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Man who lost hands in chemical explosion at Kroger supermarket receives $77 million verdict
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WDIV) - A Michigan man lost most of his hands following a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger supermarket in 2022. This week, a jury reached a verdict and awarded him nearly $77 million. The family is happy with the decision, but they also say the money will not heal all wounds. “It’s bittersweet,” Jon Marko, the attorney for Brian Mierendorf, said.
No. 16: Ajax Building Co.
1080 Commerce Blvd., Midway, 32343 ajaxbuilding.com | 850-224-9571 Year founded: 1958 2024 local revenue: $71,532,322 2024 revenue: $482,740,891 Leadership: Bill Byrne, CEO, and Jay Smith, president Specialty: Construction management at risk and design-build Full-time employees: 291 Largest project started in 2024: The $160 million, 256,000-square-foot Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services new Conner Facility is expected to consolidate about 940 FDACS employees across 13...
Capitol City Gun Club hosts annual Turkey Shoot
News - Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 5:15pm Carson City School District The Carson City School District is proud to recognize Carson City Toyota as its November Community Partner of the Month as a Legacy Level partner, the highest level, for their ongoing commitment to supporting local schools and for their generous financial and in-kind contributions to enhance the educational experience for students in Carson City for more than 25 years.
Capitol City Gun Club hold events this weekend
News - Monday, November 4, 2024 - 3:45pm NDOT news release Alternating directions of I-580 will be reduced to one lane south of Reno beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5 to Thursday, Nov. 7 Nov. as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine maintenance to prepare bridge anti-icing systems for winter. News - Monday, November 4, 2024 - 2:14pm By Capt.
Capitol City Gun Club hosts Halloween Fun Shoot
News - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 1:04pm Two Moore Books Staff Two Moore Books, a writing, publishing, and podcasting company based in Carson City, is happy and honored to announce that co-founder and co-owner Cassidy Carson is the recipient of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Authors and Books” category.
Capitol City Gun Club hosts Registered Sporting Clays Shoot this Saturday
Community - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 7:28am Carson City EAA Chapter 403 Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a small engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport. News - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 5:30pm Three were arrested Monday for alleged felony offenses following a traffic stop, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Capitol City Gun Club Sporting Clays Sub-Gauge Shoot
Announcements - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 8:34am By Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 On Friday, Sept. 27 the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 will host their third annual wine train event in Mills Park from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Outdoors - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 8:27am By Jay Smith On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Sub-Gauge Sporting Clays Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted, and everyone is invited to come.
Campaign intensifies: Trump, Walz will both be in Pennsylvania today
GOOD MORNING MATT AND CAITLIN AND WE ARE JUST 63 DAYS FROM ELECTION DAY. AND AS MENTIONED, WE’RE GOING TO BE SEEING A LOT OF THESE CANDIDATES OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS. AND THAT INCLUDES TODAY HERE IN LANCASTER WHEN VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS IS RUNNING MATE, MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ WILL BE HERE IN DOWNTOWN LANCASTER, AND IT’S GOING TO BE THE GOVERNOR’S FIRST SOLO APPEARANCE HERE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SINCE JOINING THE TICKET AT AN EVENT ONE MONTH AGO IN PHILADELPHIA.
Capitol City Gun Club hosts Labor Day Fun Shoot this Saturday
Nevada Politics - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 6:27am Nevada Governor's Office Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, along with a dynamic board of Nevada business leaders, announced Monday the launch of a new entity dedicated to developing and diversifying Nevada’s economy. News - Monday, August 26, 2024 - 4:38pm By Candy Duncan Looking for something unique this Labor Day weekend?
Rally for peace held at Pennsylvania state capitol after neo-Nazi march
WGAL via CNN Newsource A peace rally called "Unite Against Hate" was held at the state capitol in Harrisburg Sunday in response to a neo-Nazi march through downtown Published August 26, 2024 10:32 AM By Jay Scott Smith Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A peace rally called “Unite Against Hate” was held at the state capitol in Harrisburg Sunday in response to a neo-Nazi march through downtown, which happened Saturday.
Capitol City Gun Club Sporting Clays 'Dove Season Tune-Up'
The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns to Tahoe, Promising an Unforgettable Experience with Abundant Entertainment, Delectable Food, and Unique Shopping. And, yes... there will be JOUSTING! Staff Reports The final Levitt AMP concert of the 2024 season is taking place this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center beginning at 7 p.m. The headliner is European rock group Igor and the Red Elvises with opener The Sun Rays.
Capitol City Gun Club 3-Shot Shoot happening July 21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/13/2024 - 12:30pm On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Three Shot Sporting Clays Shoot with pump and semi-automatic shotgun classes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a $50 entry fee per shooter per class. Shooting begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 4:30 p.m. Prizes include gift certificates for target packages of 150, 100, and 50 clays. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.
Capitol City Gun Club hosts Independence Day Fun Shoot
News - Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 7:51am Classic car shows highlight summers for chrome buffs throughout northern Nevada. A new show has been added to the mix, arriving Saturday, June 29 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. News - Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 6:33am Carson City Sheriff’s Office press release On Friday, June 28, the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop that yielded more than 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Capitol City Gun Club to host Memorial Day weekend fun shoot
News - Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 9:11am Western Nevada College Western Nevada College is celebrating its 53rd commencement class with traditional commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 20, in Carson City and Thursday, May 23, in Fallon. News - Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 7:37am Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 20-26, 2024.
Capitol City Gun Club spring leagues kick off Wednesday
Outdoors - Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 4:53pm By Jay Smith This week marks the beginning of Capitol City Gun Club’s Spring Trap, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays leagues. The Sporting Clays league begins on Wednesday, April 3 at 3 pm. News - Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 3:25pm Changes in Nevada’s minimum wage will begin July 1, with the third and final incremental increase to bring the state's minimum wages to $12 an hour, the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner announced Tuesday.
Aporia Expands Research and Development Lab to Combat Original
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aporia, the leading AI control platform and sole provider of real-time hallucination mitigation, today announced the expansion of Aporia Labs, its innovative research and development center. The expansion will enable Aporia Labs' team of elite ML engineers, cybersecurity and AI experts to focus on identifying and implementing AI risk prevention policies to protect generative AI (GenAI) applications.
Capitol City Gun Club to host St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Fun Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 1:34pm View the full image Club members giving the 5-Stand Pavilion a trial run. On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host two events in one: our St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Fun Shoot and a Grand Opening of our new 5-Stand Pavilion. Registration begins at 9:00AM. An entry fee of $50 per person includes fifty Sporting Clays targets, fifty 5-Stand targets, entry for Lewis Class scoring prizes, and lunch.
Join the Hospice Board of Directors
YOU can help shape the future of compassionate, end-of-life Hospice care in Chatham-Kent. Join the Chatham-Kent Hospice Board of Directors as a volunteer board member or committee member. CLICK HERE for an application form to join the Hospice Board or to become a committee member today. Building a diverse and inclusive team is important to us and therefore candidates from underrepresented groups in our community are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is April 8th.
Capitol City Gun Club Valentine's Fun Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 4:01pm On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Valentine’s Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Target fees will be discounted with a limit of 200 targets per person. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904.
Woman pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed Pa. state troopers — but she won't go to prison right away
A Delaware County woman has pleaded guilty in a deadly DUI crash that killed three people, including two Pennsylvania State troopers. However, she won't be reporting to prison right away. In the video above, state troopers hold a news conference following the crash. The deadly crash happened on I-95 in south Philadelphia on March 21, 2022. On Wednesday, Jayana Webb, 23, pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide while driving under the influence.
EagleView Unveils Developer Portal to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence Integration
Write a comment Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 EagleView, a leader in geospatial intelligence and analytics, has announced the launch of EagleView Developer, a new portal designed to streamline access to the company's APIs and developer resources. This innovative platform marks a significant advancement in the utilization of EagleView's comprehensive geospatial intelligence solutions, offering a single point of access for developers.
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISS
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISS by Jay Smith Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In an ambitious effort to enhance the safety and hygiene of long-term space missions, Boeing, a global aerospace leader, has initiated a groundbreaking project on the International Space Station (ISS).
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISS
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISS by Jay Smith Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In an ambitious effort to enhance the safety and hygiene of long-term space missions, Boeing, a global aerospace leader, has initiated a groundbreaking project on the International Space Station (ISS).
EagleView Unveils Developer Portal to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence Integration Original
EagleView Unveils Developer Portal to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence Integration by Jay Smith Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 EagleView, a leader in geospatial intelligence and analytics, has announced the launch of EagleView Developer, a new portal designed to streamline access to the company's APIs and developer resources.
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISS
Innovative antimicrobial coating by Boeing and Queensland University trialled on ISS by Jay Smith Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In an ambitious effort to enhance the safety and hygiene of long-term space missions, Boeing, a global aerospace leader, has initiated a groundbreaking project on the International Space Station (ISS).
EagleView Unveils Developer Portal to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence Integration
EagleView Unveils Developer Portal to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence Integration by Jay Smith Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 EagleView, a leader in geospatial intelligence and analytics, has announced the launch of EagleView Developer, a new portal designed to streamline access to the company's APIs and developer resources.
Full-Time Teaching Faculty in New Testament Studies, DTS Houston Campus
Institution Name: Dallas Theological Seminary Start Date: The successful candidate for this faculty position in the New Testament Studies (NTS) Department at the Houston Campus of Dallas Theological Seminary will assume the full responsibility of a tenure-track teaching professor at that campus, with the possibility of courses occasionally taught at another campus.
Pennsylvania Invests Millions in Astrobotic Technology
Pennsylvania Invests Millions in Astrobotic Technology by Jay Smith Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 Astrobotic Technology, a leading space exploration company, is expanding its presence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an ambitious plan to create a 'space campus'. This move is set to bolster the region's reputation as a hub for innovation and space technology.
Thai A333 at Bangkok on Sep 8th 2013, runway excursion on landing
A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300, registration HS-TEF performing flight TG-679 from Guangzhou (China) to Bangkok (Thailand) with 287 passengers and 14 crew, landed on Bangkok's runway 19L at about 23:30L (16:30Z) but veered right off the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground about 1700 meters down the runway, a large plume of dust rose above the aircraft initially creating fears of a crash followed by smoke from the right hand engine. The aircraft was evacuated via slides.
Lancaster County doctor on the run after bail revoked
Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 0:00 Remaining Time -0:00 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. MAN. LET’S GO NEWS 8 JAY SCOTT SMITH FOLLOWING THE STORY, JOINS US LIVE FROM THE NEWSROOM TO WALK US THROUGH WHAT HAPPENED HERE. JAY? LORI A 64 YEAR OLD DOCTOR, VLADIMIR IACONI, WAS CHARGED WITH INDECENT ASSAULT FOR THE SECOND TIME IN FOUR MONTHS. THIS PAST SATURDAY.
Search continues for escaped Chester County inmate
by: Jayna Magras, Jay Scott Smith Posted: Sep 4, 2023 / 06:52 AM EDT Updated: Sep 4, 2023 / 06:52 AM EDT An escaped killer is still on the loose. There have been multiple reports of people spotting Danelo Cavalcante around Chester County, Pennsylvania, but officials have not captured him yet. Local and federal authorities have been searching the area, using drones, helicopters and dogs. Police say, Chester County residents should lock their doors and stay vigilant.
Killer escapes from Chester County Prison
by: Jayna Magras, Jay Scott Smith Posted: Sep 1, 2023 / 07:35 AM EDT Updated: Sep 1, 2023 / 07:35 AM EDT Police are searching for 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante, who they say escaped from Chester County Prison yesterday. Cavalcante had just started a life sentence 10 days ago, for killing his girlfriend in 2021. Prison guards say Cavalcante somehow slipped past them. He was last seen walking on Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township, at around 9:40a.m. on Thursday morning.
SEPTA to begin extensive training following series of crashes
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — After more than a half-dozen crashes over the last month, SEPTA is set to put all of their employees through extensive training. It’s a move that will unfortunately lead to some travel headaches as well. Starting on Monday morning, SEPTA riders are going to have to remember the phrase “Patience is a virtue” as all 9,000 employees will begin what is being called “safety reinforcement training.” This comes after stretch of eight crashes over a three-week span.
Capitol City Gun Club Sporting Clays Fun Shoot
It was a record-setting beginning for the school year in Carson City yesterday where a total of 71 new educators reported to the tech center at Carson High for new teacher orientation for the Carson City School District. The number was more than twice the regular attendance of previous years. The teachers received welcome packets, badges, laptops and other necessary materials and will receive training over the next several days leading up to the first day of school Monday, August 14.
Capitol City Gun Club Three Shot Shoot rescheduled
Douglas School board hires attorney Joey Gilbert despite public outcry, 'significant' increase in cost, and lack of experience The Douglas County School Board of Trustees voted 4-3 in a contentious meeting to fire current legal counsel, who has served the district for over 20 years, in favor of controversial Reno-based attorney Joey Gilbert, who has no background in educational law and will cost significantly more money, after current counsel allegedly did not support the board's proposed...
Capitol City Gun Club Super Sporting Clays Shoot
Nevada fund for victims of crime at risk of insolvency A state fund used to grant compensation to victims of crime is at risk of being insolvent during the upcoming two-year budget period if additional money is not added to address a dwindling pot of federal dollars. That would leave the state unable to issue payments to crime victims that are typically used to handle emergency needs such as funeral expenses, relocation costs and emergency therapy.
Capitol City Gun Club Fun Shoot
Even though lawmakers in 2021 unanimously passed AB88, a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Howard Watts (D-Las Vegas) that prohibited “sundown sirens,” or sounds citywide to alert people of color to leave town by a certain time, the town of Minden still sounds a siren at 5 p.m. The city says the sound honors first responders despite concerns about the racist connotations brought up by Washoe tribal members during the hearing Wednesday for SB391, which seeks to close a loophole in the previous...
Mexico: Proposed Changes to Mining, Environmental, and Administrative Laws Increase Regulatory Risk, Impact Private Participation in Regulated Sectors, and Could Lead to Investment Claims
Bottom Line Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador submitted bills to Congress intended to further curtail the rights of private investors in the mining sector and beyond. As part of his resource nationalism agenda, on display in the energy sector at first, López Obrador has also nationalized lithium reserves and created a state‑owned company to lead development of those reserves.
Learn to Let Go and Thrive
Every generation looks back on some yesteryear with nostalgia. We think it was better back when... we surmise that morality was better or that things might have been more simpler or maybe even easier. But, as a species, as we progress in science and technology, our lives change. With these changes come shifts in society and culture.
'Student-Athlete' Has Always Been a Lie
'Student-Athlete' Has Always Been a Lie The NCAA must recognize players as the workers they are. Read Full Article »
2022 Workplace Trends: Multifaceted Outdoor Workspaces
Turan Duda and Jay Smith of Duda|Paine share why we will see more multifaceted outdoor workspaces in 2022. – Stay tuned as we share more 2022 workplaces trends for the entire month of December – At 405 Colorado in Austin, Texas, a wraparound terrace offers indoor and outdoor amenities. In good weather, fold-away doors on two sides allow the level to be fully open to the outdoors.
Letter to the editor: Examine claims made on Build Back Better
The letter "The True Cost of Build Back Better" made two interesting claims. The first was that gas prices have gone up 50 percent because of the "shutdown" of the Keystone Pipeline. That pipeline hasn't been built, and its effect on gas prices was exactly the same before and after the unstarted project was canceled: zero. Second, it is asserted that prices will go up if corporations are taxed at a higher rate. Maybe.
Letter to the editor: The safer bet on vaccine knowledge
Andy Wahrenbrock presented “A Covid Quiz.” Slightly condensed, it is: “Does the vaccine eradicate the COVID virus? … prevent COVID virus? … prevent the spread of COVID virus?” His answer was “no” to all.
Letter to the editor: Consider the Spartans' social order
South High School changed its mascot from Rebel to Spartans. Apparently it was thought that "Rebels" needed to be changed because of its association with the Confederacy and slavery. Fair enough. I was surprised to see that the replacement would be Spartans. I guess the deciders were familiar with the Spartans' reputation for bravery and fighting ability, but not familiar with the Spartans' social order. Perhaps one of them should Google "helots." — Jay C. Smith, Bakersfield
Let’s clear up confusion about definitions in NFPA 70E training requirements
NFPA 70E® training protects employees from electrical hazards in the workplace. Training is required for both “qualified persons” and “non-qualified persons.” However, many facility managers and line supervisors are uncertain or confused by these definitions. A “qualified person” as defined in 70E® is a person who demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge relating to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations.
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported In C-K On Wednesday
There are no new cases of COVID-19 being reported once again in Chatham-Kent on Wednesday. The active case count stands at three, with 366 total cases, 361 recoveries and two deaths. CK Public Heath says all three active cases were transmitted through close contact. Ontario’s new infection numbers increased over 300 again on Wednesday with 315 new cases. Toronto, Ottawa and Peel are reporting more than 60% of today’s new cases.
Ontario May Lower Social Gathering Limits In COVID Hotspots
Ontario may lower the limits on social gatherings in current “hotspots” in an attempt to control the increase of COVID-19 cases across the province. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement during Wednesday’s press conference as Ontario’s new case count increased to over 300 for the second time this week. The Premier says he will be discussing those limits with members of his cabinet as well as local officials. When these potential changes come into effect is not currently being shared.
No New Cases Again Today In C-K, 1 Active Case Remains
There are once again no new cases of COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent today. CK Public Health has confirmed just one new case in the last 12 days. That one case is the only active case of the infection in the municipality. Chatham-Kent has reported 364 total cases with 361 recoveries and two deaths. In total, Public Health has performed 24,741 tests to C-K residents. The provincial government announced another jump in COVID cases across Ontario on Thursday with 170 new cases.
Lord Selkirk Bridge Closure Extended
The closure of Wallaceburg’s Lord Selkirk Bridge has been extended an additional day. The crossing over McNaughton Ave will now be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday daily from 7AM to 7PM, re-opening each evening. This time around, work is being done on the steel grating deck after some significant bouncing has been noticed with traffic over the bridge. Chris Thibert, Chatham-Kent’s Director of Engineering and Transportation Services, says this is the final planned closure for the bridge.
Catholic School Board Encouraging Masks For All Students
The St. Clair Catholic District School Board is recommending face masks for all students as Chatham-Kent families prepare for back to school later this week. The board has sent a notice out to parents encouraging all students to wear masks, including those in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3. Masks have been made mandatory for students in Grades 4 through 12, unless exempted.
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