others, alleging they misspent millions of dollars in welfare money. The director of the nonprofit has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in Mississippi’s largest public corruption case in decades.
The texts were in documents filed Monday in state court by an attorney for the nonprofit, known as the Mississippi Community Education Center. Messages between Favre and the center’s executive director, Nancy New, included references to Bryant. The documents also included messages between Bryant and Favre and Bryant and New.
New pleaded guilty in April to charges of misspending welfare money, as did her son Zachary New, who helped run the nonprofit. They await sentencing and have agreed to testify against others. Favre has not been charged with any criminal wrongdoing.
“Just left Brett Farve,” Bryant texted New on July 16, 2019, misspelling the athlete’s last name. “Can we help him with his project. We should meet soon to see how I can make sure we keep your projects on course.”
New responded: “I would appreciate having the opportunity to follow through with all the good things we are working on, especially projects like Brett’s.”
Later that day, New texted Favre to let him know she was meeting with the governor.
“I love John so much. And you too,” Favre responded to New, referring to the Mississippi Department of Human Services director at the time, John Davis.
The texts also showed discussion between Favre and New about arranging payment from the Human Services Department through the nonprofit to Favre for speaking engagements, with Favre then saying he would direct the money to the volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Favre played football at the university, located in Hattiesburg, before going to the NFL in 1991. His daughter began playing on the school’s volleyball team in 2017.
According to court documents, Favre texted New on Aug. 3, 2017: “If you were to pay me is there anyway the media can find out where it came from and how much?”
New responded: “No, we never have had that information publicized. I understand you being uneasy about that though. Let’s see what happens on Monday with the conversation with some of the folks at Southern. Maybe it will click with them. Hopefully.”
Favre replied: “Ok thanks.”
The next day, New texted Favre: “Wow, just got off the phone with Phil Bryant! He is on board with us! We will get this done!”
Favre responded: “Awesome I needed to hear that for sure.”
According to a previous court filing, New’s nonprofit made two payments of welfare money to Favre Enterprises, the athlete’s business: $500,000 in December 2017 and $600,000 in June 2018.
On Dec. 27, 2017, Favre texted New: “Nancy Santa came today and dropped some money off (two smiling emojis) thank you my goodness thank you.”
“Yes he did,” New responded. “He felt you had been pretty good this year!”
Attorneys for Favre did not immediately respond to a phone message Wednesday from The Associated Press.
In a July 11 court filing, New’s attorney wrote that Bryant directed her to pay $1.1 million in welfare money to Favre through the education center for “speaking at events, keynote speaking, radio and promotional events, and business partner development.”
In July, a Bryant spokesperson said allegations that the governor improperly spent the money are false and that Bryant had asked the state auditor to investigate possible welfare fraud.
Billy Quinn, an attorney representing Bryant, told the AP on Wednesday that Bryant did not direct New to make the $1.1 million payment to Favre. Quinn said a careful examination of court records will show “there’s no proof that occurred. And that’s because it didn’t.”
Bryant served two terms as governor and could not run again in 2019 because of term limits. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.
In May, the Mississippi Department of Human Services filed a civil lawsuit against Favre, three former pro wrestlers and several other people and businesses to try to recover millions of misspent welfare dollars. The lawsuit said the defendants “squandered” more than $20 million from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program.
About 1,800 Mississippi households received payments from the program in 2021, according to the Department of Human Services. A family of three must have a monthly income below $680 to qualify, and the current monthly benefit for that family is $260. Payments are allowed for up to five years.
In pleading guilty, Nancy and Zachary New acknowledged taking part in spending $4 million of welfare money for the volleyball facility.
The mother and son also acknowledged directing welfare money to Prevacus Inc., a Florida-based company that was trying to develop a concussion drug. Favre has said in interviews that he supported Prevacus.
Mississippi Auditor Shad White said Favre was paid for speeches but did not show up. Favre has repaid the money, but White said in October that he still owed $228,000 in interest.
In a Facebook post when he repaid the first $500,000, Favre said he didn’t know the money came from welfare funds. He also said his charity had provided millions of dollars to poor children in Mississippi and Wisconsin.
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Family taken to hospital after fleeing early hours blaze at Wigan borough home
Three adults and a child were taken to hospital after escaping a blaze at a Wigan borough home.
Flames tore through the ground floor of the address in Johnson Street South, Tyldesley, at 2.20am on Thursday September 15.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Three fire engines from Farnworth and Atherton fire stations quickly arrived at the scene.
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"Three adults and one child had self-rescued before firefighters arrived, and were assessed by a GMFRS trauma technician at the scene before being conveyed to hospital by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.
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Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov spoke to ANI about India’s stand in the Russia-Ukraine war, India’s oil export from Russia, and the foundation of Russia-India relations.
Mr. Alipov said, “We appreciate India’s approach; consistent, very well-balanced and independent. India is well aware of origins of crisis. Current regime in Kyiv has become very explicit anti-Russia project. We’ve been accused of an unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, an argument which we’ll not accept. We regard it wrong on both accounts, so India’s well aware of complexity of Ukrainian conflict and acts in accordance with its own national interest.”
He further broke down the reason behind the rise of Russian crude oil imports to India.
He said, “India being a consumer, quite naturally is looking for the cheapest offers and Russia being deprived of its traditional markets in Europe, is looking for new markets.” “We are looking to further expand our relationship in this area by promoting the ongoing dialogue & cooperation based on long-term arrangements and agreements.”
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Patagonia founder gives company away to environmental trusts
(AP) - The founder of outdoor gear company Patagonia, long known for environmental activism, says the company is transferring all of its voting shares into a trust “dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature.”
In a letter posted on the privately-held company’s website on Wednesday night, founder Yvon Chouinard said the 50-year-old company would transfer 100% of its voting stock to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and 100% of its nonvoting stock had been given to the Holdfast Collective.
Each year after reinvesting profits back into the company, Chouinard said remaining funds will be distributed as a dividend to the trusts in their ongoing efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Chouinard said the other options for the Ventura, California company to dedicate itself to protecting the planet — selling the company and donating the proceeds; or taking the company public — were not viable for Patagonia’s ultimate goals.
“Instead of extracting value from nature and transforming it into wealth for investors, we’ll use the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the source of all wealth,” Chouinard wrote.
Patagonia makes outdoor clothing, gear and accessories for everything from skiing to climbing and camping.
Chouinard said he “never wanted to be a businessman,” and started Patagonia as a craftsman, making climbing gear for himself and his friends.
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G7 nations to take tougher line on trade with China
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy minister says the Group of Seven major economies have agreed to take a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China when it comes to trade. Robert Habeck briefed reporters Thursday after a two-day meeting with fellow G-7 officials east of Berlin. He said the discussions about China were part of a broader effort to ensure high international trade standards and to prevent Beijing from using its economic might to steamroll other nations. Speaking of Germany’s own position, Habeck said “the naivety toward China is over.” He said Germany would seek to ensure the European Union establishes “a more robust trade policy toward China” and other G-7 nations would do likewise.
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Free tool gives B2B marketers personalized ABM plays they can immediately take action on
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RollWorks, the account-based marketing (ABM) platform and division of NextRoll, today made it even easier for anyone to start their ABM journey. In partnership with Bombora and Sendoso, the company launched the RollWorks ABM Play Generator, an intuitive but easy to use, free tool that gives anyone actionable ABM plays, personalized for their individual business goals.
By answering five simple questions such as "What Primary Impact are you Looking to Make with ABM?," anyone can receive an instant custom ABM play with easy steps to put into action immediately. They will also receive a copy, a recommended bonus play, and marketer-to-marketer video walk through. The ABM Play Generator is ideal for B2B marketing professionals at companies with more than 20 employees, and those in SaaS or professional services organizations.
"Whether you're just getting started with ABM or looking for some fresh ideas to add to your current ABM programs, there is no one-size-fits all approach to ABM. The new RollWorks ABM Play Generator is a clever, super easy to use tool that gives any business an immediately actionable ABM play based on your unique circumstances," said Jodi Cerretani, VP of Revenue Marketing, RollWorks.
All RollWorks ABM Play Generator plays include steps to engage target audiences, calls to action, suggested channels, measurement, and pro tips, and are rated according to play cost, difficulty to execute, and outcome. Snapshot of popular plays:
- The ABMifier: Fire Up Your 1: Many Channels: Ideal for B2B professionals who may experience flat pipelines despite incoming leads, the feeling of being ignored when passing leads to Sales, and needing more leads.
- The Pipeline Cruncher: Action In-Market Accounts to Fill Demand Gap: For these marketers who need to hit their pipeline goals, this play recommends to: Start with your high-fit accounts; segment your high-fit, high engagers; identify key personas in high-fit, highly-engaged accounts; and examine trends based on latest activity data.
- The Quality Qualifier: Nurture "Fit" Accounts to Pass Off Sales-Ready Accounts: For professionals who may use account scoring that may not be specific enough or ensure quality MQAs, need more MQA handoff opps from Sales, need to go beyond lead scoring's opted-in leads to show the entire potential of unknown buyers at an account.
"The RollWorks ABM Play Generator is a creative tool to help account-based marketers build a play relevant to their business and the impact they're looking to make with ABM. It provides useful tips and recommended actions that are easy to understand for marketers just beginning their ABM journey." – Marissa Carter, Demand Marketing Manager, Bombora
"Sendoso is really excited to partner with RollWorks on the ABM Play Generator. It's a fantastic tool to get real and actionable ABM recommendations that you can put to work immediately to help hit your H2 pipeline goals." – Mollie Leon, Senior Demand Generation Manager, Sendoso
Learn more and get your free, customized ABM play today.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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Google reportedly working on Pixel Mini phone ahead of October launch event
Noted tipster Digital Chat Station claims Google is working on a Pixel Mini model, which could go official at the upcoming October launch event.
Google is slated to host its Made by Google event on October 6. The search engine giant will launch the Pixel 7 series smartphones and the Pixel Watch at the upcoming event. Meanwhile, details about the alleged devices continue to pop up on the internet.
Now, a new report claims that the upcoming Pixel 7 series will comprise a "mini" model. In other words, a Google Pixel mini could be in the offing next month. In a Weibo post, reliable leakster Digital Chat Station claims that Google is working on a flagship smartphone with a small screen.
This small-screen device is reportedly codenamed Neila. Furthermore, the Mini Pixel device could adopt the same design as its larger siblings. So, the Mini could sport a centrally aligned hole-punch display and a dual-tone rear panel with the camera visor.
Regrettably, DCS hasn't shared any additional detail about the Mini Pixel device. Interestingly, this report comes after Apple ditched the iPhone mini lineup this year. The Cupertino-based tech company replaced its small-screen iPhone with an iPhone 14 Plus model. The move was widely considered Apple's attempt to cash in on the popularity of large display smartphones.
Ironically, some reports suggest that the iPhone 14 Plus pre-bookings are lower than that of last year's iPhone 13 Mini. So, Google could be trying to take advantage of Apple's decision to discontinue the Mini. It will be interesting to see if Google teases the Pixel Mini at its impending launch event.
The company will be unveiling its first-ever smart wearable, dubbed Google Pixel Watch at the event. However, it is worth mentioning here that the new leak comes from China. However, Pixel-related leaks usually come from the west. Likewise, upcoming products from Google are normally spotted on a codebase, which is not the case with the Pixel Mini yet. So, this speculation should be taken with a grain of salt.
Notably, the Pixel 6a is currently the smallest Google Pixel model. To recap, the Pixel 6a went official earlier this year, sporting a 6.1-inch OLED display. The handset packs a Google Tensor chipset under the hood and has 6GB of RAM. The 6a ships with 128GB of onboard storage capacity and houses a dual rear camera setup.
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Schiphol Airport chief quits after summer of travel chaos
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The CEO of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has quit after a summer that descended into chaos and flight cancellations amid staff shortages in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Dick Benschop told the board of his decision on Wednesday night and the airport announced his departure Thursday. He says, “I’ve done my very best, but we’re not there yet. I do hope it gets better soon.” Benschop says he is stepping down “to give Schiphol the space to make a new start.” The busy aviation hub on the outskirts of Amsterdam has been hit by huge queues and piles of unclaimed baggage over the summer vacation months as air travel roared back after the pandemic.
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Subaru’s Crosstrek has been redesigned, and the version destined for sale in Japan has been shown.
The popular compact crossover, now in its third generation, will launch in the U.S. next year as a 2024 model. Subaru will release specifications for this market closer to that date.
In Japan, the new Crosstrek will hit the ground running with a 2.0-liter flat-4 engine in combination with a mild-hybrid setup. Subaru hasn’t released any specs for the powertrain but the same setup in other models sees the engine deliver approximately 143 hp and the mild-hybrid an additional 13 hp.
Completing the drivetrain is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel-drive system. Subaru said improvements were made to reduce vibrations and noise of the engine and transmission compared to the current Crosstrek.
Underpinning the vehicle is the latest version of the Subaru Global modular platform. Key changes made include a more rigid construction method where the full inner frame is constructed first before the outer body panels are welded on. Previously, the body was made by constructing the upper and lower sections separately and then joining them.
The more rigid design, which was introduced in the latest WRX and related Levorg, is said to improve handling as well as absorption of vibrations. Extra soundproofing material was also added to further refine cabin ambience.
Measuring 176 inches long, the new Crosstrek is roughly the same length as its predecessor. This means similar cabin space, and the latest model also preserves its predecessor’s 60:40 folding rear seats. Depending on the specification, the vehicle weighs anywhere between 3,395 and 3,571 lb..
For the exterior design, Subaru toughened up the look with new grille bars, expanded cladding on the front and rear fascias, and available 18-inch wheels. The interior design mimics other recent Subarus and includes a conventional instrument cluster in combination with a large 11.6-inch touchscreen in the center stack serving as the infotainment hub.
The Crosstrek remains one of Subaru’s top-selling vehicles in the U.S., with sales here last year registering at 127,466 units. The improvements made to the redesigned model should help maintain that success.
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10 industries with the most job openings
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10 industries with the most job openings
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The U.S. economy has had a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Monetary Fund. The unemployment rate has returned to 2019 levels and wage increases for lower-income workers have reduced income gaps. Inflation, however, has posed a problem.
The country’s gross domestic product, or GDP, did drop in the first half of the year, but the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues that the U.S. likely did not fall into a recession. The IMF predicts the U.S. economy will slow in 2022-2023 but narrowly avoid a recession.
Since the end of 2020, 8.5 million jobs have been created in the U.S. There were nearly 10.7 million job openings as of June 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Knowing this, Tovuti LMS used data from the BLS to find the 10 industries with the most job openings in June 2022. These are preliminary estimates released on Aug. 2, 2022.
Some openings are a result of government actions. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress is expected to spur construction across the country. Others, in health care, for example, are a reflection of our aging society. Read on to find out which industries offer the best prospects for jobs.
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Industry overview
Bar chart showing industries with the most job openings in June 2022, including an overlay of the 90% confidence interval range.
These industries had the largest volume of job openings in June 2022. Job openings are defined as positions that are open at the end of the month and can be full-time, part-time, seasonal, short-term, or permanent. They don’t include job openings where candidates are only sourced internally.
Data is from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, which uses sampling to make estimates about larger industries. There is some variability in the data, represented in the chart overlay. So, as an example, though JOLTS estimated that health care and social assistance had the most job openings, it’s also possible that professional and business services had more openings due to potential sampling errors.
Keep reading for a more detailed look at the hiring landscape in each of these industries.
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#10. Construction
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 334K
— Change since June 2021: +4%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 346K
— Change since June 2021: -1%
Associated Builders and Contractors in February 2022 predicted the need for 650,000 additional workers over the year to meet labor demand in the field. That’s on top of the normal pace of hiring. In a statement, the president of the industry group, Michael Bellaman, pointed to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress in November 2021 and stimulus from COVID-19 relief. Skilled workers are required to modernize roads, bridges, and energy production across the country, and 3,900 new jobs are projected for each billion in additional construction spending.
The industry expects some 1.2 million construction workers to move to other industries in 2022, a loss that will likely be offset by 1.3 million workers who will enter from other industries. Among the largest construction companies are The Turner Corp., Bechtel Corp., Fluor, and Kiewit Corp.
Given the margin of error, it’s also plausible that wholesale trade or state and local government education or both could have the same amount or more job openings than construction, but the BLS estimate put construction in the lead.
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#9. Finance and insurance
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 401K
— Change since June 2021: +63%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 128K
— Change since June 2021: -6%
Jobs in finance and insurance run the gamut from portfolio managers to insurance agents or loan officers at a bank or credit union. Finance and insurance businesses account for 4% of U.S. jobs. The sector, which has been expanding faster than the economy as a whole, is projected to grow 4% through 2025, with insurance carriers and other insurance-related businesses expected to add the most jobs or 139,807 by then.
Commercial banks and credit issuers, insurance carriers, and brokerages make up 75% of the industry. The five years before the COVID-19 pandemic saw growing demand based on the improving economy and the trend is likely to continue as the country recovers.
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#8. Other services (excluding public administration)
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 459K
— Change since June 2021: +17%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 220K
— Change since June 2021: -9%
“Other Services” is a catch-all category created by the BLS for jobs not accounted for elsewhere. According to the bureau, they include repairing equipment and machinery, promoting or administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing a variety of services such as dry cleaning and laundry, personal care, death care, pet care, photofinishing, temporary parking, and dating.
The COVID-19 pandemic hit personal care businesses especially hard as many people avoided close contact and governments imposed stay-at-home orders and restrictions. Even as businesses reopened, their capacity was often limited.
Now, the industry is expected to grow at more than 8% between 2020 and 2030, almost five times faster than the average growth for all employment—and that does not include the recovery of jobs lost during the pandemic. Among the contributors behind the growth include the demand for services, especially as people saw themselves on Zoom calls; more customers, particularly among men; and new services, from eyebrow tattoos to tattoo removal.
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#7. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 520K
— Change since June 2021: +4%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 315K
— Change since June 2021: -1%
The transportation industry saw severe disruptions during the pandemic as a result of illness and stay-at-home orders. The supply chain was upended as capacity on container vessels fell and rates rose. The demand for air freight increased too. Now cargo and passenger airlines are adding jobs. Commuting networks saw ridership plummet and some are still experiencing reduced ridership.
The number of riders on the New York City subway system, for example, is at 90% of pre-pandemic levels in working-class neighborhoods but still lags in the business districts. The industry encompasses airplanes, railroads, ships, trucks and other vehicles, and pipelines, moving passengers and cargo.
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#6. State and local government (excluding education)
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 547K
— Change since June 2021: +26%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 176K
— Change since June 2021: +21%
During the coronavirus pandemic, state and local governments had high job losses, and the public sector was still 664,000 jobs below its pre-pandemic level as of June 2022. Between March 2020 and March 2021, employment fell 5.1% in state government and 6.5% in local government, per the BLS. That compares with a 4.3% drop in the private sector.
Among the largest category of jobs in state government in March 2020 were correctional officers and jailers, office clerks, registered nurses, and secretaries and administrative assistants. In local government, once education jobs were excluded, police and sheriff’s patrol officers, janitors and cleaners, secretaries and administrative assistants, office clerks, and firefighters topped the list. One caution about salaries: The state government has a higher pay scale for lower-paying jobs but a lower one for higher-paying jobs, the bureau found.
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#5. Manufacturing
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 790K
— Change since June 2021: -12%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 475K
— Change since June 2021: +7%
The Manufacturing Institute in Washington D.C. and Deloitte Insights project that manufacturers will need to fill 4 million jobs by 2030. But unless more people enter the field, 2.1 million of those jobs could remain unfilled, according to their January 2022 study, Creating Pathways for Tomorrow’s Workforce Today. Not filling those jobs could cost $1 trillion in 2030, Deloitte estimates.
They have been tracking a skills deficit in manufacturing for 19 years and warn that it could slow the growth of manufacturing. Finding workers with the right skills is harder than ever—1.4 times harder than in 2018, according to the report, which found younger workers showed less interest in manufacturing as a career. Top manufacturing companies range from Broadcom Inc. to Boeing to Juul Labs.
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#4. Retail trade
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 842K
— Change since June 2021: -22%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 803K
— Change since June 2021: -16%
During the coronavirus pandemic, retail trade suffered steep drops in employment as customers ordered online or sought curbside pickup. Although the sector is expected to lose 587,000 jobs between 2020 and 2030—the largest projected job loss of any of the BLS employment categories—some industries could add jobs over the next decade.
Employment in the retail industry increased by 2% in 2021, compared to the overall growth of 0.7%. The number of jobs also increased from 2010 to 2017, but at the same time, the growth of online retail took business away from brick-and-mortar stores.
In 2030, retail trade will likely account for 8.6% of total employment, a drop from 9.7% in 2020 and 10.2% in 2010, according to the bureau. Among the country’s top retailers are Walmart, Amazon, Costco Wholesale, The Home Depot, and Kroger Co.
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#3. Accommodation and food services
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 1.30M
— Change since June 2021: +3%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 1.00M
— Change since June 2021: -5%
The leisure industry, which includes hotels and restaurants, is rebounding as pandemic restrictions are eased. The industry also was especially hard-hit during the pandemic shutdowns. As of March 2022, employment had dropped by 8.7% since February 2020.
Recently, it has shown gains of 100,000 jobs or more over successive months—but at the same retention, which appears, again, to be a problem. In March 2022, 3 in 50 people working in the industry quit, Restaurant Business noted, as hirings rose and unfilled jobs fell, according to the BLS. Marriott, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels are among the largest hotel chains in the United States.
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#2. Professional and business services
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 2.01M
— Change since June 2021: +13%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 1.20M
— Change since June 2021: -1%
The professional and business services market is expected to grow now that the economy is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and government shutdowns that had once curbed the need for some services have been eased.
The sector is broad, encompassing law and accounting firms, architectural and engineering companies, advertising companies, and those that design computer systems. Among some of the prominent companies in the field are Deloitte Touche, Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Accenture, and KPMG. The largest market for professional services in 2021 was North America.
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#1. Health care and social assistance
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– June 2022 job openings (preliminary): 2.05M
— Change since June 2021: +32%
– June 2022 hires (preliminary): 796K
— Change since June 2021: +18%
The health care profession is expected to add more jobs in the next decade than any other occupation, according to the BLS. The number of jobs is projected to grow 16% between 2020 and 2030, for an addition of 2.6 million new positions. Health care occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups, with the country’s aging population accounting for the growing demand for health care.
Employment of social workers is projected to grow 12% over the same timeframe. On average, about 78,300 openings for social workers are expected each year, many the result of the need to replace workers who have left the profession. Some large employers in health care include CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer.
This story originally appeared on Tovuti LMS and was produced and
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Everything you need to know about Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds
While we’re not getting any new devices — such as a VR headset — from Apple this fall, last week’s Apple Event did reveal some remarkable upgrades to its existing line. One product graduating into the second generation is the immensely popular Apple AirPods Pro. Although you can’t buy these high-tech earbuds yet, you can preorder them right now on Amazon. We highly recommend you do just that if you want to be one of the first to own this upgraded version.
In this article: Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds, Beats Fit Pro x Kim Kardashian and Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds
What’s new on Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds?
H2 chip
The big upgrade to the Apple AirPods Pro is the addition of the powerful new H2 chip. This meticulously designed chip not only offers high-bandwidth connectivity and seamless handoff between devices but enhanced audio. Apple’s AirPods Pro have a low-distortion driver paired with a custom amplifier to deliver greater clarity across a wider range of frequencies.
Personalized Spatial Audio
The revolutionary Spatial Audio feature that makes it sound like you’re in the middle of the music has been upgraded as well. You can now make a personal profile that takes into account the size and shape of your head and ears to customize Spatial Audio for an even better listening experience.
Advanced Active Noise Cancellation
Thanks to the H2 chip and a couple of other tweaks, Apple was able to upgrade its Active Noise Cancellation feature. The technology is so adept at identifying disruptive sounds that it offers up to double the amount of noise cancellation as the original AirPods Pro earbuds. The addition of a set of extra-small ear tips helps people with smaller ears have a better listening experience as well.
Adaptive Transparency
The big change to the Transparency Mode is it can selectively limit high-decibel sounds. For example, if a fire engine races by while you’re in transparency mode, the AirPods will protect your ears from the potentially damaging volume.
Increased battery life
While the increased performance would seem to mean a decrease in battery life, the H2 chip has an energy-efficient design, which actually increases battery life by up to 33%. This means you can get up to six hours of listening on a single charge, or up to 30 hours by using the included charging case. Additionally, the case can now charge on your wireless Apple Watch charger or any MagSafe or Qi-compatible chargers.
Precision finding
Each AirPod can individually play a sound to help you locate the earbuds if you ever misplace one or both, and the case now has a built-in speaker that helps you know when the AirPods are finished charging. Even better, the case is compatible with Apple’s Find My app so you can pinpoint its exact location if it’s ever lost. You can also trigger the case to play a sound when it’s nearby and you just can’t see it.
How much do Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds cost?
With all the inflation and rising prices we’ve been experiencing since the pandemic, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that Apple has not raised the price of its AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds. They still cost $249.
How to preorder Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds
If you’d like to be one of the first to receive the new Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation earbuds, all you have to do is go to Amazon and click the orange “Preorder now” button on the right-hand side of the screen. The earbuds will be released on September 23.
Other earbud options
If you’d like to consider other earbud options from Apple, you can still get the original Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds (while supplies last), Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds or Beats Fit Pro x Kim Kardashian.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to engage in a wide range of weightlifting and strength-training exercises that isolate and target muscles in the legs, core, arms, back, chest and shoulders," said an inventor, from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the TOBEFIT. My design enables you to experience a full-body strength-training workout using a single, compact piece of equipment."
The patent-pending invention provides a versatile new strength-training/weightlifting product for fitness enthusiasts. In doing so, it enables the user to engage in a full-body workout. It also helps to target muscles in the upper and lower body and it could help to improve stability, balance, stamina and endurance. The invention features a compact design that is easy to use so it is ideal for fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-667, 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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Equity Methods has the highest loyalty rating for the tenth year in a row, and a 100% favorable overall satisfaction rating.
Among equity plan administration providers, UBS received the highest loyalty and overall satisfaction rating for the third year in a row.
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the Group Five Financial Reporting Benchmarking Study, corporate plan sponsors rate their loyalty and satisfaction with third-party service providers who offer financial reporting services related to equity compensation plans. In this year's study, industry-wide loyalty decreased three points compared to last year's study to a Net Promoter Score (NPS)* of 50, while overall satisfaction declined by one point to 87% favorable.** The decreases in loyalty and overall satisfaction are statistically insignificant and reflect steady levels of client satisfaction with both platform functionality and reports.
"Among clients of financial reporting service providers, loyalty and satisfaction is driven primarily by platform functionality, reporting accuracy, and support staff expertise" said Kathy Huston, President of Group Five.
Equity Methods, an independent valuation, financial reporting, and human resources advisory services firm, for the tenth consecutive year, received the highest ratings in the study with an NPS of 97 and an overall satisfaction rating of 100% favorable.
"We're honored to be recognized with the top satisfaction and loyalty scores in the industry again this year," said Takis Makridis, president and CEO of Equity Methods. "Our clients face unrelenting regulatory, market, and workforce change. We take pride in offering them an integrated approach that brings creativity, flexibility, and automation to their most critical equity compensation initiatives and processes. This year marks our tenth anniversary as an independent company, making this acknowledgement from clients especially meaningful."
Among full-service equity plan administration service providers who deliver financial reporting services to plan sponsors as part of their service offering, UBS has the highest loyalty rating with an NPS of 62, and the highest overall satisfaction rating at 94% favorable.
"UBS is honored to once again be rated #1 in overall satisfaction for financial reporting for the third consecutive year among equity plan administration providers" said Michael Barry, Head of UBS Workplace Wealth Solutions. "With heightened regulatory and shareholder scrutiny on equity awards, we know that rigor around execution and service excellence is imperative. We are very grateful to our clients for recognizing our commitment to the workplace and the teams' knowledge and hyper focus on client support in this area as well as other critical areas such as financial wellness for all employees, international and executive services. We are firmly committed to the workplace business and helping companies and their employees."
Now in its 24th year, this year's annual study includes responses from 380 U.S. public companies who use an outsourced financial reporting service provider. The Group Five study is the only independent forum for plan sponsors to confidentially express their opinions and priorities to service providers. To download a complimentary summary of the results by service provider, please visit Group Five's website.
Founded in 1990, Group Five Inc. is a corporate services research firm. Group Five, an industry leader in business-to-business loyalty and satisfaction research, is best known for research in equity plan administration and shareholder services.
*NPS®, Net Promoter® & Net Promoter Score® are a registered trademark of Fred Reichheld, Satmetrix, and Bain & Company. Net Promoter Scores range from -100 to +100 based upon the difference between the percent of promoter and detractor scores.
**A favorable rating is defined as a rating of 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 satisfaction scale.
No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of Group Five.
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With City Hall blocking a proposed casino at McCormick Place, the agency that runs the site is moving on to Plan B in its efforts to rebuild its iconic but dilapidated Lakeside Center, the easternmost structure on the convention center campus.
The Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority is issuing a request for information, or RFI, to those interested in fixing up or even repurposing the 51-year-old, Helmut Jahn-designed building, in part or totally.
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Groundbreaking investment to support 150,000 homebuyers, businesses and families
JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hope Credit Union (HOPE), the nation's leading Black- and women-owned community development financial institution, announced plans to provide $1 billion financing to improve lives and close the racial and gender opportunity gaps in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. HOPE projects that the investment will benefit more than 150,000 people over the next 10 years.
The commitment was catalyzed by a recent $92.6 million investment in HOPE through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Emergency Capital Investment Program. Structured as regulatory capital, each dollar of federal funds allows HOPE to attract up to $10 in deposits. HOPE will use the ECIP funds to import deposits into places that lack local resources needed to finance businesses, homebuyers, affordable rental housing, healthcare facilities, schools, nonprofit service providers and other assets needed for families and communities to prosper.
"People in the Deep South are incredibly resilient, and can do anything, if they have the tools," said HOPE CEO Bill Bynum. "With this historic investment by the Treasury, HOPE will ensure that for families, entrepreneurs and communities in the Delta, in the Black Belt and in rural areas and inner cities throughout the Deep South, access to affordable financial tools will no longer be a barrier to their success."
To learn more about HOPE and its $1 billion commitment, click here.
HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute) provides financial services; aggregates resources; and engages in advocacy to mitigate the extent to which factors such as race, gender, birthplace and wealth limit one's ability to prosper. Since 1994, HOPE has generated more than $3.6 billion in financing that has benefitted nearly 2 million people in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Learn more at www.hopecu.org.
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Roger Federer is ready to step away from the tennis court.
The beloved athlete, whose amassed 20 Grand Slam titles over the course of his career, has announced that he'll retire from ATP events after competing in London's Laver Cup next week.
In a message to his tennis family, posted to Instagram on Sept. 15, Roger, 41, shared that his body is sending him a message following three years of injuries and surgeries.
"I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years," Roger wrote. "Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career."
"I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour," he noted. "This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me. But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate."
Roger—whose announcement comes amid Serena Williams' own evolution away from the sport—went on to thank his family, including his "amazing" wife Mirka Federer and their four "wonderful" children for supporting him over the years.
"The last 24 years on tour have been an incredible adventure," the athlete added. "While it sometimes feels like it went by in 24 hours, it has also been so deep and magical that it seems as if I've already lived a full lifetime."
After making his announcement, Roger's Instagram was immediately flooded with well-wishes from fans and fellow athletes, including tennis player John Isner who commented, "Absolute living legend. Thanks for all the countless memories."
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Baltimore prosecutors have filed a motion to overturn Adnan Syed's conviction.
More than 20 years after Syed was sentenced to life in prison for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend and high school classmate, Hae Min Lee, Baltimore City state's attorney Marilyn Mosby and chief of the Sentencing Review Unit, Becky Feldman, have announced they've taken the steps to request a new trial and vacate his conviction after a year-long investigation.
According to a Sept. 14 press release, their year-long inspection revealed "undisclosed and newly-developed information regarding two alternative suspects, as well as unreliable cell phone tower data."
"Since the inception of my administration, my prosecutors have been sworn to not only aggressively advocate on behalf of the victims of crime, but in the pursuit of justice—when the evidence exists—to correct the wrongs of the past where doubt is evident," Mosby shared in a statement. "For that reason, after a nearly year-long investigation reviewing the facts of this case, Syed deserves a new trial where he is adequately represented, and the latest evidence can be presented."
She continued, "As stewards of the court, we are obligated to uphold confidence in the integrity of convictions and do our part to correct when this standard has been comprised. We have spoken with the family of Ms. Hae Min Lee and fully understand that the person responsible for this heinous crime must be held accountable."
Nearly four weeks after Hae Min Lee disappeared in January 1999, the high school student was found deceased in Baltimore's Leakin Park. In February 2000, a jury found Syed guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping, false imprisonment and robbery, with the then-17-year-old being sentenced to life in prison, plus 30 years for the murder. In 2014, the case received renewed attention when it became the focus of the Serial podcast's first season.
Although the release went on to the note the State is not "asserting that Mr. Syed is innocent," prosecutors "lack confidence in the integrity of the conviction and requests that Mr. Syed be afforded a new trial."
As the state explained in the press release, their inquiry over the past 12 months revealed evidence regarding two other suspects, whose identities have not been disclosed. According to prosecutors, "The two suspects may be involved individually or may be involved together. These suspects were known persons at the time of the original investigation and were not properly ruled out nor disclosed to the defense."
Additionally, "New information also revealed that one of the suspects was convicted of attacking a woman in her vehicle, and that one of the suspects was convicted of engaging in serial rape and sexual assault." Prosecutors stated that "some of this information was available at the time of trial," and some of the events occurred after the trial's completion.
If the court grants this new motion, it will "effectively put Mr. Syed in a new trial status," with his convictions being vacated, but with the case remaining active.
"Whether the State ultimately continues with a trial in this matter or dismisses the charges will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation," the state's attorney's office concluded. "The State will be requesting that defendant be released on his own recognizance or bail pending the investigation should this Court grant the instant motion."
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Pint-size pad for £1.2million! One of London's smallest detached homes likened to a 'doll's house' with just 290sq ft of floor space goes on the market
- A former gravedigger's cottage in Chelsea, west London, has gone on the market for offers above £1.2million
- The two-storey home is just 8ft 2ins at its narrowest and was put up for sale in 2017 for first time in 50 years
- Developer Robin Swailes spent about £400,000 refurbishing property which he describes as a 'doll's house'
- He transformed it into a stylish model home now being sold for £1.2m with Harding Green estate agents
One of London's smallest detached houses has gone on the market for £1.2million.
The property in Chelsea, west London, is a former gravedigger's cottage and has just 290sq ft of floor space.
The two-storey home, that is just 8ft 2ins at its narrowest, was put up for sale in 2017 for the first time in 50 years.
It was bought by property developer Robin Swailes who saw off competition from 17 other bidders to buy it for £713,000.
Mr Swailes spent about £400,000 refurbishing the property which he describes as a 'doll's house.'
He transformed it into a stylish model home that is being sold for £1.2m, which works out at £4,137 per square foot.
The distinctive house has a retractable bed that folds into the wall and hidden storage to maximise the small space, according to its listing with Harding Green estate agents.
The property in Chelsea, west London, is a former gravedigger's cottage with just 290sq ft of floor space, is now on the market for £1.2million.
Developer Robin Swailes spent about £400,000 refurbishing the property which he describes as a 'doll's house'
The property comes with a narrow roof terrace complete with treetop views
The ground floor of the home includes the kitchen and a small reception area
The upstairs bedroom includes a large double bed and dressing area, as well as a window chaise lounge
A flor plan shows the dimension of the two floor property, which is just 8ft 2ins at its narrowest
There is a reception room on the ground floor that leads to a small galley kitchen and a wet room, with a bedroom upstairs and a roof terrace.
The living space contains a chesterfield sofa that opens into a sofa bed, a TV hidden behind a mirror, a tiny table with two bar stools in the corner and a staircase designed to make the room seem more spacious.
The kitchen has built-in appliances such as a microwave, oven and washer-drier and the wet room is behind a slanted door by the kitchen.
Upstairs the bed is concealed behind wooden panelling with an LG projector above and a Bose sound bar.
There is also a window seat with storage and a wardrobe.
The house is next to St Luke's & Christ Church and is believed to have been built originally as the gravedigger's cottage.
It has also been a sweet shop in the 1960s and was already a private home when Mr Swailes bought it in a run down state.
Mr Swailes, 59, said: 'It is a challenge to work with small spaces and you can make them beautiful with design, that's the challenge we took on here.
'It's a fantastic location, beautifully proportioned, a sort of mini-mansion.
The inside of the house pictured before its dramatic £400,000 restoration
The former gravediggers' cottage was a sparse property inside with limited room for renovations
A narrow spiral staircase inside the property was in desperate need of a transformation
It has now been turned around with a metallic staircase and glass wall that maximises the light
The dreary hallway entrance to the property (pictured in 2017) left a lot to be desired
Now, the small home a new geometric theme has been made habitable, with its available living space fully maximised
'We didn't really have a budget, I just wanted to make it the best I could. We spent about £30,000 just having the staircase made, it was designed to have light coming through and make the room appear more spacious.
'The skylight to the roof terrace opens hydraulically at the touch of a button, that cost £35,000.
'Everything is done to amazing standards. We used superyachts as our inspiration on how to best use the space.'
Edward McCulloch, from Harding Green estate agents, who are selling the property, said: 'The uniqueness of the size is you are effectively buying something the size of a one-bedroom flat but its a freehold and you haven't got the outgoings of a flat such as ground rent or lease worries.
'The location is spectacular. You have a detached house overlooking one of the prettiest parks in south west London.
'Robin has done a beautiful job on it, he basically stripped it back to the bones and redid it. He has put a lot of love and care into it.
'The design is akin to kitting out a very expensive yacht. It has all the gadgetry, you've got something you can take the keys and move into the next day.
'Every square millimetre has been used. The care and attention to detail he has put into it makes it very special.
'We've had a lot of international interest already.'
For more information, see the property listing here.
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Telugu Desam Party MLAs on Thursday accused the YSR Congress Party of raising the bogey of Amaravati land scam once again to divert people’s attention from their inadequacies.
Addressing the media after being suspended from the Legislative Assembly on the first day of the monsoon session, senior TDP leader and PAC Chairman Payyavula Keshav said the ruling party once again tried to sling mud at the opposition party leaders by “repeating its baseless accusations.”
Referring to the ruling party leaders’ allegation that the TDP leaders bought vast stretches of lands in Amaravati as they knew that the place would become the capital of the bifurcated State, Mr. Keshav asserted that documents would prove that the lands had been bought one and half months after the then Chief Minister announced in the Assembly that the new capital would be located in Amaravati.
He said charges of “insider trading” were made against them and cases were framed against people who sold and bought the land.
“We were harassed for three years until the High Court quashed the case. The YSRCP leaders moved the Supreme Court, which also gave the verdict in our favour,” he said, adding that Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy was now accusing the TDP leaders of being involved in the “SC, ST land scam.”
He demanded that the government order a probe into land transactions carried out in Visakhapatnam in the last three years.
Reiterating that the courts had given the TDP clean chits, Mr. Keshav said people could see through the ruling party’s game plan, and they would teach them a fitting lesson.
Farmers’ padayatra
The MLAs also took exception to the remarks made by some of the Ministers in the State against the farmers’ padayatra, and said they were disrespectful to the entire farming community.
They said the tremendous response to the farmers’ yatra was a reflection of the people’s desire that Amaravati be retained as the sole capital of the State.
Finding fault with the government for raising the three-capital issue in the Assembly, they reminded that the issue was pending in court and said it would not be possible for the government to shift the capital out of Amaravati.
TDP State president K. Atchannaidu was present.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Players Health today announced the asset acquisition of Monarch Management . Monarch Management operates as a managing general agent focused on supplementary accident & health products for K-12 sports and school-related activities. This further expands Players Health's insurance and athlete safety products and service offerings that are designed to create the safest and most accessible environments possible for kids to play the sports they love.
"With Monarch Management, we are able to further our mission and extend our protection to schools and school-sponsored sports activities," said Naveen Anand, Group President, Insurance at Players Health. "The addition enhances our product capability, specialty focus and mission of keeping more athletes safe on and off the field. We welcome the Monarch Management team to the Players Health family and look forward to investing in and growing the products, platform and reach"
San Antonio, TX based Monarch Management offers a full range of student accident and special risk insurance for students enrolled in early childhood education through 12th grade. The offering provides coverage for unexpected costs when students may be injured while participating in school sponsored sports and activities.
For more on Players Health and its mission, visit www.playershealth.com.
Minneapolis-based Players Health is a sports technology platform providing digital risk management services, reporting tools and insurance products to sports organizations to comply with the changing athletic environment and responsibilities. Working towards establishing the safest environment for athletes, Players Health views the health and safety of athletes as a priority in today's sports landscape. For more information, visit www.playershealth.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION, PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, AND MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, that plaintiff John Ford, Trustee of the John Ford Trust ("Plaintiff" or "Trustee"), on behalf of himself and the proposed Settlement Class,1 and UGI and the other defendants in the Action, have reached a proposed settlement of the above-captioned class action (the "Action") in the amount of $10,250,000 that, if approved, will resolve the Action in its entirety (the "Settlement").
A hearing will be held before the Honorable Steven C. Tolliver, Sr., either in person or remotely in the Court's discretion, at the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Justice Center, Courtroom 12, 2 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401 at 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2022 (the "Settlement Hearing") to, among other things, determine whether the Court should: (i) approve the proposed Settlement as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (ii) dismiss the Action with prejudice as provided in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, dated August 11, 2022; (iii) approve the proposed Plan of Allocation for distribution of the Net Settlement Fund; and (iv) approve Lead Counsel's Fee and Expense Application. The Court may change the date of the Settlement Hearing, or decide to hold it remotely, without providing another notice. Please check the Settlement website for information about the hearing at www.UGISecuritiesSettlement.com. You do NOT need to attend the Settlement Hearing to receive a distribution from the Net Settlement Fund.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE SETTLEMENT CLASS, YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A MONETARY PAYMENT. If you have not yet received a Notice and Proof of Claim and Release form ("Claim Form"), you may obtain copies of these documents by visiting the website dedicated to the Settlement, www.UGISecuritiesSettlement.com, or by contacting the Claims Administrator at:
UGI Corporation Securities Litigation
c/o A.B. Data, Ltd.
P.O. Box 173118
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Inquiries, other than requests for the Notice/Claim Form or for information about the status of a claim, may also be made to Lead Counsel:
Alfred L. Fatale III, Esq.
LABATON SUCHAROW LLP
140 Broadway
New York, NY 10005
www.labaton.com
(888) 219-6877
If you are a Settlement Class Member, to be eligible to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must submit a Claim Form postmarked or submitted online no later than December 30, 2022. If you are a Settlement Class Member and do not timely submit a valid Claim Form, you will not be eligible to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, but you will nevertheless be bound by all judgments or orders entered by the Court in the Action, whether favorable or unfavorable.
If you are a Settlement Class Member and wish to exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you must submit a written request for exclusion in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice such that it is received no later than November 9, 2022. If you properly exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you will not be bound by any judgments or orders entered by the Court in the Action, whether favorable or unfavorable, and you will not be eligible to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund.
Any objections to the proposed Settlement, the proposed Plan of Allocation, and/or Lead Counsel's Fee and Expense Application must be filed with the Court and mailed to counsel for the Parties in accordance with the instructions in the Notice, such that they are filed and received no later than November 9, 2022.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT, DEFENDANTS, OR
DEFENDANTS' COUNSEL REGARDING THIS NOTICE.
1 All terms not defined herein shall have the definition assigned to them in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, dated August 11, 2022.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man who threatened to commit anti-LGBTQ violence against Merriam-Webster, causing their offices to close, has pleaded guilty in federal court.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, 34-year-old Jeremy David Hanson of Rossmoor, California pleaded guilty in Springfield federal court to one count of interstate communication of threatening communications to commit violence against the employees of Merriam-Webster, and another count charging the same offense, filed in the Eastern District of Texas, targeting the President of the University of North Texas.
In a written statement, Hanson also admitted to threatening various corporations and politicians including Walt Disney Co., the Governor of California, the Mayor of New York City, a New York rabbi and professors at Loyola Marymount University. Hanson admitted that he targeted these people because of their gender, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
According to the charging documents, between October 2 and October 8, 2021, Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, Inc. received various threatening messages and comments demonstrating bias against specific gender identities submitted through its website’s “Contact Us” page and in the comments section on its webpages that corresponded to the word entries for “Girl” and “Woman.” Authorities later identified the user as Hanson.
Specifically, it is alleged that on October 2, 2021, Hanson used the handle “@anonYmous” to post the following comment on the dictionary’s website definition of “female”: “It is absolutely sickening that Merriam-Webster now tells blatant lies and promotes anti-science propaganda. There is no such thing as ‘gender identity.’ The imbecile who wrote this entry should be hunted down and shot.”
As a result of the threats, the Springfield and New York City offices closed for approximately five business days.
“Every member of our community has a right to live and exist authentically as themselves without fear. Hate motivated threats of violence that infringe upon that right are not tolerated in Massachusetts in any capacity. This conviction represents my office’s dedication to protecting targeted communities and bringing accountability and justice when those who aim to endanger act upon their hatred,” said United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins. “I want to remind people to call the 1-83-END-H8-NOW (1-833-634-8669) line if they have information about concerning or troubling incidents of hate, potential hate crimes, or concerns regarding individuals believed to be espousing hate-filled views or threats of actions.”
“Jeremy Hanson is now a convicted felon after admitting to making hate-fueled threats of violence related to the LGBTQ+ community,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. “If you believe you are a victim or a witness to similar conduct, we encourage you to report it to the FBI so we can hold the perpetrators behind these crimes accountable for their actions, like we did in this case.”
Hanson’s sentencing is scheduled for January 5, 2023. He faces up to five years in prison and three years of supervised release.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)When Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens faced Miami in November, it was as discombobulated as they looked all season.
The culprit was the Dolphins’ blitz-heavy defensive scheme – and that game is again on Baltimore’s mind as the Ravens prepare to host Miami this weekend.
The Dolphins have a new coach, so they may not defend Jackson exactly the same way, but there’s no denying the effectiveness of their approach last season. Miami won 22-10, becoming the first team in 52 games to hold Baltimore under 14 points. It ended up being the Ravens’ lowest point total of the season.
”They just caught us off guard really,” Jackson said. ”We haven’t really went over defenses doing all-up Zero against us, like just all-up, flat-out Zero. I feel we have an answer for it this year. We watch film, watched a lot of film on those guys, because we don’t want it to happen again.”
It wasn’t just that Miami blitzed a lot – on 30 of Jackson’s 50 dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus. The aggressiveness of the Dolphins’ Cover Zero scheme seemed to rattle the Ravens, who weren’t able to make Miami pay with big plays.
”Other teams did Zero, but it was just the way they did it that kind of affected us,” Jackson said.
Short completions did little to deter the Dolphins from sending extra pass rushers. Jackson, normally such a threat to run because of his elusiveness, was sacked four times and ran for only 39 yards on nine carries. At some point, even he can’t escape if he’s under too much pressure from too many people at once.
Watching Jackson and the Ravens adjust to the blitz could have been a fascinating subplot to the second half of last season, but he didn’t have many chances. Because of injury and illness, he only played two full games out of Baltimore’s final eight.
The Ravens did have time during the offseason to work on countering Cover Zero.
”We’d have been negligent if we hadn’t worked on it,” coach John Harbaugh said. ”It’s something we need to get a lot better at, and we studied it the whole offseason. We’ll have a plan for it. Hope it works, because these guys are probably the best in the league at doing it.”
Jackson was sharp in Baltimore’s opener last weekend, throwing three touchdown passes in a 24-9 win over the New York Jets. Those TD strikes were 25 and 17 yards to Devin Duvernay, and 55 yards to Rashod Bateman.
”Maybe the first one to Devin, the fade route, out of the bunch would have a chance against a Zero blitz,” Harbaugh said. ”The one to Bateman would not. You wouldn’t have enough time to get that off.”
INJURY UPDATES
RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. He hasn’t played in more than a season after going down in an exhibition game last year.
FB Patrick Ricard (calf) did not practice, and CB Marcus Peters (knee), T Ronnie Stanley (ankle), DT Travis Jones (knee), WR James Proche (groin) and DB Brandon Stephens (quad) were limited.
The Ravens put T Ja’Wuan James (Achilles) and CB Kyle Fuller (knee) on injured reserve. They were both injured in the Week 1 road game against the Jets.
Earlier this week, Harbaugh cited the artificial turf the Jets play on as a factor in Fuller’s injury, and he discussed it a bit more Wednesday.
”It was a turf field, it was matted down, it was packed down, it was a little tight,” he said. ”Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be. I don’t know, but that’s what I saw. It was a little tough.”
FOCUSING ELSEWHERE
Jackson wasn’t about to engage when reporters asked him about talks on a contract extension, which were paused at the start of the season.
”Respectfully, I’m really done talking about it,” he said.
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'My safety was shattered': Karen Bass discusses 'traumatic' home break-in, her guns being stolen
LOS ANGELES - In an exclusive interview with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson, Los Angeles mayoral candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass discussed her two guns being stolen from her home.
Bass, who called the incident "very traumatic," told Michaelson her guns were registered, locked in a safe box, and stashed away in a closet before they were stolen by the suspects over the weekend.
Bass revealed two suspects have since been arrested. The Los Angeles Police Department later confirmed the two men were 42-year-old Patricio Munoz and 24-year-old Juan Espinoza.
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"You have any idea why somebody would do this?" asked Michaelson. "Who these people are?"
"I have no idea," Bass responded.
During a mayoral debate held earlier in the year, Michaelson asked Bass to rate her personal safety on a sale of 1 to 10, 10 being "feeling the most safe." At the time of the question – Bass responded she felt her personal safety was at a 10.
But how does Bass feel about her now, just days removed from the home break-in?
"My safety was shattered," Bass admitted Wednesday.
When asked if the recent incident makes her feel any different about the issue of public safety, Bass said she doesn't know if it would make her think any differently.
"I thought from the beginning that the number-one job of the mayor is to make sure that Angelinos are safe," Bass said.
Over the years, Bass had supported bills to get illegal guns off the streets. With the recent break-in, some Angelenos were surprised she owned guns.
"I had guns for personal safety, as do many people," Bass said. "I think that gun control is extremely important. But I have never believed that people – if they wanted to have guns – should not have them."
Munoz was charged with residential burglary and is being held on a $500,000 bond. Espinoza was also charged with residential burglary and is being held on no bail.
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TROY, Mich., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algo, a leading supply chain intelligence SaaS solutions provider, announced today that Yasmeen Ahmad and Andy Tay have joined their Global Advisory Board. Ahmad and Tay join a group of six other industry executives that have been identified to support Algo's continued growth through strategic guidance, thought leadership, and industry domain knowledge.
The Chair of Algo's Advisory Board, David Warrick, who spent over 23 years at Microsoft, said "I am excited to welcome Yasmeen and Andy to our incredible group." David also explained, "the 8 members of our Advisory Board will help guide the future of Algo and its strategy for exponential growth in transforming the supply chain industry."
"Algo is such a vibrant and rapidly advancing team of experts," said Yasmeen Ahmad. "Becoming a participant in its vision and strategy instantly resonated with me. I look forward to lending my voice to support Algo's continued growth."
"The experiential and material value that Algo consistently delivers is undeniable," said Andy Tay. "Joining Algo's Advisory Board is a wonderful opportunity for me to engage with fresh, agile thinking in the supply chain space and actively contribute to its evolution."
"I am honored to welcome Yasmeen and Andy to our great team at Algo," said Amjad Hussain, Founder and CEO of Algo. "The eight members of our Global Advisory Board are a huge asset to Algo and our growth."
The Algo Global Advisory Board will support Algo through providing strategic guidance and vision for product management, brand awareness, sales, marketing, and other strategic company objectives.
Algo uses technology to transform information into opportunity, breathing new life into our understanding of supply and demand, and giving retailers, distributors, and manufacturers a chance to achieve more for their organizations.Our professional services assist our clients in accelerating and maximizing the effectiveness of each phase of their digital transformation journey, from infrastructure and data management to business process optimization and automation.
Combining AI and machine learning with deep domain expertise, Algo's omnichannel SaaS platform helps suppliers and retailers plan, simulate, and execute more efficient supply chains through smart automation, actionable analytics, and digital twin technology.
For more on Algo, please visit www.algo.com.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– As Americans all across the country are rolling up their sleeves to receive the newly authorized COVID-19 bivalent booster shot, some may be wondering if they should get it and why.
Upstate Medical University’s Director of Global Health, Dr. Stephen Thomas says these new booster shots not only protect against the original strain that causes COVID-19 but also the more recent and highly contagious Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5.
Moderna’s version of the new booster is available to anyone 18 years of age and older and those 12 years of age and older are eligible for Pfizer’s version. The new boosters can only be given to people who have already completed the primary series and must be given at least two months after the last dose in the series or two months after your last booster.
Dr. Thomas is encouraging everyone to get the new COVID booster shots as they provide more protection to the dominant variants circulating in the US. He says the shots are especially important for more at-risk groups such as the elderly population and those with compromised immune systems.
“People who are not in those high-risk categories, that can be a more nuanced decision, right? I love vaccines, I think they, they’re one of the most important things we’ve ever developed for medicine, but they have to be the decision to get them is made in the context of what is going on currently,”
Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate’s Global Health Director
Currently, Dr. Thomas says New York is in a pretty good place thanks to the state’s higher than average vaccination and booster rate. In particular, he says Central New York has another layer of protection because we were the epicenter for the Omicron variant BA.2.12.1 when it swept through the region earlier this year.
However, with the holidays and colder temperatures approaching, Dr. Thomas says it’s important to act now to get these latest boosters in arms.
“If there’s high uptake of these Omicron specific variants, these BA 4, 5 specific variants if we can have a high uptick of boosters with those then I think we’re in a position to have the best fall and winter that we’ve had in I guess two years now.”
Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate’s Global Health Director
For a full list of places offering the newest booster shot, including county-specific booster clinics, click here.
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Swiss tennis star Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
This decision comes just days after the end of the U.S. Open, which is expected to be the last tournament of 23-time major champion Serena Williams’ career and signals the real end of an era in tennis.
Federer has not competed since Wimbledon in July 2021 — he has had a series of knee operations — and so in that sense, the news is not surprising.
But he had appeared at an event marking the 100-year anniversary of Centre Court at the All England Club this July and said he hoped to come back to play there “one more time.”
He also had said he would return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October.
Federer posted his news on Twitter, saying his farewell event will be the Laver Cup in London next week. That is a team event run by his management company.
Federer’s last match anywhere came on July 7, 2021, when he lost at Centre Court in the Wimbledon quarterfinals to Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0.
Soon after, Federer had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage in his right knee — his third operation on that knee in a span of 1 1/2 years.
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The University of Maryland Medical System is devoting 1% of its $1.4 billion investment portfolio to companies and funds focused on closing economic inequality, particularly in Maryland.
Many hospital systems have investment portfolios and use the returns to service debt, but UMMS CEO Mohan Suntha said he and other leaders at the medical system realized those funds could be doing much more. What if some of those investment funds also could have a social impact?
On Thursday, UMMS announced $14 million of investments spread among 11 firms, most of which are focused on Maryland and have Black and female leadership.
“This is just one more step in our evolution,” said Suntha, calling the $14 million investment “a great source of pride.”
The 11 recipients are:
- The Reinvestment Fund, a community development lender in Baltimore, $2.5 million
- Obran, a worker-owned cooperative focused on job creation, $1 million
- Baltimore Community Lending, a small business lender in the Baltimore area, $1 million
- FSC First, a small business lender in Prince George’s County, $1 million
- Ignite Capital, a group focused on community development in Baltimore, $500,000
- Enterprise Community Development, a nonprofit developer of affordable homes, $1 million
- RBC Access Capital, a fund focusing on affordable housing, $2.25 million
- Momentus Capital’s Impact Investments Program, a small business lender with a food access program, $2.5 million
- Conscious Venture Fund II, a Baltimore fund focused on community development, $750,000
- Propel Baltimore Fund III, a Baltimore fund focused on community development, $750,000
- UpSurge, a Baltimore investment fund for startups, $1 million
Baltimore Community Lending, for example, is financing some vendors at the new Lexington Market, UMMS said in a news release.
If these investments meet their financial and social goals, Suntha said UMMS will consider expanding the initiative.
With 11 affiliated hospitals and other health care locations across the state, UMMS employs nearly 30,000 people and has annual revenues just under $5 billion. As CEO, Suntha made $2.1 million in salary, according to the most recently available tax disclosures. UMMS, like every hospital and hospital system in Maryland, is a nonprofit, meaning it is tax exempt. While nonprofit hospitals are required to provide community benefits, Suntha said this investment initiative is not related to those requirements.
Instead, he said, it just made sense.
Suntha said this $14 million investment goes beyond the primary goal of hospitals — acute care — and actually goes upstream to address issues that can affect a person’s health. Using investments to create jobs and opportunity creates healthier and more vibrant communities. He said he hopes that this encourages other large institutions to reconsider their investment portfolios — and how that money could be doing more than providing a return on investment.
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Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic brings bespoke offerings and unique experiences to this resort enclave
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy is proud to welcome the 30th all-inclusive property in its Caribbean and Latin America portfolio with the opening of Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic. This iconic adults-only resort marks the first luxury all-inclusive resort for Marriott International and joins the celebrated ensemble of experiential hotels by The Luxury Collection brand. Located just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport and nearby the Punta Espada Golf Club, the Caribbean's number one golf course, Sanctuary Cap Cana combines beautiful architecture and design with impeccable service and lavish accommodations.
"Cap Cana is one of Dominican Republic's most coveted areas offering an inspiring getaway for our global explorers with a stretch of white sanded beaches, turquoise waters, and architecture resembling a storied colonial Spanish era," said Brian King, President, Caribbean & Latin America for Marriott International. "Sanctuary Cap Cana is proof of our commitment to provide discerning travelers with unique vacation retreats to continue collecting timeless memories, now in a convenient luxurious all-inclusive format."
"The Luxury Collection is thrilled to expand its portfolio of destination-defining hotels and resorts with the opening of Sanctuary Cap Cana," said Philipp Weghmann, Vice President and Global Brand Leader for The Luxury Collection. "As a brand, we look forward to elevating the all-inclusive experience through the unique lens of The Luxury Collection, inviting guests to embark on new and transformative travel experiences."
Sanctuary Cap Cana features 324 refined suites across its 19 unique room categories, including oceanfront luxury villas, and private island suites, with exquisitely furnished terraces and private pools overlooking the sea. Guest rooms present a design inspired by the timeless beauty of Europe's Mediterranean coast. The grandest accommodation is the Castle Island Suite, a 5,500-square-foot, two-level suite on a private island with a master bedroom, secondary bedroom, two and a half bathrooms, expansive living room, full dining room, and three indoor plunge pools with floor to ceiling windows showcasing infinite views of the Caribbean Sea.
"Sanctuary Cap Cana is an ultra-luxury experience in which guests can expect a top-of-the-line service and quality that can't be matched at the all-inclusive level," said Gregory Maliassas, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Playa Hotels & Resorts. "This resort is the perfect choice for the level of style and sophistication that has made Marriott's The Luxury Collection resorts the standard-bearer for unique, one-of-a-kind vacations and we are honored to be partnering with the Marriott team."
With many curated epicurean experiences, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers four a la carte restaurants featuring cuisines such as Italian, seafood, Asian, and a steakhouse; a buffet restaurant open for daily breakfast and lunch; a coffee shop; deli; and seven bars. The Capriccio and The Steakhouse restaurants are the two signature restaurants onsite. The notable Sanctuary Town, located right across from the resort's main lobby, acts as an extension for guests to dine and explore with distinctively designed venues offering a wide array of gastronomies: from a Burger Factory, a Sushi town, or Mama's Forno pizza prepared in a wood fire oven to a Spanish Tavern among other offerings, while live entertainment is showcased on some weekdays.
The property features six pools for relaxation, or if preferred, cabanas and sunchairs on the beach, ideal to lounge all day, soak up the sun, and unwind while savoring local and international beers or cocktails from the Beach Bar, all while surrounded by impeccable personalized service.
For those seeking a sanctuary for the senses, the Sanctuary Spa lives up to its name with a sublime atmosphere of pure indulgence. A majestic oasis, the Sanctuary Spa showcases ayurvedic treatments, hydro and cutting-edge therapies combined to offer the ultimate spa experience, including beauty shop services and couples massage cabins featuring a romantic bathtub that can be arranged with champagne and chocolate delights.
The resort is poised to be the backdrop for unequaled events facing the Caribbean Sea, with matchless facilities offering of approximate 46,000 square feet of event space, 17 event rooms of indoor and outdoor venues, and 400-people capacity in its largest space.
Guests can discover through Sanctuary Cap Cana the Dominican Republic's intrinsic beauty, an ideal destination with a variety of sophisticated activities that can be reserved through The Luxury Collection Concierge service, such as water sports, outdoor activities, shopping, and dinner reservations to once in lifetime Dominican adventures.
About The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is comprised of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's charms and treasures. Originated in 1906 under the CIGA® brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 120 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 35 countries and territories. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information and new openings, visit www.theluxurycollection.com or follow Instagram and Facebook. The Luxury Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit www.marriottbonvoy.com.
About All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy®
Encompassing nine leading brands, All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy® is Marriott International's all-inclusive platform, offering unparalleled amenities, diverse culinary options, and endless experiences for all ages, and tailored for each brand. The growing portfolio of 30 immersive getaways in spectacular destinations include The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa in Costa Rica and Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino. All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit www.marriottbonvoy.com.
About Playa Hotels & Resorts
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, "Playa") is a leading owner, operator and developerator,all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Playa currently owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 23 resorts (8,595 rooms) under the following brands: Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, Hilton All-Inclusive, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Wyndham Alltra, Jewel Resorts and The Luxury Collection. Playa leverages years of all-inclusive resort operating expertise and relationships with globally recognized hospitality brands to provide a best-in-class experience and exceptional value to guests, while building a direct relationship to improve customer acquisition cost and drive repeat business. For more information, please visit www.playaresorts.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In a memoir Anne Heche worked on over the past year, the actor shared candid thoughts on her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the late 1990s, when they were among Hollywood’s first openly gay couples.
“I was labeled ‘outrageous’ because I fell in love with a woman. I had never been with a woman before I dated Ellen,” Heche wrote in “Call Me Anne,” which Start Publishing has scheduled for January. Heche, whose films included “Donnie Brasco” and “Wag the Dog,” died Aug. 14 at age 53 after a car crash in Los Angeles.
In her lifetime, Heche said that Hollywood effectively blacklisted her because of her being with DeGeneres, who around the same time made television history by having her character in the sitcom “Ellen” come out as gay.
“I did not, personally, identify as a lesbian. I simply fell in love! It was, to be clear, as odd to me as anyone else. There were no words to describe how I felt,” Heche wrote in her book, a sequel to the memoir “Call Me Crazy,” published in 2001. “Gay didn’t feel right, and neither did straight. Alien might be the best fit, I sometimes thought. What, why, and how I fell in love with a person instead of their gender, I would have loved to have answered if anyone had asked, but as I said earlier, no one ever did. I am happy that I was able to tell you in this book — once and for all.”
Start, an independent publisher based in Hoboken, New Jersey, shared the excerpt this week with The Associated Press. The book’s publisher, Jarred Weisfeld, says that he signed a deal with Heche in May and that she had turned in a manuscript shortly before she died. She will also write about having Harrison Ford as a mentor, along with stories about Alec Baldwin, Ivan Reitman and Oliver Stone, among others.
The book’s release was first announced by Publishers Weekly. Heche had mentioned writing a memoir during a podcast earlier this year, in which she promised that “some of the truths” about her and DeGeneres would be included.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, today announced a partnership with Unmudl Skills-to-Jobs™ Marketplace to connect working learners to low-cost, short-term training offered by America's Community College Network. Working learners are learners engaged in upskilling and retraining to advance their careers who are working at the same time. The partnership between Unmudl and SkillUp presents a scalable solution to connect 65 million working learners in the U.S. to community college training programs directly aligned with employers and an estimated 800,000 in-demand jobs.
Courses such as the Amazon Unmudl Original, Introduction to Mechatronics for Equipment Maintenance, are now available within the SkillUp training catalog, a thoroughly vetted web-based platform of over 500 training programs across the country. The Amazon Unmudl Original course is offered remotely through accredited Central New Mexico Community College and directly responds to employers seeking to develop a talent pipeline for roles such as those in the Amazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) group.
"In today's labor marketplace, Unmudl's Skills-to-Jobs Marketplace offers a compelling and creative solution that matches working learners with community colleges that offer high-quality training and certification programs, leading to jobs with promising career growth," says Steven Lee, Executive Director of the SkillUp Coalition. "SkillUp is honored to partner with Unmudl to uplift working learners into high-opportunity employment with top employers."
Unmudl courses enable employers with similar open roles to recruit learners nationally from the diverse talent community colleges attract such as women, people of color, and first-generation college students. Courses are designed in collaboration with the employer and community colleges, to reflect the exact skills and training necessary for open positions. Additionally, many align with industry-recognized certifications in tech, business, and manufacturing. Working learners can complete these courses in as little as 6 weeks while working full-time and can apply for immediate job openings from the 64 current employers hiring out of Unmudl courses.
"Unmudl's vision is to provide working learners and career changers with a transparent universe of short-term upskilling and reskilling courses offered by a robust network of community colleges and large employers that lead to real job opportunities," says Parminder Jassal, CEO of Unmudl. "We are delighted to partner with SkillUp to help us scale this unique offering to America's working learners."
Explore the newest Unmudl courses available within the SkillUp training catalog here.
Founded in July 2020, SkillUp Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects workers with the right tools, resources, and support to make confident career shifts, find quality living-wage jobs, and position themselves for promising career growth. The SkillUp ecosystem provides career exploration, training & employer connections, career coaching, and resources to support workers at any stage of their career journey. Since its founding, SkillUp has connected 1 Million workers to career and training support throughout the country.
The coalition brings together over 90 leading organizations including training and education providers, technology developers, policymakers, employers, and philanthropies. In addition to its national reach, SkillUp operates LevelUp local partnerships in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Florida, Louisiana, Northern Nevada, Philadelphia, New York City, and Ohio.
SkillUp proudly advocates for an affordable, equitable, upskilling ecosystem that ensures every worker has high opportunity employment. For more information, please visit www.skillup.org or follow on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Unmudl Skills-to-Jobs™ Marketplace connects learners and employers via a coast-to-coast network of leading community colleges. Through Unmudl, learners easily access courses and short-term credential programs that lead to jobs and credentials. These jobs pay family-supporting wages and contribute directly to the country's economic growth and recovery. Employers use the Unmudl Marketplace to source highly skilled and diverse talent directly from courses and community colleges. Learn more about Unmudl at unmudl.com.
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WAGNER, WI --An 85-year-old Michigan man was killed Wednesday in a two-car crash near the Michigan and Wisconsin border. According to the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched to the area of County Highway X at Old Rail Road around 10:42 a.m. for reports of a crash.
An investigation determined the 85-year-old was driving southbound on Old Rail Road and failed to stop at a stop sign. The driver entered the intersection and was hit by an eastbound pick-up truck. The 85-year-old man from Wallace, Michigan was not wearing a seatbelt at the time and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the truck and a passenger were wearing their seatbelts when the accident occured. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment on non life-threatening injuries, while the passenger was uninjured.
An investigation is ongoing.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Sarah Collins Rudolph lost an eye and still has pieces of glass inside her body from a Ku Klux Klan bombing that killed her sister and three other Black girls at an Alabama church 59 years ago, and she’s still waiting on the state to compensate her for those injuries.
Gov. Kay Ivey sidestepped the question of financial compensation two years ago in apologizing to Rudolph for her “untold pain and suffering,” saying legislative involvement was needed. But nothing has been done despite the efforts of attorneys representing Rudolph, leaving unresolved the question of payment even though victims of other attacks, including 9/11, were compensated.
Rudolph will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House for a summit about combatting hate-fueled violence on Thursday, the anniversary of the bombing.
Rudolph, known as the “Fifth Little Girl” for surviving the infamous attack, which was depicted in Spike Lee’s 1997 documentary “4 Little Girls,” has been rankled by the state’s inaction.
Speaking in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, Rudolph said then-Gov. George C. Wallace helped lay the groundwork for the Ku Klux Klan attack on 16th Street Baptist Church with his segregationist rhetoric, and the state bears some responsibility for the bombing, which wasn’t prosecuted for years.
“If they hadn’t stirred up all that racist hate that was going on at the time I don’t believe that church would have been bombed,” said Rudolph.
Rudolph said she still incurs medical expenses from the explosion, including a $90 bill she gets every few months for work on the prosthetic she wears in place of the right eye that was destroyed by shrapnel on Sept. 15, 1963. Anything would help, but Rudolph believes she’s due millions.
Ishan Bhabha, an attorney representing Rudolph, said the state’s apology — made at Rudolph’s request along with a plea for restitution — was only meant as a first step.
“She deserves justice in the form of compensation for the grievous injuries, and costs, she has had to bear for almost 60 years,” he said. “We will continue to pursue any available avenues to get Sarah the assistance she needs and deserves.”
Five girls were gathered in a downstairs bathroom at 16th Street Baptist Church when a bomb planted by KKK members went off outside, blowing a huge hole in the thick, brick wall. The blast killed Denise McNair, 11, and three 14-year-olds: Carole Robertson, Cynthia Morris, also referred to as Cynthia Wesley, and Addie Mae Collins, who was Rudolph’s sister.
Three Klan members convicted of murder in the bombing years later died in prison, and a fourth suspect died without ever being charged. The bombing occurred eight months after Wallace proclaimed “segregation forever” in his inaugural speech and during the time when Birmingham schools were being racially integrated for the first time.
The church itself has gotten government money for renovations, as has the surrounding Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, formed by President Barack Obama in 2017 in one of his last acts in office. “But not me,” Rudolph said.
Ivey, at the time of the apology, said in a letter to Rudolph’s lawyer that any possible compensation would require legislative approval, said press secretary Gina Maiola.
“Additionally, in attorney-to-attorney conversations that ensued soon after, that same point was reiterated,” she said.
No bill has been introduced to compensate Rudolph, legislative records show, and it’s unclear whether such legislation could win passage anyway since conservative Republicans hold an overwhelming majority and have made an issue of reeling in history lessons that could make white people feel bad about the past.
While the Alabama Crime Victims’ Compensation Commission helps victims and families with expenses linked to a crime, state law doesn’t allow it to address offenses that occurred before the agency was created in 1984.
Rudolph has spent a lifetime dealing with physical and mental pain from the bombing. Despite her injuries and lingering stress disorders, Rudolph provided testimony that helped lead to the convictions of the men accused of planting the bomb, and she’s written a book about her life, titled “The 5th Little Girl.”
Rudolph’s husband, George Rudolph, said he’s frustrated and mad over the way his wife has been treated. Victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks were compensated, he said, as were victims of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.
“Why can’t they do something for Sarah?” he said.
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Reeves is a member of AP’s Race and Ethnicity Team.
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DMV's #1 Rated Haunted Attraction Promises More Scares Than Ever Before with New Clown Chaos Station
OLNEY, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Field of Screams Maryland, the metro area's definitive haunted attraction, opens Saturday, Sept 24 and runs through October 31, 2022. Located in Olney, Maryland, this Hollywood-level production includes well-trained actors and an intense fright experience with decor and props not seen outside the movie industry. The event is currently vying for the #1 spot in USA Today's 10 Best Haunted Attractions in the country.
Field of Screams Maryland has long been lauded as the best Halloween attraction in the DMV, with creative accomplishments that have resulted in multiple #1 rankings across the region. In addition, the creators famously won A&E's Haunted House Design/Build Competition in 2018. Its flagship attraction is the one-hour walk through the Super Screams Haunted trail, which combines the Haunted Trail and Trail of Terror that features 27 terrifying stations in the darkest of woods as they navigate Chainsaw Hill, the City Morgue, the Catacombs, Laser Alley, and a finale that most run from crying for help.
General admission tickets start at $44 and include the Slaughter Factory which is a high-end haunted house experience where every detail has been attended to; a one-hour trail of 27 stations; and a compound with over 20 bonfires, tasty concessions, and scares and fun for all (recommended for ages 12 and over). The 2022 Field of Screams Maryland is truly an immersive Halloween attraction. All tickets must be purchased in advance at www.screams.org.
Field of Screams Maryland is located at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd., Olney, MD just 30 minutes from Washington DC, downtown Baltimore and Northern Virginia. Open every Friday and Saturday in October and most Thursdays and Sundays. Follow Field of Screams Maryland on Facebook and Instagram (@fieldofscreamsmaryland).
Not appropriate for young children. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
Contact: Denise Kolker, info@steelheadevents.com.
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SEOUL: South Koreans’ use of internet banking services grew 6.9 per cent in the first half of this year from six months earlier as customers preferred financial services through mobile devices, central bank data showed Thursday.
Yonhap reported the daily use of online banking services, including mobile banking, reached 18.82 million cases in the January-June period, compared with 17.61 million in the second half of last year, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK).
Of them, mobile banking use grew 9.2 per cent over the same period to 16.03 million cases per day.
The value of daily transactions through internet banking stood at 75.1 trillion won (US$54 billion), up 2.8 per cent from six months earlier.
Internet banking use has been on the rise especially in recent years as customers preferred non-contact services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The number of internet banking subscribers registered with 19 financial institutions had come to 199.5 million as of end-June, up 4.5 per cent from the end of last year. The number of mobile banking users also increased 6 per cent over the same period to 162.6 million, the data showed.
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Newly Defined Asset Class Proves To Be Competitive With Other Investment Classes
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new, trailblazing report refutes the current misconception that rental apartments priced for the middle-income workforce—such as teachers, nurses, and first responders—have a lower return on investment than apartments with higher rent levels, paving the way for Moderate-Income Rental Housing to be a competitive ESG investment.
The report, sponsored by Affordable Central Texas and the Wells Fargo Foundation, defines a new asset class as Moderate-Income Rental Housing (MIRH), or large, multifamily rental properties occupied by tenants earning between 60 percent and 120 percent of the Median Family Income (MFI) with at least half the residents earning less than 80% of MFI. Analyzing data since 2011, the report demonstrates MIRH assets outperformed rental properties with higher rents, averaged an unleveraged return of 9.4 percent, and had the lowest risk, 2.6 percent spread when compared to other real estate asset classes.
"Demand for affordable rental housing for moderate-income households is surging as homeownership becomes unobtainable for many. At the same time, interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance investments is growing rapidly," said David Steinwedell, President and CEO of Affordable Central Texas. "We can't afford to lose the people who power our communities, and we have a market solution to a market problem. MIRH delivers consistent, predictable returns and makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors."
In 2021, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) funds accounted for 10 percent of worldwide fund assets. According to a new report by Bloomberg Intelligence, global ESG assets may surpass $41 trillion by 2022 and $50 trillion by 2025. ESG's in the U.S. are taking the lead with more than 40 percent growth in the past two years and are expected to exceed $20 trillion in 2022.
The report drew on data from the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries Property Index and analyzed eight metropolitan areas—Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, DC, from Q2 2011 to Q2 2021. The nation's three largest metros, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, lacked enough MIRH assets to allow for analysis due to their well documented affordability challenges.
The research was prepared by Mark G. Roberts, Director of Research at the Folsom Institute for Real Estate at Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business, and Jake Wegmann, Associate Professor at the Community & Regional Planning Program at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture.
The full report and further information about MIRH's performance as a new asset class can be found at: https://austinhousingconservancy.com/moderate-income-rental-housing-report/.
Affordable Central Texas (ACT), in conjunction with Austin Housing Conservancy Fund, works to ensure Austin's workforce can afford to live in greater Austin by building a scalable social impact fund aimed at preserving well-located multi-family apartment properties for long-term affordability. ACT is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit formed in 2016 by local Austin real estate and affordable housing veterans to manage the activities and investments of the Fund, providing stable and affordable workforce housing in and around Austin. www.austinhousingconservancy.com
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support from Democrats just two months before the November midterm elections. During a few bleak summer months when gasoline prices peaked and lawmakers appeared deadlocked, the Democrats faced the possibility of blowout losses against Republicans.
Their outlook appears better after notching a string of legislative successes that left more Americans ready to judge the Democratic president on his preferred terms: “Don’t compare me to the Almighty. Compare me to the alternative.”
The president’s approval rating remains underwater, with 53% of U.S. adults disapproving of him, and the economy continues to be a weakness for Biden. Just 38% approve of his economic leadership as the country faces stubbornly high inflation and Republicans try to make household finances the axis of the upcoming vote.
Still, the poll suggests Biden and his fellow Democrats are gaining momentum right as generating voter enthusiasm and turnout takes precedence.
Average gas prices have tumbled 26% since June to $3.71 a gallon, reducing the pressure somewhat on family budgets even if inflation remains high. Congress also passed a pair of landmark bills in the past month that could reshape the economy and reduce carbon emissions.
Republicans have also faced resistance since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and its abortion protections. And Biden is openly casting former President Donald Trump as a fundamental threat to democracy, a charge that took on resonance after an FBI search of Trump’s Florida home found classified documents that belong to the U.S. government.
This combination of factors has won Biden some plaudits among the Democratic faithful, even if Americans still feel lukewarm about his leadership.
“I’m not under any belief that he’s the best person for the job — he’s the best from the people we had to choose from,” said Betty Bogacz, 74, a retiree from Portland, Oregon. “He represented stability, which I feel President Trump did not represent at all.”
Biden’s approval rating didn’t exceed 40% in May, June or July as inflation surged in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine. But his string of wins over the past month continued on Thursday, after the poll was conducted, when he announced a tentative deal between railways and unions that avoided a strike that could have shut down the railroads and devastated the economy.
The president’s rating now is similar to what it was throughout the first quarter of the year, but he continues to fall short of early highs. His average approval rating in AP-NORC polling through the first six months of his term was 60%.
Driving the recent increase in Biden’s popularity is renewed support among Democrats, who had shown signs of dejection in the early summer. Now, 78% of Democrats approve of Biden’s job performance, up from 65% in July. Sixty-six percent of Democrats approve of Biden on the economy, up from 54% in June.
Interviews suggest a big reason for Biden’s rebound is the reemergence of Trump on the national stage, causing voters such as Stephen Jablonsky, who labeled Biden as “OK,” to say voting Democratic is a must for the nation’s survival.
“The country has a political virus by the name of Donald Trump,” said Jablonsky, a retired music professor from Stamford, Connecticut. “We have a man who is psychotic and seems to have no concern for law and order and democracy. The Republican Party has gone to a place that is so unattractive and so dangerous, this coming election in November could be the last election we ever have.”
Republicans feel just as negative about Biden as they did before. Only about 1 in 10 Republicans approve of the president overall or on the economy, similar to ratings earlier this summer.
Christine Yannuzzi, 50, doubts that 79-year-old Biden has the capacity to lead.
“I don’t think he’s mentally, completely aware of everything that’s happening all the time,” said Yannuzzi, who lives in Binghamton, New York. “The economy’s doing super poorly and I have a hard time believing that the joblessness rate is as low as they say it is.”
“I think the middle class is being really phased out and families are working two and three jobs a person to make it,” the Republican added.
Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults say the economy is in good shape, while 71% say it’s doing poorly. In June, 20% said conditions were good and 79% said they were bad.
Democrats are more positive now than they were in June, 46% vs. 31%. Republicans remain largely negative, with only 10% saying conditions are good and 90% saying they’re bad.
About a quarter of Americans now say things in the country are headed in the right direction, 27%, up from 17% in July. Seventy-two percent say things are going in the wrong direction.
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Close to half of Democrats — 44% — have an optimistic outlook, up from 27% in July. Just 9% of Republicans are optimistic about the nation’s direction.
Akila Atkins, a 27-year-old stay-at-home mom of two, thinks Biden is “OK” and doesn’t have much confidence that his solutions will curb rising prices.
Atkins says it’s gotten a little harder in the last year to manage her family’s expenses, and she’s frustrated that she can no longer rely on the expanded child tax credit. The tax credit paid out monthly was part of Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package and has since lapsed.
The Census Bureau reported Tuesday that the expanded tax credit nearly halved the child poverty rate last year to 5.2%. Atkins said it helped them “stay afloat with bills, the kids’ clothing, shoes, school supplies, everything.”
Whatever misgivings the Democrat in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has about Biden, she believes he is preferable to Trump.
“I always feel like he could be better, but then again, he’s better than our last president,” she said.
The poll of 1,054 adults was conducted Sep. 9-12 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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Díaz 7 RBIs, Cron 504-foot HR lead Rox over D-Backs 13-10
DENVER (AP) — Elías Díaz hit a game-ending, three-run homer to give him seven RBIs, C.J. Cron had a 504-foot home run that was the second-longest since tracking began and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-10 Friday night after wasting a seven-run lead.
Arizona took a 10-8 lead with a nine-run fifth, but the Rockies rallied to become the first team to win after allowing nine runs in a single inning since the Los Angeles Angels at Texas on Sept. 19, 2008.
It was the Rockies’ third-consecutive victory, giving them their longest win streak in nearly two months. Colorado has scored at least eight runs in each of those games.
“These games matter,” said the Rockies’ Ryan McMahon, who hit a pair of solo homers. “We’re all competitors. We come here every day and we want to win. I know we’re not in it as much as we’d like to be. With the homers, hopefully we just keep hitting a bunch and roll that into next season.”
Díaz, who had four hits and set a career-best for RBIs, had a two-run homer in the second and an RBI single in the fourth, both off Zach Davies.
After Yonathan Daza’s run-scoring double in the sixth against Kyle Nelson pulled the Rockies within a run, Díaz tied the score 10-10 with an RBI double off Reyes Moronta in the seventh.
Charlie Blackmon walked against Caleb Smith (1-2) leading off the ninth, but pinch-runner Garrett Hampson was caught stealing. Randal Grichuk walked, Michael Toglia singled and Díaz, who started the night in a 7-for-35 slide, drove a slider to left for the game-ending homer.
“The swings from him tonight were incredible, a couple of homers, but he also shortened up against some tough pitches earlier to drive in some runs,” McMahon said. “We know what he can do. All of us just have to do it.”
Cron’s two-run homer to left capped a five-run fourth inning and put the Rockies ahead 8-1. The only longer drive since Statcast began in 2015 was a 505-foot drive by Nomar Mazara of Texas on June 21, 2019.
Colorado hit five homers. The Rockies got a leadoff (Blackmon) and walk-off homer in the same game for the second time; the first was on Aug. 16 last year.
“I don’t think we hit with the power that we wanted to coming out of spring training,” Cron said. “For whatever reason, it just didn’t come for us this year. But you see tonight when we’re hitting the ball hard, we can put up a lot of runs pretty quick.”
Daniel Bard (5-4) pitched a perfect ninth.
Arizona’s Corbin Carroll, playing his ninth big league game, homered off Germán Márquez to spark the big fifth, which included Daulton Varsho’s first career grand slam, a drive off Austin Gomber.
ROSTER MOVE
Arizona recalled RHP Taylor Widener from Triple-A Reno and optioned LHP Tommy Henry to the Triple-A farm after he gave up seven hits and five earned runs in 4 ⅓ innings Wednesday in a 6-3 loss at the Padres.
Diamondbacks LHP Madison Bumgarner (6-13, 4.83 ERA) will face Rockies RHP José Ureña (3-6, 6.13) on Saturday night.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters applauds the tens of thousands of members of the Teamsters Rail Conference for working long into the night to reach a tentative agreement averting a potential railway strike.
The Teamsters Rail Conference includes the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED).
"Collective bargaining works. The labor movement works. And we know through lifetimes of experience and unbelievable sacrifice, Teamsters across America's railroads work harder than anyone," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "The Teamsters thank all of our members and negotiating partners for staying at the table until this job was done. We're not yet to the end of the line, but the process is working."
Throughout negotiations, O'Brien worked closely with President Joe Biden and U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to ensure hardworking Teamsters were heard and respected and that every effort was made to reach an agreement that kept Teamsters working and America's rails running. Teamster representatives across the country remained in close contact with members to share developments from the bargaining table and hold the line on worker solidarity.
The tentative agreement will improve working conditions and safeguard wages and health care benefits for the 57,000 members of the Teamsters Rail Conference. In addition to wage increases and bonuses, new contract language was negotiated exempting time off for certain medical events. The agreement includes provisions to create voluntary assigned days off for members, and all members will receive one additional paid day off. Most importantly, Teamsters will have the ability to take time away from work for routine and preventive medical care, as well as exemptions from attendance policies for hospitalizations and surgery.
"Negotiations never follow a straight line but the fight for a union contract is always worth it," O'Brien said. "The Teamsters are proud to represent the hardest working people in America, and our members' families know the dedication and grit they bring to their crafts and careers. The unity, perseverance, and patience of union workers is to be admired. Our members never fall short of doing the right thing for their Teamster brothers and sisters and for their country."
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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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BEAT, KERN, CSX, RIVN, and XPEV.
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Infowars rep to return to stand in Sandy Hook hoax trial
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A representative for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand returned to the witness stand Thursday for questions about how Jones pushed lies that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax as his companies grew more successful.
Brittany Paz, a Connecticut lawyer hired by Jones to testify about his companies’ workings, acknowledged Wednesday that Jones’ show, website and social media platforms spread falsehoods about the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, that killed 20 first graders and six educators.
On Thursday, she went over company emails and videos from Jones’ Infowars web show that claim the massacre was staged.
“Folks, they staged Aurora, they staged Sandy Hook, the evidence is overwhelming, do you remember that?’” plaintiffs lawyer Christopher Mattei said, quoting Jones.
“I do remember that, yes,” Paz replied.
Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, have been found liable for damages to relatives of eight victims of the massacre, as well as to an FBI agent who responded to the scene. A six-member jury in Waterbury will determine how much Jones should pay the plaintiffs.
At a similar trial in Texas last month, a jury determined Jones and Free Speech Systems should pay nearly $50 million to the parents of one of the Sandy Hook children who died.
Website traffic data reports run by Infowars employees and presented at the trial Wednesday showed Jones’ audience ballooned in the years after the shooting. By 2016, his show aired on 150 affiliate radio stations, and the Infowars website got 40 million page views a month.
Paz testified Wednesday that she believes Jones and his companies have made hundreds of millions of dollars in the decade since the massacre and Jones is now worth millions of dollars. But she could not answer several questions about Jones’ businesses by Mattei, saying she had not received some documents from the companies and could not recall other information.
The families’ lawsuit claims that Jones trafficked in lies to increase his audience and sales of the nutritional supplements, clothing and other merchandise he sells on the Infowars website and hawks on his web show. He and guests on his show said the shooting was staged with crisis actors as part of gun control efforts.
Jones, however, now says he believes the shooting happened, but he insists his comments were protected by free speech rights, which he cannot argue at trial because he has already been found liable for damages.
“We knew they were using Sandy Hook to get the Second, but now they’re using it to kill the First,” he said on his Infowars web show Wednesday.
Judges in the Connecticut and Texas cases found Jones liable without trials, as penalties for what they called his repeated failures to turn over documents to the families’ lawyers.
The families say the emotional and psychological harm was profound and persistent. Relatives say they were subjected to social media harassment, death threats, strangers videotaping them and their children, and the surreal pain of being told that they were faking their loss.
Jones’ lawyer, Norman Pattis, said in his opening statement Tuesday that any damages should be minimal and claimed the families were exaggerating the harm they say they have suffered.
“At what point do we regard him as a crank on the village green, a person we can walk away from if we choose?” Pattis asked.
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A CBD Oracle survey reveals that over half of regular cannabis consumers would buy less weed if prices had to increase to combat inflation.
TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey has revealed that if dispensaries raise weed prices to counter inflation, 54% of regular consumers would buy less cannabis. CBD Oracle's survey asked 1,450 Americans in adult-use states about the impact of inflation on their habits. The survey also revealed that while 83% of consumers would be willing to pay $30 for an eighth (3.5 g), only 57% would pay $40 for it.
"Unfortunately, our survey suggests there are tough times ahead for the cannabis industry," CBD Oracle's Mark Mellone commented, "Inflation is making it difficult to remain profitable, but with customers feeling the pinch too, any price increases will make some rethink their purchasing habits."
Despite appearances, the cannabis industry is feeling the effects of inflation. With fuel, fertilizer and even plant pots getting more expensive, the industry is paying more per eighth on the shelf. However, particularly in states like Colorado with an abundant supply, many feel like raising prices would be a death sentence, since customers could easily shop elsewhere.
In the survey, almost 3 out of 5 respondents said that prices have already increased this year. However, most don't seem to have been affected, with just 23% buying less compared to last year. If inflation continues, 44% would decrease their spending, likely by buying in bulk or choosing cheaper weed. Additionally, 44% said they'd cut down on going to restaurants to afford more weed. But if weed prices increase directly, 54% would buy less.
"The picture is complicated," Mark Mellone continued, "On one hand, you have this consistent appeal of cannabis despite the economic situation, but on the other you have ordinary people desperately trying to make ends meet. For many, unfortunately, weed is something that has to be on the chopping block - and we want to see the industry succeed. This is especially true for medical cannabis, which is experiencing a bigger drop in sales than recreational use in many states."
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Today Klyde Warren Park opened the Nancy Best Fountain. The DMN story about the $10 million squirter was accompanied by an old illustration, which I found less than helpful, so I popped over there myself to see what I could see. What follows is my review of the “5,000-square-foot splash pad that can accommodate hundreds of children at a time, and a design inspired by the park itself, featuring three 15-foot stainless steel trees, 14 rosebud-shaped bubblers, and 106 small nozzles simulating leaves”:
It’s nice.
Thus ends the official review portion of this post.
Here’s the deal: the fountain wasn’t doing anything for the 10 minutes I watched it today, a little after noon. They fire the thing up for a 30-minute show in the evening. Lights are involved. But during the day—or at least during the part of today that I observed it—the fountain does a whole lot of nothing. Me personally, if I unveiled a $10 million fountain, I’d run it all day. Not these guys. So if anyone goes this evening, send me your TikToks.
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Last-minute deal by U.S. railroads, unions shifts focus to road ahead
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Major U.S. freight railroads and unions representing 115,000 workers secured a tentative deal after 20 hours of intense talks brokered by the Biden administration to avert a shutdown.
A stoppage would have been a major hit to the U.S. economy already grappling with high inflation, a labor shortage and supply-chain disruptions.
The tentative deal between the National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC), which represented the railroads, and unions was announced by President Joe Biden on Thursday.
Here are some details about the agreement, a brief timeline and what lies ahead: WHAT THE AGREEMENT CONTAINS?
The tentative agreement as announced by two unions calls for an immediate wage increase of 14% once compounded, with an additional 4% increase on July 1, 2023, and a 4.5% increase on July 1, 2024.
The deal also includes annual lump-sum bonus payments totaling $5,000, said the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers. (https://bit.ly/3RFCJC9) HOW LONG DID THE NEGOTIATIONS LAST?
Negotiations between the companies and a dozen unions had stretched for more than two years.
WHO WERE THE PARTIES INVOLVED?
The NCCC represented railroads including Berkshire Hathaway's BNSF, CSX Corp, Kansas City Southern , Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Corp .
The committee was locked in negotiations with the following 12 unions:
1) Transportation Communications Union/IAM.
2) Brotherhood of Railway Carmen.
3) International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
4) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
5) American Train Dispatchers Association.
6) Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
7) International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.
8) International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Mechanical Department.
9) National Conference of Firemen & Oilers, SEIU.
10) Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
11) International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division.
12) Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.
WHAT WAS THE DEADLINE FOR A DEAL?
The parties had until a minute after midnight on Friday to reach an agreement.
WHAT WAS THE MAIN POINT OF CONTENTION BETWEEN RAILROAD WORKERS AND COMPANIES?
Dispute involved pay and working conditions. Unions were pushing back on work rules that would require employees to be on-call and available to work most days.
WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF NO AGREEMENT WAS REACHED?
A rail shutdown could have frozen almost 30% of U.S. cargo shipments by weight, stoked inflation, cost the economy as much as $2 billion per day and unleashed a cascade of transport woes affecting the country's energy, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and retail sectors.
The impact would have stretched beyond U.S. borders because trains link the United States to Canada and Mexico and provide vital connections to massive ships that ferry goods from around the globe.
WHAT WAS THE ROLE OF WHITE HOUSE?
With talks at an impasse, Biden in July signed an executive order creating an emergency board to help resolve the dispute.
Work stoppages are prohibited for 30 days following the issuance of the presidential emergency board (PEB) report to give the two sides time to reach a voluntary settlement. If employers or unions reject the board's recommendations, Congress can intervene.
With the deadline approaching, officials hosted labor contract talks into the night on Wednesday.
Biden himself called Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and negotiators around 9 p.m. on Wednesday and told them "once again to recognize the harm" that the failure to reach a deal would have on families, farmers and businesses, Reuters reported.
On Thursday, Biden hailed the deal as "an important win for our economy and the American people."
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The unions will now put the deal to a vote by their members, who can reject the agreement. Two unions - Transportation Communications Union/IAM and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen - have ratified the deal. Another union's members have rejected the deal. (Reporting by Abhijith Ganapavaram in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
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Starbucks announces plans to speed up service
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:07 AM CDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
(CNN) - Your Starbucks order is going to get a lot quicker.
Starbucks told investors Tuesday it’s taking big steps to upgrade and speed up service, including new systems and machines.
For example, baristas will be able to make a Frappucino in just 36 seconds, down from 87 seconds.
Starbucks also says it is going to offer new incentives for non-union employees, including student loan support, savings accounts and more sick time.
The company also plans to open 2,000 new stores by 2025 with a focus on drive-thrus and delivery-only locations.
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Virat Kohli's incredible five-word tribute to 'King' Roger Federer's retirement announcement wins fans' hearts
Virat Kohli has come up with an incredible five-word tribute for 'King' Roger Federer after the tennis icon shared his retirement announcement on social media.
Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli has doffed his hat to Swiss marvel Roger Federer after the legendary tennis player shared his retirement plans ahead of the Laver Cup 2022 on Thursday. One of the greatest players in the history of tennis, former World No.1 Federer will retire from the sport after the conclusion of the Laver Cup. Days after tennis icon Serena Williams confirmed that she is 'evolving away from tennis', Swiss great Federer admitted that he gearing up for his tennis swansong.
Sharing a lengthy note across all social media platforms, Federer revealed that the fifth edition of the Laver Cup will be his final tournament as a professional tennis player. “Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career,” Federer said in his tweet.
ALSO READ: Roger Federer announces retirement, Laver Cup 2022 to be tennis great's swansong
Taking cognisance of Federer’s post on Instagram, former Indian skipper Kohli hailed the tennis icon as the greatest of all time. “The greatest of all time. King Roger,” Kohli commented on Federer’s post on the Facebook-owned platform. One of the most followed athletes on social media, Kohli is gearing up for the upcoming bilateral series between India and Australia.
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Kohli-starrer Team India will play three T20I matches against Australia. Team India will also play a three-match T20I series against South Africa in the build-up to the ICC World T20 2022. An in-form Kohli will spearhead India's batting charge at the T20 World Cup in Australia. Batting icon Kohli regained top form in the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. Kohli emerged as the leading run-getter for Team India at the Asia Cup 2022. However, India failed to defend its crown as the Men in Blue suffered a premature exit from the continental tournament in the Super 4 phase.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The largest part of the U.S. economy is holding up against the hottest inflation in four decades and the threat of a potential recession.
Hotels, restaurants and other businesses that provide services have managed to keep gaining ground through the summer, according to the latest survey from the Institute for Supply Management. The sector has been expanding since May, and August’s gain was the biggest so far this year.
“Business activity is the highest since December, an important breakpoint, as the consumer showed stable demand for services after the headwinds of war, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty,” said Jeffrey Roach, chief economist for LPL Financial, in a note to investors.
Inflation remains Wall Street’s main concern as investors try to gauge how the Federal Reserve will continue its rate hikes in order to tame higher prices. But several reports from the government suggest that inflation may be easing and some drivers of higher prices, including gas prices and food commodities, have also been dropping.
For example, prices paid by purchasing managers have been falling since April. In August, prices hit their lowest point of the year.
“We continue to be really pleased with the recovery and resilience of the business in the summer,” Kathleen Oberg, chief financial officer of Marriott International, said at a recent business conference.
The hotel chain’s revenue per available room, a key industry metric, rose 2% globally in July compared with 2019. A recession would definitely impact the industry, she said, but support from several areas of the economy remain strong.
“I think you’ve still got some pent-up revenge travel, if you will, of people trying to make up. You’ve still got excess savings that have not been worked off. And you’ve also got a really strong labor market,” Oberg said.
The airline industry benefitted from a jump in demand over the summer, prompting several carriers to give investors encouraging updates on operations. United Airlines expects demand to remain strong past the summer and increased its revenue projections for the current quarter.
Restaurant and food service companies are also holding their ground as consumers continue to spend. Starbucks surprised Wall Street with record revenue during its quarter that ran from April to June and noted that it hadn’t yet seen any measurable impact on sales from inflation.
Investors and economists remain cautious about the road ahead for the economy, though. While services account for roughly 70% of the economy, the strength there hasn’t been enough to offset the impact to gross domestic product from supply chain problems that have kept many products stuck in factories and waiting to be shipped.
Inflation is seemingly easing its grip, but the Fed has been resolute in its plan to keep raising interest rates in order to make sure that it reins in high prices. That could potentially slow the economy too much and throw it into a recession.
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Independent research by AAFP's Innovation Lab shows using the Elation platform "dramatically improves" family medicine experiences, increases physicians' time with patients, and decreases the experience of burnout
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elation Health, the clinical-first EHR platform powering the future of sustainable primary care, today announced that the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has issued results from phase one of its independent Innovation Lab studying the effects of Elation Health's electronic health record (EHR) platform on primary care innovation and family physician burnout.
The retrospective study assessed 11 primary care physicians on several areas of their experience related to administrative burden, burnout, ability to deliver high-value care, and experience with the EHR, comparing their experiences with Elation to that of prior EHRs used. Most (10 out of 11) lab participants adopted Elation's EHR in combination with partial or full implementation of an alternative payment model — either membership-based, employer-sponsored, or partial penetration of insurance value-based payment arrangements. All participants experienced improved levels of satisfaction across every area surveyed.
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"AAFP's series of Innovation Labs identify key innovations that optimize the family medicine experience," said Dr. Steven Waldren, MD, MS, vice president and chief medical informatics officer at AAFP. "We know that traditional EHRs, built around coding and billing, have placed additional administrative burden on the family physician and eroded the physician-patient relationship. Our independent lab results reinforced that technology like the Elation EHR platform can and should reduce documentation burden and stress as well as improve clinical care and the family medicine experience."
Key findings:
- Phase one lab participants recommended Elation's EHR platform to colleagues with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 91 – high marks even in the context of popular retail brands such as Costco (NPS 73) and Apple (NPS 68) — and exceptional compared to other EHRs, which are consistently in the negative double digits.
- All lab participants reported a significant decrease in burnout, more time with patients (>30-minute visit lengths), smaller panel sizes, and higher practice satisfaction.
- Nine out of the 11 physician participants who reported burnout at the start of the study found all burnout was eliminated after using Elation's EHR platform.
- Lab participants reported time with patients went from "constrained" to "ample."
- Overall practice satisfaction as measured on a scale from 1 to 10 improved from a median of 4.9 to 9.4.
- Participants were asked to assess their level of satisfaction in attaining a set of desired outcomes with the EHR. Across a set of eight outcomes, average satisfaction improved from 4.7 to 8.5 on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Participants were asked to assess their level of satisfaction with their experience adopting and using the EHR as an innovation platform to provide better care. Satisfaction improved in every category, with an overall average improvement from 4.5 to 8.4 on a scale of 1 to 10. Satisfaction with tool integration and data access improved the most.
"We are thrilled with the results of the AAFP's Innovation Lab. Technology absolutely can and should work for — not against — primary care physicians. We know that family physicians across America are experiencing crisis-level burnout, and both PCPs and patients have been unhappy with the experience of care. This is not entirely driven by the EHR, but the EHR can certainly contribute to the stress, frustration, and documentation burden eroding the family medicine experience. Elation's open architecture and intuitive clinical-first approach means that we put patient care at the center of our product development, constantly seeking to make right easy, by design," shared Sara Pastoor, MD, MHA, FAAFP, and director of primary care advancement for Elation Health. "These results are just the beginning and suggest that EHR innovation platforms like Elation's are an essential foundation for family physicians who want to reclaim their joy in practice."
Unlike traditional EHRs, Elation's platform was designed to prioritize the physician-patient relationship. The technology's clinical-first approach comes from its history of being launched inside the founder's father's family medicine practice. Following the discoveries in phase one, AAFP is exploring research in collaboration with Elation Health, which will assess key drivers of success in the adoption of prospective value-based care models
To learn more about Elation Health and AAFP Innovation Labs, visit here. To attend AAFP's annual FMX event and gain greater insight into Innovation Lab progress, register before September 20.
Phase one results from the AAFP Innovation Lab retrospective survey were fielded via standard one-hour video interviews with 11 U.S. independent practicing primary care physicians. To qualify, participants must have been a physician in a primary care specialty (preferably family medicine) in the U.S. and an EHR decision-maker with previous experience with another EHR. Participants represented a variety of payment and practice models, ranging from solo practitioners in private practice to small group practices to employed physicians in corporate practices.
Founded in 1947, the AAFP represents 127,600 physicians and medical students nationwide. It is the largest medical society devoted solely to primary care. Family physicians conduct approximately one in five office visits — that's 192 million visits annually or 48% more than the next most visited medical specialty. Today, family physicians provide more care for America's underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty. Family medicine's cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care. To learn more about the specialty of family medicine, AAFP's positions on issues, and clinical care, visit www.aafp.org. For information about healthcare, health conditions, and wellness, please visit AAFP's consumer website, www.familydoctor.org.
Elation Health is the most trusted technology platform for independent primary care. Since 2010, the company has delivered clinical-first solutions — built on a collaborative EHR platform — that helps practices start, grow, communicate, and succeed in delivering the highest-quality personalized care to patients. Elation Health supports primary care clinicians in upholding the craft of medicine, while thriving in an evolving healthcare landscape. Today, Elation Health serves 24,000 clinicians caring for millions of Americans. Learn more at elationhealth.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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121 Promising Latina Entrepreneurs to Receive Education Stipends Setting Them on the Path Towards a Profession in Real Estate
MADISON, N.J., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the industry franchise leader and innovator for more than 50 years, unveiled today the 121 Latina entrepreneurs who have been recognized by the 2022 CENTURY 21® Empowering Latinas Program. Expanded to a nationwide audience for the first time this year, the program will provide each honoree with critical learning opportunities including financial support for pre-licensing education courses as well as mentorship from industry professionals to help advise them along their journey into real estate.
Launched in 2018 as a market-focused campaign, the breakthrough program has previously enabled deserving women across Florida, California and Texas to pursue a profession in real estate. The Empowering Latinas program has also supported the work of philanthropic organizations such as the Eva Longoria Foundation and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation in their efforts to empower the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. This year's call-to-entry generated more than 1,400 applications from Latinas throughout the United States.
"The opportunity that Century 21 Real Estate has provided through the Empowering Latinas Program has already changed my life in so many ways," said Carla Urrutia, 2022 Empowering Latinas Program honoree. "As a woman it has given me the confidence that I can do everything that I put my mind to; as a wife, that I will continue moving forward in the pursuit of excellence; and as a mother, that I can teach my daughters that determination can help you achieve what you want. Also as important, that as a part of my Hispanic community, I can be committed to helping them to achieve their own American dream of homeownership."
The Empowering Latinas Program is one part of the global brand's efforts to further advance equity and representation within the real estate profession. In addition to providing agent education focused on increasing diversity in homeownership and the brand's Inclusive Ownership Program aimed at helping to create business growth opportunities for those who represent diverse markets, the CENTURY 21 brand is proud to be a 20-plus year partner of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®). As part of this partnership, the CENTURY 21 brand and its affiliated agents and brokers will participate in several interactive learning sessions and panels at the upcoming NAHREP @ L'ATTITUDE Conference in San Diego, CA (September 22-25, 2022) including hosting the brand's second annual "Reimagine Real Estate" Case Competition Contest whereby real estate professionals from across the country will compete to solve real-life Hispanic homeownership-themed business problems through innovation and creativity.
"The CENTURY 21 brand understands the importance of not just opening the door to opportunities within the real estate profession but providing the critical support that is required to help diverse entrepreneurs achieve their professional goals and drive success in this industry," said Mike Miedler, president and CEO, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "Our team was so impressed by the overwhelming number of applications received for this year's program – from young entrepreneurs just starting out to profession changers to single moms looking to build a better life for their families – everyone had a unique story to tell. Each of the 121 honorees selected not only demonstrated a true passion for joining the real estate industry but were also committed to bettering the lives of their Hispanic communities and helping them achieve that dream of homeownership."
In order to qualify for the Empowering Latinas program, applicants must be at least 18 years old, be of Hispanic heritage, have a high school degree or GED, and be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For additional program details, please visit the Empowering Latinas website.
2022 CENTURY 21® Empowering Latinas Program Honorees:
The approximately 149,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 14,000 offices spanning 85 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21® System live their mission every day: to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence, giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 Brand is helping its affiliated brokers and agents to be the first choice for real estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial, century21.com/finehomes and century21.com/espanol.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.
©2022 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indie Beauty Media Group (IBMG), publisher of Beauty Independent (BI) announced the winners of its third annual Beacon Awards, sponsored by Intrepid Investment Bankers, during a live virtual celebration on Sept. 14th. This program is focused on recognizing innovation and excellence in independent beauty and beauty entrepreneurship.
Winners included Olaplex CEO JuE Wong for Brand Builder, Urban Decay and Caliray co-founder Wende Zomnir for Industry Icon, Plantkos for Brand Launch, the Vitamin Shoppe for Large Retailer, Hazel for Indie Deal, and Kate McLeod for Best Brand.
The Beacon Awards is a welcome positive spotlight on indie beauty, a segment that's had to face challenge after challenge since the start of the pandemic, from supply chain snarls and towering inflation to shifting shopping habits and high customer acquisition costs. "Of course, we delve deeply into all those challenges at Beauty Independent, but the Beacon Awards is a great reminder that, despite it all, beauty entrepreneurs' and emerging brands' ingenuity, resilience and flexibility are truly inspiring," says Rachel Brown, editor in chief of Beauty Independent.
"I want to congratulate all of the winners and the nominees," says Nader Naeymi-Rad, publisher of Beauty Independent and co-founder of Beauty Independent's parent company, IBMG. "You are the future of our industry and the work that you are doing, the risks you are taking, the innovation you are bringing to the market, is what's driving the industry forward."
The editorial team at Beauty Independent selected 115 nominees across 24 award categories. Winners were then determined by a panel of 25 expert evaluators assigned to five evaluation committees based on their background and expertise. Among the industry expert evaluators were Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco, Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price, Advent International operating partner Janet Gurwitch, H Venture Partners founder and managing partner Elizabeth Edwards, L'Oréal group president of acquisitions Carol Hamilton, Beauty Pie founder and 2020 Beacon Awards Industry Icon winner Marcia Kilgore, Hero Cosmetics co-founder Ju Rhyu, Summer Fridays co-founder and influencer Marianna Hewitt, and Ulta Beauty director of emerging brands Muffy Clince.The evaluation process also took into account testimonials, provided by Beauty Independent subscribers, whose voices represent the diverse and thoughtful community the publication serves.
Each Beacon Award category winner will be a focus of a feature published on Beauty Independent.
Full List of Beacon Award Winners:
Brand Launch: Plantkos
Product Launch - Haircare: Me Cosmetics
Product Launch - Skincare: Mara
Product Launch - Wellness: Vella Bioscience
Product Launch - Cosmetics: Lawless Beauty
Product Launch - Personal Care & Fragrance: Brown Girl Jane
Best Campaign: Cheekbone Beauty
Best Social Media: K18 Hair
Best Packaging: Common Heir
Philanthropy Champion: Musee
Sustainability Champion: Conscia
Inclusivity Champion: Unsun Cosmetics
Product Innovation: Elsa Jungman
Small Retailer: Field Botanicals
Large Retailer: The Vitamin Shoppe
Online Retailer: NakedPoppy
Online International Retailer: The Natives Co.
Indie Deal: Hazel
Growth Investor - Small or Seed: Waldencast
Growth Investor - Large: Alliance Consumer Growth
Brand Builder: JuE Wong
Best Brand: Kate McLeod
Industry Icon: Wende Zomnir
Entrepreneur: Daniel Hodgdon
Beauty Independent is the leading trade publication dedicated to beauty and wellness entrepreneurs who are leading today's game-changing brands, retailers, investors and service providers. Beauty Independent's diverse platform offering includes daily articles covering news and insights, regular premium reports, live webinar series, recognition and acclaim through its Beacon Awards program and a professional development program, Bridge Mentorship.
IBMG's mission is to recognize, showcase, and celebrate independent beauty brands and to support the growth and success of the entrepreneurs behind them. IBMG's platform includes Beauty Independent, Adit, Adit Live and Uplink.
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More than $1.5 million of Free Dental Care provided to 4,036 Patients across 211 Supported Offices with Help from Supply Partners
EFFINGHAM, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental today announced the results of the second annual Free Dentistry Day held on September 10. Free Dentistry Day is a day Heartland Dental supported Doctors dedicate to providing access to free dentistry to individuals who may otherwise go without dental care.
Hundreds of Heartland Dental supported dentists across the United States come together in an effort to give back to the communities they serve, by providing residents with easily accessible, high-quality dental care for free. 211 Heartland Dental supported offices across the country participated this year, providing basic dental care such as professional cleanings, dental fillings, and tooth extractions to 4,036 patients.
Dental supply donations were provided by Henry Schein and Envista, along with the support of Colgate and Septodont, enabling supported offices to serve as many patients as possible across the communities, and at no cost to patients. Donations reflected and reinforced the companies' shared commitment to assist its supported Doctors in providing dental hygiene needs to underserved communities.
"At Henry Schein, we actively support initiatives and programs that expand access to oral care for underserved and underrepresented communities in collaboration with our key health care partners," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. "We applaud Heartland Dental and the Doctors they support for their efforts, and we are pleased to support Free Dentistry Day for Heartland's supported practices, which aligns with our mission to make the world healthier."
Since 2010, Heartland Dental has partnered with its supported offices and supply partners across the country to offer Free Dentistry Days, providing more than $13 million in free dental care to over 35,000 patients throughout the lifespan of the program.
"We are proud to see so many supported doctors and team members using their talents and skills to give back," shared Pat Bauer, Heartland Dental President and CEO. "Free Dentistry Day is an opportunity to help those who otherwise might not have access to dental care, and we're happy to help our supported communities."
There is significant evidence that oral care is vital to a person's overall health and well-being. Common dental issues such as cavities and gum disease can affect not only your ability to speak or eat properly, but if left untreated, can lead to many other problems, including periodontal disease-related heart disease, diabetes, oral cancer, stroke, and kidney disease.
For more information on Free Dentistry Days, go to https://FreeDentistryDay.org.
About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization providing non-clinical, administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into supporting over 2,400 dentists in over 1,600 dental offices across 38 states. The company is majority owned by KKR, a leading global investment firm. For additional information, please visit the company online at heartland.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality Sonic Pad, the first smart tablet in the market that fully integrates the Klipper firmware empowering the 3d printing process, is available today starting from 10 p.m. (GMT+8) on Creality Official Store, Comgrow affiliate store, and Amazon. The launch event will be livestreamed via Creality YouTube and Facebook accounts.
We hear you, 3d printing lovers
Klipper had long been a firmware that could only be utilized by a small number of hard-core 3d printing lovers for its complex installation process and limited compatibility with on-the-shelf 3d printers. There are plenty of codes and tools available to facilitate the process thanks to the 3d printing community, but there was no such gadget to bring a seamless Klipper installation experience and a full suite of "plug-and-play" Klipper features. As a user-centric company dedicated to delivering the convenience of 3d printing to a wider audience, Creality joined forces with the professional community and developed this powerful gadget named "Sonic Pad", for its capability to offer incredible printing speed.
Powered by a 64-bit CPU and mainboard, the Creality Sonic Pad is a 7-inch color touch screen that unlocks strong computing capability and brings users premium printing speed and quality. Compared to other Klipper-related products and tools, Creality Sonic Pad can connect to almost any FDM printer in the market via a USB cable.
It is not simply a pad that "carries" Klipper and a high-performance mainboard, but a one-stop solution for all 3d printing lovers to make the best use of the powerful features of Klipper without being hindered by the installation. It is pre-configured for Ender-3 V2, Ender-3 S1 and Ender-3 S1 Pro for smooth and quick connection. For other Creality 3d printers and non-Creality ones, a detailed configuration manual is included for easy setup.
Creality Sonic Pad has four USB ports, meaning that users may be able to connect up to four units after the release of Creality's related OTA patch. It also includes one RJ45 Ethernet port and one WiFi module enabling remote control of printers. With one gadget at an affordable price, users can turn their current 3d printers into Klipper-integrated workhorses without additional costs.
Creality Sonic Pad is one of the shining examples of how Creality caters to the diverse needs of 3d printing enthusiasts. Creality will continuously develop and optimize the Sonic Pad to lead the industry trend and bring the joy of 3d printing to users worldwide.
For more info about this powerful touch screen, please visit: https://store.creality.com/products/creality-sonic-pad
Where can you buy it?
Creality Official Store: The first batch of Sonic Pad is available at $159 in the US, while users in the European countries will be able to purchase at the end of September. The second batch in large quantities will be available on October 10.
Creality Official Store: https://store.creality.com/products/creality-sonic-pad
Comgrow affiliate store and Amazon: A limited number of the Sonic Pad is available on the affiliate store and Amazon of Comgrow, a reseller of Creality. Users in the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden can order from Comgrow stores.
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The UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BD4PZXW3
EU: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BD4PZXW3
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a busy mother of three, pregnant with twins, and I thought there could be a more efficient way to wash, sterilize and dry baby bottles every day," said an inventor, from Edmonton, AB, Canada, "so I invented the DOUBLE WASH. My design would offer a time-saving solution to what seems like a frustrating and never-ending task."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to clean, sterilize and dry baby bottles. In doing so, it offers an alternative to cleaning and drying bottles by hand. As a result, it increases convenience and efficiency and it enhances sanitation. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for parents with babies. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-636, 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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KOKOMO, Ind. – “Get it over with.”
That’s what police said a man told them after they served a search warrant at his Kokomo home this week in connection with a child exploitation investigation.
According to the Kokomo Police Department, officers received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on Sept. 7, 2021. That tip involved Snapchat and two videos that included child sexual abuse material.
Investigators were able to use information obtained from Snapchat to trace the IP address to a home in Kokomo, according to court documents.
On Tuesday, police obtained a search warrant for a residence on Treaty Lane. With help from the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Kokomo police seized numerous electronic devices.
Police arrested 39-year-old Christopher Lee Ashcroft, who’s charged with child exploitation and possession of child pornography.
According to court documents, police talked to Ashcroft about the search warrant. During the conversation, Ashcroft initially said he may have come across child pornography while searching for pornographic materials online but initially denied actively seeking it out.
The officer didn’t think Ashcroft was being “fully truthful” and told him he believed he was holding something back, according to court documents. Ashcroft then said he “looked at child pornography” and “has a collection on his phone.”
Ashcroft told investigators he “gets on the dark web and downloads it,” adding that his collection was about 250 gigabytes.
Ashcroft told police he’d prefer to be taken to jail right then in order to “get it over with.” Police decided to take him into custody on the spot, noting that Ashcroft lived in a home with a roommate who had two children.
Ashcroft’s roommate described him as a “video game streamer.”
An officer searched Ashcroft’s phone and immediately discovered child exploitation material, including the phone’s background image. He had “numerous videos” on the phone depicting minors engaging in sex acts, according to court documents.
Electronics seized from Ashcroft included his cellphone, desktop computer and an older cellphone discovered in his bedroom. Police also located drug paraphernalia and said additional charges could be forthcoming.
Ashcroft’s initial hearing is set for Sept. 19, according to online court records.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two buses of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border were dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in residential Washington on Thursday morning in the bitter political battle over the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been busing migrants out of Texas to cities with Democratic mayors as part of a political strategy this year because he claims there are too many arrivals over the border to his state. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also has adopted this policy, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also got in on the act recently. It was first dreamed up by former President Donald Trump.
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Abbott tweeted that he’d sent the buses that arrived Thursday: “We’re sending migrants to her backyard to call on the Biden Administration to do its job & secure the border.”
About two dozen men and women stood outside the U.S. Naval Observatory at dawn, clutching clear plastic bags of their belongings carried with them over the border, before moving to a nearby church. Harris’ office had no immediate comment.
After migrants seeking asylum cross the U.S.-Mexico border, they spend time in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility along the border until they are generally released into the U.S. to wait out their cases. Republicans say Biden’s policies encourage migrants to vanish into the U.S.; Democrats argue the Trump-era policy of forcing migrants to wait out their asylum cases in Mexico was inhumane.
DeSantis flew two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday. And last week, Abbott sent about 75 migrants to Chicago.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency last week over the continued arrival of buses of migrants. The district earlier requested National Guard assistance to help stem a “growing humanitarian crisis” prompted by the arrival of thousands of migrants, but the Pentagon rejected the request.
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Swiss tennis star Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
This decision comes just days after the end of the U.S. Open, which is expected to be the last tournament of 23-time major champion Serena Williams’ career and signals the real end of an era in tennis.
Federer has not competed since Wimbledon in July 2021 — he has had a series of knee operations — and so in that sense, the news is not surprising.
But he had appeared at an event marking the 100-year anniversary of Centre Court at the All England Club this July and said he hoped to come back to play there “one more time.”
He also had said he would return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October.
Federer posted his news on Twitter, saying his farewell event will be the Laver Cup in London next week. That is a team event run by his management company.
Federer’s last match anywhere came on July 7, 2021, when he lost at Centre Court in the Wimbledon quarterfinals to Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0.
Soon after, Federer had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage in his right knee — his third operation on that knee in a span of 1 1/2 years.
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Combination Creates a Leading Global Provider of K-12 School Website and Digital Communication Tools
GLASTONBURY, Conn. and BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finalsite, a global leader in K-12 independent school website and digital communications software and services, and Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced that Finalsite has acquired the Blackboard K-12 Community Engagement division ("Blackboard K-12") from Anthology. Blackboard Community Engagement solutions include Blackboard Web Community Manager, Blackboard Connect, Blackboard Reach, Blackboard Mass Notifications, and the Blackboard Mobile Communications App, which primarily serve public K-12 districts and schools.
This combination of complementary solutions creates a leading global provider of website, marketing, and communications software and services for K-12 schools, with a total client base of over 7,000 schools and districts across 115 countries, as well as expanded resources to provide customers even higher levels of service and support. With the addition of Blackboard K-12, Finalsite can provide its clients enhanced access to more solutions, services, and thought leadership designed expressly for K-12 institutions, delivered and supported by a focused team of industry experts.
"Our mission is to help schools prepare students to be successful in the wider world," said Jon Moser, Finalsite's Founder and CEO. "This acquisition brings together the brightest minds in K-12 edtech, accelerating transformative improvements in everything from our product development to our customer service. Together, we will elevate school-to-home engagement and improve outcomes for schools – and learners – globally."
"The foundational years in K-12 have a tremendous impact on a student's education experience. That's why it's imperative for schools and districts to have access to the right technology to lay the foundation for lifelong learning," said Lee Blakemore, President of Blackboard K-12. "With Finalsite's comprehensive portfolio, our K-12 clients will be positioned to continue to deliver critical communications at scale while receiving the comprehensive and dedicated support for which we are known."
This transaction enables Anthology to continue its accelerated investment in Blackboard Learn Ultra, Anthology Student, and other areas of the business where Anthology can provide significant value to the global education community. K-12 schools that use Blackboard Learn will be positioned to continue partnering with Anthology as their learning management system provider to support a flexible, intuitive learning environment for faculty and students.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal counsel to Finalsite. Milbank LLP served as legal counsel to Anthology.
Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, and marketing platform of more than 8,000 schools worldwide. The company's people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. With a 96 percent retention rate year-over-year, Finalsite is the choice of over 700 NAIS member schools and 1,000+ school districts in the U.S., and international schools and universities in over 115 countries around the world. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, Conn. with employees based internationally across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.
Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale for education, supporting more than 150 million users in 80 countries. With a mission to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community through Anthology Intelligent Experiences™, we help learners, leaders and educators achieve their goals by offering over 60 SaaS products and services designed to advance learning. Discover more about how we are fulfilling our mission for education, business and government institutions at www.anthology.com.
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Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Lokayukta police caught a woman senior assistant property officer for accepting a bribe of Rs 5000 red handed to issue a bank NOC in Jabalpur on Thursday.
The accused officer, Pushpa Ben, is posted in Madhya Pradesh Planetary Construction Infrastructure Development Board department, Housing Board Office, Dhanwantri Nagar, Jabalpur.
Lokayukta DSP, Dilip Jharvade said that Pushpa was continuously demanding the bribe from a complaint, Jagdish Prasad Vishwakarma to issue bank NOC. Fed up with the pressure, Jagdish lodged a complaint against the officer with the Lokayukta.
Following which, the lokayukta verified the complaint and caught the officer red handed while accepting the bribe.
A case was registered against the woman officer under corruption act and the investigation into the matter was on, DSP Jharvade added.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration’s failed border policies.
Flights to the upscale island enclave in Massachusetts were part of an effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” said Taryn Fenske, DeSantis’ communications director.
While DeSantis’ office didn’t elaborate on their legal status, many migrants who cross the border illegally from Mexico are temporarily shielded from deportation after being freed by U.S. authorities to pursue asylum in immigration court — as allowed under U.S law and international treaty — or released on humanitarian parole.
Massachusetts’ Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, said he was in touch with local officials and that short-term shelter was being provided.
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, who represents Martha’s Vineyard, tweeted: “Our island jumped into action putting together 50 beds, giving everyone a good meal, providing a play area for the children, making sure people have the healthcare and support they need. We are a community that comes together to support immigrants.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began busing thousands of migrants to Washington in April and recently added New York and Chicago as destinations. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has been busing migrants to Washington since May. Passengers must sign waivers that the free trips are voluntary.
DeSantis, who is mentioned as potential presidential candidate, appears to be taking the strategy to a new level by using planes and choosing Martha’s Vineyard, whose harbor towns that are home to about 15,000 people are far less prepared than New York or Washington for large influxes of migrants.
The move is likely to delight DeSantis’ supporters who deride Democrat-led, immigrant-friendly “sanctuary” cities and anger critics who say he is weaponizing migrants as pawns for political gain.
The Florida Legislature appropriated $12 million to transport “illegal immigrants” from the state consistent with federal law, Fenske said.
“States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies,” Fenske said.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Leon J. Topalian, has assumed the additional role of Chair of the Board of Directors and that Board member, Christopher J. Kearney, has been appointed Lead Director of the Board, both effective today. John H. Walker, a member of the Board since 2008 and most recently its Non-Executive Chairman, will continue to serve as a Board member.
Mr. Topalian has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor and a member of its Board of Directors since 2020. Prior to that time, he held various leadership positions at Nucor, including President and Chief Operating Officer in 2019, Executive Vice President from 2017 to 2019, and Vice President from 2013 to 2017. Having joined Nucor in 1996, Mr. Topalian also has served as General Manager at two of Nucor's facilities, in Arkansas and Illinois, as well as Melting and Casting Manager, an Operations Manager, a cold mill production supervisor and a project manager.
"I feel very privileged to take on this role at Nucor and thank the Board for its confidence in me," Topalian said. "I want to thank John for his numerous contributions to Nucor. It has been an honor to work with him in his role as Non-Executive Chairman these past few years, and I have benefitted from his experience and perspective. I look forward to working closely with Chris and the rest of Board to continue to build on Nucor's success."
Mr. Kearney, who was unanimously chosen by the independent directors of Nucor's Board of Directors to serve as Lead Director, has been an integral member of the Board since he joined in 2008. Mr. Kearney founded Eagle Marsh Holdings, LLC in 2016 and has served as its managing partner since inception. He also serves as a director of Otis Worldwide Corporation (having previously served as Executive Chairman of the Otis board of directors from 2020 to 2022) and served as a director of UTC from 2018 to 2020, prior to the spin-off of Otis from UTC. Mr. Kearney has served in various positions at SPX FLOW, Inc. (a spin-off of SPX Corporation) from 2015 to 2017 (including as Non-Executive Chairman of its board of directors and as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer) and SPX Corporation from 1997 to 2015 (including as its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel and as a member of the board). Mr. Kearney was also director of Polypore International, Inc. from 2012 to 2015.
"I am honored to have been chosen by my fellow directors to serve as Lead Director of the Board and welcome the opportunity to serve the Board and all Nucor teammates in this new role," Kearney said. "These changes reflect the thoughtful, planned transition of leadership at Nucor."
About Nucor
Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of steel and steel products, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel -- in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel racking; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; insulated metal panels; overhead doors; steel grating; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and hot briquetted iron / direct reduced iron; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America's largest recycler.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients, research, and patient navigation services to better serve those impacted by the disease. The Walk will be held on October 15, 2022, at CoolSprings Galleria.
"We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk. Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will fund cutting-edge research aimed at improving outcomes for all and bringing us closer to the cures for all breast cancers," said Joshua Daniel, Development Director, at Susan G. Komen.
Komen is pleased to welcome returning sponsors this year: Bank of America, Walgreens, Nashville Yards, Ascend Federal Credit Union, Amazon, Premise Health, CoolSprings Galleria, Path Group, Change Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, F&M Bank, Pfizer Oncology, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee, CBL Properties, Toyota of Cool Springs. Additionally, Rory Johnston, Emmy award winner and News Channel 5 co-anchor, will serve as the Emcee of the event and Riley Westin, will serve as the event chair.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
- Zumba, pre-walk warm-up for participants
- Mobile mammography screening sponsored by Ascension
- Remarks from local survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer to gather
- We Remember Tent honoring those whose lives have been lost to breast cancer
- A continued celebration inside the mall from 10am – 2pm with live music, face painting, character appearances, pink treats, giveaways and more! Schedule of events
Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk for the Cure
CoolSprings Galleria
Franklin, TN
OCTOBER 15, 2022
7:00 AM Event Opens
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Walk
Register Online
www.komen.org/nashvillewalk
Leading up to The Walk, CoolSprings Galleria will host The Power of ONE Week, a series of fun-filled events and deals from participating retailers from October 10 to October 14, giving the community even more opportunities to get involved in this cause. These events include:
October 10: ONE Mission Monday – Team Trivia Night at the mall! Party Fowl will be hosting a pink-themed trivia night beginning at 7pm and offering a special Pink menu. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by texting MONDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 11: My ONE Tuesday – Tie-Dye Night at the mall! Molly Green will be co-sponsoring this event, providing white bandanas for tie-dyeing to guests who show their RSVP text, which they'll receive after texting TUESDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 12: ONE Community Wednesday – "On Wednesdays We Wear Pink" Dinner Party at your favorite Restaurant at the mall! King's Bowl Dining & Entertainment, Red Robin, and California Pizza Kitchen will be offering exclusive discounts of 10-15% off your meal. Participants are encouraged to put their savings towards their fundraising efforts. Text WEDNESDAY to 615-823-2660 to see the details of each restaurant's discount.
October 13: Celebrate ONE Thursday – Zumba Party at the mall: Get Fit & Get Fitted! Guests will have an opportunity to warm up for Saturday's walk with a free, instructor-led Zumba class in Center Court. Participants will be able to access an exclusive 10% discount to shop in-store at Tradehome Shoes at CoolSprings Galleria on Thursday, October 13th. To receive the discount and to RSVP, participants can text THURSDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 14: ONE Funday Friday – Social Media Blitz. Teams are encouraged to post their outlandish pink team photo on social media channels and tag the mall @CoolSpringsGalleria. CoolSprings Galleria will share photos tagged and will select ONE team to receive a donation towards their fundraising goal.
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
Owned and managed by CBL Properties of Chattanooga, Tennessee (NYSE: CBL), CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Apple, American Girl, The Cheesecake Factory, Connors Steak & Seafood, Forever 21, H&M, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Party Fowl, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and boutiques including Molly Green, Hollie Ray, and Altar'd State. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, and Macy's and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on Twitter @ShopCoolSprings or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.
CONTACT: Camille Smith
Susan G. Komen
972-855-1688
csmith@komen.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ADBE, AMD, NEE, ROKU, and UNH.
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FREDERICK, Colo., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia is the owner of Virginia Ann Designs, a luxury custom jewelry business based out of Frederick, Colorado. Her business offers a solution for one of the biggest mistakes people make when buying an engagement ring or wedding band. "So many people settle for "almost perfect" when they buy an engagement ring," says Virginia, "they don't know that there is another option when it comes to such an important purchase." Custom design is the best way to create bespoke engagement and wedding rings that perfectly match every client's unique vision in ways mass produced rings may not be able to achieve. When a client controls the design process, they can add personal touches and specific preferences to their ring that perfectly reflect their unique relationship.
Working out of a small studio, Virginia meets one-on-one with each client to design and build unique, beautiful, and masterfully crafted engagement and wedding rings. The best part? Clients can work entirely through virtual meetings and online communication. By utilizing computer design software, virtual communication, and trusted suppliers and shipping methods, clients can build the rings they have been dreaming of without ever leaving the comfort of their home. Here is how Virginia does it:
1. Clients schedule an initial, complimentary, virtual design appointment where Virginia discusses their ideas and questions.
2. When a client decides to move forward with their custom project, Virginia gets started on the computer designs. Each client will get one or two, photo-realistic designs to work with. They revise their favorite design as many times as it takes to achieve their vision.
3. Virginia then helps each client choose the ideal diamond or gemstone for their unique engagement or wedding ring.
4. When the details have been finalized, Virginia gets to work carefully crafting each design, putting extra care into the integrity and longevity of the ring.
"I believe everybody deserves the opportunity to create and wear beautiful pieces of expertly crafted jewelry," says Virginia. "Custom is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to make an engagement ring or wedding band that reflects your unique lifestyle."
Virginia Ann Designs is currently accepting new clients and would love the opportunity to work with you. Visit VADCustomJewelry.com to schedule your complimentary appointment and get started on the next phase of your love story.
Contact:
Virginia Hay Arthur
virginiaanndesigns@gmail.com
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Starbucks announces plans to speed up service
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:07 AM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
(CNN) - Your Starbucks order is going to get a lot quicker.
Starbucks told investors Tuesday it’s taking big steps to upgrade and speed up service, including new systems and machines.
For example, baristas will be able to make a Frappucino in just 36 seconds, down from 87 seconds.
Starbucks also says it is going to offer new incentives for non-union employees, including student loan support, savings accounts and more sick time.
The company also plans to open 2,000 new stores by 2025 with a focus on drive-thrus and delivery-only locations.
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These days we rarely sketch out our home design plans because computers are just so much better and quicker at doing it. Ukrainian software developer Belight entered this market many years ago with Live Home 3D, an intuitive piece of software that’s full of home design features and tools.
Live Home 3D is available for iOS, Mac and Windows and offers a variety of tools that simplify the design creation process, handling everything from drawing floor plans to a complete 3D visualization. The software enables an amateur designer to create realistic and professional projects using innovative technologies to produce the final plan.
Today, Belight has announced a significant upgrade to Live Home 3D with the latest release. Version 4.5 includes an updated Room Scanner tool that supports Apple’s RoomPlan technology. The new Room Scanner makes creating a floor plan even more effortless.
To create a plan, all the user needs to do is point their iPhone or iPad at the walls and move the device around to get an accurate 3D model of the room, including doors and windows. The app measures all dimensions and then creates a 2D plan and 3D model of the room ready for further design work in the app. The new Room Scanner feature is available on LiDAR-equipped devices and requires iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.
Other improvements include a new Paste in Place command that enables users to paste items while preserving their original position. Live Home 3D also allows importing images into 2D Elevation View (Pro version only). Previously, this feature was only available on a Mac. In addition, rulers and an information bar are now available on iPhones and iPads.
Also included in the latest version is plenty of new content. Version 4.5 adds more than 300 appliances, a collection of high-quality 3D models of the latest electronics, household appliances and even gadgets.
Pricing & Availability: The latest update to Live Home 3D is free for all existing users. The free version of the software includes basic functionality, full material and 3D object collections but with save and export restrictions. The Standard version of Live Home 3D is available for $4.99 monthly, $9.99 yearly and $29.99 for the lifetime license. The Pro version has additional functionality and costs $9.99 per month or $19.99 for an annual license. A lifetime license costs $49.99.
More info: Belight Software’s Live Home 3D is available from livehome3d.com, the App Store, the Mac App Store, and Microsoft Store.
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Office demand is in a state of flux. The widespread adoption of hybrid work and intensifying economic headwinds have left companies unsure of their real estate needs. While both office owners and occupiers share an optimistic outlook about the future of office usage, property managers are pioneering new ways to generate revenue in the place of reduced rental income—and they are finding that from the roof, these problems don’t seem so big.
Building rooftops are a mine of revenue-generating possibilities. They are conducive to a wide variety of uses and require few modifications to unlock significant value. The possibilities are endless, but they can all be encapsulated by The Five E’s—environment, energy, entertainment, events and ecommerce. Below is a steadfast guide to rooftop monetization.
The five E’s
These are the five E’s, a group of categories that provide a framework of the opportunities available to activate a commercial rooftop, along with varying lease structures and time commitments to give owners the option to create value in alignment with their core business strategy.
Environment: The roof of a commercial building may not seem like the place for a nature retreat, but these open-air spaces are actually an ideal way to support ecological initiatives. The Aon Center in Chicago, for example, partnered with urban beekeeping company Alveole to use the rooftop space as storage for brood boxes, the hive-like crates where bees live and produce honey. Rooftops can house urban farms to grow the food that feeds communities or landscaped gardens to give people access to greenspace. Green rooftops have a bonus benefit in that they lower surrounding air temperatures and reduce the building’s energy consumption, and in addition to revenue from leases and partnerships, they have a lifetime operational cost savings of about $200,000 compared to traditional rooftops.
Energy: As the world increases adoption of renewable energy, property owners can provide the critical space needed for solar power projects, an essential source of clean energy. In addition to utilizing solar power to operate the building and meet internal ESG goals, solar partnerships can also serve as an ancillary revenue source. Typically, these solar farms, as they are sometimes called, operate on a licensing agreement with an energy company, which in turn sells the power back to a local municipality. In one of the largest such deals, Washington DC Transit Authority signed a 25-year agreement with a solar company that has a total value of $50 million over the lease term.
Events: With 360-degree views from a perch above a bustling city, rooftops can be magical. As such, they are highly sought-after destinations for private events, like weddings, birthday parties and corporate functions, and that demand nets a healthy price-tag. Peerspace, a website for short-term rentals, estimates that rooftops cost anywhere from $50 to $200 per hour. Generally, building owners need to do very little to accommodate a private event. The host will build out the space, clean after and in most cases, even provides insurance. Even better, events have no long-term commitment, and ownership can rent the space out at will.
Entertainment: Following the pandemic, consumers are craving unique, in-person activities. Entertainment venues—pop-up shops, restaurants, bars, night clubs, concerts and even movie theaters—are habitually seeking rooftop spaces to literally elevate the experience. Rooftop Cinema Club creates an outdoor movie theater at Row DTLA in Los Angeles, for example, with twice daily movie screenings. Despite the nontraditional location, partnering with an entertainment venue is no different than securing a lease with any other retail tenant, and it comes with a strikingly similar set of terms, providing stable long-term revenue for ownership.
Ecommerce: The supply chain to get a package from warehouse to doorstep has become increasingly complicated, but commercial rooftops can provide an essential service to logistics companies looking to solve for the last mile: a drone landing zone. Drones can deliver everything from retail goods to food and pharmaceuticals directly into a city center via a commercial rooftop. By 2030, drones are expected to deliver 6% of household purchases to consumers, and as research from JLL notes, any city that is built on a grid system would be an ideal fit for rooftop drone delivery services.
Capitalizing on rooftop revenue
The rooftop is certainly a mine for supplementary revenue, but unfortunately, there is a caveat: Not just any rooftop can support these functions. As a prerequisite to leasing the space, the rooftop in question must be easily accessible, ideally by an elevator that can move large items, and it must be outfitted with basic utilities, including access to power and water. Without these features, owners will be limited in their ability to utilize the space.
The rooftop use should also not impede building functions, like mechanical features and ventilation. This is typically an issue with solar panels and urban farms, which cover the surface of the rooftop. Urban farms and greenspaces require the most supportive infrastructure with a waterproof membrane, a root barrier and a drainage layer.
To ensure the rooftop space can accommodate these uses, building owners should consult with property managers during the construction or renovation of the property. Every building is unique, and property managers can evaluate the space and advise owners on essential features that will maximize revenue-generating opportunities.
The pandemic aside, market cycles will always change. Unlocking value in unused space will diversify income streams and mitigate loss whenever the market turns.
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37 million garage door openers in the market today are not being used to their full potential
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Chamberlain Group, a Blackstone Company that manufactures LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® brand garage door openers powered by myQ®, 37 million garage door openers in the market today are not being used to their full potential. If you installed a new LiftMaster® or Chamberlain® smart garage door opener within the last seven years or just moved into a newly constructed home, chances are you have a garage door opener that you can monitor and control through the myQ app – anytime, from anywhere.
"With myQ, homeowners are not limited to opening and closing the garage door within line of sight of the garage. They can control, secure and monitor the garage door from anywhere with their smartphone through the myQ app," said Patrick Leitch, Marketing Director for Residential & In-Garage Delivery, Chamberlain Group. "We want to make sure everyone who has a myQ smart garage door opener knows it. So, we are calling for all homeowners to look up to see if there is a myQ logo plus Wi-Fi logo, or if it says "powered by myQ" on their garage opener."
In partnership with independent creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), Chamberlain Group has developed the nationwide, integrated "Look Up" campaign which will run across CTV, online video, direct mail, paid social (Twitter, Snapchat, IG and FB) and CRM.
"myQ is an amazing smart home technology that millions of homeowners don't realize they already have," said SCC Chief Creative Officer Denny Hebson. "To get people excited about the possibilities that already exist in their own garage, we created an integrated campaign encouraging our target to simply look up -- and see their garage door opener a little differently. With a movie trailer feel and stellar visual effects, we dramatize the mesmerizing power of myQ. It's so captivating, not even an alien invasion can get you to look away!"
Today, more than 7 million people use the highly rated myQ app (4.8-star app store rating with over one million verified reviews) to control, secure and monitor their garage door. This innovative technology helps enhance the security of the garage and home with real-time alerts that let homeowners know if they left the garage door open. The app's Guest Access feature also provides a safer way to share access to the home – no need to share keys or codes. Additionally, myQ works with Amazon Key for convenient and secure in-garage delivery of packages and groceries. You can even add a myQ camera or lock to enhance home security for greater peace of mind.
For those who do not have a myQ smart garage door opener, for less than $30, you can easily upgrade any leading brand garage door opener with a myQ Smart Garage Control device.
About Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group, a Blackstone company, is a global leader in smart access solutions across residential and commercial properties. Our prominent brands LiftMaster®, Chamberlain®, Merlin® and Grifco® are found in millions of residential and commercial access applications across the globe. Our innovative products and partnerships, powered by our myQ® smart technology, provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses and storage facilities. Chamberlain Group pioneered vehicle-to-home connectivity through patented technology aboard hundreds of millions of vehicles. Chamberlain Group includes Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the U.S., and Systems, LLC, one of North America's leading dock leveler manufacturers. Follow Chamberlain Group on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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INDIAN LAND, S.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Movement Mortgage (Movement), the nation's sixth-largest retail mortgage lender, is expanding its leadership team with the addition of Shelley Smith as the company's new chief people officer.
Prior to joining Movement, Smith served as vice president and HR business partner at TIAA. With 25 years of experience as a strategic HR leader in progressive and intellectually challenging environments, Smith has held leadership positions with several Fortune 500 companies including Hyatt Hotels, PepsiCo and Bank of America.
In her new role as chief people officer, Smith will lead Movement's human resources team and is responsible for critical people-centered functions such as onboarding, talent management, total rewards (compensation, benefits and payroll) and engagement.
"I am beyond excited to join Movement and partner with an amazing team in service to the most important part of the organization – the people!" says Smith. "My passion for leadership, development, teaching financial acumen and helping others reach their goals is directly aligned to the mission of this remarkable organization."
"We are so excited to have Shelley join the Movement team as our chief people officer," says Movement President Mike Brennan. "Shelley's passion for people and commitment to excellence is a perfect fit for our organization. I'm thrilled for what's to come under her leadership."
Smith holds a BS from University of Maryland College Park and an MS from Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and their three children. Smith currently serves as board chair for YWCA Central Carolinas, and she and her family enjoy traveling, hiking, biking and cooking for friends and family.
Movement Mortgage exists to love and value people by leading a Movement of Change in its industry, corporate culture and communities. Funding approximately $30 billion in residential mortgages annually, Movement is the sixth-largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. Movement is best known for its innovative mortgage process and referable experience, which begins with Upfront Underwriting and a seven-day loan processing goal. The company employs more than 4,000 people, has more than 650 branches in the U.S. and is licensed in 50 states. After funding its balance sheet and investing in future growth, Movement's profits are paid to its primary shareholder, the nonprofit Movement Foundation. To date, Movement Foundation has received more than $360 million of Movement profit to invest in schools, affordable housing, communities and global outreach. For more information, visit www.movement.com.
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The True Story Behind the Beloved Christmas Carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow coming to The Big Screen
LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following five decades of producing spectacular family-friendly entertainment experiences on the live stage, Sight & Sound recently unveiled the newest expansion to its brand, Sight & Sound Films. Today, the ministry has announced details of its highly anticipated first movie, "I Heard The Bells," arriving in theaters December 1, 3 and 4 in partnership with Fathom Events.
Set in the 1860s, the film takes viewers on a journey through the life of American-poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Longfellow puts down his pen, silenced by grief. However, it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers resounding hope and a rekindled faith.
"As one of America's best-loved and recognized poets, Longfellow was the voice of culture in that moment of history," said Josh Enck, President and Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound who also served as director for the film. "And as Sight & Sound's first feature, it embodies our mission to tell true stories about historical figures whose lives changed the world because Christ first changed them."
After a devastating loss that leaves Longfellow bereft, he eventually remembers where true hope can be found, finding his faith once again. "I Heard the Bells" is an inspiring story of redemption and rekindled faith.
"We're honored to partner with Fathom Events to bring this redemptive story of faith to movie theaters this Christmas season," said Enck. "We can't wait for people to experience this inspiring true story on the big screen!"
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As part of the exclusive Fathom presentation, moviegoers are encouraged to stay after the film for a special discussion with the cast and director.
Tickets for "I Heard The Bells" can be purchased at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters are subject to change).
Sight & Sound® is a ministry on a mission to create spectacular entertainment experiences for the whole family. Since its beginning as a traveling multimedia show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories of faith. Today, Sight & Sound owns and operates two live theater locations, immersing audiences in state-of-the-art original productions. Sight & Sound TV launched in 2020, and this online streaming platform has since welcomed a global virtual audience from over 175 countries around the world. Most recently, expansion into feature films was announced, with a first-ever theatrical release set for cinemas nationwide in December 2022. For more information, visit www.sight-sound.com
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in the top U.S. markets and more than 45 countries. For more information, visit FathomEvents.com.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies.
Flights to the upscale island enclave in Massachusetts were part of an effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” said Taryn Fenske, DeSantis' communications director.
While DeSantis' office didn't elaborate on their legal status, many migrants who cross the border illegally from Mexico are temporarily shielded from deportation after being freed by U.S. authorities to pursue asylum in immigration court — as allowed under U.S law and international treaty — or released on humanitarian parole.
Massachusetts’ Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, said he was in touch with local officials and that short-term shelter was being provided.
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Martha’s Vineyard has styled itself as a “sanctuary destination” that welcomes migrants — a position it took early in former President Donald Trump’s administration.
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, who represents Martha’s Vineyard, tweeted: “Our island jumped into action putting together 50 beds, giving everyone a good meal, providing a play area for the children, making sure people have the healthcare and support they need. We are a community that comes together to support immigrants.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began busing thousands of migrants to Washington in April and recently added New York and Chicago as destinations. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has been busing migrants to Washington since May. Passengers must sign waivers that the free trips are voluntary.
DeSantis, who is mentioned as potential presidential candidate, appears to be taking the strategy to a new level by using planes and choosing Martha's Vineyard, whose harbor towns that are home to about 15,000 people are far less prepared than New York or Washington for large influxes of migrants.
The move is likely to delight DeSantis' supporters who deride Democrat-led, immigrant-friendly “sanctuary” cities and anger critics who say he is weaponizing migrants as pawns for political gain.
The Florida Legislature appropriated $12 million to transport “illegal immigrants” from the state consistent with federal law, Fenske said.
“States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as 'sanctuary states' and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies,” Fenske said.
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PGA Tour card secure in hand, former BC golfer Philip Knowles begins journey
The 25-year-old Bradenton Christian graduate, who later played at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, finished tied for second at the Albertsons Boise Open, earning him his PGA Tour card
The siblings of Philip Knowles have an affectionate moniker for their brother.
The Golden Child.
"Not because my parents love me more than them," Knowles said. "A lot of things I touch turn to gold."
The 25-year-old Bradenton native is what you might call a "natural." Put a polo mallet in his hands and Knowles probably becomes a star player. He claims proficiency in pool, ping pong, baseball, pickleball, as well as golf.
Particularly golf.
The sport had The Golden Bear in Jack Nicklaus. Why not The Golden Child?
Gold has affixed itself to the game of the former No. 1 golfer on the Bradenton Christian golf team. A tie for second last month at the Korn Ferry Tour's Albertsons Boise Open, Knowles' second top-10 finish this year, provided him his PGA Tour card.
He begins using it Thursday, when Knowles tees off in the Fortinet Championship at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California. He concedes a few butterflies will be with him, but not many. Rubbing shoulders with golf's elite players is where Philip Knowles believes he belongs.
"(Getting the card) is an affirmation of what I've always believed," he said. "That I could play and compete out here. I feel like it was quicker than I expected, but it feels comfortable. It feels like this is where I'm supposed to be. Right away, I'm able to compete with these guys, which is exciting.
"I am very excited. It's a dream."
The former player on the University of North Florida stopped in Las Vegas with his wife, Olivia, before arriving in Napa. He'll have his extended family with him, though the brothers and sisters who nicknamed him will follow his progress from home.
Knowles got to play a round on the Silverado Resort course and believes its fits his game. "It's a little bit of a quirky golf course. It doesn't necessarily favor length, but I don't hit it really far. But I hit it straight, and it definitely favors accuracy. It's a pretty cool spot for your first (PGA) event."
The guy who's good at everything didn't want golf to be the only one. "I didn't want to just compete in golf," Knowles said. "I didn't want to get burnt out." But if sports were to be his professional avenue, golf would be the choice.
His grandfather was a doctor in Bradenton, one of the few, Knowles said, in the city, "and back in the day, golf and business were very closely related." His grandfather played, as well as his father, who taught him everything he knows about the sport. "I always knew that it was going to be golf," he said. "I knew I was going to play golf in college and that's what I wanted to do professionally."
Knowles gets to keep his Tour card for one year. "But this is an opportunity," he said, "will a full season ahead of me, to earn my card for next year. Golf is the ultimate meritocracy." If he finishes in the top 125 on the PGA points list by the end of fall 2023, he gets to keep his card one more year.
Just how hard he expects that to be, Knowles has a pretty good idea. "Golf is extremely top heavy," he said. "It could be really difficult. There are a lot of guys who are extremely deserving, and then they get out here and they don't keep their card. My game is really consistent. If you have 20 events out here, I'm going to play well in at least five of them.
"The question is, can I play really well in these five events. If you get two top five out of those five events, or three top tens, then that'll probably lock up my card. The good finishes are really important."
Now that he has his card, Knowles isn't simply going to cherish it. Besides Napa, he plans to play in PGA events in Las Vegas, Bermuda, Mexico, Houston, Seattle, and Jackson, Mississippi. The cost of air fare, hotels, food and transportation is, as he said, "super expensive. And everything racks up pretty quickly." But a good year on the Korn Ferry Tour allowed Knowles to bank a few bucks.
Last year, a group of guys Knowles knew pooled their resources and sponsored him. "I sold them equity in me as a business," he said. "And I'm paying them back out of my earnings. I can actually take an advance on my earnings now."
He'd like to realize some of those earnings with a good performance starting Thursday at the Fortinet Championship, the first PGA event for Bradenton's Philip Knowles.
We'll see if The Golden Child can remain golden.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese activist group on Thursday vowed to organize more bank heists to help people retrieve their locked savings as the country's years-long economic crisis continues to worsen.
Activists from Depositors' Outcry group accompanied Sali Hafez into a Beirut bank branch on Wednesday, and she was able to retrieve some $13,000 in her savings to fund her sister's cancer treatment.
Hafez carried a toy gun when she walked into BLOM Bank on Wednesday, while the activists who accompanied her poured about gasoline, threatening to set the bank on fire if she did not get her money out.
The group told The Associated Press that they had also coordinated with a man who tried to take some of his money from a bank in the mountainous town of Aley. Local media said he carried an unloaded shotgun.
Lebanon’s cash-strapped banks have imposed strict limits on withdrawals of foreign currency since 2019, tying up the savings of millions of people. About three-quarters of the population has slipped into poverty as the tiny Middle East country’s economy continues to spiral.
Alaa Khorchid, the head of Depositors’ Outcry, said there is now no other choice for Lebanese bank depositors but to “take matters into their own hands.” He spoke at a press conference in Beirut.
“BLOM Bank issues a statement saying that this is a pre-orchestrated operation. Yes it is, what were you thinking?” Khorchid told reporters, referring to the bank’s statement condemning Hafez and the activists.
“And we’re organizing more than this, and you have no choice. People’s rights are sacred,” he added, addressing banks in general.
“The real beginning of the revolution started yesterday, when Sali Hafez entered the bank, and there is no turning back,” Ibrahim Abdullah, a member of the Depositors' Outcry group said at the press conference. “This revolution is against all the banks."
Several groups advocating and protesting for Lebanese depositors have emerged since 2019, with some — like the one named the Depositors' Union — opting to file lawsuits against banks to help depositors retrieve their money.
Wednesday’s heist occurred weeks after a food delivery driver broke into another bank branch in Beirut and held 10 people hostage for seven hours, demanding tens of thousands of dollars in his trapped savings. Many Lebanese hailed him as a hero.
The standoff and public sympathy for those taking matters into their own hands to get their savings has exposed the depths of people's despair in Lebanon’s economic crisis, which has pulled over three-quarters of the country's population into poverty, unable to cope with skyrocketing food, electricity, and gasoline prices.
Meanwhile, Lebanese officials struggle to implement structural reforms for an economic recovery plan approved by the International Monetary Fund to unlock billions of dollars in loans and aid to make the country viable again.
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A West London eye surgery has been forced to close for nearly six months after a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection found that staff were not given employment checks before being hired and were not 'competent' in the roles.
The CQC previously gave Eyesurge London Limited, on Kensington High Street an inadequate rating - the worst it can get - back in April. This meant that the surgery was deemed unsafe, ineffective and unresponsive.
Following another visit at the start of August, leaders of the practice were slammed for not understanding the priorities and issues of the surgery, nor could they properly identify any risks. The service is now suspended for 24 weeks.
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The CQC report read: "The service was previously inspected in February, April and June 2022. As a result of these inspections, we took urgent action to suspend the registration of the provider. The service has been suspended for a period of 24 weeks."
The full list of problems found by the CQC included that the service 'did not have effective systems and processes for the management of medicines'. Meanwhile staff did not always have pre-employment checks completed prior to commencing work.
Managers did not monitor the effectiveness of the service and did not make sure staff were competent for their roles. It was also reported that leaders did not understand and manage the priorities and issues the service faced. They were also found to not have 'effective processes to identify risks and issues'.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CCL, FFIE, DKNG, FSR, and AFRM.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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Teacher no longer with school after Facebook post about cannabis gummies, autistic students
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – An elementary school teacher in Tennessee is no longer employed following a social media post she made about cannabis gummies.
The teacher at Chimneyrock Elementary in the Memphis-Shelby County School District posted a photo of “Stoner Patch Gummies” to her Facebook page with the caption: “Best gummies ever. I fell [off] the wagon when two nonverbal autistic children were placed in my class. These are very calming and keeps me away from alcohol.”
In a statement, the school district said they are taking the post seriously, and the teacher was placed on investigative leave. Later, the district confirmed the teacher is no longer an employee at the school.
The school district said, “The statements shared do NOT reflect our belief in the sanctity and value of every child, and District officials are investigating the situation. Please know, we share your disappointment and MSCS and Chimneyrock takes such matters seriously.”
The school district also said they are working on a schoolwide initiative that reflects “our value of affirming all students, and we welcome your input on a collective show of support that the Chimneyrock family can do in the coming days.”
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“We have a teacher respect issue in this country,” says the U.S Secretary of Education as districts tackle teacher shortages
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is urging districts to use federal funding to help keep teachers on the job. One district in Virginia discusses its three-prong strategy to recruit.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Margaret Browne knows recruiting educators isn’t an easy job. But, it’s her job at Alexandria City Public Schools.
“A lot of the strategy was around recognizing that we had to be creative. We have to be nimble,” she said, as she detailed the three-prong strategy that has helped the district find success to overcome the teacher shortage concerns happening nationwide.
“One, partnering with universities, establishing a good partnership where we knew their ed schools would send us their strong folks. Along with that, making sure student teachers and interns from those universities were converted into full time staff. Two, It’s working with professional organizations, tapping that career switcher pipeline I talked about. And lastly, just getting out into the community, working with organizations, particularly around our non instructional staff, with community centers, workforce development organizations and other community organizations,” she said.
Browne said she focuses on connecting job candidates with principals to help them understand the mission of the district. The district also organizes specialized interview days. For example, to recruit special education teachers Browne said they allowed candidates to meet and work with their curriculum development team.
“We’re really pleased that we have a 2% vacancy rate of full-time teachers, which has come a very long way. We’ve been able to fill 231 instructional vacancies since March. So, we’re really pleased and a lot of kudos to our school leaders who tirelessly interviewed and selected those candidates and partner with us to get that far,” she said.
The U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, said teacher shortages were a long-standing issue even before the pandemic.
“With the economy the way it is. People have options. But also, I think it’d be short-sighted for me to talk about this without acknowledging that we have a teacher respect issue in this country too. That, if we’re not serious about paying teachers a competitive salary, improving working conditions, and including student and teacher voice in decisions that are being made, you know, the profession will lack the amount of people that it needs to get and the quality applicants that it needs to have,” said Cardona.
A July survey by the American Federation of Teachers by Hart Research Associates found 79% of educators surveyed reported job dissatisfaction. Nearly 9 out of 10 said schools have become too politicized. Since the school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, the AFT reports “educators increasingly fear the scourge of gun violence in their schools, with nearly half of all members concerned about a mass shooting.”
“The shortage is an issue, but we need all hands on deck and we need to think about it not only short term, but long term. This is the best profession we should be. It should be a place where people want to go to. And, I’m confident that in some states they’re really moving the needle on that,” said Cardona.
Cardona is urging schools districts to use funding from the American Rescue Plan to fuel support for teachers. On the issue of school safety, he acknowledged the passage of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act and federal funding to help make districts safer and provide mental health support.
“I am confident, however, that with the use of American Rescue Plan dollars we’ve been pushing at the department to use the money to provide bonuses, to bring expert teachers out of retirement, to work with higher education institutions, to get our student teachers into the classrooms earlier so that they can have that experience of learning while maybe also getting paid and getting their college credits to get their credential. We need innovation right now more than ever,” said Cardona.
Browne is one of the people working to innovate new ways to hire teachers.
”What we found is that even if we’re not going into our traditional pipelines through education schools, that we’ve a ton of career switchers. And, there’s a huge pipeline of folks who are looking to get into teaching that have been in the workforce for ten or 15 years. And so, what we’re doing is really working with them to demonstrate the value of teaching,” she said.
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Black Lives Matter activists call for 'national day of action' on Saturday in protest against Met police shooting Chris Kaba dead - just as under-pressure force prepares for Queen's funeral on Monday
- The father-to-be died after a car chase with police in South London last Monday
- A single shot was fired after he was stopped by police, resulting in his death
- An officer involved in the incident is being investigated by the police watchdog
Black Lives Matter are calling for a national day of action this weekend over the death of Chris Kaba.
The activists say Mr Kaba's family want protests to be held on Saturday in London and other locations throughout the UK.
It came after he was shot dead by police after they tried to stop his car when it triggered an ANPR alert. He was not armed.
The London arm of the protests are said to be starting outside New Scotland Yard.
It looks sure to cause a headache for officers already stretched by policing events connected to the mourning of the Queen.
Metropolitan Police Federation chairman Ken Marsh told MailOnline: 'It would be very challenging for us if it were to take place.
Thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters stage a protest in central London last Saturday
The protests last Saturday look to be repeated again this weekend over the death of Chris Kaba
Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by armed police last Monday night following a car chase
'I encourage everyone to strive for stamina. Nobody should be able to go on like this,' rapper Stormzy (pictured) told the crowd. 'They were responsible for the death of someone'
'But we would be able to deal with it if it did.
'We are in a period of mourning for the Queen. The whole country is taking part in it.
'It would be more helpful if a protest wasn't this weekend, but people have the right to demonstrate.
'We will police anything like that without fear or favour'
Father-to-be Mr Kaba, 24, was shot dead by armed police last Monday night following a car chase in south London.
Mr Kaba's heartbroken mother, Helen Nkama, led last Saturday's peaceful protest that was attended by an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 demonstrators.
One demonstrator said she was attending the shooting protest last Saturday because young black people should be able to live their lives without feeling threatened
Mr Kaba's heartbroken mother, Helen Nkama, led Saturday's peaceful protest that was attended by an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 demonstrators
Mr Kaba was unarmed when he died following a car chase in South London on Monday evening. The rapper was hemmed in by two police cars on a residential street in Streatham Hill - a single round was fired which proved fatal
MP Diane Abbott, whose constituency includes Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and rapper Stormzy were also in attendance.
The hip-hop star encouraged the crowd to 'strive for stamina' and called for responsibility in Mr Kaba's death.
The march came as Mr Kaba's family demanded the officer who fired the shot was 'immediately suspended' from his job while the incident was investigated.
He was suspended earlier this week.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the officer for homicide.
Crowds marching to Scotland Yard last Saturday paid tribute to Mr Kaba, who was due to become a father in months.
Signs reading 'Black Lives Matter', 'Justice for Chris Kaba' and 'Abolish the Met' were held up as speakers using a megaphone led chants of 'no justice, no peace' and 'police are the murderers.'
There was a limited police presence as demonstrators assembled on Parliament Square and made their way through Whitehall.
Mr Kaba's family were leading the march, Channel 4 reporter Ria Chatterjee reported. The group took regular stops as the family needed breaks.
'We will go at the pace of grief,' one of the announcers reportedly said.
Stormzy, addressing the protesters, echoed the Kaba family's call for accountability.
'I encourage everyone to strive for stamina. Nobody should be able to go on like this,' he said. 'They were responsible for the death of someone.
'That is [possibly] murder. It could have been either a brother or a nephew.'
Fellow Wretch 32, another British rapper, was also present for the rally. He was part of a small group standing on a raised platform, passing around a microphone and leading chants.
He stated: 'Why is our law superior to the law? Without justice, there is no peace.'
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