Center for International Environmental Law
Rising global temperatures are already causing devastating effects on the planet, and the window of opportunity to avoid truly catastrophic warming is closing rapidly. CIEL is committed to applying a human rights-based approach as a means to protect the peoples and communities on the frontline of climate change. In doing so, we work to design and integrate policies to safeguard rights and ecosystems and to ensure effective public participation within key climate institutions and mechanisms. We also provide support and build the capacity of peoples and communities adversely affected by climate impacts and climate policies to support their direct participation in those decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. Finally, we are working with partners around the world to develop new legal strategies to hold corporations accountable and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Source:New York Times
August 17, 2022 00:45 UTC
Joe Stephenshaw takes the reins as state's new finance director - Capitol Weekly
NewsJoe Stephenshaw, left, the new director of the Department of Finance, takes the oath of office from Gov. As a budget analyst in the California Department of Finance in 2005-2008, Joe Stephenshaw never imagined that he would one day come back to lead the division. His appointment in his new post was praised by state senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins. He decided to work as a budget analyst in the state finance department because he wanted a challenge in his career. He is grateful for an opportunity to help further the administration’s policy priorities through the state Department of Finance.
Source:New York Times
August 17, 2022 00:43 UTC
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“I can’t believe I got this.” Six Flags worker contracts monkeypox
He spoke to Channel 2’s Ashli Lincoln exclusively through Zoom after being diagnosed with the monkeypox virus by doctors at Emory. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]The amusement park sent Channel 2 a statement on Friday afternoon saying they’re unaware of any confirmed monkeypox cases. The team member did the right thing by staying home. We have not been advised, nor is there any evidence, that the team member came in contact with any other team member, and no evidence that the team member contracted the infectious disease at work. Further, we have not received any reports that any other team member has this disease.
Source:CNN
August 17, 2022 00:32 UTC
CEU Stock Forecast, Price & News (CES Energy Solutions)
CES Energy Solutions Corp., together with its subsidiaries, designs, implements, and manufactures advanced consumable fluids and specialty chemicals. The company was formerly known as Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp. and changed its name to CES Energy Solutions Corp. in June 2017. CES Energy Solutions Corp. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. CES Energy Solutions Price PerformanceTSE:CEU opened at C$2.66 on Tuesday. CES Energy Solutions has a 12 month low of C$1.36 and a 12 month high of C$3.11.
Source:Washington Post
August 17, 2022 00:31 UTC
Banh Xeo
In another small bowl, combine boiling water with coconut milk, then slowly drizzle into dry mixture, whisking constantly until smooth. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Make the pancakes: Divide the shrimp into 4 equal portions and season with salt. Pour ½ cup batter into skillet, distributing over and around the filling. Scatter ½ cup bean sprouts over the pancake, cover skillet and cook until sprouts soften, about 2 minutes.
Source:New York Times
August 17, 2022 00:23 UTC
Fed appeals court: ADA protections cover 'gender dysphoria'
The treatment of trans inmates has long been a focus of advocates for trans rights, with stories of abuse fueling calls for reforms and more targeted anti-discrimination laws. The case at hand concerned Kesha Williams, a trans woman with gender dysphoria who was held for six months at a Virginia prison. A district court initially dismissed Williams’ case on the basis of the ADA’s explicit exclusion of “gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments” from protection under the law. Williams appealed, arguing that because the language of the exclusion is dated and undefined, it was up to the court to determine whether gender dysphoria is protected under the ADA. “In sum, we hold that Williams has plausibly alleged that gender dysphoria does not fall within the ADA’s exclusion for ‘gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments,’” the ruling said.
Source:CNN
August 17, 2022 00:19 UTC
JILL POSITIVE: First Lady Jill Positive Tests Positive for COVID-19
First Lady Jill Biden confirmed Tuesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 just days after her husband ended his own battle with the pandemic. “After testing negative for COVID-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the First Lady began to develop cold-like symptoms late in the evening,” Elizabeth Alexander, the first lady’s communications director, wrote in a Tuesday statement. Breaking news: First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for coronavirus, and will isolate and begin a course of antiviral treatment, according to the White House.https://t.co/N1Xa7JBmg6 — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 16, 2022#NEW: @FLOTUS Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 after President @JoeBiden's long battle with the virus.https://t.co/53qOetwuMl — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) August 16, 2022“She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive,” added the White House. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Source:Washington Post
August 17, 2022 00:08 UTC
DOJ says releasing Mar-a-Lago affidavit could have implications for national security
ABC News investigative reporter Katherine Faulders and former FBI agent and contributor Brad Garrett discuss how the DOJ filing for a grand jury is an ongoing criminal investigation. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP WATCH MORE on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc #ABCNL #doj #maralago #grandjury
Source:ABC News
August 17, 2022 00:00 UTC
Buss family participation lends credibility to new Lakers docuseries
The docuseries "Legacy: The True Story of the L.A. Lakers" debuted yesterday on Hulu, and it gains "instant credibility in its first episode when it becomes clear" that the entire Buss family "participated in the series," according to Dan Woike of the L.A. TIMES. But we knew going in there was a structure to it. It starts off as family. Then it gets into the business and what the business can do to family, and then it gets back to family. We wanted to get this out when it was ready to be told” (CONSEQUENCE.net, 8/15).
Source:CNN
August 17, 2022 00:00 UTC
Democrats accuse DHS watchdog of Jan. 6 probe obstruction
By Annie Grayer | CNNTwo top House Democrats are accusing the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General of obstructing their investigation into missing Secret Service text messages related to the January 6 Capitol attack, escalating tensions between Congress and the watchdog agency. CNN has requested comment from the DHS IG office. The lawmakers also raised questions of whether Cuffari is using the ongoing criminal investigation into the missing text messages as an excuse to obstruct Congress. Despite the alleged obstruction from Cuffari, Maloney and Thompson made a renewed request for documents and for DHS OIG personnel to be made available for interviews with a deadline of August 23. Maloney and Thompson say that Cuffari is also obstructing their efforts on another investigation.
Source:CNN
August 16, 2022 23:40 UTC
More primary elections today
These could be interesting, unlike the rather predictable Minnesota primary. Wyoming voted for Trump in 2020 by 70 percent in the presidential election, and Cheney’s passionate invocations of Trump’s threats to democracy haven’t changed many minds there. In fact, Trump’s election lies have completely remade the entire Republican Party, a recent Pew Survey finds, to the point where most voters who identify strongly as Republican want to hear their elected officials parrot it. The only think I like about Cheney is her stance against Trump, but otherwise…just another evil Republican. Another race where I cannot see much hope: Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski is being primaried by a Trump fanatic.
Source:Washington Post
August 16, 2022 22:52 UTC
Adam Sandler congratulates ‘Happy Gilmore’ doppelganger Will Zalatoris for PGA win
0 sharesAdam Sandler congratulated Will Zalatoris for his PGA Tour win in a tweet referencing his comparison to the caddie from the 1996 film “Happy Gilmore.” Zalatoris came in first at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sunday, earning his first PGA Tour win of his career. Last year Sandler first took notice of Salatoris, who bore a strong resemblance to his caddie from the golf comedy flick “Happy Gilmore” played by actor Jared Van Snellenberg. Sandler tweeted out a photo of the 26-year-old alongside the character with the caption, “Have fun today young man. I’m always available for you, Mr. Gilmore.” Following his recent win on Sunday, the actor sent him his best, stating, “Congrats Will! Enjoy it all!” CHRIS ROCK GETS SUPPORT FROM ADAM SANDLER FOLLOWING OSCARS SLAP The 26-year-old film starred Sandler, who plays a failed hockey player trying to make a career in golf.
Source:Fox News
August 16, 2022 22:43 UTC
Fox News pushes dishonest smear campaign against Merrick Garland over threats against public officials
Fox News personalities are now dishonestly engaging in rhetorical whataboutism in response to threats against federal law enforcement from supporters of former President Donald Trump after the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago resort. In their fictional retelling, the Department of Justice under Attorney General Merrick Garland has taken a hard line against Trump and his supporters, yet has done nothing to protect right-wing Supreme Court justices such as Trump-nominated Justice Brett Kavanaugh who have also received violent threats. In fact, when an armed suspect was arrested outside Kavanaugh’s home in early June for allegedly threatening to kill Kavanaugh, Garland strongly condemned threats of violence against the justices and described the measures that the Justice Department has taken to protect them. “Threats of violence and actual violence against the justices of course strike at the heart of our democracy, and we will do everything we can to prevent them and to hold people who do them accountable,” Garland said on June 8. He further outlined actions he had taken the previous month to increase security at the justices’ homes “24/7,” and a meeting he had with court security and law enforcement officials “to ensure every degree of protection available as possible.”
Source:Fox News
August 16, 2022 22:37 UTC
Trendanalyse: Das sind die wichtigsten Zukunftsfragen der Kfz-Versicherer
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Source:Forbes
August 16, 2022 22:30 UTC
Video Game Class Action's Implications For IP Rights
By Kirk Sigmon (August 16, 2022, 6:11 PM EDT) -- A recent class action by video game collectors against a video game grading service may very well be the beginning of a massive crash in the market for collecting video games. The lawsuit is not merely interesting for its facts — which involve, among other things, a $1 million Super Mario Brothers game, the TV show "Pawn Stars," and the Carolina Collection of video games — but also for the lessons it indirectly provides for intellectual property rights holders. Wata, Heritage Auctions and Super Mario Brothers on "Pawn Stars" In the last few decades, collecting and preserving video game hardware, software...Stay ahead of the curveIn the legal profession, information is the key to success. Law360 provides the intelligence you need to remain an expert and beat the competition. Access to case data within articles (numbers, filings, courts, nature of suit, and more.)
Source:Forbes
August 16, 2022 22:17 UTC