Trump threatens to use presidential ‘powers’ to intervene in ‘rigged system’
Source: Fox News
President Trump lashed out at his own Justice Department again on Wednesday, tearing into officials for not cooperating with document requests from congressional Republicans while warning he could “use the powers” of the presidency to intervene in the dispute.
USDA Seeks Feedback from Growers about 2018 Crops, Stocks, Livestock Inventories and Values
Denver, CO – May, 2018 -- During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will contact over 12,000 producers across the region to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2018. “Two of the most important and well-known surveys NASS conducts are the June Agricultural Survey and June Area Survey, due to the widespread and significant impact of their results,” explained Bill Meyer, director of the NASS Mountain Regional Office. “When growers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps determine the expected acreage and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2018 crop year. Results of this survey are used by farmers and ranchers, USDA, businesses, exporters, researchers, economists, policymakers, and others who use the survey information in making a wide range of decisions that benefit you as a producer.” Data for the June Agricultural Surveys are gathered by NASS via the Internet, mail, phone, or in-person interview. For the June Area Survey, trained NASDA enumerators representing NASS visit select tracts of land and interview the operators of any farm or ranch within that selected tract. Growers are asked to provide information on planted and harvested acreage – including acreage for biotech crops and grain stocks. Additionally, the survey collects data on livestock inventory, cash rents, land values, and value of sales. “NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents and publishes only state- and nationallevel data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” stated Meyer. “We recognize this is a hectic time for farmers and ranchers, but the information they provide helps U.S. agriculture remain viable and capable. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank them for their cooperation,” said Bill Meyer. NASS will analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the annual Acreage and quarterly Grain Stocks reports, both to be released June 29, 2018. Survey data also contribute to NASS’s monthly and annual Crop Production
reports, the annual Small Grains Summary, the annual Farms and Land in Farms and Land Values reports, various livestock reports, including Cattle, Sheep and Goats, and Hogs and Pigs, and USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications. For more information call the NASS Mountain Regional Field Office at (800) 392-3202.
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Bayside
Announce Upcoming Tour with
New Found Glory, The Movielife,
and William Ryan Key (Formerly of Yellowcard)
Tickets Available At newfoundglory.shofetti.com
JUNE 9TH | THE COMPLEX | SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Bayside is thrilled to announce that they will be hitting the road this spring with Hopeless Records label mates New Found Glory, as well as fellow New Yorkers The Movielife, and former Yellowcard vocalist, William Ryan Key. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 19th at 12pm local time, with presale tickets available now at newfoundglory.shofetti.com.
"It's very rare for a whole tour package to work this well musically and socially," vocalist Anthony Raneri shares. "I have a New Found Glory tattoo and a couple of them have Bayside tattoos. I've sang on NFG records and both the members of NFG and Vinnie from the Movielife have sang on Bayside records. The Movielife and NFG might have been two of the first bands that we ever gave our demo to when we first started Bayside. This is a very special tour for us on many levels."
Vacancy is the 7th and latest studio album from Bayside. It was written during an uncertain time for Raneri - the end of a relationship and the beginning of a mission of reflection and self-examination - and represents a case study in self-acceptance. He admits those twelve compositions are especially cathartic because he was literally "coming to terms with what my life was becoming." Fans can check out the band's latest video "Mary" now on Youtube, or stream Vacancy in full via Spotify. To purchase, please visit: smarturl.it/Vacancy.
Bayside spent 2017 on tour in support of their latest record, before closing out the year with a highly successful 10 Year Anniversary tour in the U.S. and U.K. in celebration of their third album, The Walking Wounded. "The Walking Wounded was a really important record for us both personally and career wise. It was the record that got us back on our feet after our accident and also marked a big breakout for us professionally," Raneri explains."It was the first record and touring cycle that we did with the current line up. We felt it was important to celebrate the ten year anniversary of such an important time in our lives."
Now, with a new year and even more shows ahead, Bayside is ready to keep moving forward.
For more information
Follow Bayside
www.youtube.com/user/BaysideVEVO
WHO: Bayside w/New Found Glory, The Movielife & William Ryan Key
WHERE: The Complex | 536 West 100 S | Salt Lake City, UT
WHEN: Saturday, June 9th | Doors: 6:30pm
INFO: https://ticketf.ly/2w9rUTL | $24
Upcoming Tour Dates:
5/17 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
5/18 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/19 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
5/20 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
5/22 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
5/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Electric Factory
5/25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
5/26 - Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre
5/27 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage
5/29 - New York, NY @ Playstation Theater
5/30 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
6/1 - Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
6/2 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
6/4 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
6/5 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
6/6 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
6/8 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
6/9 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
6/11 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
6/12 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
6/14 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
6/15 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
6/16 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
6/17 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
6/19 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
6/21 - Austin, TX @ Emo's Austin
6/22 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
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SureStay Collection by Best Western Baugh Motel Makes Its Debut in Utah
Logan, Utah (May 3, 2018) The SureStay Collection by Best Western Baugh Motel has opened its doors in Logan, Utah, marking the first SureStay Hotel Group® property to open in the state.
The SureStay Collection by Best Western Baugh Motel provides guests with an experience they can count on and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. SureStay’s service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests: “If something goes wrong, we will make it right. You should feel sure about your stay.”
Located at 153 South Main Street, the hotel features 69 well-appointed guest rooms and six suites, each complete with microwaves and mini fridges. The SureStay Collection by Best Western Baugh Motel also offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, complimentary access to a nearby fitness center, free wireless internet access and hot breakfast, and meeting room space – providing guests with the superior comfort and utmost value they want in their stay.
The property’s location is optimal for guests interested in exploring the nearby area as it is just a short drive from Utah State University; the Ellen Eccles Theatre, home to the largest full-production stage north of Salt Lake City; and the American West Heritage Center, where pioneer life in the Old West is demonstrated through interactive exhibits and seasonal festivals.
“We’re thrilled to introduce travelers in Utah to the SureStay® difference and invite them to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry,” said Shane Platt, Managing Director of SureStay Hotel Group. “With the opening of the SureStay Collection by Best Western Baugh Motel, visitors to this beautiful western town now have a new quality, affordable hotel choice in the area.”
“We are excited to be the first SureStay Hotel Group property in Utah and look forward to providing guests in the area with an outstanding hotel experience,” said Elizabeth Maughan, owner of the SureStay Collection by Best Western Baugh Motel. “Now visitors to Logan can experience the SureStay difference – an affordable, quality lodging option with the amenities and service guests expect.”
Reservations may be booked by calling 1-800-827-8298 or by visiting BestWestern.com.
About Best Western® Hotels & Resorts:
Best Western Hotels & Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held hotel brand with a global network of 4,200* hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Best Western offers 11 hotel brands to suit the needs of developers and guests in every market: Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Vīb®, GLō®, Executive Residency by Best Western®, BW Premier Collection®, and BW Signature CollectionSM by Best Western; as well as its recently launched franchise offerings: SureStay® Hotel by Best Western, SureStay Plus® Hotel by Best Western and SureStay Collection® by Best Western. Now celebrating more than 70 years of hospitality, Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales and marketing support, and award-winning online and mobile booking capabilities. Best Western continues to set industry records regarding awards and accolades, including 64 percent of the brand’s North American hotels earning a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award in 2017, Business Travel News® ranking Best Western Plus and Best Western number one in upper-mid-price and mid-price hotel brands, and Best Western receiving seven consecutive Dynatrace® Best of the Web awards for its leading hotel website. Best Western has also won nine consecutive AAA®/CAA® Lodging Partner of the Year awards, recognizing the brand’s commitment to providing exceptional service and great value to AAA/CAA’s nearly 58 million members in the U.S. and Canada. Best Western-branded hotels were top ranked in J.D. Power’s 2017 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study – ranking first in breakfast (food and beverage category) for midscale; and second in overall guest satisfaction. Over 32 million travelers are members of the brand’s award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. Best Western’s partnerships with AAA/CAA and Harley-Davidson® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. Through its partnership with Google® Street View, Best Western is the first major company of its size and scale to launch a virtual reality experience for customers, setting a new industry standard and reinventing how guests view hotels.
* All Best Western and SureStay-branded hotels are independently owned and operated.
* Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.
