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Companies launch Gogoro Smartscooters® and Battery-Swapping pilot in Metro Manila, announce public availability by Q4 2023
MANILA, Philippines, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Filipino digital solutions platform Globe Group's 917Ventures, top Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc., (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today launched Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping in the Philippines. In ceremonies at Globe's headquarters, the three companies also announced Gogoro's public availability in Metro Manila by Q4 2023.
"We in the Globe Group are very proud to bring Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping to the Philippines, a transport ecosystem that marries mobility innovation and sustainability," said Ernest Cu, Globe Group President and CEO. "This year, Filipinos will have access to these electric two wheel vehicles and Gogoro's convenient and cost-efficient battery-swapping technology, another first in the Philippines."
The Gogoro launch marks the climate tech debut of the Globe Group as it continues to deliver innovations that address Filipinos' daily pain points. Together, the companies are introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient and accessible two-wheel electric vehicles to customers.
It also marks the Philippine entry of Gogoro, a company that has transformed two-wheel mobility in Taiwan and fostered a new smart mobility industry with a network of eco-friendly businesses and end-users. In addition to Taiwan and the Philippines, Gogoro is also operating in China, India, Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Israel.
As a better transportation alternative, Gogoro aims to address commuter woes on expensive gas prices while helping curb carbon emissions that are in line with partners' shared commitment to sustainability, and the Philippine government's sustainable development agenda.
"Our partnership with the Globe Group and Ayala Corporation in the Philippines is a major milestone in our mission to transform urban transportation and provide an accessible path for riders to adopt sustainable urban mobility and play a key role in battling climate change and making the world better for all," said Horace Luke, Founder and CEO of Gogoro. "We look forward to working together to deliver a sustainable transport system that will improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and provide a superior riding experience for consumers in the Philippines."
Luke said the company is excited to bring the Gogoro ecosystem to the Philippines and is committed to replicating its success in Taiwan, where Gogoro has 540,000 riders and has deployed more than 1 million smart batteries at 12,000 battery-swapping stations. Gogoro riders have swapped more than 450 million total swaps; 400,000 per day; and, Gogoro has saved more than 627,000 tons of CO2 since launching.
"The Gogoro ecosystem is very convenient as its swap-and-go technology allows riders to swap out depleted batteries for charged ones in just seconds and go on their way. With the current traffic situation in the metro, these Smartscooters® will serve as an eco-friendly alternative to ease congestion while at the same time reducing carbon emissions," said Bernie Llamzon, Globe Capital Venture Holdings Inc. Director.
Cu thanked the Philippine government's support for the shift to EVs as he cited the importance of enabling policy for electric vehicles to succeed in the country.
"The shift to EVs, particularly deploying Gogoro's battery-swapping system, will go a long way with sustained government support that will allow private sector initiatives to prosper. Sustainable transportation projects are, after all, aligned with the government's long-term agenda to promote environment-friendly transport options and foster digitalization as mobility needs of Filipino individuals and businesses rise," said Cu.
About Ayala Corporation
Ayala Corporation is one of the largest and oldest conglomerates in the Philippines. For 189 years, Ayala has aligned itself with the development needs of the country, resulting in a meaningful presence in real estate, banking, digital solutions, and power. It likewise has a growing presence in healthcare and logistics as well as investments in industrial technologies, water, education, and technology ventures. Ayala manages its corporate social responsibility initiatives through Ayala Foundation. For more information, visit https://ayala.com/press-room
About Globe
Globe is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines and publicly listed in the PSE with the stock symbol GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, internet and managed services. It has major interests in financial technology, digital marketing solutions, venture capital funding for startups, and virtual healthcare. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implement universal sustainability principles. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region. For more information, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom.html
About 917Ventures
917Ventures is the Philippines' largest corporate venture builder that ideates, launches, accelerates, and scales new businesses that uplift the lives of Filipinos. Delivering indelible value to the Philippines and beyond, 917Ventures leverages the rich asset base of the Globe Group and Ayala Corporation. 917Ventures' portfolio companies include some of the country's distinguished tech solutions, including double unicorn GCash and telehealth provider KonsultaMD. To know more about 917Ventures, visit https://917ventures.com.
About Gogoro
Founded in 2011 to rethink urban energy and inspire the world to move through cities in smarter and more sustainable ways, Gogoro leverages the power of innovation to change the way urban energy is distributed and consumed. Recognized and awarded by Frost & Sullivan as the "2023 Global Company of the Year for battery swapping for electric two-wheel vehicles", Gogoro's battery swapping and vehicle platforms offer a smart, proven, and sustainable long-term ecosystem for delivering a new approach to urban mobility. Gogoro has quickly become an innovation leader in vehicle design and electric propulsion, smart battery design, battery swapping, and advanced cloud services that utilize artificial intelligence to manage battery availability and safety. The challenge is massive, but the opportunity to disrupt the status quo, establish new standards, and achieve new levels of sustainable transportation growth in densely populated cities is even greater. For more information, visit https://www.gogoro.com/news and follow Gogoro on Twitter: @wearegogoro.
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(The Hill) – The House passed a bill on Thursday to safeguard access to contraceptives, less than a month after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the bench should overturn the landmark case protecting forms of birth control.
The legislation, titled the Right to Contraception Act, passed in a 228-195 vote. Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure, and two Republicans voted present.
It remains unclear, however, if the bill will garner the GOP votes to clear the evenly divided Senate.
The measure seeks to codify access to contraceptives on the federal level, allowing individuals to obtain and use birth control and safeguarding a health care provider’s ability to supply such products.
Contraceptives protected under the legislation include oral and emergency medications, intrauterine devices and condoms.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the attorney general, health care providers and other individuals to launch a civil action against any states that violate the provisions of the bill.
Rep. Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) introduced the legislation last week as a direct response to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark case that made access to abortion a constitutional right.
In a concurring opinion, Thomas — considered by some to be the most conservative justice on the court — signaled that abortion may not be the only right on the constitutional chopping block, calling on the bench to “reconsider” all substantive due process precedents. He specifically listed, among others, Griswold v. Connecticut, the 1965 ruling that secured the right for married couples to use contraceptives.
Thomas said the court has “a duty to ‘correct the error’ established in those precedents,” setting off alarm bells in Democratic circles across the country and motivating lawmakers on the left to take legislative action as a precautionary measure to potential precedent reversals.
“It is outrageous that nearly 60 years after Griswold was decided, women must once again fight for fundamental freedom to determine the size and timing of their families… but as Republicans turn back the clock on contraception, Democrats today are making it clear: we are not going back,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said during debate on the House floor Thursday.
“The associate justice of the court has been clear: We’ve only just begun to overturn women’s rights and individual freedom and privacy when it comes to interaction among us all,” she later added.
Manning on the House floor said, “We will not play defense anymore; this time we’re playing offense.”
“Let’s be clear: This bill is about allowing women the freedom to choose the contraception that works best for them, to allow them to prevent unintended pregnancies. American women, indeed all Americans, deserve the freedom to make their own decisions about their bodies, their family planning, and their lives,” she added.
Republicans, however, used debate Thursday to argue that the legislation was rushed to the floor — Democrats introduced it on Friday and first debated it Monday — and describe the measure as superfluous.
Some also contended that the bill would protect contraceptives not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), based on how the measure defines them.
“First, this bill is completely unnecessary. In no way, shape, or form is access to contraception limited or at risk of being limited,” Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said during debate on the House floor.
“The liberal majority is clearly trying to stoke fears and mislead the American people once again because in their minds stoking fear clearly is the only way that they can win,” Cammack added.
Republicans have put forward their own contraceptives bill. GOP Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa) and Ashley Hinson (Iowa) introduced legislation this week that would allow oral contraceptives approved by the FDA to be obtained over-the-counter.
Miller-Meeks made the case for her bill on the House floor during debate on Thursday, arguing that over-the-counter contraceptives can help prevent abortions.
“One of the best ways we can prevent abortions is to increase access to contraception. Research has shown us time and time again that if you make it easier for women to access oral contraceptive, you lower the rate of unplanned pregnancies,” she said. “Providing over-the-counter contraceptives is safe and effective for women.”
The Right to Contraceptive Act is the fourth piece of legislation the House has passed in response to the Dobbs decision.
The chamber cleared a pair of bills last week to protect access to abortion, and, on Tuesday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers approved a measure to protect marriage equality.
The marriage equality bill, dubbed the Respect for Marriage Act, was also a reaction to Thomas’s concurring opinion. In it, the conservative justice also said the bench should reverse Lawrence v. Texas, the 2003 ruling that prohibited states from outlawing consensual gay sex, and Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 case that protected same-sex marriage as a constitutional right.
The abortion bills face steep odds in the Senate because of Republican opposition.
On the marriage equality front, however, a number of GOP senators have expressed support for the measure. Whether it is enough to overcome the 60-vote legislative filibuster, however, remains to be seen. | 2022-07-21T18:42:54+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/house-passes-bill-to-protect-access-to-contraceptives-after-supreme-court-warning-shot/ |
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. chief called for Lebanon’s parliamentary elections on May 15 to be “free, fair transparent and inclusive” in a report circulated Wednesday and urged the quick formation of a government afterward that gives priority to implementing reforms addressing the country’s multiple crises.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in the report to the U.N. Security Council that political polarization in the country has deepened and the Lebanese people “are struggling daily to meet basic essential needs.” He pointed to frequent protests across the country sparked by “public frustration with the political situation and the economic and financial crisis.”
The May 15 elections for parliament are the first since Lebanon’s economic meltdown began in late 2019. The government’s factions have done virtually nothing to address the collapse, leaving Lebanese to fend for themselves as they plunge into poverty, without electricity, medicine, garbage collection or any other semblance of normal life.
The elections are also the first since the August 4, 2020, catastrophic explosion at Beirut port that killed more than 215 people and wrecked large parts of the city. The destruction sparked widespread outrage at the traditional parties’ endemic corruption and mismanagement.
Guterres, who visited Lebanon last December, said no one has yet been held accountable for the explosion and the Lebanese people are demanding “truth and justice.” He reiterated his call for “a swift, impartial, thorough and transparent investigation” and stressed that “the independence of the judiciary must be respected.”
In the May 15 election, a total of 103 lists with 1,044 candidates are vying for the 128-seat legislature, which is equally divided between Christians and Muslims.
Self-declared opposition groups remain divided along ideological lines on virtually every issue, including over how to revive the economy, and as a result, there are an average of at least three different opposition lists in each of the 15 electoral districts, a 20% increase from the 2018 elections.
Guterres noted that proposals submitted in the past two years for a women’s quota were still pending in parliament, and he urged that the new government be quickly formed “with full participation of women and young people.”
The secretary-general’s semi-annual report on implementation of a 2004 Security Council resolution reiterated that its key demands — that the Lebanese government establish its sovereignty throughout the country and that all Lebanese militias disarm and disband — have not been fulfilled.
Guterres said Hezbollah’s maintenance “of sizeable and sophisticated military capabilities outside the control of the government of Lebanon remains a matter of grave concern.” He noted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s February announcement that it now has the ability to transform thousands of its missiles “into precision missiles” and has been manufacturing drones “for a long time.”
The secretary-general urged the Lebanese state to “increase its efforts to achieve a monopoly over the possession of weapons and the use of force throughout its territory.”
“I continue to urge the government and the armed forces of Lebanon to take all measures necessary to prohibit Hezbollah and other armed groups from acquiring weapons and building paramilitary capacity outside the authority of the state,” the U.N. chief said, stressing that this violates Security Council resolutions.
Guterres said Hezbollah’s continued involvement in the war in neighboring Syria also risks entangling Lebanon in regional conflicts and undermining its stability.
He called on countries in the region with close ties to Hezbollah to encourage its disarmament and transformation into “a solely civilian political party.” Both Syria and Iran have close ties to Hezbollah. | 2022-05-06T01:58:26+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/local-news/un-chief-urges-free-transparent-elections-in-lebanon-may-15/ |
There's a deadly battle taking place in the region. At the same time, progress is being made to clean up the territory's Mediterranean beaches as the people seek an escape from the violence.
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There's a deadly battle taking place in the region. At the same time, progress is being made to clean up the territory's Mediterranean beaches as the people seek an escape from the violence.
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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), an agriculture technology company, announced today that the company has received approval for six new corn varieties from China's National Crop Variety Approval Committee.
The approval of these new varieties showcases Origin's breakthroughs with new breeding technologies. AOYU 728 is a particularly exciting newly approved variety which has unique characteristics such as resistance to stem rot, ear rot, southern rust 891, and small leaf spot, all of which make it very resilient and higher yield.
The other five that received approval are varieties with different nutritional components, one containing 45% more folic acid and other hybrids with significant increases in vitamin E, phenolic compounds, and other nutritional value-added characteristics.
"We continue to accelerate the pace and efficiency with which we are creating revolutionary new corn varieties and getting them to market," said Dr. Gengchen Han, Origin Agritech's Chairman. "This is translating into big customer wins and fast growth for the company, which we expect to continue."
About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.originagritech.com. The company also maintains a twitter account for updating investors on company and industry developments, which is @origin_agritech.
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Phone: 310-845-6238
Email: joe@originagritech.com
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DENVER – Democrat Adam Frisch conceded Friday in his tight U.S. House race against Republican Lauren Boebert that is likely headed to a recount, but highlighted how his surprisingly strong showing revealed that Republican voters in the sprawling Colorado district are tiring of Boebert's brash style.
The Associated Press has declared the election in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District too close to call. AP will await the results of a potential recount to call the race. With nearly all votes counted, the incumbent Boebert leads Democrat Adam Frisch by 0.16 percentage points, or 551 votes out of nearly 327,000 votes counted.
“America is tired of the circus, tired of the lack of respect for our institutions and democracy, and tired of the lack of civility in our discourse,” Frisch said.
Frisch said he supports the recount but that it would be unrealistic to think it would flip enough votes for him to win.
In Colorado, a mandatory recount is triggered when the margin of votes between the top two candidates is at or below 0.5% of the leading candidate’s vote total. On Friday, that margin was around .34%.
Frisch's comments come after Boebert claimed victory late Thursday in a tweeted video of her standing in front of the U.S. Capitol.
“Come January, you can be certain of two things,” said Boebert before thanking her supporters, “I will be sworn in for my second term as your congresswoman and Republicans can finally turn Pelosi’s house back into the People’s House.”
The unexpectedly close margin for Boebert, one of Congress's staunchest supporters of former President Donald Trump, was the latest indication that Trump's influence on Republican voters could be waning amid a nationwide fight over the direction of the Republican Party. It is a question some Republican leaders raised in partly blaming Trump for their dismal midterm results even as the former president forged ahead in launching his 2024 presidential bid.
Like the former president, Boebert's provocative style has galvanized anti-establishment angst and won a loyal following on the right. With frequent TV appearances and a near-household name, the campaign cash flowed in — she raised $6.6 million in the past two years, an astronomical sum for a freshman member of the House.
To Frisch, the close race shows that voters in Colorado’s largely rural district appear to have tired of what he dubbed Boebert’s “antics” and “angertainment.”
“We have shown the country that extremists politicians can be defeated, loud voices are not invincible, and shouting will not solve problems," Frisch said.
The former city council member in the posh town of Aspen tried to capitalize on that exhaustion. He rarely mentioned he was a Democrat on the campaign trail and backed removing Democrat Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House, saying he wanted to lower the partisan temperature in Washington. It was an indirect dig at Boebert that resonated with voters in a highly rural district that, though conservative, have often backed pragmatists. | 2022-11-18T19:13:42+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2022/11/18/frisch-concedes-race-against-boebert-as-it-goes-to-recount/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsy Doan didn’t think the water flowing over the creek crossing on San Marcos Road was deeper than normal when she tried navigating it in her SUV while driving her 5-year-old son to school.
But the creek, swollen with rain from California’s epic winter storms, was much higher and flowing stronger than she anticipated. Doan cursed as she lost control of the steering and the 4,300-pound (1,950-kilogram) Chevy Traverse was carried off the road and pinned against a large sycamore tree.
“Mom, it’s OK,” her son, Kyle, reassured her from the back seat. “Just be calm.”
They were the last words the little boy said to his mother before his fingers slipped away from hers and he was swept away Monday on California’s central coast near Paso Robles.
“Yesterday I got to the point where I think I ran out of tears,” Doan told The Associated Press. “I just don’t know what to expect anymore. I mean, I’ve tried to do a Google search: How long can a child not eat? How long can they be in wet clothes? … We’re worried because I don’t know if they’re going to be able to find him.”
More than 100 people, including National Guard troops, dive teams, searchers using dogs and drones and people picking through shoulder-high piles of driftwood on the banks of San Marcos Creek searched for a third day Wednesday for Kyle. So far, they’ve found only one of his blue and gray Nike shoes.
The storms that have relentlessly pounded California since the end of last year have claimed at least 18 lives. Most of the deaths have been caused by falling trees and people driving on flooded roads.
Kyle was listed as missing.
With a sister in high school and brother in college, he is the baby in his family and loves being the center of attention.
“He definitely capitalized on it,” his mother said. “He loves making everyone laugh. He wanted to make everyone smile. He loves to please people.”
As vacation came to an end, Kyle was excited to return to kindergarten Monday at Lillian Larsen Elementary School, his mother said. It was the first day he was going to be allowed to play without restrictions after recovering from a broken leg that required three surgeries and he was looking forward to seeing his friends.
Doan, a special education teacher at the school, was less enthusiastic, wishing she had a few more days off as she took the back road from their home near Paso Robles.
For most of the year, the creek running along San Marcos Road is like so many California rivers and streams — a sinuous band of sand that only flows with winter and spring rains. When it is flowing, it’s often easy enough to drive through the shallow waters that course over the road in places.
The Doan family drove the same route Sunday to a truck stop on Highway 101, splashing through the waters without incident.
When Doan approached Monday in light rain, there were no road closures and she didn’t think it looked any different from the day before.
“But as soon as I hit the bottom, my car started to drift and I realized that it wasn’t the same,” she said. “It was completely different.”
Scotty Jalbert, emergency services manager for San Luis Obispo County, said river crossings can be deceiving and people can run into trouble after successfully fording them several times. As little as 6 inches (15 centimeters) of water is enough to knock a person off their feet and can even push a car off course if it’s moving rapidly.
“We use the term, ‘Turn around, don’t drown,'” Jalbert said. “With this tragedy, when the responders got to the scene, the water was over the vehicle. Obviously, that kind of energy is going to cause a bad situation.”
Jalbert said someone trapped in a car taking on water should get out of if they can and get on the roof, if possible.
Neil Collins and his wife, Danielle, who own an orchard off San Marcos Road had gone down to the creek that morning to see if they would be able to get out across the floodwaters.
When he saw waves of muddy brown water and the steady flow carrying sturdy oak and sycamore limbs downstream, he said, “This isn’t going to end well for someone.”
Within 15 minutes, his prediction had come true.
After Doan’s car came to a rest against the trees it began taking on water, so she decided to abandon it. The windows wouldn’t go down, but she was able to open her door and hug a tree. With the current pinning the rear door closed, she told Kyle to leave his belongings and climb into the front seat.
“I don’t care about your backpack,” she said. “I just want you to come to me.”
She was able to grab his hand but her grip was tenuous and the current swept Kyle around the other side of the tree.
“I could feel his fingers slipping from mine,” she said.
As the water pulled them apart, she let go of the tree to try to get her son, who couldn’t swim.
“I saw his head kind of floating and he was looking at me because he was going backwards,” she said. “I was trying to keep my head above the water, but the currents kept pulling me down. And after a while I didn’t see Kyle or what was going on.”
Collins missed seeing Doan drive into the creek. But her screams caught his attention.
“I looked at my wife and said, ‘That sounds like a human,’” he said. “I heard a second scream and just ran up the river.”
In a typical winter, the river may be waist deep, but he guessed it was up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) deep and four times its width when it’s running.
After he spotted Lindsy Doan struggling to stay afloat, Collins noticed another body floating in the middle of the creek and thought it looked lifeless. So he focused on Doan, who was closer to shore.
He ran alongside her downstream while his wife called 911 and some orchard workers brought a rope. Eventually, Doan managed to grab some branches of bushes underwater and Collins and his crew tossed her a life line.
Doan was hysterical when she made it to shore, Collins said. It was only then that he realized the other figure that washed by was her little boy.
If Doan had floated another 100 yards (91 meters), he’s not sure he could have helped her. An embankment and barbed wire fence would have prevented him from running alongside her.
“Time was running out,” he said.
Brian Doan, Kyle’s dad, is grateful his wife was saved. He doesn’t fault her for driving that route and thinks she did the right things to try to save their son.
Lindsy Doan can’t stop second-guessing herself.
“In the back of your mind, it’s like, ‘Well, what if, what if, what if I just turned around and went back the other way?’” she said. “What if, what if I had just decided, ‘Hey, you know, let’s not go down this road this day?’ I don’t know that that’s ever going to disappear.”
When asked what her son might say to her in this time, Doan took a breath and collected her thoughts before saying that Kyle always wanted his family to be happy and feel good.
“Maybe he would say something like … ‘There’s nothing that you can do, Mom, it’s OK. Everything will be OK.” | 2023-01-12T12:21:46+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/five-year-old-told-mom-be-calm-before-being-swept-away-in-floodwater/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
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1,124 g/t AgEq over 2.0m within 18.8m of 203 g/t AgEq at El Favor East
HALIFAX, NS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX: GGD) (OTCQX: GLGDF) ("GoGold", "the Company") is pleased to release the results of 6 drill holes from the El Favor East deposit within Los Ricos North property. Hole LRGF-21-118 intersected 2.0m of 1,124 g/t silver equivalent ("AgEq") contained within 18.8m of 203 g/t AgEq. See Table 1 for breakdown of silver and gold values.
"Our continued drilling program at El Favor East shows additional positive results. Our program is also focussing on Gran Cabrera in the northerly section of Los Ricos North, and we expect to provide an update on that shortly," said Brad Langille, President and CEO. "In addition to our drilling, we continue to work on consolidation of additional ground in Los Ricos South and expect to have an update on this in the coming weeks."
- Not true width
- AqEq converted using a silver to gold ratio of 75:1 at recoveries of 100%
- Holes LRGF-22-117, LRGF-22-119, and LRGF 22-121 did not intercept significant mineralization
- Holes LRGF-22-123 to 126 are pending assays.
In early 2022, the exploration team began a systematic stepout drilling program to test the eastern strike extension of the El Favor deposit in the area between Discovery Hole 48 and the underground workings at the Constancia Mine. This area is known as the El Favor East zone, and the mapping and drilling program has extended the presence of mineralization 900m to the east of hole 48 (El Favor East zone discovery hole), as shown in Figure 1. To date, approximately 800m of El Favor East has been drilled showing the strong mineralization. The drill holes in this release were not included in the initial Mineral Resource Estimate for Los Ricos North released on December 7, 2021, hole LRGF-21-094 was the final drill hole included in that resource.
In September, the company commissioned TMC Exploracion to complete an IP survey using the Pole:Dipole array on the El Favor property. The grid consists of a network of 28 N/S profiles spaced every 100 m from L-2W to L-25E ranging in length from 0.85 to 2.0 km. The survey outlined several high chargeability anomalies representative of the sulphide mineralization along the El Favor – El Favor East zone. A geophysical map showing anomalies and drilling targets is included as Figure 2 below.
El Favor is located approximately 800 meters along strike to the east of the El Orito deposit. The combined systems cover approximately 2.9km in mineralized strike length over a 3.7km distance. At El Orito, wide zones of precious and base metal mineralization were cut by drill holes at El Orito at elevations between 600 to 900m. The drill holes at El Favor have cut primarily silver-gold mineralization with trace to minor amounts of base metals at a higher elevation in the system, between 1,050m to 1,400m, compared to the semi-massive to massive base metal sulphide mineralization seen deeper in the El Orito deposit.
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The Company's two exploration projects at its Los Ricos Property are in Jalisco state, Mexico. The Los Ricos South Project began in March 2019 and an initial Mineral Resource was announced on July 29, 2020 which disclosed a Measured & Indicated Mineral Resource of 63.7 million ounces AgEq grading 199 g/t AgEq contained in 10.0 million tonnes, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 19.9 million ounces AgEq grading 190 g/t AgEq contained in 3.3 million tonnes. An initial PEA on the project was announced on January 20, 2021 indicating an NPV5% of US$295M.
The Los Ricos North Project was launched in March 2020 and an initial Mineral Resource was announced on December 7, 2021, which disclosed an Indicated Mineral Resource of 87.8 million ounces AgEq grading 122 g/t AgEq contained in 22.3 million tonnes, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 73.2 million ounces AgEq grading 111 g/t AgEq contained in 20.5 million tonnes. The Company has a drill program for an additional 100,000 metres of drilling for 2022 in place.
The diamond drill core (HQ size) is geologically logged, photographed and marked for sampling. When the sample lengths are determined, the full core is sawn with a diamond blade core saw with one half of the core being bagged and tagged for assay. The remaining half portion is returned to the core trays for storage and/or for metallurgical test work.
The sealed and tagged sample bags are transported to the ActLabs facility in Zacatecas, Mexico. ActLabs crushes the samples and prepares 200-300 gram pulp samples with ninety percent passing Tyler 150 mesh (106μm). The pulps are assayed for gold using a 50-gram charge by fire assay (Code 1A2-50) and over limits greater than 10 grams per tonne are re-assayed using a gravimetric finish (Code 1A3-50). Silver and multi-element analysis is completed using total digestion (Code 1F2 Total Digestion ICP). Over limits greater than 100 grams per tonne silver are re-assayed using a gravimetric finish (Code 8-Ag FA-GRAV Ag).
Quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") procedures monitor the chain-of-custody of the samples and includes the systematic insertion and monitoring of appropriate reference materials (certified standards, blanks and duplicates) into the sample strings. The results of the assaying of the QA/QC material included in each batch are tracked to ensure the integrity of the assay data. All results stated in this announcement have passed GoGold's QA/QC protocols.
Mr. David Duncan, P. Geo. is the qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is responsible for the technical information of this release.
GoGold Resources (TSX: GGD) is a Canadian-based silver and gold producer focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring high quality projects in Mexico. The Company operates the Parral Tailings mine in the state of Chihuahua and has the Los Ricos South and Los Ricos North exploration projects in the state of Jalisco. Headquartered in Halifax, NS, GoGold is building a portfolio of low cost, high margin projects. For more information visit gogoldresources.com.
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This news release may contain "forward-looking information" as defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Los Ricos South and North projects, and future plans and objectives of GoGold, including the intention to undertake further exploration at Los Ricos North, and the prospect of further discoveries there, constitute forward looking information that involve various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such information but which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions in connection with the continuance of GoGold and its subsidiaries as a going concern, general economic and market conditions, mineral prices, the accuracy of mineral resource estimates, and the performance of the Parral project. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from GoGold's expectations include exploration and development risks associated with GoGold's projects, the failure to establish estimated mineral resources or mineral reserves, volatility of commodity prices, variations of recovery rates, and global economic conditions. For additional information with respect to risk factors applicable to GoGold, reference should be made to GoGold's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with securities regulators, including, but not limited to, GoGold's Annual Information Form. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date of this release.
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McDonald’s reported higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter as store traffic grew despite higher prices.
Global same-store sales rose 12.6% compared to the January-March period last year, the Chicago burger giant said Tuesday. That’s well above the 8.7% increase that Wall Street had been forecasting, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
Good weather in January and easy comparisons to last year __ when the coronavirus depressed demand __ helped increase sales. There was also a steady recovery in China after COVID restrictions were lifted, McDonald’s said.
Marketing campaigns, like a McSpicy chicken sandwich promotion with a streetwear brand in China, and a Valentine’s Day meal promotion in the U.S. with rappers Offset and Cardi B, also boosted the chain’s performance.
CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company is starting to see resistance to price increases in many markets. Customers may not add fries to an order, for example, and delivery orders have slowed as customers rethink the added cost.
“It’s a reminder that we need to stay very disciplined on pricing,” Kempczinski said on a conference call with investors Tuesday. “The customer certainly is dealing with some of the stress and pressures on that.”
But McDonald’s also has to account for higher prices for food, paper and workers. Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden said inflation is on a downward trend in the U.S. but remains elevated. In Europe, the company expects double-digit percentage inflation to continue for the rest of this year.
“Europe is working through the eye of the storm,” he said.
McDonald’s is hoping improvements to its menu will continue to drive store traffic this year. The company announced this month that U.S. restaurants will switch to softer buns and meltier cheese and change their grill settings to make their burgers juicier. The changes have already rolled out in 15 other markets, including Australia and Canada, where they have improved customer taste scores, the company said.
Revenue rose 4% to nearly $5.9 billion in the first quarter, which also topped analyst projections of $5.6 billion.
Despite the super-sized results, McDonald’s laid off several hundred corporate workers earlier this month in an effort to speed up innovation and decision-making. McDonald’s booked a restructuring charge of $180 million __ or 18 cents per share __ during the first quarter to account for severance payments and the closure of some regional offices.
Without that one-time charge, McDonald’s earned $2.63 per share, which is 30 cents better than expected.
McDonald’s shares fell less than 1% Tuesday. | 2023-04-25T22:53:23+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/mcdonalds-first-quarter-sales-boosted-by-higher-prices/ |
NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have obtained a marriage license in Nevada, according to Clark County records posted Sunday.
The Clark County clerk’s office in Nevada showed the pair obtained a marriage license that was processed Saturday. A marriage license is not proof of marriage.
Representatives for Lopez and Affleck did not immediately respond to messages.
In April, Lopez made their engagement public in a video posted to her fans showing off a green engagement ring. The marriage license filing showed that Lopez plans to take the name Jennifer Affleck.
Lopez, 52, and Affleck, 49, famously dated in the early 2000s before rekindling their romance last year. They earlier starred together in 2003’s “Gigli” and 2004’s “Jersey Girl.” Around that time, they became engaged but never wed.
Affleck married Jennifer Garner in 2005, with whom he shares three children. They divorced in 2018.
Lopez has been married three times before. She was briefly married to Ojani Noa from 1997-1998 and to Cris Judd from 2001-2003. She and singer Marc Anthony were married for a decade after wedding in 2004 and share 14-year-old twins together. | 2022-07-17T20:35:33+00:00 | twincities.com | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/17/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-obtain-wedding-license-in-nevada/ |
In the first essay in Rogues, the new collection from journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, a wine collector is explaining why he's determined to find out the truth about the possibly counterfeit bottles he bought years before. If he got cheated, he tells Keefe, he wants whoever is responsible to pay. Then he adds: "Also, it's a fun detective story."
You get the feeling that Keefe can relate. An investigative reporter, he's made his career out of detective stories, and his last two books — Say Nothing, about the Northern Ireland conflict, and Empire of Pain, about the Sackler family and the drug OxyContin — won critical acclaim for his thoughtful deep dives into complex subjects.
Rogues collects a dozen of Keefe's reported pieces for The New Yorker, the magazine he's been writing for since 2006. The articles "reflect some of my abiding preoccupations: crime and corruption, secrets and lies, the permeable membrane separating licit and illicit worlds, the bonds of family, the power of denial," Keefe writes in a preface to the book. It's an excellent collection of Keefe's detective work, and a fine introduction to his illuminating writing.
In "Crime Family," Keefe profiles Astrid Holleeder, a Dutch woman who's "an exile in her own city" of Amsterdam. Astrid believes that one of the Netherlands' most notorious criminals — a man who's serving a life sentence for multiple murders — wants her dead. That criminal happens to be her brother, Wim Holleeder, who became a household name in the Netherlands after kidnapping Freddy Heineken, the CEO of the Heineken beer company.
Astrid, Keefe writes, "thinks a lot about how she might be assassinated, gaming out fatal scenarios. Whenever she stops at a red light and an unfamiliar vehicle sharks up alongside her, she clutches the wheel, her heart hammering. Then the light changes, and she exhales and keeps moving." Keefe is thrown off by inconsistencies in Astrid's answers to his questions, but ultimately concludes "that Astrid was sincere in her fear that Wim wants her dead. If she was sometimes inconsistent when I inquired about the logistics of her life, it was more likely out of a cautious disinclination to give too much away than from a desire to heighten drama."
It's a fascinating profile that showcases Keefe's ability to empathize with his subjects while still maintaining an appropriate level of journalistic skepticism. It also demonstrates Keefe's immense skill as a storyteller; like the other pieces in the book, it's compulsively readable, imbued with narrative tension that's never overwrought or melodramatic.
Keefe shows a little more skepticism — perhaps understandably — in "Winning," his profile of Mark Burnett, the creator of the reality show The Apprentice, which brought Donald Trump to American living rooms on a weekly basis for 14 seasons. Keefe does an excellent job tracing Burnett's unlikely career — he served in the British Army, then worked as a nanny before eventually becoming a television producer.
Keefe approaches his subject with caution, noting that Burnett's "anecdotes about his life tend to have a three-act structure," just like most movies. Regarding The Apprentice, Keefe asks "Did Burnett believe what he was selling?", and observes that "Like Trump, Burnett seemed to have both a jaundiced impression of the gullible essence of the American people and a brazen enthusiasm for how to exploit it."
It's a fascinating look at a man who helped change the course of American political history by, as Keefe has it, casting "a serially bankrupt carnival barker in the role of a man who might plausibly become the leader of the free world." (Spoiler alert: Well, you know.)
The collection closes with "Journeyman," Keefe's 2017 profile of Anthony Bourdain. When the celebrity chef, author and television personality first gained fame, he cut something of a punk-rock figure but, Keefe writes, "over the years ... has transformed himself into a well-healed nomad who wanders the planet meeting fascinating people and eating delicious food."
Keefe is clearly interested in how people portray themselves — what their personas say about the humans underneath — and he's especially drawn in by the legendarily charismatic Bourdain. The chef cultivated a laid-back, devil-may-care attitude, Keefe writes, but was actually "controlled to the point of neurosis: clean, organized, disciplined, courteous, systematic. He is Apollo in drag as Dionysus." It's a carefully observed profile, certainly one of the best written about Bourdain, who — as Keefe notes in a coda to the story — died by suicide the year after Keefe's article was published.
Rogues is a wonderful book, not only because Keefe's prose is masterful, but because he has a preternatural gift for reading people. He recognizes that we're all unreliable narrators of our own lives, and writes about his subjects with a keen sense of understanding. He writes that he hopes the pieces in Rogues "illuminate something about crime and punishment, the slipperiness of situational ethics, the choices we make as we move through this world, and the stories we tell ourselves and others about those choices." And they do. This book is a joy to read.
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is expected to announce his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, two GOP operatives told The Associated Press on Friday, putting him in an already crowded field dominated by ex-President Donald Trump.
The Republicans, who had knowledge of Burgum’s plans, said he is expected to announce his candidacy on June 7 at a midday event in Fargo, Burgum’s home town. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because the event had not been publicized yet.
The 66-year-old Burgum, a former computer software entrepreneur, would be jumping into a field that includes fellow Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, seen by some Republicans as the strongest alternative to Trump. Other candidates include former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Former Vice President Mike Pence is also considered a likely presidential candidate but has not yet announced a bid.
The eventual GOP nominee is expected to face Democratic President Joe Biden in November 2024.
While Burgum has joined other Republican governors in signing legislation rolling back transgender rights, he’s expected to emphasize his business background, small-town roots and a large state tax cut this year. Burgum, first elected in 2016, was reelected in 2020 and is eligible to run for governor again in 2024.
In Iowa, where caucuses are expected to be the first-in-the-nation GOP contest, Republican Bruce Rastetter, a wealthy agricultural and energy businessman who met Burgum three years ago, described the North Dakota governor as “a successful guy” and “really smart.” But Rastetter, who has been an influential donor and adviser to presidential campaigns in Iowa, said Burgum’s strength also comes from presenting as “a regular guy.”
“He’s stayed a regular guy, but really understands issues on ag, energy and foreign policy,” said Rastetter, who is helping Burgum make introductions in Iowa, but is so far neutral in the developing 2024 Iowa caucus campaign.
Trump’s campaign called Burgum’s expected announcement “an indictment of DeSantis’ disastrous announcement and his dismal poll numbers.” The audio stream crashed repeatedly on Wednesday night during DeSantis’ formal campaign launch, an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.
“There’s blood in the water, and every candidates sees how weak he is,” the Trump campaign said in a statement texted to The AP.
DeSantis’ campaign did not respond immediately to an email seeking comment about Burgum, but his campaign said it had raised $8.2 million in the first 24 hourts after the announcement.
The company Burgum started in 1983, Great Plains Software, was acquired by Microsoft in 2011, and Burgum stayed on as a Microsoft vice president until 2007. He also founded real estate development and venture capital firms.
He grew up in Arthur, an eastern North Dakota town of about 300 people, 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Fargo.
Burgum this year signed legislation that reduced state income taxes and provided local property tax relief, with the savings estimated at $515 million. His office touted the income tax cut as the largest in state history.
But with DeSantis building a national profile for anti-LGBTQ+ measures and describing his state of Florida as where “woke goes to die,” culture war issues dominated legislating this year in North Dakota and other states controlled by Republicans.
The measures signed this year by Burgum prohibit public schools and government entities from requiring teachers and employees to refer to transgender people by the pronouns they use; bar transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams, from K-12 through college; and criminalize health care providers who give gender-affirming care to minors. A new law also limits transgender children and adults in accessing the bathrooms, locker rooms and showers of their choice, from schools to state-run colleges and correctional facilities.
North Dakota also has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the nation after Burgum last month signed a ban on abortion throughout pregnancy with slim exceptions up to six weeks’ gestation.
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Hanna reported from Topeka, Kansas, and Beaumont, from Des Moines, Iowa.
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Launches $3M Raise to Continue to Fuel Notable Ongoing Growth
SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drink Monday, award-winning non-alcoholic beverage brand, is pleased to announce a truly momentous start to 2023 across various facets of their business in areas including but not limited to sales, distribution, press, and product design accolades…
Record-Breaking Sales
- Crossed $9M in lifetimes sales
- Record sales for the Dry January season
- Record sales for any one month period
Continued Breakthrough in Retail and Online Partnerships
- Crossed 1000 retail door milestone mark
- Launched on Drizly in select initial market (SF, LA and NY)
- Approved in Total Wine in 14 Authorized Markets (CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MA, MN, NV, TN, TX, WA)
Recent Accolades and Recognition
- 3 new medals awarded for packaging design by the Beverage Tasting Institute
- Coverage by The Dieline for outstanding design
- Dry January media coverage from over 30 notable outlets yielding ~10M views
"Dry January this year elevated our emerging category from a trend to a true lifestyle movement," states newly-appointed CEO Ken Young. Young continues, "We're bullish on growth as our category continues to show up in new places and we expand into traditional brick-and-mortar channels while maintaining our strong digital footprint."
In an ongoing effort to ensure the business is being led by the best and brightest as they head into a new and exciting chapter, Monday announces the appointment of a fully stacked Board of Directors. See below for the breakdown of all currently held seats:
- Chris Boyd - Founder / Chairman, Non-Alc, Product
- Marcelo Kertesz - Founder / Creative, Brand
- Taylor Foxman - Alc-Bev, Non-Alc Bev, VC/PE, PR/Media
- Michael Marckx - Brand, Creative, Disruptive Marketing
- Tonya Wearner - Founder / Omni-Channel, Natural F&B
- Ricardo Camargo - Investor / Alc-Bev, Brand, Creative, Retail
- Garrett Potter - Investor / Strategic Finance and Operations
"As Monday continues its ascent to the top of the non-alc category, it was clear that some added firepower was needed to support Ken's growth plans for expansion and acceleration. Enter our next level Board. Each Director brings their exceptional background, experience, and superpowers to the table all in the name of elevating our brand to new heights," states Chris Boyd, Founder and Chairman.
In order to support Monday's continued business expansion plans, the company is currently looking for strategic growth capital, with plans to launch both a crowdfunding initiative and Series A capital raise in the near future.
About Drink Monday
Founded in 2019 by six San Diego entrepreneurs, Monday was created to serve people proper adult beverages without the alcohol. Their flagship range of award winning non-alcoholic spirits includes Monday Gin, Monday Whiskey, and Monday Mezcal. Monday's spirits provide the look, feel, and most importantly - taste - of a top-shelf cocktail minus the alcohol many are taking a break from. Monday's spirits are not only alcohol-free, but support a wide variety of healthy lifestyles with its zero-calorie, no carbs, zero sugar, Vegan, gluten-free, and Big-8 allergen-free profile.
Monday's spirits were made for those who want an adult beverage experience with zero downside. To learn more, visit www.drinkmonday.co.
Communications Contact
Taylor Foxman
Taylor@drinkmonday.co
For Investor Inquiries please email: Investors@drinkmonday.co.
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Recommendation based on a Phase 3 Libtayo trial that was first and only to demonstrate significantly improved survival compared to chemotherapy in the second-line setting irrespective of PD-L1 expression status or tumor histology
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion for Libtayo® (cemiplimab) as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer and disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. The European Commission is expected to make a final decision on the application in the coming months.
The positive opinion is supported by results from the Phase 3 EMPOWER-Cervical 1 trial. In the trial (n=608), the primary endpoint of overall survival was met, with Libtayo reducing the risk of death by 31% (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.69; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.56-0.84; one-sided p<0.001) in the total population and 27% in the squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) population (HR: 0.73; 95% CI: 0.58-0.91; one-sided p=0.003), compared to an investigator's choice of chemotherapy. No new Libtayo safety signals were observed. Among adverse events (AE) in 10% or more patients in either group, Grade 3 or higher AEs that occurred more often in the Libtayo group (n=300) than chemotherapy (n=290) included urinary tract infection (5% Libtayo, 3% chemotherapy), back pain (1% Libtayo, less than 1% chemotherapy), asthenia (2% Libtayo, 1% chemotherapy), arthralgia (less than 1% Libtayo, 0% chemotherapy) and pyrexia (less than 1% Libtayo, 0% chemotherapy). Detailed data were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in February 2022.
Libtayo is currently approved in the European Union and other countries for the treatment of certain patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC), advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
About the Phase 3 Trial
EMPOWER-Cervical 1 was an open-label, multi-center Phase 3 trial that investigated Libtayo monotherapy versus an investigator's choice of commonly used chemotherapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who had progressed on platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients (median age: 51 years) were randomized to receive Libtayo (350 mg every three weeks) or chemotherapy (pemetrexed, vinorelbine, topotecan, irinotecan or gemcitabine). The primary endpoint for the trial was overall survival analyzed first among patients with SCC, then in the total population.
Patients were allowed to enroll regardless of PD-L1 expression status, with 78% of patients having SCC and 22% having adenocarcinoma or adenosquamous carcinoma. The trial included women from 14 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Greece, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the U.S.
In March 2021, the trial was stopped early based on the highly significant effect of Libtayo on overall survival among SCC patients and following a unanimous recommendation by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee.
About Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide and is most frequently diagnosed between the ages of 35 and 44. Approximately 600,000 new cases of cervical cancer and 350,000 deaths from cervical cancer occur worldwide each year. Almost all cases are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, with approximately 80% classified as SCC (arising from cells lining the bottom of the cervix) and the remainder largely adenocarcinomas (arising from glandular cells in the upper cervix). Cervical cancer is often curable when detected early and effectively managed, but treatment options are more limited in advanced stages.
About Regeneron in Oncology
At Regeneron, we're applying more than three decades of scientific innovation with the goal of developing paradigm-changing therapies for patients with cancer. Our oncology portfolio is built around two foundational approaches – our approved PD-1 inhibitor Libtayo and investigational bispecific antibodies – which are being evaluated both as monotherapies and in combination with emerging therapeutic modalities. Together, they provide us with unique combinatorial flexibility to develop potentially synergistic treatments for a wide range of solid tumors and blood cancers.
If you are interested in learning more about our clinical trials, please contact us (clinicaltrials@regeneron.com or 844-734-6643) or visit our clinical trials website.
About Libtayo
Libtayo is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting the immune checkpoint receptor PD-1 on T cells and was invented using Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology. By binding to PD-1, Libtayo has been shown to block cancer cells from using the PD-1 pathway to suppress T-cell activation. In the U.S. and other countries Libtayo is indicated in certain patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC), advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as well as in advanced cervical cancer in Canada and Brazil. As of July 1, 2022, Libtayo is developed and marketed globally by Regeneron.
In the U.S., the generic name for Libtayo in its approved indications is cemiplimab-rwlc, with rwlc as the suffix designated in accordance with Nonproprietary Naming of Biological Products Guidance for Industry issued by the FDA. Outside of the U.S. the generic name of Libtayo in its approved indication is cemiplimab.
The extensive clinical program for Libtayo is focused on difficult-to-treat cancers. Libtayo is currently being investigated in trials as a monotherapy, as well as in combination with either conventional or novel therapeutic approaches for other solid tumors and blood cancers. These potential uses are investigational, and their safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.
U.S. FDA-approved Indications
Libtayo is a prescription medicine used to treat people with:
- A type of skin cancer called advanced CSCC that has spread or cannot be cured by surgery or radiation.
- A type of skin cancer called BCC:
- A type of lung cancer called NSCLC. Libtayo may be used as your first treatment when your lung cancer has not spread outside your chest (locally advanced lung cancer) and you cannot have surgery or chemotherapy with radiation, or your lung cancer has spread to other areas of your body (metastatic lung cancer), and your tumor tests positive for high "PD-L1" and your tumor does not have an abnormal "EGFR", "ALK "or "ROS1" gene.
It is not known if Libtayo is safe and effective in children.
About Regeneron's VelocImmune Technology
Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create approximately one in five of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies. This includes REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Dupixent® (dupilumab), Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) and Inmazeb™ (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION FOR U.S. PATIENTS
What is the most important information I should know about Libtayo?
Libtayo is a medicine that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system. Libtayo can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. You can have more than one of these problems at the same time. These problems may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended.
Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worsening signs or symptoms, including:
- Lung problems: cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
- Intestinal problems: diarrhea (loose stools) or more frequent bowel movements than usual, stools that are black, tarry, sticky or have blood or mucus, or severe stomach area (abdomen) pain or tenderness
- Liver problems: yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, severe nausea or vomiting, pain on the right side of your stomach area (abdomen), dark urine (tea colored), or bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
- Hormone gland problems: headache that will not go away or unusual headaches, eye sensitivity to light, eye problems, rapid heartbeat, increased sweating, extreme tiredness, weight gain or weight loss, feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual, urinating more often than usual, hair loss, feeling cold, constipation, your voice gets deeper, dizziness or fainting, or changes in mood or behavior, such as decreased sex drive, irritability, or forgetfulness
- Kidney problems: decrease in your amount of urine, blood in your urine, swelling of your ankles, or loss of appetite
- Skin problems: rash, itching, skin blistering or peeling, painful sores or ulcers in mouth or nose, throat, or genital area, fever or flu-like symptoms, or swollen lymph nodes
- Problems can also happen in other organs and tissues. These are not all of the signs and symptoms of immune system problems that can happen with Libtayo. Call or see your healthcare provider right away for any new or worsening signs or symptoms, which may include: chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath or swelling of ankles, confusion, sleepiness, memory problems, changes in mood or behavior, stiff neck, balance problems, tingling or numbness of the arms or legs, double vision, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, eye pain, changes in eyesight, persistent or severe muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps, low red blood cells, or bruising
- Infusion reactions that can sometimes be severe. Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include: nausea, chills or shaking, itching or rash, flushing, shortness of breath or wheezing, dizziness, feel like passing out, fever, back or neck pain, or facial swelling.
- Rejection of a transplanted organ. Your healthcare provider should tell you what signs and symptoms you should report and monitor you, depending on the type of organ transplant that you have had.
- Complications, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), in people who have received a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic). These complications can be serious and can lead to death. These complications may happen if you underwent transplantation either before or after being treated with Libtayo. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for these complications.
Getting medical treatment right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during your treatment with Libtayo. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare provider may also need to delay or completely stop treatment with Libtayo if you have severe side effects.
Before you receive Libtayo, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have immune system problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or lupus
- have received an organ transplant
- have received or plan to receive a stem cell transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic)
- have a condition that affects your nervous system, such as myasthenia gravis or Guillain-Barré syndrome are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Libtayo can harm your unborn baby
Females who are able to become pregnant: - are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Libtayo passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 4 months after the last dose of Libtayo.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
The most common side effects of Libtayo include muscle or bone pain, tiredness, rash, and diarrhea. These are not all the possible side effects of Libtayo. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi at
1-877-542-8296.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.
About Regeneron
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite technologies, such as VelocImmune, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center®, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
Regeneron Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to future events and the future performance of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Regeneron" or the "Company"), and actual events or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic) on Regeneron's business and its employees, collaborators, and suppliers and other third parties on which Regeneron relies, Regeneron's and its collaborators' ability to continue to conduct research and clinical programs, Regeneron's ability to manage its supply chain, net product sales of products marketed or otherwise commercialized by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Products"), and the global economy; the nature, timing, and possible success and therapeutic applications of Regeneron's Products and product candidates being developed by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Product Candidates") and research and clinical programs now underway or planned, including without limitation Libtayo® (cemiplimab); the impact of the opinion adopted by the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use discussed in this press release on the potential approval by the European Commission of Libtayo for the treatment of cervical cancer and the timing of any such approval; uncertainty of the utilization, market acceptance, and commercial success of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates and the impact of studies (whether conducted by Regeneron or others and whether mandated or voluntary), including the studies discussed or referenced in this press release, on any of the foregoing or any potential regulatory approval of Regeneron's Products (such as Libtayo) and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the likelihood, timing, and scope of possible regulatory approval and commercial launch of Regeneron's Product Candidates and new indications for Regeneron's Products, such as Libtayo (as a monotherapy or in combination with conventional or novel therapeutic approaches, as applicable) for other solid tumors and blood cancers as well as Regeneron's investigational bispecific antibodies referenced in this press release; safety issues resulting from the administration of Regeneron's Products (such as Libtayo) and Regeneron's Product Candidates in patients, including serious complications or side effects in connection with the use of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates in clinical trials; determinations by regulatory and administrative governmental authorities which may delay or restrict Regeneron's ability to continue to develop or commercialize Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; ongoing regulatory obligations and oversight impacting Regeneron's Products, research and clinical programs, and business, including those relating to patient privacy; the availability and extent of reimbursement of Regeneron's Products (such as Libtayo) from third-party payers, including private payer healthcare and insurance programs, health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit management companies, and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; coverage and reimbursement determinations by such payers and new policies and procedures adopted by such payers; competing drugs and product candidates that may be superior to, or more cost effective than, Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the extent to which the results from the research and development programs conducted by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (including those discussed or referenced in this press release) may be replicated in other studies and/or lead to advancement of product candidates to clinical trials or therapeutic applications; the ability of Regeneron to manufacture and manage supply chains for multiple products and product candidates; the ability of Regeneron's collaborators, licensees, suppliers, or other third parties (as applicable) to perform manufacturing, filling, finishing, packaging, labeling, distribution, and other steps related to Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; unanticipated expenses; the costs of developing, producing, and selling products; the ability of Regeneron to meet any of its financial projections or guidance and changes to the assumptions underlying those projections or guidance; the potential for any license or collaboration agreement, including Regeneron's agreements with Sanofi and Bayer (or their respective affiliated companies, as applicable), to be cancelled or terminated; and risks associated with intellectual property of other parties and pending or future litigation relating thereto (including without limitation the patent litigation and other related proceedings relating to EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, Praluent® (alirocumab), and REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab)), other litigation and other proceedings and government investigations relating to the Company and/or its operations, the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings and investigations, and the impact any of the foregoing may have on Regeneron's business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Regeneron's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. Any forward-looking statements are made based on management's current beliefs and judgment, and the reader is cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements made by Regeneron. Regeneron does not undertake any obligation to update (publicly or otherwise) any forward-looking statement, including without limitation any financial projection or guidance, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Regeneron uses its media and investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Regeneron is routinely posted and is accessible on Regeneron's media and investor relations website (http://newsroom.regeneron.com) and its Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/regeneron).
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Mexico softens plan to ban imports of US GM feed corn
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico appears to have backed down on plans to ban imports of U.S. genetically modified corn for animal feed. Mexico’s Economy Department said a new decree on the issue was published Monday that drops any date for substituting imports of GM corn, some of which is ground into meal for corn chips. Under a previous decree, some worried a ban could happen as soon as 2024 or 2025. U.S. farmers have worried about the potential loss of the single biggest export market for U.S. corn. Mexico has been importing GM feed corn from the U.S. for years, buying about $3 billion worth annually. | 2023-02-14T04:22:59+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/2023/02/13/mexico-softens-plan-to-ban-imports-of-us-gm-feed-corn/ |
Sheriff: Suspect stabbed 14-year-old girl for refusing sex
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - An 18-year-old Illinois man is facing charges after Michigan authorities say he stabbed a 14-year-old girl who refused to have sex with him.
Julian Antonio Pinedo, of Monmouth, Ill., was arraigned Friday on one count of assault with intent to murder. The charge stems from an incident that happened shortly after midnight Wednesday at a home in Springfield Township, WNEM reports.
Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a teen girl who had been stabbed multiple times. Upon arrival, deputies found the 14-year-old victim on the floor of the residence bleeding from several stab wounds to her back and midsection, the sheriff’s office said.
Pinedo allegedly stabbed the victim, who he met online, because she refused to have sex with him, the sheriff’s office said, adding Pinedo had traveled to Michigan from his home in Illinois to visit her.
When Pinedo arrived at the house, he became angry when he learned they were not going to engage in sexual activity and stabbed her multiple times with an 8-inch knife he had purchased Tuesday in White Lake Township, the sheriff’s office said.
Pinedo then fled from the residence after the assault. He was arrested a short time later after calling 911 and speaking to the Waterford Township Police dispatch, the sheriff’s office said.
Waterford Township Police officers responded to the suspect’s location and took him into custody without incident.
The victim remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
“The victim is stable and seems to be holding her own,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “We have taken an important step to hold the perpetrator accountable by arraigning him on serious charges today. I look forward to that proceeding.”
Pinedo is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $2 million bond. He is due back in court Feb. 7 for a probable cause hearing.
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A man was taken to the hospital overnight following a stabbing in his North Side apartment, according to San Antonio police.
Neighbors told police they heard fighting and some glass breaking at 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the 3500 block of Grant Avenue.
They then saw two men run out of the apartment.
One man fled on foot and the other, who had a stab wound to his neck, ran toward a vehicle.
Police and paramedics arrived to find the wounded man, 39, in the parking lot. He was taken to University Hospital in critical condition.
Police said it appeared to be an altercation between roommates.
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over.
The Washington Commanders turned methodical drives into scores and took advantage of turnover-prone Philadelphia, stunning the Eagles 32-21 on Monday night and sending them to their first loss in nine games this season.
Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were 8-0 for the first time in franchise history and the last team in the NFL that could make a run at Miami’s 17-0 mark in 1972 and the lone perfect season. The 2007 New England Patriots came close, going 18-0 before a Super Bowl loss.
The Eagles had their shot at perfection slip out of their hands.
Trailing at halftime for the first time this season, Hurts seemed to have one more big play left in him to pull out a victory. He connected on a deep ball to wide receiver Quez Watkins on a 51-yard reception late in the fourth quarter down 26-21. Watkins hit the ground, popped up and took off running, only to fumble the ball and give Washington possession.
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That was it for the Eagles — and their third turnover, a high number for a team that had only three turnovers in the first eight games.
A.J Brown had a catch knock off his hands and turn into an interception, and Dallas Goedert fumbled in the fourth quarter.
Washington’s Taylor Heinicke again started for injured QB Carson Wentz, the much-maligned former Eagles QB who did play a key role in helping them win a Super Bowl in the 2017 season. He wasn’t flashy, but efficient, going 17 for 29 and throwing 229 yards. Terry McLaurin had 128 yards receiving — including a 41-yard haul that led to a field goal. Joey Slye kicked four field goals.
The Commanders also spoiled Pittsburgh’s 11-0 start in 2020.
Hurts threw for just 174 yards.
The Eagles were favored by 10 1/2 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and the Commanders reveled in pulling off the upset.
The Eagles tried to make the Commanders seem like just another bump in their bid for a perfect season, with the kind of early good fortune that they have enjoyed this season.
Take, for example, a roughing-the-kicker penalty that gave Washington a first down and new life on the game’s opening drive. Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat simply strip-sacked Heinicke on the next play and the Eagles recovered. Hurts rushed up the middle for a 1-yard TD and a 7-0 lead.
The Commanders then flashed their first clock-killing drive with a 16-play effort that chewed up more than seven minutes and ended with Antonio Gibson’s 1-yard rushing TD.
Hurts hit the highlight-reel with an ode to former Florida star Tim Tebow with a jump pass to Goedert for a 6-yard score, and the QB struck the Heisman pose in celebration.
The points off takeaways and Hurts scoring with his arms and legs had been the key ingredients in the team’s flawless start, and the Eagles certainly seemed poised to make it an easy night against a team they routed in September.
The Commanders showed a rare offensive spark of late and, after scoring 17 points in each of their last two games, took a 20-14 lead into halftime. Syle kicked field goals of 44 and 58 yards and Brian Robinson added a 1-yard rushing score.
Washington converted 9 of 12 third downs in the half — it entered 26th in the NFL in third-down efficiency — and crushed the Eagles in time of possession 23:49 to 6:11 — the 17:38 TOP disparity was their best in a first half in franchise history.
Slye kicked 32 and 55 yard field goals in the second half.
The Eagles trailed at halftime for the first time since last season’s postseason loss at Tampa Bay, and Hurts could not rally them in their first true case of adversity.
Hurts, who didn’t help his MVP bid, connected with wideout DeVonta Smith for an 11-yard score early in the fourth that pulled the Eagles within 23-21.
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— Dr. Jessica Kriegel Provides Tips to CEOs to Increase Productivity, Better Connect with Employees, and Improve Bottom Line During CNN Appearance -
TEMECULA, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners, is calling for a "Meeting Apocalypse" and offered tips to improve workplace productivity during an appearance on CNN's Early Start, Friday July 14. Dr. Kriegel cited an overload of virtual meetings due to remote work environments creating less time to complete critical tasks, resulting in employee burnout and company goals not being met.
"We went into COVID and lost the ability to meet each other in the hallway and now we are in meeting overload. It is not an effective way to build personal connections," explained Dr. Kriegel.
As an alternative, Dr. Kriegel says CEOs and managers should implement two steps to boost productivity, better connect with employees, and drive meaningful results:
Cancel Recurring Meetings - Remove every regularly scheduled meeting on your calendar for the next month. Then, intentionally and thoughtfully add only the necessary meetings back after evaluation the following month.
Phone Conversations - When someone sends an invitation to a video conference, reply with "Call my cell." Time will be saved and empathy and a more meaningful connection will be achieved.
The CNN segment focused on a Shopify study which calculated that three fewer meetings a week per person can result in a 15% reduction in overall costs. Additionally, the study found that the value of a 30-minute meeting with three employees costs a company between $700 - $1,600. Fewer meetings can also result in greater efficiency and productivity, helping to improve an organization's bottom line.
You can view the entire segment here.
About Culture Partners
For over 30 years, Culture Partners, a leading culture consulting firm based in Temecula, CA, has empowered clients across the world to harness the power of culture. Using human industrial-organizational psychological methods, the company helps organizations achieve record-breaking results by connecting experiences, beliefs, and actions to those results through culture. Culture Partners' management frameworks empower thousands of top organizations to realize their potential by owning their growth.
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter Highlights:
- Consolidated revenue increased 92% year-over-year to $149.6 million
- Total cash and cash equivalents was approximately $184.5 million, compared to $149.6 million as of December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $34.9 million or 23.3%.
- Results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 include a non-cash impairment charge of $144.9 million in our Rasmussen University ("RU") Segment to reduce the carrying value of RU Segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact.
- Net loss for the period was $110.0 million, compared to net income of $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of $110.6 million as a result of the non-cash impairment charge
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 47% year-over-year to $14.5 million
We completed the acquisitions of RU and Graduate School USA ("GSUSA") on September 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022, respectively. We did not consolidate the financial results of these companies prior to their respective acquisition closing dates. Accordingly, the financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 do not include the results of operations of RU and GSUSA, and therefore the prior year period presented is not directly comparable to the current period.
Financial Results:
Three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to three months ended June 30, 2021:
- Total consolidated revenue for 2022 increased 91.8% to $149.6 million, compared to total revenue of $78 million in 2021, due to:
- Total costs and expenses increased to $290.9 million for 2022, compared to $76 million for the same period in 2021, and include a non-cash impairment charge of $144.9 million to reduce the carrying value of RU segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact. The increase in costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was also the result of the inclusion of other RU Segment and GSUSA costs and expenses of $65.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
- Interest expense increased to $3.4 million in 2022, compared to nominal interest income in 2021, due to the $175 million senior secured term loan issued in connection with the RU acquisition.
- Net loss was $110.0 million in 2022, compared to net income of $0.5 million in 2021, primarily driven by the non-cash impairment charge of $144.9 million to reduce the carrying value of RU Segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact.
- The net loss per diluted share was $5.82, compared to net income of $0.03 per diluted share in the same period of 2021. Excluding the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge, and the related tax impact, the net loss per diluted share for the period was $0.06.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $14.5 million in 2022, compared to $9.9 million in 2021. The 2022 period included a $144.9 million non-cash impairment charge to reduce the carrying amount of RU Segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact, $0.7 million adjustment to the gain on acquisition related to the GSUSA, $2.4 million of stock-based compensation expense, and $0.4 million of M&A-related professional fees, all of which were excluded from adjusted EBITDA.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity:
- Total cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 was approximately $184.5 million, compared to $149.6 million as of December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $34.9 million or 23.3%. The increase in cash was due to cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by increases in capital expenditures and payments of principal and interest on our debt obligations.
- During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we saw improvement in Army's processing of invoices and payments to APUS. APUS received approximately $38.8 million in payments from the Army during the six months ended June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, approximately $12.5 million in accounts receivable, of which $6.9 million is older than 60 days from the course start date, was due from the Army as a result of the disruption associated with the transition to ArmyIgnitED. ArmyIgnitED is transitioning to a new technology provider at the end of August 2022 while simultaneously upgrading the portal to a new version. While there has been recent improvements in accounts receivable from the Army, we expect future payments from Army to be impacted by this transition.
Registrations and Enrollment:
Third Quarter 2022 Outlook:
The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA less non-cash expenses such as stock compensation and non-recurring expenses). APEI believes that the use of these measures is useful because they allow investors to better evaluate APEI's operating profit and cash generation capabilities.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, adjusted EBITDA excludes the non-cash impairment charge, the adjustment to the gain on acquisition, non-cash compensation expense, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, and M&A-related professional fees.
These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The principal limitation of our non-GAAP measures are that they exclude expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded. In addition, non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses are excluded.
APEI is presenting EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP results and urges investors to review the reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP financial measures that is included in the tables following this press release (under the captions "GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA," and "GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA") and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business.
Webcast:
A live webcast of the APEI's second quarter 2022 earnings conference call will be held today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. This webcast will be open to listeners who log in through the APEI's investor relations website, www.apei.com.
A replay of the live webcast will also be available starting approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live webcast. The replay will be archived and available to listeners through APEI's investor relations website for one year.
About American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate School USA, educate the service-minded student by providing career-focused higher education and career learning.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 90,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education. Rasmussen University is a 120-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 15,000 students across its 23 campuses and student service centers in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Education and Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at its six campuses in Ohio and one in Indiana. It is the largest educator of PN (LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** with approximately 2,440 students. Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals.
Both APUS and Rasmussen are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). GSUSA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For additional information, visit www.apei.com.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
**Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing.
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Statements made in this press release regarding APEI or its subsidiaries that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about APEI and the industry. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "should," "will," "would," and similar words or their opposites. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding expected growth, registration and enrollments, revenues, income and adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA, benefits of the acquisition of Rasmussen University and plans with respect to recent, current and future initiatives.
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Ranking Places BDA In Top 1% of All Companies Assessed
LONDON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA), an award-winning merchandise agency for iconic brands announced they have received a Platinum rating for Sustainability Performance from EcoVadis for their outstanding efforts in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in their United Kingdom office. The Platinum rating is the highest level of achievement that an organization can achieve.
As the world's leading provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis scores more than 85,000 companies each year. EcoVadis uses innovative technology and sustainability expertise to grade companies on environmental factors, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. BDA's UK office earned an advanced score in each of the respective categories, placing the company in the 99th percentile, or the top one percent, of the companies assessed.
"We define success by not only delivering the highest level of service to our customers, but also by integrating sustainable practices into our daily operations," said Kevin Ronan, Head of Procurement for EMEA. "Environmental and social responsibility have been long-standing priorities for BDA, and recognition by EcoVadis for our achievement in this area is a testament to our ongoing commitment."
The score further reinforces BDA's commitment to progressing sustainability efforts. This includes the company's ISO 14001 certification, commitment to employee health and safety, adherence to comprehensive environmental and business ethics procedures, and focus on sustainable sourcing practices.
For more information, visit www.bdainc.com
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA), is an award-winning modern Merchandise Agency™ for iconic brands, providing customized marketing, merchandising, e-commerce, and fulfillment solutions for major sports and entertainment properties and Fortune 1000 enterprises. A global firm with over 38 years of experience, BDA operates in over 100 locations around the globe. Clients like Dell, ExxonMobil, The Home Depot, Johnson & Johnson, and Major League Baseball rely on BDA to activate, motivate, and promote their customers, employees, events, and brands. For more information on the power of merchandise, visit www.bdainc.com.
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Review: Sandler, Aniston reteam in ‘Murder Mystery 2’
You would have a hard time defending the limp plotting, the bland action-adventure set pieces or the Agatha Christie-light whodunit twists of the first “Murder Mystery.” And, yet, it was kind of good.
“Murder Mystery,” one of Netflix’s most-streamed films, was chock full of exotic settings and mysterious murders. But the only thing that mattered, really, was the banter between Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. Though “Murder Mystery” could be said to epitomize that very modern kind of passive and painless viewing experience on streaming platforms, their married couple was a throwback to a long-ago movie era. Audrey and Nick Spitz, a pair of working-class New Yorkers turned semi-amateur detectives, might as well be Nick and Nora Charles, the 1930s cocktail-swilling crime solvers.
“Murder Mystery” and its new sequel don’t have anywhere near the sparkle of the “The Thin Man” movies, with William Powell, Myrna Loy and their wire fox terrier Asta. But like those films, everything in “Murder Mystery” and “Murder Mystery 2” is secondary, and distantly so, to the comic and sweet rapport between the Spitzes, a bickering but lovingly connected married couple. Like its predecessor, “Murder Mystery 2” is built on old-fashioned star power and the interplay between Sandler and Aniston. They’re good company to be in, and sometimes that’s enough.
Whether “Murder Mystery 2” meets that somewhat low bar will probably depend on just how casually you’re watching it. For many, it may be enough to say that “Murder Mystery 2,” which debuts Friday on Netflix, fits the bill as amiable background noise.
And this one, in which Jeremy Garelick (writer of “The Hangover”) takes over directing with James Vanderbilt returning to write the screenplay, starts out like a new season to a TV series, with a narrated recap of what the Spitzes have been up to since the last film. After their luck solving their first case, they’ve made themselves full-time private eyes. The clients aren’t lining up, though, so it’s welcome news when a friend from the first film, the Maharajah (Adeel Akhtar), calls up to invite them to his wedding and fly them out to his private island and then to Paris.
For those who have accused Sandler of using movies as an excuse to hang out with friends in beautiful locales, the “Murder Mystery” movies won’t disappoint. This time, the action has been turned up a notch, especially once the Maharajah is kidnapped and an MI6 hostage negotiator (Mark Strong) shows up. Strong’s potent presence lends some credibility to the mayhem, mostly in Paris, but he also gives Sandler and Aniston a straight man to bounce their jokes off of. Some of the gags are pretty dusty, even by “Thin Man” standards, including one Sandler line comparing marriage to hostage negotiations and a dance scene at an Indian wedding that’s unlikely to draw any comparisons to “RRR.”
All of this may lend some scale to “Murder Mystery 2” but it’s no help to the comedy. Despite that, good comic chemistry can be hard to come by, and Aniston — who’s been wonderful in these films — and Sandler keep these films more entertaining than they should be.
Especially in recent years — a chilly period for big-screen comedies — the movies have struggled to figure out what do with bright, funny women like Aniston despite their abundant talent. Even in these decent-at-best comedies, her natural sense of timing is sharp and lively, and she and Sandler make a charming, easy-flowing duo. All they really need, to borrow a trick from Nick and Nora, is a dog.
“Murder Mystery 2,” a Netflix release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for violence, bloody images, strong language, suggestive material and smoking. Running time: 91 minutes. Two stars out of four.
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Messi fans from Asia cheer on Argentina at World Cup
By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — On their way to Argentina’s decisive game against Poland, Mohit Daga and Aayush Verma approached the stadium carrying a massive painting of their heroes Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona with the World Cup trophy.
Daga had spent 17 days painting it. It weighed 5 kilos. An offering. Anything for Messi, whom he described as a “God.”
“He is the epitome of everything. He is the source of inspiration and happiness,” said Daga, who is from Kolkata, India. “He brings happiness to our life.”
Argentina is finding a legion of passionate superfans from India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries at the World Cup in Qatar.
Thousands have traveled to the Gulf nation specifically to see Messi and his team with their own eyes, while many others are among migrant workers that make up about 90% of the emirate’s population of 3 million.
Other Argentina fans cheered from afar. In Indonesia, social media showed hundreds of people celebrating Argentina’s team’s 2-0 win over Poland after watching the game on large screens. They paraded on motorbikes waving flags after Argentina secured progress to the knockout stages. A newsreader wore an Argentina shirt during a broadcast.
Smitha Issac, originally from India, now living in Qatar, was attending the game with her family, including two sons who were “too excited” to see Messi.
“He is something like Messiah,” Isaac said. “We are expecting that he will just make something like magic today.”
Outside Stadium 974 shortly before kickoff on Wednesday, Argentina fans were still scrambling for any spare tickets to see the game. Demand far outstripped supply for the 44,000-capacity stadium.
Mohammed Haque from Bangladesh, now living in Australia, was one of the lucky ticket holders. He waved a large Argentina flag as he walked toward the flood-lit stadium made of shipping containers, approaching it like a holy shrine.
“It’s unbelievable,” Haque said of seeing Messi for the first time. “I’ve actually been preparing for the last two or three weeks for this. I had a sleepless night last night.”
Argentina has had a big following in Bangladesh since the days of Maradona, one of the greatest to play the game, and an icon to fans around the world.
“Diego Maradona, he was exceptional. And from then I just loved this country and especially the soccer every time,” Haque said. “Then later, (Gabriel) Batistuta, (Hernan) Crespo, every Argentine player, and now Messi is the legend.”
Bangladesh, India and Pakistan — where cricket is king — have never played a World Cup. So when the tournament comes along, many soccer fans typically root for Argentina or Brazil, soccer powerhouses admired for their attacking style of play and a long line of international stars, including Messi, Maradona and Pele.
Fans who had traveled from Argentina to support their team in Qatar were delighted with the support from non-Argentines.
“We love to see other countries showing their love for Messi and Maradona,” said Mauricio Neraj from Mendoza, Argentina. He posed for pictures next to the Messi and Maradona painting by Daga outside the stadium.
Some of the South Asian fans in Qatar said they were deeply hurt by speculation on social media and in some Western media before the tournament that they were hired actors, paid by Qatar to fill the stadiums. The World Cup organizing committee rejected the reports as false.
“It is coming from the bottom of our hearts. It is not coming from any outside forcing or anything like that,” said Binoy John, and Indian worker in Qatar who has been an Argentina fan since childhood when he saw Maradona lead Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup. “All the fans are true fans. There is nothing like fake fans out here.”
Argentina has a following among Arab soccer fans, too. Messi-devotion brought Ahmed Qassim Nasher from Yemen to see his favorite player as Argentina advanced.
“Football is a festival, joy, celebrations. It connects people from different nationalities, different languages, and different ethnicities,” Nasher said. “You will find Arabs and non-Arabs coming to cheer for Messi. It’s common sense that he will have the best audience and fans, because he is the best player throughout history.”
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AP video journalist Lujain Jo contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. That amount increases to $20,000 if they qualified for Pell grants. Here’s what we know so far and what it means for people with outstanding student loans:
WHO QUALIFIES FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS?
You qualify to have up to $10,000 forgiven if your loan is held by the Department of Education and you make less than $125,000 individually or $250,000 for a family. If you received Pell grants, which are reserved for undergraduates with the most significant financial need, you can have up to $20,000 forgiven. If you are a current borrower and a dependent student, you will be eligible for relief based on your parents’ income, rather than your own.
WILL THE STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT FREEZE BE EXTENDED?
The payment freeze will be extended one last time, until Dec. 31. The freeze started in 2020 as a way to help people struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s been extended several times since. It was set to expire Aug. 31.
Interest rates will remain at 0% until repayments start. Under an earlier extension announced in April, people who were behind on payments before the pandemic automatically will be put in good standing.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS?
Details of that have not been announced, but keep an eye on the federal student aid website for more details in coming days.
WHAT’S A PELL GRANT AND HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE ONE?
Roughly 27 million borrowers who qualified for Pell grants will be eligible to receive up to $20,000 in forgiveness under the Biden plan.
Pell grants are special government scholarships for lower-income Americans, who currently can receive up to $ $6,895 annually for roughly six years.
Nearly every Pell Grant recipient came from a family that made less than $60,000 a year, according to the Department of Education, which said Pell grant recipients typically experience more challenges repaying their debt than other borrowers.
Pell grants themselves don’t generally have to be paid back, but recipients typically take out additional student loans.
“This additional relief for Pell borrowers is also an important piece of racial equity in cancellation,” said Kat Welbeck, Civil Rights Counsel for the Student Borrower Protection Center. “Because student debt exacerbates existing inequities, the racial wealth gap means that students of color, especially those that are Black and Latino, are more likely to come from low-wealth households, have student debt, and borrow in higher quantities.”
To find out if you have a Pell grant, check any emails you’ve received that describe your FAFSA award.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL THIS HELP?
About 43 million Americans have federal student debt, with an average balance of $37,667, according to federal data. A third of those owe less than $10,000. Half owe less than $20,000. The total amount of federal student debt is more than $1.6 trillion.
WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY PAID OFF MY STUDENT LOANS — WILL I SEE RELIEF?
The debt forgiveness is expected to apply only to those currently holding student debt. But if you’ve voluntarily made payments since March 2020, when payments were paused, you can request a refund for those payments, according to the Federal Office of Student Aid. Contact your loan servicer to request a refund.
WILL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS DEFINITELY HAPPEN?
The White House is expected to face lawsuits over the plan, because Congress has never given the president the explicit authority to cancel debt. We don’t know yet how that might impact the timetable for student loan forgiveness.
WHAT REPAYMENT PLAN IS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROPOSING?
The Department of Education has proposed a repayment plan that would cap monthly payments at no more than 5% of a borrower’s discretionary income, down from 10% now. Borrowers will need to apply for the repayment plan if it’s approved, which could take a year or more.
For example, under the proposal, a single borrower making $38,000 a year would pay $31 a month, according a government press release.
The amount considered non-discretionary will also be increased, through the department has not said how much.
Discretionary income usually refers to what you have left after covering necessities like food and rent, but for student loan repayment purposes it’s calculated using a formula that takes into account the difference between a borrower’s annual income and the federal poverty line, along with family size and geographic location.
“What’s tough about income-driven repayment is that it does not take into account your other liabilities, such as your rent payment,” said Kristen Ahlenius, a financial counselor at Your Money Line, which provides financial literacy training. “If someone’s living paycheck to paycheck and their rent is taking up half of their paycheck and then their car payment takes the other, they have to choose. Unfortunately, income-driven repayment doesn’t take that into consideration, but it is an option.”
Student Debt Relief offers a calculator to help determine your discretionary income.
WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD TO PAY EVEN WITH LOAN FORGIVENESS?
Once payments resume, borrowers who can’t pay risk delinquency and eventually default. That can hurt your credit rating and mean you’re not eligible for additional aid.
If you’re struggling to pay, check if you qualify for an income-driven repayment plan. You can find out more here.
The plan Biden announced Wednesday also includes a proposal that would allow people with undergraduate loans to cap repayment at 5% of their monthly income. Proposals like this one can take a year or more to be implemented, and it’s not clear what the fine print will be.
If you have worked for a government agency or a non-profit organization, you could also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which you can read more about here.
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Seung Min Kim, Michael Balsamo, Chris Megerian, Collin Binkley and Zeke Miller in Washington contributed to this report.
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By Sepideh Taghvaei, DDS
I care about oral health; after all, I’m a dentist, but you should also care about oral health. I don’t mean just your own dental health and your family’s, but that of your community. And now, we have a newly released study that gives us a deep understanding of Santa Cruz County’s oral health.
Why should you care? Because there are many correlations. Poor dental health can have a negative impact on children’s quality of life, how well they do in school, and even their success later in life. Poor oral health is linked with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and poor birth outcomes (low birth weight and premature delivery.) The impacts of poor oral health extend to the ability to eat nutritious foods, find a job, or even socialize with peers.
You may think that the solution is as easy as brushing, flossing and going to the dentist; but there are so many factors that affect one’s oral health beyond just brushing and flossing. For example, children from low-income families are twice as likely to have dental decay. This, coupled with the fact that so many low-income residents do not have access to dental care, presents a significant problem.
This was an issue that was recently highlighted in “The Continuing Need for Oral Health Services”, a third-party oral health needs assessment conducted by Barbara Aved Associates. The report included some sobering data: out of 82,000 low-income members of our community who had Medi-Cal as their insurance (and full dental coverage), only 31,000 were able to access a dentist.
This is mostly due to lack of dentists who are willing to accept Medi-Cal because of low reimbursement rates. Furthermore, the report highlighted the fact that fixed-income seniors with Medicare do not have dental insurance. This is particularly alarming when you consider the high rates of gum disease and tooth loss in seniors.
The report wasn’t all bad news – we’ve had tremendous gains in our county when it comes to improving access to dental care for children. The work of the Oral Health Access Steering Committee; a multi-organization collaborative formed by Dientes in 2016, has led to some amazing improvements: the number of 1- and 2-year-olds who visited the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday, as recommended by experts, has gone up by 60%! The number of kindergartners who had untreated tooth decay has gone from 24% to 18% over the last several years.
But, there is so much work to be done. Although utilization of dental services by low-income children is very high peaking at 68% in the 5–9-year-old group, it drops sharply in the tween-teen years and goes all the way down to 21% by the age of 20. That means that only one in five low-income 20-year-olds are accessing dental care despite having full coverage with Medi-Cal. This trend continues into adulthood with the utilization rates staying in the low 20%s for adults on Medi-Cal.
The report comes with some recommendations which Oral Health Access will consider as they develop further strategic goals. The coalition which includes stakeholders from the government, First Five, Office of Education, local dental clinics Dientes and Salud Para La Gente, Cabrillo College, County’s Health Services Agency, and many others will work together to address the needs highlighted in the report.
You can help too, by incorporating oral health education into your work, asking your representatives to add dental benefits to Medicare, or supporting our local community dental clinics whose mission is to serve low-income patients.
What’s amazing about Santa Cruz County is the spirit of collaboration and that is one reason why Oral Health Access has been so successful over the last six years. As the co-chair of the committee, I hope to be able to continue this great work and have you, our neighbors, supporting us along the way.
Sepideh Taghvaei, DDS, is EVP of Operations, Dientes Community Dental Care, and Co-Chair, Oral Health Access Santa Cruz County. | 2022-10-18T15:00:38+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2022/10/18/guest-commentary-why-we-should-care-about-our-oral-health-in-santa-cruz-county/ |
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against TuSimple Holdings, Inc. ("TuSimple") (NASDAQ: TSP) on behalf of those who purchased TuSimple: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the TuSimple's April 15, 2021 initial public offering ("IPO"); and/or (b) securities between April 15, 2021 and August 1, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is captioned Dicker v. TuSimple Holdings, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:22-cv-01300-LL-MSB.
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired TuSimple securities between April 15, 2021 and August 1, 2022 may no later than October 31, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation, please contact Berger Montague: James Maro at jmaro@bm.net or (215) 875-3093, or Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/tusimple/
TuSimple develops autonomous technology specifically designed for semi-trucks in the United States and internationally. It is developing a line of purpose-built Level 4 ("L4") autonomous semi-trucks for the North American market. TuSimple operates its Autonomous Freight Network ("AFN") L4 autonomous semi-trucks equipped with its autonomous driving technology. According to TuSimple, AFN is an ecosystem that consists of L4 autonomous semi-trucks, high-definition digital mapped routes, terminals, and TuSimple Connect, a cloud-based autonomous operations oversight system.
On April 15, 2021, TuSimple effected its IPO, selling 33.8 million class A common shares at $40.00 per share, generating $1.031 billion in gross proceeds. The complaint alleges that the Registration Statement contained materially false and misleading statements of fact and failed to disclose facts required to be disclosed therein regarding TuSimple's business, operations, and prospects.
The truth emerged on August 1, 2022, when the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple," which brought to light a number of previously undisclosed concerns that undermined the defendants' representations and omissions concerning TuSimple's safety. The article referenced an April 6, 2022, accident involving a truck fitted with TuSimple's autonomous driving technology.
Following this news, TuSimple's shares fell $0.97 per share, or nearly 10%, from a closing price of $9.96 per share on July 29, 2022, to a closing price of $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
The complaint alleges that in the Registration Statement and throughout the Class Period, the defendants made materially false or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) TuSimple's commitment to safety was significantly overstated and the defendants concealed fundamental problems with TuSimple's technology; (ii) TuSimple was rushing the testing of its autonomous driving technology in order to deliver driverless trucks to the market ahead of its more safety-conscious competitors; (iii) there was a corporate culture within TuSimple that suppressed or ignored safety concerns in favor of unrealistically ambitious testing and delivery schedules; (iv) the aforementioned conduct made accidents involving TuSimple's autonomous driving technology more likely; (v) the aforementioned conduct invited enhanced regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward TuSimple; and (iv) as a result, TuSimple's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as a lead plaintiff through counsel of his/her choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an inactive class member.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Contacts:
James Maro, Senior Counsel
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3093
jmaro@bm.net
Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3015
aabramowitz@bm.net
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Coach had sex with student ‘over 300 times,’ court documents say
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. (KOKH) - An Oklahoma cheerleading coach was arrested after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student that lasted 5 years.
According to court documents, 45-year-old Jennifer Hawkins was a cheer coach at West Moore High School and Brink Junior High.
The victim is a former Southmoore High School student.
The relationship began when the victim was a sophomore and dating Hawkins’ daughter.
“I see things that are shocking ... But teacher-student relationships, we do have these every so often,” said Cleveland County First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Austin.
Austin says she’s been prosecuting sex crimes for over 20 years.
She explained that state law prohibits students and district employees from having sexual relationships, including when the student reaches the age of consent.
At school, consent gets removed from the equation.
“A lot of the sexual acts that took place, she would have him come home for school from school at lunch to her home and have the sex relationship at home while her, her daughter and her, her family were at work or at school,” Austin said.
According to court records, Hawkins would take the victim to her home in Oklahoma City.
The victim reported Hawkins was “manipulative and controlling” and that the two had sex over 300 times.
“There’s been a lot of impact on this victim in particular because of the nature of this relationship, because it was so controlling,” Austin said. “And his high school, his entire high school time frame where he should have been a student and should have been enjoying being a student, was in a relationship with her where she limited his friends and his interactions with others.”
According to court documents, Hawkins told police that the victim had also been living with her family when the relationship began.
Hawkins was arrested and booked into the Cleveland County Detention Center.
She is facing charges of second-degree rape and sexual battery.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-09T22:33:34+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/03/09/coach-had-sex-with-student-over-300-times-court-documents-say/ |
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka vowed to address the “litany of woe” created by the nation’s former government while raising concerns about the Pacific nation’s massive debt.
In his first address to the country since being sworn in to office on Christmas Eve, Rabuka said Thursday there had been a “great and joyful awakening” in a nation where democracy is considered fragile.
The 74-year-old’s election Dec. 24 at a special sitting of Parliament in Suva ended the 16-year reign of Fiji First Party leader Frank Bainimarama as prime minister.
The People’s Alliance Party leader, who formed a tripartite coalition to win office, promised to audit the spending of the former government and said he will institute an austere approach while in power.
“The mood for a new government was evident,” Rabuka said. “There was a whole raft of reasons for that including the problems with infrastructure and essential services, education, increasing poverty, abuse of rights, a climate of fear and a massive national debt.”
Rabuka, who previously served as prime minister between 1992 and 1999, said the incoming government needed to address Fiji’s growing debt, which he said may be over 10 billion Fijian dollars ($4.5 billion).
“That is a huge burden for a small economy like ours. We will examine cash flow issues and structure debt repayment. This will be done in a way that does not impede our development,” Rabuka said.
The former military commander, who will chair the Pacific Islands Forum, was backed for office by the affiliated National Federation Party and the Social Democratic Liberal Party.
Rabuka has appointed three deputy prime ministers and 19 ministers to oversee what he described as the rebuilding of Fiji “in all aspects of our nation’s life.” The new prime minister acknowledged this is a larger cabinet than anticipated but said he will propose cuts in the wages paid to parliamentarians.
In a 20-minute address, Rabuka also criticized the former government for trying to divide the nation along racial lines during the election campaign.
“None of the tall stories worked. They were widely ridiculed and debunked on the street and in the media,” he said. “In a democracy, the people are in charge. Elected representatives like me and my parliamentary colleagues do not lord it over you. We are your servants.”
But Rabuka extended an olive branch to the Fiji First Party, saying features of a working democracy included forgiveness, robust debate and consideration of different ideas.
“My message for Fiji First is that we wish to develop a positive relationship with you as part of a broader initiative to enhance national unity,” he said.
Fiji had seen four coups in the past 25 years, two of them led by Rabuka in 1987, but the transition of power from Bainimarama, who also instigated a coup in 2006, to the new prime minister has been peaceful.
“Leaders like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, they knew how to forgive, how to deal with hatred and succeed through peace,” he said.
“In an ethnically and culturally diverse country, love is accepting that differences are part of Fiji’s national identity and that we all belong here. The fear that has haunted Fiji since 2006 is fading away now. Soon it will be gone. Love will ensure that it never returns,” Rabuka added.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has been in contact with Rabuka, offered congratulations Thursday to the new government.
“There’s been a peaceful transition of power in Fiji. That is a very good thing. Fiji, of course, has not always had peaceful transitions of government. This has been,” Albanese said. | 2022-12-29T19:37:45+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-newly-elected-fiji-pm-vows-to-tackle-growing-national-debt/ |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A woman performing in the picturesque “Voladores” ritual has died after falling from the 30-yard (meter) high pole, authorities in the central Mexico state of Puebla confirmed Sunday.
The municipal government in the city of Huauchinango said it was cancelling the remaining festivities in a sign of mourning.
The performers were apparently from a troupe of mainly female “voladores.” They had been performing at the city’s Festival of Flowers when the accident occurred Saturday night.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
The voladores, or flyers in English, are generally four performers who climb up the pole and tie themselves to ropes twisted around the pole; they then leap outwards and descend through the air, moving in circles as the rope unwinds.
While the best-known voladores are from Papantla, in the neighboring state of Veracruz, the act, which originated as a spiritual observance, is also performed in Puebla. | 2023-03-05T23:56:42+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/world/article/woman-in-mexico-dies-in-fall-from-voladores-17821415.php |
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Torqata announced today that Jill Trotta, a 30-year automotive industry veteran and ASE Certified Technician and Advisor, has joined the company as Vice President of Partnerships & Business Development reporting to CEO Tim Eisenmann.
At Torqata, Jill will lead all partnership and business development efforts. This includes growing the network of shop management system (SMS) vendors that connect to Torqata and expanding strategic partnerships with automotive data providers to increase its market data and service coverage.
Jill brings a wealth of industry experience and relationships in the automotive aftermarket and repair sector to Torqata. She started her auto career as a technician and progressed professionally as a service advisor, service manager, parts director, and shop owner before making the jump into software in 2013 and joining then-startup RepairPal. At RepairPal, Jill grew the company's certified repair network from 100 to over 2800 of the top shops in the industry by developing rigorous certification programs that evaluated shops based on technical training, processes, customer service and industry knowledge. During her tenure she was promoted several times into roles across sales, marketing, and product, eventually becoming a member of the executive team.
Jill is also a recognized speaker and thought leader, having spoken on topics such as price transparency and its impacts on independent repair shops, as well as female representation and empowerment in the automotive industry.
"I'm very excited to join Torqata and help solve data challenges that have existed in our industry for a long time," Jill said. "The company's unrivaled data assets, great team, and focus on diversity, equity and inclusion from the top are just some of the reasons I had to say yes."
"We're thrilled to have Jill join the Torqata team," said Tim Eisenmann, CEO at Torqata. "Her deep knowledge of the industry, record of ambassadorship, and thought leadership, especially in an industry that could use more female representation, make her the best possible fit for this critical role."
About Torqata
Torqata is a data and analytics software company that helps tire manufacturers, distributors and retailers drive better business decisions by providing data visibility and connectivity across the supply chain. Torqata was incubated by American Tire Distributors from 2017 to 2019 and established as an independent company in 2020. Its full suite of data-driven software tools for pricing, inventory strategy, and market insights helps to streamline operations, reduce stale inventory, and maximize profitability for its users. Torqata's mission is to remove billions of dollars of inefficiencies for its customers and partners by 2025. Learn more at www.torqata.com.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the course of 2022, Tinybeans, the most trusted parenting platform inspiring millions of parents to create meaningful memories and privately share them, conducted three waves of research with parents across the nation, gathering insight on how the mindset of the modern parent has evolved.
While the pandemic challenged household harmony worldwide, the research unveils parents have entered a new, optimistic phase in their parenting journey – this phase is being coined as "Parenting with Purpose". It is a sweet reprieve from the chaos and crisis of pandemic headlines to announce that parents are feeling more attached and committed to their children's success than before.
91% say the pandemic reminded them that family time is more important than anything else. Despite concerns from the general public regarding the state of the economy, Tinybeans confirmed that 84% of parents surveyed feel spending money on family activities and outings is a necessity, with parents still allocating $385 to family fun on a monthly basis.
In addition, 87% of respondents confirmed they would rather spend money on experiences versus things, and 95% look forward to family vacations that introduce their kids to new experiences. According to IATA the price of jet fuel has increased nearly 150% in the last year and hotel market data provider STR confirmed hotel prices increased by around 33% across the U.S. over the last year. Even with these soaring costs associated with travel, Tinybeans confirms parents' wallets are open, and families are allocating a minimum of $4,860 to vacations for the next 12 months.
"There's this new generation of parents who have awoken to the importance of creating meaningful memories with their children, and we are here to support that journey," says Eddie Geller, CEO and Co-Founder of Tinybeans. "I have four kids myself, and in my household "memories" don't always equate to joy and cheer, but we certainly try. It's a journey. I've come to appreciate as a parent you go from student to teacher, then back to student. I've learned more from my kids than anyone else."
"We are a product led company designed for parents and by parents. Some may even call us parent-obsessed. And it's this obsession that is fueling our commitment to supporting parents through all stages of their journey. This research allows us to serve the needs of our community in 2023 and help influencers in the parenting category identify key shifts in family life," says Geller.
If you have any additional questions on the Portrait of Family Life Research, please contact the Press Office at Tinybeans at PR@tinybeans.com.
About Tinybeans: Tinybeans is Where Parents Go. Combining the #1 most trusted private photo-sharing and journaling app, the #1 national and local website for advice on raising amazing kids, and a burgeoning, video-first parenting community, Tinybeans (ASX: TNY, OTCQB: TNYYF) is the inclusive go-to resource for 28M Millennial and GenZ parents For more info, visit Tinybeans.com, download the Tinybeans app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. Tinybeans enjoys over 130,000 5-star reviews and has been recognized by Apple for excellence in both content and utility, having been ranked as a top 3 most viewed and exclusive parenting partner for Apple Guides and twice being named U.S. app of the day.
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Which balance boards are best?
Improving your balance and coordination can improve your movements when handling various tasks. Balance boards are a great way to not only train your balance and coordination but to strengthen your whole body. They’re commonly used for rehab practices and can be helpful when recovering from an ankle injury.
If you’re looking for an adjustable premium-quality balance board, the Blue Planet Balance Surfer Balance Board is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a balance board
Ability level
There are five main types of balance boards: wobble, rocker, roller, sphere and springboard.
- Wobble boards feature a central dome piece that makes the board less challenging for beginners.
- Rocker boards feature a still mechanism that moves the board from side to side, making them also suitable for beginners.
- Roller boards are much more challenging, as the bottom piece is constantly moving and rolling the board back and forth.
- Sphere boards can be extremely difficult to balance on.
- Springboards are among the less-used balance boards, using a spring base below the board to increase the difficulty of squats.
If you’re starting out, you may want to go with a wobble or rocker ball. As you get more experienced, you can upgrade to a roller board or a sphere board.
Size
Consider the width of a balance board’s surface. The narrower the surface, the more difficult it is to balance, because you have space to work with. Also, look for the board’s weight capacity to make sure it can handle your weight, and then some. Boards with wider surfaces tend to have higher weight capacities.
Extras
If you want to get the most out of a balance board workout, there are boards with extra features, such as resistance band attachments. These attachments use small holes you can put the bands through to intensify your workout. Some boards have adjustable pieces, so you can change the difficulty and other factors for your workout.
What to look for in a quality balance board
Anti-slip surface
Look for balance boards with an anti-slip surface, which helps prevent you from slipping off when practicing your balance. Many boards use some textured surface for the top of the board so you have a better grip. This also makes the board safer for kids to use.
Portability
While many boards aren’t small enough to fit in a backpack, they should be light enough to carry by hand to the gym or wherever you want to use them. Some boards even have detachable parts, making them more portable and lighter to carry.
Premium material
Whether you choose wood, plastic or a hybrid for your balance board, you want premium materials. The best type of wooden board is bamboo, lightweight and very strong. If you’re going with a board that has plastic, make sure it’s a heavy-duty plastic such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
How much you can expect to spend on balance board
Budget balance boards cost under $50. Boards in the $50-$100 price range use decent wood and/or plastic. However, boards that cost $100 and above use premium materials that will be reliable for years.
Balance board FAQ
What safety tips should you keep in mind when using a balance board?
A. If you suffer from joint issues, are prone to injury, or are older or young, it’s best to wear protective gear. Make sure to use a balance board that matches your ability level and attain an adequate grip on the board. Give yourself space from people and objects when using the board, so you don’t harm others or yourself in the event of a fall.
What kind of footwear is ideal for training on a balance board?
A. Barefoot is the best way to train on a balance board, as you strengthen your feet and balance more effectively when not wearing shoes. If you want to wear shoes when using the board, make sure they have traction on the bottom.
What type of surface is best for using a balance board?
A. The ideal surface is a hard protective mat, but thin carpeting works well, too. Carpet provides friction so that the rolling motions slow down, which can be useful for beginners. If you have a thicker carpet, you can use that if you really want to take your progressions slow. Avoid hardwood floors, since some balance boards can damage the wood, and you risk hurting yourself if you fall.
What’s the best balance board to buy?
Top balance board
Blue Planet Balance Surfer 7-in-1 Bamboo Wooden Balance Board
What you need to know: Featuring seven ways to use it, this board has a bamboo construction that makes it sturdy and strong.
What you’ll love: The board includes balance modules so you can change its difficulty. You can choose from three deck grips to can find a grip that works for you.
What you should consider: Because it offers so many features, it’s not cost-friendly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top balance board for the money
Simply Fit The Workout Balance Board with a Twist
What you need to know: This board’s name fits perfectly, since it has a simple design but is effective for a variety of activities.
What you’ll love: It uses premium-quality plastic that’s lightweight yet durable. The anti-slip surface helps give your feet or hands a good grip on the board.
What you should consider: Some users have reported cracks after frequent use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Originally intended to be used by surfers, this balance board has a high-quality, durable design that can suit people of all ages.
What you’ll love: There are wood and plastic models, so you can choose a material that suits your preference. A workout guide is included, so you can get ideas of how to use the board and what workouts may benefit you the most.
What you should consider: The board may not be wide enough for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Uvalde school board fires defiant police chief after mass shooting
August 24, 2022 - 5:30 pm
UVALDE, Texas — The Uvalde school district’s embattled police chief was fired Wednesday following allegations that he made several critical mistakes during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s board of trustees said it voted unanimously to dismiss police Chief Pete Arredondo.
Arredondo is the first officer dismissed over the hesitant and fumbling law enforcement response to one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. Only one other officer — Uvalde Police Department Lt. Mariano Pargas, who was the city’s acting police chief on the day of massacre — is known to have been placed on leave for their actions during the shooting.
Arredondo, who has been on leave from the district since June 22, has faced blistering criticism since the May 24 massacre, most notably for not ordering officers to immediately breach the classroom where an 18-year-old gunman carried out the attack. Col. Steve McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has said Arredondo was in charge of the law enforcement response to the attack.
During teh meeting, angry calls to fire Uvalde’s embattled school police chief swept through an auditorium Wednesday where school board members faced demands to make Arredondo the first officer to lose his job over the fumbled response to the massacre at Robb Elementary School.
The school board was meeting to decide Arredondo’s future, three months to the day after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history.
Arredondo was not in attendance but through his attorney released a blistering and defiant 17-page letter that lashed out at state officials, defended the police response to the May 24 massacre and accused the school board of putting his safety at risk by not allowing him to carry a weapon to the meeting.
As the board convened into a closed session, some in the auditorium yelled “Coward!” and “What about our children?”
But a letter released by his attorney, George Hyde, accused the school district of not being prepared for an attacker and described the actions taken by Arrendondo and hundreds of other officers on the scene as “reasonable.”
Heavily armed law enforcement personnel arrived at the school within minutes of the attack, but police did not breach the classroom and confront the gunman for more than an hour.
“Chief Arredondo is a leader and a courageous officer who with all of the other law enforcement officers who responded to the scene, should be celebrated for the lives saved, instead of vilified for those they couldn’t reach in time,” Hyde wrote.
Uvalde school officials have been under mounting pressure from victims’ families and members of the community, many of whom have called for Arredondo’s termination. Superintendent Hal Harrell had first moved to fire Arredondo in July but postponed the decision at the request of the police chief’s attorney.
The Texas Department of Public Safety, which had more than 90 state troopers at the scene, has also launched an internal investigation into the response by state police.
School officials have said the campus will no longer be used. Instead, campuses elsewhere in Uvalde will serve as temporary classrooms for elementary school students, not all of whom are willing to return to school in-person following the shooting.
School officials say a virtual academy will be offered for students. The district has not said how many students will attend virtually, but a new state law passed last year in Texas following the pandemic limits the number of eligible students receiving remote instruction to “10% of all enrolled students within a given school system.”
Schools can seek a waiver to exceed the limit but Uvalde has not done so, according to Melissa Holmes, a spokeswoman for the Texas Education Agency.
New measures to improve school safety in Uvalde include “8-foot, non-scalable perimeter fencing” at elementary, middle and high school campuses, according to the school district. Officials say they have also installed additional security cameras, upgraded locks, enhanced training for district staff and improving communication.
However, according to the district’s own progress reports, as of Tuesday no fencing had been erected at six of the eight campuses where it was planned, and cameras had only been installed at the high school. Some progress had been made on locks at three of eight campuses, and communication improvement was marked as half complete for each campus.
Uvalde CISD did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | 2022-08-25T00:53:15+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/uvalde-school-board-fires-defiant-police-chief-after-mass-shooting-2629164/ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department communication division receives and dispatches 911 calls for all of Charlotte, the town of Huntersville, the town of Davidson, the airport and unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County.
According to the division's website, more than 77,000 calls are answered each month.
Once the call goes through, the telecommunicator will ask if you need police, fire or medic. Calls for medic or fire are transferred to those agencies.
The concern some local residents have is getting through on the call.
Several viewers have reached out to WCNC Charlotte to look into the length of time it takes to speak to someone after calling 911.
Adrian Stout is one of them. He said he was enjoying an evening with friends when one of them had an emergency.
“We were having dinner at my friend’s house and he literally took his first bite of steak and he started choking on it,” Stout said.
He called 911 and was met with a recording.
“It was saying if you need a medic, police or it’s an emergency please do not hang up or you’ll be put to the back of the line," Stout explained. "I’m just on hold and on hold and it just feels like hours.”
Another friend called 911 on her phone to see if there was a connection issue with Stout's phone but got the same recording.
Stout put his phone down and performed the Heimlich maneuver on his friend who was eventually able to get the food out.
Meanwhile, his phone was still on hold. He eventually hung up and said he is disappointed to not have gotten a call back.
“I would have liked to just talk to a human," Stout said. "Just to find out like, where were you guys? What is the situation? Were there not enough employees?”
He said his friend did receive a call back about 20 minutes after she hung up the phone.
Angela Davenport, a Steele Creek resident, said she is also concerned about the wait time.
“My car cut off on me and after trying several times to get it going, I couldn’t get it going," Davenport said. "I needed police to at least try to help me direct traffic around my car."
She eventually called 911.
“I was actually diagonally across the street from a police station but it was the weekend and apparently no one was there," Davenport said. "So I called 911 to connect me to the police and expected someone would pick right up but it took about five minutes to connect with a live person."
She said the wait time was a big red flag for her.
“I was thinking the whole time that I’m glad I’m not having a heart attack because if it was a life or death situation, that time could have made a difference,” Davenport said.
Another viewer sent us a screenshot from his phone of him on hold for 21 minutes before hanging up.
“Thank God, it was not a life-threatening issue because I don’t think it would have ended well. The screenshot shows my hold time and my call was never picked up, just a continuous message saying please do not hang up, my call “will be answered in the order it was received. Do not hang up as it may delay help,” the viewer shared, continuing, "Again, thankfully it was not life-threatening and I hung up at this time so I imagine I could have been on hold for thirty minutes or longer. My concern as a citizen of Mecklenburg, this is not the first time I have encountered a long wait time with 911. There obviously is a shortage of call handlers, but this is concerning if there was a medical emergency or other serious concern needing fire and police."
Stout said he is disappointed in the system.
“We need to find out where the hole is in the system because when you are having an emergency like that, seconds matter,” he said
WCNC Charlotte reached out to CMPD with the viewer concerns and CMPD sent this statement in response:
“We’re not aware of any widespread issues with 9-1-1 response times. Our telecommunicators work diligently to answer every call as soon as they come in. The communications team is always looking to hire to make sure staffing doesn’t dip.”
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell and Charlotte city leaders say they are alarmed by these concerns and plan to look into the matter.
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"In a case of an emergency, you expect someone on the other end of the call," Charlotte City Council Member Malcolm Graham said. "If someone is waiting 4 to 5 mins and even in that case of 21 mins that is problematic… any delay in getting help or communicating with an officer is problematic."
City Council Member at large Dimple Ajmera said public safety is a number one priority and our residents should not have to wait for 911 services.
WCNC Charlotte has requested data and records on 911 calls and wait times.
Contact Jesse Pierre at jpierrepet@wcnc.com or follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. | 2022-11-01T02:26:07+00:00 | wcnc.com | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/residents-concerned-911-call-response-times/275-c69bbb85-431d-4362-912a-ee75b72214c2 |
The Miami Heat have their opponent for Friday’s winner-take-all NBA play-in game at the Kaseya Center, with the final remaining Eastern Conference playoff berth at stake.
With the Chicago Bulls recording a 109-105 road victory Wednesday night over the Toronto Raptors, rallying from a 19-point third-quarter deficit, the Heat will host Chicago at 7 p.m. Friday for the right to earn a No. 8 playoff seed and best-of-seven opening-round matchup against the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks.
For the Heat, a playoff berth will require a breakthrough, swept 3-0 by the Bulls in the regular-season series.
After finishing seventh in the East, the Heat earned two chances in the play-in round to advance to the playoffs. They squandered the first opportunity with Tuesday night’s 116-105 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks.
Friday’s Heat-Bulls game will be solely televised on TNT, without local South Florida coverage on Bally Sports Sun.
The game was moved to an earlier time than Tuesday’s 7:30 p.m. play-in start because of Minnesota hosting the second game of Friday night’s nationally televised play-in doubleheader in the Central time zone.
The Heat were forced into a Friday game with Tuesday night’s 116-105 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks, who thereby secured the No. 7 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the No. 2 Boston Celtics in the best-of-seven opening round starting Saturday.
Should the Heat advance, they would open the first round a 5:30 p.m. Sunday game in Milwaukee, to be televised by both TNT and Bally Sports Sun. The second game of that series would be Wednesday in Millwaukee, before returning to Miami for games the following Saturday and Monday.
The Heat went 2-2 against the Bucks this season, winning twice in South Florida when Milwaukee All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out due to injury. The Bucks thrashed the Heat in both meetings in Milwaukee, even with Antetokounmpo leaving one of those games early due to injury.
Should the Heat lose Friday, they would be seeded into the NBA draft lottery, which will be held on May 16.
The Heat have a first-round pick for the June 22 NBA draft.
Should the Heat drop into the lottery, the Heat would be seeded last among the 14 non-playoff teams with a 0.5% chance of securing the top pick, with only a slightly higher chance of landing one of the top four picks in the random-but-weighted process.
A step forward
For as much as he had struggled during the regular season, Kyle Lowry arguably was the lone Heat player who exceeded expectations on Tuesday night, closing with 33 points in 32:36 off the bench, including 6 of 9 on 3-pointers.
Spoelstra credited the team’s patience in Lowry’s month back since missing a month due to knee pain.
“I think this has been a very intelligent, reasonable plan the last six weeks and it’s really allowed him to be healthy and to be able to move in a way like this for these kinds of moments,” Spoelstra said. “He can move. He’s a competitor; he’s had so many monster moments over the course of his career. It’s really about his health and being able to move.”
It was Lowry’s highest-scoring game in his two seasons with the Heat, his first 30-point game since May 2, 2021 while still with the Raptors. His 12-point second quarter Tuesday was just his second with that many in a period this season, with his 19 first-half points matching his high for any half this season.
“We did a good job of kind of managing the minutes over the last month,” said Lowry, who has played as a reserve since his March 11 return. “We understood what time of the year I wanted to be ready and going and firing.”
Simple recipe
Forward Jimmy Butler said there is a simple recipe for a Friday turnaround.
“We knew why we lost,” he said. “It’s easily correctable. But you got to want to do it. You got to put bodies on bodies, you got to jump up and grab the ball and not foul. Play a little bit harder. Play a lot of bit harder, actually, and come out with a win on Friday.”
() | 2023-04-13T02:10:52+00:00 | bostonherald.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/12/heat-to-host-bulls-at-7-p-m-friday-in-winner-take-all-game-for-final-east-playoff-berth/ |
LONDON (AP) — Len Goodman, the urbane, long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” has died, his agent said Monday. He was 78.
Agent Jackie Gill said Goodman “passed away peacefully.” He had been diagnosed with bone cancer.
A former professional ballroom dancer and British champion, Goodman was a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years from its launch on the BBC in 2004. The dance competition, which pairs celebrities with professional dance partners, was a surprise hit and has become one of the network’s most popular shows.
Goodman was head judge on the U.S. version of the show, ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” for 15 years until his retirement in November. For several years he
Goodman also presented BBC radio programs and made TV documentaries, including a 2012 program about the sinking of the Titanic. As a young man, Goodman had worked as a shipyard welder for the company that built the doomed ship.
BBC director-general Tim Davie said Goodman was “a wonderful, warm entertainer who was adored by millions. He appealed to all ages and felt like a member of everyone’s family. Len was at the very heart of Strictly’s success. He will be hugely missed by the public and his many friends and family.”
Goodman was also a recipient of the Carl Alan Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to dance, and owned the Goodman Academy dance school in southern England. | 2023-04-24T10:18:42+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/entertainment/dancing-with-the-stars-judge-len-goodman-dies-at-78/ |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China revealed new details of sanctions it previously announced against two U.S. weapons manufacturers Tuesday, including a ban on Chinese companies doing business with them.
China imposed trade and investment sanctions in February on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies Corp.’s Raytheon Missiles & Defense for supplying weapons to Taiwan, the self-governed island claimed by China.
China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement late Tuesday that the sanctions include a ban on exports and imports by the two companies from and to China “to prevent Chinese products from being used in their military business.”
It added that Chinese companies should “strengthen their due diligence and compliance system construction to verify transaction information” and should not knowingly conduct business with the two companies while importing, exporting or transporting products.
It wasn’t clear what immediate impact the penalties might have, but the restrictions on imports and exports could hurt the two companies. The United States bars most sales of weapons-related technology to China, but some military contractors also have civilian businesses in aerospace and other markets.
Last September, Raytheon Missiles and Defense was awarded a $412 million contract to upgrade Taiwanese military radar as part of a $1.1 billion package of U.S. arms sales to the island.
Taiwan buys the majority of its weapons from the U.S., which is its biggest unofficial ally. In recent years, China has frequently sent fighter jets and warships toward the island, surrounding it at different times in a campaign of military pressure and intimidation.
The sanctions also prohibit the senior executives of both companies from traveling to China or working there. They listed Lockheed Martin CEO James Donald Taiclet, COO Frank Andrew St. John and CFO Jesus Malave, and President Wesley D. Kremer and Vice Presidents Agnes Soeder and Chander Nijhon from Raytheon Missiles & Defense. | 2023-04-19T01:02:13+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/business/ap-business/china-reveals-new-details-of-raytheon-lockheed-sanctions/ |
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — This time next year, students will fill the hallways and classrooms of SouthEast Alamance High School.
A new high school means new district lines, and today we found out what this means for your student.
Southeast will be Alamance-Burlington's seventh high school, and the district's first brand new traditional high school in more than 50 years.
Next Monday, the district will figure out which students will attend it. Many parents had questions about what this could mean for the other six schools.
The district tells me, not a whole lot is changing.
"So what we're looking at is 7 traditional high schools in Alamance County. These 7 schools will have football and band programs and all the things that high schools have, but then students will be able to participate in special programs at individual high schools" said Les Atkins, Alamance-Burlington Schools, Public Information Officer.
And some of those specialty programs already exist. The district's CTE Programs are at all six of the county's High Schools, and starting next fall, Southeast Alamance High School will make it seven.
"Let's say for example a student wants to do video production. They go to their traditional high school for the first half of the day, then they're bussed to Ctech for those specialty classes. The model will remain the same, so our kids can get ahead and become certified" Atkins said.
So to be clear, the Alamance-Burlington school system is not looking to cut any programs, extracurriculars, or sports from any of the existing schools. However, some students will have to attend a new school come the fall.
If your student is a rising senior next fall, you will have the choice to either finish up at your current school or to be a part of the very first graduating class in Southeastern Alamance High School history. | 2022-09-22T23:34:50+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/education/redistricting-changes-coming-soon-to-alamance-burlington-school-system/83-c177a016-bcf9-4b55-beca-63ae28aea17b |
BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MMTEC, Inc. ("MMTEC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MTC) entered into a common stock purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"), with VG Master Fund SPC ("Investor"), under which, subject to specified terms and conditions, the Company may sell to Investor up to $6.0 million of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, from time to time during the term of the Purchase Agreement.
Additionally, on August 10, 2022, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") with Investor, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file a prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), covering the common stock issued to Investor under the Purchase Agreement.
The Company's net proceeds under the Purchase Agreement will depend on the frequency of sales and the number of shares sold to Investor and the prices at which the Company sells shares to Investor. The Company expects that any net proceeds it receives from such sales to Investor will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital.
About MMTEC, Inc.
Headquartered in Beijing, China, our Company mainly focuses on investment banking and asset management business, providing customers with one-stop and all-round financial services. In addition to traditional incubation and investment in domestic and foreign companies listed in the United States, it also launched the HiFund platform to attracting global institutional and individual investors to invest in the most competitive Chinese assets.
More information about the Company can be found at: www.haisc.com.
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New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde elementary school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique released Wednesday on the tactical response to the May massacre.
Some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School, including 19 children, likely “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner while police waited more than an hour before breaching the fourth-grade classroom, a review by a training center at Texas State University for active shooter situations found.
The report is yet another damning assessment of how police failed to act on opportunities that might have saved lives in what became the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
“A reasonable officer would have considered this an active situation and devised a plan to address the suspect,” read the report published by the university’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program.
Authors of the 26-page report said their findings were based off video taken from the school, police body cameras, testimony from officers on the scene and statements from investigators. Among their findings:
— It appeared that no officer waiting in the hallway during the shooting ever tested to see if the door to the classroom was locked. The head of Texas’ state police agency has also faulted officers on the scene for not checking the doors.
— The officers had “weapons (including rifles), body armor (which may or may not have been rated to stop rifle rounds), training, and backup. The victims in the classrooms had none of these things.”
— When officers finally entered the classroom at 12:50 p.m. — more than an hour after the shooting began — they were no better equipped to confront the gunman than they had been up to that point.
—”Effective incident command” never appears to have been established among the multiple law enforcement agencies that responded to the shooting.
The report follows testimony last month in which Col. Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, told the state Senate that the police response was an “abject failure.” He pinned particular blame on Chief Pete Arredondo, saying that as on-scene commander the Uvalde schools police chief made “terrible decisions” and stopped officers from confronting the gunman earlier.
Arredondo has tried to defend his actions, telling the Texas Tribune that he didn’t consider himself the commander in charge of operations and that he assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He said he didn’t have his police and campus radios but that he used his cellphone to call for tactical gear, a sniper and the classroom keys.
According to he report released Wednesday, Arredondo and another Uvalde police officer spent 13 minutes in the school hallway during the shooting discussing tactical options, whether to use snipers and how to get into the classroom windows.
“They also discussed who has the keys, testing keys, the probability of the door being locked, and if kids and teachers are dying or dead,” the report read.
McCraw said police had enough officers and firepower on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they would have found the door to the classroom where he was holed up unlocked if they had bothered to check it.
A lawyer for Arredondo and a spokeswoman for the Uvalde city police department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Arredondo is on leave from his job with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and resigned from his position as a city councilor last week.
Public leaders, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, initially praised the police response in Uvalde. Abbott said officers reacted quickly and ran toward the gunfire with “amazing courage” to take out the killer, thereby saving lives. He later said he was misled.
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas.
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- UK-based Albumedix Ltd. is a leader in the field of recombinant albumin-based solutions and a highly innovative and profitable company
- Recombinant human albumin is a critical component in the manufacture of innovative biopharmaceuticals, particularly for modalities such as cell therapies, viral therapies and vaccines
- Sartorius Stedim Biotech will acquire all outstanding shares of Albumedix Ltd. for approximately £415 million
AUBAGNE, France, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry, has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Albumedix Ltd. from private investors. The Nottingham, UK-based company provides best-in-class recombinant albumin-based solutions. Recombinant human albumin is an important component for the biopharmaceutical industry required for various applications, for example as an animal-free additive to cell culture media and for the stabilization of vaccines and viral therapies. The business, founded in 1984, has more than 100 employees and is expected to generate revenue of approximately £33 million in 2022 with a significant double-digit EBITDA margin. The agreed purchase price amounts to approximately £415 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close before the end of the third quarter of 2022.
"Albumedix will be an important addition to Sartorius Stedim Biotech's advanced therapy solutions, particularly regarding our cell culture media business, as it will enable us to strengthen our position as a relevant supplier of innovative chemically defined media and critical ancillary materials. This market offers high growth potential due to the increasing regulatory requirements as well as rising demand for the use of recombinant human albumin in near-patient applications. Albumedix will also add important formulation excipients to our vaccine production solutions, allowing us to expand our existing customer relationships and forge new ones," said René Fáber, member of the Board of Directors and Deputy CEO of Sartorius Stedim Biotech.
"We are delighted to be joining forces with Sartorius Stedim Biotech and look forward to accelerating our ambitious growth plans in delivering critical solutions to our global customers. We have been highly impressed with Sartorius Stedim Biotech's knowledge and capabilities in the bioprocessing markets, and we are excited to join this purposeful journey. We believe Sartorius Stedim Biotech will bring tremendous value in strengthening our market reach and broadening our innovation capacity, as well as significantly scaling up our existing platform. We remain focused on our promise of empowering excellence in the life science industry," said Jonas S. Møller, CEO of Albumedix.
The existing 72,000-square-foot Albumedix site in Nottingham will be established as a center of excellence for innovation and GMP-compliant production of critical raw materials in Sartorius Stedim Biotech.
Milbank LLP provided legal counsel to Sartorius Stedim Biotech in this transaction. William Blair acted as financial advisor to Albumedix, and Eversheds Sutherland provided legal counsel.
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the future development of the Sartorius Stedim Biotech Group. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Sartorius Stedim Biotech assumes no liability for updating such statements in light of new information or future events. This is a translation of the original French-language press release. Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall not assume any liability for the correctness of this translation. The original French press release is the legally binding version.
A profile of Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Sartorius Stedim Biotech is a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry. As a total solutions provider, the company helps its customers to manufacture biotech medications safely, rapidly and economically. Headquartered in Aubagne, France, the shares of Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. are quoted on the Euronext Paris. With its own manufacturing and R&D sites in Europe, North America and Asia and an international network of sales companies, Sartorius Stedim Biotech has a global reach. The Group has been annually growing by double digits on average and has been regularly expanding its portfolio by acquisitions of complementary technologies. In 2021, the company employed more than 10,400 people, and earned sales revenue of around 2.89 billion euros.
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Invite all the neighbors for epic movie nights, under the stars or indoors
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The weather is warming up beautifully around the country, and many look at their backyards as the perfect venue for a relaxing barbecue. But the one thing that is better than having friends and family over for a hearty meal is sharing some epic entertainment. With a projector to display TV content, you can easily relive some of the best family memories, stream the latest blockbusters or even watch your favorite sports team progress through the season. But the best part is that it doesn’t have to be indoors, as there are also excellent projectors perfectly suited for wide-open spaces.
What to look for in a TV projector
There are many indoor and outdoor projectors to choose from, but not every gadget will be suitable for your needs or environment. There are a few factors to consider before buying and setting up a projector, and one of the most important is connectivity.
What device, method or service will you use for content? If you want to stream movies, an excellent option is to get a projector that has a Bluetooth connection for pairing to devices or one that runs on the Android operating system. Other connection methods, such as High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), could limit your content selection.
Another factor to consider is twofold: maximum resolution and throwing distance. You’d obviously want the best visuals possible, so a 4K projector would be ideal. However, 4K projectors are more expensive, whereas a 1080p projector is more affordable and will get the job done just as well.
The throwing distance is how far the projector needs to be from the screen of the surface to produce an image of a certain size. Generally, the further back a projector is, the bigger the image. But that quickly becomes a problem when space is limited. For those situations, it’s much better to look for a projector that has a short throwing distance, often producing a 100-foot image by only being 3 or 4 feet away.
Best TV projectors for summer movie nights
Samsung The Freestyle Smart Portable Projector
This projector is portable but doesn’t have a built-in battery and requires an additional battery pack to function. However, the stunning 1080p visuals with HDR10 and Contrast Enhancer make up for any shortcomings. It has a built-in speaker that projects sound in 360 degrees, ensuring everybody can hear the action. The projector rests on a cradle that rotates almost 180 degrees, giving you flexibility as to where you want to display the 100-inch image.
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Not much bigger than a soda can, this is the perfect projector for use outdoors or when a steady power supply is limited. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts for about four hours and can also be recharged through a power bank. It projects a 100-inch image at a maximum resolution of 854 pixels by 480 pixels and has a built-in speaker that produces sound in 360 degrees. It operates on Android, which lets you download streaming apps to access your favorite content.
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This 4K projector lets you watch all your favorite films at the highest resolution possible. With a sleek design that measures 8.3 inches by 12.4 inches, it projects an image of up to 140 inches at 1,500 lumens brightness. It supports input connections, such as HDMI, Bluetooth and USB, and comes with LG’s Magic Remote. In addition, it uses AI ThinQ, which lets you use the built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice navigation.
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An updated version of AuKing’s previous projector, this model comes with a remote controller, has 9500 lumens brightness and a maximum resolution of 1080p. From as close as 3.2 feet from a surface, it projects a 30-inch display but can project up to 200 inches from 16 feet away. It has two built-in speakers and multiple connectivity options.
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Elephas Mini Projector for iPhone
If you need a small projector for watching content outdoors, this portable gadget is an excellent choice. Fitting in your palm, it has a maximum resolution of 1080p, comes with a carry bag and tripod, and is compatible with Android and iPhones. It can project an image of 200 inches and has multiple connectivity options.
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BenQ HT3550 4K Home Theater Projector
For high-quality visuals, this projector has a maximum resolution of 4K and features a 10-element lens array for crisp, sharp images and accurate colors. It also has a relatively short throwing distance, as 8.2 feet from a surface creates a 100-inch projection.
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Epson Home Cinema 2200 3LCD 1080p Projector
This projector runs on the Android operating system, letting you download streaming apps and search with the built-in Google Assistant. It has a maximum resolution of 1080p, one HDMI port and a 3.5-millimeter audio jack to connect external speakers. However, it also has a built-in 10-watt speaker. The lens is much brighter than most projectors at 2,700 lumens, making it the best option for viewing content in areas with residual light or in the daytime.
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Worth checking out
- The CiBest Mini Projector is perfect for watching content on the go as it weighs just over 2 pounds.
- Coming with a handy carry case, the Fangor 1080P HD Projector displays visuals equivalent to a 230-inch TV.
- Perfect for watching movies outdoors, this 1080p projector comes with a 100-inch screen.
- For a serious movie-watching solution, the Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 1080p projector has built-in speakers designed by Yamaha.
- The BenQ GS50 1080p Wireless Outdoor Projector is the perfect camping gadget for watching movies under the stars.
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One dead after 18-wheeler hits pedestrians in Marshall
Posted/updated on: April 22, 2023 at 5:36 pmMARSHALL — The Marshall Police Department said they’re investigating the death of a pedestrian after two pedestrians where hit by an 18-wheeler on Saturday around 2:15 a.m. Officials said they responded to the scene at the 5100 block of South East End Boulevard at 2:15 a.m. and found the two pedestrians. One pedestrian was declared dead at the scene and the other was transported to a local hospital, according to officials and our news partner KETK. Authorities said that the driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured and is not being charged at this time. The investigation is ongoing. | 2023-04-23T00:35:15+00:00 | ktbb.com | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1220379 |
DENVER (KDVR) — The race between incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert and her Democratic opponent Adam Frisch continued to tighten, with the congresswoman trailing by a razor-thin margin as of early Thursday morning.
About 98% of ballots cast in the 3rd Congressional District were counted as of around 6 a.m. Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Frisch had 156,746 votes to Boebert’s 156,682.
The distance between the vote counts has narrowed by the thousands since election night.
“We like where we are, we think we’re in a really good place, we are waiting for what we think are the last batch of numbers that should work out okay for us, but I’m certainly not gonna — I’m a fairly humble guy and I’m not gonna, again, get over my skis, and so we’re gonna be patient,” Frisch said in an interview with The Hill.
Boebert’s campaign expressed optimism as well, with a spokesperson telling The Hill, “There’s certainly a path to victory.”
The race has centered largely on Boebert herself. The former restaurateur has been a consistent firebrand since her 2020 election. She has maintained a fierce devotion to former President Donald Trump, his positions and his brand of politics, including denying the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s election.
Boebert has been the center of several controversies, including using campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, trying to bring a firearm into the U.S. Capitol, referring to her Republican primary opponent Don Coram as a “groomer” and referring to Rep. Ilhan Omar as a member of the “jihad squad.”
Locally, she has embraced conservative positions on crime, education, economy and immigration. She supports the development of oil and gas on Colorado public lands. She wants to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and prohibit critical race theory in school curricula. A staunch gun rights activist, she opposed the passage of so-called red flag laws in Colorado that give police the ability to take firearms from citizens under certain circumstances.
Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman, campaigned as an antidote to divisive Trump-style politics. In advertisements, he referred to himself as a “conservative” and downplayed his Democratic Party affiliation.
While he is a supporter of abortion rights, Frisch has campaigned to favor private industry for solutions to problems such as health care and debt. He opposed Biden’s plan to forgive federal student loans and wants health care to become more affordable through private marketplaces rather than government intervention. | 2022-11-10T15:09:18+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/lauren-boebert-trails-by-64-votes-in-tight-colorado-house-race/ |
BILLINGS — The last day of the Big Sky International Balloon Rendezvous went without a hitch. The event has been happening for nearly 30 years with pilots coming from across the country, Canada, and Europe.
“When you get up early in the morning to watch balloons in flight, there must be something interesting about it,” Sarah James, a balloon fest spectator said, on Sunday.
Nineteen pilots participated in this year’s event at Amend Park in Billings, including Jamie Kinghorn. He traveled all the way from High River Alberta, Canada to fly his balloon, the Eye of Ra.
“To be up in the air is a magical experience. You’re literally floating in the air, you’re floating. The views are incredible,” Kinghorn said.
He’s been participating in the event since it began in 1993. Thankfully, all flights were a go over the weekend.
“This year’s been really good, we’ve got all of them so far. We’ve got three and we did a bit of a glow last night,” Kinghorn said.
The Eye of Ra didn’t fly over Billings Sunday but was used to give kids an up-close look of how a hot air balloon works.
The event is free and open to the public and was held from July 22 to 24 this year. Jessica Griffin and her daughter drove from Park City to see the spectacle.
“Now I want to go on a hot air balloon ride,” Griffin said.
The fun isn’t just for the public. Folks can volunteer to help set up and take down balloons. It’s Afton Perry’s second time volunteering.
“Come join the fun. It’s seriously a lot of fun,” said Perry. | 2022-07-25T16:17:45+00:00 | ktvh.com | https://www.ktvh.com/news/2022-big-sky-international-balloon-rendezvous-a-success |
Supported by the Knight Foundation, the nonprofit library-centered platform provides all-in-one econtent management and lending
ATLANTA, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palace Project ("Palace"), the nonprofit library-centered platform and ereader app for digital content and services, announced its official launch today.
Informed by librarians and supported by a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment from the Knight Foundation, The Palace Project is an easy-to-use platform for the management and delivery of ebooks, audiobooks and other econtent and puts libraries at the center of their communities' digital experience.
The Palace Project's open-source system empowers librarians to manage collections, hosting and circulation in a single app, while protecting patron privacy and strengthening libraries' direct relationships with their patrons. The Palace App, available for iOS and Android, allows libraries to serve all their econtent—from all major vendors including OverDrive, Baker and Taylor, Bibliotheca, and Bibliolabs—to patrons in one easy-to-use interface.
"This community-driven initiative is informed by library values, and ensures an option focused on library needs for maximizing access to econtent offerings for patrons," commented Michele Kimpton, Senior Director of The Palace Project. "Our main objective is to support the mission of public libraries by increasing equitable access to econtent and carrying the relationship between library and patron into the virtual realm."
The Palace Project team negotiates directly with publishers to make a variety of unique and flexible licensing models available to libraries via Palace Marketplace, the only nonprofit econtent marketplace. Titles from the five major publishers are offered in the Marketplace, as well as from Amazon Publishing and hundreds of independent publishers. Flexible licensing terms are available on thousands of Marketplace titles, allowing libraries to maximize their budgets and provide access to a diverse range of content beyond the bestsellers.
"California is excited about its partnership with LYRASIS and working together to make it easier for Californians to access all the ebooks they want," said California State Librarian Greg Lucas. "Ebooks are becoming more and more popular but they're also expensive. Creating a statewide eLibrary with LYRASIS ensures all Californians have access to the ebooks they want – and need."
A division of LYRASIS, working in strategic partnership with Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), and funded by a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment by the Knight Foundation, The Palace Project is committed to building and expanding a digital future for libraries and their patrons. Palace already serves more than 100 libraries, and is currently onboarding libraries in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington.
"The pandemic accelerated libraries' move to digital services to meet people where they are with equitable access to information," said Alberto Ibargüen, president of the Knight Foundation. "The Palace Project is a transformative opportunity to put librarians back at the center of connecting people to information. Having digital access to knowledge is more important than ever to build informed and engaged communities."
Drawing on the long tradition of libraries as community centers of citizenship and engagement, The Palace Project name was chosen to highlight the central role libraries play in public life and the idea of public libraries as "Palaces for the People.
The Palace Platform – Nonprofit, Library-Centered
Palace App
- Free, easy-to-use patron e-reader for iOS and Android
- No personal data is collected
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- The Big 5 and Amazon Publishing
- Nonprofit econtent marketplace
- Flexible licensing models maximize budgets and offerings, ensure fair author compensation
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About The Palace Project
The Palace Project is a suite of content, services, and tools for the delivery of ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital media to benefit public libraries and their patrons. Funded by a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment from the Knight Foundation, The Palace Project is a division of LYRASIS, working in strategic partnership with Digital Public Library of America (DPLA).
About LYRASIS
LYRASIS is a global, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world's shared academic, scientific, and cultural heritage through leadership in open technologies, content services, digital solutions, and collaboration with archives, libraries, museums, and knowledge communities worldwide. LYRASIS organizational and staff values are communication, respect, collaboration, impact, and service. To learn more, visit www.lyrasis.org.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — NBA legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, according to Shams Charania.
Russell starred for the Boston Celtics from 1956-1969 winning a record-setting 11 NBA championships.
Russell was also a five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star. The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is named after him.
He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.
He passed away peacefully. | 2022-07-31T19:49:10+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/sports/nba-legend-bill-russell-dead-at-88/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Thursday amending the U.S. Constitution to harden federal gun laws amid a surge of mass killings across the nation, his latest step onto the national stage amid the unfolding 2024 White House campaign.
With the U.S. bitterly divided over gun rights and the 2nd Amendment, the chances of recasting the Constitution to enshrine universal background checks, a waiting period to buy firearms and other restrictions into law appeared remote. A new amendment has not been added since 1992.
Newsom has denied any interest in a presidential run and is supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. But his proposal marked his latest maneuver in what has taken on the look of a shadow campaign as he injects himself into the national discussion on guns, abortion, immigration and other contentious issues.
He’s been in a running dispute with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, and traveled to Florida in April to criticize what he said are GOP efforts to tread on LGBTQ+ rights, weaken civil and voting rights, ban abortion and marginalize people of color. They’ve recently clashed after Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border and took them by private jet to California — Newsom called DeSantis a “small, pathetic man.”
Newsom — positioning himself as a liberal counterweight to national Republicans — has argued that Democrats have been too passive in the country’s culture wars and warned that the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority could unravel decades of court rulings that could redefine what it means to live in America.
Indeed, Newsom told NBC’s “The Today Show” in an interview that his proposal was crafted in response to federal courts rolling back several gun safety laws. In 2022, for example, the Supreme Court rejected a century-old New York law that made it difficult to obtain a license to carry a concealed handgun.
“The gun lobby says we can’t stop the carnage America now experiences every day without violating the 2nd Amendment — that thoughts and prayers are the best we can do … that’s a lie,” Newsom said in a statement. “In this country, we do have the power to change things. That power is written into the Constitution, and today we’re using it to end America’s gun violence crisis.”
During a walkover re-election last year in the heavily Democratic state and into 2023, Newsom has appeared eager to test the traditional role of a governor. He’s been seeking out the national spotlight, formed a political action committee with surplus campaign money to support Democratic candidates in Republican-led states and traveled the country to criticize GOP policies and promote California as a haven for what he calls fundamental rights, including same-sex marriage, freedom of speech and abortion.
During his re-election campaign, he spent money on ads in Florida and Texas to poke at the policies of two of his political foils, DeSantis and Gov. Greg Abbott.
Speaking in Austin, Texas, in September, he warned that Democrats needed a more aggressive strategy with critical rights on the line, saying of Republicans, “These guys are ruthless on the other side.”
Veteran Democratic consultant Roger Salazar said Newsom was “going on offense” in hopes of influencing federal policies that impact California and the nation. But it also has the benefit of elevating his national profile and potentially increasing his fundraising clout, with speculation about his political ambitions.
Should he decide to seek national office in the future, “this is a great way to set himself up for it,” Salazar said. “All these activities and actions are ones he can put in his political piggy bank, so to speak, and use them down the road.”
“Five years is not that long,” he added, referring to the 2028 presidential campaign.
Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment has four prongs: It would institute what he called a “reasonable” waiting period for all gun purchases, ban so-called assault rifles throughout the country, require universal background checks and raise the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
Amending the Constitution requires either approval from two-thirds of the members of Congress or for 33 states to support the effort and call for holding a constitutional convention. Newsom said he plans to try to win approval from other states rather than Congress, though Republicans hold more power in statehouses across the country.
As of early May, the U.S. was on a record pace for mass killings, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in a partnership with Northeastern University. The database counts killings involving four or more fatalities, not including the perpetrator, the same standard as the FBI, and tracks a number of variables for each.
There have been 26 mass killing incidents so far this year, the most in any year so far during the period for which data has been compiled. Those incidents left 131 people dead.
“There’s not a parent out there, not one parent, you included, that doesn’t think about these things when you send your kids to school,” Newsom told NBC.
Newsom said he will work with supporters, elected and civic leaders and diverse coalitions to push for resolutions on the amendment to be passed in other state legislatures. He said he believes he can be successful because a majority of Americans say they want stricter gun laws.
Newsom said he will run his efforts through his new political committee, Campaign for Democracy. He ended his last campaign with more than $16 million left in his political account, some of which will be spent on his new effort.
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Associated Press writer Olga Rodriguez in San Francisco contributed to this report. | 2023-06-09T13:37:44+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/national/ap-us-news/californias-newsom-pushes-constitutional-amendment-to-tighten-gun-access-amid-2024-campaign/ |
LAS VEGAS (WXIN) – Are you someone who absolutely goes to town at the buffet table? Gets stuffed at the smorgasbord?
You can get paid to do what you do best at some of Las Vegas’ most decadent and option-filled buffets.
Time2play will pay someone $500 to eat their way through four casino buffets (The Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas) and review them for its website.
Your flight to Sin City will be covered plus a four night-stay at a Las Vegas casino hotel. You can also bring along one person.
In addition to the $500 paycheck you’ll get once the reviews are done, Time2play will provide $1,000 when you’re in Vegas to use as spending money in between your trips to the buffet.
And if your clothes don’t end up fitting anymore, Time2play is also throwing in a pair of Lululemon sweat pants for the flight home.
Eager eaters have until July 31 to apply. As part of your application, you’re asked to describe what makes you the perfect buffet tester in 250 words or less.
You must be at least 21 years old to enter. | 2022-07-05T18:30:18+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/paid-for-pigging-out-get-flown-to-las-vegas-to-review-buffets/ |
STOCKHOLM, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InDex Pharmaceuticals Holding AB (publ) today announced that a new method of use patent for the drug candidate cobitolimod has been granted by the European Patent Office (EPO). The patent provides additional protection for the use of cobitolimod in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
The patent, with patent number 3947685, will provide an exclusivity period until August 2040, with the possibility of up to 5 years term extension after market approval.
"We are very pleased that the patent has been granted by the European Patent Office, which again confirms that cobitolimod is a unique and innovative treatment for inflammatory bowel disease," said Johan Giléus, acting CEO of InDex Pharmaceuticals. "This patent further strengthens, broadens and extends our robust intellectual property position for cobitolimod in Europe."
Corresponding patent applications have been filed in the strategically most important patent territories globally.
For more information:
Johan Giléus, acting CEO
Phone: +46 8 122 038 50
E-mail: johan.gileus@indexpharma.com
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This information is information that InDex Pharmaceuticals Holding AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact person set out above at 10:10 CET on July 13, 2022.
InDex Pharmaceuticals in brief
InDex is a pharmaceutical development company focusing on immunological diseases where there is a high unmet medical need for new treatment options. The company's lead asset is the drug candidate cobitolimod, which is being evaluated in the phase III study CONCLUDE as a novel treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis – a debilitating, chronic inflammation of the large intestine. InDex has also developed a platform of patent protected discovery stage substances, so called DNA based ImmunoModulatory Sequences (DIMS), with the potential to be used in the treatment of various immunological diseases.
InDex is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The company's shares (ticker INDEX) are traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm. Redeye AB with email address certifiedadviser@redeye.se and phone number +46 8 121 576 90 is the company's Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit www.indexpharma.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information about a Singapore-based businessman already accused by the Justice Department of facilitating fuel shipments to North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions.
Kwek Kee Seng, who directs a shipping agency and terminal operations company, was charged last year with arranging the deliveries, with prosecutors alleging that he used front companies and false documentation to hide the scheme. Officials say that business helps enable North Korea's nuclear proliferation programs.
The U.S. government seized a tanker ship that was used for the fuel deliveries, the 2,734-ton M/T Courageous, prosecutors have said. One exchange caught on satellite imagery showed the ship transferring more than $1.5 million worth of oil to a North Korea-flagged ship, the prosecutors said.
Kwek remains at large despite a warrant that has been issued for his arrest.
The State Department on Thursday said it was offering up to $5 million through its Rewards for Justice program. Kwek was also among a group of people and firms sanctioned last month by the Treasury Department.
The announcement of a reward came amid heightened tensions with North Korea, which on Thursday fired at least six missiles into the sea, including an intercontinental ballistic missile that triggered evacuation warnings and halted trains in northern Japan.
The Biden administration said in response to the launches that it is willing to take “all necessary measures” to ensure the safety of the American homeland as well as South Korea and Japan, and warned of unspecified “additional costs and consequences” if North Korea detonates a nuclear test device for the first time since September 2017.
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‘We just miss Ean’: Neighbors hope for missing Gainesville boy to be found safe
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - As of Friday evening, Gainesville Police Department officers are still searching for a 13-year-old boy who went missing from his home just two days before Christmas. Some neighbors say they saw the child before he went missing.
Officers say Ean Stephens, 13, was reported missing on Thursday after he left his home at Oak Glade Apartments on Southwest 30th Terrace. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert on Friday.
Officers say Ean was wearing a black hoodie with a Nike logo on the front. Some neighbors say they saw Ean playing in the area the day before. One couple, in particular, says they immediately bonded with Ean after only knowing him for a short time. Now they just want him home safe.
“Ean is a neighborhood kid, he’s a fixer in the neighborhood and we really miss him because he talks to everybody,” said Reverend Marvin Green, a neighbor. “He’s super friendly, nice kid and we’re always asking him about school and education because we’re educators. We just miss Ean and we’re just asking the neighborhood to come together, please have concern and pray. Let’s bring Ean home wherever he is. We’re praying that he’s safe.”
RELATED: FDLE issues Missing Child Alert for child last seen in Gainesville
Investigators are concerned about Ean’s safety as the temperatures drop in the region. Police are asking that people keep an eye out for Ean, saying he could possibly be on foot or on a bike.
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DETROIT (AP) — A popular Zamboni driver for the Detroit Red Wings said he was dismissed for urinating in a drain.
Al Sobotka filed a discrimination lawsuit this week against Olympia Entertainment, two months after he was fired, following 51 years with the Red Wings. His lawyer said he has a health condition that causes him to frequently urinate.
Sobotka, 68, couldn't get to a restroom so he urinated in a drain that carries ice runoff from the Zamboni machines at Little Caesars Arena. Someone saw him and apparently reported it in February.
“He thought no one was in the building,” attorney Deborah Gordon said. “He was given no warning, no second chance.”
An email seeking comment was sent to Olympia Entertainment.
Besides steering the Zamboni at Red Wings games, Sobotka was known for removing octopus thrown to the ice by fans, a Detroit tradition at Olympia Stadium, Joe Louis Arena and now Little Caesars Arena. Fans cheered as he twirled the sea creatures over his head.
Gordon said management was aware of Sobotka's prostate problem.
“I was shocked,” Sobotka told WDIV-TV, referring to his dismissal. “I didn't know what to say. Heartbroken, yes.” | 2022-04-20T22:18:05+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Red-Wings-Zamboni-driver-a-fan-favorite-sues-17109329.php |
- The Digital Therapeutic (DTx) was developed by DTx leader Alex Therapeutics using the proprietary "Alex DTx Platform"[1] in partnership with Vicore Pharma
- In the study patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and anxiety were given the DTx
- Safety, functionality, and user experience were all studied and found positive
- Average reduction in anxiety, GAD-7*, was 4.2 points
- Pivotal phase of study is to be launched in Q4, 2022
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alex Therapeutics is a DTx Software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) manufacturer developing and licensing digital app-based therapies for multiple indications. Today they announce positive results from the pilot phase of a clinical study[2] for one of their digital therapies treating anxiety in patients with the rare disease IPF. Using GAD-7, anxiety symptoms were shown to have been reduced by an average of 4.2 points, a 49% reduction.
The Pilot study was a 4-week, single-arm, decentralized, open-label clinical investigation in 10 patients with self-reported anxiety related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The primary objective of the study was to test the functionality, user experience, and safety of the DTx, which were all found to be positive.
Additionally, the trial provided encouraging early indications of efficacy. The patient-reported Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7*) results showed an average score reduction of 4.2. A reduction in the GAD-7 score of ≥2 points is regarded as clinically meaningful. These results, together with the safety, functionality, and user experience indications suggest that the DTx could serve as a reliable resource for addressing the psychological impact of living with IPF.
"We're very pleased with these early efficacy results for one of our anxiety Digital Therapeutics'. Even though the patient population is small it's a positive indication heading into the next phase of the clinical trial. Digital Therapeutics have tremendous potential for treating depressive and anxiety symptoms in somatic diseases and we look forward to continuing our work in the space." says John Drakenberg, CEO & co-founder of Alex Therapeutics.
The full DTx, Almee™, to which patients in this pilot were given limited access, has been developed by Alex Therapeutics in collaboration with Vicore Pharma, an innovative clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for severe lung disorders such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Vicore Pharma will have an exclusive license to commercialize the Almee™ DTx, starting in the US.
"We're pleased with these results and working with Alex; co-collaboration on a DTx is complex but it has been a successful partnership. We look forward to the pivotal phase and being one step closer to providing another resource for people with PF." said Jessica Shull, Head of Digital Therapeutics at Vicore.
The pivotal phase of the clinical study will be initiated during Q4 of 2022. The full DTx, Almee™, will then undergo a US-based 9-week, randomized, controlled, parallel-group decentralized clinical investigation that will include 250 patients with all forms of pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
Alex announced strategic commercial partnership with Pfizer earlier in 2022
Earlier in 2022 Alex Therapeutics announced a strategic commercial partnership with world-leading pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The companies are collaborating to provide evidence-based, clinically validated digital therapeutics to patients, starting in Germany.
About Almee™
Almee™ is a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) developed by Alex Therapeutics in collaboration with Vicore Pharma. DTx products are medical devices subject to national regulations requiring clinical evidence. Almee™ is a digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, based on traditional CBT methodologies, specifically conceived and designed for the Pulmonary Fibrosis community.
About Alex Therapeutics
Alex Therapeutics is a digital therapeutics (DTx) company that partners with pharmaceutical companies to create and license digital therapies. With the proven "Alex DTx Platform", expertise in patient-centric design, and evidence-based psychology, Alex Therapeutics is uniquely positioned to deliver safe and effective DTx Software-as-a-medical-devices (SaMDs) to the global market. The company has treated tens of thousands of patients, has clinically validated products, as well as overwhelmingly positive patient and partner testimonials. For more information, visit www.alextherapeutics.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
For further information, please contact:
Alex Therapeutics
Sebastian Blendow, COO & CFO
Upplandsgatan 7, 11123 Stockholm, Sweden
E-Mail: press@alextherapeutics.com
Number: +46 708 22 11 57
Website: www.alextherapeutics.com
For inquiries regarding partnerships, please contact:
Gergana Almquist, Ph.D., Global Partnership Manager
E-mail: partner@alextherapeutics.com
About Vicore Pharma Holding AB (publ)
Vicore is an innovative Swedish clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to creating life-changing treatments in diseases there the Angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) has a central role for the disease pathology. The company currently has four development programs, VP01, VP02, VP03, and VP04. VP01 aims to develop the substance C21 for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). VP02 is a new formulation and delivery route of thalidomide and focuses on the underlying disease and the severe cough associated with IPF. The VP03 program develops new AT2 receptor agonists. VP04 develops a clinically validated digital therapeutic for PF patients.
The company's shares (VICO) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's main market. For more information, see www.vicorepharma.com.
Read the full Vicore Press release here
*About GAD 7
GAD-7 is a self-administered patient questionnaire used as a screening tool and severity measure for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, et al; A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006 May 22;166(10):1092-7.
[1] https://www.alextherapeutics.com/dtx-platform
[2] NCT05330312
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Initially Launched in the 1970s as Environmental Enrichment Panels for the Office, the New Poster Format Invites These Beloved Prints Home
ZEELAND, Mich., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It would be impossible to discuss mid-century design without Alexander Girard. From upholstery to wallpaper, and restaurant interiors to branding for an international airline, Girard's catalog raisonné was profoundly diverse, and his personal aesthetic—joyful, optimistic, brimming with unusual combinations of color—became indistinguishable from Herman Miller's when Girard became the founding director of the company's textile division in 1952. During his 20-plus year tenure, Girard introduced more than 300 textiles, thoughtful objects and furniture—including the genre-defining Environmental Enrichment Panels included in Herman Miller's Action Office series. To celebrate Girard's continued legacy and significance to the design community, Herman Miller is reintroducing a series of Girard's Environmental Enrichment Panel graphics as posters—a format ideal for placement in the modern home.
Girard originally intended the Environmental Enrichment Panels for use in the workplace as a means of adding levity to offices, encouraging creativity and productivity by energizing workers with an extroverted color palette and geometric patterns. The team at Herman Miller carefully analyzed his original screen-printed designs, finding a modern medium that not only maintained the integrity of the originals, but elevated the beloved artwork to be used in new ways and spaces.
"Pattern has always been the entry point into Alexander Girard's irresistibly optimistic universe," says Ben Watson, President of Herman Miller. "His original intention was to use these prints to infuse color and energy into the workplace. In today's world, work happens everywhere, and one's home environment can be equally as creative and inspiring. These timeless designs are just as powerful as they were when introduced in 1972."
The series will include several distinctive Girard patterns in varying sizes, as well as iconic designs like Bouquet, Palace, Double Heart, and Eyes. The posters will feature a faithfully recreated, high-resolution digital print of Girard's original on 100% cotton paper, framed in American maple with a natural, white, or black finish. The framed options appear to float in the frame, creating a graphic look when hung on a wall. An embossed logo on the back of each poster will certify authenticity. Framed posters will be available at Herman Miller and Design Within Reach retail locations and online, with unframed versions available as cash-and-carry items at select stores. Prices for framed versions begin at $525 USD with unframed beginning at $195 USD.
This unique collection of posters complements Herman Miller's existing linen-based tapestries of original Girard designs.
About Herman Miller
Over the last century, Herman Miller has been guided by a commitment to problem-solving designs that inspire the best in people. Along the way, Herman Miller has forged critical relationships with the most visionary designers of the day, from mid-century greats like George Nelson, the Eames Office, and Isamu Noguchi, to research-oriented visionaries like Robert Propst and Bill Stumpf—and with today's groundbreaking studios like Industrial Facility and Studio 7.5. From the birth of ergonomic furniture to manufacturing some of the twentieth century's most iconic pieces, Herman Miller has pioneered original, timeless design that makes an enduring impact, while building a lasting legacy of design, innovation, and social good. Herman Miller is a part of MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN), a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. For more information, visit www.hermanmiller.com/about/our-story.
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BEIJING , June 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Father's Day, which falls on the third Sunday of June, people express gratitude to their fathers or recall treasured memories of time shared together.
On the bookshelf of Chinese President Xi Jinping, there is a picture of him pushing his father, Xi Zhongxun, in a wheelchair while his wife and daughter walk alongside him.
The son of farmers who rose to become a leader, Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002) always regarded himself as a member of the working people.
A simple life
The Xis have a tradition of being strict with their children and living a simple life. Xi Zhongxun regularly told his children to be frugal, and led by example.
As his daughter Xi Qiaoqiao recalled, Xi Zhongxun would pick up and eat errant rice grains and bun crumbs from the table and mop up the soup bowl with a bun.
When Xi Jinping was a child, he wore his sisters' hand-me-down clothing and shoes. When working in Zhengding, north China's Hebei Province, he took a patched mattress with him. During his work in Ningde, southeast China's Fujian Province, he requested that they not renovate his office or dormitory.
He has also emphasized the importance of family education and virtues on many occasions. "No matter how times have changed, family values, family education and family building must be stressed so that the millions of families become important points for national development, ethnic progress and social harmony," Xi Jinping said.
Since becoming the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Xi Jinping has repeatedly called for practicing thrift and opposed extravagance and waste.
Xi Zhongxun's family tradition was a mirror, a benchmark and guide for his children.
'State affairs come first'
On October 15, 2001, a rare family reunion took place for Xi Zhongxun's 88th birthday.
However, Xi Jinping, who was the governor of Fujian Province at the time, was absent due to a busy schedule. He then wrote a heartfelt letter to his father expressing his regret.
"You work silently for the Chinese people, which inspires me to devote my whole life to the cause of serving the people," Xi Jinping wrote in the letter.
Having read the letter, Xi Zhongxun was understanding of his son's absence and said to his family and friends, "Work comes first and state affairs take priority. Serving the people is the greatest piety."
A good family tradition influences the work style of the Party and the government.
Since the 18th CPC National Congress, Xi Jinping has traveled to 14 contiguous areas which were at the time in extreme poverty and conducted more than 50 inspections on poverty alleviation work.
From "seeing real poverty" to seriously "getting rid of poverty," he has firmly carried the historical responsibility on his shoulders.
"No matter what your job title is, serve the people diligently, consider the interests of the people with all your heart, maintain close ties with the people, and always stay approachable to the people," Xi Zhongxun once told his son.
With those words, Xi Jinping never forgets what inspired him to be a servant of the people.
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for help solving a nearly five-year-old homicide case from Middlesex County.
According to the FBI, Margaret Thornton Lammers of Cuyahoga County, Ohio was found dead in her family’s vacation home in Deltaville, Virginia on July 11, 2017. While conducting a welfare check, deputies from the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office found Thornton dead in the house from blunt force trauma.
The FBI is asking for any information related to this incident, including people she was known to communicate with or any activity that took place near the house at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Richmond Office at 804-261-1044. | 2022-07-08T15:05:16+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/fbi-asking-for-help-solving-5-year-virginia-cold-case/ |
Michael Collins, Admiral Erroll Brown, Tony Reagins, Maia Chaka, Tamyra Mensah-Stock, Matt Pfaltzgraf and Leonard Fournette join a collection of distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame members.
CHICAGO, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, as a part of the organization's 116th annual national conference, Boys & Girls Clubs of America welcomed seven new faces to its Alumni Hall of Fame. After two years of virtual celebrations, the in-person ceremony was held to honor the impact and accomplishments of these exceptional individuals and their desire to give back to the youth organizations and mentors that played a pivotal role in their lives.
From professional athletes to notable media personalities, entrepreneurs and beyond, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is thrilled to announce its class of 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. The following individuals were recognized last night during a formal ceremony as a part of the organization's 2022 annual national conference in Chicago: Retired Rear Admiral of United States Coast Guard, Erroll Brown; Major League Baseball Executive Tony Reagins; first female African American NFL officiate Maia Chaka; gold medalist wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock; CEO and Founder of Fintech Startup, Softgiving Matt Pfaltzgraf; ESPN Golf Analyst Michael Collins; and Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay running back Leonard Fournette.
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of America looks forward to adding to its outstanding list of accomplished Alumni Hall of Fame members as it grows its Alumni network to encourage young people that their dreams are possible.
As leaders and innovators who grew up in the Club, these honorees share a passion for the next generation of Club kids and are dedicated to helping young people achieve great futures.
"We are thrilled to have another group of exceptional leaders and notable industry professionals joining our Boys & Girls Clubs of America family," said Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "As we strive to help young people realize and achieve their own dreams, each of this year's inductees illustrates the possibility of personal and professional success in the future by way of their own Boys & Girls Club experience and story."
The ceremony, hosted by Tony-nominated actor and producer and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame Ambassador, Courtney B. Vance, was also followed by a performance from 10-time GRAMMY® Award winner and legendary performer, Chaka Kahn, who entertained inductees and their families in addition to Boys & Girls Clubs staff members, partners and donors. If you went to the Club as kid, join Alumni & Friends and the growing list of leaders and changemakers who grew up in the Club and share a passion for giving back to the next generation.
Learn more about this year's inductees and their stories:
A Houston-native, Tamyra was 13 years old when she was first introduced to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana while spending summers with her father. While Tamyra and her twin sister enjoyed playing games, making new friends and attending fun field trips with the Club, Tamyra treasured her Club experience for its role in helping her grow a relationship with her father. A woman of extraordinary strength and resilience, Tamyra also credits her faith and her love of wrestling in enabling her success on and off the mat.
Matt Pfaltzgraf spent five years at Boys & Girls Clubs of Iowa where he and his brother found a safe and consistent place among an ever-changing family environment. Matt participated in many activities including baseball, basketball and more and enjoyed the opportunities and the support Club staff and mentors provided for him. Now a successful businessman, entrepreneur and CEO, Matt became fascinated with trading baseball cards at the Club which he identifies as one of his first introductions to business decision-making.
Michael Collins spent his elementary school years at Boys & Girls Clubs of Lancaster, where his single mother sent him after school and during the summer while she worked hard to provide for his family. Upon entering the Club, Michael immediately felt welcomed and entertained, knowing everyday there would be a good day to enjoy nutritious meals, participate in a number of sports and spend time with his friends. A standup comic for over 20 years, Michael not only credits his time at Boys & Girls Clubs for helping him to grow his confidence and resilience, but for helping them realize his talent in making people laugh.
Maia joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester in fifth grade, where she spent her middle school years and went on to work as a Staff member during high school. She was inspired by the female director at the Club, empowering her to follow in their footsteps as a change-maker in the community and as the first African American to officiate the NFL.
Tony was immediately greeted by joy and laughter when he first entered Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella at seven years old. After losing his father at a young age, Tony looked up to Club CEO, Dave Ison, as a trusted mentor who always had his best interest in mind. Tony, recently completing his 30th year in
professional baseball, with his previous notable role overseeing all Baseball Operations as the General Manager of the Angels, is only the 5th African American General Manager in Major League Baseball history. One of his fondest memories is attending his first ever baseball game experience with Club friends and staff.
Leonard was first introduced to Slidell Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana at age five, where he and his siblings would attend for the next five years. A Super Bowl champion and admirable role model for aspiring youth athletes, Leonard credits the Club for allowing him to build resilience to overcome adversity and keep him on a positive path toward a bright future.
At eight years old, Erroll was surrounded by positive and caring adult mentors who offered a safe space for him and his brother after-school. As the first African American promoted to flag rank in the U.S. Coast Guard, among a number of other accomplishments since his youth, he is grateful for the structure, lessons and confidence his Club experience provided him with.
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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NY Albany NY Zone Forecast for Friday, May 5, 2023
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Zone Forecast Product for Eastern New York and Western New England
National Weather Service Albany NY
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
NYZ033-061500-
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Speculator and Indian Lake
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ052-061500-
Eastern Albany-
Including the city of ALBANY
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ058-061500-
Western Greene-
Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, and Windham
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny. Not as cool with highs in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ065-061500-
Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SUNDAY...Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming north
around 5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ041-061500-
Northern Saratoga-
Including the city of Saratoga Springs
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 50. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ038-061500-
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk,
Frankfort, and Doldgeville
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs around 70. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ032-061500-
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Atwell, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, Mckeever,
Nobleboro, Northwood, and Old Forge
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Not as cool with
highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 10 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs around 70.
$$
NYZ042-061500-
Northern Warren-
Including the cities of North Creek, Warrensburg, and Chestertown
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest
after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ083-061500-
Southeast Warren-
Including the city of Glens Falls
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming north this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows around 40.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ043-061500-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Whitehall and Granville
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming north with gusts up
to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming
light and variable.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around
40. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ084-061500-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge,
and Greenwich
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 50. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows around 40.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ082-061500-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Caroga Lake, Northville, and Mayfield
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Not as cool with
highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ039-061500-
Southern Fulton-
Including the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ040-061500-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Wellsville, and Fonda
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
around 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ047-061500-
Schoharie-
Including the cities of Cobleskill and Middleburgh
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ048-061500-
Western Schenectady-
Including the cities of Delanson, Esperance, and Duanesburg
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ049-061500-
Eastern Schenectady-
Including the cities of Schenectady and Rotterdam
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ050-061500-
Southern Saratoga-
Including the cities of Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Mechanicville,
and Waterford
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around
10 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ051-061500-
Western Albany-
Including the cities of Altamont and Berne
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ053-061500-
Western Rensselaer-
Including the city of Troy
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around
10 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear.
Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening,
becoming light and variable.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ054-061500-
Eastern Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Grafton and Hoosick Falls
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 60. Lows
in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ060-061500-
Western Columbia-
Including the city of Hudson
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ061-061500-
Eastern Columbia-
Including the city of Chatham
319 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Sunny, warmer with highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 50. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
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CINCINNATI and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, and SD Biosensor, Inc. ("SDB") (KOSE: A137310) and SJL Partners LLC ("SJL") (collectively, the "Consortium"), announced today that they have completed the transaction to acquire Meridian.
Under the terms of the merger, Meridian shareholders have the right to receive $34.00 per share in cash. Meridian stock will no longer be traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Meridian will continue to operate as an independent entity, under new ownership, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
About SD Biosensor, Inc.
SD Biosensor, Inc., with its slogan 'Beginning of all things that protect lives,' is a global in-vitro diagnostics company that contributes to improving everyone's quality of life by diagnosing diseases quickly and accurately. SD Biosensor is a Total Solution Provider in the IVD industry that develops and researches innovative diagnostic platforms. For further information, refer to the official website at https://www.sdbiosensor.com/.
About SJL Partners
SJL is a Korea-based private equity investment manager uniquely focused on cross-border partnership investments with market-leading strategic companies to support their inorganic growth in international markets. SJL's portfolio includes investments into Momentive Performance Materials, a U.S.-based global leader in specialty silicones and silicone derivatives, Momentive Technologies, a leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, and Nexeon, a U.K.-based technology leader in anode materials for rechargeable batteries. Additional information is available at www.sjlpartners.com.
About Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy, and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. Through discovery and development, we provide critical life science raw materials used in immunological and molecular tests for human, animal, plant, and environmental applications. Through diagnosis, we provide diagnostic solutions in areas including gastrointestinal and upper respiratory infections and blood lead level testing. We build relationships and provide solutions to hospitals, reference laboratories, research centers, veterinary testing centers, physician offices, diagnostics manufacturers, and biotech companies in more than 70 countries around the world. Meridian's website address is www.meridianbioscience.com.
Contact:
Charlie Wood
Vice President – Investor Relations
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Phone: +1 513.271.3700
Email: mbi@meridianbioscience.com
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Combat holiday travel cost with expert savings tips
Holiday travelers plan to spend $1,500 on average this season
Published: Nov. 10, 2022 at 4:43 PM EST|Updated: 26 minutes ago
InvestigateTV - A new study by NerdWallet shows people are expecting to spend around $1,500 on holiday travel this year and 66% plan to put that travel expense on a credit card.
Sally French, a travel expert with NerdWallet, shared several strategies to combat the cost this season:
- Book your travel on less busy travel days: Domestic airfare for Thanksgiving travel is 17% cheaper if you wait until Monday to fly home versus Sunday.
- Begin saving now for holiday trips
- Make a plan to pay off travel debt if you plan to finance it with a credit card
- Use travel credit cards and rewards points to your advantage
The same study shared ways consumers are planning to trim travel expenses. They include:
- Driving instead of flying
- Staying with friends and family instead of hotels
- Using carry-on luggage to avoid baggage fees
You can read the full study for more cost saving tips.
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FORT LAUDERDALE — “Experience matters.”
I wish I had a dollar for every candidate for office who has told us that this election cycle. While the simple expression is true enough on its face, it depends on what kind of experience.
I’ve been frankly shocked by the lack of experience and lack of preparation by too many people who seem lured by the prospect of holding an impressive title or the accolades of being in the limelight without realizing the serious work that it requires.
I’ve covered government at every level in this state. That includes marathon hearings at Fort Lauderdale City Hall (back in the days when they started at 8 o’clock in the morning); tense Broward school boundary hearings; and gabfests at the Governmental Center where the County Commission holds court.
But there’s no tougher job than being a member of the Florida Legislature, for anyone serious about government service. The issues are complex, the workload is unyielding, the partisanship is intense and the travel is stressful, especially for lawmakers from South Florida. So our expectations for candidates for the Senate and House are higher.
On Friday, we held the last of more than two dozen online group candidate interviews in this primary cycle. We were very impressed by the caliber of some first-time candidates. But not all of them.
One Democrat who’s running for the Legislature had no idea of the size of the state budget when we asked him this simple question. The number has been mentioned in dozens of news stories.
“Hmm,” said Kelly Scurry of Lauderhill. “It’s definitely pretty high. It’s in the millions.”
Millions?
Seriously?
The state of Florida spends millions in the blink of an eye.
The current budget is about $110 billion — with a B.
Scurry is a young lawyer with a resume that looks tailor-made for the Legislature, and possibly beyond. He’s a sixth-generation Floridian, a Broward native, an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Duke University who took courses at Oxford, and he has a law degree from the University of Florida, too.
He’s also the nephew of the late W. George Allen, the first Black graduate at UF, a trailblazing attorney and civil rights leader and one of the most respected Black leaders in Broward’s history.
The point of this story is not to single out Scurry for criticism, but to emphasize the importance of diligence and homework — which, judging by his impressive academic achievements, appears to be no problem for him.
The Broward legislative delegation has a lot of workhorses, but it can always use one more. No legislator can possibly become an expert on every possible subject of legislation — and term limits have made that challenge massively more difficult. So members rely on each other for sound advice.
Scurry is one of three Democrats seeking an open seat in West Broward’s open House District 97. He may yet be an outstanding legislator. It’s not setting the bar too high to expect a legislative candidate to know the size of the Florida budget.
A second Democrat in the same race, Saima Farooqui, knew the answer. The third Democrat, Lisa Dunkley, did not accept our invitation for an interview.
In another race, a School Board candidate had no clue as to the definition of the term “required local effort.”
It’s a basic component of funding public education, the largest single component of every state budget. “RLE” is bureaucrat-speak for the amount of local property tax money the Legislature requires school districts to collect from homeowners every year.
Tallahassee speaks in a language all its own, and anyone who aspires to serve there needs to master it sooner, not later.
In another candidate interview, a School Board candidate in Palm Beach County could not identify the largest high school in the district she wants to represent.
A first-time candidate for Congress in West Broward was stumped by an obvious question: What was the greatest demographic change in the city of Weston in the past decade? (Answer: The growth of the Hispanic population, especially Venezuelans).
These aren’t trick questions. It’s basic stuff.
It’s true: Experience matters.
Steve Bousquet is Opinion Editor of the Sun Sentinel and a columnist. Contact him at sbousquet@sunsentinel.com or at 850-567-2240 and follow him on Twitter @stevebousquet. | 2022-07-29T20:18:33+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-col-bousquet-sentinel-candidate-interviews-20220729-ylt6vfb6pzc7dkkdgb6umiuhfq-story.html |
NEWARK, N.J., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SNICKERS®, proudly part of Mars, is taking the classic taste of its iconic bar to an even sweeter level with its newest innovation, available exclusively at Walmart, SNICKERS Butterscotch Scoop. The new flavor brings an epically more satisfying take on your grandma's all-time favorite flavor, butterscotch, in a classic SNICKERS bar.
You won't need a waffle cone to enjoy the limited-edition SNICKERS Butterscotch Scoop bar, which combines the satisfaction of a classic SNICKERS with milk chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, and a decadent fusion of butterscotch flavored nougat.
"At Mars, we are always looking for new ways to excite long-time SNICKERS fans, especially through innovative new flavors," said Martin Terwilliger, Senior Marketing Director, Mars Wrigley. "With SNICKERS Butterscotch Scoop, we're offering a new format to enjoy a classic flavor, ushering in the summer season to help fans create moments of everyday happiness."
SNICKERS Butterscotch Scoop bars will be available exclusively at Walmart beginning this month in single size (1.41oz.) and stand-up pouch with fun size bars (6.43oz.). To learn more about SNICKERS Butterscotch Scoop bars, be sure to follow SNICKERS on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.
Mars Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR®, Cocoavia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M's®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing.
For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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GRIMES, IOWA — Golf lovers rejoice! The city of Grimes is about to begin construction on a brand new multi-golf course.
The work Glenstone MultiGolf Park will begin on Friday, May 26. The course allows people to disc golf, foot golf and park golf. This will be the first 18-hole course of its kind in the United States.
The course will be built by the Glenstone Park in Grimes, on the corner of SE 37th St and 100th St. The total cost is expected to be $89,900 coming from CIP funds.
“Originally we had looked at doing traditional disc golf and we found this new product that offers three different sports,” said Brian Becker, the Grimes Parks and Recreation Director. “So the more we looked into it the more it was appealing to us. To where you can do disc golf, you can do soccer golf, you can do park golf.”
The first phase will be putting down the tee boxes, the disc golf nets and golf holes. The city believe that construction on the first steps will only take seven days. The second phase will take longer, as the city plans on adding trees and two parking lots to the area.
Neighbors in the area told WHO 13 News that they are excited for the project.
“Give us ways to get the kids outside rather than develop it some other ways for shopping or something like that, I would rather have parks,” said Kristin Knight.
“We have family that live on the same street and they are both ‘frolfers’ so I’m sure there will be a few afternoons of playful trash talk,” said Zak Knight.
There is no cost to the public to play the course when it is set up. | 2023-05-24T16:09:16+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/iowa-news/construction-begins-on-3-in-1-multi-golf-course-in-grimes/ |
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.
Cyclone Mocha was moving toward the coasts of southeastern Bangladesh and Myanmar with wind speeds of up to 160 kilometers (100 miles) per hour and gusts up to 175 kph (110 mph), the Indian Meteorological Department said. It's projected to make landfall on Sunday evening in an area between between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kyaukpyu in Myanmar.
Bangladesh, with more than 160 million people, has prepared more than 1,500 cyclone shelters. More than 1 million Rohingya refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar are on the cyclone's path in sprawling camps in Cox's Bazar, where local authorities and the United Nations were preparing for the storm's impact.
Bangladesh, which is prone to natural disasters such as floods and cyclones, issued the highest danger signal for Cox’s Bazar district. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department warned the cyclone could cause severe damage to the lives and properties in eight coastal districts.
Mizanur Rahman, director general of the Department of the Disaster Management, said they asked the local authorities in 20 districts and sub-districts to make preparations. He said they were particularly concerned about a small coral island called Saint Martins Island in the Bay of Bengal, where efforts were underway to protect thousands of inhabitants.
According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center in Dhaka, severe flash floods could affect the coastal region.
Myanmar said in its weather bulletin that the cyclone was moving toward the coast of Rakhine state near Sittwe. It also raised its highest alert.
In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar with a storm surge that devastated populated areas around the Irrawaddy River Delta. At least 138,000 people died and tens of thousands of homes and other buildings were washed away.
Roxy Mathew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune city, said cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are becoming more intense more quickly, in part because of climate change.
The state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported on Friday that thousands of people living along the western coast of Rakhine state were evacuated.
Both Indian and Bangladesh authorities said they were expecting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Andaman Sea, parts of India’s remote northeast, and across Bangladesh from Saturday night.
Climate scientists say cyclones can now retain their energy for many days, such as Cyclone Amphan in eastern India in 2020, which continued to travel over land as a strong cyclone and caused extensive devastation. “As long as oceans are warm and winds are favorable, cyclones will retain their intensity for a longer period,” Koll said.
Cyclones are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, especially if they affect densely populated coastal regions in South Asia.
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Tom Bergeron is giving Dancing With the Stars the proverbial two thumbs up after the show announced that Alfonso Ribeiro will be co-hosting the program with Tyra Banks next season.
Bergeron took to Instagram and posted split photos of him and Ribeiro together, and he made his feelings known in his caption when he wrote, "Now getting Conrad Green back as DWTS showrunner is only ONE of their smartest decisions. Here's the other one 👏🏼 Congratulations, buddy!"
Former co-host Erin Andrews also chimed in when she commented, "I agree on both! Congrats @therealalfonsoribeiro." The former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star reacted saying, "I just hope I can make you proud," to which Bergeron replied, saying, "@therealalfonsoribeiro I have no doubt 😉👍🏼."
Ribeiro is no stranger to following in Bergeron's footsteps. For starters, Ribeiro took over Bergeron's hosting duties on America's Funniest Home Videos following Bergeron's 15-season run. Ribeiro, during a Tuesday appearance on Good Morning America, said he'll still continue with hosting duties at AFV.
It's also not the first time Ribeiro will co-host Dancing With the Stars. Back in 2015, Ribeiro filled in for one episode, after Bergeron missed a show to be at his sick father's bedside. Bergeron, who is currently recovering from COVID, and Andrews were replaced by Banks ahead of season 29 of DWTS in 2020.
Ribeiro is also very familiar with his new co-host. Yes, most people know they starred together on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Banks' first acting gig), but they go way back. Ribeiro and Banks went to middle school together, albeit briefly for only six weeks in Los Angeles.
It should also be noted that it's also not the first time Bergeron has reacted to news in relation to DWTS. While he reacted positively to Ribeiro's news, Bergeron has also let his feelings known about other movement within the show, like when he shadily reacted to the show's executive producer, Andrew Llinares, exiting after five seasons.
The cast for season 31 of DWTS will be revealed on Sept. 8 and the new season will stream on Disney+ later this fall.
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Navigating Uncertainty: 2022 Leadership in the Age of Personalization Summit, October 14
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clemson University's Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, will host "Navigating Uncertainty," the 2022 Leadership in the Age of Personalization Summit, presented by GLLG. Dozens of leaders will participate in an intensive, 1-day exploration of trends causing the most uncertainty in their industries – and the strategies leaders are employing to navigate unknowns and be resilient.
This annual summit attracts a wide range from corporate America, higher education and healthcare. It's a mix that inspires idea-sharing across boundaries and acknowledges the ways industries converge today.
The agenda tackles questions about how to prepare students and workers for jobs and industries that don't even exist yet, and how to prepare our institutions for people who expect authenticity and inclusion.
- The Pandemic Shook the Foundations of Higher Education: What Now?
- Buck the Trend: Fuel 'The Great Retention' in Your Workplace
- The Intersection of DEI and ESG: Inclusion Seeds Growth
- Students Lead the Way: Career, Wellbeing and Leadership Expectations
"Uncertainty makes us nervous, and when we're nervous we tend to grasp for control – and that just makes things worse," said GLLG CEO Glenn Llopis. "The leaders who thrive will be ones who know how to navigate it."
"What makes a great leader today is the ability to tolerate and even welcome a future that's unknown," said Wendy York, dean of Clemson's Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. "We're thrilled to host this gathering of people actively seeking to be that leader and to teach others. This summit is an extension of Clemson's goal to empower leaders to shape the future."
- Main Summit Location: Clemson University, Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, Phyfer Auditorium (Clemson, South Carolina)
- Satellite Viewing Party: The Phyfer Innovation Hub, Clemson MBA space at Greenville ONE (Greenville, South Carolina)
- Virtual Live Stream: Register Free to watch from the comfort of your home or office!
GLLG builds high-performance leaders, teams and cultures focusing on inclusion and individuality. Its annual summit inspired a cross-industry movement for shedding standardization and thriving in the age of personalization.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitech Systems Group announced today that it has received two XCelent awards from Celent in its recently published report: Policy Administration Systems: North American Group/Voluntary Life Insurance Edition. This marks the third time in a row that Vitech has received both the XCelent Advanced Technology and XCelent Customer Base and Support awards.
Vitech was also recognized as a Technology Standout among the 14 North American group and voluntary insurance administration systems ranked in Celent's Technical Capability Matrix.
"Since our last review of [V3locity], Vitech has added more product configuration with significant out-of-the-box features, better workflow capabilities, a visual designer, and an analytics engine," noted Karen Monks, Senior Analyst in Celent's North American insurance practice and coauthor of the report. "Vitech's recent changes to the V3locity platform have improved the ease of product configuration for the insurer. This step has pushed V3locity forward competitively."
"Being recognized for the third time in a row is an honor and demonstration of our sustained commitment to innovate and create value by delivering market-differentiating capabilities and services for our customers and those they serve," said David Burns, Vitech's CEO. "By merging our domain expertise, cutting-edge technical advancements, and the dedication of our employees, we will continue to harness the transformative potential of our V3locity platform."
V3locity® is a cloud-native administration solution that helps insurance, retirement, and investment organizations achieve their transformation, modernization, and growth objectives. It marries core administration with a revolutionary digital experience, to enable an effortless and intuitive customer experience across multiple channels while harnessing the benefits of straight-through processing for powerful and responsive servicing.
To download the report, click here.
About Vitech®
Vitech is a global provider of cloud-native benefit and investment administration software. The organization helps their insurance, retirement, and investment clients expand their offerings and capabilities, streamline their operations, gain analytical insights, and transform their engagement models. Vitech employs more than 1,400 professionals, serving the world's most successful insurance, retirement, and investment organizations. An innovator and visionary, Vitech's market leadership has been recognized by industry experts, such as Gartner, Celent, Aite-Novarica, and ISG. For more information, please visit vitechinc.com.
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Ellucian recognized as innovative global technology leader
RESTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that The Business Intelligence Group has awarded Ellucian a 2022 Stratus Award for Cloud Computing in the Hybrid Cloud Provider category as a part of their business award program. The annual awards program identifies companies, products and people delivering unique solutions that leverage cloud technologies.
Migrating technology operations to the Cloud, especially a SaaS model, protects institutional resilience while empowering staff and faculty with data-driven insights, ensuring successful student outcomes, and unlocking future innovation. This process can be complex and challenging for many institutions. Therefore, Ellucian offers multiple pathways to meet our customers where they are in this transformation journey, including managed cloud offerings and a hybrid approach of both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
"Moving to the Cloud takes time, resources, and trust. Our customers recognize the benefits of making this transition, and we are dedicated to partnering with higher education institutions with a personalized path that fits their individual needs," said Mike Wulff, Chief Technology Officer, Ellucian. "We are honored that The Business Intelligence Group has recognized Ellucian's dedication to providing effective and tailored hybrid cloud solutions with a 2022 Stratus Award for Cloud Computing."
"Ellucian is at the forefront of the Cloud helping to drive practical innovations in the Cloud," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer of Business Intelligence Group. "The Cloud is now part of the fabric of society and we are thrilled that our volunteer judges were able to help promote all of these innovative services, organizations and executives."
Learn more about Ellucian's cloud solutions here: https://www.ellucian.com/solutions/ellucian-cloud
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(NEXSTAR) – In just a few weeks, millions of Americans will be able to apply for up to $20,000 each in federal student loan forgiveness through the Biden administration. While exact details about the application process haven’t been released, here are three things we know so far.
First, it’s important to know whether or not you qualify for this one-time loan forgiveness. This will depend on the type of loans you have, whether you received a Pell Grant and your income in 2020 or 2021.
If you meet the qualifications, here’s what you need to know about getting federal loan forgiveness.
You may not need to apply
Though most Americans will need to mark early October on their calendar, some will be able to skip applying for their loan forgiveness.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, nearly 8 million borrowers may qualify for relief automatically based on the income data the department already has.
If the Education Department doesn’t have your income data, or you’re unsure if the agency has it, you’ll need to wait for the application to open.
When can I apply?
The student loan forgiveness application will open in “early October,” Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says. An exact date for when that application will open hasn’t been released.
According to Cardona, once you’ve completed your application, you’ll be notified of the “next steps” via email. It’s not yet clear what the application and the next steps will entail.
You’ll have until December 31, 2023, to file for relief.
Until early October, you can register to be notified when the application is made available through the Department of Education by filling out this form.
How soon will I see debt relief?
Cardona previously stated you can expect your relief within four to six weeks after completing the application.
Education Department officials recommend that you apply before November 15 to receive student loan relief before the payment pause ends on December 31.
Your student loan servicer will notify you once relief has been applied to your loans, according to the Education Department.
What else should I know?
If your entire loan balance won’t be erased – which is likely for some 23 million borrowers – President Biden has extended the payment pause through the end of the year. But, come Jan. 1, 2023, interest will begin accruing again, and regular payments will resume. He has indicated the pause will not be extended again.
Borrowers that have been making voluntary payments on their federal student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely eligible to receive an automatic refund on those payments, education officials said. Initially, officials said borrowers would need to request refunds from their loan servicers. Updated guidance from the Office of Federal Student Aid says qualifying borrowers will receive an automatic refund if they meet two requirements: they are approved for debt relief under Biden’s one-time cancellation plan and payments brought the loan balance below the maximum relief they’re eligible to receive.
Officials gave this example: Let’s say you had $10,500 before the payment pause. Since March 2020, you’ve made $1,000 in payments, which brings your balance to $9,500. You’re eligible to receive $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness, meaning the Department of Education will discharge your balance of $9,500 and refund you $500.
More details about receiving a refund can be found here.
Until the Department of Education makes the application for loan forgiveness available, there are a few things you can do, including preparing your financial information. | 2022-09-24T14:00:52+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/national/youll-be-able-to-apply-for-student-loan-forgiveness-soon-heres-what-we-know/ |
Suspected smuggler in deadly shipwreck sent back to Italy
By FRANCES D’EMILIO
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — Italian police say Austrian authorities have handed over one of the suspected smugglers of the boat which capsized in February off southern Italy in a tragedy that killed 92 migrants. Police said Friday that the suspect is a 27-year-old Turk who was arrested on March 7 near Graz in Austria. Prosecutors in Calabria are investigating the shipwreck which occurred in late February just offshore the beach town of Cutro. There were 80 survivors. Prosecutors are also investigating whether the Italian coast guard should have been dispatched hours earlier in time to prevent the deaths. The conservative government of Premier Giorgia Meloni has sharply raised criminal penalties against people-smugglers who cause death but denied any blame for the tragedy. | 2023-04-28T14:13:15+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2023/04/28/suspected-smuggler-in-deadly-shipwreck-sent-back-to-italy/ |
HAYDEN, Idaho, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate National Pet Month, Impact Dog Crates has launched a new charitable initiative to provide safety, shelter, and security for every pup by donating $250,000 in crates to animal welfare organizations across the country. Through launching this new charitable initiative, Impact Dog Crates is proud to further its goal to prioritize pet safety and celebrate the human-animal bond.
As a longtime supporter of numerous non-profit organizations, Impact Dog Crates has donated more than 1,000 heavy-duty dog crates to hundreds of animal welfare foundations, K-9 units, and shelters in communities throughout the United States. Throughout May, for every 10 dog crates purchased, Impact Dog Crates will donate one crate to a non-profit organization, for up to $250,000. With this initiative, Impact Dog Crates is looking forward to giving back to more communities and animals nationwide as part of the company's mission to ensure the safety and well-being of pets.
"Before we became Impact Dog Crates, we were dog lovers first," said Hunter Bailey, CEO of Impact Dog Crates. "We are proud to celebrate National Pet Month with this initiative because we are committed to shaping a happier and safer future for every pup. We look forward to continuing these efforts, knowing our donations are helping dogs receive the protection and care they deserve."
To get involved and learn more about how you can support this charitable initiative, visit www.impactdogcrates.com.
About Impact Dog Crates
Founded in Northern Idaho in 2012, Impact Dog Crates is a family-owned, American-made pet company that manufactures and sells the highest-quality aluminum dog crates and accessories, putting pet safety first. Through years of product innovation, and with a team of talented engineers behind every model, Impact Dog Crates has become the most trusted brand by dog owners for airline travel, vehicle transport, escape-artist pups, and at-home use. For more information, visit www.impactdogcrates.com.
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GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ development program is calling on rich countries and financial institutions in them to do more to help alleviate a growing debt crisis faced by the world’s poorest countries, including by writing off debts — not just rescheduling them.
A report from UNDP released Tuesday comes amid meetings by the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Group of 20 countries in Washington that are expected to consider in part a growing debt crisis that is weighing on the developing world, as interest rates have climbed this year — raising the cost of borrowing.
UNDP says the situation could jeopardize the fight against the impact of climate change, development programs, and efforts to alleviate poverty — which has been among the key drivers of migration from the developing world to richer nations.
Achim Steiner, the UNDP’s administrator, cited World Bank and IMF figures indicating that some 60 percent of low-income countries are now at high risk of falling into “debt distress” — or are already in it — twice the number in 2015.
“These are sobering statistics,” Steiner said. “I think it doesn’t take much imagination to understand that this debt crisis threatens to spill over to an entrenched, sustainable development crisis,” that could affect the ability of developing countries to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic or higher energy and food prices, for example, he said.
“We shouldn’t wait for either interest rates to drop or for the global economy to tip into recession to act on debt,” Steiner said.
The U.N. program examined 54 countries — nearly half in Africa — that make up only about 3% of the world economy and 18 percent of the global population. Those countries contribute the least to climate change but are among those that suffer most from its impact.
UNDP senior economist George Molina said the “holdouts in debt restruturing” now were “mostly private creditors” — and debt conditions have soured so much that many may want to try to cut their losses. Those creditors will still also want “financial assurances” that they will be repaid, even after accepting smaller losses — and that’s where “major economies” could step in to help.
Ultimately, the report “Avoiding ‘Too Little, Too Late’ on International Debt Relief” hopes that creditors and governments will shift their focus from traditional debt rescheduling to “comprehensive restructuring involving write-offs allowing countries a faster return to growth, financial markets, and development progress.” | 2022-10-12T02:22:19+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-un-seeks-help-for-developing-world-hit-by-rising-debt-costs/ |
PLANO, Texas, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the acquisition of the four Islands Car Wash locations in the Hilton Head, South Carolina market, making ZIPS the largest express-only chain in the state. ZIPS now owns and operates 20 locations across South Carolina. This announcement comes on the heels of the company's recent growth announcement from January of this year, where ZIPS announced they hold the same status in North Carolina.
"The purchase of the Islands Car Wash locations provides ZIPS with entry into yet another new market and allows us to continue to meet the car wash needs of local residents and even vacationers as they travel to the coast," said Mike Corey, Chief Development Officer, ZIPS Car Wash. "Our recent expansion in Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, aligns with our goals to obtain the strongest market presence in our model of express-only car washing," he added.
Until recently, ZIPS locations in South Carolina were widespread, from Greenville to Charleston, but the brand now serves customers up and down the coast with 16 locations tucked into to coastal towns. The acquisition of the Islands Car Wash locations include car washes in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Okatie.
In 2022, ZIPS has expanded in the state and moved into new areas with record growth through the acquisition of three Detrick's Car Wash and five Turbo Jet Express Car Wash locations in the Myrtle Beach market, and now four Islands Car Wash locations in the Hilton Head market. ZIPS also has several additional greenfield locations under development in the state with plans to open them over the next year.
ZIPS Car Wash now operates over 235 locations in 24 states.
About ZIPS Car Wash ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest privately held car wash operator nationwide. ZIPS is among the fastest growing express car wash chains in the country, operating more than 235 locations across 24 states. With over 17 years of car washing experience, ZIPS has invested in industry leading technology, creative hiring and training methods, local partnerships, and a laser-focus on customer care as driving forces behind ZIPS growing business model. ZIPS Car Wash is about much more than getting cars clean. Our #1 purpose is to make people happy, from our community outreach efforts and fundraising programs to our focus on employees. ZIPS strives for a great, clean, and fun customer experience. To learn more visit: zipscarwash.com.
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In a TikTok video last week, four employees wearing nurse scrubs at an Atlanta hospital revealed their “icks” regarding labor and delivery patients.
The TikTok trend, which started at least two years ago, usually has users expose their dating turnoffs, such as bad hygiene or arrogance. But the health-care workers at Emory University Hospital Midtown crossed a line when they made the “icks” video about their patients’ behavior, according to their employer, Emory Healthcare.
In a statement posted online Thursday, after the video received much online backlash, Emory Healthcare wrote that it had “taken appropriate action with the former employees responsible for the video.”
“This video does not represent our commitment to patient- and family-centered care and falls far short of the values and standards we expect every member of our team to hold and demonstrate,” the statement continued.
Emory Healthcare did not respond Sunday night to a request from The Washington Post seeking clarification on whether the workers had been fired or left on their own accord.
While the original 52-second video has been deleted, copies have spread across social media in the past week, prompting comments from some pregnant patients who said the nurses’ remarks only amplified their anxiety about childbirth.
Maternal mortality rates have increased across the United States in recent years. A study last year by the International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS found that Georgia had the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States, including 46.2 deaths per 100,000 live births for all women and 66.6 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women.
Uma M. Reddy, an obstetrics and gynecology professor at Columbia University, said the quality of care patients receive affects those problems.
“Patients who are well-supported … do much better and have better outcomes. These kind of comments make you worried if patients are being listened to,” Reddy told The Post, referring to the nurses’ TikTok video.
Some hospitals set their own social media policies, but the American Nurses Association lists general guidelines on its website, including recommendations for nurses to avoid “heavy-self promotion,” while “maintaining a respectable presence” at all times.
Reddy said nurses should understand that patients will naturally have requests and anxieties during what is often a stressful procedure for them.
“Undergoing childbirth is a situation where you’re dependent upon nurses and health-care providers to support you and to listen,” Reddy said. “It’s a big unknown, and you look to the nurse for support.” | 2022-12-12T07:39:29+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/12/12/nurses-tiktok-icks-video-emory/ |
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Department of Transportation has released information on emergency bridge deck work on eastbound I-70 Thursday morning.
The work is being done on the eastbound side between Sheridan and Lowell Boulevards. Two lanes will be closed and one lane open for travel.
CDOT said closures are expected to last most of the day and to prepare for delays, especially through the morning commute.
For more information, click here. | 2022-08-18T15:50:53+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/local/emergency-bridge-repairs-on-eastbound-i-70/ |
Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot Friday night and a chance to break a stretch of more than three months without a big winner of the game.
The estimated $940 million prize has been building since someone last matched all six numbers and won the jackpot April 18. Since then, there have been 28 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
The jackpot is now the eighth-largest ever in the U.S. It comes a little over a week after someone in Los Angeles won a $1.08 billion Powerball prize that ranked as the sixth-largest in U.S. history. It's still a mystery who won that prize.
Lottery jackpots grow so large because the odds of winning are so small. For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million.
The $940 million prize would be for a sole winner choosing to be paid through an annuity with annual payments over 30 years. Jackpot winners almost always opt for a lump sum payment, which for Friday night's drawing would be an estimated $472.5 million.
Winners also would be subject to federal taxes, while many states also tax lottery winnings.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | 2023-07-28T22:44:48+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/the-mega-millions-jackpot-is-now-940-million-after-months-without-a-big-winner |
ALFRED — All are welcome to join the Brothers of Christian Instruction and Lay Mennaisians for a prayer service on Monday, June 27, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
The service will begin at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, located in the Notre Dame Spiritual Center on 132 Shaker Hill Road in Alfred. It will include eucharistic adoration, the praying of the Rosary, and a presentation on Our Lady of Perpetual Help. A social hour will follow the service at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help is known for miracles and answers to prayer and is associated with a 15th-century Byzantine icon of the Madonna and Child. The icon has been in Rome since 1499 and is permanently enshrined in the church of Sant’ Alfonso di Liguori, where the official Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help text is prayed weekly. In 1867, the image was granted a Canonical Coronation and its official recognition of the Marian icon under its present title.
The Brothers of Christian Instruction is a teaching order, comprised of over 750 members serving in 25 countries. The congregation brings together men who, responding to a special call of the Holy Spirit, pledge themselves totally to God by the public profession of the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience in a community of life and in the service of God’s people. Women and men who become associates of the FIC are called Lay Mennaisians and share the spiritual and communal life of the community of brothers.
For more information about the prayer service on June 27, email Lisa at lisafohlinwhite@gmail.com. | 2022-06-22T16:31:31+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/06/22/bdn-maine/brothers-of-christian-instruction-to-host-feast-day-of-our-lady-of-perpetual-help-prayer-service-in-alfred-on-june-27/ |
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Reminders of this run to the Stanley Cup Final will be everywhere when next season starts for the Florida Panthers. There will be a new banner to celebrate the Eastern Conference championship. There will inevitably be a highlight video recapping the best moments of this postseason.
There will also be scars. Missed games. And a lot of rehabbing.
The Panthers’ goal for next season is simple and obvious — get back to the Cup final and win it all. But coach Paul Maurice is sounding a cautionary alarm, already aware that the physical toll this postseason took on some players will carry over into next season.
“We’re going to have a hell of a time making the playoffs next year,” Maurice said. “That’s a fact.”
The math says he’s not wrong. Florida got into the playoffs this year by the slimmest of margins, just one point. There was no room for error, and he already knows next season’s opening-night lineup won’t be the best one Florida can have on the ice.
There were at least four Panthers who finished the season with broken bones. Some players will need a few weeks to heal. Others will need as many as six months, Maurice said. Surgeries will start soon, and one of the few downsides of making it to the Cup final is this — it’s a really short offseason. Training camp starts in about three months. Some Panthers won’t be ready by then.
“We had so many injuries,” goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky said. “The guys played through the broken bones. They found a way. We competed. … Yes, we didn’t go all the way, but we have done an unbelievable job.”
Matthew Tkachuk, an MVP finalist this season, played part of the final — and scored a goal, even — with a fractured sternum, courtesy of a hit in Game 3 against Vegas. He eventually was hurting so much that teammates had to help him get his pads on, get his jersey over his head, and tie his skates. He couldn’t play in Game 5 of the Cup final, when Vegas rolled past Florida to win its first title and eliminate the Panthers.
Aaron Ekblad broke a foot in the first round against Boston, plus twice went through shoulder dislocations, needed to pass a concussion test and tore an oblique muscle; he missed one game. Radko Gudas should have missed six weeks with a high ankle sprain; he missed one period. Sam Bennett was banged-up and kept playing.
“There’s no stopping now. There’s no stopping here,” Ekblad said after Vegas’ 9-3 win to finish off the series. “Bump in the road and it’s going to sting. It stings now. But we’ll find a way to come back next year and be stronger because of it. How could you not, going through what we went through this year?”
Progress was made. They lost in the qualifying round in 2020. Lost in the first round in 2021. Lost in the second round in 2022. And lost in the Final this year.
This much is clear: The Panthers are getting closer to hockey’s ultimate prize. This is also clear: They aren’t there yet.
Year 1 of the Tkachuk era in Florida was a success — even with an ending the Panthers didn’t want. They made it to the Cup final for the first time in 27 years, have most of the key parts of that run under contract for next season (many for well beyond next season), and now the singular goal for the franchise is crystal clear.
There’s no longer a question as to whether Florida is good enough to contend for a championship. It’s now a question of when the Panthers can get it done.
“All the good things in this game actually aren’t the game,” Maurice said. “The hockey’s great. We love the sport. But the best it can be is in a room like that. It was a brilliant year.”
Just like that, the ride for the No. 8 seeds from South Florida is over.
The Panthers and Miami Heat were mirror images of each other, all the way to the end this season. Both scrambled to make the playoffs. Both snuck in as the last seed from the Eastern Conference. Both pulled off an upset in Round 1, and another in Round 2, and another in Round 3.
And then came the title rounds. The Heat lost in five games, ultimately falling on the road to Denver — which hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time. A day later, the Panthers lost in five games, ultimately falling on the road to Vegas — which hoisted the Stanley Cup for the first time.
“For sure, it’s something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said. “Every time I step on the ice, whether it’s a practice or a game, I’ll remember this group. Hell of a journey.”
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AP NHL Playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-15T10:11:48+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/sports/ap-sports/panthers-injury-issues-from-stanley-cup-final-will-carry-into-next-season/ |
Snow is continuing to fall today, but at a much less of an intense rate than last night and early this morning. We should see snow chances drop off tonight, but some areas are still in for a good amount of additional snow accumulation.
A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect until 1 am. Those in the Warning and Advisory can expect gusty winds. Counties within the warning will also have moderate to heavy snowfall at times throughout the afternoon and late evening.
Tonight, snow will be off and on and sometimes fall at a moderate intensity, as it is scattered in nature.
By the very early morning hours of tomorrow, snow will be far south and east of our area, leaving us cloudy.
Snow so far has been added up to 6" in New Richmond and almost 4 and a half in Eau Claire.
Because we could have some moderately intense snow still to go, we could be in for 1" to 4" of additional snow fall. Those in the warning could have upwards of 2" to 5".
For our next six to ten days, we will overall be below average, but it doesn't mean we won't be without any warm weather. Both Wednesday and Thursday will be above our average, reaching the 40s.
The height of temps will unfortunately come with precip chances, with cooler weather to follow. | 2023-03-12T23:13:29+00:00 | wqow.com | https://www.wqow.com/news/top-stories/snow-ends-tonight-with-warmer-weather-ahead/article_c8c4c392-c120-11ed-9be9-fbeea4595f92.html |
As LeBron James closes in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and is about to become the NBA's career scoring leader the journey has included several memorable moments.
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And there have been many. Many.
Through 20 seasons and four NBA championships, the list of James' unforgettable nights is immeasurably long. But here are five that stand out.
THE MASK
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The highest-scoring game of his career came on March 3, 2014, when James — playing with a mask to protect a facial fracture — toyed with the Charlotte Bobcats, scoring 61 points to set a Miami Heat record that still stands.
He made 22 of 33 shots in a 124-107 win by the Heat. He made his first eight 3-pointers, the last of them officially listed as being from 29 feet but seemed to be deeper.
Even the Bobcats were awed.
“You take away his 61 points,” Charlotte’s Al Jefferson said, “and we still had a fighting chance there at the end.”
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THE LOOK
Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals did not start with Miami in great shape. The Heat were in Boston, trailing the series 3-2, one loss away from elimination and — after losing in the NBA Finals the year before, the first season of James’ tenure in Miami — quite probably needing to win to keep Miami from overhauling the roster.
James missed his first shot.
He made his next 12 shots.
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He finished with 45 points, 15 rebounds, five assists — and an intense look cameras caught him making during the game is still a meme today. Miami won 98-79, came home to beat the Celtics in Game 7 and went on to beat Oklahoma City for James’ first NBA title.
“He was absolutely fearless tonight, and it was contagious,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
THE STREAK
On May 31, 2007, James and the Cavaliers went to Detroit for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, series tied 2-2 entering what would become a double-overtime thriller.
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Drew Gooden made a free throw with 2:49 left in regulation to draw Cleveland within 88-84. And that was the last point he, or any Cavs player not wearing No. 23, would score that night.
James scored Cleveland’s final 25 points — and 29 of the Cavs’ last 30 — to lift his team to a 109-107 win and a 3-2 series lead. He even had the game-winner, a layup with 2.2 seconds remaining.
He finished with 48 points; Cleveland closed out the series with a Game 6 win and sent James to the NBA Finals for the first time.
“We threw everything we had at him,” said Detroit guard Chauncey Billups, now the Portland Trail Blazers coach. “We just couldn’t stop him.”
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THE PROMISE
James had promised Cleveland a championship. And then he left in 2010 for Miami, a move that left Cavs fans jilted for years — especially when he won two titles there.
But when he returned in 2014, all was forgiven. Two years later — June 19, 2016 — he finally delivered what Cleveland had waited generations for.
He had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, plus a chase-down block of Golden State’s Andre Iguodala to keep the game tied with just under 2 minutes to go. The Cavs went on the Warriors’ floor and dethroned the champions, winning 93-89 and capping a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.
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It was the first major championship for the city of Cleveland since the Browns in 1964.
THE FOURTH
James’ fourth title came with almost no fans there. A handful of team employees and a very select group of invitees were the only ones inside the bubble at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals.
It capped a season delayed by the pandemic and one where the Lakers had to grieve the death of Kobe Bryant earlier that year.
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James once again had a triple-double in the title-clincher, this time 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. The Lakers won 106-93, taking the series 4-2.
“Our organization wants their respect. Laker Nation wants their respect,” James said that night. “And I want my damn respect, too.”
___ | 2023-02-02T16:51:58+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/memorable-lebron-james-moments-as-he-closes-in-on-17759260.php |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
06-13-17-18-19-20-26-27-28-34-47-54-58-60-61-62-63-64-69-71, BE: 64
(six, thirteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, thirty-four, forty-seven, fifty-four, fifty-eight, sixty, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-three, sixty-four, sixty-nine, seventy-one; BE: sixty-four) | 2022-08-17T04:19:49+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17378546.php |
Board-certified dermatologist discusses considerations for pregnant women with common skin conditions
NEW ORLEANS, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Psoriasis and eczema affect men and women differently, with women needing to take extra precautions when considering treatments if they're planning for pregnancy. A board-certified dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting in New Orleans will discuss the latest treatment options for women living with eczema and psoriasis while taking into account birth control choice, fertility, hormone changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause.
"Women may consider their healthcare decisions differently during different stages of their lives," said board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, who is an expert in eczema and psoriasis in private practice in Chicago. "The potential for motherhood requires constant vigilance in evaluating medical choices, which is why it's important for women living with eczema and psoriasis to partner with a board-certified dermatologist."
According to some studies, women are more negatively impacted by eczema and psoriasis and are more likely to experience depression as a result, said Dr. Kiracofe.
"Some of the most important information that I share with my patients includes that the medicines most commonly used as a first option to treat both eczema and psoriasis do not affect birth control, impact fertility, time to conception, or the ability to breastfeed after pregnancy," she said. "However, traditional medications that suppress the immune system are often not recommended during pregnancy."
Some of the safest and most widely utilized treatments for pregnant women with eczema and psoriasis include moisturizers to help the skin's ability to protect itself, low- to mid-strength corticosteroids to treat mild flares, and phototherapy, which involves exposing the skin to a specific type of ultraviolet light under a dermatologist's supervision.
"It is an exciting time in dermatology with all the research in eczema and psoriasis bringing about a number of new medicines for our patients," said Dr. Kiracofe. "These medicines interfere with signals in the body that are thought to cause inflammation, and therefore are effective in reducing itch and clearing the skin for both eczema and psoriasis. What is most exciting about these new medicines is they are becoming more precise at targeting the source of the disease and are increasingly safer and more effective for patients."
It is important to note that most of these targeting medicines are not specifically approved for use during pregnancy and often need to be discontinued when planning for a family, she said.
"That's why it's important to bring your dermatologist into the conversation earlier rather than later, so we can connect with your OB-GYN to discuss the best and safest treatment options during pregnancy," said Dr. Kiracofe. "It is unfortunate to me how often women think they have to stop all treatment during pregnancy, so I am always happy to share that we actually have a number of options with very good safety data. Pregnancy is hard enough without women also having to deal with an itchy rash."
Pregnancy registries also play a vital role in helping dermatologists determine what treatment options can best support their patients.
Pregnancy registries collect health information from women who take prescription medicine while pregnant. Researchers compare this information with information about pregnant women who have not taken the medicine to better assess the effectiveness of certain treatments and determine whether there are any potential safety issues.
Like pregnancy, menopause can also affect a woman's skin. Women who are in menopause may be more prone to developing itchy rashes like eczema or have flares in their psoriasis due to changing hormone levels with aging, which can cause the skin to become thin. A decrease in estrogen can also cause the skin to become more dry and less resilient.
"It's important to remember that dermatologists can help women treat their skin conditions during every stage of their lives, especially when they are considering starting a family," said Dr. Kiracofe. "Our goal is to guide them through a shared decision-making process and support them in deciding which treatment plan is best for their unique situation."
To find a board-certified dermatologist in your area, visit aad.org/findaderm.
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To entrepreneur Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of Kind snacks, kindness means more than just being nice.
“If somebody is nice, they’re not going to bully. But if they’re kind, they’re going to stand up to the bully,” he said. “Kindness requires the strength of action.”
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It’s a lesson Lubetzky learned from his father, a Latvian Jew who survived the Holocaust. Lubetzky’s father was deeply touched by small acts of kindness, like the German soldier who snuck him a potato or the care shown by the Japanese-American soldiers who liberated him.
Lubetzky, who was born in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish, French, Hebrew and English, also has a passion for bridging cultures. One of his first ventures, PeaceWorks, sold products made jointly by Israelis and Palestinians; this year, he helped fund scholarships for Ukrainian students to study in the U.S.
Lubetzky launched Kind in 2004, honoring his father with the name. The health-conscious brand helped transform the snack category; Lubetzky sold it to Mars in 2020 for an estimated $5 billion.
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Lubetzky has invested that into new food brands like Somos Foods, which aims to bring authentic Mexican products to U.S. groceries. He’s also launched charitable foundations and nonprofits like Starts with Us, which tries to overcome political and cultural division.
Lubetzky discussed his career, and what motivates him, with The Associated Press. His comments have been edited for length.
Q. How do you describe yourself?
A. I think of myself as a serial social entrepreneur, meaning someone that loves noticing opportunities for how to create stuff in society that doesn’t already exist that will be both economically sustainable and socially impactful. I think that tends to be one common thread in a lot of the ventures that I do: ventures that use business as a force for having a social impact and doing it in a way that the products can defend themselves and win on the merits of that. First and foremost, this is a business. But there’s an added reason for being. It’s not just to make money. It’s also to try to have a positive impact in society, however small that may be.
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Q. What makes a successful entrepreneur? Is it a certain personality type?
A. You have to have the creative vision to identify a problem that has not been solved and come up with a creative idea for how to solve it. That’s No. 1. And then the execution, wherewithal, guts and chutzpah to just go out and do it. And that’s a very hard combination. If you have the first but not the second, you can be an inventor. Inventors are great at coming up with ideas, but they don’t execute on them as well. If you have the second, to execute but not the creativity to invent, you could be a good business manager. If you have both, you can be an entrepreneur.
Q. You tend to tackle really intractable issues, like the U.S. culture wars or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Why?
A. The way we’re educated, we’re taught to process and to become factory line workers and to become professionals. But we’re not encouraged to dream about what’s possible and to recognize our power to do things that people thought were not possible. We’re not taught enough about Gandhi, about bring the change you want to see in the world. We’re not smart enough about all these approaches that are essential in society. What’s happening in our country today affects every single person, and it’s going to require every single one of us to be part of the solution.
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Q. You’ve worked with a lot of entrepreneurs through your incubator, Equilibra, and elsewhere. What is your advice to them?
A. I do recommend they think about how they see the world from their vantage point, what’s missing, whether it’s a social element that they want to fix if they’re social entrepreneurs or whether there’s a business opportunity or product or service. What doesn’t satisfy them? What’s missing? What’s not being done well enough? And that’s only the beginning of the journey. If you identify what’s not working, then you need to look at the underlying reason why that’s not working. And then you need to target that and say, “Can I do it better?” It’s an incredible ride, but it’s a roller coaster ride. The highs are higher, the lows are lower, and you need to be comfortable with that. You need to have a temperament where you’re not going to easily give up. | 2022-11-07T15:41:22+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Insider-Q-A-Kind-Founder-Lubetzky-on-17564050.php |
2-year-old not expected to survive after fall from third-floor window, police say
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - Police say a 2-year-old boy from Connecticut is not expected to survive after he fell out of a third-floor window while his parents allegedly weren’t home.
The incident took place at 3:39 p.m. Saturday. One witness said they saw a screen fall then watched the toddler fall, according to WFSB.
Police say the boy’s chances of survival are extremely slim. He was treated by emergency crews then taken to the Connecticut Children’s Hospital in extremely critical condition.
Police have detained both of the toddler’s parents and said this appears to be a case of neglect. The parents were not home at the time of the fall, according to police.
“It appears to be a case of neglect. There were four other children in the home under the age of 12. From what I understand, very deplorable conditions,” Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said.
Charges are expected to be filed against the boy’s parents in the near future.
Witnesses to the incident told WFSB they are heartbroken.
Jonathan Feliciano was washing his car when he says he saw the boy fall out of the window headfirst, landing on the concrete just a few yards away from where he was standing.
“I hear something and look up, and I see the baby falling. So, as soon as I saw that, I ran over there, and I saw the baby on the floor,” Feliciano said. “I feel sorry because he was just a child... He still had no shirt and just diapers on.”
After rushing over to the boy, Feliciano called 911.
“I was telling them that the baby was on the ground. He wasn’t moving, and he wasn’t breathing,” Feliciano said. “He was just spread out with his arms like that, and when the sister grabbed him, he was lifeless.”
Another witness to the incident, Linda Burrell, described the shocking incident.
“The impact... I heard a big... the way the child landed, it was just horrifying,” she said.
She adds that the children who live at the home are often left alone.
“They’re left alone a lot there. That’s what’s most flawed there. I mean, the kids should be watched at all times, especially a 2-year-old,” Burrell said.
Police say the Connecticut Department of Children and Families is working to figure out what’s next for the other four children in the home.
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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased MINISO Group Holding Limited. ("MINISO" or the "Company") (NYSE: MNSO) pursuant or traceable to the Company's October 2020 initial public offering ("IPO").
MINISO shareholders may, no later than October 17, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of MINISO and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
The class action lawsuit alleges that the IPO's Registration Statement was false and/or misleading and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (ii) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (iii) MINISO did not represent its true business model; (iv) defendants, including MINISO and its Chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (v) as a result of at least one of these transactions, MINISO is at risk of breaching contracts with PRC authorities; and (vi) MINISO would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees.
On July 26, 2022, market researcher Blue Orca Capital published a report on MINISO, which alleged several issues with the Company, including that (i) MINISO's stores are secretly owned by Company executives or insiders closely connected to the chairman, and (ii) overwhelming evidence shows that MINISO misleads the market about its core business. Blue Orca explained, "[o]ur suspicion is that MINISO realized early in the pre-IPO process that a brick-and-mortar retailer would be far less attractive to investors than an asset-light franchise business, so we think that [MINISO] simply lied about these stores." Blue Orca added its belief "that the chairman siphoned hundreds of millions from the public company through opaque Caribbean jurisdictions as the middleman in a crooked headquarters deal." Blue Orca further concluded that "[i]ndependent evidence, including archived disclosures on MINISO's Chinese website, reports in Chinese media and interviews with former employees, indicate that MINISO is a brand in serious peril," noting that "MINISO lowered its franchising fee by 63% over the past two years in a desperate effort to attract franchisees." On this news, MINISO's ADS price fell nearly 15%.
As of July 27, 2022, MINISO ADSs closed at $5.66 per ADS, representing more than a 70% decline from the $20.00 IPO price.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 17, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
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The NFL trade deadline turned into a frenzy with 15 teams making 10 deals involving 12 players and several draft picks on Tuesday.
Edge rusher Bradley Chubb, tight end T.J. Hockenson, wide receiver Chase Claypool, suspended wideout Calvin Ridley and running back Nyhiem Hines headlined the list of players switching teams ahead of the 4 p.m. EDT cutoff.
Miami bolstered both sides of the ball, acquiring Chubb from Denver and running back Jeff Wilson from San Francisco. The Dolphins (5-3) are trying to catch the AFC-leading Buffalo Bills, who got Hines from Indianapolis.
The NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings (6-1) added Hockenson after placing Irv Smith on injured reserve.
Claypool went from Pittsburgh to Chicago, which unloaded linebacker Roquan Smith on Monday. Smith joins the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens (5-3). The Steelers then acquired cornerback William Jackson from Washington.
The NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons (4-4) sent Ridley to Jacksonville in a complex deal. Ridley was suspended in March for at least the 2022 season after a league investigation determined he bet on NFL games in 2021 while away from the team addressing mental health concerns. The league said the suspension will carry “through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season.”
A few teams already made big moves ahead of the deadline. The 49ers (4-4) got star running back Christian McCaffrey from Carolina. That move made Wilson expendable. Wilson, who lead the 49ers with 468 yards rushing, reunites with coach Mike McDaniel in Miami.
The Philadelphia Eagles (7-0) acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Robert Quinn from Chicago last week. The New York Jets (5-3) added running back James Robinson from the Jaguars after losing rookie running back Breece Hall to a season-ending knee injury.
The AFC West-leading Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) added wide receiver Kadarius Toney from the Giants. Arizona got wideout Robbie Anderson from Carolina.
Perhaps most surprising was the lack of activity from the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. Known for making a splash, the Rams (3-4) stayed put.
The 10 trades were a record for the NFL on deadline day.
BRONCOS-DOLPHINS: The Dolphins got Chubb and a 2025 fifth-round pick for a first-round draft pick next year, a fourth-rounder in 2024 and running back Chase Edmonds.
49ERS-DOLPHINS: The Niners traded Wilson for Miami’s 2023 fifth-round draft choice.
LIONS-VIKINGS: The Vikings sent a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick to the Lions for Hockenson, a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024.
STEELERS-BEARS: The Bears acquired Claypool from Pittsburgh for a 2023 second-round draft pick.
FALCONS-JAGUARS: The compensation sent from Jacksonville to Atlanta for Ridley ranges between a second-round pick in 2024 and a sixth-rounder, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The draft pick is contingent on when Ridley gets reinstated, how much he plays in 2023 and whether he signs a long-term deal with the Jaguars.
COLTS-BILLS: The Colts acquired running back Zack Moss and a conditional sixth-round selection in 2023 for Hines.
COMMANDERS-STEELERS: The Steelers added Jackson and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2025 from Washington for a conditional sixth-rounder that year.
FALCONS-BILLS: Buffalo got safety Dean Marlowe from Atlanta for seventh-round selection in 2023.
FALCONS-CHIEFS: The Falcons acquired cornerback Rashad Fenton from Kansas City for a 2023 conditional seventh-round pick.
BRONCOS-JETS: The Broncos got defensive end Jacob Martin and a fifth-round selection in 2024 for a 2024 fourth-round pick.
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AP Pro Football Writer Mark Long contributed.
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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2022-11-02T19:59:59+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/ap-record-setting-12-players-dealt-on-nfl-trade-deadline-day/ |
Giving Season Already in Full Swing as Virtual Toy Drive Platform Encourages Others to Support Children in Need
FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DonateAToy.org just contributed over 5,300 toys to Toys for Tots, hoping to inspire others to support the millions of children in need throughout the US. In 2021, DonateAToy.org donated more than $275,000 in toys benefitting Toys for Tots with the help of corporate sponsors and individual donors.
One of the primary features that make their online donation platform so impactful is the Toy Match Program. DonateAToy.org matches every toy donation made on their website, doubling the number of toys delivered to less fortunate children.
Citi, a DonateAToy.org corporate sponsor for the past two years and a long-time supporter of Toys for Tots, loves how simple they make it to contribute to their vital cause.
"The most important reason we've continued to work with DonateAToy.org is their Toy Match Program," said Reem Aliessa, Program Manager at Citi Volunteers. "It encourages our colleagues to give back to the community which is something that is core to who we are as a firm. After last year's virtual toy drive, we were astonished when looking at the number of toys everyone donated—and knowing Donate-A-Toy doubles that number makes it that much more impactful."
DonateAToy.org's Christmas in July promotion encourages businesses and organizations to sign up as sponsors early, hoping to make an even bigger impact in 2022. Donate-A-Toy is donating an additional 100 toys on behalf of anyone who signs on as a sponsor before August 15. "It's never too early to kick off your corporate giving initiatives," said Marc McDonald, President of DonateAToy.org. "Our mission has always been to drive as many toys as possible into the hands of children in need. Our Christmas in July promotion solidifies the commitment to that cause, reminding everyone that supporting less fortunate children is crucial year-round."
DonateAToy.org, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, offers businesses, organizations, and individuals a virtual toy drive platform benefitting Toys for Tots. The website features a range of high-quality toys gifted by program participants. Since its inception, DonateAToy.org's platform has contributed over $600,000 in toys to children in need. DonateAToy.org has partnered with sponsors such as Citi, T-Mobile, Indeed, Deloitte, and LexisNexis. Make a donation today or learn more about becoming a sponsor at https://DonateAToy.org.
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PARIS (AP) — The second round of ticket sales for next year’s Paris Olympics started Thursday with only the lucky winners of a lottery being able to buy about 1.5 million seats for the most prestigious competitions, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
The Paris Games, which run from July 26-Aug. 11, 2024, will feature 32 sports across 37 sites.
HOW IT WORKS
Four million of people applied for the online lottery, organizers said. Winners in the random draw have a 48-hour timeslot to make their choice on a single online platform open to all fans worldwide. They receive an email two days beforehand and can buy up to 30 tickets per person — but no more than six per event, limited to four for the most popular finals and the opening and closing ceremonies.
Michael Aloïsio, the deputy general manager of the Paris Olympics, said the system is made so that winners can easily buy seats for family and friends.
Tickets in many sports — especially the cheapest ones — are expected to sell out quickly.
“We put on sale the most emblematic tickets of the games,” Aloïsio said, adding that Olympic fans who accessed the platform on Thursday “are over the moon.”
“But those who will be drawn in the next few days will obviously have much less choice,” he said.
CHEAP TICKETS
Tickets are available in several categories according to price range. About 10% have been set to the lowest price of 24 euros ($26). The same proportion is above 200 euros ($218), Aloïsio said.
Top prices include prestigious athletics, swimming and basketball finals.
Tickets for the women’s 100-meter final on Aug. 3 are 690 euros ($752) for the best seats. For the men’s 100 final the next day, it’s 980 euros ($1,069).
Skateboard and breakdance range from 24 to 160 euros ($26 to 174).
“The whole challenge of ticketing is to be able to balance our budget without losing price affordability,” Aloïsio said.
Ticket sales represent about a third of the budget for the Paris Olympics, which is estimated at 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion).
NEXT PHASE
It’s too late to apply for the draw, but there will be further ticket opportunities at the end of the year, organizers said. The exact date has not yet been set.
In addition, an official ticket re-sale platform will open next spring.
Tickets for the Paralympics go online on Oct. 4 but not in a lottery, with about 3 million tickets expected to be sold. Those games will take place from Aug. 28-Sept. 8.
A total of 3.25 million tickets were sold in the first phase earlier this year, featuring packages for multiples sports. Some fans then expressed frustration with the system, pointing to limited choice and high overall costs.
“The event is so much awaited that we unfortunately know that many are going to be disappointed,” Aloïsio said.
”People have seen the images of the (Olympic) sites that are extraordinary, from the beach volleyball at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to horseback riding at the Palace of Versailles and all urban sports at the Place de la Concorde, everyone wants to get hands on tickets,” he said. “But it’s not over yet.”
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More AP Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-05-11T23:32:37+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/sports/ap-sports/1-5-million-olympic-tickets-on-sale-in-new-lottery-round-for-2024-paris-games/ |
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director, Tom Cochran, on the Executive Order signed by President Biden today protecting access to reproductive health care services:
"America's mayors applaud the efforts by President Biden and the Executive Branch to protect access to reproductive health care services in the wake of the devastating Supreme Court decision in Dobbs. Today's Executive Order will also protect patient privacy and access to accurate information and promote the safety and security of patients, providers, and clinics. We further appreciate the Attorney General's pledge on June 24 that the Justice Department will work tirelessly to protect and advance reproductive freedom.
"Just last month the Conference of Mayors adopted policy registering the organization's support for a woman's constitutional right to choose and calling on Congress to swiftly pass legislation to codify that right. We will do everything we can to help to make that happen but appreciate in the meantime the importance of this Executive Order and the support it provides to women across the country."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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The 2023 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday, June 22nd, and sportsbooks in Massachusetts are joining in on the fun by offering a wide variety of prop bets for the nationally televised event.
The NBA Draft odds suggest that 19-year-old phenom Victor Wembanyama is a virtual lock to be the first overall selection, but there are a wide variety of other props available, including over/unders for player draft positions.
The NBA Draft starts at 8 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in New York and will air on both ABC and ESPN. We’ve identified a few of our favorite props to bet for the anticipated event.
Odds to Be a Top 5 Pick
NBA Draft Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook on June 21, 2023.
In the odds to be a top-five NBA draft pick, consensus projected 1-2 picks Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson aren’t available to be wagered on. Brandon Miller and Amen Thompson are both heavily favored to be selected in the top-five, but there are several other players in the mix for that last spot.
Hendricks Offers Value as Top-Five Pick
Most NBA Mock Drafts have Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller making up the top-three this year, but it gets interesting after that. The projected top-five has consistently been changing, and we see value in a UFC Knights player making the cut.
The Pistons select fifth overall on Thursday, and 6′8″ power forward Taylor Hendricks has reportedly impressed the Detroit coaching staff with his shooting. There’s speculation he could make an immediate impact in Motor City playing alongside Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
Detroit has suffered four straight losing seasons and hasn’t won a playoff game since 2008. A primary reason for their struggles is defense, which is an area Hendricks excels in. With a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Hendricks offers unique versatility due to his ability to defend multiple positions.
Hendrick’s current +1000 betting odds of being drafted inside the top-five imply there is only a 9.09% chance it happens. Given his ability to play anywhere on the court defensively and superb 39.4 3-point shooting % in his lone collegiate season, Hendricks is worth at least a sprinkle.
DraftKings is also offering +2000 odds on Hendricks being the fifth overall selection. The UFC star is an athletic forward who would fit the Pistons’ needs as a shooter and defender on the wing. Some “experts” might not have Detroit going in that direction at fifth, but those odds shouldn’t be as long as +2000.
Pick: Taylor Hendricks to be Top 5 Pick (+1000)
Dereck Lively Draft Position Odds
NBA Draft Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook on June 21, 2023.
The odds for Dereck Lively’s draft position imply that there is a 71% chance the center won’t be selected until at least the 11th pick.
Bet on Dereck Lively Being Selected Early
In addition to our Taylor Hendricks prop bet recommendation, we also like betting on another top prospect who may be getting undervalued by the betting market. Duke Blue Devils center Dereck Lively, who was the No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, carries some of the biggest upside in this year’s draft.
During his freshman season, Lively averaged 10.4 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per 40 minutes. The 7-1 center possesses elite-level blocking ability and is an excellent rim protector. He needs to grow into his slender frame, but he has the upside of a top-three defender in this draft.
Lively has been steadily rising up the draft boards following an impressive showing at his pro day with Klutch Sports. Some of the latest NBA mock drafts have him being taken 10th overall by the Dallas Mavericks. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Lively has garnered a perception from multiple teams as having “true Tyson Chandler potential.”
The Golden State Warriors are also reportedly targeting Lively and trying to move up to at least the No. 10 spot to draft him. If Dallas still opts to keep the pick, the team could rely on Lively for his rim protection and lengthy 7-foot-7 wingspan with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic carrying the main offensive load.
Lively certainly had an underwhelming past season based on stats, but he was also underutilized, so we expect there will be a team that looks at the bigger picture and drafts him inside the top 10. His odds for being taken under 10.5 are currently offered at +175, so we recommend locking in this bet before a potential odds shift.
Pick: Dereck Lively Under 10.5 (+175)
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Ouachita Baptist-Southeastern Highlights
Published: Nov. 5, 2022 at 10:48 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create an easier way to see diaper tabs when changing a baby, especially at night," said one of two inventors, from El Reno, Okla., "so we invented the GLO TABS. Our design minimizes disturbances caused by turning on bright lights when changing a baby."
The invention provides an improved design for diaper securement tabs. In doing so, it increases visibility when changing the diaper. As a result, it eliminates the need to turn on a bright light. The invention features a unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for parents with infants and toddlers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-MHO-223, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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February 7, 1943 – May 30, 2022
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Long was a man whose life was defined by sound and music – an innovator and entrepreneur known for his vision and charisma. Long died unexpectedly at home with his wife in Pacific Palisades, CA on May 30th from a pulmonary embolism, while recovering from knee surgery.
Described by music historian Don Worsham as a "radio guru", Long's name was synonymous with brilliance, strategy, and creativity. The Dallas Morning News once reported in its Business Section that "Just about anything you hear on a radio – except the news, the time, and the temperature – could have first been a product of Jim Long's imagination."
Starting his radio career at 13 by broadcasting from his parents' basement in Marlboro, MA and producing his first regional hit record at 15 ("Liza Lee" by Roger and the Marquees), he became a teenage radio announcer at WDEW in Westfield, MA at 18. His birth name, Timothy John Moynihan, was too long for a radio DJ, so he used his maternal Irish grandfather's name, Jim Long, as his radio moniker and over the next 6 years, he worked his way up as a radio announcer, producer, and program manager at stations across the country.
Long's fascination with technology and his love of music, coupled with the drive to make a lasting mark in music production and broadcasting, led him on a remarkable path.
His brilliant career spanned more than five decades, during which he created award-winning broadcast and entertainment companies in Dallas, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
At age 24, he co-founded the TM Companies with composer Tom Merriman and subsequently went on to grow and sell numerous entrepreneurial businesses, including FirstCom, one of the most successful production music libraries in the world.
Prior to developing internet music licensing service CrucialMusic with partner Tanvi Patel, Long founded and operated award -winning, internationally recognized music publishers, production libraries, record labels and broadcast entities: the Jim Long Companies, TM Companies, Honest Entertainment Group, OneMusic, and Long-Pride Broadcasting. These successful ventures ultimately attracted corporate interest resulting in acquisitions of his companies by such industry leaders as Starr Broadcasting, Disney's Shamrock Broadcasting, Clive Calder's Zomba Enterprises, OneMedia, and BMG (later acquired by Universal Music).
His iconic "firsts" helped change the production music and broadcast industries, anticipating trends and turning them into music production products including syndicating music production and worldwide multi-media image campaigns for radio and TV, creating "shotgun" jingle formats, developing 24/7 automated radio station programming, offering the first production music library on compact disc, and building a premier internet-based music licensing service. His vision – and love of his Irish roots – saw the Celtic Tiger coming, so he created a record label, Honest Entertainment, to introduce a select group of Irish artists previously unknown in the US market.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2007, he continued to launch new businesses, most recently serving as Chairman of LA-based Elias Music Library until its 2018 sale to BMG-Universal – after which he retired.
His music placements are too numerous to name but include Academy Award and Golden Globe winning motion pictures, as well as Clios for broadcast licensing and syndication for radio, television and film. In addition to countless honors for his work in commercial advertising, his producer credits include a Grammy nominated album for legendary recording artist and performer, Jack Jones, and a Country Music Association Pioneer Award for his friend and former business partner, Charley Pride.
Just as he was mentored by "the father of modern advertising" David Ogilvy, Long mentored and influenced countless music industry executives. Ignoring discriminatory industry attitudes in hiring and promotion, he consistently identified women as leaders and partners to run his companies in Dallas, Nashville, and LA. Many musicians and composers owe their royalty revenue to Long's savvy and generous publishing deals.
His generosity of spirit will continue for many years through The Long Family Trust's support of the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and MusiCares, the non-profit foundation of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which provides services and assistance, in times of need, to musicians and other members of the music community.
He is survived by his wife and business partner of 33 years, Deborah DeBerry Long, Also by his son, James Moynihan, grand-daughter Diana Chiaki Moynihan, sister-in-law Daryl DeBerry, nephews Ryan and Sean Coffman, and a worldwide circle of extended family and friends who will always hold him dear. He was predeceased by his father, John F. Moynihan, in 2001 and by his beloved 104-year-old mother, Marion Long Moynihan, who died just 2 days prior on May 28, 2022.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 3pm at Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, 17190 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org or MusiCares (www.musicares.org). To share online memories or condolences, visit www.jimlongmemorial.com.
Contact:
Tanvi Patel
tanvi@crucialmusic.com
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SOURCE Crucial Music Corporation | 2022-06-15T00:00:51+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/crucial-music-announces-passing-former-partner-jim-long/ |
Next-generation solutions bring faster connectivity for digital learning
MCLEAN, Va., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kajeet®, the leading wireless connectivity and device management provider for education, government, and commercial markets, today unveiled its growing 5G EdTech portfolio at the prestigious ISTELive 23 Conference in Philadelphia. This collection of education connectivity solutions harnesses 5G technology to empower teachers and students with faster connectivity, enabling them to embrace the full potential of today's digital learning.
ISTE, considered one of the largest events in the United States for educators to learn about technology in education, offers the ideal opportunity to demonstrate to the EdTech community how Kajeet remains at the forefront of providing reliable and secure internet connectivity solutions to bridge the digital divide.
"Kajeet is proud to introduce our 5G Portfolio at ISTE. These innovative products represent a significant milestone in educational connectivity," said Michael Flood, senior vice president of public sector at Kajeet. "We are committed to ensuring that teachers and students have access to reliable, high-speed internet wherever they learn."
The comprehensive 5G Portfolio from Kajeet is comprised of a range of cutting-edge devices, each tailored to meet the unique needs of educators and learners alike. The latest models being showcased include:
- Kajeet 5G SmartSpot: This education-ready WiFi hotspot helps bring digital equity to students and provides easy implementation for schools to prioritize digital education. With faster speeds, students can easily master digital skills as part of their education journey.
- Kajeet SmartBus 5G: Kajeet offers a secure and reliable mobile router designed to seamlessly connect students to a portable and reliable WiFi hotspot on wheels that turns travel time into an extension of the classroom.
- Kajeet 5G Fixed Wireless: Kajeet Fixed 5G Internet Gateway router ensures a reliable and high-speed connection for homes, remote facilities, community centers, and outdoor locations for primary internet access. Designed to bring lightning-fast internet connectivity to students, this affordable solution can support multiple devices simultaneously.
- Evolve III T-3 Pro Touch 5G LTE Notebook: Kajeet has partnered with Evolve III to offer a Windows 11, touchscreen notebook with built-in 5G & LTE capabilities. Kajeet offers coverage from all major US wireless networks and is currently taking pre-orders for Q4 delivery.
All Kajeet 5G education solutions include CIPA-compliant filtering to keep students safe and on-task, as well as Kajeet's award-winning device and data management platform, Sentinel®, which allows administrators to manage devices and data allocations, access controls and gain key insights into program performance.
The Kajeet 5G portfolio of products will be on display at Booth #2856 at ISTELive 23 this week. The Kajeet education team will provide detailed demonstrations and answer any questions for technology decision makers looking to bring the next generation of tools to their students.
For more information about Kajeet and its 5G Portfolio, please visit: https://get.kajeet.net/5g-device-portfolio-interest
About Kajeet
Kajeet provides optimized IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable, and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, state, and local governments. Kajeet's private network solutions simplify private wireless to allow customers to design, install and manage their own private wireless networks. Kajeet's award-winning management platform, Sentinel®, includes visibility into real-time data usage, policy control management, custom content filters for added security, and multi-network flexibility. Since 2003, Kajeet has helped thousands of organizations connect over a million devices around the world. To learn more, visit kajeet.com
Media Contact: Linda Jennings, Director of Corporate Communications
Phone: 248-521-3606
Email: ljennngs@kajeet.com
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SOURCE Kajeet | 2023-06-26T12:45:38+00:00 | uppermichiganssource.com | https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2023/06/26/kajeet-showcases-5g-portfolio-edtech-products-international-society-technology-education-iste/ |
Harry Maguire has been dropped by Manchester United despite being its club captain and the most expensive defender in soccer history.
The big question now: How will that affect his place in England’s team ahead of the World Cup?
England coach Gareth Southgate has previously said he finds it difficult to select players in his squad if they aren’t featuring for their clubs. And Maguire only has to look at some of his teammates at United — Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Luke Shaw — to see Southgate often has been true to his word.
Maguire could prove to be a different case.
First, Maguire might now be behind Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in the pecking order of center backs at United but he will still get minutes — perhaps most weeks in the lead-up to the World Cup — because of the team’s involvement in the Europa League, when manager Erik ten Hag will likely rotate. That gives Maguire at least six matches, injury-permitting, if not more should Martinez and Varane have any fitness issues themselves.
Then there’s Southgate’s options at center back, which aren’t plentiful.
There’s John Stones, who isn’t exactly a guaranteed starter at Manchester City given the Premier League champions now have five central defenders in their squad. Conor Coady recently left Wolverhampton, where he had lost his place, to join struggling Everton, and Tyrone Mings was dropped by Aston Villa at the start of the season only to recently regain his place because of injuries.
Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori have been in and out of England’s squads over the past year but neither is currently a player Southgate can rely on.
Maguire, then, might be safe for the time being, especially since he’s been a regular under Southgate during the coach’s England tenure. After all, it was only 14 months ago that Maguire was selected in the team of the tournament for the European Championship by UEFA’s technical observers.
His stock at United has plummeted since then, though, with his last start seeing him look beleaguered in the team’s 4-0 loss at Brentford that sparked a crisis at England’s biggest club. Ten Hag has partnered Varane and Martinez in every game since and United won four in a row, conceding only one goal.
Maguire, who left Leicester for United for 80 million pounds (then $97 million) — a world-record fee for defender — in 2019, was on the bench again in the 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and came on in the 80th minute as a replacement for Martinez. Almost immediately, Maguire collected a yellow card for a clumsy foul, and looked shaky throughout his brief time on the field.
Central defense is suddenly a huge concern for Southgate 10 weeks ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Still, expect Maguire’s name to be there when the next England squad is named for Nations League matches against Italy and Germany at the end of the month.
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BRAITHWAITE RESURGES
Leaving Barcelona might have been just what Martin Braithwaite needed to boost his chances of securing a spot in Denmark’s World Cup squad.
The forward signed with Espanyol after being among the players Barcelona let go to make more salary cap room for its new signings.
He debuted with his new club Sunday and scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league. It was Espanyol’s first victory of the season, and Braithwaite’s first goal in more than a year — since a league game in August 2021.
The 31-year-old forward had appeared in only four matches with the Catalan club since then, the last in March.
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JEERS FOR ALVES
After ending his second spell at Barcelona in the offseason, Dani Alves was asked by Brazil coach Tite to join a team where he could play plenty of minutes ahead of the World Cup.
Well, he’s getting game-time at Pumas in Mexico — but things aren’t exactly going to plan.
The team is next to last in the standings after 12 games and the 39-year-old Alves recently has been jeered by fans for his performance on the field. Alves has yet to win any of the eight games he has played with Pumas, which is trying to win their first league title in 11 years.
“The jeers don´t seem normal or appropriate, we know where they are coming from,” said Pumas coach Andres Lillini, who has used Alves in three different positions in midfield as well as at right back.
Alves was a regular for Brazil in World Cup qualifying and also won the gold medal at last year’s Tokyo Olympics.
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-07T11:17:08+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-dropped-by-man-united-maguire-becomes-an-issue-for-england/ |
Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week sent a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
The infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, were linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears. Many said they had used the product, which is a lubricant used to treat irritation and dryness.
The eye drops are sold under the name EzriCare and is made in India by Global Pharma Healthcare. The Food and Drug Administration said the company recalled unexpired lots of EzriCare Artificial Tears and another product, Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears.
The FDA recommended the recall based on manufacturing problems including lack of testing and proper controls on packaging. The agency also blocked import into the United States.
The infections were caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Investigators detected the outbreak strain in open EzriCare bottles.
EzriCare, the company that markets the eye drops in the U.S., said it has stopped distributing the eye drops. It also has a notice on its website urging consumers to stop using the product.
Infections were diagnosed in patients in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. A person in Washington died with a blood infection.
The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it are resistant to standard antibiotics.
Investigators found the bacteria were not susceptible to any antibiotics routinely tested at public health laboratories. However, a newer antibiotic named cefiderocol did seem to work.
How could eye drops cause infections in the blood or lungs? The eye connects to the nasal cavity through the tear ducts. Bacteria can move from the nasal cavity into the lungs. Also, bacteria in these parts of the body can seed infections at other sites such as in the blood or wounds, CDC officials said.
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Associated Press writer Matthew Perrone contributed to this report.
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Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-03T16:44:08+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/2023/02/03/eye-drops-recalled-after-us-drug-resistant-bacteria-outbreak/ |
(The Hill) – The Senate voted to advance a bill protecting same-sex marriages on Wednesday, clearing a procedural hurdle by gaining sufficient Republican support to overcome a filibuster.
In a 62-37 vote, 12 Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in supporting the measure, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and guarantee that valid marriages are given full faith and credit in other states, regardless of sex or race.
Here are the 12 Senate Republicans who voted to advance the bill:
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)
Collins was one of three GOP senators who worked with a group of Democrats to spearhead the legislation and garner additional Republican votes.
The moderate Republican over the years has supported multiple bills supporting LGBTQ rights, including in 2004, when she voted against a proposed Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
In the years since, Collins has supported the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and was the only Republican co-sponsor on the Equality Act, a bill that bans discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in public accommodations and facilities.
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio)
Portman first indicated his support for same-sex marriage in 2013 after his son came out to the Ohio Republican as gay.
At the time, it made Portman the only sitting Republican senator to endorse same-sex marriage.
“I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and bad, the government shouldn’t deny them the opportunity to get married. This isn’t how I’ve always felt,” Portman wrote in a Columbus Dispatch op-ed at the time.
Portman was also part of the five-member group that spearheaded the legislation.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)
As the third and final Senate Republican to join Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) in pushing the legislation, Tillis’s support for the legislation came as no surprise.
In a 2014 debate for his first Senate run, Tillis, who was at the time serving as North Carolina’s House speaker, said he would “formally defend” the state’s gay marriage ban.
But he has since softened his position, and earlier this year told reporters he would “probably” vote for the Respect for Marriage Act before becoming more involved in the negotiations to add religious liberty protections.
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)
Blunt, who in just weeks will retire at the end of his term, said he supported the bill after the legislation’s sponsors added religious liberty protections.
Before the midterms, Blunt had publicly suggested lawmakers wait until after the elections to gain maximum GOP support.
“This bill is now designed to accomplish two things,” he said in a statement.
“People who are legally married in one state have the same protections and responsibilities in any other state that are offered to and required of marriages,” Burr added. “And, this legislation enhances the religious freedom for all Americans by protecting religious organizations from retaliation by federal agencies due to their views on marriage. I believe it’s better for Congress to clarify these issues than for federal judges to make these decisions.”
Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.)
Burr, who is retiring in January, joined his fellow North Carolina Republican in supporting the legislation.
More than a decade ago, Burr voted to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, although he previously voiced opposition to gay marriage.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
Capito previously argued the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges 2015 landmark decision prohibiting same-sex marriage bans should have been left to the states.
In a statement supporting Wednesday’s bill, Capito echoed that criticism by saying the judiciary cannot be a policy-making entity, instead leaving decisions on same-sex marriage to lawmakers.
“This does not lessen the traditional sanctity of marriage or jeopardize the freedom of religious institutions,” Capito said of the bill.
“The House-passed legislation raised concerns among many about protecting religious freedoms, which is why my colleagues and I worked to strengthen those protections in the substitute amendment,” the statement continued. “I will be supporting the substitute amendment because it will ensure our religious freedoms are upheld and protected, one of the bedrocks of our democracy.”
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)
Lummis in supporting the bill cited the Wyoming Constitution, saying it enshrines equality for all of the state’s citizens, also referencing the legislation’s religious liberty protections.
“As a Christian and a conservative, ensuring that the religious liberties of people in Wyoming are protected and that no institution would be forced to perform a ceremony that is not in line with their values is absolutely essential,” Lummis said in a statement.
“Furthermore, this bill makes it clear that the tax-exempt status of non-profit religious organizations will not be impacted in any way,” she added. “Striking a balance that protects fundamental religious beliefs with individual liberties was the intent of our forefathers in the U.S. Constitution and I believe the Respect for Marriage Act reflects this balance.”
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
Murkowski has long voiced support for same-sex marriage, arguing in a 2013 op-ed how the government should stay out of citizens’ private lives and not prohibit gay marriages.
“I have long supported marriage equality and believe all lawful marriages deserve respect,” Murkowski said in a statement on Wednesday.
“I thank my colleagues who improved the bill’s protections for religious liberty and continued prohibitions on polygamy, allowing it to move forward this week,” she continued. “All Americans deserve dignity, respect and equal protection under the law.”
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah)
Romney announced his support for the bill earlier on Wednesday, stressing the new version’s inclusion of religious liberty protections.
The announcement came after the Mormon church, which only endorses heterosexual marriages, announced its support for the bill. Romney is a longtime active member of the church.
“While I believe in traditional marriage, Obergefell is and has been the law of the land upon which LGBTQ individuals have relied,” Romney said. “This legislation provides certainty to many LGBTQ Americans, and it signals that Congress — and I — esteem and love all of our fellow Americans equally.”
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)
When first running for the Senate, Sullivan voiced support for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
His support comes after he previously was noncommittal about the bill.
Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.)
Young for months has been viewed as a potential GOP supporter of the bill.
In 2016, Young voted in support of an amendment that upheld former President Obama’s executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity for federal contractors.
In September, Young said, “I’m consulting with my constituents about it.” | 2022-11-17T20:29:27+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/these-12-gop-senators-voted-for-same-sex-marriage-bill/ |
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