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Letters To The Editor | Sept. 15, 2022 https://digitalarizonanews.com/letters-to-the-editor-sept-15-2022/ Bring back stop-and-frisk In the ‘80′s and ‘90s, we had DUI checkpoints, where law enforcement would stop vehicles and conduct breathalyzer tests. An extremely effective solution to the problem. In Philadelphia, the problem today is gun violence. And it’s not stopping, but rather seems to get worse with every passing day. It’s time to bring back “stop-and-frisk.” It’s time to take unlawful guns off the street. Bryan Andersen, Philadelphia, andersen_b@hotmail.com Disadvantages of plant-based faux meat As an omnivore, my daily regimen consists of animal protein and lots of veggies, combined with a natural supplement custom-designed to meet my personal needs. I eat virtually no processed food, including no plant-based, processed food. Sunday’s article neglects to consider how much energy is used to manufacture plant-based faux meat and how much additional carbon/methane might add to the atmosphere. Compared to plant-based m eats, labels show that a real quarter-pound burger may have fewer calories, less salt, and saturated fat, and no need for vitamins and minerals in amounts irrelevant to what a given individual may require. In an effort to reduce meat consumption, it may well be the case that, from a health and nutrition standpoint, advertising has incorrectly convinced many that plant-based meat substitutes a re far healthier than they actually are. Harry Nydick, Collingswood At odds with Stefano on Biden There’s a lot wrong with Jennifer Stefano’s op-ed of Sept. 12. Independence Hall was bathed in red, white, and blue lights, not just red. Stefano and others bashed Biden’s speech as divisive, while Trump baselessly calls anyone who doesn’t worship him an enemy of the people, a traitor, a loser, and count less other schoolyard insults; not to mention all women who disagree are automatically “ugly.” Trump has repeatedly called on his supporters to physically assault his perceived enemies, something Biden would never dream of doing. Biden’s ” failed policies” have resulted in a strong stock market, strong employment, better wages for some, and the waning of the pandemic. Stefano points to inflation and energy costs, without acknowledging that Britain and other countries are dealing with the same. Nor is Biden responsible for the failure of formula makers to maintain their factories. Stefano could have a bit more regard for facts. Jean A. Kozel, Eagleville Why did the Inquirer choose to run the Sept. 12 op-ed “Biden’s Divisive Rhetoric”? An op-ed should offer a different perspective on the news, something new or not known by most people. The op-ed just restates Republican talking points that President Biden caused inflation and high gas prices. Then there was the misleading statement that people are being told they may need to pay an additional $2,500 in taxes so that Biden can eliminate other people’s college tuition debt. What people? The only one saying that is Jennifer Stefano, the author. Stefano covers herself with the word “may” in he sentence, but her statement is untrue, and Stefano should know better. Please bring us an op-ed that informs and inspires, not political rhetoric. Lee Evan Tabas, Haverford, lee@tabasfunding.com Reaction to “Former colonies” op-ed My siblings and I have been contending over Queen Elizabeth II’s passing — one sibling and I have been moved by what we are witnessing on BBC.com, while another sibling exclaims, “So what?” regarding her passing. I am only one year older than King Charles III, and Elizabeth has been in our consciousness all our lives. But we are African Americans; what did the Queen have to do with us? We know the Royal Family’s current wealth originates partly from past subjugation of former colonies. Elizabeth’s government dispatched soldiers to suppress liberation movements in some colonies. She never apologized for slavery and even blew an opportunity to command “The Firm” to make Meghan feel welcome. So why does the Queen’s passing move half of my siblings and me? Because Queen Elizabeth II aged with grace, like a fine wine. Rosamond Kay, Philadelphia Another list of names needs to be read I listened to the names of the 2,977 people who died on 9/11. That event was one tragic day and is over. President Biden attended an event and spoke on the anniversary. When are we going to start reading the names of the tens of thousands of people who died from fentanyl-related poisoning since the illegal drug importation has increased? The list of names of fentanyl-related deaths is going to increase daily until a stronger border policy is implemented by President Biden. President Biden did not attend an event on Aug. 21, what was recognized as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. It might take seven people a month to read the names of these people who died of past fentanyl-related poisoning, and will be a full-time job, since the numbers and list of names will continue to grow. Something is wrong when these words need to be put on paper. David Lipton, Toms River Join the conversation: Send letters to letters@inquirer.com. Limit length to 150 words and include home address and day and evening phone number. Letters run in the Inquirer six days a week on the editorial pages and online. Read More Here

Disabled Voters Win In Wisconsin; Legal Fights Elsewhere https://digitalarizonanews.com/disabled-voters-win-in-wisconsin-legal-fights-elsewhere/ Trudy Le Beau has voted in every major election since she turned 18 — a half-century of civic participation that has gotten increasingly difficult as her multiple sclerosis progressed. Now, with no use of her arms or legs, the Wisconsin woman relies on her husband to help her fill out and return a ballot. This year, it seemed for the first time that the 68-year-old would have to choose between her physical health and voting. After the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed ballot drop boxes in July, the state’s top election official cited a state law that said voters had to place their own absentee ballots in the mail or return them to clerks in person. “I certainly don’t want to send my husband to jail because he put my ballot in the mailbox,” Le Beau said. “I would have to find some way of putting my ballot in my teeth and carrying it to the clerk’s office.” Fortunately for Le Beau, she and other Wisconsin voters with disabilities can get the help they need to return their ballots this November after a federal judge last month ruled that the Voting Rights Act, which allows for voter assistance, trumps state law. In other states, however, battles continue over ballot assistance and other voting laws that harm voters with disabilities. As voters push back, challenges have arisen in the past two years to laws and practices in at least eight states that make it difficult or impossible for people with certain disabilities to vote. A federal judge in June struck down voter assistance restrictions in sweeping changes to election laws passed by Texas Republicans last year that in part limited the help that voters with disabilities or limited English proficiency could get. Under the law, a voter could only receive assistance reading or marking a ballot, not returning one. In July in North Carolina, a federal judge blocked state laws that limited people with disabilities to receiving ballot assistance only from a close relative or legal guardian. Restrictions on ballot assistance still stand in several other states, including Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. In Missouri, an ongoing lawsuit challenges a 1977 state law that says no one can assist more than one voter per election. A Kansas judge in April dismissed parts of a lawsuit challenging voter assistance restrictions, saying the state’s interest in preventing voter fraud outweighed concerns about voters who may not get the assistance they need. But such anti-fraud measures — a major push by Republicans since former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election in 2020 — don’t affect everyone equally. “Voting restrictions aimed at the general public can have a disparate impact on people with disabilities,” said Jess Davidson, communications director for the American Association of People with Disabilities. Voters and state agencies in Alaska, New York and Alabama have also raised challenges to absentee voting programs that don’t provide accessible ballots for people with visual impairments or disabilities that make it difficult to fill out a print ballot privately. Advocacy groups in New York reached a settlement in April that requires the state elections board to create a program for disabled voters to fill out and print accessible online ballots. Wisconsin voters with disabilities expressed frustration at having to fight for equal voting rights when federal law already lays out specific provisions for accessibility. “This whole issue was absolutely ridiculous to start out with. It shouldn’t matter if you need assistance returning your ballot,” said Stacy Ellingen. Ellingen, 37, has athetoid spastic cerebral palsy because of complications at birth. She lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and with no accessible transportation options, absentee voting is the only way she can cast a ballot. She said if it weren’t for the ruling handed down two weeks ago, she wouldn’t have been able to vote this fall. “I’m not going to risk having caregivers get in trouble for putting my ballot in the mailbox. Especially when we have such a caregiver shortage,” she said. Republican lawmakers have yet to offer any resistance to the Wisconsin ruling. But Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, a law firm that frequently litigates for conservative causes, raised concern that the ruling could perpetuate fraud. They unsuccessfully pressed the Wisconsin Elections Commission to require anyone returning a ballot on someone else’s behalf to sign a statement saying the voter has a disability and requires assistance. Davidson, of the American Association of People with Disabilities, called the argument that voter assistance will lead to fraud “simply inaccurate, and motivated by anti-democratic interests.” Martha Chambers was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident 27 years ago. She uses her mouth to hold pens, paintbrushes and mouth sticks, which allow her to use a computer. Chambers also relies on a power wheelchair to get around. Because she can’t use her arms, she’s unable to return her own ballot to a mailbox or polling location. A caregiver returned her ballot in Wisconsin’s August primary, and Chambers said she joined the lawsuit so it wouldn’t be illegal in future elections for caregivers to give such help. “Why did we even have to go through all of this to begin with? Our lives are difficult enough with the challenges that we have on a daily basis,” she said. Source: https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/DisabledvoterswininWisconsinlegalfightselsewhere/a79631b735e5a96276f08b2f6ac686b2/text?hpSectionId=8b012cffa0df4fdfb4bb50e8a8d38d54&st=hpsection&mediaType=all&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=3&currentItemNo=1 Multiplex Content Recommendation – 1 Read More Here

Christine Lee Mueller Obituary (2022) The Pantagraph https://digitalarizonanews.com/christine-lee-mueller-obituary-2022-the-pantagraph/ Christine Lee Mueller Oct. 6, 1949 – Sept. 12, 2022 CARLOCK – Christine Lee Mueller, 72, of Carlock, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at 8:53 PM at her home. A funeral service officiated by Reverend Bryan Burris, will take place Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Carlock Christian Church. A visitation will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at the church. Christi was born October 6, 1949, in Peoria to Keith and Grace Metzger. They preceded her in death. She married Ned Mueller on September 23, 1969, in Peoria. He survives. She is also survived by two daughters: Amy Beth Mueller of Eureka, and Tracy Lyn (Greg) Pujia of Lone Tree, CO; four grandchildren: Alexandra Grace (Kameron) Carpenter, Alexa Pujia, Jaden Pujia and Dante Pujia; one great-granddaughter, Zoey Carpenter and a second great granddaughter on the way. She is also survived by one brother, Bradford (Susan) Metzger of Flower Mound, TX; and two sisters: Kari (Thomas) Miller of Tucson, AZ, and Kimberly (Joseph) Maiorello of Palatine, IL. Christi was a dedicated homemaker, loving wife, nurturing mother and an extraordinary Nana. Christi loved her family more than anything and was known as the glue that held her family together. She lived a selfless life serving others and seamlessly placed a smile on the face of anyone whose path she crossed. Christi loved to travel with her family. She especially loved her trips to Bar Harbor, ME, Denver, CO, and the Red Rocks Resort in Summerlin, NV. She will be missed beyond measure. Memorial contributions may be left to CureSMA in honor of her great granddaughter with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Online condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com. Published by The Pantagraph on Sep. 15, 2022. 34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Read More Here

Our View: NH Primary: Blessing Or Curse For Extreme Republicans? https://digitalarizonanews.com/our-view-nh-primary-blessing-or-curse-for-extreme-republicans/ Tuesday’s primary elections in New Hampshire carried an intriguing message to Republican voters in the Granite State: If you’re a moderate Republican or an independent, you have no choice but to vote for incumbent Maggie Hassan, the Democratic nominee for U.S. senator; if you’re a moderate Republican or independent voter in the First Congressional District, you have no choice but to vote for incumbent Congressman Chris Pappas. And that is by design. The two Republicans who won their Republican primaries – Don Bolduc for Senate and Karoline Leavitt for the 1st Congressional District – are both avowed Trump loyalists who revel in conspiracy theories about how the 2016 election was stolen by President Joe Biden. Bolduc, a retired Army general, said in a debate last month that he “signed a letter with 120 other generals and admirals saying that Donald Trump won the election and, damn it, I stand by” it. He has also said he was open to abolishing the FBI after agents searched Mr. Trump’s residence in Florida seeking classified documents, The New York Times reports. Bolduc was supported financially by Democrats and opposed by moderate Republicans – both for the same reasons – that it seemed less likely that the extreme candidate would win in the final against Maggie Hassan. Republicans in the state also chose a hard-right nominee for the House, Leavitt, a former staff member in Trump’s White House press office who echoed the former president’s inflammatory language and provocations, according to the Times. Leavitt also embraced Trump’s stolen election rhetoric. She was likewise supported by Democrats and opposed by moderate Republicans. Just south of the border, in Massachusetts, a similar scenario played out with Republican Geoff Diehl, another hard-right Trump supporter who gained support from Democrats who want their candidate, Maura Healey, to sail to victory in November. Across the country, meanwhile, in Colorado and California, similar scenarios have played out as extremist, pro-Trump candidates have been buttressed by Democrats while their opponents have gotten the support of mainstream, moderate, conservative Republicans. Syndicated columnist S.E. Cupp, a conservative commentator who happens to have been raised in Andover, Massachusetts, wrote a column as far back as June warning Democrats of the perils of this strategy. “Democratic PACs, the Democratic Party and fundraising outfits all over the country – from California to Colorado, Pennsylvania to Illinois – are putting Democratic dollars behind far-right Republican candidates in hopes that they’ll beat their more moderate Republican counterparts in the primaries. It’s a big gamble predicated on the somewhat smug and downright amnestic belief that voters couldn’t possibly support an extremist, racist, conspiratorial or inexperienced candidate – in other words, Trumpy – in a general election.” She goes on to point out that “it seems risky considering a slew of Trumpy, extremist, ‘fringe’ candidates have been elected in recent years, and to terrible effect. From Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene, to Colorado’s Lauren Boebert, to North Carolina’s Madison Cawthorn (recently ousted), there’s living proof that offensive is no longer disqualifying. “It’s a roll of the dice, with huge implications. Will it get their guys elected? Or will Democrats have personally helped send some of the most extreme, anti-Democratic and dangerous candidates into elected office, and positions where they wield immense power? TBD.” The Democrats went all in on Hillary Clinton, discounting Trump in the 2016 election, much to their chagrin. Are they making the same mistake here? TWT. Time will tell. Read More Here

Thousands Pass Queen Elizabeth's Coffin As She Lies In State In London https://digitalarizonanews.com/thousands-pass-queen-elizabeths-coffin-as-she-lies-in-state-in-london/ Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com People queue up for hours King Charles at Highgrove home List of attendees for funeral grows LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Mourners from all walks of life filed past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through the night as she lay in state in London’s ancient Westminster Hall, paying their final respects to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch before her funeral on Monday. After days of processions and ritual as the queen’s body was brought to London from Balmoral, Scotland, where she died last Thursday at the age of 96, this was the opportunity for ordinary people to take a direct part in a ceremony. As King Charles returned to his Highgrove home in the southern English region of Gloucestershire after days of scheduled events, officials expected some 750,000 people to view his mother’s coffin before the lying in state ends at 6.30 a.m. (0730 GMT) on Monday. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The line stretched back several miles along the south bank of the River Thames, past landmarks such as Tower Bridge and a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, crossing Lambeth Bridge as it neared Westminster Hall. People waited many hours. read more Thomas Hughes, 20, who waited nearly 14 hours overnight with his brother, said finally viewing the coffin was overwhelming. “You do it all because you want to pay respect to this lady … and I think when you put yourself through that, and then you get to the moment you’re waiting for you are just that little bit more emotional,” he said. “It’s a very powerful thing.” Most were Britons but some were from overseas. They were young and old, and included former soldiers in military medals and babies being carried by their parents. Many stopped by the coffin to bow their head. Others wiped away tears. Some were there to represent elderly parents, others to witness history and to thank a woman who, having ascended the throne in 1952, was still holding official government meetings just two days before she died. FUNERAL Queen Elizabeth’s coffin lay in the centre of Westminster Hall on a purple catafalque placed on a red platform. It was covered by the Royal Standard flag and topped with the Imperial State Crown placed on a cushion, alongside a wreath of flowers. Soldiers and ‘Beefeaters’ – the red-coated warders usually found guarding the Tower of London – stood vigil with bowed heads. The guard is changed while members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it Lies in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 14, 2022. BEN STANSALL/Pool via REUTERS Among the first inside was Kenneth Taylor, 72, from Reading in central England, who had come with a neighbour and stayed overnight in a tent in the queue. Tearing up, Taylor said that on seeing the queen lying in state, he felt sad. “A lump came to my throat.” “You know, we’ve lost someone special. Her service to this country was really steadfast and unswerving. And she’s probably what I would call the queen of queens.” The casket had been brought to the hall from Buckingham Palace atop a gun carriage and escorted by soldiers in scarlet ceremonial uniforms in a solemn procession on Wednesday afternoon. King Charles, his sons Princes William and Harry and other senior royals walked behind – the two princes united in grief despite a rift between them. Harry marks his 38th birthday on Thursday. read more William and his wife Kate will travel to the royal residence of Sandringham in eastern England on Thursday to view floral tributes left there by members of the public. The full-scale ceremonial procession on the day of the queen’s funeral is likely to be one of the biggest the country has ever witnessed and will pose a huge security challenge. Royalty, presidents and other world leaders are expected to attend, although certain nations, including Russia, Afghanistan, and Syria, were not extended invites. read more French President Emmanuel Macron was the latest leader to say he would attend the funeral. read more U.S. President Joe Biden, who has also said he will be there, spoke to the new king on Wednesday and “conveyed the great admiration of the American people for the Queen,” the White House said. The Times newspaper reported that British Prime Minister Liz Truss was expected to hold one-on-one talks with Biden and other world leaders on the sidelines of the funeral, but officials have said any such meetings will be informal. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Farouq Suleiman, Alistair Smout, Angus MacSwan, Michael Holden, William James, Kate Holton, Kylie MacLellan and Elizabeth Piper, Editing by Rosalba O’Brien, William Maclean Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Read More Here

Judge To Consider Dismissing NH Lawsuit Over ‘divisive Concepts’ Law Limiting Teachers’ Lessons https://digitalarizonanews.com/judge-to-consider-dismissing-nh-lawsuit-over-divisive-concepts-law-limiting-teachers-lessons/ Published: 9/15/2022 3:17:08 AM Modified: 9/15/2022 3:16:38 AM Read More Here

Lorna Shore Premiere New Single & Music Video https://digitalarizonanews.com/lorna-shore-premiere-new-single-music-video/ Lorna Shore Premiere New Single & Music Video “Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames” Band Photo: While She Sleeps (?) Deathcore mainstays Lorna Shore premiere their new single and music video named “Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames“. The clip was directed by David Brodsky (Revocation, Killswitch Engage). The song and clip is part of a trilogy that will be featured on the group’s upcoming new studio full-length titled “Pain Remains“. That trilogy itself furthermore consists of the tracks, “Pain Remains II: After All I’ve Done, I’ll Disappear” and “Pain Remains III: Sea Of Fire“. Explain Lorna Shore: “The Pain Trilogy is a three-part tale focusing on the stages of grief and vulnerability and exemplifying it through a love story. The first song, ‘Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames‘ begins with the main character becoming enamored by the person within his dreams. He decides to turn to this reality as a sense of purpose despite knowing that the closer he gets to his goal, the further it seems to drift away.” Lorna Shore are currently out on a European/UK run with Parkway Drive and While She Sleeps: 09/16 Zurich, SWI – Samsung Hall 09/17 Munich, GER – Olympiahalle 09/18 Vienna, AUT – Stadthalle 09/20 Berlin, GER – Velodrom 09/21 Hamburg, GER – Barclays Arena 09/23 Amsterdam, NET – AFAS Live 09/24 Dortmund, GER – Westfalenhalle 09/25 Stuttgart, GER – Schleyerhalle 09/27 Paris, FRA – Zenith 09/30 London, UK – Alexandra Palace 10/01 Manchester, UK – AO Arena 10/02 Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena 10/03 Cardiff, UK – Motorpoint Arena Lorna Shore will also go on a North American headlining run this fall, with Aborted, Ingested, AngelMaker and Ov Sulfur joining them as supports: 10/21 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts 10/22 New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre 10/23 Worcester, MA – The Palladium 10/24 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage 10/25 Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre 10/26 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville 10/27 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven) 10/28 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum 10/29 Orlando, FL – The Abbey 10/31 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall 11/01 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center 11/02 Fort Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater 11/04 Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater 11/05 Los Angeles, CA – 1720 11/06 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post 11/08 Seattle, WA – El Corazon 11/09 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre 11/11 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex 11/12 Denver, CO – Summit 11/13 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck 11/15 Chicago, IL – The Bottom Lounge 11/16 Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall 11/17 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues 11/18 Mckees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre 11/19 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre 11/20 Montreal, QC – L’astral Read More Here

Ethereum's Massive Software Upgrade Just Went Live — Here's What It Does https://digitalarizonanews.com/ethereums-massive-software-upgrade-just-went-live-heres-what-it-does/ Ethereum’s biggest-ever upgrade just took effect, in what industry experts are calling a game changer for the entire crypto sector. Thus far, all signs suggest the so-called merge — which is designed to cut the cryptocurrency’s energy consumption by more than 99% — was a success. The very first proof-of-stake block of transactions has finalized with a nearly 100% client participation rate. This was, by far, the best-case scenario. The overhaul to the ethereum network fundamentally alters the way the blockchain secures its network and verifies transactions. Most of these changes are happening under the hood and the hallmark of a successful upgrade is if the end user doesn’t feel a difference in the hours and days ahead. Cryptocurrencies such as ethereum and bitcoin are often criticized for the process of mining to generate new coins. Before the merge, both blockchains had their own vast network of miners all over the planet running highly specialized computers that crunched math equations in order to validate transactions. Proof-of-work uses a lot of energy, and it is one of the industry’s biggest targets for critiques. But with the upgrade, ethereum has migrated to a system known as proof-of-stake, which swaps out miners for validators. Instead of running large banks of computers, validators leverage their existing cache of ether as a means to verify transactions and mint new tokens. This requires far less power than mining and experts say it will make the protocol both more secure and more sustainable. The price of ether jumped following the merge. It is trading at around $1,640, up more than 3% in the last hour. Nine teams and more than 100 developers worked on the merge for years. In the hours ahead, this decentralized network of programmers spread out across the planet will monitor the rollout and, if needed, debug as fast as possible. Danny Ryan, a core developer based in Denver who has been working on the merge for five years, tells CNBC that they will be watching for any irregularities via both automated and manual monitoring systems. If issues come up, the corresponding team will debug and release a patch to users, but Ryan says they are pretty confident going into the merge given all the successful dry runs in the last few months. “There might be some sort of small fire that gets put out very quickly,” said Ryan. “But the network as a whole — because of the redundancy across all this different software — will very likely be stable and fine.” What changes Part of why the merge is such a big deal has to do with optics. Last week, the White House released a report warning that proof-of-work mining operations could get in the way of efforts to mitigate climate change. Slashing energy consumption by roughly 99.95% will not only establish greater sustainability for the network, but it will also go a long way toward lowering the barrier to entry for institutional investors, who struggled with the optics of contributing to the climate crisis. Bank of America said in a note on Sept. 9 that the significant reduction in energy consumption post-merge “may enable some institutional investors to purchase the token that were previously prohibited from purchasing tokens that run on blockchains leveraging proof of work (PoW) consensus mechanisms.” Analysts have said that institutional money entering the digital asset space at scale is critical to its future as an asset class. The upgrade also changes the tokenomics around ethereum’s native coin, ether. “Ether itself becomes a productive asset,” said Ryan. “It’s not something you might just speculate on, but it’s something that can earn returns.” In this post-merge era, ether takes on some of the characteristics typical of a traditional financial asset, such as a certificate of a deposit, which pays interest to holders. “It’s probably the lowest risk return inside of the ethereum ecosystem,” explained Ryan, who added that yield in other corners of decentralized finance, or DeFi, involve taking on smart contract risks and other types of counter-party risk. The upgrade will also result in a significantly reduced supply of ether tokens in circulation, which could pave the way for ether to become a deflationary currency in the weeks and months ahead. Some investors say this could also help drive up the price of the token. That reduced supply is the result of the new verification model that replaces miners with “validators.” The rewards for validators are much smaller than those that went to proof-of-work miners, meaning that less ether will be minted as a result of this upgrade. Validators are also required to lock up their tokens for a prolonged period of time, pulling ether out of circulation. Additionally, as part of an upgrade that went into effect August 2021, the network is already “burning” or permanently destroying a portion of the digital currency that would otherwise be recycled back into circulation. Read more about tech and crypto from CNBC Pro Developers say that enhanced network security is another critical feature of the upgrade. “There are changes to the security guarantees of the chain,” said Sean Anderson of Sigma Prime. Take a 51% attack, in which someone or a consortium of people control 51% or more of a cryptocurrency and subsequently weaponize that control to make changes to the blockchain. Anderson says that it is much easier to recover from a 51% attack on a proof-of-stake network, because there are built-in mechanisms to financially punish malicious actors by reducing their stake. “Because that economic asset is inside of the protocol, you get much better recovery mode, so you end up with a better kind of security profile,” Ryan told CNBC.  Next few hours, days are key The next few hours and days will be key to gauging the health of the ethereum network post upgrade. Behind the scenes, developers will be monitoring metrics like the participation rate of validators to determine how things are going. But coders tell CNBC that in an ideal world, users would be totally oblivious to the upgrade. “If everything goes perfectly, then an end user wouldn’t notice a difference,” said Anderson. “If anyone who’s trying to transact on ethereum doesn’t realize it, then it was smooth.” The upgrade doesn’t immediately make ethereum faster, cheaper or more scalable. But those features come with future upgrades that are now possible post-merge. Scalability, in particular, is something that Ryan says is desperately needed for the network going forward. At the moment, layer two technologies such as sharding and roll-ups are working to address just that. “More scalability, more ability to process user transactions is coming online in parallel through layer two constructions called roll-ups, but the scale is not being enhanced at the core protocol itself,” continued Ryan. That comes in subsequent upgrades instead. Katie Talati, head of research at asset management firm Arca, says that her team is closely watching anything in the layer two space, especially the projects that are trying to offer scalability. “The biggest issue right now is that it’s very fragmented,” said Talati. “You end up with these people who are now on ethereum, but they’re siloed from each other, because the L2s don’t necessarily talk to each other very easily. And so it’s just not a seamless experience,” she said. Read More Here

Seth Meyers Flags Trump Ally Who Just Made Him Look Really Bad https://digitalarizonanews.com/seth-meyers-flags-trump-ally-who-just-made-him-look-really-bad/ Seth Meyers appreciates the work Sean Hannity did on a recent Fox News segment. “I just wish someone would put all the Trump scandals into, I don’t know, one giant list so we could get a sense of Trump’s corruption,” Meyers said on “Late Night” Wednesday. “I mean, maybe some young hotshot journalist intent on taking down the former president and the whole conservative establishment. Maybe someone like this man.” Meyers then played a clip from “Hannity” Monday featuring the Fox News host attacking Democrats for being “obsessed with Trump investigations.” To demonstrate his point, Hannity rattled off a list of current and former probes into Trump’s conduct. It took more than a minute to read them all. “Seriously, was that list supposed to make anyone other than Donald Trump look bad?” Meyers asked. “It’s like a reverse resume where you list all the reasons you’ve been fired from previous jobs.” Watch the rest of Meyers’ commentary here: To stream NBCU shows featured in this piece sign up to Peacock Read More Here

Donald Trump, Mar-A-Lago Raids, And Previous Cases Of Missing Classified Documents https://digitalarizonanews.com/donald-trump-mar-a-lago-raids-and-previous-cases-of-missing-classified-documents/ Former US President Donald Trump is facing a number of active lawsuits, including the case involving missing White House documents. Accused by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) of stashing classified material at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump was asked to return what he took. Instead, his team returned only some of the documents, with the rest discovered by the FBI during a search of the property this August. It is unclear whether more documents are still in his possession. The FBI recovered more than 11,000 government documents and photographs during its search as well as 90 empty folders labelled as “classified,” according to unsealed court records. The agency found that at least 18 documents were labelled top secret, 54 were marked as secret and 21 were deemed confidential. For both taking the documents and refusing to surrender them, Trump faces multiple investigations. The documents In May 2021, just four months after leaving office, Trump was notified by the NARA that he had failed to turn over at least two dozen boxes of original records. In December, his team told the Archives that they had located some of the records and proceeded to return them. In February this year, the US House of Representatives announced that they were launching an investigation into the matter. In April, the Justice Department (DOJ) followed suit and later that month, the White House Counsel’s Office formally requested that the NARA give the FBI access to the documents they recovered in December. In June, Federal investigators served Trump with a grand jury subpoena, seizing more documents from his private estate. However, even that failed to uncover all that was taken. On August 8, Federal agents executed a search warrant at Trump’s Florida property after receiving reports that the former president had not been forthcoming with authorities. They found more than twice the amount of documents than Trump voluntarily parted with. Some of the material was so sensitive that the FBI and Justice Department officials conducting the search required special clearances to review it. The Justice Department included a photo of documents seized from former President Donald J. Trump’s Florida home in its court filing. (Department of Justice) Two weeks later, Trump asked the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida for an independent arbiter to review the documents. Earlier this month, the Court ruled on his behalf, blocking government agencies from accessing the material retrieved until an arbiter assessed them. The judge in question was appointed by Trump. Despite that temporary respite, the judge’s decision is likely to be overturned on appeal and once the investigation resumes, Trump could be criminally charged. What rules did Trump break and what punishment could he face for it? The main charge levied against Trump is violation of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), a piece of legislation passed to prevent former president Richard Nixon from destroying classified information related to the Watergate scandal after he resigned from office. Under the PRA, every presidential document is supposed to go directly to the NARA as the material is considered to be the property of the American people. Anne Weismann, a lawyer who represented watchdog groups that have sued Trump over violations of the Presidential Records Act, told CBS News that the former president “clearly violated” the Presidential Records Act in “multiple ways,” including by ripping up records. But “the real problem is there’s absolutely no enforcement mechanism in the Presidential Record Act and there’s no administrative enforcement provision,” she said. Although the PRA itself doesn’t specify any penalties, violations could trigger two federal statutes that make it a penalty to mishandle government property. The first law states anyone who “willfully injures or commits any depredation against any property of the United States” faces a fine or up to one year imprisonment if convicted. The second law states anyone who “willfully and unlawfully conceals, removes, mutilates, obliterates or destroys … any record, proceeding, map, book, paper, document, or other thing, filed or deposited … in any public office” is subject to a fine or up to three years in prison if convicted. Additionally, the Justice Department is investigating if Trump violated the Espionage Act by gathering, transmitting, or losing national defence information. Trump for his part has argued that he didn’t violate any federal laws because he declassified the documents in question before leaving office. However, even if he did, and there is no evidence of the same, he could still be charged for removing or destroying them. Richard Painter, chief White House ethics lawyer under George W Bush, argues that the declassification of documents for an improper purpose could be a crime in and of itself. Beyond criminal prosecution for violating federal law, the Justice Department could pursue civil lawsuits against Trump. They could also drop the charges altogether. Depending on the severity of the findings, Trump could face a lengthy jail term. He could also potentially be prohibited from running from office again. However, it’s worth noting that although the law pertaining to destroying government documents stipulates that a convicted offender would be disqualified from holding office, many legal scholars point out that the Constitution may supersede legislation. As per Constitutional requirements for presidential candidates, being behind bars does not preclude them from running. Why did Trump take the documents? According to veteran journalist Timothy L. O’Brien, there are three potential reasons why Trump would want to keep top secret information to himself. The first stipulates that Trump took the documents simply because he was careless, indifferent to legal procedures and/or unaware of what he was doing. There is some precedent from his time in office that this may be the case. During his presidency, Trump was alleged to have blurted out classified information provided by Israel during a meeting with two high level government officials. Two years later, he tweeted a sensitive photo of a failed Iranian rocket launch despite being advised against doing so by his advisors. Trump also demonstrated a flagrant disregard for record keeping. In 2018, Politico reported that Trump had a habit of tearing up official papers that were handed to him after he was done with them. The problem became so bad that multiple civil servants were reportedly tasked full time with repairing the documents with scotch tape to comply with the PRA. In February, The Washington Post reported that Trump’s team routinely used burn bags to incinerate a wide range of records based on personal discretion. Additionally, The New York Times wrote that staff periodically found clumps of documents clogging White House toilets. They later released photos of some of the alleged found documents. According to O’Brien, another reason why Trump could have stolen the documents was to satiate his lifelong “unfettered greed.” O’Brien writes that Trump’s financial pressures raise alarms “for any rational observer concerned that Trump might have been inspired to use the powers and access to records that his presidency provided to rake in lucre by peddling classified information after he left the White House.” Lastly, according to O’Brien, Trump could have been motivated by a desire to preserve his own reputation. Amongst the missing documents there is believed to be communications between Trump and a litany of foreign leaders including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Given that his exchanges with the latter led to the first of his two impeachment proceedings, Trump may have been trying to cover up evidence that would further implicate him. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida (file) Trump for his part has denied all the allegations, arguing at different times that he declassified the documents, that he took them with him to work from home, that the FBI search was a witch hunt, and that former president Barack Obama also kept 33 million documents after leaving office. While all those claims are dubious, the last was blatantly debunked by the National Archives. Has this happened before? The most obvious example of presidential misconduct pertains to Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal. Nixon was believed to have complied with requests to turn in information after leaving office. Democratic President Lyndon Johnson’s national security advisor held onto records for years before turning them over to the Johnson Presidential library. Those records showed that the campaign of his successor (Nixon), was secretly communicating with the South Vietnamese government in the final days of the 1968 presidential race in an effort to delay the opening of peace talks to end the Vietnam war. Confident of his impending victory, Nixon’s team was believed to have wanted to stall talks until he assumed the presidency so that he could claim all the credit. It is worth noting that the PRA was not in operation at that time and before it was activated, former presidents were free to handle official documents as they saw fit. After the act was passed, it was violated by Fawn Hall, a secretary in Ronald Reagan’s administration. Hall testified that she altered and helped shred documents related to the infamous Iran-Contra affair to protect Oliver North, her boss at the White House National Security Council. Similarly, Sandy Berger, national security advisor under Bill Clinton, pleaded guilty in 2005 to removing and destroying classified records ...

Trumps Ex-Adviser Provides Documents On US Capitol Riot To Justice Department – Reports – UrduPoint https://digitalarizonanews.com/trumps-ex-adviser-provides-documents-on-us-capitol-riot-to-justice-department-reports-urdupoint/ MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 15th September, 2022) Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has fulfilled the demand of the US Department of Justice and handed over the same documents related to the January 6 Capitol riot which he had already provided to the US House Committee on Armed Services, CNN reported on Thursday, citing sources. Last year, Meadows turned over thousands of text messages and emails before he “stopped cooperating” with the house committee, the media outlet reported. The materials provided insights into his dealing at the White House despite the official withheld hundreds of messages, citing executive privilege, it said. On January 6, 2021, a large group of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building to protest lawmakers certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election, after the former US president claimed the results were invalid due to alleged voter fraud. The House select committee, established by the US lower house, has already questioned several hundred people behind closed doors, including Trump‘s daughter Ivanka and his son-in-Law Jared Kushner. In addition, over 800 individuals have been arrested in nearly 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the Capitol, including over 250 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. Read More Here

Michael Edward Beardsley Obituary (2022) https://digitalarizonanews.com/michael-edward-beardsley-obituary-2022/ Michael Edward Beardsley Mike was born on April 30, 1951, in Watertown, South Dakota, to parents O.E. Beardsley (Deceased) and Alice Carney Beardsley (Deceased), and physically passed away on August 20, 2022, at Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota, with his wife by his side. Mike was happily married to Kit Beardsley. He was the proud uncle of Michael S. Beardsley (Nicole) and Shaye E. Beardsley, and great uncle to Carson and Weston Beardsley. His first and truest best friends are brothers Pete Beardsley (Deceased) and Steven C. Beardsley. Mike considered his five Kenfield cousins as the sisters he always wanted. He shared his adventures and sought their female perspective on whatever was happening in his life. Cousins Karli Kenfield MD (deceased); Jill Thurman, Nokomis, FL; April Kenfield, Chicago, IL; Laurie Kelleher MD, Riverside, IL an Amy Andrie, Shoreline, WA. Mike graduated from Watertown High School in 1969. He found that he could chat with anyone and about anything and pull from his vast knowledge of research to become the South Dakota State Champion in debate. He was also a South Dakota State Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking and was a member of the Watertown High School Golf team. Mike wrote that he began working in the 50 s and 60 s for spending money with jobs in the neighborhood pulling weeds, mowing lawns, raking leaves and shoveling snow. All jobs he gave up as soon as he could. Mike attended college at the University of South Dakota and graduated in 1973 cum laude, a proud achievement. At USD, Mike was a proud member of the Green House Gang, a colorful band of roommates, who composed articles for the school paper covering their musings, anecdotes and opinions. This group still thrives to this day in their correspondence to each other. Mike s college summers were spent building grain bins and large grain handling systems with his childhood friend John, traveling near and far, gathering more fodder for their storybook. In 1975, Mike started his news career with KSFY TV, Sioux Falls, as a reporter, photographer, producer and weekend anchor. In 1977, he moved to KIII in Corpus Christi, doing all the jobs needed to put a broadcast together. In 1979, at KUTV, in Salt Lake City, Mike was promoted to Executive Producer. In a few short years, Mike became a news producer, executive producer then promoted to news director. As news director of various large venues to include Salt Lake City, UT, Philadelphia, PA, Tampa and Miami, FL, Phoenix, AZ, (set record of Emmys won) finishing his affiliate newsroom leadership in Sacramento, CA, at KXTV. When he had to retire due to health reasons, Mike was able to fulfill another dream, island living. Then in August 1998 to August 1999, Mike was requested by the US Embassy to teach journalists in Bangkok, Thailand, starting his worldwide news career. Following leadership positions as a news director stateside, governing and controlling up to 115 employees, he began teaching television news abroad. Not a man to say no to an adventure and with his need to instruct and follow his beliefs for a freedom of speech movement, Mike traveled to Eastern and Central Europe, as an International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) fellow. Mike taught his eager students photojournalists, editors, reporters and on-air talent) how to establish stories as free press and television news industry professionals in such restricted countries and governments. He taught in the Eastern European countries of Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova and Serbia. and the Czech Republic. Additionally, he taught in Cairo, Egypt and Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. In 2001, Mike received a ICFJ Knight Fellowship chair at Louisiana State University to teach journalism/ethics, an advanced degree program. After the first year of teaching at LSU, he was asked to extend his chair position to a second and third year. Mike travelled the world, not only for work, but also in his desire to see and meet people of all parts of the world. His exploration of Central America, centered mostly in Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras. He even drove his vehicle and a small boat through Mexico and Central America to reach the coast of Honduras so that he could navigate this small vessel from the mainland of Honduras to Roatan. He made it but such a feat was never attempted again. Mike visited every continent except Antarctica and the US state of Alaska. Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. But no one was a more vociferous reader than Mike. His knowledge and memory of authors, content, dates, details and adventures were second to none. Mike Beardsley endured 43 surgeries in his lifetime, all of which he faced with optimism and shared his positivity with his doctors and care staff. He could recite the dates and times of each procedure. His memory did not fade one bit even after he experienced two brain operations in 2021. Politically, Mike was never afraid to voice his opinions and fiercely backed those opinions with facts and arguments that were vehemently expressed in print and conversations. If you were to Google Charming or Charismatic, Mike s photo would appear. His adventurous side did cause some family strain at times. Through the end of high school, he began to grow his hair and protest the war in Vietnam, which he believed to be a stupid and ridiculous endeavor. Mike left college and took a weekend trip to participate in protests in Boston, Massachusetts. He hitchhiked to Boston and was present when the protest became a riot. Mike s adventures throughout the world are legendary. He mostly travelled alone, somehow adapting to various languages, customs and political mores. You would never find any moss on this rolling stone! Mike and Kit moved to Rapid City to be near his family, closer to many friends and his incredible team of doctors and nurses. To all, we are extremely grateful for your care, expertise, support and love. Mike Beardsley led a full and beautiful life. He was a tremendous brother, uncle, great uncle, husband and friend. Mike loved his wife, family, friends, colleagues, good food, telling stories, being outside and music. His advice and loyalty will be missed by all that knew him. May his memory be eternal. Huge and sincere thanks to Mike s Monument health care team and to the incredible compassionate care with dignity to the Hospice House love team. Mike s corneas were donated through the Dakota Lions Sight and Health donor program. Donations and Support would be greatly appreciated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for Research and Support for Families at CFF.Org. A celebration of Mike s life will be held at a later date. Published by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2022. Read More…

Biden Approval Rises Sharply Ahead Of Midterms: AP-NORC Poll https://digitalarizonanews.com/biden-approval-rises-sharply-ahead-of-midterms-ap-norc-poll/ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support from Democrats just two months before the November midterm elections. During a few bleak summer months when gasoline prices peaked and lawmakers appeared deadlocked, the Democrats faced the possibility of blowout losses against Republicans. Their outlook appears better after notching a string of legislative successes that left more Americans ready to judge the president on his preferred terms: “Don’t compare me to the Almighty. Compare me to the alternative.” The president’s approval rating remains underwater, with 53% of U.S. adults disapproving of him, and the economy continues to be a weakness for Biden. Just 38% approve of his economic leadership as the country faces stubbornly high inflation and Republicans try to make household finances the axis of the upcoming vote. Still, the poll suggests Biden and his fellow Democrats are gaining momentum right as generating voter enthusiasm and turnout takes precedence. Average gas prices have tumbled 26% since June to $3.71 a gallon, reducing the pressure somewhat on family budgets even if inflation remains high. Congress also passed a pair of landmark bills in the past month that could reshape the economy and reduce carbon emissions. Republicans have also faced resistance since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and its abortion protections. And Biden is openly casting former President Donald Trump as a fundamental threat to democracy, a charge that took on resonance after an FBI search of Trump’s Florida home found classified documents that belong to the U.S. government. This combination of factors has won Biden some plaudits among the Democratic faithful, even if Americans still feel lukewarm about his leadership. “I’m not under any belief that he’s the best person for the job — he’s the best from the people we had to choose from,” said Betty Bogacz, 74, a retiree from Portland, Oregon. “He represented stability, which I feel President Trump did not represent at all.” Biden’s approval rating didn’t exceed 40% in May, June or July as inflation surged in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine. The president’s rating now is similar to what it was throughout the first quarter of the year, but he continues to fall short of early highs. His average approval rating in AP-NORC polling through the first six months of his term was 60%. Driving the recent increase in Biden’s popularity is renewed support among Democrats, who had shown signs of dejection in the early summer. Now, 78% of Democrats approve of Biden’s job performance, up from 65% in July. Sixty-six percent of Democrats approve of Biden on the economy, up from 54% in June. Interviews suggest a big reason for Biden’s rebound is the reemergence of Trump on the national stage, causing voters such as Stephen Jablonsky, who labeled Biden as “OK,” to say voting Democratic is a must for the nation’s survival. “The country has a political virus by the name of Donald Trump,” said Jablonsky, a retired music professor from Stamford, Connecticut. “We have a man who is psychotic and seems to have no concern for law and order and democracy. The Republican Party has gone to a place that is so unattractive and so dangerous, this coming election in November could be the last election we ever have.” Republicans feel just as negative about Biden as they did before. Only about 1 in 10 Republicans approve of the president overall or on the economy, similar to ratings earlier this summer. Christine Yannuzzi, 50, doubts that 79-year-old Biden has the capacity to lead. “I don’t think he’s mentally, completely aware of everything that’s happening all the time,” said Yannuzzi, who lives in Binghamton, New York. “The economy’s doing super poorly and I have a hard time believing that the joblessness rate is as low as they say it is.” “I think the middle class is being really phased out and families are working two and three jobs a person to make it,” the Republican added. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults say the economy is in good shape, while 71% say it’s doing poorly. In June, 20% said conditions were good and 79% said they were bad. Democrats are more positive now than they were in June, 46% vs. 31%. Republicans remain largely negative, with only 10% saying conditions are good and 90% saying they’re bad. About a quarter of Americans now say things in the country are headed in the right direction, 27%, up from 17% in July. Seventy-two percent say things are going in the wrong direction. Close to half of Democrats — 44% — have an optimistic outlook, up from 27% in July. Just 9% of Republicans are optimistic about the nation’s direction. Akila Atkins, a 27-year-old stay-at-home mom of two, thinks Biden is “OK” and doesn’t have much confidence that his solutions will curb rising prices. Atkins says it’s gotten a little harder in the last year to manage her family’s expenses, and she’s frustrated that she can no longer rely on the expanded child tax credit. The tax credit paid out monthly was part of Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package and has since lapsed. The Census Bureau reported Tuesday that the expanded tax credit nearly halved the child poverty rate last year to 5.2%. Atkins said it helped them “stay afloat with bills, the kids’ clothing, shoes, school supplies, everything.” Whatever misgivings the Democrat in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has about Biden, she believes he is preferable to Trump. “I always feel like he could be better, but then again, he’s better than our last president,” she said. ___ The poll of 1,054 adults was conducted Sep. 9-12 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 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Immigrants Land On Martha's Vineyard; Florida's DeSantis Takes Credit https://digitalarizonanews.com/immigrants-land-on-marthas-vineyard-floridas-desantis-takes-credit/ By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – A group of immigrants landed on the wealthy Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, part of a campaign by Republican governors to shift the immigration burden to Democratic areas. Florida governor Ron DeSantis took credit for the arrival of two planes of immigrants, one spokeswoman told Fox News and a second said on Twitter, though a Massachusetts state representative said immigrants had arrived from Texas. “Yes, Florida can confirm the two planes with illegal immigrants that arrived in Martha’s Vineyard today were part of the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” Taryn Fenske, communications director for Governor Ron DeSantis, told Fox News Digital. The website showed video of people getting off a plane and boarding a van. It said the video depicted the immigrants who had been sent from Florida. Border states Texas and Arizona have sent thousands of immigrants to cities such as New York, Chicago and Washington. They say Democratic areas should take more immigrants because they have encouraged immigration by failing to fully enforce immigration laws. Martha’s Vineyard is distinct in that it is a summer vacation destination and farm area with a year-round population of only 20,000. “Martha’s Vineyard residents should be thrilled about this. They vote for sanctuary cities – they get a sanctuary city of their own. And illegal aliens will increase the town’s diversity, which is strength. Right?,” Christina Pushaw, a spokesperson for DeSantis’ reelection campaign, said on Twitter. “Sanctuary cities” refers to states and localities that do not comply with the strictest federal immigration policies, including those put forth under former President Donald Trump. Massachusetts state representative Dylan Fernandes said on Twitter that immigrants had arrived without warning from Texas. “Currently immigrants are being dropped off on Martha’s Vineyard by chartered flights from Texas. Many don’t know where they are. They say they were told they would be given housing and jobs. Islanders were given no notice but are coming together as a community to support them,” Fernandes, a Democrat who represents Martha’s Vineyard, said on Twitter. States cannot compel immigrants to move, so their consent is needed. Some accept because the journey takes them closer to their intended destinations, although a report on MassLive.com on Wednesday said many Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants who had arrived in Martha’s Vineyard were unaware of where they had landed. Last week, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency over buses of migrants sent from Texas and Arizona. (Reporting by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Heather Timmons and Bradley Perrett) Read More Here

Letter: Where https://digitalarizonanews.com/letter-where/ Why do we, as a nation, have such strong views of the 45th president of the United States? Have our news media outlets driven our views and feelings toward Trump? Each media outlet crafting their opinions and stories of him to conjure headlines to capture our attention. It’s rather interesting to me how the name Donald Trump has divided the news media more than I have ever seen them divided before. It would be an interesting topic for some intellect to write a thesis about. Like most people I transitioned to the world of digital media years ago leaving the “ole” newspaper in the rear view mirror. You see, I used to deliver The Sentinel as a teenage boy. I can still remember my old route and the memories of delivering the paper are still fresh like the ink on the paper that used to make my fingers obsidian after preparing them for delivery. We recently started receiving The Sentinel in our mailbox again, which brings me to my concern. Are news outlets helping to divide our country? Letters to the editor in August: “Never forget the nationalist past of the Midwest,” references Trump to the KKK. “It boggles the mind anyone would consider Trump again.” “When will all this Trump madness stop?” “Really struggling to support the current Republican Party.” “Trump lovers will never reach threshold of disgust.” “One of history’s mysteries is how easily a few destroyed nations,” referencing Trump to Hitler. Have I overlooked the pro-Trump letters? Curious isn’t it? Robert McConkeyHolland Read More Here

Exclusive: Mark Meadows Complied With DOJ Subpoena In January 6 Probe https://digitalarizonanews.com/exclusive-mark-meadows-complied-with-doj-subpoena-in-january-6-probe/ (CNN)Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has complied with a subpoena from the Justice Department’s investigation into events surrounding January 6, 2021, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN, making him the highest-ranking Trump official known to have responded to a subpoena in the federal investigation. Meadows turned over the same materials he provided to the House select committee investigating the US Capitol attack, one source said, meeting the obligations of the Justice Department subpoena, which has not been previously reported. Last year, Meadows turned over thousands of text messages and emails to the House committee, before he stopped cooperating. The texts he handed over between Election Day 2020 and Joe Biden’s inauguration, which CNN previously obtained, provided a window into his dealings at the White House, though he withheld hundreds of messages, citing executive privilege. In addition to Trump’s former chief of staff, one of Meadows’ top deputies in the White House, Ben Williamson, also recently received a grand jury subpoena, another source familiar with the matter tells CNN. That subpoena was similar to what others in Trump’s orbit received. It asked for testimony and records relating to January 6 and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Williamson previously cooperated with the January 6 committee. He declined to comment to CNN. Meadows’ compliance with the subpoena comes as the Justice Department has ramped up its investigation related to January 6, which now touches nearly every aspect of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss — including the fraudulent electors plot, efforts to push baseless election fraud claims and how money flowed to support these various efforts, CNN reported this week. An attorney for Meadows declined comment. The Justice Department did not respond to CNN requests for comment. Federal investigators have issued at least 30 subpoenas to individuals with connections to Trump, including top officials from his fundraising and former campaign operation. As White House chief of staff, Meadows was in the middle of Trump’s efforts to overturn the election in the two months between Election Day and Biden’s inauguration. Meadows communicated with numerous officials who tried to find election fraud and pushed various schemes to try to overturn the election, according to text messages obtained by CNN that Meadows turned over to the House select committee. Meadows also shared baseless conspiracy theories with Justice Department leaders as Trump tried to enlist DOJ’s help in his push to claim the election was stolen from him. After Meadows stopped cooperating with the House committee, Congress referred him to the Justice Department for contempt of Congress. DOJ declined to prosecute him for contempt earlier this year. It’s not yet clear whether the Justice Department will seek more materials from Meadows as part of the ongoing criminal investigation, which could lead to a legal fight over executive privilege. Following last month’s FBI search of Trump’s Florida residence and resort, Meadows handed over texts and emails to the National Archives that he had not previously turned over from his time in the administration, CNN previously reported. Last year, Meadows spoke with Trump about the documents he brought to Mar-a-Lago that the National Archives wanted returned. Trump has been counseled to cut contact with Meadows, and some of Trump’s attorneys believe Meadows could also be in investigators’ crosshairs and are concerned he could become a fact witness if he’s pushed to cooperate, CNN reported last month. Still, Trump and Meadows have spoken a number of times, according to a source familiar with their relationship. Another source described their relationship as “not the same as it once was” while in the White House, but said they still have maintained a relationship, even as Trump has complained about Meadows to others. Read More Here

Ukraine Moving 'towards Victory,' Zelenskyy Says; Troops Root Out 'collaborators' In Reclaimed Territory https://digitalarizonanews.com/ukraine-moving-towards-victory-zelenskyy-says-troops-root-out-collaborators-in-reclaimed-territory/ U.S. Transportation Command says it will prioritize Ukraine aid Steelworkers ride on a railroad switching engine at the Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Cleveland Works steel mill in Cleveland, Ohio, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. Transportation Command said it will prioritize aid to Ukraine to minimize the repercussions from a possible strike by rail workers, Politico reported. Labor unions and railroad executives have until Friday to hammer out deals and avoid a shutdown that would snarl supply chains. Rail is also important for the movement of military equipment. Army officials have estimated that two-thirds of equipment travels to shipping ports by rail when a unit is called into field. Washington has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of weapons and assistance in its fight against Russia’s invasion. — Natalie Tham Celebrity chef Jose Andres’ humanitarian organization shares photos from the frontlines of Ukraine The World Central Kitchen shared photos on Twitter from the frontlines of Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Founded by celebrity chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, the organization sends teams to places around the world impacted by conflict or natural disasters. “Located on the frontlines in the Donetsk Oblast, WCK delivered food kits to families and seniors in Bakhmut. With the constant threat of missiles, residents are living in basement bomb shelters,” the organization wrote on Twitter. The two-star Michelin chef has previously said that his organization has delivered more than 2 million food kits to Ukrainians since Russia’s late February invasion. — Amanda Macias USAID says more than 206,000 metric tons of Ukrainian grain headed to most food insecure countries Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), speaks during an event on “The State of Global Food Security and Nutrition,” hosted by The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Eleanor Crook Foundation in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2022. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images USAID Administrator Samantha Power said that the U.N.-backed deal to reopen Ukrainian ports, more than 206,000 metric tons of agricultural products are headed to the world’s most food insecure countries. Power wrote that Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are some of the beneficiaries of the deal. “USAID is supporting both agricultural production & exports like these, helping Ukraine feed the world,” she wrote on Twitter. — Amanda Macias Biden chooses veteran diplomat for new U.S. envoy to Russia Lynne Tracy U.S. State Department The Biden administration has picked a veteran foreign service officer with years of experience in Russian affairs as its nominee to be the next ambassador to Russia. Administration officials familiar with the matter say the nomination of Lynne Tracy, the current U.S. ambassador to Armenia, will be submitted to the Senate as soon as the Russian government signs off on the choice. Ambassadorial nominations must be approved by the host government under the rules of diplomatic protocol. Such approval is generally routine, but Russia’s acceptance of President Joe Biden’s pick for ambassador cannot be taken for granted at a time of particularly fraught U.S.-Russian relations over Ukraine, the detention of Americans in Russia, allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. and other elections, and an escalating spat over the staffing of embassies in Washington and Moscow. The ambassador opening comes as many Russia experts in the United States who might have been candidates for the Moscow post have been banned from Russia. Russia was informed of the administration’s decision to choose Tracy’s several weeks ago but has not yet given its formal approval, known as “agrément” in diplomatic parlance, the officials said. — Associated Press Ukraine has exported 2.8 million metric tons of grains and other crops since ports reopened The grain harvester collects wheat on the field near the village of Zgurivka in the Kyiv region, while Russia continues the war against Ukraine. August 9, 2022. Maxym Marusenko | Nurphoto | Getty Images The organization overseeing the export of agricultural products from Ukraine said that more than 2.8 million metric tons of crops have left the besieged country since ports reopened in July. The Joint Coordination Center, an initiative of Ukraine, Russia, the United Nations and Turkey, said that 129 vessels have so far left three Ukrainian ports. — Amanda Macias Seven vessels depart Ukraine carrying 172,962 metric tons of agricultural products An aerial view of “Glory” named empty grain ship as Representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkiye and the United Nations (UN) of the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) conduct inspection on vessel in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 09, 2022.  Ali Atmaca | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The organization overseeing the export of agricultural products from Ukraine said it has approved seven vessels to leave the besieged country. The Joint Coordination Center, an initiative of Ukraine, Russia, the United Nations and Turkey, said that the vessels are carrying a total of 172,962 metric tons of grain and other food products. The ships are expected to depart Wednesday and are destined for Spain, Italy, Bangladesh and Turkey. — Amanda Macias Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin and Raytheon a $311 million joint production contract for Javelin missiles A serviceman of Ukrainian military forces holds a FGM-148 Javelin, an American-made portable anti-tank missile, at a checkpoint, where they hold a position near Kharkiv, on March 23, 2022. Sergey Bobok | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin and Raytheon a production contract worth $311 million to replenish Javelin missile stockpiles. The Javelin has sat on top of Ukraine’s weapons wish list since Russia invaded the country in late February. The U.S. has so far transferred more than 8,500 Javelins to Ukraine. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden visited the heavily guarded Lockheed Martin compound in Troy, Alabama where the Javelin missile is produced. The windowless facility is where more than 50,000 classified missiles were assembled and tested over the last 20 years before joining the U.S. military’s colossal arsenal. — Amanda Macias ‘It’s not surprising to us,’ Pentagon says of Ukraine counteroffensive Ukrainian soldiers stand guard as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends flag hoisting ceremony in Izium after the Ukrainian forces took control of the city from the Russian forces in Kharkiv, Ukraine on September 14, 2022. Metin Atkas | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Pentagon hailed a series of lightning advances Ukraine made against Russian forces in the southern and eastern parts of the war-weary country. “Certainly, since the beginning of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, we’ve seen the Ukrainians demonstrate a remarkable adaptability and their ability to use their warfighting capabilities to great effect,” Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at the Pentagon. “So, it’s not surprising to us that they have pushed as quickly as they have,” he added. Ryder declined to confirm Ukrainian government reports that cited specific gains the country had made, adding that he would not speak on behalf of a foreign military. He added that the U.S. would continue to provide security assistance to Kyiv and hailed Ukrainian forces’ “remarkable adaptability on the battlefield.” — Amanda Macias How many must die? Pope blasts Russia war, appeals for peace Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Cairo’s Al-Azhar Mosque greets Pope Francis during the plenary session of the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, September 14, 2022. Vatican Media | via Reuters Pope Francis told the Russian Orthodox hierarchy and other faith leaders that religion must never be used to justify the “evil” of war, and asked at an outdoor Mass in Kazakhstan, “How many deaths will it take?” for peace to prevail in Ukraine. An increasingly frail Francis made the appeal during his first full day in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan, where he opened a global interfaith conference and ministered to the tiny Catholic community in the majority Muslim country. In the conference audience of imams, patriarchs, rabbis and muftis was Metropolitan Anthony, in charge of foreign relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, which has firmly backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His boss, Patriarch Kirill, was supposed to have participated in the congress but canceled last month. Kirill has supported Russia’s invasion on spiritual and ideological grounds, calling it a “metaphysical” battle with the West. He has blessed Russian soldiers going into war and invoked the idea that Russians and Ukrainians are one people. — Associated Press Estonia, one of NATO’s smallest countries, prepares additional aid package for Ukraine Estonia’s Defence minister Hanno Pevkur speaks to the media before the Informal Meeting of European Union Defence Ministers. Tomas Tkacik | Lightrocket | Getty Images Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that his government is preparing another aid package for the war-torn country. “The Ukrainian armed forces and people have shown immense courage. It is a proud feeling to see reports of success along Ukraine’s eastern front – it is a sure sign that our collective aid has had a positive impact and that it must continue,” Pevkur said, according to an Estonian readout of the meeting. Estonia, one of NATO’s smallest member countries and a n...

BYU Football Prep Tracker 2022: Week 5 – ESPN 960 Sports https://digitalarizonanews.com/byu-football-prep-tracker-2022-week-5-espn-960-sports/ While BYU had a big game on Saturday, there were several BYU commits who had incredible performances Friday night.  Here’s how they did this weekend in high school football: Top Performers The top BYU recruits in Utah and Texas this weekend included: Miles Hall had his best game so far with 10 receptions for for 235 yards and three touchdowns, with nine tackles on defense. BYU’s new football commit, California DB/WR Chance Harrison had four receptions for 65 yards and two touchdowns, four tackles (three solo), with one tackle for loss… and then he committed to play for BYU! Linebacker Pierson Watson had a great start to his season. In a 62-6 victory Watson had six tackles (two solo), one tackle for loss, three quarterback hurries, a sack, and a 61-yard kickoff returned for a touchdown Teammates Ryder Burton and Dallin Johnson both had outstanding performances in Springville’s 35-21 victory over rival Spanish Fork. Burton had three touchdown passes and a QB rating of 156, while Johnson had 10 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and a sack. Landen Chambers had another big game for Fossil Ridge, helping them to a 39-34 victory. He rushed 21 times for 197 yards and a touchdown. Owen Borg and Will Walker were both back in-action after missing several games with injury. Borg had four tackles and Walker punted seven times with a 40-yard average. Finally, Jackson Bowers had a touchdown reception and a two-point conversion. If you love our content, please support our sponsors.  We can’t produce our show and articles without our sponsors.  They are also an official sponsor of the BYU football team.  This article is brought to you by Built Bar, built.com.  Use “Criddle10” coupon code for 10% off your order. All BYU Commit Performances A complete account of all prep scores and statistics for this past weekend are included below (updated as stats are made available: Easton Baker (LB, Class of 2024). This Week: Stansbury (Utah, 5-0) defeated Hillcrest 56-7, holding their opponent to single digit points for the second week in a row. Baker had seven tackles (three solo) and a sack (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In five games, Baker has 31 tackles (17 solo), six tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble. Follow Baker on Twitter @BakerEaston Owen Borg (LB, Class of 2023). This week: Corner Canyon (UT 6A, 3-2) fell to Lehi 25-24.  Borg was back in-action after missing two games for injury.  He had four tackles (three solo) in the game (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals:  In three games Borg has 21 tackles (14 solo), one interception. Follow Borg @Owenborg10. Jackson Bowers (TE, Class of 2023). This Week: Mountain View (Arizona 6A, 1-1) defeated Mesa 35-24. Stats are not yet available but Bowers had a touchdown grab and a two-point conversion (MaxPreps).  Mountain View is currently ranked no. 20 in Arizona (out of 175 schools). Season Totals: In one game Bowers has five receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. Follow Bowers on Twitter @jackson_bow3rs. Ryder Burton (QB, Class of 2023). This Week: Springville (Utah 5A, 4-1) defeated Spanish Fork 35-21.  Burton went 9-of-12 for 196 yards and three touchdowns, with his best QB rating of the season at 156.3.  He also rushed twice for three yards (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In five games Burton is 52-for-103 passing for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns to three interceptions.  He also has 29 carries for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Follow Burton on Twitter @RyderBurton5 Landen Chambers (RB, Class of 2023). This Week: Fossil Ridge (Texas, 2-1) defeated Arlington 39-34.  Chambers rushed 21 times for 197 yards and a touchdown (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In two games Chambers has 47 carries for 343 yards and three touchdowns, and four receptions for 45 yards. Follow Chambers on Twitter @_LandenChambers Saimone Davis (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: Colleyville Heritage (Texas, 2-1) defeated Ennis 23-20. Davis had two receptions for 25 yards (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In three games Davis has eight receptions for 88 yards and four solo tackles. Follow Davis on Twitter @SaimoneDavis. Siale Esera (LB/DE, Class of 2023). This week: Timpview (Utah 5A, 4-1) suffered their first defeat of the season, falling to Skyridge 20-13. Stats not yet available. Season Totals: In four games Esera has 21 tackles (20 solo), with three tackles for loss and three passes defended. Follow Esera on Twitter @EseraSiale Matthew Fredrick (TE/DE, Class of 2023). This Week: East (Utah 5A, 2-3) fell to national powerhouse IMG Academy 63-13. Fredrick had two receptions for 11 yards (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In three games Fredrick has six receptions for 63 yards. Follow Fredrick on Twitter @Matthew_fred21 Miles Hall (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: Skyline (Utah 5A, 3-2) defeated Highland 41-24. Hall was the star of the show with 10 receptions for 235 yards and three touchdowns. He also had nine tackles on defense (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In five games Hall has 27 receptions for 626 yards and eight touchdowns, one carry for zero yards, and two kickoff returns for 34 yards.  On defense he has 48 tackles, two passes defended, one forced fumble, and two tackles for loss. Hall is ranked no. 6 in the state in total receiving yards (MaxPreps). Follow Hall on Twitter @MilesHall004 Chance Harrison (ATH, Class of 2024). This week: Rio Mesa (California, 2-1) defeated San Marcos 42-3.  Harrison had four receptions for 65 yards and two touchdowns, four tackles (three solo), with one tackle for loss (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In three games Harrison has one carry for nine yards, 15 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns, two kickoff returns for 37 yards, 14 tackles (nine solo), with two tackles for loss. Follow Harrison on Twitter @ChanceHarriso14 Pokai Haunga (WR, Class of 2023). This Week: Timpview (Utah 5A, 4-1) suffered their first defeat of the season, falling to Skyridge 20-13. Haunga did not play due to injury (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In one game Haunga has two receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown.  On defense he four solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, and one 35-yard interception. Follow Haunga on Twitter @PokaiauaHaunga Andrew Heinig (DL, Class of 2023). This Week: Glenpool High School (Oklahoma 5A, 1-1) lost to Sperry 34-7. Stats have not yet been reported (MaxPreps). Glenpool is ranked no. 153 in Oklahoma out of 261 schools (MaxPreps). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Heinig on Twitter @Andrew_Heinig Dallin Johnson (DT, Class of 2024). This Week: Springville (Utah 5A, 3-1).  Johnson had 10 solo tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack in Springville’s win over Spanish Fork (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In three games Johnson has 25 tackles (21 solo), seven tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, and a sack. Follow Johnson on Twitter @DallinJohnson73 Josiah Phillips (WR, Class of 2023). This week: Sierra Canyon, California ?A, 1-3) lost to Mission Viejo 41-0.  Phillips had one reception for 11 yards (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In four games Phillips has 11 receptions for 229 yards and a touchdown.  Sierra Canyon is ranked no. 76 in California (MaxPreps). Follow Phillips on Twitter @josiahPhillip20 Leo Pulalasi (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: Lakes High School (Washington 3A, 1-0) had the week off (MaxPreps). Lakes is ranked no. 42 in Washington out of 175 schools. Season Totals: In one game Pulalasi has 10 rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns, two receptions for 13 yards and one touchdown, one kickoff return for 37 yards, one punt return for 38 yards, five tackles (five solo), two tackles for loss. Follow Pulalasi on Twitter @LeoPulalasi Stanley Raass (DL, Class of 2023). This Week: Raass is no longer playing for Skyridge (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Raass on Twitter @RaassStanley Adney Reid (ATH, Class of 2024). This Week: Reid competed for Spanish Fork as a Freshman but is currently living in Australia where his parents are serving as mission president. He is not playing American football currently (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: n/a. Follow Reid on Twitter @adney_reid. Ethan Thomason (OT, Class of 2023). This Week: Rocky Mountain (Colorado 5A, 2-1) fell to Legacy 31-0. Will Walker (K/P, Class of 2025). This Week: Riverton (Utah 6A, 3-2) lost to Pleasant Grove 24-21, but the good news is that Walker was back in-action after missing several weeks to injury. Walker punted seven times at an average punt of 40 yards (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Walker on Twitter @WillWalker84 Pierson Watson (LB, Class of 2023). This Week: Coconino (Arizona 4A, 1-0) won their opener against Blue Ridge 62-6.  Watson had six tackles (two solo), one tackle for loss, three quarterback hurries, a sack, and a 61-yard kickoff returned for a touchdown (MaxPreps).  Coconino climbed in the AZ rankings from no. 67 to 59 (out of 175 Arizona schools, MaxPreps). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Watson on Twitter @PiersonWatson There are 19 verbal commits to the BYU football program: 15 players committed as part of the Class of 2023, three in the Class of 2024, and one in the Class of 2025. If you love our content, please support our sponsors.  We can’t produce our show and articles without our sponsors.  They are also an official sponsor of the BYU football team.  This article is brought to you by Built Bar, built.com.  Use “Criddle10” coupon code for 10% off your order. Download ESPN 960’s App Tyler Christensen is a teacher, 3x TEDx speaker, author, and ultra-distance runner. 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ART BUZZ: EMILY RANDOLPH JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW FLUTTERS HEARTS AND BUTTERFLIES – Newport Buzz https://digitalarizonanews.com/art-buzz-emily-randolph-jewelry-trunk-show-flutters-hearts-and-butterflies-newport-buzz/ Artist Emily Randolph brings her jewelry designs of butterflies, hearts and gemstone beads to Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design for an early kick off to holiday shopping. The trunk show is one day only on Saturday, September 24, 11am – 4pm. “Emily Randolph’s jewelry designs are well-made, beautiful and exceptionally original. Her choice of stones is informed by the fact that she is also a painter, making the work that much more special and unique. It’s going to be a great trunk show!” says Jessica Hagen. Randolph, born in Greenwich, CT, is now based in Newport, RI. Her jewelry designs are fresh, elegant and contemporary – and best of all, highly wearable. All Randolph’s designs are affordable luxuries, of which many are one-of-a-kind designs. Of all her creative work, from art to writing and design, jewelry was her first love. While studying for her BA at Hamilton College, she also studied gemologist at the Gemological Institute of America in NYC.  Hagen’s gallery also carries Randolph’s mixed-media artwork, which was presented in a May 2022 show called “Blue + White,” a study of water themes with photographer Penny Ashford. Randolph’s work is in private collections all over the world from the US to Europe to Australia. Notably, she was commissioned for 250+ artworks ranging from traditional photography and mixed-media paintings to an innovative photography-based water fountain for a resort community in Scottsdale, AZ. She was also only one of 100 artists to be juried into the renown annual Celebration of Fine Art show in Scottsdale, AZ, which continues to represent her work.  “My work is inspired by deep, enduring memories of growing up near a large lush pond in the backwoods of Connecticut and the magical tales my parents told my brother and me. In particular, my mother’s stories of a dragon in the pond – told more to keep us away from the pond and out of harm’s way – have had a lasting impression as my studio, today, is called Dragonwood. All my parent’s stories conjured a mysterious kingdom of nature that has entranced me every since. My thoughts are never far from that secret world by the pond and all it’s characters.”  Randolph’s travels have also had a great influence on her artwork and designs. She relished the lush gardens of England, where she lived for seven years and where her father was born. She was fortunate to experience, too, the vivid waters and sea life of the Great Barrier Reef, which forever holds sway upon her use of color.  “These mysterious natural worlds, where humans are absent characters, influence my art. And now the waters of Newport, RI, my new hometown, inspire me every day. I strive to bring my love of all these beautiful places alive in every one of my artworks. Each contains a story and each story will be adapted by the viewers with their own.” About Jessica Hagen Art + Design Jessica Hagen is the owner and director of Jessica Hagen Fine Art & Design, located in beautiful Newport, RI. Ms. Hagen founded the gallery in 2005 and curates the gallery’s collection of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and jewelry.  Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design features works of art created by living artists from throughout the Northeast and beyond. Styles range from realism to abstractionism, with a focus on quality, originality and beauty. The gallery boasts an exceptionally large collection of sculpture and facilitates commissioned works, acting as liaison between client and artist. Emily Randolph Trunk Show Saturday, September 24, 2022 11am – 4pm Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design 9a Bridge Street Newport, RI jessica@jessicahagen.com 401.835.7682 Like Newport Buzz? We depend on the generosity of readers like you who support us, to help with our mission to keep you informed and entertained with local, independent news and content. We truly appreciate your trust and support! Read More Here

Stephen Miller Calls For 'accountability' Of FBI, DOJ If Republicans Retake Congress https://digitalarizonanews.com/stephen-miller-calls-for-accountability-of-fbi-doj-if-republicans-retake-congress/ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former senior adviser to President Trump, Stephen Miller blasted the FBI and DOJ, labeling them an “instrument” of the Democrat Party on Wednesday’s “Hannity.” STEPHEN MILLER: The Department of Justice, the FBI, federal law enforcement has become an instrument of the Democrat Party. It has become a tool and extension of partisan Democrat politics to put innocent Republicans in jail, to raid their homes, to steal their property, to target them and their families while Democrats are immunized, shielded, protected. Again, as you mentioned, where’s the raid on Hunter and Joe? Where’s the raid on Hillary and all of her aides who destroyed all of that property, who smashed up the phones, who erased the emails, as well as the law firm that was involved in the destruction of her records so they cannot be handed over to federal investigators. Right. Where is the raid on the homes of the FBI agents who were involved in the Russian collusion hoax from the very beginning and who knew it was false as they were paying for that false information … They lied to the FISA court. This is what we have in America. And for the love of God, if Republicans get control of Congress, there must be accountability. We need a Department of Justice that goes after the murderers, the drug cartels, the criminals that are laying waste to our cities instead of going after Republicans, conservatives and Donald Trump.  DURHAM MOVES TO ADMIT EVIDENCE IN DANCHENKO TRIAL THAT MAY DISCREDIT TRUMP RITZ-CARLTON MOSCOW ALLEGATIONS WATCH THE FULL SEGMENT BELOW:  This article was written by Fox News staff. Read More Here

Ex Trump Chief Of Staff Complies With Subpoena Over Jan. 6 Events- CNN https://digitalarizonanews.com/ex-trump-chief-of-staff-complies-with-subpoena-over-jan-6-events-cnn/ Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows speaks to reporters following a television interview, outside the White House in Washington, U.S. October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Sept 14 (Reuters) – Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who served under Donald Trump, has complied with a subpoena from the Justice Department’s investigation into the events surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing sources. That makes him the highest-ranking Trump official known to have responded to a subpoena in the federal investigation, CNN said. The onslaught on the Capitol by Trump supporters led to several deaths, injured police officers and delayed certification of Democratic President Joe Biden’s victory over Republican Trump in the November 2020 election. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Meadows provided the same materials he gave to the Jan. 6 committee investigating the attack, satisfying the obligations of the subpoena, CNN reported, according to an unnamed source. Meadows initially cooperated with the Jan. 6 committee in 2021, but later sued the panel over the subpoenas. The U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year voted to refer Meadows to the U.S. Justice Department for contempt of Congress, but the department declined to charge him. Reuters could not immediately contact Meadows for comment. George Terwilliger, a lawyer who represents Meadows, did not immediately respond to an e-mailed request for comment. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Costas Pitas in Los Angeles; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Read More Here

Digital World Acq (NASDAQ:DWAC) – Trump's Bizzare Idea To Buy Greenland Came From Estee Lauder's Son, Says New Book https://digitalarizonanews.com/digital-world-acq-nasdaqdwac-trumps-bizzare-idea-to-buy-greenland-came-from-estee-lauders-son-says-new-book/ Former President Donald Trump had wanted Greenland, a Danish autonomous country, to be a part of the United States, but the idea apparently came from cosmetics heir, Ronald Lauder. What Happened: The revelation was made in the upcoming book “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021,” authored by Susan Glasser of The New Yorker magazine and chief White House correspondent of The New York Times Peter Barker. The Estée Lauder heir was behind the notion, according to Barker, who wrote a piece for the Times on Wednesday.  “A friend of mine, a really, really experienced businessman, thinks we can get Greenland,” Trump told his national security adviser, according to Barker. Lauder reportedly had known Trump since college, and the former president’s request led to the formation of a special team to look into obtaining the Danish Arctic territory. See Also: The Saga Of Trump’s Bizarre Bid For Greenland Why It Matters: Baker wrote that Lauder discussed Greenland with Trump from the early days of his presidency and offered his services for negotiations with the Danish government. Trump-era national security adviser, John Bolton, delegated his aide to create a small team to brainstorm ideas, and they engaged in secret talks with Denmark’s ambassador and produced an options memo, according to the author. In an interview for the book, Trump reportedly claimed the idea was his, saying, “I’m a real estate developer. I look at a corner, I say, ‘I’ve got to get that store for the building that I’m building’ … It’s not that different.” Trump had also suggested swapping Puerto Rico for Greenland after first taking federal funds from the Caribbean territory to fund the purchase of the world’s largest island. In August 2021, Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Greenland was not for sale, which led to the cancellation of Trump’s visit to the Kingdom.  Since his loss in the 2020 Presidential election to Joe Biden, Trump has continued to allege that the event was rigged, and on Thursday called the United States a “Third World Country” on Truth Social. Screenshot From Donald Trump’s Truth Social Truth Social is owned by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), a company set to go public after merging with Digital World Acquisition Corp DWAC. Read Next: Trump Says US ‘Laughing Stock All Over The World’ As Supporter ‘Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell Alleges FBI Seized His Phone © 2022 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Read More Here

In NHGOP Primaries, Sununu Endorsement Record Earns A 'Gentleman's C' – NH Journal https://digitalarizonanews.com/in-nhgop-primaries-sununu-endorsement-record-earns-a-gentlemans-c-nh-journal/ President Donald Trump is known for bragging about his record of success endorsing in GOP primaries this election cycle. He has endorsed in nearly 200 Republican races in 39 states and claims a winning record of 92 percent. Compare that to New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, who made high-profile endorsements in the U.S. Senate and Second Congressional District primaries. He has also been openly critical of several members of the New Hampshire House Republican Caucus, and a pro-Sununu political action committee also targeted those GOP House members as well. Unlike Trump, Sununu’s record is more mixed. Sununu has often said he does not believe endorsements matter, and he seemed to prove himself right Tuesday night. His endorsement was not enough to get state Senate President Chuck Morse or Keene Mayor George Hansel over the line in their federal races. And despite the pro-Sununu Granite PAC spending thousands of dollars on mail targeting Reps. Josh Yokela (R-Fremont), Melissa Blasek (R-Merrimack), and Paul Terry (R-Alton), the three survived a more Sununu-friendly primary. For Reps. Max Abramson (R-Seabrook), Norm Silber (R-Gilford), and former Belmont County delegation chair Mike Sylvia (R-Belmont), Sununu’s efforts were enough to help take them out. Granite PAC spent nearly $27,000 against the six representatives who were a thorn in Sununu’s side for the past two years and only succeeded in unseating three. Sylvia’s defeat in his party’s primary is particularly notable. He led the push for a House vote on a bill related to New Hampshire seceding from the union, an effort many Republicans in Concord found embarrassing. Sylvia was also a key figure in the turmoil at Gunstock Mountain Resort, a battle he lost to Sununu and his allies. Another contingent more friendly to Sununu and willing to buck House leadership took some hits as well. That was not good news for a governor who needs all the help he can get in the House caucus. Rep. Jim Allard (R-Pittsfield), leader of what some in the House call the “Allard Caucus,” was defeated by Cyril Aures and Clayton Wood, two new candidates who stepped up, angry about Allard’s voting record. Allard voted against Right to Work, tanked Education Freedom Accounts in the House Education Committee, and worked against other priorities pushed by House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn). Another Rep., Brodie Deshaies (R-Wolfeboro), was ousted in a four-for-two primary losing to newcomer Katy Peternel (R-Wolfeboro) and incumbent John MacDonald (R-Wolfeboro). Deshaies and MacDonald ran as a slate, both receiving the endorsement of Sununu, but Deshaies voted against Right to Work legislation while MacDonald supported the measure. Editor’s Note: A previous story on Rep. John MacDonald incorrectly stated that he voted against the Right to Work legislation. It has subsequently been corrected. We regret the error. Read More Here

Stock Futures Rise Slightly Ahead Of A Fresh Batch Of Economic Data https://digitalarizonanews.com/stock-futures-rise-slightly-ahead-of-a-fresh-batch-of-economic-data/ U.S. equity futures were slightly higher Wednesday evening as investors looked ahead to several economic reports scheduled to come out in the morning. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched higher by 17 points, or 0.05%. S&P 500 futures added 0.22%, and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.12%. Earlier in the day, the major averages ended a choppy session on a modestly higher note. The Dow closed slightly higher, by 30 points, after falling more than 200 points at one point. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7%. Stocks sought stability after a hotter-than-expected inflation report on Tuesday sent them tumbling to post their worst day since 2020. August’s consumer price index report showed headline inflation rose 0.1% on a monthly basis, despite a drop in gas prices. “One-day events are tough to extrapolate,” said Jeff deGraaf, founder and chairman of Renaissance Macro Research, on CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime.” “It is one of those extreme events that doesn’t have follow-through and that tends to be good news, not bad.” “Inflation is really a dark cloud over equities, but I think it’s really important that people keep in mind that it’s not about good and bad in the markets, it’s about better and worse,” he added, “and it does appear that inflation is getting better.” Wednesday’s producer price index report showed an decrease in wholesale prices of 0.1% in August, which deGraaf said provided him some comfort. Investors are looking ahead to a raft of economic updates on Thursday morning, including retail sales, import prices and jobless claims, as well as the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey and the Empire State manufacturing survey – all at 8:30 a.m. ET. U.S. 2-year Treasury yields hits 3.8% again Inflation isn’t as bad as the data makes it seem, says Commonwealth’s McMillan This week’s CPI data was “terrible,” but there are signs some key components may improve shortly, according to Brad McMillan, chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network. One of them is Wednesday’s producer price index report. “The headline number held steady at 0.2 percent, but the annual number dropped by much more, from 9.8 percent to 8.7 percent (a much bigger drop than the CPI),” he said. “Similarly, for the core PPI, while there was a gain from 0.2 percent to 0.4 percent, the annual number was down as well, from 7.6 percent to 7.3 percent. That’s still too high, but even if that monthly 0.4 percent figure held, there would be a decline in inflation going forward.” “As always, markets have reacted to a headline—although not about the headline number. But when you look at the details, things are not so bad,” he added. “The CPI and the market reaction suggest inflation will keep rising at an accelerating rate, but not all of the data agree. Even using much of the data as it stands, it still looks likely inflation will end the year lower than it is now.” — Tanaya Macheel Danaher shares rise after hours Danaher was one of the top stock movers in extended trading Wednesday evening after the medical company announced plans to spin off its environmental and applied solutions business to create an independent, publicly traded company. Its shares rose about 4%. Danaher also raised its third-quarter revenue guidance, according to FactSet. — Tanaya Macheel Stock futures open slightly higher Dow Jones Industrial Average futures opened 33 points, or 0.11%, higher Wednesday night. S&P 500 futures added 0.15%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.14%. The moves came after all of the major averages ended a choppy trading day modestly higher. — Tanaya Macheel Read More Here

Special Master In Trump Case Might Be Judge Who OKed Carter Page FISA https://digitalarizonanews.com/special-master-in-trump-case-might-be-judge-who-oked-carter-page-fisa/ The special master in the Justice Department case involving former President Donald Trump’s documents seized from Mar-a-Lago could be a judge who signed off on a secret surveillance warrant on then-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. Judge Raymond Dearie was the same judge who approved the final Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant to continue allowing the FBI to spy on Page as it was looking for any signs of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, based on a dossier of phony allegations paid for by the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee. That FISA warrant came after then-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith was aware that Page, a Navy reservist, had acted as a CIA informant but purposely hid that information, which was favorable to Page, by doctoring an email to falsely indicate that Page had not been a CIA informant. Clinesmith pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement and received 12 months of probation and a sentence of 400 hours of community service. Dearie was one of the names submitted by Trump’s team to serve as special master in the case, causing surprise among both Trump supporters and critics. #MaraLago Declassified records indicate Judge Dearie, potential Special Master, approved final FISA June 2017 for @carterwpage. NOTE: This FISA is among most problematic because it did not share intel about Page’s work for USG + failed to disclose key concerns Steele reporting. pic.twitter.com/Zm6JD56Xi2 — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) September 14, 2022 Andrew Weissman, the lead prosecutor in the failed special counsel investigation helmed by Robert Mueller, called Trump’s decision to submit Dearie’s name as a “screw up.” “Having their own SM choice rule against them will be fun to watch. Dearie is a model judge,” he tweeted. I completely understand people who don’t know Judge Dearie being highly suspicious of anyone who Trump wants. I wd be too. But this is actually a Trump team (unsurprising) screw up: having their own SM choice rule against them will be fun to watch. Dearie is a model judge. — Andrew Weissmann (@AWeissmann_) September 10, 2022 However, according to Fox News, Dearie could be in a unique position to review actions taken by the FBI, given that he approved the FISA warrant based on falsified information by Clinesmith. Judge Aileen Cannon is expected to decide this week on a special master, as well as the scope of what could be used by the Justice Department in its investigation. Follow Breitbart News’s Kristina Wong on Twitter, Truth Social, or on Facebook. Read More Here

U.S. Senate Panel Advances Bill To Boost U.S. Ties With Taiwan https://digitalarizonanews.com/u-s-senate-panel-advances-bill-to-boost-u-s-ties-with-taiwan/ FILE PHOTO – Taiwan flags flutter during a welcome ceremony for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves (not pictured) outside the presidential palace in Taipei, Taiwan August 8, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Wang Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday approved legislation that would significantly enhance U.S. military support for Taiwan, including provisions for billions of dollars in additional security assistance, as China increases military pressure on the democratically governed island. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed the Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 by 17-5, despite concerns about the bill in U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration and anger about the measure from Beijing. The strong bipartisan vote was a clear indication of support from both Republicans and Biden’s fellow Democrats for changes in U.S. policy toward Taiwan, such as treating it as a major non-NATO ally. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Sponsors said the bill would be the most comprehensive restructuring of U.S. policy toward the island since the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 – the bedrock of U.S. engagement with what China views as one of its provinces since Washington opened up relations with Beijing that year. “We need to be clear-eyed about what we are facing,” said Senator Bob Menendez, the committee’s Democratic chairman, while stressing that the United States does not seek war or heightened tensions with Beijing. “If we want to ensure Taiwan has a fighting chance, we must act now,” said Senator Jim Risch, the committee’s top Republican, arguing that any change in the status quo for Taiwan would have “disastrous effects” for the U.S. economy and national security. The bill would allocate $4.5 billion in security assistance for Taiwan over four years, and supports its participation in international organizations. The act also includes extensive language on sanctions toward China in the event of hostilities across the strait separating it from the mainland. BEIJING’S OPPOSITION When the bill was introduced in June, China responded by saying it would be “compelled to take resolute countermeasures” if Washington took actions that harmed China’s interests. read more “We haven’t discussed any specifics,” Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to Washington, told reporters at an event at the Capitol when asked if she has had discussions with the White House over specific sanctions. “We talked about integrated deterrence in a broader sense of the need to explore different tools to ensure that the status quo in the Taiwan Strait can be maintained,” Hsiao said. She said she had expressed “gratitude” to Congress for the legislation. “Given the complication of different views here in the United States too, we’re hoping that we can reach some consensus on security, which is our top priority,” she said. The committee’s approval paved the way for a vote in the full Senate, but there has been no word on when that might take place. To become law, it must also pass the House of Representatives and be signed by Biden or win enough support to override a veto. The White House said on Tuesday it was in talks with members of Congress on how to change the act to ensure that it does not change long-standing U.S. policy toward Taiwan that it considers effective. The Taiwan bill is likely to be folded into a larger piece of legislation expected to pass late this year, such as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual bill setting policy for the Department of Defense. (This story corrects paragraph 4 on description of Taiwan) Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Patricia Zengerle and Michael Martina; editing by Jonathan Oatis and Richard Chang Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Read More Here

Supreme Court Reverses Course On Religious School’s LGBTQ Club In 5-4 Vote https://digitalarizonanews.com/supreme-court-reverses-course-on-religious-schools-lgbtq-club-in-5-4-vote/ The Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed course and said Yeshiva University in New York must for now comply with a state court’s order that it should recognize a campus gay rights organization. On a 5-4 vote, the justices said the religious school for now should comply with a New York state trial court ruling that, as a public accommodation, Yeshiva was covered under the New York City Human Rights Law and required to provide the Pride Alliance the same access to facilities as dozens of other student groups. The group said that includes a classroom, bulletin boards and a club fair booth. The university asked the Supreme Court to intervene, and last week Justice Sonia Sotomayor granted it a temporary reprieve. But on Wednesday a majority of the justices said it was too soon for the high court to get involved. “It appears that applicants have at least two further avenues for expedited or interim state court relief,” the court’s short order said. If those fail, Yeshiva can return to the Supreme Court. Though unsigned, it was the work of Sotomayor, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Four justices dissented, saying Yeshiva’s response to the student group was the result of “an interpretation of Torah … after careful study.” “The First Amendment guarantees the right to the free exercise of religion, and if that provision means anything, it prohibits a State from enforcing its own preferred interpretation of Holy Scripture,” said the dissent, written by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and joined by Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil M. Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett. “Yet that is exactly what New York has done in this case, and it is disappointing that a majority of this Court refuses to provide relief.” Alito said the four are likely to grant the case if the university is unsuccessful in New York state appeals court and “Yeshiva would likely win if its case came before us.” In a filing asking the Supreme Court to step in, the university said that “as a deeply religious Jewish university, Yeshiva cannot comply with that order because doing so would violate its sincere religious beliefs about how to form its undergraduate students in Torah values.” The school is represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which labeled the lower court ruling an “unprecedented” violation of the school’s First Amendment rights. The student club called the lower court’s decision a straightforward interpretation of state law, saying the Supreme Court’s intervention was unwarranted — especially before New York’s appellate courts have weighed in. “This ruling does not touch the University’s well-established right to express to all students its sincerely held beliefs about Torah values and sexual orientation,” the group said in its filing at the high court. At the same time, it says, “it may not deny certain students access to the non-religious resources it offers the entire student community on the basis of sexual orientation.” The school does not require its officers or professors to be Jewish and it enrolls 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students of all religious backgrounds, the group said. Its affiliated Cardozo Law School has had an official gay students group for years. Read More Here

Arena Proceeds With Loan Amendment; Trump Visit Went Smoothly | Times Leader https://digitalarizonanews.com/arena-proceeds-with-loan-amendment-trump-visit-went-smoothly-times-leader/ WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Luzerne County Convention Center Authority Wednesday followed up on amending a loan to switch to a new rate index next year. At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting the Authority’s board approved the amendment that changes to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate or SOFIR from the London Interbank Offered Rate or LIBOR. The board was briefed on the switch last month by its financial adviser, Financial Solutions. The interest will remain at 3.23% for the $21.45 million loan that matures in 2035 through FNB. It will cost the board approximately $70,000 out-of-pocket to amend the loan. Had it chosen to amortize the cost to make the switch, the interest rate would have increased and added between $300,000 and $400,000 to the debt. The board approved several construction and equipment projects for the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza: • Removal of the top coat on the concrete pedestrian bridge at a cost not to exceed $20,000 by Postupak Painting Co., Inc. • Hiring engineer George Albert at a cost not to $1,000 to prepare a Request for Proposal to repair the cracks on the pedestrian bridge. • The purchase of time keeping equipment for employees at cost not to exceed $15,000 from ABI. • The purchase of video-room equipment at a cost not to exceed $7,000. The board also appointed CMTA to prepare an energy savings report for the arena. Will Beekman, general manager of the arena for the management firm ASM Global, relayed his impressions about the Sept. 3 political rally at the arena that featured former President Donald Trump and Republican candidates for state and federal offices. The arena’s crew worked closely with Trump’s staff as well as the federal Secret Service detail assigned the former president, Beekman said. “Certainly a hectic week. But the end result is an event that went smoothly, certainly no issues. Everyone on the Trump team (was) happy. They raved about our staff. They were respectful. They were good to us,” Beekman said. Reach Jerry Lynott at 570-991-6120 or on Twitter @TLJerryLynott. Read More Here

Obituaries In Phoenix, AZ | The Arizona Republic https://digitalarizonanews.com/obituaries-in-phoenix-az-the-arizona-republic-13/ Artie Louise R Nielsen, age 89, a resident of Mesa, AZ returned home to her Heavenly Father on September 9, 2022, in Gilbert, AZ. Born July 27, 1933, in Roswell, New Mexico to Artie W. Hall and Winston Samuel Stanley. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Louise was 6 years old when Artie married Edwin O. Reidhead. From that day forward she was a ‘Reidhead’. After graduating from Snowflake High, she married and was sealed for all eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple to her high school sweetheart Joseph H ‘Hal’ Adams on December 1, 1951. Louise remained faithful in her testimony throughout her life as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A devoted wife and mother, and an example of excellence for all who knew her. After her all children were in school, she returned to finish her college education. While attending Arizona State University, she was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. She completed her BS degree at Oxford University in Oxford, England, and student teaching in Sheffield, England. At an early age, she learned to play the Piano. She played everything from Ragtime jazz, Broadway tunes to Classical, and Hymns. Many years were given serving her church as a Pianist/Organist, Relief Society President, and Primary President. After the death of Hal in 1975, eight years later, she was introduced to Delbert L. ‘Duffy’ Nielsen, who had been recently widowed. They found comfort and companionship with each other and were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple on October 21, 1983. Her love and devotion for Duffy and his family grew over the 31 years of marriage until his death in 2014. They served an 18-month mission from September 1988 to March 1990 at the Arizona Mesa Family History Center and a 24-month mission from March 2000 – March 2002 at the WSD Arizona Mesa Bishop’s Storehouse for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they traveled to China, Korea, Japan, Hawaii, the Caribbean Islands,Europe and explored the United States. Other hobbies included history and genealogy. He was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Collecting recipe books and clipping recipes that never seemed to make it out of the kitchen. Sewing was an art form, making most all the dresses she and her girls wore to school, church, proms, and weddings. teaching them along the way to do the same for their families. Survived by her children: Carolyn Lorraine ‘Rainy’ Parton (George) of Litchfield Park, Van Adams (Darcy) of Eden, UT, Diane Pittman (Kevin) of Chandler, Carol Fain (Jim) of Mesa, Mark Adams (Debbie) of Kingman and Marcie Green (Dan) of Mesa. Stepchildren: Sandra Shaffer (Jim) of Kalispell, Montana, Jacque Long (Jerry) of Mesa, Del Nielsen (Irene) of Texas. Siblings: Darrell ‘Sonny’ Reidhead, and Cora Busch of Show Low, Terry Reidhead of Nutrioso, and Laurice S. Cox of Florida. Sisters-in-laws: Margaret Adams, Gaye Adams, Evelyn Johnson, Betty Haws, and Nelda Davis. A Legacy of 55 Grand Children, 116 great-grandchildren, 24 great great-grandchildren, and 4 great great great-grandchildren. Gram will be missed dearly. Preceding her in death are her parents: Edwin Oscar Reidhead, and Artie Wanda Hall Her spouses: Joseph Harold Adams and Delbert Lamar Nielsen. Siblings: Carolyn Sue Reidhead, Karren Jenette Reidhead, and Maurice Stanley. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of the Valley and the staff at Beehive home in Gilbert for their loving care and support. A special thank you to Marcie and Dan Green and their family for their commitment and devotion these last few years. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Bunker Mortuary Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201 from 6pm – 8pm. Internment will be on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ, 85207 at 9:30 am. Services to follow at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Silvergate Park Ward, 2334 East Pueblo Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85204 Posted online on September 14, 2022 Published in The Arizona Republic Service Information Veiwing Bunker Mortuary Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201 September 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Read More Here

Scottsdale Shipping And Logistics Software Startup To Widen Scope After $22B Funding Round – The Business Journals https://digitalarizonanews.com/scottsdale-shipping-and-logistics-software-startup-to-widen-scope-after-22b-funding-round-the-business-journals/ Scottsdale shipping and logistics software startup to widen scope after $22B funding round  The Business Journals Read More Here