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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Portland infrastructure at risk due to gradual sinking, study says
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Portland is one of several U.S. cities that gradually sinks each year, according to a recently-published study. Scientific journal Nature uncovered the report, titled earlier this month. After tracking 'space geodetic measurements' in the country's 28 biggest cities from 2015 to 2021, researchers found that 25 of them are sinking by at least a millimeter annually. Burglar sentenced for stealing $44,000 in items from Tualatin storage unit Scientists determined that Portland – and other places including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago – lose between one and three millimeters of elevation per year, on average. The study also shows that more than 80% of the Rose City experiences subsidence. According to researchers, this phenomenon is commonly seen as a hazard for coastal areas — but it can also increase flood risk, damage properties and hinder transportation in urban destinations. 'Regional variability in the [vertical land motion] observed in cities along the western coast of the United States, such as Seattle, Portland and San Francisco, may be influenced by tectonic activities associated with the active plate margins and/or sediment compaction,' the study reads. While researchers noted that subsidence has some natural causes, they added that a majority of it is caused by human-driven activities like groundwater withdrawal. Within the Rose City, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries' Lauren Gabel said sinking often stems from soil characteristics. 'Much of Portland is underlain by volcanic soils rich in clay, which shrink when wet and expand when dry,' Coastal Field Geologist Gabel told KOIN 6. 'These fluctuations can be problematic when they occur under the foundations of buildings and other large concrete-based infrastructure such as bridges and fuel or water tanks. However, by far the biggest threat concerning ground movement in Portland is earthquakes.' Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes She noted that the city is at risk of an earthquake due to its proximity to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, in addition to the 'numerous crustal earthquake sources' that move the ground. But Gabel said earthquake-induced changes aren't as easy to predict as factors like soil compaction. Nationwide, researchers estimated that around 34 million people are impacted by subsidence occurring in at least 20% of major urban areas. They noted that the gradual sinking also threatens the more than 29,000 buildings found within the risk areas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Korea Herald
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
TMIF begins on high note with Lim Yunchan's riveting performance
The festival continues until April 6, closing with Britten's 'War Requiem.' The Tongyeong International Music Festival opened with a performance by its Festival Orchestra, comprising both domestic and international musicians, under the baton of French conductor Fabien Gabel. The concert began with Overture (1973/74) by Isang Yun -- the composer in whose honor the festival was founded in 2002. Among the audience were former president Moon Jae-in and former first lady Kim Jung-sook, who reside in Yangsan, about 80 kilometers from Tongyeong. They returned to the festival after a two-year absence, having last attended in 2023. As the concert began, around 130 ticketless attendees gathered in the hall's lobby, where the performance was being broadcast. Following Yun's overture, pianist Lim Yunchan took the stage to perform Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. Lim's involvement was more limited than that of the previous artist-in-residence, yet it significantly raised the profile of the festival, which takes place in a remote coastal city. This year's festival features only two performances by Lim — the opening concert and his recital on Sunday — both of which quickly sold out. In fact, the Tongyeong International Music Foundation stopped accepting new members for its sponsorship program as early as October, due to the overwhelming interest following the announcement that Lim would be the next artist-in-residence. Annual membership fees range from 300,000 ($204) to 1 million won. Members receive benefits such as discounted tickets, invitations to the TIMF's opening reception and sponsor event, priority booking for the festival and foundation-produced performances and exclusive opportunities to meet performers. 'The number of current sponsors has exceeded the foundation's capacity,' the foundation had announced in October. For the encore, Lim performed F. Liszt's Sonetto 104 del Petrarca from Annees de pelerinage: Deuxieme Annee (Italie), S. 161 No. 5. In the second half, Gabel returned to lead Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36, which drew a standing ovation. Gabel is a French conductor known for his expressive style and broad repertoire. Born in Paris in 1975 to a musical family, he started as a trumpeter and trained at top conservatories in France and Germany. He gained attention after winning the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition in 2004 and became assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. He later led the Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec (2012–2021) and Orchestre Francais des Jeunes. On Saturday, Gabel returned to the Tongyeong Concert Hall to lead the festival orchestra's second performance, featuring Ravel's Une Barque sur l'Océan from Miroirs, Henri Dutilleux's Tout un monde lointain… for cello and orchestra (1967–70), with cellist Pablo Ferrández, and Strauss's Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40. The late composer Isang Yun, who passed away 30 years ago, was honored in a subsequent concert titled "Hommage à Isang Yun." Weiwuying Comtemporary Muisic Ensemble, conducted by Yang Su-han, featured two of Yun's works - Piece concertante for ensemble and Teile dich Nacht for soprano and ensemble (1980) - alongside compositions by his former students: Toshio Hosokawa, Pan Hwang-long, and Paik Byung-dong. gypark@
Chicago Tribune
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Current and former suburban state legislators applaud guilty verdict in Michael Madigan trial
Both current and former Illinois legislators are applauding last week's guilty verdict in the corruption case against former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Now there are calls for additional changes in laws in an attempt to change the state's lengthy history of political chicanery. On Feb. 12, a federal jury found Madigan guilty of 10 criminal counts including bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy. Following two weeks of deliberations after a trial that began last October, the jury acquitted on seven other charges and did not come to a verdict on other counts, including racketeering conspiracy. With the verdict, Madigan joins a list of many other high-profile Illinois politicians convicted for illegal behavior. Madigan, who first became Speaker in 1983, started to lose his grip on power several years ago as some scandals reached his office. In 2020, Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) was one of 19 Democrats to vote against Madigan as he sought re-election to Speaker. He subsequently stepped back from being Speaker and later resigned from the House. Today, Gabel is the majority leader in the House. 'I felt vindicated and there were secrets Madigan hid from us (his colleagues) that he was doing and we didn't know about,' Gabel said after the verdict's announcement. 'When some of those things came to light it was clear to me we no longer wanted him to lead us.' Laura Fine (D-Glenview) served in the Illinois House from 2013 to 2019 under Madigan, before being elected to the State Senate. Fine voiced a feeling of frustration about the situation. 'There are so many of us who are doing this job for all of the right reasons and it is very frustrating when somebody is in it for themselves and not for the greater good. It makes our job that much harder which is unfortunate,' she said. State Rep. Marty McLaughlin (R-Barrington) did not serve in the House when Madigan was Speaker but was interested enough in the case that he attended Madigan's trial one day last fall. 'It was eye-opening to be at the trial and it was disappointing to hear some of the testimony,' he said. He added, 'As a legislator, we should be spending more time on solving problems and less time on backroom deals and phone calls and helping friends out,' he said. 'We are supposed to be helping out constituents in the state, we are not supposed to be helping out specific people for inappropriate reasons.' State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) thought justice was served. 'I think people were angry that this kind of corruption went on in the state and there was no accountability,' Morrison said. 'This is a live demonstration that you can't do that.' Finally, two former state lawmakers remembered their time when Madigan was speaker. 'Mike Madigan had an insatiable desire for power and control,' noted Susan Garrett (D- Lake Forest), who served in the State House from 1998 to 2002. 'Over the decades he was able to assume more power than any politician in Illinois history. Ironically, his quest to keep that power turned out to be his tragic flaw.' Former State Sen. Kathleen Parker (Northbrook) represented her constituents in Springfield from 1995 to 2003. She recalled what she witnessed from Madigan in the other chamber. 'Madigan was always in control of the legislators,' she said in a statement. 'He got so powerful. He felt he was immune to scrutiny. It's unfortunate and should be a lesson to all career politicians.' While Madigan was convicted on 10 of the bribery-related charges, the jury deadlocked on the racketeering charges at the conclusion of the lengthy trial. That did not surprise Gabel. 'I thought racketeering is another whole level,' Gabel said. 'The RICO laws from my understanding are more complicated.' McLaughlin pointed to the complex nature of the racketeering laws. 'It makes sense to me that something as complex and convoluted to me what was taking place would be difficult to wrap your head around,' McLaughlin said. 'I have some sympathy for those jurors who were going through the process.' With the conviction, some of the elected officials hoped efforts would be made to prevent this type of behavior. 'It has to lead to change. This can't keep happening,' Fine said. 'My guess is we are going to look into this and dig deep and figure out what other states are doing to prevent this type of behavior from happening and how can we make sure we put that in place in Illinois.' McLaughlin called for new ethics laws with 'some teeth.' 'I would love to see stronger rules about separation of authorities amongst not only legislators but those who are lobbyists and consultants,' he said. 'You have your institutionalized Springfield politicians who only do stuff in the traditional way and I actually think it is time to get away from the traditional way because the traditions of Illinois have been nothing but corruption and failure for the taxpayers and businesses of the state.' Morrison said work has already started in reform believing an ethics package passed in Springfield a couple of years, was a 'really good step in the right direction.' Gabel added the state does not need to start all over again in light of the Madigan verdict. 'It is not like we didn't have laws, he broke the laws,' she said. Gabel added the legislature has now enacted term limits on legislative leaders and appointed a new legislative inspector general. Still, she thought the House's Ethics Committee might look to make other changes. 'We will be looking to see if there are other things we can do to deal with this issue,' Gabel said.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Rookie Star Teases Fringe Favorite Seth Gabel's ‘Creepy' Arc — See Photo
Seth Gabel is reaching back into his bag of creepy tricks for an upcoming arc on ABC's The Rookie. In the new season's fifth episode, titled 'Til Death' and airing Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 10/9c, the team searches for a second serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath of being attacked/injected with a paralytic, as she and Angela investigated the abandoned building next to a psychiatric hospital. (Never a good idea.) More from TVLine The View's Whoopi Goldberg Slams Trump Press Secretary Over Anti-Woke Comments: She 'Really Pissed Me Off' (Watch) Will Trent EP Talks Will and Angie's Big Blowup and Alias Homage in Episode 4 The Rookie Brought Back Rachel Amid #Chenford Split to 'Stir the Pot' - But Not in 'Expected' Way, Says EP Gabel pops up midway through the episode to kick off a multiple-episode arc as a vending machine supplier and person of interest named Glasser. TVLine spoke with series star Mekia Cox about the the Nyla-heavy episode ahead, and she was quick to sing Gabel's praises as a scene partner. 'Seth is a sweetheart, but apparently he plays these roles a lot — these kind-of-creepy types?' she noted. 'I'm like, 'Well, you're kind of good at it, so I understand why.' 'I really loved his approach to his character, who has a little bit of a sweet edge to him as well,' Cox added. 'I like that we come into this and it's almost flirty.' Almost being the operative word. In addition to his run as Fringe's Lincoln Lees, Gabel's TV credits include Salem, Dirty Sexy Money, Arrow (where he was plenty creepy) and Big Sky. Elsewhere in next week's episode of The Rookie, Lucy's relationship with Seth takes a turn, and Bailey goes to great lengths to cope with her fear of ex-husband Jason of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO and 1985 Lola Corvette GTP win inaugural HSR IMSA Classic at Daytona
From the unmistakable shrill howl of the four-rotor 1991 Mazda RX-7-001 GTO to the thundering Chevrolet V-8 growl of a 1985 Lola Corvette GTP, the winners of the inaugural Historic Sportscar Racing IMSA Classic Saturday morning at the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona truly offered race fans and competitors alike a period-correct cross section of IMSA's vast motorsports heritage and competition history. Tom Long drove the Mazda Heritage Collection 1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO to the overall and GT class victories while Scooter Gabel wheeled the Alegra Motorsports prepared Chevy-powered Lola Corvette GTP to second overall and first in the Prototype category to become the first winners of what is a new tradition at each year's IMSA season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona. Fitting right in, third overall Saturday went to Jim Norman in his mighty twin-turbocharged 1980 Interscope Porsche 935 K3, which brought the familiar Porsche flat-six turbo whistling roar to the race as an icon of IMSA's GTX era. Announced just this past December, the HSR IMSA Classic is an invitational race that will annually showcase the sanctioning body's more than 50-year history at the Rolex 24. The inaugural IMSA Classic this past weekend featured cars from the first three decades of IMSA sports car racing from 1973 through 1993. A rotation of other significant IMSA eras will be showcased each year in future editions of the IMSA Classic. Holding some Daytona history as noteworthy as the legendary machines they drove in the IMSA Classic, all three drivers on the overall podium have earned Rolex 24 podium finishes in their careers, including class wins for Gabel (2007 – GT) and Norman (2013 – GX) and a third-place GT podium showing for Long in 2011 in a Dempsey Racing Mazda RX-8. Among Long's co-drivers that year was Dempsey Racing owner and driver Patrick Dempsey. 'It's always special to get to victory lane at Daytona, especially to do it with Mazda,' Long said. 'When I was on the podium here in the Rolex 24 it was with Mazda, and here we are again. It's just exhilarating to be back here again at Daytona. The Rolex 24 is such a special race to me. It is one all racers look forward to internationally all year, to come to Daytona here in January and kick-off the season. And now to do it on this beautiful sunny day in the morning in a Mazda RX-7 and make a little history winning the inaugural IMSA Classic, I couldn't think of a better way to start the Rolex 24 weekend.' In addition to their respective Rolex 24 class victories, Norman and Gabel also co-drove the 935 K3 prepared by Alegra to a Run Group win just this past November in the 10th running of the HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour presented by Mission Foods. 'It's always amazing to make it to the podium at Daytona,' Gabel said. 'This a cool event, it's neat to be at the first one, and I am fortunate to have won the Rolex 24 and the Classic 24 a couple of times. So it's nice to be in victory lane again for another new race at Daytona. As time wears on, it will be really cool to say you did the first IMSA Classic because this event is going to get huge.' A full three-day race event on Rolex 24 weekend, the IMSA Classic started with opening practice Thursday afternoon, qualifying Friday morning and a qualifying race that evening. The main event Saturday morning was a 30-minute IMSA Classic feature race that set the stage for the 63rd Rolex 24 as the last on-track activity prior to the twice-around-the-clock WeatherTech Championship season opener. Next up on the 2025 HSR schedule is the opening event of this year's championship schedule with the first March running of the HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, March 7-9, at Sebring International Raceway. The Classic 12 Hour is the debut event in the inaugural full season of the HSR Classic Endurance Championship Presented by Mission Foods, the first major endurance race championship in the U.S. for vintage and historic sports cars. The Sebring weekend also includes the HSR Sebring Historics that begin 2025's full schedule of points paying sprint, endurance and feature race series championships. Story originally appeared on Racer
