The spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States is having a dire effect on all Americans, but victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are uniquely burdened by this crisis.

South Korea-based company Jier Shin Korea Co. Ltd., and its president, Sang Joo Lee, have agreed to pay $2 million to the United States for civil antitrust and False Claims Act violations for their involvement in a bid-rigging conspiracy that targeted contracts to supply fuel to U.S. military bases in South Korea, the Department of Justice announced today.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Sunday that he had tested positive for the disease caused by the new coronavirus, becoming the first member of the Senate to report a case of COVID-19. He said in a tweet that he was feeling fine and was in quarantine.

After all these years, it was finally going to be decided — the biggest question that shedrows across America have been debating since one Revolutionary farmer said to his neighbor, “I'll bet my horse can beat yours!” Right there on national television, before an event-starved nation full of pandemic fear, a tiny computer chip was […]

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VINO ROSSO (USA) [126] posted an impressive victory in the LONGINES Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) to join the top five of the ninth edition of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2019. Vino Rosso improved his rating from 121 to 126 when he defeated MCKINZIE (USA) [123] by 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita. Earlier […]

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One of the biggest complaints we have received on the new Paulick Report has been the oppressive commenting “reCaptcha” box that requires a coded password to be entered after each comment. We agreed that this was a waste of time and has made the commenting process unnecessarily difficult. We are now utilizing an option that […]

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When we switched over to the new Paulick Report, there were changes the public would never see including our transfer from WordPress to SilverStripe as our backend site editor. Why do we tell you this? It certainly isn't because backend site editors are interesting in the least. But on the site SSbits, a spinoff site […]

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Even though Ray has a great outside touch, we're not talking about a one-on-one game of hoops. Instead, if you sign up today, you may have the opportunity to go head-to-head against Ray Paulick handicapping five of this weekend's top races in our free contest The American Handicapper presented by Brisnet.com. The contest is easy […]

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By @brad_cummings Social Networking and Social Media have quickly become pop culture phrases. Since the advent of Facebook and Twitter several years after that, these sites have evolved. Facebook has moved from a niche destination for 20-somethings and younger to beacons of society where those in their Golden Years are now navigating on a regular […]

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A month ago, the Paulick Report proudly announced its latest full-time hire in former NPR radio host Scott Jagow, who decided to drop his promising career in Los Angeles for the horse racing industry. We still don't know if there was something in the water he was drinking, but really, what other explanation could there […]

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Part of the cornerstone of the Paulick Report has always been an opportunity to have a free exchange of ideas in front of a international audience on the issues most affecting the Thoroughbred industry both at home and abroad. And with a bevy of industry influencers and decision makers being among our many readers, commentary […]

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We just wanted to take a moment and thank our readership for their amazing interest in being a part of this year's Breeders' Cup or Bust fundraising run/bike relay from Keeneland to Churchill Downs on Nov. 2 to benefit Breeders' Cup Charities. We have been overwhelmed by the positive support just a couple days after […]

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Have you had dreams of becoming a horse racing writer but gave up on them because of the diminishing opportunities in Thoroughbred print? Looking for a fresh start in a fast-paced and positive work environment? Do you want to combine an education in the new media world with your love for horses and horse racing? […]

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Attn. Paulick Report readers:    Our website will be undergoing a bit of construction over the next day or so.  Most readers will notice no difference as these changes are made, but a small minority of people could experience delays in the updating of content.   We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We […]

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The board of directors of Equine Sales Company voted in favor of changing the date of its 2020 Consignor Select Yearling Sale including 2-Year-Olds in Training from Sept. 3 to Aug. 20. With the announcement of Fasig-Tipton consolidating its three yearling sales, which will be held on Sept. 9-10 in Lexington, Ky., and the Kentucky […]

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Keeneland's four auctions on the calendar are tentpoles of the bloodstock industry, but BloodHorse reports that the growing online auction space spurred by social distancing has the company testing out web-based platforms for a year-round marketplace. Over 40 consignors and buyers took part in a recent simulated online auction hosted by Keeneland to test the […]

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In a recent interview with Susan Salk for her website, Off Track Thoroughbreds.com, the Paulick Report's own Ray Paulick sat down with Ms. Salk to discuss the current state of the racing industry, the growing awareness of the 'unwanted' racehorse, and Paulick's love of the sport of racing itself. Read more at Off Track Thoroughbreds […]

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The 2013 Triple Crown not only marked the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's memorable performances as he marched to glory in 1973, it also was notable for also being 35 years since Affirmed and Alydar dueled through the three classic races. One other important, although not as well-known, observance was that it also marked the 50th […]

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Chris answers some audience questions about Lightroom: How to backup and restore Lightroom and how to select and export thousands of photos over multiple folders. Chris also just made an observation about how his HomeKit cameras could breathe new life into his favorite photo exercise. Photo by Siarhei Horbach [sc:podlovebutton] Links: SPONSOR: Vistaprint: Get 500 … Continue reading "869 Home Automation and Photography"

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Much like horse trainers, writers are never truly retired from their craft. After a lengthy career that has included seven books, numerous legal articles and time spent as an editor of a regional weekly newspaper in California, Merle Horwitz isn't done writing yet. His latest book, a novel called “Winners,” was released in December. This […]

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On Sunday May 10, the UK Government will outline the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, which may include changes to its current social distancing restrictions and, potentially, a timeline for the resumption of sport. Horse racing industry leaders will then meet on Monday, May 11 to discuss the Government's announcement and […]

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Catch up quickly on what's happened today in the world of Thoroughbred racing with the Paulick Report's News Minute. In today's edition, Scott Jagow shares news about an overseas-based horse pointing for starts in the U.S., including the Breeders' Cup Classic. Also, the latest on one of this year's Kentucky Derby runners who's been backed […]

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Horse Racing Reform, an industry initiative led by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, announced today the launch of an updated website, horseracingreform.org,designed to better inform and educate the general public, racing fans, and industry personnel on safety, integrity, and welfare matters in horse racing. The mobile-friendly site includes a range of new […]

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Kamalu was briefly on the roster but never saw game action. He was released after the alleged assault.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities. “All African Americans, Latinos and tribal community members in Wisconsin will have access to free COVID-19 testing under a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers. Evers’ plan is an effort to combat the staggering … Continue reading ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic. “Restaurant owners have long complained that fees charged by ordering platforms like Grubhub, often ranging from 15% to 30%, make orders less profitable, and sometimes unprofitable — but businesses have no choice but to use them if they want to … Continue reading BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic

Marny Xiong, 31, joined the board in 2018 and is a graduate of St. Paul Public Schools.

More than 30 buildings, many dating to the 1880s or earlier, had to be torn down or have their front lopped off 20 feet.

Planning pays off for creators of garden oasis in St. Bonifacius.

omg thats about right Hamish. I never trust work times on claimers especially.

oh here we go... seriously get a life tired of the racial BS.

Theres a new female trainer at Remington park, has pretty much zero stats/starts. So far her horses have qualified/won several stakes. . Pretty talented for zero trainer whos history shows zero starts. Qualified one last night again to futurity. And then Judd Kearls shill trainer padgett who won everything in NM has not hardly lit the board. Tres Abagados Stupidos do you anything about this girl?

Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Andy Harris are weighing in.

Multiple graded stakes winner Call Paul, formerly trained by Jason Servis, had to be euthanized on Wednesday morning at Belmont Park. The Daily Racing Form reports that the colt suffered catastrophic injuries to his left hind leg during a workout over the training track. The 4-year-old Pennsylvania-bred son of Friesan Fire was breezing for the fourth […]

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Andy Harris are weighing in.

Gardeners create backyard oasis with pond and waterfall.

COVID cases are surging in Stearns County, in large part due to three meat packing plants in the area. We photograph St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis as he broadcasts his daily COVID-19 update to constituents on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Cloud City Hall in St. Cloud, Minn.

Stephen Cole, Jennifer Hill, Luke Keele, Ilya Shpitser, and Dylan Small write: We wanted to provide an update on our efforts to build the Society for Causal Inference (SCI). As you may recall, we are creating the SCI as a home for causal inference research that will increase support and knowledge sharing both within the […]

Robin Lee writes: To check for linearity and homoscedasticity, we are taught to plot residuals against y fitted value in many statistics classes. However, plotting residuals against y fitted value has always been a confusing practice that I know that I should use but can’t quite explain why. It is not until this week I […]

Segro, Johnny August Sep 14, 1943 - May 3, 2020 Johnny August Segro, 76, of Englewood, FL, died on May 3, 2020. Funeral arrangements .....

Beaudoin, Christopher Jan. 31, 1970 - May 5, 2020 Christopher Beaudoin, 50, of Sarasota, FL, died on May 5, 2020. Funeral arrangements by: Maloney .....

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-launches-new-youth-program-with-new-partners.htm

On the weekends of June 20 – 21, July 18 – 19, and August 15 – 16, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park and the 146 other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country that charge entrance fees will offer fee-free entry into the parks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-04-fee-free.htm

Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/propane-line-break-causes-short-term-closure-of-grand-canyon-visitor-center.htm

Afternoon thunderstorms brought abundant lightning to Grand Canyon National Park this week; and fire managers have identified six new fires, all on the North Rim of the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-31_fires.htm

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park remains closed as fire management staff continue to manage the Aspen Fire for resource benefits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-03_fires.htm

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/sixteenth-annual-native-american-heritage-days-starts-august-13-on-north-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has re-opened with pilot car escorts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-05_fires.htm

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open to visitor traffic. Restricted one-lane traffic on the road will be necessary as fire crews continue to work on clearing potential hazards. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-06_fires.htm