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The three finalists for the Seattle Police Department’s permanent chief position showed shared commitments but different approaches to alternative responses, gun violence and department reform in a virtual forum Thursday night, leaving the mayor to choose from varying degrees of change.
In a 90-minute publicly broadcast question-and-answer session with the candidates, a moderate from the Seattle Channel asked a selection of questions from 150 community submissions, covering the candidates’ views on departmental and public safety issues.
The candidates — SPD Interim Chief Adrian Diaz, SPD Assistant Chief Eric Greening and Assistant Tucson Police Chief Kevin Hall — were selected by a search committee from a pool of 15 applicants after a summer of public input. They have been presented to Mayor Bruce Harrell who will make an appointment, as mandated by the city’s charter.
All three are veteran police officials in leadership roles with roughly 30 years of comparable experience in their respective departments but offer varying degrees of ideas and proposals for the mayor to consider.
Diaz said his track record, including steering the department through COVID, the 2020 police brutality protests and historic attrition makes him the best candidate. Greening pointed to his experience in a variety of positions at the department in his argument that he is the most qualified to lead SPD. Hall said his penchant for reform makes him the right choice “if the community believes that change is necessary in Seattle.”
Each finalist was separately asked the same questions and will meet with Harrell individually Friday. The mayor is expected to decide in early October and is currently collecting community feedback on the candidate forum online at bit.ly/spdpolicechiefsurvey.
What policing alternatives do you support?
Each of the candidates said they support evidence-based alternative responses to emergency calls that do not warrant sworn officer response.
Diaz, citing a 2021 report conducted by the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, said anywhere from 12%-15% of calls for service can be handled by some kind of alternative response — varying from responses that involve police and social workers to responses that don’t involve police at all.
While he noted his support for alternative responses like the department’s current Community Service Officer program or the Seattle Fire Department’s Health One program, which is designed to connect frequent emergency callers with resources and social and health services. Diaz did not propose any specific additional alternative response options.
When asked the same question, Hall similarly said he would support any “evidence-based” alternative responses and would emphasize responses to people struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse. He noted his involvement in creating a substance abuse deflection program in Tucson, which allows officers to connect people with treatment rather than make arrests for nonviolent felony and misdemeanor charges related to drug use.
In Seattle, Hall would want to similarly focus on treatment for mental health calls. He added the city has the capacity to implement an unarmed crisis clinician team, like that in Tucson and other cities, to respond to certain mental health calls in lieu of police.
According to Hall, these clinicians could work out of the city’s 911 dispatch center, which he said is often the “gateway to the criminal justice system,” where they could help respond to and de-escalate callers.
“Behavioral health overall is key, and substance misuse is part and parcel to that,” Hall said.
Greening said he has a “great passion” for alternative responses, noting that in his current position he oversees the department’s Community Service Officers.
As chief, he said he would support expanding alternative responses, including doubling the department’s current crisis response, which would help with “officer burnout” and build trust in the community. As such, Greening said he would back alternative response efforts, even outside of the department.
“As chief of police, my job [would be] public safety. So if these resources are outside of department, I’m in support of it. If they’re inside, I will lead the program. Either way I want it to be successful,” Greening said.
Greening added that Community Support Officers should be the “primary” response to noncriminal calls to reduce call response times and free up officers to respond to violent crime.
What is your plan to address increased violence and the prevalence of firearms in Seattle?
The trio described similar approaches to gun violence, all endorsing
“hot spot” policing and increased community intervention in problem areas.
This approach, as Greening described it, involves a high presence of police in areas with heightened crime rates and is or has previously been implemented by SPD in areas like 3rd Avenue and 12th and Jackson, at Harrell’s direction.
“My plan with my limited resources is a place-based approach. You concentrate on those areas,” Greening said. “The random patrolling, the 911 response, it’s not working.”
While Hall supports the hot spot approach, he said it won’t work long term without a plan to eradicate causes of crime in an area.
“Police are very good at going in and short-term stamping out crime, but as soon as they leave, that all comes back,” Hall cautioned.
They each pointed to community members and people with lived experience as important mediators to help prevent crime.
“Using community partners, those violence interrupters or people that are actually able to help reduce a potential violence, or even community partners that are just calling 911 when they see an issue that’s coming about,” Diaz said. He added that the community has “a shared responsibility to address all of our violence.”
Hall added that any violence interrupters or community intervention should be run by a different department or third party because “credibility erodes” if people are working for the police.
Diaz also said he would continue to advocate for further gun regulations, noting his past testimony to legislators about issues including ghost guns and storage requirements.
Does SPD need a culture change?
Each candidate agreed SPD needs a culture change and that officers feeling supported is paramount to effecting departmental change.
Diaz blamed the 2020 “riots” and attrition from the department for low morale, noting that he is working to make officers “whole” with psychologists and other support. Greening similarly said the department needs stability and support to be able to usher in a new era at SPD, bringing the department out from under a 12-year consent decree with the Department of Justice.
“I want to change the culture into another phase, and that phase is graduating from the DOJ settlement agreement and not having departmental culture change happen because there’s been a scandal or having reactionary policies put in place because we made a mistake,” Greening said.
Diaz said SPD before the badge program, which teaches trauma response and community training to new recruits for 45 days before they begin the police academy, is helping new officers “change and be a part of the community.”
He did not share any details on improving “buy-in” from established officers, for whom a culture change would be a shift in the status quo.
Hall shared much of the other’s sentiment on department culture but suggested he would be able to create more change as an outsider and that the city would benefit from having a police chief with a “blank slate” on relationships within the department, with the union and in City Hall.
“Leaders are change agents. And if they’re not, then I would submit they’re not much of a leader,” Hall said.
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SAGINAW, MI — His trial underway, a state prisoner accused of beating his cellmate to death in a Saginaw County prison opted to accept a plea deal. Rather than plead to murder — a charge that would have resulted in him spending the rest of his life behind bars — he pleaded to a reduced manslaughter charge after evidence suffered that he acted in self-defense.
The trial of Anthony D. Shacks Jr., 23, began Tuesday, Sept. 13, before Saginaw County Circuit Judge Andre R. Borrello. It began with Shacks charged with open murder stemming from the 2019 slaying of 44-year-old Michael E. Anastasio, who police say was beaten with a lock and stabbed with a pen.
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Luke Donald, a professional for more than two decades, believes he may have done something for the first time on Friday.
And it wasn’t a good thing.
“I hit the wrong ball on [No.] 16. Which was, yeah, frustrating. I hit a poor tee shot left in the rough. The spotter kind of went straight to the ball and I just assumed it was mine and mine was a few feet left of it,” Donald said.
“Yeah, it was a costly 7.”
Full-field scores from the DS Automobiles Italian Open
Despite the two-stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball, and the subsequent triple bogey on his seventh hole of the day, as well a bogey-bogey finish, Donald shot 4-under 68 to move into contention at the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
The event is being contested at Marco Simone in Rome, Italy, site of next year’s Ryder Cup, of which Donald is leading the European team.
The 44-year-old might not have designs on being a playing captain, but he would like to regain some form. It’s been 10 years since he last won on either the DP World Tour or PGA Tour.
The former world No. 1 is three shots off the lead, held by fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick, who stands at 8 under par.
“I made a lot of birdies out there and hit a lot of good shots and overall pretty pleased with my game,” Donald said. “Disappointing finish to bogey [Nos.] 8 and 9, but there was a lot of good in there.”
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Michelle Obama’s voter registration and engagement initiative is making a push to get Black voters to the polls for this November’s midterm elections.
The former first lady and Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul teamed up for a video released Friday — timed to coincide with National Black Voter Day, which was launched in 2020 by BET and the National Urban League — encouraging Black voters to get registered and head to the ballot boxes.
“It’s great news that more Black Americans were eligible to vote in the last presidential election than ever before,” Obama said in the video produced by When We All Vote, the organization she formed in 2018.
“But, at the same time, eligibility doesn’t mean those ballots will actually be cast — especially when in some places, it’s getting harder and harder to vote,” Obama said.
“We’re seeing polling places closed down, early voting hours cut, folks being purged from the voting rolls,” Paul said.
“Who would have thought that in 2022, our right to vote would still be under threat?” the NBA star exclaimed.
More than 15 states either passed or enacted restrictive voting rights laws following President Biden’s 2020 White House win. Data analysis from TargetSmart found that from November 2020 until July 2021, more than 8.6 million voters were purged from official registration lists nationwide.
“Luckily, we still have the chance to show up and show that the power still lies in our hands,” Paul, a When We All Vote co-chairman, added.
When We All Vote also announced Friday it would partner with the Black dating app BLK to launch an “in-app election center.”
The election center, When We All Vote said, is a “digital hub designed to shift the culture of voting and politics in the Black community, amplify voices of Black voters and drive Black voter registration.”
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HEILBRONN, Germany, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As globalisation continues, demand for graduates with cross-cultural competences and foreign language skills has grown—and the number of US citizens seeking educational programs abroad has increased in step. Studying abroad pays dividends, too: 97% of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, compared to only 49% of ordinary graduates.
Responding to this trend, Admitad's service, Univibes, has entered the US market to help American students study abroad. Univibes provides individual support for students who are interested in international education. The team takes their financial situation, chosen subjects, favourite extracurricular activities and GPA and develops a personalised strategy for admission, increasing their chances of success.
The idea has been successful in Europe: thanks to Univibes, thousands of students have received advice and found placements. These students went on to enrol in top state universities in Europe, the USA and Asia in fields such as medicine, architecture, design and engineering.
Top study abroad destinations for American students last year:
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Germany
- France
- Australia
- New Zealand
Joining academia is difficult: applicants must select the right universities and scholarships, write motivational letters, fill out admission forms and documents correctly, find a good insurance package, look for housing, and more. In a foreign country, these obstacles are all the more difficult to overcome. Unfortunately, students rarely receive comprehensive assistance for these challenges—this is where Univibes' tailored services come in.
Univibes also has a supportive alumni network of more than a hundred graduates who get involved from the very beginning, so students can hear personal stories from alumni who have completed courses similar to theirs.
The Univibes team is focused on helping every candidate receive scholarships and grants on their journey into academia. If for some reason the search is unsuccessful, the payment will be refunded.
Univibes partners with universities, insurance companies and real estate agencies to offer comprehensive support service. Their partners include leading universities like NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), EU Business School, Munich Business School (Germany), University of Pavia and Luiss (Italy), Ajou University and Soongsil University (South Korea), and many others.
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Devon County Council’s tribute to The Queen
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The Queen dedicated her life to her country in all that she has done, says the Chairman of Devon County Council, Cllr Ian Hall.
He said: ‘It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
‘On behalf of the people of the County of Devon, I convey that sadness and send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
‘Her Majesty the Queen visited Devon on many occasions since meeting for the first time Prince Philip at the Royal Naval College in Devon.
‘She and the Duke of Edinburgh returned on numerous occasions to our county, which they were both always fond of.
‘As our monarch, she has dedicated her life to her country in all that she has done, and with unwavering support to all our armed forces.
‘With commitment and energy and even into her later years and as a mother, grandmother, wife and matriarch, she has shown no less a commitment to her family.
‘Her family and the country will miss her greatly.’
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A few years ago as a new student at Armstrong High School, Zyiear Martin felt isolated. But after signing up for dance class Martin broke out of his comfort zone and felt free.
The program felt “warm and welcoming” to Martin, now a senior at Armstrong.
Thanks to the RVA East End Festival not only does Martin, 18, take dance classes during the school day but dances in an actual in-house studio at Armstrong.
After receiving funding from the RVA East End Festival, Armstrong High School’s dance studio was completed during the 2019-2020 academic year.
“Without the East End Festival, we wouldn’t have this beautiful dance studio,” said Deedra Hite, who not only teaches dance at Armstrong but created the division-wide dance program. Hite writes all of the dance program’s curriculum.
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After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the RVA East End Festival, which benefits music and arts programs for Richmond Public Schools, is back Sept. 24.
The East End Festival kicks off at noon on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Henry L. Marsh Elementary in Church Hill. The festival, which wraps up at 9 p.m., features musical and dance performances.
“We invite the entire Richmond region to join us on Sept. 24 for an exciting and inspirational event to support our amazing students in the East End,” the Rev. Marilyn Heckstall, festival co-chair, said in a statement.
Since its inception in 2016, the festival has raised over $400,000 to support music, performing arts and visual arts programs at eight East End Richmond schools.
The goal of this year’s festival is to raise $100,000 for the following schools: Armstrong High, Bellevue Elementary, Chimborazo Elementary, Marsh Elementary, Fairfield Court Elementary, Franklin Military Academy, Martin Luther King Middle, Overby-Sheppard Elementary and Woodville Elementary.
Hite wants to continue transforming the Armstrong studio into a safe and welcoming space for her students. She wants to paint the concrete floor, paint a mural on the walls and build a dressing room and storage closet.
“I want the students to be able to come into their studio, their home,” Hite said. “They find peace, joy and relief in here.”
The space transformed from an old woodworking area filled with equipment, into a dance studio. As RPS moved the equipment to the Richmond Technical Center, a spring dance floor, movable ballet bars and mirrors on wheels were placed in the newly formed studio space.
“We wanted to give them a high-quality dance floor,” said Christie-Jo Adams, coordinator of K-12 arts education for RPS.
Any student can participate in the RPS dance program. At the middle school level, students are able to participate in dance instead of physical education.
The program provides an outlet for students whose families may not be able to pay for costly out-of-school dance programs and exposes to students that fine arts degrees such as dance and music are possible in college, Adams said.
In Hite’s class students not only receive dance lessons but they learn about the history and culture of specific dances and receive science lessons.
Hite is currently teaching her students about back muscles so they can have more body awareness and transform anatomy lessons into dance choreography.
During a recent Wednesday morning class, as Hite’s students danced across the floor, part of the movement was her choreography and students created the other half. For a recent assignment, the students had to make a 16-count dance based on the actions of back muscles.
RPS students benefit from the festival and some participate.
The students are able to showcase themselves and their talents, Adams said.
Participating in the festival opens a door for RPS students that says "the community is here to support you even if a wrong note or a misstep [happens], we are here to support you," Adams said.
People can make online donations ahead of the Sept. 24 festival at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/eastendfestival. Festival volunteers will accept donations at the event.
The Sept. 24 lineup includes:
Richmond Public Schools All City Marching Band
RPS schools Woodville, Fairfield, Redd, and Overby-Sheppard combined bands
Musicians from the Richmond Symphony
Mr. Chubby and Sugarfoot
James “Saxsmo” Gates
Dap Mallory Band
Johnny Lee Long Band
Tre Charles
Richmond Urban Dance
Artistry in Motion/Performing Arts Center
Decori and NXD
BlackLiq
Ban Caribe
Legacy Band
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Tropical Storm Fiona bringing heavy rains to Puerto Rico
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Fiona was forecast to move across the Caribbean’s easternmost islands Friday night before slowing to a spot just south of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico late Saturday and Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Friday’s forecast increased the estimated rainfall totals for the affected islands, to as much as a foot (30 centimeters)in places across eastern and southern Puerto Rico and 16 inches (41 centimeters) in the eastern Dominican Republic. That much rain may cause flash floods and mudslides in higher terrain, and life-threatening surf possible as Fiona’s winds blow ashore, the Miami-based center said.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season’s sixth named storm was sustaining top winds of about 50 mph (85 kph) when an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft measured its progress Friday morning, the center said. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days.
At 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, Fiona was moving at 14 mph (22 kph), about 135 miles (215 kilometers) east of Guadeloupe. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the Leeward Islands, St. Maarten, Guadaloupe, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a tropical storm watch was issued for Dominica and British Virgin Islands.
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Talent Insider features targeted news and advice, small business mentorship program, a virtual learning event, and valuable recruiting tools
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insider, the global news, business and lifestyle publisher, and Indeed, a leading global hiring platform, today announce the launch of Talent Insider, a new editorial destination for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) looking to improve how they hire and support new and existing talent.
The interactive editorial hub includes the latest industry news and trends; a video series hosted by Gabrielle Reece, the renowned athlete, best-selling author, and entrepreneur; resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs; a virtual event led by hiring experts; and a hands-on mentorship program for a select group of small businesses chosen by Talent Insider.
Talent Insider features inspiring and informative stories for SMBs to improve how they do business and recruit in today's challenging marketplace. The new vertical combines the news expertise and powerful distribution capabilities of Insider with the industry knowledge, resources, and trusted tools of Indeed.
Emily Canal, senior editor of entrepreneurship and careers at Insider, is editor of Talent Insider. "Hiring has become one of the hardest challenges for most small businesses today," Canal said. "Talent Insider wants to be a one-stop-resource for small and mid-sized businesses seeking to improve and simplify how they discover, hire, recruit and retain top talent. It's a wonderful opportunity to work with a partner like Indeed, given its prominence in the jobs world."
"Our partnership with Insider strengthens our commitment to solve one of the most pressing pain points for small businesses today – hiring and retaining the talent they need to both operate and grow their business," said Judy Nam, VP of SMB Marketing at Indeed. "Together, we want to provide business owners with the tools and resources to help them hire faster, more efficiently and connect them with the right talent from the start so they can spend more time building their business."
Talent Insider's one-on-one mentorship program includes a group of experts who will choose from and mentor a select group of SMBs whose journeys will be documented on the site. The unique and shared challenges faced by these businesses will be used to inform the content of Talent Insider for the site's large audience.
Talent Insider will also feature a live virtual event in the fall that is focused on talent acquisition. HR leaders and small business entrepreneurs will share their advice on how to navigate hiring in today's rapidly-changing economic climate. In addition, the new section will feature an interactive quiz to steer SMBs to the Talent Insider content most relevant to them.
The video series, hosted by Reece, will spotlight one small business, exploring its hiring journey in real-time, and gleaning from it some of the challenges faced along the way and key insights into how to overcome them.
Insider is one of the world's most popular and influential news brands. Launched in 2007 as Business Insider, Insider covers the news and stories of interest to the digital generation, from travel and lifestyle to finance and technology, the subjects that first put Business Insider on the map.
Insider generates more than 220 million unique monthly visitors across the globe and has hundreds of millions of video views each month. Insider has 10 editions around the world in six languages. Insider is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE.
More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world (Comscore, Total Visits, September 2021) and allows job seekers to search millions of jobs in more than 60 countries and 28 languages. Over 3M employers use Indeed to find and hire new employees, making Indeed the largest job site in the U.S., Canada, and the world. More than 250 million users each month search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies on Indeed, and Indeed delivers 2.5X more hires than other branded job sites combined (Among BreezyHR clients, Sources of Hire Report 2021, U.S.). For more information, visit indeed.com.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems identified below bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks for the United States and are shown in photo 1 below. These Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements.
Although the Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems are marked with Steel Recon Industries Sdn Bhd's brand name "SRI" and UL Certification No. "EX27164", the Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems were not manufactured by nor are affiliated with Steel Recon Industries Sdn Bhd.
The notice does not cover authorized Extinguishing Systems manufactured by Steel Recon Industries Sdn Bhd shown in photo 2 below. Authorized product can be identified by Steel Recon Industries brand name "SRI" embossed on the valve assembly and is also provided with a solenoid actuator and pressure gauge that both bear a UL Recognized Component Mark. The unauthorized product does not display any of these features.
Name of Product: Clean-agent Extinguishing System Units
Remedy: UL recommends that these products be removed from service.
Identification on the Products:
The Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks and the following:
SR-200
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
CLEAN AGENT EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM UNIT
EX27164
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Location: The Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems bearing unauthorized UL Certification Marks, shown in photo 1 were found in Bangladesh. They may be available in other areas.
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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In a segment presented by AstraZeneca, Dr. Linda Burhansstipanov, President of the Native American Cancer Initiative speak with Martha Orzechowski, Head of US Advocacy & Alliance, Corporate Affairs Executive Director at AstraZeneca to discuss the importance of patient navigation in realizing the full potential of precision medicine advancements.
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(The Hill) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday slammed Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) for his treatment of a witness during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
Higgins had a contentious exchange during the hearing with clean energy advocate Raya Salter, who he at various points referred to as “young lady” and “boo.”
“I’m trying to give you the floor, boo,” Higgins told Salter at one point as the two talked over one another.
Salter is an attorney, a consultant and an adjunct professor at Cardoza Law School, according to a biography on her website.
Ocasio-Cortez blasted Higgins when she had her turn to speak.
“In the four years that I’ve sat on this committee, I have never seen members of Congress, Republican or Democrat, disrespect a witness in the way that I have seen them disrespect you today,” Ocasio-Cortez told Salter during the hearing.
“Frankly, men who treat women like that in public — I fear how they treat them in private. We can be better than this. We don’t have to resort to yelling.”
Higgins and Salter got into an argument during questioning, talking over each other as Higgins asked her how she would deal with petrol-chemical products if fossil fuels were eliminated.
Salter replied that she would turn to the congressman and ask him to “search your heart” about the fossil fuel industry’s impact on Black and poor populations in Louisiana, and the conversation became heated.
“You know what you got, young lady? You got a lot of noise, but you got no answers,” Higgins said.
Salter accused Higgins’ state of being “owned” by the fossil fuel industry.
The committee was meeting to examine profits and climate pledges from Big Oil companies like Exxon and Shell in the context of the ongoing climate crisis.
Salter is the founder and executive director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center.
“Do you care about the planet, good lady? Like, do you have ecological concern, for real? … The Lord gave us dominion over the planet and the creatures thereof… from a biblical perspective, I am an environmentalist. I love my planet and the people and the creatures thereof. Do you?” Higgins asked Salter.
Ocasio-Cortez said she wanted to apologize to Salter for how Higgins had treated her, saying “the people do not deserve to see that.”
Salter interjected to thank the New York congresswoman. “You’ve provided so much leadership and courage. They can come for me all day long,” Salter said.
“Well, let’s get them today, then,” AOC quipped back.
The Hill has reached out to Higgins’ office for comment.
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Zelenskiy: free our POWs in return for Russian ammonia exports
By Tom Balmforth
KYIV, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he would only support the idea of reopening Russian ammonia exports through Ukraine if Moscow handed back Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) to Kyiv.
In an interview, Zelenskiy told Reuters he had proposed the arrangement to the United Nations, which has suggested resuming Russian ammonia across Ukraine to ease a global shortage of fertiliser.
"I am against supplying ammonia from the Russian Federation through our territory. I would only do it in exchange for our prisoners. This is what I offered the UN," he said in an interview at his presidential office.
The United Nations has proposed that ammonia gas owned by Russian fertiliser producer Uralchem be pumped by pipeline to the Ukrainian border, where it would be bought by the U.S.-based commodities trader Trammo.
The pipeline is designed to pump up to 2.5 million tonnes of ammonia per year from Russia's Volga region to Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi, known as Yuzhny in Russian, near Odesa.
It was shut down after Russia sent its troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Zelenskiy said that hundreds of Russian troops had been captured during Ukraine's lightning counteroffensive in northeast Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
He said, however, that Russia was holding more Ukrainian soldiers in custody than Ukraine had Russian POWs.
The fate of Ukrainian soldiers held by Russia, and in particular those captured after holding out for months in the Azovstal steelworks in the besieged city of Mariupol, is a highly sensitive issue in Ukraine.
Some of their relatives were huddled on Friday outside the government district in Kyiv where Zelenskiy's office is located, holding signs saying "Bring the Azovstal Heroes Home". (Reporting by Tom Balmforth; Editing by Gareth Jones)
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Fire MF Fabian Herbers recovering from groin surgery
Chicago Fire midfielder Fabian Herbers will miss the remainder of the season following groin surgery.
The team announced Friday that Herbers underwent a debridement repair to a core muscle in his left groin.
The surgery was performed by Dr. Alex Poor at the Vincera institute in Philadelphia.
Herbers, 29, is expected to make a full recovery before the start of the 2023 MLS campaign.
The Germany native had a goal and an assist in 25 matches (10 starts) this season. He has 12 goals and 16 assists in 143 games (79 starts) with the Philadelphia Union (2016-18) and Fire.
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Alabama’s Nick Saban on ‘horns down’ gesture: ‘It’s not classy’
Alabama faces UL Monroe in Week 3
Alabama head coach Nick Saban was not pleased with one of his players following a narrow 20-19 victory over Texas in Week 2.
As Saban ran onto the field to shake hands with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, cameras caught the Alabama head coach yelling toward his players.
"Don't do that s---," Saban could be heard shouting as he ran toward midfield.
ALABAMA’S NICK SABAN GOES ON A RANT AHEAD OF UL MONROE MATCHUP: ‘DIDN’T I SAY THIS ON MONDAY?’
It turned out that Saban was telling a player to stop flashing the "horns down" sign, something opposing teams often throw up when playing Texas.
On Thursday, Saban explained why he chastised the player when he saw what he was doing.
"I told our players, ‘we’re not doing this,’" Saban said on his weekly radio appearance while displaying the "horns down" gesture. "Don’t do it. It’s not classy. We don’t need to degrade the other team’s traditions. Just go play."
STEVE SARKISIAN CHANNELS HIS INNER NICK SABAN, SAYS TEXAS MUST BE ‘CAREFUL OF THE RAT POISON’
"It’s the same way in all the things that you do," Saban continued. "You make choices and decisions, whether it’s in school, as a person, as a player. And every time you think you’re not doing the right thing, and most people who don’t do the right thing know it’s not the right thing before they do it, they just do it anyway. So, don’t do that stuff. We need to have that as a motto. And maybe that will help the discipline."
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The ‘horns down’ gesture could result in a penalty during a game depending on how it is used, a fact that Saban addressed in the week leading up to the game against Texas, according to The Tuscaloosa News.
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"I have not addressed it with the team, but I appreciate you letting me know that," Saban told a reporter when asked if he had spoken with his team regarding the gesture. "We’ve got a lot of other things we really need to worry about, but I think that’s a good thing for me to go over with the team, so I appreciate that."
Alabama, ranked No. 2, plays UL Monroe on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LINKBANCORP, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNKB) (the "Company"), the holding company of The Gratz Bank, including its LINKBANK division, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of common stock. The Company sold 4,575,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $7.50 per share. The offering is expected to result in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $34.3 million. The net proceeds to the Company, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $31.1 million.
The Company's common stock now trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "LNKB."
Stephens Inc. and Piper Sandler & Co. acted as joint book-running managers. D.A. Davidson & Co. served as co-manager.
The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to 686,250 additional shares of common stock from the Company at the initial public offering price of $7.50, less the underwriting discount, to cover any over-allotments.
A Registration Statement on Form S-1 relating to the shares of common stock (File No: 333-267303) has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and was declared effective by the SEC on September 13, 2022. The offering has been made solely by means of the written prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from Stephens Inc., 111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, or by phone at 1-800-643-9691 or Piper Sandler & Co., 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10020, or by phone at 612-303-8432, or by email at prospectus@psc.com or from D.A. Davidson & Co., 8 Third Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401, Attention: Equity Syndicate or by calling 1-800-332-5915.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the common stock, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The common stock purchased in the initial public offering will not be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.
About LINKBANCORP, Inc.
LINKBANCORP, Inc. was formed in 2018 with a mission to positively impact lives through community banking. Its subsidiary bank, The Gratz Bank, is a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania through 10 client solutions centers of The Gratz Bank and LINKBANK, a division of The Gratz Bank.
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This press release includes "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the initial public offering. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "could," "predict," "potential," "believe," "expect," "attribute," "continue," "will," "anticipate," "seek," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "projection," "goal," "target," "outlook," "aim," "would," "annualized" and "outlook," or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to: risks related to fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions; fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies; changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements; changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; demand for loans and deposits in our market area; conditions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the severity and duration of the associated economic slowdown either nationally or in our market areas and the effectiveness of vaccination programs, that are worse than expected; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; the risk that the Company may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in prevailing interest rates; credit risk management; asset-liability management; and other risks detailed in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," "Risk Factors" and other sections of the Registration Statement filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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The Woman King’s Gina Prince-Bythewood Wants To Tell Another Story From African History
Prince-Bythewood said: “One of my dreams is certainly the story of Toussaint Louverture and what happened in Haiti against the French. It’s one of the dream projects.” Toussaint Louverture was one of the leading generals of the Haitian Revolution, the successful anti-slavery uprising in the French colony of Saint-Domingue that lasted from 1791 to 1804 and led to the founding of the modern nation of Haiti. (Louverture died under arrest a year before the Revolution won.) A Louverture biopic is something Bythewood has expressed an interest in over the years; She even named one of her sons Toussaint (via Shondaland).
Such a story would have some interesting connections to that of The Woman King and could possibly serve as a corrective for some criticisms of the film. Louverture’s family in particular was forced into slavery by Dahomey’s imperialist expansion in the Allada kingdom (via Toussaint Louverture Historical Society), which would require a different framing than the depiction of Dahomey as underdogs fighting back against other empires in The Woman King . Such a film could also feature some heroic historical Agojie warriors as characters: Victoria Montou is one of Haiti’s “founding mothers” (via French Library).
The Woman King is in theaters now.
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A Michael Jordan jersey just set multiple sports memorabilia records.
Jordan’s jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals was auctioned off at Sotheby’s for $10.1 million, the company announced on Thursday.
A Michael Jordan jersey just set multiple sports memorabilia records.
Jordan’s jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals was auctioned off at Sotheby’s for $10.1 million, the company announced on Thursday.
The jersey, which was not even signed, first went up for auction on September 6. The original estimate for the jersey’s worth was only $3 million to $5 million.
The “Last Dance” jersey went for more than any other Jordan item, game-worn piece of sports memorabilia, or basketball jersey.
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In replacing injured mascot Poe, the Ravens didn’t have to look very far.
On Friday, the team announced it’s bringing back Edgar and Allan for the 2022 season, ending 14 years of retirement for two of the club’s original mascots.
Edgar, Allan and Poe were “hatched” on the field in 1998 to honor the famous writer, whose poem “The Raven” was the inspiration for the team’s name. But Edgar and Allan were retired after the 2008 season, leaving Poe as the lone mascot.
However, Poe was carted off the field at halftime of the Ravens’ third preseason game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium last month after suffering an apparent knee injury when he was sacked in an exhibition game against an Amateur Athletic Union team from Baltimore. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
At a faux news conference announcing Poe’s injury, coach John Harbaugh said the Ravens were “going to turn over every stone, scour everywhere and find his replacement,” including open tryouts. It turned out they had a solution in-house.
In a video posted Friday, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he offered Edgar and Allan a one-season contract “for bird seed only” and will “throw in nest expenses as well.” The pair quickly agreed.
“The big thing that I want you guys to understand is this is a major commitment on our part as an organization,” DeCosta told the mascots in his office. “This position is really important, obviously, and we’ve determined that you two guys are really the two best guys for this position.”
Edgar and Allan will wear their original jerseys of No. 101 and No. 102, respectively, and will be introduced out of the tunnel at M&T Bank Stadium before Sunday’s home opener against the Miami Dolphins.
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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against BaronHR, LLC and Radiant Services Corporation, for alleged discriminatory denial of employment based on race, national origin, and sex.
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As Republican governors ramp up their high-profile transports of migrants to Democratic-run jurisdictions, the practice is getting a mixed reaction from Christian faith leaders — many of whom, especially evangelicals, have supported GOP candidates by large numbers in recent elections.
Some depict the actions as inhumanely exploiting vulnerable people for political ends, while others say it’s a harmless way of calling attention to the impact of immigration on states near the southern border.
“Playing political games scores points — and the hypocrisy of the current immigration system is easy to point out,” Ed Stetzer, a professor, dean and executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center in Illinois, said in a statement.
“However, it does not solve the actual problems. … Let’s fix the system,” he added, “and stop turning people into pawns of political one-upmanship.”
But the Rev. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Dallas and a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, who imposed restrictive immigration policies during his term, backed the transports.
“Government officials who refuse to fulfill their biblical responsibility to protect our borders should be made to feel the effects of their lawless policies,” Jeffress said via email.
“Busing illegal migrants to Washington D.C. or Martha’s Vineyard is not exactly the same as sending them to Siberia,” he continued. “Most Americans would love the opportunity to visit either destination.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew immigrants on two planes to the upscale island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts on Wednesday, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has also dispatched migrants to cities with Democratic mayors. Most recently, on Thursday, two busloads from his state disembarked near Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also has adopted the policy.
The Republican governors are trying to draw attention to what they contend is failed border policy under the Biden administration.
Brent Leatherwood, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy agency, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, said such actions “seem to be more about public relations.”
“We have called long for strengthened border protections and at the same time (for) folks who are coming into this country to be treated in a way that respects the imago dei (image of God),” he said.
Most Americans, including Southern Baptists, “want a solution to our broken immigration system,” Leatherwood added. “Let’s cut down on some of these actions and instead come to the table and figure out a solution that actually respects human dignity.”
Joshua Manning, pastor of the ethnically diverse Community Baptist Church in Noel, Missouri, a town of 1,800 with a large immigrant population, agreed that the transports are the wrong way to highlight a real problem.
“You shouldn’t be loading people up and treating them as political props — that’s dehumanizing,” Manning said.
He said, however, that immigration is a tricky subject. Places that have declared themselves in support of migrants and asylum seekers may not “see the difficulties of everything that’s associated with that,” he said.
In the mostly Latino neighborhood of Corona, in New York City’s Queens borough, the large congregation of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church held a special service Wednesday to pray for the immigrants. In an interview, their pastor, the Rev. Manuel Rodriguez, called the transports a “horrible crime.”
“All of us are horrified about the steady violation of human rights by Gov. DeSantis and other governors who are so inhumane and unethical to keep sending human beings to places where they weren’t even informed that they’d be sent,” Rodriguez said.
“You don’t use human beings who are fleeing their homelands in fear, because of violence, hunger, persecution, because of the threat of rape … as tools, as objects to make political points,” he said.
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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against BaronHR, LLC and Radiant Services Corporation, for alleged discriminatory denial of employment based on race, national origin, and sex.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems identified below bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks for the United States and are shown in photo 1 below. These Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements.
Although the Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems are marked with Steel Recon Industries Sdn Bhd's brand name "SRI" and UL Certification No. "EX27164", the Clean-agent Extinguishing Systems were not manufactured by nor are affiliated with Steel Recon Industries Sdn Bhd.
The notice does not cover authorized Extinguishing Systems manufactured by Steel Recon Industries Sdn Bhd shown in photo 2 below. Authorized product can be identified by Steel Recon Industries brand name "SRI" embossed on the valve assembly and is also provided with a solenoid actuator and pressure gauge that both bear a UL Recognized Component Mark. The unauthorized product does not display any of these features.
Name of Product: Clean-agent Extinguishing System Units
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Vulcan bomber overshoots runaway at Wellesbourne – narrowly missing the nearby road
It is not something you see everyday on your drive home - a huge Vulcan bomber popping out near the road.
By Phil Hibble
Friday, 16th September 2022, 3:03 pm
Updated Friday, 16th September 2022, 3:47 pm
But that is the sight that has greeted drivers near Wellesbourne today (Friday).
It is believed that the Avro Vulcan XM655 at Wellesbourne has overshot the runway, narrowly missing the nearby road. But is has been causing a few traffic delays as motorist stop to take photos.
There are no details of the any damage to the aircraft but the crew seem to be OK.
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A motley crowd of young enthusiasts gathered on the Gandhi Hill and cleaned up the place as part of a Swachh Bharat drive on the occasion of World Clean-up Day on Friday.
The event was organised by Motorola Solutions India, in collaboration with Jignasa Interface, a State-level cultural startup, KL Deemed to be University and Nalanda Degree College.
Pavan Malladi, Manager at Motorola Solutions, said the idea was not just to clean the litter at the iconic site but it was also “to take time to ponder on the Gandhian values on which the fulcrum of our freedom was laid upon.”
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Dean of Student Affairs, KLU, Hanumantha Rao emphasised the need to inculcate the habit of swachchata in day-to-day life and reminded how villages in the past were symbol of cleanliness. “The culture of consumerism is adding clutter to not just our surroundings but also to our minds,” he said.
District Revenue Officer Mohan Kumar appreciated the efforts of the corporate firm and the young participants. He said Vijayawada was blessed with vibrant culture and reminded that it was ranked as third cleanest city in the country in the Swachh Survekshana 2021.
Coordinator of the event K. Deepthi, Director of Cloud Infrastructure Engineering at Motorola Solutions and others spoke.
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PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to open new sand quarries in 15 locations in Tiruvallur, Vellore, Villupuram, Cuddalore and Tiruchi districts.
He said sand was not being mined in the State in a legal manner and indiscriminate mining had resulted in a severe environmental damage. “This has affected the water table and the sea water has entered into the residential areas. This is dangerous,” he said.
Dr. Anbumani further said there are already 25 sand quarries in the State and nine more were going to be opened. “Why do we need new quarries? There are many alternatives to sand. But there is no alternative to our environment. Therefore, the new sand quarries should not be opened,” he said.
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(NEXSTAR) — While the U.S. has seen some relief at the gas pumps, and signs show the prices of goods for consumers could soon decline, there are a few grocery items that could be putting extra pressure on your wallet.
The latest data from the Labor Department, released Wednesday, show inflation is still a growing problem in the U.S. with consumer prices rising 8.3% over the last year and 0.1% from July.
Apart from declining prices at the gas pumps, consumer prices for everything from food and rent to furniture, medical care and new cars got pricier last month. Some of the highest price increases since last year are being felt at the grocery store, according to the Labor Department’s data.
Among the hardest-hit grocery items are eggs. The price of eggs is up nearly 40% compared to a year ago, jumping almost 3% between July and August alone. This has been a trend since spring when eggs exceeded $3 for the second time in history, sparked by a bird flu outbreak, supply chain issues, and high feed costs.
Below are the five items that have seen the largest year-over-year price increase based on the latest report from the Labor Department, and how much the price has changed:
- Eggs 39.8%
- Margarine: 38.3%
- Butter: 24.6%
- Flour/prepared flour mixes: 23.3%
- Olives, pickles, relish: 19.4%
Many of the items listed in the Consumer Price Index have seen prices rise by more than 15% compared to August 2021. That includes chicken (16.6%), soups (18.5%), cereals (17.4%), and milk (17%).
Margarine and olives, pickles, and relish were among the grocery items seeing the largest price increases between July and August of this year. The price of frankfurters is up more than 5%, the highest month-to-month increase among meat products. Potatoes and canned fruit each saw prices rise by about 3%.
Not every food has seen price hikes in recent weeks. Prices for some fresh produce – apples, bananas, and citrus fruits – and uncooked beef steaks are down since July.
Severe weather – everything from heat and droughts to overwhelming rain – could pinch the U.S.’s food supply in the coming weeks, CNN reports. The cost of food production and the Russia-Ukraine war are also feeding the rising costs, according to Quartz.
Worsening food inflation is a particular strain on lower-income families, more of whom have had to turn to food banks and other aid as inflation has worsened. Mary Jane Crouch, executive director of America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, which works with a network of food banks, told the Associated Press 38% more food was distributed in August compared with July.
Sales at grocery stores rose 0.5% in August, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Overall spending has slowed and shifted increasingly toward necessities like food, while spending on electronics, furniture, new clothes and other non-necessities has faded.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Mired in a prolonged sales slump, Home goods chain Bed Bath & Beyond has identified 56 stores set to close in the coming weeks — including the Plattsburgh store on Centre Drive.
Bed Bath & Beyond announced in August its plans to close 150 stores and cut its workforce by about 20%. The company estimated the cuts would save $250 million in its current fiscal year. Director and interim CEO Sue Grove called the closures a “back to basics” philosophy aimed at allowing the company to focus on better serving customers and driving growth.
Neither of the company’s two Vermont stores — in Williston and Rutland — are slated to be closed, according to the company. New Hampshire’s three locations will also survive the cuts.
As of May, the retailer had more than 30,000 employees and operated a total of 955 stores, including 769 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, 135 buybuy Baby stores and 51 stores under the names Harmon, Harmon Face Values or Face Values.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Bank of America has donated $75,000 in grants to the Kansas Food Bank.
The grants will be used to directly address food insecurity in the Wichita area. As of 2019, nearly 16% of Wichita has experienced poverty, according to the American Community Survey, and per Feed America, at least one in seven Kansas children faced hunger.
“Investing in the Kansas Food Bank and helping them to address food insecurity issues is part of our approach to driving economic opportunity and social progress in Wichita,” said Shawn Lancelot, president of Bank of America Wichita. “Our recent philanthropic investments in Wichita nonprofits are just one way Bank of America deploys capital locally to help remove barriers to economic success and build a more sustainable community.”
Since the start of the pandemic, Bank of America has donated $215,000 to the Kansas Food Bank to help address food insecurity in the Wichita area. With their support, the food bank was able to establish a new mobile food distribution in the 67214 zip code area of Wichita, in conjunction with the Urban League of Kansas, one of the multiple mobile distributions established since the pandemic began.
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FISHING REPORT: Everybody talks about sharp hooks, and yes, there's a reason why
Man, talk about your elementary fishing discussions. It gets no more basic than this one.
There’s a process with bringing a fish to papa.
And pretty much without fail, the transaction begins with the business end of a hook penetrating some part of the fish he’d rather not have penetrated.
We shouldn’t have to say this, or hear this, but gentle reminders never hurt anyone: The sharper the hook, the better your chance of catching a fish.
“A must,” begins local Capt. Mike Vickers. “Fishing with a dull hook is like cutting a steak with a dull knife. You can do it, but your results are usually not that good.”
“I believe the most important part of your setup is a good sharp hook,” says BJ Taylor, who operates a local surf-fishing charter, Southern Bred.
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“Sharp hooks are key,” says shark fisherman Dustin Smith (NSB Shark Hunters).
“The sharper the better,” says local Capt. Barry Englehardt.
“It’s ‘Fishing 101.’ Always check your hooks, especially after catching fish or after hang-ups,” says longtime local angler Joe Yarbrough. “It needs to be a habit.”
There you go, you a believer yet?
There are a few ways to check your hooks for sharpness. You can eyeball it, of course, but your peepers might not be what they used to be. Some folks will simply tap down on the point of the hook, and if it sticks to your finger tip, you’re good (if you draw blood, you might be overdoing it!).
Another tried and true method is to drag the point of the hook across a fingernail. Or try to. If the hook grabs the nail and doesn’t want to slide, you have a sharp hook. If it slides, your hook has dulled, or as happens at times, arrived from the factory dulled.
What to do with a dull hook depends on your time-and-money budget. If you’re fishing, you’ll probably tuck it away and put on a fresh hook. Later — and this time it’s your wallet in play — you either throw it away or sharpen it, either with a purpose-built hook sharpener or your own file.
More testimonials . . .
“The trick is noticing the difference between a hook that has lost its edge and one that has actually been damaged,” says Vickers. “A dull hook has only worn its edge, so if you notice this on a high-quality hook, yes, sharpen it.
"Cheap hooks and wire hooks, I just change the hook and keep a sharp eye on hook condition. High-quality hooks are much more forgiving. As with everything, you get what you pay for.”
Down at the beach, when Taylor is fishing for whiting and pompano, he’ll quickly change out a dull hook. Same goes for normal shark fishing.
However, he says, “for the deployment rigs, I keep a file in my gear bag and will sharpen those hooks.”
Deployment rigs? Pretty much what it says — bigger, more expensive rigs he delivers (“deploys”) well beyond the breakers via kayak, looking to lure the bigger sharks. No lounging for BJ.
Smith, the shark specialist, uses huge hooks (16/0) that aren’t cheap, so he breaks out his own metal file from time to time.
“You can tell they’re getting dull when your bait gets torn up when you’re trying to hook it,” he says. “Smaller hooks, I would just replace, but the sizes I use, it makes sense to sharpen.”
With the last word on “why” sharp hooks, we go back to Capt. Barry.
“I’ve boated big reds, and when I boated the fish, the hook fell out,” Englehardt says. “After that fish pulled for several minutes, you would think the hook would be well embedded, but not so. It’s very important to constantly check your hooks for sharpness.”
Case closed!
Halifax/Indian River: Snook are gettin' busy
The modern protections of snook seem to be working.
“The snook bite is epic,” says Craig Patterson (Donald’s Bait & Tackle, Port Orange). “Many over-slot being caught around the Port Orange area. Croakers, pigfish, mullet and shrimp are all working.”
Mangrove snapper are still thick in the warm waters.
Capt. Jeff Patterson (Pole Dancer charter) says Ponce Inlet is still producing big reds, some within the legal slot of 18-27 inches.
“Tarpon and snook at the Inlet, too, but not as consistent,” he says. “The river has been very fishy in Daytona and Port Orange with a variety of fish, including a bunch of jacks. Mullet are all over and they’re great bait if you can net them.”
Up toward Ormond Beach, if you get out early you should get your limit of mangrove snapper, especially up the Tomoka River and into Strickland Creek.
Also, says Capt. Barry Englehardt, “In the Tomoka, snook have been very active, especially before sunrise, using surface lures.”
Same with trout in the intracoastal, he adds.
And by the way, Ike Leary (Granada Pier) says he’s still hearing folks talk of shrimp still hanging around just south of the Orange Avenue bridge in Daytona Beach.
Flagler County: Matanzas Inlet mullet luring the keepers
A lot of bait in the surf, says Capt. Mike Vickers (Hammock Beach Bait & Tackle). Where there’s bait . . .
“We’re getting reports of whiting, small pompano, tarpon, scattered Spanish mackerel and a few reds, and drum from the northern beaches,” he says.
A mixed bag in the Matanzas River, Capt. Mike says. He expects things to really turn on soon.
“The big schools of mullet haven’t made it far into the river yet, so this should change shortly.”
Different story at the Matanzas Inlet.
“The inlet is full of mullet and the tarpon, jacks, sharks and reds are following them in,” Capt. Mike says. “The falling tide seems to be the best time in this area.”
St. Johns: Specks (crappie, if you prefer) showing a bit of life
Water levels are returning and the highest of high temps are starting to lose their edge, ever so slightly.
“Does it make you think of speckled perch? It does for me,” says Bryn Adams from her post at Highland Park Fish Camp in DeLand. “Open-water trolling in Lake Woodruff with artificial jigs is the way to go right now. We're not seeing true limits yet, but good catches are coming in.
"I would urge you to start early in the morning if you’re serious about catching some.”
Up the way in Astor, at the South Moon Camp, Kerry McPherson says things have been hit-and-miss, which he blames on all the rain and an influx of fresh water, which has also chased the recent shrimp migration back toward saltier water to the north.
He did have a couple of visitors from Frostproof come and pack away a mess of catfish. “So they were happy,” Kerry says.
Hook, Line & Clicker: Send us your fish pics
We want to see your most recent catch. Email your fish photos to ken.willis@news-jrnl.com.
Please include first and last name of angler(s), as well as type of fish (we're occasionally stumped). All are included with our online fishing report, and some occasionally make the print edition.
Do I need a fishing license?
You can find all the license info, including exemptions, on Florida's Fish and Wildlife Commission website: MyFWC.com. But the basics are:
No: If you're 65 or older, 15 or younger, you don't need a license.
No: If you're fishing with a licensed guide or charter boat, both of which purchase commercial licenses that cover their customers.
Yes: Most everyone else, including visitors from other states.
Yes: Even if you're a shore-based angler (shoreline, dock, pier, bridge, etc.). However: The shore-based license is free . . . But: You still need to register for that free license.
Where do I get a license, and what does it cost?
Many bait shops sell licenses, as do the bigger retailers (Bass, Dick's, Walmart, etc.).
Florida's FWC uses a third-party site for buying or renewing fishing licenses: GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
The cost: $17 for an annual license.
Don't forget: Whether you're fishing fresh or saltwater, you need the specific license. Freshwater and saltwater licenses are both $17 annually.
I'm here on vacation, do I need a fishing license?
Yes you do, and they're also available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or certain bait shops and big retailers.
Cost: $17 for three days, $30 for seven days, $47 for a year.
Also: Non-residents need to purchase that license even if they're just fishing from shoreline or shore-based structures. (Florida residents need that license, too, but they're free.)
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FAYETTEVILLE — No. 10 Arkansas is set to host Missouri State and former Razorbacks head coach Bobby Petrino.
The Razorbacks are favored to move to 3-0 in the battle of unbeatens. But Missouri State showed last year when they only lost to Oklahoma State by seven they are a dangerous team. The Bears have 40 transfers including many playing key roles.
Here’s some keys for Arkansas to do to win the game.
Avoid Letdown
Arkansas beat a Top 25 team in Cincinnati and defeated South Carolina. Both games were relatively close, but the Razorbacks downed the Bearcats 33-26 and Gamecocks 44-30. The Hogs simply can’t just go through the motions after those two wins and with Texas A&M looming next Saturday. If the Hogs play a focused game they should be very hard to beat.
Cut Down on Penalties
The game against South Carolina would have been much worse had Arkansas not shot themselves in the foot time after time with penalties. The Hogs had 10 for 122 yards compared to five for 41 yards for South Carolina. Sam Pittman said there will be an extra emphasis on cutting down on penalties this week. That is a must going forward. The schedule continues to get tougher and that many penalties will cause the Razorbacks to lose some games they might have won otherwise.
Don’t Allow Big Plays
Make Missouri State earn every yard they get. They allowed a 62-yard touchdown pass to South Carolina last week. The Gamecocks had other big plays. Petrino offenses are known for big plays, but the Hogs have to take that away. All the momentum can shift on those big plays.
Protect The Football
This is something KJ Jefferson does well. The Hogs have to continue protecting the football. They have a talent advantage in this game and must not do anything to give Missouri State momentum or short field to work with.
Expand The Passing Game
Arkansas’ longest completed pass this season is 32 yards. That has to improve. The Hogs might win this game with passes no longer than that, but they need to hit a home run or two in the passing game. Jefferson and Matt Landers had one last week, but the pass wasn’t completed. That happens, but Arkansas needs to get the passing game going. There’s no Treylon Burks on the team, but there are capable receivers of getting deep. This might be the game to give Malik Hornsby a few more reps at wide receiver and try to get him deep.
These are obviously not the only keys to a victory, but doing these things will benefit the Hogs on Saturday and even beyond.
Below is information from the University of Arkansas on how to watch Saturday’s game if you can’t be present.
Saturday’s against Missouri State will be broadcast at 6:00pm CT on SEC Network+ and ESPN+. Information on how to access both of those networks is below.
SEC Network+ is complementary to SEC Network and is accessible with your TV provider credentials. It is not a channel that is available on your cable television. It can be accessed through the ESPN app on your smart TV, tablet, computer, or mobile device. If you have a Roku, Apple TV or similar connected streaming device, you should be able to stream the game to your television through your ESPN app. This is not the same thing as SEC Network Alternate channel.
ESPN+ is a standalone streaming service that required a subscription separate from your TV provider credentials. It can be accessed through the ESPN app on your smart TV, tablet, computer, or mobile device. If you have a Roku, Apple TV or similar connected streaming device, you should be able to stream the game to your television through your ESPN app.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports Metaverse company LootMogul secured a $200 million investment commitment from Gem Global Yield LLC SCS (GGY), part of GEM, that will expedite the adoption of blockchain gaming for sports organizations and athletes and truly deliver an immersive sports fans experience.
GEM will provide LootMogul with a share subscription facility of up to $200 million for a 36-month term following an equity exchange listing, which will allow LootMogul to draw down funds by issuing equity shares to GEM. LootMogul will control the timing and the maximum size of such drawdowns and has no minimum drawdown obligation.
The funding is expected to help in provide the financial flexibility to help in strategic development plans for LootMogul's metaverse which includes building meta (virtual) sports cities around the world with real world benefits, brands & professional athletes on a true cross metaverse & blockchain (multi-chain) platform on multiple devices such as Oculus, HoloLens, Web, Mobile & Console.
"LootMogul is super excited about this investment commitment from GEM as it empowers athletes, fans and brands to provide an immersive engagement and tools to bridge experiences between web 3 metaverses and real world," said Raj Rajkotia, CEO, LootMogul.
About LootMogul
LootMogul is an athlete-led sports metaverse (web 3 platform) that is powered by virtual real estate, training academies, blockchain games, meta shops for brands and athletes with in-real-life (IRL) rewards. LootMogul is expanding the web3 community by bringing web 2 gamers and sports fanatics to the metaverse. For more details, visit: https://lootmogul.com
About GEM
GEM Digital Limited is a digital asset investment firm. Based in The Bahamas, the firm actively sources, structures, and invests in promising utility tokens listed on over 30 centralized and decentralized exchanges globally.
Global Emerging Markets ("GEM") is a $3.4 billion alternative investment group that manages a diverse set of investment vehicles and has completed over 540 transactions in 72 countries. GEM's investment vehicles provide the group and its investors with a diversified portfolio of asset classes that span the global private investing spectrum. Its family of funds and investment vehicles provide GEM and its partners with exposure to Small-Mid Cap Management Buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities (PIPEs) and select venture investments. For more information: https://www.gemny.com/
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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against BaronHR, LLC and Radiant Services Corporation, for alleged discriminatory denial of employment based on race, national origin, and sex.
BaronHR denies all allegations of wrongdoing in connection with the EEOC Complaint. The company leads the industry in its service commitments to its clients and supplies leased labor in accordance with its customers' demands. In doing so, BaronHR diligently complies with applicable employment laws governing the industry.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
4-1-4-2, SB: 3
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
4-1-4-2, SB: 3
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CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago police officers face felony charges for allegedly shooting and seriously wounding an unarmed man during a July shootout on the city’s southwest side that also wounded a second man, authorities said Friday.
Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos, 43, and Officer Ruben Reynoso, 42, have been charged with one count each of aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm and official misconduct, said Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Foxx said the officers were relieved of their police powers on Thursday before they turned themselves in to authorities. Both were slated to appear for a Friday afternoon bond court hearing, she said.
It wasn’t immediately clear if the officers have attorneys who could speak on their behalf.
Foxx said both officers “are being charged with having fired their shots" that wounded an unarmed 23-year-old man on July 22 in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood. That man has since recovered and is cooperating with the investigation, she said.
“The victim who was shot and injured in this incident was not in possession of a weapon, nor did he fire a weapon at these two officers,” Foxx said during a news conference.
After the shooting, police said in a statement that two officers who had observed four people loitering in front of a closed store stopped to investigate and identified themselves as police.
Police said one of the four in the group then displayed a handgun and an exchange of gunfire ensued in which the 23-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital in serious condition. A 36-year-old man who was passing by suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Foxx said that based on a review of the evidence, including video surveillance footage, prosecutors believe “the officers involved in this incident did not have provocation or justification to shoot the unarmed" 23-year-old man.
Foxx did not provide some of the details about what transpired, including whether the person who allegedly showed the officers a handgun actually fired on them, whether that person was arrested afterward and whether the wounded 23-year-old man was among the group police approached in front of the store. She said further details would read out during or after the bond hearing.
“The evidence does not support the use of deadly force related to the shooting of the unarmed victim, and was not lawful," Foxx said.
After the shooting, Foxx said, the two officers “made representations to legal authorities, including the Cook County state’s attorney’s office, that was directly contradicted by the videotaped evidence."
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting and has a deadline of Sept. 22 to release materials related to the shooting, including videos, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
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When 11 Black quarterbacks started NFL games in Week 1, it was another indication those racial stereotypes have finally been overcome.
While there is a continued lack of diversity among general managers and coaches, four of the five largest contracts in the sport have been given to Black QBs — including Deshaun Watson’s fully guaranteed $230 million deal from the Cleveland Browns. Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray received the other three. Lamar Jackson is in line to join that group next.
Black QBs — Cam Newton, Mahomes and Jackson — have won three of the last seven NFL MVP awards. Over the last 11 drafts, 11 of the 33 quarterbacks taken in the first round were Black.
But it’s been a long, difficult journey since Fritz Pollard became the first Black QB to play in the NFL in 1923.
“There has been a traditional and historical underrepresentation of Black quarterbacks in the league because of various myths and falsehoods,” NFL executive Troy Vincent told The Associated Press. “At the opening of this 2022 season, 11 Black quarterbacks are not only leading NFL clubs, but are demonstrating their ability to win. This leaves no doubt how this position has been normalized at both the collegiate and professional levels.”
Despite the increase in Black quarterbacks and Black officials, who represent about 40% of the league’s officiating crew, the growth in diversity isn’t reflected on the sideline. There are only four Black head coaches in 2022: Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, Houston’s Lovie Smith, Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles and Miami’s Mike McDaniel, who is biracial.
It took nearly 100 years to go from Pollard breaking the QB race barrier to 11 starters, and it’s unclear how long it will be for Black coaches to make that leap.
Those decisions fall on the owners.
The league hires officials. Owners can have the say on general managers and coaches.
It took several decades to get to the new normal for QBs.
Along the way, Doug Williams became the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl following the 1987 season. Wilson and Mahomes joined him over the past nine years.
Michael Vick was the first Black QB selected No. 1 overall in the draft in 2001. Steve McNair became the first Black QB to win MVP in 2003.
All of those QBs and many others have dealt with many stereotypes. Some still do.
Jackson said a scout from the Los Angeles Chargers asked him to run routes at the NFL combine in 2018. He refused. The Baltimore Ravens selected him with the 32nd pick in the 2018 draft. He was MVP in his second season.
Donovan McNabb said college scouts asked him to play running back or wide receiver. He wouldn’t switch positions. He was drafted No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999 and led the team to five NFC championship games in 11 seasons.
“Center, quarterback, wide receiver were the last positions to integrate in the National Football League,” Vincent said. “Why? Because someone said that they were thinking positions and that Black QBs didn’t have the aptitude, didn’t have the football IQ.”
While that unfair criticism isn’t widely heard anymore, it hasn’t been eradicated. It still seeps through when a critic says a Black quarterback can’t read coverages or doesn’t understand the playbook.
Coaches seem to have evolved beyond that stereotype. Teams just want to win and it doesn’t matter who is under center, as evidenced by the contract the Browns gave Watson even though he faced accusations of sexual assault and harassment.
“It’s the evolution of the game, and it’s coaches who have realized that not only can these men win, they’re dynamic and they can lead and they’re winning at a high clip,” Vincent said. “There’s not a kid around the country that’s a person of color that doesn’t believe he can’t be a quarterback because they’re everywhere and they’re winning championships.”
Among the coaches who have relied on Black QBs is Andy Reid. From McNabb to Vick to Mahomes, Reid has had a Black QB start 272 of 406 games he has coached during his 24-year career with the Eagles and Chiefs.
“This is a great example that these men can lead,” Vincent said about the number of Black QBs. “The barriers were a myth.”
It's time for owners to embrace that Black GMs and coaches can also lead.
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VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Roberto Bautista fought back to beat Canada’s Vasek Pospisil 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 and give Spain a 1-0 lead in their group tie at the Davis Cup Finals on Friday.
Carlos Alcaraz, the newly crowned world No. 1 and U.S. Open champion, will next face Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Bautista helped Spain beat Serbia 3-0 on Wednesday while Alcaraz was resting after jetting home from New York where he won his first Grand Slam on Sunday.
The indoor venue in Valencia was packed with Spaniards eager to see their new teen idol. The 19-year-old Alcaraz was busy signing autographs and posing for photos after practice. He received the biggest applause when the Spain team was presented and was introduced as the “new world No. 1.”
After Spanish fans had to stay up practically all night to watch his matches at the U.S. Open due to the time difference, this is the first chance that many of his supporters have to watch him play at home since May when he won the Madrid Open.
Alcaraz beat Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in the capital in what many saw as Nadal passing the torch to his Spanish successor.
Red and yellow flags were draped over railings at the pavilion, including one with the name of Alcaraz’s home region, Murcia, painted in big black letters. Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast, is about 2 1/2 hours north of Alcaraz’s hometown of El Palmar, population 24,000.
Three other venues across Europe are hosting group stage matches ahead of the single-venue quarterfinals in November in the southern Spanish city of Málaga.
Also on Friday, Italy plays Argentina in Group A in Bologna, Italy, Germany plays Belgium in Group C in Hamburg, Germany, and Britain plays Netherlands in Glasgow, Scotland.
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CBS is preparing to set sail with The Real Love Boat by sharing the cold open of its new dating show aboard a Princess Cruises ship.
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell will host the veritable Love Island on the sea adventure that will bring 12 singles together for love on the Lido deck. Like the dramatized version from the ’70s, the unscripted show will feature three key crew members – Captain Paolo Arrigo, Ezra Freeman (Bartender) and Matt Mitcham (Cruise Director) — to serve in matchmaking roles. Even Ted Lange, who played the original bartender Isaac Washington on the drama, makes a special appearance.
A shoe designer, firefighter, nurse, teacher and landscape architect are among the men and women participating. Throughout the season, the singles will embark on destination dates and compete in challenges to test couples’ compatibility and chemistry, while earning rewards. New singles come aboard at every port, while those who don’t find a match will be left behind.
The series premieres Wednesday, Oct. 5 on the CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The Real Love Boat is produced by Eureka Productions in association with Buster Productions. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening, Eden Gaha and Jay Bienstock serve as executive producers for Eureka. Besides hosting, Romijn and O’Connell perform the vocals for the iconic song featured in the series opening credits.
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Summers in Indiana are going to get hotter. And those high heat days are especially dangerous for farm workers and other people who work outside. But right now, there are few laws to protect Indiana farm workers from extreme heat.
In August, more than a hundred farm workers filed into the basement of a former church in Odon at the end of a long day of picking watermelons. It’s still about 90 degrees outside and feels even hotter. Even in this small room, a fan is struggling to keep everyone cool.
Once the workers get settled, Miriam Sonderborg of the nonprofit Proteus starts a training on heat and pesticides in Spanish. She asks for a volunteer to lay down on the floor like someone who's just passed out from the heat. She asks another worker what they would do.
He starts to fan his friend. Sonderborg suggests bringing him water and once he can sit up — asking him some questions to make sure he’s OK.
Sonderborg tells workers they need to drink water, take breaks, wear loose-fitting clothing, and watch out for each other.
Sounds easy, right? But some farm workers feel like they can’t do these things, said Leonel Lopez. Lopez is president of the Indiana Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Coalition.
“They believe that drinking more water will make them go to the bathroom more often. And taking more breaks means less hours worked, meaning less hours paid," he said. "Or even getting in the mindset of the employer, ‘Oh, these people are going to take breaks too long. So I'm not gonna employ them again next year.'"
Farm workers are more likely to die in extreme heat
Not taking a break could mean risking your life. There are few laws to protect farm workers in extreme heat and though Proteus’ heat training is free, it isn’t mandatory.
Agricultural workers are 35 times more likely to die from heat than workers in other industries. In July of 2020, a young man named Jorge collapsed in the heat while detasseling corn. He came to northwest Indiana to work alongside his dad. It was only his second day on the job.
“From what I understood they didn’t have a plan in place meaning that three come in, three come out. You know, five go in, five come out. And he started getting sick. And he did tell someone that he wasn't feeling good," said Jesusa Rivera, a senior career coach with Proteus.
Later on, Jorge was nowhere to be found. They sent out a search party, but in the end they were too late.
“When the paramedics … you know, he was already — he was already gone," Rivera said.
Rivera was a farm worker herself, working in the fields since she was only 8 years old.
She said it can be hard for corn detasselers to even breathe in extreme heat — especially with all the clothing they wear to protect themselves from the sun, pesticides, bugs, and corn stalks that can cut their arms and faces.
Rivera said some workers might feel like they have to work through breaks.
"If you get pressured by your employer to meet a deadline, are you not going to work harder and faster, and kind of not take breaks to kind of get the work done?" she said.
Roxana Chicas researches how heat affects farm workers at Emory University in Florida. In one study, her team found about half of Florida farm workers they studied had body temperatures at or above 100 degrees — essentially, a fever.
“And oftentimes, the symptoms that they report are, you know, muscle pain, nausea — very much the same symptoms that we have when we have a fever," Chicas said.
Chicas said some workers are dehydrated so often it does short-term damage to their kidneys.
She said it’s also likely that the number of hospitalizations and deaths is also being underestimated. Chicas said undocumented workers may not want to complain for fear of being deported.
Indiana also doesn't require farms to report work-related injuries and deaths to one, central organization — which can make it hard to get good data.
Few states have heat protections for farm workers
Right now, California, Washington and Oregon are the only states that have laws that specifically protect outdoor workers from extreme heat. Colorado has protections that target farm workers, but not other outdoor employees.
Several other states have tried to pass such laws and failed — including North Carolina, Maine, Virginia, and New York.
Maryland passed a heat protections bill for outdoor workers in 2020, but it has not been implemented.
Chicas said people in the agricultural industry sometimes argue these changes would be too difficult to implement and that they already have ways of keeping their workers safe.
“But if they were already put in place by either the growers and the people or the businesses that they represent, then we wouldn't have the statistics that say that people are dying from heat at such alarming rates," she said.
Indiana’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration can’t have rules stricter than federal ones — and the federal government only has guidelines right now.
The Indiana Department of Labor does try to educate employers on how to prevent heat-related illnesses through things like IOSHA inspections, the state's INSafe program, and other state communications.
Among other things, Chicas said workers should be trained on how to give first aid to someone suffering from heatstroke. Employers should also watch over workers when working in extreme heat to look for signs of heat-related illness.
OSHA is working on federal heat standards, but Chicas said there’s no telling when or if those will come out. In the meantime, she said farm workers continue to die in the heat.
It's a 'very hot job'
The United States needs farm workers. Without them, we wouldn’t eat.
Jose Gomez is a harvesting contractor based in Florida who attended the Proteus training in Odon alongside his employees. He arranges work and housing for them as they make their way north picking watermelons from state to state.
Gomez said Indiana is usually their last stop before many of the workers return home to Mexico.
"It's a very hot job that nobody else wants to do," he said. "Unfortunately, we have to rely on these foreign workers to pick our fruits and vegetables. Yes, it's horrible out there, but it's bearable — with the right management, we can do it."
We spoke with a farm worker from Guanajuato, Mexico who asked that we not give his name. He’s been coming to Indiana on a visa to pick broccoli and corn.
He said it’s not easy working in this heat. And if we value the work that farm workers do, we need to start valuing workers’ lives.
You can find resources for farm workers and their employers through Proteus as well as Indiana Legal Services and its Workers Rights Protection Project (WRAPP). Workers can also file complaints with Indiana’s OSHA here.
Contact reporter Rebecca Thiele at rthiele@iu.edu or follow her on Twitter at @beckythiele.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A vast swath of western Alaska could see flooding and high winds as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region.
The National Weather Service has coastal flood warnings in place, beginning Friday, spanning from parts of southwest Alaska all the way up to the Chukchi Sea coast in northwest Alaska. The agency warned Thursday that water levels in Nome could be up to 11 feet (3.3 meters) above the normal high tide line, and in Golovin up to 13 feet (4 meters).
The weather service’s Fairbanks office on social media said some locations “may experience their worst coastal flooding in nearly 50 years. Peak water levels will persist for 10 to 14 hours before water recedes.”
The coastal flood warning for the southern Seward Peninsula coast, including Nome, was in effect from Friday evening until Sunday morning.
Damaging winds were possible, with widespread power outages expected on St. Lawrence Island and communities including Wales, Nome, Golovin and Kotzebue, the weather service said.
Meteorologist Ed Plumb said the storm is strong and on a “perfect track to bring significant severe coastal flooding to parts of western Alaska … for the Yukon Delta up to the southern Seward Peninsula and Norton Sound.”
“Interestingly with this storm, it looks like for the northern Bering Sea, this will be the deepest or strongest storm we’ve ever seen in September, so this is quite an unusual storm,” Plumb said Thursday morning.
Beach and shoreline erosion is possible in areas, with wind-driven waves and storm surge, he said.
Warnings from the weather service said roads could be closed and low-lying property could be “inundated” for areas such as the southern Seward Peninsula coast, St. Lawrence Island and the Bering Strait coast.
John Handeland, Nome’s mayor, said Thursday that officials were getting weather updates and have been preparing. He said a recreation center has been set up for use as an emergency shelter, if needed.
“We do know the drill and where things normally are impacted” from past storms, he said. Residents were being asked to secure their boats and items around their homes, yards and fish camps.
Jeremy Zidek, a spokesperson with Alaska’s emergency management office, said officials planned Thursday to speak with community leaders and others about the forecast, resources and preparations.
There is a large area under warnings, and “it’s a powerful storm,” he said.
“We have seen storms like this, like in 2011, that did serious damage across the western coast of Alaska and we’ve seen similar storms that have not done a lot of damage. So we really have to see what’s going to happen and then we’ll respond appropriately,” he said.
Plumb, the meteorologist, said the storm is expected to weaken as it moves further north into the Chukchi Sea on Sunday.
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NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioChain Institute Inc., ("BioChain"), a leader in high-quality processed bio-sample products and services, is excited to officially be a 10X Visium Certified Service Provider, providing custom-tailored whole transcriptome services and off the shelf Visium characterized tissues, further expanding its spatial biology catalog.
"Everyone here at BioChain is proud to be expanding our spatial biology portfolio to include 10X Visium custom services and characterized tissues. Visium allows us to enable researchers to answer new complex biological questions, powering new therapeutic discoveries and accelerating drug development" said Dr. Zhongdong Liu, COO of BioChain.
A versatile method for normal, diseased, and tumor samples, spatial transcriptomics has been termed the "new frontier" in molecular biology due to the immeasurable potential of new discoveries and thus, has seen immense growth in recent years. Examining the spatial proximity of cells within tissues, alongside differential gene expression analysis, offers a much more comprehensive picture of disease development, key mutation drivers, and possible therapeutic targets. Map the whole transcriptome, unravel biological architectures, and discover new biomarkers in normal and diseased tissues while simultaneously visualizing the spatial organization of awe-inspiring cell types, states, and biomarkers.
Histological tools like in situ hybridization or immunohistochemistry are limited in the breadth of analysis they can perform. The Visium spatial gene expression solution increases the level of precision by blending immunofluorescence protein detection and unbiased spatial gene expression, in the same tissue section, alongside histological analysis.
BioChain's selection of ready-to-use, off the self, 10X Visium characterized tissues have already completed the robust Visium workflow (sample prep, imaging, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis), allowing researchers to bypass executing a custom Visium experiment, saving valuable time and money. This enables scientists to unreservedly review the Visium data and the tissues before purchasing while having the option to effectively scale to a custom-tailored experience for further experimental control.
BioChain specializes in providing a fully customizable, end-to-end, spatial service with in-house IRB approved tissues (including frozen, FFPE, xenograft, and matched- pair tissues from mice, human, and non-human primate donors), histopathology team services, digital scanning services, and an expert NGS data analysis team to fulfill every spatial research need.
Trusted by the top 500 global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic leaders for over 25 years, BioChain's biggest advocates are our customers. Advancing accurate disease diagnosis and drug discovery for biomedical professionals, BioChain is here for you every step of the way with high quality biospecimens, kits, reagents, instruments, and services.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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The best frames to proudly display your football jersey
A jersey frame is an excellent way to display your love for football proudly. Whether you want to show off an autographed jersey of your favorite player or preserve your old high school or college uniform, a jersey frame is what you need.
You can certainly keep your treasured jerseys safely tucked away in a drawer, but it’s better to show them off and keep them well-protected in a frame. The best frames are made with high-quality materials, keep your jersey safe and are easy to mount on a wall.
What to consider before buying a jersey frame
Size
Before you buy any jersey frame, it’s best to ensure it’s big enough to hold the jersey you want to put in it. Football jerseys tend to be larger than other sports, so you should look for one with a sufficient vertical length. As a rule of thumb, a frame case should be at least 30 inches long and 23 inches wide.
Flat vs. shadowbox frame
A flat jersey frame looks identical to a picture portrait and can typically hold one jersey. However, a shadowbox frame is more suitable if you want to display other memorabilia along with your sports uniform. A shadowbox frame is essentially a thicker flat frame, so it has more depth and room.
Display methods
Jersey frames come with mounting materials to you can hang them on a wall. Some only let you hang them vertically, but others can be positioned horizontally. The best frames come with a pin board and two hangers, one metal and the other wood, so you can display your jerseys in three ways.
What to look for in a quality jersey frame
Build quality
There are jersey frames made with cheap plastic materials, but for your most treasured uniforms or as a thoughtful gift, it’s best to get one made with premium wood. Wood gives it a sturdy build and a sophisticated look, which is only made better with a fine finish in the color of your choosing. Popular finishes include matte black and mahogany.
Security
Getting a frame with a lock is a good idea if you have a rare jersey or just want to keep any jersey safe. Some cases have anti-theft hinges, while others come with a key for opening and closing the door. A jersey frame with gold-plated anti-theft locks is the way to go for a premium look.
Ultraviolet protection
You don’t need to worry about UV protection if you want to hang your jersey frame in a basement or somewhere where the sun doesn’t shine. But if you keep your frame near a window, you will want the glass panel to offer UV protection to protect your jersey from fading.
Best jersey frames
High-end jersey frame cases
EBEYT MDF Solid Wood Jersey Case
Keep your jerseys protected from fading, and display them proudly in your home with this high-quality frame. The interior is lined with protective fabrics, and it has rustproof hinges and two serrated hooks for mounting it on the wall. Sold by Wayfair
Pinnacle Shadowbox Black Picture Frame
This frame measures approximately 40 by 30 inches, making it large enough to display a sports jersey and even a more oversized garment, such as a wedding dress and cheerleading uniform. It has a black finish, glass-resistant plexiglass and works vertically and horizontally. Sold by Kohl’s
This jersey frame looks fantastic and keeps your treasured uniform or jersey well protected against dust and dirt. It has an acrylic panel and eco-friendly lacquer finish for a sophisticated look and comes with a key for locking the door. Sold by Wayfair
This frame is made with anti-fade black finished wood and has a 92% transparency acrylic glass panel. It has a 98% UV-protection feature to protect your jersey from fading, two security locks and can be positioned in three ways. Sold by Wayfair
Jersey frames under $80
IHEIPYE Jersey Display Frame Case
This shatterproof frame is made with premium wood and has an anti-fade black matte finish. It has a velvet-like felt lining with two gold-plated anti-theft locks and can be displayed in three ways using the included hangers and pin board. Sold by Amazon
This glossy black shadow jersey case has an ultraviolet acrylic front door and has pre-installed gator tooth hangers, so it’s ready to hang right out of the box. It’s made with solid hardwood basswood and a solid wood backer for durability. Sold by Etsy
JackCubeDesign Jersey Display Case
This handcrafted faux leather jersey frame has a traditional design for an elegant look and requires no assembly. It has a transparent acrylic door for easy access, two locks for added security and the interior has protective felt lining. Sold by Amazon
Snail Store Jersey Display Frame Case
This frame case is made with premium solid wood and has an elegant anti-fade mahogany finish. The panels are made of high-grade acrylic material and won’t yellow over time, and the interior is enveloped in 360-degree foam for optimal protection. Sold by Amazon
Jaxpety MDF+Solid Wood Jersey Case
This jersey case is excellent for displaying jerseys of almost any size. It has a high-quality wood and glass construction, a suspension on the rear for hanging and a lock on the frame to keep your jerseys from falling out. Sold by Wayfair
TidyMe Jersey Frame Display Case
Made with 100% solid wood, this jersey case is excellent for anyone looking to display their nostalgic uniforms and keep them in pristine condition. It’s made with solid wood, has a black matte finish and can be mounted in three different ways in minutes. Sold by Amazon
DisplayGifts Jersey Display Frame Case
This solid wood frame will keep your jersey safe and display it in an elegant case featuring a matte black finish. It includes a hanger and a pin board to mount it in two ways, and the 3.5-millimeter acrylic glass protects it from dust and dirt. Sold by Amazon
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Krave Nic said its products are being discontinued after receiving a letter from the Food and Drug Administration over the marketing of its products.
The FDA sent the company a letter last month saying that it had not received proper FDA authorization. The FDA says any new non-tobacco nicotine product that has not received premarket authorization from the agency cannot be legally marketed.
The rules were put in place to reduce the usage of nicotine products by youth and young adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said efforts to curtain tobacco and nicotine use among teenagers have decreased usage. The CDC said that there were 1.73 million fewer youth tobacco users in 2020 compared to 2019. It’s unclear, however, what role the pandemic played in lower rates.
The company said its goal was to “empower adult smokers with the tools to use nicotine on their own terms.”
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-1-4-2
(four, one, four, two)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-1-4-2
(four, one, four, two)
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Candidates for top Arizona K-12 schools post spar in debate
PHOENIX (AP) - The candidates seeking Arizona’s top K-12 education post sparred in a debate over critical race theory, services for LGBTQ youth and whether students are safe and learning as they should.
The at-times contentious debate featuring Republican Tom Horne and current Superintendent of Public Education Kathy Hoffman, a Democrat seeking a second four-year term, also featured exchanges over school shutdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horne said schools were shut down for far too long at Hoffman’s urging, leading to learning loss for children, job issues for their parents and sagging test scores.
MORE: Arizona teacher shortage remains 'dire' as students head back to school
Horne pointed to the dispute between Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and Hoffman six months into the pandemic, when he wanted metrics used to trigger schools closures changed. Hoffman wanted to stick with previous guidelines, which were tougher. The pair had generally been on the same page when the pandemic first hit Arizona in March 2020.
"That was not good for students, its was certainly not good for their parents, some of whom had to give up their jobs," Horne said.
Hoffman defended her response, saying that in hindsight she may have made slightly different decision, but not substantially so. She said she never imagined when she was elected in 2018 that she would be making condolence calls to co-workers of teachers who had died of COVID.
MORE: Students, staff get support from Arizona's top educator to begin heading back into classrooms
"And so of course, my focus, along with Governor Ducey, was how can we ensure that we’re doing everything possible to keep our kids alive and safe," Hoffman said. "And making sure that our schools are a healthy learning environment for everyone who was working in that environment."
Horne said a lot of private and charter schools remained open, with no major issues. And he said "kids are resistant to COVID as opposed to older people,"
Moderator Ted Simons of Arizona PBS, which aired Wednesday night’s Citizens Clean Elections Commission-sponsored debate, noted that infected children could take the virus home and infect their parents and grandparents.
Hoffman noted that more than 30,000 Arizonans have died from the virus and said she was "really proud of our work" helping schools adapt to remote learning and making sure students had access to internet services and computers.
Hoffman was a teacher and speech therapist before running for office, the first to run the Department of Education in 20 years. The department oversees school funding distributions, ensures state and federal education laws and policies are followed and oversees statewide testing.
Horne served eight years as schools chief before being elected attorney general in 2010, a post he lost in the 2014 GOP primary after being caught using his office staff to run his reelection campaign.
That issue did not come up in the debate, but his push during his superintendent years for a ban on a Mexican-American studies program taught in Tucson schools led to testy exchanges. A federal judge found that law was enacted for racist intentions by Republicans who were politically motivated and permanently blocked it after a seven-year court battle.
Horne himself brought up the issue, after he was asked about his views on "critical race theory" a hot-button topic for Republicans even though it is not taught in K-12 schools.
"Critical race theory is the opposite of what I believe, and what I believe is the American ideal," Horne said. "And that is that we’re all individuals. We’re all brothers and sister under the skin, we’re all entitled to be judged as individuals, and race is irrelevant.
"In critical race theory. They teach kids that race is primary," Horne said. "And they create a tension between groups."
MORE: Arizona House votes to ban critical race theory in schools
Hoffman slammed Horne for the response, saying it was part of political "culture wars" pushed by Republicans.
"I think this is a classic from Mr. Horne just as it was an issue back .. when he advocated for the ban in Tucson," she said. "This is an attack on our public school system.
"That’s exactly what I’m hearing again here today from Mr. Horne, is something that’s racially and politically motivated that’s meant to create distrust between families in our public schools," she said.
The two also sparred over a link on the superintendent’s website that directs LGBTQ students to a chat recommended by the CDC and national mental health groups.
Horne called "Q-chat" an unmoderated site that bypasses parents that features unlicensed counselors. He said students’ personal data might be leaked to predators.
"This is, I think, outrageous to have the parents not playing a role there," Horne said. "They don’t know that the kids are engaging in this Q-chat with these adults.
Hoffman said Horne was just seeking political points and said that the site is for youth that "far too often are facing hate in the world."
"This is a resource, again, recommended by the CDC that is meant to support our students," she said. "These attacks are political and baseless."
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'This is not the way I want to die': Fox Sports' Erin Andrews says her taxi driver fell asleep behind the wheel on a Chicago highway while she was on a Zoom call to Aaron Rodgers before an interview with the Packers QB
- Fox's Erin Andrews opened up on the incident on her podcast, Calm Down
- She said she heard the driver snoring while on Zoom with Aaron Rodgers
- Fortunately, she was fine but admitted the incident left her feeling fearful
Erin Andrews has revealed her taxi driver fell asleep behind the wheel on a Chicago highway and was snoring - all while she was on a Zoom call which included Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Andrews was headed to Green Bay for a sit-down interview with Rodgers and was on a call with the 38-year-old and some of her Fox Sports colleagues when she heard the driver firing out some zeds.
Speaking on her podcast 'Calm Down', she explained to co-host Charissa Thompson: 'I had to fly from LA to Chicago and I had a car service to take me to Green Bay.
'The guy picks me up, newer car, power outlets, we're going great. Aaron gets on (the Zoom call)... I’m typing, headphones are working, we’re good. I hear snoring.
'I know it’s not Greg Olsen, Kevin Burkhardt or Aaron Rodgers snoring. It’s my driver who fell asleep at the wheel. On a highway from Chicago. Snoring. Sleeping. And the car is moving, 65 miles an hour.
'I am so thankful I put my phone on mute because we’re on a Zoom. I put my phone on mute and I go “Are you effing sleeping?!” It was awful.
'So now I have the quarterback of the team I’m trying to work on, I’m trying to take notes. I have full-blown anxiety. This is not the way I want to go down. This is not the way I want to die.'
Erin Andrews has revealed a taxi driver she recently had fell asleep behind the wheel on a highway in Chicago - all while she was on a Zoom call with Aaron Rodgers
Fortunately, Andrews was fine but she was understandably shaken by the experience
Andrews said she forced the driver to pull over and get a coffee as soon as Rodgers left the call
Andrews said she remained on the call but, quite understandably, found it difficult to offer complete focus.
'After Aaron [Rodgers] gets off, I go "pull over at a Starbucks,"' she said. 'I make him pull over at a McDonald’s. I go in, I get him a coffee. He doesn’t drink it. The entire car ride I am like "ahem ahem ahem" monitoring if he’s sleeping at the wheel.'
Fortunately Andrews made it safely to Green Bay and has since been covering the new NFL season with far less risks and danger.
It was a bad start for Rodgers and the Packers - they lost their opening game 23-7 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Rodgers himself has hit the headlines in recent month for his admission over the use of the hallucinogenic drug ayahuasca.
He recently spoke of using it in the most recent offseason, telling The Pat McAfee Show: 'I was searching for a deeper level of self-love.
'I went down to Machu Picchu in Peru and had magical experiences there, in the Sacred Valley. I had a couple of really interesting nights on the medicine and came back a changed person.
'I wanted to leave myself open to doing that again in a different setting, in a different place, with a different group. I ended up doing that again this offseason and had an absolutely beautiful experience. Sat for more nights this time, two the first time, three the second time.
''I had a really difficult night one, beautiful night two and then a mixed bag night three with a really beautiful conclusion to the ceremony.
'It changes the way you look at the world... you feel may more connected.'
Packers quarterback Rodgers has made headlines recently for talking about his ayahuasca use
Rodgers and the Packers lost their opening game of the NFL season against Minnesota
Incredibly, Rodgers - who is about to enter his 18th season in the NFL - then went on to admit that he has only enjoyed playing football since he began to use the drug.
When asked if he was now enjoying the sport, he replied: 'I've been enjoying it since I did ayahuasca... the last few years have been great.
'Mental health, bro, starts with self-love. When you increase that, you're able to pass that on more easily.'
Rodgers and the Packers return to the field this weekend, facing the Chicago Bears.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
7-3-0-9
(seven, three, zero, nine)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
7-3-0-9
(seven, three, zero, nine)
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Parents win key ruling in Michigan newborn blood dispute
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has found key parts of Michigan’s newborn blood-testing program unconstitutional in a challenge by four parents who raised concerns about how leftover samples are used long after screening for rare diseases.
The lawsuit is not a class action. But the decision this week is likely to have an impact on how the state maintains millions of dried blood spots and makes them available for outside research.
Research with newborn blood spots occurs in other states, too.
“Michigan undoubtedly has some level of interest in detecting rare blood diseases in its infant population,” U.S. District Judge Thomas Ludington said. “But … defendants’ post-testing conduct is not necessary to effectuate that interest because ‘the health of the child is no longer at stake.’”
At the state’s direction, Michigan hospitals routinely prick the heels of newborns to draw blood to check for more than 50 diseases, a longstanding practice across the U.S. Leftover blood spots are sent to the Michigan Neonatal Biobank in Detroit for safekeeping. Scientists can pay a fee to use them for various research projects.
Since 2010, Michigan must have permission from parents to use spots for outside research. But attorney Phil Ellison argued that the program still violates constitutional protections against searches and seizures and might not be fully understood by parents who are given a form soon after the rigors of childbirth.
Ellison said the consent form and a related brochure are vague, making no reference, for example, to the state collecting fees from scientists for research.
“Indeed, the forms state explicitly that the DBS will be ‘used by the state lab.’ In other words, there is no evidence of plaintiff-parents’ informed consent to sell the DBS,” the judge said in a 32-page opinion, using an acronym for dried blood spots.
Ludington ruled in favor of the four parents on more than a dozen issues, including long-term storage and use of blood spots by private parties. He set some points aside for a future trial.
The judge didn’t come up with a remedy. But he suggested the state could avoid future conflicts by simply creating a detailed form with a series of checkboxes for parents to consider.
“This case isn’t about stopping the newborn screening program,” Ellison told The Associated Press. “It’s to put the scope of participation in the hands of moms and dads as opposed to the government or a government bureaucrat. … Moms and dads have to be fully informed and make intelligent decisions. The current practice doesn’t meet that.”
The state Department of Health and Human Services did not comment Thursday or Friday. Earlier this year, at a separate stage of the case, the state agreed to destroy more than 3 million blood spots stored in Lansing, but millions more remain under state control.
The health department has defended the program. It emphasizes that no spots are stored for research unless parents give permission. Spots also can be destroyed upon request, though the number of people who have taken that step is small.
A code — not someone’s name — is attached to blood spots that are stored in Detroit, making privacy risk during research “very low,” according to the state.
Research with blood spots occurs in other states, including California, New York and Minnesota where they can be kept for decades.
In 2009, Texas agreed to destroy millions of newborn blood spots that were stored without consent. Spots obtained since 2012 now are destroyed after two years unless Texas parents agree to have them maintained longer for research.
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Thursday that he didn’t understand China but respected it, as another opportunity to improve ties came and went when the pope and Chinese president were within a few miles (kilometers) of one another in Kazakhstan but didn’t meet.
The Holy See had sent an “expression of availability” to Beijing that Francis would be free to meet with President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s brief state visit Wednesday to the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. But China replied there wouldn’t be time, a Vatican official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“He had a state visit but I didn’t see him,” Francis said Thursday during an in-flight press conference on his trip home from Kazakhstan, where he attended an interfaith conference.
With another lost opportunity, Francis was asked to assess the state of religious freedom in China, amid a crackdown on religious minorities and continued strained relations with the Catholic Church.
The Vatican hasn’t had diplomatic relations with China for over five decades, and the Catholic faithful are supposed to worship in churches affiliated with the party-controlled Patriotic Catholic Association. Those who practice outside state churches and remained loyal to Rome for decades have faced pressure and harassment.
“It’s not easy to understand the Chinese mentality, but it must be respected. I respect it,” Francis said. He declined to weigh in on the upcoming trial of Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen, saying he didn’t feel qualified to determine if China was democratic or not.
Zen, a staunch critic of China’s Communist Party, was arrested in May as part of a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
“Yes it’s true, there are things that to us seem undemocratic,” Francis said.
But he said the Vatican was intent on pursuing a path of dialogue with Beijing and was committed to a bilateral commission that is overseeing a 2018 accord on bishop nominations.
“It’s something slow, but it always takes steps forward,” Francis said.
The two sides are expected to renew the bishop deal at the end of the month.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
3-8-8-3
(three, eight, eight, three)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
3-8-8-3
(three, eight, eight, three)
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
7-3-0-9
(seven, three, zero, nine)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
7-3-0-9
(seven, three, zero, nine)
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It’s still summer, right? Ice accumulates at Mount Washington summit
It’s still summer, right? Ice accumulates at Mount Washington summit
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It’s still summer, right? Ice accumulates at Mount Washington summit
Not yet into fall, Mount Washington experienced some winter weather on Thursday morning.With temperatures below freezing, glaze and rime ice accumulated at the summit of the region’s highest peak, observatory meteorologists said.Ice could be seen covering most of the iconic “Mt. Washington Summit” sign. Temperatures midday were still below freezing, with 60 mph winds driving the wind chill into the single digits above zero. Autumn begins on Sept. 22, but as the images from the top of Mount Washington show, winter is coming.
Not yet into fall, Mount Washington experienced some winter weather on Thursday morning.
With temperatures below freezing, glaze and rime ice accumulated at the summit of the region’s highest peak, observatory meteorologists said.
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Ice could be seen covering most of the iconic “Mt. Washington Summit” sign.
Temperatures midday were still below freezing, with 60 mph winds driving the wind chill into the single digits above zero.
Autumn begins on Sept. 22, but as the images from the top of Mount Washington show, winter is coming.
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People across the northern U.K. got quite a show when a slow-moving fireball lit up the sky Wednesday night.
CBS reported that the fireball was captured on cameras around 10 p.m. local time.
Eight hundred reports about the fireball came to the UK Meteor Network and more than 1,000 reports were received by the International Meteor Organization, the news outlet reported.
According to the UK Meteor Network, the fireball lasted for about 20 seconds, which they said is "relatively slow for a meteor."
They added that it was not consistent with space junk.
On Thursday, they updated that what hundreds of people across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern parts of England saw was indeed a meteor.
OK. The final analysis is in! The fireball over NI and Scotland last night was definitely a meteor. The fireball observed yesterday (Sept 14, 20:59:40 UT) above the UK lasted over 20 seconds and traveled NW, passing directly over Belfast. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/GnV70S13B8
— UK Meteor Network (@UKMeteorNetwork) September 15, 2022
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Over 500,000 Miami residents will be able to subscribe and receive crucial updates, city news, information about municipal services, emergency alerts, and more – straight to their smartphones via a single app.
MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity Tech Inc. announces today that the City of Miami has added Simplicity to its list of social networks to enhance the way it communicates with residents. With the Simplicity app, Miami residents can access a range of important city information in English or Spanish in a single app.
"Simplicity adds another important layer for our city to connect with our residents and deliver them important information in a timely and engaging manner. I am glad to see more innovation emerge that focuses on enhancing communication between municipalities and residents," commented Mayor of Miami Francis X. Suarez.
Simplicity app is a "city in your phone" where people can see all critical city updates, emergencies, outages, road closures, city events, and more. The app is currently used by over 100 cities, mainly in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago suburbs. The city of Cleveland, the City of Denver, and other major cities are launching the app in the upcoming months.
With the Simplicity app, municipalities and residents can combat the growth of misinformation on social media, improve the speed of information sharing, and reduce the environmental impact of printed materials. The app lets residents choose the type of alerts they want to receive, including updates from various municipal agencies and departments critical to residents' daily lives, such as the health department, updates about road closures, upcoming events, and emergency notifications.
Simplicity's CXO Miguel Gamiño Jr. said the company was proud to be working with one of America's most vibrant cities. "Miami's been the center of a lot of tech development, and we are excited to join in and help the city serve its diverse community of residents."
Gamiño, a former CTO of New York City, joined Simplicity as CXO and Founding Partner in July 2022.
Simplicity Tech Inc. is a technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Chicago and Bratislava, Slovakia. Its Simplicity application helps municipalities and residents fight misinformation and stay informed about the most critical updates affecting their communities. Following its successful launch in Silicon Valley, the company raised over $10M in seed funding for further expansion. For more information, visit www.onesimplicity.com
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mariia@onesimplicity.com
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Friday signed into law a ban on abortions at all stages of pregnancy, making West Virginia the second state to enact a law prohibiting the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling overturning its constitutional protection.
The bill will go into effect immediately, except for the criminal penalties, which will go into effect in 90 days, he said. Justice described the legislation on Twitter as “a bill that protects life.”
“I said from the beginning that if WV legislators brought me a bill that protected life and included reasonable and logical exceptions I would sign it, and that’s what I did today,” he said.
The ban has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children. Victims must report their assault to law enforcement 48 hours before the procedure. Minors can report to the police or a doctor, who then must tell police.
The bill requires abortions to be performed by a physician at a hospital — a provision that at least two Republican lawmakers have said was intended to shut down abortions at the Women’s Health Center, which has provided the procedure since 1976 and was the state's sole abortion clinic. Providers who perform illegal abortions can face up to 10 years in prison.
Shortly after lawmakers passed the bill Tuesday, Women’s Health Center of West Virginia Executive Director Katie Quiñonez said the clinic’s lawyer advised them to suspend abortions immediately. Staff spent Tuesday night and Wednesday canceling dozens of appointments and providing them with resources to book appointments out-of-state and funding to help cover travel and the procedure.
Indiana's abortion ban — passed in August — started being enforced Thursday.
Indiana and West Virginia now join more than a dozen states with abortion bans, though most were approved before that Supreme Court ruling and took effect once the court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
On Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina introduced a bill that would ban abortion nationwide after the 15th week of pregnancy, with rare exceptions, intensifying the ongoing debate inside and outside the GOP, though the proposal has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
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Shareholders with $100,000 losses or more are encouraged to contact the firm.
BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Lottery.com Inc. f/k/a Trident Acquisitions Corp. ("Lottery.com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LTRY).
Class Period: November 15, 2021 – July 29, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 18, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Lottery.com investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company lacked adequate internal accounting controls; (2) the Company lacked adequate internal controls over financial reporting, including but not limited to those pertaining to revenue recognition and the reporting of cash; (3) the Company was not in compliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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"A time of great peril."
That's how the head of the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres, sums up the state of things.
In a press conference this week, as the annual U.N. General Assembly began in New York City, Guterres pointed to wars, poverty, hunger, and what he described as "climate chaos."
He called for solidarity and cooperation, even while acknowledging that the global response to all these challenges seems "paralyzed."
Guterres joined All Things Considered to discuss five things going on in the world right now that he is worried about: fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power; fertilizer availability; Europe's energy crisis; Russia's invasion of Ukraine; and the climate crisis.
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Interview highlights
On rising concerns about fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine
It was my belief since the beginning that the parties should agree there should be no shooting from the plant, or into the plant. We have suggested the creation of a perimeter in which Russian troops would not enter, but also in relation to which the Ukrainian troops would commit not to enter. I don't think that we are approaching a solution of this type. I know the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) is exploring as much as possible the concept of a safe zone, and the negotiations are taking place between the IAEA and the parties.
But I'm not very optimistic. In any case, the six reactors now are not working. The question is that they need to have the supply of electricity to guarantee the cooling together with other parts in all contexts. So I hope that this kind of stalemate will not bring any catastrophic situation. But of course, there is a major concern with what's happening there.
On U.N. efforts to export grain to countries impacted by supply chain issues
We have already [transported] more than 3 million tons that went out from the Black Sea from Ukraine. And it's going on and on. And I think that the movement is taking place in a very positive way.
Our biggest problem in relation to food security now is not food in itself, but fertilizers. The fertilizers from Belarus are sanctioned, and being a landlocked country, they cannot export their fertilizers through the European Union. It is absolutely essential to remove the obstacles that still exist. And we are cooperating with the U.S. government, and also with the European Union to make sure that what has always been said, that no sanctions apply to food and fertilizers, is translated into practice.
And this is having a dramatic impact in West Africa, for instance. We have concrete data that farmers are already planning to farm less than the land available because of the fertilizer price and its availability.
On whether Russia can be held accountable for manufacturing an energy crisis in Europe
This is an area where we have no capacity. Let's be frank, energy is something that is dealt with by a number of very powerful countries and a number of very powerful companies. And the influence of the United Nations there is much more reduced. With the grain, we were able to get to the agreements. We got a lot of commitment with a lot of persistence. It took four months, but it was possible because there were no major interests against it. When you talk about energy, there are many major interests and it's very difficult for us to be able to create the conditions for the energy market to normalize. I'm very worried about that.
On any hopes of making progress between Russia and Ukraine during the general assembly
I do not hope to make progress here in New York. I don't think there will be any chance to have any kind of dialogue between the Russians and the Ukrainians, the Russians and the Americans, the Russians or Europeans. But we are working hard in order to, first of all, put together a fact finding mission that will go to the place where so many prisoners of war would be.
In relation to the key question, which is peace, I think we are still very far from creating the conditions to get it. And for us, peace must be in line with the U.N. Charter and in line with international law.
On a lack of action on the climate crisis
I think we have problems in mitigation, which means reduction of emission, and we are probably in a position which means we need to focus on building resilience and supporting communities that can be impacted. And we have problems in finance in the reduction of emissions.
Developed countries have been able to announce a meaningful reduction in the next few years, but most emerging economies do not have that capacity, which means that we risk having an increase in emissions during this decade instead of the reduction of 45%, which is what's needed.
There are arguments from both sides against each other and what we need is effective cooperation for the developed country to support the emerging economies, for them to accelerate their financing, to move from coal and other fossil fuels into renewables. And for that they need financing and they need technology.
So for all of these things to be prevented or to be minimized in their impact, they need a massive investment in adaptation. And there has been no money for that. It's essential that there is money for that. Military expenditure is increasing everywhere. There must be money to rescue the planet.
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Ecuador's place at the World Cup in Qatar is secure after FIFA rejected Chile's bid to have their South American rivals excluded from the tournament.
A spot in Group A, including the opening fixture of the tournament against Qatar on November 20, was under threat due to the eligibility of Byron Castillo – who played eight times during qualifying.
Chile presented evidence that Castillo was born in Colombia and were seeking action that would have seen them replace Ecuador in the tournament.
However, the FIFA Appeal Committee has closed proceedings initiated against the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF).
"Having analysed the submissions of all parties and after a hearing had been conducted, the Appeal Committee confirmed the decision of the Disciplinary Committee to close the proceedings initiated against the FEF," a statement read.
"Amongst other considerations, it deemed that on the basis of the documents presented, the player was to be considered as holding permanent Ecuadorian nationality in accordance with art. 5 par. 1 of the FIFA Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes."
Chile could still appeal the decision and take the hearing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s latest celebrity visitor is stopping traffic even in this jaded, larger-than-life town.
Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, is on a 17-day blitz through every corner of the Big Apple as part of a theater project hoping to raise awareness about immigration.
“When we talk about migration and refugees, we tend to forget that more than half of the people we’re talking about are children,” said playwright and director Amir Nizar Zuabi, the artistic director of Little Amal Walks NYC. “The reality is they’re children and all children are beautiful in their own special way. And I think that’s what Amal brings to the table.”
She will visit tourists meccas — Times Square, Grand Central Station, the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park, among them — and also communities far from the glitz of Manhattan, like Corona in the Queens borough and Bedford–Stuyvesant in Brooklyn.
“The role of the project is to talk about displacement, to talk about immigration, to talk about vulnerability in different contexts and, of course, each locality,” said Zuabi.
At each of the 55 planned stops, organizers have reached out to community artists and leaders to create a special event anchored by the place visited. So Amal will join kids her age to hear a reading of the inclusive picture book “Julián Is a Mermaid” at the Brooklyn Public Library. And when she goes to Harlem she will listen to a drum circle performed by students from the Harlem School of the Arts and be accompanied by a stilt walker from Kotchenga Dance Company.
Yazmany Arboleda, a Colombian American artist who is creative producer of the New York visit, calls it one of the largest scale theatrical experiences ever built in the city: “This is the biggest stage on Earth and it comes from all the pluralism, of all the stories, of all the people who live here.”
The puppet comes to the city after completing a 5,000-mile trek across Europe, from the Syrian-Turkish border to Manchester in northwest England. She has traveled through 12 countries — including greeting refuges from Ukraine at a Polish train station and stopping at refugee camps in Greece — and met with Pope Francis.
“New York is interesting because it is a city built from displacement, forced migration and migration. These are the elements that created the city. And the city looms tall and has a very, very interesting engine of creativity, of innovation, of audaciousness. So bringing this project here is very interesting for us,” said Zuabi.
During a recent rehearsal at the performing arts institution and project co-producer St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, Zuabi stressed the core idea with his 10 puppeteers, four of which are needed to manipulate the puppet at any one time.
“She is a 10-year-old lost in the city. Whenever you are in doubt, go back to that,” he told them as they stretched in a circle. “She’s never safe in this city. If we understand that, I think we can make real magic.”
Some other stops for the puppet — designed and built by Handspring Puppet Company — include salsa dancing in Washington Heights, walking along the Coney Island boardwalk and listening to drummers in Jackson Heights. At Grand Central Station on Thursday, she loomed over admiring pedestrians, who gazed up and took pictures.
“We often focus on the plight of the immigrant or the refugee, and I think what this work does is really bring our attention to the promise and the beauty,” said Arboleda. “As she walks through New York, we’re all going to be learning along.”
One of Amal’s stops will be Liberty Island, where she’ll come face-to-toe with the Statue of Liberty, who welcomes the “huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
“The core of this project is empathy, is to fight indifference, because indifference is like a stone. You can’t turn it. It’s what it is. The minute you start cracking indifference, something happens,” said Zuabi.
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Uber said Thursday that it reached out to law enforcement after a hacker apparently breached its network. A security engineer said the intruder had provided evidence of obtaining access to crucial cloud systems at the ride-hailing service.
There was no indication that Uber’s fleet of vehicles or its operation was in any way affected.
“It seems like they’ve compromised a lot of stuff,” said Sam Curry, an engineer with Yuga Labs who communicated with the hacker. That includes obtaining complete access to the Amazon and Google-hosted cloud environments where Uber stores its source code and customer data, he said.
Curry said he spoke to several Uber employees who said they were “working to lock down everything internally” to restrict the hacker’s access. That included the company’s Slack internal messaging network, he said.
He said there was no indication that the hacker had done any damage or was interested in anything more than publicity. “My gut feeling is that it seems like they are out to get as much attention as possible.”
The hacker had alerted Curry and other security researchers to the intrusion by using and an internal Uber account to comment on vulnerabilities they had previously identified on the company’s network through its bug-bounty program, which pays ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities.
The hacker provided a Telegram account address and Curry and other researchers then engaged them in a separate conversation, sharing screenshots of various pages from Uber’s cloud providers to prove they broke in.
The Associated Press attempted to contact the hacker at the Telegram account where Curry and the other researchers chatted with them. But no one responded.
One screenshot posted on Twitter and confirmed by researchers shows a chat with the hacker in which they say they obtained the credentials of an administrative user and then used social engineering to access Uber’s internal network.
Uber said via email that it was “currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. We are in touch with law enforcement.” It said it would provide updates on its Uber Comms twitter feed.
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Thursday that he didn’t understand China but respected it, as another opportunity to improve ties came and went when the pope and Chinese president were within a few miles (kilometers) of one another in Kazakhstan but didn’t meet.
The Holy See had sent an “expression of availability” to Beijing that Francis would be free to meet with President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s brief state visit Wednesday to the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. But China replied there wouldn’t be time, a Vatican official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“He had a state visit but I didn’t see him,” Francis said Thursday during an in-flight press conference on his trip home from Kazakhstan, where he attended an interfaith conference.
With another lost opportunity, Francis was asked to assess the state of religious freedom in China, amid a crackdown on religious minorities and continued strained relations with the Catholic Church.
The Vatican hasn’t had diplomatic relations with China for over five decades, and the Catholic faithful are supposed to worship in churches affiliated with the party-controlled Patriotic Catholic Association. Those who practice outside state churches and remained loyal to Rome for decades have faced pressure and harassment.
“It’s not easy to understand the Chinese mentality, but it must be respected. I respect it,” Francis said. He declined to weigh in on the upcoming trial of Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen, saying he didn’t feel qualified to determine if China was democratic or not.
Zen, a staunch critic of China’s Communist Party, was arrested in May as part of a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
“Yes it’s true, there are things that to us seem undemocratic,” Francis said.
But he said the Vatican was intent on pursuing a path of dialogue with Beijing and was committed to a bilateral commission that is overseeing a 2018 accord on bishop nominations.
“It’s something slow, but it always takes steps forward,” Francis said.
The two sides are expected to renew the bishop deal at the end of the month.
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TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays made major league history on Thursday by starting nine Latin American players against the Toronto Blue Jays.
It happened as baseball celebrated Roberto Clemente Day, honoring the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico.
Third baseman Yandy Díaz and right fielder Randy Arozarena, who are both from Cuba, topped the lineup, followed by shortstop Wander Franco, who is from the Dominican Republic, and first baseman Harold Ramírez, who is from Colombia.
The designated hitter was Manual Margot, who is from the Dominican Republic, followed by left fielder David Peralta, who is from Venezuela.
The second baseman was Isaac Paredes of Mexico, the catcher was René Pinto of Venezuela and center fielder Jose Siri of the Dominican Republic rounded out the batting order.
All nine players, as well as base coaches Chris Prieto at first and Rodney Linares at third, wore No. 21 to honor Clemente, who played 18 seasons with Pittsburgh. Clemente won four NL batting titles and helped the Pirates win the World Series in 1960 and 1971. He won the NL MVP award in 1966.
Left-hander Shane McClanahan, an American, was activated off the 15-day injured list before the game to start for the Rays.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering is an in-demand field with a constant need for critical thinkers and problem solvers. At University of St. Thomas – Houston (UST) several engineering programs offer graduates the opportunity to enter careers with starting salaries near or above $100,000, according to labor statistics.
These programs are:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- B.S. Electrical Engineering
- B.S. Chemical Engineering
- B.S. Engineering Physics
- B.S. Physics
To enhance the students' experience, UST has unveiled the Student Success Center and new engineering labs. The well-designed space includes labs, lecture halls and a Success Center occupying all three floors of Robertson Science Hall. Students have access to a Success Center Study Room and Student Lounge on the first floor where they can access tutoring, proactive academic advising, peer-facilitated study groups, web-based tutorials, peer-mentoring programs, internship opportunities and more. Lecture rooms are located on all three floors. And dedicated engineering labs — including electrical, mechanical, chemical, engineering computer lab, and an advance lab — occupy space on the second and third floors.
"Our goal is to ensure each engineering student has access to the resources needed to enhance their education and be successful in their career," said Dr. Birgit Mellis, Chair of the Department of Physics and Engineering.
"This state-of-the-art renovation gives engineering students new facilities, new equipment and undergraduate research opportunities. Labs are a crucial part of each engineering degree program."
In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, UST's Physics and Engineering Department also participates in a three-year, $750,000 MSEIP grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of minority graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
To learn more about these programs contact admissions@stthom.edu or call 713-525-3500.
University of St. Thomas - Houston is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, UST offers programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional and skills-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally and lead ethically.
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"A time of great peril."
That's how the head of the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres, sums up the state of things.
In a press conference this week, as the annual U.N. General Assembly began in New York City, Guterres pointed to wars, poverty, hunger, and what he described as "climate chaos."
He called for solidarity and cooperation, even while acknowledging that the global response to all these challenges seems "paralyzed."
Guterres joined All Things Considered to discuss five things going on in the world right now that he is worried about: fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power; fertilizer availability; Europe's energy crisis; Russia's invasion of Ukraine; and the climate crisis.
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Interview highlights
On rising concerns about fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine
It was my belief since the beginning that the parties should agree there should be no shooting from the plant, or into the plant. We have suggested the creation of a perimeter in which Russian troops would not enter, but also in relation to which the Ukrainian troops would commit not to enter. I don't think that we are approaching a solution of this type. I know the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) is exploring as much as possible the concept of a safe zone, and the negotiations are taking place between the IAEA and the parties.
But I'm not very optimistic. In any case, the six reactors now are not working. The question is that they need to have the supply of electricity to guarantee the cooling together with other parts in all contexts. So I hope that this kind of stalemate will not bring any catastrophic situation. But of course, there is a major concern with what's happening there.
On U.N. efforts to export grain to countries impacted by supply chain issues
We have already [transported] more than 3 million tons that went out from the Black Sea from Ukraine. And it's going on and on. And I think that the movement is taking place in a very positive way.
Our biggest problem in relation to food security now is not food in itself, but fertilizers. The fertilizers from Belarus are sanctioned, and being a landlocked country, they cannot export their fertilizers through the European Union. It is absolutely essential to remove the obstacles that still exist. And we are cooperating with the U.S. government, and also with the European Union to make sure that what has always been said, that no sanctions apply to food and fertilizers, is translated into practice.
And this is having a dramatic impact in West Africa, for instance. We have concrete data that farmers are already planning to farm less than the land available because of the fertilizer price and its availability.
On whether Russia can be held accountable for manufacturing an energy crisis in Europe
This is an area where we have no capacity. Let's be frank, energy is something that is dealt with by a number of very powerful countries and a number of very powerful companies. And the influence of the United Nations there is much more reduced. With the grain, we were able to get to the agreements. We got a lot of commitment with a lot of persistence. It took four months, but it was possible because there were no major interests against it. When you talk about energy, there are many major interests and it's very difficult for us to be able to create the conditions for the energy market to normalize. I'm very worried about that.
On any hopes of making progress between Russia and Ukraine during the general assembly
I do not hope to make progress here in New York. I don't think there will be any chance to have any kind of dialogue between the Russians and the Ukrainians, the Russians and the Americans, the Russians or Europeans. But we are working hard in order to, first of all, put together a fact finding mission that will go to the place where so many prisoners of war would be.
In relation to the key question, which is peace, I think we are still very far from creating the conditions to get it. And for us, peace must be in line with the U.N. Charter and in line with international law.
On a lack of action on the climate crisis
I think we have problems in mitigation, which means reduction of emission, and we are probably in a position which means we need to focus on building resilience and supporting communities that can be impacted. And we have problems in finance in the reduction of emissions.
Developed countries have been able to announce a meaningful reduction in the next few years, but most emerging economies do not have that capacity, which means that we risk having an increase in emissions during this decade instead of the reduction of 45%, which is what's needed.
There are arguments from both sides against each other and what we need is effective cooperation for the developed country to support the emerging economies, for them to accelerate their financing, to move from coal and other fossil fuels into renewables. And for that they need financing and they need technology.
So for all of these things to be prevented or to be minimized in their impact, they need a massive investment in adaptation. And there has been no money for that. It's essential that there is money for that. Military expenditure is increasing everywhere. There must be money to rescue the planet.
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It has been two months since the launch of the new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number, and there has been a jump in people contacting the lifeline since the switch.
Nationally, more than 83,000 additional contacts were made in August compared to June.
Calls to the veterans crisis line aren't included in these figures, but veterans are at a higher risk of suicide than those who have not served.
Data indicates veteran suicides have decreased over the last two years.
“If there's one good aspect of the pandemic from my perspective, I think it's really open dialogue across the nation, and including veterans with regard to the importance of mental health, wellness, and well-being, and how mental health is physical health,” said Matthew A. Miller who heads suicide prevention with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Veterans Health Administration said it's seeing success using artificial intelligence to help identify veterans at the highest risk for suicide.
A computer scans electronic health records of patients in the system to identify those showing warning signs.
“Certain medical issues or facing medical complexities is a risk factor for a lot of individuals, and the more at risk you are from a medical perspective,” Miller said. “Generally speaking, we found that there is a relationship for risk with regard to suicide and suicide prevention.”
Resources to help are available by calling 988.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "One day I noticed a mud puddle from condensation. I placed a 6 gallon pail below the tube and the pail was full or more than full twice a day. I thought there should be a way to collect and reuse this water to water a lawn or garden," said an inventor, from Martinsburg, W.V., "so I invented the CONDENSATION COLLECTOR. My design prevents the water from being wasted, especially during dry-climate seasons or times without rain."
The invention provides an effective way to collect water/condensation from a home HVAC unit. In doing so, it enables the water to be used for lawn and garden use. As a result, it helps to conserve water and it could help to reduce water bills. The invention features a flexible and eco-friendly design that is easy to set up and use so it is ideal for households and businesses.
The original design was submitted to the Baltimore sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BDH-154, 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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It begins with an emotional wallop that is especially powerful because it is delivered offhandedly. The first minute of the six-hour, three-part documentary series “The U.S. and the Holocaust” features a black-and-white photo of Otto Frank, who had been a German officer in World War I, strolling in Frankfurt, Germany, with his wife and two daughters. It is March 1933, and Adolf Hitler has been chancellor for less than two months. One of the daughters, Annelies, the world now knows as Anne. She would write a diary even though she doubted that anyone would ever be interested in “the musings of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl.” She was mistaken.
In early 1934, the Frank family would be living in Amsterdam, hoping, like many Jews from Germany, to reach the United States. The Franks’ hopes, and those of most others similarly situated on the edge of Europe’s abyss, would be crushed.
The Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein documentary, which premieres Sunday on PBS, rekindles an agonizing debate: What and when did the U.S. government know about Nazi genocide, and what could, and should, it have done better? The answers that the film judiciously suggests lack comforting clarity.
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As the documentary notes, the United States admitted about 225,000 refugees from Nazi terror, more than any other sovereign nation — fewer than it should have but more than public opinion favored. Before Hitler attained power, America’s receptivity to immigrants had waned, and antisemitism, especially in society’s upper reaches, had not. Today’s white-nationalist anxieties about “replacement” recast the anxiety of the prominent eugenicist Madison Grant: “The man of the old stock is being crowded out.”
In the 1920s, Henry Ford’s antisemitic newspaper had the nation’s second-largest circulation, according to the documentary. “In 1932,” it reports, “for the first time in American history, more people left the United States than were allowed in.” In the mid-1930s, more than 25% of the population listened each Sunday to Charles Coughlin, an antisemitic radio priest.
U.S. newspapers published abundant reports of German antisemitic lawlessness, but many readers were skeptical, remembering discredited World War I propaganda about German atrocities. The State Department, hospitable to upper-crust antisemitism (the documentary names culprits), made visas difficult for German Jews to acquire, then cited the few applicants as evidence that Germany’s Jews were not in crisis. America’s millions of moviegoers saw newsreels in which content about Germany was usually produced by Hitler’s government.
Because Congress would not liberalize immigration, President Franklin D. Roosevelt could not ask other nations to do so. He did say that all Jews who were in America as tourists could stay. But when the United States entered the war, fear spread that European immigrants might include Axis agents. The chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee favored building a wall around the nation “so high and so secure” that no alien or refugee could enter.
Three-quarters of the Holocaust’s victims were murdered in 20 months, deep in Eastern Europe, before there was a U.S. soldier on the European continent. The victims could not believe what was happening to them; neither could distant Americans. When, at last, in 1943, the reality of industrialized murder became known, the pace of killing slowed because there were too few readily available Jews to be delivered to the death machinery.
By 1944, with 5 million Jews already dead, 70% of Americans now favored sheltering European refugees, temporarily. U.S. officials were neither wrong nor reprehensible when they argued that the best way to help the Jews was to win the war as quickly as possible. Bombing the killing camps would have diverted bombers from military targets, and — “precision bombing” was then an oxymoron — would have killed many Jews.
Some indecent attitudes, and then the inability of decent people to believe the reality of unbelievable indecency, prevented America from doing more than it did with its heroic World War II exertions and sacrifices. “The U.S. and the Holocaust” is an immersion in the limitations that accompany, and define, tragedy.
A Holocaust survivor who speaks in the film, Eva Schloss, was a new refugee in Amsterdam when she became friends with another 10-year-old girl who had been in the city six years and was living in what was now their shared apartment block: “She introduced herself and said her name is ‘Anna Frank.’”
A photograph of her then, about five years before her death, radiates cheerfulness. It is an imperishable, unforgettable image of what can be lost when we forget how perishable is the thin crust of civilization that protects us — until it doesn’t.
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French broadcasters give up anti-Netflix merger deal
By Geert De Clercq and Mathieu Rosemain
PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - France's two biggest private broadcasters, M6 Group and TF1, gave up their merger plan to fend off the rise of U.S. streaming platforms, saying antitrust requests made the deal irrelevant.
If successful, the deal would have transformed the French TV landscape and redefined competition rules related to the advertising market, creating a precedent in Europe and potentially paving the way for similar deals among traditional broadcasters.
"It appears that only structural remedies involving at the very least the divestment of the TF1 TV channel or of the M6 TV channel would be sufficient to approve the proposed merger," the two companies said in a statement on Friday, with reference to talks it held with the French antitrust authority.
They added that the proposed merger no longer had any strategic rationale, even though they continue to believe that a merger would have made sense in view of "the challenges resulting from the increased competition from the international platforms."
"The transaction could have created major competitive risks, particularly in the television advertising and television service distribution markets," the French competition authority said in a statement online.
The merger, which would have given the combined entity sway over three quarters of the country's TV advertising, would also offer it greater bargaining power with distributors, such as internet service providers, the antitrust watchdog's president Benoit Coeuré said.
"The proposed commitments included in particular a separation of the advertising agencies of the TF1 and M6 channels," Coeuré said, but added that the incentives to compete against each other would have been limited by the control of TF1 by its main shareholder, Bouygues.
Under the initial merger plan, French conglomerate Bouygues would have ended up controlling the merged group with a 30% stake while M6's parent, German media group Bertelsmann , would be the second biggest shareholder with 16%.
The companies have been facing stiff opposition in recent months, including from media group Vivendi, the owner of France's biggest pay-TV group Canal Plus, and the founder of telecoms maverick Iliad, Xavier Niel.
The controlling shareholders of TF1 and M6 announced their merger ambitions in May 2021. (Reporting by GV De Clercq, editing by Tassilo Hummel, Kirsten Donovan)
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Weekend weather concerns Northern California firefighters
FORESTHILL, Calif. (AP) — A weekend weather system could hamper firefighters’ efforts in Northern California to battle the week-old blaze that’s become the largest in the state so far this year.
The system is forecasted to bring colder temperatures and precipitation — from 1/4 inch (0.6 centimeters) to more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of rainfall over several days — to the Mosquito Fire about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco.
But stronger winds are also expected to arrive in the area beginning Saturday, and the winds could throw burning embers and create spot fires despite the rain.
“That’s a bit of a mixed blessing here,” fire behavior analyst Jonathan Pangburn said Thursday.
The forecast came as firefighters again prevented flames from entering a mountain town and reported major progress Thursday, just two days after the fire roared back to life and burned structures near Foresthill. Crews on the ground built up containment lines while water-dropping helicopters knocked down hotspots.
Conditions on the ground Thursday were “looking a whole heck of a lot better,” according to fire spokesman Scott McLean.
“It’s looking really good on the west end where we had that dramatic increase of fire earlier this week,” McLean said. Flames raced up a drainage ditch into a neighborhood, but firefighters saved all the homes.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. In the last five years, California has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in its history.
Evacuation orders remained for some 11,000 residents because of the unpredictable nature of the winds, McLean said, which typically blow in the direction of several canyons and could rapidly spread flames if gusts pick up.
The Mosquito Fire was 20% contained after destroying at least 70 homes and other buildings. Total containment of the fire is expected to occur around Oct. 15.
The 109-square-mile (282-square-kilometer) blaze on Wednesday surpassed the size of the previous largest conflagration in 2022 — the McKinney Fire — although this season has seen a fraction of last year’s wildfire activity so far.
In Southern California, dogs aided the hunt for a person missing in a heavily damaged area of the San Bernardino Mountains where thunderstorms unleashed rocks, trees and earth that washed away cars, buried homes and affected 3,000 residents in two remote communities. Nearly 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain fell Monday at Yucaipa Ridge between Oak Glen, home to apple orchards that are a fall tourist destination, and Forest Falls, once a summer getaway for cabin owners that has become a bedroom community.
“This entire area is blanketed with up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) of mud, debris, large boulders,” said Jim Topelski, a San Bernardino County fire chief.
The mudslide damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to residents of the lingering damage wildfires can cause months or even years after flames are extinguished and the smoke clears.
An intense amount of rain even over a short period of time can have catastrophic effects on hillsides where fire has stripped vegetation that once held the ground intact.
Also in Southern California, firefighters were close to completely surrounding a deadly wildfire that erupted Sept. 5 and initially spread very quickly.
The Fairview Fire was burning about 75 miles (121 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles. The 44-square-mile (114-square-kilometer) blaze was 94% contained Friday. Two people were killed trying to flee the fire, which destroyed at least 35 homes and other structures in Riverside County.
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Buffalo Bill's House adds new interactive 'Silence of the Lambs' replica well: 'Recreate the terrifying scene'
Horror movie fans can immerse themselves in 'The Silence of the Lambs' at Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Buffalo Bill's House, the boutique overnight accommodation that once served as a film location for "The Silence of the Lambs," now has an interactive replica well that visitors can get in if they want to reenact scenes from the horror-thriller.
Located at 8 Circle St. in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, is Buffalo Bill's House, which maintains the appearance it had in the 1991 film.
The three-story Queen Anne Victorian home opened as a short-term rental in September 2021, and it has been outfitted with recreated movie props and a full "Buffalo Bill Workshop of Horrors" set in the basement.
After a year of operation, the home of the fictional serial killer Jame "Buffalo Bill" Gumb (played by Ted Levine) finally has a replica well to go along with its chilling workshop.
'SILENCE OF THE LAMBS' HOME OPEN FOR HALLOWEEN TRAVEL WITH SPOOKY PROPS, INTERACTIVE SET
Chris Rowan, the owner of Buffalo Bill’s House, told Fox News Digital that guests had been asking when the accommodation would build the basement well.
The well was built in partnership with the Tom Savini Special Make-Up Effects Program at Douglas Education Center, which is located in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
"We are thrilled to finally unveil the replica of the infamous well," Rowan said. "Emmy-nominated special FX artist Jerry Gergely, technical director at the Tom Savini School, was the head designer of the well project."
Rowan noted that Gergely worked as a make-up artist on "The Silence of the Lambs" during its filming.
‘SILENCE OF THE LAMBS’ HOUSE IN PENNSYLVANIA SOLD AFTER 4 MONTHS: ‘DYING TO SHARE THIS NEWS’
Buffalo Bill's well was dug four feet into the ground of the home’s former coal cellar. The structure’s granite walls feature markings from the movie, including bloody fingernail scratches.
Guests who enter the space will hear dripping water audio effects and short scream clips from the film's victim Catherine Martin, who was played by Brooke Smith.
Buffalo Bill's House has added props to go along with the replica well, including a jumpsuit and curly-haired wig, so visitors can pretend to be Martin for photo opportunities inside and outside the well.
Other props Rowan and his team have provided include a stuffed white Bichon Frise that's meant to represent Buffalo Bill's pet dog Precious, a retractable well bucket, a collection of lotion bottles and a hose.
BUYER OF 'SILENCE OF THE LAMBS' HOUSE IS TURNING BUFFALO BILL'S HOME INTO 'BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION'
Special effect lighting has also been added to provide an "eerie effect," according to a Buffalo Bill’s House press release.
"Working with the Tom Savini professionals has been truly inspiring," said Rowan, who is a prop stylist and art director, in an email to Fox News Digital.
"The talent, attention to detail and commitment to this project has been unwavering and we’re thrilled to share that the interactive well set is now officially open for visitors to enjoy and recreate the terrifying scene for themselves," he continued. "We encourage the fans to come check out what we hope is an unforgettable interactive cinematic experience."
Visitors who stop by Buffalo Bill’s House also get to see the home's four bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, parlor room, retro game room attic, outdoor fire pit, wraparound porch and gazebo, rose bed garden and fountain, three-car detached garage and vintage train caboose.
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The Youghiogheny River is within view of the landmark property and guests can visit other travel destinations in Perryopolis like Hazelbaker's Canoe Rentals, Winslow Winery, the Cloverleaf Bar & Lounge and Perryopolis Flea Market.
Buffalo Bill's House is open for guided day tours and overnight stays that can accommodate up to eight guests at a time.
The property is offering a "special 30% deal" for tour participants who book an overnight stay between Friday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 25, or Friday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 30 (Halloween weekend).
Tour times vary by day and operate in two-hour slots at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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Bookings can be made on the Buffalo Bill's House website at BuffaloBillsHouse.com.
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MURFREESBORO, Ark. (KARK) – An Arkansas man uncovered the Crater of Diamonds State Park’s 35,000th diamond registered since the opening of the park 50 years ago.
Park officials said that Scott Kreykes, of Dierks, has been visiting the diamond-loaded site for four years. On Sept. 6, he created another milestone in the state park’s history.
Kreykes spent the day at the park sifting dirt from the East Drain of the diamond search area, park officials said. After taking his sifted gravel home, park officials said that Kreykes found a pearl-shaped diamond. This find marks Kreykes’ 50th diamond in the past four years he has visited the park, officials said.
Officials with the park said Kreykes knew that the park was preparing to celebrate the 35,000th diamond find since 1972, so he left for the park to register his diamond find.
“This could be the 35,000th diamond!” Kreykes said to his wife.
The park staff registered it as a 3-point white diamond. Park interpreter Tayler Markham explained how they are weighed.
“Diamonds are weighed in points and carats. One hundred points is equal to one carat, like pennies to a dollar. Most diamonds found at the park weigh between 20 and 25 points,” Markham said.
Park staff also informed Kreykes that he had registered the 35,000th diamond. For creating the milestone, park officials said, he received a free two-night stay at an Arkansas State Park, recognition from Murfreesboro officials and a display for his diamond and a registration card.
As of Wednesday, 512 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 2022.
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President Joe Biden is set to travel to Florida on Sept. 27. He is planning to travel to Orlando for a Democratic National Committee rally. The White House is expected to provide more details as the day draws closer.
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LA JOYA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Joya Police arrested a woman in connection with the death of the 5-year-old student who was found unresponsive inside of a vehicle at Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary last month.
According to records, Diana Trevino Montelongo, 37, was charged for criminal negligence homicide.
Montelongo was arrested on Thursday and booked on a $50,000 bond. She was released the same day.
On Aug. 25, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department received a call about an unresponsive child inside a vehicle.
La Joya ISD police chief Raul Gonzalez confirmed the 5-year-old student was related to Montelongo.
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Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will air live from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California as the Road to Extreme Rules continues.
WWE has announced Logan Paul for tonight’s show but their announcement did not mention his new feud with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, which saw WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H step in this week.
The only match announced for tonight as of this writing is a Fatal 4 Way to determine the new #1 contenders to Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos.
Reigns is not currently advertised for tonight’s show, but it will be interesting to see if Paul Heyman returns after Reigns told him to “handle” Logan earlier this week. There’s also no word on if new WWE NXT North American Champion Solo Sikoa will be back on the blue brand tonight.
The WWE Events website has The Usos, SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan, WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther, Ronda Rousey, and Drew McIntyre advertised for tonight. In addition to these stars and the teams for the Fatal 4 Way, the arena also has Shinsuke Nakamura advertised, plus Austin Theory vs. WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley, which will likely be the dark main event featuring RAW Superstars, if it happens at all.
It was reported earlier this week that Damage CTRL’s Bayley and new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai and IYO SKY are booked for tonight’s show, but WWE has not confirmed them as of this writing.
Below is the current announced line-up for SmackDown:
* Logan Paul returns to WWE TV
* Alpha Academy vs. The New Day vs. The Street Profits vs. Los Lotharios to determine new #1 contenders to Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos
Stay tuned to WrestlingHeadlines.com for more on tonight’s SmackDown and be sure to join us for live coverage at 8pm ET. Below is a promo for tonight’s episode:
Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc. Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here.
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THE ORANGE LINE SHUTDOWN IN ITS FINAL STRETCH WHILE ON BEACON HILL MORE OVERSIGHT HEARINGS ON SAFETY AT THE T. A LONGTIME BUS DRIVER TELLING LAWMAKERS THERE ISN'T ENOUGH STAFF AND MORE SAFETY CHECKS ARE NEEDED. >> ACTIVES OFFERED THIS JOB TODAY I WOULD NOT TAKE IT. ABSOLUTELY NOT. I WOULD NOT TAKE IT REPORTER: THE CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, THE AGENCY THAT OVERSEES THE T, DEFENDED THE JOB THEY'RE DOING. IT HAS A STAFF OF SIX OVERSEEING THE T- AND IS LOOKING TO DOUBLE IT. >> OUR ROLE IS TO ENSURE THAT MBTA AND MBTA SAFETY IS DOING THEIR JOB AND COMPLYING WITH THEIR SAFETY PLAN REPORTER: UNDER QUESTIONING FROM ONE LAWMAKER, HE ANSWERED THE AGENCY HAD ONLY OPENED UP TWO ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST THE AGAIN. >> WE HAVE ONE ENFORCEMENT ACTION CURRENTLY. WE TOOK ONE ENFORCEMENT ACTION IN THE PAST. REPORTER: THE CHAIR OF THE T'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TESTIFYING THE T NEEDS TO STAFF UP. >> THE LEVEL OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MASSIVE REPORTER: SHE SAYS SHE DOESN'T AGREE WITH EVERY PART OF THE FTA'S REPORT. >> I BELIEVE THE T HAS BOTH AN OPERATING AND A CAPITAL PROBLEM. THE LEVEL OF DEFERRED MAINTENANCE FOR DECADES IS MASSIVE. REPORTER: LAWMAKERS QUESTIONING IF THE DPU SHOULD HOLD THE OVERSIGHT ROLE ANY LONGER. >> TO ME IT'S AN OPEN QUESTION. REPORTER: THE FTA WAS INVITED BUT DECLINED, CITING FEDERAL RULES PREVENTING FEDERAL WORKERS FROM TESTIFYING IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. THE COMMITTEE CHAIR SAYS
MBTA: 96% of planned Orange Line work completed ahead of final weekend
Line scheduled to reopen Monday morning
Updated: 2:19 PM EDT Sep 16, 2022
MBTA crews will spend the weekend running tests and making final preparations for the scheduled reopening of the Orange Line on Monday, after the conclusion of an unprecedented 30-day shutdown. On the last Friday of the shutdown, MBTA officials announced that crews had completed 96% of the projects they had planned. Accomplishments reported by the agency include replacing 12,320 feet of rail, 3,500 feet of full-depth track and 400 Cologne egg rail fasteners. Crews also finished all of the planned "special trackwork," that officials said was required to make trips on the line faster. General Manager Steve Poftak previously explained, however, that slow zones will persist for several days after reopening as a precaution."That gives our team the opportunity to inspect each one of the areas that we've made repairs in, make sure that it is working properly," Poftak said earlier this week. "They will then lift the slow zone, and the trains can then resume the normal posted speed. We expect that to happen within five to seven days of the resumption of service."MBTA officials also said they will have at least 70 of the new Orange Line cars available for service on Monday. Poftak previously said that 60 are needed each day and that older model cars may still be seen in service as new cars cycle out for maintenance. Scrapping and recycling of the excess old cars will begin Monday. Ahead of the final weekend of the shutdown, MBTA officials said Friday that crews began clearing tracks and cleaning stations to prepare for Monday's reopening.Meanwhile, the MBTA is also planning for upcoming closures on the D Branch of the Green Line.
BOSTON — MBTA crews will spend the weekend running tests and making final preparations for the scheduled reopening of the Orange Line on Monday, after the conclusion of an unprecedented 30-day shutdown.
On the last Friday of the shutdown, MBTA officials announced that crews had completed 96% of the projects they had planned.
Accomplishments reported by the agency include replacing 12,320 feet of rail, 3,500 feet of full-depth track and 400 Cologne egg rail fasteners. Crews also finished all of the planned "special trackwork," that officials said was required to make trips on the line faster.
General Manager Steve Poftak previously explained, however, that slow zones will persist for several days after reopening as a precaution.
"That gives our team the opportunity to inspect each one of the areas that we've made repairs in, make sure that it is working properly," Poftak said earlier this week. "They will then lift the slow zone, and the trains can then resume the normal posted speed. We expect that to happen within five to seven days of the resumption of service."
MBTA officials also said they will have at least 70 of the new Orange Line cars available for service on Monday. Poftak previously said that 60 are needed each day and that older model cars may still be seen in service as new cars cycle out for maintenance.
Scrapping and recycling of the excess old cars will begin Monday.
Ahead of the final weekend of the shutdown, MBTA officials said Friday that crews began clearing tracks and cleaning stations to prepare for Monday's reopening.
Meanwhile, the MBTA is also planning for upcoming closures on the D Branch of the Green Line.
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KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, will organise a cold cooking competition for the general public on September 25 on the occasion of World Heart Day - 2022.
It will be held at Marena Indoor Sports Complex, Kaprigudda, from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
It is to create awareness about a healthy diet for a healthy heart. The winners and the runners-up, in teams, will receive trophies along with attractive prizes. Three people form a team.
The participants should not use fire or any other equipment for cooking and should bring the ingredients for preparing the dishes on their own. Processed or half-cooked items are not allowed. Only vegetarian food will be allowed. The first 50 entries will be considered for the competition. Grading will be done based on the taste, presentation, flavour and nutritional value of the dishes.
Register by September 21. For details call 89516 04282 / 91082 33978, a hospital release said.
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Fort Wayne police are on the scene of a barricaded man at West Wind Apartments off Harris Road on the city's north side.
Police said the man had threatened to shoot himself, his family and police.
Police were called about 9 a.m. about the man's threats, but didn't know where he was until about 11 a.m.
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Rosie O'Donnell is clearing the air about her strained relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
During the Sept. 15 episode of Watch What Happens Live, the American Gigolo actress—who hosted The Rosie O'Donnell Show from 1996 to 2002 and later fronted The Rosie Show before it got canceled in 2012 after one season due to low ratings—discussed why she never appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and why she and Ellen are not close friends today.
"After my show went off the air, and hers was coming on the air, Larry King was on with Ellen and he said, 'Whatever happened to Rosie O'Donnell? Her show went down the tubes. She came out as a lesbian and disappeared,'" Rosie shared. "And Ellen said, and I'm quoting, 'I don't know Rosie. We're not friends.'"
Rosie—who was married to ex-wife Kelli Carpenter at the time—said she was confused why Ellen would say that she did not know her because she appeared as a guest on the Rosie O'Donnell Show in the ‘90s.
"I was in bed with Kelli, and I went, 'Did I just hear that or was that, like, a hallucination auditory voice?'" she told host Andy Cohen. "I'm like, no, and that's what happened, and it hurt my feelings like a baby, and I never really got over it."
E! News has reached out to Ellen's rep for comment but has not heard back.
Rosie did note that she was asked to be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show toward the end of its run to promote her Showtime comedy series SMILF. However, when the former View host asked if she could bring a guest to make it "a little less awkward," they rejected her request, and she ultimately declined the invite.
Despite their estranged relationship, Rosie wishes nothing but the best for the Finding Dory star.
"I wish her all good things in her life and that she should be well," she continued. "So, there you go. But I never did it. I never did it."
(Bravo and E! are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
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There's nothing like a bit of sibling competition.
Sisters Nikki and Brie Bella are going from fighting in the WWE ring to fighting in the kitchen on the Sept. 20 episode of Celebrity Beef, and E! has your first look at the twins' stir fry showdown.
The Total Bellas stars swap places for a special "Twin Magic" round, the winner of which gets a special advantage later on in the competition. And unlike Nikki, who is using her time to sabotage her sister's dish, Brie plays nice and helps Nikki out.
"How's the hater doing over there?" Nikki asks from across the room, to which Brie responds, "I'm improving your station over here."
Sensing some tension in the kitchen, host Joel McHale decides the "Twin Magic" is doing more harm than good. "Now, the respectful thing to do is to just let them be, but I didn't sign up for this show to be respectful," he jokes before ringing the bell to end the round. "I did it to pay for my mountain of gambling debts."
The sisters continue to bicker as they return to their original spots and see the other's cutting work. "[Nikki] kind of actually messed things up for me," Brie observes. "I was extremely disappointed with the peas."
"Well, there's an easy way to fix that," Nikki retorts, walking over to her sister's stove and stealing her pot of peas.
Despite Brie's best efforts, Nikki was also upset with what her sister did to her ingredients, calling the work she did "basic."
Joel, however, doesn't believe the Nikki. As he tells her, "I feel like she did a good job but you're not gonna admit it."
Her response? "She's kind of like a basic bitch. She's trying to make stir fry seem like it's Iron Chef over here."
Now that is a burn. See more of Nikki and Brie's shenanigans in the above clip, and tune in on Sept. 20 to see which sister will emerge victorious.
Celebrity Beef airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on E!.
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If we could turn back time, we'd find a way to watch Andy Cohen's new video with his son for the first time all over again.
The Watch What Happens Live host shared an Instagram video on Sept. 16 of him and 3-year-old Benjamin discussing Cher after the Bravo producer apparently introduced the toddler to her music. "What did you think?" Andy asked Benjamin, only for him to hilariously respond, "She was singing too loud for me."
"She was singing too loud for you?! You loved it!" Andy said, adding that Cher reminded Benjamin of Elsa from Frozen "because they're both good singers."
Benjamin, meanwhile, remained adamant that the "Believe" singer was simply too loud. The father and son adorably went back and forth a few times until Andy jokingly laid down the law. "Ben, it was Cher and there's gonna be a lot of Cher in your life, do you know that?" he said. "Lots of Cher to come!"
Speaking of Cher, Andy added, "And sharing is good too."
Watch the cute exchange in the above video, and keep reading to see a few of Benjamin's most adorable photos.
Get more of Andy on Watch What Happens Live, airing Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. on Bravo.
(E! and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
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AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn football isn't the only thing going orange this weekend, as the Board of Trustees approved a project Friday to build an Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach.
The building, which is being constructed on land provided by the City of Orange Beach on Terry Cove off Perdido Bay with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, will consist of laboratory, office and collaborative meeting spaces. The project will provide dedicated space for research of coastal environments and communities of the Gulf Coast, while also providing collaborative opportunities with other Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium institutions.
The news comes on the heels of the February announcement of the acquisition of a facility in Huntsville to establish the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus.
"We are thrilled to announce this new endeavor to further Auburn University's mission as one of the nation's premier land-grant universities, and we are extremely appreciative of the support of the Board of Trustees and the president's office," said Steve Taylor, interim dean of Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. "This facility will expand collaborative opportunities with our friends and partners with the City of Orange Beach, the University of South Alabama and other regional institutions and industries as we work together to study, develop and implement infrastructure resiliency, environmental protection, restoration, sustainability and conservation actions that will continue to improve the quality of life and enhance economic advancement in this vital area to our state."
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said the city is proud to work with Auburn and other universities to create long-term solutions for the state's Gulf Coast, and beyond.
"The City of Orange Beach is extremely excited about the opportunity to partner with Auburn University and the collaborative effort with universities all over the country," Kennon said.
The gulf research station will focus on three broad coastal research areas: water quality and quantity protection and restoration; protection, restoration and conservation of habitat and living resources; and enhancing coastal community sustainability and resilience.
In addition, it will also provide residents and visitors a better understanding and appreciation of the natural, historical, cultural and environmental resources of the region through community outreach and continuing education opportunities.
Funding for the station was secured through the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council in cooperation with the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The effects of natural and man-made disasters on the primary industries in the region have resulted in economic adjustments and dislocations primarily through reductions in tourism and the simultaneous effects on tourism-related industries, damage to public and private infrastructure, negative impacts to agriculture and fishing-related industries, and damage to the natural environment and natural resources.
Through the creation of this facility, Auburn University and its partners will engage in fundamental and applied research of critical importance to the coastal environment and communities of Alabama and the larger northern Gulf Coast region. The station will be dedicated to addressing all the goals and objectives set forth in the 2016 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia governor signs abortion ban, making state the second to enact abortion restrictions since Roe overturned.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Moody, brooding and floating, Malagasy artist Joel Andrianomearisoa’s “The Five Continents of All Our Desires” is transforming the towering atrium of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in Cape Town.
Malagasy’s sculptures in black silk paper are suspended in the museum’s multi-story central atrium. The constructions form a massive, slowly moving mobile that suggests geographical archipelagos and play off the building’s massive concrete curving walls.
The structure originally served as grain silos at Cape Town’s port, and the museum was created by scooping out several of the interior walls and this installation was made specifically for the atrium.
“It is a revelation and honor to host an artwork of this scale and ambition, Koyo Kouoh. the Zeitz Museum’s executive director and chief curator said in a statement about “The Five Continents.” “To hold, to speak, to listen and to love — sentiments and values that echo our mission are brought center stage with this incredible work.”
The site-specific installation the museum commissioned from Andrianomearisoa includes a sound element and the artist’s drawings.
Andrianomearisoa, born in 1977, works in Madagascar and France. In 2019, he represented Madagascar at the Venice Biennale and his work has been exhibited in the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and at the Pompidou museum in Paris (2005).
His work is also in The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York and the Collection Yavarhoussen in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
“The Five Continents of All Our Desires” will be on show in Cape Town until June 25, 2023.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — A cease-fire between Armenia and Azerbaijan held Thursday following two days of fighting that killed 176 soldiers from both sides.
Armen Grigoryan, the secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, said the truce brokered thanks to international mediation took effect at 8 p.m. Wednesday. A previous cease-fire that Russia brokered Tuesday had quickly failed.
Armenia’s Defense Ministry said late Thursday that the situation on the border with Azerbaijan has been quiet since the cease-fire started and no violations were reported. There was no immediate comment from Azerbaijan.
In Washington, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price welcomed the parties’ “continued adherence to the ceasefire.”
“We continue to engage and encourage the work needed to reach a lasting peace again, there can be no military solution to this,” he said.
The cease-fire declaration followed two days of heavy fighting that marked the largest outbreak of hostilities in nearly two years.
Armenia and Azerbaijan traded blame for the shelling, with Armenian authorities accusing Baku of unprovoked aggression and Azerbaijani officials saying their country was responding to Armenian attacks.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Wednesday that 105 of his country’s soldiers had been killed since fighting erupted early Tuesday, while Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said Thursday it had lost 71.
The ex-Soviet countries have been locked in a decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which is part of Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a separatist war there ended in 1994.
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that Moscow expects Armenia and Azerbaijan to abide by all the agreements of the cease-fire.
“We are in close contact with both countries so as to arrive at a sustainable cease-fire and the return of Azerbaijani and Armenian military to their positions of origin,” the Russian ambassador said.
He said that ways of lowering tensions were discussed in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call with Pashinyan and conversations between top diplomats of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the defense ministers of Russia and Armenia.
Putin is also scheduled to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Friday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Uzbekistan city of Samarkand.
At the council meeting, Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of starting the latest fighting.
During a six-week war in 2020, Azerbaijan reclaimed broad swaths of Nagorno-Karabakh and adjacent territories held by Armenian forces. More than 6,700 people died in the fighting, which ended with a Russia-brokered peace agreement. Moscow deployed about 2,000 troops to the region to serve as peacekeepers under the deal.
Pashinyan said his government has asked Russia for military support amid the latest fighting under a friendship treaty and also requested assistance from the Moscow-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization.
Yerevan’s plea for help has put the Kremlin in a precarious position as it has sought to maintain close relations with Armenia, which hosts a Russian military base, and also develop warm ties with energy-rich Azerbaijan.
On Wednesday, Pashinyan told lawmakers that Armenia is ready to recognize Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity in a future peace treaty, provided that it relinquishes control of areas in Armenia its forces have seized.
“We want to sign a document, for which many people will criticize and denounce us and call us traitors, and they may even decide to remove us from office, but we would be grateful if Armenia gets a lasting peace and security as a result of it,” Pashinyan said.
Some in the opposition saw the statement as a sign of Pashinyan’s readiness to cave in to Azerbaijani demands and recognize Azerbaijan’s sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh. Crowds of angry protesters quickly descended on the government’s headquarters, accusing Pashinyan of treason. Protests were also held in other Armenian cities.
Thousands of opposition supporters rallied again late Thursday in front of the country’s parliament, calling for Pashinyan to be impeached. One opposition leader, Karin Tonoyan, urged protesters to start blockading government buildings on Friday and also issued a call for a nationwide strike.
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Aida Sultanova in London, Matthew Lee in Washington and Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations contributed to this report.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a plumber and I wanted to create a simple way to elevate a water heater to make additional room for water in the drip pan," said an inventor, from Prattville, Ala., "so I invented the WATER HEATER BRIDGE. My design would increase the water capacity of the drip pan to avoid a quick fill and overflow."
The invention provides an improved base for a water heater. In doing so, it allows for additional water capacity in the drip pan. As a result, it helps to prevent water overflow and damage and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for plumbers and homeowners. Additionally, a prototype/model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BRK-4143, 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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ATLANTA (AP) — Sensitive voting system passwords posted online. Copies of confidential voting software available for download. Ballot-counting machines inspected by people not supposed to have access.
The list of suspected security breaches at local election offices since the 2020 election keeps growing, with investigations underway in at least three states — Colorado, Georgia and Michigan. The stakes appeared to rise this week when the existence of a federal probe came to light involving a prominent loyalist to former President Donald Trump who has been promoting voting machine conspiracy theories across the country.
While much remains unknown about the investigations, one of the most pressing questions is what it all could mean for security of voting machines with the midterm elections less than two months away.
Election security experts say the breaches by themselves have not necessarily increased threats to the November voting. Election officials already assume hostile foreign governments might have the sensitive data, and so they take precautions to protect their voting systems.
The more immediate concern is the possibility that rogue election workers, including those sympathetic to lies about the 2020 presidential election, might use their access to election equipment and the knowledge gained through the breaches to launch an attack from within. That could be intended to gain an advantage for their desired candidate or party, or to introduce system problems that would sow further distrust in the election results.
In some of the suspected security breaches, authorities are investigating whether local officials provided unauthorized access to people who copied software and hard drive data, and in several cases shared it publicly.
After the Georgia breach, a group of election security experts said the unauthorized copying and sharing of election data from rural Coffee County presented “serious threats” to the November election. They urged the state election board to replace the touchscreen devices used throughout the state and use only hand-marked paper ballots.
Harri Hursti, a leading expert in voting security, said he is concerned about another use of the breached data. Access to the voting equipment data or software can be used to develop a realistic looking video in which someone claims to have manipulated a voting system, he said.
Such a fake video posted online or to social media on or after Election Day could create chaos for an election office and cause voters to challenge the accuracy of the results.
“If you have those rogue images, now you can start manufacturing false, compelling evidence — false evidence of wrongdoing that never happened,” Hursti said. “You can start creating very compelling imaginary evidence.”
There has been no evidence that voting machines have been manipulated, either during the 2020 election or in this year’s primaries. But conspiracy theories widely promoted among some conservatives have led to calls for replacing the machines with hand-marked and hand-counted ballots and raised concerns that they could be targeted by people working inside election offices or at polling places.
The suspected breaches appear to be orchestrated or encouraged by people who falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. In several of the cases, employees of local election offices or election boards gave access to voting systems to people who were not authorized to have it. The incidents emerged into public view after the voting system passwords for Mesa County, Colorado, were posted online, prompting a local investigationand a successful effort to replace the county clerk from overseeing elections.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, who has organized or attended forums around the U.S. peddling conspiracy theories about voting machines, said this week that he had received a subpoena from a federal grand jury investigating the breach in Colorado and was ordered to hand over his cellphone to FBI agents who approached him at a fast-food restaurant in Minnesota.
“And they told me not to tell anybody,” Lindell said in a video afterward. “OK, I won’t. But I am.”
Lindell and others have been traveling the country over the past year, holding events where attendees are told that voting machines have been corrupted, that officials are “selected” rather than elected and that widespread fraud cost Trump the 2020 election.
In an interview with the Star Tribune of Minneapolis, Lindell said FBI agents questioned him about the Colorado breach and Dominion Voting Systems. The company provides voting equipment used in about 30 states and has had its machines targeted in the Colorado, Georgia and Michigan breaches.
When agents asked him why he flies between different states, Linden told them, “I’m going to attorney generals and politicians, and I’m trying to get them to get rid of these voting machines in our country.”
The Justice Department did not respond when asked for details about its investigation.
Dominion has sued Lindell and others, accusing them of defamation. In a statement this week, the company said it would not comment about ongoing investigations but said its systems are secure. It noted that no credible evidence has been provided to show that its machines “did anything other than count votes accurately and reliably in all states.”
The scope of the federal grand jury probe in Colorado isn’t known, but local authorities have charged Mesa County clerk Tina Peters in what they described as a “deceptive scheme which was designed to influence public servants, breach security protocols, exceed permissible access to voting equipment and set in motion the eventual distribution of confidential information to unauthorized people.”
Peters has pleaded not guilty and said she had the authority to investigate concerns that the voting equipment had been manipulated. She has appeared at numerous events with Lindell over the past year, including Lindell’s “cybersymposium” last August in which a digital copy of Mesa County’s election management system was distributed.
David Becker, a former U.S. Justice Department attorney who now leads the Center for Election Innovation & Research, notes the irony of those who raise alarms about voting equipment being involved in allegations of breaches of the same systems.
“The people who have been attacking the integrity of elections are destroying the actual integrity of elections,” he said.
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Associated Press writer Michael Balsamo contributed to this report.
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The NHL and players remain committed to hosting a World Cup of Hockey in February 2024 even as they work through some unexpected logistical challenges.
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Mathieu Schneider from the Players’ Association and their staffs are working daily to attempt to overcome hurdles related to staging part of the tournament in Europe. The plan is to split games between Europe and North America, once the International Ice Hockey Federation and various national teams get on board.
Even if that doesn’t happen, a World Cup is still possible.
“We’re still planning on this happening,” Daly told The Associated Press on Thursday at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour. “Worst case, even, we think we have the ability to make it happen just ourselves. Even if we don’t have the full cooperation of kind of the European entities that we want to work with, we have the ability to pull this off and execute it ourselves. And if the players want it bad enough, and it seems they do, I don’t see anything getting in the way of that.”
Schneider, NHLPA special assistant to the executive director and a retired defenseman, made it clear players do want the tournament to take place and expressed optimism about getting an agreement done.
“It’s going to take a little bit longer than we had hoped,” he said at the NHLPA rookie showcase last week. “The federations are on board, especially because we haven’t been in the last couple Olympics and I think everybody is just dying for it. It’s just trying to piece it together. We’ll get there. We’ll get there.”
Because the NHL has not participated in the past two Olympics, the best players in the world haven’t faced off since the World Cup in 2016. And that tournament included a Team Europe made up of players from various countries and a Team North America with U.S. and Canadian players 23 and under.
“That was fun and cool to be a part of, but it’s not anything like playing for your country,” said Edmonton captain Connor McDavid, who hasn’t represented Canada since the world championships in 2018. “I think the NHL, and hockey in general, has missed out on a huge chunk of international play and best-on-best play. That would have been really, really special.”
“We need to figure out a way to get an international tournament in as quickly as possible.”
The league and NHLPA need to work quickly to finalize what they envision as an eight-team tournament, which Daly said could include some type of play-in round.
A decision has not yet been made about what to do about Russia amid the country’s war in Ukraine. There is still time before that determination needs to be made.
“I certainly don’t feel like we’re up against a wall today to have to make that decision,” Daly said. “But as a practical reality, at some point prior to February of ’24 we’re going to have to make that decision. I couldn’t tell you sitting here whether it’s in a month or 12 months. At some point in the relatively near future, we’ll start making those decisions.”
The decision has been made to play some games in Europe, which is different than 2016 when the entire World Cup took place in Toronto.
“People want to see games in Europe,” Schneider said. “Players want to play games in Europe. It’s really trying to grow the game and create that excitement.”
February is also the chosen timeframe after the 2016 tournament was in September, a combination of a crowded fall sports landscape and the desire for better play on the ice.
“The quality of the hockey will be better because the players will be in midseason form, and it’s the right time of the year,” Daly said. “Our fans are kind of conditioned to want to see hockey in February. We think from that standpoint, it’s probably the right time. If you add to that our understanding, if not commitment to participate in the Olympics on a regular basis, it fits.”
Players would like to make Olympic participation routine like it was from 1998 through 2014. American center Jack Eichel responded, “Don’t hold your breath” when told of World Cup plans, but he agrees with Team North America teammate McDavid about the benefits of making another international competition happen.
“He’s spot on with that, and I think every guy in the league would probably agree,” Eichel said. “Whether it’s representing your country or having the opportunity to play against the world’s best, everyone wants to do it.”
OUTDOOR FIRST
The NHL plans to have fans on the field around the rink during the outdoor Stadium Series game in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Feb. 18 between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes.
The league’s vision involves a DJ, bars and a party scene similar to the infield at auto and some horse races, which has yet to be done during an outdoor hockey game.
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon expects to sign contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche soon, and it could make him the highest-paid player in the NHL.
MacKinnon wants to get something done before the season starts next month, adding he’ll shelve talks if an agreement isn’t reached by Oct. 12 when the reigning champions raise their Stanley Cup banner and begin their title defense.
“We’re pretty close,” MacKinnon said Thursday at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour outside Las Vegas. “I’d prefer it to be done. … It gets emotional. You feel like it’s personal sometimes. I’d like to get it done just so it’s not a distraction at all.”
Agent Pat Brisson said the sides are trying to get a deal done relatively soon. MacKinnon’s current contract expires after this season.
When it’s finalized, the deal could surpass Connor McDavid’s $100 million over eight years as the richest signed since the salary cap era began in 2005. McDavid, Edmonton’s captain whose $12.5 million cap hit is the highest in the league, said he hasn’t thought much about others passing him.
“It’d be good for hockey, I guess, to keep raising the bar,” McDavid said. “But ultimately the salary cap system’s a weird system where the more money you make, the less money someone else can make. It’s kind of a weird system that way.”
MacKinnon has said he’d be willing to take less money to keep Colorado competitive. It helps that the Avalanche have already signed Norris Trophy-winning and playoff MVP defenseman Cale Makar, captain Gabriel Landeskog and valuable forwards Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen long term.
“I think the deal I sign will be fair,” MacKinnon said. “It’s not going to be a single digit (salary cap hit) or anything, but it’ll be good, I think, for both sides. Denver’s the only place I want to be.”
MacKinnon has been a finalist for the Hart Trophy as league MVP three times in the past five seasons and was one of Colorado’s best players during their Cup run with 24 points in 20 games.
At $6.3 million against the cap, MacKinnon has for quite some time been one of the most underpaid players in hockey.
“It’s not what you want, that’s for sure,” he said. “It’s not the title you’re looking for. I’m glad we won a Cup though.”
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-0-2-3
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-0-2-3
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
4-6-0-9
(four, six, zero, nine)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
4-6-0-9
(four, six, zero, nine)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-0-2-3
(three, zero, two, three)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-0-2-3
(three, zero, two, three)
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In Italy floods, mud tsunami swallowed victims alive
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Ostra (Italy) (AFP) – Adriana Pianelli called out to her husband and son as they disappeared under a sea of mud in the underground carpark, during a deadly storm that devastated villages in central Italy.
"I saw them, I called Andrea! Giuseppe! But the water had risen so fast, and was so thick with mud, they had no chance," she said, the arms of her pink jumper pulled down over clenched fists.
Andrea, 25, had been nearly out of the garage when he turned back to help his father, 65-year old Giuseppe, who had slipped over. All three had gone out in the heavy rain to move their car to safety.
The father and son were just two of an estimated 10 people killed in the Marche region by the flash floods.
"It was like a tsunami. They were there, then they were gone," said Adriana, who had been waiting for them on higher ground, at the entrance to the garage.
Down the street, Pasquale Avallone said he had almost died when the waters gushing into his house rose in seconds up to his neck.
"The front door burst off its hinges and I was thrown up against the wall. I just managed to climb onto of a cupboard and there I waited, for death," he said.
'Lost everything'
The warehouse worker, 30, choked back tears as he picked his son's dinosaur toys out of the mud and tossed them onto the nearest pile of ruined sofas, beds and tables lining the street in Pianello di Ostra.
"I didn't have much. Now I have nothing at all, nothing but a drowned parrot," he said as he stood bare-chested in shorts and wellington boots, his legs and hands caked in mud.
Villagers used brooms to sweep water out of their homes, or tried in vain to clean dirt off valuables.
#photo1Laura Marinelli, 33, grabbed her 18-month-old daughter and ran to neighbours upstairs as her ground-floor home near Ostra began to flood. The only thing she took with her was a pack of nappies.
"If it had happened much later we would have been asleep, and would likely have died," she said, as she pointed out the roof she'd climbed onto with her baby and husband as the waters kept rising.
"We've lost everything, all the photos, all the letters you can't replace," she told AFP, plastic pink toys floating in the submerged garden nearby.
The strong smell of sewage and petrol at the height of the flood lingered in Pianello as Prime Minister Mario Draghi arrived for a lightening visit, and was heckled by a small group of locals.
"If the state doesn't hurry up with help, there'll be a revolution here," warned Avellone's brother-in-law Marco.
"They are quick to promise things when it's election season, but you can't trust any of them to actually do what's needed. To do whatever they can to prevent nightmares like this," he said.
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