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Aemcolo granted five years' exclusivity under the FDA's Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation in addition to the five years NCE data exclusivity, extending regulatory exclusivity through to 2028
Aemcolo (rifamycin) is a non-systemic antibiotic whose delivery is targeted to the site of non-invasive Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection in the distal small bowel and colon, approved by the FDA for the treatment of Travelers' Diarrhea caused by non-invasive strains of E. coli in adults
Aemcolo is listed as an acute diarrhea antibiotic treatment recommendation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Yellow Book1
TEL AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Exclusivity Board has granted Aemcolo®2 five years' exclusivity under the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation, in addition to the five years' data exclusivity granted as a new chemical entity (NCE) for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea (TD) caused by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults.
Patricia Anderson, RedHill's Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs said: "Given the great concerns around maintaining effective therapeutic options for infectious diseases in the face of growing microbial resistance, Aemcolo represents an important innovation to meet significant unmet need. This FDA grant of five additional years' exclusivity for Aemcolo under the FDA's Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation, in addition to the five years awarded to Aemcolo based on new chemical entity exclusivity, will protect that innovation through to 2028."
Aemcolo, containing 194 mg of rifamycin as delayed-release tablets, is an orally-administered, non-systemic antibiotic employing MMX® technology, a proprietary drug delivery system that distributes rifamycin in a controlled manner to the lower intestine. Due to its non-systemic delivery, Aemcolo is associated with limited side effects and minimal potential for interactions with other medications.
Aemcolo is listed as an acute diarrhea antibiotic treatment recommendation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Yellow Book1.
About Traveler's Diarrhea
Travelers' Diarrhea (TD) is the most common travel-related illness, affecting an estimated 10% to 40% of travelers annually2. Each year, approximately 70 million Americans travel abroad3. Attack rates of TD range up to 70% of travelers, depending on the destination and season of travel4. TD may often result in short-term morbidity adversely impacting travel plans. Untreated diarrhea can also lead to an underappreciated risk of chronic complications, including functional bowel disorders5.
About Aemcolo (rifamycin)
Aemcolo (rifamycin) is an orally-administered, delayed-release, non-systemic antibiotic approved for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults. Aemcolo is the first antibiotic engineered with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' Multi Matrix Technology (MMX®). MMX technology is designed to deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredients in a delayed and controlled manner directly to the lower intestine. Due to its non-systemic delivery, Aemcolo is associated with limited side effects and minimal potential for interactions with other medications.
Aemcolo is listed as an acute diarrhea antibiotic treatment recommendation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Yellow Book. The recommended dosage of Aemcolo is 388 mg (two tablets) orally, twice daily for three days.
Important Safety Information
Aemcolo is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to rifamycin, any of the other rifamycin class antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in Aemcolo.
Aemcolo should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablets. Do not take Aemcolo concomitantly with alcohol.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence >2%) are headache and constipation.
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Evaluate if diarrhea occurs after therapy or does not improve or worsens during therapy.
Risk of Persistent or Worsening Diarrhea Complicated by Fever and/or Bloody Stool: Aemcolo was not shown to be effective in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or diarrhea due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli and is not recommended for use in such patients. Discontinue use if diarrhea gets worse or persists more than 48 hours, and consider alternative antibacterial therapy.
You can report any side effects to RedHill Biopharma Inc. at 1-833-ADR-HILL or by contacting the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please see Complete Prescribing Information.
INDICATION
Aemcolo is indicated for the treatment of Travelers' Diarrhea (TD) caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults.
It is not recommended for use in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli.
About RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill promotes the gastrointestinal drugs, Movantik® for opioid-induced constipation in adults6, Talicia® for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults7, and Aemcolo® for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea in adults2. RedHill's key clinical late-stage development programs include: (i) RHB-204, with an ongoing Phase 3 study for pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease; (ii) opaganib (ABC294640), a first-in-class oral broad-acting, host-directed, SK2 selective inhibitor targeting multiple indications, including for pandemic preparedness, with a Phase 2/3 program for hospitalized COVID-19 and a Phase 2 program in oncology and a radiation protection program ongoing; (iii) RHB-107 (upamostat), an oral broad-acting, host-directed serine protease inhibitor with potential for pandemic preparedness and is in Phase 3-stage development as treatment for non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19, and targeting multiple other cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; (iv) RHB-104, with positive results from a first Phase 3 study for Crohn's disease; and (v) RHB-102, with positive results from a Phase 3 study for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and positive results from a Phase 2 study for IBS-D. More information about the Company is available at www.redhillbio.com/ twitter.com/RedHillBio.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation; the risk that the Company will not successfully commercialize its products; as well as risks and uncertainties associated with (i) the initiation, timing, progress and results of the Company's research, manufacturing, pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and other therapeutic candidate development efforts, and the timing of the commercial launch of its commercial products and ones it may acquire or develop in the future; (ii) the Company's ability to advance its therapeutic candidates into clinical trials or to successfully complete its pre-clinical studies or clinical trials or the development of a commercial companion diagnostic for the detection of MAP; (iii) the extent and number and type of additional studies that the Company may be required to conduct and the Company's receipt of regulatory approvals for its therapeutic candidates, and the timing of other regulatory filings, approvals and feedback; (iv) the manufacturing, clinical development, commercialization, and market acceptance of the Company's therapeutic candidates and Talicia®; (v) the Company's ability to successfully commercialize and promote Talicia®, and Aemcolo® and Movantik®; (vi) the Company's ability to establish and maintain corporate collaborations; (vii) the Company's ability to acquire products approved for marketing in the U.S. that achieve commercial success and build its own marketing and commercialization capabilities; (viii) the interpretation of the properties and characteristics of the Company's therapeutic candidates and the results obtained with its therapeutic candidates in research, pre-clinical studies or clinical trials; (ix) the implementation of the Company's business model, strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; (x) the scope of protection the Company is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates and its ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; (xi) parties from whom the Company licenses its intellectual property defaulting in their obligations to the Company; (xii) estimates of the Company's expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; (xiii) the effect of patients suffering adverse experiences using investigative drugs under the Company's Expanded Access Program; (xiv) competition from other companies and technologies within the Company's industry; and (xv) the hiring and employment commencement date of executive managers. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 18, 2021. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.
Category: Commercial
1 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/travelers-diarrhea
2 Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.aemcolo.com.
3 Cosmo Pharmaceuticals Investor Presentation July 2019
4 CDC Yellow Book
5 Steffen R, et al. JAMA. 2015;313(1):71-80.
6 Movantik® (naloxegol) is indicated for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Full prescribing information see: www.movantik.com.
7 Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.Talicia.com.
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LONDON, UK — After the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony in Windsor away from media cameras.
King Charles III and senior royal family members gathered late Monday for the private interment ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, a gothic church on the grounds of Windsor Castle that has hosted royal weddings, christenings and burials since the 15th century.
Earlier Monday, 800 mourners, many of them the queen’s staff, joined royal family members in the chapel for a committal service — the last public ceremony capping 10 days of national mourning that saw huge military parades, miles-long queues in London to see the queen’s coffin lying in state, and Britain’s first state funeral since former Prime Minister Winston Churchill died in 1965.
In contrast, the interment late Monday was on a much more intimate scale. Royal officials said it was a “deeply personal family occasion,” and proceedings were not televised. They said the queen was interred together with Prince Philip’s remains at the King George VI memorial chapel, an annex within St. George’s.
When Philip, the queen's husband of 73 years, died last year, his coffin had been placed in a different part of St. George’s Chapel, ready to be moved to the memorial chapel to join the queen when she died.
Elizabeth II’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, were also interred there along with the ashes of Princess Margaret, the late monarch’s younger sister who died in 2002.
St. George's is the resting place of 10 former British monarchs, including Henry VIII and the beheaded Charles I. It is also the home of the Order of the Garter, an ancient order of chivalry founded by King Edward III in 1348.
Last year the queen bid farewell to Philip at St. George’s in a “COVID-secure” funeral. The ceremony to mark the death of Philip was muted because of strict pandemic restrictions, and only 30 mourners were allowed inside the chapel at the time.
St. George’s and Windsor featured prominently throughout the queen’s life. The chapel was where she marked many a Christmas and Easter, and where she celebrated the weddings of three of her grandchildren: Prince Harry married Meghan Markle there in 2018, as did Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. Peter Philips, the queen’s oldest grandchild, married Autumn Kelly there in 2008.
The queen spent most of her weekends in Windsor, a quiet and more private retreat away from the bustle of Buckingham Palace in central London.
The castle — believed to be the largest occupied castle in the world — was also where young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were sent to live during World War II while their parents were busy with the war effort.
In recent years the queen made Windsor Castle her main residence, having moved there in early 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MJV Innovation, a global consultancy on business transformation and digital has released its annual Digital Trends Report for 2023. The highly-anticipated research report examines the leading trends and ideas that will impact digital strategy in 2023 and beyond for companies.
MJV's report is trusted by Fortune 500 companies around the globe who harness the firm's services, including design thinking, business transformation and data design.
The 2023 report focuses on six segments of digital: discovery and research, software development, agile, CX management, prototyping and go-to-market, and big data literacy. The report provides a roadmap for business leaders and decision makers to stay on the cutting edge of competition in industries including consumer goods, technology, financial services, insurance and more.
The report can be downloaded for free from: https://trendsreport.mjvinnovation.com/digital-trends-report-2023/
MJV Technology and Innovation is a leading global consulting and development firm specializing in digital transformation. The firm serves Fortune 500 clients including Coca-Cola, Delta, BNP, Cartier, and more in implementing data-driven innovation and strategies, including design thinking, ESG practices, consumer experiences, and data analytics. The firm was founded in 1997 and has locations across the US, Europe, and Latin America.
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Cambium Networks Corporation (CMBM) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $10 million.
The company posted revenue of $84.5 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $82.1 million.
For the year, the company reported profit of $20.2 million, or 72 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $296.9 million.
For the current quarter ending in March, Cambium expects its per-share earnings to range from 14 cents to 23 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $74 million to $80 million for the fiscal first quarter.
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NYC hospitals to pay $165M to women abused by gynecologist
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York hospitals have agreed to pay more than $165 million to 147 former patients who have accused a former gynecologist of sexual abuse and misconduct.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the agreement Friday. Last year, the two hospitals reached a settlement to establish a $71 million compensation fund with 79 of Hadden’s former patients.
The doctor, Robert Hadden, surrendered his medical license after being convicted in 2016 on sex-related charges in state court but was not sentenced to prison. He currently awaits trial on separate federal charges of sexually abusing dozens of young and unsuspecting female patients for over two decades.
The Englewood, New Jersey, resident has pleaded not guilty to six counts of inducing others to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. A message was left Friday with an attorney representing Hadden.
Prosecutors have described Hadden as a “predator in a white coat,” accusing him of singling out young and unsuspecting victims, including a young girl he had delivered at birth.
Among Hadden’s accusers was Evelyn Yang, the wife of the former presidential candidate and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang. She went public in 2020 with allegations that Hadden abused her when she was his patient in 2012.
In a statement Friday, Columbia University Irving Medical Center said, “We deeply regret the pain that Robert Hadden’s patients suffered and hope that these resolutions will provide some measure of support for the women he hurt. All those who came forward should be commended.”
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said there were fewer flight cancellations over the July Fourth weekend compared to Memorial Day, but cancellations remained at “elevated levels.”
He also the stories he is hearing from passengers are “unacceptable.”
Buttigieg reminded passengers via Twitter that airlines must offer cash refunds for canceled flights. He also encouraged consumers to report airlines that violate feder federal policy.
If they fail to do so, let us know at:https://t.co/V7aIX9I86t
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) July 5, 2022
Transportation Security Administration data shows that air travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Last Friday, TSA screened nearly 2.5 million passengers, marking its busiest day since February 2020.
Although airlines have said air traffic control staffing has contributed to higher levels of cancelations, Buttigieg said staffing has not contributed to most delays.
“A number of the issues have seen related to airlines, letting airline pilots or pushing airline pilots into early retirement,” Buttigieg said on CNBC’s “Power Lunch.” “I think that is sort of a frustration from the public because a lot of lots of tax-payer money went to the airlines precisely in order to keep people on the job in order to keep those airlines running in a resilient way.”
Last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders proposed airlines be fined $55,000 per passenger when a flight is canceled due to staffing shortages. Buttigieg said he had not looked into Sanders’ proposal.
"Given all of the generous taxpayer support that has been provided to the airline industry, all of us have a responsibility to make sure that passengers and crew members are treated with respect, not contempt,” Sanders said.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Grand Slam title, top ranking
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday to earn his first Grand Slam title at age 19 and become the youngest man to be ranked No. 1.
Alcaraz is a Spaniard who was appearing in his eighth major tournament and second at Flushing Meadows but already has attracted plenty of attention as someone considered the Next Big Thing in men’s tennis.
He was serenaded by choruses of “Olé, Olé, Olé! Carlos!” that reverberated off the closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium — and Alcaraz often motioned to the supportive spectators to get louder.
He only briefly showed signs of fatigue from having to get through three consecutive five-setters to reach the title match, something no one had done in New York in 30 years.
Alcaraz dropped the second set and faced a pair of set points while down 6-5 in the third. But he erased each of those point-from-the-set opportunities for Ruud with the sorts of quick-reflex, soft-hand volleys he repeatedly displayed.
And with help from a series of shanked shots by a tight-looking Ruud in the ensuing tiebreaker, Alcaraz surged to the end of that set.
One break in the fourth was all it took for Alcaraz to seal the victory in the only Grand Slam final between two players seeking both a first major championship and the top spot in the ATP’s computerized rankings, which date to 1973.
Ruud is a 23-year-old from Norway who is now 0-2 in Slam finals. He was the runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June.
Ruud stood way back near the wall to return serve, but also during the course of points, much more so than Alcaraz, who attacked when he could.
Alcaraz went after Ruud’s weaker side, the backhand, and found success that way, especially while serving.
If nothing else, Ruud gets the sportsmanship award for conceding a point he knew he didn’t deserve. It came while he was trailing 4-3 in the first set; he raced forward to a short ball that bounced twice before Ruud’s racket touched it.
Play continued, and Alcaraz hesitated then flubbed his response. But Ruud told the chair umpire what had happened, giving the point to Alcaraz, who gave his foe a thumbs-up and applauded right along with the spectators to acknowledge the move.
Alcaraz certainly seems to be a rare talent, possessing an enviable all-court game, a blend of groundstroke power with a willingness to push forward and close points with his volleying ability. He won 34 of 45 points when he went to the net Sunday.
He is a threat while serving — he delivered 14 aces at up to 128 mph on Sunday -- and returning, earning 11 break points, converting three.
Make no mistake: Ruud is no slouch, either. There’s a reason he is the youngest man since Nadal to get to two major finals in one season and managed to win a 55-shot point, the longest of the tournament, in the semifinals Friday.
But this was Alcaraz’s time to shine, his turn to show off the speed and stamina, the skill and sangfroid, of a champion.
When one last service winner glanced off Ruud’s frame, Alcaraz dropped to his back on the court, then rolled over onto his stomach, covering his face with his hands.
Then he went into the stands for hugs with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former No. 1 himself who won the French Open in 2003 and reached the final of that year’s U.S. Open, and others, crying all the while.
You only get to No. 1 for the first time once. You only win a first Grand Slam title once. Many folks expect Alcaraz to be celebrating these sorts of feats for years to come.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Forced from their neighborhoods by gentrification, some people were pushed into other parts of Portland, like the Jade District.
A colorful art exhibit is highlighting the history of the Jade District and the artists behind it hope it will educate people about the efforts to keep this neighborhood’s diversity intact.
Just off Southeast 82nd Avenue near Division Street is the Orchards of 82nd, also known as O82. Inside is a colorful art exhibit.
Artist Jose Camara-Lavadores created the piece, “a map of 82nd. I put a heart to kind of represent that it’s, you know, a part of the community. It’s like a beating part of it. It’s the most diverse area in Portland. … I also had kind of a dripping melting effect to kind of symbolize that it’s not perfect.”
He is one of several artists who collaborated on the exhibit through APANO, the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, located in the same building.
Roshani Thakore hopes it will show people how gentrification often force poorer and more diverse communities out, hurting neighborhoods like this one.
“We wanted to create spaces with community members to just start about education around history and see after knowing people’s history, like, what else can we do? What changes can we make so that these histories and stories aren’t lost?” Thakore said.
The exhibit also pushes to keep the culture of this community intact.
“You’ll notice a lot of east Asian businesses, grocery stores, residents, pretty much on 82nd avenue,” Thakore said.
Artist Grace Kwon sees this as a way to take in art and an important lesson at the same time.
“Each poster tells the story of the people who lived there and then the reason for their displacement or the reason for why these people find themselves in east Portland,” Kwan said. “It’s not a question, but it’s more like a call to action. So place the pin here if you want to join us in stopping gentrification.”
Camara-Lavadores said they “all kind of collaboratively came up with a definition of gentrification and we know that the city of Portland recently got jurisdiction of 82nd. We are a little concerned that some changes might happen that might exclude certain communities.”
The Portland City Council said control of 82nd Avenue will soon be transferred from ODOT to PBOT, specifically from Northeast Killingsworth to Southeast Clatsop.
PBOT will officially take over control of 82nd on June 1.
The city said it will use $185 million inn funding to improve this stretch of road — add street lighting, update signs and roadway striping and repaving the road.
When the changes take place, these artists hope more people will make sure they are changes that will benefit and preserve this community’s history and culture.
“I think it’s really important to make a note of the people that are present and not exactly try to push them away, but try to help them better to improve themselves,” Camara-Lavadores said.
At the end of the exhibit there is a “Don’t be a gentrifier – Neighborhood welcome kit.” The exhibit is open to the people who live at O82 or by appointment through roshani@apano.org
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Apache group battling a foreign mining firm that wants to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States on what tribal members say is sacred land will get a new chance to make its point Tuesday when a full federal appeals court panel takes another look at the case.
The panel of 11 judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to meet Tuesday morning at a Pasadena, California, courthouse to review the appeal by Apache Stronghold to save Oak Flat, a site east of Phoenix the group considers sacred.
“This isn’t just about Oak Flat, but about all cases involving American Indian sacred site litigation,” said Luke Goodrich, the attorney who will be arguing for Apache Stronghold. Goodrich is vice president and senior counsel at the nonprofit legal institution Becket Law, which takes up cases involving religious freedom.
Apache Stronghold sued the U.S. government under the 30-year-old Religious Freedom Restoration Act, saying that its plans to transfer the Oak Flat land to the mining firm through a land swap would place an undue burden on tribal members seeking to practice their religion.
A smaller 9th Circuit panel previously ruled 2-1 that the federal government could give the Oak Flat land to Resolution Copper for a mining project that would swallow the site, ending Apache religious practices there. The court later agreed to let a larger panel rehear the case.
A final decision was not expected Tuesday, and it could be several months before one is issued, Goodrich said.
Apache Stronghold members traveled from Arizona for the hearing, stopping at cities along the way to draw attention to the case. They gathered Monday at a community arts center in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.
Called Chi’chil Bildagoteel, Oak Flat is dotted with ancient oak groves and traditional plants the Apaches consider essential to their religion.
An environmental impact survey for the project has been pulled back while the U.S. Department of Agriculture has consulted for months with Native American tribes and others about their concerns over Oak Flat. The environmental analysis will have to be republished before a swap of the Tonto National Forest land can go forward.
The land transfer was a last-minute provision included in a must-pass defense bill in 2014. The swap would give the mining company 3.75 square miles (9.71 square kilometers) of national forest land in exchange for eight parcels it owns in other parts of Arizona.
“We respect the legal process and are closely following this case,” Resolution Copper, a joint venture of global mining firms Rio Tinto and BHP, said in a statement on the eve of the hearing. “At the same time, we believe that settled precedent supports the district court’s rejection of Apache Stronghold’s claims.”
“There is significant local support for the Resolution Copper project, and we will continue our efforts to understand and address any concerns that have been raised,” the statement said.
It added that the project has the potential to supply enough copper to meet up to one quarter of U.S. demand, adding up to $1 billion a year to Arizona’s economy and creating thousands of local jobs,
The Poor People’s Campaign, environmental groups and the National Congress of American Indians are among many groups backing Apache Stronghold’s fight.
The Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic has filed a “friend of the court” brief in the case. Stephanie Barclay, director of Notre Dame’s Religious Liberty Initiative, will participate in oral arguments.
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The GEI drives transparency and progression in gender equity at public companies
TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bloomberg is pleased to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) joins 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data. This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.
The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time. Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.
"The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. That's why, more than ever, we are deeply committed to providing access to women at all levels at TD with valuable learning experiences, ongoing support for their career goals and a network of like-minded colleagues," says Christine Morris, Senior Executive Vice President, Transformation, Enablement & Customer Experience and Executive Chair of the Women at TD Committee. "We know that expanding opportunities for women is vital to helping advance both our business and equity goals."
"Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club. "We continue to see an increase in both interest and membership globally, reflecting a shared goal of transparency in gender-related metrics."
TD submitted a social survey created by Bloomberg, in collaboration with subject matter experts globally. Those included on this year's index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.
Both the survey and the GEI are voluntary and have no associated costs. Bloomberg collected this data for reference purposes only. The index is not ranked. While all public companies are encouraged to disclose supplemental gender data for their company's investment profile on the Bloomberg Terminal, those that have a market capitalization of USD1 billion are eligible for inclusion in the Index.
For more information on the GEI and how to submit information for next year's index visit: https://www.bloomberg.com/gei.
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About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 27 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; Wealth Management and Insurance, including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 15 million active online and mobile customers. TD had $1.9 trillion in assets on October 31, 2022. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.
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Roblox players discover Maretime Bay with customizable pony avatars
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Little Pony trots into Roblox with new game, "Visit Maretime Bay," in celebration of new episodes of My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, now on Netflix. The experience recreates the iconic series setting of Maretime Bay, a seaside town destination where everyone is welcome, and self-expression runs free. In a first of its kind twist, upon entering the game, players' Roblox avatars will undergo a magical transformation into a customizable pony avatar—a feature unique to the "Visit Maretime Bay'' experience that enables fans to go beyond the screen and fully immerse themselves in this world of friendship, fun and adventure.
"When we started to imagine how My Little Pony would show up in the metaverse, it was really important for us to stay true to our core values of friendship, self-expression, and celebrating each other's uniqueness," said Jessica Murphy, SVP Entertainment Brand Marketing, Entertainment One. "We're pushing what's possible on Roblox through a novel experience that allows kids and their parents to transform their typical avatar into a Pony, allowing them to become part of the story as they interact with our characters. And, we're focused on ensuring that our fans enjoy Maretime Bay in a free, safe environment."
Hasbro's diligence in developing a secure experience for kids includes elimination of both the chat feature as well as any monetization through Robux (Roblox's premium currency). However, a robust in-world crystal-based economy can be used to redeem even more customizations for a user's pony avatar, providing seemingly endless opportunities for self-expression in "Visit Maretime Bay."
Once they've created their custom pony, players will have free rein to explore the many activities that the experience has to offer, from collecting crystals to taking selfies with the Mane 5 ponies. By playing a series of minigames and exploring Maretime Bay, players can earn badges inspired by the ponies' cutie marks, which draw upon the unique personality traits of the show's beloved characters. Plus, players can "earn their wings" and other limited edition accessories for their Roblox avatar's inventory such as the "Sparky the Dragon" shoulder pet, allowing them to continue their self-expression outside of the "Visit Maretime Bay" game.
The Roblox activation is part of My Little Pony's integrated "Visit Maretime Bay'' campaign, developed in partnership with Media.Monks, which positions the fictitious show location as the hottest new vacation spot that families can visit without leaving home. The campaign also includes a partnership with Tripadvisor, and marks the first time the travel company has partnered with a kids entertainment brand. While browsing the Tripadvisor platform, Maretime Bay is listed as an actual family vacation destination with attractions one can experience by watching the series on Netflix. Plus, parents can look out for "Visit Maretime Bay" creative ads for the My Little Pony: Make Your Mark series in their social feeds via TripAdvisor and My Little Pony handles.
Coinciding with the "Visit Maretime Bay'' campaign, Hasbro is furthering My Little Pony's brand promise of friendship and self-expression by supporting organizations that bolster the confidence of young girls. A partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA, now in its second year, will feature a fun patch that Daisy and Brownie troops across the country can earn when they complete Girl Scout and My Little Pony challenges. My Little Pony will also celebrate girls everywhere by sponsoring Rebel Girls' upcoming Rebel Girls Fest: Be the Change at bookstore events across the US and Canada in October.
Following an incredible brand transformation that spans multi-platform animated content, including nearly 500 minutes of original animation dropping in 2022 alone, new music, the first ever official My Little Pony podcast, toys, apparel, accessories, cross-category products and more, My Little Pony is leveraging new technology, adapting to meet their audience everywhere they are, and encouraging self-expression amongst a new generation of fans.
ABOUT MY LITTLE PONY
Since launching in 1983, MY LITTLE PONY has catapulted from an iconic toy into a worldwide entertainment universe with multiple verticals including toys, games, licensed consumer products, publishing, music, a thriving YouTube channel, digital gaming, live experiences and much more. In September 2021, MY LITTLE PONY: A NEW GENERATION launched on Netflix and introduced the next generation of ponies to a new generation of kids. The feature-length film became the #1 kids property upon launch and was awarded the Common Sense Media Seal for Families. This success continued in 2022 with the launch of two new series: MY LITTLE PONY: TELL YOUR TALE, an inventive, comedic 2D animated series on YouTube, and MY LITTLE PONY: MAKE YOUR MARK, a dazzling 3D animated series on Netflix whose inaugural special debuted on the "Kids Top 10 List". These new projects announced a new era for the brand, with a renewed focus on inspiring viewers to explore, express and celebrate what makes them unique. Kids can see themselves reflected in this new generation of ponies, whose diverse interests and storylines match their own. With an array of fresh, expanded touchpoints that span new music, a podcast, fashion and interactive experiences amongst other categories, children can engage with their beloved pony characters. For more information on MY LITTLE PONY, please visit: https://mylittlepony.hasbro.com
ABOUT HASBRO
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro's iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past nine years, and one of America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital for the past four years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@ Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram, and @HasbroOfficial on Facebook.)
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP)Chance Gary scored 20 points, Phillipina Kyei had a double-double and 19th-ranked Oregon ran away from Portland 90-51 on Saturday.
Kyei and Endyia Rogers both had 12 points for the Ducks (6-1) with Kyei grabbing 13 rebounds. Taya Hanson had 11 points and Te-Hina Paopao and Grace VanSlooten 10 each. Paopao had eight assists and VanSlooten five steals. Taylor Hosendove had nine points and 10 rebounds.
Alex Fowler had 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting for the Pilots (5-4). Portland went 1 of 14 from 3-point range and Fowler’s teammates were 13 of 45 (31%). Outrebounded by 25, the Pilots had 21 turnovers that were turned into 32 points.
Oregon led 40-29 at the half, hitting six 3-pointers on 13 attempts while keeping the Pilots from making a 3. However, Fowler had 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting.
Then Oregon had a 33-12 advantage in the third quarter, putting together runs of 10 and 11.
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Long-term collaboration between Virginia-based C2 Management and India-based Pixel Consultancy leave the reuse and recycling company well situated to market new ventures to clients as well as industry peers.
BERRYVILLE, Va., August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Serving over 200,000 unique customers in the last 24 years has required our company to author its own software and maintain online presence," says C2 CEO Chris Hansen, "but evolving into an organization geared to market products and services to competitors, clients, and even franchisees is requiring a new strategy." (www.tryc2.com).
While the rapidly growing reuse and recycler's business to government roots remain a large part of its portfolio, exposure to corporate projects and now some of its first Fortune 500 clients have been the motivation behind some of its newest endeavors, Shredbox and assetcod.com.
Geared up to digitally launch the newest C2 efforts, Pixel Consultancy Founder Surajit Guha looks forward to implementing everything from new SEO strategy to various ad campaigns that will highlight the new opportunities.
"Working with Chris and C2 has been a pleasure for many years, and we are especially proud to be a part of the efforts to begin marketing to industry peers," says Guha.
Shredbox will serve C2 clients as an on-site recycling solution and will be available to franchisees shortly. Initial industry feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Assetcod.com will serve clients and competitors as an automated software system for generating, tracking, and reporting certificates of destruction and will be compatible with eBay and other types of industry software.
"We have worked very hard to get as much feedback from others in the industry during the development of these products and are very excited to bring them to market," says Hansen. "We believe that the concerted efforts to raise awareness of who we are in the industry and the willingness to share about our best practices transparently are going to pave the way for good product reception," he adds.
Last year C2 joined The Electronics Reuse & Recycling Alliance (TERRA), and recently helped launch a TERRA member-based interactive marketing and PR initiative. They joined The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA), are longtime members of The Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the 7x24 Exchange DC Chapter. Gold Sponsorship at E Scrap conferences have helped bring awareness to the company. CEO Hansen spoke at last year's E-Scrap conference, and Executive Vice-President of C2 Strategic Partnerships Tim Reichert looks forward to speaking at this year's conference in New Orleans.
"C2 has cultivated and harbors an ability to handle very diverse incoming material streams and I look forward to sharing about that at the conference," says Reichert, "but ultimately I think attendees at this session will be very interested in new income streams as well, so I look forward to sharing about these new developments there also."
Guha and Hansen maintain that the efforts the company has made to ingratiate itself with the industry will pair together well with the excellent client relationships it already has when working to promote digital awareness of Shredbox and assetcod.com.
"We will continue to originate content about what we are doing in a collaborative manner and see that this information is shared with C2 clients and the industry," says Hansen.
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- Season will feature the world-premiere staging of The Hours, company premieres of Champion and Medea, and four additional new productions
- Roster of artists to appear on screen include Piotr Beczała, Lise Davidsen, Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Ryan Speedo Green, Kelli O'Hara, Ailyn Pérez, Nadine Sierra, Michael Volle, Sonya Yoncheva, and more
- Live in HD season kicks off on October 22 with Medea starring Sondra Radvanovsky
DENVER, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 16th season on October 22 and will feature ten Saturday matinee performances broadcast from the Met stage to movie theaters. Tickets are on sale now through Fathom Events or participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit www.fathomevents.com (participating theaters are subject to change).
In addition to Fathom's live Saturday transmissions, an encore of each opera will be broadcast in theaters on the following Wednesday, with presentations in both the afternoon and evening.
The 2022–23 season begins with a live transmission of Cherubini's Medea, a Met-premiere production starring soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role.
In addition to Medea, the 2022–23 Live in HD season will feature two more company premieres, both led by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin: Kevin Puts's The Hours, in its world-premiere production, starring the powerhouse trio of soprano Renée Fleming, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, and soprano Kelli O'Hara, and the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard's first opera, Champion, about the life of boxer Emile Griffith. Four additional new productions will be presented throughout the season: Giordano's Fedora with soprano Sonya Yoncheva in the title role; Wagner's Lohengrin starring tenor Piotr Beczała; and two Mozart operas conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann, including a cinematic staging of Don Giovanni by Ivo van Hove and Simon McBurney's production of Die Zauberflöte, which raises the orchestra pit to allow interaction with the cast.
"Our 2022–23 Live in HD season picks up where we will have left off at the end of the current season, with more new productions and more Met premieres than in recent decades," said Met General Manager Peter Gelb. "Our lessons learned during the two years of the pandemic are that the future of the Met, and of opera, rely upon ceaselessly breaking new and diverse artistic ground. It's our path forward."
Live in HD audiences will also have the chance to see Michael Mayer's celebrated production of Verdi's La Traviata starring soprano Nadine Sierra as Violetta; and the return of two of Robert Carsen's productions, including Verdi's Falstaff, with baritone Michael Volle singing the title role in his first Verdi opera at the Met, and Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, with soprano Lise Davidsen and mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the Marschallin and Octavian.
"We're excited for this next season of The Met: Live in HD series," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "We are always proud of Fathom's ability to bring the best in live opera to theater audiences all over the country – especially in communities that may not have the chance to see such amazing artistry live."
Complete details, including casting, are available below.
2022–23 Live in HD Season at a Glance:
The Live in HD season will begin on October 22 with Medea and continues with La Traviata (November 5), The Hours (December 10), Fedora (January 14), Lohengrin (March 18), Falstaff (April 1), Der Rosenkavalier (April 15), Champion (April 29), Don Giovanni (May 20), and Die Zauberflöte (June 3). All performances will be Saturday matinees transmitted live from the Met stage. A special encore screening of The Magic Flute will also be presented on December 3.
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The Met: Live in HD 2022–23 Schedule
Cherubini's Medea—MET PREMIERE
Live in HD date: October 22, 2022
Encore date: October 26, 2022
Production: David McVicar
Set Designer: David McVicar
Costume Designer: Doey Lüthi
Lighting Designer: Paule Constable
Projection Designer: S. Katy Tucker
Movement Director: Jo Meredith
Carlo Rizzi (Conductor); Sondra Radvanovsky (Medea), Janai Brugger (Glauce), Ekaterina Gubanova (Neris), Matthew Polenzani (Giasone), Michele Pertusi (Creonte)
Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory's fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubini's rarely performed masterpiece is tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea's Argonaut husband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, Glauce; bass Michele Pertusi as her father, Creonte, the King of Corinth; and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea's confidante, Neris.
Verdi's La Traviata—REVIVAL
Live in HD date: November 5, 2022
Encore date: November 9, 2022
Production: Michael Mayer
Set Designer: Christine Jones
Costume Designer: Susan Hilferty
Lighting Designer: Kevin Adams
Choreographer: Lorin Latarro
Daniele Callegari (Conductor); Nadine Sierra (Violetta Valéry), Stephen Costello (Alfredo Germont), Luca Salsi (Giorgio Germont)
Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera's ultimate heroines—in Michael Mayer's vibrant production of Verdi's beloved tragedy. Tenor Stephen Costello is her self-centered lover Alfredo, alongside baritone Luca Salsi as his disapproving father and Maestro Daniele Callegari on the podium.
Kevin Puts's The Hours—WORLD-PREMIERE PRODUCTION
Live in HD date: December 10, 2022
Encore date: December 14, 2022
Librettist: Greg Pierce
Production: Phelim McDermott
Set and Costume Designer: Tom Pye
Lighting Designer: Bruno Poet
Projection Designer: Finn Ross
Choreographer: Annie-B Parson
Dramaturg: Paul Cremo
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor); Renée Fleming (Clarissa Vaughan), Kelli O'Hara (Laura Brown), Joyce DiDonato (Virginia Woolf), Sean Panikkar (Leonard Woolf), William Burden (Louis), Kyle Ketelsen (Richard), Brandon Cedel (Dan Brown),
The world-premiere staging of Kevin Puts's The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham's acclaimed novel, which also served as the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film, arrives in cinemas this December. In her highly anticipated return to the Met, soprano Renée Fleming joins soprano Kelli O'Hara and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato to portray three women from different eras who grapple with their inner demons and their roles in society. Phelim McDermott, who recently created the Met's acclaimed production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten, directs this compelling drama, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct Puts's powerful score.
Giordano's Fedora—NEW PRODUCTION
Live in HD date: January 14, 2023
Encore date: January 18, 2023
Production: David McVicar
Set Designer: Charles Edwards
Costume Designer: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman
Marco Armiliato (Conductor); Sonya Yoncheva (Fedora), Rosa Feola (Olga), Piotr Beczała (Loris Ipanoff), Artur Ruciński (De Siriex)
Giordano's exhilarating drama Fedora returns to the Met for the first time in 25 years, starring soprano Sonya Yoncheva in the title role of the 19th-century princess who falls in love with her fiancé's murderer, Count Loris, sung by tenor Piotr Beczała. Soprano Rosa Feola is the Countess Olga, Fedora's confidante, and baritone Artur Ruciński is the diplomat De Siriex. Marco Armiliato conducts David McVicar's intricate production, with a fixed set that unfolds to reveal the opera's settings: a palace in St. Petersburg, a fashionable Parisian salon, and a picturesque villa in the Swiss Alps.
Wagner's Lohengrin—NEW PRODUCTION
Live in HD date: March 18, 2023
Encore date: March 22, 2023
Production: François Girard
Set and Costume Designer: Tim Yip
Lighting Designer: David Finn
Projection Designer: Peter Flaherty
Choreographer: TBA
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor); Tamara Wilson (Elsa), Christine Goerke (Ortrud), Piotr Beczała (Lohengrin), Evgeny Nikitin (Telramund), Brian Mulligan (Herald), Günther Groissböck (Heinrich)
Wagner's Lohengrin returns to the Met stage after an absence of 17 years with this atmospheric new staging by François Girard. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast led by tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role of the mysterious swan knight. Soprano Tamara Wilson is the virtuous duchess Elsa, falsely accused of murder, going head-to-head with soprano Christine Goerke as the cunning sorceress Ortrud. Bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin is Ortrud's power-hungry husband, Telramund, and bass Günther Groissböck is King Heinrich.
Verdi's Falstaff—REVIVAL
Live in HD date: April 1, 2023
Encore date: April 5, 2023
Production: Robert Carsen
Set Designer: Paul Steinberg
Costume Designer: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting Designers: Robert Carsen and Peter Van Praet
Daniele Rustioni (Conductor); Hera Hyesang Park (Nannetta); Ailyn Pérez (Alice Ford); Marie-Nicole Lemieux (Mistress Quickly); Jennifer Johnson Cano (Meg Page); Bogdan Volkov (Fenton); Michael Volle (Falstaff); Christopher Maltman (Ford)
Verdi's Shakespearean comedy features a brilliant ensemble cast in Robert Carsen's celebrated staging. Baritone Michael Volle sings his first Verdi role at the Met as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance. Reuniting after their acclaimed performances in the production's 2019 run are soprano Ailyn Pérez as Alice Ford, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, and mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Mistress Quickly. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park and tenor Bogdan Volkov are the young couple Nannetta and Fenton, and Daniele Rustioni conducts.
Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier—REVIVAL
Live in HD date: April 15, 2023
Encore date: April 19, 2023
Production: Robert Carsen
Set Designer: Paul Steinberg
Costume Designer: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting Designers: Robert Carsen and Peter Van Praet
Choreographer: Philippe Giraudeau
Simone Young (Conductor); Lise Davidsen (Marschallin), Isabel Leonard (Octavian), Erin Morley (Sophie), Katharine Goeldner (Annina), René Barbera (Italian Singer), Thomas Ebenstein (Valzacchi), Markus Brück (Faninal), Günther Groissböck (Baron Ochs)
A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss's comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in her Met role debut as Octavian, and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as Baron Ochs, and Markus Brück is Sophie's father, Faninal. Maestro Simone Young takes the podium to oversee Robert Carsen's fin-de-siècle staging.
Terence Blanchard's Champion—MET PREMIERE
Live in HD date: April 29, 2023
Encore date: May 3, 2023, 2023
Librettist: Michael Cristofer
Production: James Robinson
Set Designer: Allen Moyer
Costume Designer: Paul Tazewell
Lighting Designer: Donald Holder
Projection Designer: Greg Emetaz
Choreographer: Camille A. Brown
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor); Latonia Moore (Emelda Griffith), Stephanie Blythe (Kathy Hagan), Ryan Speedo Green (Young Emile Griffith), Eric Owens (Emile Griffith)
Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his first opera to the Met after his Fire Shut Up in My Bones made history in the 2021–22 season. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays Griffith's older self, haunted by the ghosts of his past. Soprano Latonia Moore is Emelda Griffith, the boxer's estranged mother, and mezzo- soprano Stephanie Blythe is the bar owner Kathy Hagan. Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to the podium to conduct Blanchard's second Met premiere. Director James Robinson, whose productions of Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Porgy and Bess brought down the house, oversees the staging. Camille A. Brown, whose choreography electrified audiences in Fire and Porgy, also returns.
Mozart's Don Giovanni—NEW PRODUCTION
Live in HD date: May 20, 2023
Encore date: May 24, 2023
Production: Ivo van Hove
Set and Lighting Designer: Jan Versweyveld
Costume Designer: An D'Huys
Projection Designer: Christopher Ash
Choreographer: Sara Erde
Nathalie Stutzmann (Conductor); Federica Lombardi (Donna Anna), Ana María Martínez (Donna Elvira), Ying Fang (Zerlina), Ben Bliss (Don Ottavio), Peter Mattei (Don Giovanni), Adam Plachetka (Leporello), Alfred Walker (Masetto), Alexander Tsymbalyuk (Commendatore)
Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new staging of Mozart's tragicomedy Don Giovanni. The tale of deceit and damnation is set in an abstract architectural landscape that explores the dark corners of the story and its characters. Nathalie Stutzmann makes her Met debut conducting a star-studded cast led by baritone Peter Mattei as a magnetic Don Giovanni, alongside the Leporello of bass-baritone Adam Plachetka. Sopranos Federica Lombardi, Ana María Martínez, and Ying Fang are Giovanni's conquests—Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina—and tenor Ben Bliss sings Don Ottavio.
Mozart's Die Zauberflöte—NEW PRODUCTION
Live in HD date: June 3, 2023
Encore date: June 7, 2023
Production and Choreography: Simon McBurney
Set Designer: Michael Levine
Costume Designer: Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting Designer: Jean Kalman
Projection Designer: Finn Ross
Sound Designer: Gareth Fry
Nathalie Stutzmann (Conductor); Erin Morley (Pamina), Kathryn Lewek (Queen of the Night), Lawrence Brownlee (Tamino), Thomas Oliemans (Papageno), Alan Held (Speaker), Stephen Milling (Sarastro), Brenton Ryan (Monostatos)
Nathalie Stutzmann conducts her second Mozart work this season with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In his Met-debut staging, Simon McBurney incorporates projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart's fable. The brilliant cast includes soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, baritone Thomas Oliemans in his Met debut as Papageno, soprano Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and bass Stephen Milling as Sarastro.
Mozart's The Magic Flute—SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION
Originally transmitted live on December 30, 2006
Live in HD Encore Date: December 3, 2022
Production: Julie Taymor
Set Designer: George Tsypin
Costume Designer: Julie Taymor
Lighting Designer: Donald Holder
Puppet Designers: Julie Taymor and Michael Curry
Choreographer: Mark Dendy
English Adaptation: J.D. McClatchy
James Levine (Conductor); Ying Huang (Pamina), Erika Miklósa (Queen of the Night), Matthew Polenzani (Tamino), Greg Fedderly (Monostatos), Nathan Gunn (Papageno), David Pittsinger (Speaker), René Pape (Sarastro)
The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide—the abridged English-language version of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor's whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. The opera returns to select movie theaters in a special encore presentation during the holiday season.
About The Met: Live in HD
The Met: Live in HD series has made the Met the world's leading provider of alternative cinema content and the only arts institution with an ongoing global series of this scale. When the series launched in 2006, the Met was the first arts company to experiment with alternative cinema content. Since then, the program has expanded, with more than 29.4 million tickets sold to date and robust attendance in the world's five largest cinema markets: the United States, Germany, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. In North America, weekend box office ratings also remain strong, often placing Live in HD presentations among the weekend's top 15 highest-grossing films.
The Met: Live in HD series has increased accessibility to Met performances for audiences around the world. With a global average ticket price of $23, the series has made world-class performances accessible to millions of opera lovers each season.
Met artists serve as hosts for the Live in HD series, providing background on the operas, introducing exciting behind-the-scenes features, and conducting live interviews with stars, crew, and production teams.
The Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor, the Neubauer Family Foundation. Digital support of The Met: Live in HD is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Met: Live in HD series is supported by Rolex. The HD broadcasts are also supported by Toll Brothers, America's luxury homebuilder®.
For more information about The Met: Live in HD, visit metopera.org/hd.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
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Mabel is looking for her forever home
Published: Sep. 23, 2022 at 11:13 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - It’s our favorite part of the week, it’s time for Pet of the Week.
Katie Lister with Emily’s Legacy Rescue joined Ashley Fitzwater in the studio to talk about a dog named Mabel.
There is a $140 adoption fee for dogs, which covers multiple medical procedures and gives your future furball a microchip in case they ever get lost.
For more information, you can visit the Emily’s Legacy Rescue website or Facebook page.
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In Time for the Holiday Season, New Pieces Bring the Colorful and Fun Style of Megan's Virtual World to Claire's with a Unique Selection of Toys and Accessories
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Claire's continues to build on its footprint in the Metaverse and create 'phygital' experiences for its Gen 'Zalpha' consumers with the announcement of a partnership with Gaming Creator MeganPlays on an exclusive collection. Inspired by Megan's virtual world, the 23-piece collection features a playful assortment of pieces now available in Claire's stores and on Claires.com in time for the holidays with 12 of those products also available in ShimmerVille, Claire's original franchise within global online platform Roblox for immersive shared experiences. Six pieces are also launching as user generated content (UGC) items in other experiences across the Roblox platform. With a shared ethos of empowering young people to express themselves, the collection is bold and playful with product offerings that span beauty and tech accessories, keychains and toys, inviting consumers to showcase their personal style with accessories that bring to life the colorful and fun fashion that Megan is known for within the gaming world.
"Gen 'Zalpha' is ever-evolving - constantly finding alternative ways to change up their style and connect with others, which is why we encourage our audience to explore new trends and become inspired by other like-minded individuals," said Kristin Patrick, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Claire's. "With a platform built around empowering young girls to embrace their individuality, Megan shares our brand values, making her the perfect partner as we continue to inspire young people to express themselves and reach new audiences with the launch of ShimmerVille."
"Growing up, shopping at Claire's was always so fun and joyful, which is why I was excited at the opportunity to collaborate with the brand on a collection that will give a new generation of shoppers the opportunity to have the same, amazing experience with the brand that I did," said Megan. "I am so proud of every piece that we have created together and hope that the collection inspires young people to express themselves!"
Stand-out pieces in the Claire's x MeganPlays collection include plushies - made to mirror the adorable pets in her virtual world - faux nails, pom pom headbands and colorful clip-in hair extensions, a top product for Claire's and a nod to Megan's ever-changing hairstyle. The Claire's x MeganPlays collection ranges from $9.99 to $19.99 and is available online at Claires.com and in select Claire's stores making an excellent gift for the holidays or a special gaming enthusiast. Consumers can also outfit their avatars in the collection within ShimmerVille and select experiences across the Roblox platform.
Claire's Holdings LLC is a fully integrated, global fashion brand powerhouse committed to inspiring self-expression through the creation and delivery of exclusive, well-curated products and experiences. For over 50 years, Claire's has been a destination for the curious, creative and influential and an industry-leader in ear piercing services, delivering a trendsetting assortment of fashion products and accessories that help young people worldwide style and define themselves. Through its global brands, Claire's® and Icing®, the company delivers an immersive, omnichannel shopping experience with owned and concession stores throughout North America and Europe as well as franchise stores in the Middle East and South Africa. More information regarding Claire's is available at corporate.claires.com.
Gaming Creator, MeganPlays is well known in the community for her storytelling and vlog content- while also keeping players in the know by sharing the latest updates on the most popular games. MeganPlays has curated a unique and intimate community by engaging her audience with social media and live streams. Megan finds the most joy in helping to create a safe space for her young tween audience (whom she calls the Peachy Squad), which allows her viewers to be their most genuine selves. Megan has coined the term "Stay Peachy" as a reminder to her audience to always look on the bright side! Megan has been creating content for YouTube since 2013 and has since expanded into other social media platforms and even launched her own clothing collection called Stay Peachy! Megan works hard to leave a positive impact and impression on her audience, as she strives to be the best role model possible with her family-friendly content.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's leader said Saturday that China has agreed to a reopening of the city's border with the mainland, which has been largely closed by pandemic restrictions, and that he is aiming for a mid-January start.
Chief Executive John Lee, returning from a trip to Beijing where he met President Xi Jinping and other officials, told reporters at the Hong Kong airport that the two sides would develop a plan to reopen the border in a gradual and orderly manner.
The announcement came as China is easing a “zero-COVID” policy that has restricted entry to the country, isolated infected people and locked down areas with outbreaks.
Hong Kong is a semi-autonomous Chinese territory that borders Guangdong province in southeast China. People must pass through immigration to cross between the two, and most land and sea entry points have been closed and controls tightened because of the pandemic.
Lee has made a full reopening of the border a priority to boost the city's flagging economy. The issue was one of several on his agenda for this week's trip to Beijing to deliver an annual report to the central government, his first such report since taking office on July 1.
He offered no details on how the border might be reopened, and whether it would include an elimination of the five days of hotel quarantine required for people entering mainland China.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is in the midst of yet another goodwill trip through the Western Balkans to drum up support for the bloc and to make sure that Europe's historical tinderbox is not about to pick the side of hostile Russia or strategic rival China in the world of geopolitics.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have a stop during her whirlwind six-nation tour in Serbia on Friday, by far the most important nation in the southern region, and one that has shown scant regard for solidarity in joining EU sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
For years, the 27-nation EU has been caught in two minds over the Western Balkans: seeking to pull them close as allies and hold off foreign interference, yet at the same time, keeping them at arm's length since their weaker economies and political institutions are far from ready to seamlessly integrate into the EU's single market of open trade and Western democratic ideals.
The result has been frustration for the Western Balkan nations, sometimes bordering on alienation. And the Feb. 24 Russian invasion of Ukraine has only made matters more urgent. Hence, this week's outpouring of warm words and more EU aid in addition to the billions in grants and loans already committed to the region.
“This is a question of strategic interests, and we only have one shot to get it right. So let’s not waste it,” Katalin Cseh of the liberal Renew Europe group told the EU legislature last week.
“Russia and China understand the strategic importance of the Western Balkans just as well as we do. Only," she added, “it is right on our doorstep.”
The region now comprising of Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia has long been a political, and sometimes literal, battleground for world powers. A shooting in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in 1914 set off World War I, which brought down empires, redrew maps and ultimately led to World War II, The United States and the Soviet Union emerged as superpowers.
With the 1991 Soviet collapse, so did Yugoslavia, the dominant power in the Western Balkans region. That unleashed devastating wars in the 1990s that killed over 130,000, displaced millions, ruined economies and spawned ethnic hatreds that last to this day.
Even though the EU is by far the biggest investment and trading partner in the six-nation region, Von der Leyen has her work cut out in Belgrade, where right-wing and former anti-Western populist President Aleksandar Vucic has ruled for 10 years with increasing powers and allowed for the spread of Russian influence.
For years now, the EU has dangled the prospect of membership, and ensuing prosperity, for the Balkan nations. But that promise was somewhat undermined this year when the EU allowed Ukraine into the fast lane as a candidate nation, while progress on membership for Western Balkan nations has largely stalled.
That has turned several Balkan nations into EU sceptics.
Serbia's line with Moscow irks the bloc most, especially since Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia.
“Serbia needs to step up its efforts in aligning with the EU positions,” said EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi.
Despite EU aid, recent surveys have suggested that support for Serbia's EU integration has dropped since the start of the war in Ukraine. The surveys show that only about 30-35% of those questioned now support joining the EU, compared to 57% from a government survey last year.
Some blame it on a pro-Russian line in Serbia's media, which is still a daily staple, further fueling anti-Western sentiments. In addition, there are Western fears that Russian influence will poison Serbia's Balkan neighbors too, especially through ethnic Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik in Bosnia. In both Serbia and Montenegro, the Russian biker group Night Wolves, which is close to Putin, is seen to have a hand in anti-Western actions.
While several Balkan nations have important historical links to Russia over centuries, that cannot be said of China. As the Asian powerhouse is extending its clout across the globe, it also reached nations like Serbia and Montenegro through economic and financial means.
“Chinese loans are Beijing’s primary foreign policy tool to strengthen its position in the region,” said an EU Parliament study over the summer. Those loans have clauses that if loans cannot be repaid, “China can request political favors or exercise unfavorable contractual clauses such as the seizure of assets or even land.”
EU estimates for Chinese investments in Serbia up through 2021 amounted to 10.3 billion euros. China has secured a presence throughout Central and Eastern Europe through investment and infrastructure works as part of its “One Belt, One Road” initiative.
Chinese companies have been involved in building roads, bridges and other major infrastructure projects that are financed through Chinese loans. The EU has warned that Chinese companies and banks fuel corruption in the already volatile Western Balkan region because they make state-to-state deals without competition or tenders.
In Serbia, Chinese companies now own the biggest steel mill and copper and coal mines, and they are building roads and bridges.
Among the most controversial Chinese projects in the Western Balkans has been a portion of a highway linking Montenegro’s Adriatic Sea coast with the Serbian border that was far beyond the small nation’s means.
Montenegro took out the $944 million loan in 2014 as part of the plan, but was later unable to repay it, as the construction dragged on and debts accumulated, throwing the country into a financial crisis. The Balkan country of just 620,000 people eventually struck a deal with one French and two U.S. banks to restructure the Chinese loan and has since made its first debt payment. The first portion of the highway was inaugurated earlier this year.
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Jovana Gec contributed from Belgrade.
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These are the gun control laws passed in 2022
Originally Published: 30 JUL 22 04:03 ETUpdated: 31 DEC 22 16:11 ETBy Emma Tucker, CNN
(CNN) -- Several high-profile mass shootings and a sustained rise in gun violence across the United States in 2022 have spurred law enforcement officials and lawmakers to push for more gun control measures.
President Joe Biden in June signed into law the first major gun safety legislation passed in decades. The measure failed to ban any weapons, but it includes funding for school safety and state crisis intervention programs. Many states -- including California, Delaware and New York -- have also passed new laws to help curb gun violence, such as regulating untraceable ghost guns and strengthening background check systems.
The year 2022 is the second-highest year of mass shootings in the United States on record, according to data compiled by the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit tracking gun violence incidents across the country.
There have been at least 647 mass shootings through December 31 this year. The country saw 692 mass shootings in 2021, the worst year on record since the Gun Violence Archive began tracking mass shootings in 2014.
The Gun Violence Archive, like CNN, defines a mass shooting as one in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter.
There is a direct correlation in states with weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun deaths, including homicides, suicides and accidental killings, according to a January study published by Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-profit focused on gun violence prevention.
Not everyone agrees increased gun control is the answer. Some Americans advocate for their right to keep and bear arms, enshrined in the Constitution, while others argue gun control measures save lives and do not infringe citizen rights.
Amid the debate, some lawmakers have forged ahead with passing gun control laws.
"States continue to lead on gun safety, passing new and innovative policies that we will work to replicate across the country while continuing to secure significant investments in community violence intervention programs," said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, which has been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, which killed 20 children and six educators.
"This progress and our electoral victories in November shows that the gun violence prevention movement is stronger than ever and sets the stage for continued progress in the new year," Watts continued.
Here is a summary of the state and federal laws approved in 2022:
Federal legislation
On June 25, Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act after the House and the Senate approved the measure. The package represents the most significant federal legislation to address gun violence since the expired 10-year assault weapons ban of 1994.
"God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," Biden said at the White House as he signed the bill.
The package includes $750 million to help states implement and run crisis intervention programs, which can be used to manage red flag programs, as well as for other crisis intervention programs such as mental health, drug and veteran courts.
Red flag laws, approved by the federal measure, are also known as Extreme Risk Protection Order laws. They allow courts to temporarily seize firearms from anyone believed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The legislation encourages states to include juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which would provide a more comprehensive background check for people between 18 and 21 who want to buy guns.
It also requires more individuals who sell guns as primary sources of income to register as Federally Licensed Firearm Dealers, which are required to administer background checks before they sell a gun to someone.
The law bars guns from anyone convicted of a domestic violence crime who has a "continuing serious relationship of a romantic or intimate nature." The law, however, allows those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes to restore their gun rights after five years if they haven't committed other crimes.
California
California was ranked the top state in the nation for gun safety in 2021. It has the strongest system in the nation for removing firearms from people who become prohibited from having them, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom in July signed a package of five bills on gun safety after they were passed by the California State Senate.
On July 1, Newsom signed AB 2571, which prohibits the gun industry from marketing firearm-related products to minors, as well as AB 1621, which further restricts ghost guns, including the parts used to build them.
On July 12, the governor signed AB 1594, legislation establishing a firearm industry standard of conduct to promote "safe and responsible firearm industry member practices," the bill states.
Also included in the package is AB 2156, signed on July 21, which cracks down on the manufacture of firearms by prohibiting any person, regardless of federal licensure, from manufacturing firearms without a state license. It also prohibits unlicensed individuals from using 3D printing to manufacture any firearm or precursor part.
The last bill, signed on July 22, is SB 1327. It allows private citizens to bring civil action against anyone who manufactures, distributes, transports or imports assault weapons or ghost guns, which are banned in the state.
Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 22-1086, or The Vote Without Fear Act, on March 30.
The law prohibits a person from openly carrying a firearm within any polling location or central count facility.
It also bans individuals from open carrying within "100 feet of a ballot drop box or any building in which a polling location or central count facility is located," while election activity is in progress, according to the legislation. Violations are punishable by a maximum $1,000 fine, up to 364 days imprisonment in the county jail, or both.
Delaware
Delaware Gov. John Carney on June 30 signed a package of gun safety bills including legislation to prohibit assault weapons, regulate high-capacity magazines and strengthen background checks.
The Delaware Lethal Firearms Safety Act of 2022 prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, receipt, possession or transport of assault weapons in Delaware, subject to certain exceptions, according to HB 450.
The package also includes legislation to raise the minimum age requirement to purchase or possess a firearm from 18 to 21, ban the use of devices which convert handguns into fully automatic weapons and hold gun manufacturers and dealers "liable for reckless or negligent actions that lead to gun violence," the bill states.
Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills to address secure storage of firearms and regulating ghost guns.
On May 18, the governor signed HB 4383, which prohibits individuals from selling or possessing ghost guns and ensures all firearms are serialized, allowing law enforcement to better trace them.
Pritzker later signed HB4729 on June 10, which requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a two-year public awareness campaign focused on safe gun storage, which includes sharing information about safe gun storage, the bill says.
Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on April 8 he would allow Senate Bill 387, which bans the sale or possession of ghost guns, to become law without his signature, noting it doesn't go far enough in taking "decisive action to hold violent criminals accountable."
The bill, which took effect on June 1 after bipartisan support, expands the definition of "firearm" to include an unfinished frame or receiver. It requires the Secretary of State Police to maintain a system to register firearms imprinted with serial numbers and "prohibits a person from purchasing, receiving, selling, offering to sell, or transferring an 'unfinished frame or receiver' or a firearm unless imprinted with specified information," the bill states.
The law also requires the governor to allocate $150,000 in the annual state budget to fund registration proceedings.
New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on July 5 signed seven gun safety bills, six of which were part of his Gun Safety 3.0 package he introduced to the state legislature in April 2021.
The package includes legislation which would allow the state's attorney general to sue members of the firearm industry for violations stemming from the sale or marketing of firearms, the bill states.
Also included in the package is legislation to regulate the sale of handgun ammunition, developing a system of electronic reporting of these sales; and require training prior to the issuance of a gun purchaser identification card with a validity date of 10 years.
Another bill in the package mandates firearm owners who become state residents to obtain a Firearm Purchaser Identification Card and register out-of-state acquired handguns, according to the bill.
On December 22, Murphy signed another gun safety bill strengthening the state's firearm licensing laws and established a list of 'sensitive places' where concealed carry is prohibited, including playgrounds, bars and restaurants serving alcohol, train stations, and polling places.
New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills and an additional piece of legislation to address a wide range of gun safety issues.
Hochul signed a gun safety package on June 6, which includes bills requiring microstamping on handguns, strengthen the state's extreme risk and firearm purchase permit law, raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic rifles to 21 and enhance information sharing between state, local and federal agencies when guns are used in crimes.
Following the Supreme Court decision on June 23 to strike down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago which places restrictions on carrying a concealed handgun outside the home, Hochul signed legislation to strengthen the state's gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons.
The law, which takes effect on September 1, will expand eligibility requirements in the concealed carry permitting process, restrict the carrying of concealed weapons in sensitive locations and establish state oversight over background checks for guns and regular checks on license holders for criminal convictions, according to the legislation.
Oregon
In the November 2022 US midterm elections, Oregon voters enacted a gun safety ballot measure, Measure 114, which strengthens background checks and prohibits the sale and transfer of ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
The measure also closes the "Charleston Loophole," which allows gun purchases to move forward by default after three days even if a background check has not been completed. It requires state police to complete background checks on individuals before a gun sale or transfer is made.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee signed three gun safety bills on June 21. They prohibit high-capacity magazines, ban the open carry of rifles and shotguns in public and raise the legal age to purchase firearms or ammunition from 18 to 21, with exceptions for law enforcement officers.
One of the bills also changes the definition of "rifle" and "shotgun" consistent with federal law.
Vermont
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed into law a package on March 25 banning firearms from hospital buildings and prohibits the transfer of firearms between unlicensed people.
The governor vetoed a similar bill, S.30, in February which would have closed the "Charleston Loophole."
The new law, S.4, addresses the policy by extending the time period to seven days for the federal government to complete a background check before an individual can purchase a firearm. It also strengthens protections for victims of domestic violence, according to the bill.
Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed three gun safety bills into law on March 23.
HB 1705 prohibits the manufacture, sale, purchase or possession of ghost guns, while HB 1630 prohibits the open carry of firearms at local government meetings and restricts them at school board meetings and election-related locations.
The third bill, SB 5078, prohibits high-capacity magazines, defined as an "ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 17 rounds of ammunition," the bill states.
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- Second quarter net income attributable to the limited partners of $39.2 million, or $0.62 per common unit, EBITDA attributable to PBFX of $58.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million
- Year-to-date debt reduced by $70.0 million through repayments on the revolving credit facility
- Declares quarterly distribution of $0.30 per unit
- PBF Energy Announces Agreement to Acquire Remaining Public Stake in PBF Logistics LP
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX, the "Partnership") today announced second quarter 2022 net income attributable to the limited partners of $39.2 million, or $0.62 per common unit. During the quarter, the Partnership generated cash from operations of $44.2 million, EBITDA attributable to PBFX of $58.1 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million and distributable cash flow of $49.6 million. Included in reported results for the second quarter are $2.9 million, or $0.05 per common unit, of non-cash unit-based compensation expense and continued environmental remediation costs associated with the East Coast Terminals. Also included in second quarter results is approximately $3.5 million of one-time, incremental revenue related to certain East Coast storage operations.
"PBF Logistics enjoyed another quarter of safe, reliable and consistent operations. We reduced our net leverage by an incremental $45 million, $70 million on a year-to-date basis, and today announced a quarterly distribution of $0.30 per unit," said PBF Logistics GP LLC Executive Vice President Matt Lucey. "Our 2022 focus is on the continued health and safety of our employees and operations, providing high-quality, uninterrupted service to our customers."
As of June 30, 2022, the Partnership had approximately $497.2 million of liquidity, including approximately $30.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, and access to approximately $466.5 million under its revolving credit facility. Year-to-date, the outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility has been reduced by $70.0 million.
The board of directors of PBF Logistics GP LLC, the Partnership's general partner, declared a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.30 per common unit. The distribution is payable on August 25, 2022, to unitholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2022.
This release is intended to be a qualified notice to nominees under Treasury Regulations Section 1.1446-4(b). All of the Partnership's distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, the Partnership's distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective tax rate.
On July 28, 2022, the Partnership and PBF Energy Inc. ("PBF Energy") announced a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which PBF Energy will acquire all of the publicly held common units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership not already owned by PBF Energy and its subsidiaries on the closing date of the transaction (the "Merger Transaction"). The Merger Agreement provides that each outstanding common unit of the Partnership held by an unaffiliated common unitholder will receive 0.270 shares of PBF Energy Class A common stock and $9.25 in cash, without interest. For additional information on this transaction, please refer to the separate joint press release published today.
The Partnership defines EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense (including amortization of loan fees and debt premium and accretion on discounted liabilities), income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, impairment expense and change in contingent consideration. The Partnership defines EBITDA attributable to PBFX as net income (loss) attributable to PBFX before net interest expense (including amortization of loan fees and debt premium and accretion on discounted liabilities), income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, impairment expense and change in contingent consideration attributable to PBFX, which excludes results of acquisitions from affiliates of PBF Energy prior to the effective dates of such transactions and earnings attributable to the CPI earn-out (the portion of earnings associated with an earn-out provision related to the purchase of CPI Operations LLC ("CPI"), (the "Contingent Consideration")). The Partnership defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA attributable to PBFX excluding acquisition and transaction costs, non-cash unit-based compensation expense and items that meet the conditions of unusual, infrequent and/or non-recurring charges. The Partnership defines distributable cash flow as EBITDA attributable to PBFX plus non-cash unit-based compensation expense, less cash interest, maintenance capital expenditures attributable to PBFX and income taxes. Distributable cash flow will not reflect changes in working capital balances. EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow are not presentations made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
For additional information on the Partnership's non-GAAP financial measures, including reconciliations to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, refer to the supplemental information provided in "Results of Operations" and the Earnings Release Tables included herein.
The Partnership will host a conference call and webcast regarding quarterly results and other business matters on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call is being webcast and can be accessed at PBF Logistics' website, http://www.pbflogistics.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 407-8029 or (201) 689-8029. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and will be available through the company's website.
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined under the federal securities laws) made by the Partnership and its management. Such statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and projections, including, but not limited to, anticipated financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions that are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and may not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which include but are not limited to risks related to the Merger Transaction, including the risk that the transaction is not consummated during the expected timeframe, or at all, the risks relating to the securities markets generally, the impact of adverse market conditions impacting PBFX's logistics and other assets, the possibility that the Partnership may not consummate any potential future acquisitions, the Partnership's plans for financing any potential future acquisitions, the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other risks inherent in PBFX's business. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or forecasted, see PBFX's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements reflect information, facts and circumstances only as of the date they are made. The Partnership assumes no responsibility or obligation to update forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.
PBF Logistics LP, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a fee-based, growth-oriented master limited partnership formed by PBF Energy Inc. to own or lease, operate, develop and acquire crude oil and refined petroleum products terminals, pipelines, storage facilities and similar logistics assets.
The following tables present our results of operations, related operational information and reconciliations of net income and net cash provided by operating activities to our EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow (each as defined below) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Our results of operations may not be comparable to our historical results of operations due to certain debt transactions and our annual inflation adjustment to our commercial agreements.
We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense (including amortization of loan fees and debt premium and accretion on discounted liabilities), income tax expense, depreciation, amortization and change in contingent consideration. We define EBITDA attributable to PBFX as net income (loss) attributable to PBFX before net interest expense (including amortization of loan fees and debt premium and accretion on discounted liabilities), income tax expense, depreciation, amortization and change in contingent consideration attributable to PBFX, which excludes the results of acquisitions from PBF LLC prior to the effective dates of such transactions and earnings attributable to the CPI Operations LLC ("CPI") earn-out (the portion of earnings associated with an earn-out provision related to the purchase of CPI (the "Contingent Consideration")). We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA attributable to PBFX excluding acquisition and transaction costs, non-cash unit-based compensation expense and items that meet the conditions of unusual, infrequent and/or non-recurring charges. We define distributable cash flow as EBITDA attributable to PBFX plus non-cash unit-based compensation expense, less cash interest, maintenance capital expenditures attributable to PBFX and income taxes. Distributable cash flow will not reflect changes in working capital balances. We use distributable cash flow to calculate a measure we refer to as our coverage ratio. Our coverage ratio is calculated by dividing distributable cash flow by our total distribution declared. EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow are not presentations made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
While EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP, they are supplemental financial measures that management and external users of our condensed consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, may use to assess:
- our operating performance as compared to other publicly traded partnerships in the midstream energy industry, without regard to historical cost basis or, in the case of EBITDA, financing methods;
- the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash flow to make distributions to our unitholders;
- our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; and
- the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the economic returns on various investment opportunities.
We believe that the presentation of EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX and Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations and assists in evaluating our ongoing operating performance for current and comparative periods. We believe that the presentation of distributable cash flow provides useful information to investors as it is a widely accepted financial indicator used by investors to compare partnership performance and it provides investors with another perspective of the operating performance of our assets and the cash our business is generating. However, EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow should not be considered alternatives to net income, income from operations, net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities. EBITDA, EBITDA attributable to PBFX, Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow are reconciled to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the Earnings Release Tables included herein.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other partnerships, because they may be defined differently by other partnerships in our industry, thereby limiting their utility.
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by: Ashley Howard Posted: Nov 11, 2022 / 11:18 AM PST Updated: Nov 11, 2022 / 11:18 AM PST SHARE Nicole gets a preview of RV’s, accessories, and expert advice for that fun, traveling lifestyle at the Fall RV Show located this year at the Portland Expo Center from November 11th-13th.
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RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces that Günther Mårder, CEO of Företagarna, is proposed to be elected as a Board member of RaySearch's Board. Shareholders with a majority of the votes in RaySearch Laboratories are behind the proposal. The decision will be taken at an extraordinary general meeting in November 2022.
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Günther Mårder was born in 1982 and has a Master's degree from Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. Since 2015, he is CEO of the organization Företagarna. Previous work experiences include savings economist at Nordnet Bank, Vice Chairman at Better Finance and CEO of Sweden's Aktiesparares Riksförbund. Günther Mårder is a Board member of Spotlight Group AB, Lundqvist Trävaru AB and StyrelseAkademien Stockholm, as well as Chairman of the Board of and Founder of Kunskapsgruppen Sverige.
Günther Mårder is considered independent of the company and its management and the company's major shareholders. His holdings in RaySearch Laboratories AB, as of October 10, 2022, amounts to 57,219 Series B shares (including holdings by closely related persons).
Günther Mårder, CEO, Företagarna, says: "As a shareholder, I have followed RaySearch with great interest over the past decade. The company has fantastic potential to make a real difference in cancer care and thereby create great value for patients, hospitals, society, and shareholders. I hope that my broad knowledge in business and the financial market will be a catalyst for this value creation."
Johan Löf, Founder and CEO, RaySearch, says: "Günther has a strong commitment to RaySearch and the fight against cancer. I believe he can become an excellent addition to RaySearch's Board."
For more information, please contact:
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0) 8 510 530 00
johan.lof@raysearchlabs.com
Björn Hårdemark, interim CFO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0) 709 564 217
bjorn.hardemark@raysearchlabs.com
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2023 ABC15 Salutes Arizona Veterans Contest
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
The ABC15 Salutes Arizona Veterans Contest (“Contest”) begins on April 17, 2023 at 12:01 AM Mountain Time (“MT”) and ends on April 30, 2023 at 11:59PM MT (“Promotion Period”). The time will be determined by Sponsor’s timekeeping systems. Sponsor will have the sole discretion in determining the timeliness of any action or inaction related to this Contest. All times mentioned in these Official Rules are Mountain Time unless expressly noted otherwise. To participate, a nominator (“Entrant”) will submit a nomination (“Nomination”) nominating a veteran (“Veteran”) in the Contest.
Open only to legal U.S. residents who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their state of residence, whichever is older, as of date of entry and reside in Arizona in the KNXV-TV and KASW-TV viewing areas (“Viewing Areas”). The Veteran must be a military veteran, defined as a person who has served or is currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans who have been dishonorably discharged are not eligible. To be eligible, an Entrant must be a legal U.S. resident at least 18 years of age as of date of Nomination and reside in the Promotion Area. Void wherever prohibited by law and outside the listed Viewing Areas. Employees of Scripps Media, Inc. d/b/a KNXV-TV and KASW-TV, Don Sanderson Ford, Inc. d/b/a Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln (collectively, “Sponsor”), their respective parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries, and of all of the advertising agencies, promotion agencies, prize suppliers, and any other vendors providing services in connection with this Contest (collectively, the “Sponsor Affiliates”) and the immediate family members (spouse, mother, father, in-laws, grandmother, grandfather, brother, sister, children and grandchildren) and/or those living in the same household of any of the foregoing individuals are not eligible. By participating, Entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor.
TO ENTER: During the Promotion Period, an Entrant can nominate a Veteran for the Contest by going to http://www.abc15.com/veteran and following the on-screen instructions to complete the online Nomination form (“Form”). Entrants will also be required to submit an essay describing how the Nominee has gone above and beyond the call of duty and why he or she deserves to be chosen to be the winner of the Contest (the “Essay”). The Form and the Essay are collectively referred to as the Submission (“Submission”). The Submission must be in English and no more than 500 words. All information provided must be truthful, accurate and complete.
Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Limit one Nomination per Nominator. Multiple entries from the same person will not be accepted. Entries in excess of this limit will be disqualified if discovered by Sponsor. No mechanically reproduced entries of any kind permitted. Illegible and incomplete entries are void. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries or entries not received for any reason. If there is a dispute over who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account identified on the entry form. The authorized account holder of an email account is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, service provider, or online organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. Received entries (but not the Submissions) become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor will use the information you provide in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
Submitted Materials: Each Submission must satisfy all of the following submission requirements (the “Submission Requirements”):
- The Submission must be the original creation of Entrant;
- The Submission must not portray any recognizable individual, other than the Entrant and Veteran;
- Entrant must either own all rights to the Submission or otherwise have the right to submit the Submission in the Contest and to provide the rights to Sponsor as set forth herein;
- The Submission must not portray any dangerous activity;
- The Submission must not infringe any third party’s intellectual property right;
- The Submission must not contain illegal, indecent, obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit content, or otherwise offensive material or inappropriate content such as aberrational behavior, graphic violence, drug abuse, or nudity;
- The Submission must not promote bigotry, racism, hatred, or harm against any group or individual or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
- The Submission must be non-defamatory and must not invade any third party’s right of privacy or publicity;
- The Submission must otherwise be appropriate for publication or broadcast or display on a general interest website; and
- The Submission must be in compliance with the Terms of Use on Sponsor’s website.
By submitting a Submission, each Entrant represents and warrants that the Submission meets all of the Submission Requirements and that the distribution, reproduction, display and any other uses of any part of the Submission by Sponsor as permitted herein will not infringe any third-party rights. Each Entrant further agrees to indemnify and hold Released Parties (defined below) harmless from and against all claims, demands, damages, costs, liabilities and causes of action of whatsoever nature that are based upon or arise out of any breach by such Entrant of such warranties or representations made by Entrant or of these Official Rules.
By submitting a Submission, Entrant grants to Sponsor and its licensees a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, fully sublicensable, and transferable right and license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works based upon (including, without limitation, translations), publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, and publish the Submission (in whole or in part) as Sponsor, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate including, without limitation, (a) in connection with Sponsor’s business; and (b) in connection with the businesses of Sponsor’s successors, parents, subsidiaries, and their related companies, without prior notice, approval, or compensation. Sponsor may exercise this grant in any format, media or technology now known or later developed for the full term of any copyright that may exist in such Submission. Furthermore, Entrant also grants other users permission to access Entrant’s Submission and to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works based upon, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, and publish Entrant’s Submission for personal, non-commercial use as permitted by the Terms of Use on Sponsor’s website. Entrant otherwise will retain all rights in the Submission.
If Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion and at any time during the Contest, that any Submission violates the Submission Requirements, is otherwise unsuitable, offensive, or in poor taste, or violates these Official Rules, Sponsor reserves the right to remove and disqualify the Submission. Sponsor retains sole discretion as to whether any Submission satisfies the Submission Requirements and the Official Rules.
WINNER SELECTION: After the close of the Promotion Period, a panel of judges will select five (5) potential winners based on the compelling nature of the Essay. Judges will judge the Essays as follows: Clarity of Explanation as to why the Veteran deserves to win, 50%; quality and substance of the writing, 25%; and clarity of the content, 25%. If there is a tie for the 5th winner, the tiebreaker will be determined by judges in their sole discretion by re-judging the tied Nominations based on the above criteria. Decisions of Sponsor are final on all matters. Limit one prize per person/household address.
WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES: Shortly after the selection date, Sponsor will attempt to notify potential winner(s) via telephone/email. If a potential winner: (a) does not respond within 48 hours of initial notification attempt, (b) is not in compliance with these Official Rules, (c) does not meet the eligibility requirements, (d) declines the prize, or (e) does not sign and return required documents or provide required identification by deadlines established by Sponsor, he or she will be disqualified, and an alternate winner will be selected by applying the criteria set forth above to remaining eligible, non-winning entries, time permitting. Each potential winner may be required, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility & Liability/Publicity Release (TN residents need not sign Publicity Release) and a scan or photo of legal ID. before claiming the prize. Any companion(s) who will participate in the prize activities, if applicable, may be required to sign and return a Travel Companion Release before being allowed to participate in any prize activities. If any of the potential companion(s), if applicable, is under the age of majority in his or her state of residence, then the parent or legal guardian of the minor potential companion(s) must sign and return all required forms. All forms must be postmarked by the date set forth on notification materials if return is requested via mail, or forms must be completed before receipt of any prize if prizes are picked up in person.
PRIZE(S): Five First Prizes – each winning Veteran will receive one (1) $1,000 Visa® gift card (ARV: $1,000/winner).
Winning Veterans will also receive an opportunity to be featured in a KNXV-TV news segment (the “Appearance”) on a date to be determined at the sole discretion of Sponsor and at the time most convenient for the Sponsor. Winner must comply with generally accepted broadcast standards with regard to dress, conduct, and language during the Appearance, and such compliance will be determined by Sponsor’s staff in their sole discretion. If the Appearance does not occur for any reason, no alternate prize will be awarded. Sponsor will attempt to give Winner advance notice of the Appearance date. If Winner is unavailable on the designated date or is late for the Appearance, that portion of prize will be forfeited, and no alternate prize will be awarded. Please note that if there is severe weather or breaking news, the Appearance may be cancelled. Sponsor will attempt to notify winner in advance, but cancellations frequently happen without notice. If Sponsor cancels the Appearance, Sponsor will attempt to reschedule but cannot guarantee that there will be an open date on the calendar. If the winning Entrant does not have a chance to do the Appearance because of scheduling or other difficulties, no alternate prize will be awarded. There is no ARV associated with the Appearance portion of the prize.
Prize consists of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize with prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. No substitution or transfer/assignment of prize by winner is permitted. Prize subject to all terms, conditions and restrictions on face of gift cards or imposed by issuer. Properly claimed prize(s) will be awarded provided a sufficient number of eligible entries are received, but under no circumstances will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded. Prize(s) are awarded “AS IS.” Winner must pick up his or her prize at KNXV, 515 North 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, M-F between 9AM – 5PM.
Federal, state, and local taxes on prize, if any, and any other costs, fees and expenses not listed above as specifically included as part of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner. An IRS form 1099 and other tax-related forms and documents may be issued by Sponsor if required by law.
PUBLICITY AND MARKETING: Submission of an entry in the Contest constitutes permission to the Sponsor to use Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, and/or hometown and state, and any portion thereof for purposes of advertising and trade, in any medium in connection with the Contest, without further notice, approval, or compensation, unless prohibited by law.
LIABILITY RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION: By entering this Contest, Entrants agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsor, Sponsor Affiliates and their respective parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries and all of their directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or relating to, Entrant’s participation in this Contest (including, without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the Entrant in connection with the Contest; any non-compliance by the Entrant with these Official Rules; claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or related to the Entrant’s involvement with the Contest; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in connection with the collection, processing, or retention of entry information; or any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winner), or any Contest-related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize), and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder.
OTHER TERMS: Released Parties are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing, the offering, or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of the Contest, whether caused by computer, technical, or human error. Released Parties are not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible, faulty, or incorrect transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, any damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the online portion of the Contest, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the Contest whether caused by computer, technical, or human error. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate or modify the Contest or any portion of it for any reason, including but not limited to, if fraud, misconduct, or a technical failure destroys the integrity of the Contest; or if a computer virus, bug, wireless failure, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper administration of the Contest as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. If Sponsor terminates the Contest, Sponsor will determine the winner(s) by applying the criteria set forth above to all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the termination date, or in such other manner as Sponsor, in its sole discretion, deems fair and appropriate under the circumstances, provided it is able to do so. Sponsor will post notice of its action on the Contest website. Sponsor also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual from further participation in the Contest if Sponsor concludes, in its sole discretion, that such person: (a) has attempted to tamper with the entry process or other operation of the Contest; (b) has failed to comply with or has attempted to circumvent these Official Rules; (c) has committed fraud or attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest; or (d) has acted toward Sponsor, any Sponsor Affiliates, or any other Entrant in an unfair, inequitable, annoying, threatening, disrupting, or harassing manner. If a dispute arises regarding compliance with these Official Rules, Sponsor may consider, in its sole discretion, data reasonably available to Sponsor through information technology systems in Sponsor’s control, but Sponsor will not be obligated to consider any data or other information collected from any other source. Any failure by Sponsor to enforce any of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of such Official Rules. If there is a conflict between any term of the Official Rules and any marketing or entry materials used in connection with the Contest, the terms of these Official Rules will govern.
GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS CONTEST, OR PRIZE AWARDED, WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY ENTRANT WITH REGARD TO THIS CONTEST, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of Entrants and Sponsor in connection with the Contest will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The state and federal courts located in Hamilton County, Ohio will be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this Contest. All participants and winner(s) agree, by their participation in the Contest, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Hamilton County, Ohio and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.
SEVERABILITY: If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
WINNER LIST: For the winner name(s), available after the close of the Promotion Period, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: 2023 ABC15 Salutes Arizona Veterans Contest Winner List, 515 North 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 to be received by 60 days after the close of the Promotion Period.
SPONSORS: Scripps Media, Inc., 515 North 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008; Don Sanderson Ford, Inc. d/b/a Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln, 6400 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301.
VISA® is a registered trademark of Visa, Inc. Visa, Inc. is not a sponsor of or affiliated with this promotion.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Volta Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLTA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Volta investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
VLTA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the business combination of Volta Industries, Inc. ("Legacy Volta") and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II; (2) as a result, the Company had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate its financial statements; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Volta during the relevant time frame, you have until May 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed and has returned to Australia.
Ken Elliott was safe and well and was reunited with his wife and their children on Thursday night, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.
“I’m very pleased to advise that Dr. Ken Elliott, who’s been held hostage in Western Africa for some seven years, has been reunited in Australia with his family,” Wong told reporters in Sydney.
Elliott and his wife were kidnapped in Burkina Faso, where they had run a medical clinic for four decades. Jocelyn Elliott was released three weeks later.
“We wish to express our thanks to God and all who have continued to pray for us,” Elliott’s family said in a statement released by Wong’s department.
“We express our relief that Dr. Elliott is free and thank the Australian government and all who have been involved over time to secure his release,” the family statement said.
Wong said no ransom was paid to secure Elliott’s freedom, but no other details on his release were disclosed. Media reported he was reunited with his family in Perth, the west coast city where he is from.
“At 88 years of age, and after many years away from home, Dr. Elliott now needs time and privacy to rest and rebuild strength,” the family added.
The militant group behind the kidnapping, Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, rose to prominence in large part through kidnap-for-ransom operations targeting foreign aid workers and tourists.
On the day the Australian couple were kidnapped — Jan. 15, 2016 — 30 people were killed in an extremist attack in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou. Al-Qaida’s North Africa wing claimed responsibility for that attack and other high-profile strikes in West Africa months earlier, including killing 20 people in an attack on a hotel in Mali’s capital Bamako.
The Elliotts were kidnapped near the northern Burkina Faso town of Djibo, near the border with Mali and Niger.
Jocelyn Elliott was freed in neighboring Niger. Niger’s then-President Mahamadou Issoufou had worked with Burkina Faso intelligence services to secure her release, his office said at the time.
Australia had not paid ransom to secure Ken Elliott’s release, Wong said.
“The Australian government has a clear policy that we do not pay ransoms,” Wong said.
“What we have done over the last seven years is ensure that we worked with other governments and local authorities in relation to Dr. Elliott,” she added.
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Flavor Your Vacay sweepstakes in celebration of National Coffee Day
WATERTOWN, Wis., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Inc. is helping one lucky coffee lover escape the ordinary and experience all the flavor the world has to offer with a custom vacation (valued at $7,000). Sweepstakes participants can enter online at berresbrothers.com/flavoredcoffeevacay.
The sweepstakes runs during National Coffee Day (September 29) and International Coffee Day (October 1) because a giveaway this sweet deserves some extra celebrating. During the sweepstakes, every online order* at berresbrothers.com automatically receives an entry and participants can additionally enter every week. The sweepstakes closes at 11:59:59 p.m. CST on November 21, 2022. Berres Brothers will randomly select and notify the winner by email.
Berres Brothers batch-roasts coffee beans to create fan-favorite flavors like Highlander Grogg, English Toffee, and French Caramel Cream. These coffees embody international flavors to transport the drinker and elevate their everyday coffee experience.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For more info, Official Rules and full sweepstakes details, visit berresbrothers.com/vacayofficialrules.
Providing coffee since 1970, Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters has one simple vision: to make great coffees that create a vacation from the ordinary. Veteran- and family-owned, Berres Brothers prides itself on producing astonishingly smooth, consistent coffees that add a little flavor to each drinker's day. Berres Brothers offers over 50 coffees and more than 40 unique flavored varieties that fit each coffee connoisseur's preference. For more information, visit berresbrothers.com or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
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The STRAT Hotel Casino and the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Join the WorldHotels™ Elite Collection
PHOENIX, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldHotels continues its global development momentum as two new hotels join its North America portfolio. Today WorldHotels welcomes the STRAT Hotel Casino in Las Vegas and the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno to its WorldHotels Elite Collection, which features hotels and resorts that deliver memorable experiences and offer impeccable service in some of the world's finest locations. These properties add more than 4,000 hotel rooms to the WorldHotels portfolio.
"This is the most promising and exciting time in WorldHotels' 50 plus year history," said Ron Pohl, President of WorldHotels. "While we have been considerate in expanding our collections with the most unique and exciting travel experiences around the world, we have continued to see strong growth in our portfolio. We are thrilled to welcome these two properties to the WorldHotels brand and believe they will deliver outstanding experiences to our valued guests."
The world-renowned STRAT Hotel Casino underwent an extensive remodel in 2020, including a redesign of the award-winning 360-degree rotating Top of the World restaurant, a new observation deck, complete with stylish craft cocktails and cuisine at 108 Eats and 108 Drinks.
The hotel offers more than 2,400 guest rooms and suites, including the newly remodeled Elevate series; a newly redesigned casino, and new state-of-the-art William Hill Sports Book; new restaurants and bars such as the REMIX Lounge, PTs Wings & Sports, STRAT Cafe, and View Lounge; as well as two resort-style pools: Elation Pool Cafe & Bar and WET24 Adult Pool Bar.
Guests can also indulge in the exhilarating thrill rides and attractions, such as SkyJump Powered by MTN DEW, Chapel in the Clouds, and stylish meeting rooms - all inside the SkyPod at more than 100 stories high.
The eco-conscious Peppermill Resort Spa Casino is Reno's Premier AAA Four Diamond resort, boasting 1,621 luxurious guest rooms including the 600-room all-suite Tuscany Tower. Guests can embark on a pampered journey at the remarkable three-story, 33,000-square-foot Spa & Salon Toscana featuring 24 treatment rooms, Northern Nevada's only Caldarium with indoor pool, sun deck and full-service salon.
The resort also offers slots, table games and poker in the 82,000-square-foot casino and race and sports book. Resort amenities include a posh 9,900-square-foot fitness center; two beautiful pools and three outdoor jetted spas, heated with on-site geothermal energy; and a designer boutique shopping. An exciting assortment of bars and lounges, including the iconic Fireside Lounge; and nine award-winning restaurants offering authentic Chinese, inspired Italian, steaks and chops, seafood, deli, and café dining.
"These properties are wonderful additions to our WorldHotels portfolio," added Gregory Habeeb, President, North America, WorldHotels. "Nevada is a desirable destination for both domestic and international travelers alike, so we are proud to now offer two stunning hotels in Nevada to our WorldHotels guests."
Guests staying at these hotels can enjoy the benefits of leading loyalty program, WorldHotels RewardsSM (WHR). From September 12, 2022, to November 21, 2022, all WHR members will earn double points on every stay at any participating WorldHotels property, click here to learn more about WHR.
WorldHotels Collection is a privately held hotel soft brand within the BWH Hotel Group® global network. Founded by independent hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality, and celebrating its 50th year anniversary in 2021, WorldHotels offers one of the finest portfolios of independent hotels and resorts around the globe, expertly curated to inspire unique, life enriching experiences that connect people and places. WorldHotels is comprised of four unique collections, each with its own personality and style to appeal to the needs of today's traveler. The collections include: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive and WorldHotels Crafted. For more information visit WorldHotels.com.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Sesen Bio, Inc. (SESN), relating to its proposed merger with Carisma Therapeutics Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, SESN shareholders are expected to own approximately 41.7% of the combined company. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/sesen-bio-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing. We were listed in the Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. Our lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions. Mr. Monteverde is recognized by Super Lawyers in 2013 and 2017-2019 as a Rising Star and in 2022 as a Super Lawyer in Securities Litigation. He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017-2021 Top Rated Lawyer. Our firm's recent successes include changing the law in a significant victory that lowered the standard of liability under Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act in the Ninth Circuit. Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court. Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, 139 S. Ct. 1407 (2019). Also, we have recovered or secured over a dozen cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
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VENICE, Italy (AP) — Noah Baumbach started re-reading Don DeLillo’s “White Noise” in the early days of the pandemic. The 1985 novel, a biting satire about a blended middle-class family in suburban America, didn’t feel like a period piece. It felt relevant and familiar.
So Baumbach, known for directing original films like “The Squid and the Whale” and “Marriage Story,” started working on his first-ever adaptation.
“White Noise” is opening the Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday night, where it is playing in competition.
The film stars Adam Driver as Jack Gladney, a college professor focused on the study of Adolf Hitler. He lives with his wife, Babette (Greta Gerwig) and their children and stepchildren, Heinrich (Sam Nivola), Denise (Raffey Cassidy) and Steffie (May Nivola).
Like the book, the film is divided into three sections, “Waves and Radiation,” “The Airborne Toxic Event” and “Dylarama,” and how the family deals with various dangers and threats on macro and micro levels.
“The movie is about life and death and how we have to acknowledge that they’re the same, rather than exist as two separate things,” Baumbach said in Venice on Wednesday. “The movie is about how we create these rituals and strategies to hold off danger and death … and sometimes it comes for us and we don’t know how to react.”
Driver, Gerwig and co-stars Jodie Turner-Smith and Don Cheadle, who play Jack’s colleagues at the university, joined Baumbach to discuss the film before its world premiere.
Gerwig, who shares a child with Baumbach and has starred in and co-written several films with him, said she started re-reading the book when he did.
“It makes you, while you’re reading it, want to look up and say ‘listen to this.’ It had a performative quality to it. It seemed to be emotional and intellectually exciting,” she said.
Long rehearsals, she added, helped make the characters become real people and less abstract.
Driver, who was reuniting with Baumbach after “Marriage Story,” said he liked getting to play a character who was “so stressed” but “pretending not to be stressed.”
The part of Jack also required some physical transformations, including a wig to simulate a receding hairline and some actual weight gain.
“I’m very satisfied where things are going,” Driver said about seeing himself on screen as Jack. “We had a backup stomach. We didn’t need the backup stomach.”
Some have already noted to Baumbach that the film is a departure for him, stylistically and tonally. He said the material had never called for it before, and DeLillo’s material did. The novel’s 1980s setting inspired the look, feel and sound of the film, which was shot on 35mm anamorphic film in Ohio.
The score was done by Danny Elfman, who Baumbach encouraged to revisit some of his own scores from the time period that he had long put to bed — like “Midnight Run” — to inform the music.
“White Noise” also features LCD Soundsystem’s first new song in five years, “New Body Rhumba.” Baumbach said he told the band’s front man James Murphy to “write a really catchy fun song about death” as though he were writing a song in the 80s. He wanted something to go with a dance in a supermarket.
“The story is the story of American culture and being surrounded by American culture,” Baumbach said.
The next stop for “White Noise” is the New York Film Festival, where it will also be the opening night film. Netflix is debuting the film in theaters first on Nov. 25, before it is streamlined on Dec. 30.
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Which Chicco car seat is best?
With name recognition, excellent safety records and reasonable prices, Chicco car seats benefit both children and parents alike. Whether you’re buying for an infant, toddler or older child, you have plenty of options to choose from.
If you’re looking for a car seat to last from the infant stage well into childhood, the Chicco NextFit Zip Convertible Car Seat is a top choice.
What to know before you buy a Chicco car seat
Types of Chicco car seats
You’ll find a range of car seats available: infant car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats and convertible car seats that transform between two or more of these varieties.
- Infant car seats: These are made for babies from the newborn stage up to around 1-2 years old, depending on their height and weight. They’re suitable for rear-facing use only. You can usually attach them to compatible strollers, which some parents find useful.
- Forward-facing car seats: Forward-facing car seats face the direction of travel. They’re suitable for older babies, once they can sit independently, toddlers and little kids. However, it’s safer to keep babies in rear-facing seats as long as possible.
- Booster seats: Booster seats also face forward but, instead of securing kids with a harness, you simply utilize a standard seat belt. High-backed boosters offer extra protection for kids who have outgrown car seat harnesses but aren’t ready to go without a seat.
- Convertible car seats: These convert between two or more modes. Some convert from infant car seats to forward-facing seats and others from forward-facing seats to boosters. You can find options that see children from birth to when they no longer need a booster.
Extended rear-facing
Some Chicco car seats are classed as extended rear-facing seats. They let you keep your child in the rear-facing position for as long as possible. Some accommodate kids in rear-facing mode until they reach 40 pounds, which is the weight of an average 4-year-old.
You might be wondering why you’d want to keep your child facing away from you in the car, but the answer is simple: it’s safer. In the event of a collision, less stress is put on a child’s head, neck, spine and internal organs when they’re in a rear-facing car seat. This significantly reduces the chance of injury.
What to look for in a quality Chicco car seat
Impact protection
Impact protection comes from the combination of a rigid car seat shell and energy-absorbing EPS foam. Some even have steel-reinforced frames for additional protection.
Base
Many Chicco car seats come with bases, which makes seats simpler to remove from cars or switch between vehicles. You can buy spare bases for other vehicles, so there’s no need to remove them once correctly installed. Then you just click the seat into the base to fit it back into place.
How much you can expect to spend on a Chicco car seat
While you can find some options under $200, most cost $200-$300. Expect to pay more for a greater range of features and convertible options.
Chicco car seat FAQ
Can you use a Chicco car seat without the base?
A. Yes, you can use a car seat without the base, instead using either the LATCH points in your car or a seat belt. This is handy when you want to switch between vehicles without moving the base, but it makes sense to use it when you can.
How long can a baby stay in a car seat?
A. When your baby is less than 6 months old, they shouldn’t spend more than 2 hours at a time in a car seat. If you’re going on a long car trip, you’ll need to plan for breaks. Once they’re over 6 months old and have full control of their head, it’s safe to take slightly longer journeys without stopping.
What’s the safest position for a car seat?
A. The safest position is in the rear middle seat of your car. Studies show that, in the event of a collision, babies and children seated in the center seat had a 43% lower chance of injury compared to those in the rear side seats. This is assuming that your car is laid out in such a way that you can get a snug, secure fit in the center seat.
That said, it’s still significantly safer in any rear position than it is in the front seat of a car, since passenger air bags can cause serious injuries.
What’s the best Chicco car seat to buy?
Top Chicco car seat
Chicco NextFit Zip Convertible Car Seat
What you need to know: This convertible car seat switches from rear-facing to forward-facing and is great for infants and toddlers.
What you’ll love: It accommodates infants and toddlers from 5-40 pounds in rear-facing mode and toddlers and kids from 22-65 pounds in forward-facing mode. Leveling and tightening are straightforward. The steel-reinforced frame and energy-absorbing foam offer excellent impact protection.
What you should consider: It’s fairly bulky and unwieldy, especially if you want to lift it out with your child still in it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Chicco car seat for the money
Chicco MyFit Harness + Booster Car Seat
What you need to know: With harness and seat belt options, it’s ideal for toddlers and bigger kids.
What you’ll love: The four-position recline helps keep your child comfortable, while the nine-position headrest lets the seat grow with your child. It’s suitable for toddlers from 25 pounds in the harness mode, while it works as a high-back booster for kids up to 100 pounds once they outgrow the harness.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have the SuperCinch tightening system. It’s fairly hard to clean the straps and padding.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip Infant Car Seat
What you need to know: Suitable for babies from 4-30 pounds or 30 inches tall, this is a great choice for those who want a dedicated infant car seat.
What you’ll love: It easily clicks into the stay-in-car base and has several features, such as the RideRight bubble level, to make sure it’s fitted and angled correctly. It also fits compatible Chicco strollers to create a travel system.
What you should consider: The seat is fairly heavy so some people find it hard to lift with larger babies inside.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHCR), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
"Sharecare delivered another solid quarter and executed on our strategy as evidenced by: our revenue growth; expanding our EBITDA margins; tracking to hit our core KPIs of 12 million eligible lives and six million records processed by year end; and signing a multi-year strategic agreement with Carelon, the healthcare service subsidiary of Elevance Health, to integrate our digital-first advocacy solution, Sharecare+, into their health guide services for hundreds of thousands of their members," said Jeff Arnold, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Sharecare. "While our advocacy solution is resonating well, the momentum we're experiencing in our Enterprise channel is about more than that; our partners recognize that the sum total of what Sharecare has assembled over the last decade is greater than its parts."
Mr. Arnold added, "We believe Sharecare is uniquely positioned to solve our clients' biggest pain points through our comprehensive, interoperable platform that delivers an impactful member experience with ease of implementation, whether onboarding a client population for the first time or introducing existing members to new clinical capabilities, such as advocacy or home health. I'm proud of what we've accomplished so far this year and feel we are incredibly well positioned to achieve our future growth goals."
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the three months ended September 30, 2021.
- Revenue of $114.6 million compared to $105.6 million, an increase of $9.0 million, or 9%.
- Net loss attributable to Sharecare of $27.4 million compared to net loss attributable to Sharecare of $43.1 million, a decrease of $15.7 million. Adjusted net loss attributable to Sharecare of $2.0 million compared to adjusted net loss attributable to Sharecare of $0.8 million in the prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $7.2 million compared to $7.9 million, a decrease of $0.7 million.
- Net loss per share of $0.08 compared to $0.13, a decrease to net loss per share of $0.05.
- Adjusted loss per share of $0.01 compared to $0.00, which excludes the impact of non-cash and non-operational amounts.
Financial Outlook
While Sharecare suspended financial guidance for the remainder of 2022 last quarter, the company currently plans to provide guidance for 2023 in connection with reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call to review the third quarter results today, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. EST. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (833) 636-1352 for U.S. participants, or (412) 902-4148 for international participants, and referencing the Sharecare call; or via live audio webcast, also available online at https://investors.sharecare.com. A webcast replay of the call will be available for on-demand listening at the same link and will remain available for approximately 90 days.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe the non-GAAP measures adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted earnings (loss) per share ("adjusted EPS") are useful in evaluating our operating performance. We use adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted EPS to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations, or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of these non-GAAP measures is helpful to our investors as these metrics are used by management in assessing the health of our business and our operating performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures.
The calculations and reconciliations of historical adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted EPS to net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, are provided below and in the accompanying financial tables. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
We have not reconciled adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income (loss) because we do not provide guidance for net income (loss) or for items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing performance, including, but not limited to, the impact of significant non-recurring items, as certain of these items are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations of adjusted EBITDA guidance to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable effort.
Adjusted EBITDA
We calculate adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest income, (iii) interest expense, (iv) income tax (benefit) expense, (v) loss on extinguishment of debt, (vi) other (income)/expense (non-operating), (vii) share-based compensation, (viii) severance, (ix) warrants issued with revenue contracts, (x) net costs associated with exiting contracts, and (xi) transaction and closing costs. We do not view the items excluded as representative of our ongoing operations.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
We calculate adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) attributable to Sharecare, Inc. adjusted to exclude (i) amortization of acquired intangibles, (ii) amortization of deferred financing fees, (iii) change in fair value of warrant liability and contingent consideration, (iv) share-based compensation, (v) severance, (vi) warrants issued with revenue contracts, (vii) net costs associated with exiting contracts, (viii) transaction and closing costs, and (ix) the related income tax adjustments. We do not view the items excluded as representative of our ongoing operations.
Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
We calculate adjusted EPS as adjusted net income (loss), as defined above, divided by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted.
About Sharecare
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: "outlook," "target," "reflect," "on track," "foresees," "future," "may," "deliver," "will," "shall," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "ongoing" or the negative of these terms, other comparable terminology (although not all forward-looking statements contain these words), or by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain.
Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our digital-first advocacy solution and our ability to realize the expected benefits of partnerships or other relationships with third parties or customers on our future growth objectives and the statements under the caption "Financial Outlook."
We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Descriptions of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report of Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022. Furthermore, if the forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent our views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we have no current intention of doing so except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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Charleston sees more than 10 shootings in a month
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A string of shootings this month in Charleston has residents voicing their concerns, and city leaders are looking for solutions including City Councilman Chad Robinson.
Robinson lives a few doors down from the scene of a deadly shooting Tuesday.
“The situation in the last few weeks have been unfortunate a lot of the violence that has occurred has been domestic or situations that don’t happen in Charleston normally,” Robinson said.
WSAZ reported in August that the city of Charleston saw six shootings in just the first two weeks of August. Three of them resulted in murder investigations.
Since then five more shootings have taken place across the city, including two murder cases and a deadly officer-involved shooting.
That is 11 shootings in one month.
“I think it is a random act of violence. People don’t handle situations like they used to. It’s a gun situation, a situation that shouldn’t happen the way it does,” Robinson said. “We will be looking at some situation to see if we can handle some of the violence that has taken place that will help. Our police and fire do an excellent job.”
In August, West Side residents raised concerns.
On Aug. 16, WSAZ brought those concerns to Charleston Police Department Chief Tyke Hunt. Hunt said there is not one reason for the rise in shootings, but one solution is for police to do more with the community on the West Side.
“What you are going to see here in the area because of the grouping and timing of the crimes here on the West Side is more community engagement with law enforcement,” Hunt said Aug. 16.
City leaders now work to plan a funeral for fallen Charleston K-9 Officer Axel who was killed in the line of duty Saturday, doing his part to make the city a safer place.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert saw Lamar Jackson’s agreement on a five-year, $260 million deal that includes $185 million guaranteed. How could he not?
Herbert, though, wasn’t openly celebrating.
He and Bengals star Joe Burrow are next in line for long-term extensions, with Jackson’s deal now the starting point in negotiations.
“That’s always part of the process of just being out there and looking around [at] what happens,” Herbert said at the Chargers’ NFL draft party, via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. “I’m just worried about playing football and doing my best to rehab my shoulder.”
General Manager Tom Telesco said earlier this week he had no update on where talks stand, and Herbert was as closemouthed about negotiations. The one-time Pro Bowler said he has no timeline for completion of a deal.
The Chargers haven’t announced yet that they will exercise Herbert’s fifth-year option, but they will. That will put him under contract through 2024.
“I’m kind of left out of those negotiations, and I think my job now, my focus is to be the best quarterback that I can be and to rehab my shoulder,” Herbert said. “I’ve got complete faith in the Chargers organization and the front office. They’ve done such a great job of taking care of us as players, and I’ve loved to be a part of this team, being a part of this organization, and it’s kind of beyond my control of as to what happens now. I’m just doing everything I can that I can control.”
Herbert, 25, is rehabbing a from left shoulder surgery that repaired a torn labrum. He hopes to start light throwing in the coming weeks.
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Which Elf concealer is best?
Because it can hide skin imperfections, an important step in many beauty enthusiasts’ makeup routine is applying concealer. Premium beauty brands offer a nice selection of concealers made of quality ingredients, but they can be expensive. For those who want these features at an affordable price, Elf Cosmetics concealers are excellent choices.
Elf concealers come in numerous versatile shades and are formulated for customizable coverage and long wear. The brand’s popular Hydrating Camo Concealer also moisturizes skin while giving it a flawless finish.
What to know before you buy an Elf concealer
About Elf
Elf cosmetics was founded in 2004 and set out to offer quality products that were also inexpensive. Despite the low prices, the company doesn’t use harsh additives in its makeup and skin care products, which are also vegan and cruelty-free.
When you use Elf makeup, you can feel confident that you aren’t applying potentially harmful chemicals to your skin. Each product is formulated without parabens, hydroquinone, triclosan, nonylphenol ethoxylates, phthalates or triclocarban.
Benefits of Elf concealers
The main reason for applying concealer is to minimize or hide dark spots, uneven skin tone, blemishes and dark circles under the eyes. Like concealers by many other brands, Elf concealers have a thick, creamy consistency and rich pigmentation that cover skin flaws and leave behind a smooth, even complexion.
Elf concealers contain natural or plant-based ingredients such as vitamins and avocado oil that nourish skin. They are also lightweight, buildable and blendable, and provide all-day wear. And in addition to imperfection coverage, some Elf concealers moisturize or brighten the skin. The result is hydrated skin that glows.
For animal lovers, Elf’s cruelty-free policy may be the most important benefit the company offers. In the past, it was primarily expensive luxury brands that offered cruelty-free products. However, Elf makes it possible to opt for cruelty-free beauty on a budget.
How to use concealer
It’s easy to apply concealer for an even, flawless finish.
- Cleanse your skin before applying makeup.
- Apply a thin layer of foundation (if you use it) before adding your concealer.
- Apply a small amount of concealer on problematic areas such as blemishes and under-eye circles.
- Gently blend the concealer with the applicator, your fingertips, or a makeup blender or sponge.
- Apply another layer of concealer on areas that need additional coverage.
- Lock in your look by patting on pressed or loose powder.
What to look for in a quality Elf concealer
Consistency
Elf concealers have a thick, liquid consistency. These creamy formulas come with brush or sponge-tip applicator that make them easy to apply and blend.
Shades
Concealer won’t work if the color isn’t a good match. Elf concealers come in numerous versatile colors made to match different skin tones as well as cool, neutral and warm undertones.
Finishes
Elf concealers offer satin, matte or luminous finishes. Satin is a versatile finish that works well for most users, while matte provides optimal coverage. Additionally, a luminous finish produces a brightening effect that works well on the skin under the eyes.
How much you can expect to spend on an Elf concealer
Elf concealers typically cost $6-$8. However, you may find them on sale for as low as $3-$3.50.
Elf concealer FAQ
How long does a tube of Elf concealer last?
A. The longevity of one container of Elf concealer varies, as it depends on how often you use it. With daily application, it may last three to six months. When it comes to an expiration date, expect concealer to last about 12 to 18 months from the date of purchase.
Can I use an Elf concealer with my favorite foundation?
A. Definitely. Your best shade of concealer should blend perfectly with your current foundation. Just be sure to choose a shade that matches your skin tone for a seamless look.
What’s the best Elf concealer to buy?
Top Elf concealer
What you need to know: This is Elf’s go-to concealer for its hydrating, full-coverage formula.
What you’ll love: This concealer locks in moisture and leaves skin feeling soft and dewy. It’s a full-coverage option with a smooth, satin finish. And you have a choice of 24 shades, so there’s one that will work for almost all skin tones.
What you should consider: Some of the shades are lighter once applied than they appear online or in the tube. The concealer may cake a bit and settle in fine lines.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Top Elf concealer for the money
What you need to know: Once you find a shade that works for you, chances are you’ll be impressed with this highly pigmented concealer’s coverage and long wear.
What you’ll love: It’s the best choice for those who need full coverage with long wear, as it can wear as long as 16 hours. It contains kaolin clay that produces a matte finish. The full-coverage formula comes in 24 shades and is ideal for dark circles, red spots, blemishes and more.
What you should consider: It can be difficult to find the right shade, as many are much lighter than expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Worth checking out
Elf Flawless Brightening Concealer
What you need to know: If you prefer a concealer that brightens skin over one with a matte finish, this is worth considering.
What you’ll love: With its brightening effect, it illuminates skin for a finish that glows. It’s great for brightening the area under the eyes. You can choose from 12 shades.
What you should consider: It doesn’t cover as well as others by the brand, and is best for those who prefer light coverage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
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More than 40 years after they formed, the music of Metallica is still resonating with new audiences.
Just last year, their 1986 track "Master of Puppets" entered the Billboard charts for the first time in its history after appearing on Stranger Things.
Months later, a string cover of their song "Nothing Else Matters" appeared on The Addams Family spin-off series Wednesday, popular among younger viewers and the TikTok crowd.
But on their new record 72 Seasons, Metallica proves they're still making inspired music for hardcore fans. For a metal band with many of its members approaching 60, that's no small feat.
NPR's Ailsa Chang spoke with drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Robert Trujillo about what keeps that creative spark lit after all these years.
This has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Interview highlights
On the staying power of older songs like "Master of Puppets"
TRUJILLO: For me, you know, Metallica's always been what I call cutting-edge and kind of going against the grain and taking the most grooving, heavy riffs. But then, all of a sudden, you get these kind of gear shifts, so to speak.
For me, before I even joined the band, I was always motivated by Metallica's music. In fact, I used to go running up in the Santa Monica Mountains to Ride The Lightning — to the album. And that would motivate me for tours with, actually, Suicidal Tendencies, the band. So there's something about the music that has everything you need and all the ingredients.
On how their new album 72 Seasons is about revisiting the past
ULRICH: I'd spent a lot of my time in those first 72 seasons of my life alone, kind of a misfit, kind of disenfranchised. And I think a significant part of the reason that I wanted to be in a band was I wanted to be in a group, a collective, a gang. I wanted to belong to something bigger than myself. And so we all have our own versions of that.
TRUJILLO: Your first 18 years, you know, you discover love. You discover heartache. But also, for me, growing up in Southern California, there were things like catching your first wave. Surfing. And it's just like ... wow.
On the things Metallica has let go off in their past to evolve as a band
ULRICH: I guess the first things that come to mind is stuff around health. Just the late nights and the shenanigans — all that have pretty much all fallen to the wayside. The one thing that we also share is that, as we get older, we become very comfortable sharing who we are to the world. And I enjoy it because, when I am on stage or representing the band, you do feel good about what you're contributing, and you know you're not letting your brothers down.
TRUJILLO: You become, like, a faction. You become a part of the tribe. A lot of people can play. But at the same time, you're touring together. The rehearsals, your hang time, all that stuff — you know, the balance of it is super important.
On the band's vulnerability and kindness, and how it fits into the idea of metal music
ULRICH: Well, I don't look at it like vulnerability in metal. I look at it as four guys who are sharing an experience together and have been for the better part of 40 years. And we play music, first and foremost, that we really enjoy. We love each other endlessly, and we enjoy playing music together. And the vulnerability and that transparency that we're comfortable with is something that we're actually quite proud of.
On when Metallica will know to stop making music
TRUJILLO: When we're 120 years old (laughter) ... well, let me just say this: we love what we do. We love music so much. I mean, it excites us. I always say, when Metallica gets in the room and puts the guitars on or Lars gets behind the drums, it's fun. And there's no shortage of riffs and ideas. That's probably a blessing and a curse, and that's why you hear a lot in the music, because there's a lot of good stuff, and it's just a good time.
ULRICH: You know, spiritually, I mean, this could, like Robert's saying, go on forever. It's the elbows and the knees - that is what may put a wrench in it eventually. There is obviously a certain physicality that it requires to play this music, but that doesn't feel like it's imminent. So excuse me, I got to run and get on my Peloton!
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The Saudi government is considered one of the most conservative and repressive in the world, with strict gender-based laws and an expansive death penalty. But now, a country that once had a decades-long ban on movie theaters has morphed into a regional hub for arts and entertainment.
Later this month, it will host a Formula One Grand Prix race for the third year in a row. But there's also a massive rave in the desert outskirts of the capital Riyadh in December, an Andy Warhol exhibition currently underway in the oasis city AlUla and an international film festival whose third edition starts in November. Each year, the capital Riyadh is now punctuated with artworks for the world's largest festival of lights.
Critics say these shifts are purely transactional, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman trading the appearance of an open culture to paper over a dismal human rights record and buy political capital from the country's young population, but arts practitioners speak of real change on the ground.
Jeed Basyouni, who investigates the use of the death penalty across the Middle East and North Africa for rights group Reprieve, says the unprecedented level of changes comes at a price.
"Why we take particular issue with the use of art and sports and entertainment in this way is because it's very strategic on the behalf of Mohammed bin Salman," she told NPR's Leila Fadel.
"It's not out of the goodness of his heart that he's opening up Saudi society. There's a lot of money there for himself and the public... Saudi Arabia has a very young population who have been mostly very bored for the last 30 years because of how restricted society has been. If you distract them with these things, they won't notice that from the other hand, he's making society more repressive than it's ever been."
Reprieve published a report earlier this year with a Saudi partner, the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights. They found an 82% jump in executions since King Salman and his son the crown prince came to power in 2015.
Basyouni pointed to child defendants or the case of scholar Hassan al-Maliki, who has been imprisoned since 2017 on charges such as owning unauthorized books, publishing tweets and being interviewed by Western outlets. While he has not been sentenced, the public prosecutor has called for the death penalty.
"Mohammed bin Salman will decide what Saudi Arabia will look like and anyone that has any view will be punished," Basyouni added.
But despite these very real numbers, creatives from around the region are now flocking to Saudi Arabia as a place to showcase their work.
Lebanese filmmaker Dania Bdeir recently premiered her short film Warsha, which explores gender identity, at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
"There is a willingness to at least allow for some stories to be told, and maybe when it comes to completely talk about politics — that stuff, not quite yet, I don't know if that will ever happen — but at least starting with human self-expression and each one telling their own story. That's beginning."
Dubai-based cultural strategist and art consultant Myrna Ayad has worked in Saudi Arabia for years. She is quick to point to the long history of art practice and appreciation in the kingdom, where late Jeddah mayor Mohammed Saeed Farsi installed more than 400 sculptures by Saudi, Arab and international artists across the city. And in 1968, Munira Mosli and Safeya Binzagr were the first Saudi women whose work was featured in an exhibition in the country.
Art, Ayad says, can break down barriers.
"I do fundamentally believe that you can change somebody's mind, you can influence their opinion, you can alter their thought if you do it through art and culture. I think that this is how we develop tolerance, we develop understanding," she said.
Saudi artists find ways around censorship, such as Nasser Al-Salem, who uses mixed media to re-contextualize traditional Arabic calligraphy.
She rebukes critics who focus on the political expediency behind the crown prince's apparent cultural opening, asking the public instead to focus on what the art itself has to say.
"We are a determined few, and we work very hard and we are committed to what we are doing. We believe in our countries and our region and our heritage, and we are proud of it," said Ayad, who is Lebanese and was born in Beirut. "If you are going to look at me based on my country's government, what's left? You have to you have to see me from another light. You have to see me for who I am: I'm an arts practitioner or I am a Saudi artist or I'm an Emirati artist or I'm a Lebanese artist. Come on."
These interviews were conducted by Leila Fadel, produced by Kaity Kline and edited by Olivia Hampton. To hear the broadcast version of this story, use the audio player at the top of this page.
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For half a decade, friends and colleagues have said the Goodwood Revival in the U.K. is the single greatest automotive event of the year.
They are right, and it pains me to admit when Motor Authority Editorial Director Marty Padgett and Senior Editor Kirk Bell are correct.
Over the weekend I attended the 2022 Goodwood Revival. The best way to sum up Revival would be to call it the best cosplay party and racing crossover event imaginable. It’s where the classics congregate and celebrate—and sometimes, where they even collide.
Nearly canceled
This year, Goodwood’s organizers nearly shut it down at the 11th hour, when, on Thursday, Sept. 8, Queen Elizabeth II died. Her funeral would take place on Monday, Sept. 19; had it taken place on Sunday, Sept. 18, the Revival would have been canceled—as would be proper, as the whole country mourned its sovereign.
Goodwood’s director of sponsorship Mark Featherstone told MA that emergency meetings were held to determine whether it was appropriate to go forward with Revival. It was decided that the event would go forward as the Queen’s viewpoint on life was to maintain normalcy during a time of crisis, and she loved both Goodwood and the racing (both horse and automotive) that took place there.
Each day there was a short speech and then a video montage highlighting the Queen’s involvement at Goodwood, both in terms of motor racing and horse racing. Afterwards a moment of silence began and ended with a cannon firing. All flags were flown at half mast, and most European attendees wore a black arm band as a sign of mourning. One of the military displays also featured a memorial for Her Majesty.
Fit for all ages
From infants and kids to adults and grandparents, Revival is a family event fit for all ages. Extra points for the families with the period-correct strollers.
There were two pedal-car races both Saturday and Sunday morning for kids up to the age of 10. The (shortened) circuit even included a chicane. These kids have their own paddock within the paddock for their cars, mechanics, and crew members.
Witnessing the children obsess over their cars, including one that was insistent on cleaning their car before the race to ensure it shined, much to the chagrin of his mother (I see and understand you, young lad), was heartwarming for this neurotic dad.
Some parents were there dressed to the nines while others were racing later in the day and wore their race suits, but all were there supporting their young racers.
Dress to impress
Period-correct dress is “encouraged,” but it’s nearly a requirement. Those in t-shirts and jeans stood out like a sore thumb.
Nearly everyone wore clothes that would place them in the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s (some pushed into the ‘70s bordering on disco, but we’ll just call them forward thinkers).
From Navy sailor outfits and mechanics’ jumpsuits to three-piece wool suits (hi, it’s me, and yes, it was rather warm in that suit), it’s fun to play dress up and immerse yourself in the moment.
That paddock
Seeing mechanics in grease-covered coveralls wearing a tie or ascot while wrenching on multi-million dollar Ferraris and Maseratis is just a normal thing at the Goodwood Revival.
An ascot or tie are technically required to enter the paddock, though I did see that rule was only loosely enforced.
A lineup of ERAs, classic Maseratis, Ferraris, Lotuses, and Cobras filled the paddock. But there was a sole Bugatti, a 1945 Type 37C, and I was told it refused to start on Saturday.
A 1952 BRM Type 15 Mk1 Chassis IV sat quietly in the paddock, but it was anything but quiet on the track. Powered by a 1.5-liter V-16 engine that put out over 450 hp and spun to over 12,000 rpm, the BRM was a screamer. When it worked. It didn’t complete the Goodwood Trophy race in which it competed on Saturday.
This is all before even addressing the white with a red hardtop 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight, at least that’s what it looked like and claimed to be. Perhaps the most controversial car at Revival this year, impressions from those who saw it up close in the paddock ranged from, “that seems to have an awful lot in common with an AMG GT” to “this might have more in common with an F1 race car than it does an E-Type.” No one seemed to truly know what the entire running gear was, but figures like $20,000 per corner per shock were thrown around in discussion over drinks.
The parking lot
On Saturday people kept asking me, “Have you been to the parking lot?”
As a first timer, it was a confusing question. Why would I go to the parking lot instead of hanging in the paddock or watching the race? On Sunday, I learned why.
The parking lot itself is a car show. From a dirty, water-spot-covered black Mercedes-Benz 300SL and Aston Martin DB2, or Jaguar E-Types, Aston Martin Superleggeras, and Ferrari Dinos, the grass-covered lot you enter via a gravel road was chock full of rare, expensive, and eclectic metal.
People milled about the parking lot as if it were indeed a car show. Two gentlemen sat on the rear of a Bentley while sipping champagne while another group of friends held a picnic out of the rear of a Jaguar E-Type coupe.
Let’s go racing
There are few events that have 1934 ERA A-Type R3As racing around a track at 125 mph one moment and a 1963 Ford Galaxie pushing probably over 600 hp screaming around the track the next. Revival does.
The former was driven to victory by MA friend and Volkswagen of America spokesperson Mark Gilles during the Goodwood Trophy race on Saturday. The latter was driven to victory on Saturday during the St. Mary’s Trophy Part I race with NASCAR super star Jimmie Johnson behind the wheel.
Witnessing the massive, heavy, white Ford–which we believe had a worked-over 427–gap everything else on the track as it thundered down the straight was a sight to see. It was Jimmie’s first time racing at Revival.
But he participated in a number of races, including what might’ve been the most exciting race, the hour-long Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration.
Jenson Button started the hour-long race behind the wheel of the controversial white 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight. From the moment it hit the track it expanded its gap ahead of the pack of AC Cobras, Jaguars, and Corvettes until it started lapping the cars at the back of the pack.
Until about lap 20 when driver changes began it almost appeared like an unfair race and the modified E-Type was going to walk away with the trophy without even trying.
Then disaster struck.
After Harrison Newey swapped into the driver’s seat–yes, son of F1 racing legend Adrian Newey–the white E-Type pulled to the side of the track onto the grass just past pit lane with smoke coming from under its hood. Featherstone told MA Button had gone too hard during the first half of the race, which “ended up cooking the car.” Perhaps that’s better than if it had collided with another car—which happens often at the Revival, and usually ends only in a polite ¯_(ã)_/¯ from the owner as they mull over afternoon-tea options, without a worry about the car’s eventual repair.
Driver’s lounge
The one part of the show that almost no one has access to is the custom-built driver’s lounge. Situated to the side of the airfield and manned by two guards at the gate that ensure no one gets in that shouldn’t be there, it’s built as a getaway oasis for the drivers.
Featherstone noted the drivers get mobbed when they are out and about around the grounds. The crew builds this makeshift building out of balsa wood walls and it all comes down after the event. “It’s like a mirage,” Featherstone said. “Smoke and mirrors.”
Driver’s get access to the lounge and are each given four passes to give to friends and loved ones.
Each year the lounge exterior is given a theme. Featherstone said this year’s theme was Egypt, and specifically, King Tut’s tomb as a not entirely apologetic acknowledgement of Britain’s colonial plundering in Egypt.
Inside there are leather couches, time sheets and standings, food, cots to lay on, and this year the 24 Hours of Le Mans trophy, which Featherstone said was no easy feat to make happen.
Jimmie Johnson spoke with us in the lounge and said friends have been trying to get him to race at Revival for years, but the timing simply never lined up. Having raced in multiple events over the weekend the driver noted Revival is indeed unlike anything else. He’ll be back.
The future
While the entire event is a throwback in time, Featherstone said it’s hard to ignore the future.
There won’t be modern electric cars or supercars racing at Revival (that’s what Festival of Speed is for, right?), but the team found a way to integrate what’s going on in modern times into the event.
Inside the Sky Cinema building adjacent to Earls Court Studios is Earls Court Motor Show.
Featherstone told MA the team’s incorporating the future by relating it to the past.
Automakers set up a handful of booths that pair their original model next to their latest model. BMW had a first-generation 7-Series parked in front of the new i7, Range Rover placed a first-gen SUV adjacent to the latest model, Mini had their original and latest, and Aston Martin had a DBX and Valhalla along with a classic DB model.
There were also new cars that had no past to look back at including the Polestar Precept concept, which previews the Polestar 5. The electric Deus Vayanna was also on display along with an electric Mustang from the startup Charge. Pininfarina and Porsche were displaying their wares as well.
Everything else
From a small carnival complete with a ferris wheel and carousel to vendors, a hair salon, an airfield full of classic airplanes, and live music with a dance floor, there is an activity and entertainment for everyone.
Racing is only part of the fun.
Experiencing is believing
I had been told about Revival, seen the Revival online and on social media, and via TV. I’d written about Revival and talked about Revival.
But nothing can come close to actually experiencing the event itself. From the smell of the classic rubber and methanol to the ground shaking as the engines rumble by, Revival must be attended to fully grasp.
I’d recommend putting it on your bucket list and start planning today. Dress tastefully and just embrace its cosplay. You won’t be judged—well, only if you’re not dressed in something retro.
Subaru paid for travel and lodging for Motor Authority to sweat in a three-piece wool suit to bring you this firsthand report.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, January 7, 2023
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
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* Until 730 PM CST.
* At 605 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sheldon and Hunterwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
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LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Zack Teperman, President of ZTPR - http://www.ztpr.net - a world-renowned public relations and marketing agency, has released his latest book, Enough Of The Bull$hit!, today!
The new book, a follow-up to Teperman's 2018 award-winning and best-seller, Cut The Bull$hit!, dives deeper into "how companies, actors, musicians, athletes and folks in every walk of life can think outside of the box to get people paying attention to them, and the steps needed to make it happen."
Adding insight to Teperman's wisdom and words are contributors David Meltzer (Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing who formerly served as CEO of the Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire), Jordan Belfort (aka The Wolf of Wall Street) and American billionaire entrepreneur, television personality, sports team owner and media proprietor, Mark Cuban.
The new book is on sale now in select bookstores across the United States and available worldwide via Amazon.com
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By YURAS KARMANAU and ELENA BECATOROS
Associated Press
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow-backed separatists pounded eastern Ukraine’s industrial Donbas region Friday, claiming to capture a railway hub, as Ukrainian officials pleaded for the sophisticated Western weapons they say they need to stop the onslaught.
The advance of Russian forces raised fears that cities in the region would undergo the same horrors inflicted on the people of the port city Mariupol in the weeks before it fell.
The fighting Friday focused on two key cities: Sievierodonetsk and nearby Lysychansk. They are the last areas under Ukrainian control in Luhansk, one of two provinces that make up the Donbas and where Russia-backed separatists have already controlled some territory for eight years. Authorities say 1,500 people in Sievierodonetsk have already died since the war’s start three months ago. Russia-backed rebels also said they’d taken the railway hub of Lyman.
The governor of Luhansk warned that Ukrainian soldiers may have to retreat from Sievierodonetsk to avoid being surrounded. But he predicted an ultimate Ukrainian victory. “The Russians will not be able to capture Luhansk region in the coming days, as analysts predict,” Serhiy Haidai wrote on Telegram on Friday. “We will have enough forces and means to defend ourselves.’’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnskyy also struck a defiant tone. In his nightly video address Friday, he said: “If the occupiers think that Lyman or Sievierodonetsk will be theirs, they are wrong. Donbas will be Ukrainian.’’
For now, Sievierodonetsk Mayor Oleksandr Striuk told The Associated Press that “the city is being systematically destroyed — 90% of the buildings in the city are damaged.”
Striuk described conditions in Sievierodonetsk reminiscent of the battle for Mariupol, located in the Donbas’ other province, Donetsk. Now in ruins, the port city was constantly barraged by Russian forces in a nearly three-month siege that ended last week when Russia claimed its capture. More than 20,000 of its civilians are feared dead.
Before the war, Sievierodonetsk was home to around 100,000 people. About 12,000 to 13,000 remain in the city, Striuk said, huddled in shelters and largely cut off from the rest of Ukraine. At least 1,500 people have died there because of the war, now in its 93rd day. The figure includes people killed by shelling or in fires caused by Russian missile strikes, as well as those who died from shrapnel wounds, untreated diseases, a lack of medicine or being trapped under rubble, the mayor said.
In the city’s northeastern quarter, Russian reconnaissance and sabotage groups tried to capture the Mir Hotel and the area around it, Striuk said.
Hints of Russia’s strategy for the Donbas can be found in Mariupol, where Moscow is consolidating its control through measures including state-controlled broadcast programming and overhauled school curricula, according to an analysis from the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank.
Gen. Phillip Breedlove, former head of U.S. European Command for NATO, said Friday during a panel mounted by the Washington-based Middle East Institute that Russia appears to have “once again adjusted its objectives, and fearfully now it seems that they are trying to consolidate and enforce the land that they have rather than focus on expanding it.”
That aggressive push could backfire, however, by seriously depleting Russia’s arsenal. Echoing an assessment from the British Defense Ministry, military analyst Oleh Zhdanov said Russia was deploying 50-year-old T-62 tanks, “which means that the second army of the world has run out of modernized equipment.”
Russia-backed rebels said Friday that they had taken over Lyman, Donetsk’s large railway hub north of two more key cities still under Ukrainian control. Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych acknowledged the loss Thursday night, though a Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson reported Friday that its soldiers countered Russian attempts to completely push them out.
As Ukraine’s hopes of stopping the Russian advance faded, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba pleaded with Western nations for heavy weapons, saying it was the one area in which Russia had a clear advantage.
“Without artillery, without multiple launch rocket systems we won’t be able to push them back,” he said.
The U.S. Defense Department would not confirm a CNN report that the Biden administration was preparing to send long-range rocket systems to Ukraine, perhaps as early as next week. “Certainly we’re mindful and aware of Ukrainian asks, privately and publicly, for what is known as a multiple launch rocket system. And I won’t get ahead of decisions that haven’t been made yet,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
Just south of Sievierodonetsk, volunteers hoped to evacuate 100 people from a smaller town. It was a painstaking process: Many of the evacuees from Bakhmut were elderly or infirm and needed to be carried out of apartment buildings in soft stretchers and wheelchairs.
Minibuses and vans zipped through the city, picking up dozens for the first leg of a long journey west.
“Bakhmut is a high-risk area right now,” said Mark Poppert, an American volunteer working with British charity RefugEase. “We’re trying to get as many people out as we can.”
To the north, neighboring Belarus — used by Russia as a staging ground before the invasion — announced Friday that it was sending troops toward the Ukrainian border.
Some European leaders sought dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin about easing the global food crisis, exacerbated by Ukraine’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products.
Moscow has sought to shift the blame for the food crisis to the West, calling upon its leaders to lift existing sanctions.
Putin told Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Friday that Ukraine should remove Black Sea mines to allow safe shipping, according to a Kremlin readout of their conversation; Russia and Ukraine have traded blame for the mines near Ukraine’s ports.
Nehammer’s office said the two leaders also discussed a prisoner exchange and said Putin indicated efforts to arrange one would be “intensified.”
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Karmanau reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Andrea Rosa in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Andrew Katell in New York and AP journalists around the world contributed.
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This story has been edited to correct that 1,500 people have died in Sievierodonetsk alone, not the Donbas region as a whole.
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is proud to introduce a comprehensive liability coverage package policy for logistic service providers and transport operators.
This product provides end-to-end solutions for the evolving risks of the supply chain industry. This package offering is ideal for common carriers, freight forwarders, transport intermediaries, and third-party logistics service providers.
This comprehensive package includes:
- Cargo Legal Liability
- Errors and Omission Liability
- General Liability
- Contingent Auto Liability
- Contingent Cargo Liability
- Additional Cost Cover
"Falvey's product and accompanying coverage offering is designed to be innovative and flexible to meet our target customer's needs. Falvey Insurance Group will then complement the product offering with best-in-class underwriting service, claims handling and loss control services from seasoned supply chain and logistics experts all housed within our organization. In addition, and where applicable, Falvey will be able to offer companion All-Risk Shippers' Interest cover," says Mike McKenna, Chief Underwriting Officer at Falvey Insurance Group.
Falvey's capacity for the Transportation & Logistics Liability program is backed by Accelerant, a leading insurtech empowering specialty underwriters.
For more information on the Transportation & Logistics Liability package, please contact Fatih Ozdemir: fozdemir@falveyinsurancegroup.com.
Falvey Insurance Group began as a single division, Falvey Cargo Underwriting, opening its first office in 1995 in Wakefield, RI by the company's founder: Mike Falvey. After 25 years, the company has evolved into Falvey Insurance Group, comprising four divisions: Falvey Cargo Underwriting, Falvey Shippers Insurance, Safe Harbor Pollution Insurance, and Falvey Insurance Services. "The Specialized Insurance Experts" are known for flexibility, World-Class customer service, claims processing excellence, and comprehensive knowledge and expertise that is unparalleled in the insurance industry. Falvey was also named Insurance Insider's MGA of the Year in 2020.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, April 23, 2022
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1239 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.
* WHERE...Most of the Texas Panhandle.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Which manual breast pumps are best?
It’s easy to ask another parent for advice when you are wondering what breast pump to choose. The truth is some pumps won’t just be suitable if they are right for someone else. To make the best choice, you should always go for a breast pump that is comfortable and easy to use, like the Philip Avent Manual Comfort Breast Pump.
What to know before you buy a manual breast pump
Closed system vs. open system
The key difference between the closed system pump and the open system is the barrier the closed one has. This barrier prevents milk or other fluids from getting into the pump. Instead, the milk travels through an utterly sanitary system, preventing contamination between the pump and the milk. On the other hand, the open system pump doesn’t include a barrier. If milk gets into the tubing, mold can grow, and if not cleaned, it could be harmful to the baby. Overall, the closed system pump lowers the risk of milk contamination compared to the open pump due to this barrier.
Pumping goals
If you intend to pump milk occasionally, such as once a day or less, a manual pump might be what you need. But if you plan to express several times a day, using a manual pump can be very stressful because of the time and effort involved. In this case, an electric pump will make the expression more efficient due to the strength of the suction and the speed of pumping. Another option is to have both the manual and electric pump since the manual pump can give you more control over the suction process by helping you empty your breast after using the electric pump.
Portability
If you have to pump very often, chances are you don’t want to be carrying around a bulky pump. Fortunately, there are breast pumps that are lightweight, especially manual pumps. However, these pumps may not give you what you want in terms of pumping efficiency, but you don’t have to fret. If you’re looking for portable pumps that can also allow you to express faster, there are lightweight electric pumps that will do the job.
What to look for in a quality manual breast pump
Adjustable suction
Using a manual breast pump with an adjustable suction can determine the speed and strength of your suction when expressing. Interestingly, most parents think of higher suction strength with greater pumping efficiency, but this is not always the case. If the suction is set too high, it can squeeze the breast tissues and cut off milk flow from the ducts, which can also be very painful. When adjusting the suction of your pump, always choose a level that you find most comfortable regardless of the speed of the suction.
Safety
One label you should look out for when buying a manual breast pump is BPA-free, which means that the pump uses materials that ensure your milk remains natural and safe for your baby. The safety of your pump is also dependent on how well-maintained it is. You should avoid sharing or reusing pumps designed for a single user because even when you clean the pump thoroughly, parts of the device are difficult to sanitize completely. If you plan to share a pump, you can go for the multiple-user options, also known as hospital-grade pumps.
Ease of use
When it comes to how easy to use your breast pump should be, you should consider a couple of things. First, there are pumps made with shields to suit your breast size, while others may include different shield options to fit any size. Using a shield that is too small or too big can affect the pump’s functioning, delivering a frustrating experience. Another feature to look out for is the pump’s efficiency, especially if you want to maintain a steady milk supply while juggling other commitments. Overall, a breast pump that is easy to use should also be easy to clean and maintain and closed system pumps usually make the cleaning process easy.
How much you can expect to spend on a manual breast pump
Generally, manual breast pumps are more affordable than electric pumps, and they usually cost anywhere from $13 to $50.
Manual breast pump FAQ
Do I need a breast pump?
A. The goal of using a breast pump is to ensure your baby has a constant milk supply. If you are away from your baby consistently due to work, school or other commitments, you may have to rely on expressed breast milk from a pump. Furthermore, if you can’t nurse your child due to a medical condition, a breast pump helps express the milk your baby needs.
What is the best way to clean my breast pump?
A. Typically, you should clean your bread pump after each use by washing it in a clean bowl with soap and hot water. You should scrub the parts, then rinse them in water and allow them to air dry. The pump’s manual also includes specific instructions that you can follow to clean the device properly.
What’s the best manual breast pump to buy?
Top manual breast pump
Philip Avent Manual Comfort Breast Pump
What you need to know: It is a compact, lightweight manual pump that you can use at home or take with you if you want to express on the go.
What you’ll love: It features a design that allows users to sit comfortably and express themselves in a relaxing position. The pump also includes a bottle with a breast-shaped nipple design and soft massage cushion, making the milk letdown process easy.
What you should consider: Some users complain about the size of the flanges, so you may need to get flanges that fit your breasts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top manual breast pump for the money
What you need to know: This manual breast pump is super easy to use thanks to its one-piece design.
What you’ll love: It comes with a versatile breast shield that fits breasts of all shapes and sizes. It is also comfortable to use because of its portability and lightweight design.
What you should consider: According to some parents, the measurement for ounces on the pump isn’t accurate.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
NatureBond Silicone Breastfeeding Manual Breast Pump
What you need to know: It is a hands-free manual breast pump that uses natural suction pressure to express milk.
What you’ll love: It features a pump strap and silicone pump stopper that helps to prevent breast milk spillage. The sleek and soft design of the pump also enhances comfort when the pump is in use.
What you should consider: Some users complained that the suction isn’t as strong as it should be.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for F, JWN, CHPT, ADI, and FCEL.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- F: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=F&prnumber=082920222
- JWN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=JWN&prnumber=082920222
- CHPT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=CHPT&prnumber=082920222
- ADI: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ADI&prnumber=082920222
- FCEL: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=FCEL&prnumber=082920222
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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The paint color of a room can set the mood. Choosing a paint color, however, can feel daunting. It doesn't have to be.
From prep to the first stroke of primer, the "George to the Rescue" team and other experts share their tips to help you easily choose paint colors for your home interior.
Tip #1: Pick Your Colors Using Paint Chips
Paint chips or samples are free at most home improvement and paint stores. They come in thousands of colors.
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Tip #2: Pick a Focal Point
A piece of art, a piece of furniture or even a rug can serve as a focal point that the rest of the room is designed around. Coordinate everything else in the room with that item, including the paint.
In season 12, episode 7 of "George to the Rescue," George Oliphant transformed teen soccer fan Alex Leroy's bedroom by using a red Manchester United Jersey hung over the bed as a focal point.
To help you select a color, you can bring swatches, pillows or other accessories into the store.
Tip #3: Test the Colors in Your Home
Natural light can make paint colors appear brighter, while low light may make them seem darker. You can test multiple colors in the room you plan to paint by painting small patches on the wall, and in multiple spots. You may want to do this in various types of weather – both sunny and cloudy – since the look of the color will change in different types of natural light.
Oliphant turned a drab attic eave into an inviting reading nook for Alex Leroy's sister Zoe with lavender paint and cozy lighting.
Tip #4: Create a Palette
Once you have a main color, it's time to create a complete palette. A foolproof way to do this is to pick one color and use it in many hues.
The ceiling and/or trim don't have to necessarily match the color of the walls. An accent color can even be a nice design touch for the ceiling.
To give a smaller room the illusion of a bigger space, paint the walls and ceiling with neutral tones.
Oliphant turned to the experts at Butter and Velvet in New Jersey to dream up this accent wall in the home of the Triano family where he pulled off a double bedroom makeover.
Tip #5: Prep for Paint
Any good painter will tell you, it has very little to do with the paint and everything to do with the prep.
To patch pesky holes or imperfections in the wall, use 3M's high strength hole repair. When applied, it goes on blue. It turns white when it is dry, letting you know the surface is ready to be sanded.
"George to the Rescue" host George Oliphant's favorite sander is the 3M pro-grade precision sponge.
"It fits right in the palm of your hand. It's flexible, and it's got this diamond channeling that allows the dust to go straight down and not all over the place," he said.
Scotch Blue sharp lines painter's tape removes easily without leaving any sticky residue behind.
Next, apply some delicate surface tape. Delicate surface is the gentle adhesive for the freshly painted walls. It'll give you those sharp paint lines, but remove cleanly.
More from George to the Rescue
Tip #6: Ready, Set, Paint!
Measure the space you intend to paint and bring the measurements with you when you purchase your paint and supplies.
Some of the tips mentioned above were sourced from The Home Depot.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Heavy rains in northwest Turkey caused rivers to overflow and bridges to collapse Monday as authorities worked to evacuate stranded locals.
Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said there were no reports of deaths or missing people.
Turkey’s coast guard shared videos of a helicopter rescue, with an officer lifting a woman from the roof of her building in a village in Kastamonu province as the water rushed below them.
Turkey’s emergency and disaster authority AFAD said more than 2,550 personnel were deployed in six provinces affected by the rains and dozens had been evacuated. A meteorological “red alert” was declared.
Floods in three northwestern Turkish provinces last August killed 82 people.
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Abortion rights opponents are both excited and sobered at the prospect that the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, saying they are ready to wage the next battles in both blue and red states.
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Abortion rights opponents are both excited and sobered at the prospect that the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, saying they are ready to wage the next battles in both blue and red states.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — The San Angelo YMCA will be hosting an event Friday 15, 2022 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM to, “come together for the greater common good,” in order to support the Ulvade community.
The event has a suggested donation of at least 5 dollars and will be a “boot camp style event that will help raise funds for the Uvalde Community.” It is requested that those who want to attend wear maroon and white.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Under a new board majority picked by President Joe Biden, the nation's largest public utility on Thursday reacted to a drumbeat of concerns about not meeting the Biden administration's own power sector climate change goals by announcing a new study of clean energy adoption opportunities throughout the region's economy.
The Tennessee Valley Authority touted plans for the study with the University of Tennessee's Baker Center for Public Policy during its board meeting in Florence, Alabama. The study will look at the electric power supply, in addition to other areas of the economy, for ways to reduce carbon pollution that spurs climate change. TVA expects the review to last 18 months.
“Simply put, this initiative will accelerate a clean energy economy and support the economic competitiveness of the region, and it will deeply inform TVA about what challenge actually sits in front of us," TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash told board members.
Environmental and renewable energy advocates are closely watching the board's switch to a Biden-selected majority. The transition follows the federal utility's decision to stick with a fossil fuel — gas — to replace some of the generation from the aging coal-burning Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee, which is slated to shut down. Those advocates highly criticized the choice, as did the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which ultimately declined to challenge the plan all the way to a White House council.
The utility has replaced coal units with gas previously, and it's considering that option again at another aging coal plant in Tennessee. Currently, TVA’s generation capacity of more than 33,700 megawatts includes 39% nuclear, 19% coal, 26% natural gas and 11% hydro. Wind and solar make up 3%, while energy efficiency programs amount to 1%, according to the utility's website.
Lyash said natural gas was the “only mature technology available today that could be in operation at Cumberland to provide firm, dispatchable power" to replace the generation of the first unit at the plant before it shuts down in 2026. TVA has faced criticisms that it didn't take a broad enough look at combinations of available options.
The decision at Cumberland was only briefly discussed Thursday.
Gaby Sarri-Tobar, a campaigner at the Center for Biological Diversity’s Energy Justice program, said in an emailed statement that “TVA needs to build a just, 100% renewable system” adding that new board members have “an enormous responsibility.”
Sarri-Tobar also mentioned failures in coal and gas plants from a winter storm just before Christmas last year that forced TVA to resort to rolling blackouts. The breakdowns are the subject of multiple reviews.
Don Moul, TVA's chief operating officer, said Thursday that about 6,800 megawatts of power generation were lost as harsh freezing conditions proved to be "beyond the capabilities of existing heat trace and insulation to protect equipment exposed to the elements.” Other utilities couldn't help supply TVA with extra power because many were affected by the storm as well, Moul said.
Both units at Cumberland went down for the entirety of the frigid conditions due to frozen implementation lines, he said. Many of the simple cycle and combined cycle gas plants were affected, but most of those were brought back online during the cold, Moul said. Even though TVA was able to put 1,000 megawatts back online after the initial outages, TVA decided to implement rolling blackouts on a second day to keep its power system stable.
Maggie Shober, research director at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, noted in an emailed statement that the meeting discussion included her organization's priorities around the Christmas Eve blackouts, energy efficiency and decarbonization. But there wasn’t “any indication of clear action steps by the Board on these priorities around accountability, transparency, economic development, and comprehensive planning for the future," Shober added.
Biden has set a goal of a carbon-pollution-free energy sector by 2035 that TVA has said it can’t achieve without technological breakthroughs in nuclear generation and energy storage. TVA has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2035, compared with 2005 levels. The utility has its own aspirational goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Lyash said TVA plans to add 10,000 to 14,000 megawatts of new power generation by the end of the decade to meet growing demand. He also said the utility thinks it can achieve up to another 1,000 megawatts over the next year through initiatives to reduce customer demand for power.
He also noted TVA's goal to add 10,000 megawatts of solar power to its system by 2035 and talked up efforts to support electric vehicle producers and help install charging stations.
“Electrifying the transportation sector, if we can do it effectively and efficiently, is our biggest opportunity for carbon reduction here in the valley,” Lyash said.
TVA provides power to 10 million people in parts of seven southern states.
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ATLANTIC CITY — The property manager at Stanley Holmes Village asked the Atlantic City Housing Authority board if it will reimburse residents who have been without major kitchen appliances for months.
"The last nine months have been very, very challenging, not just for staff but especially for the residents," said Dierdre Brock during the public portion of the board meeting held via Zoom. "I'm getting a whole lot of questions (such as), are they going to be reimbursed for not having a refrigerator or stove since the week before Thanksgiving."
Brock did not say how many residents are without stoves or refrigerators, but city inspectors who visited most of the complex's 420 units in November found 60 units had stove or oven malfunctions and 20 had refrigerator issues.
"That would be a board policy decision you have to address at the executive committee level," said part-time Interim Executive Director John Clarke.
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Clarke has said new stoves and refrigerators have been ordered to replace those that do not work, but supply chain issues have delayed delivery and installation.
No decision on the issue was made Thursday night.
The board previously voted to give all residents a refund of their November rent because of a lack of heat and hot water for much of the month after boilers broke down.
Boiler problems have gone on for years at Stanley Holmes.
The boilers have now been repaired and are working, but are so old — as is underground piping that carries hot water to all units — that further breakdowns are likely, officials have said.
The city issued an emergency declaration over conditions at Stanley in October, and began providing some services like trash pickup when the housing authority was unable to do so.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which has oversight of the housing authority, recently lifted the "Zero Threshold" status it had placed on it over concerns with the authority's management and finances. When it was under that status, the authority had to get HUD approval for every dime it spent, officials have said.
HUD found dozens of deficiencies, including those affecting health and safety, in its August inspection of 25 of the complex's 420 units but still gave it a passing grade.
City Director of Licensing and Inspections Dale Finch has said conditions were so bad in the complex that no unit would have passed its own occupancy permit inspection.
HUD will soon do more inspections, said Clarke Thursday night, including a compliance review.
"It (the compliance review) is to look at a framework of time and activities — everything from site inspections to payment of bills to operations," Clarke said. "It is typically done on site with inspections and usually encompasses everything."
Later, the board went into closed session to discuss personnel issues. The board is in the process of selecting a new permanent executive director and also has other positions to fill, particularly maintenance jobs.
The board and its consultants are in the process of planning for the replacement of Stanley Holmes Village through a Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant, and a draft plan is due to be submitted to HUD in two to three weeks, a consultant said.
The consultant asked the board to appoint a committee to work on shepherding the plan through to its final form, which is due to HUD in July.
Based on that plan, the authority is hoping to get a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to build new housing and demolish Stanley Holmes, which was built in stages in the 1930s and 1950s.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly —- according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Sixty percent of Republicans now have a favorable view of Trump, down slightly from April, when 68% of Republicans said they had a favorable view of the 2024 GOP presidential front-runner. The poll found 38% of Republicans have an unfavorable view of Trump, an uptick from 30% in April.
The dip suggests some Republicans could be growing weary of Trump’s never-ending legal drama after he became the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted on federal criminal charges. Trump, who was also indicted on separate charges in New York this spring, pleaded not guilty this month to 37 felony counts accusing him of improperly storing classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, concealing them from investigators and refusing to turn them over when subpoenaed.
Overall, Americans are more likely to have an unfavorable view of Trump than a favorable one, 63% to 33%, similar to April. The poll was conducted June 22-26, after the full indictment became public and after Trump’s not guilty plea.
The poll also finds that U.S. adults overall are slightly more likely than they were earlier in the year to believe the former president acted illegally in his handling of classified documents stashed at Mar-a-Lago. Just over half, 53%, now say he broke the law, compared with 47% in the April AP-NORC poll. But most of that increase is attributable to Democrats.
An overwhelming majority of Democratic voters, 84%, now say they think Trump broke the law in connection to the documents, compared with 75% who said so in April.
When it comes to Republicans, however, only about a quarter say Trump acted illegally in the Mar-a-Lago case, about the same as in April. An additional 29% said he acted unethically but did not do anything illegal, while 26% said they believe he did nothing wrong, with the rest saying they didn’t know enough to say.
They include Patty Faber, a registered Republican who lives north of Phoenix and was dismissive of the charges.
“It’s a bunch of hooey,” said Faber, 62, who runs an RV park. “Should he have taken all that stuff home? No. But other presidents have also taken things home.” She noted that President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence were also found to have classified documents in their possession — though neither has been accused of trying to conceal the documents from or lying to investigators.
Still, Faber, who has supported Trump in the past, said that while she would be “ecstatic” to see him return to the White House, she would much prefer the party nominate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is currently a distant second in the polls.
“He has a better chance of winning the general election. Trump is carrying too much baggage now,” she said.
Others’ feelings were more complicated. Nancy Tobeck, 74, a Republican in Crossville, Tennessee, believes Trump may have potentially broken the law. But if he did, she said, “I don’t think it was deliberate.”
“It’s a hard one because I think he might have done something wrong by not giving them all over. But I also understand that he had things in there. So it’s kind of half and half on that,” she said. “I do believe that it is politically motivated, though.”
Tobeck, who voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020, said the indictment had not changed her feelings about Trump because she had already soured on the former president after he refused to accept the results of the 2020 election.
Still, the numbers make clear the challenges faced by Trump’s GOP rivals, who have struggled to respond to charges that would, in any other era, spell a candidate’s demise. While former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley called Trump’s alleged actions “reckless” and Pence has said he “can’t defend” the “very serious allegations,” the candidates have also criticized the Justice Department, reflecting GOP voters’ deep skepticism of federal law enforcement.
Besides the charges he faces in Florida, Trump was indicted in New York in March in connection to hush money payments made during the 2016 campaign to women who alleged sexual encounters with him. And he faces additional potential charges in other jurisdictions.
In Georgia, a prosecutor is investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. And in Washington, special counsel Jack Smith continues to investigate Trump’s election lies and their aftermath, including the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The poll finds half of U.S. adults believe Trump broke the law in his alleged attempt to interfere in Georgia’s vote count during the 2020 presidential election. Slightly fewer, 45%, say his actions related to the Jan. 6 insurrection were unlawful.
Just 35% of U.S. adults say he acted illegally in allegedly covering up the hush money payments — a slight decrease from the 41% who said he had in April, just after the indictment in that case. In particular, 57% of Democrats now say Trump acted illegally in that case, down from 68% in April. Just 13% of Republicans say Trump acted illegally in that case, the same as in April.
Nearly all U.S. adults have read or heard at least a little about Trump’s federal indictment, with Democrats being slightly more likely than Republicans to say they have heard a lot.
All that attention has proved a challenge for Trump’s GOP rivals, who have been grappling with how to break into the spotlight.
Some voters are already sick of the drama.
Paul Schwartz, 38, a truck driver from Pocatello, Idaho, identifies as an independent but voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020 because he saw him as the better of bad options.
While he says he’s no fan of Trump — “I’ve always disdained the man,” he said — Schwartz sees the indictment as nothing but a “witch hunt” and “mudslinging that has no point.”
”I believe people are trying to swing opinions on things that are completely irrelevant to how someone governs the country,” he said, arguing that what matters are candidates’ positions on issues like abortion and immigration.
Plus, he said: “We know these are detestable human beings. They’re politicians. That’s a job requirement.”
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The poll of 1,220 adults was conducted June 22-26 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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BOZEMAN – A SW flow will continue through the weekend and could produce a few showers or thunderstorms over SW Montana mostly on Saturday.
The cool and wet weather pattern on Friday helped produce improved air quality with local monitoring stations holding in the green or good air quality ratings. Over the weekend less moisture could bring back hazy skies to the region.
Temperatures will begin to climb above normal by the end of the weekend into early next week. Forecast highs will be around 5 to 15 degrees above normal for a few days but a sharp drop in temperatures will arrive beginning Wednesday.
A Pacific storm currently holding in the Gulf of Alaska will dig slowly down the west coast and begin to move inland Tuesday evening. A strong cold front from this storm will arrive Tuesday night. Temperatures will be falling below normal by Wednesday and stay cooler than normal through the end of next week.
There will be increasing moisture with this system as well and if the timing is just right snow could mix with rain in the higher mountain valleys Thursday morning. Snow is possible for mountain ranges but should melt away during the late afternoon hours.
The 6 to 10 outlook is cooler than normal with above normal precipitation for SW Montana through September 23rd but the 8 to 14 day outlook September 23 – 29 is favoring above normal temperatures and back to drier than normal conditions.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF (RYLG). The fund is Global X's latest addition to its Income family, which offers investors ETF strategies that look beyond traditional fixed income to help increase or diversify a portfolio's yield potential.
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.3% from a year ago in August, down from summer peaks but still stubbornly high. As the Federal Reserve and central banks around the world continue to hike rates to combat this persistent inflation, conditions can make it difficult for traditional equities and bonds to perform. Many investors are struggling to find asset classes that can help them to navigate volatility and manage for interest rate risk while maintaining their income objectives.
Covered call strategies can play an important role in the modern investor's portfolio, offering a diversified potential source of income while potentially mitigating downside risks. Historically, covered call strategies required investors to trade options themselves, a task requiring expertise and frequent hands-on trading. But the availability of exchange-traded funds that incorporate covered call strategies can help investors efficiently add these strategies to their portfolios. RYLG writes calls on only half of the portfolio, allowing investors to still capture half the upside potential of the underlying index.
"As investors weigh the impact of continued central bank rate hikes and stubborn inflation, Covered Call & Growth Strategies can be an effective way to navigate choppy and sideways markets," said Rohan Reddy, Director of Research at Global X ETFs. "This fund leverages Global X's expertise to offer covered calls on the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks, helping diversify income portfolios away from traditional sources in an uncertain environment while still allowing investors to capture potential upside."
The fund is designed to track the Cboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite Index, which measures the performance of a covered call strategy that holds a theoretical portfolio of the underlying stocks of the Russell 2000 and sells a succession of one-month at-the-money covered call options on the Russell 2000. The covered call options correspond to approximately 50% of the value of the Russell 2000. The Cboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite Index reflects the performance of the component securities of the Russell 2000 Index combined with written (sold) at-the-money call options corresponding to the value of 50% of the value of the portfolio of stocks.
RYLG will join the Global X Income suite of over 20 ETFs and more than $17 billion in assets under management.i
Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features over 90 ETF strategies and approximately $40 billion in assets under management.ii While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core, Commodity, and Alpha funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.
Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services, with more than $545 billion in assets under management worldwide.iii Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over $80bn in assets under management.iv
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Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. Investors should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the funds' shares and the possibility of significant losses.
The fund engages in options trading. An option is a contract sold by one party to another that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) a stock at an agreed upon price within a certain period or on a specific date. A covered call option involves holding a long position in a particular asset and writing a call option on that same asset with the goal of realizing additional income from the option premium. By selling covered call options, the fund limits its opportunity to profit from an increase in the price of the underlying index above the exercise price, but continue to bear the risk of a decline in the index. A liquid market may not exist for options held by the funds. While the fund receives premiums for writing the call options, the price it realizes from the exercise of an option could be substantially below the indices current market price.
Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the fund's full or summary prospectuses, which may be obtained at globalxetfs.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company LLC or Mirae Asset Financial Group.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket to the late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, opting to take a lump sum payment of $780.5 million, lottery officials said Wednesday.
The Illinois Lottery said the prize for the July 29 drawing, which was the nation’s third-largest lottery prize, was claimed by two individuals who had agreed to split the prize if they won. The two, who followed the lead of the vast majority of winners who choose to remain anonymous, had until Sept. 27 to opt in favor of the lump sum payment, said Emilia Mazur, spokeswoman for Camelot Illinois, the private manager of the Illinois Lottery.
The Illinois Lottery said it was unable to share any information about the winners except to say that they must be absolutely “over the moon” with their Mega Millions win. Illinois is one of at least 16 states where winners can remain anonymous.
Lottery officials said the two people have spent the past few weeks working with professional legal and financial advisors to support the claim process — something experts recommend lottery winners do.
“These winners are now in the enviable position of deciding what to do with their newfound fortune,” said Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays.
According to megamillions.com, one jackpot-winning ticket was bought at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Des Plaines.
The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14.
The jackpot grew so large because no one had matched the game’s six selected numbers since April 15. That’s 29 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner. Because nobody has won the Mega Millions jackpot since the July 29 drawing, the jackpot now stands at an estimated $301 million.
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ServicePower again named a Visionary in the Gartner report, which provides an overview of the Field Service Management marketplace
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ServicePower, Inc. – ServicePower, a leading field service management software company focused on transforming service experiences, today announced that it has been named a Visionary by Gartner in its October 2022 Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management. ServicePower has been recognized as a Visionary in this report for the sixth time. To access a complimentary copy of the report, please click here.
Authored by Jim Robinson and Leif-Olof Wallin, the report summarizes the Field Service Management market, and evaluates providers based on their ability to execute and completeness of vision.
ServicePower believes its Visionary position reflects its continued innovation of field service technology, and as Gartner states "Visionaries understand where the market is going or have a vision for changing market rules1." With a solution suite that delivers exceptional customer experiences and helps drive organizations in their digital transformation initiatives, ServicePower uniquely addresses workforces that blend subcontractors and employees with schedule optimization and consumer and worker self-service. Its full field service lifecycle suite aligns field service employees and contractors to deliver a superior customer experience.
"The recognition of ServicePower as a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management report is an honor for us and we are extremely proud of it," said Frank Gelbart, chief executive officer of ServicePower. "Customer experience is a key differentiator and critical to the sustained growth of any business, and our dedication to this and transforming field service experiences continue to resonate with global organizations, as evidenced by our rapid growth and expansion into new markets."
Disclaimer: Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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ServicePower is a leading field service management software company focused on providing an exceptional customer experience, while delivering significant operational efficiencies. Trusted by field service organizations around the world such as AIG, Allstate, GE Appliances, Electrolux, LG, and USAA, ServicePower offers the only SaaS platform that helps companies efficiently manage both employed and contracted workforces. ServicePower also offers a fully managed network of contracted service providers to enable on-demand field service delivery in urban and hard-to-reach locations across North America and Europe.
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NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 24, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR, IIPR-PA), if they purchased the Company's securities between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Innovative Industrial and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-iipr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by June 24, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Innovative Industrial and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust (REIT); (ii) the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than represented; (iii) the Company's top customers experienced significant issues; (iv) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to the Company and it would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
When the true details entered the market, the price of the Company's shares fell, damaging investors.
The case is Mallozzi v. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv- 2359.
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KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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Bruce's Beach returned to heirs of Black couple
MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. - In a celebratory event overlooking the ocean, Los Angeles County officials Wednesday formally presented the deed to a pristine piece of Manhattan Beach property to the descendants of a Black family who had the land stripped away nearly a century ago.
Supervisor Janice Hahn, who spearheaded the effort to return Bruce's Beach to the family, and Supervisor Holly Mitchell, whose district now includes the property, oversaw the ceremonial event giving ownership of the land to the Bruce family.
"I always tell people that I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know the story of Bruce's Beach for most of my life," Hahn said. "... I learned to swim in the ocean a few blocks from here, but I didn't learn about what had happened to Willa and Charles Bruce until 2020 when I heard about a protest taking place at the park up the street."
That protest prompted Hahn to research the history of Bruce's Beach, and she learned that the property was now owned by the county. She then began a complex effort to return the land to the Bruce family.
Charles and Willa Bruce purchased the land in 1912 and operated a resort for Black residents until the city of Manhattan Beach condemned the property under a false pretense of developing a park. Instead, the property sat vacant for years after the Bruces and other Black families were evicted from the area.
Anthony Bruce, a great-great-grandson of Willa and Charles Bruce, was among the family members on hand for Wednesday's ceremony held near the property at Highland Avenue and 26th Street. He read off a long list of people who have supported and publicized the effort to have the land returned to the family.
He concluded, "Without God, we would not be here today. And finally, thank you all. God bless."
Activist Kavon Ward, who led protests for years pushing for justice for the Bruce family, said the spirits of Willa and Charles Bruce were present for Wednesday's event.
"Can we just take a moment to feel the energy of the ancestors present here today?" she said. "The ancestors are here. Feel it. Appreciate it."
Bruce family spokesman Chief Duane Yellowfeather Shepard added, "They're here. They're here. And they're smiling."
Under an agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors in late June, the land is officially being transferred to Marcus and Derrick Bruce, great- grandsons of Charles and Willa Bruce. The Bruces will lease the land back to the county for $413,000 a year for the continued operation of county lifeguard facilities at the site.
The agreement also includes clauses that would allow the Bruces to later sell the property to the county for a price not to exceed $20 million.
Returning the property required a change in state law to authorize the county to transfer ownership of the land. It also required various actions at the county level to identify Bruce family heirs and settle the various financial implications of transferring the property.
"We can't change the past and we will never be able to make up for the injustice that was done to Willa and Charles Bruce a century ago, but this is a start," Hahn said during the board meeting in June.
Hahn said the move will allow the Bruces' descendants a chance "to start rebuilding the generational wealth that was denied to them."
Willa and Charles Bruce purchased their land in 1912 for $1,225. They eventually added some other parcels and created a beach resort catering to Black residents, who had few options at the time for enjoying the California coast.
Complete with a bath house, dance hall and cafe, the resort attracted other Black families who purchased adjacent land and created what they hoped would be an oceanfront retreat.
But the resort quickly became a target of the area's white populace, leading to acts of vandalism, attacks on vehicles of Black visitors and even a 1920 attack by the Ku Klux Klan.
The Bruces were undeterred and continued operating their small enclave, but under increasing pressure, the city moved to condemn their property and surrounding parcels in 1924, seizing it through eminent domain under the pretense of planning to build a city park.
The resort was forced out of business, and the Bruces and other Black families ultimately lost their land in 1929.
The families sued, claiming they were the victims of a racially motivated removal campaign. The Bruces were eventually awarded some damages, as were other displaced families. But the Bruces were unable to reopen their resort anywhere else in town.
Despite the city claiming the land was needed for a park, the property sat vacant for decades. It was not until 1960 that a park was built on a portion of the seized land, with city officials fearing the evicted families could take new legal action if the property wasn't used for the purpose for which it was seized.
The exact parcel of land the Bruces owned was transferred to the state, and then to the county in 1995.
The city park that now sits on a portion of the land seized by the city has borne a variety of names over the years. But it was not until 2006 that the city agreed to rename the park "Bruce's Beach" in honor of the evicted family, a move derided by critics as a hollow gesture.
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PA live! (WBRE) — Thursday on PA live!, Chris spoke with Ken Pollack Jr. from Ken Pollack Tire and Auto Center.
Ken gives advice on driving in the winter and explains what work we should get done on our cars ahead of Spring.
Ken also talks about his low prices for oil changes: Only $9.95.
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It must be getting harder and harder for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to deny his team is a genuine title challenger in the Premier League this season.
Still, after recording another statement win — 3-2 over Liverpool on Sunday — Arteta was sticking to the script.
“They are really strong, they have shown that for five years,” Arteta said, in reference to defending champion Manchester City, the winner in four of the last five seasons. “We haven’t done any of that.”
Well, if anyone is going to stop City, it looks like it will be Arsenal.
Pegged back twice by Liverpool at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal showed resilience and lots of character to recover again as Bukayo Saka converted a penalty in the 76th minute to seal an eighth win in nine league games this season.
“We are top of the league” was the chant that swept around the stadium after the final whistle, with Arsenal going back above City by a point.
“They are in the best moments of their lives,” Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk said.
The same cannot be said of Liverpool, which dropped 14 points off Arsenal not even a quarter of the way through the season.
Worse for manager Jürgen Klopp, Luis Diaz left the Emirates on crutches with his left knee in a brace after getting hurt late in the first half and Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted at halftime with a twisted ankle.
“That is the icing on the cake,” said Klopp, whose team has won just two of its eight games in the league and has City up next.
Liverpool twice came from behind, having first conceded to Gabriel Martinelli after 58 seconds. Darwin Núñez scored the first equalizer and Roberto Firmino — the replacement for Diaz — canceled out Saka’s first goal.
RONALDO’S MILESTONE
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally scored in the Premier League this season. It was a landmark goal, too.
The 37-year-old Portugal striker took his tally in his club career to 700 by netting the winner as Manchester United beat Everton 2-1.
Ronaldo came off the bench in the 29th minute to replace the injured Anthony Martial and scored 15 minutes later, running onto Casemiro’s through ball and driving a low left-footed shot under England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
It was Ronaldo’s 144th goal for United across two spells at the club. He also netted 450 goals for Real Madrid, 101 for Juventus and five for Sporting.
Just as in the Europa League on Thursday, United had to come from behind to win after Alex Iwobi put Everton ahead with a curling shot from outside the area in the fifth minute. Antony equalized in the 15th.
CONTENTIOUS WINNER
Gianluca Scamacca is adjusting nicely to life as West Ham’s new striker.
Make that a goal in each of his three games over the past week, his latest a brilliant but contentious one in a 3-1 win over Fulham.
The Italy striker showed his growing composure in front of goal with an audacious chip over Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno to make it 2-1, after bringing the ball down just inside the area almost in slow motion.
Scamacca barely celebrated, suggesting he felt something was amiss, but the goal survived an initial VAR check for offside and then a second, lengthy review of the ball appearing to brush the striker’s fingers after he controlled it.
The goal was given and prompted a touchline meltdown from Fulham manager Marco Silva, who was booked for his angry protests.
Fulham led through Andreas Pereira’s first goal for the club but he gave away the penalty that Jarrod Bowen tucked away for the equalizer. Michail Antonio scored West Ham’s third in stoppage time.
AARONSON’S RUN
In Brenden Aaronson, the United States sure has a talent on its hands heading into the World Cup.
With a weaving solo run that took him past or beyond four opponents, Aaronson helped put Leeds ahead in its match against Crystal Palace. The winger’s shot at the end of his dribble struck the post and Pascal Struijk converting the rebound.
Palace rallied to earn a 2-1 win, however, with Odsonne Édouard and Eberechi Eze scoring the goals in their team’s second victory of the season.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military intelligence has claimed, without offering evidence, that Russia is plotting a “large-scale provocation” at a nuclear power plant it occupies in the southeast of the country with the aim of disrupting a looming Ukrainian counteroffensive.
A statement released Friday by the intelligence directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry claimed that Russian forces would strike the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, and then report a radioactive leak in order to trigger an international probe that would pause the hostilities and give the Russian forces the respite they need to regroup ahead of the counteroffensive.
In order to make that happen, Russia “disrupted the rotation of personnel of the permanent monitoring mission” of the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency that was scheduled for Saturday, the statement said. It didn’t offer evidence to back up any of the claims.
The IAEA said in an emailed response to the AP that it did not have any immediate comment on the allegations, and Russian officials did not immediately comment on the Ukrainian claims.
The White House said it is watching the situation closely and has seen no indication that radioactive material has been leaked.
The claim mirrors similar statements Moscow regularly makes, alleging without evidence that Kyiv is plotting provocations involving various dangerous weapons or substances in order to then accuse Russia of war crimes.
It comes as Moscow’s military in Ukraine braces for a looming counteroffensive by Kyiv’s forces, which hasn’t started yet but could begin “tomorrow, the day after tomorrow or in a week, the secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, told the BBC in an interview Saturday.
The Zaporizhzhia power plant is one of the 10 biggest nuclear plants in the world. It is located in the partially occupied Zaporizhzhia region in southeastern Ukraine. The plant’s six reactors have been shut down for months, but it still needs power and qualified staff to operate crucial cooling systems and other safety features.
Fighting near it repeatedly disrupted power supplies and has fueled fears of a potential catastrophe like the one at Chernobyl, in northern Ukraine, where a reactor exploded in 1986 and spewed deadly radiation, contaminating a vast area in the world’s worst nuclear disaster.
In other developments:
— Russia on Saturday reported more attacks on its territory, with drones crashing in its western regions and areas on the border with Ukraine coming under shelling.
Two drones attacked an administrative building of an oil company in Russia’s western Pskov region that borders Belarus, Latvia and Estonia, Pskov Gov. Mikhail Vedernikov reported Saturday. The building was damaged as the result of an explosion, Vedernikov said.
Another drone went down in the Tver region about 150 kilometers (90 miles) north of Moscow, local authorities said.
Russia’s Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine on Saturday came under multiple rounds of shelling, killing one person, according to its governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov. In the neighboring Kursk region, which also borders Ukraine, one person was killed by cross-border mortar fire, its Gov. Roman Starovoit said.
— The British military said Saturday that Russia’s private military force, Wagner, is withdrawing from areas around the eastern city of Bakhmut that Moscow claims to have captured earlier this month.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin earlier this week announced the pullout, saying Wagner would hand control over the ruined city over to the Russian military. Some were skeptical, however: Prigozhin is known for making unverifiable, headline-grabbing statements on which he later backtracks.
But the British Defense Ministry said in a series of tweets Saturday that Wagner fighters “have likely started to withdraw from some of their positions” around Bakhmut. “The Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister also corroborated the rotation out of Wagner forces in the outskirts of the town,” the ministry said.
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It was banned because a scene shows a map with the "nine dash line." The line of dashes depicts China's claim to own the South China Sea. Vietnam and others reject it and the U.S. says it's unlawful.
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DENVER, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two years ago, PeerSource decided to launch a summer internship program geared towards college students going into their senior year. A few successful internships later, PeerSource now wants to grow the program.
PeerSource recruits information technology talent for clients nationwide, while its sister company, Nextaff, provides healthcare talent to facilities in several markets. Together, PeerSource and several Nextaff franchises are supported by shared services entity PSN Staffing.
PSN interns are given the opportunity to work with multiple Nextaff franchises and Managing Partners around the country. It is a great opportunity to learn from many different entrepreneurs and business drivers that are veterans in the industry. It is also a great way to see how multiple offices and managers can work together to help each other succeed.
John Snellings, Co-Founder of PeerSource and multiple Nextaff franchises, shared his perspective about how the internship was designed for his companies. "Our goal is not only to identify future talent for our firms and clients, but to also impart knowledge and share our entrepreneurial experience with aspiring young leaders," said Snellings.
An internship with PSN is not your typical internship; these young adults get to learn and practice all different sides of the business. After a brief training period, they get to recruit, interview, hire, and onboard talent. Additionally, an intern at PSN will quickly learn that business development is just as important as recruiting quality talent. They reach out to potential clients by making calls, sending emails, and support various marketing strategies. They also contribute to the growth of the different Nextaff franchise's social media presence by utilizing their own creativity and expertise to craft content.
"Being in the recruiting industry, we know the importance of getting real-world experience on a resume to stand out from the other college graduates," said Trevor Richards, a Director at PeerSource. "Our action-packed internship program gets them solid business experience in a fun, relaxed environment."
This internship has created some great opportunities for college students, who get a chance to come back to the team as full-time employees after graduation. Snellings hopes that in the future, PSN can support a year-round internship program to give even more young adults the opportunity to be a part of it.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The heads of the nation’s two largest rail unions said Sunday that the freight railroads’ move to begin delaying some shipments ahead of this week’s looming strike deadline is only an attempt to get shippers to increase the pressure on Congress to intervene and block a work stoppage by imposing a contract on workers.
The heads of the unions that represent engineers and conductors — the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union — issued a joint statement blasting the move, which the railroads announced late Friday. A strike or lockout won’t be allowed until this coming Friday, but the railroads appear to be bracing for one by saying they would begin curtailing shipments of hazardous materials and other chemicals on Monday to ensure carloads of those dangerous products won’t be stranded along the tracks if the trains stop moving.
“The railroads are using shippers, consumers, and the supply chain of our nation as pawns in an effort to get our unions to cave into their contract demands knowing that our members would never accept them. Our unions will not cave into these scare tactics, and Congress must not cave into what can only be described as corporate terrorism,” said Jeremy Fergunson with SMART-TD and Dennis Pierce with the BLET union.
Those two unions have been demanding that CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern, Kansas City Southern and the other railroads go beyond the proposed deal recommended by a group of arbitrators President Joe Biden appointed. They want them to address concerns about strict attendance policies that they say make it hard to take any time off and increasing workloads after the railroads cut nearly one-third of their workforces in recent years.
The railroad trade group has said there’s no way trucks can pick up the slack if the railroads stop moving because roughly 467,000 additional trucks a day would be needed to handle all the cargo trains haul and there is already a shortage of truck drivers.
Five of the 12 railroad unions that together represent 115,000 workers had already reached tentative agreements based on the Presidential Emergency Board’s recommendations that will deliver 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses over a five-year contract that’s retroactive to 2020. The coalition negotiating on behalf of the railroads announced three more tentative agreements Sunday, so deals covering roughly 45,000 workers have now been announced. Members of the unions with tentative deals still have to vote on them.
If the two sides can’t agree on a deal by the end of the week, Congress is expected to step in to block a strike because of the dire economic consequences if a strike happens because so many businesses rely on railroads to deliver their raw materials and finished products. The Association of American Railroads trade group put out a report last week estimating that the economy would take a $2 billion a day hit if the trains stop moving and passenger traffic would be disrupted nationwide because Amtrak and many commuter railroads use tracks owned by the freight railroads.
A spokeswoman for the trade group said Sunday that railroads had to take action to prepare for the possibility of a work stoppage because the deadline is so close, but the industry remains committed to trying to negotiate agreements with its unions.
“Operational changes required to prepare for a safe, orderly suspension were delayed as long as possible. With less than a week away from a potential service interruption, carriers are obligated to take appropriate actions to prepare, which include making plans for handling HAZMAT shipments, as well as other freight that may be impacted if service must be reduced or stopped,” the AAR spokeswoman said.
Already, a number of trade groups representing railroad shippers have urged lawmakers to be prepared to block a strike. A coalition of 31 agricultural groups sent a letter to Congress last week, and the Fertilizer Institute trade group joined the chorus of concerned shippers Saturday because shipments of ammonia and other fertilizers will be delayed.
“Supply chains are already strained and there is currently zero elasticity in rail transportation,” TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch said. “This situation will get exponentially worse every day there is no resolution.”
He said more than half of all fertilizer is hauled by railroads. More than 75% of all finished vehicles are taken from factories to dealerships by train, and countless other products move by rail.
The railroad trade group said that a single railcar can carry up to 2,000 UPS packages, or enough plastic pellets to make some two million two-liter bottles.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s green chile season is in full swing as the aroma of fresh roasted peppers permeates the air, but growers and exporters in Mexico are just as busy and that’s causing a crunch at the international border.
Authorities said Monday that agricultural inspectors with U.S. Customs and Border Protection have been processing dozens of chile imports daily at the port of entry in Columbus, New Mexico. They’re looking for any pests in the shipments that could affect domestic production in New Mexico, where green chile is a signature crop and a cultural icon.
“Chile is a huge crop for farmers in New Mexico so it is important that CBP agriculture specialists identify and stop any dangerous pests from making it into the state and potentially spreading,” acting Columbus Port Director Sam Jimenez said in a statement.
As part of “Operation Hot Chile,” Jimenez said agricultural inspectors are being assigned to Columbus from other locations to help with the increased traffic.
The inspectors will process around 100 chile shipments a day during the busiest part of the season. The Mexican import season is busiest between September and October, but can stretch as late as mid-December. Last year, they handled just under 11,000 shipments of red and green peppers from Mexico.
Imports have grown significantly each season, with inspectors seeing a nearly 25% jump since 2016. Officials are expecting continued growth this year.
Despite more imports, New Mexico farmers are seeing higher yields from their crops and the state’s reputation for growing what many have anointed as “the best green chile in the world” is expanding, said Travis Day, executive director of the New Mexico Chile Association.
The state’s chile harvest starts in late July, but gets cranking in August. Day spent Monday taste testing green chile cheeseburgers at the New Mexico State Fair while still recovering from the annual chile festival in Hatch, New Mexico, just a week ago where he talked to people from New York, Kansas and even Hawaii who flew in to get their fix.
“As an industry, we’re in a unique place where demand is the highest it’s ever been and it’s continuing to go up every year,” he said.
Yet, fewer acres of chile are being grown in New Mexico today due to labor pressures and dwindling irrigation supplies. While most commercial acreage is started from seed, some farmers have shifted back to transplanting seedlings to give their crops a jumpstart. Farmers are also working with engineers to develop a mechanical harvester.
So far this season, officials said New Mexico’s green chile harvest is more than 10 days ahead of schedule and experts are expecting between 55,000 and 60,000 tons of peppers to be harvested.
Stephanie Walker, a vegetable specialist at New Mexico State University, said growers in New Mexico have become adept at minimizing losses from disease issues spurred by heavy summer rains and that the yield from newer green chile varieties is increasing.
At the port of entry, all Mexican chile imports are subject to an X-ray scan. Then comes a physical inspection by a Customs and Border Protection specialist who searches for pests, diseases and any contaminated soil or noxious seeds.
If anything is found, digital images are sent to officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture who determine whether the shipment can be released or returned.
In 2021, the inspections resulted in 25 cases where shipments had to be returned to Mexico.
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Gundry MD Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher Contains
Potent Polyphenol Extracts That Work to Help Reduce The Visibility
Of Age Spots, Sun Spots, And Brown Spots
LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- July is UV Safety Awareness Month. A month dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun and promoting sun protection practices. Throughout one's life, exposure to the sun and UV light can lead to various forms of sun damage. In addition to the appearance of premature wrinkling and age spots, the results of sun damage can also include redness, puffiness, a weakened immune system, and impaired wound healing. Dr. Steven Gundry, a renowned nutrition pioneer, and cardiothoracic surgeon, emphasizes the importance of gut health as the key to healthy skin and skin protection.
In honor of this month, Dr. Gundry recommends consuming nutrients like astaxanthin, which exhibits significant UV protection. Foods such as algae, wild-caught salmon, and wild-caught trout contain astaxanthin and can help the skin fight sun damage.
To help address the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone caused by sun damage, Dr. Steven Gundry recommends eating foods to feed your good gut bacteria for a healthy microbiome and Gundry MD Dark Spot Diminisher. This remarkable serum is formulated with potent polyphenol extracts and vitamins to help diminish the appearance of dark spots and rejuvenate the skin, giving it a youthful glow.*
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This transformative serum stands out from others with its infusion of polyphenol extracts. Polyphenols can act as a shield against the damaging effects of environmental factors, helping to restore the skin's youthful vitality. With consistent use, this cutting-edge formula works its magic, gradually revealing a healthier, more vibrant-looking complexion. UV Awareness Month serves as a timely reminder to prioritize skin health and adopt effective sun protection practices.
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Founded in 2015, Gundry MD is dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to its users by using science-backed ingredients to offer a boost in metabolism, all-day energy, smooth, easy digestion, and a youthful-feeling mind and body. These amazing results all begin with feeding your body powerful nutrients like polyphenols, a powerful health booster. Based on his many years of nutrition research, Dr. Gundry helps create every Gundry MD product. Best-selling Gundry MD products include Total Restore, Bio Complete 3, and Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil. All Gundry MD products come with a 90-day money-back guarantee if you are unsatisfied. For more information, visit www.gundrymd.com, @gundrymd on Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube.
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Girl, 8, hit by flying cell phone while riding roller coaster
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) - An 8-year-old California girl had to get stitches after riding a roller coaster. Her family says a fellow rider’s phone flew out of his hand and hit her in the forehead.
Evie Evans, 8, and her mother, Della White, started their Fourth of July weekend trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain on the Twisted Colossus roller coaster, their favorite ride.
But a fellow rider apparently didn’t follow directions to secure loose items, and his cell phone flew out of his hand while riding the roller coaster, according to Evie’s family.
The 8-year-old started screaming for help after the flying phone hit her, smacking her in the forehead between her eyes and causing a bloody wound.
“You know, we were enjoying the ride... And then, she started screaming about her eye hurting, and I thought maybe something flew in her eye, like a piece of dirt. I didn’t see what had happened. I just heard her start screaming about her eye,” White said.
When the ride ended, the family called for help from park employees, and EMTs soon arrived. Evie then went to the hospital, where she had to get 10 stitches and a CT scan.
The family claims the man allegedly responsible was more concerned about his phone than Evie’s injury.
Police say what happened to the 8-year-old is not a crime, but her father, Josh Evans, says he thinks it should be considered similar to a hit-and-run.
“If you injure someone and leave the scene, it’s the same thing to me,” he said.
Despite being season pass holders, the family says they won’t be returning to the theme park any time soon, as Evie is now too afraid to ride roller coasters.
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive and consumer technologies for the global markets, today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the nomination of Steve Downing as a Director of VOXX for the upcoming Fiscal Year at its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Downing is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass and fire protection technologies. Additionally, the Company disclosed that Peter A. Lesser, who has served on the VOXX Board of Directors since 2003 will not stand for re-election.
John Shalam, Founder of VOXX and the Company's Chairman of the Board commented, "I would first like to thank Peter for his significant contributions as a Director and for his stewardship and friendship throughout the years. After more than two decades with VOXX, he has decided to step down as of our Fiscal 2023 annual meeting to enjoy more time with his family. I am also excited to announce Steve's nomination as an independent director and believe our Company and shareholders will benefit greatly from his extensive experience in our industry. He has a strong and well-deserved reputation and an impressive track record throughout his career. Our Board looks forward to working with Steve in the years to come."
Mr. Downing added, "It's an honor to be nominated by the VOXX Board and with shareholder consent, I look forward to serving in this role with the same dedication and passion I have at Gentex and my other endeavors. VOXX is a worldwide leader across many industries with a long history of innovation and I am excited to help explore mutually beneficial ways to drive growth in our respective businesses and enhance value for our stakeholders. I have the utmost respect for John, Pat, Beat, and the VOXX team members that I have worked with in the past and look forward to supporting the Company's vision in this role."
About VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) has grown into a leader in Automotive Electronics and Consumer Electronics, with emerging Biometrics technology to capitalize on the increased need for advanced security. Over the past several decades, with a portfolio of approximately 35 trusted brands, VOXX has built market-leading positions in in-vehicle entertainment, automotive security, reception products, a number of premium audio market segments, and more. VOXX is a global company, with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and many of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. For additional information, please visit our website at www.voxxintl.com
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Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements and thus may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to the: risk factors described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, and other filings made by the Company from time to time with the SEC. The factors described in such SEC filings include, without limitation: the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company's results of operations, global supply shortages and logistics costs and delays; cybersecurity risks; risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the automotive electronics, consumer electronics and biometrics businesses; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; foreign currency fluctuations; and restrictive debt covenants. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the War in the Ukraine and any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
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(iSeeCars) — When it comes to car buying, you want your new-to-you used car to give you thousands or tens of thousands of miles of trouble-free transportation. And common sense seems to suggest that the fewer miles a used car has, the longer it will faithfully serve you. But with used car prices at record highs, a higher mileage car may better suit your budget.
Is buying a high-mileage car a good idea? And since higher mileage usually equates to an older vehicle age, how old is too old for a used car? Is the lower-miles-equals-better-car correlation a hard-and-fast rule to live by? The real answers to these questions are a bit more complicated than they seem. Exceptions exist, and they’re not always apparent.
All this begs the obvious question: how many miles should a used car have, anyway?
To give you a better sense of what the ideal used car mileage might be – and why that’s a tough metric to measure – and when a high-mileage car might be the better buy, we’ve done the research and flushed out the facts. All the following is worth keeping in mind the next time you’re car shopping at your local dealership:
Use and Abuse
All cars get driven, but the line between used and abused is a fine one. Some owners are so fanatical they’ll keep every receipt pertaining to their car, be it oil changes, gas fill-ups, or car washes. Others will only be aware of the need to service their car when warning lights start flickering on the dash.
Most people will fall into the spectrum between those two extremes. But when there are two similar cars with different mileage, you should choose the better maintained car rather than the lower-mile car. Of course, there’s a limit to this – a car with 30,000 miles is superior to one with 300,000 miles. But if the gulf in mileage is only ten or twenty grand, would you rather the lower-mile neglected car or higher-mile pampered one?
To get a sense of a car’s maintenance and service history by its previous owner, the best resources are actual receipts for services performed or a log of repairs done. If these maintenance records are not available – and it’s not unusual if they aren’t – a Carfax or Autocheck vehicle history report will disclose any known service record history in its report. These reports will also call out any prior accidents, which is something else you want to avoid no matter the mileage. Feeling confident about a car’s history might be more important than any other factor, including the number of miles showing on the odometer. Many iSeeCars used vehicle listings link to free Carfax and Autocheck reports. To complement these vehicle history reports, iSeeCars provides everything you should know about a used car including pricing analysis, listings history, and projected depreciation with its free VIN check tool.
And don’t discount the simple act of peeking under the hood to gauge a car’s condition. If you pull the dipstick and see oil that’s dark and sludgy, it’s overdue for a change. Cracked belts and hoses are also probably past their prime. Murky coolant is equally concerning. All these signs point to poor maintenance and excessive wear and tear, and that can mean added headaches down the road (if you want a more comprehensive guide to inspecting a used vehicle and what you should check on your test drive, see what to look for when buying a used car).
Disuse
On the flip side of all this is disuse. Sometimes a car hardly gets any use at all, and spends most of its life collecting dust in some garage. Eventually, when this car hits the market, the used car owner will likely try to get top dollar thanks to its abnormally low mileage.
On the face of it, it seems like the premium might be worth it – how often can you find a like-new example of an old, discontinued car? For those who swear by a certain product – think loyal Town Car buyers or diesel truck buyers – such a find looks like a godsend.
But there’s a catch. When a car sits for a prolonged period of time, certain parts will break down. Rubbers, seals, and gaskets are a perfect example of this –when enough time passes these pliable components will turn brittle and become ineffective regardless of usage. It’s not uncommon for an unusually low-miles car to spout leaks after suddenly being pressed into daily service, thanks to these rubber parts failing.
The irony here is that if the car had been driven regularly, this might not have been an issue – the thermal expansion and contraction process when an engine is run, along with the light lubrication of any passing fluids, may have prolonged the lifespan of these rubbers.
This particular concern is only relevant for older but very low-mile cars – think a ten-year old car with only 30,000 or less miles on it. These are rare finds, and might still be worth buying if you have a soft spot for a certain make and model, but be wary about potential costly fixes that may be hiding in an underused car.
Overuse
You also want to be wary of a newer car that has accumulated mileage far beyond the national yearly average of 12,000-15,000 miles a year. Any car that sees such serious annual mileage means the driver was doing some hefty seat time. It’s inevitable that racking up miles at such a clip means more maintenance will be needed sooner.
You might be able to pick up a higher-mile car for cheaper, but it also means you’re that much closer to major servicing for things like timing belts, cooling systems, and brake pads. Servicing these systems aren’t cheap – and it’s spending that can be deferred if you buy a lower-mile car.
Vehicle Age: How Old is Too Old for a Used Car?
It’s worth reiterating the annual average mileage for a typical commuter is 12,000-15,000 miles a year. This means a five-year-old car is likely sitting at 60,000 – 75,000 miles; a ten-year-old car is likewise showing 120,000 – 150,000 miles on the odometer.
At a certain point in a car’s life, unexpected repairs will begin occurring with increasing frequency. There’s no hard age or mileage at which this happens, but often enough it occurs around when the car is 8-10 years old and reaches 100,000-120,000 miles. This is inevitable – the engineers can’t build cars to last forever. If there’s a certain age or mileage to avoid, it’s the decade-old car whose odometer reading is already displaying six figures.
Mileage and vehicle age are indelibly tied together, but just like mileage, there is no single right answer as to what’s a good age for a used vehicle. Generally, you want the newest car you can afford in your budget. But the usual used-car considerations persist – if there’s a car that’s a year or two older than you would like but was maintained well and never in an accident, it’s a better buy than a newer car that has been in an accident or poorly maintained. As always, overall condition is paramount.
Highway Miles Versus City Miles
Another thing to consider is the type of mileage a car has accumulated. For instance, a car that’s sold new in a New York City borough will have a much rougher life than one sold new in, say, rural Arizona. Why? That New York car will be banging over potholes and swerving past traffic in its rush to go stoplight to stoplight. The Arizona car will likely be doing serene cruising on the smooth asphalt that ribbons through the desert.
In all likelihood, the car in a rural area will rack up more miles than one in a densely-populated city. But those desert miles represent good mileage: mileage that accumulates with a certain ease not found in city driving. The reason for this is the same reason why sellers love to boast about highway miles in their advertising: an open road with no turns to contend with or stoplights to brake for is the least stressful scenario for an automobile. It is also the scenario that racks up mileage the fastest.
City cars that aren’t taxicabs or rideshare vehicles will likely go well below the national yearly average of 12,000 miles a year. But they’ll wear out faster thanks to the nature of urban conditions versus cars that largely see long highway trips.
The Bottom Line
Mileage should be considered as a critical factor among many important factors when buying a used car. You want the lowest mile car you can get that has undergone regular maintenance, never in an accident, and used regularly. Sometimes this criteria means passing up on the lowest-mile car you find. That’s OK. More miles won’t kill a car, but prior neglect will.
Shop smart and buy the nicest car you can find, and you’ll get many thousands of miles of happy motoring.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Heardle, the name-that-tune game inspired by the Wordle craze, is being dropped by Spotify less than a year after the music-streaming giant acquired it.
“After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Heardle," Spotify said Saturday in a statement. A similar announcement was posted on the Heardle homepage.
First appearing in February 2022 amid a surge of games that used the format of Wordle, which the New York Times bought in January of that year, Heardle plays fleeting moments of a song and challenges users to see how quickly they can guess it. Saturday's mystery song was (spoiler alert) 1998's “Why Don't You Get a Job” by the Offspring.
After Spotify bought Heardle in July, users could go from revealing the song to playing it on the app. That sort of music discovery, or rediscovery, was Spotify's intention in acquiring the game from its creators, according to the blog post announcing the acquisition.
But the statement on the game's end said Spotify plans to "focus our efforts on other features for music discovery.”
The company did not give further details on why it was ending the game, and it's not clear whether Heardle may continue life elsewhere. Spotify did not identify the apparently publicity-shy creator and seller when it announced the purchase.
Variety identified the man as a “London-based web and app designer” in a May 2020 interview, but he declined to be identified further.
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Police: Woman tracks down stolen car, kills 2 men at gas station
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis County woman is charged with two counts of first-degree murder after she tracked down her stolen car and allegedly killed two men outside a gas station, police said.
Demesha Coleman, 35, of Spanish Lake, was charged Thursday in the deaths of Darius Jackson, 19, and Joseph Farrar, 49. Another man was shot in the head during the shootout but survived.
It was not immediately clear which, if any, of the three men were suspected of stealing Coleman’s car, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
Surveillance video showed Coleman walking up to a Hyundai Tucson at the gas station with a man who was also carrying a weapon, according to a police detective. Police have not released the man’s name.
The video shows Coleman opening the car door with her gun raised, while the man opens another door, also with his gun raised.
Coleman opened fire and sparked the shootout, police said.
She told detectives during a recorded interview that she went to the gas station to take her stolen car back, police said.
Coleman, who has no prior criminal history, is charged with two counts of murder, one count of assault and three counts of armed criminal action. Online court records do not name an attorney for Coleman.
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A highly-anticipated Alzheimer's treatment is expected to become available this month. However, experts warn that accessibility will likely be a problem.
Lecanemab is the first treatment that appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. It's only for people in the early stages of cognitive decline.
Lecanemab is an infusion given every two weeks. It's estimated to cost $25,000 a year.
Those not wealthy or those not in clinical trials are expected to be left out.
"Another barrier to access stems from the fact Lecanemab is on accelerated FDA approval," said Dr. Michael Weiner.
He expects the FDA to announce whether the drug gets full approval later this year. If it is fully approved, the Center for Medicare Services will decide whether to cover it.
Once a drug is approved for Medicare, some insurance will pay for it and it is available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"I think those of us in the field, who see these patients and know what's going on and see the effects of this treatment, think that this treatment should definitely be available to the population, and we ought to try to find a way to pay for i.," Weiner said.
In clinical trials, the drug has been shown to slow cognitive decline by about 25%. Weiner said that could mean six to nine months of independence for patients and caregivers.
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PJ Place, the ultimate sleepwear destination, is targeted towards Millennial and GenZ audiences
SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Place, Inc (NASDAQ: PLCE), the largest pure-play children's specialty retailer in North America, announced the launch of PJ Place, the ultimate sleepwear destination. This new sleepwear lifestyle brand is targeted towards Millennial and Gen Z audiences and showcases an inspirational and diverse group of entrepreneurs, celebrities and influencers, including Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner, CEO of Être Girls, Illana Raia, TV personality, Tyler Cameron, The Toast podcast hosts Claudia and Jackie Oshry, TikTok stars, Rod Thill and Erika Priscilla.
Jane Elfers, President and CEO said, "We have a leadership position in kids sleepwear and over the past few years our adult sleepwear business has grown exponentially. While our current adult sleepwear assortment focuses almost exclusively on matching family looks, we recognized we had an opportunity to expand our adult sleepwear assortments to appeal directly to the Millennial and Gen Z customer by introducing new fabrics, silhouettes and a touch of whimsy. In addition to being a significant market share opportunity within the growing adult sleepwear category, PJ Place will allow a new generation of young Millennials and Gen Z customers to engage with us and build relationships long before they become parents. This provides us with the opportunity to maintain and retain these relationships and eventually migrate these future parents to our stable of Children's brands."
Claudia Oshry said, "Jackie and I are always wearing PJs on The Toast. I'd like to think we are PJ connoisseurs, and I can confidently say these are my newest go-to essentials, and I know they'll be yours, too."
The new PJ Place women's and men's collections include plush pajama sets, loungewear styles, robes, thermal sets, fashion tees, cushy slippers, buttery soft socks, and so much more. Made with comfortable 'live in all day' fabrics with modern design details, PJ Place's fun, fashionable and festive sleepwear styles are perfect for every day cozy and make great gifts for the upcoming holidays.
Tyler Cameron said, "If I could describe PJ Place in one word, it would be 'comfortable'. The men's navy thermal set and robe are my favorites. The thermal set can literally take me from day-to-night. I know what I am gifting all of my friends and family this holiday… PJ Place made it easy for me this year."
Maegan Markee, SVP of Marketing at The Children's Place said, "PJ Place delivers the style, comfort and value that our customers have come to know and love. PJ Place offers a fresh, modern take on sleepwear. Partnering with Khloé, Kris, Tyler and so many of our favorites for the PJ Place launch has been an incredible experience and now we are thrilled to be able to share PJ Place with everyone."
PJ Place's first-ever collection is now available for purchase exclusively on www.pjplace.com with price points ranging from $10.95 - $69.95. For further information on PJ Place and the must have collection of cozy pajamas and sleepwear, please follow @PJPlace on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. For further information on The Children's Place and its stable of brands, please visit www.thechildrensplace.com and follow @ChildrensPlace on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
PJ Place is the newest addition to The Children's Place stable of brands. PJ Place is the ultimate sleepwear destination targeted towards the Millennial and Gen Z customer with sleepwear and loungewear products ranging from matching pajama sets, thermal sets, graphic sleep tees, cozy slippers, sleep accessories and so much more. PJ Place offers fun, fashionable and festive sleepwear designed with comfort top of mind. PJ Place is available exclusively on www.pjplace.com.
The Children's Place is the largest pure-play children's specialty apparel retailer in North America. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture, sells at retail and wholesale, and licenses to sell fashionable, high-quality merchandise predominantly at value prices, primarily under the proprietary "The Children's Place", "Place", "Baby Place", "Gymboree," "Sugar & Jade" and now, "PJ Place" brand names. The Company has online stores at www.childrensplace.com, www.gymboree.com, www.sugarandjade.com and www.pjplace.com, and as of July 30, 2022, the Company had 658 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico and the Company's seven international franchise partners had 212 international points of distribution in 16 countries.
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GUILFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brook + Whittle is delighted to announce the launch of GreenLabel™ BlockOut, a recyclable light-blocking shrink sleeve. This patent-pending solution helps brands transition from glass and hard-to-recycle plastics to clear PET packaging, protecting the contents with a proprietary light-blocking coating. Better yet, this shrink sleeve works with the current recycling system to maximize recyclability without polluting the recycling stream.
We all know there is a global plastic problem. Yet, our current use of plastic packaging shows no signs of decreasing. To create a circular economy for plastic, many brands are looking for solutions that help them eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic in their packaging and ensure recyclability.
This transition has been difficult in the dairy, beverage, and nutraceutical markets. In these markets, packaging must protect the product from light exposure and potential spoiling. As a result, brands typically package these products in HDPE, PP, or dark-colored PET. While these plastics are recyclable, clear PET plastic has a lower carbon footprint, can be recycled multiple times and is much more widely accepted by recyclers.
"At Brook + Whittle, we believe great packaging balances aesthetics, performance, cost, and sustainability," says Tyler Matusevich, Director, Sustainability. "This solution does just that. It delivers the same sleek look and feel as traditional shrink sleeves but allows brands to choose more recyclable packaging. Better still, our customers should expect savings on their total package by switching to clear PET with our BlockOut solution."
"This launch is long-awaited for our company and our customers. It's yet another example of how Brook + Whittle is moving brands toward peak performance while driving our industry toward sustainability," says Daryl Northcott, Executive Vice President.
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium label and packaging solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels with a focus on delivering value to customers through sustainable packaging, complex decoration, digitalization, and industry-leading lead times. Brook + Whittle operates fifteen production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com
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Clemson basketball score vs. Boston College: Live updates
For Clemson basketball, almost every game these days is historic.
The Tigers, ranked No. 19 in the USA Today Coaches’ poll and No. 20 by The Associated Press, are 18-4 and have won 10 of 11 ACC games for their best start since joining the league as an original member in 1953. With a win Tuesday night at Boston College, the Tigers would match the most regular-season wins in the ACC. They were 11-7 in 2017-18. That equaled the program-record 11 league wins (against six losses) Clemson had in the 1922-23 Southern Conference season.
The Tigers had a pair of close calls in their three-game winning streak. They survived at home against Virginia Tech, 51-50; and came from behind in the final seconds Saturday to win at Florida State, 82-81.
Boston College (10-12, 4-7) broke a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins against Notre Dame and Louisiville before falling Saturday to Virginia, 76-57.
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WHAT TO KNOW:Clemson basketball score prediction vs. Boston College, trends, scouting report
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- What: No. 23 Clemson (18-4, 10-1 ACC) at Boston College (10-12, 4-7)
- When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
- Where: Conte Forum; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- TV: ACC Network
- Radio: Clemson Athletic Network (105.5 FM The Roar)
- Odds: Clemson by 4
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HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas death row inmate whose case clarified the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide is scheduled for execution Wednesday, despite efforts by a district attorney to stop his lethal injection.
John Henry Ramirez, 38, was sentenced to death for killing 46-year-old Pablo Castro, a convenience store clerk, in 2004. Prosecutors said Castro was taking the trash out from the store in Corpus Christi when Ramirez robbed him of $1.25 and stabbed him 29 times.
Castro’s killing took place during a series of robberies; Ramirez and two women had been stealing money following a three-day drug binge. Ramirez fled to Mexico but was arrested 3½ years later.
Ramirez challenged state prison rules that prevented his pastor from touching him and praying aloud during his execution, saying his religious freedom was being violated. That challenge led to his execution being delayed as well as the executions of others.
In March, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with Ramirez, saying states must accommodate the wishes of death row inmates who want to have their faith leaders pray and touch them during their executions.
On Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously declined to commute Ramirez’s death sentence to a lesser penalty. According to his attorney, Ramirez has exhausted all possible appeals and no final request to the U.S. Supreme Court is planned.
The lead prosecutor at Ramirez’s trial in 2008, Mark Skurka, said it was unfair that Ramirez would have someone praying over him as he dies when Castro didn’t have the same opportunity.
“It has been a long time coming, but Pablo Castro will probably finally get the justice that his family has sought for so long, despite the legal delays,” said Skurka, who later served as Nueces County district attorney before retiring.
Ramirez’s attorney, Seth Kretzer, said while he feels empathy for Castro’s family, his client’s challenge was about protecting religious freedoms for all. Ramirez was not asking for something new but something that has been part of jurisprudence throughout history, Kretzer said. He said even Nazi war criminals were provided ministers before their executions after World War II.
“That was not a reflection on some favor we were doing for the Nazis,” Kretzer said. “Providing religious administration at the time of death is a reflection of the relative moral strength of the captors.”
Kretzer said Ramirez’s spiritual adviser, Dana Moore, will also be able to hold a Bible in the death chamber, which hadn’t been allowed before.
Ramirez’s case took another turn in April when current Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez asked a judge to withdraw the death warrant and delay the execution, saying it had been requested by mistake. Gonzalez said he considers the death penalty “unethical.”
During a nearly 20-minute Facebook live video, Gonzalez said he believes the death penalty is one of the “many things wrong with our justice system.” Gonzalez said he would not seek the death penalty while he remains in office.
He did not return a phone call or email seeking comment.
Also in April, four of Castro’s children filed a motion asking that Ramirez’s execution order be left in place.
“I want my father to finally have his justice as well as the peace to finally move on with my life and let this nightmare be over,” Fernando Castro, one of his sons, said in the motion.
In June, a judge declined Gonzalez’ request to withdraw Wednesday’s execution date. Last month, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals declined to even consider the request.
If Ramirez is executed, he would be the third inmate put to death this year in Texas and the 11th in the U.S.
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Demi Lovato hinted that her current tour would be her last. In a series of since-deleted posts on her Instagram Story, the 30-year-old singer snapped pictures from what seems to be a hotel room with messages written over her view from a window.
“I’m so f***ing sick I can’t get out of bed,” the first slide read.
“I can’t do this anymore,” she added with the next slide.
Lovato concluded the messages by writing, “This next tour will be my last. Thank you guys.” Shortly after the initial post, the “Substance” singer removed the messages from her Stories.
Lovato also posted ahead of taking the stage in Chile. “Gonna power thru it for you guys,” she wrote in her Stories. “I’ll need help singing so sing loud for me bb’s!!”
In another pre-show update, the singer shared a picture backstage with another message for her fans. “I barely have a voice. I’m gonna be pointing the mic at the audience a lot tonight. Please sing for me," she shared.
After the show, the songstress thanked her fans for the support. “You guys reeeelly pulled thru tonight … thank you so f***ing much -- I love you more than you know.”
Last week, Lovato kicked off her 32-date Holy Fvck tour in Brazil. This is the singer’s first time getting back on the road since her 2018 overdose.
Next week, Lovato is set to bring the tour to the United States with the first date in California. The Holy Fvck tour ends with a show in her home state of Texas in November.
In August, ahead of her 30th birthday, the "Cool For the Summer" singer dished to ET about her new music and taking this show on the road.
"It feels so good to just be completely authentic in what makes me happy, to perform and sing, and I'm just really, really excited about it," Lovato told ET's Denny Directo. "I’m back to my roots and I’m no longer performing in little leotards and in stilettos, you know, trying to be someone I thought people wanted from me. Now I just get to be myself -- my genuine, authentic self -- and perform the songs that I want to perform."
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An eight-month probe by independent investigators hired by Riverside County found that the 13 siblings were "failed" by the social services system that was supposed to care for them and help transition them into society. The results of the probe, which were released on Friday, were presented at a hearing on Tuesday that was attended by members of the public -- several of whom took to the microphone to confront county supervisors.
"It's time for you to resign or face a recall by citizens," Corona, California, resident Rory Connell told Riverside County Supervisor Karen Spiegel.
SEE ALSO: Turpin children still 'living in squalor' 4 years after 'house of horrors' rescue, despite donations
Among the findings outlined in the investigators' 630-page report: that "some of the younger Turpin children were placed with caregivers who were later charged with child abuse," and that "some of the older siblings experienced periods of housing instability and food insecurity as they transitioned to independence."
"The Turpin siblings also experienced further harm by a system that was meant to protect them," former U.S. District Judge Stephen G. Larson, whose firm, Larson LLP, carried out the investigation, said as he outlined the findings.
Residents, in response, accused county officials of having a "total lack of leadership" and running a "broken social services system."
"How many more children will be hurt or killed? How many more millions of dollars will Riverside County taxpayers have to pay for investigations, reports and lawsuits?" one member of the community demanded. "Remember, actions speak louder than words."
MORE: What Turpin sisters hope public takes away from '20/20' documentary, future holds for them
The probe was commissioned in response to an investigation by ABC News as part of the Diane Sawyer 20/20 special, "Escape From A House of Horror," that aired last November, in which two of the Turpin siblings spoke out for the first time about the hardships they have faced in the years since sheriff's deputies rescued them from a life of home imprisonment and brutal violence at the hands of their parents.
Larson and his team did note a few positive findings. The Turpins received "substantial resources" and "substantial support" from Riverside County, said the report, which found that staffers went "above and beyond their prescribed rules to assist the youth and dependent adults."
Larson also noted that even before investigators finished the probe, they found "the situation was improving."
"We have found that the county's deep commitment to improving its services is also already making a difference," Larson said.
MORE: Turpin children on 1st experience knowing they were free from parents' torture
However, Larson laid out a litany of challenges facing the county's social services system.
Staff are faced with high caseloads, which Larson said "stand in the way of consistently providing high quality services across the board." Partly as a result, the report said, the county's Children's Services Division has a 40% vacancy rate.
"I could not run my law firm with a 40% vacancy rate. I don't know how any institution could run with that kind of vacancy rate," Larson said. "The high turnover and the vacancy rate results in less experienced, less trained personnel who lack institutional knowledge."
The county also does not have enough "suitable" foster families to support the number of children in need of placement, investigators found.
"Many services and programs are underfunded, and they're simply stretched too thin -- particularly in light of this growing number of children and adults under the county's care and supervision," Larson said.
SEE ALSO: Jordan Turpin describes finding courage to escape 'house of horrors'
The report provided a list of 75 recommendations and "hundreds of actionable steps" that investigators believe should be implemented in order to address the county's shortcomings.
"We hope that our report serves as a roadmap for the county to make systemic changes, and to become an exemplar for the high-quality delivery of social services," Larson said.
While stressing the positive work cited by the report, Riverside County officials acknowledged following the presentation that there remains much work to be done.
"Your team has identified some of the stuff that remains, the issues that remain with the vacancy rates, the compensation, the lack of employees," said Supervisor Chuck Washington. "Those are things we can begin to work on, the sort of the meat and potatoes of making things turn around."
Officials also noted that, due to privacy rules, there are still government documents related to the care of the Turpin siblings that neither investigators nor members of the board have been able to access.
"If you can't get documents and we can't, what do we do?" said Supervisor Kevin Jeffries.
In an interview with ABC News, Riverside County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen said that the county currently has three main priorities to address the concerns outlined in the report: recruiting and retaining a high level of talent, improving interdepartmental workflow and communication, and increasing the number of safe and stable foster families who are willing to take in children in need.
"We are focusing on our efforts from top to bottom to make sure that anybody in our care today is getting the care they need," Van Wagenen said.
Spiegel said the county has already begun to make improvements in its care of their most vulnerable residents.
"Can we do better? Absolutely," the supervisor said. "And we are doing better and that's what we need to focus on."
Van Wagenen acknowledged that although many Riverside County staff had been committed to providing adequate care to the Turpin children, there was a "systemic failure" in ensuring all departments were working together to address potential gaps that emerged in the care of the siblings.
The recommendations and solutions included in the report will be used as a roadmap to quickly implement necessary changes to the system, he said.
"I would say we've already made significant improvements, that we will make continued improvements tomorrow, that we will continue to improve the process," Van Wagenen said. "Do I think that we'll ever get to be a perfect process? No. So I can't tell you how long it will take for us to get perfect. But I can tell you, each month that you come back will be better than the month you left."
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University freshman Olivia Pichardo is making history as the first woman to make a Division I baseball roster.
Brown coach Grant Achilles announced Monday that Pichardo made the varsity roster for the upcoming season as a walk-on utility player, saying she had the most complete walk-on tryout he’d witnessed as a coach.
Pichardo was a pitcher and outfielder for the USA Baseball Women’s National Team and played club baseball in New York. She spent two weeks with the Brown program this fall, going through practice and workouts with current players, and working out as a middle infielder, outfielder and pitcher.
“Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player since becoming a head coach,” Achilles said in a press release.
A native of Queens, New York, Pichardo played varsity high school baseball at Garden School in seventh and eighth grade. As a member of Team USA this summer, she participated in the Friendship Series against Team Canada in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Pichardo also interned in the New York Mets Amateur Scouting Department.
The 18-year-old Pichardo said it was “a surreal moment” when she was told she made the team during a hitters and pitchers meeting.
“I’m living out my dream right now and the ideal college experience that I’ve always wanted, so that’s really cool,” said Pichardo, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the New York Mets on Women’s Day at Citi Field in August.
Brown noted nearly 20 women have been members of college baseball rosters, with at least eight currently slated to suit up this season, but none at the NCAA Division I level.
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Boeing agrees to pay $200 million for misleading the public about the 737 Max
Boeing and its former CEO Dennis Muilenburg agreed to pay hefty fines to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission that they misled the public about the safety of the 737 Max following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
The SEC alleges that, following an October 2018 crash of a Lion Air 737 Max jet that killed 189 people, Boeing and Muilenburg knew that part of the plane's flight control system posed an ongoing safety concern yet told the public that the 737 Max was safe to fly. After a March 10, 2019 fatal 737 Max crash, the SEC alleges that Boeing and Muilenburg knowingly misled the public about "slips" and "gaps" in the certification process of that flight control system.
"In times of crisis and tragedy, it is especially important that public companies and executives provide full, fair, and truthful disclosures to the markets," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler in a statement. "The Boeing Company and its former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, failed in this most basic obligation. They misled investors by providing assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX, despite knowing about serious safety concerns."
In a statement, Boeing said that the settlement "fully resolves the SEC's previously disclosed inquiry into matters relating to the 737 MAX accidents."
"Today's settlement is part of the company's broader effort to responsibly resolve outstanding legal matters related to the 737 MAX accidents in a manner that serves the best interests of our shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders," Boeing said.
The company and Muilenburg agreed to settle charges of violating the antifraud provisions of U.S. securities laws, but they did not admit or deny the SEC's allegations. Boeing agreed to pay a $200 million settlement and Muilenburg agreed to pay $1 million.
"Boeing and Muilenburg put profits over people by misleading investors about the safety of the 737 Max all in an effort to rehabilitate Boeing's image following two tragic accidents that resulted in the loss of 346 lives and incalculable grief to so many families," said Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC's Enforcement Division in a statement.
Muilenburg lost the top job at Boeing in December 2019. But he left with stock options and other assets worth about $80 million at that time — though Boeing shares have lost more than half their value since then. It is unknown what Muilenburg did with his Boeing shares and options after his departure.
Steep losses
While $200 million may seem like a substantial fine for a company, it is a small fraction of the losses already caused by the two fatal crashes that killed 346 people in total and led to a 20-month grounding of Boeing's best-selling plane.
Boeing already disclosed the company has taken a $21 billion hit to its bottom line because of lost sales revenue and increased costs — and that doesn't include potential legal liability to families of the victims. So the $200 million fine represents less than 1% of its previously disclosed losses.
Investors have lost even more: Boeing's market capitalization has plunged about 58%, or $115 billion, since the first crash of a 737 Max soon after take-off from Indonesia in October 2018. While about $100 billion of that has occurred in the pandemic era that has hurt demand for flying and aircraft purchases, the prolonged grounding of the Max opened the door for airlines to cancel hundreds of orders for the planes without penalty.
Shares of Boeing fell more than 3% Thursday but rose slightly in after-hours trading following the SEC's announcement.
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Mexican government statistics agency says it had to pay gangs to enter some towns to do census
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s government statistics agency says it had to pay gangs to enter some towns to do census work last year. The assistant director of the National Statistics Institute told a congressional committee that workers also were forced to hire criminals in order to carry out census interviews. Susana Pérez Cadena said one census worker was kidnapped while trying to do that works. She said the problem was worse in rural Mexico. Her committee appearance on Thursday came amid concerns based on anecdotal evidence that drug cartels and gangs are increasingly being left in charge of some parts of the country.
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Summer is (un)officially here! If you want to stock up on all the essentials you need to not only look good, but make your home look good as well, we've got a sale you definitely don't want to miss. We'd even say it's one of the best Memorial Day Sales of this week, and that's saying something considering how many great deals are out there.
Target's Summer Savings Event is happening now and you can score up to 50% off summer essentials ranging from cute dresses, sandals and swimwear to personal blenders, dinnerware and patio furniture. Since there are so many discounts happening right now, here are the highlights:
- Women's summer fashion including tops, shorts and swim are 30% off.
- Sandals for the whole family are buy one, get one 50% off, where prices go as low as $5 with the discount.
- Outdoor furniture, fire pits and more are 40% off.
- Patio and balcony decor including rugs and throw pillows are on sale for 40% off.
- Toys and outdoor play are up to 50% off.
- Kitchen must-haves are on sale for 35% off, plus an extra 10% with the code MEMORIAL10.
Clearly, there's no shortage of deals at Target so we'd get to shopping ASAP. We've rounded up some of the best individual deals we've seen at Target's Summer Savings Event, check those out below.
The Best Deals From Target's Summer Savings Event
Threshold Porcelain Square Dinnerware Set White - 16 Pieces
During the Target Summer Savings Event, you can score even deeper discounts with their Deal of the Day. Today, Threshold 16-piece dinnerware are all 50% off. So you can score this stylish square set for just $30. The deal lasts for today only, so be sure to shop this while you still can!
Best Target Deals on Swim & Summer Styles
Xhilaration Ribbed Ruffle Tie-Front Bralette Bikini Top
Xhilaration's flirty and fun ribbed ruffle tie-front bikini top comes in black, light pink, mint green and yellow. Sizes range from XS to 3X, and you can snag this today for just $13.
Xhilaration Ribbed Cheeky Bikini Bottom
Need a pair of matching bottoms? You can snag these cheeky bikini bottoms, which perfectly match the colors above, for just $10.
Shade & Shore Plunge Front Shoulder Tie Ribbed One Piece Swimsuit
This super cute ribbed one piece swimsuit comes in cream and blue denim. It also features an open-back design with.a cutout keyhole and a cheeky fit. It's originally $40, but it's on sale today for $28.
Women's Mad Love Keava Footbed Sandals
Sandals for the whole family are buy one, get one 50% off. So you can save on these highly-rated Mad Love Keava Footbed Sandals, which one reviewer says are "SO much more comfortable and way more affordable than Birks."
Shade & Shore Neida EVA Two Band Slide Sandals
With Target's buy one, get one 50% offer, you can snag these slides for just $5!
A New Day Flutter Short Sleeve Tie-Back Dress
During the Target Summer Savings Sale, you can score a cute new dress for summer at 30% off. You can even find a lot of options for $25 or less like this chic tie-back dress from A New Day for $24.
Best Target Deals on Kitchen Appliances & More
Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender
A single-serve blender is a summer staple, and this blender from Hamilton Beach is on sale for as low as $16 right now.
PowerXL 5qt Single Basket Air Fryer
Whether you special occasion to shop for in the upcoming weeks like a graduation or Father's Day, or you just want to treat yourself to something new, this single basket air fryer is a great deal at over 50% off!
Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Keurig's K-Mini Single-Serve coffee maker comes in a variety of colors including pink, green, red and black. It makes a great graduation gift, plus it's on sale for $54.
Best Target Deals on Patio Furniture, Outdoor Decor & More
Threshold Outdoor Lumbar Throw Pillow Protea Flower
This gorgeous lumbar pillow will give your outdoor space a nice pop of color. Right now, it's on sale for just $12.
Threshold French Cafe Folding Patio Bistro Table
Got a small patio or balcony? This chic bistro table is perfectly sized to fit your space. Right now, it's even on sale for less than $40.
Looking for more great Target deals? Check out the The Best Under $25 Deals From Target's Outdoor Furniture & Decor Sale.
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Survey shows 60% support for Kenosha County casino
Poll commissioned by Menominee Tribe which plans casino in partnership with Hard Rock International
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Updated: 6:45 PM CDT Oct 13, 2022
IN WEATHERWATCH 12. JOYCE: TONIGHT, A RENEWED PUSH FOR A CASINO IN KENOSHA COUNTY. THE MENOMINEE TRIBE IS HOPING TO BUILD A HARD ROCK CASINO. NOW TRIBAL LEADERS ARE POINTING TO A NEW SURVEY THAT SHOWS 60% PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE CASINO. KENT WAINSCOTT IS LIVE AT THE PROPOSED SITE IN THE TOWN OF BRISTOL. KENT, YOU SPOKE WITH THE MENOMINEE CHAIR ABOUT THIS LATEST CASINO PUSH. KENT: YES. THIS IS THE PROPOSED SITE. AT 60 ACRES OF OPEN FIELD. THIS IS ON THE WEST SIDE OF I-94, JUST NORTH OF HIGHWAY 50 IN THE TOWN OF BRISTOL. THIS IS WHERE THE MENOMINEE TRIBE WANTS TO BUILD, AND THEIR CHAIRMAN TELLS ME THIS NEW POLL SHOWS IT’S WHAT MOST OF THE PUBLIC WANTS AS WELL. >> I THINK IT’S A GOOD IDEA. IT WILL CREATE MORE THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY. KENT: A NEW SURVEY SHOWS 60% OF THE PUBLIC SUPPORTS A KENOSHA COUNTY CASINO. THE POLL WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE MENOMINEE TRIBE, WHO ARE MAKING A SECOND ATTEMPT AT A CASINO HERE. >> IT WOULD REALLY DO A LOT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. KENT: WE ASKED THE TRIBE’S CHAIRMAN ABOUT THE PUBLIC RESPONSE TO A CASINO HERE. >> I WAS REALLY PLEASED THAT THE ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF THE CASINO HAVEN’T CHANGED THAT MUCH OVER TIME. PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. KENT: BUT THE SURVEY ALSO FOUND STRONG VIEWS ON THE OTHER SIDE. >> A CASINO BRINGS A LOT OF UNDESIRABLE THINGS TO AN AREA. >> I’M NOT A FAN OF CASINOS ANYHOW. I DON’T GAMBLE. >> IT’S FROM HERE TO THAT HOSPITAL, ALL THE WAY THERE. KENT: AND THEN, THERE IS B.G. WOOD, WHO IS CAUGHT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CASINO DEBATE. HIS HOME IS LITERALLY SURROUNDED BY THE LAND FOR THE PROPOSED SITE. YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT THE IMPACT WOULD BE ON YOU OR YOUR HOME? >> NO. NOT HERE OR THE TWO BUSINESSES NEXT TO US. THE WAY THEY HAVE IT MAPPED, THEY’RE JUST GOING TO BUILD AROUND US, SO. I DON’T KNOW HOW THAT’LL WORK. KENT: THE PROPOSED CASINO WOULD STILL HAVE TO WIN APPROVAL FROM GOVERNOR TONY EVERS, WHO HAS INDICATED HE’S IN NO HURRY TO MAKE A DECISION. WOOD SAYS HOWEVER IT TURNS OUT, HE’LL JUST PLAY THE HAND HE’S DEALT. >> THE CITY I KNOW IS FOR IT. I LIKE ENTERTAINMENT. NOT ABOUT CASINOS, I’M MORE INTO CONCERTS AND STUFF. I’D LIKE STUFF LIKE THAT TO HAPPEN. KENT: RIGHT NEXT DOOR? >> YEAH. I’LL BE FRONT ROW. JOYCE: OBVIOUSLY OF THE TRIBE WANTS TO BUILD IT. CRITICS OF THE CASINO MAY NOT PUT MUCH STOCK IN THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY THE MENOMINEE TRIBE. KENT: IT IS THEIR SURVEY AND IT IS ALSO A SMALL SAMPLE JUST 600 , PEOPLE, 300 IN KENOSHA COUNTY AND 300 MORE IN RACINE, MILWAUKEE, AND WAUKESHA. BUT THE TRIBE’S CHAIRMAN SAYS THE RESULTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUS SURVEYS THA
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Survey shows 60% support for Kenosha County casino
Poll commissioned by Menominee Tribe which plans casino in partnership with Hard Rock International
A new survey shows 60% of the public supports a Menominee/Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha County. The poll was commissioned by the Menominee Tribe's gaming authority. "I was really pleased that the attitudes and perceptions of the casino haven't changed that much over time, pleasantly surprised," the tribe's chairman, Ron Corn Sr., told WISN-12 News, The partnership between the Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock International launched this latest casino effort in July, after reaching an agreement with the Bristol, Wisconsin Village Board to purchase approximately 60 acres of land west of Interstate 94 and north of US Highway 50.This is the tribe's second attempt at a Kenosha-area casino. A previous proposal for a Menominee/Hard Rock Casino at the site of the former Dairyland Greyhound Park was vetoed by then-Governor Scott Walker in 2015.A Virginia-based company conducted the newly released survey of 600 people, 300 in Kenosha County and 300 in Racine, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.
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A new survey shows 60% of the public supports a Menominee/Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha County. The poll was commissioned by the Menominee Tribe's gaming authority.
"I was really pleased that the attitudes and perceptions of the casino haven't changed that much over time, pleasantly surprised," the tribe's chairman, Ron Corn Sr., told WISN-12 News,
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The partnership between the Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock International launched this latest casino effort in July, after reaching an agreement with the Bristol, Wisconsin Village Board to purchase approximately 60 acres of land west of Interstate 94 and north of US Highway 50.
This is the tribe's second attempt at a Kenosha-area casino. A previous proposal for a Menominee/Hard Rock Casino at the site of the former Dairyland Greyhound Park was vetoed by then-Governor Scott Walker in 2015.
A Virginia-based company conducted the newly released survey of 600 people, 300 in Kenosha County and 300 in Racine, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.
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Smith has deep roots in the solar industry, having helped grow Sunrun, Vivint Solar and Brite Energy
LEHI, Utah, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumio, the preeminent leader in personalized renewable energy, announced today the appointment of Brendan Smith as its chief operations officer (COO). Smith is a seasoned executive with decades of experience growing home services and green energy companies. Prior to this new role, Smith was the COO for WeLink communications, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative ISPs in the United States. In his first year at WeLink, he helped grow subscribers by 250%, increase revenue by 325% and reduce operating expenses by 35% – all while helping the company expand into three new markets.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Brendan before and have seen his commitment and dedication to his team as he has achieved incredible results time and time again," said Greg Butterfield, CEO at Lumio. "He has a deep understanding of our industry, understands the needs of the customer and will be an enormous asset to our C-suite as we continue to scale. We are thrilled to have him on our team."
Smith is known for helping companies profitably scale their operations while maintaining a world-class customer experience. Prior to his role as COO at WeLink, Smith was the SVP of operations at Sunrun, a publicly traded solar integrator, the SVP of Field Operations for Vivint Solar and Vice president of Field Operations at Brite Energy. At Sunrun, he led the integration efforts with the Vivint Solar acquisition and led a team of over 4,000 employees across 20 states and 60 branches.
"Having spent most of my career in green energy, I have been very impressed with Lumio's unique approach to personalizing renewable energy and how well this approach has fostered the company's growth," said Smith. "It is an honor to join a team with a wealth of expertise at such a unique company. Furthermore, I am thrilled to be working amongst such an amazing team, many of whom I am lucky enough to call friends."
Smith's deep industry knowledge and experience scaling companies will support Lumio as it continues to grow to meet the challenging demands of the renewable energy industry. In addition, his operational experience will support growth throughout the company and strengthen its foundation for continued growth. As COO, Smith's ability to translate high level strategic goals and initiatives into operational processes and actions which are both realistic and measurable, will make him an enormous asset to the team.
About Lumio
Lumio changed the residential solar industry by merging five regional leaders into a powerful national brand in December 2020. Today, Lumio leads the industry in customer experience, quality, and technological innovation. The company's vision to make power personal diversifies and decentralizes power production via good clean sun energy—making electricity cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable for homeowners across the country. Lumio's more than 5,000 team members are dedicated to their stewardship with nature and crafting earth's best home experience.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nomination of Michael Barr, President Joe Biden’s choice to be the top regulator on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, was approved Wednesday by a congressional committee and sent to the full Senate.
Barr, who served as a top Treasury Department official in the Obama administration, is considered likely to be confirmed by the Senate. A confirmation vote would make him the third of Biden’s nominees to join the Fed’s board and would further solidify the president’s stamp on the central bank. It would also fill the last of seven seats on the board just as the Fed is grappling with the worst inflation spike in four decades.
The committee voted 17-7 for Barr, with Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, the senior Republican on the panel, and four other Republicans voting to approve the nomination. Biden had nominated Barr after his first nominee, Sarah Bloom Raskin, withdrew in the face of opposition from Senate Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat. They asserted that Raskin would have gone too far to take account of climate change as part of the Fed’s regulatory authority and would possibly discourage banks from lending to energy companies.
Biden has also reappointed Jerome Powell to a second four-year term as Fed chair and elevated Lael Brainard to the position of vice chair. Biden also nominated economists Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson as members of the board. All have been confirmed by the Senate.
The new members will add to the diversity and political makeup of the Fed. Brainard was the lone Democratic appointee until Jefferson and Cook were approved. Jefferson and Cook, who were sworn in late last month, are the fourth and fifth Black governors in the Fed’s 108-year history. Cook is the first Black woman to serve on the board.
Yet most economists expect little change in the Fed’s policies, particularly in the short term. To fight inflation, Powell, Brainard and other Fed officials have signaled that the central bank will raise its short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — double its usual increase — at each of its next two meetings, including one next week. The Fed is considered likely to keep raising rates, perhaps in quarter-point increments, for several meetings after that.
Barr, while serving in the Obama Treasury Department, helped craft the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations after the devastating 2008 financial crisis. He is now the dean of the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
If confirmed by the Senate, Barr would join the Fed’s board as the vice chair for supervision, a position created by the Dodd-Frank legislation. He would also have a permanent vote on rate decisions at each of the Fed’s eight policy meetings each year.
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Submission of NDA to the NMPA is planned within 2023 at the earliest
SHANGHAI, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VISEN Pharmaceuticals, an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine diseases, announced today that it has completed the double-blind period of PaTHway China Trial, a phase 3 China clinical trial for its innovative investigational new prodrug palopegteriparatide on January 4, 2023, and it would start to carry out analysis of the primary endpoints. Palopegteriparatide is designed to restore parathyroid hormone (PTH [1-34]) to physiological levels over 24 hours in adult patients with hypoparathyroidism (HP).
PaTHway China Trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, multi-center phase 3 trial to assess the potential of palopegteriparatide as a parathyroid hormone replacement therapy. The primary endpoints of the study include evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of once-daily subcutaneous injections of palopegteriparatide in adults with HP by measuring whether palopegteriparatide -treated patients achieve serum calcium (sCa) levels in the normal range (8.3–10.6 mg/dL) and independence from therapeutic levels of conventional calcium and active vitamin D therapy. VISEN obtained investigational new drug (IND) approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on May 31, 2021, allowing it to initiate clinical research of palopegteriparatide in China. On June 16, 2022, VISEN completed patient enrollment for the PaTHway China Trial.
HP is the last endocrine deficiency state, where hormone replacement so far has not been established as standard management. It is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), resulting in low calcium and elevated phosphate levels in the blood. Conventional therapy with calcium supplements and active vitamin D does not effectively address the short-term symptoms, long-term complications, or quality-of-life impacts of HP and can lead to impaired renal function. The once-daily subcutaneous injection of palopegteriparatide is designed to provide sustained exposure within normal physiological range of PTH concentrations. If approved, it is expected to become the first hormone replacement treatment targeting HP in China.
Pony LU, CEO and Executive Director of VISEN Pharmaceuticals, said: "The completion of the double-blind period of the phase 3 clinical trial of palopegteriparatide in China means we have moved a step closer towards the success of our research efforts for what we hope will become China's first hormone replacement therapy targeting HP. We will now proceed with the analysis of the primary endpoints of the study and plan to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) when all preparation work is completed. We look forward to bringing new treatment options to Chinese HP patients as soon as possible, so that their long-standing suffering could potentially be alleviated sooner."
VISEN Pharmaceuticals is developing palopegteriparatide under license from Ascendis Pharma, who received Priority Review from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022 for its New Drug Application (NDA) for this new drug. Ascendis has said that the U.S. FDA has set a target date for completion of its review of its application by April 30, 2023[1]. In addition, Ascendis Pharma also submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for palopegteriparatide for adult patients with HP to the European Medicines Agency (EMA)[2].
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World's Largest Indoor Adventure Park Operator Looks to Add International Growth to Fast-Growing Kids Brand
DALLAS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, will exhibit starting today at the International Franchise Expo, which runs June 2-4 at the Javits Center in New York City. The brand has experienced strong growth for the first half of 2022 in the U.S. and is looking to expand in international markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Urban Air will exhibit at Booth 531 at this year's 30th annual International Franchise Expo (IFE), hosted by MFV Expositions and Comexposium in partnership with the International Franchise Association. The IFE attracts local, out-of-state, and overseas prospects interested in investing in highly reputable and emerging franchise concepts.
"Urban Air Adventure Park is leading a revolution in the kid-focused franchise space. Innovation, high customer satisfaction and record-breaking sales create the ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to diversify their portfolios," said James Franks, VP of Franchise Recruitment for Unleashed Brands. "With a proven business model that has been developed and refined over the past 10+ years, we are now seeking international expansion."
In the first half of 2022, Urban Air has signed 23 new franchise agreements, set to bring parks to several new markets across the country. The brand is known for providing endless hours of next-level family fun through go-karts, rock climbing, dodge-balling, the Sky Rider, a zip line-like experience, and more.
To continue this momentum, Urban Air is currently seeking driven leaders that are looking for a higher purpose than just profits and are motivated to engage in their local community through social interactions, exercise, and elevated play for each kid that walks through their doors. With 50 percent of franchisees operating fully remotely, Urban Air offers a partnership flexible to the franchisee's preferences including many facets of support to build better experiences and ultimately grow.
To learn more about Urban Air and its franchising opportunities, visit https://urbanairfranchise.com/.
About Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. The award-winning national franchise brand is the largest adventure park operator in the world with more than 156 locations open and 130+ in development. Urban Air, founded in 2011, was in search of a higher purpose to help kids have fun while achieving activity goals that enhance their social and physical skills. For more information visit www.UrbanAir.com.
About Unleashed Brands
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP)Quarterback Jameis Winston’s return to the Saints’ lineup appears more likely this week than at any time since his removal – in part because of back and ankle injuries – in Week 4.
”We’ve got to look at everything,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said Monday when asked about the possibility of making a change from Andy Dalton, whose record as a Saints starter dropped to 2-5 after losses the past two weeks.
”We haven’t been doing as well the last couple of weeks,” Allen added. ”So, I think we’ve got to evaluate that.”
It isn’t just that the Saints have lost two straight. It’s how they’ve lost.
The offense has functioned poorly in both games, and Allen said after studying video of Sunday’s 20-10 loss at Pittsburgh, he ”felt like there was some opportunities offensively to make some plays that we didn’t capitalize on.”
Winston injured his back in Week 1 but started the next two games, and also played part of that stretch with an injured ankle.
With his usually decent mobility limited, Winston often looked unsettled when he dropped back to pass and it showed in his numbers. During Weeks 2 and 3, Winston completed 61.7% of his passes (50 of 81) for 589 yards with two TDs and five interceptions. New Orleans lost both games.
The Saints’ offense appeared to operate more efficiently for most of the first five games Dalton started, but has just 429 yards and 26 points in the past two games combined.
In any event, the Saints (3-7) know that a number of changes need to be made and that merely changing quarterbacks is no panacea.
They’re fortunate to be just two games out in the NFC South with seven remaining, but their performance and results to this point do not give them much credibility at all as a potential playoff team in their first season since the retirement of long-time coach Sean Payton.
”It’s pretty obvious we’re just not a good football team right now,” said Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu, who won a Super Bowl with Kansas City three seasons ago.
The defense has had its own issues with missed tackles, an inability to take the ball away and penalties. Six of Pittsburgh’s first downs Sunday stemmed from Saints defensive penalties.
”This is a disgusting feeling,” defensive end Cameron Jordan said. ”In a previous era, you would say these are things that we can’t lose on: penalties, turnover ratio, time of possession. And when you don’t win those three things, it’s clear cut how we didn’t capitalize on opportunities.”
WHAT’S WORKING
The Saints’ pass rush was relatively productive against the Steelers. New Orleans sacked Kenny Pickett six times. Those sacks were spread among seven players.
”Six sacks is pretty good,” Allen said. ”I felt like there were some plays where we had the quarterback a little bit uncomfortable. I felt like there were some plays that we had some pressure.”
WHAT NEEDS HELP
The running game has looked anemic for two consecutive weeks. The Saints had just 48 yards rushing in a Week 9 loss to Baltimore and it got even worse against Pittsburgh, which held New Orleans to a mere 29 yards rushing.
”The last two weeks we haven’t been able to run the ball and that’s hurt us,” Dalton said. ”We put ourselves in unfavorable situations – third-and-long – and the efficiency on first down and second down hasn’t been good enough.”
STOCK UP
Reserve linebacker Kaden Ellis had to play more snaps with starter Pete Werner injured and finished with a solid statistical line. Ellis had a sack, a forced fumble, a tackle for loss and a QB hit on a day when he also was in on seven solo or assisted tackles.
”He did some really good things, which was nice to see,” Allen said.
STOCK DOWN
While Dalton has had a few strong performances this season, he is now coming off consecutive weeks in which he struggled to move the offense and turned the ball over. In the past two weeks, Dalton has thrown three interceptions and passed for just two TDs. But he also has been under a lot of pressure, in no small part because of New Orleans’ difficulty running the ball.
KEY NUMBER
6 – The number of games in which the Saints have committed at least two turnovers. New Orleans has made it through just two of 10 games without turning the ball over once.
NEXT STEPS
The Saints on Sunday host another team that has struggled to win as much as expected this season. The defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, who’ve lost three straight to drop to 3-6, invade the Superdome, where New Orleans has gone 2-3 this season.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden’s administration prepares for the end of regulations tied to the coronavirus pandemic that have severely limited the ability of asylum seekers to enter the U.S., it has proposed a rule that could dramatically alter who’s allowed to claim asylum at the southern border. This rule comes as Biden is under intense criticism from Republicans intent on making immigration a key issue in the next election. Some of the president’s immigration stances, including this rule, have sparked criticism from immigration advocates and even Democratic allies.
A look at the rule:
WHAT’S THE NEW RULE AND HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO WHAT TRUMP DID?
The rule was announced Tuesday and will be formally published Thursday. It will generally deny asylum to migrants who show up at the southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through. The rule generally requires people to use what the administration calls “lawful, safe and orderly pathways” — such as applying for an asylum appointment through a smartphone app or country-specific humanitarian parole programs — to get to the U.S. However, children are exempt.
Critics say this is essentially reproducing some of the worst policies of former President Donald Trump, who tried numerous ways to limit migration. Melissa Crow, a lawyer with the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, called the proposal a “mashup” of two things Trump tried: barring people from entering the country between ports of entry and making migrants ineligible for asylum if they passed through another country before getting to the U.S. and didn’t apply for protection there.
Crow said the biggest difference between the Biden proposal and the Trump transit rule was that under Trump, people were automatically ineligible for asylum. Under the Biden proposal, it’s a “rebuttable presumption of ineligibility for asylum” and some exceptions are allowed. But she called those exceptions “narrow” and said ultimately U.S. law allows people to apply for asylum at the border.
WHAT DOES THE ADMINISTRATION SAY?
The administration essentially described this rule as a necessary tool for when the pandemic-era restrictions called Title 42 end. Title 42 is shorthand for immigration restrictions put in place at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to limit the disease’s spread.
The administration says once Title 42 goes away, daily encounters between border officials and migrants attempting to enter the U.S. on the southern border could rise as high as 13,000. They compare that with the less than 1,600 daily encounters seen from 2014 to 2019. Without this rule, they say immigration would “increase significantly, to a level that risks undermining the … continued ability to safely, effectively and humanely enforce and administer U.S. immigration law.”
They emphasize that this is temporary — it’s supposed to run for two years — and that at the same time they’re offering legal pathways for people to get to the U.S. Specifically, the rule repeatedly mentions a program announced in January that allows people from four countries — Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela — the opportunity to come to the U.S. as well as a smartphone app that migrants can use to request an appointment at the border to present their asylum case. All of this, they argue, differentiates what they’re doing from Trump policy.
The administration has described its strategy as a carrot and stick approach but critics say it’s not enough carrot. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, said they applaud the expanded pathways for those four countries announced in January but question where that leaves migrants from other countries. She says it favors people with resources who can afford the necessary requirements of finding a financial sponsor and buying a plane ticket to the U.S. And some people are so at risk, they simply cannot wait in their country for a humanitarian parole slot. Critics have also highlighted technological problems with the app.
The rule also faced criticism from the right. The Federation for American Immigration Reform said in a statement that the rule isn’t designed to halt migrants as much as make the process more orderly: “In other words, the real objective is not to end large-scale asylum abuse, but rather to get them through the next election cycle.”
WHAT’S MEXICO’S ROLE IN THIS?
The U.S. shares a roughly 2,000-mile-long southern border with Mexico, and the hundreds of thousands of people who try to get asylum at the southern border every year have to pass through at least some portion of Mexico to get to the U.S. All that means that if the U.S. wants to keep people from entering the U.S. it clearly would be better to have Mexico’s help.
The U.S. said in the rule it was in “close consultation” with the Mexican government and “other foreign partners” to accept the return of third-country nationals once Title 42 use goes away. The U.S. also said the Mexican government’s decision to start taking back nationals from the four countries in January was also partly contingent on the U.S. creating new processes for people from these countries to actually get to the U.S. without taking the dangerous land journey.
So far Mexico has not commented on the proposal.
This rule wouldn’t affect Mexicans because they don’t have to pass through a third country to get to the U.S.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE REGION?
The rule generally denies asylum to migrants who come to the southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through. The rule highlights work the U.S. has done to improve legal migration in other countries across the western hemisphere and touts asylum successes in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Colombia and Ecuador. Mexico, for example, has emerged as one of the “top countries receiving asylum applications in the world.” Ecuador is currently hosting more than 500,000 people displaced from crisis-ridden Venezuela, the rule notes.
But immigration advocates contend that other countries don’t always offer the same protections that the U.S. does.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once the rule is published, there’s a 30-day comment period before it can become final. The rule goes into effect when Title 42 goes away. That is expected May 11. But the fate of Title 42 has pingponged over the last year as Republican-leaning states have sought to keep it in place through lawsuits, so it’s not a guarantee that Title 42 will go away come May 11. Immigration advocates have indicated they’ll sue if and when this Biden administration rule goes into effect. And they’re planning to flood the Federal Register with comments opposing it.
But Elizabeth Taufa of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center said the fact that the administration used the 30-day comment period, instead of the more traditional 60-day comment period that she’d expect for such a substantive change, indicates that the rule is unlikely to change.
It’s a “good indication that they’re dug in on this,” she said.
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A rodeo 'Clown School' came to Santa Maria on Tuesday to usher in the week of the Elks Rodeo & Parade festivities.
Attendees and participants were treated to a special rodeo curriculum that included a barrel roll and barrel race, sitting on horses, roping and lassoing, as well as learning about tractors.
Prior to that, participants were outfitted with the proper attire: large jeans, suspenders, and, like any good clown school: the option to get their face painted.
"What I want people to walk away with is: An idea of what our sport is really like on the ground level, from the fundamental stages all the way up to what the crowd experiences," Matt Merritt told KSBY, who is one of the rodeo clowns. "... People can throw darts, they can bass fish, they can cornhole — you can do all these things that you see on ESPN 2. But it's really hard to be a part of [the rodeo], and we're offering that here."
The clowns aren't just there for fun and games, though. These members of the team are highly experienced in all things rodeo and will be there during the real event to help the contestants when riding horses or bulls.
"I think people like dangerous stuff — obviously sky diving exists," Merritt said to KSBY in response to a question about the thrill of rodeo. "I tell my kids when they're nervous or worried because of what I do for a living that, I think it's a good thing to be nervous. Because that's a thrill you don't get when you brush your teeth or when you tie your shoes. So, if you're getting those butterflies and you're nervous, that means something cool is about to happen."
According to the Santa Maria Times, this was the first clown school since before the pandemic.
The Elks Rodeo & Parade runs June 1 through June 4. The PRCA Rodeo Performance runs all four days. The first one is Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
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As Floridians grapple with Hurricane Ian, the Cajun Navy has helped rescue individuals and is collecting donations to continue their work.
Lafayette, Louisiana non-profit disaster relief organization Cajun Navy Ground Force headed to Florida earlier this week to prepare for and help with Hurricane Ian relief.
It has been updating its Facebook page as the storm hits the state of Florida and efforts continue.
"The team has been out since the winds died down and has performed over 30 rescues," the Cajun Navy posted on Facebook Thursday morning. "No cell voice coverage. Only texts."
The organization said all rescue requests go through CrowdRelief.net.
"Do not come to the area yet," the organization posted Thursday morning. "There is enormous damage to infrastructure and NO fuel. You will be stranded."
RELATED: Watch: Cajun Navy accepting donations, headed to fight Hurricane Ian
On Wednesday afternoon, the group posted an Amazon Wish List to help with the storm.
"Our Amazon Wish List is ready for you to begin helping the good folks of Florida who have given us and others so much help through the years," the Facebook post said. "We know their needs will be huge and long-lasting."
The organization requested all Amazon donations be sent to:
Cajun Navy Ground Force
c/o Brandon McEntire
14514 McCormick Dr.
Tampa, FL 33626
The organization is also excepting monetary donations online at give.gocajunnavy.org/
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Which wall-mounted wine rack is best?
A wine rack is a practical, stylish way to organize bottles, and a wall-mounted wine rack goes that extra mile without taking up floor space. It’s great for small spaces or areas where too much furniture would make the room feel cluttered. It also lets you store items at eye level, so there’s no need to bend down to retrieve a bottle.
Take a look at the GWH Industrial Wall-Mounted Wine Rack for a rack that pulls double duty and looks great doing it.
What to know before you buy a wall-mounted wine rack
For bottles with a cork
A wall-mounted wine rack is designed to either store a bottle upright or cradle it on its side. When deciding how you want to store wine bottles, consider the wine you drink. Does the bottle have a cork? Corked bottles should be cradled to keep the cork from drying out, while twist-cap bottles can be arranged vertically without the same concern.
Tall vs. wide rack
Most wine racks are tall (vertical) or wide (horizontal). Tall racks tend to store bottles on their sides while wide racks usually store bottles upright. It’s important to measure the space you intend to use, as wide racks are more likely to bump up against furniture or picture frames. A tall rack usually holds more bottles, is better for corks and takes up less space, but the height can make it difficult to reach bottles near the top.
Hardware
Most wall-mounted wine racks come with the same basic hardware, including precut holes in the rack and metal screws for mounting. If a rack doesn’t come with anchors, you might want to buy them separately for extra support. Products can come with missing screws, so count the screws before you begin to make sure you have the correct number.
What to look for in a quality wall-mounted wine rack
Additional storage
If you only need space for a few bottles at a time, a wine rack with extra storage features is convenient and helps minimize your need for other shelving. Additional storage can mean a shelf or two above the rack for barware or souvenir displays. A lot of racks include hooks or slots for hanging wine glasses, and some feature a compartment for used corks.
Construction materials
The strongest, most stylish wine racks are constructed from wood or metal. Wood is sturdy with beautiful natural tones, while a steel or iron rack is strong and sleek with a modern or industrial aesthetic. If you’re not sure what kind of look you want, consider a rack that brings together wood and metal.
Artistic elements
A great wine rack doesn’t just store bottles on a wall — it doubles as a dynamic, engaging piece of art. With a fun theme or bold geometric design, it can go from being a practical wall accessory to a room’s focus. Keep in mind, however, that highly stylized racks often hold fewer bottles than racks designed primarily for practicality.
How much you can expect to spend on a wall-mounted wine rack
A wall-mounted wine rack usually costs $30-$200, depending on how elaborate the design is and the number of bottles it can accommodate.
Wall-mounted wine rack FAQ
How much does a bottle of wine weigh?
A. A single bottle of wine weighs about 2-3 pounds. If your rack has a weight capacity but doesn’t feature individual bottle slots, just multiply the weight of the bottle by the number of bottles you want to store to make sure you’re not going over the limit.
How many bottles does a wall-mounted wine rack hold?
A. Wall-mounted wine racks under 25 inches in length or height hold two to six bottles, while large racks over 30 inches in length or height can accommodate 9-27 bottles.
Can you hang a wall-mounted wine rack on drywall?
A. You can hang the wine rack on drywall, but take extra precautions. Use anchors to keep the screws secure. If possible, line the rack up against the stud, which is a solid wood support structure that runs vertically behind the wall. There is usually a stud every few feet.
What’s the best wall-mounted wine rack to buy?
Top wall-mounted wine rack
GWH Industrial Wall-Mounted Wine Rack
What you need to know: This wood and iron rack for upright bottles features three shelves and comes in two sizes.
What you’ll love: It’s very sturdy. The design is sleek and practical, with plenty of room for extra storage. It holds about 12 bottles and six to eight stemware glasses.
What you should consider: The rack can be difficult to screw into place on the wall. Corks dry out faster when bottles are stored upright.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wall-mounted wine rack for the money
What you need to know: This black metal wall-mounted wine rack is 18 inches tall and cradles nine bottles on their sides to keep corks moist.
What you’ll love: It’s practical and attractive while taking up minimal space. Bottles are separated so they don’t hit each other. The price is hard to beat, and it’s easy to install.
What you should consider: Longer screws would make it more secure.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sorbus Wall-Mounted Bordeaux Chateau Style Wine Rack
What you need to know: This black metal wall-mounted wine rack is 33 inches long and 16 inches tall with space for seven bottles and five glasses.
What you’ll love: The rounded shape is eye-catching and it has elegant metal flourishes. Bottles are stored upside down to keep corks from drying out. There’s a small shelf for additional storage.
What you should consider: The included screws do not always align perfectly with the precut holes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
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LONDON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboApe Token (RBA), a new-generation token that stands out in the coin market for its immensely beneficial features and massive usefulness, announced its pre-sale.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Harvey Weinstein on Friday repeatedly challenged a woman over why she didn’t raise more objections or leave the hotel room in Puerto Rico where she said he sexually assaulted her during a 2003 film shoot.
Attorney Mark Werksman asked the woman, known during Weinstein’s Los Angeles rape and sexual assault trial only as Ashley M., whether she ever had a second thought where she said to herself, “I’m just going to walk right back out that door?”
“I was worried,” she said. “I knew he was big and I didn’t know what to do,” she said.”
The woman was a 22-year-old dancer on the Puerto Rico set of the film “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,” which was produced by Weinstein’s company, Miramax.
In her first day of testimony Thursday, Ashley M. said that she went with Weinstein to the hotel because she had been assured she was headed to a meeting to discuss future opportunities, but she said once they were alone, Weinstein pushed her on to a bed, straddled her, and masturbated.
Werksman asked her whether she really didn’t expect anything sexual after Weinstein, according to her earlier testimony, brought up getting a “naked massage” from her during their first conversation at the set.
She repeated that she had been reassured by the woman who was Weinstein’s assistant at the time that she would remain with them, and that he only wanted to discuss future projects.
“I just basically did what I thought the people that were running the meeting wanted me to do. I really had no interest in being an actress. I had spent my life dancing,” she said. “I was engaged to be married. I wanted to finally start my life, maybe finally wanted to start a family at that time.”
She and Weinstein entered the room but the assistant didn’t follow them, and instead closed the door behind them, she said.
Ashley M. had said she wasn’t sure they were headed to a private room, that they might be going to an office or some other space at the hotel.
Werksman asked whether she thought to herself, “’I’m now entering a hotel, this isn’t about work.’ Did that dawn on you at any moment?”
She said she was being deferential because Weinstein was “in charge,” a feeling she got strongly from others on the set.
Werksman asked her repeatedly why she didn’t protest more.
“Did you verbalize or express the panic you were feeling out loud?” Werksman asked.
She answered yes.
She said earlier in her testimony that she knows she told him to stop, but that she kept most of her objections silent out of fear.
“I was too scared,” she said.
She said Weinstein told her “It’s OK, it’s not like we’re having sex.”
Werksman asked her if she responded to that.
“I just was trying to leave,” she said. “I was just hoping that nothing worse was going to happen.”
Werksman asked how she had been dressed. She said she couldn’t remember, but doesn’t think she was in the orange dress that was her wardrobe for the shoot.
Ashley M. is not one of the five women Weinstein is charged with sexually assaulting. She is one of four others who have been allowed to testify at the trial about his propensity for such crimes.
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, and denied engaging in any non-consensual sex.
The 70-year-old former movie mogul is already serving a 23-year sentence for a New York conviction that is under appeal.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they have come forward publicly.
Ashley M. told her story to the New York Times in October of 2017, when the newspaper’s accounts of women who say Weinstein sexually assaulted them put the movie executive at the center of the #MeToo movement.
Her trial testimony was the first time she has told her story in a courtroom.
Ashley M.’s mother and ex-husband were called to the stand after her. Both testified that she gave them accounts of her assault, giving very few details, in phone calls from Puerto Rico shortly after it happened.
Jurors on Friday also examined pictures of Weinstein’s body to see if they matched descriptions provided by the witnesses.
Six more accusers have yet to take the stand. The trial is expected to last another five weeks.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly is abandoning for the year legislation intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the state, a top lawmaker said Thursday.
Democratic Virginia Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw said in a brief interview that there were too many issues to be resolved and controversies surrounding the NFL team for the legislation to proceed. It could be reintroduced next year, said Saslaw, who has championed the stadium and sponsored one version of the legislation.
The team said in a statement that it supported the legislature’s decision to “more deeply examine this issue.”
“We look forward to continued engagement and open dialogue with stakeholders across the Commonwealth to share our vision and hear directly from communities on their economic development objectives and how we can be a trusted, reliable partner to realize those outcomes,” the statement said.
The team maintained that the new venue project would be a “remarkable economic development opportunity.”
The news came a day after an assistant coach for the team issued an apology after initially doubling down on a comparison he made on social media between the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and the protests in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.
The remarks from Jack Del Rio, a former linebacker who now runs Washington’s defense, prompted a quick backlash. Several key lawmakers from northern Virginia who had previously supported the measure said publicly that they no longer backed the deal.
Legislation that would have offered the team lucrative tax incentives to help finance the stadium cleared both chambers this year, drawing an usual bipartisan mix of supporters. But other defectors had raised concerns even before Del Rio’s remarks, worrying about ongoing investigations into the team by attorneys general and Congress, plus transportation concerns.
“You’ve got the attorney general’s thing, you’ve got all the congressional stuff, other issues to be answered. We decided that it will just remain in conference,” Saslaw said, meaning the measure won’t get another vote.
The team has been looking into new stadium possibilities for several years, and both Virginia and the District of Columbia have been interested in luring the team away from its current home at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
But the District of Columbia also appears to be off the table for now after a majority of the city council ruled out using the old RFK Stadium site to house the Commanders. Councilmember Charles Allen said D.C. government “unequivocally” won’t support using that land for a new football stadium, which would appear to eliminate a popular choice for owner Dan Snyder and the organization.
Phil Mendelson, chairman of the D.C. City Council, who was not one of seven members who sent a letter to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton ruling out the RFK site for a new stadium, said it does not represent a final decision. But Mendelson told AP on Thursday that the majority of members opposing using that land for a stadium takes it out of consideration for now.
In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan and lawmakers support developing the area around FedEx Field, but they have not supported paying for a new stadium in Maryland. Hogan signed a measure in April that would make up to $400 million in bonds available for development around the stadium in the suburbs of the nation’s capital, whether the team stays there or not.
A county plan calls for developing the area into a transit hub with new residential, retail and entertainment amenities. The law authorizes the Maryland Stadium Authority to use money from the state lottery to build infrastructure in the county. The funds for development will be available even if the Commanders leave the state when their lease in Landover expires in 2027.
The legislation says resulting development could include a convention center, an arts and entertainment amphitheater and “any other functionally related structures,” including parking garages.
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Associated Press writers Stephen Whyno and Brian Witte contributed to this report.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz advances in race that will determine majority control of Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Soon, many Americans will be hitting the road to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving, and according to GasBuddy, they’ll be facing the highest “Turkey Day” gas prices ever.
Come Thanksgiving, GasBuddy projects the average national price of gasoline will be $3.68 per gallon, up nearly 30 cents from 2021 and more than 20 cents higher than the previous Thanksgiving Day record high of $3.44 in 2012.
The high price tag doesn’t appear to be deterring too many travelers though, with 20% more Americans planning to drive to their Thanksgiving destinations this year, according to GasBuddy.
The company offered tips for saving money on gas over the holiday weekend, including shopping around for the best prices, slowing down to reduce gasoline consumption and paying attention to state lines.
When it comes to state lines, gas prices can vary quite a bit depending on proximity to oil refineries and state gas taxes. AAA data shows that, generally, if your destination is farther north, you’ll likely be paying more for gas, but if you’re headed south, you’ll likely be paying less at your destination.
Incidentally, there is no gas tax on Native American reservation lands, where state laws generally do not apply.
Another way to save is to take advantage of gas station rewards programs, which can save drivers several cents per gallon.
Gasoline is not the only thing Americans will be paying more for this Thanksgiving. Financial experts at Wells Fargo’s “Food for Thought” released an analysis suggesting that high grocery store prices due to inflation and supply chain issues may mean the traditional Thanksgiving meal may be cheaper at a restaurant than at home this year.
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