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CRUELLA – JUN 25, 2021

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CRUELLA – JUN 25, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM3T11f6hcA

Dirigida por:                          Craig Gillespie
Producida por:                      Andrew Gun, Marc Platt,  Kristin Burr, p.g.a.
Productores Ejecutivos:       Emma Stone, Michelle Wright, Jared LeBoff, Glenn Close
Basada en la Novela:            “The One Hundred and One Dalmatians” de Dodie Smith
Música Original de:              Nicholas Britell
Fecha de Lanzamiento:        Digital: 25 de junio / Físico: 21 de septiembre

Sinopsis:

Cruella, que está ambientada en el Londres de los años 70 en medio de la revolución del rock punk, sigue los pasos de Estella, una inteligente y creativa joven estafadora dispuesta a hacerse un nombre con sus diseños. Estella se hace amiga de un par de jóvenes ladrones que aprecian su apetito por las travesuras y juntos son capaces de construir una vida por sí solos en las calles de Londres. Un día, el don para la moda de Estella llama la atención de la Baronesa von Hellman, una leyenda de la moda que es irresistiblemente chic, cuya estilo resulta aterrador, y que cobra vida a través de la dos veces ganadora del Óscar® Emma Thompson (“Howards End” y “Sense & Sensibility”). Pero la relación desata una serie de eventos y revelaciones que llevarán a Estella a asumir su lado más malvado y convertirse en la estridente y vengativamente retorcida Cruella, que siempre va a la moda.

Houston Newsmakers: Texas Dems dtymie GOP voting bill…for now

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Houston Newsmakers: Texas Dems dtymie GOP voting bill…for now

Texas has some of the strictest voter laws in the country, something GOP legislators wanted to toughen even more in the closing days of the legislative session. A walkout by Democrats on the final day prevented it from happening when Republicans were left without a quorum. BUT Governor Abbott has said he will call a special session to eventually push the new regulations through. “This is definitely a case where the Texas democrats simply don’t have the firepower,” said UH political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D.. “They may have won a battle on the ground but they need air coverage from Democrats in Washington to be able to win this battle.” Dr. Mark Jones, Political Science Fellow at the Baker Institute for Public Policy agrees the bill will ultimately pass but likely with changes. “Taking out the more objectionable parts of it such as limiting or starting early voting on Sundays at 1pm instead of earlier in the morning and some of the robust powers of poll watchers.”

Congressman Al Green: End The Filibuster to Push Democrat Agenda

The filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate requires 60 Senators to vote in favor of moving any legislation forward for discussion and vote. Without those 60 votes, bills passed by the Democrat-dominated House can’t even make it to the Senate floor for a vote. Congressman Al Green, (D) 9th says that’s something he hopes will change. “I am for eliminating the filibuster, especially as it relates to civil rights legislation and these things that we have to do,” he said. “It makes no sense for us to do nothing because we can’t get 60 people to agree so we can pass something with 51 votes.” For more with Congressman Green on a January 6th Commission, the Harris County snub for Hurricane Harvey related flood mitigation projects and more.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Wall Street ends with solid gains after tepid jobs report

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Wall Street ends with solid gains after tepid jobs report

– US stocks closed out a bumpy, holiday-shortened week with solid gains as tepid jobs report eased concerns the expanding economy would force the Federal Reserve to pull back on stimulus.

The United States added 559,000 jobs last month, below expectations, but the unemployment rate fell, while the average hourly wage rose more than expected, according to Labour Department data.

Investors in recent weeks were becoming worried that the resurging economy would spur inflation, causing the Fed to taper its massive bond-buying program or even raise borrowing rates – despite repeated assurances to the contrary from policymakers.

But the jobs data showed the economy still has a rocky road ahead to replace 7.6 million jobs that have not returned since the start of the pandemic.

“This employment report was not too hot, not too cold obviously and I think that the fact that we didn’t see any big hike in the wages suggests that the Fed is not going to be in a hurry to accelerate any tapering debate sooner than anticipated,” said Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital Securities.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with a gain of 0.5 percent at 34,756.39.

The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent to close at 4,229.89, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 1.5 percent to 13,814.49.

Movie theatre chain AMC Entertainment lost 6.7 percent a day after completing a large stock offering that raised US$587.4 billion, after a raucous week that saw the share price nearly double in one day amid a buying spree by retail investors.

Chip maker Broadcom gained 2.2 per cent after topping earnings forecasts amid a global semiconductor shortage.

Warehouse retailer Costco logged a 1 per cent gain after reporting healthy same-store and online sales.

Source: www.straitstimes.com

WHO validates Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and issues interim policy recommendations

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WHO validates Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and issues interim policy recommendations

WHO today validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing. The vaccine is produced by the Beijing-based pharmaceutical company Sinovac.

“The world desperately needs multiple COVID-19 vaccines to address the huge access inequity across the globe,” said Dr Mariângela Simão, WHO Assistant-Director General for Access to Health Products. “We urge manufacturers to participate in the COVAX Facility, share their knowhow and data and contribute to bringing the pandemic under control.”

WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is a prerequisite for COVAX Facility vaccine supply and international procurement. It also allows countries to expedite their own regulatory approval to import and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

The EUL assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as risk management plans and programmatic suitability, such as cold chain requirements. The assessment is performed by the product evaluation group, composed by regulatory experts from around the world and a Technical Advisory Group (TAG), in charge of performing the risk-benefit assessment for an independent recommendation on whether a vaccine can be listed for emergency use and, if so, under which conditions.

In the case of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine, the WHO assessment included on-site inspections of the production facility.

The Sinovac-CoronaVac product is an inactivated vaccine. Its easy storage requirements make it very manageable and particularly suitable for low-resource settings.

WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has also completed its review of the vaccine. On the basis of available evidence, WHO recommends the vaccine for use in adults 18 years and older, in a two-dose schedule with a spacing of two to four weeks. Vaccine efficacy results showed that the vaccine prevented symptomatic disease in 51% of those vaccinated and prevented severe COVID-19 and hospitalization in 100% of the studied population.

Few older adults (over 60 years) were enrolled in clinical trials, so efficacy could not be estimated in this age group. Nevertheless, WHO is not recommending an upper age limit for the vaccine because data collected during subsequent use in multiple countries and supportive immunogenicity data suggest the vaccine is likely to have a protective effect in older persons. There is no reason to believe that the vaccine has a different safety profile in older and younger populations. WHO recommends that countries using the vaccine in older age groups conduct safety and effectiveness monitoring to verify the expected impact and contribute to making the recommendation more robust for all countries.

Source: www.who.int

Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Safety Efforts Statewide

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Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Safety Efforts Statewide

The Memorial Day weekend proved extremely busy for Texas Game Wardens, despite severe weather including storms, downpours and flooded rivers in some areas. Boating incidents statewide surpassed last year’s Memorial Day weekend numbers in almost every category.

“The increase in boating safety incidents over the Memorial Day weekend is attributed in part to many variables including the increase in new boaters since the start of the pandemic in 2020, severe weather, lack of use of life vests, abuse of alcohol, and not following general rules of safe boating,” said Cody Jones, Assistant Commander of Marine Enforcement for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). “Flooding, heavy rains, storms, high winds and tornados in parts of Texas — coupled with the higher-than-usual anticipated holiday-seekers on the waterways and elsewhere — kept Texas Game Wardens on heightened alert.”

Game wardens conducted safety checks on more than 11,283 vessels state-wide between Friday and Monday and issued 1,283 citations. Wardens also issued 1,639 warnings for various boating safety law violations, arrested 36 individuals for Boating While Intoxicated and filed another five charges for Driving While Intoxicated. Additionally, another 42 people were arrested for various other crimes.

Furthermore, game wardens investigated 17 boating accidents across the state and responded to three boating-related fatalities that occurred on Lake O’ Pines, Toledo Bend and Canyon Lake. Game wardens also responded to six open water drownings.

“Drownings and deaths on the water are never easy to deal with, and arguably one of the toughest, least desirable parts of the job, since we’d like to see everyone return home safely…we know, though, that it’s even more challenging for the families who’ve unexpectedly lost their loved ones,” said Jones.

Over the weekend, game wardens were involved with medical emergencies on the water, sinking vessels, jet ski incidents, and boater/water rescues — among others. Due to heavy rains, flooding posed some issues throughout the state. Two kayakers without personal floatation devices (PFD) were stranded in the flooded Sabine River currents were rescued and returned to safety in Longview area. Game wardens made another water rescue on the Sabine river and rescued two adults and a two-year old baby as a result of an overturned kayak on Lake Livingston.

“A number of water safety incidents over the busy Memorial Day boating weekend could have been avoided by using life vests and taking boater education,” said Kimberly Sorensen, TPWD boating education manager.

On more than one occasion, game wardens also were involved in search and rescue activities, responding to boating accidents, and engaging in kayak rescues in which PFDs were not being worn.

In addition to the boating incidents over Memorial Day, Texas Game Wardens statewide juggled numerous other non-boating related incidents, including illicit drug use, illegally harvested animals, felony and parole violation arrests, shooting incidents, domestic violence, and runaway incidents, among others.

Source: pwd.texas.gov

Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for May 2021

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Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for May 2021

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 631 original drilling permits in May 2021 compared to 251 in May 2020. The May 2021 total includes 551 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, three to re-enter plugged well bores, and 75 for re-completions of existing well bores.

The breakdown of well types for original drilling permits in May 2021 is 157 oil, 67 gas, 378 oil or gas, 21 injection, and eight other permits.

In May 2021, Commission staff processed 457 oil, 141 gas and 134 injection completions for new drills, re-entries and re-completions, compared to 919 oil, 300 gas, and 117 injection completions in May 2020.

Total well completions processed for 2021 year-to-date for new drills, re-entries and re-completions are 3,595 compared to 6,589 recorded during the same period in 2020.

Detailed data on drilling permits and well completions for the month can be found at this link:

https://www.rrc.texas.gov/oil-and-gas/research-and-statistics/drilling-information/monthly-drilling-completion-and-plugging-summaries/

 

TABLE 1 – MAY 2021

TEXAS OIL AND GAS NEW DRILLING PERMITS AND COMPLETIONS BY RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS DISTRICT*
DISTRICT PERMITS TO DRILL NEW OIL/GAS HOLES NEW OIL COMPLETIONS NEW GAS COMPLETIONS
(1) SAN ANTONIO AREA 87 11 10
(2) REFUGIO AREA 22 39 13
(3) SOUTHEAST TEXAS 29 11 6
(4) DEEP SOUTH TEXAS 5 0 9
(5) EAST CENTRAL TX 1 2 1
(6) EAST TEXAS 15 1 20
(7B) WEST CENTRAL TX 15 13 1
(7C) SAN ANGELO AREA 44 30 1
(8) MIDLAND 287 268 41
(8A) LUBBOCK AREA 18 7 0
(9) NORTH TEXAS 20 13 2
(10) PANHANDLE 8 2 2
TOTAL 551 397 106

Source: www.rrc.state.tx.us

DART Board Approves Public Hearings for January 2022 Service Changes and Will Accept Comments on June 8 and June 22

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DART Board Approves Public Hearings for January 2022 Service Changes and Will Accept Comments on June 8 and June 22

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors (Board) has approved a public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 for the proposed DART January 2022 transformation of its entire bus service network. The Board received requests for additional time for the public to submit comments on the bus network changes. The Board acknowledges the request for additional time to submit comments and will extend the public hearing period to accept comments on the bus network changes. Comments will be received on Tuesday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 22, during the scheduled DART Board Meeting.

Proposed service changes include:

  • replacing all local bus routes with a newly designed bus network featuring more frequent service and consistent hours of operation,
  • adding new GoLink Zones and expanding existing GoLink Zones,
  • restoring light rail service to pre-pandemic levels with 15-minute peak service,
  • more frequent evening light rail service on weekdays.

Final board approval is planned for August with implementation of the new service changes scheduled for January 24, 2022.

Process for Receiving Comments
In order to ensure the safety and well-being of our customers and employees, DART will conduct a virtual public hearing to receive comments on the proposed January 2022 service changes.

Written comments and emails received any time before the hearings are adjourned will become part of the official hearing record. Those comments may be submitted via email to dartpublichearingcomments@dart.org prior to the public hearing or mailed in advance to:

DART Community Engagement – 7232
January 2022 Service Changes Public Hearing
P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, TX 75266

The public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 8 and June 22, 2021. To view the public hearing visit DART.org/BoardVideo and select “Board of Directors Live.”

Visit www.DART.org/Meetings for more information.

Source: dart.org

U.S. Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

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U.S. Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

The U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health from 1-5 p.m., EDT, June 22, 2021, via teleconference and WebEx.

The tentative agenda will include an update from OSHA Acting Assistant Secretary Jim Frederick, remarks from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Director Dr. John Howard and discussions about occupational safety and health issues and NACOSH’s previous work.

Comments and requests to speak must be submitted electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking Portal, by June 14. The meeting is open to the public. Read the Federal Register notice for more information.

The teleconference dial-in number is 1-800-369-1663 and the passcode is 2863848. Join the meeting via WebEx at https://usdolee.webex.com/usdolee/onstage/g.php?MTID=e96527c00b5fc5d6f8a680295ece34214. The meeting password is Welcome!24.

NACOSH advises, consults with and makes recommendations to the secretaries of labor and health and human services on matters relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Act including regulatory, research, compliance assistance and enforcement issues.

Source: www.osha.gov

Governor Abbott Names Farias Chair And Williams Vice Chair Of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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Governor Abbott Names Farias Chair And Williams Vice Chair Of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named Fred Farias, III, O.D. as chair and Donna N. Williams vice-chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system.

Fred Farias, III, O.D. of McAllen is an optometrist and CEO of 20/20 Vision Care. He has served on The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since 2015 and is currently vice-chairman of the board, chairman of the Academic and Workforce Success Committee, and a member of the Texas Higher Education Foundation. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, former president of the Texas Optometric Association and the Rio Grande Valley Optometric Society, and a former member of the American Optometric Association Board of Trustees. Farias was named the Texas Optometrist of the Year in 2015 and the National Optometrist of the Year in 2016. He is a past gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Optometry Board, where he chaired the Licensing and Administration Committee. He is a lifetime member of The University of Texas (UT) System Chancellor’s Executive Committee and the UT Austin Development Board and a member of the UT Longhorn Foundation Athletic Advisory Council. He is a charter member of the Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation. Additionally, he is active in the McAllen community, serving as chair of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council. He has served on many local and statewide boards including the Vannie E. Cook Cancer Center, the Rio Grande Valley Arthritis Foundation, and the Museum of South Texas History. Farias received a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin, a Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry, and a Master’s degree from Harvard Medical School.

Donna N. Williams of Arlington is vice president and program manager for Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. She has served on THECB since 2018 and is currently vice-chairman of the Academic and Workforce Success Committee. She was a member of the Texas State University System Board of Regents and served as chair for two terms. Additionally, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and serves of the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health National Advisory Board and the Parsons Federal Credit Union board of directors. Her former member affiliations include the National Association of Professional Women, Project Management Institute, and a board of directors for the Society of American Military Engineers, Corporation for National Community Service, Dallas African American Museum, and Justin F. Kimball High School Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (former chair). Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University.

Source: gov.texas.gov

Governor Abbott Activates Resources As Heavy Rain, Flooding Threaten Eastern, Southern Regions Of Texas

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Governor Abbott Activates Resources As Heavy Rain, Flooding Threaten Eastern, Southern Regions Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today activated numerous resources to assist South, East, and Southeast Texas communities that are expected to receive heavy rain and flooding through the beginning of next week. Severe storms are also forecasted across West Texas on Sunday afternoon and evening, including storms that could bring damaging winds and large hail.

“This year’s spring season has brought an unprecedented amount of rain and flash flooding to many of our communities, and I urge Texans throughout the eastern and southern regions of the state to remain alert to changing weather conditions and heed the guidance of their local officials,” said Governor Abbott. “These resources will help the State of Texas continue to support our communities and keep Texans safe.”

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated and deployed the following resources:

  • Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) – Texas A&M Task Force One and Task Force Two: Boat Squads
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD): Search and Rescue Boat Teams
  • Texas Military Department (TMD): Helicopters with Hoist Capability and High Profile Vehicles

TDEM has requested the following agencies to identify resources to support response operations should they be needed:

  • Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews, Incident Management Teams
  • Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Severe Weather Packages
  • Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capability
  • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Public Drinking Water/Waste Water System Impacts
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas:  Power outage monitoring/coordination with utility providers in the threat areas

 

Texans are urged to follow these flood preparedness and safety tips during severe weather events:

  • Know types of flood risk in your area. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center for information here: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
  • Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
  • Build an emergency supply kit. For more information on how to build a kit, visit: https://www.ready.gov/kit
  • Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. Homeowner’s policies do not cover flooding. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
  • Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies.
  • Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.
  • Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

For more flood safety tips, visit ready.gov

Source: gov.texas.gov

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