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Driveline Systems LLC v. Arctic Cat, Inc.

(United States Seventh Circuit) - Vacated and remanded. The summary judgment in a contract lawsuit over a supply contract for manufactured goods was improper because there were genuine issues of material fact.




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Warwick Academy Produce Face Masks

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BFRS Offer Video Remote Building Inspection

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Premier Burt Sends Letter Of Condolence

Earlier this week, Premier David Burt sent a letter of condolence to the family of the late Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr. Stanley W. Lowe,...




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Can California’s Air Remain Clean Post Pandemic? Yes, If The State Amps Up Its Climate Goals, Studies Say.

By Ezra David Romero

Air quality across California has visibly improved with fewer drivers on the road because of stay-at-home orders. But when the orders are lifted pollution will likely return to pre-pandemic levels.

Some scientists say we don’t have to go back to having such poor air quality in the state, but they recognize it will take a total mindset change for Californians. The number of miles driven in the state has dropped by around 75% since stay-at-home orders went into place and has resulted in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, said UC Davis Road Ecology Center director Fraser Shilling.

“We're learning new things about our driving behavior … can we both mitigate the harm from COVID-19 and also mitigate the harm that we cause by burning fuel and causing climate change?” Sterling questioned after analyzing data from Streelight.com. 

Nationally he reports there was a reduction of around 74 billion miles traveled in the U.S. from early March to mid-April. That resulted in a greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 4% nationally for 2020 and by 13% from transportation in about eight weeks. 

If this continues, Shilling says, the reduction of miles traveled could drastically impact our climate goals for the better, including putting the nation on track to meet its annual greenhouse gas reduction goals under the Paris Climate Accord.

He says it’s an interesting position for the federal government to be in where the lack of driving allows the U.S. to meet the goals of the “Paris Climate Accord, and on the other hand, inadvertently exceed the goals ... It's a cool green lining.”

California has a 2050 goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 1990 levels. Shilling says if traffic remained at stay-at-home levels for a year, the drop in miles traveled would allow the state to meet half of its climate target by 2050.  

The rest of the reductions would come from all sectors of the economy including transitions to bioenergy, offshore wind power, and increased energy storage. A 2019 study highlighted by Stanford University from the group Energy Futures Initiative says meeting the 2050 goals will be “extremely challenging.”

“It's painful to drive less and have less economic activity,” Shilling said. “But when we drive less, and when we work at home, we can start to meet these climate change goals. They're not so far out of the way, out of bounds that we can't achieve them.”

But Shilling says there are negative aspects, depending on how you look at it, including potentially $370 million less state fuel tax revenue.

“The upside for drivers — like I filled my tank a month and a half ago — is we're not spending as much on fuel,” Shilling said. “The less fuel that's sold, the less fuel tax revenue … that money is not available for transportation projects.”

Could California keep its cleaner air?

Researchers at UCLA are taking this idea further. A study came out this week saying that California has all the policies and technology to stop all human-caused emissions by 2050. 

“We think there is a room for California to achieve that goal ahead of the game,” said Yifang Zhu, one of the authors of the peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature Sustainability

The authors call for increased energy efficiency across all sectors and reducing emissions from energy creation as the core ways to reach the sped up goal. That would mean a “systematic change” in how Californians consume energy and “more stringent” policies.

“We're talking about 85% electrification rate in the residential and commercial sectors, which we’re not even close to [today],” Zhu said. 

Achieving carbon neutrality is part of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s mission to limit the rise in global temperature to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels by 2100. 

Zhu says, “nothing in our model in the roadmap is something unrealistic” even at a half a century ahead of the global goal. Doing so would mean fast tracking the state’s existing goals and their models show that by 2050 the savings from curbing emissions will exceed the cost by around $109 billion.

“We need to do more than what we're doing today,” Zhu said. “I want to highlight the cost is actually only 50% compared to the monetary benefits and also want to communicate the urgency for California agencies for stakeholders and policymakers to really act.”

Zhu says, even though the study started before the pandemic began, there’s a lesson to be learned from the COVID-19 crisis. 

“It is cheaper and safer to prevent people from catching and spreading this Coronavirus, then to treat huge numbers of severe cases,” Zhu said. “Similarly [with] climate change it is much better to cut down greenhouse gas emissions to prevent global temperature rise than to figure out how to deal with the potential future catastrophic consequences.”

The authors also note the state’s most disadvantage would benefit. According to the study, the state’s top 25% most polluted census tracts would get 35% of the health benefits of improved air quality. It could also, the study says, have a health effect of 14,000 fewer deaths from air pollution related illnesses every year, it could reduce asthma attacks in 1 million children and decrease cardiovascular hospital admissions by 4,500.

“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our state will not only slow down global climate change, but more importantly, will improve the air quality and protect people’s health in our local community,” said co-author Bin Zhao, a former UCLA researcher who is now an earth scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. 




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All Californians Will Get Mail-In Ballots For November Election

By Drew Sandsor

Updated 4:45 p.m.

For the first time, every eligible voter in California will get a mail-in ballot, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday during his daily coronavirus briefing. 

Newsom signed the executive order Friday, saying it was a matter of voter safety.

"Not to feel like they have to go into a concentrated, dense environment where their health may be at risk, we'll provide an additional asset, an additional resource, by way of voting by mail," Newsom said.

Newsom said there will be physical voting sites as well with safety measures put in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Newsom's executive order is solely for the November general election.

Voting by mail has been steadily increasing. During California's March statewide primary, a record 72 percent of the ballots cast were mail-in.

Newsom held his daily briefing at a Sacramento florist shop that reopened Friday under the state's next phase of economic recovery. It allows non-essential retailers to offer curbside service.

In his remarks, Newsom said the 14.7% national unemployment rate doesn't represent the true number of those out of work. The jobless figure released Friday is the highest since the Great Depression. He said that 4.3 million people have applied for unemployment in California alone since mid-March, and that's on top of those who were already out of work.

"When you add 4.3 million people to a workforce that's north of 18 million … do the math," he said. "We're not at 14.7%. The state of California is north of 20% right now."

While President Trump has continually praised Newsom's handling of the pandemic he criticized the governor Friday. Trump said he thinks the state can move a little quicker on reopening and that people may force the issue. 




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Federal Trade Commission v. AMG Capital Management, LLC

(United States Ninth Circuit) - Held that the Federal Trade Commission Act could support an order compelling an online payday lender to pay more than $1 billion in monetary relief for unfair business practices. Two of the judges on the Ninth Circuit panel filed a concurring opinion to suggest that the court should rehear the case en banc to reconsider relevant circuit precedent.



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Kolbasyuk v. Capital Management Services, LP

(United States Second Circuit) - Held that a consumer could not proceed with a claim that a debt collection letter unlawfully failed to inform him of certain information. Affirmed the dismissal of his proposed class action lawsuit against the debt collector under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.




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Craftwood II, Inc. v. Generac Power Systems, Inc.

(United States Seventh Circuit) - Revived businesses' claims that they were sent unsolicited fax advertisements in violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Reversed a dismissal, in a case raising issues of standing to sue.




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Montreal Hip-Hop Collective Triple-R Release Debut Album “Red Rum Records” Featuring Tracks With Swollen Members, Doom Squad, Demrick, And More

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CLOUZINE Contemporary Music Magazin #17 Published Today

CLOUZINE Contemporary Music Magazin #17 Published Today




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Curren$y, Trademark & Young Roddy Share "Big Dogs" Ahead Of October 11th Album Release

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Impeachment Inquiry Update & California Democratic State Endorsement Convention Preview

Members of California’s Congressional delegation are center stage at the House Intelligence Committee impeachment inquiry hearings on Capitol Hill. The chair of the committee is LA area Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff. The ranking Republican member of the same committee is Fresno Rep. Devin Nunes. Other Californians are Democrats: Bay Area Rep. Jackie Speier and East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell. McClatchy DC reporter Kate Irby joins Insight. She follows the California Congressional delegation. 

California’s State Endorsement Convention is this weekend in Long Beach. One of the surprises is that candidates Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Former Vice President Joe Biden will not attend. What does this mean? 

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the California Democratic Party in conjunction with Univision will host a televised 2019 Presidential Forum from 4 to 6 pm PST. Confirmed candidates are New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Former Health and Human Services Secretary Julián Castro, California Sen. Kamala Harris, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, investor Tom Steyer, and entrepreneur Andrew Yang. CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler provides a preview to this weekend’s convention.

 




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Creating a New Language File for a Theme Translation

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The post Creating a New Language File for a Theme Translation appeared first on bavotasan.com.





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Themes By Bavotasan Is Becoming Bandicoot Pro

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‘BELIEF: LIVES AND STORIES OF MONTANA’S SALISH WOMEN’ Coming To Off-Broadway In September

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Welcome Patrick Mathias AKA Password To The Ordior Rights Management Roster!

Ordior Has Signed Patrick Mathias Aka Password For A World Wide Exclusive Publishing And Administration Agreement!




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Welcome BlackFaceNaija To The Ordior Rights Management Roster!

Ordior Has Signed BlackFaceNaija For A World Wide Exclusive Publishing And Administration Agreement!




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Welcome African China To The Ordior Rights Management Roster!

Ordior Has Signed African China For A World Wide Exclusive Publishing And Administration Agreement!




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Interview With Legendary Remixer Marc JB And Simon Bartholomew From The Brand New Heavies

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A Talk With Tom Silverman On New Music Seminar 2012

NMS Has Been One Of The Choice Places For Music Pros And Artists To Gather And Discuss The Future Of The Music Industry Since Its Creation In 1980




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Cortadito @ Arts Garage 14 De Septiembre

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Oxford Preparatory Academy v. Edlighten Learning Solutions

(California Court of Appeal) - Remanded for a redetermination of whether an arbitration agreement covered a dispute between a school and a consulting firm. Reversed an order denying arbitration.




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Stemcor USA Inc. v. Cia Siderurgica do Para Cosipar

(United States Fifth Circuit) - On rehearing of a dispute between two creditors, held that Louisiana's non-resident attachment statute allows for attachment in aid of arbitration. Further held that subject matter jurisdiction existed here under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Vacated and remanded.




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New Music Video - Walkers [Downtempo Future Bass]

Theo Dor Releases His New Music Video Walkers Out On Louis Capet XXVI Records




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Chicago R&B And Soul Singer Brandon James Has Released His New Music Video "So Emotional"

Chicago, IL August 8th, 2019 - R&b And Soul Singer Brandon James Has Released His New Music Video For The Single "So Emotional."




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LA-Based Indie Rock/Pop Duo H. Kink Premiere New Video, As Favorable Early Coverage Runs For Debut Album

"‘Wish I Were Here' Is So Engaging, I Can Hardly Believe It's Their Debut"




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B4U Kadak Brings Action-packed Blockbusters This September

E B4U Network, Popularly Known For Bollywood Music And Movie Channels, Has Recently Launched A New Film Channel B4U Kadak. The Channel's Performance And Viewership Has Grown So Much That It Has B




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An Evening With Jesse Charbonier Featuring The Joel Hall Dancers: A Film Premiere And CD Release

Critically Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Jesse Charbonier Will Be Celebrating The Release Of 'Introducing Jesse Charbonier' At The University Of Chicago’s Reva And David Logan Center For The Arts On Nov. 1




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Benita Charles: My Musical Journey To Love At Harlem Library - Oct 5th

NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles Will Be The Featured Artist For The Concert & Speaker Series At The Harlem Public Library On Oct 5th.




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CLOUZINE Contemporary Music Magazin #17 Published Today

CLOUZINE Contemporary Music Magazin #17 Published Today




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The Divertissement Connection

The quirky world of the divertissement—in an inadvertent reprise of last week's show.




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COFFEY v. NEW HAMPSHIRE JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PLAN

(US 1st Circuit) - No. 19-1908




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County And State COVID-19 Testing / Filing For Unemployment / Kids Parties With Online Faeries

The conversation around testing and when to reopen continues; we check in with the Solano County. Questions about filing for unemployment get some needed answers, and how children’s parties are still happening online.




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COVID-19 Weekend Updates / Truckee, Chico Mayor Coronavirus Check-In / Photography During Pandemic

The latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic from weekend across the region. We check in with the mayors of Truckee and Chico on how their cities are managing, and a local photographer offers a window into the lives of her neighbors.




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Rep. Tom McClintock / School Timelines, Sliding Reading Skill Levels / Baking Bread During The Pandemic

Republican California Rep. Tom McClintock on Congress’ coronavirus relief efforts. We check in with a pair of superintendents on prospective timelines for opening their schools, and finding comfort in baking during the pandemic.




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Entering Phase 2, Prospective Reopening / Sleep & COVID-19 / New Health Care Workers Anthem

California moves toward Phase 2 in changing its stay-at-home rules. We check in with businesses who could soon reopen their doors. A Sutter Health sleep expert talks odd dreams and interrupted sleep, and an anthem to healthcare workers.




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Queen' Brian May Addresses Bohemian Rhapsody Sequel Idea

Queen guitarist Brian May is sharing his thoughts on the likelihood of a sequel to the band's 2018 biopic




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Midem Artist Accelerator Call For Entries Open

First Class Industry Experts To Select Rising International Talent




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Career Moves: Cinq Music, Songtrust, Def Jam, Warner Music, 117 Management & DPA

New Career Announcements At Cinq Music Urban Division, Songtrust Amsterdam Office, Def Jam Recordings, Warner Music Benelux, 117 Entertainment Group And DPA Microphones In US





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Andrew Romanoff wins Democratic state assembly, will be on June 30 ballots

U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff secured a dominant victory Saturday at a Democratic Party assembly, earning him a slot in the June 30 primary and setting the stage for a likely one-on-one contest between him and John Hickenlooper.




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Citing pandemic, Denver judge puts U.S. Senate candidate on ballot despite failing to meet signature requirement

A Denver judge ordered that U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Ferrigno Warren must be placed on the June 30 primary ballot, despite falling well short of the Colorado Secretary of State's usual signature requirement.




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Colorado Supreme Court rules U.S. Senate candidate doesn’t belong on ballot after all

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday overturned a lower court decision to put Senate candidate Michelle Ferrigno Warren's name on the June 30 Democratic primary ballot, siding with the Secretary of State's Office.




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Lorena Garcia appealing decision barring her from Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court has all but cemented a two-way Democratic primary for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat in June between John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff after reversing another Denver District Court decision. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled that Democratic candidate Lorena Garcia shouldn’t be placed on the primary ballot because she didn’t collect enough […]




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Digital Revolution: Sonarworks CEO Wins Top Prize In EMMA Sound Competition Using Sonarworks Core Technology

Sonarworks Software Proves To Be The ‘secret Sauce’ In International Car Audio Competition




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BOWLES v. ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP

(US 5th Circuit) - No. 18-60749




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B4U Kadak Brings Action-packed Blockbusters This September

The B4U Network, Popularly Known For Bollywood Music And Movie Channels, Has Recently Launched A New Film Channel B4U Kadak.