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The sky was falling, fists nearly were flying, chaos had engulfed the Miami Heat bench.
“We wanted,” Heat captain Udonis Haslem said on reflection, “to knuckle up.”
Three weeks later, that moment during the third quarter of the March 23 loss to the Golden State Warriors at FTX Arena, the raw enmity between Haslem, teammate Jimmy Butler and coach Erik Spoelstra, has come to be viewed through almost an entirely different prism, one that has the Heat in a good place as they prepare for Sunday’s playoff opener, with practice resuming Wednesday.
“A couple of days later,” Haslem said of his relationship with Butler, “we were back drinking wine together.”
To put into perspective how it all has dramatically changed, to the point where the Heat went on a six-game winning streak that solidified their hold on the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference they carry into the playoffs, merely consider the Heat’s most recent game at FTX Arena.
There, prior to the start of last Friday’s regular-season home finale, the Heat, even before that night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks began, were assessed a delay-of-game warning.
Why?
Because Haslem and Butler were not done in time with their elaborate pregame handshake.
A party familiar with the background behind that bench-side blowup said it wasn’t as much about falling behind a shorthanded Warriors team lacking Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, as passive-aggression that had been fomenting.
So things were said. Teammates separated. The NBA schedule rolled on.
And, no, no formal team meeting. No airing of the grievances. Reports of team owner Micky Arison or Heat President Pat Riley stepping in were greatly exaggerated.
Instead, Spoelstra reached out four days later to Butler and point guard Kyle Lowry, explained a different direction he wanted to take the lineup and rotation.
The winning streak immediately followed.
“We had,” Spoelstra said when asked to sum up the regular season, “a lot of eventful things, unpredictable events. It really brought this group closer together.”
Ultimately, no reason for gloves to come off.
As Haslem explained on Cari Champion’s podcast, there is enough structure and accountability in the Heat approach to make it possible to quickly move on from such incidents.
“I could have been a little more cool-headed,” Haslem said. “Jimmy could have been a little more cool-headed. But I don’t think neither one of us regret that situation. Because you look at the type of basketball we’re playing now.
“A couple of days later, we were back drinking wine together.”
It reached the point where the incident practically created its own speakers’ tour, including an appearance by Heat center Bam Adebayo on the Old Man and the Three podcast of former NBA player and current ESPN personality JJ Redick.
“It was nothing personal in between the argument,” Adebayo said. “Everybody just sees Spo going at Jimmy, and then Jimmy going at UD, UD going at Jimmy. But you can see the rest of us didn’t overreact. The rest of us was like, ‘All right, this a regular Tuesday. We’ve got to break each other up, let everybody settle down. And then we go on from there.’ "
Adebayo said raw and real carried the Heat through that night, though this season, through the entire Jimmy Butler experience.
“We embrace dudes being themselves and being vocal and bringing that dog mentality every night,” he said. “It can boil over.
“As long as we win, we’re cool. We gonna have discussions. We gonna have disagreements. We gonna have arguments that’s damn near going to be fights, because we all want to win that bad.”
And the thing is, if the Heat’s road through the playoffs lasts the maximum two months needed to get the 16 victories required for a championship, it well could happen again.
“Me and Jimmy got to the point we wanted to knuckle up,” Haslem told Champion, the former ESPN personality. “But that’s brothers. Once again, that’s an everyday thing with the Miami Heat. Me and D-Wade [Dwyane Wade] used to cuss and fuss and just leave it there. And Jimmy took it a step further, but it doesn’t change the relationship. It doesn’t change how I feel about Jimmy. It doesn’t change the goal of winning a championship.
“Like I said, we believe in eye-to-eye communication down here. If I have something to say to a man, you say it to that man, and you get past it. Because holding on to it, mumbling with your head down, it don’t get nowhere. So that was a minute and 30 seconds that we had to say what we had to say, and get on to a solution.”
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Energy and Cryptocurrency mining are inextricably linked and sophisticated energy analytics are needed to help miners manage their growing energy portfolios.
DENVER, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A massive increase in bitcoin mining and associated high-performance computing has operators competing for available energy. This is increasing energy demand and upward pressure on energy prices. The profitability of a mining operation is fundamentally driven by their operational expenses of which energy is a primary line item. Bitcoin miners have the option of using off-grid or on-grid energy sourcing. When their business model includes on-grid energy, miners can be subject to the uncertainty and volatility of the wholesale market. cQuant.io (cQuant) is providing analytic tools to help miners optimize operations and maximize profits.
Larger and more sophisticated bitcoin miners acquire electricity directly from wholesale energy markets. This can provide important financial advantages compared to paying standard utility rates, but also exposes these data centers to the volatility inherent in wholesale energy prices. Wholesale energy prices can vary wildly in the near-term based on renewable generation, power plant outages, weather events, and other risk drivers. During these scarcity events, prices can reach 100x normal levels, exposing data center operators to enormous costs for running their machines.
Optimizing mining operations in these scarcity events by understanding both short and long-term energy costs is the best way to manage operational expenses and the value of bitcoin mines. Large operators will typically have more complicated energy portfolios, occasionally even owning the power generation assets. The ability to make quick ramping decisions with their mining operations provides the flexibility to reduce energy costs during energy peak price hours. When energy is cheap, they turn energy into currency and when energy is expensive, they can ramp down mining operations and possibly sell the excess energy to the grid resulting in higher profits. Understanding the trade-offs and intentionally managing these options can dramatically increase profit for a mining operation and its investment value.
"The good news for bitcoin miners is that advanced analytics traditionally used by large energy companies are also available to them" said David Leevan, CEO of cQuant. "We believe that bitcoin miners should be as data driven about their energy portfolio as they are about their hash cost. From data center location to asset valuation, mining optimization to cash-flow forecasts, cQuant provides the analytics bitcoin miners are looking for."
About cQuant.io
cQuant.io is an industry leader in analytic solutions for energy and commodity companies. Specializing in Total Portfolio Analysis, cQuant's cloud-native platform enables physical asset, financial contract, market simulation and risk management analytics in one place. cQuant is the leader in analytics for renewable, storage and other clean energy technologies. cQuant's customers have greater insight into their financial forecasts and the drivers of value and risk in their business. For more information or to schedule a demo, visit https://cquant.io/.
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The Kansas Jayhawks, who staged the biggest comeback in NCAA men’s basketball history to win the national championship over North Carolina last week, were not the only March Madness record-setters.
In Illinois, sports bettors legally wagered a record $278.4 million during the men’s tournament this year, according to revenue totals released Tuesday by the Illinois Gaming Board. The women’s basketball tournament added another $7.8 million in wagers.
Nearly 96% of the bets were placed online, boosted by a change in Illinois law that allowed online sportsbooks to compete across the state for new customers.
The $286 million in total March Madness bets netted Illinois sportsbooks $14.3 million in adjusted gross receipts — the money kept after winnings are paid out — with the state receiving about $2.1 million in tax revenue, according to the gaming board.
By comparison, Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13 generated about $61 million in bets and $9.5 million in adjusted gross receipts at Illinois sportsbooks, according to the gaming board.
While it was only the second March Madness with legal betting in Illinois, the increase was helped by a change in the state’s sport wagering act last month, which permanently eliminated an in-person registration requirement. Illinois approved sports wagering in 2019 as part of a sweeping gambling expansion bill, but customers previously needed to sign up at a bricks-and-mortar sportsbook to bet online.
Illinois has nine operating retail sportsbooks, seven of which offer online sports betting. FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM, the three largest online sportsbooks in the U.S., are all partnered with downstate casinos. The amended law opened up the floodgates for the sportsbooks to woo Chicago-area customers, precipitating a seemingly nonstop blitz of TV ads throughout the month.
The state’s first sportsbook opened at Rivers Casino Des Plaines in March 2020. Within days, BetRivers was closed and March Madness was canceled at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. J.B. Pritzker waived the in-person registration requirement for 10 months during the pandemic, before the state permanently eliminated it March 5.
This year, for the first time, Illinois bettors were allowed to wager on Illinois college teams, but only in person at four Illinois sportsbooks. The two Illinois entrants in the 68-team field didn’t last long, with Illinois losing to Houston in the second round, and Loyola making a first-round exit at the hands of Ohio State.
When Kansas overcame a 16-point deficit to win the championship, it broke a 59-year record held by the Ramblers, who fought back from 15 points down to win the 1963 title against Cincinnati.
Analysts projected the amended law would boost Illinois to a record $1 billion in legal sports bets in March. Totals for the month have yet to be released by the state.
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Daily enjoyment of 5-6 prunes in favorite meals and snacks can support bone health
YUBA CITY, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prunes have been studied extensively over the past 10 years and are emerging as an easy and delicious way to help improve bone health. Now, new research presented last month at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases further supports prunes as a realistic whole food strategy that has clinically meaningful impacts in vulnerable populations: postmenopausal women at risk for bone fractures.1
In this new study of 235 postmenopausal women, those who consumed 50 grams of prunes (5-6 prunes) a day for one year maintained hip bone mineral density (BMD) while those who ate no prunes lost significant BMD at the hip. Additionally, compared to the prune eaters, hip fracture risk went up in those who ate no prunes. The researchers concluded that prunes can be a valuable food-based strategy to prevent bone loss at the hip and protect against fracture risk. This exciting study was the largest clinical trial of prune bone health research to date. 1
But how can we translate this science into dietary guidance to support populations who need to protect their bones the most? Registered dietitian and Sunsweet partner Erin Palinski-Wade RD, CDCES, has tips to help put this valuable new research into practice.
"When your doctor prescribes you a medication, you are directed to take a specific dosage and when to take it throughout the day. This clear direction helps you comply with taking it and ensures the medication delivers the therapeutic benefit desired," explains Palinski-Wade. "I recommend applying this same concept to this new research – think of the 5-6 prunes participants consumed in this study as your optimal 'daily dose' whole food-based therapeutic strategy to get bone health benefits."
Palinski-Wade continues, "My advice for enjoying 5-6 prunes throughout your day is to incorporate into what you already love to eat. They are so versatile and pair well with so many other favorite foods. Plus Sunsweet has so many options, from D'Noir Prunes that are delicious in recipes, to Sunsweet Ones for an on-the-go snack, to a convenient canister for easy pantry access."
Here are some delicious ways to enjoy 5-6 prunes in your meals and snacks throughout the day, across different eating patterns, preferences and culinary skill levels.
Plant-based Eating Pattern
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Prune Muffins: 1 prune/serving; prep time 10 minutes; cook time 20 minutes
Lunch: Sweet & Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash: 1 ½ prunes/serving; prep time 10 minutes; cook time 50 minutes
Dinner: Vegetable Tofu Stir-Fry Prune Teriyaki Sauce: 1 ½ prunes per serving; prep time 10 minutes; cook time 30 minutes
Snack: Soft Prune Cookies: 1 ½ prunes/serving; prep time 15 minutes; cook time 15 minutes
Protein-focused Eating Pattern
Breakfast: Breakfast Chia Pudding: 2 prunes/serving; prep time 10 minutes, cook time 10 minutes
Lunch: Chicken and Prune Salad: 2 prunes/serving; prep time 20 minutes; cook time 10 minutes
Dinner: Prune Nut Sliders: 1 prune/serving; prep time 20 minutes; cook time 10 minutes
Snack: Almond Prune Energy Bars: 1 prune/serving; prep time 5 minutes
Prunes have vitamins and minerals that seem to work together to protect the bone, including fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, boron, copper and polyphenols.2 While these new results are promising, and the findings presented should be considered preliminary until a peer-reviewed publication is available, they add to the body of research supporting prunes for bone health.3,4
"I always recommend a 'daily dose' of prunes to my nutrition clients because not only are they a nutritional powerhouse, but the simple addition of 5-6 prunes daily is a manageable amount they can stick with over time that has really important health benefits," explains Palinski-Wade.
1M. J. De Souza. Prunes preserve hip bone mineral density and FRAX risk in a 12-month randomized controlled trial in postmenopausal women: The prune study. Oral Communication Selected From Abstracts: Virtual; March 26, 2022.
2Arjmandi BH, et al. Bone-protective effects of dried plum in postmenopausal women: Efficacy and possible mechanisms. Nutrients. 2017;9(5):496.
3Hooshmand S, et al. Effects of 12 months consumption of 100 g dried plum (prunes) on bone biomarkers, density, and strength in men. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2022;25(1):40-47.
4Hooshmand S, et al. The effect of two doses of dried plum on bone density and bone biomarkers in osteopenic postmenopausal women: A randomized, controlled trial. Osteoporos Int. 2016;27(7):2271-2279.
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Eager to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of their community, the Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce is teaming with the U.S. Small Business Administration to host the inaugural Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Small Business Expo, which will be held May 14 at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul.
The full-day job fair, business exhibition and networking event is backed by Wells Fargo as a presenting sponsor, but it’s still looking for additional sponsors, exhibitors and employers to take part.
Speakers and panel discussions with small business owners will be announced closer to the event. Business workshops will focus on how to start a business, marketing, government contracting and certification, among other topics.
John Yang, board chair of the Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce and chief executive officer of Vizion SEO, said in a written statement he wants to bring together community residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and state and government agencies “to support one another, and also focus on economic development and growth.”
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BEAVERTON, Ore., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digimarc Corporation (Nasdaq: DMRC) today released its inaugural ESG Impact Report, setting the baseline for the company's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures.
The ESG Impact Report 2021 outlines key risks and opportunities in line with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards, which are designed to help companies disclose financially material sustainability information to investors and capture the company's most material ESG impacts across three pillars: People, Product, and Planet.
"ESG is not just relevant for Digimarc, it's at the core of our business. By illuminating the journey of our customers' products – from production to consumption and end of life – we can provide the trusted intelligence necessary to solve complex societal challenges," said Mignon Senuta, VP of ESG Engagement and Corporate Communications for Digimarc. "And Digimarc has a proven track record of addressing such challenges at scale for more than 20 years by deterring counterfeiting of banknotes and protecting public confidence in currency," Senuta explained.
Digimarc's governance structure sets the foundation of our ESG strategy and drives integration across all areas of company operation. For every material ESG impact identified, Impact Owners, who are members of executive leadership, are assigned accountability for each topic, and day-to-day responsibility is assigned to Impact Managers, who are subject-matter experts throughout the organization. Perspectives from Impact Owners on the importance of ESG integration at Digimarc are presented throughout the report.
Forward looking goals include setting targets and strategies across our three core pillars of People, Product and Planet, improving transparency by continuing to improve the company's ESG data collection and tools, and further formalizing alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to improve and increase reporting of climate-related financial information.
For more information about Digimarc's ESG approach and the progress it is making, visit https://www.digimarc.com/about/company/our-commitment.
About Digimarc
Digimarc is a global leader in product digitization, delivering business value across industries through unique identifiers and cloud-based solutions. A trusted partner in deterring digital counterfeiting of global currency for more than 20 years, Digimarc illuminates a product's journey to provide intelligence and promote a prosperous, safer, and more sustainable world. With Digimarc, you can finally see everything. And when you see everything, you can achieve anything. For more information, visit us at digimarc.com.
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Nestor Cortes did what Nasty Nestor does. He got outs. The Yankees fifth starter, the quirky left-hander who baffled hitters with different deliveries and quick pitches just to try and stick with the team, has grown into one of the team’s most reliable pitchers as a starter or a reliever.
Tuesday night was no different. He dealt 4.1 scoreless innings against the dangerous Blue Jays lineup and the Yankees bounced back for a 4-0 win at Yankee Stadium.
Aaron Hicks, playing left field for the first time since 2017, hit his first home run and helped snap two straight losses for the Yankees (3-2).
Cortes scattered three hits, did not walk a batter and struck out five in his season debut. In 14 starts last season, Cortes pitched to a 3.07 ERA. Out of the bullpen he had a 2.29 ERA.
Once known for his quirky deliveries, Cortes has made a place for himself in the Yankees rotation and bullpen just because he is effective.
“I think his confidence has grown and again his experience has grown and he understands that he has an arsenal that is capable of getting big league hitters out at a really high level and as a starter,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So yeah, I think I think we’ve, again, a young man that’s grown in his craft and in his confidence, he still has the gimmicks, he still does the hesitations and the drop downs and that’s all part of it.
“And I think because he’s athletic enough to do that kind of stuff, it’s something that works for him. I don’t know necessarily that he’s toned it down. It’s still a part of his mix, but I don’t think there’s any question that his experience and his confidence has continued to grow and know that he has what it takes to get these guys out regardless.”
Cortes said that comes from being a low-round draft pick who was fighting every day to not get released. The Cuban native knows that was key to his learning to be an effective pitcher and even this spring, assured a spot on the big league roster, Cortes came into camp thinking he just had to get outs to stick with the club.
“I was a 36th rounder, I’m 5-10 and throw 90 miles per hour,” Cortes said. “For me, it was like, living day by day trying not to get released. I signed in 2013 and the first three or four years were like, ‘I need to prove myself.’ And even then, I had my second, third and fourth year were really good, but it’s still coming into fifth year. I couldn’t take things lightly and I couldn’t think about developing pitches. My five years in the minors were “get outs, get outs, get outs.’ That’s my mentality.”
After a successful run with the Yankees in 2019, Cortes struggled with the Mariners in 2020. In his return to the Bombers last season, he didn’t make his first appearance until May 30 and then from there his 2.90 ERA was the third lowest in the American League.
And this year, he gets a chance to prove he belongs here from the start of the season.
“I think I’m more prepared than last year. I put up a lot of good innings and hopefully this year I can do that and hopefully start the whole season and give quality innings,” Cortes said.
WAY OUT IN LEFT FIELD
Aaron Hicks made his first start in left field since Sept. 29, 2017 on Tuesday night. The outfielder said it was different.
“Just like my first route, it was kind of shaky in the beginning,” Hicks said with a smile. “But I mean, when I kind of got started to get a little bit more comfortable out there. It was alright, the four-man outfield kind of messed me up. But overall, I feel like it was pretty, pretty good.”
The Yankees used four men in the outfield twice Tuesday night. The first was against Blue Jays’ third baseman Matt Chapman with Gleyber Torres moving from second base to left field with Hicks. The Bombers used it once in spring training, but not with Hicks.
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Asurity Technologies, LLC® ("Asurity"), a premier provider of digital compliance products and solutions, announced that its Asurity Mortgage Group ("AMG") software has been successfully deployed by DLS Servicing Consultants, LLC, a trusted provider of mortgage and default servicing headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, to deliver mortgage loan servicing capabilities to mortgage servicers DLS supports. On behalf of its clients, DLS maximizes the return on delinquent and defaulted loans by providing expert services and by using its proprietary system WaterfallCalc.com software to conduct loss mitigation reviews, as well as to support short sale, deed-in-lieu negotiations, default servicing consulting and training. Asurity and DLS have been collaborating for some time, and in the past year have delivered on large scale projects in response to market needs. By combining the expertise and tools both organizations can offer, clients capture the benefits by having a complete solution that efficiently and compliantly meets their needs.
DLS leverages Asurity's advanced loan document technology to produce compliant loan modification and partial claims document packages, as well as the expertise offered by AMG's dedicated services team to track the receipt and review of a borrower's executed documents, coordinate counterparty signatures, record, and deliver fully executed and recorded documents to appropriate counterparties.
The combined offering delivers more efficient loan processing and fewer risky loans, which results in more serviceable and saleable loans, and a better user experience in a time of heightened digital transformation in the mortgage market. "Loss mitigation involves a series of complex steps with specific technical, process, and document requirements," says Ken Mezger, the Director of Operations and leader of the services team at AMG. "Leveraging our automated compliance technology and our team's extensive years of deep mortgage and process expertise, Asurity is excited to support DLS in assisting mortgage servicers to minimize losses, to scale operations to meet volume demand, to control costs, and to expedite the loss mitigation process."
Donna Schmidt, Managing Director of DLS Servicing Consultants and co-founder of WaterfallCalc.com, commented, "Asurity's ability to quickly deploy document software and expert services which complement our capabilities have allowed us to more seamlessly take on loss mitigation work for large lenders, while providing the excellent compliance and operational efficiency that our customers have come to expect." Schmidt further explained, "together we can help servicers extend their operations to process large backlogs of distressed assets with our outsourced services, saving the time and money to build internal operations while providing compliance and assurance throughout the process."
About Asurity and Asurity Mortgage Group
Asurity delivers compliance-focused solutions to the mortgage and consumer lending industries. Asurity Services provides mortgage closing and servicing support to lenders directly or through its partnership with Sandler Law Group (Sandlerllc.com). Asurity products include Propel, a leading solution for the dynamic preparation of compliance mortgage document packages, and RegCheck which provides comprehensive compliance checks against loan-level data pulled from any integrated LOS. These SaaS-based mortgage compliance products combine the best of compliance expertise with state-of-the-art software for loan documents and compliance testing, to help lenders meet demanding regulatory requirements and business objectives. Asurity also offers RiskExec, embraced by financial institutions to analyze their data for compliance or other uses in mortgage, retail banking, auto lending, student lending, and other forms of credit and deposit products. For additional information Asurity and its leading software solutions, please visit www.asurity.com
About DLS Servicing Consultants and WaterfallCalc
DLS Servicing Consultants, LLC. provides outsourced services to mortgage servicing, loan administration departments for loss mitigation underwriting reviews, loss mitigation third party validation of income and expense submissions, administrative support for loss mitigation execution, short sale and pre-foreclosure sale processing. Other mortgage related consulting services are also offered, including Due Diligence Reviews, post-acquisition default portfolio analysis, FHA compliance analysis, and more, with a specialization in State and Local Housing Finance Agency (HFA) mortgage servicing. For more information, please visit https://www.dls-servicing.com/.
WaterfallCalc.com is an online Loss Mitigation decision and calculation tool. The program saves loss mitigation professionals hours of processing time, while increasing compliance and reducing calculation errors. For more information please visit https://www.waterfallcalc.com/.
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Video journalist Georgia Fort and performance artist Sequoia Hauk, both of St. Paul, are among a small group of emerging filmmakers who will receive up to $15,000 apiece toward post-production expenses on their upcoming documentaries.
The St. Paul Neighborhood Network chose six early-career Minnesota documentarians from historically underrepresented groups for the inaugural “Fresh Vantage” cohort. Each member was selected from a pool of invited applicants, with the expectation that the cohort will roll out again next year with a broader application process.
Fort’s project, “Changing the Narrative,” focuses on news gathering in Minneapolis during the period of violence and unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of a Minneapolis Police officer. Hauk’s project, “They Didn’t Deserve to Die,” focuses on Native American families who have lost loved ones during violent police encounters.
Additional members of this year’s cohort include Prakshi Malik and Alfred Sanders of Fridley, Tahiel Jimenez Medina of Edina and Adrian Mack and Adrian Wilson of Minneapolis.
Funding was provided by the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation’s Raymond J. Christensen Foundation, named for the documentarian and videographer who passed away in 2016 at the age of 84. The grants can be directed expenses such as buying music rights, feedback sessions, legal fees or self-payment for time spent editing, producing and directing in the post-production process. Filmmakers are expected to produce a completed film within one year.
“This program … rounds out our documentary filmmaking track and gives us the opportunity to support filmmakers from the very beginnings of their careers all the way through completion of significant projects,” said Martin Ludden, executive director of SPNN, in a written statement.
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Gosselin's science-based, solution-focused leadership will guide novel 3DP product development from early innovation to commercial production.
CINCINNATI, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aprecia Pharmaceuticals announced today that it has chosen Mike Gosselin, Ph.D., as Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development. Gosselin will oversee product development from early innovation to commercial production at Aprecia's 3DP Center of Excellence in Blue Ash, Ohio.
"Aprecia will continue to grow at a rapid pace by licensing our novel 3DP formulation platforms to enable the development and enhance the value of partnered products," said Chris Gilmore, Aprecia's Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to add accomplished scientists to realize our mission to deliver unique products through global partnerships. I am pleased to welcome Mike into this important leadership role to ensure that we exceed the expectations for our product development programs."
"Aprecia's 3D-Printing technology platforms enable the next level of creative freedom and manufacturing agility to help product formulators break through the constraints of conventional pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies," Gosselin stated. "I am honored to join the industry leaders in 3DP at Aprecia, and I look forward to collaborating with our clients to design novel dosage forms, accelerate time to market, and reduce the cost of product development."
Gosselin is an experienced executive with 20 years managing people and projects in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing operations. He is well experienced in dosage formulation and process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing for solid oral, liquid, and liquid-fill capsule products.
About Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Founded in 2003, Aprecia received the first and only FDA approved three-dimensionally-printed (3DP) prescription pharmaceutical product approval. This breakthrough achievement opened the door to the FDA for the entire industry. Aprecia's ZipDose® Technology creates rapidly disintegrating oral dosage forms that are easy to take and easy to administer including engineered and coated particles for low or high dose products (over a 1000mg). Aprecia directly owns a patent estate for novel 3DP equipment and pharmaceutical 3DP applications. It licenses its exclusive technology platform as a specialty CDMO to pharmaceutical partners to extend product lines, to improve patient reach and experience, and to help address FDA requirements for pediatric delivery forms. For more information, visit www.aprecia.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Endeavor Business Media announces the acquisition of a portfolio of Scranton Gillette Communications brands including Construction Equipment, Roads & Bridges, Storm Water Solutions, Water Quality Products, and Water and Wastes Digest. These brands will further strengthen Endeavor's position as the market-leader in the transportation, water and wastewater industries and will provide opportunities to substantially expand its audience reach and customer offerings to these key markets.
"We are pleased to welcome these well-respected brands to Endeavor Business Media and look forward to integrating them with our existing portfolio to enhance our capabilities in serving our readers and advertisers," said Chris Ferrell, CEO of Endeavor Business Media. "This acquisition reinforces our commitment to providing these industries with the most comprehensive content and marketing solutions offerings."
Storm Water Solutions, Water Quality Products, and Water and Wastes Digest will uniquely contribute to the growth of Endeavor's market share in the storm water and wastewater industry across a range of media platforms. Collectively, these brands serve more than 163,000 print and digital readers.
"The acquisition of these category leading brands by Endeavor will provide a strategic platform for their continued growth and success," said Ed Gillette, President & CEO of Scranton Gillette Communications.
Construction Equipment and Roads & Bridges will expand Endeavor's transportation and infrastructure market coverage, aligning with its Buildings & Construction and Commercial Vehicle brands such as Fleet Owner, Fleet Maintenance, and Rental Equipment Register. Construction Equipment serves fleet managers responsible for acquiring and managing equipment, trucks and related products with 72,000 subscribers to the magazine. Roads & Bridges is a complementary brand focused on delivering industry developments and insights to government officials, contractors, producers, and engineers involved in the road and bridge construction industry, reaching 106,000+ readers.
Nick Curci of Corporate Solutions in Westport, Connecticut was the exclusive advisor to Scranton Gillette Communications in arranging, structuring and negotiating this transaction.
Endeavor Business Media
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Endeavor Business Media, LLC was formed in late 2017 to acquire and operate trade publications, websites, events and marketing solutions. Today the company is one of the largest B2B Media companies in the US with more than 550 employees, 6,000 customers and a monthly audience of nearly 9 million readers. The company targets U.S. B2B audiences in the aviation, dental, facilities maintenance, fire & public safety, design engineering, buildings and construction, energy, manufacturing, industrial, technology, medical, securities, laser, lighting, oil & gas, public services, security, construction, vehicle repair, vending, and water & wastewater markets. The company has offices in Nashville, TN; Tulsa, OK; Nashua, NH; Birmingham, AL; Sarasota, FL; Skokie, IL; Fort Atkinson, WI; Houston, TX; Cleveland, OH; Fort Collins, CO, and Overland Park, KS. To learn more, visit www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
CONTACT: Anna Wackenhuth, awackenhuth@endeavorb2b.com, 918.533.9172
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- Enfortumab vedotin is the first medicine approved in the EU for patients who received a prior platinum-containing chemotherapy and a PD-1/L1 inhibitor -
TOKYO and BOTHELL, Wash. , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE:4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") and Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq:SGEN) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved PADCEV™ (enfortumab vedotin) as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who have previously received a platinum-containing chemotherapy and a PD-1/L1 inhibitor. The EC approval is supported by data from the global phase 3 EV-301 trial that demonstrated an overall survival (OS) benefit compared with chemotherapy.
"The approval of enfortumab vedotin in the European Union is a significant milestone for people living with advanced urothelial cancer who have had limited treatment options and poor survival rates," said Ahsan Arozullah, M.D., M.P.H., Vice President, Medical Sciences-Oncology, Astellas. "We look forward to working with health authorities to ensure people living with advanced urothelial cancer can access this new treatment option as soon as possible."
The EV-301 trial compared enfortumab vedotin to chemotherapy in adult patients (n=608) with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who were previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and a PD-1/L1 inhibitor. At the time of the pre-specified interim analysis, patients who received enfortumab vedotin (n=301) in the trial lived a median of 3.9 months longer than those who received chemotherapy (n=307). Median OS was 12.9 vs. 9 months, respectively [Hazard Ratio=0.70 (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 0.56, 0.89), p=0.001]. Across clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions with enfortumab vedotin were alopecia, fatigue, decreased appetite, peripheral sensory neuropathy, diarrhea, nausea, pruritus, dysgeusia, anemia, weight decreased, rash maculo-papular, dry skin, vomiting, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hyperglycemia, dry eye, alanine aminotransferase increased and rash.
"The EV-301 study is the first randomized trial to show improved overall survival in patients with advanced urothelial cancer who received a platinum-containing chemotherapy and an immunotherapy," said Professor Ignacio Durán, M.D., Ph.D., Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Spain. "This approval of enfortumab vedotin from the European Commission is an important moment for these patients and their physicians."
Results from the EV-301 trial are intended to support global registrations for enfortumab vedotin. The EC marketing authorization for enfortumab vedotin is applicable in the European Union (EU) Member States, as well as Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.1
Urothelial cancer is the most common type of bladder cancer.2 In Europe, an estimated 204,000 people were diagnosed with urothelial cancer in 2020, and more than 67,000 died as a result of the disease.3 Enfortumab vedotin is the first antibody-drug conjugate authorized in the EU for people living with urothelial cancer.
About Urothelial Cancer
Urothelial cancer is the most common type of bladder cancer (90 percent of cases) and can also be found in the renal pelvis (where urine collects inside the kidney), ureter (tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder) and urethra.2 Globally, approximately 573,000 new cases of bladder cancer and 212,000 deaths are reported annually.3
About the EV-301 Trial
The EV-301 trial (NCT03474107) was a global, multicenter, open-label, randomized phase 3 trial designed to evaluate enfortumab vedotin versus physician's choice of chemotherapy (docetaxel, paclitaxel or vinflunine) in 608 patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who were previously treated with a PD-1/L1 inhibitor and platinum-based therapies.4 The primary endpoint was overall survival and secondary endpoints included progression-free survival, overall response rate, duration of response and disease control rate, as well as assessment of safety/tolerability and quality-of-life parameters. Results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
About PADCEV™ (enfortumab vedotin)
PADCEV is a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that is directed against Nectin-4, a protein located on the surface of cells and highly expressed in bladder cancer.5,6 Nonclinical data suggest the anticancer activity of PADCEV is due to its binding to Nectin-4 expressing cells followed by the internalization and release of the anti-tumor agent monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) into the cell, which result in the cell not reproducing (cell cycle arrest) and in programmed cell death (apoptosis).5 PADCEV is co-developed by Astellas and Seagen.
Important Safety Information
The full European Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for PADCEV will be available from the European Medicines Agency website at www.ema.europa.eu.
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
About Seagen
Seagen Inc. is a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Seagen is headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area, and has locations in California, Canada, Switzerland and the European Union. For more information on our marketed products and robust pipeline, visit www.seagen.com and follow @SeagenGlobal on Twitter.
About the Astellas and Seagen Collaboration
Astellas and Seagen are co-developing enfortumab vedotin under a 50:50 worldwide development and commercialization collaboration. In the United States, Astellas and Seagen co-promote enfortumab vedotin. In the Americas outside the US, Seagen holds responsibility for commercialization activities and regulatory filings. Outside of the Americas, Astellas holds responsibility for commercialization activities and regulatory filings.
Astellas Cautionary Notes
In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development), which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
Seagen Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking, such as those, among others, relating to the therapeutic potential of PADCEV, including its efficacy, safety and therapeutic uses, and the potential to make PADCEV available to patients in Europe. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include, without limitation, the possibilities that we may experience delays or setbacks in seeking pricing and reimbursement approvals or otherwise in commercializing PADCEV in Europe; that adverse events or safety signals may occur; and that adverse regulatory actions may occur. More information about the risks and uncertainties faced by Seagen is contained under the caption "Risk Factors" included in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Seagen disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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1 European Medicines Agency. Authorization of medicines. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/about-us/what-we-do/authorisation-medicines. Accessed March 16, 2022.
2 American Society of Clinical Oncology. Bladder cancer: introduction (9-20). https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/bladder-cancer/introduction. Accessed March 16, 2022.
3 Cancer Today. Bladder Cancer Factsheet 2020. https://gco.iarc.fr/today/data/factsheets/cancers/30-Bladder-fact-sheet.pdf. Accessed March 16, 2022.
4 Powles T, Rosenberg JE, Sonpavde GP, et al. Enfortumab Vedotin in Previously Treated Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma. N Engl J Med. 2021; 10.1056/NEJMoa2035807.
5 Challita-Eid P, Satpayev D, Yang P, et al. Enfortumab Vedotin Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targeting Nectin-4 Is a Highly Potent Therapeutic Agent in Multiple Preclinical Cancer Models. Cancer Res 2016;76(10):3003-13.
6 PADCEV [package insert]. Northbrook, Ill.: Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
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2022 Roll Call of Heroes to honor 619 line-of-duty fatalities, 472 from 2021—the most ever to be added to the Memorial walls from one year
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has formally announced that there are 619 names of U.S. law enforcement officers being added to the memorial this year who have died in the line of duty. The names will be engraved and properly dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2022.
The 2022 "Roll Call of Heroes" features the names of official Line-of-Duty Fallen Heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 472 officers who were killed during 2021 (of which 319 fatalities were COVID-19-related), are the most to ever be added to the memorial in one single year. An additional 147 officers died in previous years (before 2021), whose sacrifice had not been previously documented, until the Memorial Fund's research staff and a team of dedicated volunteers confirmed their record of law enforcement service.
Each May 13, during National Police Week, an estimated 30,000 people attend the Candlelight Vigil ceremony in Washington, D.C., including surviving family members, friends, law enforcement colleagues, and others. Due to the pandemic, this year's ceremony will be the first held in a traditional setting since 2019, bringing people together again from across the country to honor the officers, and to be surrounded by strength in remembering their service and ultimate sacrifice.
With these additions, there will now be 23,229 officers' names engraved on the Memorial, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, federal law enforcement, and military police agencies.
"The names of the 619 fallen officers going on the memorial this year is a solemn reminder that each day is fragile, and that officers risk their lives daily so that we all may live safer together," said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. "The ultimate sacrifice put forth by these brave men and women will never be forgotten."
The engraving process begins with a lengthy stencil and proofing procedure followed by meticulous engraving and curing processes. Once the engraving and curing process is finished, the covers are removed, and the panel is completed. The utmost care is taken not only in vetting and authenticating each name, but also to ensure that each is engraved on the memorial to the degree that the integrity is forever maintained. The engraving process is expected to be completed by the end of April.
The names of the 619 officers added to the National Memorial this year can be found at the Roll Call of Heroes, 2022. For a complete schedule of National Police Week events in Washington, DC, visit www.LawMemorial.org/PoliceWeek.
For information on the National Law Enforcement Memorial please visit nleomf.org/memorial/. For media inquiries, please contact Matt Lund at 443-983-0215.
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About the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve. The Memorial Fund maintains the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., which honors the names of all of the 23,229 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history. The National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.
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Agency's Focus on Inclusion in Trials for All Medical Products Aligns with Biden Administration's Cancer Moonshot Goal of Addressing Inequities and Beyond
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new draft guidance to industry for developing plans to enroll more participants from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations in the U.S. into clinical trials – expanding on the agency's previous guidances for industry to improve clinical trial diversity.
"The U.S. population has become increasingly diverse, and ensuring meaningful representation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials for regulated medical products is fundamental to public health," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "Going forward, achieving greater diversity will be a key focus throughout the FDA to facilitate the development of better treatments and better ways to fight diseases that often disproportionately impact diverse communities. This guidance also further demonstrates how we support the Administration's Cancer Moonshot goal of addressing inequities in cancer care, helping to ensure that every community in America has access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostics, therapeutics and clinical trials."
Despite having a disproportionate burden for certain diseases, racial and ethnic minorities are frequently underrepresented in biomedical research. Clinical trials provide a crucial base of evidence for evaluating whether a medical product is safe and effective; therefore, enrollment in clinical trials should reflect the diversity of the population that is ultimately going to use the treatment. It is known that biological differences exist in how people respond to certain therapies. For example, variations in genetic coding can make a treatment more or less toxic for one racial or ethnic group than another. These variations can also make drugs like antidepressants and blood-pressure medications less effective for certain groups.
This draft guidance, "Diversity Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Subgroups in Clinical Trials," recommends that sponsors of medical products develop and submit a Race and Ethnicity Diversity Plan to the agency early in clinical development, based on a framework outlined in the guidance.
Barriers to participation among racial and ethnic groups may include mistrust of the clinical research system due to historical abuses, aspects of the trial design such as inadequate recruitment and retention efforts, frequency of study visits, time and resource constraints for participants, transportation and participation conflicting with caregiver or family responsibilities. In addition, language and cultural differences, health literacy, religion, limited access within the health care system and a lack of awareness and knowledge about what a clinical trial is and what it means to participate may impact clinical trial participation among racial and ethnic minority populations.
The FDA remains committed to increasing enrollment of diverse populations in medical product and drug development and will continue to engage with federal partners, medical product manufacturers, healthcare professionals and health advocates to reach this important goal.
To support the FDA's efforts to advance diverse participation, the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity created the "Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative," which includes an ongoing public education and outreach campaign to help address some of the barriers preventing diverse groups from participating in clinical trials. Barriers to participation are addressed through a variety of culturally and linguistically tailored strategies, tools and resources such as: educational materials in multiple languages, a dedicated webpage with public service announcements and videos, social media outreach and ongoing stakeholder engagement, collaborations and partnerships.
In February, the Biden Administration revived the Cancer Moonshot initiative to further expand cancer prevention, detection, research and patient care efforts across the federal government. The FDA Commissioner serves as a member of the White House Cancer Cabinet, comprised of departmental agencies and components organized to develop a unified strategy in the fight against the disease. One of the goals of the Cancer Moonshot is to address inequities in access to cancer screening, diagnostics and treatment across race, gender, region and resources. The FDA's guidances on increasing diversity in clinical trials are aligned with the Cancer Moonshot goals.
The draft guidance was developed by the Oncology Center of Excellence's Project Equity, which aims to ensure that the data submitted to the FDA for approval of oncology medical products adequately reflects the demographic representation of participants for whom the medical products are intended. As this guidance applies to all medical products, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and the Center for Devices and Radiological Health also contributed to this collaborative effort.
Additional Resources:
- Project Equity
- Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative
- FDA Offers Guidance to Enhance Diversity in Clinical Trials, Encourage Inclusivity in Medical Product Development (November 2020)
- Evaluation and Reporting of Age-, Race-, and Ethnicity-Specific Data in Medical Device Clinical Studies (September 2017)
- Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data in Clinical Trials (October 2016)
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IRVING, Texas , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 supplier awards. These companies have each been recognized for their outstanding support and partnership with FleetPride over the last year.
"Our annual awards program allows us an opportunity to recognize those suppliers who consistently supported FleetPride's growth, its team members, or specific strategic initiatives throughout the year," said Michael Keller, FleetPride vice president of category management and sourcing. "It is truly great to look back at what was accomplished in 2021 and we extend sincere congratulations to all our award winners."
Ten suppliers received awards for their contributions, collaboration, and focus on supporting the FleetPride customer:
- The Long Haul Award: Presented to MAT Holdings for their consistent commitment to FleetPride through outstanding field support, product information, sales innovation, and service.
- The Over the Road Award: Presented to Ranger Brake for their significant supply chain support, inventory and tracking solutions, and overall customer support.
- The Heavy Haul Award: Presented to D-A Lubricant Company for helping FleetPride manage the unpredictable demand challenges of 2021 and unpredicted growth.
- The High Gear Award: Presented to ConMet for their data-driven, collaborative relationship focused on speed to market and growth, and for their commitment to drive new business from our largest customers with innovative and creative sales solutions.
- The Accelerator Award: Presented to Milwaukee Tools for their invaluable and tireless work to support FleetPride in the launch of a key strategic business, positioning FleetPride as a destination.
- The Severe Service Award: Two suppliers, Dorman Products and Phillips Industries, received this award for their exceptional support of our field sales teams through sales training, branch and customer visits, planograms, and supporting materials.
- The Off-Highway Award: Presented to Cree & Cree as the manufacturer's representative who goes above and beyond to support FleetPride in their broader business goals.
- The First Click in Heavy Duty Award: This inaugural award was presented to Baldwin Filters for their significant support of our growing digital and e-commerce platforms.
Finally, FleetPride has named BorgWarner as its Supplier of the Year. BorgWarner has partnered with FleetPride in strategic planning and marketing support as well as proactively worked with FleetPride to ensure sufficient flow of product during a time of constrained supply.
"The Delco Remy brand of BorgWarner is extremely honored to win such an award and we greatly appreciate the partnership with FleetPride," said Nicolas D. Tosie, BorgWarner national sales manager for aftermarket in the US & Canada. "The mutual collaboration and win-win attitude by both FleetPride and BorgWarner is what it takes to make great things like this happen."
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Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride's sophisticated network of 300+ locations, which includes 65 service centers and 5 distribution centers means customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. Customers can click, talk, chat or visit with FleetPride's team of 3,800 experts empowered and motivated to solve problems and create tailored solutions for each customer's unique needs.
To find your local FleetPride branch or service center, or to cross-reference, search, and shop for parts by VIN, visit the new www.fleetpride.com.
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SAN DIEGO-BASED AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER CELEBRATES 25 YEARS BY ADDING CAPACITY FOR INJECTION AND TRANSFER MOLDING
SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with its 25th anniversary, Morgan Polymer Seals announced today a 35,000 square foot expansion of its primary manufacturing plant in Tijuana, Mexico.
President Kevin Morgan founded Morgan Polymer Seals in 1997. Since then, the company has grown to three manufacturing sites in Mexico that deliver over 100 Million parts per year to global automotive OEMs such as Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Volkswagen. The expansion, slated for completion on June 1st, will help meet the rapidly growing demand for quality elastomeric seals efficiently manufactured on-shore in North America.
Kevin elaborates, "Automakers are experiencing never-before-seen inflationary pricing and logistical challenges, and they count on us to help them meet those challenges. Our dedicated team is significantly expanding our space, adding in-house manufacturing capabilities, and constantly improving our inspection technology to help set new standards for quality and on-time delivery."
Morgan Polymer Seals is a privately-owned automotive supplier that designs and manufactures custom gaskets and seals for powertrain, fuel system, and electrical applications. The company delivers parts to automotive OEMs in North America, Europe, and China.
To learn more, visit MorganPolymerSeals.com.
Sam Morgan
sam.morgan@morganpolymerseals.com
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PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis Capital Advisors, an emerging RIA based in the Kansas City area, announced today that it has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of Princeton, NJ based Next Horizon Advisors. Established in 2014, Next Horizon Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and planning solutions for their clients.
"Next Horizon's impressive history and comprehensive approach to their client's needs, directly aligns with the core values of Fortis Capital," said Fortis Capital CEO, Rob Hagg. "The firm founded by Shrikant "Shree" Nadkarni, has a deeply rooted philosophy of comprehensive investment management, strong tax planning and building strong client-advisor relationships, which are all perfectly aligned with the values of Fortis Capital Advisors," said Hagg.
With the completion of the $200-million transaction, Fortis Capital is well positioned to follow through with the initial firm objective to continue to expand the national footprint and aggressively grow both the advisor and client base. "When making an acquisition of this type, it is so important to keep all core values aligned. It was very clear during the process that our firms were a perfect fit and we are very lucky to have the talent and consultation of Shree throughout this process and for years to come," said Hagg.
"I am delighted to join the Fortis Capital Advisors team which brings a depth of experience and passion for helping clients reach their financial aspirations. With the support of the Fortis investment management and administrative teams, our ability to serve clients will be greatly enhanced," said Nadkarni.
About Fortis Capital Advisors
Fortis Capital is committed to advisor growth. We provide a cutting edge platform of technology, compliance, back-office support and wealth management/planning resources for advisors to focus primarily on what they do best, procuring new clients and continually building relationships with current clients. In addition to those resources, Fortis Capital helps advisors build around their practices with strong recruiting resources and practice acquisition tools and financing strategies.
For more information, please visit fortiscapitaladvisors.com or call Rob Hagg at 913.222.8862.
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Altos Ventures leads round for Brazilian startup that accelerates public school students' entry into the country's job market
SÃO PAULO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Galena, a Brazilian startup that propels young talents to access great careers, announces the raising of US$16.7m million in Series A round. The investment was led by Altos Ventures, a global venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley. This is Altos Ventures' first investment inBrazil. The funds advised by Altos Ventures have invested in more than 100 companies internationally, including Roblox in the U.S. and Coupang in Korea.
The round also included investments by the ventures arm of Exor N.V., Owl Ventures, Reaction, Globo Ventures and a few individual investors such as David Velez, Kevin Efrusy, Dan Rosensweig, Armínio Fraga and Romero Rodrigues. This is Galena's second round of fundraising following its $7.3 million seed round in March 2021.
This new investment will be earmarked for the growth of the business through key investments in technology, product development and talent acquisition. Galena intends to help propel 50,000 young people to the labor market in the next five years. Galena was created by Eduardo Mufarej and Guilherme Luz, two entrepreneurs who purchased and run Somos Educacao, the largest Brazilian Edtech company, until its sale to Kroton in late 2018 for USD 2.3 billion.
The startup's proposal is that students will be employed after four months of an intensive program. Galena understands the students' vocation, works on their training, connects them to partner companies, and follows up with them post employment, giving all the necessary support.
This innovative model has already attracted some of the largest companies in Brazil as corporate partners, including iFood, QuintoAndar, Cora, Unilever, Stone, Nubank, Alelo, XP, Arco, Dell and PetLove.
Since its founding, the startup has received more than 21,000 applications for its selection process. The second cohort of young learners – called Galeners – will graduate at the end of March, and the next cohort will start in April 2022. The company records NPS (Net Promoter Score) – which evaluates customer satisfaction – at 96 points.
Galena's students don't pay anything during the training. They will only pay Galena after the training is concluded, and only if they are hired with a salary of R$2,000 or more.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, has announced leadership changes as Brian Dantzig, Elizabeth Bishop, and John Tallarida expand their roles within the organization effective January 1, 2022.
Elizabeth Bishop, current Executive Vice President, will become Chief Sales Officer for the company, tasked with overseeing key sales strategies, producer trainings, and Heffernan's niche practices. She will also continue her oversight of Personal Lines, Petaluma Commercial, and Portland operations and will work directly with Brian in that regard.
Brian Dantzig, current Executive Vice President, will become the President of Retail with all Heffernan retail branches reporting to him. Brian's prior responsibilities included serving as branch manager for the Walnut Creek home office, overseeing the Missouri, Arizona and Philadelphia locations, and management of the Claims Consulting division. Brian started with Heffernan in 1999, bringing with him innovative ideas, insurance expertise, and enthusiasm.
Finally, John Tallarida, current Executive Vice President and CEO of Costero Brokers Ltd., will be Heffernan's Director of Carrier Relations overseeing all carrier relations for Heffernan Group. John will also be responsible for Heffernan's new cyber panel initiative and continue as CEO of Costero Brokers Ltd., located in the UK. He will immediately transition out of his direct retail branch responsibilities. John started with Heffernan in 1991 and has been integral in hiring many of its producers and starting a variety of offices, most recently the UK operation for Heffernan Insurance Brokers.
"As we continue to grow and evolve as a company, it becomes even more important that we are structured in such a way that enables us to achieve our goals," said F. Michael Heffernan, President and CEO of Heffernan Insurance Brokers. "I have always felt that one of the most important aspects of my role is to make sure individuals are set up in positions that will allow them to enjoy their work and be as successful as they can be."
More details about our leadership team can be found at https://www.heffins.com/about-us/leadership-team.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, formed in 1988, is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Heffernan provides insurance and financial services products to a range of businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Heffernan has offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, San Jose, San Mateo, Truckee, Bakersfield, Woodland Hills, Cypress, Los Angeles and Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; Philadelphia, PA; and London UK.
Employee-owned, Heffernan Insurance Brokers was named the Top Mid-Sized Broker in the United States to work for in 2009 by Business Insurance Magazine. The firm has been among the Top Greater Bay Area Philanthropists since 2003.
For more information, visit www.heffins.com. License #0564249
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- All-electric IONIQ 5 honored by World Car Awards at New York International Auto Show in all three categories in which it was nominated
- The innovative crossover is the first of a new era of Hyundai EVs, based on a dedicated and advanced E-GMP all-electric platform
- IONIQ 5 heralds a new era in Hyundai design with 'Parametric Dynamics' and luxurious 'Living Space' theme
- Since its launch in 2021, IONIQ 5 has won numerous accolades, including German Car of the Year, UK Car of the Year, Auto Express' Car of the Year and Auto Bild's Electric Car of the Year
- As a smart mobility solutions provider, Hyundai Motor plans to introduce 17 battery electric vehicle models by 2030, including Genesis luxury brand models
NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly acclaimed Hyundai IONIQ 5 won big at the prestigious 2022 World Car Awards today, with the all-electric crossover named overall World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year and World Car Design of the Year. World Car Awards revealed the results at a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).
IONIQ 5 was recognized by a jury of 102 automotive journalists from 33 countries around the world. The innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV), which has already won numerous international accolades, was considered alongside 27 competitor models launched in 2021, ultimately claiming victory over other finalists in all three categories in which it was nominated.
"We are truly honored to receive these prestigious awards, which recognize the talent and hard work of all our people and business partners at Hyundai Motor Company. Our vision is to enable Progress for Humanity, and this endorsement of our approach will serve to embolden our commitment to make this vision a reality," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
As Hyundai Motor transforms into a smart mobility solutions provider, the company is accelerating its electrification strategy to become the world's leading EV maker. Hyundai plans to introduce 17 new BEV models by 2030, including Genesis luxury brand models, and aims to boost annual global BEV sales to 1.87 million units by 2030.
Chang added, "IONIQ 5 represents a pivotal achievement for us as we pioneer a new generation of smart mobility solutions with our innovative E-GMP platform technologies, exceptional performance and disruptive approach to design and space. IONIQ 5 has made a strong impression on increasingly eco-conscious consumers around the world, and its success supports the acceleration of electrification of the automotive industry. The pace of change at Hyundai will continue unabated through the rest of 2022 as we will soon be adding to our award-winning IONIQ range."
IONIQ 5 heralds a new era in Hyundai design, defined by what the brand's designers call 'Parametric Dynamics' with kinetic jewel-like surface details defining the BEV's visual identity. The crossover's unique exterior styling is characterized by clean, sharp lines that convey its dynamic presence on the road and distinctive 'Parametric Pixel' LED headlamps and rear lamps that leave a lasting impression.
"With IONIQ 5, we set out to create a new mobility experience — a game-changer," said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. "This extraordinary vehicle was made possible by the passion and efforts of designers and engineers who pushed the boundaries of what's possible in the EV space."
For more information about IONIQ 5, please visit: globalpr.hyundai.com
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New ACE hub to help revitalize American manufacturing
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation® (IACMI) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) announced today a new partnership aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing with a focus on the machine tool industry. Machine tools are a foundational element of America's advanced manufacturing capabilities, which are essential to the country's national security and continued economic vitality.
The new partnership agreement, signed April 1, will advance America's Cutting Edge (ACE), a joint Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE) initiative launched in 2020 to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technology innovation, and workforce development. IACMI, through an agreement with DoD's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, is leading an ACE industrial skills training program to scale workforce pipelines with a focus on machine tooling and advanced machining.
"We have a critical workforce skills gap in this country when it comes to machine tool resources," IACMI Workforce Director Ms. Joannie Harmon said. "The training component of ACE is intended to help our nation recover, advance, and sustain technical and manufacturing positions – all to enable a strong, resilient and responsive U.S. industrial base."
"Research proves that nations that design and manufacture products are far better at innovating," Ms. Adele Ratcliff, IBAS Program Director, said. "The decline in U.S. advanced manufacturing and machine tool technology and capacity has significantly impacted national and economic security. The United States must be able to conceive, design, build, and use advanced machine tools in order to produce many of the products that are used in modern society and that our country so vitally needs to defend our nation," Ms. Adele Ratcliff, IBAS Program Director, said.
According to Gardner Intelligence's 2020 World Machine Tool Report, America's capacity to design, make and use advanced machine tools has been in steady decline since the 1980s due to the migration of advanced machining and manufacturing overseas. As a result, the U.S. has not been the global leader in machine tool production since 1982. An industrial skills gap and aging workforce have led to a lack of the reliable training resources needed to produce the highly skilled and diverse workforce required to manufacture tooling and parts that serve as the essential foundation of America's manufacturing capability.
Aiming to rapidly rebuild U.S. industrial capabilities for machine tools, DoD and DoE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), along with IACMI, created ACE, a public-private partnership designed to help close the skills gap and restore American dominance in machine tool technology and innovation. Through ACE, DoD has established a regional machine tools innovation and workforce hub in Knoxville, Tennessee, bringing together the scientific expertise of ORNL's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and the proven workforce development capabilities of IACMI.
N.C. A&T, the nation's largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) will become the newest home to an ACE regional machine tools workforce training and development center. The center will be housed in the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at N.C. A&T. The university will collaborate with local industry and community college partners in and around the Greensboro, North Carolina, area to implement a proven machine tool training model developed at the University of Tennessee (UT) and currently in use at UT-Knoxville and at Pellissippi State Community College. Additional ACE machine tool training centers are being planned across the U.S. as ACE partners scale up this workforce initiative.
"Industry demand for machine tool operators, engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs far outpaces our manufacturing workforce supply in the U.S.," said Dr. Aixi Zhou, Chair and Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at N.C. A&T. Dr. Zhou will serve as director of the new hub. "At North Carolina A&T, we are leveraging this opportunity with America's Cutting Edge to better serve our students and community. We stand ready to address the overall manufacturing skills gap in this country and directly bolster our nation's machine tool workforce to help DoD meet its supply chain needs. This partnership with DoD is a great opportunity for many high school and college students in the region to receive hands-on education and strengthen North America's national competitiveness in manufacturing."
The engineering technology programs at N.C. A&T provide an applied approach for engineering education with an emphasis on learning through hands-on activities, including CNC machining in its Applied Engineering Technology curriculum.
"The Piedmont Triad region plays an important role in some niche manufacturing industries, such as aerospace, automotive, bio-manufacturing and furniture," added Dr. Zhou. "As the country's largest historically black university and leading producer of African American engineers, North Carolina A&T is uniquely positioned to increase diversity in manufacturing, particularly machining."
Using advanced computing, robotics, and material design capabilities, ACE is rapidly developing innovative machine tool technologies that dramatically improve precision, efficiency and productivity, all key to restoring America's global competitiveness in the machine tool sector and, by extension, in advanced manufacturing. The ACE approach puts manufacturers at the center of its strategy. ACE focuses on training new experts, improving cost effectiveness especially for small and medium manufacturers and machine shops, researching and developing productivity innovations, and developing partnerships to commercialize advancements.
ACE uses free online and in-person, hands-on training to connect top national experts with students and incumbent industrial workers from all backgrounds, levels of education, and work experience to catalyze awareness and interest in all facets of machining, including software development, metrology, design, operation, and entrepreneurship. To date, ACE has created and delivered free courses and bootcamp style training in the automated control of machine tools to more than 2,100 students from 49 states.
ACE is already transferring resulting technologies to U.S. machine tool manufacturers. One ACE-developed tool has saved small and medium U.S. machine tool shops more than 55,000 machine hours and $5 million in costs—with potential savings for the broader U.S. industry reaching into the billions across the roughly 30,000 machine shops in the U.S.
"To effectively produce tomorrow's machining and manufacturing professionals, we must increase awareness and instill a passion for creativity in manufacturing," added Ms. Ratcliff. "I look forward to following the progress of our newest ACE machine tool training hub at North Carolina A&T. I applaud the university for supporting the training necessary to bring machine tool prominence back to the U.S."
About North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest Historically Black University, as well as its top ranked (Money magazine, Best Colleges). It is a land-grant, doctoral university, classified as "high research" by the Carnegie Foundation and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System. A&T is known for its leadership in producing graduates in engineering, agriculture, and other STEM fields. The university was founded in 1891 and is in Greensboro, North Carolina.
About IACMI – The Composites Institute
IACMI – The Composites Institute is a 130-plus member community of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state, and local government agencies working together to accelerate advanced composites design, manufacturing, technical innovation, and workforce solutions to enable a cleaner and more sustainable, more secure, and more competitive U.S. economy. IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. A Manufacturing USA institute, IACMI is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office, as well as key state and industry partners.
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Affordable short-duration financing can do more than just pay the bills, according to BusinessLoans.com
CHARLESTON, S.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflation continues to rise at its fastest pace in 40 years, as consumer prices jumped 8.5 percent in April, putting a pinch on small business owners.
According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, inflation is the top concern for U.S. small business owners. Faced with supply chain disruptions and struggles to find qualified staff, more small businesses have turned to financing and loans to pay for operational expenses, rather than investing in their businesses, per the Federal Reserve.
"The entire small business economy is being crushed by inflation right now," said Andrew Gonzales, president and co-founder of BusinessLoans.com, an online lending platform and fintech provider that serves small businesses. "The winners will be companies that keep a long view and make smart investment decisions now to help drive down long-term costs."
Gonzales is seeing forward-looking companies use financing to make investments in three key areas:
1. Technology that can drive out other costs
Any tech investment that can lower fixed costs can pay off in the medium to long term. That can mean investing in digital records keeping or in automated revenue management services to streamline tasks like data entry and billing. Digitizing your manual work processes can help you do more with less.
2. Marketing that focuses on customer retention
Customer acquisition is expensive. In difficult economic circumstances, customer loyalty can make the difference between success and failure. Loyal customers can be counted on to keep revenue streams steady and maintain margins.
One of the best ways to incentivize repeat business is to create a loyalty program. Offer discounts to repeat customers, rewards programs for frequent customers, or any other kind of benefit in exchange for a membership fee. These kinds of programs can dramatically increase customer retention rates, reducing the costs you would otherwise have to pay to keep acquiring new customers.
3. Bulk purchasing that drives down unit costs
When you're facing significant inflation, every dollar you spend today is worth more than the dollar you spend tomorrow. Buying what you can in bulk allows you to reap cost savings now by leveraging the higher purchasing power of today's dollar. Bulk buying is a good strategy during low-inflation periods, and a great one during high-inflation periods. Often, it's even worth it to take out a loan just to acquire extra inventory or supplies in bulk today.
"Spending more to save more may seem paradoxical, but it works," said Gonzales.
About BusinessLoans
BusinessLoans.com is a leading online lending marketplace helping small businesses meet their financing needs through partnerships with top lenders and their proprietary matching technology. BusinessLoans.com connects business owners with lending professionals that are handpicked to help fund your capital needs. With loan standards frequently changing, they stay on top of it all for you to deliver the right lenders at the right time.
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Boise office to provide local staffing services and culture consulting, in addition to other business growth resources
BOISE, Idaho, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global, a national leader in the staffing services industry, announced today the official opening of its newest office located in Boise, Idaho. Marking the 61st Insight Global office open to date, the Boise office will be instrumental in connecting with the local community on a deeper level while also creating economic growth opportunities in and around the city.
Insight Global will work with companies throughout the area to provide staffing services, managed services and culture consulting. The office will also have specialized services in technology, healthcare, commercial, semiconductor/engineering/manufacturing, and SLED/federal business.
"We are thrilled to have a home base here in Boise – our very first office in Idaho – which will enable us to help companies find top talent while connecting job seekers with their future careers," said Rebecca Statler, sales manager and office lead at Insight Global Boise. "This is such an up-and-coming area with so much innovation, promise and growth, and we're eager to see the significant impact that we'll be able to make."
Since 2009, Insight Global has placed more than 270 contractors in Boise across 53 companies. As the team looks to capitalize on the momentum, they will be working closely with large Boise-based organizations like Micron Technology, Saint Luke's Health System, HPE, Oracle and Albertsons.
"Boise really is the gem of the Northwest and is an ideal place to live and work given it's beautiful scenery, comparatively low cost of living and growing tech scene," added Statler. "We've seen a significant influx of millennial transplants from states like California, Washington and Oregon, and we're confident we'll be able to create wonderful opportunities here for job seekers and hiring managers alike."
This office is Insight Global's first brick and mortar location in Boise. Insight Global Boise is located at 1100 W Idaho St. Suite 310, Boise, ID 83702.
For more information about Insight Global Boise, please contact the office at (208) 427-8200 and Rebecca Statler at rebecca.statler@insightglobal.com. Learn more about Insight Global at www.insightglobal.com.
About Insight Global
Insight Global is a national staffing and services company dedicated to empowering people. We relentlessly pursue opportunities for others, because when we all work together, anything is possible. We specialize in sourcing information technology, accounting, finance, and engineering professionals, and delivering service-based solutions to Fortune 1000 clients. Our team spans across more than 63 regional offices throughout North America and has pledged to place more than 80,000 people in jobs in 2022. Insight Global's services extend far beyond just filling roles. In addition to staffing services, we provide culture consulting, diversity, equity and inclusion guidance, specialized health care staffing and resources, and an array of managed services designed to meet company's individual needs. To learn more about Insight Global, visit insightglobal.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to ensure that a pair of socks remains together," said an inventor, from Diamond Bar, Calif., "so I invented the SNAP-ON SOCKS. My design eliminates the hassle of having to sort and match socks when doing the laundry."
The invention provides an effective way to keep pairs of socks together during laundering and storage. In doing so, it helps to prevent lost or missing socks. As a result, it saves time and effort and it increases organization. The invention features a simple design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for men, women and children. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCM-1484, 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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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun and effective way for friends and coworkers to support their smartphones for extended periods of time," said an inventor, from Huntington Beach, Calif., "so I invented the FUN STANDS. My design enables you to conveniently view the screen without actually holding onto the phone."
The patent-pending invention provides a convenient hands-free way to support a smartphone or tablet. In doing so, it enables the user to comfortably watch a movie or video chat. As a result, it increases stability and it reduces the strain and fatigue associated with holding the device. The invention features a novel design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of smartphones and tablets. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCC-1592, 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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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a specialized heating pad for brooding baby chicks for the first two to four weeks of life," said an inventor, from Morgantown, W.V., "so I invented the MOTHER HEN PEEP BROODER. My design would create a more natural area to warm and comfort chicks."
The patent-pending invention provides a more natural environment for chicks to brood. In doing so, it offers an alternative to using a conventional heating pad or lamp device. It also enables the chicks to leave and return for warmth as needed and it enhances comfort and mobility for young chicks. The invention features an adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals who own, breed and raise chicks and 4-H kids for project use. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Philadelphia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PDK-163, 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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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an easy and effortless way to social distance yourself when sitting on a bench," said an inventor, from Wittmann, Ariz., "so I invented the SOCIAL DISTANCING BENCH. My design would offer peace of mind during the coronavirus pandemic."
The invention provides an improved seating bench for social distancing. In doing so, it ensures that users sit six feet apart. As a result, it enhances safety and it could help to reduce the spread of germs and viruses. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial locations. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PBT-127, 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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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a system that enables pet owners and trainers to quickly and easily control a pre-established distance boundary for a dog," said an inventor, from Los Lunas, N.M., "so I invented the DIGITAL DOG LEASH. My safe design ensures that you have control of the pet in any location and without the use of a leash."
The invention provides an effective way to train a dog to stay within a certain distance of the owner. In doing so, it eliminates tripping and pulling hazards resulting in trachea damage for dogs associated with using traditional leashes. As a result, it increases safety, control and convenience and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a hands-free design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, trainers, individuals with disabilities, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
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. 20-OSK-146, 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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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an educational and spiritual game to help reinforce and strengthen faith," said an inventor, from Chandler, Ariz., "so I invented PRAISE THE LORD. My game design could encourage individuals to lead moral and upstanding lives."
The invention provides a religious-themed Faith-based game for all ages. In doing so, it enables players to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. It also could enhance fun and entertainment and it could encourage friendly competition. The invention features a compact design that is easy to set up and play so it is ideal for individuals of the Christian faith, churches and Christian schools. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PBT-135, 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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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a tamper-proof accessory to prevent the tampering or consumption of food and drinks by delivery drivers," said an inventor, from Apple Valley, Calif., "so I invented the TAKEOUT THERMO TAMPER PROOF BAG. My design would protect food items and keep them warm during the delivery process."
The invention prevents a delivery worker from tampering with a food/beverage order. It also ensures that delivered food is warm and appetizing. As a result, it provides added peace of mind for consumers and it enhances safety. The invention features an effective design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for restaurants and food delivery services. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCM-1495, 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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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- New High Altitude Package available for the Jeep® Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe and Summit Reserve 4xe models adds Gloss Black exterior accents and unique 21-inch wheels for a premium blacked-out appearance
- Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe in new Hydro Blue Pearl Coat revealed April 13 on display at the 2022 New York International Auto Show during public days, April 15-24, 2022
- High Altitude Package and new Hydro Blue Pearl Coat exterior color available to order in the second half of 2022
- Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe two-row exemplifies the peak of capability, performance and luxury with unique exterior style
The lights and stage are set for the new Jeep® Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe to make its Broadway-like debut at the 2022 New York International Auto Show, April 13, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The new High Altitude blacked-out appearance package for Summit 4xe and Summit Reserve 4xe models, available to order in the second half of 2022, delivers legendary Jeep 4x4 capability with unique Gloss Black exterior accents and features. A new exterior shade – Hydro Blue Pearl Coat – is available for order in the second half of 2022.
"It's fitting for the Jeep brand to be debuting its newest unique Grand Cherokee 4xe in New York, as it's been our largest consumer market for Jeep SUV owners who want legendary 4x4 capability, superior on-road handling and premium styling," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "The stunning High Altitude appearance package and the new premium Hydro Blue exterior paint option gives the Grand Cherokee 4xe a customized look for those who want the peak of capability, performance and luxury with unique exterior style."
The High Altitude Package, with a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,495 on Summit and $995 on Summit Reserve, adds premium 21-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels, Gloss Black accents and badging, roof rails and a unique seven-slot grille to the already well-appointed Summit and Summit Reserve models.
In step with New York's prevalent and historic color palette of choice, a new exterior paint option, Hydro Blue Pearl Coat, is available on Trailhawk, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve models for both two-row, three-row and 4xe Grand Cherokee models, with an MSRP of $395.
Both the new High Altitude Package and Hydro Blue exterior paint color are available to order at Jeep dealerships in the second half of 2022. The High Altitude Package will be available on Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe, Summit Reserve 4xe, Grand Cherokee L Summit and Summit Reserve models in the second half of 2022.
Capable and premium Summit
The new High Altitude Package is available exclusively on the Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe trim. Both Summit and Summit Reserve 4x4 models come standard with the class-exclusive Jeep Quadra-Lift air suspension, Quadra-Drive II system with rear electronic limited slip differential and class-leading Selec-Terrain traction management system with five available terrain modes (Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, Mud/Sand).
The first-ever Grand Cherokee 4xe delivers 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). The 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter turbocharged, four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission for maximum efficiency and capability.
The Summit model is packed with premium appointments, such as Nappa leather seats with quilted seat bolsters and perforated seat inserts on all three rows, Absolute Oak wood and leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel and Berber floor mats. First-row seats with power 16-way adjustable position with memory and lumbar are standard and front-row seat massage is optional.
Summit Reserve adds premium hand-wrapped, quilted Palermo leather, ventilated front and second-row seats, memory and massage front seats, genuine open-pore Waxed Walnut wood and premium, wrapped, suede-like fabric on the A-pillars and headliner.
All Grand Cherokee models deliver the most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class, with more than 110 safety and security features, including innovative applications of technologies and ample standard content. The Grand Cherokee also comes equipped with the award-winning Uconnect 5 infotainment system, with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 19-speaker, 950-watt premium McIntosh audio system is standard on Summit Reserve and available on Summit.
The iconic fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – is known for its legendary 4x4 capability, superior on-road refinement, premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out, and now for 2022 an expanded lineup includes a two-row, a 4xe plug-in-hybrid model and three-row Grand Cherokee L model.
Jeep Wave customer care program
The Jeep Wave customer service program is available to the entire Jeep brand lineup, including all Jeep Grand Cherokee trims. The premium owner loyalty program is filled with exciting benefits and exclusive perks, including:
- Three years of worry-free maintenance at Jeep dealerships
- 24/7 support via phone or online chat
- Vehicle protection including 24/7 roadside assistance and first-day loaner coverage
- VIP access to select, exclusive Jeep brand events
Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand SUVs will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
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CLEVELAND, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, Kroger announced the launch of an assortment of reusable products in select US stores via its partnership with circular packaging firm Loop. Spanning Kroger's private label brands as well as other major food and household brands, the move marks an important expansion in the grocery retailer's larger sustainability efforts:
- Developed by circular reuse platform TerraCycle, Loop recovers and sanitizes reusable packaging for recirculation with new products. Subscribers pay a deposit ranging from 15 cents for a glass beverage bottle to $10 for a stainless steel container of disinfecting wipes.
- Participating manufacturers introduce products that employ reusable packaging. These products are placed in a designated Loop section of participating retail establishments, which serve as the collection site for end users to return the packaging when the contents are consumed.
- In 2021, Loop announced its global subscriber network had grown from about a dozen participating companies worldwide in 2020 to 150 in 2022. In addition to Kroger, both independent brands and other major packaging end users including Nestle are expanding their reusable packaging options for their part in the program.
Reusable Packaging Is a Growing Focus (& Challenge) of Corporate Sustainability Efforts
While reuse systems are well established for packaging products such as pallets and drums that are typically handled by nonconsumer end users, reusable packaging is of increasing interest in consumer markets, as well, due to the potential sustainability benefits:
- According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, converting 20% of global plastic packaging into reusable packaging represents a $10 billion business opportunity.
- When end users reuse the packaging as intended, these items are less likely to enter solid waste streams – whether recycling or composting facilities, or the landfill – thereby reducing the total volume of packaging waste.
- In addition, recirculated packaging reduces the overall material requirements of packaging production as fewer new products are needed.
Though currently most utilized in food and beverage applications, reusable packaging is also seeing increased use in personal care and household items, as well as in e-commerce. For instance, in 2021, major shipping concerns including FedEx Express, InPost, and MODIVO introduced reusable e-commerce packaging solutions across multiple European markets that could translate to the US market.
However, further investment in circular infrastructure will be necessary to expanding adoption of reusable packaging.
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software, a leading provider of visual collaboration software, today announced that as part of a longstanding transition plan, President and COO Dave Grow has been appointed to CEO, effective immediately, with co-founder Karl Sun continuing as Lucid's Board Chair.
"This transition is something Dave and I have been talking about for a long time. Over the last few years together, we laid a firm foundation for our company strategy and mission, as well as rounded out our extremely capable executive team. I feel that now is the right time for me to finally take a step back from the day-to-day leadership and focus on my role as Board Chair," said Sun. "There's no one more capable, or better suited, than Dave to lead Lucid through the next phase of our growth. Dave has been with Lucid from the early days and has built nearly every department from the ground up. His broad experience and proven leadership will be invaluable as the company continues to grow. I'm excited for this next chapter of the company."
Grow's deep understanding of the visual collaboration market and Lucid's business uniquely qualifies him for driving the next phase of Lucid's growth. He joined as the company's first business hire in 2010 and has since taken on many responsibilities, including VP of Product and Strategy, VP of Operations and Strategy, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Operating Officer and, for the past four years, President and COO. He is responsible for the creation and growth of many of the company's key business functions over the years, including architecting its product-led growth motion, establishing its marketing strategy and leading internationalization efforts. His business acumen and tenured experience with the company will be key as he takes on this new role at Lucid.
"I'm excited and honored to lead Lucid as its CEO," said Grow. "I believe deeply in our mission of helping teams see and build the future. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to get to know some of the millions of users that rely on Lucid. They inspire me as I see how they use Lucid to drive innovation within their companies. I'm equally inspired by the amazing team I get to work with at Lucid. I'm bullish about our future. I look forward to helping our users, customers and employees succeed."
"It has been my pleasure to watch Karl and Dave build Lucid together over the course of many years. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I can't thank Karl enough for all he has done for Lucid. I look forward to his continued leadership on the Board," said Ben Spero, Lucid Board Director and Managing Director of Spectrum Equity. "We have seen Dave's strategic and operational acumen up close for many years and have full confidence in his ability to lead Lucid through the next stage of growth as the new CEO."
About Lucid Software
Lucid Software offers a leading Visual Collaboration Suite that helps teams see and build the future from idea to reality. With its products—Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale—teams can turn ideas into reality, clarify complexity and collaborate visually, no matter where they're located. Top businesses use Lucid's products all around the world, including customers such as Google, GE and NBC Universal. Lucid's partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian and Microsoft. Since the company's founding, it has received numerous awards for its products, business and workplace culture. For more information, visit lucid.co.
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BALTIMORE, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC), a cutting-edge radiation oncology center based in Baltimore, Md., announced that it is now designated a Center of Excellence in Proton Therapy.
"This designation is based on qualifications that make MPTC exceptional and a world leader in the field of advanced radiation therapy. For over six years, we have continued to exceed industry standards in the areas of expertise, technology, patient experience, research and diversity," says Leigh T. Howe, President and CEO of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center. "And while the majority of patients who choose MPTC come from the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region, the experience and expertise of our physicians has brought patients from all over the world."
MPTC is the most sought-after proton therapy center in the region because of the unparalleled expertise of its world-renowned physicians and staff. As the first and only proton therapy center in Maryland, MPTC has treated more than 3,500 patients from 31 states around the nation and 15 countries across the globe. MPTC has pencil beam scanning, the most advanced form of proton therapy available, as well as high-quality image guidance ensuring precision treatment for each patient, and it is the only treatment center in the world that offers both proton and thermal therapies in one facility. MPTC has educated and trained hundreds of providers and medical professionals in proton therapy both in the U.S. and internationally.
"Our Center of Excellence in Proton Therapy designation rests on a number of industry standards, including research. MPTC is leading the industry in clinical trials, and our participants are among the most diverse in the country and closely match the demographics of our community," says Matthew E. Witek, M.D., M.S., Medical Director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "And because of our dedication to research, we have been named No. 2 in the U.S. for accruals to NRG clinical trials and No. 2 worldwide."
MPTC sets itself apart from other proton treatment centers with its special integrated patient experience that maintains an average 4.8 out of 5 patient satisfaction rating, and access to support services such as a nutritionist, child life specialist, social worker and a concierge team. MPTC's experienced physicians have successfully treated tumors arising in the brain, breast, esophagus, eyes, head and neck, liver, lung, pancreas, prostate, reproductive organs, spine and skin, as well as lymphomas. MPTC also treats patients who experience cancer recurrences with reirradiation. These cases represent 20% of MPTC patients and offer hope when other forms of treatment may no longer be an option.
About the Maryland Proton Treatment Center
The Maryland Proton Treatment Center is the first health care organization to offer proton therapy in the Baltimore/Washington area. On February 23, 2016, MPTC opened its doors to provide a highly advanced and precise form of radiation therapy for adult and pediatric cancer patients that can increase the radiation dose to a tumor while decreasing the dose to healthy, surrounding tissues. MPTC is affiliated with the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC), an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center (one of 52 in the country) and is located in the UM BioPark. The center has treated more than 3,500 patients from the surrounding states and the globe. For more information on MPTC, proton therapy and treatable cancer/disease sites, visit mdproton.com or call 410-369-5200.
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Digital charcoal grill innovator announces temperature-controlled portable charcoal grill
ATLANTA, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Masterbuilt®, the category leader in digitally controlled charcoal, continues to innovate with a first-of-its-kind portable charcoal grill. The compact grill provides the unmatched flavor of charcoal cooking with the ease of gas allowing consumers to easily control grill temperatures with the turn of a dial.
"We set out to reinvent charcoal cooking and solve some of the pain points with traditional charcoal products. First with our line-up of Gravity Series® Digital Charcoal Grill + Smokers and now with the new Portable Charcoal Grill," said Stephen Gazdick, Vice President of Product at Masterbuilt. "We've made it easy to master for all skill levels. With the Portable Charcoal Grill, anyone can effortlessly adjust and maintain consistent temperatures and serve up the unparalleled flavor of charcoal cooking on the go."
The Portable Charcoal Grill reflects the innovative engineering and versatility of Masterbuilt products, including a charcoal hopper for consistent fuel and thermostat control for ease of use. The grill offers 200 square inches of cooking space with the ability to smoke, grill, or sear between 250-550°F.
Key features of the Portable Charcoal Grill include:
- Charcoal MiniHopper™: Holds 1.5lbs of briquettes or 1lb of small lump for up to 4 hours of use at 250°F
- SteadyTemp™ Dial: Easily adjust and maintain desired temperatures
- Battery-powered: Power the fan with four AA batteries for up to 15 hours of use or with the included cord set
- QuickCollapse™ Cart: Transports grill with ease and includes two side shelves for plenty of food prep space
- Lockable lid: For easy and clean transportation
The Portable Charcoal Grill is available with the QuickCollapse™ Cart for $329.99 and without cart for $219.99, now available on www.Masterbuilt.com.
ABOUT MASTERBUILT ®
Masterbuilt, headquartered in Atlanta GA, has been innovating outdoor cooking for decades. Masterbuilt is a leading brand in the fryer and vertical smoker segments and continues to innovate charcoal grilling with cutting-edge technology in the Gravity Series®. Masterbuilt believes that given the right tools, anything can be mastered. Visit www.Masterbuilt.com for more information and to purchase Masterbuilt grills, smokers, fryers, and accessories.
Masterbuilt is a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in commercial and residential cooking. For more information about The Middleby Corporation and the company brands, visit www.middleby.com.
CONTACT
Michele Morris, Senior Marketing Manager
Cell: 678-485-6068
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CHICAGO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -
WHAT
In anticipation of Earth Day and Arbor Day, local volunteers, along with one world-famous gardener—Snoopy!—will work together to plant fifteen 6- to 10-foot tall trees, providing vibrant green space a newly developed community garden where once was a vacant lot.
Available for Interviews On-Site and by Phone
- Shannon Jerram, Arbor Day Foundation
- Trinity Pierce, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative at The Morton Arboretum
For Photo Ops
- Snoopy costume character, working arm-in-paw with neighbors
Wednesday, April 13
1:00pm to 4:00pm
2888 E 94th St
Chicago, IL 60617
- In a Chicago neighborhood with little access to fresh food and a very low tree canopy—resulting in increased risk for low air quality, flooding, and high temperatures—local volunteers are creating a green community and vegetable garden on a previously vacant lot.
- Adding new trees can help remedy environmental issues while supporting local agriculture and resident health among vulnerable populations in the largely BIPOC community.
- The event is inspired by environmental themes found throughout Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strips.
- Snoopy shoveling as he helps arborists and tree lovers plant 10-foot trees.
- On-site activities: schlepping wheelbarrows, unloading tall trees, carrying buckets of water, and lots of digging!
- Clips from the new Peanuts special "It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown," debuting on Apple TV+ this Friday.
- Vintage clips from the 1976 classic "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown."
- Environmentally themed Peanuts comic strips.
Alison Hill for Peanuts Worldwide, 714.287.2015, alison@currentpr.com
Tyler Prich, The Morton Arboretum on behalf of CRTI, 937.286.0496, tprich@mortonarb.org
Please note the event is not open to the public.
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New series from Sweden, Germany and a robust slate of premieres from Italy, including season two of Imma Tataranni.
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MHz Choice will debut Swedish series First Responders, which is set in the remote tourist village of Åre with drama spread amongst the town's emergency services: Police, Fire, Mountain Rescue and the local Doctors ward. The lives of doctors, EMTs, police officers and eccentric tour guides intersect as the town's population swells from 1,500 to 60,000 during peak ski season. The seasonal population explosion may be the source of dramatic wilderness rescues, but the small town has plenty of criminal activity and the associated communal tension that comes with it.
MHz Choice will also premiere the latest series addition to the long-running German Tatort franchise with Tatort: Weimer, which pairs well-matched yet mismatched detectives Lessing and Kira Dorn as they tackle case after case while weathering true surprises along the way.
Complementing the new series in May is a visual feast from Italy with the main dish being the return of fan-favorite Imma Tataranni (Italy). This popular crime dramedy set in Matera remains both sharp and entertaining with Vanessa Scalera resuming her role as deputy prosecutor Immacolata Tataranni. While new cases, investigative tenacity and a love of cooking remain central to Imma's character, this season she again confronts romantic temptation alongside the emotional needs of her husband and grown daughter. MHz Choice also takes viewers beyond the southern Italian city of Matera with the premiere of four new documentaries, each focusing on a different aspect of Italian cultural heritage.
Also returning to MHz Choice in May are two popular French detective duos: Cherif (Season 3) and Tandem (Season 4).
The full May 2022 schedule available here: https://mhzchoiceblog.com/premiere-schedule/
MAY 3
CHERIF: SEASON 3, FRANCE, FRANCE TELEVISIONS, NEW SEASON
Captain Kader Cherif is a brilliant and eccentric detective in this addictive, long-running mystery series set in Lyon.
FOUR SEASONS IN RURAL SICILY, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
A small farming village outside Palermo struggles to survive and thrive in the 21st century.
MAY 10
TANDEM: SEASON 4, FRANCE, MEDIAWAN, NEW SEASON
Montpellier police investigators Léa Soler and Paul Marchal work together, are both single parents of teenagers and are both recently divorced… from each other!
PALERMO - RENAISSANCE, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
A fascinating journey through the streets, palaces and faces of Palermo in its year as the Italian Capital of Culture.
MAY 17
IMMA TATARANNI: SEASON 2, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW SEASON
Deputy prosecutor Imma Tataranni cracks cases with attitude to spare in this entertaining crime series set in Matera.
SAN PETRONIO, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
A spellbinding documentary on the history and architecture of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
MAY 24
TATORT: WEIMAR, GERMANY, GLOBAL SCREEN, NEW SERIES
Another odd couple from Germany's long-running Tatort crime franchise: he's an intellectual with a dry sense of humor and she goes by her gut and likes to take action. Together, Lessing and Dorn keep criminals on the run in Germany's historic city of Weimar.
FLORENCE – PALAZZO VECCHIO, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
This documentary tells the story of the works of art in the Palazzo Vecchio museum in Florence.
MAY 31
FIRST RESPONDERS, SWEDEN, REINVENT, NEW SERIES
Swedish procedural drama about an emergency services team in the remote mountain resort of Åre - a location as breathtakingly beautiful as it is dangerous!
About MHz Networks
MHz Networks offers viewers in the U.S. and Canada access to a library of the best television mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries subtitled in English through its subscription streaming service, MHz Choice. Select MHz Networks content is also available on DVD and on its free ad-supported service MHz Now, available on Samsung TV Plus and Plex. New MHz Choice customers receive a free 7-Day Trial. For more information, go to mhzchoice.com.
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5WPR's Consumer Culture Report Dives into the Convergence of Gaming and Shopping
NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., has released their Consumer Culture Report revealing over half of men surveyed enjoy seeing their favorite brands on gaming platforms, and close to 30% have made digital purchases to own products from these brands virtually.
Beyond the screen, 43% of men who use any gaming platform have been influenced to make offline purchases by these brand integrations. According to a 2021 survey by Statista, men accounted for 55% of all video gamers in the United States.
"Smart brands will go wherever consumers are spending time, but the key to securing transactions is finding authentic integrations within these games," said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "Right now, many of these integrations might entice men more than women gamers because they're being targeted. A brand that traditionally has a larger female consumer base might not be thinking about offering branded products in a game like Fortnite just yet, but that discrepancy is becoming smaller each day, and soon we can expect to see more traditionally feminine brands entering the gaming market."
At the time of the survey, only 14% of female gaming respondents had made purchases from their favorite brands virtually. However, 29% of female gamers had been influenced to make purchases by these brand integrations offline, suggesting females still value physical products more than virtual ones, possibly because they still spend most of their time and money in reality.
"As the boundaries between reality and digital are increasingly blurred, we can expect to see consumers spend more time and money in these virtual worlds, regardless of age and gender. With the introduction of more advanced virtual reality and the Metaverse, soon it won't be enough to own the physical product, you'll be buying it for your virtual avatar too," adds Busch. "My advice to brands who have not yet considered gaming integrations is to begin building your virtual presence – it will only continue to grow as a strong sales and marketing channel."
As a leading consumer PR firm, and an award-winning digital agency, 5WPR is committed to being a trailblazer in the industry, providing clients with the most up-to-date consumer insights. The information gathered from the survey guides strategy, planning and execution of client campaigns.
The research was conducted by Censuswide, with 2,002 respondents aged 16+ across the USA between 11.18.21 and 11.22.21. The survey was conducted from a nationally representative of American adults. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles.
About 5WPR
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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-Fans of New Orleans Music and Culture Are In For A Special Cinematic and Live Musical Experience-
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans Of New Orleans music and culture are in for a very special musical and cinematic experience as the new film TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS is headed to select movie theaters nationwide beginning on April 22nd, and Take Me To The River ALL-STARS LIVE is headed to music venues in select cities nationwide during the month of May, it was announced today by Director/ Producer Martin Shore. In addition, on April 29th Petaluma Records will release the accompanying Take Me To The River: New Orleans album, featuring brand new music taken from the film.
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS is the second in the franchise of the award-winning TAKE ME TO THE RIVER films. The new movie celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana. A true collaboration and melting pot of influences from around the world, that came together and formed one of the world's most unique cultural jewels. Our adventure shows the resiliency of surviving disaster to a formidable rebirth while pairing legacy musicians with stars of today, and how this unique cultural jewel came to exist. Featuring New Orleans artists such The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Ledisi, G-Eazy, Snoop Dogg, WIlliam Bell, Galactic, Mannie Fresh, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, George Porter Jr., Christian Scott, Donald Harrison, Big Freeda, Ani DiFranco, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Rebirth Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Soul Rebels, Voice of the Wetlands, The Givers, Dumpstaphunk, Cheeky Blakk, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Big Sam, Terence Higgins, Walter Wolfman Washington, Dee-1, Davell Crawford and many others. The film is narrated by New Orleans local and actor, John Goodman.
The film will open in New Orleans at The Broad Theater beginning on April 22nd before rolling out theaters in Los Angeles and New York on April 29th. The film will then continue to open in select cities nationwide including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Jackson, Memphis, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Diego, St. Louis, and more, bringing the music, history and rich culture of New Orleans to the big screen.
Beginning on May 5th, TAKE ME TO THE RIVER ALL-STARS LIVE featuring musicians from the film including Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Jon Cleary, Robert Mercurio, Terence Higgins & more will be traveling to select cities around the nation to hold live in-person, one night only concerts. Performances will be held in New Orleans (5/5 at House of Blues), Chicago (5/10 at City Winery), Philadelphia (5/11 at Ardmore Music Hall), Brooklyn (5/12 at Brooklyn Bowl), St. Louis (5/13 at The Grandel), and Nashville (5/18 at Brooklyn Bowl). In the weeks following, the film will open in cities such as Jackson, Philadelphia, Portland, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, D.C., Memphis, and more.
Live Musical Tour Events include:
*With more dates and locations to be announced
"Take Me to the River New Orleans is the ultimate love letter to New Orleans and to Louisiana" said director/producer Martin Shore. "The region's culture, history, legacy, heritage, and music. The film, the record, and our live shows are a celebration of the rich music and culture of New Orleans. Come share the joy with our community!"
As Snoop Dogg notes in the film, "They call it music heaven when you are able to work with the greats. It's like I got my angel wings today."
For tickets to both the live music events as well as to see the film in theaters, please visit: http://www.takemetotheriver.org/
Or follow TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS on social at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmttrfilm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmttrfilm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmttr_film/
For More Information
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NOLA Documentary
Contact: Rachel Falikoff
LMN PR
rfalikoff@lmnpr.com
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NOLA Album + Tour
Brett Loeb
Missing Piece Group
brett@missingpiecegroup.com
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rittal North America, a global manufacturer of industrial and IT enclosures, announces the new RiPanel online enclosure configurator - making it easy for machine and control system design engineers to individually configure industrial enclosures. This saves time, helps to prevent errors, increases flexibility with data saving or exporting, and speeds up processes through integrated interfaces.
Machine and control system design engineers need configurators for individual industrial enclosures to support the customization of complex enclosure system application projects of OEMs, machine builders, and control manufacturers.
Using Rittal's new powerful RiPanel online enclosure configurator, industrial enclosure systems can be more easily planned in 3D and configured individually. This solution makes it easier to customize enclosures by adding needed accessories or machining requirements.
Machine and control system design engineers can now utilize Rittal's powerful online configurator tool, RiPanel – the operation is simple – with appropriate accessories, plausibility checks to prevent errors, 3D visualization, libraries with predefined drilling patterns, and a direct connection to EPLAN Pro Panel. In addition, engineers can now import and place individual cut-outs on the enclosure, so their customized requirements are easily implemented. RiPanel also provides maximum transparency and consistency throughout the entire engineering and manufacturing processes.
Specific benefits of RiPanel include:
- Saves time due to simple configuration process
- No more errors when selecting accessories or machining options
- Ability to export the configuration's technical data as CAD and assembly instructions
- Faster processes through integrated interfaces to EPLAN and Rittal software
For more information, visit https://www.rittal.com/us-en_US/Rittal-Configuration-System or contact us at email: rittal@rittal.us, phone: 800-477-4000.
About Rittal North America, LLC
Rittal North America, LLC is a global manufacturer and system solutions provider of industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including cooling solutions and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications. Rittal provides innovative, high-quality solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application, from single enclosures to comprehensive, mission critical systems. Products are tested and certified to the appropriate standards that apply, including UL, CSA, ATEX, NEMA, and more. For more information, visit www.rittal.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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SYDNEY, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, NFTrade, has chosen Immutable X to be its first Layer 2 scaling solution integration partner on Ethereum. The partnership will bring forth high quality digital assets powered by Immutable X to NFTrade's wide user base with 100% gas free and carbon neural trading on the marketplace. The strong synergy between the two leading brands will enable NFTrade to take a leap further toward becoming the cornerstone in the maturing NFT market.
NFTrade is one of the top five NFT marketplaces in the world. Founded in 2021 by Ori Levi and Shahaf Antwarg, NFTrade's dynamic team of 15 has already achieved around 20,000 daily active users, $75 million in secondary NFT trading volume, and over 50,000 active community supporters within a relatively short time. Currently, the marketplace is live across six chains like BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, and Ethereum Layer 1 to ensure there is a constant fluid movement of NFTs. The team has even taken an innovative approach to pioneer NFT swapping so that users are able to swap NFTs across chains with a click of a button.
The strategic partnership with Immutable X will greatly enhance NFTrade users' NFT minting and trading experience with zero gas fees and 100% carbon neutrality. While Layer 1 activities on the Ethereum network are known for consuming high volumes of energy, Immutable X's protocol will uplift any carbon footprint that users make when they mint or trade on its Layer 2. The partnership will also allow NFTrade to tap into popular NFTs already powered by Immutable X, such as Gods Unchained, Guild of Guardian, Ember Sword, Habbo, TikTok and more. Since Immutable X is built with StarkWare's bleeding-edge zk-rollup technology, NFTrade users will be able to enjoy highly scalable NFTs of 9,000 TPS while not compromising their digital assets' safety since the protocol inherits Ethereum's battle-tested security.
"As a true layer two for Ethereum scalability, and one specifically focused on NFT usage and adoption, Immutable X is the perfect partner and network for us to integrate. A great solution for developers and end users alike, Immutable X presents a unique opportunity to provide exactly what the NFT market is searching for in terms of scalability, usability, and mainstream adoption. We are thrilled to be working with Immutable X, and are excited to see the ecosystem continue to develop," said Ori Levi, Co-founder and CEO at NFTrade.
"We're excited to bring another key marketplace onboard Immutable's Open Orderbook working with NFTrade - bringing even more eyeballs to the NFTs on our Ethereum L2 protocol", said Robbie Ferguson, Co-Founder and President at Immutable. "We're thrilled to be integrating with NFTrade to extend Immutable's carbon-neutral, highly scalable NFT trading protocol to more traders."
After the integration is complete in May 2022, developers and creators can take advantage of the NFTrade launchpad to successfully launch the next generation of NFT projects while absorbing all the benefits Immutable X has to offer as part of the alliance.
About NFTrade
NFTrade is a decentralized multi-chain and blockchain-agnostic NFT platform. NFTrade is an indexer of all NFTs across all of their integrated chains, hosting the complete NFT lifecycle and allowing anyone to seamlessly create, buy, sell, swap, farm, and leverage NFTs across different blockchains. Using NFTrade, anyone can gain access to the entirety of their NFT, unlocking the total value of the NFT market.
About Immutable X
Immutable X is the leading Layer 2 scaling solution for NFTs to enable gas-free minting and trading, while not compromising the security of the most used blockchain globally for NFTs, Ethereum. The solution, powered by StarkWare's innovative technology, offers instant trade confirmation, massive scalability (up to 9,000 transactions per second), and fantastic developer and user experience. Immutable X has announced integrations with established marketplaces such as OpenSea and Mintable, and is powering some of the largest NFT plays across consumer apps (TikTok), DeFi (SuperFarm), and gaming (GameStop, Highrise, ESL Gaming, Ember Sword, Planet Quest, Gods Unchained, Guild of Guardians, GreenPark Sports, Illuvium, MyCryptoHeroes+).
To learn more about Immutable visit: https://www.immutable.com/
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Niagara Networks™, a Silicon Valley-based company that pioneers the award-winning Open Visibility Platform™, announced today a distribution agreement with Inflow Technologies a value-added distributor and authorized professional services provider for top-tier cyber-security solutions in India.
India is a growing market for technology products since there is large user base segment which needs updated solutions. Security is paramount for all businesses hence this synergy works for such new product entries. Niagara Networks offers a broad range of network visibility solutions that maximize pervasiveness and cost-effectiveness in monitoring, managing, and securing network resources. Niagara Networks' field-proven technology ecosystem with the world's largest cybersecurity vendors, enables the channel partners to provide the needed agility to network security. Many partners have found their hands tied when asked to provide a cost-efficient, high-quality alternative to the incumbent network visibility vendors.
"Niagara Networks is empowering its expansion strategy in the Indian market and we are delighted to collaborate with Inflow Technologies, one of the top IT distributors in the region. We are entering into this partnership with a shared vision to help the customers achieve packet-level visibility with the help of Niagara's top-of-the-line products, which will in-turn assist in achieving enhanced cyber security.", Karan Bhatla, Regional Sales Manager, SAARC region.
"We consider this association with Niagara Networks' suite of products extremely potential with increased cyber-security transactions and needs in the Indian context more so in the last two years. Niagara Networks hybrid and multi-functional visibility products help businesses to achieve end-to-end visibility with increased security quotient that empower actionable traffic intelligence across the network without compromising on speed, reliability, and seamless performance." – said Rajesh Kumar, Vice President Business Technology Unit, Inflow Technologies Pvt Ltd.
As part of Niagara Networks' global strategy, investing in partnerships with unique expertise is paramount. The combination of its Channel Partner Program and the Open Visibility Platform Technology Partners Program, enables a unique alternative for the right trusted advisor to form a world-class cybersecurity solution.
About Niagara Networks
Niagara Networks™ is a Silicon Valley-based company that pioneers the Open Visibility Platform™ to bring desperately needed agility to network security. Niagara Networks provides high-performance, high-reliability network visibility and traffic delivery solutions for the world's most demanding service provider and enterprise environments.
Our solutions are installed in the world's most prominent networks, empowering Security and Network Operations Centers (SOC/NOC) with end-to-end visibility and actionable traffic intelligence across physical and virtual networks.
Website: www.niagaranetworks.com
About Inflow Technologies:
Inflow Technologies was founded in the year 2005 and is headquartered in Bangalore. A niche player in the IT Distribution Services market in India / South Asia. Inflow Technologies addresses the growing needs of organizations to manage and secure information more effectively and intelligently. The team at Inflow Technologies are well-versed with latest and the most powerful technologies available today for locating, organizing, managing, retrieving, analysing, protecting, and presenting information.
Being a VAD (Value Add Distributor) we cater to Cyber Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Networking, Automatic Identification and Data Capture & POS, Infrastructure & Application Software, Storage Management, Electronic Security products & related Services in South Asia.
We have direct relationships with 40+Global Technology vendors, have a strong channel of 2300+ partners, offering one or more solutions to 7000+ end customers. Learn More: www.inflowtechnologies.com
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The shareholders in New Wave Group AB (publ), 556350-0916, are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
KUNGÄLV, Sweden, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Extraordinary measures as a result of the coronavirus
In order to prevent the spread of covid-19, and in accordance with temporary legislation, the Board of Directors has decided that the Extraordinary General Meeting shall be carried out without physical presence of shareholders, proxies or third parties.
Shareholders will be able to exercise their voting rights by way of postal voting.
Postal Voting
Shareholders, who wish to exercise their voting rights at the Meeting, shall be registered in the register of shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB on 10 May 2022 and send their postal vote to:
New Wave Group AB (publ), "AGM", Kungsportsavenyen 10, SE-411 36 Göteborg, Sweden
Shareholders shall use the form for postal voting, available on the company's website www.nwg.se (the form will only be available in the Swedish language). The postal vote shall have been received by the company no later than on 17 May 2022. Please note that postal voting must be done by sending a physical letter, postal voting be e-mail is not accepted.
A shareholder that sends a postal vote to the company in accordance with what is set out above must not give notice of participation, the postal vote form is accepted as notice of participation to the Meeting.
If the shareholder intends to be represented by proxy, a written, dated, power of attorney shall be issued for the proxy. The original power of attorney should be sent to the company at the address above and received by the company no later than on 17 May 2022. If the power of attorney is issued by a legal entity, a certified copy of the corporate registration certificate and other authorization documents should be sent to the company. Please note that shareholders who are represented by proxy must also give notice of participation as stipulated above. A proxy form is available on the company's website www.nwg.se.
Shareholders who have trustee-registered shares must, in order to be entitled to participate in the Meeting, register the shares in their own name. Such temporary registration that is made by the trustee no later than on 12 May 2022 will be taken into account. The shareholder shall accordingly in good time prior to this date request the trustee holding the shares to carry out such temporary registration.
Information on the resolutions passed at the Meeting will be published on 18 May 2022 as soon as the result of the advance voting has been finally confirmed.
Proposed agenda:
- Opening of the Meeting
- Election of Chairman of the Meeting
- Preparation and approval of the voting list
- Approval of the agenda
- Election of one or two minutes-checkers
- Determination of whether the Meeting has been duly convened
- Presentation of the Annual Report and the Auditors' Report, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Auditors' report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and presentation of Auditors' Statement regarding compliance with the principles of determination of remuneration to senior executives which has been in force since the last Annual General Meeting.
- Resolutions on
a) Adoption of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Balance Sheet
b) Resolution in respect of allocation of the Company's profit in accordance with the adopted Balance Sheet and resolution on record day for dividend
c) Discharge from liability for the Board Members and the Managing Director - Determination of the number of Board Members to be elected
- Determination of the remuneration to be paid to the Board of Directors and the Auditors
- Election of members of the Board and the Chairman of the Board
- Election of Auditor
- Adoption of principles for appointing members of the Nomination Committee
- Resolution on authorization of the Board of Directors to resolve on directed new issues of shares for the purpose of financing acquisitions of companies or businesses or part thereof
- Resolution on authorization of the Board of Directors to take up certain financing
- Closing of the Meeting
Election of Chairman of the Meeting (item 2):
The Nomination Committee, which is constituted of Ulf Hedlundh, Svolder Aktiebolag (Chairman), Frank Larsson, Handelsbanken Fonder and Torsten Jansson, Torsten Jansson Holding AB, proposes Olof Persson as the Chairman of the Meeting.
Preparation and approval of the voting list (item 3):
The voting list that is proposed to be adopted under item 3 of the agenda is the voting list that is compiled by New Wave Group AB based on the register of shareholders and received postal votes that have been reviewed by the minutes-checkers.
Election of one or two minutes-checkers (item 5):
It is proposed that Torsten Jansson and Göran Härstedt are elected as minutes-checkers, or, if either or both of them is/are prevented to do so, the person(s) that is/are appointed by the Nomination Committee. The minutes-checkers shall also review the voting list and ensure that received postal votes are correctly registered in the minutes of the Meeting
Allocation of the company's profit (item 8 b):
A dividend of SEK 4.25 per share is proposed. The proposed record date for entitlement to receive a cash dividend is 20 May 2022. Provided that the Meeting resolves in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the dividend is expected to be paid through Euroclear on 25 May 2022.
Number of Board members, remuneration of the Board of Directors and the Auditors and election of Board Members, Chairman of the Board and Auditor (item 9-12):
The Nomination Committee, representing approx. 85 percent of the votes and approx. 46 percent of the capital in the company, has presented the following proposals:
The Board of Directors shall comprise eight Members and no Deputies.
Re-election of Christina Bellander, Jonas Eriksson, Torsten Jansson, Ralph Mühlrad, Olof Persson, Ingrid Söderlund, M. Johan Widerberg and Mats Årjes as Board Members.
Re-election of Olof Persson as Chairman of the Board.
Ernst & Young AB is proposed to be re-elected as Auditors. If the proposal is approved, Jonas Svensson will be the Auditor in charge.
The fees to the Board of Directors are proposed to be paid with SEK 500,000 to the Chairman and with SEK 200,000 to each of the other Board Members who are not employed by the company. The fee to the audit committee is proposed to be an amount of SEK 150,000, to be distributed within the audit committee. In addition, it is proposed that SEK 100,000 is set aside for the Board of Directors to distribute to Board Members for work outside normal Board work, in particular in relation to the digitalization of the Group's business.
Fee to the Auditor is proposed to be paid according to accepted invoice and agreement.
Procedure for appointing members on the Nomination Committee (item 13):
The Nomination Committee proposes that the Meeting resolves that a new Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2023 shall comprise representatives of three of the larger shareholders. The Nomination Committee shall fulfill the assignments stipulated in the Swedish Corporate Governance Code. The Chairman of the Board shall receive a mandate to contact the company's largest shareholders in terms of the number of votes according to the share register on 30 September 2022 and offer participation in the Nomination Committee. If any of these shareholders waives its right to appoint a representative, the next largest shareholder shall be asked to appoint a representative. The company shall publish the names of the members on the Nomination Committee on the company's webpage no later than six months before the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee shall elect one representative as Chairman, who may not be the Chairman of the Board or a Board Member. The Nomination Committee's assignment is in force until a new Nomination Committee has been appointed. If there is a material change in the owner structure before the Nomination Committee has completed its assignment the Nomination Committee may, upon a decision by the Nomination Committee, change the composition of the Nomination Committee according to the principles stipulated above.
Authorization of the Board of Directors to resolve on new issues of shares (item 14):
The main content of the proposal is authorization of the Board of Directors, for a period up to the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve, whether on one or several occasions, on new issues of not more than 4,000,000 shares of series B. The authorization includes the right to adopt decisions on deviation from the shareholders' pre-emption rights, however not if the decision on new issue stipulates payment for the shares in cash only. By resolutions according to the authorization the share capital can be increased with not more than SEK 12,000,000. The authorization shall include a right to adopt decisions on new issues in kind or new issues by way of set-off or otherwise on such terms and conditions as referred to in Chapter 13, Section 5, item 6, of the Swedish Companies Act. The reasons for deviation from the shareholders' pre-emption rights are that the newly issued shares shall be utilized for financing acquisitions of companies or businesses or part thereof. The basis for the issue price shall be the share's market value. A resolution according to this proposal is valid only if supported by shareholders holding at least two-thirds of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting.
Authorization of the Board of Directors to take up certain financing (item 15):
The main content of the proposal is authorization of the Board of Directors, for a period up to the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve about taking up financing of the kind regulated in Chapter 11, Section 11 of the Swedish Companies Act. The conditions for such financing shall be on market conditions. The reason for the authorization is that the company shall be able to take up financing, on attractive conditions, where inter alia the interest is related to the company's results or financial standing.
Additional information
Complete proposals concerning the decisions stated above, accounting documents, the Auditor's report and other documents required according to the Swedish Companies Act, will be made available at the company's office on 14 April 2022 and will also be available on the company's website www.nwg.se.
Shareholders that have questions regarding the Annual General Meeting are welcome to contact the company at: bolagsstamma@nwg.se
Processing of personal data
For information regarding processing of personal data in connection with the Annual General Meeting, please see https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf.
Information in accordance with Chapter 7 Section 32 of the Swedish Companies Act
Shareholders who wish to receive information regarding circumstances that may affect the assessment of an item on the agenda, and circumstances that can affect the assessment of the company's or its subsidiaries' financial position and the company's relation to other companies within the Group, shall notify the company thereof no later than ten days prior to the Meeting.
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director shall, if any shareholder so requests and the Board of Directors believes that it can be done without material harm to the company, provide such information by making them available in writing at the company no later than five days prior to the Meeting. The information shall further, within the same time frame, be sent to the shareholder who has requested it and also make the information available to the shareholders on the company's website www.nwg.se.
Number of shares and votes
When this notice to attend the Annual General Meeting was issued, the total number of shares in the company was 66,343,543 distributed among 19,707,680 shares of series A and 46,635,863 shares of series B, constituting a total of 243,712,663 votes.
Göteborg in April 2022
New Wave Group AB (publ)
The Board of Directors
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Donnell Learn +ISG, the learning experience company, and MERLOT, the open educational resource collection, are teaming up for an exclusive collaboration to support instructors in activating affordable learning content. This is an extension of the partnership between the two organizations that aligns with their missions of providing affordable and humanized learning solutions that are faculty and student-centric.
Leveraging the abundant resources from MERLOT and SkillsCommons OER library and O'Donnell Learn+ISG's instructor services and technology platform, Nectar, the partnership will provide purposeful faculty support to identify resources and implement them into their courses in a way that makes sense and adds value to the learning experience.
O'Donnell Learn+ISG will offer an affordable, fee-based service for MERLOT members and users which will include:
- Personalized & on-demand support
- Affordable learning resources
- Expert instructional design
Support from O'Donnell Learn+ISG through the Nectar program will appropriately contextualize the content for the specific instructor, course, region, and student population. Matt Gurney, O'Donnell Learn+ISG's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Product Innovation, sees this as an opportunity to provide humanized, inclusive, and engaged learning to a global community of instructors. "Through humanized navigation of the MERLOT and SkillsCommons libraries, we'll be able to provide structured support to ease the discovery of the resources specific to instructors' needs - whether that be finding resources to supplement existing content or develop new content - to help instructors purposefully activate that content in their courses in a meaningful and contextualized way."
Gerry Hanley, Executive Director of MERLOT & Skills Common, is thrilled to be able to present this exclusive offer to his members and users. "We are now able to offer affordable one-on-one personalized support from experienced and specialized learning design experts that will help faculty implement their vision for their courses effectively and efficiently. Collaboratively assisting faculty to design ways they reuse, revise, remix, retain, and redistribute free and open educational resources will help fulfill the promise of OER and customize the learning resources to meet the learners' needs."
Representatives from MERLOT and O'Donnell Learn+ISG will be on hand to share more details on this exclusive offer at the MERLOT booth during the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate 2022 Conference in Dallas, TX April 12-14, 2022.
About O'Donnell Learn + ISG:
O'Donnell Learn + ISG is the data driven Learning Experience Company that delivers a people centric set of solutions that meet the demands of modern learners and educators. Their technology powered managed services are delivered in a purchasing model that's flexible, accessible, and predictable for today's institution. O'Donnell Learn + ISG is uniquely positioned to help improve learning experiences at scale. For more information, please visit www.odlearn.com.
About MERLOT
The Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching is an international cooperative providing free and open access to an online library of instructional resources and open educational services enabling learning for all. MERLOT's organization and services connect higher education systems, consortiums, and institutions, professional societies and organizations of academic disciplines, corporations, and individual members to form a community of people who strive to enrich the teaching and learning experiences with technologies. To learn more, please visit https://www.merlot.org/.
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Although some national parks recovered visitors in 2021, others continue to suffer.
NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With travel restrictions still in place for many international destinations, along with a desire to avoid or escape dense populations in cities, outdoor itineraries within the U.S. are holding greater appeal as pandemic fears start to fade.
A recent study by ValuePenguin looked at national park and monument visitation to see which parks saw the most and least visitors, and which ones are on the road to recovery.
Key findings:
- National parks in 2021 reclaimed 91% of their 2019 pre-pandemic visitation. Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida was the big winner with a 154% increase in visits: nearly 2.6 million in 2021, versus roughly 1 million in 2019.
- As pandemic fears faded, national park visitors stayed longer. While visitorship in 2021 was down 9% from 2019, the number of hours spent at national parks was down only 5%.
- But not all parks fared the same during the early portion of the pandemic. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Alaska saw a drop in visitors from more than 1.1 million in 2019 to only 297 — yes, 297 — in 2020.
- Urban parks, monuments and memorials typically have seen the slowest recoveries. Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Boston National Historic Park and the Statue of Liberty National Park in New York all ranked in the bottom five for percentage change in visitors between 2019 and 2021.
View full report: https://www.valuepenguin.com/national-parks-study
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- Oxitec's team of experts will advance development and pilot validation of the Friendly™ mosquito platform to combat two malaria-spreading mosquitoes: the invasive Anopheles stephensi, predicted to cause urban malaria epidemics across Africa; and Anopheles albimanus, which is slowing malaria eradication efforts in the Americas.
- Oxitec's safe and targeted Friendly™ technology uses non-biting male mosquitoes to reduce pest populations and is proven against other disease-spreading mosquitoes.
- This multi-year international program will be supported by US$18 million of funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
OXFORD, England, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxitec Ltd, the leading developer of biological pest control solutions, today announced the launch of the next phase of the company's malaria vector program, enabled by US$18 million of funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This new chapter in Oxitec's fight against malaria-spreading mosquitoes marks a transition from targeted Friendly™ mosquito strain development in the lab to validation of the Friendly™ solution in communities living under daily threat of this disease. Malaria kills more than half a million people each year across the world and, according to the World Health Organization, nearly half of the world's population is at risk.
Oxitec's malaria program targets two malaria-spreading mosquitoes that pose major challenges to the international community's regional malaria eradication goals. Anopheles stephensi is the dominant malaria vector in South Asia and the Middle East. Around 2012 it invaded Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, where it has caused a massive rise in malaria incidence in the capital city – more than 10% of the country's population was estimated to be infected in 2018. This species' capacity to breed in urban communities distinguishes it from other malaria-spreading mosquitoes, and as it spreads further experts warn of disastrous malaria outbreaks across African cities.
Anopheles albimanus is the most significant malaria vector in Central America and parts of South America. Progress has been made in achieving regional malaria eradication – El Salvador was certified malaria-free in 2021 – but efforts have stalled in many other parts of the region, new vector control tools are needed to regain momentum towards this regional aim. Like An. stephensi, An. albimanus is widely resistant to insecticides and readily bites outdoors, reducing the effectiveness of bed nets and other indoor prevention tools.
Oxitec's safe technology uses non-biting, self-limiting male mosquitoes to suppress disease-spreading pests, and in over a decade of multiple deployments has achieved >90% suppression of populations of Aedes aegypti, a dangerous mosquito that spreads dengue and other diseases. Friendly™ insects are target-specific, non-toxic, and self-limiting in the environment.
To apply this technology against malaria-spreading mosquitoes, a dedicated team of experts at Oxitec from more than 10 countries has spent nearly four years conducting early development and innovation with the support of the Gates Foundation. Now with the launch of this new three-year pilot phase, the Oxitec team will partner with regional experts and communities to conduct field pilots of the Friendly™ solution targeting these two important vectors. In parallel, Oxitec will advance development of innovative Friendly™ mosquito production, distribution and deployment methods to be tested in pilot locations, to deliver Friendly™ solutions that are scalable and accessible in malaria-endemic regions. Locations for these pilots will be announced in the coming months.
Grey Frandsen, CEO of Oxitec, said, "This investment in the expansion of our malaria program will allow us to build the partnerships, systems and programs necessary to pilot our technologies where they're needed the most, taking them one step closer to delivering impact on lives and livelihoods. We couldn't be more thankful to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and to the multi-national, multi-disciplinary team that has assembled around this effort."
Neil Morrison, Oxitec's Malaria Program Director, added, "We're looking forward to working with expert partners, regulators, regional stakeholders, and most importantly, malaria-affected communities to develop and validate these two new Friendly™ mosquitoes. As we've shown with our successes against other disease-spreading mosquitoes, Friendly™ mosquitoes unlock new levels of vector control performance without impacting humans, animals or the environment."
About Oxitec
Oxitec is the leading developer of biological solutions to control pests that transmit disease, destroy crops and harm livestock. Founded in 2002 at the University of Oxford, Oxitec is led by a passionate team comprised of 15 nationalities and is supported by world-class public, private and non-profit partners.
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The technology-driven plasma collection company expands its Texas footprint and reimagines the donation experience into one that is modern, friendly, and convenient
CORSICANA, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Parachute opened a new plasma donation center in Corsicana, bringing a modern, convenient, and consumer-centric plasma donation experience to Texas. The donation center offers residents the opportunity to donate life-saving plasma and earn extra money.
"There's currently a nationwide plasma shortage, made even worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is impacting patients' access to life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses including primary immunodeficiencies, bleeding disorders, and cancer," said Wayne Sharp, Parachute's VP of Operations. "Our new center in Corsicana will offer residents of Navarro and neighboring counties a meaningful opportunity to earn extra income while helping others. By allowing residents to earn more money, we are confident that Parachute will have an important economic impact on the community, while also helping countless people get the vital treatments they need."
"We are thrilled to welcome Parachute to Corsicana, bringing the first plasma donation center to our city," said Colleen Cox, VP of Operations, Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce.
Parachute's mission is to increase national access to plasma by introducing modern and thoughtfully designed plasma donation centers to new communities. Parachute combines technology and hospitality with donor experience, allowing members to schedule donations, receive customer support, and manage payments through a mobile application.
The new plasma donation center is located at 2501 W 7th Avenue in Corsicana, Texas. To schedule a donation download the Parachute app.
About Parachute
Delivering the best experience possible to as many plasma donors as possible. Parachute's mission is to increase national access to life-saving plasma by reimagining the plasma donation experience into one that is modern and convenient. To learn more about Parachute, visit www.joinparachute.com
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With National Park Week kicking off on Saturday, April 16, the National Park Foundation is celebrating the myriad ways that partnerships spark not only collaboration, but also creativity, discovery, innovation, opportunity, preservation, and action that benefit national parks and local communities.
"Partnerships are a bedrock of the national parks community," said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. "This National Park Week, we especially want to highlight the teamwork that supports national parks across the country for everyone."
The National Park Foundation's premier partners L.L.Bean, Nature Valley, Tupperware Brands, Subaru of America, and Union Pacific Railroad are joining in the National Park Week celebration by sharing examples of the ways they help NPF achieve its goals to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks.
From reducing waste, to increasing recycling efforts, to accommodating electric vehicles and minimizing air pollution in parks and gateway communities, the National Park Foundation partners with industry leaders like Subaru of America to harness the power of technology and innovation to help ensure parks thrive today and into the future.
"Subaru owners have a deep connection with national parks, which is one reason why Subaru has long been committed to helping national parks become more sustainable," said Alan Bethke, senior vice president of marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. "We're proud to continue to help our parks respond to complex problems through electric vehicle innovations, allowing national park visitors to explore the great outdoors and protect them at the same time and helping the miles traveled between visits to have less impact on the environment."
Recognizing that park visitation is projected to increase in the years ahead and will likely be concentrated in the most well-known parks, the National Park Foundation partners with brands like L.L.Bean to help the National Park Service plan for the needs of parks and park visitors in the future, expand the ways people can experience parks, and highlight the rich opportunities that lesser-known parks offer as well.
"At L.L.Bean, our purpose is to inspire and enable people to experience the restorative power of being outside," said Shawn Gorman, executive chairman of L.L.Bean and great-grandson of Leon Leonwood Bean. "Our purpose extends beyond our products to include stewardship of our natural resources. By investing in the National Park Foundation and specifically, the Parks of the Future initiative, we can ensure the natural resources we enjoy today are available to us tomorrow."
Together with partners like Nature Valley, the National Park Foundation supports programs and activities that help people create and strengthen life-long relationships with national parks, bringing people together for joy-filled and meaningful experiences outdoors.
"When you discover the wonder of nature, you're likely to help protect it," said Ray Joncas, vice president of snack bars at General Mills. "Nature Valley is committed to preserving nature for future generations to enjoy, and we're proud to partner with the National Park Foundation to help expand access and advance equity so that all communities can get out there and experience the benefits and beauty of national parks."
Understanding a universal desire for more sustainable options, the National Park Foundation partners with brands like Tupperware to invest in projects such as composting and installing water refill stations that support the National Park Service's goal to divert 50 percent of waste from landfills annually.
"Now more than ever, the planet needs our help and we are so proud of the partnership and support we have been able to provide across some of America's most treasured places and spaces – national parks! Whether it's installing new water bottle refill stations or supporting recycling and composting programs, preserving national parks enables current and future generations to experience and be inspired by nature's beauty," said Cherisse Stover, senior manager, Tupperware Brands Foundation & Social Impact. "Through our partnership, we hope park-goers are mindful of what they take into and out of the parks. Consider a reusable food container and a reusable water bottle instead of single-use items. Together, we can preserve national parks for generations and generations to come."
Across the country, the National Park Foundation is making educational park experiences accessible for more students, thanks to the support of partners like Union Pacific Railroad.
"Union Pacific is proud to have provided thousands of students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore and discover national parks through Open OutDoors for Kids, a signature National Park Foundation program," said Scott Moore, senior vice president – corporate relations and chief administrative officer at Union Pacific. "National parks are vibrant, living laboratories that spark curiosity and inspire the next generation."
The National Park Foundation also celebrates the ways in which it works with partners and donors to help preserve history and culture in parks, support native wildlife and critical ecosystems, and build the capacity of a growing and robust community of more than 450 park partners.
Through programs like the African American Experience Fund and Latino Heritage Fund, the National Park Foundation and its partners help people gain a broader understanding of history through a vast range of perspectives and voices, see themselves reflected in parks, and understand how parks connect to their personal identities and lives. As part of this work, the National Park Foundation supports efforts including dynamic educational programs, professional development opportunities, rehabilitation of historic sites, and the preservation – both physically and digitally – of irreplaceable artifacts and places.
The National Park Foundation and its partners support vital efforts to study and protect the most biologically diverse landscapes in the country, ensuring the health and vibrancy of park environments that are home to a wide variety of wildlife including bison, wolves, bald eagles, and California condors.
The National Park Foundation is committed to increasing national park philanthropy across the board and being responsive to current park needs. Through programs like Strong Parks, Strong Communities, the National Park Foundation is helping advance park partners' goals to preserve natural and cultural resources, increase access to public lands for all people, and develop innovative programming.
In addition to the National Park Foundation's premier partners, signature partner The Coca-Cola Company and supporting partners Carhartt, GoGo squeeZ, History Channel, Niantic, Sun Outdoors, and Winnebago Industries are also joining NPF in celebrating National Park Week 2022.
For more information about National Park Week, please visit nationalparkweek.org.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible. Learn more at nationalparks.org.
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America's Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store Offers Free Pet ID Tags Nationwide and Discounted Microchipping Services at Select Locations
LIVONIA, Mich., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Supplies Plus – the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States – has announced it will be celebrating this year's National Pet ID Week from April 17 – 23 with discounts and free deals for pet owners. Neighbors will be offered discounted microchipping services at select locations and free name identification tags with the purchase of a dog or cat collar at all stores. During the promotion, pet owners have the opportunity to receive a $15 microchipping services voucher with any Pet Supplies Plus purchase – making it a fraction of the usual cost.
Throughout National Pet ID Week, select Pet Supplies Plus stores will partner with VIP Petcare, the national veterinary care platform of PetIQ, to offer microchipping vouchers to neighbors with any in-store purchase made April 17 – 23, 2022, while supplies last. Each voucher offers a $15 microchipping service through VIP Petcare and is valid through June 6th, 2022.
In addition, all Pet Supplies Plus locations will offer a free pet ID tag (up to a $10.98 value) with an in-store purchase of any cat or dog collar purchased during National Pet ID Week. To find the nearest Pet Supplies Plus store, neighbors are encouraged to visit www.petsuppliesplus.com/Store. For locations that specifically offer microchipping services and the discounted vouchers, search for locations with VIP Petcare clinics.
The American Humane Association reports that one out of three pets become lost at some point in their lifetime. It is crucial for pet owners to understand their best opportunity to have a pet return home safely is by ensuring they're microchipped and have an identification tag. Pet Supplies Plus has partnered with VIP Petcare to make this essential procedure more affordable and accessible.
- Over 9 million companion animals are admitted to shelters in the U.S. every year, and many of these are euthanized because their owners cannot be found.
- Microchipped pets are 2.5 times more likely to be returned to their owners.
- Dogs without microchips are returned to their owners about 22% of the time, but microchipped dogs are returned over 50% of the time.
"We view each pet and family in communities across the nation as an extension of our company's family which is why offering this service is so important to us," said Chris Rowland, Chief Executive Officer of Pet Supplies Plus. "We are proud to play a role in ensuring each pet can return home safely if lost and hope this program provides greater awareness about microchipping and pet ID tag services to current and future neighbors."
Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of natural pet foods and a variety of made-in-the-USA pet consumables, including food, treats, rawhide and chews. Set in welcoming neighborhood environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store. Full-service grooming, self-serve pet wash stations and fresh bakery treats are also available in-store at many locations. Neighbors can now fill prescriptions online, and receive home delivery for quality medications and specialty diets. Whether shopping in-store or online, choosing local is easy. For more information, visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Our shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of natural and made in the USA products. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop with us in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation's largest independent pet store with over 600 locations in 39 states and counting, we make shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
PetIQ is a leading pet medication and wellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through more than 60,000 points of distribution across retail and e-commerce channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The company's national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates in over 3,400 retail partner locations in 41 states providing cost effective and convenient veterinary wellness services. PetIQ believes that pets are an important part of the family and deserve the best products and care we can give them.
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Acclaimed children's book showcased at Archway Publishing Author Solutions Book Gallery and Bookstore with author and illustrator Robert Vincent, available for interviews
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, April 23-24, 2022, being held at the University of Southern California campus at University Park near downtown Los Angeles. The book will be featured in the Archway Publishing Author Solutions Book Gallery and Bookstore (booth 986) and Robert Vincent, author and illustrator, will be available for interviews.
Available online at Amazon, bn.com, target.com, and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com, as well as select bookstores, "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" is based on the real-life story of a cat named Max adopted by Vincent's son Matthew from a homeless woman in Dallas who found Max as a tiny kitten and had him in the pocket of her overcoat as she was trying to find him a home. The tale is about an affable cat, Max Buckles, and how he finds himself and his way to a new home – moving from the cozy overcoat pocket of Sally in the city, to the country with Farmer Buckles and his other animals, including four dogs – Sam, Tots, Scotty (who isn't Scottish but is plaid), and Junior Buckles. Along the way, he discovers a true sense of belonging within his new family. As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, and animal rescue and adoption.
"Being at the prestigious Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is an honor and a privilege," notes Vincent. "I am very excited to meet fans, give interviews, and talk about Max Buckles!"
Readers and fans of Max Buckles can like and follow the book on Instagram and Facebook, and can also send an email to hello@maxbuckles.com with proof of purchase to get a special Thank You note from Max himself. In addition, a portion of each book sale will be donated to organizations that promote animal rescue and adoption – The Humane Society, Best Friends, and Alley Cat Allies.
To learn more, visit www.maxbuckles.com or explore the following hashtags: #maxbuckles, #maxbucklesbooks, #maxthecat, #readenjoysharemax and #fromthepocketofanovercoat.
Robert Vincent is a children's book author and illustrator, as well as the author of a number of other literary works. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kathy. Robert and Kathy's son Matthew is a violinist with the Oakland Symphony and Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. In December 2009, Matthew adopted a lovable black cat named Max. The rest, as they say, is history.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Productboard, the customer-centric product management platform that helps teams get the right products to market faster, announced Faranak Raissi is joining the company as SVP of People and Culture. Raissi joins Productboard from Atlassian, and will report to CEO Hubert Palan. She will lead Productboard's global people teams across North America and Europe.
Raissi was most recently VP of HR at Atlassian, where she was the head of the global HR business partners, as well as interim head of total rewards, and interim chief people officer. She helped create the people strategy as the company grew from 2,800 employees to over 6,000. Prior to Atlassian, she had leadership roles at Gap, Inc. where she was responsible for talent management, learning & development, rewards and more across Gap's Supply Chain organization. Raissi has also held HR leadership roles at companies including Medtronic, Activision, Cardinal Health, and Sun Microsystems.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Faranak to the Productboard team," said Hubert Palan, CEO & Founder of Productboard. "The company is experiencing an incredible period of growth at the moment having raised our latest Series D round and also being named the 1,000th unicorn. As we continue on this positive trajectory, I believe Faranak is the right leader to help us scale high performing, diverse teams across North America, Europe, and beyond. We're all looking forward to working with her to strengthen our culture and help our teams do their best work."
"Productboard has built a phenomenal product that is helping thousands of other companies make a positive impact on their customers," said Raissi. "I'm so proud to be joining at a time where the team feels more passionate about its mission than ever, and look forward to helping the company scale through this next phase of growth."
Raissi holds a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley, and a master's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. She also holds a coaching certification through CTI (Coaches Training Institute).
ABOUT PRODUCTBOARD
Productboard is the customer-centric product management platform that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Over 5,400 companies, including Microsoft, Zoom, 1-800-Contacts, and UiPath, use Productboard to understand what users need, prioritize what to build next, and rally everyone around their roadmap. With offices in San Francisco, Prague, and Vancouver, Productboard is backed by leading investors like Dragoneer Investment Group, Tiger Global Management, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Credo Ventures. Learn more at productboard.com
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Key Patent for Atmofizer's Air Purification Technology
This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated February 23, 2022 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated January 14, 2022
VANCOUVER, BC, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Atmofizer Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "Atmofizer") (CSE: ATMO) (Frankfurt: J3K) (OTCQB: ATMFF) announces today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "USPTO") has issued a patent related to the Company's air and water purification technology.
The issued patent, titled, "Ultra-Fine Particle Aggregation, Neutralization and Filtration" (US Patent Application No. 17/471,610) provides broad protection for the application of the Company's air and water purification technology.
"This US patent provides protection for our intellectual property and further validation of our novel approach to air and water purification technology and enables Atmofizer to confidently pursue further development of its technology," said Atmofizer CEO, Olivier Centner. "This patent is a critical step in protecting our technology and establishing ourselves as the leaders in purifying air from even the smallest ultra-fine particles. COVID-19 has raised awareness of the importance of indoor air quality and the dangers posed by ultra-fine particles and the market is growing exponentially."
"The importance of this issued patent for Atmofizer is that the patent covers Atmofizer's current commercial embodiment of its flagship air purifier," said Atmofizer Patent Attorney, Joel Weiss. "The innovations claimed in the issued patent represent important steps forward in providing clean and comfortable air in today's confined living spaces."
Atmofizer has entered into a debt settlement agreement ("Debt Settlement Agreement") with an arm's length business development and media consultant of the Company, for debt in the aggregate amount of $225,000 (the "Debt"). To satisfy the Debt, the Company will issue an aggregate of 2,500,000 common shares in the authorized share structure of the Company ("Common Shares") at a deemed price of $0.09 per share, pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Debt Settlement Agreement.
The Common Shares issued are subject to a statutory hold period that will expire four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise.
Atmofizer's consumer and industrial solutions are based on its patent-protected and patent pending technology for ultrafine particle agglomeration and neutralization. This capability creates a revolutionary and more efficient method for addressing the wide range of dangerous nano-scale particles, viruses and bacteria that are too small to be effectively managed by conventional HEPA filters and ultraviolet lights. Atmofizer plans to disrupt the air treatment industry by improving air safety and purification efficiency while lowering customers' operational costs.
Atmofizing air refers to the process of using ultrasonic acoustic waves to agglomerate (cluster together) small particles into a larger target that is then radiated by ultraviolet light to neutralize their harmful properties, making the air you breath less hazardous to your health. Using units that atmofize air in tandem with HEPA filters can make the HEPA filters work more efficiently, enable the use of a less-powerful filter and result in a cleaner and longer-lasting filter that reduces operating costs and is less of a health hazard to clean or replace.
Atmofizer is patent-pending and patent-protected sole source of technology to atmofize air and is applying its proprietary technology in consumer and industrial air purification products currently manufactured under the Atmofizer brand, as well as in retail and commercial devices produced by other companies that integrate Atmofizer technology into their own products under license. Atmofizer's owned and licensed product lines include wearable, portable and mobile use for personal air treatment, as well as larger systems to handle higher air volumes for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as "may", "will", "expect", "likely", "should", "would", "plan", "anticipate", "intend", "potential", "proposed", "estimate", "believe" or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained herein includes, without limitation, the issuance of Common Shares and the business and strategic plans of the Company.
By their nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: the Company's ability to comply with all applicable laws and governmental regulations relating to its commercial products; the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the conflict in eastern Europe; having only a limited operating history, the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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Three Sustainable & Purposeful JW Garden Projects Debut Today, Designed by Studio Lily Kwong
BETHESDA, Md., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the debut of three herb gardens envisioned and planted by renowned landscape designer Lily Kwong as part of the brand's JW Garden program. Kwong, whose reverence for nature comes to life through her breathtaking botanical installations, is the founder of Studio Lily Kwong, a next-generation landscape design studio with a mission to reconnect people to nature. JW Marriott is guided by similar principles, with a commitment to mindfulness that allows guests to be present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized in spirit – pillars that directly align to the JW Garden experience. Kwong's JW Garden projects are currently growing at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa; JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa; and JW Marriott Essex House New York.
Rooted in Marriott family tradition, the JW Garden is inspired by founder J. Willard Marriott who took daily nature walks, as well as his wife Alice, who grew fruits, vegetables and herbs for her legendary Sunday night dinners. Today, JW Marriott hotels around the world grow fresh produce and herbs in their own JW Garden, which are used in recipes, cocktails, oils and more.
"There is a synergy that exists between JW Marriott's point of view on well-being and Lily Kwong's passion for bringing people back to nature," said Bruce Rohr, Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott. "Our JW Garden program invites guests to enjoy serene spaces and find balance while staying with us – the garden instantly acts as a respite for the mind and spirit and later nourishes the body through its gifts. Lily is further elevating the JW Garden experience and we cannot wait for guests to enjoy her vision."
THE JW GARDEN INTERPRETED BY LILY KWONG
Studio Lily Kwong incorporated sustainable practices in each JW Garden including the use of repurposed, low-emission materials such as stucco; water-conserving techniques such as drip irrigation and mulching; and the omission of spray pesticides and fungicides common in commercial gardens. In addition to the gardens she has planted, Kwong's expertise will be shared through a JW Garden Toolkit, which will be shared with other JW Garden projects around the world.
Providing a thoughtful, multi-sensory experience, while also supporting the hotel's culinary programs, Kwong and her team centered each JW Garden around aromatic herbs. A signature herb was chosen for each to be harvested and used throughout the guest experience - from garnishes and butters in the kitchens to oils and scrubs at the spas. This was the first time Studio Lily Kwong has built gardens with herbs at their core and the result is a trio of traditional kitchen gardens with a twist, blending mindful moments such as a meditative pathway through olive trees at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and Shou Sugi Ban benches inside the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. To further honor the collaboration and tie back to the mission of the JW Garden program, JW Marriott will donate to one of Lily's favorite charitable organizations in each destination.
"An herb garden is a beautiful portal to reconnect us back to the land and our senses," said Lily Kwong. "Our JW Garden projects were designed to honor traditional kitchen gardens, but Studio Lily Kwong's artistic approach to plant life adds unique and unexpected dimensions to each project. We are thrilled that JW Marriott guests will not only enjoy our gardens' beauty, but also their bounty. Our greatest aspiration is that our work might inspire some guests to go home and grow their very own herb garden."
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Description: Inspired by the diverse landscape of the California desert, Kwong and her team used native plants and edible herbs chosen for their therapeutic properties. With organically shaped garden beds that morph into hidden seating, the garden features peaceful walking paths and shade trees to mitigate the desert heat, inviting guests to rest and reflect. The garden also features a planting palette of endemic sages, desert marigold, milkweed and wildflowers to provide habitat and ecosystem support to fauna and insects.
Signature Herb: Sage
Also Growing: Rosemary, Prickly Pear, Olive Trees
Charitable Partner: Mojave Desert Land Trust, an organization whose mission is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values. The donation will provide fourteen growing benches for a shade house, education signage and support the growth of 1,200 plants annually.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Description: In addition to drawing inspiration from the legacy of citrus in Orlando agriculture, Kwong and her team chose herbs with strong aromatic power as scent has a direct route to the limbic system - a direct connection to emotion and memory. It is Kwong's hope that the garden - with its inviting seating and calming vignettes - will help embed joyful memories for guests.
Signature Herb: Rosemary
Also Growing: Thyme, Lavender, Chives, Oregano, Mint, Marjoram, Orange, Kumquat, Tangerine, Meyer Lemon
Charitable Partner: Orlando City Foundation, an organization that brings soccer to under-served communities by investing in safe places to play, urban gardens and access to healthy food choices. Two new school gardens will be built as a result of the donation, with produce going to the community.
JW Marriott Essex House New York
Description: Inspired by the hotel's exquisite Art Deco roots, Kwong and her team created a terrarium that serves as both a botanical art piece and sets a new standard for an indoor edible garden. Sitting in the hotel's grand lobby, the garden takes cues from the design of Central Park - which can be seen through adjacent windows - and renowned landscape architect Frank Law Olmstead. It sits inside a custom-designed millinery cabinet with nods to the design of the hotel's facade and interiors, created by a master fabricator (Līmen Studio) using an ancient Japanese Shou Sugi Ban process.
Signature Herb: Mint
Also Growing: Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram, Chives, Oregano
Charitable Partner: GrowNYC's Greening program, which has been building and supporting community gardens, urban farms and other open space projects across New York City since 1975. The resulting donation will support their one-acre Teaching Garden on Governors Island, a popular field trip destination giving NYC students an opportunity to plant, water, harvest, and cook fruits, vegetables and herbs.
THE GIFT OF GREEN
Both Lily and JW Marriott hope the JW Garden inspires guests to plant a garden of their own and have created an Herb Garden Kit Curated by Studio Lily Kwong for JW Marriott featuring: Halden Garden heirloom Thyme, Mint and Oregano seeds; Kanso planters made of upcycled rice husk, bamboo fiber and wheat husk waste; JW Marriott chef-crafted recipe cards; and a journal collaboration with poet Mia Moretti. Studio Lily Kwong chose these powerful herbs as they grow perennially, meaning when transplanted into the ground, they will grow back every season for an endless bounty. The Herb Garden Kit is available through Curated by JW on Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques, a collection of online retail stores selling exclusive bed, bedding, fragrance, and other bespoke items from a number of the leading hospitality company's 30 extraordinary hotel brands.
For more information or to book a visit to a JW Marriott, please visit www.jwmarriott.com or follow along @jwmarriotthotels. To learn more about Lily Kwong, visit @lilykwong.
About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard "J.W." Marriott, who prioritized his own well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott properties offer a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com
About Studio Lily Kwong
Lily Kwong is a next-generation landscape designer with roots in the urban planning and art worlds whose mission is to reconnect people to nature. Lily specializes in creating transformative environments that combine horticulture, design, education and visual arts to create cultural experiences that harmonize people with their environment. Studio Lily Kwong's botanical art installations have been featured on The High Line, Grand Central Station's iconic Vanderbilt Hall, The Whitney Museum and more. For more information, visit studiolilykwong.com.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the American partner of the National Trust of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Royal Oak community supports the Trust's efforts to preserve and protect historic places and spaces across Britain forever for everyone.
The spring season features online and in-person lectures by Britain's leading curators, gardeners, historians, and writers. Upcoming events include:
Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster
Friday April 22 at 6 pm EST in New York City (also available to rent Zoom recording)
Reception & book signing following
Two American-born women and cousins, politician Nancy Astor and interior designer Nancy Lancaster transformed 20th-century British culture with their inspiration in creating the English country house style, as well as their gracious and sophisticated method of entertaining. Their descendants, designer Jane Churchill and photographer Emily Astor will discuss their relatives and show previously unseen family photographs from Cliveden, Nancy Astor's country house as well as several homes owned by Nancy Lancaster.
Spirit of England: Gin's Intoxicating History
Tuesday, April 26 at 2 pm EST. Zoom webinar available live and rental
Ian Cox, Lecturer and Historian
From James Bond's Vesper Martini to the classic summer G&T, Gin is arguably England most famous spirit—now transformed with modern mixology and small batch gin distilleries. The history of the beverage is a rollicking tale involving the British aristocracy and Parliament, class warfare, the consumption of millions of barrels, the deaths of thousands, and more!
Other upcoming events include:
Noble Ambition: The Fall and Rise of the English Country House after WWII
Tuesday, May 3 at 2 pm EST. Zoom webinar available live and rental
Adrian Tinniswood OBE, Noted author
Spitalfields: From Huguenots to Hipsters
Online Walking Tour led by Mark Rowland, London historian and tour guide
Wednesday, May 11 at 2 pm EST. Zoom webinar available live and rental
A Heaven on Earth: William Morris's Kelmscott Manor Revisited
Tuesday May 24 at 2 pm EST. Zoom webinar available live and rental
Jeremy Musson, FSA, Historian and Author
Isle of Wight: England in Miniature
Online Walking Tour led by Rob Smith, tour guide
Wednesday, June 1 at 5pm EST. Zoom webinar available live and rental
For ticket prices and more upcoming events visit https://www.royal-oak.org/events/spring-2022/
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PERRY, Ga., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Defense Systems, a leading provider of systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, today announced the appointment of Scott Garren to its leadership team as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Matt Jones, Mr. Garren will lead Sigma Defense's strategic growth and business development efforts, expanding efforts to deliver leading edge solutions across all branches of the Department of Defense (DoD).
Mr. Garren joins Sigma Defense from Interactive Government Holdings (IGH), where he was CGO, and he brings over 20-years of experience in business development and strategic growth in the federal government and technology sectors to his new role. In particular, he will focus on strengthening Sigma Defense's customer relationships, enhancing industry partnerships and expanding awareness of the company's ability to deliver leading edge solutions to the U.S. Military.
"The addition of Scott to the team is a key step in the evolution of Sigma Defense," said Matt Jones, CEO of Sigma Defense. "He is focused on the execution of our business strategy, growth acceleration and enhancement our position as a leader in the market. This will be critical as we expand our portfolio and bring innovative solutions to our DoD customers."
Mr. Garren has also held various leadership roles at ManTech, Smartronix and Booz Allen Hamilton, leading an array of business development and program execution activities in support of the DoD.
About Sigma Defense
Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD) providing systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance since 2006. The company's software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Customers turn to Sigma Defense for engineering, program management, and data logistics services for technical solutions that encompass ground, air, and space-based systems and sensors and network and satellite communications. Sigma is headquartered in Perry, GA with satellite offices both CONUS and OCONUS. Visit sigmadefense.com and follow Sigma Defense on LinkedIn for news and updates.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedulo Group recently announced the introduction of Sedulo Query™, the newest addition to the firm's suite of competitive strategy offerings. This new set of products provides clients the ability to obtain quick-turn, non-syndicated, competitor / product / market reports, built on a foundation of human-sourced secondary research and supplemented with analytical tools and human-directed analysis.
While Sedulo has offered in-depth primary and secondary research-based profiles for nearly two decades, this new offering provides clients with a quick-turn, lower-cost option compared to that of a traditional competitive strategy consulting engagement. Now, with a simple click of a button, individuals can request one of three current report options: a Competitor Profile, a Market Profile, or a Product Profile. Each report is designed to provide insights based on a list of pre-built key intelligence questions and tailored analytical tools.
After months of concepting, building, and piloting with a cross-section of clients, Sedulo is proud to roll out this offering to companies wanting to build a competitive advantage.
"As experts in competitive strategy, we saw an opportunity to leverage our 20 years of competitive research and consulting experience to design a first-of-its-kind product offering to support these quick-turn client requests," said Heath Gross, Sedulo Group's founder. "That said, we did not want to limit ourselves to just pure online website scraping or syndicated reports, which is why we've designed this offering to leverage human-directed research and analysis. We deliver insights, not just data."
Query Reports strike a balance between customization and cost, delivering intelligence in a fraction of the time, while still providing significant details and analysis. Reports can be requested directly from Sedulo's website (https://sedulogroup.com/sedulo-query/), and then purchased via a credit card. Reports will be delivered within 7-10 business days from payment.
About Sedulo Group
Sedulo Group is a full-service competitive strategy consultancy that specializes in providing research-based tactical and strategic insights. Sedulo leverages a robust network of global sources, deep in-house subject matter expertise, and proven management consulting principles to provide clients with the insight they need to outmaneuver their competition and outperform the market. With two divisions – Life Sciences and Business Services – Sedulo leads the competitive intelligence industry in size of team, network, and diversity of clientele. To learn more about how Sedulo Group provides "Insights to Maximize Competitive Advantage," visit www.sedulogroup.com.
Contact:
Matthew Blandford
mblandford@sedulogroup.com
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Public Invited to Monitor Conference Call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
OAKS, Pa., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) intends to release earnings for the first-quarter 2022 on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 after the market closes. The company will hold a conference call to discuss these financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
The public is invited to listen to the call at www.seic.com/ir-events. Replays will be available shortly after the call at (USA) 866-207-1041; (International) 402-970-0847; Access Code: 8875578.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change, and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of Dec. 31, 2021, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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TACOMA, Wash., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Trust Company announced today that Sharry Nadjm has joined as a vice president and trust real estate specialist, effective immediately. In this role, he oversees client portfolios in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California, and is responsible for ensuring client goals and objectives are met with effective asset management and strategic business planning. Nadjm has more than 25 years of real estate investment and asset management experience.
"Sharry brings a wealth of experience and tremendous expertise for clients across our footprint," said Kevin Donovan, CEO of Columbia Trust Company. "We're thrilled to have him aboard and are confident he adds important depth to our already strong team."
Nadjm's areas of expertise include policy guideline development and strategic planning; risk mitigation and environmental compliance; sales and acquisition process management; transactional planning, and maintenance of legacy assets.
Prior to Columbia Trust, Nadjm held leadership and advisor positions at Wilkinson Corporation, Brookstone Commercial Consulting, Marcus & Millichap, and John L Scott Real Estate.
Nadjm earned a master's degree in economics from Lund University in Sweden. Among other designations, he completed the Real Estate Management Program at Harvard Business School in Massachusetts, and he earned a Certificate in Asset Management & Hospitality Real Estate Investments from Cornell University in New York.
With offices in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, Columbia Trust Company has been providing Northwest families and nonprofits with a full range of trust services and investment solutions, including non-traditional assets and business ventures since 1966. Columbia Trust Company is an affiliate of Columbia State Bank. Views of Columbia Trust Company are as of the date published and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security. Products and services are offered by Columbia Trust Company, an affiliate of Columbia State Bank and a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. The professionally managed investments of Columbia Trust Company are: NOT A DEPOSIT * NOT FDIC-INSURED * NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY * NOT GUARANTEED BY COLUMBIA STATE BANK * MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE. For more information, please visit: www.columbiatrustcompany.com
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Juanita Gutiérrez
Financial Profiles, Inc.
(310) 622-8235
jgutierrez@finprofiles.com
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PINE BLUFF, Ark, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank has been named to Forbes magazine's list of "World's Best Banks" for the third consecutive year. The recognition is based on surveys conducted by Forbes and Statista that evaluated feedback from 45,000 banking customers across 27 countries. Questions targeted topics such as trust, terms, customer service, digital service and financial advice.
"Simmons Bank is honored to once again earn the distinction of being named among the 'World's Best Bank' by Forbes," said George A. Makris, Jr. chairman and CEO of Simmons Bank. "Throughout our 119-year history, our passion has centered on providing our customers with responsible financial products delivered with exceptional service while being a strong community partner. This distinction by Forbes further validates our continued efforts and emphasizes the trust our customers have placed in Simmons to help them meet their ever-changing financial needs."
The award builds on recent recognitions that Simmons Bank has received from Forbes, such as "America's Best Bank 2022", "America's Best Banks 2021", America's Best Employers By State" (2020), "World's Best Banks" (2021) and "World's Best Banks" (2020).
About Simmons Bank
Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company. Simmons Bank operates approximately 200 branches in Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. Simmons Bank was named to Forbes list of "America's Best Banks" in 2022 and was recently named to Forbes list of "World's Best Banks" for the third consecutive year. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on Twitter or by visiting our newsroom.
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On April 12, Dallas-Fort Worth Guests Get Their First Taste of Customizable Convenient Smoothies
DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King, the leading provider of health and fitness smoothies for 50 years, announces the launch of its new smoothie subscription, Nourish Daily, which allows guests to create custom smoothies in their kitchen. Smoothie King, a trailblazing brand, was the first smoothie chain to practice Clean Blends™. Clean Blends™ is a promise to offer the purest ingredients to blend a more nutritious smoothie from the bottom of the cup up, a commitment extended into the creation of Nourish Daily.
"With 50 years of smoothie-making expertise, we know what blends well and tastes good together," said Rebecca Miller, chief marketing officer of Smoothie King. "Nourish Daily saves our guests time, money and effort by giving them great-tasting purposeful smoothies straight from their freezer to blender to cup."
Nourish Daily focuses on offering elevated options that other smoothie subscriptions do not, such as customization, convenience and compact packaging. The brand's website guides guests to build their smoothie subscriptions based on individual health and lifestyle goals.
Custom
Nourish Daily offers 12 'purpose powders' including keto-friendly protein, muscle-building, vegan and immune support. The subscription allows guests to mix and match their selection of purpose powders with ten different ingredient blend options such as Wild Berry, Strawberry Pineapple and Veggie Mango to curate a truly customized smoothie experience.
To create a custom smoothie, you combine the 'purpose powder,' ingredient blend and preferred liquid (e.g., water, milk, or juice) in a blender. No ice is required. Just blend and pour, making it simple to enjoy delicious smoothies at home that supports a healthy and active lifestyle.
Convenient
Nourish Daily does the backend work for its guests by providing clean ingredients, customized recipes and free scheduled delivery through its online website. It takes the hassle out of sourcing smoothie ingredients, saves time going to and from the grocery store and takes the guesswork out of creating good-tasting recipes.
Smoothie subscriptions are delivered with the convenience of choosing the date and time of the delivery, eliminating time spent tracking shipments or sitting unattended for an extended period. Alternatively, guests can pick up their smoothie subscription in-store at their nearest Smoothie King location.
Compact
Nourish Daily comes in flat, space-saving and recyclable packaging to avoid bulky containers that take up too much freezer space. The smoothie subscription is available in quantities of seven ($6.99 per smoothie), 14 ($6.29 per smoothie), or 21 ($5.29 per smoothie).
ABOUT NOURISH DAILY
Nourish Daily with Smoothie King is a smoothie subscription launched exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on April 12. Nourish Daily provides customizable purpose-driven smoothies in space-saving recyclable packaging with the convenience of free scheduled delivery. To learn more, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. To build a smoothie subscription, please visit nourishdailysk.com.
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Leaders in food and agriculture form joint effort to further evidence-based solutions to climate change
EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound Agriculture, an industry-leader developing science-based solutions to improve how and what we farm, has joined the Decade of Ag movement, an industry-wide effort led by US Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) to achieve a shared mission for a resilient, economically-viable, and climate-smart agricultural system that produces sustainable food, fiber, and energy.
Sound Agriculture is working with other leading companies to tackle the existential need to improve the way our food and agriculture system works. By leveraging biology above and below ground, the company is unleashing the natural power that exists in plants to solve the need for more reliable, nutritious, and delicious food grown in a way that can be sustained into the future.
"The increase in weather events and worldwide supply chain disruptions have sent shocks through our food system," said Adam Litle, CEO, Sound Agriculture. "It is time for us to join together and we are committed to working with others in the food and agriculture sector to find creative and scalable solutions that can be implemented quickly and cost effectively for farmers."
The company developed SOURCE® to support continual improvements in farming by enhancing nutrient efficiency. SOURCE reduces the need for synthetic fertilizer without impacting production by activating soil microbes to provide more essential nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, to crops. The company's goal is to reduce global synthetic fertilizer use by 30%, which equates to removing more than 200 million cars from the road.
"As the secretariat for the Decade of Ag movement, we thank Sound Agriculture for its leadership, sharing a 2030 vision of success for the food and ag sector," said Erin Fitzgerald, CEO of USFRA. "This moment requires unprecedented collaboration across the value chain, and we are proud and excited to work alongside Sound Agriculture and dozens of other leaders committed to lifting up farmers and ranchers throughout the United States."
Sound Agriculture joins more than 160 agriculture leaders who have signed on to this sustainability vision.
About Sound Agriculture
Sound Agriculture unlocks the natural power of plants to meet the demands for more diverse and nutritious food. Innovative, on-demand crop solutions allow agriculture to adapt faster to climate change and evolving consumer preferences, creating healthier food that is better for the planet. Products are designed to improve on-farm efficiency and create healthier, tastier, more sustainable food. SOURCE activates the microbiome to give crops access to more of the nitrogen and phosphorus that exists in the field, improving yield and reducing synthetic fertilizer by up to 50 lbs per acre. Learn more at www.sound.ag and follow @sound_ag on Twitter.
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The new mixing portfolio better serves new and existing customers across an array of industries
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the Industrial, and Nutrition & Health markets, has fully integrated the additions to its mixing solutions portfolio, creating a bigger, more technologically advanced offering for customers. By combining these legacy companies and brands — Lightnin, Plenty, Stelzer, Uutechnic, and Philadelphia Mixing Solutions — both new and existing customers now have access to the best solution across all brands.
In essence, the combination of these brands, which are already trusted names in their field, builds a powerhouse mixing solutions portfolio. Each brand has its own expertise, and customers who were established with only one of the companies now have access to all. Together they bring industry-leading technical know-how to deliver solutions in a wide variety of industries, including specialty chemicals, mining and minerals, food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, environmental and wastewater, green technologies end markets.
With every mixing solution integrated into the same portfolio, there is better collaboration among teams and ability to leverage combined strengths to serve global customers in a cohesive and consistent approach.
"SPX FLOW has taken the best of already trusted brands to build something truly unique for our customers," said Ankur Jain, SPX FLOW's director of product management of Mixing Solutions. "It's an example where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Alone these brands were already top-notch trusted brands. Together, they are now truly the best of the best."
Some of the greatest benefits for customers include:
- Easy access to the best process know-how: Combining industry-leading brands ensures a wide variety of specialized mixing expertise to solve complex problems. Globally connected teams of industry experts offer a truly unique service to customers at their doorsteps. SPX FLOW's thought leadership in the field of mixing technology brings outstanding process results with an understanding that is robust and reliable for maximum uptime.
- Offering a greater array of solutions: Customers no longer need to search out multiple companies to solve their mixing needs. Customers have the options to choose from different solutions to satisfy their specific needs. SPX FLOW's combined engineering capabilities best positions the company to work with customers, institutions and academics to develop new products and spearhead the field of mixing science.
- More locations worldwide, including manufacturing, service centers and Innovation labs: A broader geographic base gives SPX FLOW a unique ability to support customers locally, quickly start up new projects and provide faster, quicker turnaround for service and repairs. Local Innovation and Design Centers in the region provide a convenient avenue for the customer to develop solutions faster — increasing speed to market, reducing cost on trials, while being more sustainable by reducing travel.
- Dedicated aftermarket & service organization to enhance end-user operations: The new mixing group provides a wider array of aftermarket programs and capabilities. It brings a dedicated aftermarket organization and an expanded footprint that is available to assist with enhancing revenue generation potential and return on investment, improving maintenance lifetime cycles with increased uptime, decreasing maintenance costs and emergency work and providing mechanical equipment assessments and identifying at-risk equipment.
"Not only are we able to offer better services and opportunities to our existing customers, but we can reach more customers and end-users and support them with our services," Jain said. "By combining forces, we can offer our solutions and expertise in new markets and geographies, meaning a customer now has access to SPX FLOW Mixing Solutions and our expertise, trusted quality and aftermarket support at their doorstep."
A look at the combined mixing solutions suite, by the numbers:
- A rich history and legacy with more than 1,000,000 mixers installed worldwide
- More than 675 dedicated solution makers are serving more than 10,000 customers worldwide
- A dedicated footprint of more than 1 million sq. ft. (92,000 m2) consisting of state-of-the-art production facilities, and service centers
- Four Innovation and Design Centers spread across the world to run customer trials, innovate new solutions and develop technical advancements (2 in the U.S., 1 in Germany, 1 in China)
To learn more about these brands, visit their pages on the SPX FLOW website: Lightnin, Plenty, Stelzer, Uutechnic, and Philadelphia Mixing Solutions.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets.
SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
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Recognition reflects wealth management firm's outstanding growth and quality of advisors
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service wealth management firm associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC), proudly announces that 15 of its advisor partners have been named to the Forbes 2022 List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The annual ranking spotlights more than 6,000 advisors who are researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative criteria.
"Over the last few years, Steward Partners has enjoyed tremendous growth both in number of advisor partners and assets under management," said Doug Kentfield, President and Head of Wealth Management at Steward Partners Global Advisory. "This recognition from Forbes demonstrates that not only is our partner network growing, but that our advisors are among the best in the business. We salute those advisors who made the list this year and look forward to seeing even more Steward Partners recognized in the years to come."
The Steward Partners Global Advisory advisors being honored by Forbes are:
Eric Beiley—Executive Managing Director & Wealth Manager, New York, NY
Thomas Briggs— Managing Director & Wealth Manager, St. Louis, MO
Robert Carrigg, Jr. CFP®—Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Portsmouth, NH
Brad Coyle, CRPC®—Executive Managing Director & Investment Officer, McLean, VA
Timothy Davis, CFP®—Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Boston, MA
Christopher J. Detmer, CFP®, CHFC®, CLU®—Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Washington, DC
James Fowkes— Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Washington, DC
Carl Gravina, CFP®—Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Keene, NH
Todd Hoffman CFP®, CPM®—Executive Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Clearwater, FL
George U. Nottingham, CFP®—Managing Director & Wealth Manager Norfolk, VA
Liana Poodiack CFP®—Managing Director & Wealth Manager Keene, NH
Randy R. Price, CFP®, CIMA®, CIMC®—Executive Manager Director & Wealth Manager, Houston, TX
Christopher Reaney, CFP®—Managing Director, Portsmouth, NH
Thomas Sedoric—Executive Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Portsmouth, NH
Stephen R. Spector—Managing Director & Wealth Manager, Boston, MA
Eric Beiley was also named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021, after having been named one of the Top 400 Financial Advisors by the Financial Times in 2019 and 2020 and to the Raymond James Chairman's Council in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
In addition to this honor from Forbes in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Randy Price was recognized by Barron's as one of the nation's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Todd Hoffman was named one of the Top 400 Financial Advisors by the Financial Times in 2015, as well as being named one of Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in 2016 and 2017 and to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Forbes also placed Liana Poodiack on its Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2021 and its 2020 and 2022 lists of the Top Women Wealth Advisors.
This is Tom Sedoric's third time on this Forbes list, having also been so honored last year and in 2018. He has also served for the New Hampshire Governors as the advisory chair to the Department of Resources and Economic Development.
George Nottingham was also named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Brad Coyle was previously named one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2018.
The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria gained through telephone, virtual, and in-person due diligence interviews and quantitative data. To be considered advisors must have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors including revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and adherence to best practices in working with clients. Out of approximately 34,925 nominations, more than 6,550 advisors received the award. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.
About Steward Partners Global Advisory
With offices in Newtown, CT, Washington, D.C., Clearwater, FL, Andover and Boston, MA, Baltimore, Bel Air and Bethesda, MD, Portland, ME, St. Louis, MO, Hendersonville, NC, Keene, Manchester and Portsmouth, NH, Paramus, Morristown, Ramsey and Somerville, NJ, Albany and New York City, NY, Conshohocken, PA, Austin, Dallas and Houston, TX, McLean, McLean II, Norfolk and Richmond, VA, and Mequon, WI. Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, is an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership catering to family, institutional and multigenerational wealth. For more information, visit us at www.stewardpartners.com.
About Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,400 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $1.26 trillion as of 12/31/2021.
Steward Partners Holdings, Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC maintain a separate professional business relationship with, and our registered professionals offer securities through, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, 1776 I Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006. Toll Free: (844) 801-8268.
The Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors is an independent listing produced annually by Ignites Research, a division of Money–Media, Inc., on behalf of the Financial Times (April 2020). To qualify for the list, advisers had to have 10 years of experience and at least $300 million in assets under management (AUM) and no more than 60% of the AUM with institutional clients. The FT reaches out to some of the largest brokerages in the U.S. and asks them to provide a list of advisors who meet the minimum criteria outlined above. These advisors are then invited to apply for the ranking. Only advisors who submit an online application can be considered for the ranking. In 2020, roughly 1,040 applications were received and 400 were selected to the final list (38.5%). The 400 qualified advisers were then scored on six attributes: AUM, AUM growth rate, compliance record, years of experience, industry certifications, and online accessibility. AUM is the top factor, accounting for roughly 60–70 percent of the applicant's score. Additionally, to provide a diversity of advisors, the FT placed a cap on the number of advisors from any one state that's roughly correlated to the distribution of millionaires across the U.S.
Raymond James Chairman's Council Membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Requalification is required annually. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating.
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors," Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. The rankings are based on data provided by over 5,000 individual advisors and their firms and include qualitative and quantitative criteria. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients' risk tolerance than by an advisor's investment picking abilities. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Barron's is not affiliated with Raymond James.
The Forbes America's Top Women Advisors was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: wealth advisors with a minimum of 7 years of experience, client impact, industry experience, review of best practices and compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Research Summary (As of February, 2022) 34,500 nominations were received based on thresholds and 18,465 Advisors were invited to complete the online survey. 13,549 Advisors were interviewed by telephone, 2,610 Advisors were interviewed in-person at the Advisors' location, 1,203 were Advisor web based interviews, and 1,377 women won. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Portfolio performance is not a criteria in these awards due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. These rankings are not indicative of an advisor's future performance, are not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for these awards/ratings. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes, Shook Research, LLC, The FT, Ignite Research, or Money–Media, Inc
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--CHOP/Penn study found the combined effects of structural racism and the pandemic, known as a "syndemic," were associated with negative postpartum mental health—
PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The combined effects of systemic and interpersonal racism layered on top of negative experiences within the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with depression and anxiety among Black people in the postpartum period, according to a new study by researchers in The Intergenerational Exposome Program (IGNITE) of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The findings were published today in JAMA Psychiatry.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the Black community, in large part due to structural racism and its impact on the social determinants of health, and our study shows this impact extended to the effects on the postpartum period," said study first author Wanjikũ F.M. Njoroge, MD, Medical Director of the Young Child Clinic, Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and PolicyLab Faculty at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Not only does this research point to an urgent need for policies that address the pandemic's mental health effects on Black pregnant people, but it also highlights the need to follow the babies and toddlers of these people through early childhood to understand any potential impacts on their development and intervene where necessary."
The researchers sought to examine how the joint effects of structural and interpersonal racism, two endemic conditions, and the COVID-19 pandemic, an epidemic condition, contributed to postpartum mental health outcomes in Black individuals before and after birth. To do so, they analyzed data from a large birthing cohort participating in a longitudinal study related to the pandemic and perinatal health. Participants delivered in one of two urban hospitals within the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia. The researchers looked at data from a total of 151 Black patients to understand the impacts of multiple forms of racism on their postpartum mental health.
Participants answered a series of questions about their COVID-19 pandemic experiences, interpersonal racism, and mental health status. The researchers also used geocoding of zip codes based on census data as well as examinations of electronic medical record data to assess factors like income inequality, home ownership, education level and insurance type. Additionally, they mapped participants based on Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) redlining boundaries and assigned participants a risk grade from A (minimal) to D (hazardous) based on their street address.
The researchers found that nearly all participants (91%) expressed at least one significant pregnancy-related COVID-19 worry, and a large majority (81%) reported at least one moderate concern related to delivery and the postpartum period. A total of 44 participants (29%) screened positive for postpartum depression.
In their analysis, the researchers found that worse experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of interpersonal racism, and living in an area of greater historical redlining were all uniquely associated with postpartum depression. Additionally, the association between racism and poor postpartum mental health was magnified with worse COVID-19 experiences. Indeed, those with more negative COVID-19 experiences combined with higher interpersonal and systemic general racism scores were at the highest risk of meeting screening criteria for postpartum depression and anxiety.
"These findings underscore that the key to better serving Black patients is to appreciate the cascading effect structural racism has on all aspects of life, including pregnancy," said co-author Michal A. Elovitz, MD, co-Principal Investigator of the primary study and the Hilarie L. Morgan and Mitchell L Morgan President's Distinguished Professor in Women's Health in the Perelman School of Medicine at Penn. "Importantly, we, as a medical community, have failed to adequately address and attend to mental health issues among birthing individuals. This study emphasizes an even additional need to focus on the mental health among Black birthing people. We are hopeful that there will be increased efforts—both clinically and in research—to address the impact of structural racism on the mental and physical well-being of Black individuals"
Njoroge et al. "Association of COVID-19 and Endemic Systemic Racism With Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Among Black Birthing Individuals," JAMA Psychiatry, April 13, 2022, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0597
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AGRX, PTE, BBBY, TELL, and PHIO.
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In a phase 2a study, CHOP researchers showed exendin-(9-39) leads to blood sugar control in children with HI, which could improve care for a rare condition with few treatments
PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have shown that a targeted treatment they developed is effective at controlling blood sugar in patients with hyperinsulinism (HI), a genetic disease in which the pancreas produces too much insulin. The findings, which were published today in Diabetes Care, provide further evidence that the treatment could prevent hypoglycemia in patients with HI and may preclude the need for a full removal of their pancreas, a current standard treatment for severe diffuse HI.
"There are currently very few medical treatments for HI, and those treatments are of limited effectiveness while also associated with significant side effects," said senior study author Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes and Director of the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "We are very excited about this study because by targeting the underlying pathophysiology, exendin-(9-39) offers potential therapeutic advantages over currently available therapies for HI, which could make a huge difference in the lives of the children we care for."
Congenital HI is the most common cause of persistent hypoglycemia in infants and children. Although about half of cases have no known genetic cause, the most common and severe form of HI is caused by a mutation in genes that encode the two subunits of the beta-cell ATP-sensitive potassium channel, a form of the disease known as KATPHI. Patients with this form of the disease become hypoglycemic when fasting and also after a protein-rich meal, likely due to the glutamine in the protein stimulating the amplification of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor signaling on the beta-cell.
In prior studies, CHOP researchers have shown that administering exendin-(9-39), which blocks the GLP-1 receptor, through an intravenous infusion significantly increased fasting glucose levels in adolescents and adults with the KATPHI form of the disease. They also showed that the agent inhibits insulin secretion in models of KATPHI disease. Together, the results suggested that inhibiting GLP-1 signaling could be an effective means of controlling HI.
Given the success of prior studies, the researchers decided to test exendin-(9-39) in younger children with HI to see if the drug would have similar success in that population, not only during fasting but also after a meal. They enrolled 16 patients between the ages of 10 months and 15 years with persistent hypoglycemia due to HI, all but one of whom had genetically confirmed KATPHI; the one patient without genetic confirmation had symptoms consistent with KATPHI.
To test the effectiveness of the treatment, the researchers conducted a six-hour infusion of three different doses of exendin-(9-39) after patients had been fasting for approximately 12 hours and compared those effects with that of a control saline solution. Over the period of another two days, the researchers infused a subset of eight patients with either the highest dose of exendin-(9-39) or a saline control solution during a mixed meal tolerance test and an oral protein tolerance test.
The researchers found that exendin-(9-39) resulted in a 76% reduction in likelihood of fasting hypoglycemia in the mid-dose group and by 84% in the group receiving the highest dose. They found administering exendin-(9-39) during the protein challenge resulted in an 82% reduction in the likelihood of hypoglycemia. The mid-dose group also demonstrated a 20% increase in fasting glucose, while the higher dose resulted in a 28% increase in glucose after a meal and a 30% increase in glucose after a protein challenge. Of note, while the effect of exendin-(9-39) on fasting glucose seems to be mediated by suppression of insulin secretion, the effect on protein-induced hypoglycemia may be mediated by exendin-(9-39)-mediated increase on glucagon, suggesting the treatment might induce multiple mechanisms of blood sugar control.
"This study is further evidence supporting the use of exendin-(9-39), which has been granted breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of HI, and we look forward to moving this therapy into a phase 3 trial," Dr. De León-Crutchlow said.
This study was funded by grant 1R01FD004095-01A1 and by The Clifford and Katherine Goldsmith Foundation. The project described was supported by grant number UL1RR024134 from the National Center for Research Resources.
Stefanovski et al. "Exendin-(9-39) effects on glucose and insulin in children with congenital hyperinsulinism during fasting and during a meal and a protein challenge," Diabetes Care, April 13, 2022, DOI: 10.2337/dc21-2009
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Real Estate Solutions®, a nationwide provider of draw inspections, construction loan administration solutions, field services, and appraisal services, announces the launch of a revolutionary floorplan sketching solution, designed to increase reliability and consistency in the appraisal process.
Working with lenders, Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac®, the appraiser community and appraisal management companies (AMCs), this comprehensive solution captures high-fidelity floorplans with ANSI-aligned standards for calculating digital gross living area (GLA), high resolution photos, and a pdf-based home report, all via a mobile device. Using Trinity's nationwide network of background-checked inspectors, the floorplan sketch and property report can be confidently completed in minutes, expediting the fulfillment of desktop appraisals.
"With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's recent acceptance of desktop appraisals to their guide of solutions, this floorplan sketching service efficiently automates the appraisal process," notes Brad Meyer, CEO and President, Trinity Real Estate Solutions. "At Trinity, we are continuously seeking ways to serve our customers more effectively, and this solution meets and exceeds lenders' needs, allowing them to process loans faster while maximizing their productivity."
Traditionally an extremely labor-intensive task, Trinity's solution offers an innovative, fully digital solution, eliminating possible discrepancies and inconsistencies because of manually keying in data from paper sources.
Mr. Meyer continues, "Trinity's experienced, background checked panel of field inspectors offers nationwide coverage, translating into broad scalability. Lenders using Trinity's or their existing appraiser panel or AMC can complete the desktop appraisal reliably with all the necessary property data."
For more information on Trinity, please visit www.trinityonline.com.
About Trinity Real Estate Solutions, Inc.
Trinity Real Estate Solutions is a national provider of residential and commercial construction lending services, fund control, draw inspections, field services, broker price opinions, consulting services, appraisals, and specialty inspections. Its products are designed to mitigate risk and provide onsite property assessments. Founded in 2003, Trinity has grown from one company in a specialized industry to five companies today – Trinity Inspection Services®, Trinity Commercial Services®, Trinity Field Services®, Trinity Appraisal Services®, and Trinity Loan Administration® -- operating nationwide in the banking, mortgage lending, credit card and insurance industries. Trinity partners with more than 10,000 field appraisers, inspectors, and brokers, serving small, regional, and national customers in all 50 states.
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Merger of equals contributes to $14 billion in 1Q22 M&A before Russia-Ukraine war and associated oil and gas price volatility halts activity
AUSTIN, Texas , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enverus, the leading energy data analytics and SaaS technology company, is releasing its summary of 1Q22 M&A activity. As the M&A market marched into the new year, $14 billion in deals were announced during the first quarter of 2022. However, the last significant transaction occurred in early March before a spike in commodity prices temporarily halted activity.
"All the factors that kept upstream deals resilient in 2021 carried over into the new year," said Andrew Dittmar, director at Enverus. "That included a need for inventory by public companies, ready private sellers and favorable pricing. However, the volatility in energy prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine stalled nearly all deals in March."
Overall, deals were most active in the Rockies region (more than 50% of total 1Q22 value) driven particularly by buyer interest in North Dakota's Williston Basin and Colorado's DJ Basin. The always consistent Permian Basin captured a bit under 30% of deal value and one big deal in the Marcellus drove the roughly 20% of value allocated to the Eastern region.
One of the deal types less susceptible to commodity pricing risk is the so-called corporate mergers of equals. The combination of Oasis Petroleum and Whiting Petroleum in the Bakken in early March was a return to this type of transaction and the first public-public company merger since August 2021.
"There should still be plenty of upstream deals to be had," Dittmar said. "We just need some stability in commodity pricing and an acquisition or two to benchmark deals to reignite what should be an active market."
Members of the media can contact Jon Haubert to request a copy of the full report or to schedule an interview with one of Enverus' expert analysts.
Enverus is the leading energy SaaS company delivering highly-technical insights and predictive/prescriptive analytics that empower customers to make decisions that increase profit. Enverus' innovative technologies drive production and investment strategies, enable best practices for energy and commodity trading and risk management, and reduce costs through automated processes across critical business functions. Enverus is a strategic partner to more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries. Learn more at Enverus.com.
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CAMPBELL, Calif., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEKA, the Data Platform for AI company, today announced that Dan Warmenhoven will join its board of directors effective April 4th. A renowned technology industry veteran, he brings extensive data management domain expertise to WEKA, where he will help to shape the company's strategic alliances, go to market and customer acquisition strategies.
Warmenhoven famously served as CEO of NetApp from 1994 to 2009, helping to steer the company to its initial public offering in 1995; he later became its executive chairperson, a position he held from 2009 to 2014. Under his leadership, NetApp became an industry juggernaut, growing into a multibillion-dollar, Fortune 500 category leader in the network attached storage market that it helped to pioneer.
Warmenhoven is a recipient of the Morgan Stanley Leadership Award for Global Commerce and was awarded Ernst & Young's prestigious National Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2004. He earned his BS degree in electrical engineering with honors from Princeton University.
A serial entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor with a keen eye for disruptive technologies, Warmenhoven has served on the boards of several notable companies, including Alteryx, Aruba Networks, Cohesity, Palo Alto Networks, and Redback Networks. He joins WEKA as the company continues to sustain a hypergrowth trajectory – shattering its sales and revenue goals for its fiscal year 2022.
"It is a great honor to welcome Dan Warmenhoven to WEKA's board of directors," said Liran Zvibel, co-founder and chief executive officer at WEKA. "Dan is an industry legend whose vision and ability to execute have helped to build some of the world's most impressive infrastructure companies. The experience and expertise he brings to WEKA will be invaluable as we continue to build on the significant customer and market traction we've gained in the past year, helping to grow our strategic alliances and fortify our go to market strategy."
"WEKA's data platform technology and vision are impressive. I believe they have the potential to be as transformative to modern data management as NetApp's technology was for data storage in the 90s," said Warmenhoven. "They aren't just building a better storage mousetrap like so many of their market peers. WEKA's unique software-based, cloud agnostic approach has the potential to fundamentally change how organizations store, process, and manage their data."
About WEKA
WEKA® is the leading data platform for achieving first-to-market results with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Optimized for hybrid cloud and edge environments, WEKA's advanced architecture helps to solve complex data challenges and deliver truly epic performance at scale. The world's largest AI projects run on WEKA: eight of the Fortune 50 use the WEKA Data Platform for AI to fuel innovation and discovery today. WEKA is backed by nine world-class strategic investors, including Hitachi, HPE and NVIDIA. For more information, visit https://www.weka.io.
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The leading beauty and wellness platform hosted five brands, over 900 attendees and Shark Tank star Lori Greiner
DENVER, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBiz Brands Inc., the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise platform, with nearly 900 franchised locations globally, recently hosted over 900 attendees at its 2022 conference in Las Vegas at The Mirage®. The WellBiz Brands portfolio features category leaders including Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage® and Fitness Together®.
2021 marked a year of tremendous growth for the company, including adding two new brands to its portfolio and signing more than 100 franchise agreements. The theme for the conference was "UNITED," celebrating the success of the portfolio while highlighting 2022 growth initiatives. Jeremy Morgan, WellBiz Brands chief executive officer, provided a look at what's ahead for the portfolio, including new eyelash extension innovations, WellBiz One technology to enhance studio operations for franchisees and the new Support Center structure focused on revenue drivers like membership and people.
"Coming together at the UNITED Conference to celebrate the best in beauty and wellness franchising was inspiring. At WellBiz Brands, we're focused on creating world-class experiences for consumers and providing the best-in-class support franchise owners need for sustainable growth," said Morgan. "Beauty and wellness are high-growth industries. We have the best brands in our categories and consumers love the services we provide. Most importantly, we're surrounded by amazing franchisees and a WellBiz Brands support team who have common goals. There are so many opportunities in front of us."
The UNITED Conference also focused on helping franchisees grow their business portfolios. One of the advantages of being a franchisee within the WellBiz Brands platform is the ability to own multiple brands within the portfolio, and during the conference over 20 franchise groups committed to expanding across two or more concepts. The portfolio is off to a fast start in 2022, with 35 franchise groups signing deals to build nearly 100 new units.
WellBiz Brands also recognized franchisees earning special recognition for Franchisee and Service Provider of the Year:
Franchisees of the Year
- Drybar, Amy Ross, Scottsdale, Arizona: Ross truly embodies the Heart & Soul values of the Drybar brand. As one of Drybar's first franchisees, she has been a leader since the beginning. She is generous with her time, whether testing new systems or collecting franchisee feedback and sharing it with the Support Center. Over the past 10 years, she and her husband have opened six locations, with plans to grow to 10.
- Amazing Lash Studio, Juan Cristerna, McAllen, Texas: Cristerna owns two locations in Brownsville and McAllen, which are both in the top 10 across all metrics. With 32,000 visits last year, and 62% of those services pre-booked, Cristerna's business results are impressive. Cristerna also supports the growth of the brand by testing new products and programs.
- Radiant Waxing, Gerri Jones, Lubbock, Texas: Jones' Lubbock salon finished 2021 as a top performing location, ending the year with a 91% increase in sales versus 2020. A creative marketer with meaningful relationships in her community, she stands out as a leader who empowers her team.
- Elements Massage, Matt Perry and Tracy Gilligan, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, New Hampshire, and Newburyport, Massachusetts: With four studios, Perry and Gilligan make time to support their studio teams through mentoring and career development. Known for their contagious energy, they are ambitious in business pursuits and always open to providing larger brand support, such as serving on the New England gala and co-op.
- Fitness Together, Clark Sharp, Silver Spring, Maryland: In 2014, Sharp joined the brand as a personal trainer and in two years became a studio owner. When the pandemic hit, Sharp took a full-time job to help support the studio and his employees. The trust in himself and his team paid off, and revenues increased by over 50% from 2020 to 2021. Sharp is a leader within the brand, offering expertise in every capacity.
Service Providers of the Year
- Drybar: Shop Educator of the Year, Kirsten Welch, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Amazing Lash Studio: Lash Stylist of the Year, Liz Gearheart, Suntree, Florida
- Elements Massage: Massage Therapist of the Year, Tyson Johnston, College Station, Texas
- Fitness Together: Personal Trainer of the Year, Maria Cardozo, Burlington, Massachusetts
- Radiant Waxing: Waxologist of the Year, Savanha Nunez, Lubbock, Texas
With a portfolio of beauty and wellness brands and nearly $500 million in systemwide sales, WellBiz Brands offers experienced and prospective entrepreneurs opportunities that fit their passions and goals. For more information, please visit: WellBizbrands.com.
About WellBiz Brands Inc.
WellBiz Brands Inc. is the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise platform catering to the needs of the affluent female consumer. The WellBiz Brands' portfolio includes Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage®, and Fitness Together®. The company's cross-brand digital marketing program drives effective member acquisition strategies, creating a world-class membership ecosystem. WellBiz One, a proprietary technology platform, enhances studio operations for franchisees, fueling member engagement and retention. With expertise in supply chain management, e-commerce and product innovation, WellBiz provides franchisees with a leading edge. The company has earned national recognition on lists such as the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and others. For more information, visit WellBiz Brands Inc.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeWork, a leading global flexible space provider, is partnering with Yardi®, the leading provider of real estate software, to accelerate speed to market and deliver more enhanced capabilities to the already announced WeWork Workplace product. By partnering, the two organizations will provide companies of all sizes with a universal platform for powering and optimizing flexible workplace strategies.
The rapid adoption of the flexible hybrid work model has forced businesses to rethink and optimize their office and space utilization strategies with an emphasis on creating a more seamless and purposeful employee experience. The partnership will merge Yardi's industry-leading software and tech capabilities with current WeWork Workplace booking capabilities to create a software solution tailored for corporate enterprise users. This enhanced WeWork Workplace product, set to launch in July 2022, will help facilitate this transition and enable companies to offer their employees the ability to seamlessly book a desk, private office or conference room in any company-leased or owned office space, any WeWork location, or any affiliate of WeWork.
For almost 40 years, Yardi has provided integrated property management software and solutions to landlords, investors, owners and operators. As a result, this partnership will marry Yardi's industry-leading software and tech capabilities with WeWork's global member network of more than 26,000 small and medium-sized businesses and 2,300 enterprise clients - including 63% of Fortune 100 companies.
"As we began to launch WeWork Workplace, we saw an incredible opportunity to accelerate
the growth and capabilities of our product with the expertise of Yardi's platform. Together, WeWork and Yardi have the ability to build a scalable end-to-end solution for powering the future of work. This partnership underscores the importance of delivering holistic solutions that can cater to every type of real estate strategy," said Scott Morey, President of WeWork Technology and Innovation.
"Yardi has a more than 30-year history of developing innovative software solutions for commercial real estate. Today Yardi software is used to manage 12 billion square feet of commercial space. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to create a state-of-the-art solution for corporate enterprises around the world," said Rob Teel, Senior Vice President, Global Solutions, Yardi.
About WeWork:
WeWork (NYSE: WE) was founded in 2010 with the vision to create environments where people and companies come together and do their best work. Since then, we've become one of the leading global flexible space providers committed to delivering technology-driven turnkey solutions, flexible spaces, and community experiences. For more information about WeWork, please visit wework.com.
About Yardi:
Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management
software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. With over 7000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients globally to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.
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DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of LeElle B. Slifer as a partner in the Dallas office and as a member of the Litigation practice.
LeElle has litigated a wide array of complex commercial matters, including disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, oil and gas, securities fraud, antitrust, intellectual property (including patent and copyright infringement and theft of trade secrets), class actions, and mass torts.
She has appeared in federal and state courts across the United States and has participated in numerous arbitrations, including before the International Chamber of Commerce in London. LeElle has also handled appeals before a variety of federal and state appellate courts as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Prior to entering private practice, LeElle clerked for the Hon. Jerry E. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
"Winston is well known as a litigation powerhouse, especially in Dallas," said LeElle. "I look forward to joining their talented team and zealously advocating for my clients with the collaboration and support that come from such a diverse and experienced bench."
"The range and depth of LeElle's litigation experience are a perfect fit for our growing presence in the Dallas market," said Tom Melsheimer, Dallas managing partner. "The strong Texas economy continues to expand across multiple industry sectors, which means a corresponding growth in complex legal matters. LeElle's success in arguing cases ranging from securities fraud to oil and gas disputes will bring significant value to our clients."
LeElle has also led many initiatives to hire and retain talented women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ professionals, which extends to establishing a variety of mentoring and professional development programs.
"LeElle is a talented litigator and a passionate advocate for diversity and for women lawyers' visibility and advancement," said Tom Fitzgerald, Winston chairman. "She will be an important addition to our growing team in Dallas."
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 15 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
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Atlas Journey® trip protection insurance is now available on top-rated travel insurance comparison website, Squaremouth.com.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldTrips, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, rated 4.3 out of 5 on the Squaremouth platform by customers, is expanding on their 14-year partnership by offering Squaremouth customers the option to purchase the new Atlas Journey trip cancellation insurance product series.
WorldTrips has sold over 26,100 international travel medical insurance policies on the Squaremouth platform. On March 17th, U.S. based travelers going domestic or abroad now have the option to insure pre-paid, nonrefundable trip cost with Atlas Journey, which also offers medical benefits and emergency travel assistance services.
"When we look at the landscape of travel insurance distributors, it's impossible to ignore Squaremouth's impressive growth since 2020," says WorldTrips VP of Underwriting, Jonathan Nichols. "They are a significant value add to the growth of our brand and I'm pleased Squaremouth is now offering these innovative plans to their growing customer base."
Squaremouth, founded in 2003 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, has 32 travel insurance providers offering 96 plan options. While WorldTrips has been a provider for 14 years offering international travel medical plans to their customers, the new addition of comprehensive travel protection to U.S. residents is strategically timed as travel rebounds.
"Our travelers are still heavily driven by protection related to the COVID-19 pandemic," says Megan Moncrief, Chief Marketing Officer at Squaremouth. "The new Atlas Journey plans offered by WorldTrips include in-demand benefits, such as high travel delay limits, to include coverage during an unplanned quarantine abroad, as well as emergency medical and cancellation benefits to cover the most common traveler concerns."
WorldTrips' Atlas Journey plans are now available for purchase through Squaremouth's travel insurance comparison site. To learn more or start your quote, visit Squaremouth.com today.
Media Contact:
Clay Coomer, WorldTrips
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About WorldTrips
WorldTrips, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a full-service organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel medical and trip protection insurance products designed to address the insurance needs of travelers worldwide. WorldTrips' Atlas Journey products are not offered in New York, Florida, and Washington at this time. WorldTrips is a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies based in Houston, Texas. For more information about WorldTrips, please visit WorldTrips.com.
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About Squaremouth
Squaremouth compares travel insurance policies from every major travel insurance provider in the United States. Using Squaremouth's comparison engine and third-party customer reviews, travelers can research and compare insurance products side-by-side. More information can be found at www.squaremouth.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The WonderRoad Music Festival has announced the daily lineup for its inaugural Indianapolis festival this summer.
The festival is set for June 11 and 12 at Garfield Park with three different stages.
According to a release from Elevation Festivals, the WonderRoad music lineup is as follows:
Saturday:
- Vampire Weekend
- Chvrches
- Hippo Campus
- Wrabel
- Rip
- Noga Erez
- John Harvie
- Motherfolk
- 81355
- GoldPark
- Detention
- Fern Murphy
- Huckleberry Funk
- The Vindys
Sunday:
- Lord Huron
- Bastille
- Mat Kearney
- Milky Chance
- Taylor Bennett
- The Blue Stones
- Reignwolf
- Des Rocs
- Leah Kate
- Hembree
- Wavrunner
- The Protest
- The Palace
Elevation Festivals also released single-day tickets on Wednesday for around $120. Two-day festival passes can be purchased for about $200, VIP weekend tickets can be purchased for $475 each, and kids' VIP two-day festival passes are $250. Kids' general admission tickets are about $40 for one day and about $60 for two days.
Limited on-site parking passes can be purchased for $25.
All WonerRoad passes can be bought online at wonderroadfest.com or the HI-FI box office located at 1043 Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett, Attorney General Todd Rokita's Office and Citizens Energy Group are announcing repercussions against delinquent property owners of three southside apartment complexes.
This comes after months of unpaid utility and gas bills at Capital Place and Berkley Commons.
Citizens Energy is seeking repayment of more than $1.3 million for past due utility bills and other expenses. Three separate lawsuits are being filed and residents are at risk again of losing their water.
You can watch the news conference below.
The past-due bills total $344,217 from Berkley Commons IN LLC, which operates Berkley Commons Apartments at 8201 Madison Avenue in Indianapolis. The utility also is seeking repayment of past due bills totaling $956,792 from JPC Affordable Housing Foundation, which operates the Capital Place Apartments at 4100 Continental Court in Indianapolis, and the Woods at Oak Crossing at 3120 Nobscot Drive in Indianapolis.
Citizens says both groups have "consistently failed" over the past year to make payments and established payment arrangements have been broken on several occasions.
“We are hopeful this legal action against Berkley Commons LLC and JPC Affordable Housing will result in the repayment of past-due bills and payment of future bills, so residents of the apartment complexes have continued access to utility service without our remaining customers having to bear the cost of the apartment owners’ unpaid utility bills,” said Jeffrey Harrison, President & CEO of Citizens.
Water is supposed to be included in tenants rent at both complexes. Gas is included at Capital Place.
In February, water was cut off at both complexes forcing hundreds of tenants to be without.
Less than 24 hours later, the mayor's office stepped in to help, paying around $850,000 to get service restored.
The city used taxpayer dollars and promised it would hold the property owners accountable.
Hogsett says the complexes put the well being of residents in jeopardy.
"Ultimately our aim is to hold these property owners accountable using every available tool to keep residents in their homes and clear a path for responsible ownership," Hogsett said. "Failure of a landlord to pay utility bills leads to a stop in service ... if that unit as a residence has no water, the health department has no choice but to close it down."
Citizens Energy says payment arrangements have been broken several times and worries the city will be forced to step in again to foot more unpaid bills in the future.
Tenants who have experienced problems during the course of their lease are encouraged to file a consumer complaint with the Indiana Attorney General's office.
Tenants like Brenda Jones have shown us months of her receipts for gas and water.
She questions where the money is going and hopes this legal action will force repayment.
"It is very important because our apartment management needs to be held accountable. I'm sure if their families lived here, they would never let it get shut off," said Jones.
To prevent this from happening again, Citizens Energy is also requesting creation of a constructive trust over each of the property owners funds being collected from tenants for water, sewer and gas utility services.
Attorney General Todd Rokita says one lawsuit asserts that JCP has not performed their legal duties as a nonprofit and failed to address dangerous and unlawful conditions at apartment complexes on the southside and westside of Indianapolis.
“There are many stakeholders and residents who are impacted by these allegations. The lawsuits filed by my office, Citizens, and the City will allow for the swift and efficient resolution of these important issues,” said Attorney General Rokita. “I am grateful for the hard work of Chase Haller, deputy attorney general, and the collaboration with Citizens and the City, in pursuing this solution.” | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/citizens-energy-sues-two-southside-indianapolis-apartment-complexes-for-1-3-million-in-unpaid-utility-bills | 2022-04-13T16:21:25 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/citizens-energy-sues-two-southside-indianapolis-apartment-complexes-for-1-3-million-in-unpaid-utility-bills |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will extend the nationwide mask requirement for public transit and air travel as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) order was set to expire on April 18. It will now be extended by two weeks to monitor for any increase in severe virus outcomes as cases rise in parts of the country.
The move was being made out of an abundance of caution, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the CDC’s action.
The administration had been hoping to roll out a more flexible masking strategy this week that would have replaced the nationwide requirement.
The U.S. is now averaging about 30,000 cases a day, the CDC reports. That's a slight increase from previous weeks. Hospitalizations rates have not changed much in recent weeks, according to CDC data. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/ap-source-cdc-to-extend-travel-mask-requirement-for-2-weeks | 2022-04-13T16:21:31 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/ap-source-cdc-to-extend-travel-mask-requirement-for-2-weeks |
The leaders of Finland and Sweden announced Wednesday that they are looking closely at joining NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Finland shares a border with Russia.
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin reportedly said the country would decide “within weeks” whether to join the military alliance.
“Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine,” Marin said, according to CNBC.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Andersson made similar statements, adding that her country would analyze what's best for the Swedish people.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that NATO would welcome Sweden and Finland if they decided to apply.
NATO countries receive security guarantees because of Article 5. It essentially says an attack on one country is an attack on all countries in the alliance.
The move would not be welcomed by Russia, which considers NATO a threat. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/finland-sweden-inch-closer-to-applying-to-join-nato | 2022-04-13T16:21:37 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/finland-sweden-inch-closer-to-applying-to-join-nato |
People in Georgia are being asked to report sightings of the Argentine black and white tegus.
The lizard can grow up to 4-feet long and weigh more than 10 pounds, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The reptiles reportedly pose a threat to wildlife native to Georgia, including gopher tortoises, ground-nesting birds and wild turkeys.
“With area residents, hunters and other folks helping us keep an eye out for and controlling tegus, we are cautiously optimistic we can control this population," said Daniel Sollenberger, a DNR senior wildlife biologist.
Wildlife officials don't know where the tegus originated. However, they say the lizards are a popular pet.
Georgia officials say tegus have also been reported in Florida and South Carolina. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/georgia-residents-warned-about-invasive-lizard-that-poses-risk-to-native-wildlife | 2022-04-13T16:21:43 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/georgia-residents-warned-about-invasive-lizard-that-poses-risk-to-native-wildlife |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female coach on the field in a regular-season game, and the Giants pounded the San Diego Padres 13-2.
The 31-year-old Nakken took over at first base in the third inning after Antoan Richardson got ejected.
When she was announced as Richardson’s replacement, Nakken was greeted with a warm ovation from the crowd at Oracle Park.
She also received a congratulatory handshake from Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer.
After the game, Nakken reflected on the moment.
"I think we're all inspirations doing everything that we do on a day-to-day basis and I think, yes, this carries a little bit more weight because of the visibility, obviously there's a historical nature to it," she said, according to ESPN. "But again, this is my job."
The Baseball Hall of Fame also took notice of the historic moment. ESPN reports that her helmet has been sent to be displayed in Cooperstown, New York. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/giants-nakken-becomes-1st-mlb-female-coach-on-field | 2022-04-13T16:21:49 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/giants-nakken-becomes-1st-mlb-female-coach-on-field |
Health officials are monitoring an outbreak of a meningococcal disease in Florida, mostly affecting men.
“Meningococcal disease is a disease that’s caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria is known as Neisseria meningitidis, and the reason why we’re paying so much attention to this is because it’s a really serious disease,” said Dr. Jill Roberts, an associate professor at USF Health. “Untreated, the disease can result in fatalities about 70% of the time, so it’s incredibly dangerous.”
Up to this point, health officials say the number of cases identified in 2022 surpasses the 5-year average of meningococcal disease cases in Florida. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) said, so far in 2022, they’ve identified 21 meningococcal disease cases in Florida residents, and half of those have been in people who identify as men who have sex with men.
“This does not spread easily,” said Dr. Roberts. “It does take prolonged contact. Usually what you see with spread are individuals who’ve been together for an extended amount of time, sharing utensils. It’s spread through kissing.”
Dr. Roberts said the most serious symptoms are a sudden onset of a severe headache and a stiff neck. She said you can also look for fever, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.
“It’s an emergency situation. If you have those symptoms of a headache and a stiff neck, you need to seek emergency care right away,” said Roberts.
The FDOH said the following groups should consider vaccination with a meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine during this outbreak:
- College and university students;
- Immunocompromised individuals;
- People living with HIV;
- Men who have sex with men;
- People in any groups listed above who received their MenACWY vaccine more than 5 years ago.
“The meningitis vaccines are highly reliable: highly, highly reliable. Plus they actually protect you against multiple types of meningitis,” said Dr. Roberts. “I would definitely recommend it. If you don’t know if you’ve had it, check with your health care provider.”
The FDOH said you can find meningococcal vaccines, including the MenACWY vaccine, by contacting a health care provider, county health department, or pharmacy. It said FDOH County Health Departments offer meningococcal vaccines.
This story was first reported by Mary O'Connell at WFTS in Tampa, Fla. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/health-officials-warn-of-meningococcal-disease-outbreak-in-florida | 2022-04-13T16:21:55 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/health-officials-warn-of-meningococcal-disease-outbreak-in-florida |
The price of food in the United States increased 8.8% from March 2021 to March 2022, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The new data showed food at home prices increasing by 10% while food away from home rose 6.9%. From February 2022 to March 2022, food prices increased by 1%.
Year to year increases:
- Milk 12.2%
- Meats 14.8%
- Cereal 10.1%
- Coffee 11.2%
- Fruits and vegetables 8.5%
Some items dropped in price from February to March including peanut butter, instant coffee, tomatoes, ice cream and doughnuts. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/here-are-the-food-items-that-cost-more-in-2022 | 2022-04-13T16:22:02 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/here-are-the-food-items-that-cost-more-in-2022 |
TUCSON, Ariz. — A group in Arizona is taking in old broken-down items and giving them, a new life and they’re doing it for free. Tucson Repair Café co-founder Rocky Baier says the project was started last November and it's been going strong ever since.
"I was a journalism student, and I had a lot of climate anxiety and that led me to start getting involved with Sustainable Tucson. When we started, we only had about five people. Now at the events, we have 30 people,” Baier said.
Baier says her education and work with Sustainable Tucson gave her the drive to make it happen. Meanwhile, there are thousands of repair cafés all around the world and now it's the first of its kind in Tucson.
"The goal is to give people a free place to have their items repaired and the goal is to reduce waste, reduce consumption, and stop the consumption of buying something having it break and throwing it away and buying something new," Baier said.
Electronics, clothing and furniture — you name it and teams work together to try to fix what you bring. The group is focused on helping people save money while saving the environment at the same time. Volunteers and visitors set up shop and do the work. So far, about 100 people have had repairs done.
“One of my favorite parts is that it's of community and its fun and you can meet people and talk to people,” Baier said.
Tucson Repair Café is currently working to get nonprofit status.
They do warn that not everything can be fixed.
"We will always try to repair an item, but sometimes we can’t repair items. Some things, they have things that are dangerous. Sometimes people bring in items that are locked behind proprietary software, hardware and those companies don’t like to share how they make their products,” Baier said.
Right now, there are 15 volunteers who donate their time, and more are always needed to help plan events and do repairs.
"For me, it’s really satisfying because I’m always looking at ways to save the environment,” Baier said.
This story was first reported by Shawndrea Thomas at KGUN in Tucson, Ariz. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/repair-cafes-across-the-country-help-communities-fix-electronic-and-other-times-for-free | 2022-04-13T16:22:08 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/repair-cafes-across-the-country-help-communities-fix-electronic-and-other-times-for-free |
As basketball star Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is trying “everything we can” to return Griner to the United States.
“This is an unimaginable situation for BG to be in,” Engelbert said. “She continues to have our full support, and she's just been such a great person in the league. I can't be any more real about the situation she's in. Certainly, we're trying everything we can, every angle, working through with her legal representation, her agent, elected leaders, the administration, just everybody in our ecosystem to try and find ways to get her home safely and as quickly as we can.”
The 31-year-old has been one of the league’s most prolific stars since her 2013 professional debut. She is a seven-time All-Star and consistently one of the WNBA’s top scorers.
Despite her stardom in the WNBA, unlike her counterparts in the NBA, she also plays professionally overseas.
While playing in Russia, Griner was reportedly arrested in February for possessing hash oil.
Engelbert said that the league has confirmed Griner is safe.
“It's just a very complex situation right now, and we're following the advice,” she said. “There's not a day that goes by that we're not talking to someone who has views on what we've been doing and how we're moving forward. I know we're all frustrated, but we do need to be patient. I know the players have been amazing at following the advice that they're getting and we're getting in order not to jeopardize her safety in any way.”
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said U.S. consular officials visited Griner on March 23.
“We have, beyond one-off consular visits, continued to insist that Russian authorities allow consistent, timely consular access to all U.S. citizens who are detained in Russia,” Price said on Tuesday. “That includes those who are in pre-trial detention, including Brittney Griner. We are in frequent contact with her legal team, with her broader network, and we have no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans, including those who are incarcerated in Russia.” | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/wnba-commissioner-calls-brittney-griners-arrest-in-russia-unimaginable-situation | 2022-04-13T16:22:14 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/wnba-commissioner-calls-brittney-griners-arrest-in-russia-unimaginable-situation |
Pilots at Southwest Airlines say fatigue from poor scheduling is a growing problem and is raising safety concerns.
Leaders of the pilots' union at Southwest said Tuesday that problems started last summer as Dallas-based Southwest began ramping up for the recovery in air travel, and they have gotten worse since then.
The union officials say the number of pilots asking to be relieved from a flight assignment because of fatigue jumped 330% in March compared with the same month before the pandemic, and April is already “setting fatigue records.”
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association made the complaint as it negotiates with the airline for a new contract.
Southwest spokeswoman Brandy King said the airline had a “significant and steady decline” in fatigue calls after the airline made schedule changes in November.
She said the increase in calls in March was expected.
King added that the system allows pilots to determine if they are too tired to fly.
Other airlines, including JetBlue, have said they will trim flights during the summer due to summer issues.
Alaska Airlines attributes its rise in cancellations and delays to a pilot shortage. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/southwest-airlines-pilots-report-record-levels-of-fatigue-due-to-rise-in-air-travel | 2022-04-13T16:22:20 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/southwest-airlines-pilots-report-record-levels-of-fatigue-due-to-rise-in-air-travel |
Nearly two dozen people were injured after a tornado ripped through Central Texas.
Bell County judge David Blackburn said a possible tornado was reported shortly before 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, near Salado, north of Austin.
Blackburn said the tornado traveled about 7 miles on the ground and destroyed buildings and trees.
23 people were hurt.
12 were taken to hospitals, and 1 is in critical condition, the judge reported.
The National Weather Service said two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Bell County.
The storm system dumped massive hail in the Central Texas region, according to the Weather Channel. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/tornado-rips-through-central-texas-injures-23 | 2022-04-13T16:22:26 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/tornado-rips-through-central-texas-injures-23 |
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered additional inspections on trucks entering Texas from Mexico, producers are reporting delays in shipments citing the enhanced inspections.
The enhanced inspections have President Joe Biden’s administration and Abbott pointing the finger at each other.
Dante Galeazzi, president of the Texas International Produce Association, said border security is important, but something needs to be done to improve the flow of trucks crossing the border.
“Warehouses have staff sitting idle, with no trucks to unload,” Galeazzi said. “Buyers in other parts of the country cannot understand why their product is not available. US trucking companies are losing money as they sit around for days with no loads to haul. I have even heard from a member that a trucking company is refusing to send trucks south of San Antonio out of concern there will be no cargo available. This is destroying our business and the reputation of Texas. I foresee companies making plans to move their business to New Mexico and Arizona.”
Abbott tweeted earlier this week that the law is necessary due to federal policies. The enhanced border inspections are among a few initiatives Abbott announced last week, which also include transporting undocumented immigrants to Washington D.C. by charter bus.
"Well we're going to be seeing - based upon the prognostications of the Biden administration itself, is going to be cataclysmic in what happens in border-related regions,” Abbott said this week.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called the enhanced inspections “redundant” and causing “significant disruptions to the food and automobile supply chains, delaying manufacturing, impacting jobs, and raising prices for families in Texas and across the country.”
“Local businesses and trade associations are calling on Governor Abbott to reverse this decision because trucks are facing lengthy delays exceeding 5 hours at some border crossings and commercial traffic has dropped by as much as 60 percent,” Psaki said. “The continuous flow of legitimate trade and travel and CBP’s ability to do its job should not be obstructed.”
Abbott’s policy announcements come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced earlier this month it is eliminating Title 42, which was implemented during President Donald Trump’s administration to expel migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Title 42 was implemented in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the effects of the pandemic are easing, some on both sides of the aisle are urging the Biden administration to continue to provision. The American Civil Liberty Union counters by saying “U.S. law guarantees the right to seek asylum, and prohibits sending people to places they will be persecuted or tortured.” | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/white-house-producers-say-texas-border-crackdown-slowing-down-supply-chain | 2022-04-13T16:22:32 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/white-house-producers-say-texas-border-crackdown-slowing-down-supply-chain |
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Officials say a wind-driven wildfire swept through neighborhoods in a mountain community in New Mexico.
The blaze in the village of Ruidoso has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 150 homes and other structures.
The fire has also forced the evacuations of more than 1,700 people.
Schools in the area remain closed as authorities try to survey damage before winds pick up again.
Fire officials said no deaths or injuries were reported from the fire, which was driven by winds gusting between 50 and 90 mph.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/wildfire-destroys-at-least-150-structures-in-new-mexico-town | 2022-04-13T16:22:38 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/wildfire-destroys-at-least-150-structures-in-new-mexico-town |
What’s pink and white, stands on one leg and enjoys trips to the Texas coast? No. 492, aka Pink Floyd, an African flamingo that once lived in a zoo in Kansas.
The bird started life in Tanzania and spent time in South Africa before being shipped to the U.S. and the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, as part of a group of 40 flamingos. However, it was not at the zoo long enough for bloodwork to be done to determine the bird’s gender. In addition, the zoo had not yet clipped the flamingos’ wings, which allowed No. 492 (named for the number on its tag) and another flamingo to escape.
“As soon as he had the chance, he flew out of here,” Scott Newland, curator of birds for the zoo, told Reuters in a 2013 interview. “His instincts are honed to do that.”
The great escape happened all the way back in 2005 and since then, Pink Floyd sightings have been reported around the country. The first was in Wisconsin, although the fugitive bird has apparently spent most of its time in Texas and Louisiana. The bird is easily identifiable by its signature numbered leg band.
“Every year or so we get a call,” Newland told Reuters.
In 2019, the Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shared a photo of the bird hanging out with some other feathered friends.
“No surprise here, but the return of our flamingo buddy – Pink Floyd – was a hit,” the department wrote in a Facebook post.
More recently, the bird was also spotted at Rhodes Point in Cox Bay, Texas, near Port Lavaca on the Gulf coast on March 10.
For several years, the bird was reportedly seen with another banded flamingo from a colony on the northern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Flamingos typically pair for life, although the genders of the two remain unknown. In recent years, however, No. 492 has been sighted alone.
While the bird has become something of a legendary creature, the Sedgwick County Zoo deeply regrets the bird’s escape.
“It is a black eye, to be honest,” Newland told the Wichita Eagle in 2013. “It was basically an error. We are not fond of this story.”
The zoo has not attempted to retrieve the bird, and apparently has no plans to do so. The flamingo is believed to be in its mid-20s and could live to be 50 years old.
“It’s a testament to the adaptability of these animals,” Newland told Reuters.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | https://www.wrtv.com/runaway-flamingo-spotted-17-years-after-zoo-escape | 2022-04-13T16:22:45 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/runaway-flamingo-spotted-17-years-after-zoo-escape |
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- The body of a man found 43 years ago in Pittsboro has been identified as Alexander "Alex" Brown Jr.
The North Carolina Unidentified Project played a major role in identifying Brown. The group was created in 2020 by Dr. Ann Ross and Leslie Kaufman to help solve cold cases involving unidentified victims.
A missing person report was filed for Brown 43 years ago in December of 1978 in Baltimore.
Early investigations were limited due to the lack of basic information or viable clues, but Chatham County Sheriff's Office has now been able to identify the victim thanks to advancements in DNA technology. Brown's body was found in Pittsboro in 1981; although nobody knew it was Brown until recent testing found a DNA link between the body and a surviving member of Brown's family.
"The excitement in the room was palpable," says Lieutenant Sara Pack of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
Kaufman's results were later confirmed through expert medical examination, making Alexander Brown, Jr., the fifth victim to be positively identified by the NC Unidentified Project so far. Investigators stress that this does not mean the investigation into Brown's death is over.
"I have worked on criminal cases all over the country, but cases involving unidentified bodies really speak to my heart," explains Kaufman. "These men and women deserve to have their names known and their stories told... That's what drives me to do what I do."
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is now asking other members of the public to partner in the search for answers surrounding Brown's disappearance and untimely death.
"Identifying the victim has given us a new launch point and fresh leads to follow," says Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson. "We are endlessly grateful for all of the hard work and partnerships that led to this amazing revelation! We are hopeful that such technology will lead to similar breakthroughs in other unsolved cases."
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about this case, including Brown's disappearance or murder, is asked to call the Chatham County Sheriff's Office at 919-542-2911.
Victim in 43-year-old murder investigation in Pittsboro identified
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The Tar Heel big man posted a video to his social media pages Wednesday announcing that he still had unfinished business at North Carolina.
"I want the opportunity to play in those big games, to keep Carolina on that national stage and to have the chance to do what Coach Davis has talked about since his first day on the job: Put another banner in the Smith Center," Bacot said.
Tar Heel forever ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lBbbrb0hTT
— Armando Bacot Jr. (@iget_buckets35) April 13, 2022
Bacot was a first team All-ACC player last year. He averaged 16.3 points per game and 13.1 rebounds per game. He even set the UNC record for most rebounds in a season with 511.
Bacot's decision to return to Carolina will help make the Tar Heels an early favorite to have another great season next year.
The Heels will lose Brady Manek and Dawson Garcia from the rotation, but it remains unclear if guards Leaky Black, Caleb Love or RJ Davis will return. | https://abc11.com/armando-bacot-unc-basketball-twitter-caleb-love/11744606/ | 2022-04-13T16:24:42 | 0 | https://abc11.com/armando-bacot-unc-basketball-twitter-caleb-love/11744606/ |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On The College Football Survivor Show this week, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah take a spin through some of the most interesting playoff contenders in the country who are done with spring football. More teams will be discussed in the next two weeks as more spring football games are played.
But this week, four teams are featured:
- Texas A&M, with guest Travis Brown
- Michigan, with guest Aaron McMann
- Clemson, with guest Matt Connolly
- Cincinnati, with guest Russ Heltman
That’s two teams that made the playoff last season in Michigan and Cincinnati; a playoff regular in Clemson that was down last year; and a team in Texas A&M that just brought in the best recruiting class in the nation and may be ready for its first playoff appearance.
There are also a lot of quarterback battles in this group, which is covered. Also, we examine where these teams looked improved and where there were questions this spring.
Thanks as always for listening to The College Football Survivor Show.
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10 major spring football quarterback battles | https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/04/did-michigan-clemson-cincinnati-and-texas-am-look-like-college-football-playoff-contenders-this-spring-college-football-survivor-show.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:13 | 0 | https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/04/did-michigan-clemson-cincinnati-and-texas-am-look-like-college-football-playoff-contenders-this-spring-college-football-survivor-show.html |
The Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill will open its sixth location next month.
Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill Cahaba Heights will be located at 3151 Green Valley Rd. It will join restaurants in Hoover, Trussville, Huntsville, and Murfreesboro and Franklin, Tenn.
The restaurant will be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday brunch will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Cahaba Heights location will offer online ordering for delivery, as well as a walk-up ‘To-Geaux’ window for carryout.
The restaurant will announce a grand opening with a Bourbon Street-themed party open to the public, with live music by a brass band, swag and giftcard giveaways.
Cajun Steamer offers Louisiana-style boils with Louisiana crawfish, char-grilled oysters and Gulf shrimp, as well as dishes such as crawfish etouffee, shrimp and grits, red beans and rice, and beignets.
“We are excited to extend the Cajun Steamer party atmosphere to Cahaba Heights and Vestavia Hills,” Gaston Lanaux, President and COO of Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill, said. | https://www.al.com/business/2022/04/cajun-steamer-to-open-new-location-in-birmingham-area.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:19 | 1 | https://www.al.com/business/2022/04/cajun-steamer-to-open-new-location-in-birmingham-area.html |
Easter Sunday, much like Thanksgiving Day in the fall, is a special culinary occasion that is, for the most part, not the time for experimentation.
If you want to try out a new recipe for cole slaw that uses Chinese cabbage and radishes or give a try at a pork roast cooked in rock salt you can do that some other time. Do it when nobody is looking and if the results aren’t exactly what you had hoped for then you can act like it never happened.
Nobody will be the wiser for your failed experimentation.
But Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and to a lesser extent July 4th are not days when you should let your curiosity get the best of you. In other words, go with what works and has proven so over the course of years of tradition.
Guests have come to expect certain things at these special family occasions. Like your mama’s recipe for roast turkey (the one where you cook it breast-side down) or your famous mashed potatoes (the one where you use sour cream to make it deeper and richer.
Let’s take the ham, for instance.
Most of us will be serving ham in some fashion for Easter. I know, I know that some of you will be cooking lamb or even barbecue for your Easter feast and that’s fine because that’s how you do it. But by-and-large ham is the most popular main attraction for the meal that comes at the long 47-day period of Lent.
There are any number of ways to cook a ham and to be honest I’ve never come across one yet that I didn’t like. You can bake it in the oven or slow cook it on the grill, but there is no escaping the lure of ham for Easter.
Several years ago I floated out an old recipe that has been in my holiday cooking arsenal for years. I don’t know who was the first amateur cooking genius who looked at a bottle of soda pop and then looked at a ham and decided that the two were a match made in Heaven. But I’m certainly delighted that they did so because the results were, well, game-changing.
The acid and sugar in the soda pop and the tang of the mustard combine to make a wonderful taste combination.
This may seem like an odd way to cook a ham and on paper, I suppose that it is. But if you’re looking for something a little different then this is the way to go. Save the real experimentation for Bastille Day or Groundhog Day when nobody will be looking.
Coca-Cola Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar and Dijon
Ingredients:
- 1 10-12 pound bone-in, cured ham
- 1 large oven bag (holds 8-25 pounds)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 large orange, washed and cut into 6 wedges (optional)
- 1 12-ounce can Coca-Cola (not diet)
Trim any excess skin and/or fat from the ham. Using a sharp knife, score the ham in a diamond pattern making 1/4-inch deep slices.
Place the ham in the oven bag set in a large roasting pan. Roll the sides of the bag down so that the bag is open wide and you can get your hands around the ham easily.
Combine brown sugar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
Rub sugar mixture all over ham.
Place orange wedges in the bottom of the bag around the ham. Pour the Coke into the bag (don’t pour the Coke over the ham or it will wash the sugar mixture off — just pour it in near the bottom of the ham).
“Puff up” the bag a little by gathering air or blowing into the bag so that the bag isn’t touching the ham. Making sure to keep a loose fit around the ham, close the bag tightly with the provided tie. You should end up with what looks something like a two-day old mylar balloon with a ham inside it. Using a small, sharp knife, make three small slits in the top of the bag for ventilation (don’t skip this step or the bag will burst wide open and the ham won’t be able to self-baste).
Move your oven rack just low enough that the bag won’t touch the upper elements in your oven then bake at 350 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hours or until browned and caramelized.
Remove ham from oven and rest, inside the bag, for 30 minutes before serving. | https://www.al.com/life/2022/04/an-easter-ham-recipe-with-coca-cola-brown-sugar-and-dijon-mustard-your-family-will-love.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:25 | 1 | https://www.al.com/life/2022/04/an-easter-ham-recipe-with-coca-cola-brown-sugar-and-dijon-mustard-your-family-will-love.html |
Almost 14% of the U.S. population is made up of immigrants. But as ranking site Stacker recently pointed out, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. Alabama is no exception. Alabama’s immigrant population – about 3% is described as “small but growing” and represents a variety of nations. Stacked compiled a list of the biggest sources of immigrants to Alabama using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Here are the top 15 sources of immigrants to Alabama per Stacker. You can see the complete list here.
#1. Mexico
Alabama
- Number of residents: 49,052
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 28.4%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
#2. Guatemala
Alabama
- Number of residents: 14,035
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 8.1%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
#3. India
Alabama
- Number of residents: 10,199
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 5.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
#4. South Korea
Alabama
- Number of residents: 9,889
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 5.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
#5. China
Alabama
- Number of residents: 8,573
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
#6. Germany
Alabama
- Number of residents: 6,259
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
#7. Vietnam
Alabama
- Number of residents: 6,028
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
#8. Philippines
Alabama
- Number of residents: 5,115
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
#9. United Kingdom
Alabama
- Number of residents: 4,402
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
#10. Honduras
Alabama
- Number of residents: 3,970
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
#11. Canada
Alabama
- Number of residents: 3,241
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
#12. El Salvador
Alabama
- Number of residents: 2,315
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
#13. Jamaica
Alabama
- Number of residents: 1,971
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
#14. Pakistan
Alabama
- Number of residents: 1,851
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
#15. Japan
Alabama
- Number of residents: 1,791
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign-born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/15-biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-alabama.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:32 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/15-biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-alabama.html |
A lengthy investigation in Tuscaloosa County has led to the arrest of a 64-year-old man on charges of sexual abuse of young girls, and police say there could be more victims.
The Sexual Assault Section of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit launched an investigation last year into Raymond Eugene DeWoody of Cottondale, said Capt. Jack Kennedy.
It was initially reported, Kennedy said, that DeWood had been “grooming” girls between the ages of 11 and 16 by supplying them with alcohol, gifts and trips to sporting events. He also reportedly held “house parties” for the girls.
Most of the crimes took place over the past several years, Kennedy said.
The investigation turned up several juvenile victims. Investigators interviewed dozens of witnesses and presented their findings to a grand jury, which issued indictments against him. DeWoody was taken into custody Tuesday.
He is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, first degree sexual abuse and sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. His bond was set at $50,000.
“Investigators believe that it is highly likely that there are other victims of this suspect,’’ Kennedy said.
Anyone who may have been a victim of DeWoody is asked to call the Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690. | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/alabama-man-accused-of-sex-abuse-was-allegedly-grooming-young-girls-with-alcohol-gifts.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:38 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/alabama-man-accused-of-sex-abuse-was-allegedly-grooming-young-girls-with-alcohol-gifts.html |
The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was set to extend the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor for any observable increase in severe virus outcomes as cases rise in parts of the country. The move was being made out of abundance of caution, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the CDC’s action. The requirement will now extend through May 3, 2022.
When the Transportation Security Administration, which enforces the rule for planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, extended the requirement last month, it said the CDC had been hoping to roll out a more flexible masking strategy that would have replaced the nationwide requirement.
The mask mandate is the most visible vestige of government restrictions to control the pandemic, and possibly the most controversial. A surge of abusive and sometimes violent incidents on airplanes has been attributed mostly to disputes over mask-wearing.
Critics have seized on the fact that states have rolled back rules requiring masks in restaurants, stores and other indoor settings, and yet COVID-19 cases have fallen sharply since the omicron variant peaked in mid-January.
There has been a slight increase in cases in recent weeks, driven by an even more contagious subvariant of the omicron strain, with daily confirmed cases nationwide rising from about 25,000 per day to more than 30,000. Those figures are an undercount since many people now test positive on at-home tests that are not reported to public health agencies.
Severe illnesses and deaths tend to lag infections by several weeks. The CDC is awaiting indications of whether the increase in cases correlates to a rise in adverse outcomes before announcing a less restrictive mask policy for travel. | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/cdc-to-extend-covid-travel-mask-mandate-for-2-weeks.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:44 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/cdc-to-extend-covid-travel-mask-mandate-for-2-weeks.html |
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday and is working from home during his quarantine, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Harris said he is fully vaccinated and recently received his second booster shot.
Harris is only having mild symptoms, according to the statement.
“While case numbers have declined recently in Alabama, this serves as a reminder that COVID-19 continues to circulate in our state,” Harris said.
“The single best way to prevent serious illness or death is to be fully vaccinated and boosted.”
Harris is an infectious disease specialist who formally became Alabama’s 12th state health officer in 2018.
Prior to that, he worked in Decatur treating patients with HIV and other illnesses. He joined the Alabama Department of Public Health in 2015 to serve as a regional health officer for north Alabama.
Harris has led the state’s pandemic response, enacting public health orders early on that limited public gatherings and mandated masks in public settings.
Harris became the face of Alabama’s fight against COVID in 2020 and 2021 when he held numerous press conferences updating the public about case numbers and the vaccine roll-out.
The number of new COVID cases in Alabama has dropped to all-time lows in recent weeks after peaking in January during the omicron surge. Hospitalizations also remain low in Alabama. | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/dr-scott-harris-alabamas-top-health-officer-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:50 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/dr-scott-harris-alabamas-top-health-officer-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html |
A man sought in connection with an attack on a subway train in Brooklyn that left 10 people shot — and once again interrupted New York City’s long journey to post-pandemic normalcy — is now considered a suspect, Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday.
Investigators had initially been searching for Frank R. James as a person of interest. Police said Tuesday that James rented a van possibly connected to Tuesday’s violence, but that they weren’t sure whether he was responsible for the shooting itself. Adams, speaking to NPR on Wednesday morning, did not offer details on why officials were now seeking James as a suspect beyond citing “new information that became available to the team.”
Authorities were examining social media videos in which the 62-year-old decried the United States as a racist place awash in violence and sometimes railed against Adams.
“This nation was born in violence, it’s kept alive by violence or the threat thereof and it’s going to die a violent death. There’s nothing going to stop that,” James said in one video.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell called the posts “concerning” and officials tightened security for Adams, who was already isolating following a positive COVID-19 test Sunday.
Adams said Wednesday that investigators were zeroed in on finding James.
“We are going to continue to close the loop around him and bring him in, and continue the investigation into this horrific act against innocent New Yorkers,” the Democrat said on MSNBC.
The gunman sent off smoke grenades in a crowded subway car and then fired at least 33 shots with a 9 mm handgun, police said. Five gunshot victims were in critical condition but all 10 wounded in the shooting were expected to survive. At least a dozen others who escaped gunshot wounds were treated for smoke inhalation and other injuries.
One passenger, Jordan Javier, thought the first popping sound he heard was a book dropping. Then there was another pop. People started moving toward the front of the car, he said, and he realized there was smoke.
When the train pulled into the 36th Street station in the Sunset Park neighborhood, people ran out and were directed to another train across the platform. Passengers wept and prayed as they rode away from the scene, Javier said.
“I’m just grateful to be alive,” he said.
The station was open as usual Wednesday morning, less than 24 hours after the violence. Commuter Jude Jacques, who takes the D train to his job as a fire safety director some two blocks from the shooting scene, said he prays every morning but had a special request on Wednesday.
“I said, ‘God, everything is in your hands,’” Jacques said. “I was antsy, and you can imagine why. Everybody is scared because it just happened.”
The subway system as a whole was operating normally on Wednesday, with police checking backpacks at some stations, including the Atlantic Avenue/Barclay’s Center hub.
Tuesday’s shooter fled in the chaos, leaving behind the gun, extended magazines, a hatchet, detonated and undetonated smoke grenades, a black garbage can, a rolling cart, gasoline and the key to a U-Haul van.
That key led investigators to James, who has addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said. The van was later found, unoccupied, near a station where investigators determined the gunman had entered the subway system, Essig said.
Rambling, profanity-filled YouTube videos apparently posted by James, who is Black, are replete with violent language and bigoted comments, some against other Black people.
In one video, posted a day before the attack, he criticizes crime against Black people and says drastic action is needed.
“You got kids going in here now taking machine guns and mowing down innocent people,” James says. “It’s not going to get better until we make it better,” he said, adding that he thought things would only change if certain people were “stomped, kicked and tortured” out of their “comfort zone.”
Several videos mention New York’s subways.
A Feb. 20 video says the mayor and governor’s plan to address homelessness and safety in the subway system “is doomed for failure” and refers to himself as a “victim” of the city’s mental health programs. A Jan. 25 video criticizes Adams’ plan to end gun violence.
Adams said in a video statement that the city “will not allow New Yorkers to be terrorized, even by a single individual.” | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/frank-james-now-considered-a-suspect-in-brooklyn-subway-attack.html | 2022-04-13T16:27:56 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/frank-james-now-considered-a-suspect-in-brooklyn-subway-attack.html |