When the fundraising arm for Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center fired its longtime chief amid allegations of embezzlement earlier this month, the announcement was a double shock: not only was a fixture on the high-dollar charity circuit being accused of financial wrongdoing, but the accusations landed during an important push to raise money for a new children’s hospital. For many who know John Paul Funes, the news has been hard to digest. OLOL fires foundation head John Paul Funes, citing 'pattern of forgery and embezzlement' John Paul Funes has been fired from his long-time position as president and CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, the hospital announced on … The 49-year-old Funes had been involved in philanthropy since he was chosen in 1991 as an LSU senior to participate in a leadership program focusing on community service. He has led missions to help hurricane victims in his father’s native Honduras – C. Ronaldo Funes has been a … [Read more...] about From high-powered fundraiser to accused OLOL foundation embezzler: Who is John Paul Funes?
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Eddie Murphy to voice for dog in Hong Kong Phooey
Actor Eddie Murphy has earlier lent his voice to the character of a donkey in the four Shrek movies. Now, the Hollywood star is all set to voice for another animal. He will provide his voice to an animated character of a dog in the upcoming movie Hong Kong Phooey , which is an adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera animated TV series with the same name. Hong Kong Phooey revolves around a dog named Penry, who is granted mystic powers, including the ability to walk, talk and do kung fu. Donning a costume to become Hong Kong Phooey, he sets out to combat criminals. David A Goodman has been hired to write the screenplay for the animation movie. However, Scatman Crothers had provided voice for the dog's role in the TV series Hong Kong Phooey . Now, Eddie Murphy will play the character in its big screen adaptation, which will be directed by Alex Zamm. Broderick Johnson, Andrew Kosove, Jay Stern and Brett Ratner will produce this Alcon Entertainment"s film. … [Read more...] about Eddie Murphy to voice for dog in Hong Kong Phooey
New York State Senate, Assembly Vote To Curb Gov. Cuomo’s Emergency Powers
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Both the New York State Senate and Assembly voted to strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his emergency powers Friday. While some some say it is a repeal of the temporary authority granted at the start of the pandemic, others say it falls well short, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported. READ MORE: Reports: Top Cuomo Aides Allegedly Altered July Report To Conceal Number Of Nursing Home Deaths Amid growing scandals surrounding the governor, the measure will require Cuomo to work more closely with the legislature to make future pandemic decisions. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie released the following statement Friday night — “A year ago, as New York was being ravaged by COVID-19, we passed legislation to give the governor temporary emergency powers that would allow the state to nimbly react to a constantly evolving, deadly situation. These temporary emergency powers were always meant to be that – temporary. “Now, New Yorkers are getting vaccinated and we … [Read more...] about New York State Senate, Assembly Vote To Curb Gov. Cuomo’s Emergency Powers
10 power assets, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu ports came under RedEcho cyberattack
Cyber attacks by RedEcho , the actor group with China links, on India’s power infrastructure have been more widespread than previously known and the intrusive infrastructure remains active even after military de-escalation in Ladakh’s Pangong area. According to Christopher Ahlberg, CEO of Recorded Future, the Massachusetts-based enterprise security outfit that detected the intrusions, 10 Indian power sector assets and the Mumbai and Tamil Nadu’s VO Chidmabaranar ports came under attack. The power assets that came under attack were Delhi state load despatch centre, DTL Tikri Kalan substation in Delhi; Mumbai Port Trust, western regional load despatch centre In Maharashtra, NTPC's Kudgi power plant and southern regional load despatch centre in Karnataka, VO Chidambarnar port in Tamil Nadu, Telengana load despatch centre, eastern regional load despatch centre in West Bengal load despatch centre and northeastern regional load despatch centre in Assam. "Recorded Future … [Read more...] about 10 power assets, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu ports came under RedEcho cyberattack
10 power assets, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu ports came under Chinese cyberattack
NEW DELHI : Cyber attacks by RedEcho , the actor group with China links, on India’s power infrastructure have been more widespread than previously known and the intrusive infrastructure remains active even after military de-escalation in Ladakh’s Pangong area. According to Christopher Ahlberg, CEO of Recorded Future, the Massachusetts-based enterprise security outfit that detected the intrusions, 10 Indian power sector assets and the Mumbai and Tamil Nadu’s VO Chidmabaranar ports came under attack. The power assets that came under attack were Delhi state load despatch centre, DTL Tikri Kalan substation in Delhi; Mumbai Port Trust, western regional load despatch centre In Maharashtra, NTPC's Kudgi power plant and southern regional load despatch centre in Karnataka, VO Chidambarnar port in Tamil Nadu, Telengana load despatch centre, eastern regional load despatch centre in West Bengal load despatch centre and northeastern regional load despatch centre in Assam . … [Read more...] about 10 power assets, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu ports came under Chinese cyberattack