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CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2024-- NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale or the Company) (NYSE: SMR), the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, today announced the opening of its next Energy Exploration (E2) Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus to help support the development of the next generation’s nuclear workforce. This E2 Center was co-funded by The Ohio State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP). NuScale E2 Centers are innovative learning environments that offer users a hands-on opportunity to apply nuclear science and engineering principles through simulated, real-world nuclear power plant operation scenarios. Using state-of-the-art computer modeling within a 12-module SMR power plant control room simulator, the E2 Center allows users to assume the role of control room operator. The E2 Center will also facilitate community education on the benefits of nuclear power through demonstrations, tours to local leaders, K-12 students, and the broader public. “Building a nuclear-ready workforce is critical to the success of the clean energy transition,” said John Hopkins, NuScale President and Chief Executive Officer. “The nuclear industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers and that’s why partnerships like the one with The Ohio State University are so critical for the future. NuScale E2 centers provide truly one-of-a-kind experiences for students that we know helps foster interest and understanding of the nuclear industry and our SMR technology.” “The installation of this simulator will provide opportunities for a better understanding of how nuclear reactors can operate,” said Rob Siston, Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University. “Our department is proud to support the progress toward the next generation of advanced reactor operators and the nuclear workforce.” NuScale E2 Centers operate at Oregon State University (Corvallis, Ore.), Texas A&M University (College Station, Tex.), Idaho State University (Pocatello, Idaho), University Politechnica (Bucharest, Romania), and Seoul National University (Seoul, South Korea). Learn more about NuScale E2 Centers. Title provides identification purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual only and do not necessarily reflect the positions of The Ohio State University. About NuScale Power Founded in 2007, NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) is the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. The Company’s groundbreaking SMR technology is powered by the NuScale Power ModuleTM, a small, safe, pressurized water reactor that can each generate 77 megawatts of electricity (MWe) or 250 megawatts thermal (gross), and can be scaled to meet customer needs through an array of flexible configurations up to 924 MWe (12 modules) of output. As the first and only SMR to have its design certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NuScale is well-positioned to serve diverse customers across the world by supplying nuclear energy for electrical generation, data centers, district heating, desalination, commercial-scale hydrogen production, and other process heat applications. To learn more, visit NuScale Power’s website or follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube . Forward Looking Statements This release may contain forward-looking statements (including without limitation statements to the effect that the Company or its management "will," "believes," "expects," “anticipates,” "plans" or other similar expressions). These forward-looking statements include statements relating to strategic and operational plans, capital deployment, future growth, new awards, backlog, earnings and the outlook for the Company’s business. Actual results may differ materially as a result of a number of factors, including, among other things, the Company’s liquidity and ability to raise capital; the Company's failure to receive new contract awards; cost overruns, project delays or other problems arising from project execution activities, including the failure to meet cost and schedule estimates; intense competition in the industries in which we operate; failure of our partners to perform their obligations; cyber-security breaches; foreign economic and political uncertainties; client cancellations of, or scope adjustments to, existing contracts; failure to maintain safe worksites and international security risks; risks or uncertainties associated with events outside of our control, including weather conditions, pandemics (including COVID-19), public health crises, political crises or other catastrophic events; the use of estimates and assumptions in preparing our financial statements; client delays or defaults in making payments; the failure of our suppliers, subcontractors and other third parties to adequately perform services under our contracts; uncertainties, restrictions and regulations impacting our government contracts; the inability to hire and retain qualified personnel; the potential impact of certain tax matters; possible information technology interruptions; the Company's ability to secure appropriate insurance; liabilities associated with the performance of nuclear services; foreign currency risks; the loss of one or a few clients that account for a significant portion of the Company's revenues; damage to our reputation; failure to adequately protect intellectual property rights; asset impairments; climate change and related environmental issues; increasing scrutiny with respect to sustainability practices; the availability of credit and restrictions imposed by credit facilities for our clients, suppliers, subcontractors or other partners; failure to obtain favorable results in existing or future litigation and regulatory proceedings, dispute resolution proceedings or claims, including claims for additional costs; failure by us or our employees, agents or partners to comply with laws; new or changing legal requirements, including those relating to environmental, health and safety matters; failure to successfully implement our strategic and operational initiatives and restrictions on possible transactions imposed by our charter documents and Delaware law. Caution must be exercised in relying on these and other forward-looking statements. Due to known and unknown risks, the Company’s results may differ materially from its expectations and projections. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company's public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Summary of Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023 and under similar headings in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The referenced SEC filings are available either publicly or upon request from NuScale's Investor Relations Department at ir@nuscalepower.com . The Company disclaims any intent or obligation other than as required by law to update its forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216361868/en/ CONTACT: Media contact Chuck Goodnight, Vice President, Business Development media@nuscalepower.comInvestor contact Scott Kozak, Director, Investor Relations ir@nuscalepower.com KEYWORD: OREGON OHIO UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING ENERGY NUCLEAR UNIVERSITY SOURCE: NuScale Power Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/16/2024 04:15 PM/DISC: 12/16/2024 04:13 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216361868/en
NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("IIPR" or the "Company") (NYSE: IIPR ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether IIPR and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action] On December 20, 2024 , IIPR announced that on the previous day, PharmaCann, who has served as tenants for eleven properties that IIPR owns, which represented 17% of IIPR's total rental revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 , defaulted on its obligations to pay rent for the month of December under six of the eleven Leases, for properties located in Illinois , Massachusetts , Michigan , New York , Ohio and Pennsylvania . December rent, including base rent, property management fees and estimated tax and insurance payments, totaled $4.2 million for these six properties. Further, IIPR stated that it applied security deposits held by IIPR pursuant to these Leases for the payment in full of the defaulted rent, in addition to late penalties and interest. In addition, the Company revealed that "although PharmaCann paid rent in full under the remaining five Leases totaling $90,000 for the month of December, as a result of cross-default provisions contained in each of the Leases, on December 19, 2024 , PharmaCann also defaulted on its obligations under these five Leases, as a result of the non-payment of rent on the other six Leases." On this news, IIPR's stock price fell $21.68 per share, or 22.73%, to close at $73.66 per share on December 20, 2024 . 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CONTACT: Danielle Peyton Pomerantz LLP [email protected] 646-581-9980 ext. 7980 SOURCE Pomerantz LLPBetween now and April 2, the folks on Oro-Medonte Township council will wade through thousands of bytes of information as they try to pull together a budget that will meet residents’ needs without breaking the bank. It’s not going to be a cakewalk. At the township’s most recent council meeting, Shawn Binns, chief administrative officer, and Shannon Johnson, chief financial officer, shared with council a long list of challenges the township is facing as it heads into budget preparation for 2025-2026, including the growth of the township’s neighbours, Barrie and Orillia, and growth throughout the township, in Craighurst, Horseshoe Valley, Eagle’s Rest, Eagle’s Landing and Warminster. The township is also dealing with the challenges of appropriate staffing levels, staff compensation, Information Technology adoption and connectivity, updates to fees and charges, legacy legal issues (cannabis, STRs), the impacts of climate change and uncertain economic conditions. “Not surprisingly, probably the biggest part of our budget is salaries and benefits,” Binns said during his budget preparation presentation last week. “Our people are the critical ingredient in delivering quality service. “We will continue to build on recruitment, development and retention,” Binns added. According to Binns, the township’s collective agreement with its unionized employees ends in 2025 and that will be a major area of focus for management. He said staff will provide township council with an overview of the salary compensation policy and market review that is currently underway. Binns noted he had a particular concern with the township’s fire and emergency services. “Another significant challenge, particularly for community services and fire and emergency services, is the continuity and sustainability of our volunteer service model that’s heavily reliant on dedicated volunteers to provide service on behalf of the municipality,” he said. While it was a hot topic for a couple of weeks, the proposed increase from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for 2025 has been reduced from $659,000 — a 23 per cent increase — to $151,000, a modest-by-comparison increase of five per cent. (According to the presentation document, the province plans to review the OPP billing model and despite the relief, base service costs will rise in 2026, adding budget pressure. The OPP billing model does not provide a mechanism to reconcile paid duty and calls for service reporting which is resulting in duplication of cost, and costs borne by the township related to large scale special events like those held at Burl’s Creek. The township continues to advocate for changes to the billing model to address this and sustainability of policing costs.) One area where the township is looking to make gains is in IT. According to Binns, the township has placed a lot of emphasis on technology over the past couple of years. “Technology really is core to improving our service,” Binns said. “We’ve invested quite heavily over the last number of years to be able to get systems to be able to help us be able to do our jobs more efficiently and effectively.” He ran through a list of IT initiatives and improvements: Binns and Johnson’s presentation wasn’t all about the challenges — there were a couple of bright lights, particularly when it comes to insurance, township revenue, user fees and grants. According to the presentation: Here is the timeline for Oro-Medonte Township’s 2025-2026 budget process:“Jar-ed Goff! Jar-ed Goff!” the fans yelled for the Lions quarterback who spearheaded a 475-yard offensive performance. Minutes later, as Bears players headed to a glum, quick-emptying locker room amid their ninth straight loss, the Detroit fans gathered en masse in a corner of Soldier Field over the tunnel where Lions players exited. The celebrations of the Lions’ 13th win might have been more of a dagger on the Bears home field if they weren’t so expected. The Lions, even amid a plague of injuries, have so much of what the Bears are lacking. On Sunday, that showed up in their ability to capitalize on Bears mistakes and surge ahead early to a 20-0 lead, forcing the Bears to play catch-up the whole game. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards — the third-highest output of his rookie season — and two touchdowns against the heavily injured Lions defense. But the Bears lost two first-quarter fumbles, gave up an 82-yard touchdown pass and totaled 10 penalties in the game — five in each half — to make Williams’ outing just a footnote in what is now the Bears second-longest single-season losing streak in team history. The longest streak came in 2022 when the Bears lost 10 games, which extended into 14 consecutive games at the start of the 2023 season. Bears tight end Cole Kmet, who was on all of those teams, said Sunday it was hard to find the good in the showing. “I’m kind of done doing that,” Kmet said. “Two years ago, it felt like you’re trying to find positives to things. It’s hard for me to be real with myself and find positives when it’s 34-17.” It is positive that Williams made some big plays, including several to veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, who had a season-high nine catches for 141 yards and a touchdown. The other positives, perhaps, are that the Bears have only two games left and that the man orchestrating yet another big Lions offensive showing is reportedly a possibility for the Bears head coaching opening when those two games are over. NFL Network reported Sunday that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, director of the NFL’s top scoring offense, is “intrigued” by the Bears job and is willing to listen to what Bears leaders have to say. That report came before Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns — including a wild, viral play in which Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs both faked a fumble before Goff threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. The play was Johnson’s brainchild, Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “They had a couple good plays for sure,” Bears nickel Kyler Gordon said. “But I don’t think they were doing nothing crazy. It was just execution, just doing your jobs. Everyone has got to win their one-on-ones. That’s what it really depends on. It’s a team sport. We all contribute by winning our one-on-ones.” The Bears defense has allowed at least 30 points per game in each of their last three losses since they held the Lions to 23 points in a loss in Detroit on Thanksgiving. That loss, of course, was the final straw for head coach Matt Eberflus, who was fired the next day. The rematch with the Lions was far more lopsided. The Bears held the Lions to a field goal on Detroit’s first drive. But the defense had just two plays off the field before Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze botched a handoff and Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal recovered. Afterward, Williams took responsibility for not placing the ball where it needed to be. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The Lions took over at the Bears 36-yard line, and Gibbs rushed for 23 yards on the next play. Gibbs, who had 109 rushing yards in the game, eventually rushed for a 1-yard touchdown — on his third try from the 1-yard line — and a 10-0 lead. Odunze fumbled again four plays into the next possession when he took a catch 19 yards and then was stripped by safety Brian Branch and linebacker Mitchell Agude. Linebacker Ben Niemann recovered it, and after a Jake Bates 34-yard field goal, the Lions were ahead 13-0. “It’s just the little things. Not executing properly. We can’t turn the ball over early,” Odunze said. “Those things kind of remove any progress that you want to have. There’s been a big emphasis on just putting up points in the first half. When you do those things, it’s hard to get that rhythm going.” Odunze bounced back to have some big catches later in the game, including two on fourth down on Bears scoring drives. But the Bears already trailed by 20 at both of those junctures. Goff’s biggest play came on the Lions’ drive after the Bates field goal. Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams flew by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and safety Jonathan Owens and caught Goff’s 82-yard pass in stride. With Owens struggling to keep up, Williams cruised into the end zone for a 20-0 Lions lead. When Goff was asked what the key to that touchdown was for Williams, he said: “Just runs fast.” “Our connection continues to grow,” Goff said. “He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect. Last week and this one wasn’t like the perfect look, but for him to make that play today and then finish it in the end zone, that’s what he’s capable of, and going to be more of that hopefully.” That was another difference between the teams on Sunday. The Lions, while looking ahead, were talking about building for their immediate future, for what is to come as the playoffs near. The Bears and Caleb Williams have only the 2025 season to build for now. “There’re so many different situations that happen throughout games that you can learn from and that I’ve learned from this year,” Williams said. “I think every snap for myself and for this team is valuable.” Braxton Jones and Teven Jenkins leave with injuries Left tackle Braxton Jones suffered what appeared to be a serious left ankle injury midway through the second quarter. Jones was injured on one of Odunze’s fourth-down conversion catches and looked to be in immediate pain. The entire Bears sideline went onto the field to support Jones while Bears staff put an air cast on his left leg and carted him off. It was Jones’ first game back after missing the previous week with a concussion. Bears interim coach Thomas Brown said following the game he wasn’t sure yet if Jones had gone to the hospital. Bears left guard Teven Jenkins also left in the first half after trying to play through a calf injury. Offensive linemen Larry Borom and Jake Curhan filled in for Jones and Jenkins.
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MELBOURNE, Australia , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we move into 2025, the potential of AI is reshaping how sales teams operate, engage, and deliver value. Sales teams that fail to leverage AI risk being left behind – similar to the cloud and mobile technology transformations over the last decade. B2B sales productivity has always hinged on effective engagement, efficient processes, and timely decision-making, which AI sales tools are set to revolutionise. By capturing activity data and providing sales-focused playbooks, AI can optimise daily sales activities with new efficiencies. The quality of this AI driven decision making is underpinned by the underlying quality of the data sets used, enabling sales teams to orchestrate the highest value tasks across their team's activities. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 75% of B2B sales organisations will augment traditional playbooks with AI-guided selling solutions, making AI the primary system of action for sales. This isn't just about automation; it's about versatility – from multichannel engagement to workflow execution – all within a single interface. These tools can reduce time spent on tasks like prospecting and meeting preparation by over 50%, enabling teams to focus on building relationships and closing deals. At Firmable, we see AI as the engine room of modern sales. Firmable deeply integrates Australia's highest quality external business data to deliver the most useful AI toolkit to lift sales team productivity. For 2025 we're building AI agents that not only automate tasks but also continuously learn and improve. Imagine AI generating and prioritising sales tasks based on real-time signals – updating CRM records, enriching account information, managing prospect outreach, and tracking outcomes. Leveraging large language models (LLMs) and customer-specific data, these agents refine processes with every interaction, enhancing the quality and relevance of engagements over time. This isn't just layering AI on top; it's fundamentally rethinking how sales teams operate. The evolution of AI also brings higher expectations from B2B customers. Sales teams must now deliver deeply personalised outreach and seamless user experiences. Efficiency isn't just about saving time; it's about creating meaningful connections and addressing customer needs more effectively. As AI drives process efficiency, sales professionals will need to balance automation with a human touch. The message is clear: businesses that fail to adopt AI risk being left behind – not just in speed and scale but in their ability to meet evolving customer demands. AI isn't just a tool; it's a foundational layer transforming how we build products, engage markets, and drive growth. At Firmable, we're committed to leading this transformation, deeply integrating the highest quality data into our AI agents, to ensure our customers have the tools they need to thrive in the AI era. As we look to 2025, AI will continue to redefine the B2B sales landscape and accelerate growth, for those ready to embrace its potential. About Firmable Firmable is Australia's definitive B2B database platform, helping businesses drive smarter decisions and outperform by knowing more about their leads, customers, and candidates than ever before. The platform provides access to the largest database of companies in one place with a rich set of attributes, allowing sales and marketing teams to accelerate growth, better engage with their customers, and save time by leveraging reliable market intelligence. SOURCE Firmable Pty Ltd.
Study uncovers how cancer builds molecular bridges to evade the immune systemPASAY CITY, Philippines , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The SM Group is approaching the coming year with cautious optimism, encouraged by the continued growth of the Philippine economy. SM Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio said that despite ongoing challenges of peso volatility and higher inflation, the business sector has adapted well. Consistent demand sustained household spending in the third quarter, with Household Final Consumption Expenditure posting a year-on-year growth of 5.1%, maintaining the same level in the same quarter last year, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. "Any moderation in inflation should trigger a strong confidence rebound. This could create opportunities in consumer-focused sectors in the country and we are poised to cater to these evolving demands," Mr. DyBuncio said. To cater to growing demand, SM continues to expand into more underserved areas, contributing to sustainable economic development and collaborating with government stakeholders to enhance access to modern retail, financial services, and integrated property developments. "By investing and expanding to more areas nationwide, SM creates new markets and improves access to these essential sectors, serving more communities and helping stimulate sustained economic activities," he said. Mr. DyBuncio also said SM continues to invest in promising ventures such as renewable energy and logistics, that foster economic activity. SM has invested in the clean energy industry through Philippine Geothermal Production Company (PGPC) which produces 300 Megawatts of geothermal steam supply. SM aims to continue to develop geothermal concessions through PGPC in support of the Department of Energy's goal of reaching 50% renewable energy supply by 2040. To encourage circularity towards green energy production, SM's property arm, SM Prime Holdings partnered with GUUN Co. Ltd. ( GUUN ) to implement the Japanese technique of reducing landfill impact. The technology converts non-recyclable and hard-to-recycle packaging into alternative fuel. SM's banking arm, BDO Unibank is one of the largest funders of renewable energy projects. BDO has funded PHP898 billion in sustainable finance, including loans to 59 renewable energy projects as of December 2023. In logistics and tourism, the improvement of transport networks across the country's archipelago connects tourist and industrial areas that will help create inclusive growth. SM though its subsidiary 2GO launched MV Masigla and MV Masikap in 2024 to help better connect goods to 19 ports across the country including Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Manila , further supporting the government's push for medium term growth through an upgraded tourism infrastructure and ecosystem. "Our focus for 2025 will be to drive purposeful growth, empowering communities and partners through our investments towards a sustainable future," Mr. DyBuncio said. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sm-approaches-2025-with-cautious-optimism-302339448.html SOURCE SM Investments Corporation
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Dec. 20 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 4 p.m. ESPNU — Chris Paul HBCU Challenge: Norfolk St. vs. Grambling St., Uncasville, Conn. 6:30 p.m. ESPNU — Chris Paul HBCU Challenge: Delaware St. vs. Alabama St., Uncasville, Conn. 8 p.m. FOX — St. John’s at Providence 8:30 p.m. ESPNU — Cincinnati vs. Dayton, Cincinnati COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) 8:30 p.m. FS1 — Ohio St. vs. Stanford, San Francisco 11 p.m. FS1 — Creighton vs. UCLA, San Francisco COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN — The StaffDNA Cure Bowl: Ohio vs. Jacksonville St., Orlando, Fla. 3:30 p.m. ESPN2 — The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Tulane vs. Florida, Tampa, Fla. 8:10 p.m. ABC — CFP First Round: Indiana at Notre Dame ESPN — CFP First Round: Indiana at Notre Dame ESPN2 — CFP First Round: Indiana at Notre Dame (Command Center) GOLF 3:30 a.m. GOLF — DP World Tour: The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, Second Round, Mont Choisy Le Golf, Grand-Baie, Mauritius Noon GOLF — PGA Tour: The PNC Championship Pro-Am, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Fla. 4 a.m. (Saturday) GOLF — DP World Tour: The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, Third Round, Mont Choisy Le Golf, Grand-Baie, Mauritius HORSE RACING 3 p.m. FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races NBA BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. NBATV — Milwaukee at Cleveland NBA G-LEAGUE BASKETBALL 11 a.m. ESPNU — Winter Showcase: Texas vs. Motor City, Orlando, Fla. 1 p.m. NBATV — Winter Showcase: San Diego vs. Long Island, Orlando, Fla. 1:30 p.m. ESPNU — Winter Showcase: Mexico City vs. Rip City, Orlando, Fla. 3:30 p.m. NBATV — Winter Showcase: Cleveland vs. Salt Lake, Orlando, Fla. 4 p.m. ESPNEWS — Winter Showcase: Delaware vs. Santa Cruz, Orlando, Fla. TENNIS 6 a.m. TENNIS — Next Gen ATP Finals: Round Robin 11 a.m. TENNIS — Next Gen ATP Finals: Round Robin The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .Spoiler alert! This story discusses the new Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” (in theaters now). If you haven’t seen it, read no further. What’s fact and what’s fiction in “A Complete Unknown,” the story of Bob Dylan’s first four years of stardom? The subject himself has proven so slippery with his biography — as a new star, he told reporters he was from New Mexico, not Minnesota, and fibbed about being in a traveling circus — that a small army of Dylan chroniclers have had their hands full trying to lock down the truth. But director James Mangold was not making a documentary, and as such felt free to play with events and dates in the early 1960s to keep his movie moving along. “You make a biopic and there’s an assumption you’re doing a history lesson with text on the screen labeling things, but I had no interest in that,” Mangold says. “I wanted to tell the story with the same authority as a fiction film, where the dates don’t matter so much. I kept saying, ‘We’re not doing the Disney Hall of Presidents , where the animatronic president does a famous speech.” An online search about the facts in “A Complete Unknown” will turn up countless lists of date tweaks, character conflations and outright speculation that Mangold employed in his storytelling. We checked in with the director as well as one of the movie’s stars, Edward Norton (who plays Pete Seeger), to clarify a few particularly salient scenes. Was Pete Seeger in the room when Bob Dylan went to visit his hero Woody Guthrie at a New Jersey hospital? Various accounts of Dylan’s early days in New York suggest that he first met Pete Seeger when the veteran folkie caught the newcomer’s act in Greenwich Village. A mesmerized Seeger quickly kept track of the ingenue. In “A Complete Unknown,” it’s implied that this first encounter happened when Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) went to visit a sickly Guthrie (Scoot McNairy) at Greystone, a psychiatric facility in New Jersey. Norton feels confident that the two men were both present, perhaps on numerous occasions, at Guthrie’s bedside, since Seeger was a close friend of the “This Land Is Your Land” composer and Dylan visited often. The movie “compressed some things, but Pete was Woody’s longest road buddy, so if Pete and Bob didn’t meet there first, they certainly were there together,” says Norton. As for whether Dylan actually sang his composition “Song to Woody” to Guthrie, Norton says “it was his first composition, so I don’t think there’s any doubt he would have played it for him .” Is Sylvie Russo, Bob Dylan’s first New York girlfriend in the movie, a real person? Bob Dylan’s first serious New York love was Suze Rotolo, a politically active young woman who greatly influenced the musician. Rotolo famously is the woman walking arm in arm with Dylan down a frozen Greenwich Village street on the cover of his second album, 1963’s “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” In Dylan’s autobiography, “Chronicles: Volume One,” the singer recalled their first meeting: “Right from the start, I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She was the most erotic thing I’d ever seen. She was fair-skinned and goldenhaired, full-blood Italian.” In “A Complete Unknown,” Rotolo’s character has been renamed Sylvie Russo (Elle Fanning). The request was made by Dylan himself. “He just asked me if it could be changed,” says Mangold. “He still has fondness for her. She’s passed on, but was an early love in his life before he was Bob Dylan.” Did fans at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 really yell ‘Judas!’ at Bob Dylan for playing an electric set? Dylan pivoted away from folk music as the mid-'60s approached, eager to be in a band and take part in the electric music revolution. This decision angered fans who felt he was a traitor to their cause. Some took to yelling “Judas!” during concerts. In “A Complete Unknown,” those shouts take place during his raucous 1965 Newport Folk Festival show, known as the moment “Dylan went electric.” But as D.A Pennebaker’s 1967 documentary “Don’t Look Back” depicts, those cries are more associated with British fans during a 1965 tour of England. “He auditioned his electric stuff first overseas, which prompted the ‘Judas’ stuff,” says Mangold. “But I moved it to Newport because I couldn’t subject the audience to it twice. And the point of the scene is, he’s coming out as a rocker in the backyard of the people who made him a folk superstar.” Did Pete Seeger try to cut the cables as Bob Dylan performed his electric set at the Newport Folk Festival? There’s no question that Seeger, a longtime champion of Dylan’s folkie talent, was disappointed when the star defied Newport Folk Festival programmers by playing a loud if short set with electric instruments. But did he look for an ax to cut the sound cables? “There was a lot of urban myth that grew up around that moment,” says Norton. “I spoke with Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), who was there, and Pete’s oldest daughter, who was 17 and standing there. He didn’t grab an ax and try and cut the cord, and there were people who thought he said, ‘If I had an ax, I’d cut the cable.’ His daughter said she’d never seen him that angry in his life, and her mother Toshi did step in, as the movie shows. So we are close to reality there.” Read more at usatoday.com.Is he serious? Trump stirs unease with Panama, Greenland ploys
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Three boys who went missing Wednesday evening were found early the next morning after an intensive search. Parker County Sheriff's deputies were contacted Dec. 18 around 8:30 p.m. that three juveniles had gone missing in the area surrounding Deere Lane in northern Parker County. “We received the report and took immediate action knowing the juveniles were on foot, without cell communications, that nightfall had already set in and temperatures were dropping to concerning levels,” said Authier, adding the description of the juveniles ages 9, 10, and 11, were disseminated to area agencies en masse by “Be On The Look Out" alerts through telecommunications. Several departments responded to the area, including Reno-Briar Fire Department, Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety Safety Aviation Unit, Lt./Pilot Lacey and Sgt./TFO Gunnels and troopers, Parker County ESD firefighters and Search One K-9 Units. Parents of the children reported the boys got off of a school bus together and went to the home of one of the boys. They were last seen together on foot, between 5:30 and 6 p.m., further reporting it was unusual for the boys to wander off without returning. Law enforcement officers and emergency personnel met sheriff’s deputies to canvass the neighborhoods, going door-to-door, searching businesses, woods, creeks, property, buildings and surrounding areas. Sheriff’s deputies reported the terrain was rough and did not allow for equipment to continue into the depth of the woods. Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office also lent their drone to cover the area where four-wheelers were unable to continue and Texas DPS launched their helicopter, using infrared technology to canvass the area by air. Authier said without their assistance, the search would have taken much longer, and resources could have very well been depleted. He also attributed the collective response from surrounding agencies to the safe recovery of the juveniles within hours. “The helicopter pilot and crew relayed constant radio communications with the drone, K-9 unit and ground team,” said Authier. “We are pleased to state the boys, although cold and [with] sustained minor scratches from walking through areas filled with brush, were located at 3:06 a.m., in the 1000 block of South Reno Road, otherwise in good health.” The boys told law enforcement officers they were exploring a nearby creek and were unfamiliar with the wooded area when they became lost, but they kept together. Once the pilot spotted the boys with his on-board FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) system, he directed sheriff’s deputies to their location through the brush via radio communications. Emergency medical personnel also evaluated the juveniles, who were released to their parents. “We would like to thank every agency, telecommunicator and team member who responded to assist in the search,” said Authier. “Multi-agency cooperative response and effort are required, particularly in search-and-rescue missions which are of such vital standing.” Texas DPS Capt. Saben Emery also commended the law enforcement officers and first responders involved in the search efforts of the juveniles. “There’s no greater reward in this job than finding missing children,” he said in an e-mail to the sheriff's office. “And with temperatures near freezing, minutes matter. Your expert ability to use the onboard equipment is what brought these kids home safe.
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