NoneHired dog walker Helaina Timson walks 6-year-old Florence on Friday at the Allen County Humane Society. Florence has been adopted. Charlotte Caldwell | The Lima News LIMA — On Nov. 18, the Ohio SPCA and Allen County Humane Society board of directors suspended the volunteer dog walking program, sparking criticism on social media and bringing attention and signatures to a petition started in 2023. “After several recent incidents involving injuries to dogs and volunteers, this is the best decision for the health and safety of the dogs and our staff and volunteers,” the Ohio SPCA and Humane Society wrote in a Facebook post . In a separate post , the organization specified a dog named Rascal caused serious injury to someone and prompted the board to hire a behaviorist and dog walkers before volunteer dog walkers would be reintroduced. The shelter currently has three hired dog walkers and is looking for a fourth and has teamed up with Joshua Osting, the founder of Exceptionally Obedient Dogs LLC out of Fort Jennings, according to shelter manager Sherry Bernard. The employees have already had one training session with Osting, she said. Bernard said the shelter currently has about 20 dogs that are ready for adoption and walk with the dog walkers and about 40 dogs in the building total. In addition to the petition and social media comments, one complaint — which is public record — has been filed with the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Office by Lisa Harding, a former board member from Lima. “The financial records are not well kept, no reports provided to the board at meetings. No record of how much donations come in for the Lima shelter. Online donations are deposited into sanctuary account. Lima board is given no proof that transferred funds are actually the amount received by the sanctuary. No records or reports are given,” Harding wrote, adding the organization has “inconsistent policies and procedures.” Organization’s response to rumors John Bell, the organization’s attorney based out of Columbus and a member of the board of directors, confirmed the board wants the volunteer dog walking program to return after the staff are trained by the behaviorist and get on the same page with how dogs should be handled. Bell has over 20 years of experience working with animal welfare groups. “It is our intention to, at some point in the future, resume the volunteer dog walkers. That has always been our intention, and the suspension of that program has always been temporary,” Bell said. “The issue is not the people. The issue is the animals. Our concern is that if they’re not handled by folks who understand how to do this correctly, they won’t be socialized and ready to be adopted,” he continued. “In order for them to be socialized, we have to have people who do more with them than just take them out of the cage, spin them around the yard and bring them back.” He mentioned other tasks volunteers can do while the dog walking is suspended, like feeding, bathing and grooming the dogs and cleaning the areas where the animals are housed. Bell explained the way animals are categorized at the shelter coming in depending on their past behavior. “When an animal comes in, their behavior is assessed, and they are sorted into groups according to the level of our comfort with their behavior. They have green, yellow and red. Reds are animals that have had some significant issues in their behavior, and only the most trained and skilled staff should be handling them, and we’ve had volunteers going in and taking red level dogs out of their cages, and even if they don’t get injured, we really can’t have that,” he said. “The fact that there’s only one injury doesn’t mean there’s not other issues we’re trying to eliminate by going through this process of bringing in a professional to train folks.” When the incident with Rascal occurred, he was taken off the adoptable animals list, which made people assume Rascal was euthanized and the shelter was no longer a “no-kill” shelter. “What no-kill shelter means is we won’t euthanize an animal just for the sake of space. If an animal comes in in severe distress, humane euthanization may be required because it may not be possible to alleviate the suffering in any other way, and that happens at every shelter in every city and county in Ohio,” Bell said. “We do not euthanize just because an animal has an issue, even if it’s a behavioral issue. If they come in after a bite or attack, they’re not euthanized because of that. They would only be euthanized at the recommendation of a licensed veterinarian for the sake of eliminating the animal’s suffering if we cannot alleviate the suffering.” Another allegation centered around the shelter currently not having a humane agent and the reasons for it, including “the hostile work environment, lack of support, and ceased communication from board members and staff,” according to the petition . “We’ve had trouble keeping humane officers because the pay is so low and the community support isn’t there, and we have people complaining about not having a humane officer,” Bell said. “If we can get somebody who is qualified under the revised code, which means they have full peace officer training, just like every police officer in the state of Ohio, and they’re certified and want to come to us and work for the little bit that a humane agent gets paid, we would have humane agents all the time, but we can’t seem to get people who are qualified, willing to go there and do it for the pay that’s available. It’s a hard job.” Bell said there is a humane agent on the board who hasn’t been sworn into Allen County yet, which will happen when the county’s probate court judge approves him. Bell explained that by law, all humane societies in Ohio are private, non-profit charities, so they are 100% funded by donations. He said only about 20% of the organization’s funding comes from Allen County donors, so the organization’s other branches are helping fund the shelter. “The county government does not have to support the county humane society. There’s no financial connection there. The limited government function that is performed by the humane agent does not make us a government office,” Bell said. “We’re a donation-dependent private charity, and some counties don’t have a humane society or humane agent.” The petition criticized the organization for not adding any new programs since its takeover of the shelter in 2015. “We’d like to do more of that, but again you can’t have just anybody coming in and taking the animals out and taking them to a remote location and exposing them to the public. That’s not something you can walk in off the street and do the first day you volunteer,” Bell said. “If we’re not doing enough it’s because we don’t have the manpower and the financial resources to do more.” One consequence of decreased manpower and financial resources is putting the organization’s low-cost spay and neuter clinic on pause, which is another source of community backlash. “If we don’t have money to get the vets in to do the spay and neuter clinics and support staff, it can’t happen,” Bell said. Bell expressed concern about decreased donations because of the allegations. “The unfortunate thing about some of these posts is that’s going to damage the donations that we would otherwise receive, and that money’s not going to come in from another source,” he said. Testimonial from a volunteer Marianna Eilerman, of Elida, helps organize the Petco cat partnership where cats from the shelter are brought to Petco to help them get adopted. Since she started helping with the program in June 2021, she has rehomed about 90 cats. She also transports cats to and from Petco and vet appointments, runs the front desk and decorates the shelter. “When I moved here, I didn’t know anybody from here. I work from home, and we adopted a dog from here. Our other one had passed away,” Eilerman said about why she started volunteering at the shelter. “When I lived in Toledo I worked at the humane society up there a lot and I’m fortunate enough to have time and the money to do the stuff, so I started helping out with cleaning and different things, and it’s just kind of evolved. Then the Petco thing started and I wanted to be in charge of that. “It helps me. I feel like I’m giving back. It’s very rewarding. I feel like I’m making a difference in someone’s life,” she said. Eilerman has two adopted cats and two adopted dogs at home, two of which came from the Allen County shelter. Per week, she volunteers six to seven hours at Petco and five to six hours at the shelter. Volunteer program at another shelter The Auglaize County Humane Society wrote in a Facebook message that its volunteer program has “around 10 regular volunteers that come weekly. We have around 50 signed up but due to their schedules, do not come as often. Our volunteers help us clean, go to special events, help with fundraisers, as well as, play with/socialize and walk our dogs (and cats). We do not allow our volunteers to interact with ‘problem’ dogs for their own safety. We are a small facility and do not have the number of animals as the bigger shelters, but we put the safety of our animals as well as their caregivers first.” Anyone interested in adopting can download an application at www.ohiospca.org and email it once complete to [email protected] . Bell said any concerns from the community about the way the shelter is ran can be emailed to him at [email protected] and he will bring them up to the board. Reach Charlotte Caldwell at 567-242-0451.
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his fellow premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan to fight U.S. tariffs, with conservative premiers lobbying Republican counterparts, left-leaning provincial leaders courting the Democrats, and Ottawa focusing on president-elect Donald Trump. The premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about using their political diversity and connections to thwart the prospect of Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, Eby said Thursday in a year-end interview. He said it was discussed that conservative premiers Danielle Smith in Alberta, Doug Ford in Ontario and Nova Scotia's Tim Houston are well-placed to lobby Republican governors and business leaders. Eby said as a New Democrat he will likely have more in common with Democrat governors and business leaders from the West Coast states. "I can easily have conversations with governors and businesses down the West Coast of the U.S., where we have close relationships and our politics are very similar," he said. "Premier Smith can have conversations with Republican governors. That would be more challenging for me, and (she) would have more connections potentially with the Trump administration than an NDP administration in B.C. would." He said a meeting last week between the premiers and Trudeau discussed Canada's diversity of representation, and how it could bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks. "It's interesting, there was a lot of talk about what unity means in terms of Canada's response to the tariffs," he said. "There's obviously a diversity of views around the Council of the Federation table of all the premiers. Certainly, mine is not the same as Premier Smith's or Premier Ford's or Premier Houston's, and that diversity of views is actually potentially a significant strength for us as we enter into these discussions." Eby also said he was prepared to appear on American's right-leaning Fox News TV network, as did premiers Ford and Smith. "Anything that I can do to support the national effort to protect the families in Canada from the impact of tariffs and also families in the U.S. from those unjustified tariffs," he said. "Absolutely, if I thought it was helpful." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Dirk Meissner, The Canadian PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden scored his 15th goal of the season and Ilya Samsonov stopped 31 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 3-0 on Sunday night. Howden redirected defenseman Alex Pietrangelo’s shot from the top of the slot late in the second period and is now tied with Ivan Barbashev for the team lead in goals. Howden has scored a goal in four of the last five games. Victor Olofsson and Tanner Pearson also scored for the Golden Knights, who have shut out Calgary twice this season, beating them 5-0 on Oct. 28 . Dan Vladar made 34 saves for Calgary. The Golden Knights have now won six straight, the longest active win streak in the NHL, while improving to 25-8-3 on the year. They own a 13-2-1 record against Pacific Division opponents. Calgary (17-12-7) dropped to 4-4-1 against Pacific Division teams. Calgary: The Flames played in their fourth back-to-back set following Saturday’s 3-1 win in San Jose. Calgary is 3-1-0 in game one of a back-to-back scenario and dropped to 1-3-0 in game two of back-to-backs. Vegas: The Golden Knights scored twice in the third period and now boast a league-best plus-30 goal differential in the third period. Spanning the end of the first period and into the second period, the Golden Knights were successful in staving off a Calgary power play, which included a 5-on-3 for roughly a minute after Howden was given a double-minor for a high stick to Jonathan Huberdeau’s head. Samsonov stopped five shots during the entire sequence. 200 — Jack Eichel played in his 200th game as a Golden Knight, while Bruce Cassidy coached his 200th game with Vegas. The Flames host Vancouver on Tuesday. Vegas will host Montreal on Tuesday. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday’s wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also finally made enough plays late to win a close game. Seven of their previous eight losses were by one score. And Cincinnati also got a win over one of the league’s better teams. Its seven previous victories came against sub-.500 teams. Joe Burrow, in the midst of the best season of his career, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime to win it 30-24. The final drive followed two critical stops by the Cincinnati defense. “We’ve known we had a good football team all along,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “And those (close) games are disappointing that we came up short, but they didn’t change our process. They didn’t change what our guys believed in. We didn’t have to change everything we did. We still believed in what we were doing. And now we’ve won four in a row, and we have to make it five in a row.” The playoffs are still a long shot. To get there, the Bengals will have to go into Pittsburgh and beat the Steelers next weekend in the regular-season finale and also count on other bubble teams losing. RELATED COVERAGE Broncos can wipe away back-to-back heartbreakers and make playoffs by beating Kansas City Brock Purdy’s production takes a big drop for the 49ers in a trying season Cardinals’ Trey McBride reaches milestones, but deflection off helmet leads to loss What’s working The Bengals are playing their best football of the season. Burrow, battered by the Denver pass rush, completed nearly 80% of his passes in piling up 412 yards and three touchdowns. It marked his eighth straight game with at least 250 yards and three touchdown passes, extending his NFL record. ... Receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who had nine catches for 102 yards against the Broncos, could finish the season with the receiving triple crown — most catches, yards and touchdowns. What needs help The offensive line continues to struggle, even with the return of starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Burrow rarely had a clean pocket, was constantly on the run and was sacked seven times and hit 15 times. Stock up The Cincinnati defense, much maligned this season, forced two Denver punts in overtime. The second one led to the Bengals’ game-winning drive. Linebacker Germaine Pratt intercepted Bo Nix to end a Denver drive in the fourth quarter. “For them to rise up and get those two stops and allow the offense a shot to go win it (is) big-time stuff,” Taylor said. Higgins caught 11 passes for 131 yards and was the recipient of all three of Burrow’s touchdown passes. “Everybody can see what kind of player he is,” Burrow said of Higgins, who is playing this season with the franchise tag. “He elevates us to a different level when he’s playing like that.” Stock down Kicker Cade York, who was signed in early December to fill in for the injured Evan McPherson, had a chance to win the game with 2:49 left in overtime, but his 33-yard field-goal attempt bounced off the left upright. Injuries RB Chase Brown sprained his ankle in an awkward slide as the Bengals tried to run out the clock in regulation. ... OT Amarius Mims suffered an injury to his right hand. Key number 499 — total yards by the Bengals against Denver. Next steps The Bengals finish the season at Pittsburgh. The Steelers beat them 44-38 on Dec. 1. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLCINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday’s wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also finally made enough plays late to win a close game. Seven of their previous eight losses were by one score. And Cincinnati also got a win over one of the league’s better teams. Its seven previous victories came against sub-.500 teams. Joe Burrow, in the midst of the best season of his career, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime to win it 30-24. The final drive followed two critical stops by the Cincinnati defense. “We’ve known we had a good football team all along,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “And those (close) games are disappointing that we came up short, but they didn’t change our process. They didn’t change what our guys believed in. We didn’t have to change everything we did. We still believed in what we were doing. And now we’ve won four in a row, and we have to make it five in a row.” The playoffs are still a long shot. To get there, the Bengals will have to go into Pittsburgh and beat the Steelers next weekend in the regular-season finale and also count on other bubble teams losing. RELATED COVERAGE Broncos can wipe away back-to-back heartbreakers and make playoffs by beating Kansas City Brock Purdy’s production takes a big drop for the 49ers in a trying season Cardinals’ Trey McBride reaches milestones, but deflection off helmet leads to loss What’s working The Bengals are playing their best football of the season. Burrow, battered by the Denver pass rush, completed nearly 80% of his passes in piling up 412 yards and three touchdowns. It marked his eighth straight game with at least 250 yards and three touchdown passes, extending his NFL record. ... Receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who had nine catches for 102 yards against the Broncos, could finish the season with the receiving triple crown — most catches, yards and touchdowns. What needs help The offensive line continues to struggle, even with the return of starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Burrow rarely had a clean pocket, was constantly on the run and was sacked seven times and hit 15 times. Stock up The Cincinnati defense, much maligned this season, forced two Denver punts in overtime. The second one led to the Bengals’ game-winning drive. Linebacker Germaine Pratt intercepted Bo Nix to end a Denver drive in the fourth quarter. “For them to rise up and get those two stops and allow the offense a shot to go win it (is) big-time stuff,” Taylor said. Higgins caught 11 passes for 131 yards and was the recipient of all three of Burrow’s touchdown passes. “Everybody can see what kind of player he is,” Burrow said of Higgins, who is playing this season with the franchise tag. “He elevates us to a different level when he’s playing like that.” Stock down Kicker Cade York, who was signed in early December to fill in for the injured Evan McPherson, had a chance to win the game with 2:49 left in overtime, but his 33-yard field-goal attempt bounced off the left upright. Injuries RB Chase Brown sprained his ankle in an awkward slide as the Bengals tried to run out the clock in regulation. ... OT Amarius Mims suffered an injury to his right hand. Key number 499 — total yards by the Bengals against Denver. Next steps The Bengals finish the season at Pittsburgh. The Steelers beat them 44-38 on Dec. 1. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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Subscribe to our newsletter Privacy Policy Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account. An account was already registered with this email. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, please join us as a member . The Pantone Color Institute has unveiled its pick for 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. Succeeding this year’s selection of a semi-optimistic Peach Fuzz, Mocha Mousse is exactly what it says it is — a light, sweet, creamy brown with a warm undertone. This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of brown for the distinction, not counting the earthy reddish-brown Marsala of 2015. As it tends to happen with matters of personal taste, Pantone’s Color of the Year (and occasional tandem picks) has been contentious since its inception in 2000, even sparking an online conspiracy theory about the selection process last year. Today alone, people have been coming out in droves to express their deep-seated hatred for or utter confusion about Mocha Mousse in various comments sections . USA Today even insinuated that Brat green had been snubbed in favor if the more “demure” milk chocolate tone. Pantone maintains that it selects the annual color based on world events, attitudes, and trends. This year, the institute’s Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman explained in a press statement that Mocha Mousse “expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” calling the color “sophisticated and lush” as well as an “unpretentious classic.” Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities I’m not one for following trends in luxury goods, fashion, cosmetics, or home goods by any means, so I can’t really opine on how Mocha Mousse is slated to impact the consumer market in any way whatsoever — nor do I really care that much in the first place. I do, however, find it a bit odd if not side-eye worthy that so many people can’t fathom looking at a shade of brown without likening it to poop. In my mind’s eye, Mocha Mousse brings about the softness of a plush teddybear. A silky, creamy Dunkin’ hot chocolate (born and bred Masshole here). A velvety suede on a favored pair of boots. The frothy frosting that fuses layers of chocolate cake together. The mushy organic clay taken from riverbanks to siphon impurities from our skin in face masks. The highlights on the fuzzy feathers of beloved Kiwi birds. And quite frankly, Mocha Mousse runs a little bit more personal for me as both a color and a name. Since I have the opportunity to pontificate in my own thinkpiece, I’ll say that I’ve been wearing foundations, eyeshadows, concealers, lipsticks, and even nail polishes in similar shades of “Mocha,” “Chocolate,” “Cocoa,” “Cappuccino,” and other decadent drink or dessert titles for over a decade now. Those are the titles cosmetic brands have assigned to my skin color and the shades closest to it. I’m well-aware of the politics of objectification , fetishization , and consumption that surround these names, but if I have to be objectified, I much prefer being likened to a sweet treat over having my skin tone called “shit brown,” “diarrhea brown,” or “dirt” — all of which I’ve been faced with throughout my life. Dirt or excrement might be brown, but not all browns can be compared to dirt or excrement. Urine is (hopefully) yellow, but do you point at a buttercup or taxicab and wrinkle your nose? Blood and scabs are red ... Hell, Pantone even developed its own “ Period Red ” (it’s just plain red) in acknowledgement of the stigma surrounding menstruation. But do you look at red velvet cake or rose petals and shudder a little bit? I get that it’s not that serious, but I am always unfortunately attuned to the manner in which people respond to the color brown being that I wake up and look in the mirror every day as a Perpetually Offended Brown PersonTM. The only thing I find egregious about this year’s color campaign is the supporting AI-generated imagery for Mocha Mousse, which is inexplicably but profoundly sinister in a way I cannot easily find words for. I guess you could say I just don’t like that shit ... 🤷🏾♀️ We hope you enjoyed this article! 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Share Copied to clipboard Mail Bluesky Threads LinkedIn FacebookSan Francisco Democratic Party leaders voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a new set of sexual harassment and assault policies and code of conduct following allegations levied against prominent party members earlier this year. “The unanimous vote speaks to the strong coalition of collaborators we created with stakeholders from democratic clubs, survivors, experts, and advocacy groups,” said Lily Ho, the chair of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee’s special committee responsible for drafting the new rules, in a statement Thursday. “Next, we will focus on ensuring the integrity of implementation to see these policies to fruition.” The new policies outline proper procedures for identifying, reporting, recording, and investigating incidents of harassment and assault among the members of San Francisco Democratic clubs. Harassment- and assault-prevention trainings are now required, and the local party website will provide reporting forms and access to resources. The party governing body will also retain an independent evaluator who will decide if reported code-of-conduct violations warrant further investigation. 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That month, The San Francisco Standard reported that three women filed police reports accusing Jacobo of domestic violence and sexual assaults not long after he was publicly accused of rape in 2021. The Standard also reported in April that the DCCC’s announcement of “a recent second allegation against a current president of a chartered Democratic club” referred to Ortiz. In July, Zahra Hajee told the San Francisco Chronicle told police that Ortiz sexually assaulted her twice in 2021 . Ortiz stepped down soon after. “These changes reflect a commitment to building an environment where survivors can come forward without fear of retaliation or losing control of their narrative,” Hajee said in a statement Thursday. While voicing support for the new rules during Wednesday’s meeting, others also shared lingering questions about how the guidelines would be implemented moving forward, particularly as one of the penalties for not coming into compliance is a club losing its charter. 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LUXEMBOURG / ACCESSWIRE / November 22, 2024 / Nexa Resources S.A. ("Nexa Resources", "Nexa" or the "Company") (NYSE Symbol:NEXA) announces today that it has completed the previously announced sale (the "Transaction") of 100% of the shares issued by Compañia Minera Cerro Colorado S.A.C., comprising the mineral properties of the Pukaqaqa Project ("Pukaqaqa" or the "Project"), located in the Huancavelica region of Peru. With the completion of the Transaction, and pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement, Nexa has sold and transferred all shares, rights, titles, and interests in Pukaqaqa to Olympic Precious Metals Ltd ("Olympic"). The Transaction was completed following the fulfillment of all closing conditions. About Olympic Precious Metals Ltd Olympic Precious Metals Ltd is a Canadian company dedicated to the development of copper and gold opportunities across the Americas. Olympic is committed to preserving, growing, and realizing long-term shareholder value in a responsible manner, delivering lasting benefits to local communities and stakeholders. The Olympic team brings deep, proven expertise in efficiently exploring, rapidly advancing, and successfully delivering sustainable mining projects. The Company creates value by building and optimizing mines that prioritize local employment, engage local suppliers, and empower local communities. For more information, visit: www.olympicpreciousmetals.com . About Nexa Nexa is a large-scale, low-cost integrated zinc producer with over 65 years of experience developing and operating mining and smelting assets in Latin America. Nexa currently owns and operates five long-life mines, three of which are located in the central Andes region of Peru, and two of which are located in Brazil (one in the state of Minas Gerais and one in the state of Mato Grosso). 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These forward-looking statements related to future events or future performance and include current estimates, predictions, forecasts, beliefs and statements as to management's expectations with respect to, but not limited to, the business and operations of the Company and mining production, our growth strategy, the impact of applicable laws and regulations, future zinc and other metal prices, smelting sales, capex, expenses related to exploration and project evaluation, estimation of Mineral Reserves and/or Mineral Resources, mine life and our financial liquidity. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable and appropriate by management and qualified persons considering their experience are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies and may prove to be incorrect. Statements concerning future production costs or volumes are based on numerous assumptions of management regarding operating matters and on assumptions that demand for products develops as anticipated, that customers and other counterparties perform their contractual obligations, full integration of mining and smelting operations, that operating and capital plans will not be disrupted by issues such as mechanical failure, unavailability of parts and supplies, labor disturbances, interruption in transportation or utilities, adverse weather conditions, and that there are no material unanticipated variations in metal prices, exchange rates, or the cost of energy, supplies or transportation, among other assumptions. Estimates and forward-looking statements refer only to the date when they were made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any estimate or forward-looking statement due to new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Estimates and forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and do not guarantee future performance, as actual results or developments may be substantially different from the expectations described in the forward-looking statements. Further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements and our business can be found in our public disclosures filed under our profile on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ) and on EDGAR ( www.sec.gov ). For further information, please contact: Investor Relations Team ir@nexaresouces.com SOURCE: Nexa Resources S.A. View the original on accesswire.comALTOONA — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was honored Thursday by the Iowa Taxpayers Association, an advocacy group for conservative tax policy. Reynolds was honored with the organization’s Linda S. Weindruch Award, which the group says “recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions in promoting and protecting the principles and policies of fair business taxation.” The Iowa Taxpayers Association honored Reynolds “for her leadership, which resulted in historic tax cuts for the citizens and employers of Iowa, improving the overall tax climate in Iowa.” Since Reynolds became governor in 2017, with all-Republican control of the Iowa Legislature, the state’s income tax structure has been reduced from nine brackets with a top rate of 8.9 percent to a single 3.8 percent rate for most state taxpayers. Iowa’s corporate income tax rate also has been simplified and lowered, and Reynolds and legislators have attempted to also address property taxes — rates set at the local level. “Fundamentally, the story of Iowa’s transformation was less about implementing clever policies and was more about unleashing the energy and creativity in Iowans and in our communities,” Reynolds said Thursday while accepting the honor at the Iowa Taxpayer Association’s annual symposium. “It was truly the triumph of simplicity over complexity, growth over spending, and bottom-up energy over top-down management.” Iowa will receive an $8.4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, via the 2021 federal infrastructure bill, to implement the state’s Digital Equity Plan. The plans are designed to help “empower individuals and communities with the tools and skills necessary to benefit from meaningful access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service,” according to a news release from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. With the $8.4 million grant, Iowa will work with public libraries to expand a Wi-Fi hot spot checkout program, develop a virtual cybersecurity training program, and fund a program that helps incarcerated individuals access educational opportunities, including digital skills and cybersecurity training. “Quality, affordable high-speed internet allows families and businesses to thrive in our modern economy. Thanks to President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law, the Department of Commerce is connecting everyone across the country to quality, affordable high-speed internet and providing the resources they need to make the most of that internet connection,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in the news release. “We look forward to working with the awardees to ensure all residents have the tools and skills to take advantage of quality, affordable high-speed internet — whether it’s for work, education, health care or any other essential service.” Get the latest Iowa politics and government coverage each morning in the On Iowa Politics newsletter.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deeply ‘hurt’ by German documentary 'Harry - The Lost Prince', claims source (Picture credit: Reuters) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves at the centre of fresh controversy following the release of a German documentary , Harry - The Lost Prince . The programme, which aired last week, critically examines their lives as global charity ambassadors. According to OK!, the couple feels deeply "hurt" and "betrayed" by its content. The documentary featured candid insights from various individuals, including former Metropolitan Police security officials, Montecito neighbours critical of Meghan's lack of local engagement, and an ex-army comrade from Harry's time in Afghanistan. According to OK! a source close to the Sussexes said, "Both Meghan and Harry feel the show is yet another one-sided takedown of them and just want it all to stop. It’s like they can’t escape their past and are still being judged on things that happened over five years ago." Neighbours and scrutiny in Montecito The documentary delved into the couple’s Montecito lifestyle , with neighbour Richard Mineards criticising Meghan’s community involvement, stating, "I personally don’t think that Meghan is an asset to our community... She doesn’t really go out or get involved with the community." Harry was described as more sociable, but his appearances were noted to be rare. OK! reported that Meghan’s guarded nature stems from past betrayals by close friends and family. The source explained, "Meghan feels safe with Harry, her mum Doria, and the kids. As much as she’d like a larger social circle, she knows she can’t trust many people. It can be lonely, but she believes it’s better than her time in the UK." Financial concerns and security risks The documentary scrutinised the Sussexes’ Archewell Foundation , highlighting a significant drop in donations from $13 million in 2021 to $2 million in 2022. It also alleged that the couple only dedicate an hour per week to charitable activities. Former Royal Protection Head Dai Davies criticised Harry for revealing details of his military service in his memoir Spare, claiming it made him a "potential target." Davies also questioned the couple’s foreign trips, including their recent visit to Colombia, suggesting they were "carefully orchestrated." Harry addresses persistent rumours Prince Harry addressed rumours about his marriage during his appearance at The New York Times DealBook Summit. Responding to host Andrew Ross Sorkin’s questions about intense public scrutiny , Harry dismissed speculation about a "professional separation" with Meghan. He joked: "We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. It’s just like, what?" The documentary’s producer, Ulrike Grunewald, offered her perspective, stating that the most damaging revelations about the Royal Family often come directly from Harry or Meghan. She further noted, "The most damaging allegations can only come from within."TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie reveals suicidal depression as second wife Molly Holm files for divorce 18 months after lavish wedding