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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Vertiv Holdings Co ("Vertiv" or the "Company") (NYSE: VRT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Vertiv investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between April 28, 2021 and February 23, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
VRT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company could not adequately respond to supply chain issues and inflation by increasing its prices; (2) as a result of the increasing costs, Vertiv's earnings would be adversely impacted; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Vertiv during the relevant time frame, you have until May 23, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Conference Call Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC), a net lease real estate investment trust, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 before the market opens on Friday, April 29, 2022.
The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss its financial results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day, details of which are provided below.
Live Conference Call and Audio Webcast
Date/Time: Friday, April 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Call-in Number: 1 (877) 465-1289 (U.S.) or +1 (201) 689-8762 (international)
Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Live Audio Webcast and Replay: www.wpcarey.com/earnings
W. P. Carey Inc.
W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $22 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,304 net lease properties covering approximately 156 million square feet as of December 31, 2021. For nearly five decades, the company has invested in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, office, retail and self-storage properties subject to long-term net leases with built-in rent escalators. Its portfolio is located primarily in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe and is well-diversified by tenant, property type, geographic location and tenant industry.
www.wpcarey.com
Institutional Investors:
Peter Sands
1 (212) 492-1110
institutionalir@wpcarey.com
Individual Investors:
W. P. Carey Inc.
1 (212) 492-8920
ir@wpcarey.com
Press Contact:
Anna McGrath
1 (212) 492-1166
amcgrath@wpcarey.com
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New Chief Revenue Officer and Head of People will help propel Wavelo's global growth
TORONTO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today Wavelo, a disruptive telecom software provider and a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) (TSX: TC), proudly announced that it has added two seasoned executives to the company's leadership team: Michael Koenig as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Karaka Leslie as Head of People.
With decades of combined experience in their respective fields, Michael and Karaka are vital additions to the Wavelo team and will be critical in helping propel the company's global growth.
"Wavelo is on a mission to revolutionize a historically rigid industry. We provide flexible software to help telecom operators maximize value from their existing networks, which ultimately provides their customers with a better experience," said Justin Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Wavelo. "This is a titanic industry to tackle and we need the best and brightest working on our team. That's exactly who Michael and Karaka are. We dream big and so do they. With years of extensive, proven experience between them, we are incredibly fortunate to have them on our team and are confident and excited about the work that they will do."
Wavelo launched in early 2022, driven by its partnerships with DISH Wireless and Ting Internet. To support the company's ambitious plans for growth, Michael and Karaka will bring their own unique and valued experience to the leadership team:
- Michael Koenig, Chief Revenue Officer: Michael is a highly accomplished and diversified technology leader with over 15 years of software as a service (SaaS) experience and a broader focus on building high-performing, disruptive software solutions. In his early career, Michael helped build Automattic—the company responsible for creating dozens of beloved platforms, such as WordPress. He has also held roles as the Chief Operating Officer at both Sweet and Time Doctor. In his new position, Michael will lead Wavelo's revenue management practice, touching on operations, sales and corporate development.
- Karaka Leslie, Head of People: Karaka is a highly respected leader, bringing over 15 years of progressive strategic people and human capital management experience to this position. She comes to Wavelo after two years as the Head of Strategic Initiatives at Tucows, where she leveraged employee feedback and market research to spearhead a variety of new people programs that made tangible impacts on company culture. In her new role, Karaka will oversee Wavelo's people division, introducing world-class practices that will enable teams to do their best work while scaling alongside the company as it grows.
The Wavelo executive team also includes: Hanno Liem, Chief Technology Officer (CTO); Tom McGillivray, Vice-President of Customer Experience (CX); Justin Reilly, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and Neil Shah, Chief Product Officer (CPO).
To learn more about Wavelo, the company's mission or its flexible software solutions, please visit wavelo.com.
Wavelo, a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC), is a modern, cloud-based platform designed to radically simplify OSS/BSS technology management and improve internet access worldwide. Serving communication service providers globally, Wavelo offers a suite of flexible software to enable mobile and internet access, provisioning, billing, subscriptions, and more. Connecting disparate business and operational systems and seamlessly integrating into operators' existing infrastructure, Wavelo enables operators to keep pace with network innovation and focus on providing a superior customer experience. Learn more at wavelo.com.
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure.
Ting (https://ting.com/internet) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access, provisioning, billing and subscription, developer tools, and more. OpenSRS (https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com) and Ascio (https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (https://tucows.com).
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EXTON, Pa., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will release first-quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022, and will follow with a conference call to discuss the results and business expectations at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate on the call, please dial 877-930-8295 (U.S.) or 253-336-8738 (International). The conference ID is 6690124.
A live broadcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's website, www.westpharma.com, in the "Investors" section. Management will refer to a slide presentation during the call, which will be made available on the day of the call. To view the presentation, select "Presentations" in the "Investors" section of the Company's website.
An online archive of the broadcast will be available at the site three hours after the live call and will be available through Thursday, May 5, 2022, by dialing 855-859-2056 (U.S.) or 404-537-3406 (International). The conference ID is 6690124.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 45 billion components and devices each year.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and in business for nearly a century, West in its fiscal year 2021 generated $2.83 billion in net sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com.
All trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other jurisdictions, unless otherwise noted.
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The brand honors cannabis-loving fans, launching flavor to accentuate any buzz with smoky, herbal flavors available starting April 18
DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's be blunt: Wingstop Inc. (Nasdaq: WING) knows their wings are the ultimate munchies and that 4/20 is a sacred holiday for their guests. So, in celebration of the most chill day of the year, the wing joint is honoring their cannabis-loving fans with a limited-edition, 4/20-inspired flavor called Blazed & Glazed, available starting on April 18 in restaurants nationwide.
Crafted with a blend of hemp seeds, terpenes, strawberry and cayenne pepper, the new flavor is designed to taste like 4/20 – capturing the herbal notes of the holiday and may even produce a mouth-tingling sensation – although the flavor won't actually get you high.
"Some of our biggest fans aren't just pairing their favorite wings with seasoned fries," said Marisa Carona, Chief Growth Officer. "And while many brands are starting to give a nod to 4/20, we're going higher than ever this year by dedicating an entire flavor to it. As the cannabis industry grows, so does Wingstop's desire to engage this audience."
While Wingstop is no stranger to weed culture, this is the first year the brand has created a custom flavor in honor of the holiday. Wingstop's Blazed & Glazed flavor is available in restaurants nationwide starting on April 18 through 22, or while supplies last, on Wingstop.com and the Wingstop app. The flavor, and Wingstop food truck, will also meet celebrants at Hippie Hill in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on April 20 to infuse flavor into the festival.
About Wingstop
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 1,700 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and use of a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and Thigh Bites, always cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 11 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut, seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips.
In fiscal year 2021, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 20.2% to approximately $2.3 billion, marking the 18th consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, its system is comprised of independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count of 1,731 as of December 25, 2021. During the fiscal quarter ended December 25, 2021, Wingstop generated 61.3% of sales via digital channels including Wingstop.com and the Wingstop app. Over the next three years, Wingstop intends to increase digital sales through continued investments in its technology platform and scaling its platform globally.
A key to this business success and consumer fandom stems from The Wingstop Way, which includes a core value system of being Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Service-minded, and Fun. The Wingstop Way extends to the brand's environmental, social and governance platform as Wingstop seeks to provide value to all stakeholders.
Rounding out a strong year in 2021, the Company was ranked #1 on Technomic 500's "Fastest Growing Franchise" and #22 on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500," maintained its certification as a Great Place to Work, was named as a finalist for The Innovation SABRE Award's Best New Product/Brand Launch category for its Thighstop campaign, and named to Fast Company's "The World's Most Innovative Companies" list ranking #4 in the dining category.
For more information visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop and follow @Wingstop on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at www.wingstopcharities.org.
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The Democratic Party moved Wednesday to change the order of its presidential primary contest, but the state Democratic Party is confident New Hampshire will keep its “first-in-the-nation” primary.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws committee voted Wednesday to toss out the traditional order of state presidential primary nomination contests. Instead, state parties will have to make their cases to the DNC as to why they deserve an early primary.
“I am confident that New Hampshire will keep its first-in-the-nation primary,” said New Hampshire Democratic Party Executive Director Troy Price. “Folks shouldn’t be worried.”
For decades, New Hampshire’s presidential primary has followed only the Iowa caucuses in the quadrennial presidential nomination calendar. The early primary means that presidential campaigns set up shop in New Hampshire as early as two years before the primary election, hiring dozens of young people from all over the country to staff the campaigns, run events and recruit local backers.
For the time between the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, the Granite State becomes the center of the political universe, with national media, well-known politicians and political junkies descending on the state.
In recent years, Democratic activists in other states have questioned why Iowa and New Hampshire — two states that are less diverse than the nation as a whole — should play such a key role in nominating presidential candidates.
Price said the Democratic National Committee has reevaluated the primary calendar before, and New Hampshire has kept its prime spot. And, he said, opening up the order of the nomination contest does not mean New Hampshire will lose out.
“Look at the criteria they put forward,” Price said. The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws committee will be looking at diversity not just in racial and ethnic terms, Price said, but geographic and economic diversity, too.
States will have to make the case that they have held successful nomination contests in the past. Unlike the shambolic Iowa caucuses of 2020, New Hampshire’s primaries have never had any major snafus.
And, Price said the committee wants early primary contests in competitive states.
“And New Hampshire is about as purple of a state as you can find,” Price said.
Though New Hampshire’s primary has not picked the candidate who has gone on to win the Democratic nomination since 2004, Price said the contest, fought in smaller events with an emphasis on face-to-face interaction with voters — makes candidates stronger.
"New Hampshire has held the First In The Nation primary for over 100 years, and that's not going to change," Sen Maggie Hassan said in a tweet. "We've defended our primary before and we will do it again.
The Republican Party has not made any changes to its presidential nomination calendar.
But Steve Duprey, a Republican who for decades held leading roles in the party and helped make the case for the New Hampshire primary, said he was concerned about the DNC’s move.
“It is a definite threat, and our New Hampshire Democratic Party leaders will need to deliver for NH,” Duprey said. “I view it as a very serious threat.”
Republican National Committeeman Chris Ager said he did not see the Republican National Committee moving to change New Hampshire's place in the Republican primary order, saying he believed the RNC valued smaller states and retail politics. And, he said, New Hampshire has pulled off the high-stakes early primary election for many years.
"The French gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States of America, but New York has been a great steward for a long time," Ager said.
"We're a good steward of the first in the nation primary. If it ain't broke, don't fix it." | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/dnc-rule-change-means-nh-will-have-to-apply-to-be-first-in-the-nation/article_5b7365b9-c69e-5606-aa87-1ec7e68c0065.html | 2022-04-14T12:20:45 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/dnc-rule-change-means-nh-will-have-to-apply-to-be-first-in-the-nation/article_5b7365b9-c69e-5606-aa87-1ec7e68c0065.html |
To the Editor: We cannot have a candidate in our Republican primary who is a poster boy for election fraud on Hillary Clinton’s Twitter, while the Democrats are also actively seeking to undermine our elections. 2020 made clear how important it is to ensure that every eligible voter gets but one vote at the ballot box. Matt Mowers cast two votes in the 2016 presidential primary -- one in New Hampshire and one in his home state of New Jersey -- and is now trying to concoct a classic political spin instead of just owning up to what he did: cheat. Our party cannot have a candidate who pulled a Democrat voting stunt running for office. Matt Mowers must drop out of this race. He is not on our team as that is not our way.
New Hampshire is tired of political spinsters -- we need a real person with honor and courage to represent us in D.C. There is only one candidate in this race who has proven time and again that she will fight for election integrity -- and that is Karoline Leavitt. And, unlike Matt Mowers, Karoline Leavitt -- and her campaign chest -- were raised here, and she shares our values.
If you want to have voter integrity -- vote for the candidate that lives it, not the one that votes in multiple states. It stands to reason that when Mowers was asked by NPR if the election was illegitimate, he cleverly stated [... based upon on what I see and votes that were cast, the guy who got the most votes is sitting in the White House.”] -- never adding a qualifier that the votes were “legitimate”.
Vote with and for integrity, vote for Karoline Leavitt.
To the Editor: When Bosnian Serbs were committing war crimes they termed ethnic cleansing, the U.S. and NATO eventually stepped in militarily to stop the bloodshed. A peace deal was then brokered. Today, Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine. While sanctions will cost Russians financial… | https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter-mowers-must-drop-out/article_765185d0-cf1a-587d-b568-705d641eee00.html | 2022-04-14T12:20:51 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter-mowers-must-drop-out/article_765185d0-cf1a-587d-b568-705d641eee00.html |
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, saying the social media platform he has criticized for not living up to free speech principles needs to be transformed as a private company.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that Musk, currently the company’s biggest shareholder, has proposed buying the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn’t already own at $54.20 per share, an offer worth more than $43 billion.
Musk called that price his best and final offer, although he provided no details on financing. The offer is non-binding and subject to financing and other conditions.
“I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk said in the filing. “However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company.”
Twitter said it has received Musk's offer and will decide whether it is in the best interests of shareholders to accept or continue to operate as a publicly traded company.
Analyst Daniel Ives of Wedbush said in a client note that he believes “this soap opera will end with Musk owning Twitter after this aggressive hostile takeover of the company.” He thinks it would be hard for any other bidders or consortium to come forward and said Twitter’s board will likely be forced to accept Musk’s offer or start a process to sell the company.
Musk revealed in regulatory filings over recent weeks that he’d been buying shares in almost daily batches starting Jan. 31, ending up with a stake of about 9%. Only Vanguard Group’s suite of mutual funds and ETFs controls more Twitter shares.
The billionaire has been a vocal critic of Twitter in recent weeks, mostly over his belief that it falls short on free speech principles. The social media platform has angered followers of Donald Trump and other far-right political figures who’ve had their accounts suspended for violating its content standards on violence, hate or harmful misinformation. Musk, who has described himself as a “free speech absolutist,” also has a history of his own tweets causing legal problems.
After Musk announced his stake, Twitter quickly offered him a seat on its board on the condition that he not own more than 14.9% of the company’s outstanding stock, according to a filing. But the company said five days later that he’d declined.
He didn’t explain why, but the decision coincided with a barrage of now-deleted tweets from Musk proposing major changes to the company, such as dropping ads — its chief source of revenue — and transforming its San Francisco headquarters into a homeless shelter. Musk left a few clues on Twitter about his thinking, such as by “liking” a tweet that summarized the events as Musk going from “largest shareholder for Free Speech” to being “told to play nice and not speak freely.”
Musk’s 81 million Twitter followers make him one of the most popular figures on the platform, rivaling pop stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. But his prolific tweeting has sometimes gotten him into trouble with the SEC and others.
Musk and Tesla in 2018 agreed to pay $40 million in civil fines and for Musk to have his tweets approved by a corporate lawyer after he tweeted about having the money to take Tesla private at $420 per share. That didn’t happen, but the tweet caused Tesla’s stock price to jump. Musk’s latest trouble with the SEC could be his delay in notifying regulators of his growing stake in Twitter.
Shares of Twitter jumped 11% before the market open. The stock is still down from its 52-week high of about $73. Shares of Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer that Musk heads, slipped about 0.9%. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter/507-be912ad7-2a91-49fe-8dcb-f03a3ed563de | 2022-04-14T12:33:44 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter/507-be912ad7-2a91-49fe-8dcb-f03a3ed563de |
Looking for a refreshing spring dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious? Look no further than lemon pudding cake, which has only a handful of ingredients — all of which you likely already have in your fridge and cupboards.
This lemon pudding cake recipe from Allrecipes doesn’t call for instant pudding mix. Instead, it combines eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, sugar, flour, salt and milk, which results in a dessert that looks like cake on the outside, but has a pudding-like consistency inside. To make the lemon pudding cake, you simply mix together some of the ingredients, then beat egg whites until stiff, eventually blending them with the rest of the mixture. Once the batter is ready, pour it into a pan and bake it in a bain-marie, or hot water bath, for 45 minutes.
With 179 ratings, the recipe has 4 out of 5 stars. Reviewers say it is easy to make: a new favorite dessert that’s fluffy and light yet thick. One reviewer said the cake has a “nice gooey sauce at bottom of dish, intense lemon flavor and perfect sponge cake on top.”
A handful of reviewers suggest adding more lemon juice and lemon zest than the recipe calls for, but only if you want a stronger lemon flavor. Other bakers suggest cutting down on the sugar a bit or substituting the lemon and dairy milk for something else, like lime and coconut milk.
You can read the full recipe at Allrecipes.
Because it’s a perfect spring flavor, there are dozens of dessert recipes that use lemon, from cakes and cheesecakes to sweet rolls and breads.
Sticking first with more desserts, these lemon cream cheese bars call for a few key ingredients. You’ll simply layer crescent roll dough with a mixture of lemon zest, lemon juice, cream cheese, and sugar spread on top of the dough. Another layer of crescent dough is next, which is then covered in butter and sugary lemon zest before baking.
You can also make lemon angel food cake, lemon blondies, lemon layer cake with lemon cream cheese buttercream, lemon blueberry poke cake and strawberry lemon blondies, which use fresh strawberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
For a non-cake dessert, a lemon cheesecake mousse is light and fresh and tastes like spring in a cup. The mousse has just four simple ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to put together. All you need is heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon juice. You can also garnish the mousse with lemon slices, lemon zest, blueberries and mint leaves.
If you’ll be putting the mousse into individual cups, you could also make a crust with crushed graham crackers, sugar and salted butter that you’ll simply press into the bottom of the cup.
If you’re looking for sweet lemon flavors, but not necessarily desserts, check out these recipes for blueberry lemon monkey bread, blueberry-lemon ricotta pound cake, lemon sweet rolls and Ina Garten’s lemon yogurt cake.
The lemon yogurt cake recipe uses yogurt to soften the dish into a dessert that’s airy and light. While the recipe calls for plain whole milk yogurt, you can also substitute plain Greek yogurt if you’re looking to cut some sugar and add protein. You’ll also need fresh lemon juice, freshly grated lemon zest, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, vanilla, baking powder and vegetable oil, but you can also replace the oil with unsweetened applesauce to make it a bit healthier.
If you decide to use applesauce, Food Network suggests swapping just half the oil for applesauce so that the applesauce flavor does not overpower the lemon and other flavors of the cake.
For an adult-only lemon treat, RumChata makes a Limón flavor that you can drink straight, over ice or mixed with vodka or coffee. Made with Caribbean rum, cream, vanilla and lemon, RumChata Limón has a fresh and creamy finish.
Try it in the RumChata Breakfast in Bed, which combines two parts of RumChata Limón with one part blueberry vodka, or the Lemon Latte Martini, which combines 2 ounces of RumChata Limón with 1 ounce vanilla vodka and cold brew coffee.
Do you have a favorite lemon dessert or another lemon-flavored treat?
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CLEVELAND COUNTY, Ark. — Following consecutive days of severe storms in the state, Arkansas authorities announced that a 20-year-old woman has died after a tree fell onto her mobile home on Wednesday.
According to reports from Cleveland County OEM Coordinator Stephen McClellan, a person called into the sheriff's office around 4:40 p.m. to alert authorities about a tree that had fallen onto a mobile home.
The incident reportedly happened at a mobile home in Rison at the 300 block of East Street as the woman became trapped under the fallen tree that was blown over due to strong winds.
Authorities, alongside emergency management and first responders, arrived at the scene to assist, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/weather/one-dead-tree-falls-onto-mobile-home/91-a1742d4f-feb7-4420-9a12-ccdb36c556c2 | 2022-04-14T12:33:47 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/weather/one-dead-tree-falls-onto-mobile-home/91-a1742d4f-feb7-4420-9a12-ccdb36c556c2 |
HALETHORPE, Md. — Putting food on the table is becoming more challenging for families as inflation makes grocery shopping more expensive.
Inflation also is putting a strain on local food banks such as the Maryland Food Bank which help provide meals for families in need.
Between Covid and rising inflation, the demand to help families in need has the Maryland Food Bank buying more food than ever.
The overall costs of food, housing, and energy continue to climb as inflation is up 8.5% as of March 2022.
According to the financial services company Moody’s Analytics, inflation now costs families about an extra $330 per month.
Administrators with the Maryland Food Bank estimate one in three people in Maryland are having trouble putting food on the table.
From the start of the pandemic in March 2020 through February 2022, the Maryland Food Bank has distributed enough food to provide more than 88 million meals.
It's a 66% increase over the same period pre-Covid-19, from March 2018 through February 2020.
The Maryland Food Bank is buying more food than ever as the rising costs of food and other household expenses has more families in need.
Before Covid, the Maryland Food Bank bought 12 million pounds of food at .45 cents a pound.
Now they say, they're buying 30 million pounds of food at nearly .80 cents a pound
Children often are the ones to suffer the most from a lack of access to food.
According to the Maryland Food Bank, more than two in five Maryland families say their children often weren't eating enough because the price of food is too high.
The food bank reports that almost half of all Maryland children received some type of food assistance in February 2022.
The Maryland Food Bank also cites the end of some pandemic relief programs combined with inflation as one of the reasons so many families struggling.
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Pfizer announced Thursday that a third shot of its COVID-19 vaccine raised omicron-fighting antibody by 36 times in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer/BioNTech plans to request emergency use authorization from the FDA for a booster vaccine for this age group in the coming days.
The study looked at 140 children between 5 and 11 years old.
The children were administered a 10-microgram dose of the booster shot six months after their second dose.
That’s a smaller dose than what is administered to adults, which is 30 micrograms.
Omicron-fighting antibodies increased 36-fold from the levels recorded after the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Antibodies levels against the original coronavirus strain increased 6-fold with the booster shot.
Scientists outside of Pfizer/BioNTech have not yet reviewed the new data.
The CDC has said that the spread of the omicron variant has led to a record number of COVID-19 cases in children, compared to other variants.
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Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter just days after it was reported he would no longer join the social media company's board of directors.
According to a filing on Thursday morning, Musk is offering to buy 100% of the company for $54.20 per share in cash. He currently owns just more than 9% of its stock and is the largest shareholder.
"I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy," Musk wrote in the filing. "However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company."
In a statement, Twitter said its Board of Directors "will carefully review the proposal" to determine whether the sale is in the best interest of the company and its stockholders.
Last week, Twitter said it entered into an agreement with Musk that he would be given a seat on the board with a term expiring at its 2024 shareholders meeting. On Monday, Musk said he had changed his mind, and there were no details given as to why he changed his decision.
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DeSantis draws Florida congressional map that would expand GOP’s edge
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a new Florida congressional map that would create four more Republican-leaning districts and reduce the number of districts where Black voters are a plurality.
DeSantis' map would create 20 Republican seats and eight Democratic ones based on 2020 electoral data, according to Matthew Isbell, a leading Florida-based Democratic data consultant who analyzed the maps Wednesday evening.
DeSantis released the map Wednesday afternoon, just days after state legislators said they would defer to the governor on the new congressional boundaries. The governor had previously vetoed a map the Republican-controlled legislature submitted.
The map would carve up the state's 5th Congressional District, a largely Black district currently represented by Democrat Al Lawson. DeSantis' map would dissolve the district in North Florida which runs from Tallahassee to Jacksonville into several Republican districts.
The map would also water down the Black voting population in another district with a significant number of Black voters, currently represented by Senate candidate Val Demings of Orlando.
DeSantis’ map would make the Tampa Bay-area 13th District more Republican-leaning by removing voters from Democratic areas of St. Petersburg and shipping them across the bay to the Tampa-based 14th District, which covers more of Hillsborough County.
The current district is a swing seat held by Democrat Charlie Crist, who is also currently running for governor.
In the last round of redistricting a decade ago, Republicans tried the same maneuver by shifting voters from Democratic areas of St. Petersburg to Tampa, but the state Supreme Court ruled that it was evidence of intentional partisan gerrymandering. The court essentially forbade lawmakers from crossing Tampa Bay.
Under the Fair Districts constitutional amendments that Florida voters approved in 2010, legislators are forbidden to draw districts that intentionally favor or disfavor incumbents or parties.
Court challenges appear inevitable, but there is little time to change the map before the August primaries in the lead-up to the November midterm elections.
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Patrick Lyoya shot in head by Michigan officer, video shows
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Black man face-down on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, brief foot chase and struggle over a stun gun, according to videos of the April 4 incident.
Patrick Lyoya, 26, was killed outside a house in Grand Rapids. The white officer repeatedly ordered Lyoya to “let go” of his Taser, at one point demanding: “Drop the Taser!”
Citing a need for transparency, the city’s new police chief, Eric Winstrom, on Wednesday released four videos, including critical footage of the shooting recorded by a passenger in Lyoya’s car on that rainy morning.
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“I view it as a tragedy. ... It was a progression of sadness for me,” said Winstrom, a former high-ranking Chicago police commander who became Grand Rapids chief in March. The city of about 200,000 people is about 150 miles northwest of Detroit.
Video shows Lyoya running from the officer who stopped him for driving with a license plate that didn’t belong to the vehicle. They struggled in front of several homes while Lyoya’s passenger got out and watched.
Winstrom said the fight over the Taser lasted about 90 seconds. In the final moments, the officer was on top of Lyoya, kneeling on his back at times to subdue him.
“From my view of the video, Taser was deployed twice. Taser did not make contact,” Winstrom told reporters. “And Mr. Lyoya was shot in the head. However, that’s the only information that I have.”
State police are investigating the shooting. Kent County’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Stephen Cohle, said he completed the autopsy but toxicology tests haven’t been finished.
The traffic stop was tense from the start. Video shows Lyoya, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, getting out of the car before the officer approached. He ordered Lyoya to get back in the vehicle but the man declined.
The officer asked him if he spoke English and demanded his driver’s license. The foot chase began soon after, video shows.
Winstrom didn’t identify the officer, a seven-year veteran who is on paid leave during the investigation.
“Me being from Chicago for the last 20 years, I’ve handled many police shootings myself, so I do have a lot of experience in this,” the chief said. “I was hoping to never have to utilize that experience here.”
Video was collected from Lyoya’s passenger, the officer’s body-worn camera, the officer’s patrol car and a doorbell camera. Prosecutor Chris Becker, who will decide whether any charges are warranted, objected to the release but said Winstrom could act on his own.
Becker said the public shouldn’t expect a quick decision.
“While the videos released today are an important piece of evidence, they are not all of the evidence,” he said.
City Manager Mark Washington warned that the videos would lead to “expressions of shock, of anger and of pain.” Some downtown businesses boarded up their storefronts, and concrete barricades surrounded police headquarters.
Lyoya had two young daughters and five siblings, said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who spoke to his family.
“He arrived in the United States as a refugee with his family fleeing violence. He had his whole life ahead of him,” Whitmer, a Democrat, said.
Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, speaking on behalf of Lyoya’s family, on Wednesday called for the officer in the shooting to be fired and prosecuted.
“The video clearly shows that this was an unnecessary, excessive, and fatal use of force against an unarmed Black man who was confused by the encounter and terrified for his life,” Crump said in a release.
“It should be noted that Patrick never used violence against this officer even though the officer used violence against him in several instances for what was a misdemeanor traffic stop,” he added.
Crump and Lyoya’s family were expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon.
More than 100 people marched to Grand Rapids City Hall before a City Commission meeting Tuesday night, chanting “Black lives matter” and “No justice, no peace.”
On Wednesday, several hundred protesters gathered outside the Grand Rapids Police Department following the release of the videos, with some cursing and shouting from behind barricades. The group demanded that officials make public the name of the officer in the shooting.
Some businesses cut their hours short Wednesday, closing early. Some boarded up windows. But the demonstration remained nonviolent with protesters demanding justice for Lyoya and other Black lives lost in shootings involving police.
Winstrom last week said he met Lyoya’s father, Peter Lyoya, and that they both cried.
“I get it as a father. ... It’s just heart-wrenching,” the chief told WOOD-TV.
As in many U.S. cities, Grand Rapids police have been occasionally criticized over the use of force, particularly against Black people, who make up 18% of the population.
In November, the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit over the practice of photographing and fingerprinting people who were never charged with a crime. Grand Rapids said the policy changed in 2015.
A downtown street has been designated Breonna Taylor Way, named for the Black woman and Grand Rapids native who was killed by police in Louisville, Kentucky, during a botched drug raid in 2020.
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White reported from Detroit. AP reporters Corey Williams in West Bloomfield, Michigan; David Eggert in Lansing, Michigan; and John Flesher in Traverse City, Michigan, contributed to this story.
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Ukraine says missiles hit Russian flagship, crew evacuates
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said Thursday its forces sank the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet in a missile attack, but Moscow said the vessel was merely damaged, making no mention of an assault.
The loss of the ship would be a major military and symbolic defeat for Russia as its troops regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.
Russia said a fire aboard the Moskva, a warship that would typically have 500 sailors on board, forced the entire crew to evacuate the vessel. It later said the fire had been contained and that the ship would be towed to port with its guided missile launchers intact.
The ship carries 16 missiles, according to a military analyst, and its removal from combat would greatly reduce Russia’s firepower in the Black Sea. Regardless of the extent of the damage, any attack would represent a major blow to Russian prestige seven weeks into a war that is already widely seen as a historic blunder.
It was not immediately possible to reconcile the vastly different accounts, and cloud cover made it impossible to locate the ship or determine its condition based on satellite photos.
The news of damage to the ship came hours after some of Ukraine’s allies sought to rally new support for the embattled country. On a visit with leaders from three other EU countries on Russia’s doorstep who fear they could next be in Moscow’s sights, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda declared that “the fight for Europe’s future is happening here.”
Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden, who called Russia’s actions in Ukraine “a genocide” this week, approved $800 million in new military assistance to Kyiv. He said weapons from the West have sustained Ukraine’s fight so far and “we cannot rest now.”
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The news of the flagship’s damage overshadowed Russian claims of advances in the southern port city of Mariupol, where they have been battling the Ukrainians since the early days of the invasion in some of the heaviest fighting of the war — at a horrific cost to civilians.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Wednesday that 1,026 troops from the Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade surrendered at a metals factory in the city. But Vadym Denysenko, adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister, rejected the claim, telling Current Time TV that “the battle over the seaport is still ongoing today.”
It was unclear when or over what time period a surrender may have occurred or how many forces were still defending Mariupol.
Russian state television broadcast footage that it said was from Mariupol showing dozens of men in camouflage walking with their hands up and carrying others on stretchers. One man held a white flag.
Mariupol’s capture is critical for Russia because it would put a swath of territory in its control that would allow its forces in the south, who came up through the annexed Crimean Peninsula, to link up with troops in the eastern Donbas region, Ukraine’s industrial heartland and the target of the coming offensive.
Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukraine in the Donbas since 2014, the same year Russia seized Crimea. Russia has recognized the independence of the rebel regions in the Donbas.
But the loss of the Moskva, named for the Russian capital, could set those efforts back.
Satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC show the Moskva steaming out of the port of Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula on Sunday.
Maksym Marchenko, the governor of the Odesa region, across the Black Sea to the northwest of Sevastopol, said the Ukrainians struck the ship with two Neptune missiles and caused “serious damage.” Oleksiy Arestovych, an adviser to Ukraine’s president, then said the ship sank, calling it an event of “colossal significance.”
Russia’s Defense Ministry said ammunition on board detonated as a result of a fire, without saying what caused the blaze. It later said the ship was afloat and would be taken in for repairs. It said its “main missile weapons” were not damaged.
The Neptune is an anti-ship missile that was recently developed by Ukraine and based on an earlier Soviet design. The launchers are mounted on trucks stationed near the coast, and, according to the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, the missiles can hit targets up to 280 kilometers (175 miles) away.
The U.S. was not able to confirm Ukraine’s claims of striking the warship, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Thursday.
“We don’t have the capacity at this point to independently verify that,” he told the Economic Club of Washington. Still, he called it “a big blow to Russia.”
“They’ve had to kind of choose between two stories: One story is that it was just incompetence, and the other was that they came under attack, and neither is a particular the good outcome for them,” Sullivan said.
Oleg Zhdanov, a Ukrainian military analyst, said the ship’s loss, if confirmed, would reduce the number of Russian cruise missiles in the Black Sea to 56.
“The loss of 16 cruise missiles at once will force the Russians to preserve their strength and change their tactics on the water,” he said.
Hours after the damage to the ship was reported, Ukrainian authorities said on the Telegram messaging service that explosions had struck Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port. They urged residents to remain calm and said there is no danger to civilians.
Russia invaded on Feb. 24 with the goal, according to Western officials, of rapidly seizing Kyiv, toppling the government and installing a Moscow-friendly replacement. But the ground advance stalled in the face of strong Ukrainian resistance with the help of Western arms, and Russia has lost potentially thousands of fighters. The conflict has killed untold numbers of Ukrainian civilians and forced millions more to flee.
A U.N. task force warned that the war threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war is “supercharging” a crisis in food, energy and finance in poorer countries that were already struggling to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and a lack of access to funding.
The war has also unsettled the post-Cold War balance in Europe — and particularly worried countries on NATO’s eastern flank that fear they could next come under attack. As a result, those nations have been some of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters.
The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia traveled Wednesday to war-ravaged areas in Ukraine and demanded accountability for what they called war crimes. They met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and visited Borodyanka, one of the towns near Kyiv where evidence of atrocities was found after Russian troops withdrew to focus on the country’s east.
“There are no doubts that they committed war crimes. And for that, they should be accountable,” Latvian President Egils Levits said.
Nauseda of Lithuania called for tougher sanctions, including against Russian oil and gas shipments and all the country’s banks.
Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, who is also defense minister, visited Kyiv on Thursday.
In his nightly address, Zelenskyy noted that the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court visited the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, which was controlled by Russian forces until recently and where evidence of mass killings and more than 400 bodies were found.
“It is inevitable that the Russian troops will be held responsible. We will drag everyone to a tribunal, and not only for what was done in Bucha,” Zelenskyy said late Wednesday.
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Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) will announce its first-quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, April 29, 2022, before the market opens. AbbVie will host a live webcast of the earnings conference call at 8 a.m. CT. It will be accessible through AbbVie's Investor Relations website investors.abbvie.com. An archived edition of the session will be available later that day.
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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AdTheorent's performance-first platform drove a 68% engagement rate and delivered a Return on Ad Spend that exceeded benchmark by 117%
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. ("AdTheorent" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ADTH), a leading programmatic digital advertising company using advanced machine learning technology and privacy-forward solutions to deliver measurable value for advertisers and marketers, today announced campaign results from a recent digital fundraising campaign for American Cancer Society (ACS). The campaign goal was to drive cost-effective donations and positive Return on Ad Spend (RoAS), as well as raise awareness of ACS. The campaign drove strong donations revenue, yielding an overall campaign RoAS which was 2-times more efficient than the ACS target benchmark.
The Approach:
AdTheorent worked with Tombras, media agency of record for ACS, to drive efficient donations and achieve a strong RoAS, in addition to increasing awareness of the brand's core areas of focus, including: advocacy, discovery, and patient support. In order to achieve the dual-pronged objectives, AdTheorent leveraged a mix of cross-device rich media, interactive banners and display tactics, targeted using AdTheorent's advanced predictive advertising platform. AdTheorent developed custom machine learning models fueled by non-individualized statistics to identify and reach consumers with the highest likelihood of completing the required campaign actions. AdTheorent's programmatic performance optimizers utilized myriad signals in the custom predictive models such as ad position, publisher, geo-intelligence, non-individualized user device attributes, location DMA, time of day, connection signal and many others to find the most qualified users and reach ACS' target audience of prospective donors, current donors, and lapsed donors, with a national footprint. Additionally, AdTheorent utilized real-time contextual signals to identify and reach consumers engaging with content related to ACS or charitable donations. Through in-unit pixel placement, user engagement fueled targeting allowing AdTheorent to optimize in real-time and scale targeting to drive results for each targeting tactic.
"Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society improve the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization that integrates advocacy, discovery and direct patient support," said Ben Devore, Director, Media Strategy at ACS. "Every bit of our campaign spend needs to be optimized for the best possible performance, so our key advertising goal was to reach the most probable donors, and then engage them in a way that would drive donations. AdTheorent helped us outperform our KPIs, with a very efficient return on ad spend and an exceptionally high engagement rate of nearly 70% throughout the duration of the campaign – which helps our organization achieve greater impact, overall."
The Results:
The campaign exceeded all benchmarks across all tactics:
- Total donation revenue was 117% above ACS RoAS benchmark;
- Custom rich media units drove a 68% engagement rate, exceeding AdTheorent's non-profit benchmarks by 278%; and
- Interactive banners drove a 1.5% click-through rate (CTR) -- 87.5% percent above ACS benchmark.
AdTheorent's data driven-platform identified targeting variables which yielded conversion lift, providing valuable insights for future flights of the campaign.
"AdTheorent Predictive Advertising uses advanced machine learning and data science to drive real-world performance and advertiser ROI in the most privacy-forward and efficient manner," said James Lawson, CEO at AdTheorent. "We are honored to work with Tombras and ACS to further ACS's vital mission. And we are proud of the results we have helped produce, driving donation revenue at an efficiency rate 2X greater than ACS expectations."
About AdTheorent
AdTheorent uses advanced machine learning technology and privacy-forward solutions to deliver impactful advertising campaigns for marketers. AdTheorent's industry-leading machine learning platform powers its predictive targeting, geo-intelligence, audience extension solutions and in-house creative capability, Studio A\T. Leveraging only non-sensitive data and focused on the predictive value of machine learning models, AdTheorent's product suite and flexible transaction models allow advertisers to identify the most qualified potential consumers coupled with the optimal creative experience to deliver superior results, measured by each advertiser's real-world business goals.
AdTheorent is consistently recognized with numerous technology, product, growth and workplace awards. AdTheorent was awarded "Best AI-Based Advertising Solution" (AI Breakthrough Awards) and "Most Innovative Product" (B.I.G. Innovation Awards) for four consecutive years. Additionally, AdTheorent is the only six-time recipient of Frost & Sullivan's "Digital Advertising Leadership Award." AdTheorent is headquartered in New York, with fourteen offices across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit adtheorent.com.
About Tombras
Tombras is a 430+ person full service, independent advertising agency headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee connecting data and creativity for business results. Named a FastCo Most Innovative Company, to the AdAge A-List and a Most Effective Independent Agency per Effie Worldwide. Tombras is one of the fastest growing full-service independent agencies with offices in New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, NC, and headquarters in Knoxville. Tombras works with notable brands including American Cancer Society, Big Lots, MoonPie, Mozilla Firefox, Orangetheory Fitness, Pernod Ricard and others. More information: tombras.com.
About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. We invest in lifesaving research, provide 24/7 information and support, and work to ensure that individuals in every community have access to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. For more information, visit cancer.org.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a U.S.-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company BHI Energy ("BHI") to Westinghouse Electric Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
For over 40 years, Weymouth, MA-based BHI has provided industry-leading specialty services to the power generation and electricity transmission & distribution end markets. Under AEI's ownership, BHI grew organically and through the successful acquisitions of DBE Utility Services, Coastal Electrical Construction, TechCom International, Plaska Transmission Line Construction and D&D Power.
"We are grateful for the outstanding partnership we have enjoyed with AEI and its support in growing our service offerings and geographic footprint," said Bob Decensi, CEO of BHI Energy. "We look forward to moving ahead with our new owners as we continue to address the evolving end-to-end needs of our customers."
"AEI is proud to have worked with BHI as it completed five add-on acquisitions in the transmission & distribution and engineering spaces and continued to grow its market share in the nuclear and renewables markets," said Michael Greene, Managing Partner of AEI. "BHI has cemented its reputation as a market-leading service provider in the utility sector focused on carbon-neutral technologies, and we know the company will continue to perform at the highest level going forward."
Baird served as lead financial advisor to AEI, with Harris Williams serving as an additional financial advisor, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor.
About BHI Energy
BHI Energy is an industry-leading provider of specialty services supporting the daily operations, routine maintenance and capital investment requirements for the power generation and electricity transmission & distribution end markets. BHI's broad service offering enables it to be an embedded provider of choice to a diverse customer base comprised of blue-chip utility and energy companies. BHI has a workforce of over 8,500 experienced project management and technical, professional and craft employees operating at more than 150 project locations globally. For more information, please visit www.bhienergy.com.
About AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from our deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout our target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
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PSP is Secure Identity Company's Seventh Airport in California, 42nd airport in U.S.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With music festival crowds poised to descend upon the Coachella Valley, CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) today announced the launch of its expedited lanes at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). As travel is surging back, CLEAR's expedited lanes and identity verification technology will create a stress-free and easy travel experience for members at PSP.
"Following multiple months of record-setting passenger volume, Palm Springs is thrilled to welcome CLEAR to our airport – particularly as we prepare for an influx of visitors from across the country," said Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton. "CLEAR's expedited security lanes will make traveling through PSP easier and less stressful so travelers can spend more time doing what they love, and we're excited to grow together in the months and years ahead."
Members use CLEAR's network of dedicated lanes to verify their identity with their eyes, replacing the need to take out their wallet and driver's license. After verification, a CLEAR Ambassador escorts members through the dedicated lane and directly to TSA physical security.
"With travel surging back and the tourism industry continuing to rebound, CLEAR is proud to provide our trusted and secure identity technology to help visitors and locals in the Coachella Valley get back to what they love doing in a seamless, predictable way," said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker. "The staff at PSP and the City of Palm Springs share CLEAR's commitment to innovation and service, and we're proud to partner with them to make travel more convenient and more predictable."
CLEAR already serves 9 of PSP's top 10 domestic destinations, meaning travelers can enjoy its fast, predictable experience on both ends of their journey. CLEAR's launch will create approximately 17 new jobs at PSP and an overall economic impact of upwards of $1.7 million for the Coachella Valley.
"We're proud to have been named Best Small U.S. Airport, and the addition of CLEAR makes it even more convenient for visitors and locals to travel through PSP, " said Harry Barrett, PSP Interim Executive Director of Aviation. "We know our passengers will love the easy, frictionless experience of traveling with CLEAR, and we're glad to welcome them as partners."
CLEAR Plus – an opt-in membership that provides access to CLEAR's expedited security lanes – costs just $15 a month billed annually, with discounts available for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Express members. Newly enrolling active military, veterans, and government officials are also eligible for discounted memberships, and additional family members can be added to an existing CLEAR Plus account for just $60 per adult per year.
About CLEAR
Founded in 2010, CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences. With more than 10 million members and hundreds of partners across the world, CLEAR's identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it's at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and more seamless. Since day one, CLEAR has been committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we never sell member data. For more information, visit clearme.com.
About Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs and is the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley. The airport's 13 air carriers provide nonstop service to 35 airports in season, 30 in the United States and 5 in Canada, and 15 airports year-round. US nonstop routes include Atlanta, Austin, Bellingham, Boise, Boston, Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Love, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Des Moines, Eugene, Everett, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York CityJFK, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Provo, Reno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle. Canadian nonstop routes include Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. PSP is served by aha!, Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Flair, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, Swoop, United, and WestJet. Some airlines and routes operate only on a seasonal basis. For additional information, please refer to flyPSP.com or get social with PSP on Facebook (www.facebook.com/flyPSP), Twitter (@flyPSP), or Instagram (@flyPSP) to stay informed about the airport and the airlines that serve the Coachella Valley
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Our guests can fly on 18 peak daily departures this summer, including San Francisco flights;
Everett airport north of Seattle saves time and offers added convenience for many flyers
SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exceptionally long two years, our guests are flying again – ready to go places and see people. At the newest commercial airport in the Seattle area, Alaska Airlines is making it easier to get going by adding more convenient flights as we ramp up to resuming our full schedule at Paine Field in Everett this summer.
With many of us eyeing a fun getaway or a long vacation, even that first face-to-face meeting with work colleagues in forever, our guests can currently fly on one of 16 peak daily nonstop departures between Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and a variety of destinations throughout the West.
Starting June 17, we'll increase to 18 peak daily departures – our full allotment of departures at the airport – which will include four daily nonstops to San Francisco, one of Alaska's key hubs that's the center of Bay Area business travel. Service between Paine Field and San Francisco resumes on May 19.
"Paine Field is a popular option for our guests flying in and out the Puget Sound region with its beautiful facility, compact size and ease to navigate – the terminal feels luxurious," said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines. "We have many Mileage Plan members and elite flyers who live north of Seattle. We want to offer destinations that appeal to them while also being a convenient alternative to possible congestion to the south."
From Everett, we fly to Boise, Las Vegas, Orange County, Palm Springs, Phoenix, San Diego, Spokane and Tucson. For the latest flight schedules and to purchase tickets, visit alaskaair.com.
"The challenges of the last two years across the travel industry were not unique to Paine Field, but we've always had a great partner in our hometown carrier, and we knew they were committed to us and the travelers of this region," said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports. "We look forward to Alaska bringing their full schedule back and offering great options out of Paine Field."
To help our guests secure the lowest prices, we have added our popular Saver fare for the first time on flights to and from Paine Field. Saver fares have limited seat selection and no flight changes while providing Main Cabin benefits like comfortable seats and a free carry-on.
Our sister carrier Horizon Air provides most of our service at Paine Field with the Embraer 175 jet. We recently added 737 service on Alaska for the afternoon flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix. The E175 features First Class and Premium Class, and only window and aisle seating – there are no middle seats. Guests can enjoy hundreds of free movies and TV shows available for viewing on personal devices, free texting on most flights and Wi-Fi connectivity for purchase.
With oneworld and our additional airline partners, our guests can earn and redeem miles with our highly acclaimed Mileage Plan program to fly on more than 20 oneworld and partner airlines all around the globe.
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize providing low fares for our guests, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) today reported its first quarter 2022 financial results. View the full press release in PDF.
The news release, presentation and financial supplement can be accessed in the following ways:
- Ally Financial Press Room at https://media.ally.com
- Ally Financial Investor Relations website at https://ally.com/about/investor/
Ally will host a conference call at 9 a.m. ET to review the company's performance. The call will include a review of the results, followed by a question and answer session.
Conference Call Information: Conference call participation is available via webcast or dial-in. The webcast will be live on Ally's Investor Relations website in the Events & Presentations section (https://www.ally.com/about/investor/events-presentations/index.html). In order to join the conference via dial-in, please pre-register via the following link at least 15 minutes before the call begins: https://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/8598425. Upon registration, you will be provided with the conference dial-in number as well as the direct event passcode and a unique registrant ID.
Archive: A taped replay of this call will be made available from noon ET on Apr. 14, 2022, until Apr. 21, 2022. Please dial 855-859-2056 (or +1-404-537-3406 for international access) and enter the conference ID code 8598425 to access the taped replay. A replay of the webcast will also be made available on the Ally Investor Relations website.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a digital financial services company committed to its promise to "Do It Right" for its consumer, commercial and corporate customers. Ally is composed of an industry-leading independent auto finance and insurance operation, an award-winning digital direct bank (Ally Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender, which offers mortgage lending, point-of-sale personal lending, and a variety of deposit and other banking products), a consumer credit card business, a corporate finance business for equity sponsors and middle-market companies, and securities brokerage and investment advisory services. Our brand conviction is that we are all better off with an ally, and our focus is on helping our customers achieve their strongest financial well-being, a notion personalized to what is important to them. For more information, please visit www.ally.com and follow @allyfinancial.
For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures.
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Ally Communications (Media)
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS), a leading synthetic biotechnology company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable consumption through its Lab-to-Market™ technology platform, successfully hosted an in-person investor event following the Company's Nasdaq Opening Bell Ringing Ceremony. The investor event, which took place on Monday, April 11, 2022, included a presentation, a video update on the Company's precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil, and a moderated Consumer-oriented panel discussion.
The event, attended by members of the investor community, analysts and editors, was opened by Han Kieftenbeld, Chief Financial Officer, highlighting how far Amyris has progressed its unique capabilities and portfolio since it first rang the bell on September 28, 2010. The program featured a company overview by John Melo, President and Chief Executive Officer, detailing how Amyris' sustainable consumer brands, including Biossance®, Pipette®, JVN Hair ™, and Rose Inc.™, are powered by the Company's proprietary Lab-to-Market™ technology platform and clean ingredients. Also discussed was the greenfield site at Barra Bonita being a strategic investment with which Amyris leads the biotechnology sector with manufacturing at industrial scale, and much needed fermentation capacity.
These presentation materials are available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at https://investors.amyris.com/events-and-presentations.
The presentation was followed by a video update of the progress made to date on the Company's precision fermentation plant under construction in Barra Bonita, Brazil. The video of the plant, which recently began commissioning operations, is available on Amyris' YouTube channel.
The event concluded with a consumer panel discussion on Amyris' brands moderated by Oliver Chen, Managing Director and senior equity research analyst at Cowen & Company covering retail and luxury goods. Panelists included Caroline Hadfield, CEO Rose Inc.; Catherine Gore, President Biossance and JVN; Mike Rytokoski, President Technology Access; and Annie Tsong, Chief Strategy Officer Products and Ingredients. This discussion detailed clean beauty industry trends, benefits to consumers derived from the Company's vertical integration of proprietary technology, precision manufacturing through fermentation, and high-performance sustainable consumer products.
"We were very pleased to be in-person with various stakeholders to highlight our award-winning consumer brands leading the clean beauty movement, and the work we are doing at Amyris to deliver on the promise of synthetic biology," commented Mr. Melo. "It was an exciting day for all our people at Amyris to see us ring the bell and bring attention to the positive impact our technology and products have on the health of people and planet. We are executing very well creating, manufacturing, and selling some of the world's leading sustainable ingredients and consumer products which are at the core of our winning business model. Our brands are loved by consumers and offer high quality, science-backed solutions that present consumers with sustainable high performing products."
About Amyris
Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a leading synthetic biotechnology company, transitioning the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets to sustainable ingredients through fermentation and the company's proprietary Lab-to-Market™ technology platform. This Amyris platform leverages state-of-the-art machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence, enabling the company to rapidly bring new innovation to market at commercial scale. Amyris ingredients are included in over 20,000 products from the world's top brands, reaching more than 300 million consumers. Amyris also owns and operates a family of consumer brands that is constantly evolving to meet the growing demand for sustainable, effective and accessible products. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com.
Amyris, the Amyris logo and Lab-to-Market are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amyris, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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Collaboration Will Initially Focus on Advancing Growth in ESG and Sustainable Investing
CHICAGO and NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc and The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation today announced a multi-faceted data and digital collaboration that will leverage the power and unique capabilities of both organizations to create new solutions to address evolving client needs. Together, Aon and BNY Mellon will focus on supporting the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) needs of clients globally, leveraging both firms' collective ESG data and analytics capabilities and unique data sets. In addition, Aon and BNY Mellon will explore opportunities to further enhance solutions in the areas of digital assets and data and analytics, as client needs continue to evolve.
Corporations, institutional asset managers and investors alike are increasingly focused on issues related to ESG, and the impact they have on both corporate performance and sustainable investing objectives. Through this new collaboration, Aon and BNY Mellon will work together to help clients make better, more-informed investment strategy decisions by providing enhanced data sets, advanced analytics and actionable insights into ESG portfolio-level exposures.
"As we help clients manage and mitigate all forms of risk, including those associated with ESG efforts, we understand the most crucial economic and investment risks and opportunities facing institutional investors. We are excited to collaborate with BNY Mellon to further enhance how we are helping our clients make better decisions that impact their business and society," said Greg Case, chief executive officer of Aon.
"We are very pleased to be working together with Aon on this initiative. This demonstrates BNY Mellon's commitment to putting the Future FirstSM by using our global reach, influence and resources to help inform and support institutional ESG goals," said Todd Gibbons, chief executive officer of BNY Mellon. "As one of the world's largest asset servicers— with scale and significance at the heart of the financial system and touchpoints across the entire financial value chain— we have an exceptional view of ESG trends. This provides us with a unique vantage point to establish an ecosystem focused on ESG that offers clients innovative solutions based on market best practices."
This collaboration will streamline Aon's portfolio management and research process by enhancing net-zero reporting transparency. BNY Mellon and Aon are exploring opportunities to make Aon's proprietary ESG fund ratings available to asset owners, allowing them to better understand how asset managers are incorporating ESG into their investments, operations and organizational processes to help make better-informed decisions.
Learn more about Aon's solutions here. For more information on BNY Mellon's ESG Data and Analytics solutions, visit here.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
Follow Aon on Twitter and LinkedIn. Stay up-to-date by visiting the Aon Newsroom and sign up for News Alerts here.
About BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of Dec. 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $46.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.4 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
Media Contacts:
Aon
Nadine Youssef
nadine.youssef@aon.com
+1 312 381 3024
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Paul Patella
paul.patella@bnymellon.com
P: +1 212 635 1378
M: +1 914 645 8662
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BEVERLY, Mass., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today multiple shipments of the Purion Dragon™ high current implanter, including follow-on orders and a new customer penetration for advanced memory device fabrication. The Purion Dragon has a revolutionary high current implanter architecture, featuring innovative orthogonal beam optics, designed to address critical implant steps for advanced memory and logic applications. The systems shipped in the first and second quarter of 2022.
Executive Vice President, Product Development, Bill Bintz, commented, "The Purion Dragon was developed to address chipmakers' most challenging ion implantation applications by delivering the highest levels of process control with significant productivity gains for high current applications.
We're pleased to support our existing customer's fab capacity expansion and are also excited about our new customer penetration."
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 40 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
CONTACTS:
Maureen Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations) 978.787.9552
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Home Health, Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions All Meet CHAP Standards
ARLINGTON, Va., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a thorough audit of its home health, home care, hospice and palliative care software solutions, Axxess is the first software platform to be awarded the seal of "CHAP Verified." Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) was the first accrediting body for home and community-based health care organizations when it was created in 1965.
To earn the CHAP Verified status, Axxess was subject to a rigorous site visit similar to what is experienced by healthcare organizations, with opening and closing conferences, interviews, a review of records and quality reporting for its four care-at-home software platforms. The survey and audit helped to ensure Axxess software meets quality and compliance requirements of CHAP standards. Throughout the process, the actual CHAP standards were discussed and reviewed as part of the dialogue for verification.
Prior to the CHAP team's visit, Axxess prepared real-life scenarios to illustrate how Axxess solutions support excellence in clinician documentation of care delivery for healthcare organizations and professionals.
CHAP chose to review Axxess first because of feedback received from its surveyors and auditors over the past two years. They reported that organizations using Axxess' enterprise solutions adapted to the challenges of the COVID pandemic more easily while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The surveyors additionally noted that Axxess' mobile solution aided quality care delivery processes for field staff.
"A review of various Axxess dashboards confirmed a robust ability of the software platform to highlight strengths and areas for improvement for quality and reporting of clinical, financial, and operational data for healthcare organizations," said Teresa Harbour, Senior Vice President, Accreditation, at CHAP. "Axxess is not just an Electronic Medical Record but a comprehensive care at home technology platform that fosters quality and compliance. Axxess has gone above and beyond to meet the needs of their clients, and their solutions clearly make the care provider experience easier."
Added John Olajide, Founder and CEO of Axxess: "Being the first enterprise software platform to be CHAP Verified is a validation of our work for more than a decade to ensure the future of healthcare is in the home. Our clients can deliver care with confidence that our solutions meet the highest regulatory and best practice standards, which can only mean better outcomes for patients."
"I know Teresa and the CHAP team are as excited as we are about this partnership and the positive impact it will have on care delivery in the years ahead."
CHAP has invited Axxess to join in its venture with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to promote the delivery of age-friendly care throughout the continuum. Axxess will provide thought leadership directed at the four elements of evidence-based practice to address the shift in care delivery surrounding "the 4Ms" (What Matters, Medication, Mobility and Mentation).
About Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home and community-based care. Founded in 1965, CHAP was first to recognize the need for and value of home and community-based care standards and accreditation. As a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)–approved accrediting organization, CHAP surveys organizations providing home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services to establish if Medicare Conditions of Participation and DMEPOS Quality Standard are met and recommend certification to CMS. CHAP's purpose is to partner with organizations nationwide to advance quality in the delivery of care and services in the home and community.
About Axxess
Axxess is the leading technology innovator for healthcare at home, focused on solving the most complex industry challenges. Trusted by more than 9,000 organizations that serve more than 3 million patients worldwide, Axxess offers a complete suite of easy-to-use software solutions that empower home health, home care, hospice, and palliative providers to make healthcare in the home human again. The company's collaborative culture focused on innovation and excellence is recognized nationally as a "Best Place to Work."
Contact:
Dennis Petroskey
(202) 215-6767
dpetroskey@axxess.com
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MONTRÉAL, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) will hold its first-quarter 2022 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 8:00 am eastern.
Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Glen LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis.
To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-806-5484 or 416-340-2217 and enter passcode 6696161#. A replay will be available until midnight on June 5, 2022 by dialing 1-800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451 and entering passcode 8066296#.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q1-2022 conference call.
About BCE
BCE is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries:
Marie-Eve Francoeur
514-391-5263
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Investor inquiries:
Thane Fotopoulos
514-870-4619
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Conference call scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGCP) ("BGC"), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the details regarding its first quarter 2022 financial results conference call. This call will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
BGC plans to issue an advisory press release regarding the availability of its consolidated quarterly financial results after market close on Monday, May 2, 2022. BGC's advisory release will notify the public that a full-text financial results press release will be accessible at http://ir.bgcpartners.com.
BGC will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET for investors.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed at any time by accessing the pre-registration link on BGC Partners' Investor Relations website, http://ir.bgcpartners.com, or by navigating to https://www.incommglobalevents.com/registration/q4inc/10503/bgc-partners-inc-1q-2022-earnings-call/.
Participants who have not pre-registered may join the webcast by accessing the link at http://ir.bgcpartners.com or the call using the following information. Please note that those not pre-registered may experience greater than normal wait times before joining the live call.
A webcast replay of the conference call is expected to be accessible at http://ir.bgcpartners.com within 24 hours of the live call and will be available for 365 days following the call. Additionally, call participants may dial in with the following information:
About BGC Partners, Inc.
BGC Partners, Inc. ("BGC") is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC, through its various affiliates, specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including Fixed Income (Rates and Credit), Foreign Exchange, Equities, Energy and Commodities, Shipping, and Futures. BGC, through its various affiliates, also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through its brands, including FMX™, Fenics®, Fenics Market Data™, Fenics GO™, BGC®, BGC Trader™, Capitalab®, and Lucera®, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, FMX, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC and/or its affiliates.
BGC's customers include many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BGCP". BGC is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGC
Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
Media Contact:
Karen Laureano-Rikardsen
+1 212-829-4975
Investor Contact:
Jason Chryssicas
+1 212-610-2426
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- Insurance Coverage of Nurtec ODT Now Totals 96 Percent of Commercial Lives or Approximately 255 Million Lives Covered in All Channels
- Nurtec ODT Label Expanded to include Lactation Data in the Prescribing and Patient Information for Breastfeeding Mothers
NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) today announced two updates regarding Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant), the only FDA-approved medication to both treat and prevent migraine attacks in adults.
Achievement of Broader Commercial Insurance Coverage
Biohaven has secured additional commercial insurance coverage for Nurtec ODT starting in April 2022 that expands the total number of commercial lives covered to 96 percent or approximately 255 million people via all channels.
"Ensuring that people with migraine can have access to Nurtec ODT is the first priority for Biohaven," said Chris Barrett, SVP, Managed Markets and Government Affairs. "We hear from patients daily about the impact that Nurtec ODT has on their lives and the transformative effect it has in getting them back to what's important to them. We continue to focus on ways to enhance how people with migraine can easily access Nurtec ODT."
Updated Label to Include Data from Breastfeeding Women
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a label amendment of the Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) Prescribing and Patient Information to include clinical lactation data in the Use in Specific Populations section as it relates to women who are breastfeeding.
"Migraine is the most common cause of disability among women of reproductive age and this expanded label offers treating physicians and patients a migraine medication that can be further considered for those women who are breastfeeding," said Elyse Stock, MD, Chief Medical Officer. "Our data showed that excretion of rimegepant into human milk is very low and rimegepant was well tolerated by lactating women, offering them an option for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine."
The label amendment was approved based on data from a Phase 1, single-center, open-label study evaluating the excretion of a single dose of rimegepant 75 mg in the human milk of healthy lactating women, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal, Breastfeeding Medicine, the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
Migraine affects more than 30 million women in America and is the most common cause of disability among women of reproductive age (15 – 49 years).1,2 Often for women with migraine, attacks may subside during pregnancy but resume within 4 weeks of childbirth.3 Given a lack of science-based information about migraine medication for nursing mothers, women are often apprehensive about taking their migraine medications while breastfeeding.
About Nurtec ODT
Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. The activity of the neuropeptide CGRP is thought to play a causal role in migraine pathophysiology. Nurtec ODT is a CGRP receptor antagonist that works by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. For more information about Nurtec ODT, visit www.nurtec.com.
Rimegepant is available as Nurtec® ODT in the United States for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Biohaven and Pfizer Inc. recently announced a positive opinion by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency recommending the marketing authorization for rimegepant 75 mg for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. If approved, the trade name will be Vydura™ in the European Union.
Indication
NURTEC ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine that is used to treat migraine in adults. It is for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. It is not known if NURTEC ODT is safe and effective in children.
Important Safety Information
Do not take NURTEC ODT if you are allergic to NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) or any of its ingredients. Before you take NURTEC ODT, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have liver problems,
- have kidney problems,
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
- breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
NURTEC ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take NURTEC ODT. Call your HCP or get emergency help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing. This occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT.
The most common side effects of NURTEC ODT were nausea (2.7%) and stomach pain/indigestion (2.4%). These are not the only possible side effects of NURTEC ODT. Tell your HCP if you have any side effects.
You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1–800–FDA–1088 or report side effects to Biohaven at 1–833–4NURTEC.
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About Migraine
Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraine and the World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses. Migraine is characterized by debilitating attacks lasting four to 72 hours with multiple symptoms, including pulsating headaches of moderate to severe pain intensity that can be associated with nausea or vomiting, and/or sensitivity to sound (phonophobia) and sensitivity to light (photophobia). There is a significant unmet need for new treatments as more than 90 percent of people with migraine are unable to work or function normally during an attack.
CGRP Receptor Antagonism
Small molecule CGRP receptor antagonists represent a novel class of drugs for the treatment of migraine. CGRP receptor antagonists work by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. For acute treatment, this unique mode of action potentially offers an alternative to other agents, particularly for patients who have contraindications to the use of triptans or who have a poor response to triptans or are intolerant to them. CGRP signal-blocking therapies have not been associated with medication overuse headache (MOH) or rebound headaches which limits the clinical utility of other acute treatments due to increases in migraine attacks that result from frequent use.
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven's Neuroinnovation™ portfolio includes FDA-approved Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across three distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and spinocerebellar ataxia; and MPO inhibition for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Kv7 Ion Channel Activators (Kv7), and Myostatin. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the future development, timing and potential marketing approval and commercialization of NURTEC ODT (rimegepant), Vydura™ or rimegepant. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of Biohaven's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2022, and Biohaven's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
NURTEC and NURTEC ODT are registered trademarks of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Ireland DAC. Neuroinnovation is a trademark of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
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DETROIT, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bollinger Motors will be displaying its Class 3 all-electric B2 pickup truck prototype at the Con Edison display (Level 1), at the New York International Auto Show, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from April 13-24.
"We are committed to providing revolutionary all-electric vehicles for fleet customers," said Robert Bollinger, Founder & CEO of Bollinger Motors. "I look forward to supporting innovative companies like New York Con Edison and growing our relationship with them as they seek to lead by example in pursuit of their sustainability objectives."
Con Edison's Clean Energy Commitment includes a plan to electrify its fleets, with commitments to electrify 80% of its light-duty fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
Con Edison has tasked Bollinger Motors with developing a Class-3 prototype of a walk-in van for initial piloting. Con Edison is tentatively planning to integrate these vehicles, along with other applications in Classes 3 - 6, into its fleet by 2024.
"As the nation approaches a pivotal moment in the adoption of electric vehicles, Bollinger Motors is developing strong working relationships with prospective fleet and commercial customers, and our work with Con Edison serves as just one example of the tailor-made solutions we're able to offer," said Frank Jenkins, Director of Commercial Sales. "Our all-electric platforms and chassis cabs offer a wide variety of commercial applications that are highly adaptable to the specific use cases and duty cycles that today's commercial fleets require."
ABOUT BOLLINGER MOTORS
Founded in 2015 by Robert Bollinger, Bollinger Motors is a U.S.-based company, headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan. Bollinger Motors will manufacture all-electric platforms and chassis cabs for commercial vehicles in Classes 3-6. www.BollingerMotors.com.
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Castle Partners announced today the acquisition of MTI Instruments, Inc. of Albany, New York, by Branford's portfolio company, Vitrek, LLC.
The acquisition of MTI expands Vitrek's line of electronic test and measurement products with the addition of MTI's market-leading jet engine balancing systems, signal generators and precision metrology devices. The transaction also broadens Vitrek's relationships with blue-chip aerospace, defense, semiconductor and renewable energy customers around the world.
With Branford's help, Vitrek has completed three bolt-on acquisitions, significantly expanding its capabilities and more than tripling its revenues.
Vitrek's CEO, Don Millstein, observed, "We're excited to continue to build the Vitrek team and to add MTI's great products to our offerings. We expect that our dedication to providing exceptional test and measurement equipment will deliver increasing value for our customers."
Vitrek is a portfolio company of Branford's 2016 Vintage Branford Castle Fund and is true to Branford's philosophy of buying businesses in defensible niche markets. It is also helping them to thrive by providing focused resources that achieve both organic and acquisition-related growth.
As noted by David Castle, Branford's Managing Partner, "It has been exciting working with Don and the Vitrek team to find great bolt-ons like DynamicSignals, with its esteemed Gage and Signatec product lines, and now MTI Instruments. The core Vitrek business has significantly expanded organically under Don's leadership, and MTI will further augment its suite of products and services."
About Branford Castle Partners
Branford is a private market investor with a 35-year history of helping to grow businesses. The firm typically makes control investments in companies with up to $15 million of EBITDA and a leadership position in a niche industry. Branford is particularly keen on the strong relationships it builds with its portfolio company managers. Branford has specific expertise in industrials/specialty manufacturing, consumer products and services, commercial distribution, business services and logistics.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BridGene Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company using a unique chemoproteomic technology to discover and develop small molecules for high value, traditionally undruggable targets, today announced that two abstracts have been accepted for poster presentation during the Cambridge Health Institute's Inaugural Drug Discovery Chemistry Conference taking place April 18-21, 2022 in San Diego, California. The posters highlight the use of the Company's proprietary IMTAC™ (Isobaric Mass-Tagged Affinity Characterization) platform in small molecule drug discovery addressing "hard-to-drug" targets and research into the identification of small molecule inhibitors of Zeta Chain of T-Cell Receptor Associated Protein Kinase 70 (ZAP70).
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to share with colleagues and fellow researchers our new developments highlighting IMTAC, our proprietary chemoproteomic platform, in two poster presentations at the Drug Discovery Chemistry Conference," stated Ping Cao, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of BridGene Biosciences. "Our work at BridGene has the potential to address multiple therapeutic areas. Overall, the posters describe our IMTAC platform and its capabilities, the discovery of novel small molecule inhibitors, and the identification of previously unknown targets for approved small molecule drugs. These include small molecule inhibitors of the ZAP70 protein, an attractive therapeutic target with implications in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and some hard-to-treat forms of leukemia where patients face poor survival rates. We look forward to further demonstrating the potential of BridGene's technology."
The abstracts are as follows:
Title: IMTAC – A Next-generation Chemoproteomic Platform to Discover Small Molecule Therapies for Hard to Drug Targets
Authors: Cindy Huang, Ph.D.; Vivian Zhang, Ph.D.; Ning Deng, Ph.D.; Henry Johnson, Ph.D.; Ping Cao, Ph.D.; and Wolf. R. Wiedemeyer, Ph.D.
- IMTAC has the potential to redefine the traditional small molecule screening process, discover new drugs for previously undruggable targets, and identify new indications of known drugs.
- The platform was developed to discover small molecule medicines for hard-to-drug targets including transcription factors, splicing factors, scaffolding proteins, and E3 ligases.
- IMTAC uses a proprietary drug-like small molecule library coupled with proteome-wide or target-focused live cell screening to discover hits that can selectively bind in transient or shallow binding pockets exclusively presented in a cellular setting.
- Additionally, leveraging the platform's proteome-wide profiling capability combined with phenotypic screening can reveal unknown targets for previously characterized ligands and drugs.
Title: Identification of Selective Covalent Small Molecule Inhibitors of ZAP70
Authors: Ning Deng, Ph.D.; Steve Luo, Ph.D.; Shirley Guo, Ph.D.; Henry Johnson, Ph.D.; Ping Cao, Ph.D.; and Wolf. R. Wiedemeyer, Ph.D.
- Mutations and aberrant expression of ZAP70 are associated with severe immunodeficiency and some B-cell malignancies, making it an attractive therapeutic target in T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis) and defined subgroups of ZAP70-positive B-cell leukemias.
- Novel approaches are needed to identify selective ZAP70 inhibitors. Previous attempts to develop highly selective small-molecule ZAP70 inhibitors have failed, likely due to specific structural attributes of its kinase catalytic domain, and its similarity to a closely related family member, SYK. The clinical development of a dual ZAP70/SYK inhibitor was terminated early due to an increased risk of infection.
- Using BridGene's IMTAC technology, researchers identified BGS1949 as a specific hit against ZAP70 in the target-focused screening. The covalent modification site was revealed by mass spectrometry, and in vitro kinase assays demonstrated inhibition of ZAP70 by BGS1949 with high selectivity over SYK kinase.
- Structure activity relationship (SAR)-guided optimization of BGS1949 is now underway to further improve potency and selectivity.
About BridGene Biosciences
BridGene is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative small molecules that drug traditionally undruggable targets, providing new paths to treat diseases. By using its proprietary chemoproteomic platform, IMTAC™, BridGene is able to screen small molecules against all proteins in live cells to discover drug candidates for high value and previously undruggable targets. For this purpose, BridGene takes advantage of its proprietary, diverse library of tagged, drug-like small molecules. The ultimate goal is to enable breakthrough small molecule drug discovery and to expand the mechanisms to treat diseases, with targets previously inaccessible to small molecules. BridGene can perform IMTAC™ screening for both covalent and non-covalent molecules and discover new targets for disease treatments by deconvoluting phenotypic screening hits, setting the company apart from its peers. The company is advancing a diversified pipeline of first-in-class drugs for targets in multiple disease areas. For more information, visit http://bridgenebio.com/.
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- Results further support therapeutic potential of Auxora in respiratory diseases and other inflammatory diseases
LA JOLLA, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CalciMedica Inc. (CalciMedica or the Company), the CRAC (calcium release-activated calcium) channel company, today announced the publication of results from the Company's CARDEA clinical trial, a Phase 2 trial of Auxora in severe COVID-19 pneumonia, in Critical Care, a peer-reviewed, international medical journal. The article, titled "Auxora vs. placebo for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: a randomized-controlled clinical trial," details the trial findings on Auxora, CalciMedica's lead CRAC channel inhibitor product candidate.
"Auxora was noted to hasten recovery, reduce mortality, and was well-tolerated in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia and moderate to severe hypoxemic respiratory failure," said Sudarshan Hebbar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of CalciMedica. "These findings provide support for the continued development of Auxora and suggest that Auxora may potentially have therapeutic benefit for respiratory failure due to other causes in addition to COVID-19 pneumonia."
CARDEA is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the addition of Auxora to corticosteroids and standard of care in adults with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Eligible patients were adults with more than one symptom consistent with COVID-19 infection, a diagnosis of COVID-19 confirmed by laboratory testing using polymerase chain reaction or other assay, and pneumonia documented by chest imaging. Patients were also required to be receiving oxygen therapy using either a high flow or low flow nasal cannula at the time of enrollment and, for the 261 patients in the analysis set, to have at the time of enrollment, a baseline imputed PaO2/FiO2 ratio > 75 and ≤ 200. The PaO2/FiO2 was imputed from a SpO2/FiO2 determined by pulse oximetry using a non-linear equation. Patients could not be receiving either non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation at the time of enrollment. The primary endpoint was time to recovery through Day 60, with secondary endpoints of all-cause mortality at Day 30 and Day 60.
The major findings of the Phase 2 trial as reported in Critical Care are as follows:
- Time to recovery was seven vs. ten days (P = 0.0979) for patients who received Auxora vs. placebo, respectively.
- Day 30 all-cause mortality was 7.7% with Auxora vs. 17.6%, with placebo (P = 0.0165).
- Day 60 all-cause mortality was 13.8% with Auxora vs. 20.6% with placebo (P = 0.1449).
- Serious adverse events occurred in 24.1% of patients treated with Auxora vs. 35% of patients receiving Placebo (P=0.0616).
"These data demonstrate Auxora's potential to address severe and critical COVID-19 and potentially further our ability to treat the disease using an alternative mechanism of action, while also advancing our knowledge of the use of Auxora in respiratory diseases more generally," said Rachel Leheny, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of CalciMedica. "We are encouraged by the findings as they support the potency and versatility of Auxora in respiratory diseases as well as in other inflammatory diseases. We look forward to sharing clinical updates on Auxora from other trials throughout this year and next."
Auxora is being evaluated in multiple indications, including acute pancreatitis with accompanying systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and acute kidney injury. The CARDEA-Plus follow-up trial to CARDEA in COVID-19 pneumonia patients was recently halted, prior to enrolling any patients, due to declining COVID-19 cases and re-evaluation of the optimal clinical path forward for Auxora in COVID-19 pneumonia. The Company is focusing on its Auxora clinical programs in acute pancreatitis and acute kidney injury while assessing opportunities to study Auxora in respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to all viral pneumonia, including COVID-19 pneumonia, based on the CARDEA results.
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About Auxora
CalciMedica's lead product candidate is Auxora, a potent and selective intravenous (IV) formulated small molecule CRAC channel inhibitor that in animal models and in clinical trials has prevented acute epithelial and/or endothelial cell injury and inflammation in organs, such as the pancreas, lungs and kidneys. Auxora is currently being evaluated in multiple ongoing clinical trials: a blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 2b trial in patients with acute pancreatitis with accompanying systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), a Phase 2 dose-escalation trial in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, and an investigator-initiated Phase 1/2 trial in pediatric acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) patients who develop acute pancreatitis as a result of a specific chemotherapy. Auxora has been evaluated in CARDEA, a 284-patient randomized, placebo-controlled trial in hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients that was Part Two of a Phase 2 trial. Results of Part One of the Phase 2 trial, a randomized open label trial in 30 critical and severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients, were published in the peer reviewed journal, Critical Care, in August 2020. Results of a randomized open label Phase 2a trial in 21 acute pancreatitis patients with SIRS were published in the peer reviewed journal, Pancreas, in June 2021.
About CalciMedica, Inc.
CalciMedica is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a new class of medicines designed to act upon calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channels, a group of ion channel targets not addressed by any approved drugs. CalciMedica is developing CRAC channel inhibitors for unmet needs in acute critical illness and looks to expand the potential uses of CRAC channel inhibitors to certain chronic diseases that have the common thread of inflammation in their pathogenesis. The Company has a portfolio of potent and selective small molecule CRAC channel inhibitors including Auxora, its lead product candidate, which is formulated as a proprietary IV nanoemulsion specifically designed for acute critical illnesses.
CalciMedica is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. For more information, please visit the company website at www.calcimedica.com.
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Carrum members can now access midwifery-led maternity care benefits for low-risk births in Minnesota
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered platform, today launched its first maternity care benefit in partnership with The Minnesota Birth Center in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Together, they will provide a comprehensive maternity care episode spanning prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care for low-risk moms and their babies, at a single cost for self-insured employers. The Carrum Health maternity benefit offers continuity of care through midwifery-led, OB/GYN-supported and doula-assisted teams to simultaneously improve outcomes and patients' experiences, while also lowering costs.
Childbirth is the leading cause of hospitalization in the United States, according to the Health Cost Institute, and accounts for 15% of all hospital charges billed to private insurers. Most maternity bundles on the market address professional services, but do not cover facility fees, which account for at least 60% of overall cost of care.
"We chose to launch our first maternity care benefit with a freestanding birth center because a large percentage of pregnancies are low risk, and we see an enormous opportunity to reduce costs and improve the care experience by offering our members lower intervention birth options, which is a key focus of The Minnesota Birth Center," said Brook West, Chief Commercial Officer of Carrum Health. "Our comprehensive maternity offering uniquely addresses the high cost of facility fees and supports members with a dedicated care team throughout their entire pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey."
Accredited freestanding birth centers, like The Minnesota Birth Center, are recognized by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as an integral part of many regionalized care systems. Freestanding birth center births have increased more than 50% between 2004 and 2017. They provide holistic primary midwifery care for mothers and babies, reducing interventions that are not medically necessary when mothers are low-risk and choose physiologic, unmedicated births. By supporting natural births and avoiding unnecessary medical procedures, the Center can help prevent issues that could result in subsequent high-risk pregnancies for women.
"Our certified nurse midwives have the same level of education and training as hospital midwives and have privileges at local hospitals so they are able to provide continuity of care. We are grateful that Carrum Health recognizes pregnancy as an important life-changing episode of care. Their Center of Excellence approach will be highly successful with this unique focus on primary maternity care," said Dr. Steve Calvin, founder and medical director at The Minnesota Birth Center and board certified in OB/GYN and the sub-specialty of maternal-fetal medicine. "The ideal is to have support for natural birth and a robust safety net that finds the sweet spot between obstetric care that is 'too much, too soon' and 'too little, too late.'"
Carrum's COE platform serves as a supplementary benefit for self-insured employers to offer their employees the highest quality, most appropriate care. Members are connected with a mobile app and a Care Specialist who guides them through the care journey. Employers benefit from seamless platform integration with other benefit offerings and a savings of up to 45% per episode of care.
Carrum is working to establish hospital partnerships, which will include hospital-based midwifery practices and OB-led partnerships to support mothers and babies requiring higher levels of care. For more information visit carrumhealth.com/maternity
The Minnesota Birth Center is excited to partner with Carrum Health to provide low-risk Minnesota mothers comprehensive high value maternity care for a single bundled price. Since 2012, our primary midwifery model has empowered mothers to achieve excellent outcomes in over 3,300 pregnancies. Safety, satisfaction and savings are realized by the collaboration of our accredited independent birth centers with supportive integrated hospital partners theminnesotabirthcenter.com
Carrum Health offers the first value-based complete surgical care platform that combines the benefits of a bundled payments Centers of Excellence (COE) with surgical guidance and coordination to deliver the highest quality, most appropriate care. By connecting self-insured employers with the top 10% of doctors and facilities across the nation, Carrum reduces unnecessary procedures by as much as 30% and aligns cost and care incentives to save employers up to 45% per episode of care, all validated by peer-reviewed publications. Carrum's award-winning technology gives members access to a mobile app and Care Specialist that guides them through the surgery process, and a seamless platform integration to make COE adoption plug-and-play for employers. Backed by Tiger Global, Carrum was named to the 2021 CB Insights Digital Health 150 and named one of the best places to work in 2022 by Built In. The company, founded in 2014, is headquartered in Silicon Valley. For more information, visit carrumhealth.com.
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Centri Tech Foundation is launching the inaugural 2022 Digital Integrators Pilot Program to support innovative digital skills models aimed at building an inclusive digital economy.
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centri Tech Foundation (CTF) announced today that community development nonprofit organizations in five U.S. cities were awarded more than $195,000 to foster programmatic innovations that promote a more equitable digital economy. Together, the grantees have demonstrated success in closing the digital divide in Boston, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
CTF's inaugural 2022 Digital Integrators Pilot Program aims to demonstrate how community-based digital equity organizations can continuously improve and modernize workforce development programs to address digital inequities, particularly within public housing and low-income communities, communities of color, and intergenerational households.
"Universal and equitable access to the digital economy is paramount to progress," said Laura Mueller-Soppart, Program Director at Centri Tech Foundation. "While there have been significant strides in digital access, adoption, and affordability, the opportunity now is to leverage that work towards a "fourth a," digital advancement, which aims to promote a genuinely inclusive digital economy."
The Digital Integrators pilots represent a diverse range of methods and approaches for promoting digital advancement and span a range of cities. According to Census Bureau surveys, 2.9 times as many urban residents experience acute gaps in digital access compared to rural residents. From partnering with local public housing authorities in the Greater Boston area to deploy affordable broadband networks coupled with digital skills training and job opportunities, to modeling a 2-generation digital skills learning program for families in Washington, D.C., the Digital Integrators pilots are tackling a spectrum of challenges cities face to close this gap.
"The historic federal investments in broadband and digital equity create an opportunity for communities to solve for digital access in real and lasting ways," said Marta Urquilla, President of Centri Tech Foundation. "We are inspired by the national momentum toward achieving digital equity and proud to collaborate with these organizations to build sustainable and inclusive economic futures."
The five inaugural 2022 Digital Integrators Pilot Program grantees include:
- Equitable Internet Initiative, Detroit, Michigan
- ExCITe Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- LIFT-NY, Bronx, New York
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Boston, Massachusetts
- Byte Back, Washington, D.C.
Grantees will participate in a six-month cohort experience and peer exchange facilitated by CTF.
The pilot program will be evaluated in partnership with Dr. Colin Rhinesmith, Director of the Digital Equity Research Center and Senior Fellow at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. Results of a qualitative assessment will be published in a report at the end of the pilot period in Fall 2022. The report will highlight replicable and scalable program models to achieve greater digital advancement in cities across the country.
If you would like to interview Centri Tech Foundation or any of the grantees, please contact Connie Jones at (850) 519-2912.
More information about the organizations and their pilot programs is provided below:
Equitable Internet Initiative, Detroit
Works with Detroit communities to build neighborhood-governed community wireless networks, train residents as Digital Stewards, forge local workforce pathways, and support the sustainability of these networks by fostering accessibility, consent, safety, and resilience.
"This generous award will support us in significantly growing and developing our Digital Steward community, enhancing their technical skills, and solidifying sustainable employment pathways and opportunities, said Janice Gates, Director of the Detroit Community Project's Equitable Internet Initiative. "We look forward to advancing Digital Stewardship and sharing community technology practices within Detroit neighborhoods."
ExCITe Center, Philadelphia
Expands the services of the ExCITe Center's digital equity programming in West Philadelphia by hiring a Digital Navigator Manager from within the community who will work in conjunction with a local public computer lab to provide free digital skills training and mentorship to local residents.
"This new position will provide the hands-on digital skills training and technical assistance needed by community members and community-based organizations that utilize the Dornsife Center. This award is a significant contribution that will assist Drexel University in meeting our digital equity goals," said Andrew Stutzman, Project Director at the ExCITe Center.
LIFT-NY, New York City
Integrates digital access and continued learning permanently into LIFT's economic mobility coaching model and, in result, supports more than 500 parents in the LIFT-NY network towards sustainable career pathways reaching more than 2,000 individuals with improved digital access tools and resources over time.
"Funding from Centri Tech Foundation is a pivotal step towards supporting LIFT-NY parents in reaching economic mobility," said Xiomara Romain, Executive Director, LIFT-NY. "This investment will help strengthen our coaching model by ensuring digital access, literacy and opportunities are deeply embedded into our service delivery."
Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Boston
Pilots digital skills programming as part of a series of digital access projects to the residents of 420 units of public housing in the Boston area in collaboration with local community-based and governmental organizations.
"MAPC is excited to work in collaboration with the Centri Tech Foundation to pilot a digital skills and Internet adoption program for public housing residents in our region's Gateway Cities," said Metropolitan Area Planning Council Executive Director Marc Draisen. "People don't need only WIFI access and digital devices – they also need the skills to use digital equipment confidently and to navigate the Internet safely and effectively. The pilot program will help our region's residents to navigate everyday tasks like job searches, homework, accessing online resources, and digital communication. We're very excited to get started!"
Byte Back, Washington D.C.
Pilots a 2-generation digital skills training model for primary adult caregivers in the home and their dependents at Martha's Table in Washington D.C. with technical assistance from Urban Alliance's trained network of local high school interns.
"With funds provided by this award, we're finally able to launch a new and innovative digital literacy training program that serves adults and their children, helping us close the digital divide of today and tomorrow. We're also very excited to be partnering with two amazing community partners – Martha's Table and Urban Alliance – who will be providing further talent and resources to make sure this program is a success," said Mark Rivera, Director of LatinX Affairs at Byte Back.
About Centri Tech Foundation
Centri Tech Foundation (CTF), along with a network of community development partners, seeks to connect low-income Americans to high-quality connectivity in the home and digital workforce opportunities in the community. We believe digital advancement is a civil right. To achieve a sustainable future, one where everyone can fulfill their aspirations and thrive, requires an inclusive digital economy. Learn more at centritechfdn.org and follow @centritechfdn on social media.
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Leading clinical trial endpoint technology provider takes steps to accelerate improvements in human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption
PHILADELPHIA, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clario, a technology company that delivers the leading endpoint technology solutions for decentralized (DCT), hybrid and site-based clinical trials, today announced that it has become a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. By joining this voluntary initiative, Clario commits to advance societal goals by aligning its strategy and operations with the UN Ten Principleshttps://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
"We are proud to be a part of the UN Global Compact," explained Joe Eazor, Clario's Chief Executive Officer. Clario's purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. Our work means more people from more diverse backgrounds can take part in clinical trials to reduce disease, improve health and transform the lives of patients and their families. This aligns closely with the UN's Global Compact challenge to companies to create a more equitable and sustainable society.
"We have already incorporated several of the Ten Principles into our company policies and culture, including: eliminating discrimination in respect to employment and occupation; encouraging the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies; and working against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery."
Participation in the UN Global Compact is a critical part of Clario's overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program which also includes commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity.
"Through our collaboration with the UN and other organizations that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability, we do our part to promote social progress. That's why joining the Global Compact is a natural next step for Clario," said Dr. Otis Johnson, Clario's Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer. "Transparency and public accountability are an important part of how companies deliver on their social and environmental obligations, which is why it is already a vital part of Clario's culture to report to our employees and partners. Of course, as a company we want to do well, but we believe we can only do well by also doing good."
About the UN Global Compact
Launched in 2000 as a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations (UN) Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with over 10,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries.
About Clario
For nearly 50 years, Clario has been delivering the leading endpoint technology solutions for clinical trials. Through experience gained from over 19,000 clinical trials delivered in support of 870 regulatory approvals, Clario fuses scientific expertise and global scale into the broadest endpoint technology platform to empower pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device partners to transform lives. Clario's Trial Anywhere™ solutions have been powering hybrid and decentralized clinical trials (DCT) for over 15 years, enabling sponsors to collect high-quality endpoint data from any modality or location, all while improving the patient experience. Clario has 30 facilities in nine countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
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ALPINE, Utah, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clemson University Tigers and SponsorCX announce a partnership that enhances the way the athletic department will manage sponsor relationships going forward. Through this partnership, SponsorCX will provide its software services to the university paving the way for an engaging sponsorship management solution.
After bringing their multi-media rights in house, the university has been looking for a unique and innovative way to ensure their partnership program is organized and efficient while providing best-in-class service to sponsors.
"It's an honor to partner with one of the most iconic collegiate athletic departments in the country," says Jason Smith, founder and CEO of SponsorCX. "Clemson University is a gold-standard institution that demands the highest performance both in competition and in the classroom. This approach is no different in their attitude towards taking care of corporate sponsors. We're excited to help them take their sponsorship program to the next level."
Serving clients across various industries, including sports, entertainment, events, arts, and non-profits, SponsorCX provides a suite of online automated sponsorship management tools, including:
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Fulfillment
- Inventory management
"SponsorCX truly checked all the boxes for Clemson," said Mike Money, Assistant Athletic Director. "It met all our needs from a functionality standpoint, the pricing was very fair, and they have a strong commitment to customer service which was extremely important to us. We are excited about our partnership and future with SponsorCX."
About SponsorCX
SponsorCX is a leader in sponsorship management within the sports, entertainment, causes, arts, and events industries. It is a complete sponsorship management tool to assist in managing sales, fulfillment, and inventory to maximize sponsorship revenue. The company was founded in 2017, and continues to grow rapidly as the newest and most innovative sponsorship software solution in the industry. Learn more at sponsorcx.com.
About the Clemson University Tigers Clemson University is home to one of the nation's most prominent athletic and academic programs, located on Lake Hartwell in Clemson, South Carolina, and is home to more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Clemson and IPTAY support nearly 500 student-athletes across 21 varsity sports. Clemson's football program, which won National Championships in 1981, 2016 and 2018, draws more than 500,000 people to campus annually. Clemson teams have won seven team national Championships, including Men's Soccer in 2021. The athletic department has seen graduation success rates among student-athletes above 90 percent for seven years running. Clemson and the Greenville-Spartanburg DMA is one of the most engaged areas in the nation related to college sports.
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CHICAGO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3125 per share of CAG common stock to be paid on June 1, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 29, 2022.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
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Joins Over Ninety Federal Agencies Releasing Equity Action Plans
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a public forum for all interested stakeholders to discuss its newly released Equity Action Plan, which was created in response to Executive Order 13985 – "Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government." The CPSC Equity Action Plan Roundtable will give the public an opportunity to discuss steps the agency can take to better address existing racial disparities in injury rates and deaths caused by certain consumer products. The CPSC Equity Action Plan Roundtable will also focus on best practices to learn from, and communicate with, underserved communities regarding product safety hazards.
The CPSC Equity Action Plan Roundtable, which will be formally noticed in the Federal Register in the coming days, will be held at the CPSC in Bethesda, Maryland, on May 25, 2022, at 1 p.m., with an option for virtual participation. It will be open to the public. The CPSC Equity Action Plan Roundtable will allow all interested stakeholders to provide CPSC staff with feedback on the newly released Equity Action Plan to assist CPSC in protecting the public via regulation, enforcement, and education from unreasonable risks of injury and death involving consumer products.
"In an effort to equitably serve all consumers, CPSC is focused on improving our data collection to better assess disparities and our efforts to reach the communities that are most in need," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. "I encourage everyone to participate in the CPSC Equity Action Plan Roundtable to help us listen to, and learn from, those most impacted by these inequities."
The agency's Equity Action Plan lays out challenges and barriers to achieving more equitable outcomes with respect to product safety and steps the agency can take to address the identified barriers. The identified issues include that Black Americans are a higher risk of death from generator-related carbon monoxide poisoning, pool and spa drowning, and residential fires.
In addition, CPSC's Equity Action Plan commits to agency-wide staff training about equity, public education about hazards, improvements in the quality of our data about injuries, seeking to expand personnel with expertise in underserved communities, standards development (both voluntary and mandatory) to prevent hazards, new demographically informed, targeted enforcement and investigation actions, outreach to impacted communities to gather information and feedback, and new research to learn more about underserved communities.
CPSC will provide more information about recent notable equity-related accomplishments and new equity initiatives in the weeks to come. For details, questions, and registration information about the CPSC Equity Action Plan Forum please contact CPSC's Consumer Ombudsman at consumerombudsman@cpsc.gov.
To read the full CPSC Equity Action Plan
To learn more about government-wide equity efforts: https://www.performance.gov/equity
CPSC is also working on advancing the agency's internal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts in response to Executive Order 14035 (Federal Register :: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce).
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZenLedger.io, the global leader in cryptocurrency tax software and blockchain analytics, has announced a partnership with Ledger, the secure platform for digital assets and Web3. This partnership will help crypto investors securely buy, sell, and store crypto, and other tangible investments, while seamlessly keeping track of their taxes.
"The ZenLedger-Ledger partnership will allow crypto investors to keep track of their transactions securely while ensuring individuals are ready for tax season. As the risk of crypto theft continues to rise, we're committed to providing our customers with the best tools to ensure their investments are safe and secure," said Pat Larsen, chief executive officer at ZenLedger. "Smart investors know that they need easy, rock solid security and that is what Ledger provides to you and your digital assets. As the leading crypto tax software, ZenLeger is happy to help with your accounting and taxes. ZenLedger is excited to partner with Ledger to make crypto and alternative investing easier and safer than ever before. "
With crypto theft on the rise, Ledger, through its secure technology, can give crypto investors peace of mind that their investments and transactions are safe. Ledger's unique hardware wallet isolates investors' private keys from devices that are easy to hack like computers and smartphones. The seamless integration between the two crypto solution companies comes just in time for the 2021 tax season.
"Ledger Live is an all-in-one app for everything in crypto, NFTs and Web3," said Jean-François Rochet, vice president of international development at Ledger. "The integration of ZenLedger shows how many things you can do with this app. With ZenLedger made available, Ledger Live now is a gateway to simplify crypto tax reports."
ZenLedger seamlessly integrates with more wallets, exchanges, NFT's, DeFi, and blockchains than any other crypto tax platform while also offering friendly and fast customer support. Coming on the heels of ZenLedger's contract renewal with the IRS, we are committed to making crypto investing safer while ensuring investors have what they need to be successful. The ZenLedger-Ledger partnership will help investors save time and worry, and to stay tax compliant while protecting their investments from fraudsters.
About ZenLedger
Founded in 2017, and built by veterans in technology, finance, and accounting. ZenLedger collects, analyzes and accounts for your transaction information across thousands of exchanges, NFTs, DeFi, wallets, and tokens in one simple dashboard. Gain easy, valuable investing and cash management insights while also saving time and stress. ZenLedger helps cryptocurrency investors stay compliant with integration support for over 500+ exchanges, 50+ blockchains, and 40+ DeFi protocols including NFTs.
About Ledger
Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 15% of the world's crypto assets are secured through Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in London, New-York and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 500 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets
– including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 4 millions units already sold in 180 countries.
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New health plan partnership improves access to digital health for historically underserved populations
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), a leader in the global digital therapeutics (DTx) market, announced today a new agreement with Colorado Access, the largest public sector health plan in the state of Colorado, to provide digital chronic condition management solutions for its Medicaid population beginning with thousands of its members in the second quarter of 2022.
Colorado Access selected Dario to help improve the health of members living with diabetes and hypertension, as well as members with weight management and behavioral health needs through Dario's person-centric and integrated chronic condition platform. Dario's digital therapeutics platform combines digital tools, medical devices, and digital and human coaching across one experience for multiple chronic conditions, personalizing each user journey with more than ten years of diverse consumer data and insights.
"There is growing recognition of the value digital health can deliver for health plans, especially those in need of a fresh approach to engage historically underserved populations such as Colorado Access. Dario is proud to partner with Colorado Access to address their unique member health needs with our hyper-personalized approach that is proven to deliver results," said Rick Anderson, President and General Manager of North America at DarioHealth.
"Dario's digital health services will help thousands of Colorado Access members take better care of their health with simple and relevant support for chronic health needs," said Alexis Giese, MD, Senior Vice President of Health Care Systems and Chief Medical Officer. "This partnership has the potential for significant impact in the communities we serve by delivering the kind of personalized and inclusive digital care that our members need and deserve."
About DarioHealth Corp.
DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) is a leading global digital therapeutics company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health. DarioHealth offers one of the most comprehensive digital therapeutics solutions on the market - covering multiple chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal and behavioral health within one integrated technology platform.
Dario's next-generation, AI-powered, digital therapeutic platform supports more than just an individual's disease. Dario provides adaptive, personalized experiences that drive behavior change through evidence-based interventions, intuitive, clinically proven digital tools, high-quality software, and coaching to help individuals improve health and sustain meaningful outcomes.
Dario's unique user-centric approach to product design and engagement creates an unparalleled experience that is highly rated by users and delivers sustainable results.
The company's cross-functional team operates at the intersection of life sciences, behavioral science, and software technology and utilizes a performance-based approach to improve its users' health.
On the path to better health, Dario makes the right thing to do the easy thing to do. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.
About Colorado Access
As the largest and most experienced public sector health plan in the state, Colorado Access is a nonprofit organization that works beyond just navigating health services. The company focuses on meeting members' unique needs by partnering with providers and community organizations to provide better personalized care through measurable results. Their broad and deep view of regional and local systems allows them to stay focused on our members' care while collaborating on measurable and economically sustainable systems that serve them better. Learn more at coaccess.com.
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 81% of CFOs believe they suffer from the most intensive daily manual work compared to any other role in the C-suite. This is severely reducing time they are spending with family and friends and fueling boredom and stress at work, a new survey reveals.
The findings of a survey by DataRails, the financial planning and analysis solution for Excel users, finds CFOs consider their manual workload is more intense than that of any other C-Suite colleague. The survey of 200 CFOs at businesses of up to 500 employees finds that much of the manual pain involves tracking multiple report versions, correcting errors, and chasing data.
Consequently, 48% of CFOs say manual processes reduce their time spent with family and friends, while 47% find this work impairs their ability to participate in strategic decision-making. Some 37% were ultimately dissatisfied with their overall output as CFO, and nearly one third (31%) confessed that constant spreadsheet jockeying left them bored.
The survey finds that 41% of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes are manual, translating as 10 hours a week of skilled finance talent spent on spreadsheet work ‒ including many hours of work for the CFOs themselves. This manual routine relates to core FP&A reports including budgets, P&Ls, balance sheets, and month end reporting. In particular, 41% of CFOs say the regular identification and correction of errors represents the biggest manual challenge.
Excel reigns supreme for 70% of CFOs
The study also finds that 70% of CFOs rely on Excel for financial budgeting and forecasting. Despite the dominance of Excel as their operating system, only 18% of CFOs consider themselves Excel experts, while just 30% call their skills "advanced." This is further preventing efficient results in the CFO's office with many CFOs lacking the advanced skills to work efficiently, the report finds.
More tech, forecasting, and hiring in response to COVID-19
The report also finds that the implementation of new technology has been undertaken by one third (33%) of CFOs representing the biggest CFO response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, one-fifth of CFOs increased the cadence of their forecasting as well as their employee headcount. In contrast, only 12% of CFOs were forced to let workers go from the finance team as a direct result of the pandemic.
Didi Gurfinkel, Co-Founder and CEO of DataRails says: "While CFOs have emerged as a catalyst for change particularly since COVID-19, the reality is that daily processes are preventing finance leaders from achieving their maximum impact. In particular, fixing errors and chasing down data is ever present, leading to dissatisfaction with performance and harming CFOs' overall quality of life. This constant frustration is creating a detrimental personal impact while preventing businesses from harnessing much-needed talent within the CFOs office."
Survey Methodology
To get greater insight into the CFO's perspective of current Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes, DataRails commissioned a survey of 200 CFOs from the United States and the United Kingdom. The survey was completed by Global Surveyz, an independent survey company, and took place during February 2022.
About DataRails
DataRails is a financial planning and analysis platform that automates data consolidation, reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue using their own Excel spreadsheets and financial models. Automating these time-consuming manual processes paves the way for finance teams to spend more time analyzing data and less time gathering it. It also empowers them to answer essential strategic questions like what their organization can do to increase revenue and reduce expenses. For more information, visit DataRails.com.
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Insight Partners-led Series B Will Help Businesses Prevent SaaS Data Breaches and Accelerate DoControl's Growth
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoControl, the automated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) security company, today announced it has raised a $30 million Series B funding round led by New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm, Insight Partners, with participation from its existing investors, including StageOne Ventures, Cardumen Capital, RTP Global, and CrowdStrike's early stage investment fund, the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund. DoControl's new funding is a testament to its rapid enterprise adoption and ability to prevent data loss without slowing down business enablement. Its Series B will help the company scale its SaaS data security innovations, launch strategic channel and partnership programs, and supercharge its global growth.
DoControl mitigates the risk of costly data breaches created by unmanageable data across popular SaaS applications. Gartner estimates that SaaS spending will outpace Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) spending in 2022 by 41%. Accelerated SaaS adoption, the growing complexity of SaaS ecosystems, and the lack of granular, automated access control leave organizations exposed to unauthorized and undetected data exfiltration. DoControl harnesses user interactions and API access across SaaS applications and feeds it all to powerful no-code workflows that automatically identify, respond to, and remediate threats stemming from SaaS data policy violations. Its mission-critical SaaS data access control solution effectively eliminates the enterprise threats created by departing employees, third-party vendors, cross-team collaboration, and more.
"SaaS is the new IaaS when it comes to security control complexity and data access exposure. Recent high-profile attacks, such as the alleged Okta, HubSpot, and Twitter breaches, either started or continued with access control exploitation resulting in unauthorized access to the crown jewels - sensitive customer data," said Adam Gavish, Co-Founder and CEO, DoControl. "Since data is the new oil, security teams understand they now need to extend their Zero Trust architecture from the identity and network into the SaaS data layer. We are excited to partner with Insight Partners on this shared mission and help more organizations worldwide to prevent data breaches through security automation."
"Every modern company has to deal with the risk of unmanageable SaaS data access, where sensitive company, employee, and customer data are stored within popular enterprise applications. DoControl offers a rare combination of asset management, security automation, and remediation actions that eliminate the risk of exposure created by a lack of SaaS data protection capabilities," said Stephen Ward, Managing Director at Insight Partners. "In my time as a CISO, I saw the importance of technology that quickly and effectively addresses these issues, and it's why we're proud to partner with DoControl as they continue to grow."
The investment from Insight Partners will enable DoControl to double its headcount and advance its go-to-market penetration in the United States and beyond. DoControl will also develop a national channel partner program to enable MSPs, resellers, and other key partners to provide Zero Trust SaaS data access control capabilities to a broader user base. Most importantly, DoControl will leverage its funding to develop innovations that meet the needs of modern businesses reliant on SaaS tooling while extending its use cases to new vertical markets.
For more information, visit the DoControl website or request a demo.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, DoControl is an automated data access controls platform for SaaS applications, improving security and operational efficiency with ease for enterprises. DoControl is backed by investors Insight Partners, StageOne Ventures, Cardumen Capital, RTP Global and global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike's early stage investment fund, the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund. The company's leadership team combines product, engineering and sales experience across cybersecurity, enterprise and SaaS innovators. For more information, please visit www.docontrol.io. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit www.insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Acquisition Increases Loyalty Technology Capabilities
LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) ("Everi" or the "Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, today announced that it has acquired certain strategic assets of XUVI, LLC ("XUVI"), a privately owned marketing platform provider designed to value, target and engage customers to increase loyalty through immersive data analytics utilizing customer behaviors and artificial intelligence. The acquisition was funded from existing cash on hand. Financial terms were not disclosed.
XUVI's marketing platform, BEAMSTUDIO, is a cutting-edge technology solution that combines historical and behavioral propensity data to assign a customer's future value based on their unique characteristics and behaviors. The technology provides real-time predictive and actionable insights to augment marketing with targeted campaigns focused on valued customers. BEAMSTUDIO increases operating efficiencies through data analytics and automation of routine marketing tasks, and optimizes marketing spend by reducing over and under-reinvestment. BEAMSTUDIO is expected to assist Everi's current QuikMarketing capabilities and leverage consumer data to assist casino marketers and deliver intelligent interactions across all channels and lay the foundation for highly targeted, cost-effective, and successful campaigns to acquire new patrons and strengthen existing customer relationships with precision and insight.
Darren Simmons, Everi's Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader, said, "The combination of XUVI's technology with our existing innovative loyalty solutions and marketing services will further strengthen our ability to provide customers with actionable information to enhance their patrons' gaming experience and drive revenue growth. This transaction marks another proof point of our focus on providing the gaming industry with the most extensive suite of loyalty and marketing technology to deliver a one-stop shop of comprehensive, integrated solutions that enable a seamless, convenient experience for casino patrons while delivering operational efficiencies for casino operators."
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About Everi
Everi's mission is to lead the gaming industry through the power of people, imagination and technology. With a focus on player engagement and helping casino customers operate more efficiently, the Company develops entertaining game content and gaming machines, gaming systems, and services for land-based and iGaming operators. The Company is also a preeminent and comprehensive provider of trusted financial technology solutions that power the casino floor while improving operational efficiencies and fulfilling regulatory compliance requirements, including products and services that facilitate convenient and secure cash and cashless financial transactions, self-service player loyalty tools and applications, and regulatory and intelligence software. For more information, please visit www.everi.com, which is updated regularly with financial and other information about the Company.
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CHICAGO and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERSANA™, the pioneer of next-generation commercial services to the global life sciences industry, and UpScriptHealth™, the leading telehealth and virtual prescribing platform serving life sciences companies, today announced a strategic partnership to create a direct-to-patient platform that will transform the patient experience to help accelerate access to therapies worldwide.
The EVERSANA and UpScriptHealth digital platform guides patients through a seamless, online experience to determine if they qualify for a given treatment, receive a prescription, navigate benefits and have medications dispensed to their homes through a single platform while receiving patient support services as needed.
"Many patients struggle to get the care they need due to a fragmented approach to telehealth, patient engagement and virtual prescribing. Our pharmaceutical clients need better options for their patients," said Jim Lang, CEO, EVERSANA. "Together with UpScriptHealth, we offer a digital solution that will simplify the process for patients and their caregivers and provide faster access to treatments at the lowest possible cost."
The solution combines UpScriptHealth's telehealth and virtual prescribing technology with EVERSANA's commercialization services including data and analytics, agency, digital engagement, patient support, adherence services, specialty pharmacy, dispensing, and shipping. The end-to-end solution provides patients with a simplified, virtual experience to directly engage with clinicians.
"Linking our independent client-branded telehealth and virtual prescribing platform with EVERSANA's end-to-end commercialization services will lead to a new wave of adoption of direct-to-patient models in the pharmaceutical industry. We are excited to partner with EVERSANA in helping life sciences organizations accelerate patient access to life-improving therapies," said Peter Ax, CEO, UpScriptHealth.
The digital-first solution will help more patients find the treatments they need while receiving ongoing support to stay on therapies to improve outcomes.
The partnership builds on EVERSANA's continued investments in innovative, digital solutions to support better patient experiences, and extends UpScriptHealth's leadership in telehealth and virtual prescribing solutions for pharmaceutical clients. The solution leverages the power of data and analytics through ACTICS by EVERSANA™ for identifying and engaging the right patients and creates an on-brand, seamless digital experience for patients and their caregivers.
About EVERSANA™
EVERSANA™ is the leading provider of global services to the life sciences industry. The company's integrated solutions are rooted in the patient experience and span all stages of the product life cycle to deliver long-term, sustainable value for patients, prescribers, channel partners and payers. The company serves more than 500 organizations, including innovative start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, to advance life sciences solutions for a healthier world. To learn more about EVERSANA, visit EVERSANA.com or connect through LinkedIn and Twitter.
About UpScriptHealth™
UpScriptHealth™ is a comprehensive, direct-to-consumer telehealth and virtual prescribing platform that is innovating the way customers get the medications they need. UpScriptHealth has been innovating telehealth for over 20 years and remains committed to improving the lives of consumers by providing immediate and long-term convenient access to medical therapies. We embody values of transparency and integrity that have strengthened our core philosophy of care. To learn more about UpScriptHealth, visit www.UpScriptHealth.com.
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As parents and caregivers, limiting screen time and use of electronic devices can be a struggle. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated and published new guidelines for families advising that children younger than 24 months should have zero screen time other than for supervised video chatting. With the arrival of this spring break season, Fidelis Care wants to help families reduce their child's screen time and electronic device usage by spending time as a family and engaging in greater physical activity outdoors.
"Spring is the perfect time to break out of the winter rut and go outdoors. Staying active is one of the keys to children's health and wellness," said Dr. Lisa Moreno, Fidelis Care Medical Director and Pediatrician. "From walking the dog to running at the park, having play time each day helps children be healthy and form good habits for the future."
Dr. Moreno offers the following tips for limiting screen time and increasing outdoor physical activity:
- Make outdoor play fun --
Children are more likely to be active if they are doing something they enjoy. Parents can help children find a sport or activity they like and encourage outdoor play. - Set a good example --
Children often follow the lead of their parents and family members. When we choose to be active, we're setting a good example. - Plan ahead --
Block out chunks of time during this spring break for outdoor play and exploration. Take advantage of the warmer weather and explore a new park or easy trail for a nature walk. - Join In --
Your child may be off from school for spring break but you may not have off from work. Even with busy schedules, it's important for parents to set aside some special time to play together — from soccer and dancing, to taking a walk in your neighborhood.
Keeping screen time in check can help children grow up healthy and strong. Dr. Moreno recommends every child be physically active for at least one hour per day. For more information about Fidelis Care, visit fideliscare.org. If you are seeking additional guidance for screen time limits and a child's development, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website at aap.org.
About Fidelis Care:
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.4 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linked.com/fideliscare, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.
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With 198% ARR growth in two years and a customer net retention rate over 130%, Filevine serves the unmet needs of law firms navigating record demand and an historic talent shortage
SALT LAKE CITY, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Filevine, a leading legal work platform, announced today that it raised $108 million in a Series D funding round led by StepStone Group, with additional funding from Golub Capital. Signal Peak Ventures and Meritech Capital, repeat investors in Filevine, also participated in this round. As law firms contend with rising demand and a talent shortage, many have turned to Filevine's all-in-one legal suite to improve efficiency, mitigate stress, and grow revenue. The Series D funding will help power Filevine's expansion more deeply into big law, insurance defense, corporate, governmental, and nonprofit legal counsel teams, building on the company's expertise in litigation and personal injury law.
Founded in 2014, Filevine is building a new interface for legal work. CEO and co-founder Ryan Anderson, a former litigator, felt that legacy legal software was ill-equipped to manage the urgent tasks that bombarded him and his colleagues. Standard document management solutions, project management apps, and collaboration software didn't meet the unique needs of legal professionals. Anderson and his co-founders built Filevine to fill this void in the enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) market.
Soon after Filevine launched, the inadequacies of legacy legal software became glaring. Workloads increased without proportionate growth in staff, and then COVID-19 forced remote work upon the industry. By 2021, record demand for legal services, a shortage of qualified talent, and high burnout among legal professionals were driving firms to adopt new technology at record rates. Indeed, the legal tech market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over six percent between 2019 and 2025 according to Statista.
Filevine's business performance shows just how well the company has resonated with legal professionals, bridging the gap between demand and talent. Over the last two years, Filevine achieved 198% growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) while maintaining a customer net retention rate of over 130%. In 2021 alone, Filevine signed 708 new customers across the legal market. Since acquiring Outlaw, a contract management solution, in May 2021, Filevine has grown Outlaw's ARR by 400%.
An Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Fast 500 company in 2021, Filevine has managed to sustain impressive growth as the company matures. Last year, Filevine also won several honors including "Overall Case Management Company of the Year" from the Legal Tech Breakthrough Awards and "Best SaaS for Productivity" in the 2021 SaaS Awards.
"Filevine has allowed us to flip the script on how legal work is done. You used to say, 'Okay, we're getting behind — just add a couple more typists or a couple more secretaries.' Now I say, 'how can we change the workflow to be more efficient? What can we standardize? What can we automate in Filevine?'" said Bob DeRose, Managing Partner at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP. "It allows me to hire smarter and only increase headcount when it is actually necessary."
Named a 2021 Top Workplace by The Salt Lake Tribune, Filevine welcomed 370 employees in 2021. The company also deepened its leadership bench with several key hires:
- Ian Charles, Chief Financial Officer, joined Filevine with over 25 years of financial leadership in public markets, M&A, and internationalization. He previously held the role of CFO at FLEXE, Scoop Technologies, and Planful and served as CFO Partner for The Brenner Group®.
- Scott Brown, Chief Technology Officer, is an enterprise technology leader with a record of product innovation, revenue growth, and scalable architecture. Prior to joining Filevine, he was CTO of Integrate and has held executive roles at OVH US, iCitizen, Media Temple, and GoDaddy.
- Jen Gray, SVP of Marketing & Corporate Strategy, was promoted to a new expanded role focused on strategic planning, GTM expansion, and company alignment and execution. She joined Filevine in 2020 and previously held leadership positions at Qualtrics and Weave during their hypergrowth phases, and at Adobe.
"Having transformed legal work and business for private practices, we're excited to further expand within corporate, governmental, and nonprofit counsel teams that face the same work challenges but support their organizations differently," said Ryan Anderson, CEO of Filevine. "We're taking on this growth opportunity with new executives and a seasoned group of leaders who continue to awe our investors with their dedication and results."
Filevine recently made internal promotions to recognize the performance of its leadership corps. Promotions include Sean Dowdle to EVP of Sales, Alex Pearson to General Counsel, Michael Anderson to SVP of Product Strategy, Cain Elliott to Head Legal Futurist, and co-founder Nate Morris to Chief Culture Officer.
For more information visit www.filevine.com.
About Filevine
Filevine is changing the way legal work gets done for law practitioners and their clients. As the leading legal work platform, Filevine is dedicated to empowering all organizations with tools to simplify and elevate complex, high-stakes legal work. Powering everything from document management and client communication to legal drafting and deadline and task management, over 25,000 legal professionals use Filevine daily to deliver excellence in every contract, deadline, and result. Filevine is the top legal software company on the Inc. 5000 list, has been named one of the Utah Business Fast 50 and is among the top 50 fastest-growing privately-owned software companies according to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list.
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Physicians in Indiana, New York City, and Washington are among the first to administer Illuccix® – demonstrating coast-to-coast availability of this new imaging agent
Typically diagnosed in men over 50, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, after lung cancer[1]
INDIANAPOLIS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces first commercial doses of its prostate cancer imaging agent, Illuccix® (kit for preparation of gallium Ga-68 gozetotide injection), also known as 68Ga-PSMA-11 injection.
As Illuccix rolls out nationally across the United States, physicians in Indianapolis (Indiana University School of Medicine), New York City, and Seattle are among the first to administer this new PSMA PET[2] imaging agent that can help health care professionals (HCPs) diagnose the stage and spread of disease – an important step for the optimal care of men with prostate cancer.
Illuccix is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in patients with prostate cancer with:
- suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy;
- suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 268,000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed this year with prostate cancer, and nearly 35,000 will die from their disease. Reliable and flexible diagnostic tools are essential for treatment teams in narrowing the gap between understanding the spread of disease and appropriate individualized treatment by healthcare professionals.
Illuccix is now widely available across the United States, significantly improving patient access to PSMA PET imaging. PSMA PET imaging is emerging as a standard of care in the U.S. having been included in latest NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Prostate Cancer.[3]
"Early detection and staging can help guide more informed disease management decisions. Tools such as Illuccix PSMA-PET are incredibly valuable as we look for better ways to manage prostate cancer in men," said Dr. Michael Koch, Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a physician-scientist at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Professor Mark Green, Director of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences and Professor of Radiology & Imaging Sciences at the Indiana University School of Medicine, added "The success of Telix in gaining FDA-approval for kit-formulated 68Ga-PSMA-11 represents an innovation for prostate cancer patients. Telix is providing a much-needed avenue for widespread clinical access to PSMA-targeted PET for improved understanding of the location and extent of a patient's disease. These imaging insights can be important as the physician develops an individualized treatment plan."
Illuccix is now available to order from 117 pharmacies in the Telix network, providing coverage to approximately 85 percent of PET imaging sites across the U.S. with more sites to be added over the coming months.
Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, Group CEO and Managing Director of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited said, "Telix is delivering on its promise to deliver product and a distribution network that will allow physicians and their patients greater convenience and flexible access to advanced prostate cancer imaging, a significant unmet medical need. Until now, PSMA-PET imaging has had patchy availability and limited patient scheduling flexibility. Illuccix changes this by enabling rapid on-site hospital preparation or convenient delivery from nearby commercial nuclear pharmacies."
About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of diagnostic and therapeutic products using Molecularly Targeted Radiation (MTR). Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with international operations in Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical-stage products that address significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX). For more information visit www.telixpharma.com and follow Telix on Twitter (@TelixPharma) and LinkedIn.
About Illuccix®
Telix's lead product, Illuccix (kit for preparation of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide (also known as 68Ga PSMA-11) injection), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),[4] and by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).[5] Telix is also progressing marketing authorisation applications for this investigational candidate in Europe[6] and Canada.[7]
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Illuccix®, after radiolabeling with Ga 68, is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer:
- with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy
- with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Risk for Misdiagnosis
Image interpretation errors can occur with gallium Ga 68 gozetotide PET. A negative image does not rule out the presence of prostate cancer and a positive image does not confirm the presence of prostate cancer. The performance of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide for imaging of biochemically recurrent prostate cancer seems to be affected by serum PSA levels and by site of disease. The performance of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide for imaging of metastatic pelvic lymph nodes prior to initial definitive therapy seems to be affected by Gleason score. Gallium Ga 68 gozetotide uptake is not specific for prostate cancer and may occur with other types of cancer as well as non-malignant processes such as Paget's disease, fibrous dysplasia, and osteophytosis. Clinical correlation, which may include histopathological evaluation of the suspected prostate cancer site, is recommended.
Radiation Risks
Gallium Ga 68 gozetotide contributes to a patient's overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer. Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure to the patient and health care workers. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The safety of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide was evaluated in 960 patients, each receiving one dose of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide. The average injected activity was 188.7 ± 40.7 MBq (5.1 ± 1.1 mCi). No serious adverse reactions were attributed to gallium Ga 68 gozetotide. The most commonly reported adverse reactions were nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness, occurring at a rate of < 1%.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Androgen deprivation therapy and other therapies targeting the androgen pathway
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and other therapies targeting the androgen pathway, such as androgen receptor antagonists, can result in changes in uptake of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide in prostate cancer. The effect of these therapies on performance of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide PET has not been established.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report adverse reactions to Telix by calling 1-844-455-8638 or emailing pharmacovigilance@telixpharma.com.
See full U.S. Prescribing Information at illuccix-prescribing-information.pdf (illuccixhcp.com)
Telix Investor Relations
Ms. Kyahn Williamson
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
SVP Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Email: kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com
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Email: gkueterman@gmail.com
This announcement has been authorised for release by Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer.
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[1] American Cancer Society.
[2] Positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions
[3] NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Prostate Cancer V.3.2022. Available at: https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_1.
[4] ASX disclosure 20 December 2021.
[5] ASX disclosure 2 November 2021.
[6] ASX disclosure 10 December 2021.
[7] ASX disclosure 16 December 2020.
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FlowPath Recognized by Technology Association of Georgia as Leader in the Innovation Economy for the Creation of Its All-in-One Facility Management Platform.
ATLANTA, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FlowPath, a leading facility operations software platform, was recently nominated by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) as one of the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. FlowPath's innovative technology solves critical problems facing the facility management industry, allowing operators to optimize their workflows, integrate third-party vendors into their processes, and automate managing the full lifecycle of their facilities. Recognized as leaders in helping fuel the innovation economy, the FlowPath team is invited to showcase their capabilities at the Georgia Technology Summit on April 26-27th, 2022.
Founded in 2019, FlowPath is a facilities management software company on a mission to be the system of record for the world's built infrastructure, being the single software solution for automating the maintenance, operations, and services of where we work, live, and play.
"This nomination is not only a wonderful recognition of how far we have come in the short life of FlowPath, but also a strong confirmation of the direction we are heading," said Alex Cummings, FlowPath's Co-Founder and CEO. "This highlights the impact our company has been able to achieve in our community and beyond. Truly, it is an honor to be included and associated with the other outstanding companies recognized past and present."
As a Top-40 nominee, the FlowPath team will showcase at The Georgia Technology Summit (GTS). The GTS annually brings together over 1,200 technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics at a two-day forum for thought leadership and collaboration, new experiences, and discussions with some of the nation's leading brands.
"This year's Top 40 companies represent a wide range of technology industries that power Georgia's innovation economy," said Dennis Zakas, Georgia's Top 40 Innovative Company Awards Chair. "Based on the quality of the winners and the history of the award, it's likely that some of today's Top 40 companies will be the unicorns of tomorrow."
About FlowPath
Founded in 2019, FlowPath is a facilities management software that automates work orders, maintenance, communication, notifications, projects, and reporting in a simple-to-use platform that can be leveraged across industries. To learn more, visit https://www.getflowpath.com.
About Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG's mission is to Connect, Promote, Influence, and Educate Georgia's technology ecosystem to advance the innovation economy. Through those four foundational strategies TAG serves the technology community, helping to support, grow and ignite tech leaders, companies, and the overall Georgia economy.
TAG serves more than 30,000 members statewide through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG hosts more than 150 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 20+ professional societies. For more information, visit https://www.tagonline.org.
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Megan Harris
Head of Marketing
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E-commerce platform offers best-in-class options for personalization and customization to modernize card sending and celebrate life's most important moments
ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E-commerce greeting card company Fluttr launches its new platform — making it easy and convenient to select, sign, schedule and send greeting cards designed by the company's unique network of artists. At a time when explosive digital transformation coincides with an increased desire for human connection and feeling valued, Fluttr simplifies the process of sending printed cards for any occasion. Fluttr has developed a creative network of diverse, independent artists who contribute one-of-a-kind artwork to its marketplace. Artists' cards and artwork are featured on dedicated profile pages within the Fluttr website — raising their profiles, earning them recognition and helping them drive passive income through royalties paid on every card sold.
"Fluttr was born in a time when people felt disconnected from loved ones — and sometimes a text or an email is not enough," said Founder and CEO Matthew Sarro. "The greeting card industry has been slow to innovate and has not met the needs of the modern consumer. With Fluttr, beautiful, customizable cards are at your fingertips — with just a few clicks. There's no hassle, no stress, and no more feeling guilty for missing a special occasion."
Fluttr has created a feature-rich e-commerce platform that brings an innovative, world-class customer experience to the greeting card industry. Once a card is selected, a customer can type their own message or start with one of three suggested messages. For a personal touch, Fluttr also allows customers to create a custom digital signature. Users can send cards for immediate delivery or schedule them in the future, and Fluttr takes care of the rest. Fluttr prints, stamps and mails the card directly to the recipient, or buyers can choose to receive the card in a protective outer envelope to hand-deliver themselves.
So far, customers have responded positively to their experiences, including one excited user who said, "Yahoo! I just sent my first Fluttr card. Brilliant!! On to card #2. I can't wait to schedule my yearly cards, it will be a life changer for me and so fun to customize each card I send." Another customer said, "I truly enjoyed the buying experience on your platform. I'll definitely be using Fluttr again in the future! Well done."
Fluttr cards are not something you will find in the card aisle of your local grocery store or pharmacy. The company has a continuously growing creative network of 50+ artists from around the country, with plans to expand internationally. This includes well-established and up-and-coming artists whose work may be hanging in your local art gallery or on your wall at home.
"My focus was around building our creative network," said Alyssa Peck, co-founder and executive creative director. "If we were going to create a greeting card company that stood out from the competition, we had to team up with the best, most talented group of artists we could find… and then treat them like true partners every step of the way."
Annapolis-based artist, Mallory Wierzbicki creates each of her pieces in her home studio in the company of her doberman pinscher, Komet. Mallory specializes in whimsical, clever and inclusive designs, and often creates visual representations of common phrases or sayings as you can see in her Fluttr card collection: sendfluttr.com/mallorywierzbicki. In reflecting on her experience working with Fluttr, she said "Fluttr has influenced my growth as an artist. Not only has it helped me financially, but I've had an increase in social media followers who recognize and value my work as an artist. This is extremely gratifying, as I am self-taught and have built my business Stem & Soul from the ground up on my own. Fluttr is a huge supporter of small artists like me, and in a world where many customers turn to Amazon and other big businesses, I like knowing that I am still supported by my local community thanks to Fluttr."
Fluttr artists not only contribute designs to the platform, but their experiences, passions, and cultures influence the occasions they choose to honor with their artwork. In addition to traditional occasions, Fluttr offers cards that celebrate and commemorate modern moments such as Pride Month, Earth Day, Women's History Month, and more.
To learn more about Fluttr and to browse hundreds of beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards, head over to sendfluttr.com. Use promo code "PROMO50" to get 50% off your first order.
Fluttr is an e-commerce platform that makes it easy and convenient to send beautiful, personalized greeting cards that celebrate life's most important moments. Featuring unique artwork created by a creative network of diverse, independent artists, Fluttr is dedicated to helping you connect with the special people in your life. Select, sign, schedule, and send a card in minutes so you never miss a moment. Learn more at sendfluttr.com, read our blog at sendfluttr.com/blog/, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Title: Founder & CEO
Email: matt@sendfluttr.com
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SHANGHAI, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- April 13, 2022, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Fosun Pharma" or "the Group"; Stock Code: 600196.SH, 02196.HK) announced that the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Antigen Detection Kit (Colloidal Gold) self-developed by Fosun Diagnostics Co., Ltd. ("'Fosun Diagnostics"), a subsidiary company of Fosun Pharma has received approval from the China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the commercial and clinical use of rapid antigen testing in COVID-19 screening.
Fosun Diagnostics' Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Antigen Detection Kit (Colloidal Gold) adopted the in- vitro qualitative detection method of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Nucleocapsid antigen in nasopharyngeal swab samples from patients with respiratory and fever-related symptoms within 7 days, quarantine observers, and other antigen detection needs. Fosun Diagnostics' Novel Coronavirus Antigen Detection Kit is equipped with high sensitivity and specificity, strong anti-interference ability and no cross-reactivity among viruses and bacteria. The kit is easy to use and quick to operate and deliver results in 15 minutes. It has a variety of reagents to meet various testing needs at point of demand whenever required.
The product has obtained the EU CE certification, duly completed BfArM registration in Germany, and officially endorsed by the EU Health Security Committee Common List (EU common list).
Lately, the State Council's of China under the Joint Prevention & Control for novel coronavirus pneumonia has decided to include antigen detection as a key supplement to nucleic acid detection under the "New Coronavirus Antigen Detection Application Plan (Pilot Trial)". Fosun Diagnostics' Novel Coronavirus Antigen Detection Kit will contribute and continue serving the needs of pandemic prevention and control upon its recent approval.
Adhering to Independent Innovation and Providing Comprehensive Solutions for Covid-19 Nucleic Acid Testing
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Fosun Pharma as a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare group has fully integrated its business and global resources with timely response actively undertaking our social responsibilities in combating COVID-19 pandemic control.
As one of the Group's key strategic development segments, Fosun Diagnostics independently developed the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) RT-PCR Detection Kit with the NMPA's approval for emergency use in March 2020 while obtained the Registration Certificate for Medical Device (in vitro diagnostic reagents). Our Covid-19 test kits have also acquired relevant qualifications and certifications in the United States, European Union, Australia and many other countries and regions.
Fosun Diagnostics provides a comprehensive solution of reagents, equipment and consumables for the Novel Coronavirus nucleic acid testing. With clinically-validated, we offer many enhanced advantages in terms of fast and secure, flexible throughput, high sensitivity and reliable results. Fosun Diagnostics' Novel Coronavirus Detection Kit is capable to detect 3 targets (ORF1ab, N and E genes) simultaneously. And our primer probe sequence is independently developed and designed with a sensitivity of up to 300 copies/mL and hence, grossly improved the detection rate for infected people with low virus content or asymptomatic people.
About Fosun Pharma
Founded in 1994, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Fosun Pharma"; stock code: 600196. SH, 02196. HK) is a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare industry group deep-rooted in China. Fosun Pharma directly operates businesses including pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, medical diagnosis, and healthcare services. As a shareholder of Sinopharm Co., Ltd., Fosun Pharma expands its areas in the pharmaceutical distribution and retail business.
Fosun Pharma is patient-centered and clinical needs-oriented. The company enriches its innovative product pipeline through diversified and multi-level cooperation models such as independent research and development, cooperative development, license-in, and in-depth incubation. Fosun Pharma has formed technological platforms for innovative small molecule drugs, antibody drugs, and cell therapy with a focus on key disease areas including oncology and immunomodulation, metabolism and digestive system, and central nervous system. Fosun Pharma also vigorously explores cutting-edge technologies, such as RNA, oncolytic viruses, gene therapy and PROTAC, to enhance its innovation capabilities.
Guided by the 4IN strategy (Innovation, Internationalization, Integration, and Intelligentization), Fosun Pharma will uphold the development model of "innovation transformation, integrated operation, and steady growth", with the mission of creating shareholder values as well as promoting the global networks through strengthening its innovative R&D and in-licensing ability and enriching its product pipelines. Fosun Pharma will actively promote the digital and physical business layout in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry and is committed to becoming a first-class enterprise in the global mainstream medical and health market.
For more information, please visit our official website: www.fosunpharma.com.
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The annual conference will feature new employee perks and benefits as well as a journey into the future with a metaverse experience and an NFT lottery for attendees.
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PERKS, the employee experience company that helps HR teams more effectively engage their employees with their brand and benefits, announced today the agenda and event highlights of PERKSCon in New York City, which will be held April 26, 2022, at the Hynes Convention Center.
"This year, we are pulling out all of the stops for the PERKSCon experience — from our signature champagne toast to a metaverse experience. Each year, we give HR professionals the opportunity to discover the best, most innovative benefits and services for remote, hybrid, and in-person teams," said PERKS founder and CEO Alexa Baggio. "We just had a great event in Boston with over 700 attendees and now we're super excited for PERKSCon in New York because New Yorkers appreciate the honesty of our talks and the innovation of our solutions for remote, hybrid, and in-person teams. HR and people ops pros of all levels won't want to miss this event. They can shop for benefits, connect with their peers, and check out fun experiences like our future of work fashion design challenge, which focuses on combining work attire with the comfort of working from home. Come find out what's possible for the future of your team and workplace!"
In addition to hundreds of employee perks and benefits vendors, the event will feature a "future of work fashion" design contest that invites college design students to sketch out their vision of combining office attire with the comfort of working from home, displayed in PERKS's very own "metaspace" at room scale. PERKS has also created a metaverse game "HR Nightmare: Return to the Office," where People Professionals can battle against concepts like "employee burnout" with weapons like "vacation time." Finally, this year PERKSCon will introduce "golden ticket" NFTs, with 20 randomly selected attendees having their digital ticket transformed into an NFT that offers lifetime attendance to PERKSCon.
The company will also host panels with experts in human resources sharing their strategies for the biggest challenges in the field, such as consumer expectations for virtual care, and case studies that show how art can improve employee engagement. And, PERKS founder Alexa Baggio will be recording a live session of People Problems—an industry-specific podcast that discusses current issues in the HR space. Other panel topics include population mental health strategies, fertility benefits for all genders, hyper-personalization of benefits, supporting those experiencing grief at work, and women progressing in the workplace.
Learn more about attending the event, and learn more about exhibiting at the event.
About PERKSCon
Started in 2014, PERKSCon is the world's largest employee experience event that gives HR professionals at all levels and from across industries an opportunity to discover the best, most innovative benefits and services for remote, hybrid, and in-person teams. They can grow their careers, earn education credits, and connect with peers in-person. The convention is held in six cities starting in March beginning in Boston and traveling to New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Toronto. For more information about attendee and vendor opportunities, visit the PERKSCon site.
Media contact: Jonny Clinkenbeard, Jonny@poweredbyperks.com
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HONG KONG, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "MOAR by Joan Cornellà", collaboration between Joan Cornellà and FWENCLUB, was met with strong market response during the public sale on April 7th (HKT). The trade volume reaches at 7,753 ETH (about US$23.7 million*), surpassing Bored Ape Yacht Club & AZUKI in 7-day volume. The first phase of the NFT launch has completed successfully and the second phase - mini game "SEIBWOZ" (spelling as: ZOMBIES) will be released in mid 2022, with rewarding winners free airdrop.
The 5,555 limited edition NFTs were sold as "blind boxes" and the visuals were only revealed on April 10th. NFT market predicts the market enthusiasm will continue with rising prices and trade volume before the project enters the metaverse in November 2022.
FWENCLUB released a sneak peek of "SEIBWOZ" on April 13th. It is a strategic adventure game set in the metaverse with zombies' invasion. Humans, zombies and cyborgs are locked in the MOAR building. MOAR's NFT holders start the game as survivors of the metaverse and battle against zombies to save the granny. Winners would earn a free airdrop as reward. More details of the mini game will be announced via the official website and Discord channel.
Apart from the stunning trade volume on 2nd market after the "unboxing", celebs and artists could not wait to show off their unique NFT PFP on social media, including KAWS, Brooklyn Beckham and Yuto Horigome.
The first phase of the public sale had a mint price of 0.5 ETH (about US$1,528.59*) and was open to Diamond Hand FWENCLUB supporters. A total of 1,644 NFTs were sold in just 2 minutes. The second phase of the public sale with 2,466 NFTs priced at 0.5 ETH were sold in 2 minutes at 0.5 ETH a piece, and there was no need for another round of auctioning. The remaining NFTs went to those on the WL, such as those who won official contests and eligible members who hold Hana Yusuke NFTs. They were able to purchase the NFTs at the discounted price of 0.35 ETH.
*As of 13 Apr, 5PM
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Leading window treatment franchise expands its foothold in Texas, providing locals with their familiar end-to-end window treatment consultations
AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, increases its presence in Texas with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Central Austin.
The new location is owned and operated by Claudia Carolina Carrillo. Focused on offering end-to-end consultative solutions, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Greater Austin, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Buda and Manor while offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.
"At Gotcha Covered, we take pride in creating memorable, first-class experiences for our clients through our signature, end-to-end consultative services," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "We are excited to bring Claudia into the Gotcha Covered family and are confident she will provide Central Austin and the surrounding areas with the same level of excellence expected by thousands of other homeowners around the country."
Carrillo started her career as an interior designer. Working internationally in Mexico at Cabo Development, she returned to the United States to continue putting her passion into practice at Five Elements Furniture and RH of Austin, Texas.
Carrillo soon came across Gotcha Covered via a franchise broker offering to help her expand her opportunities with her own business. After diving deeper into the company, its business model and the royalty structure, she knew this was the right move for her.
"I have worked a long time in interior design here in Austin and developed a strong eye for what our community both wants and needs to beautify their home interiors," Carrillo said. "Gotcha Covered seemed to fit this perfectly, and the more I learned about it the more I realized the Gotcha Covered franchise is went beyond my expectations. As a new business owner with independent knowledge in the window treatment niche, I have felt very supported in all aspects of getting started with my new business. The corporate team is very approachable, and the follow-up and execution has been exceptionally professional every step of the way. We are thrilled to be open for business!"
Concerning the overall goal for the new Gotcha Covered of Central Austin, Carrillo said she wants to serve her community and support her clients with meaningful and delightful window treatments they can enjoy for years to come.
"I want them to not only experience the transformation of their space, I want them to be surrounded by both its beauty and its purpose," Carrillo said.
Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Central Austin, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/central-austin.
About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer's specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
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360kW in a charger no bigger than a suitcase: Gravity's true fast charging tech solving the speed, space and power challenges holding back EV adoption in big cities
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity, the pioneering electric vehicle infrastructure & fleet start-up, today debuted its new urban fast-charger (TFC-C1) at the New York Auto Show that solves the speed, space and power challenges impeding EV adoption in urban areas.
At 360kW, Gravity's device delivers a faster charge than any other equipment on the market, while sized to fit virtually in any constrained indoor parking space, with floor, wall, and ceiling mounting options. Gravity is installing 24 of the new chargers at its Manhattan Plaza public charging hub on 42nd Street this spring, where they'll serve the public and Gravity's growing fleet of EV yellow taxis.
Gravity's fast-charging equipment also solves one of the key constraints holding back EV adoption: the high costs of power. Because electric bills are largely driven by peak-demand charges, adding high-powered EV charging to a site can dramatically increase electricity costs. Gravity's charging system continuously balances the power demand from each vehicle with the demand from other site uses, while flexibly allocating power to chargers and managing total site peak-demand. This system ensures the largest driver of electricity bill costs holds roughly constant, while supplying each vehicle with the maximum power it can handle, lowering the cost of EV charging and helping smooth demand on the grid.
"We have redesigned this equipment from the ground up to solve the big problems facing EV charging today. Not only can we offer our partners equipment that's 50-times faster than the most common chargers, we can actually bring their electric bills down in the process—all while making it easier for the electric grid to handle the growing demands of EV charging. This is going to revolutionize the way big cities like New York approach charging infrastructure and the broader transition to clean energy," said Moshe Cohen, founder and CEO of Gravity.
Gravity's new chargers are being exhibited at the NY Auto Show alongside two new advanced EV yellow taxis from its growing fleet, both of which are now fully licensed to serve on New York City streets.
Gravity's Fast-Charger
Power: 360kw
Size: 39in (length) x 18in (width) x 8in (depth)
Mounting: Floor, ceiling or wall mount
Cables: Liquid cooled CCS cables (>500amp) with proprietary cable retraction systems for ease of use without the mess and risks of exposed charging cables.
About Gravity:
Gravity, Inc is a sustainable mobility startup focusing on EV infrastructure, energy management and EV fleets. Gravity's solutions bring together best-in-class equipment and integrated software, seamless customer interfaces and unique amenities that increase productivity. Gravity is opening Manhattan's first and only True Fast Charging site in 2022 and has just launched a pioneering all-EV yellow taxi fleet, reinvigorating one of New York City's most iconic brands. Gravity partners with building owners and parking operators to customize portfolio-wide conversions to electric vehicle charging, with the ability to support both individual EV drivers and large EV fleets.
Learn more at GravityMobility.com.
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TSX: GPR | NYSE American: GPL
Consolidated production of 17,913 Au eq oz in line with the Company's plan to return to steady-state production in H2 2022
This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated October 15, 2021, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 10, 2021.
VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX: GPR) (NYSE-A:GPL) ("Great Panther" or the "Company"), a growth-oriented precious metals producer focused on the Americas, reports production results for the three months ended March 31, 2022, from its two wholly-owned operating mines, Tucano in Brazil and Topia in Mexico.
First Quarter 2022 Production Highlights
- Consolidated metal production of 17,913 gold equivalent ounces ("Au eq oz"), inclusive of 14,319 gold ounces ("Au oz") and 173,698 silver ounces
- Total gold production at Tucano of 14,037 Au oz
- Total silver equivalent production at Topia of 290,694 silver equivalent ounces ("Ag eq oz")
"I am pleased to report that production for the quarter was in line with expectations as we build back steady-state production at Tucano," stated Alan Hair, Chair and Interim CEO of Great Panther. "We remain on track to return to a normalized rate of production in the second half of the year. In addition, an extensive drilling program at the Urucum North underground project has been completed. Engineering studies and permitting are underway and construction work is expected to commence in late 2022 with gold production from the Urucum North underground mine anticipated to come onstream in 2023."
2022 Consolidated Operating Results
The Company's operations are on track to meet previously announced consolidated production guidance for 2022 of 100,000 to 119,000 Au eq oz. The mine plan for Tucano reflects more stripping in the first half of 2022 with the second half of 2022 expected to account for at least 65% of annual production guidance.
Tucano
To overcome previously indicated contractor performance issues, the mobilization of our new mining contractor, MINAX, commenced during the quarter. The Company continues to work closely with its current contractor, U&M, to ensure a safe and efficient transition with MINAX. MINAX is expected to fully mobilize its fleet by the end of May. During the transition, Tucano will continue to offset U&M's mined tonnage deficit with capacity from the new MINAX mine fleet.
Despite ounce production being lower compared to the first quarter of 2021 ("Q1 2021"), production in the first quarter of 2022 ("Q1 2022") at Tucano was positively affected by mine reconciliation and higher milled ore tonnage due to the high availability of the MINAX mine fleet to rehandle stockpiles. In line with expectations, production decreased 39% in Q1 2022 when compared to the first quarter of 2021 to 14,037 Au oz, primarily attributed to ongoing stripping of the TAP AB, TAP C and Urucum North pits, which resulted in low ore production triggering higher consumption of the low-grade stockpiles. Rain levels recorded in March and during the first quarter were 65% and 32% higher, respectively, compared to historical averages, which had a negative impact on mine development.
Topia
Silver equivalent production at Topia in Q1 2022 was 290,694 Ag eq oz compared with 363,318 Ag eq oz in Q1 2021, a decrease of 20% primarily due to lower tonnes milled in the absence of stockpiles, and lower gold and silver grades. These factors were partly offset by higher gold recovery and the increase in production attributed to the change in metal equivalency ratios for zinc. The mine development meterage during this period was 40% higher compared to Q1 2021 as preparations for full mine production in mines 1522, La Prieta, Rosario and Durangueño will support future production from these key ore sources for the next three quarters.
Guanajuato Mine Complex
The Guanajuato Mine Complex ("GMC") is currently on care and maintenance while the Company awaits the permits from CONAGUA necessary to extend the tailings facility. Consequently, there was no production at the GMC during Q1 2022. Great Panther continues to proactively engage with CONAGUA in regards of the tailings dam permit and to explore other alternatives to maximize value from the GMC.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Great Panther has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2022 financial results for Thursday, May 12, 2022, after market close. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 9:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET.
Live webcast and registration: https://www.greatpanther.com/investors/webcasts/
Conference call
Canada and US Toll-Free: + 1 800 319 4610
International Toll: + 1 604 638 5340
A replay of the webcast will be available on the Webcasts section of Great Panther's website approximately one hour after the conference call. Audio replay will be available until June 13, 2022.
Audio replay
Canada and US Toll-Free: + 1 800 319 6413
International Toll: + 1 604 638 9010
Replay Access Code: 8842
Technical Disclosure
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Fernando A. Cornejo, P. Eng., Chief Operating Officer, a non-independent Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
ABOUT GREAT PANTHER
Great Panther is a growing gold and silver producer focused on the Americas. The Company owns a diversified portfolio of assets in Brazil, Mexico and Peru that includes three gold and silver mines, an advanced development project and a large land package with district-scale potential. Great Panther is focused on creating long-term stakeholder value through safe and sustainable production, reinvesting into exploration and pursuing acquisition opportunities to complement its existing portfolio. Great Panther trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange trading under the symbol GPR, and on the NYSE American under the symbol GPL.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws (together, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding (i) the Company's expectations for of a return to steady state production in the second half of 2022; (ii) the Company's ability to execute its growth plan and to unlock value from its asset portfolio, (iii) the expected timing and success for mobilization of MINAX and the Company's ability to offset U&M's mined tonnage deficits with the MINAX fleet, (iv) the expected cost and timing for receipt of permits, mine development and commencement of production from the underground Urucum North project at Tucano, (v) the potential for the production from the La Prieta, Rosario and Durangueño mines to support for the next three quarters at Topia, (vi) the Company's ability to secure a tailings facility expansion permit for the GMC mine or to successfully negotiate an agreement for third-party processing of the GMC tailings, and (vii) the Company's ability to meet its 2022 production and cost guidance.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: continued operations and exploration work in 2022 occur without significant interruption due to COVID-19 or any other reason; the accuracy of the Company's geological modeling at Tucano and the assumptions upon which they are based, ore grades and recoveries; prices for gold, silver, and base metals remaining as estimated; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for the Company's operations and exploration work are received in a timely manner on favourable terms; Tucano will be able to continue to use cyanide in its operations; the Company will not be required to further impair Tucano as the current open pit mineral reserves are depleted through mining; the ability to procure equipment and operating supplies without interruption and that there are no material unanticipated variations in the cost of energy or supplies; operations not being disrupted by issues such as pit-wall failures or instability, mechanical failures, labour disturbances and workforce shortages, illegal occupations or mining, seismic events, and adverse weather conditions; and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to be materially different. Such factors include, among others, risks and uncertainties relating to: the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's ability to operate and conduct exploration work, including drilling plans, as anticipated, and the risk of an unplanned partial or full shutdown of the Company's mines and processing plants, whether voluntary or imposed, which would adversely impact the Company's revenues, financial condition and ability to meet its production and cost guidance and fund its capital programs and repay its indebtedness; the inherent risk that estimates of Mineral Reserves and Resources may not be accurate and accordingly that mine production will not be as estimated or predicted; planned exploration activities, may not result in the discovery of new Mineral Resources/definition of Mineral Resources and readers are cautioned that Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves have no defined economic viability; open pit mining operations at Tucano have a limited established mine life and the Company may not be able to extend the mine life for Tucano open pit operations beyond 2023 as anticipated; gold, silver and base metal prices may decline or may be less than forecasted; fluctuations in currency exchange rates (including the U.S. dollar to Brazilian real exchange rate) may increase costs of operations; operational and physical risks inherent in mining operations (including pit wall collapses, tailings storage facility failures, environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather) may result in unforeseen costs, shut downs, delays in production and drilling and exposure to liability; potential political and social risks involving Great Panther's operations in a foreign jurisdiction; the potential for unexpected costs and expenses or overruns; shortages in the ability to procure equipment and operating supplies without interruption; employee and contractor relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities; the Company's ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner on favourable terms; changes in laws, regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; legal restrictions related to mining; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined; operating or technical difficulties in mineral exploration, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; the Company's inability to meet its production forecasts or to generate the anticipated cash flows from operations could result in the Company's inability to meet its scheduled debt payments when due or to meet financial covenants to which the Company is subject or to fund its exploration programs as planned; ability to maintain and renew agreements with local communities to support continued operations; there is no assurance that the Company will be able to identify or complete acquisition opportunities of, if completed, that such acquisitions will be accretive to the Company; the risk that incremental closure bond requirements with respect to the Company's Coricancha mine could have a material and adverse effect on the company's liquidity and could require additional financing to be raised; the Company's ability to raise additional financing as debt comes due or to undertake its planned exploration and development activities; the risk that the Company's defense in respect of the fish mortality event at Areia and Silvestre Creeks is not accepted by the Brazilian authorities and the Company is required to pay all or a portion of the fines issued on December 21, 2021 and that these payments have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial condition; and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in respect of Great Panther in its most recent annual information form, and management's discussion and analysis and material change reports filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators available at www.sedar.com and reports on Form 40-F and Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov.
There is no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove accurate or that actual results will not vary materially from these forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described, or intended. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near- and longer-term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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CHICAGO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate Insurance, an independent national insurance brokerage that offers personal, commercial, life and specialty insurance, announces it has launched a new life insurance online quoting platform to help customers compare their life insurance options from among top-rated life insurance carriers.
The online quoting platform will enable customers to find and purchase the right life insurance online based on their customized needs. It also ensures that customers can reach out to a live agent via chat or phone at any point during the process if they need additional help or consultation selecting the policy that's right for them.
"Our new life insurance platform is a great step forward in providing the highest quality customer service in the most efficient and helpful way possible," said Guaranteed Rate Insurance Executive Vice President Jeff Wingate. "We are thrilled to launch our online quoting platform to enable customers to purchase life insurance when and how they need it."
Guaranteed Rate Insurance's online life insurance quoting platform provides quick quotes with or without a medical exam based on the length of the life insurance contract, the type of policy and limits selected and the customer's individual health profile. Insurance types offered on the platform include: Term life, Whole life, Universal life and Disability.
"We want to make getting life insurance as seamless as possible for the customer," said Guaranteed Rate Insurance Head of Marketing Meredith Kokos. "As we evolve our insurance offering within the Guaranteed Rate Fintech platform, it is important to us that customers are provided with a wide range of options available to them at the time of day that best suits their schedule and their unique needs."
The online life insurance quoting platform is available at guaranteedrateinsurance.com with live agents standing by to help customers decide on the right life insurance for them if they need assistance.
Guaranteed Rate Insurance is an independent insurance brokerage that offers personal lines, commercial lines and life insurance products to their customers. Founded in 2008, Guaranteed Rate Insurance is owned by Guaranteed Rate, one of the top 5 retail mortgage lenders in the country. Guaranteed Rate Insurance was established to offer insurance products to Guaranteed Rate mortgage customers and has built a reputation on providing customers with impeccable service as demonstrated by its 98% customer satisfaction rate. Combining its growing team of insurance agents and its digital platform, Guaranteed Rate Insurance searches for great rates from over 40 providers, while providing a "personal shopping" experience for all your insurance needs. When you bundle your home and auto with Guaranteed Rate Insurance, you could save up to 20%. Visit www.guaranteedrateinsurance.com for more information.
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MONTREAL, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Georges Marciano, the original founder of GUESS, is absolutely shocked by a series of false statements he discovered in March 2022, in a YouTube video called "The #GUESS Brand Story: Told By Paul & Maurice Marciano". The story as told and the account of events as recited are plainly wrong, according to Georges Marciano. "Paul makes outrageous false claims about the inception, he history of GUESS and its own involvement therein. He is taking undue credit and is distorting reality in a very concerning way, on the verge of impersonation", says Georges Marciano.
In order to set the record straight – and leave a legacy for his kids – Georges Marciano recalls the true and original story of GUESS:
"I started making ties in Marseille with the label Georges Marciano. My first store in Marseille was called Blow Up – in ready-to-wear, it was later renamed MGA, for Maurice Georges Armand, the first initials of my two brothers and me.
Later, I opened 4 stores on the harbour of Bandol-Cassis-Toulon, etc.
I came on vacation from Bandol to LA in 1977 with my friend Philippe Mevellec, for a week, at the Hilton in Beverly Hills. When we got back to Bandol, I told my two brothers, Armand and Maurice, that I wanted to go back to California to try my luck with Philippe and open a store for the Mackeen brand, a very well-known jeans brand in Marseille, whose owner was a friend – David Mechaly. We left a month later with very little money and found a small place to rent in Century city in Beverly Hills. Philippe and I found a small apartment in Westwood where we were staying for almost a year. We decorated the shop ourselves with wooden shelves and the sign was Mackeen (in large print). Immediate success.
A friend from Bandol came to join us, Alain Grosso, with his wife Noëlle.
Around 1979, my brother Maurice joined me in LA to open an MGA (Maurice-Georges-Armand) store, which I had founded in Marseille a few years earlier.
The MGA store finally opened in Beverly Hills. I had the idea of making a brand of jeans. So I found a collaborator, Georges Atlan, who worked in the jeans industry in LA. Paul was still in France with Armand for almost 2 years. They both arrived in LA in 1981.
I found a small room of 800 sq-ft. on the twelfth floor of a building in downtown LA, on Broadway Street. In the same building was Gene Montesano and Jeff Hamilton, it was very fun. My suite was 1201-1203. Georges Atlan was my partner in the company called Via Europa, where I owned 80% and Atlan the rest.
My ex-wife, Melinda, came to help us every day.
The first label we created was called Blue Way, but this label is not popular. Going downtown, on Olympic Blvd with my friend Atlan, a billboard bearing the title "GUESS WHAT IS THE BEST HAMBURGER? BIG BOY" catches my attention every morning. I hardly spoke English at the time. I asked my friend what "GUESS" meant in French and as he answered, I said "GUESS what?" as for him to tell me again: that's when I finally understood the meaning of GUESS. I found the word fabulous because it is pronounced in the same way in all languages.
We therefore took the decision to change the name Blue Way for the name GUESS. As I needed a logo, I simply used the traffic stop sign as an inspiration, which became the famous red and white triangle. An employee who worked with us suggested we put a question mark in the logo: the GUESS label was born! Immediate success. Then I asked my brother Maurice to come and help since he was very strong in manufacturing. Shortly after, my big brother Armand came to help us too.
My friend Atlan gave me back his 20% of the company, which I had given him for free, and about a year later I gave Maurice and Armand 40% of the new GUESS company.
This is therefore the real start of the company. Paul never participated in the creation of the company. Armand and Maurice gave shares to Paul, despite my objections. It was only in 1989 that Paul was admitted to the board of directors of GUESS."
Georges Marciano considers that "history has its eyes on us: liars will be recalled as liars and even worst. The GUESS story is a great story, and it deserves truth and respect."
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LOVELAND, Colo., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA) ("Heska" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty solutions, announces its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The virtual event is scheduled for 9 a.m. MT / 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Stockholders of record as of March 7, 2022, are entitled to notice of, participate in and vote at, the annual meeting. All stockholders are encouraged to vote on the proposed matters before the Annual Meeting by proxy as described in the Company's proxy materials provided to stockholders.
2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
9 a.m. MT/11 a.m. ET
To access the webcast, please visit: http://meetnow.global/M7WVHGD.
The webcast replay will be archived on www.heska.com for 90 days following the event.
Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA) manufactures, develops and sells advanced veterinary diagnostics, informatics, and specialty healthcare solutions through its two business segments: North America and International. Both segments include Point of Care Lab testing instruments and consumables, digital imaging products, software and services, data services, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and single-use offerings such as in-clinic diagnostic tests and heartworm preventive products. The North America segment also includes private label vaccine and pharmaceutical production for third-parties, primarily for herd animal health. For more information, please visit www.heska.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading company in the Reverse ETL space, Hightouch, has launched its Data Activation Platform. Data Activation is the method of unlocking the knowledge sorted within your data warehouse, and making it actionable by your business users in the end tools they use every day. In doing so, Data Activation helps bring data people toward the center of the business and directly ties their work to business outcomes.
"When we first started this company, people called our product Reverse ETL because they thought Hightouch simply replicated data from the warehouse into different SaaS tools like Salesforce, which is reminiscent of ETL but just the reverse," explains Co-Founder and Co-CEO Kashish Gupta. "But over time, those very same customers came back and kept finding new use cases for the Hightouch product, and our team kept executing to fill those needs, fast forward a year and a half and Hightouch became a Data Activation Platform with 5 core frameworks."
So, why "The Data Activation Company"? Gupta explains: "Data Activation is the next step in the modern data stack. Instead of simply analyzing data to make data-informed decisions, data activation shifts the focus from understanding data to taking action on data."
"The success of our product is based on owning that final mile of the data journey – your data is no longer stuck in BI and reporting tools," says Hightouch Head of Data Pedram Navid. "Instead, Hightouch quickly gets your data to the business tools, where business teams actually work – whether that's Salesforce or Hubspot, Zapier or Slack, or a myriad of marketing platforms."
"Data Activation is really important to us. Not everyone is doing their work in a BI tool—some of our employees are doing it in a CRM, email tool, or Slack and that is why Hightouch is valuable," said Rachel Bradley-HaaS, co-founder of Big Time Data and Hightouch customer.
Hightouch users have created over three thousand workspaces, sending their data to over 100 available SaaS destinations – while Hightouch's engineering team has constantly taken inspiration from users' needs. "Over time, as we built new features and frameworks for moving data, our product itself began to diverge from the definition of Reverse ETL. We began to see customers create Slack bots with Hightouch, automatically assign tasks in Salesforce, and automatically generate invoices in Netsuite," says Gupta.
Hightouch, the market leading Data Activation Platform, syncs data from data warehouses directly into the SaaS tools business teams use every day. Hightouch was founded by early engineers from Segment. Hightouch has raised over $50M of funding to date from top investors like ICONIQ, Amplify Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Afore Capital, and Y-Combinator. The start-up has experienced phenomenal growth since its launch just two years ago, working with hundreds of brands including AutoTrader, Flickr, Calendly, Ramp, and Plaid. For more information, visit www.hightouch.io.
References:
Blog: Hightouch: The Data Activation Company
Blog: Data Activation: The Next Step After Analytics
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Fiber Network Acquisition Enhances Horizon's Critical Networking Capabilities Across the Midwest
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon, an Ohio-based fiber-optic broadband company, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Consolidated Cooperative's commercial fiber business on March 31, 2022. The strategic acquisition adds approximately 450 route miles of fiber to Horizon's existing all-fiber network, further expanding its footprint north of Columbus, Ohio, through Delaware, Marion and Richland counties. Horizon is backed by experienced telecom investors led by Novacap. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Consolidated Cooperative will continue to provide electric service to its more than 16,000 members at 18,000 locations in central Ohio, in addition to providing propane, natural gas, and residential fiber internet services throughout the region. In an earlier release, Consolidated announced the sale of its commercial fiber business unit, along with plans to expand its residential fiber offering to more customers within its service territory.
Horizon and Consolidated Cooperative are committed to ensuring a smooth transition with quick and effective integration of the commercial fiber networks. Current Consolidated commercial fiber customers will not see any interruption in their service, and Horizon will continue to serve customers according to their existing agreements.
Business customers will have access to Horizon's full suite of fiber services, including high-speed internet, Ethernet, hosted voice, cloud connections, dark fiber, wavelengths, and data center connectivity across the Midwest. Horizon's enterprise fiber network solutions are fast, flexible, high-quality, reliable, and scalable to ensure businesses meet their evolving demands for connectivity.
"Horizon has worked closely with Consolidated Cooperative for many years as wholesale providers, enabling us to sell to customers that have facilities within Horizon's existing service territory, as well as additional sites in the Consolidated commercial fiber network footprint," says Jim Capuano, CEO and President of Horizon. "This acquisition will allow us to continue to deliver outstanding customer experiences, and customers can expect a seamless transition to Horizon's dedicated support. Our experienced local commercial sales teams are ready to assist companies and empower their mission-critical network and fiber service demands."
"Consolidated has always focused on helping our members and communities improve their quality of life by providing best-in-class services at affordable prices," says Phil Caskey, President and CEO of Consolidated Cooperative. "We are thrilled to have found a partner who shares our passion for community and value. Working together with Horizon will allow both organizations to accelerate the ability of Consolidated's members and communities to benefit from the growing opportunities that come from having an all-fiber-optic network throughout our territory."
As Horizon dramatically accelerates its fiber footprint across the Midwest, the company is also growing its sales and operations teams to support these expansion initiatives.
For any new commercial fiber service inquiries, upgrades, or sales-related questions, please call 866-418-8126 or contact FiberSalesLeads@horizonconnects.com.
ABOUT HORIZON
Horizon is a facilities-based fiber-optic broadband service provider based in Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, and Indiana with expanding services across the Midwest. Operating 6,000+ route miles of fiber, Horizon provides high-quality and flexible connectivity solutions to residential, small to large enterprise and wholesale carrier customers. The company's extensive network offers high-speed Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access, Hosted Voice and UCaaS, dark fiber, wavelength, and data center connectivity services. Horizon's entrepreneurial heritage and long-standing commitment to remarkable customer care ensures its devotion to connecting its customers to their worlds with cutting-edge technology. For more information about Horizon's brand promise, visit horizonconnects.com.
ABOUT NOVACAP
Founded in 1981, Novacap is a leading Canadian private equity firm with more than C$8B of AUM that has invested in more than 100 platforms and 150 add-on acquisitions. Applying its sector-focused approach since 2007 in TMT, Industries and now Financial Services, Novacap's deep domain expertise can accelerate company growth and create long-term value. With experienced, dedicated investment and operations teams as well as substantial funding, Novacap has the resources and knowledge to build world-class businesses. Novacap has offices in Brossard, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.novacap.ca.
ABOUT CONSOLIDATED COOPERATIVE
Consolidated Cooperative is a not-for-profit, consumer-owned cooperative that provides electric, gas, and fiber services to more than 16,000 members in eight Central Ohio counties. To learn more about Consolidated Cooperative, visit consolidated.coop.
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REYKJAVIK, Iceland, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DesignMarch, Iceland's largest design festival, is back and now in its 14th year. Taking place May 4-8 in Reykjavik, Iceland, DesignMarch brings together participants and guests to explore a world of progressive design and innovation. Reflecting the growth of the Icelandic design scene, DesignMarch will host over 250 events, parties, exclusive talks and over 100 exhibitions, showcasing the very best from the local Icelandic design scene as well as international figures.
Innovative and collaborative, DesignMarch is a platform for optimism and creativity to celebrate new, imaginative and surprising approaches in the world of design, architecture, fashion and beyond.
Covering the spectrum of the design remit, DesignMarch will explore key themes for 2022 including innovation, experimentalism, sustainability, heritage, development, playfulness and growth. Several of the anticipated showstoppers for this year include:
DesignTalks
DesignMarch's signature event will take place at Harpa Concert Hall on May 4. DesignTalks is curated by Hlin Helga Guðlaugsdóttir and this year the event will be moderated by Marcus Fairs, editor-in-chief and founder of Dezeen. The full-day program explores how design and architecture can help imagine and propose alternative futures and promote change. Speakers include Liam Young, sci-fi architect and director, and Giorgia Lupi, information designer and partner at Pentagram. "It will be a celebration of imagination and a moment for deep thinking," said curator Hlin Helga.
Product Design
Tobia Zambotti and Aleksi Saastamoinen will be showcasing their "Coat-19" puffer jacket at Skekk, Óðinsgata. Using disinfected single-use face masks collected from the streets through the COVID-19 pandemic, this design highlights the unexpected effects of the pandemic and is a statement piece at the festival.
Fashion and Textile
Textile innovators Bergþór Guðnadóttir and Jóel Pálsson from Farmers Market will be unveiling their Icelandic artificial fur designs in association with wool processing company, Ístex. The "fur" is created from uncolored leftover wool that is not used in knitting, embodying the reuse and recycle ethos of the festival.
Architecture
Combining playfulness with heritage and experientialism, DesignMarch visitors can experience architecture first-hand through "Run Around Reykjavík: Architecture and Observation." Hosted by The Architect Association of Iceland and starting at Gróska, an innovation house in the heart of Reykjavík, this is a new way of enjoying the city's diverse architecture while working up a sweat.
Experience Design
Designer Elín Margot and chef Pola Sutryk have created a playful multi-sensory dining experience to delight and surprise guests at Nordic House.
"We are delighted to welcome people to Iceland for DesignMarch so they can experience the very best of the creative industries in Iceland from local and international artists," said Þórey Einarsdóttir, Director of DesignMarch. "It has been a tough few years for designers, creators and innovators, but we are excited to have lots of visitors back this May to experience and celebrate the best in design, fashion, textiles and architecture. I am confident that this will be the most impressive DesignMarch we have ever seen. With hundreds of exhibitions, shows, new collections and talks there is something for everyone to enjoy. With these important new themes for 2022, we hope to spark people's creative drive and have them leave feeling inspired."
Visit designmarch.is and the DesignMarch Media Kit to see the full official program and for more information.
@designmarch #designmarch
Getting there: Return flights to Iceland are available from £118 with Icelandair
Where to stay: Hotel stays in Reykjavik city from £109 with Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
For further information contact the PR team: visiticeland@finnpartners.com / 07967372265
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ZERO TO THREE to drive enhanced primary care expansion to reach more than 700,000 young children
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of thousands of babies and young children facing inequitable stressors will have access to enhanced primary care thanks to a new investment in one of the nation's most innovative pediatric programs. HealthySteps, a program of leading early childhood nonprofit ZERO TO THREE, today announced a $46.5 million investment by Blue Meridian Partners that will allow the program to double in size nationwide by 2027. The announcement follows a previous $39 million investment in the program by Blue Meridian Partners.
"This is a monumental investment in a proven program that transforms the pediatric setting to improve the lives of babies, toddlers, and their families," stated Matthew Melmed, Executive Director of ZERO TO THREE. "Our HealthySteps Specialists are meeting babies and toddlers where they are, providing comprehensive, wraparound services to provide whatever families need. Furthermore, we know this program has had a tremendous impact in areas with persistent inequities for families of color and those with low incomes. I am proud to know that we will now be able to continue to expand this important effort throughout the nation, reaching hundreds of thousands of young children and their families."
The HealthySteps program embeds early childhood development experts (HealthySteps Specialists) in pediatric and family medicine primary care practices to help ensure that the young children in their care reach important early developmental and social-emotional milestones. This investment will more than double HealthySteps' reach from over 350,000 children ages 0 to 3 to approximately 715,000 per year. The program's goal is to support at least 1 million young children and their families every year by 2032, with a focus on children served by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as children without insurance.
Today's announcement will allow the HealthySteps network to continue to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, which have resulted in a children's mental health crisis of epic proportions. This is a major opportunity to expand access to critical services, including comprehensive child and family screening, intervention, and referrals, with an explicit focus on the millions of infants and toddlers served by Medicaid and CHIP, who are disproportionately children of color.
"As the pandemic wears on, the services provided by the extraordinary HealthySteps network are more critical than ever," added Rahil D. Briggs, PsyD, National Director of HealthySteps. "Families with young children are navigating unprecedented challenges and a web of frequently impossible decisions. But we know that children and caregivers supported by HealthySteps receive more developmental and family needs screenings, that children are going to their well visits and receiving immunizations at a higher rate, and that families are better supported so they can give their children a successful start. Doubling the reach of the HealthySteps program over the next five years will yield tremendous results for babies and their families, and we are deeply grateful to Blue Meridian Partners for their ongoing investment in this important work."
Launched in 1995, HealthySteps has seen recent annual growth of 15 percent, largely due to high demand for the multi-generational services offered by the program. A HealthySteps Specialist joins the team to promote nurturing parenting, which improves babies' and toddlers' healthy development and well-being. This evidence-based program is being adopted and supported by large and influential health systems across the country, and has continued to expand, even during COVID-19.
Currently, HealthySteps operates in more than 200 sites across 26 states and Washington, D.C. Over the last five years, HealthySteps, collaborating with local partners, has created sustainable growth strategies in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, and South Carolina. Continued growth is expected to come from increased federal visibility, including a first-of-its-kind $5 million investment passed by Congress in March 2022, supporting placing early childhood development experts in pediatric practices serving large numbers of children with Medicaid and CHIP, and who are uninsured.
A focus on early childhood impacts not only the health of children and families, but society at large:
- Studies suggest that every $1 invested in early childhood programs yields a social return on investment ranging from $7 to $18.
- Long-term benefits of investing in early childhood include increased earnings, reduced health care expenses, and even lower involvement with the criminal justice system.
- HealthySteps generates significant savings for health care payers by improving well-child visit and immunization rates, as well as promoting access to early dental care.
- Provider experiences are also improved – particularly important when so many are leaving the workforce altogether – as physicians say the team-based approach to care enhances their ability to effectively meet the needs of children and families they serve. The result is increased provider satisfaction, less burnout, and less pediatric staff turnover.
About ZERO TO THREE
ZERO TO THREE works to ensure all babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Since 1977, the organization has advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships by transforming the science of early childhood into helpful resources, practical tools, and responsive policies for millions of parents, professionals and policymakers. For more information, and to learn how to become a ZERO TO THREE member, please visit zerotothree.org, facebook.com/zerotothree, or follow @zerotothree on Twitter. For more information about HealthySteps, please visit healthysteps.org and follow @HealthyStepsZTT on Twitter.
About Blue Meridian Partners
Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to problems that limit economic and social mobility for America's young people and families in poverty. We provide transformative capital paired with capacity-building support and strategic advice, empowering visionary leaders to dream bigger and vastly expand their impact, influence, and reach.
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OpenSynthetics is the preeminent community for researchers offering access to synthetic datasets, research, papers, and code
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSynthetics, an open community for creating and using synthetic data in AI/ML and computer vision, was launched today to practitioners, researchers, academics, and the wider industry.
OpenSynthetics is the first dedicated community focused on advancing synthetic data technology with centralized access to synthetic datasets, research, papers, and code. Synthetic data, or the use of computer-generated images and simulations used to train computer vision models, is an emerging technology that was recently noted as one of the top 10 breakthrough technologies of 2022 by MIT Technology Review. The first book on Synthetic Data for Deep Learning was also published last year and has seen widespread adoption.
Through OpenSynthetics, AI/ML practitioners, regardless of experience, can share tools and techniques for creating and using synthetic data to build more capable AI models. Whether an individual or organization is beginning their synthetic data journey or fully utilizing it in production systems, they will have access to content relevant to their needs and experience. Additionally, OpenSynthetics will serve as a community hub, bringing together academics, practitioners, and researchers to collectively advance the use of synthetic data.
"Bringing together new and experienced researchers to contribute and share knowledge is an important step and an incredible milestone for the synthetic data industry," said Yashar Behzadi, CEO of Synthesis AI. "The launch of OpenSynthetics comes when synthetic data is at an inflection point and is being leveraged to build more capable and ethical AI models for autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, the metaverse, and more. By creating a centralized hub of synthetic data resources, we hope to advance synthetic data's role in powering the next generation of computer vision."
Current computer vision models are powered by hand-labeled data, which is labor-intensive, costly, time-consuming, and prone to human error and bias. Additionally, the collection of images of people presents privacy concerns. Using synthetic data approaches, labels and data are available on-demand, allowing practitioners to experiment and reducing time spent collecting and annotating data. However, the democratization of synthetic datasets, papers, and resources is needed to educate the industry on this technology and power further use cases.
OpenSynthetics welcomes researchers and practitioners across academia and industry to contribute to the site. By contributing and participating, the community will build a knowledge base to help grow the understanding and adoption of this emerging technology.
To contribute or learn more about OpenSynthetics, visit https://opensynthetics.com/.
About Synthesis AI
Synthesis AI, a San Francisco-based technology company, is pioneering the use of synthetic data to build more capable and ethical computer vision models. Through a proprietary combination of generative neural networks and cinematic CGI pipelines, Synthesis' platform can programmatically create vast amounts of perfectly-labeled image data at orders of magnitude increased speed and reduced cost compared to current approaches.
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Firm to team with ROTEC to deploy FR-RO Technology
DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, to design and supervise construction and commissioning of the Changi NEWater Factory 3 (CNF3), the third NEWater plant to be located at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) and one of the world's largest and most advanced water reclamation plants.
CNF3 will be one of the first reclamation plants globally to use Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) filtrate to feed reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Using MBR will improve the quality of treated used water for NEWater production and prolong the life of RO membranes. CNF3 will incorporate water technology firm ROTEC's proprietary reverse osmosis flow reversal technology (FR-RO) into the design of the RO system to increase the recovery rate of NEWater from 75% to 90%.
"Using a holistic, integrated approach not only helps Singapore address its water needs but offers possible solutions for other countries around the world facing similar water security challenges," said Jacobs Chair & CEO Steve Demetriou. "The CFN3 project is yet another way Jacobs is addressing climate response and sustainability through innovative design."
Design of CNF3 is underway and construction is expected to begin later in 2022, with the plant expected to be completed in 2024. CNF3 will be owned and operated by PUB.
FR-RO technology has also been incorporated into the design of the mega Tuas Water Reclamation Plant, which has an integrated NEWater plant, where Jacobs and ROTEC collaborated for the first time after a successful demonstration project between PUB and ROTEC. Both CNF3 and the NEWater plant at Tuas WRP will produce NEWater by passing MBR filtrate though reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light disinfection.
NEWater is one of Singapore's Four National Taps and a resilient water source. Jacobs was PUB's delivery partner for Changi WRP Phase 1, which opened in 2009, and is currently working with PUB to deliver Changi WRP Phase 2 expansion using MBR technology.
"We are delighted to continue our working relationship with PUB and Jacobs by incorporating ROTEC's proprietary flow reversal technology into the design of CNF3," said ROTEC CEO Dr. Noam Perlmuter. "Maintaining sustainable flux through RO membranes by inhibiting mineral scaling and limiting bio-fouling potential is the key to reducing energy consumption and maximizing water recovery. This is good for PUB, Singapore and the planet."
Jacobs will discuss the Changi Water Reclamation Plant and its collaboration with PUB at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW2022), April 17-21.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JoVE, the world-leading producer and provider of science videos, announced that the JoVE Science Education & Research Innovation Awards are back for 2022. Now in their second year, the awards aim to support individuals from the scientific and academic communities who are taking active roles in their institutions to support and accelerate science education and research using video resources. An independent panel of librarians, educators and researchers will select three winners from each of the below categories:
- 2022 JoVE Educator Innovation Awards
- 2022 JoVE Researcher Innovation Awards
- 2022 JoVE Librarian Innovation Awards
JoVE welcomes submissions from individuals that are currently employed by, enrolled in, or affiliated with an academic institution or corporate government, or hospital entity, across all regions and territories.
JoVE will accept submissions in the form of short essays from:
- Educators who have supported learning outcomes and increased student engagement in STEM education through video resources.
- Librarians who have encouraged using video resources to support and accelerate STEM education and research at their institution to advance research and/or teaching in science disciplines.
- Researchers who have used JoVE videos to conduct research and training or share knowledge outside the physical laboratory.
JoVE will provide funding, in the form of reimbursement, for professional development up to USD 2,000 per winner. This funding can be used towards conference participation or course registration related to skill development completed by December 30, 2023.
Additionally, JoVE will offer a publication fee waiver to the 2022 Researcher Innovation Award winners so that they may publish with JoVE free of charge. To learn more about the awards and how to apply click here. Entries close on July 18th, 2022.
This is what some of last year's award winners had to say about their win:
"I am delighted to receive the JoVE Innovation in Instruction Award. Working alongside such brilliant colleagues and talented students has been a pleasure to use and empower students to use media resources to teach and communicate chemistry in new and exciting ways." Dr. Glenn Hurst, Associate Professor of Chemistry Education at the University of York and 2021 JoVE Innovation in Instruction Award winner
"I'm delighted and grateful to accept the JoVE Librarian Innovation Award on behalf of our whole team. The team worked tirelessly over many months to bring the JRD eLibrary Portal to life, from conception and design to implementation and roll-out. The award brings recognition to the power of collaboration and highlights our success in delivering this powerful tool into our users' hands in record time." Gabriele Tanis, Associate Director, Organizational Excellence at Janssen Research & Development, LLC and 2021 JoVE Librarian Innovation Award winner
"Our whole team at RadioViews is honored to be recognized by the JoVE Researcher Innovation Award for our video series on discussions with fellow radio astronomers. Being selected as one of the winners encourages us to continue, improve and develop new methods to share our expertise as researchers. We are indescribably grateful that JoVE supports that goal." Joana Kramer, Ph.D. Student at The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and 2021 JoVE Research Innovation Award winner
About JoVE
Founded in 2006, JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science videos with the mission to improve scientific research and education. With thousands of videos published across several disciplines in science, medicine and engineering, the JoVE library provides clear, detailed illustrations of a vast range of scientific techniques and concepts.
Today, millions of scientists, educators and students at thousands of universities, colleges, hospitals and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning.
More information can be found on the JoVE website: www.jove.com.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King Insurance ("King" or the "Company"), a fast-growing full-service insurance brokerage firm that provides a variety of property & casualty as well as employee benefits solutions, announced today the acquisition of Ameriway Insurance Company ("Ameriway").
Ameriway operates out of one office location in Fernandina Beach providing both commercial and personal lines coverages to its customer base. Ameriway was founded by Charles Hayes who will continue to oversee the operation during a transitionary period before he retires from the insurance industry and the current employees will continue to operate out of the current location.
"We are excited to expand our footprint into Northeast Florida and our continued success in attracting great agencies across the eastern United States" said Chad King, Chief Executive Officer of King Insurance.
About King:
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, King is a full-service insurance brokerage firm which provides a broad array of property & casualty and employee benefits solutions. Additional information can be found at www.king-insurance.com.
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ITASCA, Ill., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: KFS) In furtherance of its strategy of focusing on core operations and acquisitions, Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announces the creation of a Strategic Advisory Board to the newly formed Kingsway Search Xcelerator ("KSX") segment, which includes the unique CEO Accelerator program. The goal of the Advisory Board will be to assist the KSX CEOs and Operators-in-residence with their strategic thinking, acquisition opportunity analysis, operational execution, and capital allocation decisions, as well as to provide advice, experience, and expanded networks.
KSX is honored to welcome Thomas P. Joyce, Jr. and William N. Thorndike, Jr. as members of the Advisory Board.
"We are excited to welcome such distinguished industry experts and business builders as the inaugural members of our Strategic Advisory Board," said Kingsway President and CEO, J.T. Fitzgerald. "We look forward to working with Tom and Will and we believe we will benefit immensely from their unique perspectives and extensive experience as we continue to build KSX."
Thomas P. Joyce, Jr. most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Danaher Corporation, from which he retired in 2020. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Joyce held multiple executive positions during his 31-year career at Danaher. Mr. Joyce currently serves on the boards of Roper Technologies, Inc., College of the Holy Cross, MedStar Health, Inc., and The Economic Club of Washington.
William N. Thorndike, Jr. is the Managing Partner of The Cromwell Harbor Partnership, a private investment company with a variety of long-term holdings. Prior to Cromwell Harbor, Thorndike founded Housatonic Partners, a leading private equity firm with offices in Boston and San Francisco. He is Chairman of the Board at CNX Resources, and the Co-Chairman of EverArc Holdings. He is also a Director of several private companies, including QMC Telecom and Banyan Software. He is a Founder and Jury Member for The Singleton Prize for CEO Excellence, serves as a Trustee for Cromwell Harbor Foundation, WGBH, College of the Atlantic, and the Land and Garden Preserve. He is the author of The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success.
"Tom's long track record of value creation at Danaher, through the combination of thoughtful capital allocation, talent development and business building, will be an incredible resource for our KSX companies and their managers," said Mr. Fitzgerald.
"Given Will's extensive background and experience in search fund investing, capital allocation, and financial management we believe that he will make important contributions to KSX's strategy and growth," continued Mr. Fitzgerald. "We are excited and grateful to have both Tom and Will share their wealth of knowledge with KSX and we believe this will provide a competitive advantage to KSX and Kingsway for years to come."
About the Company
Kingsway is a holding company that owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty, business services, asset management and real estate industries. The common shares of Kingsway are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and/or Shareholder Letter may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "seeks" and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements; however, the absence of any such words does not mean that a statement is a not a forward-looking statement. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect Kingsway management's current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information
Additional information about Kingsway, including a copy of its Annual Reports can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, on the Canadian Securities Administrators' website at www.sedar.com, or through the Company's website at www.kingsway-financial.com.
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CHICAGO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Ladder Up, a Chicago-based non-profit that offers FREE financial literacy and tax preparation services to low-income families and individuals. Since opening its doors in 1994, Ladder Up has returned $1.42 billion to over 750,000 clients.
This 2022 tax season, Ladder Up has processed over $19,032,928 in refunds with an average refund of $2,016. To date, the organization has completed 9,443 tax returns, helping 13,326 individuals and households through 17,896 volunteer hours, given by 399 volunteers. These numbers continue to grow in the days leading up to the tax deadline.
WHAT: With the April 18th Tax Deadline fast approaching, Ladder Up's FREE in-person and online Tax Assistance Programs remain open so that Illinois residents, who most need help preparing and filing taxes, get the support they need.
On April 16th, Ladder Up will host a "Super Saturday" event, increasing staffing to 200 trained and qualified volunteers at seven of its in-person tax sites, who will be working to help close out the tax year on a high note. All seven sites provide FREE tax assistance in filing state and federal taxes for Illinois residents who earn up to $58,000 per household.
WHEN: Saturday April 16, 2022
WHERE: Seven designated Ladder Up sites around Chicagoland:
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18 S River St, Room 344 Aurora, IL 60506
BRIGHTON PARK – CPL BRIGHTON PARK
4314 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
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4620 W Diversey Ave Chicago, IL 60639
HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY
400 S State St, 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60605
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- Achieved quarterly revenue of US$1.1 million (US$1.5 million year-to-date) – proceeds from the RTO related financing closed during Q3, were fully deployed for two months of the quarter.
- Proved the resilience of the Company's all-weather strategy by maintaining balance sheet strength during FQ3, including January 2022, which was one of the most volatile months for cryptocurrencies in recent years.
- Strengthened engineering team and appointed CTO to lead the development of MetaBridge – a proprietary platform that will enable institutional investors to securely deploy capital at scale across a variety of DeFi protocols and applications.
VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Liquid Meta Capital Holdings Ltd. ("Liquid Meta" or the "Company") (NEO: LIQD) (FRANKFURT: N5F), a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company focused on bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, today announced the financial results for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2022. All amounts are expressed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights (Three months ended February 28, 2022)
- Revenue of $1,108,946
- Net loss of $4,539,656
- Net loss of $1,025,050, excluding share-based compensation and listing expenses
- As at February 28, 2022, the Company had total assets of $26,558,562
Management Commentary
Jonathan Wiesblatt, CEO commented, "Since our public launch in December 2021, our team has made important strides toward the achievement of Liquid Meta's core objective – the development of the proprietary terminal platform MetaBridge technology. During the quarter, the Company developed and implemented several important MetaBridge modules, which are currently being used in our daily liquidity mining operations. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, we announced the addition of an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO), which we expect will accelerate the building of critical applications and development protocols for the commercialization of our platform."
Mr. Wiesblatt continued, "As we continue to build MetaBridge, our team is committed to deploying capital in a prudent manner to maintain balance sheet strength, build shareholder value and ensure the ability to accelerate our core technology roadmap. Liquid Meta has successfully deployed the capital on its balance sheet across a select group of blockchains, DeFi applications (Dapps) and liquidity pools (LPs). Our all-weather liquidity mining strategy has generated consistent daily revenue despite elevated volatility in the crypto market during the fiscal third quarter. I am pleased to report that in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, Liquid Meta generated revenue of $1.1 million on its capital base, which was only fully deployed for two months of the quarter. 2022 will be an important year for Liquid Meta as the team continues to build what we believe will be the premier gateway for institutional access to DeFi."
January was one of the most volatile months in recent years across all risky assets including cryptocurrencies and adjacent crypto markets like DeFi. During the month of January, certain crypto assets including the largest crypto tokens BTC and ETH lost ~20% and 30% of their value during the month. A basket of layer 1 tokens that Liquid Meta uses in its staking and liquidity mining operations lost an average of 42% in the month of January. Although global asset values plummeted during January including most crypto tokens, Liquid Meta was able to preserve its balance sheet through an active hedging program, a diversified liquidity mining strategy, and limited exposure to unhedged assets. The overall impact to Liquid Meta's balance sheet was less than 2% of total assets deployed. Furthermore, market conditions normalized in the second half of February and March, with yields on the portfolio rising to pre-January levels.
At its core, Liquid Meta is building a technology-enabled liquidity mining company focused on the next generation of blockchain-based protocols, platforms, and applications. Liquid Meta has assembled a comprehensive engineering team that is building proprietary technology in order to access, automate, and operate across a variety of DeFi protocols and applications at scale, which can then be used to onboard third-party capital, or be licensed as software to institutional investors. Major attributes of Meta Bridge include asset monitoring, performance analysis, reporting & accounting, pre-trade compliance and network security.
One of Liquid Meta's key priorities for 2022 is to advance and commercialize a technology stack specifically developed for institutional investors to access DeFi. During the third quarter, Liquid Meta made substantial progress towards achieving this goal by strengthening the engineering team, and subsequent to quarter end, the Company appointed Daniel Opperman as CTO to oversee the build of development protocols for the commercialization of MetaBridge.
Key Developments – Third Quarter
- On December 22, 2021, Liquid Meta began trading on the NEO exchange under the symbol LIQD
- On December 23, 2021, the Company announced the appointment of Stephen Harper and Tom Kang to the Company's Board of Directors
- On January 10, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Clara Bullrich to the Company's Board of Directors
- On January 13, 2022, the Company announced a partnership with XLD Finance to provide liquidity to XLD's stablecoin-based ecosystem
- On January 25, 2022, Liquid Meta announced a partnership with Civic Technologies
- Liquid Meta has now deployed over US$20 million dollars across various blockchains, Dapps and LPs
- Incorporated direct node integration to 9 different blockchains on our search engine. These integrations represent the foundations of MetaBridge enabling Liquid Meta to automate our operation and capture DeFi transaction activity. Blockchains include Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, Ronin, Solana, Terra and Arbitrum
- Developed proprietary applications that capture transaction activity and financial performance across blockchains, Dapps and LPs
- We have completed the first phase of our comprehensive liquidity mining hedging strategy. Liquid Meta is currently using internally developed software to test and deploy hedging strategies across different tokens and market environments. We continue to deploy more of these technologies across a greater number of liquidity pools (LPs)
Outlook
- Over the next 12-months Liquid Meta will be focused on advancing the development of tools and software products for the commercialization of MetaBridge. and scaling its liquidity mining operation
- Liquid Meta has now deployed greater than $20.0 million of liquidity across DeFi. The additional capital deployed is expected to produce daily revenue that will exceed the run rates produced in the Q3 results
- Will focus on developing partnership opportunities across DeFi
Update on Ronin Network
As previously disclosed, Liquid Meta has provided liquidity to an LP on a decentralized exchange (DEX) that exists on the Ronin Network, and which is interconnected to the bridge that experienced the security breach. The Company is pleased to share that this DEX has now been restored and reopened following an update by Sky Mavis and the Ronin team. LPs such as Liquid Meta are now able to freely and securely enter or exit the DEX.
On April 6, 2022, Sky Mavis announced that it has raised a US$150M funding round to reimburse user funds affected by the Ronin Network breach. Led by crypto exchange Binance, this combined with Sky Mavis and Axie balance sheet funds, should ensure that all users are reimbursed. The Ronin Network bridge will open once it has undergone a security upgrade and several audits, which can take several weeks. In the meantime, Binance is supporting the Ronin Network by providing ETH withdrawals and deposits for Axie Infinity users, allowing most of them to operate freely. Further updates from the Ronin Network can be followed here.
"We are pleased to share that the DEX with approximately $2 million dollars of Liquid Meta's funds has now been fully restored and we are now able to access funds and continue to mine our liquidity position. At Liquid Meta, we remain cognizant of the risks within the digital currency industry and have in place a robust set of criteria we utilize to select Dapps and LPs where we deploy our liquidity. These include a thorough analysis, overview of teams, founders of the exchange, audited Dapps, Total Value Locked (TVL) on platform, liquidity as well as the quality of networks and blockchains, among others," commented Mr. Wiesblatt.
Liquid Meta is focused on the DeFi segment of the digital asset ecosystem through its liquidity mining business. Every time a transaction occurs within the LP, the protocol generates a service fee for the transaction, a portion of which is distributed to liquidity providers in the form of fees for providing a service to the protocol. Additionally, in some cases, liquidity miners can also earn protocol reward tokens by protocols and applications, which are offered as incentives and additional revenue generating opportunities for liquidity miners for interacting and providing liquidity to various protocols.
Financial Statements and MD&A
Liquid Meta's financial Statements for the quarter ended February 28, 2022 and Management's Discussion and Analysis (the "MD&A") for the three and nine-months ended February 28, 2022 are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Liquid Meta is a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company that is powering the next generation of open-access protocols and applications. The Company is creating the bridge between traditional and decentralized finance while ushering in a new era of financial infrastructure that benefits anyone, anywhere.
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Innovative and modern design featuring clear and concise content
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI), the world's first major carbon neutral food company, today unveiled its new corporate website, www.mapleleaffoods.com, inviting visitors to explore the company's journey to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
The clean, crisp, modern design offers engaging content featuring stunning visuals reflecting Maple Leaf Foods' values, products, operations and sustainability focus. The new, intuitively built website is loaded with easy-to-digest, informative content mixed with beautiful imagery.
Using latest technology, the new website is optimized for a mobile user experience designed with accessibility and SEO best practices in mind.
Key features of the new website include:
- Careers and Job Search: In the new careers section of the website, job seekers can find an abundance of information about career opportunities at Maple Leaf Foods in a vast number of areas of the organization and apply for jobs directly on the website.
- Locations: The new locations feature offers a transparent view of the company's 25+ locations across North America, including directions and details about each facility.
- Media Centre: The upgraded media centre is a one-stop-shop for company resources from news releases and fact sheets to multimedia assets, including high res photos, videos and logos.
- Investors: Visitors are invited to learn more about how Maple Leaf Foods is creating shared value for multiple stakeholders in the investors microsite.
- Brands: Maple Leaf Foods is a family of brands and in the new website's enhanced brands section, consumers can learn more about Maple Leaf Foods' iconic brands, Maple Leaf® and Schneiders®, and dive deeper into the 21 additional brands in the company's portfolio.
- Stories: Learn more about life at Maple Leaf Foods through first-person accounts written on the company blog.
The new corporate website evokes the true essence of Maple Leaf Foods. It offers a visually appealing platform with transparent content where the company showcases its purpose to Raise the Good in Food and demonstrates its leadership in delivering shared value to its customers, consumers, investors, communities, its people and the environment. Visit www.mapleleaffoods.com and join Maple Leaf Foods on its journey to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
Maple Leaf Foods is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, Lightlife® and Field Roast™. The Company employs approximately 13,500 people and does business primarily in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The Company is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
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PITTSBURGH, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH), a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services, has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The conference call will occur on Wednesday, April 27th at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be hosted by Mr. Vivek Gupta, CEO, Mr. Jack Cronin, CFO and Mr. Ganeshan Venkateshwaran, Chief Executive Officer of Mastech InfoTrellis (the Company's data and analytics business segment).
The conference call can be accessed through a listen-only dial-in number or through a live webcast. To listen to the conference call, please dial 877-407-3980. The webcast will be available at http://www.mastechdigital.com via the Investors section. Investors should log on 10 minutes prior to the start of the program.
A replay of the call will be available for 7 days following its conclusion. Domestic callers can access the replay by dialing 877-660-6853 and entering conference number 13729230. International callers can access the replay by dialing 201-612-7415 and entering the same conference number 13729230. The webcast will be available for 7 days on Mastech Digital's corporate website.
About Mastech Digital, Inc.:
Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management and Analytics Solutions, Digital Learning, and IT Staffing Services with a Digital First approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with offices across the U.S., Canada, EMEA, India and ASEAN.
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The company will present its innovative cultured meat processes and go-to-market plans at one of the world's leading food and beverage trade fairs
REHOVOT, Israel, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MeaTech 3D Ltd. (Nasdaq: MITC), an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultured meat revolution, today announced that it will be sharing its vision and efforts in the development of cultured meat at the 2022 Anuga FoodTec Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany at the Cologne Exhibition Center from April 26-29th, 2022.
Come visit the MeaTech team in Hall 6.1, Stand A093. They will be on-hand to discuss the company's vision, latest achievements, and initial go-to-market strategy of offering cultured chicken fat biomass as an ingredient for enhancing the meaty taste and mouthfeel of plant-based meat alternatives. The chicken product is being developed by MeaTech's wholly owned Belgian subsidiary, Peace of Meat.
On Friday, April 29th at 11:50am in the Hall 6 speaking area, Simon Fried, Head of Business Development, will talk about how cultured meat can revolutionize agriculture and MeaTech's leading role in this burgeoning industry.
About MeaTech 3D
MeaTech is an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultured meat revolution. The company initiated activities in 2019 and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker "MITC". MeaTech maintains facilities in Rehovot, Israel and Antwerp, Belgium and is in the process of expanding activities to California, USA. The company believes cultivated meat technologies hold significant potential to improve meat production, simplify the meat supply chain, and offer consumers a range of new product offerings.
MeaTech aims to provide an alternative to industrialized animal farming that dramatically reduces carbon footprint, minimizes water and land usage, and prevents the slaughtering of animals. By adopting a modular factory design, MeaTech will be able to offer a sustainable solution for producing a variety of beef, chicken and pork products, both as raw materials and whole cuts.
For more information, please visit: https://meatech3d.com
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Available in three defining flavors, Mesobis gomitas encapsulate the celebration of Latin American culture
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesobis, an artisan cannabis and lifestyle brand inspired by the celebration of Latin American culture, announces the launch of its debut line of Latin-flavored cannabis gummies. Starting today, Mesobis 'Gomitas' will roll out across California dispensaries with plans for expansion nationwide.
Born in LA with a Latin soul, Mesobis is on a mission to empower a new generation to embark on a journey to reconnect with their hybrid roots. The brand aims to translate defining moments from Latin American tradition into modern day culture through curated collections of authentic products, experiences, and content. As our world becomes increasingly diverse, Mesobis exists to both represent and serve the growing Latino community that identifies with a hybrid background and culture, in an industry that has historically ignored its intrinsic connection to cannabis.
"Despite the exponential growth of the cannabis industry in recent years, a gap remains in authentic and culturally relevant brands that resonate with diverse consumers," said Nelson Cury, Co-founder and CEO of Mesobis. "This is particularly true in California, where Latin Americans are the largest and fastest growing population. The launch of Mesobis represents a collective dream to see a brand that is a true representation of us, by us. Through Mesobis, we hope to inspire the industry to celebrate Latin America's rich culture, and empower everyone to be proud of where they come from."
Mesobis was founded by Nelson Cury and Santiago Cervantes, who are lifelong friends and creative visionaries that possess a deeply rooted passion for their shared Latin American culture and hybrid roots. Mesobis Gomitas are a true celebration of Latin culture and are available in three defining flavors that draw inspiration from cultural classics: Mango con Chile, Tamarindo con Chamoy, and Acai. The Gomitas are uniquely formulated using advanced nano molecular technology that ensures a fast-acting, even dosed experience every time. Each pack includes 10 bite-sized, pyramid-shaped Gomitas, infused with 10mg of THC per piece.
To bring the Gomitas to market, Mesobis partnered with top investors in innovation, entertainment and cannabis including Gron Ventures, The Activist Green Fund, Achari Ventures, and Gaingels. Additional brand advisors and equity holders include The Garden Society, and several other notable Latin American entrepreneurs and creatives.
At launch, Mesobis will also drop a line of uniquely designed streetwear. The apparel collection, which features hoodies, t-shirts, and more, combines the brand's love for Mesoamerican culture with modern day style and will be available for purchase nationwide on Mesobis.com.
Mesobis Gomitas are now available at select dispensaries across Los Angeles, with priority placement in Latin American and diverse-allied retailers. For more information on Mesobis and its retailers, please visit Mesobis.com/stockist, and follow the brand @Mesobis on social media.
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ABOUT MESOBIS:
Mesobis is an artisan cannabis and lifestyle brand inspired by the celebration of Latin American culture. Founded by two Latinos with hybrid roots, Mesobis and its growing community of creatives share a vision for bringing Latin American culture to life through unique products, content, and experiences.The brand's mission is to promote and celebrate Latin America's rich culture, while also destigmatizing cannabis for generations to come. For more information, please visit Mesobis.com.
ABOUT THE ACTIVIST GREEN FUND:
The Activist Green Fund is a boutique investment fund focused on cannabinoid related consumer brands and technology companies. The Activist Green Fund offers early stage and growth capital with a particular focus on those companies that improve the consumer experience and positively impact the planet. For more information, contact info@activist.co.
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- "LSD as a Treatment for Anxiety Disorders: New Evidence of Efficacy" will present the most recent and robust data on LSD in patients with anxiety -
- This study builds on decades of research on the effects of LSD in humans -
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (the "Company" or "MindMed"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, today announced that Dr. Frederike Holze and Prof. Dr. Matthias Liechti, MindMed collaborators at University Hospital Basel (UHB), will present results from the LSD-Assist Study, a Phase 2 investigator-initiated clinical trial of LSD in the treatment of anxiety disorders, at London's PSYCH Symposium on May 11, 2022.
The presentation, titled "LSD as a Treatment for Anxiety Disorders: New Evidence of Efficacy," will present preliminary topline safety and efficacy results for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in 46 patients with clinically significant anxiety. The trial was conducted at two centers, at UHB and at the private psychiatry practice of Dr. Peter Gasser. MindMed supports the UHB Liechti Lab in conducting investigator-initiated trials for LSD and other novel therapies and has exclusive access and rights to the data generated by these studies.
Prof. Dr. Liechti said, "Anxiety disorders are widespread and often insufficiently managed with available medications. I look forward to sharing the preliminary findings from this important study, including patients with anxiety associated with life-threatening illness but also patients with anxiety disorder without severe somatic illness, adding to our understanding of how LSD may be used safely to treat anxiety disorders."
"Since the 1940s, LSD has been extensively investigated for its effects in humans, showing particular benefit in mitigating symptoms of anxiety and depression," added Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer and Director of MindMed. "The results from this study, if positive, would further validate our approach to develop MM-120 in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and would support the progression of our MM-120 development program. We are proud to support Dr. Liechti and his team and to extend their findings through our commercial drug development programs."
About MindMed
MindMed is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, with a particular focus on psychiatry, addiction, pain and neurology. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative drug candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting the serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine systems.
MindMed trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED.
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ATLANTA, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL), best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalized the acquisition of NBC Environment headquartered at Banham, Norfolk, UK in early April 2022.
With a £500 Prince's Trust grant, John Dickson, managing director, founded NBC Environment in 1993. Initially, the company centered around bird control using falcons, but it has since grown into a nationwide, full-range pest control servicing business employing over 100 staff. Bird and wildlife management consultancy, such as the recently finalized predator rat eradication feasibility study on the Channel Islands, still remains a specialist core activity.
Commenting on the sale, John Dickson said: "We have a great team at NBC Environment who are all passionate about what they do. Customers recognize this, and as a result we have performed very well in recent years, growing both revenue and profit to significant levels. Together we have achieved so much."
He added: "However, NBC is an ambitious company and capable of much more. I recognized this and felt it was time to find a platform from which the company could realize its true potential."
John continues: "I could see Orkin's ambitions, and most importantly their culture, are aligned with our own. Their commitment to staff has been demonstrated by their approach to Safeguard and the other UK pest control businesses they have recently acquired. It was therefore a relatively easy decision to decide to align NBC with this family of Orkin businesses. I am confident this is a positive move, not only for the staff at NBC, but also our loyal customers."
Matt Turek, division president of Orkin International stated: "The acquisition of NBC is our largest acquisition so far in the UK. To date, the companies we have acquired have been based in and around London and the Home Counties, but with the addition of NBC Environment, we are now delighted to be able to offer customers nationwide coverage. This represents a significant expansion of our activities in the UK."
"Both Orkin and NBC share a culture of exceptional customer service and we recognize that their bird and wildlife management activities are unique. We are delighted John and his team will remain with the company, and we look forward to learning and sharing best practices," concludes Matt.
Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer of The Potomac Company represented and acted as exclusive financial advisors to NBC Environment in this transaction.
Continued expansion for Orkin in the UK
NBC is the latest addition to the growing number of Orkin companies in the UK. This began with the acquisition of Safeguard Pest Control in 2016. Since then the AMES Group, Kestrel Pest Control, Enviropest, Baroque Pest Services, the Guardian Group, Albany Environmental, Van Vynck Environmental and, most recently, IPM have all been added to the Safeguard/Orkin family of businesses.
Rollins, Inc. is a premier global consumer and commercial services company. Through its family of leading brands, Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Clark Pest Control, Northwest Exterminating, McCall Service, Trutech, Critter Control, Western Pest Services, Waltham Services, OPC Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company, PermaTreat, Crane Pest Control, Missquito, Orkin Canada, Orkin Australia, Safeguard (UK), Aardwolf Pestkare (Singapore), and more, the Company and its franchises provide essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects to more than two million customers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia from more than 700 locations. You can learn more about Rollins and its subsidiaries by visiting our web sites at www.orkin.com, www.pestdefense.com, www.clarkpest.com, www.callnorthwest.com, www.mccallservice.com, www.trutechinc.com, www.crittercontrol.com, www.westernpest.com, www.walthamservices.com, www.opcpest.com, www.indfumco.com, www.permatreat.com, www.cranepestcontrol.com, www.missquito.com, www.orkincanada.ca, www.orkinau.com, www.safeguardpestcontrol.co.uk, www.aardwolfpestkare.com, and www.rollins.com. You can also find this and other news releases at www.rollins.com by accessing the news releases button.
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Brooklyn's Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning points to the life-saving contributions plumbers make every day as a reason to honor the profession
BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The experts at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan for more than a century, are raising awareness of the global contributions from the plumbing industry in celebration of National Hug a Plumber Day on April 25.
The World Health Organization has noted that plumbers are one of the most important frontline health workers in the world because their contributions prevent outbreaks of a number of diseases, including cholera, tuberculosis and dysentery. These threats are largely non-existent today due to the public health focus on plumbing.
"Believe it or not, plumbers have saved lives on levels that are comparable to medical professionals and those serving in the military," said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. "Being a plumber is physically demanding and often unacknowledged. However, without plumbers, we would not have easy access to clean water and could not remove unhealthy waste from our living areas."
Petri said good sanitation is a pillar upon which civilization has grown. There are still many parts of the world that don't have access to water or waste control on demand, and those villages are still considered third-world countries as a result.
While many know about the Romans' contribution to plumbing, few know that the Chinese used bamboo pipes and lakes as plumbing as many as 150,000 years ago. But it was the Roman word for plumber, plumbarius, that survived the ages and made plumbing a profession.
"We hope everyone remembers April 25 and considers how plumbers have improved our lives and our health," Petri said. "If you have to go without a toilet or sink for just a small part of the day, it's an awful inconvenience. In fact, I dare say that more people would rather go without their cell phone than a working toilet."
Petri said Americans should take to social media on April 25 and use the hashtag, #NationalHugAPlumberDay to show their appreciation.
"I know the hard-working plumbers at Petri and all over the nation would appreciate the recognition," he said.
For more information about Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, or to schedule a service call, visit https://www.petriplumbing.com/ or call (718) 717-1089.
About Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning
Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning is a family owned and operated business serving Brooklyn and the New York City area. Founded in 1906, the company offers a 100 percent guarantee on all services, upfront pricing, and friendly and knowledgeable Service Experts for all kinds of home and business plumbing and heating needs. Services offered include water and gas pipe leak repair and installation, fixture installations, inspections, boiler repair, water heater installation, complete bathroom, kitchen, laundry & utility room remodeling and more. Petri is also licensed and certified by Green Plumbers USA, the first in New York City to receive this designation. For more information, please visit www.petriplumbing.com or call (718) 717-1089.
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VILNIUS, Lithuania, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nord Security, a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions, has raised a $100M financing round led by Novator Ventures, with participation from Burda Principal Investments and General Catalyst to enable both consumers and companies to secure online networks, information and accounts. Founders and angel investors including Ilkka Paananen (CEO, Supercell), Miki Kuusi (CEO, Wolt) and Matt Mullenweg (CEO, Automattic) also joined the round.
The investment will be used to expand Nord Security's product suite and enterprise footprint, while accelerating the growth of consumer cybersecurity company Surfshark, which Nord Security joined forces with in early 2022. As well, to make key hires, adding to Nord Security's 1700-person team.
Nord Security's mission is to restore trust in digital networks, by securing consumer and enterprise accounts, networks and information against advanced cyberthreats. The company, which pioneered the mass-market consumer VPN category with NordVPN, aims to help consumers and businesses enhance their security and privacy protections with a holistic suite of products, which allow consumers and businesses to analyse, detect and contain threats at the edge of a network before they penetrate sensitive end-user devices.
"Ten years ago, we set out to create security and privacy tools which would help create a safer and more peaceful online future; today, millions of people trust our products every day to protect them. We are profitable and have been bootstrapped until today, but in our investors, we have found partners who believe in our mission as much as we do, which will allow us to grow faster and double down on our aspiration to build a radically better internet," said Tom Okman, co-CEO and co-founder at Nord Security.
All of Nord Security's products leverage its global success in the consumer market and incorporate best-in-class convenience, UX, adaptability and administration at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional solutions. Along with NordVPN, Nord Security's intuitive and purpose-built internet security and privacy product suite includes NordPass (password manager), NordLocker (encrypted cloud storage), NordLayer (network access security), and Atlas VPN (freemium VPN service).
In February 2022, Nord Security joined forces with Surfshark, one of the most popular consumer cybersecurity companies globally. This new investment will play a key role in accelerating Nord Security and Surfshark's shared vision of providing people with modern privacy and security solutions. Surfshark's product suite includes a consumer VPN, Antivirus, Alert (online data breach detector), Search (privacy search), and Incogni (data deletion tool for online databases).
Nord Security was founded in 2012 by Tom Okman and Eimantas Sabaliauskas to create an internet security and privacy tool that was easily accessible for everyone. Today, Nord Security's suite of products is trusted by millions of consumer users worldwide, as well as by a range of businesses, including the likes of Calendly, Adobe, Shutterstock and Vinted. Nord Security, which operates globally, is continuing to expand rapidly with over 200 open positions and 50% YoY headcount growth.
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INDIANAPOLIS — It’s the highlight of the summer for many Hoosiers: the Indiana State Fair! And for this year’s event, it’s all about the state’s history and love affair with cars.
Indiana State Fair officials announced the theme for the 2022 fair will be “Fun at the Speed of Summer.”
The theme is in partnership with Tom Wood Automotive Group and will celebrate Indiana’s “automotive excellence.”
“We are putting the pedal to the metal and building momentum to get ready for FUN at the speed of summer!” Cindy Hoye, the Indiana State Fair Commission’s executive director, said in a release.
As part of the theme, fairgoers will see iconic, celebrity cars from movies and books, in addition to world-class classic car collections showcasing Indiana-made vehicles.
The fair will have fairgoer favorites including carnival rides, fun and wacky fair food, 4-H competitions, free entertainment and more.
The Indiana State Fair will run from Friday, July 29 to Sunday, August 21. | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/revving-up-for-the-indiana-state-fair-2022-theme-announced/ | 2022-04-14T12:44:33 | 0 | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/revving-up-for-the-indiana-state-fair-2022-theme-announced/ |
(NEXSTAR) – The Easter bunny will have the light of a full moon to hop by on Saturday as the Pink Moon rises on April 16.
This month’s full moon goes by many names, according to NASA. Native Americans named it the Pink Moon after the herb moss pink – one of the earliest widespread flowers of spring, found throughout the eastern U.S. Herb moss pink itself goes by several names – creeping phlox, moss phlox and mountain phlox.
Other names for the moon include nods to its springtime rise: the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
April’s full moon also has names with religious roots, such as the Pesach or Passover Moon, because Passover begins at sundown the day before, and the Paschal Moon, “from which the date of Easter is calculated,” NASA explains.
“The date of Easter is determined by the moon. Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox,” Kim Mandelkow, director of the Office for Worship with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, told Nexstar. Saturday’s full moon fits the bill.
Saturday morning, as twilight begins, NASA says four planets will be visible above the east-southeastern horizon: Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter.
Last year’s Pink Moon was the biggest and brightest of 2021, causing astronomers to dub it a “supermoon.” To reach supermoon status, the moon must be within 90% of perigee, or at one of the closest points to Earth we see.
The next full moon, the Flower Moon, will rise on May 15. Skywatchers will have an extra surprise that day as well – a total lunar eclipse. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/full-pink-moon-to-dazzle-the-night-sky-ahead-of-easter/ | 2022-04-14T12:44:39 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/full-pink-moon-to-dazzle-the-night-sky-ahead-of-easter/ |
Conference call to be held on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
REHOVOT, Israel, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI), today announced that it expects to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2022 before the Nasdaq market opens on Thursday, May 12th, 2022.
Q1 2022 Conference Call Details:
Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review the Company's first quarter 2022 financial results on May 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
To attend the conference call, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your call at least five minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.
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The conference call will also be available via a live webcast from a link on Nova's Investor Relations website - https://www.novami.com/investors/events/
A replay of the conference call will be available from May 12, 2022, to May 19, 2022. To access the replay, please dial one of the following numbers:
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About Nova:
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art, high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into the development and production of the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative X-ray and optical solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world. Additional information may be found at Nova Website Link - https://www.novami.com/
Nova is traded on Nasdaq & TASE, Nasdaq ticker symbol NVMI.
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Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, just days after the Tesla CEO said he would no longer be joining the social media company’s board of directors.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that Musk, who currently owns slightly more than 9% of its stock and is the company’s biggest shareholder, provided a letter to the company on Wednesday that contained a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn’t already own. Musk offered $54.20 per share of Twitter’s stock.
He called that price his best and final offer, although the billionaire provided no details on financing. The offer is non-binding and subject to financing and other conditions.
“I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk says in the filing. “However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company.”
The buyout offer from Musk is just the latest development in his relationship with Twitter. The billionaire revealed in regulatory filings over recent weeks that he’d been buying shares in almost daily batches starting Jan. 31. Only Vanguard Group’s suite of mutual funds and ETFs controls more Twitter shares.
Musk has been a vocal critic of of Twitter in recent weeks, mostly over his belief that it falls short on free speech principles. The social media platform has angered followers of Donald Trump and other far-right political figures who’ve had their accounts suspended for violating its content standards on violence, hate or harmful misinformation. Musk also has a history of his own tweets causing legal problems.
Musk said last week that he informed Twitter he wouldn’t be joining its board of directors five days after he was invited. He didn’t explain why, but the decision coincided with a barrage of now-deleted tweets from Musk proposing major changes to the company, such as dropping ads — its chief source of revenue — and transforming its San Francisco headquarters into a homeless shelter. Musk left a few clues on Twitter about his thinking, such as by “liking” a tweet that summarized the events as Musk going from “largest shareholder for Free Speech” to being “told to play nice and not speak freely.”
After Musk announced his stake, Twitter quickly gave Musk a seat on its board on the condition that he not own more than 14.9% of the company’s outstanding stock, according to a filing. But Musk backed out of the deal.
Musk’s 81 million Twitter followers make him one of the most popular figures on the platform, rivaling pop stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. But his prolific tweeting has sometimes gotten him into trouble with the SEC and others.
Musk and Tesla in 2018 agreed to pay $40 million in civil fines and for Musk to have his tweets approved by a corporate lawyer after he tweeted about having the money to take Tesla private at $420 per share. That didn’t happen but the tweet caused Tesla’s stock price to jump. Musk’s latest trouble with the SEC could be his delay in notifying regulators of his growing stake in Twitter.
Musk has described himself as a “free speech absolutist” and has said he doesn’t think Twitter is living up to free speech principles — an opinion shared by followers of Donald Trump and a number of other right-wing political figures who’ve had their accounts suspended for violating Twitter content rules.
Shares of Twitter jumped 11% before the market open. The stock is still down from its 52-week high of about $73. Shares of Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer that Musk heads, slipped about 0.9%. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter/ | 2022-04-14T12:44:45 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter/ |
- Pelareorep-CAR T combination may expand the commercial potential of CAR T cells to solid tumors
- Combining CAR T cells with pelareorep prevented antigen escape by creating CAR T cells with dual specificity through a novel mechanism
- Loading CAR T cells with pelareorep led to dramatic improvements in their persistence and anti-cancer activity as well as cures in multiple murine solid tumor models
SAN DIEGO, Calif. and CALGARY, AB, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) today announced the publication of preclinical data demonstrating the synergistic anti-cancer activity of pelareorep combined with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy in solid tumors. The paper, entitled "Oncolytic virus-mediated expansion of dual-specific CAR T cells improves efficacy against solid tumors in mice," was published in Science Translational Medicine in collaboration with researchers at several prestigious institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and Duke University. A link to the paper can be found by clicking here.
"Having these results published in such a high-impact journal provides important external validation of their significance," said Thomas Heineman, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. "While CAR T cells have generated long-term cures in hematologic malignancies1, the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironments (TMEs) of solid organ cancers have thus far limited their efficacy in these indications. Pelareorep has repeatedly been shown to reverse immunosuppressive TMEs, and in the present publication pelareorep is shown to enable the effectiveness of CAR T cells in multiple murine solid tumor models. This is a powerful finding that, if translated to the clinic, could significantly improve the prognosis of patients with a variety of highly prevalent cancers by providing a novel and potentially durable treatment option. By demonstrating the ability to improve T cell perseverance, reduce antigen escape, and overcome challenging solid tumor TMEs, the inclusion of pelareorep addresses the three most challenging roadblocks to effective CAR T therapy."
Andrew de Guttadauro, President of Oncolytics Biotech U.S. and Global Head of Business Development, added, "Despite revolutionizing the treatment of certain cancers and surpassing a billion dollars in sales last year, CAR T therapies currently only serve a small subset of patients suffering from hematologic malignancies. With these latest results, we now have strong preclinical evidence that pelareorep can fully unlock the value of CAR T therapies by expanding their commercial potential to the significantly larger market of cancer patients who are battling solid tumors."
Preclinical studies published in the paper evaluated the persistence and efficacy of pelareorep-loaded CAR T cells ("CAR/Pela therapy") in multiple murine solid tumor models. The effects of combining CAR/Pela therapy with a subsequent intravenous dose of pelareorep ("pelareorep boost") were also investigated. Key data and conclusions from the paper include:
- The persistence and anti-cancer activity of CAR T cells improved drastically when loaded with pelareorep. Compared to either treatment alone, treatment with CAR/Pela therapy led to statistically significant survival benefits in murine skin and brain cancer models.
- CAR/Pela therapy followed by a pelareorep boost led to enhanced efficacy in murine skin and brain cancer models and tumor cures in >80% of treated mice in each model.
- Loading CAR T cells with pelareoep led to improved cancer cell targeting and prevented antigen escape in vivo by generating CAR T cells with dual specificity that target their designed antigen and the native T cell receptor antigen. These results indicate that CAR/Pela therapy may provide longer-lasting therapeutic benefits compared to treatment with CAR T cells alone.
Dr. Matt Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. and co-author of the paper commented, "These exciting results are an excellent example of how we are leveraging collaborations with key opinion leaders and premier research institutions to broaden pelareorep's potential therapeutic impact. This allows us to remain primarily focused on our lead breast cancer program, which has shown how pelareorep's ability to promote tumor T cell infiltration leads to synergy with checkpoint inhibitors in the clinic. These newly published preclinical findings show pelareorep's synergistic benefits extend even beyond checkpoint inhibitors and highlight an opportunity to increase our addressable patient population. As we pursue this opportunity moving forward, we intend to utilize relationships with academic or industry partners so that we can continue to execute on our clinical and corporate objectives with efficiency."
About CAR T cells and CAR T therapy
The CAR T process begins when blood is drawn from a patient and their T cells are separated so they can be genetically engineered to produce chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). These receptors enable the T cells to recognize and attach to a specific protein or antigen on tumor cells. Once the engineering process is complete, a laboratory can increase the number of CAR T cells into the hundreds of millions. Finally, the CAR T cells will be infused back into the patient where, ideally, the engineered cells further multiply and recognize and kill cancer cells. Historically, solid tumors have been considered beyond the reach of CAR T therapy due to their tumor microenvironment, which is detrimental to CAR T cell entry and activity, amongst other challenges.2
About Science Translational Medicine
Science Translational Medicine is the leading weekly online journal publishing translational research at the intersection of science, engineering, and medicine. The goal of Science Translational Medicine is to promote human health by providing a forum for communicating the latest research advances from biomedical, translational, and clinical researchers from all established and emerging disciplines relevant to medicine. In addition to original research, Science Translational Medicine also publishes Reviews, Editorials, Focus articles, and Viewpoints.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. This compound induces anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype -- turning "cold" tumors "hot" -- through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with immune checkpoint inhibitors and may also be synergistic with other approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning clinical trials evaluating pelareorep in combination with checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards a registration study in metastatic breast cancer. For further information, please visit: www.oncolyticsbiotech.com.
References
1. Melenhorst, J.J., Chen, G.M., Wang, M. et al. Decade-long leukaemia remissions with persistence of CD4+ CAR T cells. Nature (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-04390-6
2. National Cancer Institute. CAR T Cells: Engineering Patients' Immune Cells to Treat Their Cancers. Updated July 31, 2019. Accessed February 18, 2021. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/research/car-t-cells
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and forward-looking information under applicable Canadian securities laws (such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding Oncolytics' belief as to the potential and benefits of pelareorep as a cancer therapeutic; Oncolytics' expectations as to the purpose, design, outcomes and benefits of its current or pending clinical trials involving pelareorep; including potentially significantly improving the prognosis of patients with a variety of highly-prevalent cancers by providing them with a novel and potentially durable treatment option and the opportunity to potentially expand our addressable patient population; our intention to utilize relationships with academic or industry partners so that we can continue to execute on our clinical and corporate objectives with efficiency; our leveraging of collaborations with key opinion leaders to broaden pelareorep's potential therapeutic impact; our plans to advance towards a registration study in metastatic breast cancer; and other statements related to anticipated developments in Oncolytics' business and technologies. In any forward-looking statement in which Oncolytics expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectations or beliefs are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement or expectation or belief will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause Oncolytics' actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the availability of funds and resources to pursue research and development projects, the efficacy of pelareorep as a cancer treatment, the success and timely completion of clinical studies and trials, Oncolytics' ability to successfully commercialize pelareorep, uncertainties related to the research and development of pharmaceuticals, uncertainties related to the regulatory process and general changes to the economic environment. In particular, we may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from COVID-19 coronavirus, including operating, manufacturing supply chain, clinical trial and project development delays and disruptions, labour shortages, travel and shipping disruption, and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how Oncolytics may be affected if the COVID-19 pandemic persists for an extended period of time. We may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of our control, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. Investors should consult Oncolytics' quarterly and annual filings with the Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
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BRANSON, Mo. — A boat captain and two other former employees of Ride the Ducks are again charged with 17 counts each of Involuntary Manslaughter of the first degree. The captain is facing an additional 12 counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Former Captain Kenneth McKee, General Manager Curtis Lanham and manager Charles Baltzell were all on duty when a tourist duck boat sank on a Missouri lake during a severe thunderstorm in July 2018.
On April 5th, 2022 a judge decided to dismiss the charges against the three employees. Judge Alan Blankenship believed there was a lack of evidence supporting criminal contempt as defined by statutes.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office refiled the same charges on April 7, 2022. The probable cause statement cited Mark Greene, a master sergeant with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, saying McKee, Lanham and Baltzell didn’t check weather monitoring systems close enough and failed to follow the Ride the Ducks operations manual.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt shared the following statement: “As I’ve said previously, my Office is committed to fighting for justice on behalf of the 17 people that were tragically killed in 2018 – that’s why we re-filed the charges in this case.”
Among the deceased were nine family members from the Indianapolis area, including four children.
- 45-year-old Angela Coleman
- 1-year-old Arya Coleman
- 69-year-old Belinda Coleman
- 76-year-old Ervin Coleman
- 7-year-old Evan Coleman
- 40-year-old Glenn Coleman
- 70-year-old Horace Coleman
- 2-year-old Maxwelll Coleman
- 9-year-old Reece Coleman
The Colemans were on a family vacation when they boarded the amphibious tour boat that went down in about 40 feet of water during rough weather at Table Rock Lake. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/three-men-charged-a-second-time-for-same-17-deaths-in-duck-boat-tragedy/ | 2022-04-14T12:44:51 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/three-men-charged-a-second-time-for-same-17-deaths-in-duck-boat-tragedy/ |
(The Hill) – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told activists on Wednesday that President Biden and his senior advisers are warming up to the idea of forgiving student debt, insisting they are closer to pulling the trigger “than ever before.”
Schumer, who has repeatedly called for canceling up to $50,000 in student debt per borrower, predicted that’s where the president and his administration will ultimately land.
“I have talked personally to the president on this issue a whole bunch of times. I have told him that this is more important than just about anything else that he can do on his own,” he told the State of Student Debt Summit in a virtual event Wednesday.
“We’re making progress folks. We are making progress. The White House seems more open to it than ever before,” he said.
The Department of Education announced last week that it would extend the pause on federal student loan repayment, interest and collections through August.
But Schumer says that doesn’t go far enough and that that Biden is getting closer to agreeing with him.
“Don’t get me wrong, the pause is a good thing, but it ain’t enough. It ain’t close to enough,” he said.
He argued that families will face an average monthly student debt payment of $393 when the pause is lifted.
“That is so much money. How does anybody live knowing every month I got to pay this $400?” he said. “So the pause has stopped that, but make no mistake about it. This pause isn’t going to stay forever and the canceling of student debt is the way to go.”
Schumer said he has weighed in hard with Biden about the importance of canceling this type of debt.
“You get out of college and you have all this debt,” he said. “I have told the president this is one of the most important things he can do to help our economy. We all want the economy to grow. We all want people to have good lives, where you can provide for yourself and your family.”
Schumer signaled he would support canceling even more than $50,000 in student debt per borrower.
“We want our young people to realize that they can have a good future. One of the best, very best, top-of-the-list ways to do it is by canceling student debt, by getting rid of the $50,000, even going higher after that,” he said. McCarthy faces grumbles from right over Biden impeachment remarksVideos show what led up to police officer shooting dead Black man in Grand Rapids
Biden has said he’s willing to cancel up to $10,000 in student debt per borrower, but he wants Congress to pass legislation to do so, which he would then sign.
The administration said last month that it would forgive about $6 billion in student loans through changes made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The administration has also forgiven the debts of students who say they were defrauded by for-profit colleges such as ITT Technical Institute and DeVry University. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/white-house-closer-to-canceling-student-debt-than-ever-before-schumer-says/ | 2022-04-14T12:44:57 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/white-house-closer-to-canceling-student-debt-than-ever-before-schumer-says/ |
March passenger total 4% higher than March 2019; cargo shipments up 22%
ONTARIO, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials had eagerly awaited a month in which passenger volume would be higher than the same month before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now the wait is over as the Southern California airport welcomed 454,000 air travelers last month, 4% more than in March 2019.
"Ontario is setting the pace of recovery among airports in California and, as a result, it is an attractive metropolitan gateway for airlines restarting suspended services and establishing new routes as public health restrictions ease and demand for air travel increases," said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners.
Domestic passengers totaled 439,531 last month, while the number of international travelers was almost 15,000, increases of 71% and 446%, respectively, compared with March of last year. The total number of ONT passengers was 75% higher in March.
Most importantly, domestic and international passenger volume combined was 3.97% higher in March compared with March 2019. Domestic travel increased more than 6.5% to 439,531 while international volume was 40% lower at 14,492.
"The March passenger numbers are a tremendous achievement for our airport and airline partners, launching Ontario International's pandemic recovery to an even higher level. We can't say for sure what the coming months will bring, but the March passenger count shows what full recovery looks like," said OIAA Chief Executive Officer Atif Elkadi,
The emergence of ONT as an increasingly popular aviation gateway comes as the Inland Empire experiences a steady influx of new residents, particularly from the coastal areas of Los Angeles and Orange counties, drawn by employment opportunities, available housing and high quality of life. According to U.S. Census data, San Bernardino and Riverside counties have experienced the fifth-largest population gain among the top 50 metro areas in the U.S.
From January through March, the number of passengers who traveled through ONT doubled compared to the same period last year. The first quarter figures were 3.7% lower than 2019.
Shipments of air cargo likewise remained strong in March compared with March 2019, increasing by 22%. On a year-to-date basis, shipments of freight and mail combined were 18% higher than the first quarter of 2019 as the Inland Empire continued to be a hub for commercial freight movement.
Compared to 2021, March and year-to-date cargo shipments decreased 6.5% and 7%, respectively.
About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which, before the coronavirus pandemic, offered nonstop commercial jet service to 26 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com
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Pfizer said Thursday it wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy elementary-age kids.
U.S. health authorities already urge everyone 12 and older to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest variants — and recently gave the option of a second booster to those 50 and older.
Now Pfizer says new data shows healthy 5- to 11-year-olds could benefit from another kid-sized shot.
In a small study, 140 youngsters who’d already gotten two shots were given a booster six months later, and researchers found the extra shot generally revved up their immune response. But a closer look at 30 of the children found a 36-fold increase in virus-fighting antibodies, levels high enough to fight the super-contagious omicron variant, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said in a press release.
The data has not been published or vetted by independent experts.
Pfizer tested the kid booster while omicron was surging this winter. While COVID-19 cases now are at much lower levels in the U.S., in recent weeks an even more contagious version of omicron, called BA.2, has become the dominant type locally and around the world.
In the coming days, the companies plan to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to authorize a booster for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds. They also plan to share the data with European and other regulators.
Vaccinations are generally less effective against the omicron variant than earlier versions of the coronavirus — but they do still offer strong protection against severe disease. While COVID-19 is a bigger threat to adults, youngsters can get seriously ill. But regulators will have to decide if healthy elementary-age kids really need a booster, and if so, when.
The Pfizer shots are the only vaccine available to U.S. children. Those ages 5 to 11 receive one-third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older. Just over a quarter in the younger age group have gotten two doses since vaccination opened to them in November, shortly before omicron struck.
The U.S. hasn’t yet allowed vaccinations for children under 5. But certain 5- to 11-year-olds — those with severely weakened immune systems — already are supposed to get three doses, to give that high-risk group a better chance of responding. | https://fox59.com/news/pfizer-to-ask-fda-to-ok-covid-booster-for-healthy-kids-ages-5-11/ | 2022-04-14T12:45:03 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/pfizer-to-ask-fda-to-ok-covid-booster-for-healthy-kids-ages-5-11/ |
Enabling state-of-the-art 4G and 5G broadband communications and new applications
NASHUA, N.H., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel Wireless, Inc., the U.S.-based Open RAN leader delivering the world's leading All G, cloud-native Open RAN solution, is partnering with Inatel, Telecom Infra Project (TIP), Brisanet, Claro, TIM, and Vivo to conduct a field trial enabling leading-edge 4G and 5G broadband communications throughout Brazil and other LATAM countries.
Inatel - National Institute of Telecommunications is an education, research, and technology development center created in 1965 and located in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, southern Minas Gerais, also known as the Electronics Valley. It was the first institution of higher education in Telecommunications Engineering in Brazil.
The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) is a global community of companies and organizations working together to accelerate the development and deployment of open, disaggregated, and standards-based technology solutions that deliver the high-quality connectivity that the world needs – now and in the decades to come.
Parallel Wireless will provide an Open RAN network enabling All Gs (2G, 3G, 4G and 5G) utilizing Band 7 for the trial as Inatel indicated in the announcement on their website: https://www.inatel.br/imprensa/noticias/negocios/3664-inatel-inicia-testes-de-open-ran-como-parte-do-programa-open-field . This leading-edge network field trial will enable new services and applications for consumers and businesses.
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the Latin American region are encouraged to visit the Parallel Wireless cloud-native, Open RAN solutions in action at Inatel in Brazil now through June 2022. Contact Russell Ribeiro at Parallel Wireless to learn more.
Russell Ribeiro, Regional VP LATAM Sales at Parallel Wireless said, "We are excited to partner with Inatel and TIP to showcase our leading-edge cloud-native, O-RAN compliant, Open RAN solutions enabling 4G and 5G broadband connectivity, providing leading edge applications for the citizens of Brazil and other LATAM countries. We are starting this Open Field program with 4G and will evolve to 5G later this year. We believe this program is a very good showroom for MNOs throughout Latin America to come and see our platform in operation in a real field environment."
Gleyson A. dos Santos, Business Development Specialist at Inatel said, "I am thrilled to participate in this field trial with Parallel Wireless and TIP where we will showcase how Open RAN technology enables robust wireless telecommunications products with improved software quality, less maintenance, faster adoption of new technologies and better user experiences."
The setup in test has Comba and Dell Technologies solutions. Mobile Network Operators Brisanet, Claro, TIM and Vivo are partners in the Open Field program.
About Parallel Wireless
Parallel Wireless's ALL G (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) O-RAN compliant software platform has been deployed with global Mobile Network Operators from across six continents and forms an open, secure, and intelligent RAN architecture to deliver wireless connectivity, so all people can be connected whenever, wherever, and however they choose. For more information, visit: www.parallelwireless.com. Connect with Parallel Wireless on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Inatel
Inatel - National Institute of Telecommunications is an education, research and technology development center, created in 1965, in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, south of Minas Gerais. It was the first graduate education institution in Telecommunications Engineering in Brazil and currently offers seven graduation courses, lato sensu courses, distance courses and Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Telecommunications. Inatel transfers technology to the market in the areas of software, hardware, consulting, and calibration. It has partnerships with national and multinational technology companies. More information: www.inatel.br.
About the Telecom Infra Project (TIP)
The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) is a global community of companies and organizations that are pushing infrastructure solutions to promote global connectivity. Half of the world's population is not yet connected to the Internet, and for those who are, connectivity is often insufficient. This limits access to the myriad of commercial and consumer benefits provided over the Internet, thus impacting GDP growth globally. However, the lack of flexibility in current solutions – exacerbated by a limited choice of technology providers – makes it challenging for operators to efficiently build and upgrade networks. Founded in 2016, TIP is a multi-member community that includes hundreds of companies - from service providers and technology partners to systems integrators and other connectivity stakeholders. We're working together to develop, test and deploy open, disaggregated, standards-based solutions that deliver the high-quality connectivity the world needs – now and for decades to come. Find out more: www.telecominfraproject.com
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow’s forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.
Russia said Thursday the entire crew of the Moskva, a warship that would typically have 500 sailors on board, was forced to evacuate after a fire overnight and also reported it was badly damaged. It did not acknowledge any attack, which would also deal a major blow to Russian prestige seven weeks into a war that is already widely seen as a historic blunder.
The reported ship attack came hours after Ukraine’s allies sought to rally new support for the embattled country. On a visit with leaders from three other countries on Russia’s doorstep who fear they could next be in Moscow’s sights, Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda declared that “the fight for Europe’s future is happening here.”
Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden, who called Russia’s actions in Ukraine “a genocide” this week, approved $800 million in new military assistance to Kyiv. He said weapons from the West have sustained Ukraine’s fight so far and “we cannot rest now.”
The news of the flagship’s damage overshadowed Russian claims of advances in the southern port city of Mariupol, where they have been battling the Ukrainians since the early days of the invasion in some of the heaviest fighting of the war — at a horrific cost to civilians.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj.-Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Wednesday that 1,026 troops from the Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade surrendered at a metals factory in the city. But Vadym Denysenko, adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister, rejected the claim, telling Current Time TV that “the battle over the seaport is still ongoing today.”
It was unclear when a surrender may have occurred or how many forces were still defending Mariupol.
Russian state television broadcast footage Wednesday that it said was from Mariupol showing dozens of men in camouflage walking with their hands up and carrying others on stretchers or in chair holds. One man held a white flag.
Mariupol’s capture is critical for Russia because it would put a swath of territory in its control that would allow its forces in the south, who came up through the annexed Crimean Peninsula, to link up with troops in the eastern Donbas region, Ukraine’s industrial heartland and the target of the coming offensive.
Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukraine in the Donbas since 2014, the same year Russia seized Crimea. Russia has recognized the independence of the rebel regions in the Donbas.
But the loss of the Moskva, which satellite images show was at the port of Sevastopol in Crimea a week ago, could set those efforts back.
The governor of the Odesa region, Maksym Marchenko, said the Ukrainians struck the guided-missile cruiser with two Neptune missiles and caused “serious damage.” Russia’s Defense Ministry said ammunition on board detonated as a result of a fire.
It was not clear if the ship was totally disabled, but even serious damage could be a major blow to Russia, which already saw its tank carrier Orsk hit late last month.
Hours after the attack was reported, Ukrainian authorities said on the Telegram messaging service that explosions had struck Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port which lies on the Black Sea, as does Sevastopol. They urged residents to remain calm and said there is no danger to civilians.
Russia invaded on Feb. 24 with the goal, according to Western officials, of rapidly seizing Kyiv, toppling the government and installing a Moscow-friendly replacement. But the ground advance stalled in the face of strong Ukrainian resistance with the help of Western arms, and Russia has lost potentially thousands of fighters. The conflict has killed untold numbers of Ukrainian civilians and forced millions more to flee.
A U.N. task force warned that the war threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war is “supercharging” a crisis in food, energy and finance in poorer countries that were already struggling to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and a lack of access to funding.
The war has also unsettled the post-Cold War balance in Europe — and particularly worried countries on NATO’s eastern flank that fear they could next come under attack. As a result, those nations have been some of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters.
The presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia traveled Wednesday to war-ravaged areas in Ukraine and demanded accountability for what they called war crimes. They met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and visited Borodyanka, one of the towns near Kyiv where evidence of atrocities was found after Russian troops withdrew to focus on the country’s east.
“There are no doubts that they committed war crimes. And for that, they should be accountable,” Latvian President Egils Levits said.
Nauseda of Lithuania called for tougher sanctions, including against Russian oil and gas shipments and all the country’s banks.
In his nightly address, Zelenskyy noted that the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court visited the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, which was controlled by Russian forces until recently and where evidence of mass killings and more than 400 bodies were found.
“It is inevitable that the Russian troops will be held responsible. We will drag everyone to a tribunal, and not only for what was done in Bucha,” Zelenskyy said late Wednesday.
He also said work was continuing to clear tens of thousands of unexploded shells, mines and trip wires left in northern Ukraine by the departing Russians. He urged people returning to homes to be wary of any unfamiliar objects and report them to police. | https://fox59.com/ukraine-crisis/ukraine-says-it-damaged-russian-flagship-in-missile-strike-crew-evacuates/ | 2022-04-14T12:45:10 | 1 | https://fox59.com/ukraine-crisis/ukraine-says-it-damaged-russian-flagship-in-missile-strike-crew-evacuates/ |
Month-long Celebration Offers Exciting Experiences for New and Existing Players
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Plarium, a global leader in developing F2P mobile and PC games with more than 400 million users worldwide, proudly announces the 3rd anniversary of its acclaimed dark fantasy RPG RAID: Shadow Legends. The celebration will take place from April 14 - May 14 and feature live events and free gifts for existing and new players alike. Since its launch in 2019, RAID has amassed 80 million downloads and consistently maintains more than 2M monthly active users.
The 3rd-anniversary event will be hosted by the in-game tutorial character, the Arbiter. In addition to offering gifts, events, and community challenges, she will also present existing and returning players a personalized tale of their in-game battles, progress, and achievements during their time in RAID. All new players will have a chance to get the Epic Champion Tallia, a talented magic-wielder from the Sacred Order faction.
"I couldn't be more proud of the RAID development team that rallied together to bring this amazing game experience to our players despite the incredible hardships they are facing in Ukraine," said Aviram Steinhart, CEO of Plarium. "We are humbled by the incredible outpouring of support we've received over the past few weeks from the RAID community, which continues to grow larger every day. The players truly make the community and for that we are so thankful. This month is for all of you."
RAID: Shadow Legends is available to download on iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as PC through the Microsoft Store or the Plarium Play platform. For more information on Plarium, visit: www.plarium.com
About Plarium
Plarium Global Ltd. is dedicated to creating the best mobile and PC experience for its community of over 400 million hardcore and casual gamers worldwide. Our diverse portfolio includes over 20 games ranging from hardcore RPGs to casual adventures, featuring acclaimed titles such as RAID: Shadow Legends, Vikings: War of Clans, Lost Island: Blast Adventure, and the Stormfall franchise. The App Store and Google Play regularly feature our games, with Facebook twice recognizing us as a top hardcore Facebook developer. Plarium employs more than 1,600 specialists at its headquarters and across eight offices and development studios in Europe and the United States. Our games are available on iOS, Android, and PC. They are also available through Plarium Play, our optimized game launcher for PC and Mac players. Plarium is part of Pixel United, the global mobile-first games publishing business of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX code: ALL). Visit www.plarium.com for more information.
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KIT GRAY NAMED ONE OF MOST INFLUENTIAL IN PODCASTING
ELI DVORKIN CHOSEN AS TOP 40 UNDER 40
PODCASTONE EXCEEDS 2.4 BILLION ANNUAL DOWNLOADS
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that its President Kit Gray has been named one of the twenty-two most influential people in podcasting and that Eli Dvorkin, Vice President of Brand and Talent Partnerships of PodcastOne, has been named to this year's Top 40 Under 40 in podcasting as chosen by Podcast Magazine.
As one of the earliest executives in the podcasting genre, Gray's skill and acumen for developing a network-talent partnership model set the tone and has since been emulated by many major podcasters. In 2012, he partnered with Norm Pattiz, founder of Westwood One, and together, they built a company that changed the world of digital audio, PodcastOne. Additionally, Gray's knowledge and passion from his time in advertising set PodcastOne apart from its competitors and is attributed to the early and consistent continued success of the company as a whole. PodcastOne is home to more than 200 produced programs, many of which such as The Adam Carolla Show, The LadyGang and The Jordan Harbinger Show have been overseen by Gray since their start with the network.
Dvorkin, a founding member of PodcastOne, joins industry heavyweights and notables from a wide range of prominent podcast categories from marketing and distribution to hosting and reporting on this year's list. In his role as Vice President of Brand and Talent Partnerships, Dvorkin is responsible for bringing winning talent to the network including the recent additions of Uncut with Jay Cutler, The Prosecutors and Strictly Stalking. He also is key to identifying shows and content that develop into long-term successes for PodcastOne, including Baby Mamas No Drama, On Display with Melissa Gorga, True Crime All the Time Unsolved, And This is Monsters.
"Every podcast network should be fortunate enough to have a Kit Gray and an Eli Dvorkin helping to captain the ship. Individually they are invaluable and as a team they are unstoppable. They are as integral to our successes today as they were when PodcastOne was the new kid on the block, and we wouldn't want it any other way," said Robert Ellin, CEO and Chairman of LiveOne.
Recently named #8 on the list of top podcast publishers in the United States by Podtrac, the industry-leading podcast metric company, PodcastOne's full roster of programming is available on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and wherever podcasts are heard.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution. Acquired by LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveOne umbrella. Amassing more than 2.48 billion downloads per year with 300+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcast programs, including influencer talent like Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Steve Austin, Armando "Pitbull'' Perez, Jordan Harbinger, Heather Dubrow, The LadyGang, Kail Lowry, Melissa Gorga, Dr. Drew, Jay Cutler, Michael Irvin, Robert Horry, Dr. Gundry and top-rated true crime shows including Bad Bad Thing, True Crime All the Time Unsolved, This is MONSTERS, Court Junkie, A&E's Cold Case Files, American Nightmare and more. Its shows are distributed across its own platform as well as LiveOne's owned-and-operated channels on mobile, mobile web, desktop and SmartTV's. PodcastOne is the parent company of LaunchpadOne, an innovative self-serve platform developed to launch, host, distribute and monetize independent user-generated podcasts. PodcastOne is the brainchild of Radio Hall of Famer, Norm Pattiz, also the founder of Network Radio-giant, Westwood One.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. As of April 1, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.23 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
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Energy Industry Veteran Will Help Drive Commercialization of Hydrogen as Low-Cost Fuel Source
PARK CITY, Utah, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Q Hydrogen, a private company that has developed transformational technology for converting water into clean, efficient, and renewable hydrogen for energy and electricity production across the transportation and industry sectors, announced today the addition of leading energy industry executive, Gary Morris as Chief Corporate Development Officer.
Mr. Morris will be directly involved in implementing and growing Q Hydrogen's technology within multiple industries, including commercial and financial relationships and transactions. Before Q Hydrogen, he served in leadership roles for several energy companies, including Tervita, Paradigm Energy Partners, and Halliburton, for 31 years. In addition, Mr. Morris continues to serve as a senior advisor to Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., a prominent energy industry investment bank.
"Q Hydrogen has developed unique market-leading technology positioning them to make a difference in the renewable energy space. I am honored to join the company at this time," said Morris.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, The market size for hydrogen in 2022 is $154.74 billion. By 2050, due to global demand for zero-carbon emissions, the green hydrogen market is expected to be valued at $12 trillion.
"Q Hydrogen is focused on making hydrogen a mainstream clean fuel source. We are confident in the addition of Gary Morris to our leadership team, who will advance our success with our innovative technology and development efforts to commercialize the use of clear hydrogen as a leading low-cost fuel source," said Whitaker B. Irvin, Jr., Q Hydrogen CEO.
For more information about Q Hydrogen, visit http://www.qhydrogen.com.
Q Hydrogen is poised to become a dominant player in the renewable energy market. Its proprietary technology generates hydrogen from water using hydrodynamic forces created within a turbine featuring a unique design and metallurgy. This allows for hydrogen production at a lower cost and without the carbon impact of conventional methods that utilize natural gas and other fossil fuel sources. The technology's economic viability is well-suited for energy, electricity production, transportation, and industry use. The company aims to further develop and commercialize hydrogen as a low-cost fuel source that is readily available worldwide.
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Quantum Software and Services Leader Will Use Funding to Develop New Quantum Software APIs for Deep Learning and Finance and Fuel Expansion of European Operations in Paris
PALO ALTO, Calif. and PARIS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QC Ware, a leading quantum software and services company, today announced that it has been awarded a $1.5M project in Deeptech Development Funding from Bpifrance. The funding will be used to develop two new quantum software APIs for deep learning and finance which will be integrated into QC Ware's Forge quantum-as-a-service platform. With a goal to create a quantum software ecosystem in Europe, the funds will also be used to hire ten new employees for QC Ware's Paris office within the next three years.
"We are honored to have been awarded our second grant from Bpifrance after the i-Nov award," said Iordanis Kerenidis, Head of Quantum Algorithms for QC Ware. "Quantum computing promises to revolutionize the future of information technology. With this new funding, we plan to continue growing the quantum software ecosystem in Europe from our Paris offices and fuel our mission to help companies in Europe and around the world prepare for the upcoming quantum disruption."
QC Ware's growing network of customers - which includes Aisin Group, Airbus, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), BMW Group, Equinor, Goldman Sachs, and Total - collaborate with QC Ware on the design of practical algorithms that deliver performance on near-term quantum computing hardware. By potentially halving the industry timeline for quantum advantage, QC Ware has boosted enterprise and U.S. federal sector adoption of its algorithms for quantum machine learning, quantum Monte Carlo simulations, and quantum optimization. The company is experiencing brisk growth in collaborations with customers and hardware partners in fields that are ripe for quantum disruption, including chemistry simulations, materials discovery, drug design, and beyond.
Designed for data scientists and quantum engineers, Forge delivers a competitively advantageous path to quantum readiness. Forge distinguishes itself from other quantum computing cloud services by providing data scientists with access to pioneering and fine-tuned turnkey quantum algorithms for practical industry problems. Furthermore, quantum engineers can use Forge to gain access to the fundamental components of QC Ware's unique algorithmic IP and reuse these as building blocks for more complex approaches.
About QC Ware
QC Ware is a quantum software and services company focused on ensuring enterprises are prepared for the emerging quantum computing disruption. QC Ware specializes in the development of applications for near-term quantum computing hardware with a team composed of some of the industry's foremost experts in quantum computing. Its growing network of customers includes AFRL, Aisin Group, Airbus, BMW Group, Covestro, Equinor, Goldman Sachs, and Total. QC Ware Forge, the company's flagship quantum computing cloud service, is built for data scientists with no quantum computing background. It provides unique, performant, turnkey quantum computing algorithms. QC Ware is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and supports its European customers through its subsidiary in Paris. QC Ware also organizes Q2B, the largest annual gathering of the international quantum computing community.
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South Mississippi Area Real Estate Broker Aritt Davis Named Principal Broker
TORONTO and NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: REAX), (TSXV: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced its launch of operations in Mississippi. Real is now operating in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.
As part of the state launch, Real has appointed real estate broker Aritt Davis as Principal Broker. Davis entered the real estate industry after serving 21 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Davis was a top tier producer in southern Mississippi for three years before launching The Aritt Davis Team and now his own brokerage, Sail & Anchor Group.
The Aritt Davis Team/Sail & Anchor Group completed 101 transactions in 2021, totaling an approximate value of sold homes just under $20 million as a first year team. Their group will soon account for more than 30 Real agents in the area.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to join Real," Davis said. "Real presents growth opportunities that I simply could not offer as an independent broker, such as revenue share and equity participation. Real also provides the opportunity to collaborate and work with a national referral base."
"We are gaining momentum, opening in more states and quickly approaching our goal of serving all U.S. agents," said Real Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg. "We look forward to working with Aritt to recruit agents and expand our footprint in Mississippi and throughout the Southeast."
About Real
Real (www.joinreal.com) is a technology-powered real estate brokerage operating in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario and Alberta, Canada. Real is building the future, together with more than 4,500 agents and their clients. Real creates financial opportunities for agents through better commission splits, best-in-class technology, revenue sharing and equity incentives.
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Co-op adds more running gear, expert resources and community running support
SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op, a leading resource and national retailer for running, is amplifying its commitment to the sport by continuing to invest in a multi-year strategy that builds upon recent category growth. Customer demand for running and fitness products has doubled since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. REI is meeting this demand by broadening its product assortment of the most sought-after running gear, evolving in-store experiences, deepening training for retail product experts, and expanding national and local partnerships to help more customers turn to the co-up for their running needs.
"REI's run business has grown more than 65 percent since 2019. As interest and demand for run continues to grow, the co-op is uniquely positioned to serve runners of all skill levels," said Fan Zhou, REI run activity director. "From those participating in their first marathon or seeking a new solo sport, to seasoned athletes looking to set a new personal best or explore new running routes and terrain, we're committed to being their partner and one-stop-shop for gear, inspiration, tips, training and more."
With its long history of helping people get outside, REI is poised to help runners of all skill levels confidently run outside on any surface, through the woods, in the desert, on the trail or in the city. The co-op is growing its already broad assortment of technical running gear to help runners feel supported for extended durations and through any weather condition on either pavement or gravel. REI's extensive roster of partner brands, including HOKA ONE ONE®, On Running, Brooks, New Balance, Salomon and Smartwool, provide a holistic offering of essentials to ensure every runner, from novice to elite, finds exactly what they need to achieve their goals.
REI's in-house product label is also offering new options in 2022, like the Swiftland Running collection. Designed specifically with the runner in mind, this versatile line of apparel, accessories and gear is available in inclusive sizing, and is designed to optimize distraction-free mobility, comfort, and protection from the elements.
REI will complement its broadened product offering with updated in-store and digital experiences. The co-op is piloting new store layouts and deepening staff training to serve as inspiration hubs for all running gear and equipment needs. Customers will find running footwear fit services expanding in all stores and online. The fit service will factor in an assessment of fitness level, customer goals, and where they plan to run to help select the appropriate shoes. Additionally, the co-op is deepening its engagement with local run clubs and is creating more opportunities to connect communities through their passion for the sport.
Customers can also expect to see more programs to help them set and meet their running goals, like increased access to expert advice with 1:1 virtual outfitting session led by REI product experts who are also American Sports & Fitness Association (ASFA) certified running coaches.
Viewing running as an on-ramp to the outdoors, REI believes that by helping customers to confidently run outside, more individuals will be inspired to explore other types of outdoor movement. Data from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) shows that over 232 million Americans participated in some form of sports or fitness activity in 2021, bringing the inactivity rate down to its lowest recorded level.
The same study also found that half of the runners surveyed also participated in other outdoor activities, like fitness, cycling and camping. Catering to this swell of consumer interest, REI is building long-term partnerships as part of a brand-level commitment to invite more underrepresented consumers into running and the outdoors. Through continued grant and gear support for Black Girls Run and REI's Path Ahead Ventures initiative, the co-op is investing $30 million to empower 300 Black, Indigenous, Latinx and Asian American Pacific Islander entrepreneurs to cultivate, grow and scale their businesses.
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation's largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of more than 20 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 174 locations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn't just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI's active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
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Premier Tenant Screening Software Provider Expands Product Offerings to Support a Cohesive Rental Management for Real Estate Agents
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RentSpree, the industry's premier end-to-end rental management software provider, today announced the release of its brand new Agent Tools solution suite. The product offering includes Rental Client Manager (RCM), Agent Profiles and Listings. These tools provide an all-in-one offering for real estate agents that supports holistic rental management, from advertising and nurturing leads to closing deals using PropTech.
"The tools to thoughtfully and efficiently translate rental activity into future business have been absent in the often-overlooked rental segment," said RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli. "As a result, 87% of all new agents fail after five years since many lack the resources to succeed. Agent Tools was developed for new and experienced agents to be successful by enabling them to handle rentals professionally while providing value-add resources to clients over the long-term."
The newly dedicated platform helps agents manage leads through these key features:
- Rental Client Manager— Rental Client Manager (RCM) leverages key milestones to help agents provide real estate guidance to clients. RCM automatically captures contacts from other RentSpree products, offers direct contact creation and supports CSV import, allowing agents of any experience level to supercharge their relationship management.
- Agent Profiles— Agent Profiles creates a personalized space for agents looking to boost their brand. Agents can use their profile to promote their experience, feature their expertise and market their listings. These detailed public profiles are designed to be discovered through search engines and shared directly to open the door for new business opportunities by capturing leads at all points of the rental lifecycle.
- Listings— With listing pages, RentSpree empowers agents to market their properties with a best-in-class user experience that leverages RentSpree's industry-leading tenant screening product. With several approved MLS partnerships and many more on the horizon, it has never been easier for agents to create beautiful, effective property marketing and seamlessly screen tenants.
With these additions, RentSpree is equipping agents with the resources to streamline all rental processes for agents and generate new deals from existing leads. It also expands the brand's current offerings and ties back to its core competency of tenant screening.
"Having a service that supports client organization and management is essential to an agent's success," said Monica Pena, CEO of GMAR. "The Agent Tools solution is one of the best tools out there for any agent reaching for that next level on their real estate journey."
Agent Tools will be available to agents nationwide, but some of the most prominent partners of this platform include California Regional MLS, Lone Wolf Technologies, Bright MLS, First Multiple Listing Service, Realty ONE Group, Bridge MLS and Bridge Association of REALTORS.
For more information on RentSpree, visit rentspree.com.
About RentSpree Founded in 2016, RentSpree is an award-winning rental software known in all 50 states for its easy-to-use tenant screening process, renter management, partnership program and rental screening API. In just six years, RentSpree has grown its database by partnering with over 200 of the most trusted names in real estate and nearly a million agents, owners and renters across the country.
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EVANSTON, Ill., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent announcement, SellersCommerce, the Illinois-based SaaS provider of eCommerce solutions revealed its plans of pivoting toward a headless, 360° B2B ECommerce Platform by 2023 to enable businesses to keep up with fast-evolving digital trends and the increasing consumer reliance on a more fluid, personalized shopping experience.
As businesses resume normal operations after two years of pandemic-induced disruption, the need for agile eCommerce solutions is now more than ever before. Buyers expect to be able to purchase right from their initial touchpoints, whether it be directly through Instagram, via personal voice assistance like Alexa or Google Home, on wearable devices, or even from their cars. And moving beyond monolithic, full-stack eCommerce infrastructure to 360° eCommerce is the way to effectively serve enterprises & mid-market going into the future.
Here's How the Company is Gearing Up to Ride the Headless Wave
Going headless means having an eCommerce solution with decoupled front and back end that allows businesses the flexibility of pushing data or content of any type to the front-end using APIs.
"This transition was always on the cards for us because the eCommerce industry clearly demands a more robust architecture that allows rapid deployments without impacting the back-end system." said Ashok Reddy, CEO of SellersCommerce.
"Starting 2023 all our platforms will follow a headless model built on microservices that will enable our customers to deliver a more dynamic buying experience without resorting to a complete rip-and-replace approach to scale their business." he added.
An eCommerce Experience Tailored for Enterprises
SellersCommerce's headless eCommerce infrastructure will offer unlimited flexibility to businesses to improve customer experience and technical performance by enabling them to:
- Seamlessly manage multiple business models (B2B, B2C & B2X) from one platform.
- Add new channels & touchpoints to improve customer experience without additional development effort.
- Integrate with any system natively by configuring workflows using simple drag & drop.
- Centralize business operations with PIM, CMS, Order Management & Warehouse Management.
About SellersCommerce: Founded in 2013, SellersCommerce is the fastest-growing B2B eCommerce company providing enterprise solutions to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to launch and grow their online business. Their focus on digital innovation and creating customized sales solutions is what makes their platforms a game changer for both B2B & B2C businesses.
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A Netflix show called “Old Enough!” stretches the boundaries of children’s independence to the bemusement of viewers — and child experts — who marvel: How young is too young?
While “Old Enough!” is long popular in Japan, it was recently acquired by Netflix, where 20 episodes are available to stream. The docu-series tracks children age 2-5 as they brave the city solo to buy groceries, drop off clothing at the dry cleaners and deliver lunch to a parent at work. Netflix describes the breakout hit as “the most wholesome show you’ve ever seen” in which “Japanese toddlers (ages 2-5) are sent on simple errands to help their parents and the results are just so pure.”
Critics on Twitter are asking whether minor subjects have actual agency in appearing on the show and if Japanese children are raised with an independent streak, as observed in a 2011 study published in the journal Global Studies of Childhood that compared children between the ages of 7 and 15 from Japan, South Africa, Tanzania, and Australia. Observers also raise questions about whether the children are truly alone — after all, they are being documented by a television crew.
Netflix did not immediately reply to TODAY Parents’ request for comment.
The show sits in the intersection of child development and entertainment, according to Dr. Fran Walfish, a Beverly Hills-based child psychologist and author of "The Self-Aware Parent," who has not watched the series.
During the first 12 months of life, the main psychological objective is attachment and bonding,” Walfish tells TODAY Parents. “From the ages of 18 months to four years, children test the attachment and separation process to ensure that parents are securely based as they take reasonably small and necessary steps to explore their immediate environments.”
Those "reasonably small" steps don't usually include venturing off to the fish market (episode four) or riding the bus alone (episode 16).
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“One primary goal for children to conquer and master is an internal ringing bell that communicates, ‘I have moved too far from mom and dad and I am no longer safe,” Walfish notes. “It’s why toddlers often let go of their parents’ hands to explore and bring toys back to them. They’re reaffirming, ‘Will you still be in the same place the next time I leave?’”
Walfish says that cultural differences do play a role in how and when children become independent; in general, though, she says the important skills that develop during toddlerhood (like speech fluidity, comprehension of non-verbal cues and frustration tolerance) don't really get a chance to develop in extreme circumstances, like going to the grocery store alone.
Smaller achievements like dressing and feeding oneself are more manageable for toddlers, says Audrey Zwick, a licensed clinical social worker in Brooklyn, New York. And parents can help encourage independence — with the right words.
“For example, rather than saying ‘Wow, you’re the best kid ever,’ it’s better to say something like ‘I really liked how you hung up your coat on your own,’” Zwick tells TODAY Parents. She adds, “Parents can also ask themselves when completing a task for their child, ‘Is this something that my child could do on their own?’ Household chores are a perfect time to practice this.”
But developing independence is balanced. “The child will begin to learn, through the parent’s actions and words, that they care for them and will protect them, while also supporting independence in a safe way,” says Zwick. “And both will learn that these are not opposing thoughts, but ideas that go hand in hand.”
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Investigators turned their attention to a possible motive Thursday, a day after police arrested the man accused of shooting 10 people and injuring more than a dozen others in an allegedly planned rush-hour attack on a Brooklyn subway.
The suspect is expected to make his first appearance in Brooklyn federal court later in the day, as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies work to piece together the details of the 62-year-old Black man’s life.
An erratic work history. Arrests for a string of mostly low-level crimes. A storage locker with more ammo. And hours of rambling, bigoted, profanity-laced videos on his YouTube channel that point to a deep, simmering anger.
James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its relative calm: A silent shot of a packed New York City subway car in which he raises his finger to point out passengers, one by one.
"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," says James in a video where he takes on the moniker "Prophet of Doom."
After a 30-hour manhunt, James was arrested without incident after a tipster — thought by police to be James himself — said he could be found near a McDonald’s on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Mayor Eric Adams triumphantly proclaimed "We got him!" after the arrest.
Police said their top priority was getting the suspect, who has since been charged, off the streets as they investigate their biggest unanswered question: Why?
A prime trove of evidence, they said, is his YouTube videos. He seems to have opinions about nearly everything — racism in America, New York City’s new mayor, the state of mental health services, 9/11, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Black women.
A federal criminal complaint cited one in which James ranted about too many homeless people on the subway and put the blame on New York City’s mayor.
"What are you doing, brother?" he said in the video posted March 27. "Every car I went to was loaded with homeless people. It was so bad, I couldn’t even stand."
James then railed about the treatment of Black people in an April 6 video cited in the complaint, saying, "And so the message to me is: I should have gotten a gun, and just started shooting."
In a video posted a day before the attack, James criticizes crime against Black people and says things would only change if certain people were "stomped, kicked and tortured" out of their "comfort zone."
Surveillance cameras spotted James entering the subway system turnstiles Tuesday morning, dressed as a maintenance or construction worker in a yellow hard hat and orange working jacket with reflective tape.
Police say fellow riders heard him say only “oops” as he set off one smoke grenade in a crowded subway car as it rolled into a station. He then set off a second smoke grenade and started firing, police said. In the smoke and chaos that ensued, police say James made his getaway by slipping into a R-train going the opposite direction and exited after the first stop.
Left behind at the scene was 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, police said.
That key led investigators to James, and clues to a life of setbacks and anger as he bounced among factory and maintenance jobs, got fired at least twice, moved among Milwaukee, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Investigators said James had 12 prior arrests in New York and New Jersey from 1990 to 2007. The nine prior NYC arrests from 1992 to 1998 include possession of burglary, criminal sex act, and theft of service.
In New Jersey, James has three other arrests in 1991, 1992, and 2007, including for trespass, larceny, and disorderly conduct, police said during Wednesday's press conference.
James had no felony convictions and was not prohibited from purchasing or owning a firearm. Police said the gun used in the attack was legally purchased at an Ohio pawn shop in 2011. A close up image of that gun he purchased showed that he tried to obliterate the serial number on it, investigators said. But agents used that number to trace the purchase back to him.
A search of James' Philadelphia storage unit and apartment turned up at least two types of ammunition, including the kind used with an AR-15 assault-style rifle, a taser and a blue smoke cannister.
Police said James was born and raised in New York City. In his videos, he said he finished a machine shop course in 1983 then worked as a gear machinist at Curtiss-Wright, an aerospace manufacturer in New Jersey, until 1991 when he was he was hit by a one-two punch of bad news: He was fired from his job and, soon after, his father whom he had lived with in New Jersey died.
Records show James filed a complaint against the aerospace company in federal court soon after he lost his job alleging racial discrimination, but it was dismissed a year later by a judge. He says in one video, without offering specifics, that he "couldn’t get any justice for what I went through."
A spokesperson for Curtiss-Wright didn’t immediately respond to a call seeking comment.
James describes going in and out of several mental health facilities, including two in the Bronx in the 1970s.
"Mr. Mayor, let me say to you I’m a victim of your mental health program in New York City," James says in a video earlier this year, adding he is "full of hate, full anger and bitterness."
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James says he later was a patient at Bridgeway House, a mental health facility in New Jersey, although that could not be immediately confirmed. Messages left with the facility were not returned.
"My goal at Bridgeway in 1997 was to get off Social Security and go back to f------ work," he says in a video, adding that he enrolled in a college and took a course in computer-aided design and manufacturing.
James says he eventually got a job at telecommunications giant Lucent Technologies in Parsippany, New Jersey, but says he ended up getting fired and returned to Bridgeway House, this time not as a patient but as an employee on the maintenance staff. A message seeking comment was sent to Lucent Technologies.
"I just want to work. I want to be a person that’s productive," he said.
Touches of that earnest, struggling man showed up after James’ parked car was hit in Milwaukee. Eugene Yarbrough, pastor of Mt. Zion Wings of Glory Church of God in Christ next door to James’ apartment, said James was impressed that the pastor owned up to hitting the car. Neither James nor anyone else was there to see the accident. And James called him up to say so.
"I just couldn’t believe it would be him," Yarbrough said. "But who knows what people will do?"
Police and federal agents said that James has had no steady job or fixed address for the past few years. After renting the U-Haul van Monday afternoon in Philadelphia, using his own name, he apparently slept in it — as police later removed bedding, pillows and chairs in the hours after the shooting. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/motive-probe-in-nyc-subway-shooting-narrows-focus-as-new-suspect-details-emerge/3645828/ | 2022-04-14T12:46:17 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/motive-probe-in-nyc-subway-shooting-narrows-focus-as-new-suspect-details-emerge/3645828/ |
HONG KONG, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharing Economy International Inc. ("SEII") (OTCQB: SEII), announced today that the board of directors has appointed Mr. Pak Hei Jefferson Chan to be the Chairman and CEO, after Mr. Anthony Che Chung Chan has resigned as Chairman and CEO.
Mr. Jefferson Chan graduated from Hult International School with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship. Mr. Chan is the co-founder of ECrent Worldwide Company Limited since 2013, which has developed and operates a sharing economy platform ECrent.com, promoting "Share through Renting" for a sustainable future.
Mr. Chan's previous experiences include Smart Work Media (New Jersey, USA), Brighton Management LTD (Hong Kong), Rothschild Bank (Zurich, Switzerland) and Mouawad Jewellery (Dubai), covering wide range of professional trainings in research and marketing, as well as investment banking operations.
Mr. Chan will continue to lead the development of the ECrent business, and to look for other business opportunities that may grow the company.
About Sharing Economy International Inc.
Sharing Economy International Inc., through its affiliated companies, are focused on targeting the technology and global sharing economy markets, by developing online platforms and rental business partnerships that will drive the global development of sharing through economical rental business models. Moreover, the Company will actively pursue blockchain technology in its existing and to-be-acquired business, enabling the general public to realize the beauty of resource sharing. For more information visit www.seii.com
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