text string | url string | crawl_date timestamp[ms] | label int64 | id string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHICAGO -- It's been 50 years since the passing of Title IX, and 40% of all athletes are women despite the inequalities that continue.
Now, the second generation -- or the grandchildren of Title IX -- understand their part in pushing forward and knowing more is still possible.
Born 20 years after Title IX, professional hockey player Kendall Coyne never felt out of place on the ice.
"I was mostly surrounded by boys. I didn't realize that there weren't girls' teams, I just felt I was where I belonged. I was on a hockey team, and there just happened to be no other girls there," said Coyne.
Her sport had a ceiling until 1998 when women's hockey became an Olympic sport.
"I grew up wanting to play for the Blackhawks. Not realistic, but what is realistic," Coyne said. 'And then I saw Cammy Granado, that's what I want to do. I want to play in the Olympics."
RELATED: Title IX: Explaining the landmark civil rights law that codified gender equity in sports and beyond
At the time, the Olympics was the pinnacle but her career couldn't be contained by a medal podium. Coyne was the third overall pick in the inaugural National Women's Hockey League.
She would later become the first and only female to compete with the men in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. It was an opportunity that opened doors for her as a Blackhawks development coach and T.V. analyst.
"Without Title IX, I don't think I go to Northeastern University on a full scholarship to play hockey and get an education. Without Title IX, I don't think that opportunity exists," Coyne said.
Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker cherishes the same opportunity as she recalls how the start of the WNBA completely changed her life.
"I didn't know they didn't let women play professionally - it blew my mind that that wasn't a thing already," Parker said. "I immediately switched from wanting to be like Michael Jordan to wanting to be like Cynthia Cooper."
RELATED: Title IX paved the way for Sterling High girls' basketball team's historic 1st championship win
Parker is now that icon for the next generation, sharing her story in her recently released documentary, "37 Words."
"I have a pro-career. All of this is made possible by legislature called Title IX," Parker said in the documentary. "I hope that people are able to realize how important this really is and that it's not something that's been done. So we've done our work. It's ever-evolving and it needs our conscious attention."
Parker is coming off a championship with the Sky and Coyne with a silver medal in Beijing. Both winning moments they cherish while recognizing the still frustrating inequalities.
"Everyone knows more is possible -- it can't just be good enough. How can we take Title IX and push it farther? How do we make sure that opportunity is equitable? That opportunity for the men and the women -- that it exists in the same space," Coyne said.
"I think, just in a sense, we're standing on the shoulders of those who came before us. Fifty years later, we're making steps in the right direction but we are not satisfied with where it is and where it needs to be," Parker added.
'Steps in the right direction': How Title IX changed the game for women in sports 50 years later
By Dionne Miller
Copyright © 2022 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. | https://abc7ny.com/title-ix-what-is-kendall-coyne-candace-parker/11749023/ | 2022-04-15T01:47:11 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/title-ix-what-is-kendall-coyne-candace-parker/11749023/ |
Meet the woman bringing fairytale princesses to life for Shreveport's kids (and adults too)
Planning exciting parties for anyone can be challenging. For kids, it can be even more stressful. One Shreveport business wants to help bring a touch of fairytale magic to your next celebration.
Never Ending Stories is a locally owned children's party entertainment service. It provides trained individuals to serve as Disney princesses for any party or event.
"It's more than just dress up," Amelia Osborn said.
Osborn is the owner of Never Ending Stories but her true love is seeing the joy on children's faces. "When I'm not in a costume and I'm watching one of my performers make children so very happy, it usually will make me cry," Osborn said.
Read:'Create chaos, master mayhem,' get your rage on in Shreveport, Bossier's newest business
A college classmate introduced Osborn to a similar service and she began begging for an audition.
"I had never heard of anything like this before. I knew it was just what I wanted to do," Osborn explained.
Osborn performed with the company for several years until it closed in 2015. "It gave me the opportunity to learn and really hone in on the skills that I would need to start my own business," Osborn said.
More:Local woman using her voice to teach others about business: Dr. Melva Williams
After a year of working tirelessly to build a new business, Osborn opened Never Ending Stories in 2016.
Today it is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the Shreveport-Bossier area, with 12 performers and a wide range of inclusive characters.
"We try to have diverse options for our characters," Osborn said. "We just recently added the Madrigals' Mirabel, which is inspired by Encanto, she's of Latino descent. So her character adds a little more diversity. We are always adding new characters and always trying to bring in that element of another option. We don't want all the princesses to look exactly the same."
Operation of Never Ending Stories
. When Osborn is not working at the Shreveport aquarium she is training new performers and maintaining costumes for her business.
Osborn went to school for performing arts and was torn between teaching and performing. She said, "this was literally like the best of both worlds. This is working with children, which I love and have a passion for, and then performing which I really enjoy."
Read:Local man sees the city as a good investment: 'possible to be successful in Shreveport'
If you have a passion for performing and want to be the next Disney princess the process to become one is simple.
"If somebody wants to perform for us, they can just message us on Facebook, send us an email," Osborn said. "We usually ask for a headshot and a resume, but It's really all about the passion. Everything else can be taught."
Owning a business such as Never Ending Stories is not all fun and games. Osborn has standards and rules that she trains her girls on, for example, characters are not allowed to pick up any child or baby. A character always has a plain-clothes handler with them to talk to the parents and take payment.
Osborn said, "We want it to be as believable as possible for them. So that we can maintain that character integrity."
More:Shreveport man brings unique photo trend to weddings and events in Northwest Louisiana
"Our mission is to make magic for our community. We really love the children in our city and believe that the children are the future," Osborn said. "So, by making a positive impact and providing these magical role models for these kids, we're also making a positive impact on the future. That's our goal."
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/money/2022/04/15/want-meet-princess-shreveport-check-out-fairy-tale-business/7286178001/ | 2022-04-15T01:48:36 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/money/2022/04/15/want-meet-princess-shreveport-check-out-fairy-tale-business/7286178001/ |
Weird gator sightings, frozen iguanas, love for Publix subs are signs you live in Florida
Oh, Florida!
If you're from here or you live here, these next few paragraphs will have you:
a) nodding your head in agreement
b) laughing at all the inside jokes
c) thinking of other so-Floridaisms
For example ...
Florida, we know you're home to Walt Disney World Resort and the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter. (Butterbeer was created here, too, by the way.)
"To top Butterbeer, that would be big," so says the chef who created Universal's magical brew
Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, two locations that are synonymous with space travel, fall under your jurisdiction.
You have some of the most beautiful beaches ever seen by man ... and other beaches where the water is so murky you can't even see your feet.
Your hurricane seasons are legendary for causing stress, but — admit it — this is kind of where you want to be when spring break hits.
If you're from here, you know these are signs you live in Florida.
You (think you) can outrun a gator
• It's standard operating procedure to check under your car for an alligator. It's also SOP to check your pool.
• You've seen a gator. Up close. Or on your lawn. Or in a canal. Or crossing the road. Or on a golf course. You shrug it off because "it's normal."
Alligators are pretty synonymous with Florida. So, too, are weird animal occurrences.
• You've been scared by a snake in the grass.
Albino animals: Photos of white alligators, deer, kangaroo, skunks and a wallaby
You've heard of Florida Man
Is it the water? Although nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is home to truly bizarre cases that get a lot of reaction on social media — these are known as Florida Man.
In 2019, this story went viral: Florida man thought he was stealing opioids but instead got laxatives, police say.
In 2021, a Florida man annoyed by potholes in the street planted a banana tree in said pothole.
If you live in Florida, embrace the weirdness:
• You've heard of Skunk Ape.
• You've listened to a police scanner and heard, "Suspect is naked."
Um, okay, I'll bite ... This is why everyone is Googling 'Florida man' and their birthday
Hmm. Why do so many crazy crimes happen in Florida?
There's ALWAYS a Florida tie
• You know someone on a reality TV show.
• Everybody knows someone who graduated from the University of Florida.
• You know Florida is home to a lot of celebrities. Like Carrot Top.
We're so beach life, #FloridaLife and island time
• You've heard of surfer etiquette.
• You know which beaches are tourist-friendly, surfer-friendly, not surfer-friendly, and empty if you want to be by yourself.
• When a tropical storm hits, people evacuate. Surfers go to the beach.
• It's OK to wear flip-flops to fancy restaurants.
• You have at least three pairs of sunglasses.
• You know how to tan and not get burnt like a tourist.
• You recognize that smell of coconut sunscreen.
What are the BEST beaches in Florida? Here are 10 of our faves across the Sunshine State
Wegmans? Kroger? Nah. Floridians love Publix
• You sort of know what Wegmans and Kroger are all about. But you perk up when someone mentions Publix.
• When the lottery jackpot gets big, the lines at Publix get long.
• If you win the lotto, you probably bought your ticket from Publix.
Who won the Top 10 largest lottery jackpot prizes ever? List of Powerball, Mega Millions winners
You've tried astronaut ice cream
• You've eaten a Publix sub.
• You've tried gator tail at least once.
• You've tried Dole Whip or Butterbeer.
• You've tried Key lime pie.
Charming!:Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom has certainly changed over the years
People assume you live close to Disney
• When someone asks what part of Florida you're from, you follow up with, "we're (X hours far) from Orlando. Miami. Tampa."
• Your school field trips involved a theme park.
• You know when to go to Disney and when not to go to Disney.
• Going to a theme park? Forget the cute heels and wear comfy shoes.
• Socks and sandals are acceptable.
TikTok, FloridaTok: Here's what a rocket launch looks like vs. IRL
You've complained about the weather. But you also love Florida weather
• You have an umbrella, but it's always in the car when you really need it.
• It's sunny. Then it rains. Then it's sunny. Then it rains. All in a span of 10 minutes.
• The four seasons here are hot, hot, nice and sweltering.
• Or, the four seasons are: tourist season, rainy season, hurricane season and football season.
• You get excited at the prospect of clouds and rain on a super hot day.
• You have an office sweater or office gloves (fingerless so you can still type).
• Lovebug season is the worst. And it lasts two to three weeks.
• If we get snow or hail, it's news — on CNN and TikTok.
• When you hear "frozen iguanas," it's cold in Florida.
• There's a festival just about every weekend from January to November. Mullet Festival or Weird Beard Festival, anyone?
• The lines at the car wash during lovebug season are long.
• If Jim Cantore comes here, it's cool ... but not really.
Weather Channel star Jim Cantore in Florida through the years — for hurricanes, non-weather events
Colleagues chimed in, too
My USA TODAY Network-Florida colleagues offer their signs you live in Florida:
• "When every other photo in your iPhone is a sunset," Mark Bickel, audience editor for News-Press and Naples Daily News
• "When your primary garment combination is shorts and a T-shirt," Rick Christie, executive editor of the Palm Beach Post
• "And your long-sleeve shirts and long pants last 20 years," Gerard Walen, digital planner
• "Paint shops offer seagull white to counter the stains," Tony Bolick, digital sports planner
• "A Pub sub tattoo is normal," Hannah Leyva, digital producer with the Florida Digital Optimization Team
• "When both pavement and sand are capable of first-degree burns, your solution is to walk a little faster," C.A. Bridges, a Florida digital producer
• "Parking near a store isn't anywhere near as important as parking in the shade — no matter how far away it is," C.A. Bridges
• "Putting your pool in a cage is normal," Ginny Beagan, a Florida digital producer
• "You've been out running and had to jump over a cottonmouth," Steve McQuilken, editor at News-Press and Naples Daily News
• "When you have at least 2 pairs of flip flops and refer to one as 'formal,'" Jonathan Tully, lead producer
• "When you have permanent flip-flop tan lines on your feet," Myung Syin, digital planner
• "You’ve witnessed at least one golf cart road rage incident," Katlyn Sartoris, digital planner
• "When you don't bother evacuating for a Category 1 hurricane," Dan Rorabaugh, a Florida digital producer
• "or a Category 2 or Category 3 hurricane," Raymon Glenn, digital planner
• "You probably even go outside during a hurricane, saying, 'It's just a little wind,'"
Jonathan Tully
Please consider subscribing to a USA TODAY Network-Florida newspaper at offers.usatodaynetwork.com/network-regional-florida. | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/14/signs-you-live-florida-weather-alligators-hurricanes-publix-frozen-iguanas/7270136001/ | 2022-04-15T01:50:20 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/14/signs-you-live-florida-weather-alligators-hurricanes-publix-frozen-iguanas/7270136001/ |
Pilots' union sues American Airlines over training dispute
American Airlines and its pilots' union are fighting over the airline's plan to change the way it picks pilots who help conduct a key part of training.
Pilots usually train in pairs. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal district court, the Allied Pilots Association challenges American's solution for handling situations in which one of the pilots going through training in a flight simulator is absent.
The union says that in such cases, the empty seat is currently filled by a “check” pilot who is specially trained to evaluate fellow pilots. American wants to use regular co-pilots to volunteer as substitutes.
In either case, another check pilot will grade the performance of pilots going through training, but the union says the presence of a less-experienced substitute “seat filler” could distort the results of evaluations that are critical to careers.
The union accuses American of proposing the change because it doesn't have enough check pilots to hire and train new pilots — a contention that the airline disputes.
American says the change will increase the airline's training capacity and give regular pilots a chance to help by serving as substitutes in the simulator sessions. It says the volunteers are highly qualified pilots.
The union, which is currently in contract negotiations with American, contends that American is violating federal labor law by making a unilateral change in its training program. American says its contract with the union allows the change. | https://www.koat.com/article/american-airlines-lawsuit-over-training-dispute/39730405 | 2022-04-15T01:52:57 | 1 | https://www.koat.com/article/american-airlines-lawsuit-over-training-dispute/39730405 |
Saturday marks the start of National Park Week 2022
Yellowstone? Free. Yosemite? Free. Everglades? Free!
Related video above: Yellowstone National Park is Heating Up, Here’s Why
Saturday is the start of National Park Week 2022. And in celebration, the National Park Service is offering free entry to all 423 of its sites on April 18.
That includes not only those marquee national parks, but all other types of sites the NPS manages: National battlefields such as Antietam in Maryland; national historic sites such as President Theodore Roosevelt's birthplace in New York; national monuments such as the Native American Effigy Mounds in Iowa; and national seashores such as Cumberland Island in Georgia.
Actually, most NPS sites are free all year. Only 108 charge a fee. And as you'd suspect, it's the big names that ask you to pay to enter: Places such as Arches in Utah, Crater Lake in Oregon and Shenandoah in Virginia.
But they're all free this Saturday.
5 free days in 2022
Just in case you missed the free day back in January and can't make it to an NPS site on Saturday, there are still three remaining dates when entry fees are waived for you planners:
• Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
• Sept. 24: National Public Lands Day
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day
One catch: "The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation or special tours," the NPS says.
If you're not much of a planner, it might be a good idea to pick up the habit -- particularly if you want to see a popular site on a free day.
Of those 420+ sites in the National Park System, the top 25 got more than half of the system's total number of visits last year. Some parks set all-time records for visitors.
Extra fees, advanced reservations, special passes, lotteries and caps on the number of visitors are all in play in 2022.
If you have a particular site you wish to visit, check its website first.
The rest of National Park Week
While the free-for-all is just one day, the NPS has a whole week of social media themes planned out, one for each day.
For instance, Sunday is "Creativity Day," and Wednesday is "Opportunities on Workforce" when you can learn about jobs with the NPS and its partners.
Click here for details on each day. | https://www.koat.com/article/entry-free-national-park-week-saturday/39730313 | 2022-04-15T01:53:00 | 0 | https://www.koat.com/article/entry-free-national-park-week-saturday/39730313 |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Protecting the unborn or restricting reproductive rights?
At the Nación De Fe Church in Kissimmee Thursday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida’s new ban on nearly all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
“This is a time where these babies have beating hearts, they can move, they can taste, they can see, they can feel pain, they can suck their thumbs, and they have brainwaves,” Gov. DeSantis said. “This will represent the most significant protections for life enacted in this state for a generation.”
The signing of House Bill 5 comes as constitutional protections for reproductive privacy are already under review at the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court justices heard arguments in December about Mississippi’s similar 15-week abortion ban.
As the nation awaits a decision in June that could overturn Roe v. Wade and 50 years of precedent for abortion rights, the ACLU is planning a legal challenge of Florida’s new law.
“The Florida state constitution has a right to privacy that protects against the political interference with Floridians most personal decisions, including the decision to end a pregnancy,” said Julia Kaye, a staff attorney for the ACLU’s Project on Reproductive Freedom.
Critics of the new law, like Planned Parenthood, issued a statement saying it is part of a national strategy to eliminate abortion access.
“This isn’t about caring for children, this is about controlling women,” said Stephanie Fraim, president and CEO at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.
State Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) sponsored the bill. She said her unexpected pregnancy at 17-years-old shaped her beliefs on this issue.
“And many people said that I would not be able to do any of the things, that I was gonna be burdened by it, be on the debt of society if I had that baby, that was the narrative, “ Stargel said. “We’re trying to change that narrative. Women can accomplish great things.”
Despite Democratic lawmakers’ efforts to amend the bill, there are no exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest or human trafficking.
The only two exceptions under the new law are if the physical health of the mother is in grave danger or if there’s a fetal abnormality.
‘This is a dangerous step towards Florida politician’s ultimate goal of banning abortion entirely,” Kaye said. | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/aclu-planning-legal-challenge-of-floridas-new-abortion-law/ | 2022-04-15T01:53:29 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/aclu-planning-legal-challenge-of-floridas-new-abortion-law/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Child care is getting harder and harder to find here in the Tampa Bay area, as the effects of Covid-19 continue to cripple the industry.
“Every day it’s stressful,” said Sara Singh, owner of Creative World School in Tampa Palms.
She said her teachers are stretched thin.
“Since the past three years, it’s been a struggle to get the right personnel in, the right educators,” said Singh. “It’s either a credential issue or background screen issue or better position somewhere with higher pay.”
Creative World School isn’t the only facility pushing through the crisis; It’s national struggle.
Four out of five child care centers in the US are understaffed, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It’s also one of the lowest paid occupations, paying $12 on average, as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This strain on the industry is trickling down to parents, especially those like Rachel Wilson, who are trying to re-enter the workforce.
“You have to work to provide for your family, but when you have no one to watch them every day at a certain time it’s very stressful.”
Wilson said finding child care for her young children is a full-time job in itself.
“I would call the same daycares once a week for weeks. Everyday care that I’ve called says there’s 20 or 30 kids ahead of you,” said Wilson. “In the meantime I have to rely on my mother and other friends and relatives.”
Creative World School has also had to limit its amount of students because of the lack of teachers and is afraid the issue is only going to get worse. | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/child-care-shortages-impacting-tampa-bay-daycares/ | 2022-04-15T01:53:35 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/child-care-shortages-impacting-tampa-bay-daycares/ |
TAMPA (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have officially booked their seat in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight with a win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
Ross Colton and Alex Killorn both got the Bolts on the board early scoring in the first period before Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed three goals within a seven-minute span.
With time ticking down Nikita Kucherov scored with 12 seconds remaining in the game to send it to overtime.
As all that madness was taking place the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 clinching the Lightning’s playoff spot.
Soon after Anthony Cirelli scored the game-winning goal for the Lightning.
The Lightning have now made the playoffs for the eighth time in nine years and will be looking to three-peat as Stanley Cup champions.
While their playoff spot has been clinched, it still remains undecided who the Lightning will play in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as they currently sit as the three seed in the Atlantic Division just one point ahead of the Boston Bruins for the top wildcard spot. | https://www.wfla.com/sports/tampa-bay-lightning/lightning-clinch-playoff-spot-with-victory-over-ducks/ | 2022-04-15T01:53:41 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/sports/tampa-bay-lightning/lightning-clinch-playoff-spot-with-victory-over-ducks/ |
Fuzzy Benas describes himself as the quiet one. Raydel Gamboa is the more energetic one.
The two Oklahoma freshmen are almost opposites. But on the mat, they’ve been a perfect match to lead the Sooners. They’ve combined to make the Sooners one of the more consistent teams this season, leading them to a 15-2 record and the No. 2 ranking in the country.
Both of the gymnasts are all-around competitors. Benas leads the Sooners in total points scored this season with 757.2 and he’s No. 1 on the team in three events, including still rings, vault and parallel bars. Gamboa is second in total points with 659.4 and second on the team in three events.
They both have different approaches to leading the team. So what makes it work?
“Fuzzy’s a little more quiet when we go to compete. He’s conservative,” Gamboa said. “I’m more loud. I like to pump up the team. But whenever we’re together, it’s really a good dynamic and just having fun, making jokes.”
Their coach, Mark Williams, elaborated a little bit further.
“They compliment each other really well,” Williams said. “Raydel has a lot of charisma and showmanship. Fuzzy is a little more reserved, never really up and down. It just works. They’ve been really fun to coach. They’ve been like sponges and taking in directions and they want to help the team. I can’t rave enough, they’ve really made our team one that we feel we’re going to get better and better as they end up [becoming] seniors.
“Fuzzy hasn’t missed a routine yet as a Sooner. Raydel has been a workhorse for us and he’s done everything we’ve asked him to do. They’re fun to coach. It’s been great. I’ve been really lucky to have them and I’m looking forward to having another three years with them.”
For Gamboa, that energy and showmanship he uses to lead the team was developed during the season. For Benas, the mindset has always been about consistency.
“I didn’t have expectations to impact the team,” Benas. “[It] was more just [about doing] whatever I possibly could and if it impacts the team, that’s a plus… I just help the team doing the best I can do.”
The Sooners will need that duo in a big way this weekend. The team was selected to host the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships at the Lloyd Noble Center for the first time since 2015, with the semifinals set to begin Friday.
The Sooners have been one of the more consistent teams this season, posting a 15-2 overall record while ranking in the top-five nationally in all six events. They’re the top-ranked team in both pommel horse and high bars.
This weekend isn’t an unfamiliar position for the Sooners, who have finished first or second in 18 of the previous 20 national championships. They’ve finished as the runner up in 2019 and 2021 — the 2020 national meet was canceled due to COVID-19 — but Williams believe this year’s team has an advantage.
“I’ve got a number of young guys who have had to figure out how our system works, how the season progresses from January to April,” Williams said. “I’ve actually been pleased with that transition. I think this team is better than the one we had last year.”
They’ll face five tough opponents in Friday’s second semifinal session at 7 p.m., including No. 3 Michigan and No. 6 Ohio State. If they finish in the top three, they’ll advance to Saturday’s final.
If they do, they’re likely to meet their toughest competition in No. 1 Stanford. The Cardinal is the only team to beat the Sooners this season, including once in the regular season and at the MPSF Championship earlier this month.
Williams knows they’re the team to beat.
“We haven’t quite caught up to Stanford yet, who’s clearly the favorite for this event, but I think our strength is our execution and consistency,” Williams said. “We score well on what we do. In terms of difficult gymnastics, Stanford is on the edge. They have a little more risk/reward, so if they have some mistakes, we’re hoping we can go through that door and seize the opportunity.”
With a freshmen duo leading the way, the Sooners are hoping to earn their 13th national championship.
“We’ve prepared about as well as I can prepare them,” Williams said. “We’re looking forward to being here, hosting. We’re hoping we can get a good crowd here, get some good energy in the building and qualifying through for Friday and being on the floor for the national championship on Saturday.” | https://www.normantranscript.com/sports/ou-mens-gymnastics-led-by-freshman-duo-sooners-eyes-are-set-on-another-national-title/article_a9c8ddaa-bc46-11ec-be6d-5360d5eeb701.html | 2022-04-15T01:54:17 | 1 | https://www.normantranscript.com/sports/ou-mens-gymnastics-led-by-freshman-duo-sooners-eyes-are-set-on-another-national-title/article_a9c8ddaa-bc46-11ec-be6d-5360d5eeb701.html |
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A growing number of professional athletes are turning to cannabis for pain relief. An alternative to addictive opioids which athletes say helps to reduce pain from post-game injuries and to help speed recovery.
While athletes have shared their stories publicly, little scientific research has been conducted to support the anecdotal reports.
“The NFL, it's hard for them to throw support to something that has absolutely no evidence. So they’ve taken the leap to provide the funding to look for some evidence," said Mark Wallace, MD, chief of the division of Pain Medicine at UC San Diego.
The university received a $500,000 grant from the National Football League (NFL) to investigate the effects of cannabis on pain management.
“Probably close to 70 percent of the NFL players are exposed to opioids through the course of their career. And many of them remain on opioids after they're finished with their career," said Wallace. “I've taken hundreds and hundreds of patients off of opioids with cannabis.”
Wallace has been studying cannabis and its use for chronic pain for over two decades. In 2000, UC San Diego established its Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR). With support from the California State Legislature, researchers initiated the first therapeutic studies using smoked cannabis in over 20 years.
"We've learned how to dose it, we've come a long way," said Wallace. "Because if you don't dose it right, you can actually make the patients worse, you can worsen their pain. But if you dose it right, you could improve sleep, improve mood, reduce pain."
Relaxing its rules on cannabis use, the NFL no longer suspends players who test positive for marijuana. However, players will not be permitted to participate in the study. Instead, researchers will be working with professional rugby teams.
“A lot of the rugby players are more than willing to participate," said Wallace. "They’re looking for an answer too."
Injured athletes in the randomized, double-blind trial will dose up to four times a day for 48 hours, using a handheld vaporizer.
“The NFL, they know that the players are using it, and they have eased up on their restrictions. But at the same time, they understand it is a Schedule 2 drug that has varying state laws," said Wallace. “We’re hoping this will lead to larger studies within the NFL.” | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/nfl-invests-in-research-to-study-cannabis-for-pain-management | 2022-04-15T01:54:20 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/nfl-invests-in-research-to-study-cannabis-for-pain-management |
(OTTAWA, Ontario) — Canada is sending soldiers to Poland to help with the care, coordination, and resettlement of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, including some who will come to Canada.
Defense Minister Anita Anand announced the deployment of up to 150 troops on Thursday.
More than 2.6 million Ukrainians have fled into Poland since the first Russian troops crossed into Ukraine on Feb. 24 and over 2 million more have fled into other surrounding countries.
Anand said the majority of the deployed troops will head to reception centers across Poland to help care for and register Ukrainian refugees. Another group is being sent to help coordinate international aid efforts.
Canada has deployed hundreds of additional troops to eastern Europe since Russia’s invasion as the NATO military alliance seeks to both support Ukraine and prevent the conflict from expanding into a broader war. | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/canada-sends-troops-to-poland-to-assist-in-resettling-with-some-returning-to-canada | 2022-04-15T01:54:27 | 0 | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/canada-sends-troops-to-poland-to-assist-in-resettling-with-some-returning-to-canada |
(NEW YORK) — A Russian legislator and two aides were charged with conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions as they pushed a covert Russian propaganda campaign in the U.S. to win support for moves against Ukraine and other countries, an indictment unsealed Thursday said.
Three conspiracy charges were brought in an indictment in Manhattan federal court against the legislator, Aleksandr Babakov, 59, and two of his staff members — Aleksandr Nikolayevich Vorobev, 52, and Mikhail Alekseyevich Plisyuk, 58.
All three men named are based in Russia and remain at large, authorities said. Babakov currently serves as deputy chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian legislature, federal authorities said in a release.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Babakov’s actions show Russia’s “illegitimate actions against Ukraine extend beyond the battlefield, as political influencers under Russia’s control allegedly plotted to steer geopolitical change in Russia’s favor through surreptitious and illegal means in the U.S. and elsewhere in the West.” | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/us-charges-top-russian-lawmaker-and-multiple-staffers-citing-alleged-influence-scheme | 2022-04-15T01:54:33 | 0 | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/us-charges-top-russian-lawmaker-and-multiple-staffers-citing-alleged-influence-scheme |
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Thursday morning, Blaine Korbin Hulten, 21, was being transported back to Martin County from Pinellas County.
"He left and went to the Tampa area," Chief Deputy John Budensiek said.
By Thursday night Hulten was back in Martin County and talking.
He was asked if he did what he was accused of, having sex with underage girls.
"Not as much as they're probably saying that I did," Hulten said.
Hulten kept talking while being escorted to the sheriff's office.
"It's a lot of disinformation," he said.
He was asked if the sheriff's office was wrong?
"I'm not sure what they're wrong about," he said.
Here's what we know so far on April 11, a teenage girl told a school resource officer at her school that a video involving her and Hulten having sex was being shared at school via Snapchat without her consent.
Chief Deputy John Budensiek said in this case there wasn't enough evidence to get a warrant for his arrest.
"But when the second case came to fruition there was clear and convincing evidence that allowed them to get a warrant for him and make an arrest," Budensiek said.
Budensiek said the second case involves Hulten allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl.
Budensiek said it appears both girls met Hulten at Langford Park in Jensen Beach.
"And at some point, he started to engage them on Snapchat. at some point had a relationship with both of them it looks like at this point. And recorded the interaction that he had with just the two of them," he said.
Budensiek says Hulten got wind they were investigating him and fled to the Tampa area. He believes there are up to six victims.
"It's scary to think that there are people like that with a complete disregard for the law. Really acting out in the open for anybody to see including our detectives and that's what is going to put him in prison for a very long time," he said.
So far Blaine Hulten has been charged with over 40 counts that include creating child pornography. | https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-martin-county/martin-county-man-allegedly-had-sex-with-minor-girls | 2022-04-15T01:54:39 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-martin-county/martin-county-man-allegedly-had-sex-with-minor-girls |
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie police are looking to locate a missing woman.
Ida Lorfils, 87, was last seen at 11 a.m. Wednesday walking away from her home in the Kings Isle community in St. Lucie West.
Police say she walks with a cane and has been diagnosed with dementia.
She was last seen wearing a white shirt, green jacket, black skirt, and a black hat.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call 911. | https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/port-st-lucie-police-looking-for-missing-woman-with-dementia | 2022-04-15T01:54:45 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/port-st-lucie-police-looking-for-missing-woman-with-dementia |
(The Hill) — Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter could change the social media landscape if the billionaire follows through on his stated intention to transform the platform.
If Twitter accepts Musk’s offer, his plan to “unlock” Twitter’s “extraordinary potential,” may lead to a form of Twitter with fewer content moderation policies — in a way that impacts the internet beyond Twitter itself.
“[Musk] taking on an existing social media platform directly, possibly using his fortune to acquire it outright, would have tremendous ripple effects on the other major social media platforms,” said Emerson Brooking, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab.
“Because other conservative or politically active billionaires would begin to think seriously about how they could use their fortunes to influence these platforms and the rules that govern these platforms,” Brooking added.
Twitter has often led social media rivals with its stricter content moderation practices. The company was among the first to boot former President Trump from its platform, and went a step further than Facebook by issuing a permanent ban on Trump.
Musk’s main sticking point with the platform he’s seeking to own is centered on “free speech.”
“I think it’s very important for there to be an inclusive arena for free speech,” Musk said Thursday at a TED 2022 conference.
“Twitter has become sort of the de facto town square so it’s really important that people have both the reality and the perception that they are able to speak freely within the bounds of the law,” he said.
It’s not clear if Musk would retroactively change any of Twitter’s decisions, such as the one to ban Trump or other politicians, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), but he said he would be “very cautious” on permanent bans and thinks “timeouts” are a better option.
Musk, in the same TED 2022 interview, said Twitter’s speech policies should “match the laws of the country.” In a “gray area,” he said he would lean toward letting a tweet exist, but perhaps not promoting it.
“A good sign as to whether there is free speech is, ‘is someone you don’t like allowed to say something you don’t like.’ And if that is the case, then we have free speech, and it’s damn annoying when someone you don’t like says something you don’t like. That is a sign of a healthy functioning free speech situation,” Musk said.
Musk’s approach, to allow nearly all federally legal content online, is more similar to the approach alternative, conservative leaning platforms such as Parler, Getter, and Trump’s own Truth Social have taken than that opted for by Twitter and other major platforms.
“It’s clear Twitter disrespected the world’s richest man, and he realizes that while Twitter’s technology is good, the people running it cannot be fixed. Musk has made clear that in order to be saved, Twitter needs a wholesale tear-down to the foundation, its leadership must be removed, and the politically discriminating ideologues running day to day operations must be replaced,” Getter CEO Jason Miller, a former Trump aide, said in a statement.
But the alternative platforms have failed to gain the same kind of traction as mainstream sites such as Twitter.
Truth Social has particularly struggled to break into the market — plagued by a lack of access on the site as users face more than month-long wait times after signing up.
Other conservatives have rejoiced at Musk’s offer to buy Twitter.
For example, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said on Fox Business that social media platforms are “the public square today.”
“This is where we have debate in our culture and in our country today. So, let’s have someone in charge who actually respects the First Amendment and free speech,” he said.
Republicans in Congress have long criticized Twitter and other mainstream platforms over accusations of censoring content with an anti-conservative bias. The more hands off approach advocated by Musk is similar to the methods they’ve been pushing for platforms to embrace.
But Musk’s view on how to moderate content “would open the door to the same sort of racism, targeted harassment, calls to violence and intimidation, which Twitter and other social media platforms have worked so hard to banish from their services,” Brooking said.
“So there are a lot of ifs, but if Musk took over Twitter, and then implemented his vision for the service, it would mean less safe and accessible internet,” Brooking said.
Musk wrote a letter to Twitter’s board chairman Bret Taylor offering to buy all the company’s shares he didn’t already own, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.
Musk is known for his online trolling, often on Twitter itself, but Dan Ives, an analyst at WedBush, said Musk’s offer to buy Twitter is as serious as any bid the billionaire has made in his career.
“This is not a sideshow, fooling around antics — it’s a real $43 million bid,” Ives said.
The offer is the latest episode in a saga that kicked off last week when Musk acquired a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter.
After the initial news, Twitter said Musk would join its board of directors — sparking a debate over the influence Musk may have on how the platform moderates content, including from politicians.
But on Sunday, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal said Musk decided not to join the board in a surprising twist.
“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 to the board chairman. “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.”
Musk has suggested other changes to the platform, aside from a focus on “free speech.”
He suggested that Twitter Blue, the platform’s subscription service, offer an “authentication checkmark” that is distinct from the checkmarks for public figures for members of the service.
He’s also pushed for an “edit” button, which Twitter said it will begin testing, with the caveat that they did not get the idea from Musk’s Twitter poll on the subject.
Ives said within the next 30 to 45 days the “soap opera” on Musk’s Twitter offer is going to have more “episodes.”
“This is a get out the popcorn time. This soap opera’s going to have many twists and turns,” he said.
In his letter to Twitter board chair Taylor, Musk said his offer is his “best and final.”
The billionaire told the TED 2022 audience if his offer is rejected he does have a Plan B, but he isn’t sharing it just yet. | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/how-an-elon-musk-led-twitter-could-change-social-media/ | 2022-04-15T01:57:51 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/how-an-elon-musk-led-twitter-could-change-social-media/ |
(The Hill) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it had authorized the first test to detect COVID-19 through breath for emergency use.
The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is able to identify five volatile organic compounds tied to the coronavirus in a person’s breath by using a technique known as gas chromatography gas mass-spectrometry, delivering results in less than three minutes, according to the FDA.
The agency said that in a study of 2,409 people, which included both people with and without symptoms, the test had a 99.3 percent specificity rate, which measures the percent of correctly identified negative test samples.
The FDA also noted that the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer had a 91.2 percent sensitivity rate, which measures the percent of correctly identified positive test samples.
Still, the health agency said that a molecular test should be used to confirm positive test results returned by the COVID-19 breath test.
“Today’s authorization is yet another example of the rapid innovation occurring with diagnostic tests for COVID-19,” Jeff Shuren, director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in a statement.
“The FDA continues to support the development of novel COVID-19 tests with the goal of advancing technologies that can help address the current pandemic and better position the U.S. for the next public health emergency.”
The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer, which the FDA said was about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, will be able to be used in places like mobile testing sites, hospitals and doctor’s offices, the agency said.
About 100 of the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzers, each of which the FDA said can be used to test roughly 160 samples per day, are anticipated to be made each week. | https://www.wric.com/health/coronavirus/fda-approves-first-covid-19-breath-test-for-emergency-use/ | 2022-04-15T01:57:57 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/health/coronavirus/fda-approves-first-covid-19-breath-test-for-emergency-use/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When it comes to health and infections, the United States has a growing problem that has nothing to do with the coronavirus – sexually transmitted diseases, particularly gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia.
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranked all 50 states by how common different venereal, or sexually transmitted diseases, are among state populations. The data also gave public health experts new insight into what happened during the pandemic, showing that some STD rates fell during the first months of 2020 but wound up surpassing pre-COVID levels by the end of the year.
While the data in the main CDC report is based on infections in 2020, preliminary data from 2021 shows the problem is not going away, instead, the health agency said some diseases, such as syphilis, were spreading.
In one alarming trend, cases of congenital syphilis, in which an infection passes from mother to baby during pregnancy, jumped 235% from 2016, the CDC noted. Health experts say the spike in cases was tied to mothers not receiving timely prenatal care or syphilis testing during the pandemic. While only 24 states reported at least one case of congenital syphilis during 2011, that number jumped to 47 in 2020.
These were the top 10 states for congenital syphilis in 2020:
Gonorrhea cases also rose 45% from 2016 through 2020, while syphilis cases rose 52%.
“Rates of reported gonorrhea have increased 111% since the historic low in 2009,” The CDC reported. “During 2019–2020, the overall rate of reported gonorrhea increased 5.7%.” They said the amount of reported cases had increased mainly among men from 2009 to 2013. The number of cases increased in 36 states, according to the CDC.
See the top 10 states when it came to gonorrhea rates in 2020:
Chlamydia infections went down 1.2%, to 1.6 million cases across the U.S. since 2016, but that might not reflect an actual reduction in infections, according to the CDC.
“As chlamydial infections are usually asymptomatic, case rates are heavily influenced by screening coverage,” the report said. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care clinics limited in-person visits to patients with symptoms or closed entirely, and it is likely that preventive health care visits where STD screening usually happens, such as annual reproductive health visits for young women, decreased.”
The CDC said the report “serves as a reminder that STDs remain a significant public health concern, even in the face of a pandemic.
The increase of syphilis cases, despite a proven and effective method of both treatment and prevention, has caused the CDC concern. In 1999, the CDC reported it would be possible to “eliminate syphilis” within the whole of the country’s borders. The report noted the majority of infections at the time were in the South.
The trends reported more than 20 years ago still hold true, as shown by the number of Southern states in the top 10 for syphilis and congenital syphilis.
Following the CDC’s release of the data on April 12, some reactions to it were mixed, especially from advocates who were reviewing President Joe Biden’s budget plan.
The National Coalition of STD Directors, a national public health membership organization representing health department STD directors and their staff, urged the U.S. government to increase the CDC’s budget to assist in fighting the spread of the diseases in the report, among others.
“This affirms once again that America isn’t taking the STD crisis seriously,” David C. Harvey, executive director of NCSD, said. “We can only fight this out-of-control epidemic with new funding and the kind of urgency that reflects the enormity of this crisis.”
NCSD has tracked how COVID-19 affected the ability to track disease spread during in the U.S. during the pandemic. It’s a problem the CDC also acknowledged when publishing the STD surveillance data.
“In 2020, COVID-19 significantly affected STD surveillance and prevention efforts,” the CDC said. “This report reflects the realities of a strained public health infrastructure, while simultaneously providing the most current data on reported cases of STDs in the United States.”
NCSD said the challenges of the pandemic led to interruptions in testing and access to healthcare in communities fighting off STDs. They said the diseases impacted the young “deeply” and added to a “dramatic climb in congenital syphilis.” When the president released the budget plan for the coming fiscal year, the organization said keeping the CDC’s STD budget flat, or unchanged, would not help to address the upward trend of infections in the U.S. | https://www.wric.com/health/new-state-std-data-show-cases-of-syphilis-gonorrhea-continued-to-climb-during-pandemic/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:03 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/health/new-state-std-data-show-cases-of-syphilis-gonorrhea-continued-to-climb-during-pandemic/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A power outage was reported Thursday evening in the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and Reyment Road in Chesterfield County.
Dominion Energy is currently on the scene and estimates that 800-900 people have been affected by the power outage.
Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services expects the outage to last for approximately six hours.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available. | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/almost-1000-people-in-chesterfield-without-power/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:09 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/almost-1000-people-in-chesterfield-without-power/ |
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A child is fighting for their life in the hospital, after being hit by a pickup truck Thursday evening.
Chesterfield County Police said that the juvenile was riding a motorized scooter at the intersection of Bach Lane and Vincent Lane around 6 p.m. when they were hit by the driver of the truck. The child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police said the driver of the truck did remain on scene after the incident.
Chesterfield Police did not confirm the age or gender of the child.
This is a breaking news story, stay with 8News for updates. | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/child-riding-scooter-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-serious-condition/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:15 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/child-riding-scooter-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-serious-condition/ |
(NEXSTAR) — Tesla is issuing a recall of nearly 595,000 vehicles due to a feature that could pose a danger to pedestrians — it’s the second time this year the “Boombox” feature has triggered a recall.
The current recall covers certain Model Y, X and S vehicles made from 2020 through 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported Thursday. Model 3 vehicles made from 2017 through 2022 are also included. NHTSA explains that the “Boombox” feature in these models could play over external speakers, masking sounds to warn pedestrians of an approaching vehicle. About 594,717 vehicles were recalled in February for the same issue.
Tesla says it will perform an over-the-air software update to disable Boombox functionality while vehicles are in drive, neutral or reverse modes, free of charge. The recall will also disable Boombox during Summon and Smart Summon modes, which let users move certain models to their location using GPS.
The Tesla recall identification number is SB-22-00-003.
Owners who had Boombox issues remedied under the February recall will also need to have the new software installed, Tesla says.
Tesla is expected to mail owner notification letters by June 6. In the meantime, owners can contact Tesla at (877) 798-3752 or the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/tesla-recalls-vehicles-over-boombox-feature-again/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:21 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/tesla-recalls-vehicles-over-boombox-feature-again/ |
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Fruit and vegetables bound for grocery shelves and restaurants are rotting on semi-trucks at the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state officials to inspect every commercial truck that crosses the border, after it passes through U.S. Customers and Border Protection. The governor said he’s striking back against the Biden administration’s decision to stop enforcing COVID-19 emergency health restrictions at the border next month.
Trucks are lined up for miles with some drivers waiting up to 72 hours just to cross the border.
“This is a real gut punch to the American consumer right now,” said President of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Lance Jungmeyer.
Jungmeyer said on a normal day, 2,000 trucks each deliver up to 40,000 pounds of fresh produce to the U.S.
“Right now that is zero or practically zero,” he said.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the added inspections are paralyzing cross-border businesses.
“These actions are impacting jobs and livelihood of hardworking families,” Psaki said.
But Abbott said the inspections will continue until the federal government agrees to extend the COVID-19 emergency restrictions at the border.
“The ultimate way to end the clogged border is for President Biden, to do his job and to secure the border,” Abbott said.
Abbott ordered an end to the state inspections at one of Texas’ 13 commercial crossings Wednesday. The governor of neighboring Nuevo Leon, Mexico, said he reached an agreement with Abbott to keep the trucks moving.
The produce association sent a letter to Abbott, asking him to let the trucks roll.
“Because we can’t see the cost of our tomatoes, the cost of our avocados, the cost of our asparagus, the cost of our strawberries continue to go up,” said Jungmeyer. | https://www.wric.com/washington-dc/a-real-gut-punch-produce-association-asks-abbott-to-reconsider-truck-inspections-at-border/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:27 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/washington-dc/a-real-gut-punch-produce-association-asks-abbott-to-reconsider-truck-inspections-at-border/ |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — On a busy intersection in Washington, an artist is painting a massive mural of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson — who will soon be sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S Supreme Court.
Nia Keturah Calhoun says that the mural is, not only a tribute to Judge Jackson, but to African-American ancestry.
“I am a Black girl with an African name. So to see a woman ascend to those heights, it means a lot to me,” Calhoun said.
Calhoun also said that the mural serves as an ode to African-American History and culture.
“She’s actually facing the rising sun because I wanted it to feel like she was, you know, optimism and hope for a brand new day. And to hit at the Negro national anthem facing the rising sun,” Calhoun said. “There’s this really great movement, Africobra, that would have been really prominent when Judge Jackson was born in the 60s and the 70s, so I really wanted to submit her in that black art history.”
Local admirers, such as DC resident Yvette Woods, say the mural is especially meaningful to the diverse community in Washington, where Black people represent 45% of the population.
“It would be nice if they could put more of them up in other communities that, I think, really need it more,” Woods said.
Woods said that art is a great way to share the historic nature of Judge Jackson’s confirmation to the high court.
“Some people say I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal, it’s a big deal,” Woods said.
Calhoun echoed those same sentiments.
“Racism still exists, sexism still exists, but she’s a brand new day and we’re hopeful for what’s going to come along,” Calhoun said. | https://www.wric.com/washington-dc/dc-mural-honors-judge-jacksons-confirmation/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:33 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/washington-dc/dc-mural-honors-judge-jacksons-confirmation/ |
Gun safety instructor under fire for using controversial slides during presentation
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is reviewing its room rental policy after a controversial class was taught at one of its facilities over the weekend.
Nephi Khaliki, a gun safety instructor, has come under fire for telling jokes based on offensive racial stereotypes while teaching the private class in a public space.
Video shows Khaliki, the owner of Vegas Conceal Carry Weapons, on stage teaching the firearm training course that included slides that read “Firearm Safety for White People” and “Firearm Safety for Black People.”
He could also be heard saying, “Always make sure there are no minorities in your backdrop. Always lick the chicken grease off your fingers before shooting.”
Khaliki responded to what some are saying about the presentation they saw over the weekend.
“You saw one segment. There’re other segments in there that equally go after every other group and they busted on me right back. It was a fun event,” Khaliki said.
Khaliki, who is Arabic and also considers himself a comedian, says there was nothing racist about the event.
“It has nothing to do with gun safety. Except taking a very mundane subject that gets easily forgotten and shocking their system and making them remember the safety rule. Always keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction. That’s the joke,” he said.
Several Republican political candidates were in attendance, including North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, and candidate for sheriff Tom Roberts, who said he condemned the graphics used during the class.
Marcus, who attended the class and didn’t want to share his last name, said Khaliki didn’t just point out or focus on one particular ethnic group or minority during the class.
Officials with the library district said they haven’t decided on whether Khaliki will be allowed to return in the future, but will take a closer look at who is using the facilities.
Copyright 2022 KSNV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/04/15/gun-safety-instructor-under-fire-using-controversial-slides-during-presentation/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:48 | 1 | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/04/15/gun-safety-instructor-under-fire-using-controversial-slides-during-presentation/ |
LA political donor gets 30 years in prison for overdose deaths
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Buck told his neighbors that the steady stream of young Black men leaving his West Hollywood apartment were social work clients. What really happened behind closed doors, which he referred to as the “gates of hell,” was far more sinister.
The men did not need Buck’s help — they needed to be saved from him, said federal prosecutors in Los Angeles said. Some barely escaped with their lives. Two men didn’t.
Buck, 67, a wealthy gay white donor to Democratic, LGBTQ and animal rights causes, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to 30 years in federal prison for injecting two men with lethal doses of methamphetamine as part of a fetish that turned fatal.
Prosecutors, who sought a life term, said Buck had such disregard for life that even after the two deaths in his apartment, he did not stop paying men to come to his home and injecting them with walloping doses of methamphetamine. One man overdosed twice in the course of a week.
“This defendant preyed upon vulnerable victims — men who were drug-dependent and often without homes — to feed an obsession that led to death and misery,” United States Attorney Tracy L. Wilkison said. “Mr. Buck continues to pose a clear danger to society.”
Buck was convicted in July of distribution of methamphetamine resulting in the deaths of Gemmel Moore in 2017 and Timothy Dean in 2019. He was also convicted of four counts of meth distribution, two counts of enticing men to travel across state lines for prostitution and a count of maintaining a drug den.
Buck managed to avoid arrest for more than two years after Moore’s death and family and community members led by political strategist Jasmyne Cannick complained that he escaped prosecution because of wealth, political ties and race. He donated more than $500,000 since 2000 to mainly Democratic causes.
Moore’s mother, LaTisha Nixon, joined Cannick and several other friends and family members of the deceased to ask the judge for the maximum sentence. Nixon, a certified nursing assistant who said she had prayed with and comforted countless dying people, broke down as she thought of the way her oldest child died.
“All I can think about is how my son died naked on a mattress with no love around him,” Nixon said. “No one to hold his hand or tell him good things.”
Defense lawyer Mark Werksman sought a 10-year term — half of the mandatory minimum of 20 years Buck faced and well below the 25 years recommended by the probation department. He said Buck’s sexual abuse as a child and health problems that led to his drug addiction were mitigating factors.
He said prosecutors had cast Buck as a “sociopathic syringe-wielding sexual predator and sexual deviant who preys on homeless drug-addicted male prostitutes and kills them by recklessly overdosing them on methamphetamine.”
“But there’s a second Ed Buck, a redeemable, a worthy, a valuable Ed Buck who deserves this court’s compassion and mercy,” Werksman said.
Buck made his first public remarks since his arrest in September 2019, apologizing for “my part in the tragic deaths” of Moore and Dean, whom he said were friends he loved. In a husky voice, he said he had not caused their deaths but expressed condolences to their families — something they said he never did after their deaths.
Buck, who worked as a model and then made a small fortune selling an Arizona company he rescued from bankruptcy, said he tried to live a good life devoted to political causes that would make his world a better place.
His political activism began with efforts in 1987 to recall Republican Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham, who was ultimately convicted in an impeachment trial and kicked out of office. Buck said he started an AIDS information organization in the 1980s, marched for gay and human rights and championed a ban on fur sales in West Hollywood.
“Look at the good I have done and the good I may still do and not the horrible caricature that the government painted me as a meth-fueled ax killer,” Buck said. “That’s not who I am.”
Judge Christina Snyder said the case was one of the most difficult and tragic ones she had presided over. She said Buck’s “horrific crimes” were reprehensible and more than just an accident.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Chelsea Norell objected to the 30-year sentence, arguing that the mandatory minimum sentences for each death add up to 40 years.
“He is effectively getting one kill and one kill 50% off,” Norell said.
Family members of Dean and Moore said they were disappointed he didn’t get a life sentence but were happy Buck was going away for a long time. They said his apology had come too late to seem sincere.
“That’s not love when you kill someone,” said Dean’s sister, Joann Campbell. “That was just something he was saying ... to get some sympathy from the judge. But I don’t believe and buy any of it.”
Even after Dean’s death, Buck remained undeterred, Norell said. Holed up in a hotel to avoid the police, he injected Dane Brown with back-to-back “slams” of methamphetamine.
Brown, who was homeless, later moved into Buck’s apartment, where he was injected with meth most days and often several times a day.
On Sept. 4, 2019, after Buck shot him up three times with back-to-back doses, Brown was hospitalized for overdosing. He had five times the meth in his system that Moore and Dean had when they died, prosecutors said.
Brown returned less than a week later and Buck injected him three times with meth. Brown said he was overdosing again. He was exhausted and weak but Buck wouldn’t call an ambulance.
“I can’t run, I can’t move and it’s like all my energy was being sapped out,” Brown recalled Thursday outside court.
That’s when he heard the voice of his late mother tell him to get up.
“At that last moment, right when I was giving up and closed my eyes, I heard the voice,” Brown said. “It’s like she lit a fire and told me to get out and get out now.”
Brown managed to get himself to a nearby gas station and was taken to the hospital. It was that incident that finally led to Buck’s arrest.
If he hadn’t made it out of Buck’s apartment, Brown said he would have died there like Moore and Dean.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/04/15/la-political-donor-gets-30-years-prison-overdose-deaths/ | 2022-04-15T01:58:55 | 0 | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/04/15/la-political-donor-gets-30-years-prison-overdose-deaths/ |
Police warn community members of ongoing whipped cream attacks
Published: Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:33 PM EDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina said several incidents have happened recently where a person has assaulted people with a plate of whipped cream.
On Thursday, the Greenville Police Department said it was investigating after multiple people were targeted.
According to police, a woman was walking on the sidewalk Thursday afternoon while pushing her child in a stroller when a man hit her in the face with a plate of whipped cream.
The police department released a picture of the person in question and urged anyone to contact officers at 864-271-5333 if they had any further information.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/04/15/police-warn-community-members-ongoing-whipped-cream-attacks/ | 2022-04-15T01:59:03 | 1 | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/04/15/police-warn-community-members-ongoing-whipped-cream-attacks/ |
NEW YORK — Charlie Rose, whose career as a journalist imploded in 2017 due to sexual misconduct allegations, emerged Thursday by posting online a lengthy interview he conducted with investor Warren Buffett.
Rose said in a message on his website that he was proud to have the recent conversation with Buffett. The 80-year-old journalist said it was the first interview he had conducted in more than four years.
“It’s great to see you,” Rose told Buffett, the 91-year-old chief of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the richest men in the world.
“It’s great to see you,” Buffett answered. Their talk lasted 75 minutes and focused solely on Buffett. Rose’s experiences were not discussed.
Rose’s television talk show, which had aired on PBS since 1991, ended abruptly in November 2017 after The Washington Post published a story in which several women who had worked with him alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct that included groping and walking naked in front of them.
He called one 21-year-old staffer to tell her his fantasies of seeing her swim in the nude, the Post said in its investigation, published at the height of the #MeToo movement.
Rose apologized for his actions but it didn’t save his job. He was also fired from “CBS This Morning,” which he had co-hosted with Gayle King since 2012.
On his website, Rose called the Buffett interview “a step in a journey to engage the most interesting people and explore the most compelling ideas in the world.”
Things to Do
In the interview, the two men talked about Buffett’s career, which began when he bought stocks for $114.75 in 1942, when he was 11 years old. He described his typical day, which would include calling a co-worker a half hour before the stock market opened to direct him on what business to conduct — sometimes involving billions of dollars in buying and selling.
Buffett talked about his company’s annual meeting, on April 30, where he planned to talk to and answer questions from thousands of his investors.
To that end, he brushed aside some of Rose’s specific questions, including when the interview broached the topic of the war in Ukraine.
“It doesn’t do me any good — and doesn’t do the world any good — to have me talk about it,” Buffett said.
Asked how time has changed him, Buffett said, “I’ve gotten dumber but I’ve gotten wiser.” He can’t add numbers as quickly, sometimes forgets names and occasionally climbs to the top of the stairs and forgot what he came up for. But allocating capital, he said, “I can do ... as well as ever.”
Not everyone on social media welcomed Rose’s return, with some people posting old articles on Twitter about what he was accused of. Rebecca Carroll, author of “Surviving the White Gaze,” posted her December 2017 Esquire article in which she wrote of the “toxic and degrading” atmosphere she found when she was a producer on Rose’s PBS show, and the ramifications of the #MeToo movement for Black women.
“Powerful white men will always reemerge,” Carroll wrote on Twitter. “They will always be fine.” | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/ct-ent-charle-rose-interview-20220415-dq7bhwdcrreb7dhkihzqpfrxci-story.html | 2022-04-15T02:00:15 | 1 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/ct-ent-charle-rose-interview-20220415-dq7bhwdcrreb7dhkihzqpfrxci-story.html |
GAINESVILLE — A Thursday night spring game was a good move for the Florida Gators.
Billy Napier’s inaugural Orange & Blue Debut featured perfect weather, solid fan support, a recruiting bonanza and a big night from quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Richardson’s Blue team staked a 31-0 lead before an announced crowd of 45,000 at the Swamp on a 78-degree night in Gainesville.
Richardson wasted no time solidifying his place as the frontrunner for the starting job. The redshirt sophomore completed an 8-yard pass to Trent Whittemore on the Blue team’s opening snap and stood was 8-of-9 passing for a 117 yards after consecutive scoring drives to start the game.
Richardson also scored on a 12-yard scamper. Otherwise, he was not asked to run the ball, perhaps the 6-foot-4, 235-pound Richardson’s best weapon.
Richardson was comfortable running Napier’s up-tempo attack, on point with his decision-making and crisp with his accuracy on a series of throws. Richardson could not maintain the pace but did more than enough to distance himself from Ohio State transfer Jack Miller II.
Miller had his moments during the game’s opening drive, including third-down completions to redshirt freshman slot receiver Daejon Reynolds — one of the surprise players of the spring — and sophomore Ja’Quavion Fraziars on a nice back-shoulder throw.
On the next series, though, Miller forced a pass to Reynolds into triple coverage in the end zone, leading to an interception by sophomore safety Donovan McMillon.
Beyond the quarterback play, here are few other thoughts from Thursday night:
LB Diwun Black will be a factor
Black, a 2019 signee forced to go the JUCO route, is a former high school defensive back who brings length (6-3, 221), speed and ball skills to the second level of the defense. Black shadowed Miller on a rollout during the Orange team’s opening series and nearly came up with the football — one of two pass breakups for the senior.
Black played special teams primarily in 2021, but showed he knows the defense. He lined up teammates and called plays.
Recruits turn out in force
More than 300 high school prospects attended the Gators’ spring game, one of the reasons Napier moved the game to Thursday night.
Several SEC teams, including Alabama and Georgia, will stage their spring games this weekend.
The list of recruits on hand was impressive.
The headliners were three 5-star prospects: offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (No. 8 prospect in the 2023 class), cornerback Cormani McClain (No. 3) and athlete Samuel M’Pemba (No. 16). Interior offensive lineman Knijeah Harris and defensive lineman Will Norman were the top 4-star prospects.
Kicking game surprise
The Blue squad’s opening drive ended with missed field goal from 32 yards by redshirt senior Chris Howard, a bad omen following a season with kicking game struggles. But redshirt freshman walk-on Adam Mihalek of Tampa gave the Gators hope, hitting a 52-yard field goal, tied for the longest at Florida since 2000.
Mihalek also chipped in a 37-yard effort.
Gainesville connection
Richardson’s 6-yard touchdown pass to redshirt sophomore tight end Noah Keeter was a boost to a position devoid of depth because of injuries. The hookup was familiar to local high school fans. The 6-foot-5, 216-pound Keeter, a transfer from UCLA, played at Gainesville Buchholz while Richardson played at Gainesville Eastside. The connection paid off Thursday night. Keeter had 3 catches for 53 yards.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Edgar Thompson at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com oraafollow him on Twitter at @osgators. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-football-spring-game-0415-20220415-rodj4kn7gncr5bmcveksbdnsgy-story.html | 2022-04-15T02:00:18 | 0 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/os-sp-gators-football-spring-game-0415-20220415-rodj4kn7gncr5bmcveksbdnsgy-story.html |
For Orlando Magic Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, there were two motivations to start Ones Basketball League.
The first was creating potential life-changing opportunities for basketball players who may not get them anywhere else.
McGrady, who played for the Magic from 2000-04 as part of a Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame career that spanned 16 years, was one of the better players in Central Florida when playing at Auburndale High School but didn’t receive national recognition.
That changed, according to McGrady, when he got to showcase his skills at an Adidas camp after his junior year before transferring to Mount Zion Christian Academy in Durham, N.C., and being named the USA Today’s High School Player of the Year and a McDonald’s All-American.
“That opportunity changed my life,” McGrady told the Orlando Sentinel. “I became the No. 1 player in the country for my senior year, went on, got drafted and had a successful NBA career. There are a lot of guys who came out of my area who didn’t get that opportunity.
“I want to give that back to the untapped talent out here that was probably overlooked, probably had some legal situations when they were young teenagers, maybe a guy didn’t get the opportunity to go to college or go and play pro. I want to create stars.”
The other motivation was to give the younger generation basketball content that’s easier to consume compared to professional or collegiate games that last two-plus hours.
“The short-form content, which one-on-one basketball is, is right up this Gen Z alley,” McGrady said. “I’m giving them something.
“My [sons] watch YouTube. They watch a lot of these and send me highlights of somebody crossing a dude over. And then they send me these guys who are traveling park to park. I watch these guys and they start out four-on-four then two guys get into it and it turns into a one-on-one battle. And the energy of these parks are crazy. There’s something there. I need to create a platform for these dudes.”
OBL will hold seven regional competitions in the U.S this summer:
- Houston, April 30-May 1;
- Atlanta, May 7-8;
- Chicago, May 21-22;
- New York City, May 28-29;
- Springfield, Va., June 4-5;
- Walnut Creek, Calif. June 11-12;
- Los Angeles, TBD.
The winner of each regional tournament will be awarded $10,000 along with an invitation to the OBL Finals. The top three players from each regional tournament (21 players total) will compete for a $250,000 grand prize and be crowned “Ruler of the Court.”
Sentinel Sports Final
Each regional competition will be a 32-player, round-robin knockout tournament. Each player must be at least 18 years old to compete and can’t be signed to an NBA contract or have played more than 164 NBA games.
Participants are being chosen through video submissions to the OBL’s website and social media pages as well as word of mouth, with McGrady having a significant role in who’s chosen.
“One-on-one is the pure essence of basketball — that’s what it is,” McGrady said. “This league is an untapped league. We have UFC, one-on-one. We have tennis, one-on-one. Basketball, you have three-on-three, you have five-on-five, why not one-on-one? Why can’t we as basketball fans identify who’s the greatest one-on-one basketball player?
“On top of that, we can take this thing global. We can find out who’s the greatest one-on-one player in the United States, who’s the greatest one-on-one player in Nigeria, China ... the opportunities are endless with where we can take this.”
Not only does McGrady want to help tell the stories of players who may have gone overlooked, he wants to help their careers — and OBL.
“I want guys to make a name for themselves in OBL and if they’re good enough to where a G League team or NBA team reaches out to them, I want them to have that opportunity to fulfill that dream,” McGrady said. “That’s only going to help my league, right?”
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-tracy-mcgrady-obl-20220415-hv5pruqje5ecjbh5gi2qpb6grq-story.html | 2022-04-15T02:00:21 | 1 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-tracy-mcgrady-obl-20220415-hv5pruqje5ecjbh5gi2qpb6grq-story.html |
Orlando Sanford International Airport briefly evacuated after reports of smoke, haze
SANFORD, Fla. - Orlando Sanford International Airport was briefly evacuated Thursday night after there were reports of smoke or haze from inside the terminal.
Lauren Rowe, a spokesperson for the airport, told FOX 35 that there were reports of smoke or haze, though it was unknown where it was coming from, and the terminal was evacuated. She said between 5-6 flights were delayed.
The Seminole County Fire Department said some people reported smelling smoke and seeing a light haze, but so far, have not found an active fire. The spokesperson said the haze appears to be dissipating and not getting worse.
This is a developing situation. Stay with FOX 35 for updates.
Advertisement | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orlando-sanford-international-airport-briefly-evacuated-after-reports-of-smoke-haze | 2022-04-15T02:02:47 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orlando-sanford-international-airport-briefly-evacuated-after-reports-of-smoke-haze |
(NEXSTAR) — Tesla is issuing a recall of nearly 595,000 vehicles due to a feature that could pose a danger to pedestrians — it’s the second time this year the “Boombox” feature has triggered a recall.
The current recall covers certain Model Y, X and S vehicles made from 2020 through 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported Thursday. Model 3 vehicles made from 2017 through 2022 are also included. NHTSA explains that the “Boombox” feature in these models could play over external speakers, masking sounds to warn pedestrians of an approaching vehicle. About 594,717 vehicles were recalled in February for the same issue.
Tesla says it will perform an over-the-air software update to disable Boombox functionality while vehicles are in drive, neutral or reverse modes, free of charge. The recall will also disable Boombox during Summon and Smart Summon modes, which let users move certain models to their location using GPS.
The Tesla recall identification number is SB-22-00-003.
Owners who had Boombox issues remedied under the February recall will also need to have the new software installed, Tesla says.
Tesla is expected to mail owner notification letters by June 6. In the meantime, owners can contact Tesla at (877) 798-3752 or the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236. | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tesla-recalls-vehicles-over-boombox-feature-again/ | 2022-04-15T02:06:12 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tesla-recalls-vehicles-over-boombox-feature-again/ |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — On a busy intersection in Washington, an artist is painting a massive mural of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson — who will soon be sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S Supreme Court.
Nia Keturah Calhoun says that the mural is, not only a tribute to Judge Jackson, but to African-American ancestry.
“I am a Black girl with an African name. So to see a woman ascend to those heights, it means a lot to me,” Calhoun said.
Calhoun also said that the mural serves as an ode to African-American History and culture.
“She’s actually facing the rising sun because I wanted it to feel like she was, you know, optimism and hope for a brand new day. And to hit at the Negro national anthem facing the rising sun,” Calhoun said. “There’s this really great movement, Africobra, that would have been really prominent when Judge Jackson was born in the 60s and the 70s, so I really wanted to submit her in that black art history.”
Local admirers, such as DC resident Yvette Woods, say the mural is especially meaningful to the diverse community in Washington, where Black people represent 45% of the population.
“It would be nice if they could put more of them up in other communities that, I think, really need it more,” Woods said.
Woods said that art is a great way to share the historic nature of Judge Jackson’s confirmation to the high court.
“Some people say I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal, it’s a big deal,” Woods said.
Calhoun echoed those same sentiments.
“Racism still exists, sexism still exists, but she’s a brand new day and we’re hopeful for what’s going to come along,” Calhoun said. | https://www.wfla.com/news/washington-dc/dc-mural-honors-judge-jacksons-confirmation/ | 2022-04-15T02:06:18 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/washington-dc/dc-mural-honors-judge-jacksons-confirmation/ |
Durham police over the week charged a 21-year-old man with a disturbing, end-of-year mass shooting that killed two teens and wounded four juveniles between the ages of 17 and 12.
Members of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crime Impact Teen took Keon Rayquan Beal into custody on Saturday, according to a Durham police release.
Officers transported Beal back to Durham on Wednesday.
Beal, 21, has been charged with two counts of murder for the shooting deaths of Isaiah Carrington, 19, and Ariuna Cotton, a 15-year-old Hillside student.
Police have also charged Beal with five counts of attempted murder. He has been accused of being responsible for gunfire that wounded three girls, ages 17-, 13-, and 12-, and a 13-year-old boy.
The shootings were a disturbing, macabre ending of a violent year that ended with a record 50 homicides.
It was about 3 a.m. on December 13, when police found the youngsters inside a sports utility vehicle that had crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of Mathison and Eugene streets.
Police have not made public a motive for the shootings.
To paraphrase the writer Ntozake Shange, even during a time when people accept gun violence as casually as morning coffee, the early morning shootings of the children disturbed and angered city and county law enforcement leaders and elected officials.
“We are better than this,” the city’s newly hired and clearly shaken Police Chief Patrice Andrews said at the press conference after offering condolences to the families of the victims.
Standing behind a podium at the downtown police headquarters 12 hours after the shootings, Andrews described the violent crime as a “tragic day for the city and community,” and asked the person or persons responsible for the shootings to put the guns down.
“Durham is better than this,” similarly intoned a distraught Mayor Elaine O’Neal, who had been sworn in one week before. “The Bull City is better than this.”
Brenda Howerton, chair of the Durham Board of County Commissioners, echoed the two new leaders’ sentiments.
“Durham is better than that,” she said
“This is not the Durham that I grew to love and still love today,” Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead said. “We are better than this.”
As previously reported by the INDY, Durham may be better than this, but deadly gun violence has become a troublesome defining feature for the Bull City, and in cities big and small across the anatomy of the American landscape.
As the INDY reported this week, 11 people were shot and four died last week over a 72-hour period—between Thursday afternoon and Saturday night.
According to police statistics, the city's violent death toll so far this year is outpacing last year's record number of 50 homicides.
"According to our Crime Analysis Unit, through April 9 of this year, there have been 14 criminal homicides from 11 cases, one of which was an officer-involved shooting still under investigation," police spokeswoman Kammie Michael told the INDY this week. "During the same period last year, there were nine criminal homicides and one negligent manslaughter—10 total."
Beal is being held at the Durham County jail without benefit of bail, police reported.
Support independent local journalism. Join the INDY Press Club to help us keep fearless watchdog reporting and essential arts and culture coverage viable in the Triangle.
Follow Durham Staff Writer Thomasi McDonald on Twitter or send an email to tmcdonald@indyweek.com. | https://indyweek.com/news/durham/durham-man-charged-in-shootings-killed-wounded-teens/ | 2022-04-15T02:09:55 | 1 | https://indyweek.com/news/durham/durham-man-charged-in-shootings-killed-wounded-teens/ |
Observers say New Hampshire faces a tough fight to keep its first-in-the-nation primary despite a state law protecting the primary’s early position — but the state Democratic party remains confident of its chances, and the Secretary of State is underlining a state law that keeps the New Hampshire primary first.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws committee voted Wednesday to scrap the primary contest schedule, with the New Hampshire primary following only the Iowa caucuses, and make states apply for one of five primary contest slots before Super Tuesday.
New Hampshire has a state law that requires the presidential primary to be held at least a week before any similar contest, Secretary of State David Scanlan noted Thursday.
“When the time comes, we will follow New Hampshire’s law,” he said.
The state Democratic Party’s executive director said he was confident New Hampshire could keep its primary, even if it does have to apply, saying New Hampshire could make a strong case. States will have to submit applications for an early 2024 primary by early this summer. The national committee is expected to favor swing states, states with diversity — geographic and economic, as well as racial and ethnic — and states with a history of smooth primaries.
History of challenges
In the past, state officials and state party leaders have exerted pressure on the national political parties and on presidential candidates themselves when the primary calendar was called into question.
In 1984, then-state Democratic Party chair George Bruno recalled a push to make sure candidates supported the New Hampshire primary.
The New Hampshire Democratic Party invited that year’s crop of candidates to address the state Democratic Party convention.
“But before we would allow them to come onstage, we drew them into a holding room and had them sign a statement of the New Hampshire primary,” Bruno said, pledging to support the primary if elected president.
All the candidates signed — except for the late Florida Gov. Reubin Askew, who ended his campaign after finishing last in New Hampshire.
The signed paper, with candidates’ pledges to support the New Hampshire primary, is still somewhere in the party’s Concord headquarters as a keepsake, Bruno said.
Twenty years later, former Democratic Party chair Kathleen Sullivan remembered collecting similar pledges from the 2004 candidates.
Then in 2008, Sullivan said, the Democratic Party moved to put the Nevada caucuses and the South Carolina primary ahead of Super Tuesday, to bring more geographic and racial diversity to the early primary states. At the time, she said, Nevada and South Carolina were happy to be included among the early-primary states.
This year, racial and ethnic diversity has been at the center of conversations about changing up the primary order — and New Hampshire, 88% white as of the 2020 Census, does not have diversity representative of the country or the Democratic Party as a whole.
“That’s really going to be a high hurdle for the state to overcome,” said Chris Galdieri, an associate professor of politics at Saint Anselm College.
Advantages
So New Hampshire doesn’t have much racial and ethnic diversity. It’s still a swing state, the only swing state in the Northeast other than Pennsylvania, said Galdieri and Dante Scala, a political science professor at the University of New Hampshire.
It also has geographic and economic diversity, with rural areas of the North Country and a southern tier that is almost part of suburban Boston. Galdieri said figuring out how to appeal to suburban voters has been key to winning elections in recent years, and said he thought a larger suburban population was a mark in New Hampshire’s favor.
Then consider logistics. Manchester is a 90-minute flight from Washington, D.C. “Which makes life a lot easier if your candidate is in Congress,” Galdieri said.
And then there are the traditional arguments for New Hampshire: the romance of the small venues and events, and the possibility of rising to the top of the field even without millions of dollars.
Take the campaign of now-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, said Maura Sullivan, the New Hampshire Democratic Party finance chair, who chaired the then-South Bend, Ind., mayor’s primary campaign. Buttigieg’s rise came in part because of the New Hampshire primary, she said.
“It’s where a little-known mayor from a small Midwest city can meet Granite Staters in living rooms in Manchester and over a beer in Portsmouth and after months of spending time here and answering tough questions from voters, he makes such an impression that he comes within 3,930 votes of winning the New Hampshire Primary,” Sullivan said.
On the other hand, the early states seem to be diminishing in importance, Scala said, with the larger, more-diverse states that vote after New Hampshire having in effect overruled New Hampshire’s choices.
“Joe Biden did terribly here, he did terribly in Iowa. That didn’t matter much to South Carolina voters, who basically overturned Iowa and New Hampshire,” said Scala.
In a sense, going first has become less important than it used to be, Scala said, because the year-and-a-half leading up to the primary, with all the televised debates and town halls, has given candidates so much time to get their names out there.
A disappointing result in Iowa or New Hampshire will likely not be the first thing a voter learns about a top-tier candidate, and may not sway voters who have spent a year or more developing opinions.
Worst-case scenario
So what happens if the DNC decides to set New Hampshire’s Democratic primary behind another state’s primary?
If New Hampshire state officials follow state law and keep the primary ahead of any other contest, the national committee could withhold delegates from New Hampshire at the national convention, Galdieri said, or penalize candidates who participated in an unsanctioned primary.
Galdieri said there could also be a situation where the Secretary of State sets the primary date too early — say, in the fall of 2023 — that it is less relevant to a still-developing race.
And because New Hampshire is unique among states in that the Secretary of State alone sets the date of the primary, New Hampshire can be more nimble with its primary date than other states where the legislature must act to change the date of the primary.
“New Hampshire does have some cards up its sleeve,” Galdieri said. “That said, this is probably the most direct threat to the primary in quite a while.”
Scala said this challenge to New Hampshire’s primary is different in that it’s not coming from another state that wants to jump ahead, but from a Democratic party wrestling with the concept of diversity.
“That’s going to be a different sort of challenge than the challenges we’ve seen in the past,” Scala said.
Galdieri said he expects state party officials like party chair Ray Buckley will be working overtime until states’ applications for early primaries are submitted this summer.
“If I’m Ray Buckley I’m on the phone all day, every day between now and the summer to make the case for New Hampshire being in the first batch of states.” | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/tough-fight-ahead-for-nh-primary-but-believers-say-they-expect-the-granite-state-to/article_188e5a61-dae8-59a7-88b4-213849a742bf.html | 2022-04-15T02:10:33 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/tough-fight-ahead-for-nh-primary-but-believers-say-they-expect-the-granite-state-to/article_188e5a61-dae8-59a7-88b4-213849a742bf.html |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — All Daniel Trzepacz wanted was a chance to show he could play baseball.
Initially, he thought he would get that chance at Delaware on a full scholarship. Then Trzepacz was redshirted.
Now he’s getting that chance at Rhode Island College.
“Originally I wasn’t getting (at-bats) at Delaware and they cut me,” said Trzepacz, of Mont Vernon. “That left me with four years of eligibility and I wanted to go closer to home.
“My brother (Ethan) went to the University of Rhode Island and told me good things about the state. I chose Rhode Island College because they had my major (finance) and a competitive team.”
Since the 2018 season, the Anchormen have compiled a 90-49-1 record, including a 14-6-1 record through games of April 11.
“I think he was looking to join a program that was competing at a high, Division III level,” RIC coach Frank Holbrook said. “He had a bunch of Division I schools on him. He wasn’t a guy that we actively recruited out of (Souhegan) high school.
“He reached out to us and I made a couple of calls including to (Delaware) assistant coach Jack Prachniak and got some background on him in terms of his ability as a player. I took what he said and recruited the kid rather aggressively.”
So far as a freshman first baseman, Trzepacz is proving that Delaware’s loss is RIC’s gain. He has started all 21 games and currently ranks:
• Third on the team and seventh in the Little East Conference with a .391 batting average.
• Second on the team and tied for second in the LEC with 34 hits.
• Tied for fourth in the LEC with 54 total bases.
• Seventh in the LEC with a .500 OBP.
• 11th in the LEC with a 1.086 OPS.
In addition, he has belted eight doubles plus three homers and has plated 23 runs.
For the week ending March 28, he was voted the LEC Rookie of the Week after hitting .400 in four games.
While some coaches are reluctant to recruit transfers, that wasn’t the case with Holbrook.
“We’re always open to making our team better,” he said. “Daniel was a guy that was a left-handed bat and we were looking for a guy in the middle of the lineup. His having four years left was like a bonus.”
Trzepacz began his college career in the outfield. But it wasn’t long before Holbrook moved him to first base.
“We have a sophomore in Cal Parrillo who’s one of the better players in New England,” Holbrook said. “Daniel had played first base his whole life. He played the first six games in right field. After our Florida trip, we brought Dan in to first base, which has been his primary position.
“He’s probably going to be there for the next four years. He does a great job working the bag and has saved about six errors.”
Trzepacz’ fielding percentages is .991, which translates into one error in 127 total chances.
“I started in right field and hadn’t played there until the summer before with the Kingston Night Owls (i.e. a collegiate league). I started off shaky and coach decided to move (Parrillo) to second and I moved to first.
“It’s been a comfortable transition.”
Of all his stats, his OPS stands out the most. In 106 total plate appearances, he has walked 15 times and struck out 15.
“We have him in the two-hole,” Holbrook said. “I think a reason why he has those numbers is he uses the field well. He has power but can go the other way. That speaks to why you’re seeing those numbers.”
“He uses the whole park. It’s good to see him do that early in his career.”
“I’ve always been a disciplined hitter,” said Trzepacz. “At the start of this season I started off with a higher strikeouts-to-walks ratio. I worked with my first base coach (Sean Risley). Since then I’ve seen more pitches I can hit instead of chasing.” | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/college/souhegan-grad-trzepacz-making-most-of-his-chance-at-ric/article_485fc480-d588-50be-a129-b8644dcf6617.html | 2022-04-15T02:10:39 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/college/souhegan-grad-trzepacz-making-most-of-his-chance-at-ric/article_485fc480-d588-50be-a129-b8644dcf6617.html |
The Second Annual Northeast Classic, a collaboration of the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS), is set for Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
Over 100 cars have been entered in six divisions. Nearly 45 ACT Late Models representing every New England state and the Canadian province of Quebec are entered to kick off the 31st season in style with the $5,500-to-Win Northeast Classic 50.
The Canadian contingent includes multi-time ACT touring champion Patrick Laperle, Serie-ACT champions Dany Trepanier and Jonathan Bouvrette, 2021 Bacon Bowl 200 winner Alexandre Tardiff and NASCAR standout Raphael Lessard.
American home-turf defenders include former champions Ben Rowe, Jimmy Hebert and Rich Dubeau, who lead a group of top ACT Late Model frontrunners from across New England.
One of the toughest opponents facing Dubeau, Center Conway’s DJ Shaw, is looking for a major payday and a personal first. Shaw will be starting his third season behind the wheel of Arnie Hill’s No. 04VT on the ACT Late Model Tour.
“I’m excited to get back to Loudon and get things started on the ACT side of things,” said Shaw.
“It’s always fun to run the doubleheaders but the opportunity to run two cars at the Magic Mile is always a lot of fun!” said Shaw, who is an early favorite for the ACT 2022 crown.
Practice is set for Friday. All Northeast Classic divisions will be given practice time on the track from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday begins with the New England Racers Reunion and Car Show presented by Wall’s Ford at the North East Motor Sports Museum starting at 9 a.m.
Saturday racing action starts with qualifying at 10:30 a.m. with feature racing to immediately follow.
For more information about the American-Canadian Tour, contact the offices at (802) 244-6963 or media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com. | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/motorsports/big-day-set-for-saturday-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/article_9e6355c6-4b84-5e2d-94e7-352419e616da.html | 2022-04-15T02:10:51 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/motorsports/big-day-set-for-saturday-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/article_9e6355c6-4b84-5e2d-94e7-352419e616da.html |
BALTIMORE — Police are looking for a missing man believed to be in Baltimore City.
Richard Christopher Cardona, 28, was last seen on April 4 in Rockville, Md. on April 4.
Cardona is described as 6 feet, 3 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a blue Penn State jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Cardona is asked to call 443-984-7385 or dial 911. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/baltimore-police-looking-for-man-missing-since-april-4 | 2022-04-15T02:11:29 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/baltimore-police-looking-for-man-missing-since-april-4 |
After two years of navigating a pandemic, things are just about back to normal at Ebenezer United Methodist in northern Virginia. But, there are a few exceptions.
For example, during a normal church service, parishioners could turn in an attendance card or place contributions in an envelope. Now at Ebenezer, QR codes implemented during the pandemic and displayed on each pew allow people to do both online, cutting down on the need for shared surfaces.
"Ordinarily, we would have a shared cup for communion with persons dipping pieces of bread from communion into the cup together, but we'll have separate cups for everyone and separate pieces of bread," said pastor Emily Moore-Diamond of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
During a church service, parishioners turn in an attendance card or a tithing envelope. QR codes implemented during the pandemic allow people to do those things online, cutting down on the need for shared surfaces.
And this Easter, visitors can choose from an online experience, an outdoor service, or worship right inside the building.
"Meet them in the community, meet them here at the church, meet them at a coffee shop, wherever they feel that they are the most comfortable how we can meet them in that place, just as Christ meets us wherever we are at as well," said Pastor Jeff Harrison of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
A study from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research collected answers from 38 Christian denominations and found 80% turned to a hybrid worship experience during the pandemic. Those are also the churches that saw the most growth.
"We're still masked, we're still social distancing, we're still doing temperature checks at the door and getting people in as quickly as possible," Pastor H. Patrick Cason.
Pastor Cason's church in Chesapeake, Virginia is among those offering a hybrid experience.
This year, they are ready for a traditional Easter Sunday.
"It's going to be a very full service, and I also believe because it's the first time, people are looking forward to putting on their Easter Sunday best," Cason said.
According to Pew Research, while Blacks are statistically considered more religious, Protestants in historically Black churches are less likely to say they have attended in-person worship recently.
Black people were also among the groups hardest hit by the pandemic.
According to Lifeway Research, three out of five pastors are actively encouraging members who are able to return to the pews.
Cason says he wants to meet people where they are, keeping the online option in place and expanding with the addition of a virtual minister. He also says he doesn’t regret the initial decision to close.
"I think it showed our people and our members how much we care because we were doing our best to be protective of them," Cason said. "I hope that the Lord can understand the decision that I made."
The pastoral team at Ebenezer agrees that gauging individual comfort levels is important.
"Learning how to do church and life with people where they are is an incredible way to grow in our faith as a real people doing real life together," Moore-Diamond said.
It's one of the many lessons they have learned from an uncharted time in church history.
Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/churches-prepare-for-easter-sunday-celebrations-after-pandemic-pause | 2022-04-15T02:11:35 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/churches-prepare-for-easter-sunday-celebrations-after-pandemic-pause |
Keith Marion crossed the border from Poland into Ukraine and handed Easter bags filled with food and candy to families, but he was caught off guard by the generosity of a Ukrainian boy who appeared to be about 10-years-old.
The child pulled a small candy bar from his pocket and insisted that Marion keep it.
This week, Marion, a merchant mariner, returned home to Ohio after spending two weeks helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country because of the invasion by Russia. He brought the candy bar with him.
"I treasure it," Marion said.
The encounter with the boy was among multiple emotional moments that Marion, 51, experienced during the trip.
During an interview with News 5, Marion read from his journal that detailed the people he met and fought back tears as he talked about the plight of Ukrainians.
"I mean, these families are coming over with nothing, and (for me) to put a smile on a kid's face, it felt good," he said.
Marion's only real connection to Ukraine was his great-grandmother who was from that country.
"I met her (when he was a child) because she lived to be, I believe, 96 or 98," he said.
However, it wasn't family ties that inspired Marion to fly to Poland. He said he felt a calling to do something after watching news coverage of the war.
With his passport in hand and a Rosary around his neck, Marion boarded a plane for Poland on March 30 without a plan.
During his time there, he used his own money to buy food, water and Easter treats for many of the refugees.
He crossed the border about 12 times assisting people who had already made it to Poland and others who were waiting in long lines— sometimes in frigid weather— to enter Poland.
"It was just the kids' faces. I'll never forget them."
With their permission, Marion took many pictures of the Ukrainians, along with other U.S. volunteers who offered relief. One of his precious photographs captured a young boy jumping into the arms of a man, a reunion that happened moments after the child crossed into Poland.
"There wasn't a dry eye," Marion said.
Marion also joined a small group of Americans who went into Ukraine to provide medical supplies to injured soldiers. He met a soldier who had been shot and survived.
"His name was Jacob. He was a Ukrainian soldier. He was heading to surgery in Warsaw."
The two still communicate through a social media app, Marion said. Marion developed a strong affinity for many of the refugees, so coming home was hard, but he continue to keep them in his heart.
"It was very bittersweet. If I could have stayed, I would have," he said. "I'm definitely going to be more involved in humanitarian efforts."
This story was originally published by Bob Jones of WEWS in Cleveland, Ohio. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/man-returns-home-after-helping-ukrainian-refugees-in-poland-tells-his-story | 2022-04-15T02:11:41 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/man-returns-home-after-helping-ukrainian-refugees-in-poland-tells-his-story |
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A growing number of professional athletes are turning to cannabis for pain relief. An alternative to addictive opioids which athletes say helps to reduce pain from post-game injuries and to help speed recovery.
While athletes have shared their stories publicly, little scientific research has been conducted to support the anecdotal reports.
“The NFL, it's hard for them to throw support to something that has absolutely no evidence. So they’ve taken the leap to provide the funding to look for some evidence," said Mark Wallace, MD, chief of the division of Pain Medicine at UC San Diego.
The university received a $500,000 grant from the National Football League (NFL) to investigate the effects of cannabis on pain management.
“Probably close to 70 percent of the NFL players are exposed to opioids through the course of their career. And many of them remain on opioids after they're finished with their career," said Wallace. “I've taken hundreds and hundreds of patients off of opioids with cannabis.”
Wallace has been studying cannabis and its use for chronic pain for over two decades. In 2000, UC San Diego established its Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR). With support from the California State Legislature, researchers initiated the first therapeutic studies using smoked cannabis in over 20 years.
"We've learned how to dose it, we've come a long way," said Wallace. "Because if you don't dose it right, you can actually make the patients worse, you can worsen their pain. But if you dose it right, you could improve sleep, improve mood, reduce pain."
Relaxing its rules on cannabis use, the NFL no longer suspends players who test positive for marijuana. However, players will not be permitted to participate in the study. Instead, researchers will be working with professional rugby teams.
“A lot of the rugby players are more than willing to participate," said Wallace. "They’re looking for an answer too."
Injured athletes in the randomized, double-blind trial will dose up to four times a day for 48 hours, using a handheld vaporizer.
“The NFL, they know that the players are using it, and they have eased up on their restrictions. But at the same time, they understand it is a Schedule 2 drug that has varying state laws," said Wallace. “We’re hoping this will lead to larger studies within the NFL.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/nfl-invests-in-research-to-study-cannabis-for-pain-management | 2022-04-15T02:11:47 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/nfl-invests-in-research-to-study-cannabis-for-pain-management |
(OTTAWA, Ontario) — Canada is sending soldiers to Poland to help with the care, coordination, and resettlement of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, including some who will come to Canada.
Defense Minister Anita Anand announced the deployment of up to 150 troops on Thursday.
More than 2.6 million Ukrainians have fled into Poland since the first Russian troops crossed into Ukraine on Feb. 24 and over 2 million more have fled into other surrounding countries.
Anand said the majority of the deployed troops will head to reception centers across Poland to help care for and register Ukrainian refugees. Another group is being sent to help coordinate international aid efforts.
Canada has deployed hundreds of additional troops to eastern Europe since Russia’s invasion as the NATO military alliance seeks to both support Ukraine and prevent the conflict from expanding into a broader war. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/canada-sends-troops-to-poland-to-assist-in-resettling-with-some-returning-to-canada | 2022-04-15T02:11:54 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/canada-sends-troops-to-poland-to-assist-in-resettling-with-some-returning-to-canada |
(NEW YORK) — A Russian legislator and two aides were charged with conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions as they pushed a covert Russian propaganda campaign in the U.S. to win support for moves against Ukraine and other countries, an indictment unsealed Thursday said.
Three conspiracy charges were brought in an indictment in Manhattan federal court against the legislator, Aleksandr Babakov, 59, and two of his staff members — Aleksandr Nikolayevich Vorobev, 52, and Mikhail Alekseyevich Plisyuk, 58.
All three men named are based in Russia and remain at large, authorities said. Babakov currently serves as deputy chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian legislature, federal authorities said in a release.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Babakov’s actions show Russia’s “illegitimate actions against Ukraine extend beyond the battlefield, as political influencers under Russia’s control allegedly plotted to steer geopolitical change in Russia’s favor through surreptitious and illegal means in the U.S. and elsewhere in the West.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/us-charges-top-russian-lawmaker-and-multiple-staffers-citing-alleged-influence-scheme | 2022-04-15T02:12:00 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/us-charges-top-russian-lawmaker-and-multiple-staffers-citing-alleged-influence-scheme |
From the food you eat to the products you buy, surging inflation has crept into the daily lives — and budgets — of Americans, regardless of socioeconomic status. For small business owners, the tentacles of inflation are even more pronounced, leaving them to precariously toe the line between rising costs and whether to raise prices.
Data released earlier this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the consumer price index, which measures price changes in a basket of commonly purchased goods and services, had increased 8.5% from a year ago, largely falling in line with Wall Street predictions. Excluding the often volatile prices of food and energy services, the so-called core CPI increased 6.5 percent compared to March 2021.
Surging levels of inflation translate into higher prices that consumers have to pay for everyday items. The price increases being felt by Americans have not been this prevalent since stagflation stymied the economy in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Perhaps there is no better way to see the inflation’s impact than to consider what Niko Semertsidis, the owner of longtime Old Brooklyn staple in Cleveland, Gus’s Family Restaurant, now has to pay for a case of fresh eggs.
“Eggs are one of our main features here,” Semertsidis said. “Last year at this time, it was $16 a case and now we’re up to $47 a case. In one year, that’s an increase of well over 150%.”
Considering the Ohio restaurant only serves breakfast and lunch and you begin to get a clearer picture of just how deflating inflation can be. And that’s just part of it.
Bacon and meat prices have increased well over 100%. To-go boxes and other paper goods have increased 150%. The coffee deliveries are now subject to a $15 service charge on top of costlier product and mileage fees, Semertsidis said.
The compounding price increases and supply chain constraints have been difficult to navigate, Semertsidis said.
“I’m trying trying to cut costs any way I can. I’m trying to find the best deal that’s out there, even if it’s me running out and [buying products retail], that’s what I’ll do,” Semertsidis said. “On top of everything else that we have to do in the restaurant, especially in a small restaurant like this, it gets stressful to try to figure out what the next solution is. It’s always a problem and problem solving that.”
George Mateyo, the chief investment officer at KeyBank, said business owners like Semertsidis are faced with the difficult task of striking an increasingly more delicate balance.
“[Inflation] hurts consumers. It hurts businesses. It generally becomes a problem for a lot of people, frankly,” Mateyo said. “ It’s very hard. They have to worry about higher wages to keep people employed because they want to keep the restaurant open. They have higher prices for materials and goods and so forth, but they also have higher wages. They don’t want to alienate their customers so they have to manage both sides of the equation.”
When it comes to mitigating the effects of inflation, unfortunately, it largely comes down to wait it out, Mateyo said. Business owners can better manage their inventory and employ other cost-cutting measures but, largely, inflation is out of their control.
“You may have to be flexible with your staff. You have to ask your customers to share some of the pain with you,” Mateyo said.
Earlier this year, Semertsidis made the difficult decision to implement a minor price increase across the board. However, as the case in the restaurant industry, implementing any price increase comes with expenses: Menus have to be changed and re-printed, online listings and other in-store displays have to be altered, and marketing materials have to be updated.
For a neighborhood staple like Gus’s Family Restaurant, price increases aren’t just business decisions. They are personal decisions too.
“It was a hard thing for me to do. I have customers that come in every day and they see that difference,” Semertsidis said. “Every day, it’s a couple of extra bucks. That hurts them. That hurts me. I don’t want to have to do that. But at the same time I’m here to try to make a living and provide for my family. We’re just trying to survive like everybody else is.”
That kind of levity and dedication to the customer is why Gus’s Family Restaurant has fed Cleveland for more than 30 years. And it’s the reason why Semertsidis wanted to get into the hospitality industry to begin with.
“I’ve been wanting to do this since I was 6 years old. It’s a cliche but it’s not work for me,” Semertsidis said.
This story was originally published by Jordan Vandenberge of WEWS in Cleveland, Ohio. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/small-business-owners-walking-an-increasingly-difficult-balancing-act-as-inflation-surges | 2022-04-15T02:12:06 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/small-business-owners-walking-an-increasingly-difficult-balancing-act-as-inflation-surges |
Police warn community members of ongoing whipped cream attacks
Published: Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:33 PM EDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina said several incidents have happened recently where a person has assaulted people with a plate of whipped cream.
On Thursday, the Greenville Police Department said it was investigating after multiple people were targeted.
According to police, a woman was walking on the sidewalk Thursday afternoon while pushing her child in a stroller when a man hit her in the face with a plate of whipped cream.
The police department released a picture of the person in question and urged anyone to contact officers at 864-271-5333 if they had any further information.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wflx.com/2022/04/15/police-warn-community-members-ongoing-whipped-cream-attacks/ | 2022-04-15T02:15:22 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/2022/04/15/police-warn-community-members-ongoing-whipped-cream-attacks/ |
STAMFORD, Conn., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited ("Aircastle") announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended February 28, 2022 on April 28, 2022 before the market opens.
In connection with the financial release, management will host a conference call on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern time. A copy of the press release and accompanying presentation will be posted to the Investors section of the Aircastle Limited website provided below. All interested parties are welcome to participate on the live call. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 220-8451 (from within the U.S. and Canada) or (786) 789-4776 (from outside of the U.S. and Canada) ten minutes prior to the selected start and referencing the passcode "6158234".
A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available on a listen only basis at http://www.aircastle.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the necessary software required to listen to the internet broadcast.
For those who are not available to listen to the live call, a replay will be available until 12:00 P.M. Eastern time on Saturday, May 28, 2022 by dialing (888) 203-1112 (from within the U.S. and Canada) or (719) 457-0820 (from outside of the U.S. and Canada); please reference passcode "6158234".
About Aircastle Limited
Aircastle Limited acquires, leases, and sells commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of November 30, 2021, Aircastle owned and managed on behalf of its joint ventures 264 aircraft leased to 79 customers located in 43 countries.
Contact:
Aircastle Advisor LLC
Jim Connelly, SVP ESG & Corporate Communications
Tel: +1-203-504-1871
jconnelly@aircastle.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Aircastle Limited | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/aircastle-announce-fourth-quarter-full-year-2021-results-april-28-2022/ | 2022-04-15T02:15:28 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/aircastle-announce-fourth-quarter-full-year-2021-results-april-28-2022/ |
PITTSBURGH, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced today that the Company expects to release its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, after the market closes. The Company will hold a conference call conducted by Ajei Gopal, president and chief executive officer and Nicole Anasenes, chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 5, 2022 to discuss first quarter 2022 results and future outlook.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:
What: Ansys First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call
When: May 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
We encourage participants to pre-register for the conference call using the enclosed link. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call, bypassing the live operator. Participants may pre-register any time, including up to and after the call start time. You will immediately receive an online confirmation, an email with the dial in number and a calendar invitation for the event.
To pre-register, go to:
https://dpregister.com/sreg/10164278/f1c3377cf4
You may also register for the conference call by logging in through the investor section of our website at https://investors.ansys.com and clicking on Events & Presentations and click on the event or go to Quarterly Results under the Financials section and click on the Webcast link.
The following will be available on the corporate website https://investors.ansys.com at or prior to the time of the conference call: a link to the live audio webcast of the call as well as the earnings press release and earnings prepared remarks.
For those who do not have internet access or are unable to pre-register, simply join the call on the day of the event by dialing (855) 239-2942 (US) or (412) 542-4124 (CAN and INT'L). Ask the operator to join you into the Ansys Conference Call.
The call will be recorded with replay available within two hours after the call at https://investors.ansys.com or at (877) 344-7529 (US), (855) 669-9658 (toll-free Canada) or (412) 317-0088 (INT'L). Passcode: 9408660.
If you've ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge or put on wearable technology, chances are you've used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. Through our strategy of Pervasive Engineering Simulation, we help the world's most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them solve the most complex design challenges and create products limited only by imagination. Founded in 1970, Ansys is headquartered south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.
Ansys and any and all ANSYS, Inc. brand, product, service and feature names, logos and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other brand, product, service and feature names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
ANSS–F
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Ansys | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/ansys-release-first-quarter-2022-earnings-may-4-2022/ | 2022-04-15T02:15:34 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/ansys-release-first-quarter-2022-earnings-may-4-2022/ |
DUBLIN, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced on February 18, 2022, that the Board of Directors authorized a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend on Aon's outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares.
Consistent with the increase in the dividend, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share on outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares, reflecting a 10% increase from $0.51 per share. The dividend is payable May 13, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 2, 2022.
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.
Investor Contact
Investor Relations
investor.relations@aon.com
+1 312 381 3310
Media Contact
Nadine Youssef
mediainquiries@aon.com
+1 312 381 3024
View original content:
SOURCE Aon plc | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/aon-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend/ | 2022-04-15T02:15:46 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/aon-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend/ |
"We're Working for You" focuses on the special distinctions in the Georgia natural gas market
ATLANTA, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Gas Light today announced the launch of a video campaign targeting natural gas customers in Georgia. In the state's deregulated natural gas market, there are many key players, which can be confusing to customers as they engage with Atlanta Gas Light or one of Georgia's 13 certified natural gas Marketers. The video will show how Atlanta Gas Light and the Marketers work together to provide the world-class natural gas service customers expect and deserve.
In Georgia's natural gas market, Atlanta Gas Light owns, operates and maintains the natural gas infrastructure including pipelines that transport natural gas to homes and businesses throughout the state. Atlanta Gas Light is also responsible for repairing damaged gas lines, disconnecting and reconnecting service at the request of the Marketer, and helping customers restart their service in the unlikely event of an outage.
Customers have the option of choosing their natural gas provider, and that provider, or Marketer, manages billing and collections for each customer. Customers contact the Marketers directly to start or stop service and receive bills directly from those Marketers.
"We take great pride in our responsibility to provide natural gas service to the communities we are privileged to serve throughout Georgia," said Pedro Cherry, president, and CEO of Atlanta Gas Light. "This video provides customers with an easy-to-understand overview of how our natural gas system works, and the important roles Atlanta Gas Light and the Marketers play. When you see Atlanta Gas Light in neighborhoods across the state, know we are working for you to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to your homes and businesses."
Customers can view the video on Atlanta Gas Light's YouTube channel and online at www.atlantagaslight.com/residential/start-stop-service. If your home has a natural gas meter and you do not have service, contact one of Georgia's 13 natural gas Marketers by visiting the Georgia Public Service Commission's Certified Marketer webpage.
Leaks, Odor or Emergencies
If natural gas line is damaged accidentally or the distinctive rotten egg odor associated with natural gas is present, call 911 or the Atlanta Gas Light 24-hour emergency phone line at 1-877-427-4321 from a safe location. Do not operate any machinery or equipment that might cause a spark or create an open flame. Customers can learn more at www.atlantagaslight.com/safety
About Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service approximately 1.7 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit atlantagaslight.com.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 666,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Atlanta Gas Light | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/atlanta-gas-light-launches-campaign-highlighting-its-unique-role-delivering-safe-reliable-service-customers/ | 2022-04-15T02:15:53 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/atlanta-gas-light-launches-campaign-highlighting-its-unique-role-delivering-safe-reliable-service-customers/ |
CLEVELAND, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, intends to release its first quarter 2022 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking here: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/waapf8vc. To participate in the audio-only portion of the call, dial 1-844-835-7433 (domestic) or 1-914-495-8589 (international) and provide conference ID number 3155064. There will be a question and answer session following the company's presentation and prepared remarks.
A recording of the webcast and the slide presentation will be available at avient.com/investors. In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. To access, dial 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international) and provide conference ID number 3155064.
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
To access Avient's news library online, please visit www.avient.com/news
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Avient Corporation | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/avient-hold-first-quarter-2022-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:01 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/avient-hold-first-quarter-2022-conference-call/ |
- More than 25% of patients reported being severely or very severely impacted by their migraine attacks
- Study showed higher levels of migraine-related disability were associated with increased HCRU costs in primary care and specialty settings among adults with episodic migraine
- Data suggests that assessment of disability in people with migraine may support prescribing of cost-effective interventions, particularly among those with severe disability
NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) announced the publication of new real-world research showing that as migraine-related disability increases, healthcare utilization also increases among Americans with episodic migraine. Targeting high disability patients with effective treatments may reduce disability and improve the cost-effectiveness of medical care among primary care and specialty providers. These findings were published in the March issue of Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, the official journal of the American Headache Society.
Participants in this retrospective, cohort study were identified using claims and electronic health record data from the Decision Resources Group database. Adults (aged ≥18 years) were eligible if they had received a diagnosis of migraine with or without aura, as defined by International Classification of Disease codes (ICD-9 or ICD-10) and completed a Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS) questionnaire between January 2016 and December 2018. Researchers explored the associations between migraine-related disability, as measured by MIDAS score, and the cost of HCRU for the 6 months after MIDAS assessment in primary care and specialty settings.
One of the important findings of the study is that among the 7,662 adults who were analyzed, 26% (1,982) reported severe or very severe disability. This translates to a median of approximately 33 days per quarter (derived from source data) wherein migraine patients were unable to pursue activities of daily living (absenteeism) or were severely impaired in these activities (presenteeism). Adjusted six month cost estimates, summarized in Figures 1 and 2, showed that higher levels of migraine-related disability were associated with increased medical and pharmacy costs.
"This study describes the relationships between MIDAS grades, healthcare resource utilization, and direct medical costs," said Richard Lipton, M.D., professor and vice chair of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, who developed the MIDAS instrument and is senior author on the study. "Our findings suggest that disability assessments in people with migraine may be used to target individuals with the most to gain from effective treatment. The cost offsets of effective treatment should be assessed in these most disabled and costly patient groups."
Gil L'Italien Ph.D., Senior Vice President, GHEOR & Epidemiology, Biohaven, and co-author of the study, observed, "This analysis, derived from claims and health record data representing 90% of health plans in the United States further underscores the association between migraine disability and healthcare resource utilization, and establishes the MIDAS questionnaire as a useful tool for predicting and potentially controlling costs associated with migraine management."
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.
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; MPO inhibition for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Kv7 Ion Channel Activators (Kv7), and Myostatin. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com and Nurtec ODT at www.nurtec.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 ability to commercialize NURTEC®️ ODT (rimegepant), delays or problems in the supply or manufacture of commercial product, complying with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements, the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials, the timing of planned interactions with the FDA, the timing and outcome of regulatory filings, the potential commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates, the potential for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class or best in class therapies and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates. 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.
Biohaven Contact
Jennifer Porcelli
Vice President, Investor Relations
jennifer.porcelli@biohavenpharma.com
201-248-0741
Media Contact
Mike Beyer
Sam Brown Inc.
mikebeyer@sambrown.com
312-961-2502
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/biohaven-real-world-study-highlights-increased-healthcare-utilization-among-americans-with-episodic-migraine-having-higher-levels-migraine-related-disability/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:08 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/biohaven-real-world-study-highlights-increased-healthcare-utilization-among-americans-with-episodic-migraine-having-higher-levels-migraine-related-disability/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BILD), announces that it has postponed the announcement of its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results to Monday, May 2, 2022. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 9:30 am EST on the same day.
BuildDirect Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results Conference Call
When: Monday, May, 2, 2022
Time: 9:30 am EST
Live Call: (888) 664-6392 (North America Toll-Free) or (416) 764-8659 with confirmation ID: 56210850
Replay: (888) 390-0541 (North America Toll-Free) or (416) 764-8677 (Toronto) with entry code: 210850
The replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live call until 8:59 pm EST on Monday, May, 9, 2022
The conference call will also be available via webcast on the Investor Relations section of BuildDirect's website at https://ir.builddirect.com/events-and-presentations.
BuildDirect (TSXV: BILD) is a growing omnichannel building material retailer. BuildDirect connects North American home improvement B2B and B2C organizations, and homeowners with quality building materials and services through its robust global supply chain network. BuildDirect's growth trajectory, strong product offering, and proprietary heavyweight delivery network are delivering value today, solidifying our position as an innovative player in the home improvement industry. For more information, visit www.BuildDirect.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/builddirectcom-technologies-inc-postpones-fourth-quarter-full-year-2021-release-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:15 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/builddirectcom-technologies-inc-postpones-fourth-quarter-full-year-2021-release-conference-call/ |
Through its Partnership with TerraCycle®, the Company's Don Francisco's® Coffee and Café La Llave™ Espresso brands have diverted over 1 million coffee bags and pods from landfills
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc., makers of Don Francisco's ® Coffee and Café La Llave™ Espresso, today announced that just two years into its partnership with international recycling company TerraCycle they have reached a recycling milestone, having diverted over 1 million coffee bags and pods from landfills and more than $25,000 has been raised for charities.
The company's partnership with TerraCycle is part of a zero-waste-to-landfill initiative aimed at providing consumers a free and easy way to recycle Don Francisco's and Café La Llave coffee pods, espresso capsules, and bags.
"As a family company, we are committed to great coffee from seed to cup and sustainability plays a big role in that," said Lisette Gaviña Lopez, Managing Director at F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. "We've operated a zero waste to landfill plant for years and are always innovating to meet the changing needs and preferences of our customers, while looking for new ways to minimize environmental impact - our partnership with TerraCycle is an important part of these efforts."
Through the Coffee Bag and Pod Free Recycling Program consumers can recycle packaging from two F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. brands, Don Francisco's Coffee and Café La Llave espresso which includes:
- Don Francisco's Coffee Single Serve Coffee Pods
- Don Francisco's Espresso Aluminum Capsules
- Don Francisco's Whole Bean and Ground Coffee Bags
- Café La Llave Espresso Style Single Serve Coffee Pods
- Café La Llave Espresso Aluminum Capsules
Consumers can recycle bags and pods in four easy steps. To participate, register for the Coffee Bag and Pod Free Recycling Program at terracycle.com/gavina, collect your used bags and pods, print prepaid shipping labels, and mail in eligible items directly to TerraCycle for recycling. Once received, the coffee pods, capsule packaging and coffee bags are cleaned and separated by material type for melting and remolding by reprocessing companies that make new products out of the recycled material while the residual coffee is sent to an industrial composting facility. The Coffee Bag and Pod Recycling Program also gives participants the opportunity to donate to select charitable institutions based on points earned for recycling.
"The Coffee Pod Recycling Program offers coffee connoisseurs the opportunity to conveniently enjoy their favorite brews, minus the guilt over the waste generated from the single serve pods and capsules," said TerraCycle CEO and Founder, Tom Szaky. "Reaching this recycling milestone reinforces the fact that consumers are eager to make the world, and particularly the coffee industry, greener."
As LA's Own Roaster, F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. is also committed to a greener footprint for its hometown. This is why Don Francisco's Coffee has also partnered with "Heal The Bay" for their "Nothin' But Sand" Beach Cleanup on Saturday, April 16th at Santa Monica Beach. Don Francisco's Coffee is proud to join forces with the organization to keep volunteers energized with complimentary coffee during the event. For more information on Heal The Bay, visit www.healthebay.org.
"We are in this together with our consumers and community and are truly thankful and excited that many have joined our community efforts and are taking advantage of our recycling program. We all have a small part in keeping our planet healthy," added Gaviña Lopez.
For more information about the company's Direct Impact™ sustainability initiative, and Coffee Bag and Pod Recycling Program, please visit www.donfranciscos.com. To sign up and join the free recycling program, visit www.terracycle.com.
For more information on Don Francisco's Coffee and Café La Llave brands, follow @donfranciscos and @cafelallave on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.donfranciscos.com. For more on the parent company F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. and its sustainability efforts, visit www.gavina.com.
Established in Vernon, California in 1967, F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. is one of the largest family-owned coffee companies in America and the nation's largest privately held minority-owned coffee roaster. The family's unmatched coffee experience, as coffee growers and roasters, dates back 150 years to the family's humble beginnings in the rich coffee-bearing soil of Cuba and has paved the way for a strong presence in wholesale and retail accounts across the country. The company makes the highest-quality, family-crafted coffee®, including flagship premium brand Don Francisco's Coffee, as well as its popular Latin-style espresso Café La Llave. The Don Francisco's Coffee Family Reserve line includes a wide array of coffees and roast styles made for a variety of brewing methods, including pods and espresso capsules. The Café La Llave brand, also available in pods and espresso capsules, is a favorite among espresso drinkers who enjoy a dark-roasted and intensely aromatic, rich, strong Latin-style espresso.
F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc. is currently one of the only coffee companies roasting and packing its Nespresso®-compatible capsules in the U.S. at their Zero Waste to Landfill plant in California.
TerraCycle is an innovative waste management company with a mission to eliminate the idea of waste. Operating in 21 countries, TerraCycle partners with leading consumer product companies, retailers and cities to recycle products and packages, from dirty diapers to cigarette butts, that would otherwise end up being landfilled or incinerated. In addition, TerraCycle works with its partners to integrate hard to recycle waste streams, such as ocean plastic, into their products and packaging. Its reuse platform Loop gives consumers a way to shop for their favorite brands in durable, reusable packaging. TerraCycle has won over 200 awards for sustainability and was named #10 in Fortune magazine's list of 52 companies Changing the World. To learn more about TerraCycle or get involved in its recycling programs, please visit www.terracycle.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/california-based-coffee-roaster-f-gavia-amp-sons-inc-celebrates-earth-day-with-1-million-packaging-recycling-milestone/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:22 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/california-based-coffee-roaster-f-gavia-amp-sons-inc-celebrates-earth-day-with-1-million-packaging-recycling-milestone/ |
BEIJING, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CLEU) ("China Liberal," the "Company," or "we"), a China-based company that provides smart campus solutions and other educational services, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Ms. Ngai Ngai Lam, Chairperson and CEO of China Liberal, commented, "In fiscal year 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions negatively impacted our operations and business expansion. Particularly, many Chinese universities and colleges held off on their 'smart campus' project plans due to the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, our revenue decreased by 22.2% year-over-year to $3.91 million from $5.02 million last fiscal year. We strive to drive our business forward despite these short-term challenges and remain optimistic on our business outlook for 2022 and beyond. We have taken actions to strengthen our market position and keep our financials resilient by acquiring Wanwang Investment Limited, which we believe will allow us to enhance our services and products and improve the quality of our programs."
Ms. Ngai Ngai Lam continued, "We keep optimizing our growth strategies as market dynamics change and continue monitoring our customers' preferences while focusing investments on our core growth initiatives with the clearest path to profitability. Growing demand for school-enterprise integrated education solutions continues to accelerate the growth of our integrated enterprises and vocational education (tailored job readiness training services). In addition, the acquisition of Wanwang Investment Limited allows us to become an operator of an independent three-year college and a four-year college in China with a total student enrollment of over 4,200, facilitating our strategic transformation and laying a solid new business foundation. I am proud of the team for what we have accomplished together and I am looking forward to building on our momentum."
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights
- Revenue decreased by 22.2% year-over-year to $3.91 million for fiscal year 2021 from $5.02 million for fiscal year 2020.
- Gross profit decreased by 3.7% year-over-year to $2.76 million for fiscal year 2021 from $2.87 million for fiscal year 2020.
- Gross margin increased to 70.6% for fiscal year 2021 from 57.1% for fiscal year 2020.
- Loss from operations was $1.17 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to income from operations of $1.44 million for fiscal year 2020.
- Net loss was $1.25 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to net income of $1.21 million for fiscal year 2020.
- Basic and diluted loss per share were $0.12 for fiscal year 2021, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.21 for fiscal year 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results
Revenue
Revenue decreased by 22.2% year-over-year to $3.91 million for fiscal year 2021 from $5.02 million for fiscal year 2020. The decrease in revenue was mainly attributable to decreased revenue from our technological consulting services for smart campus solutions in fiscal year 2021 as compared to fiscal year 2020, which was mainly caused by a decrease in the average contractual value of smart campus related projects by 70.5% as high value contracts with Fuzhou Melbourne Polytechnic ("FMP") were mainly completed in 2020.
Revenue from Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs decreased by $0.09 million, or 3.5%, to $2.68 million for fiscal year 2021, from $2.77 million for fiscal year 2020. This decrease was primarily attributed to a decrease in the number of students by 243, or 9.8%, from 2,731 students for the year ended December 31, 2020, to 2,488 students for the year ended December 31, 2021, which resulted in a decrease of $254,042 in revenue. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in average tuition fees collected from $1,015 per student in 2020 to $1,076 per student in 2021, which resulted in an increase of $157,510 in revenue. The increase in average tuition fee was mainly caused by an appreciation of Renminbi ("RMB") against U.S. dollars while the average tuition fee per student in RMB decreased from RMB6,993 ($1,015) in 2020 to RMB6,931 ($1,076) in 2021.
Revenue from providing smart campus related technological consulting services and technical support services for other entities decreased by $0.93 million, or 46.9%, to $1.06 million for fiscal year 2021, from $1.99 million for fiscal year 2020. The decrease in revenue was mainly attributable to a decrease in the average project size from $143,000 per project in 2020 to $58,859 per project in 2021 as compared to 2020. In 2020, we executed three relatively large technological consulting service projects, including the hardware and software installation and digital classrooms for FMP's experiment-based simulation center for its hotel management major with contract price of RMB5 million ($0.7 million), the digital classrooms for Beijing Institute of Graphic Communications with contract price of approximately RMB1.3 million ($0.2 million) and technical support services provided to a third party enterprise, Wuhan Wangjie Hengtong Information Technology Co., Ltd., with contract price of RMB4.2 million ($612,239). However, in 2021, the 18 projects we worked on were of smaller size and scope and accordingly, the service fees we charged to customers were also smaller. The overall decrease in our revenue from technological consulting services for smart campus solutions reflected the above combined reasons.
Revenue from overseas study consulting services decreased by $0.09 million, or 75.1%, to $0.04 million for fiscal year 2021, from $0.13 million for fiscal year 2020. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, under our service contracts with Beijing Foreign Studies University, we assisted 27 students and 11 students for Russian language training, and 27 students and 22 students for German language training, respectively. We recognized $36,174 in revenue when our performance obligations under the service contracts were satisfied during the fiscal year 2021. The decrease in revenue from overseas study consulting services was mainly attributed to the cancellation of visa applications to Russia and Germany by the students, which is mainly due to the international travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Revenue from tailored job readiness training services increased by $0.06 million, or 80.3%, to $0.14 million for fiscal year 2021, from $0.08 million for fiscal year 2020. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in the number of students who received tailored job readiness training services from 147 in 2020 to 443 in 2021.
Revenue from textbooks and course material sales decreased by $0.05 million, or 100%, to nil for fiscal year 2021, from $0.05 million for fiscal year 2020. The decrease was mainly attributed to a delay in our publisher's payment cycle due to small publication volume of our textbooks and course materials.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue decreased by $1.01 million, or 46.7%, to $1.15 million for fiscal year 2021, from $2.16 million for fiscal year 2020, primarily due to the reduced average size and scope of the 18 technological consulting service projects we worked on in 2021 compared to projects in 2020, and accordingly costs associated with hardware and components installation in technology consulting services for smart campus related projects decreased in 2021. In addition, our cost associated with Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs decreased by $0.2 million, or 38.6%, in 2021 as compared to 2020, which was mainly attributable to a decrease in salary, welfare and insurance costs of foreigner teachers in Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs. Due to travel bans or restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some foreign teachers were unable to enter China and we engaged more Chinese teachers to provide teaching services to students in 2021.
Gross Profit
Gross profit decreased by $0.11 million, or 3.7%, to $2.76 million for fiscal year 2021, from $2.87 million for fiscal year 2020, while gross profit margin increased by 13.5%, to 70.6% for fiscal year 2021 from 57.1% for fiscal year 2020. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to a decrease in gross profit contribution from smart campus related technological consulting services, which mainly resulted from the decrease in average project size and average gross profit per project in fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, as we executed more projects with software customization rather than hardware installation in fiscal year 2021. Also, gross profit contribution from overseas study consulting services decreased by 135.6% in fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020 due to higher student recruitment costs in 2021. Additionally, gross profit contribution from textbook and course material sales decreased by 100% due to the decrease in publication volume.
Operating Expenses
Selling expenses decreased by $76,897, or 166.5%, to $152,759 for fiscal year 2021, from $229,656 for fiscal year 2020. The decrease in selling expenses was primarily attributable to a decrease in depreciation of $18,236 and a decrease in rental expenses by $16,018 when we relocated to a smaller office space due to streamlining of operations, a decrease in salary and employee welfare benefit expenses paid to sales and marketing personnel by $14,893, resulting from cutting down our sales and marketing force, and a decrease in office and other miscellaneous expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by $2.58 million, or 214.9%, to $3.78 million for fiscal year 2021, from $1.20 million for fiscal year 2020, primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation to employees of $2.3 million, an increase in professional service fees of $72,229, an increase in audit fee of $67,300, an increase in investor relation expenses of $61,376, and an increase in director and officer insurance expenses of $34,127.
Interest Income
Interest income decreased by $7,062, or 7.0%, to $94,195 for fiscal year 2021, from $101,257 for fiscal year 2020. In connection with the technological consulting services for smart campus projects, we recognized financing component resulted from a timing difference between when control was transferred and when we collected cash consideration from the customer. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we recognized $87,589 and $94,271 in interest income in connection with the aforementioned financing component, respectively. In addition, we reported interest income of $6,606 and $6,986 from bank deposit balance in the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These factors led to decreased interest income in fiscal year 2021, as compared to fiscal year 2020.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income was $126,648 for fiscal year 2021, as compared to other expense of $26,035 for fiscal year 2020. The increase in other income was primarily due to provision of other training services in fiscal year 2021.
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes was $300,034 for fiscal year 2021, decreased from $303,246 for fiscal year 2020 due to lower taxable income.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss was $1.25 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to net income of $1.21 million for fiscal year 2020. Basic and diluted loss per share were $0.12 for fiscal year 2021, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.21 for fiscal year 2020.
Financial Condition
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had cash of $32.68 million, compared to $5.01 million as of December 31, 2020.
Net cash used in operating activities was $1.41 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $0.64 million for fiscal year 2020.
Net cash used in investing activities was $7,543 for fiscal year 2021, compared to $1,396,125 for fiscal year 2020.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $29.06 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to $3.97 million for fiscal year 2020.
Impact of the COVID-19 on Performance and Financial Indicators
Our results of operations and financial conditions in 2021 were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and may continue to be affected by COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 and potentially beyond. COVID-19 has impact on China's study abroad consulting and training services industry and the business operations of our Company. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results of operations in the future will depend on the future developments of the pandemic, including new information concerning the global severity of and actions taken to contain the pandemic, which are highly uncertain and unpredictable. In addition, our results of operations could be adversely affected to the extent that the pandemic harms the Chinese and global economy in general. We face risks related to natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, health epidemics including the COVID-19, and other catastrophic incidents, which could significantly disrupt our operations.
The pandemic and related travel restrictions have affected and may continue to adversely affect our business and results of operations, including the demand for our services and the ability of partner schools to pay back accounts receivable on a timely basis. We will pay close attention to the future development of COVID-19 pandemic and perform further assessment of its impact and take relevant measures to minimize the impact. Uncertainties associated with COVID-19 pandemic may cause the Company's revenue and cash flows to underperform in the next 12 months.
About China Liberal Education Holdings Limited
China Liberal, headquartered in Beijing, is an educational service provider in China. It provides a wide range of services, including those under sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs; overseas study consulting services; technological consulting services for Chinese universities to improve their campus information and data management system and to optimize their teaching, operating and management environment, creating a "smart campus"; and tailored job readiness training to graduating students. For more information, please visit the Company's website at ir.chinaliberal.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's expectations and projections about future events, which the Company derives from the information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review risk factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investor Relations Contact
China Liberal Education Holdings Limited
Email: ir@chinaliberal.com
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Ms. Tina Xiao
Email: tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com
Tel: +1 917 609 0333
View original content:
SOURCE China Liberal Education Holdings Limited | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/china-liberal-education-holdings-limited-reports-financial-results-fiscal-year-2021/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:29 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/china-liberal-education-holdings-limited-reports-financial-results-fiscal-year-2021/ |
SANDUSKY, Ohio, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) ("Civista") announced today that it has extended its registered exchange offer to exchange any and all of its $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031, which were issued in a private placement on November 30, 2021, for an equal principal amount of its 3.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The exchange offer, which had been scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 14, 2022, will now expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 21, 2022, unless further extended by Civista. All other terms, provisions and conditions of the exchange offer will remain in full force and effect. As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 14, 2022, $68,250,000 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes had been tendered for exchange, representing approximately 91% of the outstanding notes.
The terms of the exchange offer are set forth in a prospectus dated March 8, 2022, and the related letter of transmittal. Requests for assistance or for copies of documents related to the exchange offer, including the prospectus and the letter of transmittal, should be directed to the exchange agent, UMB Bank, N.A., at (713) 300-0587.
This press release is not an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. A registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the exchange offer was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2022. The exchange offer is being made only pursuant to the terms of the exchange offer documents, including the prospectus dated March 8, 2022, and the related letter of transmittal.
About Civista Bancshares, Inc.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. is a $3.0 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Civista's banking subsidiary, Civista Bank, operates 35 locations in Northern, Central and Southwestern Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Civista's common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "CIVB".
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies of Civista. For these statements, Civista claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press release should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Civista, including the information in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will" and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include risk factors relating to the banking industry and the other factors detailed from time to time in Civista's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in "Item 1A Risk Factors" of Part I of Civista's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as the same may be updated from time to time in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Civista does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement is made, or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by law.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Civista Bancshares, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/civista-bancshares-inc-announces-extension-exchange-offer-325-fixed-to-floating-rate-subordinated-notes-due-2031/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:37 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/civista-bancshares-inc-announces-extension-exchange-offer-325-fixed-to-floating-rate-subordinated-notes-due-2031/ |
Test provides results in less than three minutes
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test that detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated with a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The test can be performed in environments where the patient specimen is both collected and analyzed, such as doctor's offices, hospitals and mobile testing sites, using an instrument about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage. The test is performed by a qualified, trained operator under the supervision of a health care provider licensed or authorized by state law to prescribe tests and can provide results in less than three minutes.
"Today's authorization is yet another example of the rapid innovation occurring with diagnostic tests for COVID-19," said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "The FDA continues to support the development of novel COVID-19 tests with the goal of advancing technologies that can help address the current pandemic and better position the U.S. for the next public health emergency."
The performance of the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer was validated in a large study of 2,409 individuals, including those with and without symptoms. In the study, the test was shown to have 91.2% sensitivity (the percent of positive samples the test correctly identified) and 99.3% specificity (the percent of negative samples the test correctly identified). The study also showed that, in a population with only 4.2% of individuals positive for the virus, the test had a negative predictive value of 99.6%, meaning that people who receive a negative test result are likely truly negative in areas of low disease prevalence. The test performed with similar sensitivity in a follow-up clinical study focused on the Omicron variant.
The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer uses a technique called gas chromatography gas mass-spectrometry (GC-MS) to separate and identify chemical mixtures and rapidly detect five Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in exhaled breath. When the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer detects the presence of VOC markers of SARS-CoV-2, a presumptive (unconfirmed) positive test result is returned and should be confirmed with a molecular test. Negative results should be considered in the context of a patient's recent exposures, history and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19, as they do not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control decisions.
InspectIR expects to be able to produce approximately 100 instruments per week, which can each be used to evaluate approximately 160 samples per day. At this level of production, testing capacity using the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is expected to increase by approximately 64,000 samples per month.
Media Contact: Jim McKinney, 240-328-7305
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE U.S. Food and Drug Administration | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-covid-19-diagnostic-test-using-breath-samples/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:44 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-covid-19-diagnostic-test-using-breath-samples/ |
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency's SpaceX Crew-4 mission sending astronauts to the International Space Station.
The launch is targeted for 5:26 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 23, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, dubbed by Crew-4 as Freedom, is scheduled to dock to the space station at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 24.
Prelaunch activities, along with launch and docking will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
The Crew-4 flight will carry Mission Commander Kjell Lindgren, Pilot Bob Hines, and Mission Specialist Jessica Watkins, all of NASA, and Mission Specialist Samantha Cristoforetti of ESA (European Space Agency), to the space station for a science expedition in microgravity.
The mission is the fourth crew rotation to fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket and the fifth SpaceX flight with NASA astronauts, including the Demo-2 test flight in 2020 to the space station, as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program.
The deadline has passed for media accreditation for in-person coverage of this launch. More information about media accreditation is available by emailing: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov.
All media participation in the following news conferences will be virtual except where specifically listed below.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 mission coverage is as follows (all times Eastern):
Friday, April 15
5 p.m. (approximately) – Flight readiness review media teleconference at Kennedy (no earlier than one hour after completion of the review) with the following participants:
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy
- Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program, NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
- Zeb Scoville, flight director, Flight Operations Directorate, Johnson
- Jared Metter, director, Flight Reliability, SpaceX
- Frank De Winne, program manager, International Space Station, ESA
Media may ask questions via phone only. The teleconference audio will stream on nasa.gov/live. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 4 p.m. Friday, April 15, at: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Monday, April 18
12:30 p.m. (approximately) – Crew arrival media event at Kennedy on the NASA Television Media Channel with the following participants (limited to previously confirmed in-person media only):
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Janet Petro, director, Kennedy Space Center
- Frank de Winne, manager, International Space Station Program, ESA
- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren
- NASA astronaut Bob Hines
- NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins
- ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
No teleconference option is available for this event.
Tuesday, April 19
6:30 a.m. – Virtual crew media engagement at Kennedy with Crew-4 astronauts on NASA Television:
- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren
- NASA astronaut Bob Hines
- NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins
- ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
Media may ask questions via phone only. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than one hour prior to the start of event at: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Thursday, April 21
9:30 p.m. (approximately) – Prelaunch news teleconference at Kennedy (no earlier than one hour after completion of the launch readiness review) with the following participants:
- Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy
- Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson
- Zeb Scoville, flight director, Flight Operations Directorate, Johnson
- Jessica Jensen, vice president, customer operations and integration, SpaceX
- Frank de Winne, manager, International Space Station Program, ESA
- Arlena Moses, launch weather officer, U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron
Media may ask questions via phone only. The teleconference audio will stream on nasa.gov/live. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 8:30 p.m. on April 21 at: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Friday, April 22
10 a.m. – NASA Administrator Media Briefing on NASA Television with the following participants:
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
- NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Kirt Costello, chief scientist, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson
- Frank de Winne, manager, International Space Station Program, ESA
- NASA Astronaut
Media may ask questions in-person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 9 a.m. on Friday, April 22, at: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Saturday, April 23
1:45 a.m. – NASA Television launch commentary coverage begins
5:26 a.m. – Launch
7 a.m. (approximately) - Postlaunch news conference on NASA Television
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
- Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson
- Jessica Jensen, vice president, customer operations and integration, SpaceX
- Frank de Winne, manager, International Space Station Program, ESA
Media may ask questions in-person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, at: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Sunday, April 24
6 a.m.– Docking
7:50 a.m. – Hatch Opening
8:15 a.m. – Welcome Ceremony from the International Space Station with the following participants:
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Josef Aschbacher, director general, ESA
NASA TV Launch Coverage
NASA TV live coverage will begin at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 23. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules, and links to streaming video, visit:
Audio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA "V" circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240, -1260 or -7135. On launch day, "mission audio," countdown activities without NASA TV launch commentary, will be carried on 321-867-7135.
NASA Website Launch Coverage
Launch day coverage of NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 mission will be available on the agency's website. Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates beginning no earlier than 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, as the countdown milestones occur. On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff. For questions about countdown coverage, contact the Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468. Follow countdown coverage on our launch blog at:
https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew
Launch also will be available on local amateur VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard within Brevard County on the Space Coast.
Attend the launch virtually
Members of the public can register to attend this launch virtually. NASA's virtual guest program for this mission also includes curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following a successful launch.
Watch and engage on social media
Let people know you're following the mission on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram by using the hashtags #Dragon and #NASASocial. You can also stay connected by following and tagging these accounts:
Twitter: @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @NASASocial, @Space_Station, @ISS_Research, @ISS National Lab, @SpaceX
Facebook: NASA, NASAKennedy, ISS, ISS National Lab
Instagram: @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @ISS, @ISSNationalLab, @SpaceX
Did you know NASA has Spanish language social accounts called NASA en Espanol? Make sure to check out NASA en Espanol on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more coverage on Crew-4.
Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo 321-501-8425 antonia.jaramillobotero@nasa.gov.
NASA will provide a live video feed of Launch Complex 39A approximately 48-hours prior to the planned liftoff of the Crew-4 mission. Pending unlikely technical issues, the feed will be uninterrupted until the prelaunch broadcast begins on NASA TV, approximately four hours prior to launch.
Once the feed is live, you will find it here:
http://youtube.com/kscnewsroom
NASA's Commercial Crew Program has delivered on its goal of safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station from the United States through a partnership with American private industry. This partnership is changing the arc of human spaceflight history by opening access to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station to more people, more science and more commercial opportunities. The space station remains the springboard to NASA's next great leap in space exploration, including future missions to the Moon and, eventually, to Mars.
For NASA's launch blog and more information about the mission, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE NASA | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/coverage-set-nasas-spacex-crew-4-briefing-events-broadcast/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:51 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/coverage-set-nasas-spacex-crew-4-briefing-events-broadcast/ |
Provides Balance Sheet and Liquidity Update
Provides Estimated Average Daily Production for the First Quarter of 2022
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) ("Earthstone", the "Company", "our" or "we"), today announced the closing of the acquisition of assets of privately held Bighorn Permian Resources, LLC ("Bighorn") in the Midland Basin (the "Bighorn Acquisition"). The Company also announced the closing of a $550 million private offering of senior unsecured notes (the "Notes Offering"); a $280 million private placement of equity (the "PIPE"); and an amendment to the Company's revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility").
Further, the Company provided an update on key balance sheet metrics as of March 31, 2022, and as adjusted for the recent closings of the Bighorn Acquisition, the Notes Offering, the PIPE and the amendment to the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Company provided an estimate of daily production sales volumes for the first quarter of 2022.
Highlights:
- Closed the Bighorn Acquisition on April 14, 2022
- The cash consideration for the Bighorn Acquisition was reduced from the announced $770 million by approximately $131 million to $639 million and the equity consideration was reduced from the announced approximately 6.8 million shares of Class A Common Stock by approximately 1.2 million shares to 5.7 million shares, both based on preliminary purchase price adjustments
- Closed the $550 million Notes Offering comprised of 8.0% senior unsecured notes on April 12, 2022
- Closed the $280 million PIPE on April 14, 2022
- Closed on an amendment to the credit agreement governing the Credit Facility which, among other things, increased the borrowing base to $1.325 billion on April 14, 2022
- Voluntarily elected to reduce commitments under the borrowing base of the Credit Facility to $800 million on April 14, 2022
- Estimates that the Company had $337 million of undrawn availability on the $800 million of commitments under the $1.325 billion borrowing base on the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2022, as adjusted for the transactions described herein
Operations Update:
- Earthstone estimates its average daily production for the first quarter of 2022 to be approximately 35,500 Boepd (44% oil, 26% NGLs, 30% natural gas) which only includes 45 days of production from the assets we acquired in the northern Delaware Basin from Chisholm
- Earthstone continues to operate two drilling rigs in the Midland Basin and two drilling rigs in the northern Delaware Basin
Management Comments
Robert J. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Earthstone, stated, "We are pleased to have taken multiple significant steps in the ongoing transformation of Earthstone as we have closed on the Bighorn Acquisition and on significant debt and equity financings this week. Based on the purchase price adjustments at closing as a result of the significant cash flows from the effective date, we will have funded the Bighorn Acquisition with well over 50% equity in the form of direct consideration to the seller and the new equity investment from the PIPE, maintaining our conservative capital structure.
"Combining the recently closed Chisholm Acquisition and its high-quality inventory in the northern Delaware Basin with the Bighorn Acquisition and its low-decline, high free cash flow production base in the Midland Basin has created significant incremental scale for Earthstone. We believe that the balance of high return drilling inventory and strong free cash flow production base within Earthstone creates an optimal opportunity for value creation as we continue our 2022 operating and capital plan.
"Our near-term focus will be to continue integration efforts on both the northern Delaware Basin assets and the newly acquired Midland Basin assets. We expect to continue our pursuit of additional scale through accretive acquisitions that we believe will result in continued improved cost structure and creation of shareholder value, while always keeping our balance sheet strength as the top priority."
Liquidity Update
As of March 31, 2022, we had $1 million in cash and $624 million of long-term debt outstanding under our Credit Facility with a borrowing base of $825 million. Subsequent to March 31, 2022, Earthstone closed on its previously announced Bighorn Acquisition, closed the $550 million Notes Offering, closed the $280 million PIPE and paid the $70 million of deferred cash consideration for the Chisholm Acquisition. When adjusted to include the impact of these activities, we had estimated total debt outstanding of $1,013 million, comprised of $550 million of senior unsecured notes and $463 million of debt outstanding under our Credit Facility, leaving $337 million of undrawn availability on the $800 million of total commitments under our Credit Facility.
Board Appointment
In conjunction with the closing of the PIPE, the Earthstone Board of Directors has expanded to eleven members with the appointment of Mr. Frost Cochran. Mr. Cochran is a Managing Director and a founding partner of Post Oak Energy Capital, L.P.
About Earthstone
Earthstone Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented, independent energy company engaged in acquisitions and the development and operation of oil and natural gas properties. Its primary assets are located in the Permian Basin of west Texas and New Mexico. Earthstone is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ESTE." For more information, visit Earthstone's website at www.earthstoneenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "potential," "possible," or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Earthstone and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to expectations is subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: Earthstone's ability to integrate its combined operations successfully after recent acquisitions completed in 2021 and 2022, and the Bighorn Acquisition and achieve anticipated benefits from them; risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of Earthstone, or related to the recent acquisitions completed in 2021 and 2022, or the Bighorn Acquisition; declines in oil, natural gas liquids or natural gas prices; the level of success in exploration, development and production activities; adverse weather conditions that may negatively impact development or production activities; the timing of exploration and development expenditures; inaccuracies of reserve estimates or assumptions underlying them; revisions to reserve estimates as a result of changes in commodity prices; impacts to financial statements as a result of impairment write-downs; risks related to level of indebtedness and periodic redeterminations of the borrowing base under the Credit Facility; Earthstone's ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet the internally funded portion of its capital expenditures budget; Earthstone's ability to obtain external capital to finance exploration and development operations and acquisitions; the impacts of hedging on results of operations; uninsured or underinsured losses resulting from oil and natural gas operations; Earthstone's ability to replace oil and natural gas reserves; and any loss of senior management or technical personnel. Earthstone's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, recent current reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Earthstone's business, results of operations and financial condition. Earthstone undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Contact
Mark Lumpkin, Jr.
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
Earthstone Energy, Inc.
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-298-4246
mark.lumpkin@earthstoneenergy.com
Scott Thelander
Vice President of Finance
Earthstone Energy, Inc.
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-298-4246
scott@earthstoneenergy.com
View original content:
SOURCE Earthstone Energy, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/earthstone-announces-closing-bighorn-acquisition-closing-debt-equity-financings/ | 2022-04-15T02:16:58 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/earthstone-announces-closing-bighorn-acquisition-closing-debt-equity-financings/ |
Awardees will be honored virtually during National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship May 2-5
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eduardo Ortiz and Ashleigh Axios, respectively CEO and CXO and co-owners of Coforma, a digital services agency, were selected as DC's Small Business Persons of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The award recognizes influential small business owners who make exceptional contributions to their community and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
"A desire to serve the public by collaborating with diverse clients to improve the way they create and deliver digital services drives our daily operations and strategic direction at Coforma. Whether we're supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as they streamline access to benefits for Veterans and their families or helping a small nonprofit track U.S. immigration policy so that policymakers can find and analyze anti-immigration policies over time, we're public servants at heart. It's an honor to share this moment of recognition with two groups who teach and inspire us daily–our partners and those they serve," said Ashleigh.
The SBA announced this year's Small Business Person of the Year winners–over 50 outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the U.S., including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico–ahead of National Small Business Week starting May 2. All winners will be recognized during a virtual event on May 5.
"As CEO and CXO, respectively, of Coforma, LLC, [Eduardo and Ashleigh] inspire a team of talented professionals who design thoughtful data systems and user-centered technology products for a diverse clientele. We could not be prouder to recognize the example [they] set for all other firms in the 8(a) Business Development Program and beyond," said Larry Webb, District Director of the SBA's DC office.
The SBA, along with SCORE, will co-host a free virtual conference featuring educational workshops and networking. Additionally, recognition and educational seminars throughout SBA's 10 Regions and 68 Districts will be held throughout the week. For information on National Small Business Week activities and 2022 awardees, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw.
About Coforma: Coforma works with the government and private sector to craft creative digital solutions and build technology products that improve people's lives. Visit us at coforma.io.
Contact: Angela Hopkins, angela@coforma.io, 303-968-0349
View original content:
SOURCE Coforma | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/eduardo-ortiz-ashleigh-axios-jointly-named-small-business-person-year-dc/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:07 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/eduardo-ortiz-ashleigh-axios-jointly-named-small-business-person-year-dc/ |
Niches Driving Growth in SW Missouri Ozarks Oasis; 10 Golf Courses, Three Lakes, Dozens of Live Shows Beckon
, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore Branson, the Destination Marketing Organization for the popular tourism venue in the Southwest Missouri Ozarks, announced a record number of travelers in 2021. Nearly 10 million people visited Branson last year.
Approximately 9,996,000 visitors came into the region, a significant increase over COVID-19 impacted 2020, and more than 10% over 2019, the last non-COVID-19 affected year.
While overall numbers were up, the positive trends held for destination niches including golf. Branson's 10 courses, live entertainment theaters, exceptional lakes, and family friendly activities are renowned for their variety and quality.
All 10 Branson Golf courses are open to the public and range from luxury resort to daily fee options. Located close to one another, the courses are situated near many lodging options, restaurants, theme park, museums, and countless other attractions without losing their idyllic settings amid the Ozarks' natural bounty.
Traveling to Branson is convenient as it is within a one-day drive for 50 percent of the U.S. population. Those who prefer flying can choose between Springfield-Branson International Airport (SGF) – which has the most commercial airline choices – and Branson Airport (BKG), into which a significant number of private flights choose and to where some low-fare carrier routes arrive.
Six of Missouri's Top 10-rated courses are in the Branson Golf destination, including the top three. Some of those are ranked among the country's top 100 public courses by leading magazines.
"The numbers don't lie - Branson is a destination that appeals to so many, and now that we're emerging from the pandemic, it's wonderful to see statistics showing that people are coming in record numbers," said Lynn Berry, Explore Branson Director of Communications. "We're fortunate to have so many great and new golf courses, and we know that they are one reason why more people are choosing to visit us."
Course designs by Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Bob Cupp, and Tom Fazio combine with first-class playing conditions, welcoming hospitality, and five courses that are certified by Audubon International for their environmental and conservation best practices.
Branson is annually voted a TripAdvisor community top U.S. destination, ranking No. 3 in 2021.
For more about Branson Golf, visit:
- ExploreBranson.com/golf
- Instagram.com/explorebransongolf or
- Facebook.com/bransongolf
Dan Shepherd, DanShepherdPR@gmail.com, 703.403.5317
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Explore Branson | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/explore-branson-destination-ascends-with-nearly-10-million-visitors-2021/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:13 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/explore-branson-destination-ascends-with-nearly-10-million-visitors-2021/ |
LAKE MARY, Fla., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the retirement of Kevin Beadle, Senior Vice President of Global Sales.
"Kevin has been instrumental leading the sales transformation that has enabled a significant increase in our global sales team's efficiency," said Michael Burger, FARO President and Chief Executive Officer. "The entire FARO family wishes Kevin the best as he embarks on this next stage of his life."
FARO announces the appointment of Jeff Sexton to lead FARO's global sales organization, effective April 18, 2022. Mr. Sexton joined FARO approximately two years ago and has successfully led its Americas sales organization. Prior to FARO, Mr. Sexton has over 30 years of sales experience including executive roles at Cypress Semiconductor, QuickLogic and National Semiconductor.
"As a part of our long-term succession planning, we are pleased to have an executive with Jeff's experienced leadership skills on the team as he can step in immediately to enable a smooth transition," continued Mr. Burger. "Jeff's approach to enabling success through metrics management will continue to build momentum throughout the sales organization."
Mr. Beadle will stay on for a transition period through April 29, 2022.
About FARO
FARO serves the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), O&M (Facilities Operations & Maintenance), and Public Safety Analytics markets. For over 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to digitize their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit FARO.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding FARO Technologies Inc's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE FARO | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/faro-announces-appointment-jeff-sexton-vp-global-sales-upon-retirement-kevin-beadle/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:20 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/faro-announces-appointment-jeff-sexton-vp-global-sales-upon-retirement-kevin-beadle/ |
NEWARK N.J., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Genie Energy Ltd (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) has declared a cash dividend of $0.2442 per share of the company's Series 2012-A Preferred Stock for the first quarter of 2022. The distribution will consist of a Base Dividend of $0.1594 per share for the first quarter of 2022 and an Additional Dividend of $0.0848 per share for the period through December 31, 2021 based on the performance of the company's REP business.
The dividend will be paid on or about May 16, 2022 to preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 6th.
The distribution will be treated as an ordinary dividend for tax purposes.
Genie Energy announces declarations of GNEPRA Series 2012-A Preferred Stock dividends through Form 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and press releases posted on the investor relations pages of the Genie Energy website.
Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA), is a provider of energy services. The Genie Retail Energy division supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States. The Genie Retail Energy International division supplies customers in certain Scandinavian markets. Genie Renewables comprises Genie Solar Energy, a provider of end-to-end customized solar solutions primarily for commercial customers, Diversegy, a commercial energy consulting business, CityCom Solar, a provider of community solar energy solutions and Genie's interest in Prism Solar, a supplier of solar panels and solutions. For more information, visit Genie.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Genie Energy Ltd. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/genie-energy-declares-first-quarter-2022-preferred-stock-dividend/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:28 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/genie-energy-declares-first-quarter-2022-preferred-stock-dividend/ |
HOUSTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 13, 2022, a Harris County jury awarded nearly $200,000.00 in damages to Gray Reed's client, 3-J Ryan, Inc. (3-J Ryan), from the defendant Allied Fitting, L.P. (Allied). The jury determined Allied failed to supply 3-J Ryan with piping material sourced from an approved "country of origin" as promised. As a result, the jury concluded Allied breached several warranties under the Uniform Commercial Code, including breach of an express warranty, breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, and breach of the implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose.
3-J Ryan is a Houston-based fabrication and construction company. In 2018, 3-J Ryan was awarded a contract to perform pipe fabrication work at Formosa Plastic's facility in Point Comfort, Texas. Formosa required the pipe used on the project originate from certain approved "countries of origin." Allied agreed to supply the pipe directly to 3-J Ryan pursuant to Formosa's specifications. Towards the end of the project, Allied supplied 3-J Ryan with non-conforming pipe. Consequently, 3-J Ryan incurred damages to re-do its work and replace the non-conforming pipe with conforming pipe. Allied refused to pay 3-J Ryan any costs associated with the remediation work.
At trial, 3-J Ryan argued it relied on Allied to send pipe from approved countries of origin per the specifications Allied received. Allied argued 3-J Ryan should have discovered Allied's own mistake, and contended 3-J Ryan's damages were the result of 3-J Ryan's "stupidity." The jury disagreed, awarding 3-J Ryan damages and finding Allied breached express and implied warranties for its failure to supply conforming pipe. Several 3-J Ryan employees and representatives testified at trial. Allied's corporate representative (Troy Gorrell) was present at trial, but did not take the stand.
3-J Ryan was represented by Gray Reed attorneys Andy Landry, Tyler McGuire, and Julia Edwards. Allied was represented by Mark Levine and Megan Brannigan of Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
About Gray Reed
A full-service Texas law firm with offices in Dallas, Houston and Waco, Gray Reed provides legal services to companies ranging from start-up to Fortune 100 as well as high net worth individuals. Gray Reed attorneys assist clients with a myriad of legal issues including commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, oil and gas, tax planning and litigation, real estate, construction, healthcare, trusts and estates, employment law, family law, intellectual property and bankruptcy. For more information, visit www.grayreed.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Gray Reed | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/gray-reed-secures-jury-verdict-against-allied-fitting-supplying-non-conforming-pipe/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:35 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/gray-reed-secures-jury-verdict-against-allied-fitting-supplying-non-conforming-pipe/ |
DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC is pleased to announce that Brad Seidel has joined the firm as Of Counsel.
Seidel is a highly-regarded business trial attorney whose practice focuses on complex commercial and consumer litigation, including high-stakes class actions and contingent fee matters.
Before joining the firm, Seidel founded and ran his own law firm, Seidel Law Firm, PC. Prior to that, he was a partner at Nix Patterson, LLP, a member at Potter Minton, PC, and counsel at Vinson & Elkins, LLP. He began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Sidney A. Fitzwater of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas. Seidel graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with Highest Honors in 1998.
Seidel previously worked with founding partner, Joshua L. Hedrick, as co-counsel on a major, precedent-setting class action, which was the catalyst for Seidel joining the firm. "Brad is one of the most strategic and creative lawyers I've had the pleasure to work with," said Hedrick, adding, "Brad is a great fit with HKB's commitment to excellence, our collaborative firm culture, and our cutting-edge practice; this is a huge addition for the HKB team."
"HKB has an extraordinary combination of energy, commitment, resources, and talent seldom seen in one firm. When Josh mentioned the possibility of joining forces with the firm, I knew this was an opportunity too good to pass up," said Seidel. "I am honored to join the HKB team where, together, we will partner to deliver exceptional service and top-notch results for the clients of its burgeoning commercial and contingent fee practice."
About Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC
Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC is a client-focused, results-driven business litigation firm. We act quickly and aggressively to protect your interests, focusing on what is important to you and your business. We are zealous advocates with extensive courtroom experience. We have a reputation for excellence and attention to detail. www.hedrickkring.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/hedrick-kring-bailey-announces-major-addition-welcomes-brad-seidel-firm/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:45 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/hedrick-kring-bailey-announces-major-addition-welcomes-brad-seidel-firm/ |
Current General Counsel M. David Galainena announces retirement
ESTERO, Fla., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) today announced that Colleen Batcheler will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective May 20. Batcheler will lead global governance for Hertz, which encompasses legal, compliance and government affairs. Batcheler's appointment will follow the retirement of Dave Galainena, who has served as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for the past three years and has practiced law for nearly 40 years. Dave will continue with the company through June 30 to facilitate a transition.
"We are excited to have Colleen join our leadership team at a time of considerable opportunity for Hertz to engage its customers and to lead the industry in the future of mobility and travel," said Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr. "Colleen's strategic thinking and deep experience with formidable consumer brands will better position Hertz to execute on its core priorities of electrification, shared mobility and the delivery of a digital-first customer experience."
"I also want to congratulate Dave on his retirement and thank him for his many contributions to Hertz, which includes helping the company complete its successful restructuring last year and establishing a strong foundation for the future," said Scherr.
Batcheler has more than 15 years of experience as a business-oriented general counsel and senior leader and more than 20 years of experience advising public companies. Since 2009, Colleen has served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America's leading branded food companies, where she has spent the past 16 years, overseeing all legal and governmental affairs for the company. Prior to joining Conagra, Batcheler was vice president and corporate secretary at Albertson's, Inc., associate counsel with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and an associate with the law firm of Jones Day.
"I'm thrilled to join Hertz at this pivotal time for the company," said Batcheler. "The company's strategic focus and investment in the future of mobility presents an exciting opportunity and I look forward to working alongside the leadership at Hertz and with all the talented team members around the world to drive the business forward."
Colleen serves as a trustee of the Latin School of Chicago and is an emeritus trustee of Case Western Reserve University. She earned a B.A., in political science from the State University of New York College at Fredonia, and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law.
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this release include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts" or similar expressions. These statements are based on the Hertz's current views with respect to future events and the timing of the tender offer. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including prevailing market conditions, as well as other factors. Forward-looking statements represent Hertz's estimates and assumptions only as of the date that they were made, and, except as required by law, Hertz undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/hertz-announces-colleen-batcheler-new-general-counsel/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:52 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/hertz-announces-colleen-batcheler-new-general-counsel/ |
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEN Networks Corporation (OTC: IGEN, CSE: IGN), is pleased to announce agreements for $5,000,000 in Equity-Line Financing with Jefferson Street Capital LLC (JSC), a New Jersey limited liability company. Over the course of the next three years, after an effective registration of common shares, Jefferson Street Capital LLC, will invest up to $5,000,000 to fund IGEN's strategic initiatives and product brand growth for both the consumer and commercial markets. The Equity-Line was structured with favorable terms for IGEN and in close alignment with IGEN shareholder objectives that enable JSC to hold up to 4.99% of IGEN outstanding shares throughout the term of the agreements. The drawing and selling of shares will be at the sole discretion of IGEN's Officers and Board of Directors.
CEO Neil G. Chan stated, "With this new Equity-Line we are well capitalized to fund and support all five product brands offered to consumer and commercial markets:
FamilyShield – first direct-to-consumer brand to protect families and their young drivers - available for purchase on Amazon.com
Nimbo Tracking – marketed to franchise and pre-owned automotive dealerships across 50 States for Lot Management of vehicle inventory along with the offering of vehicle theft protection and FamilyShield services to automotive consumers and their families
CUTrak – a product brand created specifically to mitigate lending risk for financial institutions and credit unions along with the additional offering of FamilyShield services to members and their families
Medallion GPS – a fleet management platform designed for ease-of-use at significantly lower costs for management of Light-Duty commercial and passenger vehicles
Medallion GPS PRO – the next generation fleet management platform designed for Medium-to-Heavy Duty commercial vehicles that demand real-time 5G video performance and fleet management capabilities
In addition to supporting product brand growth opportunities, the Equity-Line will provide the necessary resources for enforcement of IGEN Intellectual Properties, the continued development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based algorithms for improving driver safety and fleet productivity, and finally through the inherent structure of the Equity-Line, IGEN will continue to increase its stockholder equity in preparation for up-listing opportunities for both the Canadian and US securities markets".
About IGEN Networks Corporation
IGEN Networks Corporation creates software services for the consumer automotive and commercial asset management industries enabling their customers to better manage their assets and protect their drivers. IGEN is a fully reporting company in both Canada and the United States. It is publicly traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol IGEN, and listed on the CSE under the symbol IGN. For more information, please visit: www.igennetworks.net
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities law. The terms and phrases "goal", "commitment", "guidance", "expects", "would", "will", "continuing", "drive", "believes", "indicate", "look forward", "grow", "outlook", "forecasts", "intend", and similar terms and phrases are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by IGEN in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that IGEN believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to statements regarding investment liquidity, financing options and long term goals of the Company, general economic conditions, IGEN's expectations regarding its business, customer base, strategy and prospects, and IGEN's confidence in the cash flow generation of its business. Many factors could cause IGEN's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to competition; IGEN's reliance on key personnel; IGEN's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; and difficulties in forecasting IGEN's financial results, particularly over longer periods given the rapid technological changes, competition and short product life cycles that characterize the mobile application industry. These risk factors and others relating to IGEN that may cause actual results to differ are set forth in the under the heading "Risk Factors" in IGEN's periodic filings with the British Columbia Securities Commission and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on IGEN's forward-looking statements. IGEN has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contact:
IGEN Networks Corporation
Neil G. Chan
info@igennetworks.net
1(855)912-5378
View original content:
SOURCE IGEN Networks Corporation | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/igen-secures-5m-equity-line-financing-support-product-brand-growth-strategic-initiatives/ | 2022-04-15T02:17:59 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/igen-secures-5m-equity-line-financing-support-product-brand-growth-strategic-initiatives/ |
Company recognized for leading cross-platform content and omnichannel slots technology
LONDON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it was honored for its leadership in cross-platform content and technology by winning the "Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year" designation in the 2022 International Gaming Awards. The annual awards program recognizes leading iGaming and land-based casino suppliers and operators from around the world and is judged by a panel of gaming industry professionals.
"In today's era of accelerated iGaming growth and increased player demand for cross-platform entertainment, IGT winning 'Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year' at the 2022 International Gaming Awards signals our alignment with industry trends and growth opportunities," said Mark MacCombie, IGT Senior Vice President EMEA Gaming. "As an end-to-end solutions provider, IGT is highly experienced in and committed to helping our customers achieve growth in all aspects of their gaming enterprises."
"An award such as 'Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year' spotlights the true power of IGT's leading content library and decades of experience in both the iGaming and land-based gaming sectors," said Gil Rotem, IGT President of iGaming. "As iGaming continues to expand around the world, IGT's ability to provide high-performing, cross-platform content and technology will help our customers maximize player engagement opportunities and drive play today and in the future."
IGT won this distinguished award on the merit of its compelling PlayCasino slots, blackjack, bingo, and video poker games on the Company's Remote Game Server and its continued success in delivering high-performing land-based casino games and systems technologies. As the industry's first omnichannel wide-area progressive jackpot, IGT's Powerbucks slots also anchored IGT's win, as it continues to differentiate the Company's game library in Canada.
For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
Contact:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 06 5189 9184; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190
©2022 IGT
The trademarks and/or service marks used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT, its affiliates or its licensors.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE International Game Technology PLC | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/igt-named-multi-channel-supplier-year-2022-international-gaming-awards/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:05 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/igt-named-multi-channel-supplier-year-2022-international-gaming-awards/ |
Calls the Company's 2018 Investigation into Allegations against Paul Marciano "Troublingly Inadequate in Design, Transparency, and Result Achieved"
Highlights "Credible Risk to the Guess Brand Posed by Paul Marciano's Continued Involvement with the Company"
Legion Urges Shareholders to Follow ISS's Recommendation and Vote to Eliminate the Existential Risk Posed to Guess by the Marciano Brothers' Continued Presence in Leadership Roles
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC, together with its affiliates (collectively, "we" or "Legion Partners"), a significant shareholder of Guess?, Inc. ("Guess", or the "Company") (NYSE: GES), today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that shareholders use the BLUE proxy card to WITHHOLD their votes on the reelection of Paul Marciano and Maurice Marciano to the Guess Board of Directors (the "Board") at the upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting").
In its report, ISS comments on the Board's failure to adequately respond to the numerous allegations of sexual harassment against Paul Marciano dating back decades – and Maurice Marciano's enabling influence that has protected his brother's position.
Summing up the case for the Marciano brothers' removal, ISS writes:1
- "[T]here is a credible risk to the Guess brand posed by Paul Marciano's continued involvement with the company, and the board has been unable to separate him from the company despite a growing chorus of public allegations of sexual misconduct."
- "As removal of the Marcianos appears to be the only course available to begin a clean break in this long and sordid thread in the company's history, shareholders should withhold support for both Paul and Maurice Marciano by voting on the dissident card."
ISS sharply criticizes the 2018 investigation, led by a Special Committee of the Guess Board composed of two male directors with long tenures, into Paul Marciano's alleged sexual abuse – which has served as the crux of the Company's defense throughout this campaign. ISS also takes the step of recommending only "cautionary" support for the re-election of Anthony Chidoni, who served on that Committee:
- "The company's 2018 investigation was troublingly inadequate in design, transparency, and result achieved. The brand and reputation of the company do not appear to have been an emphasis of the inquiry."
- "The special committee's oversight of an ongoing investigation into allegations against Paul Marciano suffered a lack of transparency from the start."
- "Given the nature of the allegations, it is hard to understand why the board did not consider gender among its criteria for membership on the special committee."
- "The board has praised the thoroughness of the investigation report…It is difficult to understand why the company has released so little information, then in this contest praises the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the non-public information that it possesses."
- "The measures enacted to prevent future sexual misconduct, or allegations thereof, by Paul Marciano, were seemingly ineffective; allegations of post-2018 sexual misconduct emerged in early 2021 in the form of several lawsuits."
- "[S]hareholders that find the committee's oversight of the 2018 investigation troubling may wish to consider also withholding support for Chidoni."
ISS also critiques the Company's conduct during this proxy campaign:
- "In this campaign, the board has stated that it acted on the substantial fact base from the 2018 investigation, that its demand review committee is pursuing the facts of post-2018 allegations, and that the dissident should not rush to prosecute its campaign without all of the facts at its disposal. This may strike some shareholders as disingenuous."
- "The board has at all times a responsibility to understand its executives' actions without an external body forcing it to do so. Counseling the dissident to let the litigation demand committee process first run its course when the company has moved up its customary annual meeting date by two months is even more difficult to reconcile with logic."
- "The company did not file its definitive proxy until April 6, giving shareholders a very short window in which to consider the numerous issues raised by Legion's Vote No campaign and cast their votes."
- ISS disagrees with Guess's argument that Paul Marciano's continued presence on the Board and as Chief Creative Officer is necessary for the Company's success, and takes the Board to task for failed oversight:
- "[T]he company's claim that Paul Marciano was asked to stay on to assist with the CEO transition begs the question of why, three years after Alberini's appointment, Marciano's continued presence remains necessary."
- "[T]he board does not appear to have a clear succession plan for the chief creative officer role, despite Paul Marciano holding the position more than 40 years after co-founding the company."
- "A board unable to monitor and control the actions of its senior executives, even if such executives are founders and large shareholders, has fallen short of its oversight responsibilities. The dissident's case for change at Guess is compelling."
- "That board members who spoke to ISS did not remember which director first proposed that Paul stay reveals a depth of support for Paul that seems to transcend the most serious allegations against him. Shareholders may have trouble separating the influence of the brothers and co-founders on the board's actions and find that the prudent course of action is to withhold support for both Marcianos on the dissident's single agenda item."
Finally, ISS agrees with other issues Legion has raised around executive compensation:
- "There are concerns regarding large incentive target opportunities, pay quantum and equity award design. These issues underscore the quantitative pay-for-performance misalignment for the year in review."
Legion Managing Directors Chris Kiper and Ted White said, "We are pleased that ISS has recognized that the Marciano brothers' continued presence on the Guess Board poses an unacceptable risk to the Company's brand, reputation and valuation. Ultimately, an alleged sexual predator such as Paul Marciano, and his brother who has covered for him over the years, cannot be allowed to remain in their positions. In our view, once Paul and Maurice Marciano are removed from the Board, Guess will be able to better focus on executing its strategy – led by CEO Carlos Alberini – and deliver greater value for shareholders. Guess must be free of the severe overhang from the Marcianos' continued presence and have a clear runway to succeed going forward."
Shareholders can find additional information at www.ABetterGuess.com.
Legion urges shareholders to support its efforts by signing, dating and returning the enclosed BLUE proxy card today to WITHHOLD their vote on the re-election of Paul and Maurice Marciano.
If shareholders have already voted for the Company's nominees, they have every right to change their vote by signing, dating and returning a later dated BLUE proxy card or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting.
If shareholders have any questions, require assistance in voting the BLUE proxy card or need additional copies of our proxy materials, please contact:
Saratoga Proxy Consulting LLC
520 8th Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 257-1311
Shareholders call toll-free at (888) 368-0379
Email: info@saratogaproxy.com
About Legion Partners
Legion Partners is a value-oriented investment manager based in Los Angeles, with a satellite office in Sacramento, CA. Legion Partners seeks to invest in high-quality businesses that are temporarily trading at a discount, utilizing deep fundamental research and long-term shareholder engagement. Legion Partners manages a concentrated portfolio of North American small-cap equities on behalf of some of the world's largest institutional and HNW investors.
Investor Contact:
John Ferguson / Joe Mills
Saratoga Proxy Consulting
(212) 257-1311
jferguson@saratogaproxy.com / jmills@saratogaproxy.com
Media Contact:
Longacre Square Partners
Dan Zacchei / Joe Germani
dzacchei@longacresquare.com / jgermani@longacresquare.com
1 Permission to quote from the ISS report was neither sought nor received. Emphases added.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Legion Partners Asset Management | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/iss-recommends-guess-shareholders-withhold-their-votes-paul-marciano-maurice-marciano-blue-proxy-card/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:12 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/iss-recommends-guess-shareholders-withhold-their-votes-paul-marciano-maurice-marciano-blue-proxy-card/ |
Texas firm Provost Umphrey prevails in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, April 13, Judge Wortham of the 136th Judicial District of Jefferson County Texas entered judgment on a $2.78 million verdict in favor of a Labelle resident for injuries she sustained after being involved in a car accident at the intersection of Hildebrandt and FM 365 in Labelle, Texas.
On October 16, 2018, the Labelle resident was driving back home from school when she reached the Hildebrandt and FM 365 intersection. Her view of the oncoming traffic was blocked by a large truck that was parked in front of a nearby convenience store at the intersection. The driver tried to pull out safely when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Jurors found that the Labelle resident was 50 percent negligent after pulling out into the intersection. The other 12 percent was placed on the convenience store for allowing the large truck to be parked in the area, blocking the visibility of oncoming traffic, and 38 percent was placed on the company that owned the truck that was blocking the driver's view.
There was evidence that the owner of the store located at the intersection was using the area in front of their store as a private parking lot for drivers of large trucks. Evidence further showed that the truck owner knew the danger of parking at this location and the potential for blocking the view of drivers at this intersection.
"While the jury found that our client was partially at fault, which she admitted at trial," says Darren Brown, one of the Provost Umphrey attorneys representing the victim. "The jury further found that the store owner and truck owner were also a cause of the crash because they were responsible for blocking the view of drivers at the dangerous intersection."
Under Texas law, a person can still recover damages if they are 50 percent or less at fault for the cause of an accident.
The jury deliberated for four hours and fifteen minutes before reaching the unanimous decision.
"I am extremely happy we were able to get our client this result," says Fabiana Baum, Provost Umphrey attorney also representing the victim. "Our client suffered extensive damages, and to be able to compensate her for what she has gone through is very fulfilling."
The case is Kaitlyn Garcia v. Elkins' Tractor and Hauling Services LLC, et all. Cause No. D.203584, in Jefferson County Court, Judge Baylor Wortham presiding.
Provost Umphrey
Our firm's mission remains to seek justice for those who have suffered a personal injury or death due to the wrongful conduct of others. Our attorneys fight for our clients nationwide with offices in Beaumont, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. We continue to be one of the most successful trial law firms in the nation by remaining "Hard-Working Lawyers for Hard-Working People." To learn more, visit https://www.provostumphrey.com.
Media Contact:
Sophia Reza
800-559-4534
sophia@androvett.com
View original content:
SOURCE Provost Umphrey Law Firm | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/jefferson-county-jury-awards-278m-labelle-car-wreck-case/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:19 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/jefferson-county-jury-awards-278m-labelle-car-wreck-case/ |
Jewett-Cameron Announces 2nd Quarter Financial Results
Published: Apr. 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM EDT|Updated: 5 hours ago
NORTH PLAINS, Ore., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCTCF) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six month periods of fiscal 2022 ended February 28, 2022.
Sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 totaled $14.06 million compared to sales of $10.46 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Income from operations was $696,740 compared to a loss of ($63,162) for the quarter ended February 28, 2021. Net income was $269,820, or $0.08 per share, compared to a net loss of ($53,164), or ($0.02) per share, in the year-ago quarter.
For the six months ended February 28, 2022, sales totaled $27.0 million compared to sales of $20.8 million for the six months ended February 28, 2021. Income from operations was $229,559 compared to income of $560,621 for the six months ending in February 28, 2021. Net loss was ($121,322), or ($0.03) per share, compared to net income of $435,363, or $0.12 per share, in the first six months of fiscal 2021
Net income in both the current quarter and six month periods was negatively affected by the accrual of $300,000 to settle a legal claim in California regarding the environmental labeling and marketing of the Company's dog waste bags.
"We are pleased with the sales increases for both the quarter and six months, which continues to reflect the strong demand for our products" said CEO Chad Summers. "We feel well positioned to navigate the rising raw material and shipping costs and continuing worldwide logistic disruptions. Entering the third quarter, we have more months of inventory on hand of our most strategically important products compared to prior years. Our decision to optimize our inventory on hand mitigates the risk of not having enough goods to fulfill expected orders during our traditionally busy Spring and Summer seasons."
As of February 28, 2022, the Company's cash position was approximately $0.9 million, and there was $9.5 million borrowed against its $10.0 million line of credit. Based on the timing of accounts receivable, the Company believes it will begin to repay the amounts borrowed on its line of credit in the third quarter, and it has sufficient working capital available for the remainder of fiscal 2022.
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. Jewett-Cameron Company's business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of patented and patent pending specialty metal products, wholesale distribution of wood products, and seed processing and sales. The Company's brands include Lucky Dog®, for pet products; Adjust-A-Gate™, Fit-Right®, Perimeter Patrol®, Infinity Euro Fence, and Lifetime Post™ for gates and fencing; and Early Start, Spring Gardner™, Greenline®, and Weatherguard for greenhouses. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found the Company's website at www.jewettcameron.com.
Forward-looking Statements
The information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends and events. These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, the uncertainties of the Company's new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company's industry, and other factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings. Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.
Contact: Chad Summers, President & CEO, (503) 647-0110
View original content:
SOURCE Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.
The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/jewett-cameron-announces-2nd-quarter-financial-results/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:26 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/jewett-cameron-announces-2nd-quarter-financial-results/ |
NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantor & Kantor, LLP is pleased to welcome the addition of Scott M. Lempert to the law firm.
"Class action pension litigation under ERISA is nationwide in scope. Scott Lempert is located in Philadelphia and has 20 years of experience with this kind of litigation. We are extremely pleased that Scott has joined our firm and will support and develop our efforts in this area," said Elizabeth Hopkins, the head of the pension group.
Scott's exemplary career with Cohen Milstein as a member of the firm's Employee Benefits (ERISA) Practice Group brings expertise in representing the interests of employees and retirees in ERISA cases in Federal district court and on appeal. Mr. Lempert has over 20 years of experience litigating complex commercial class actions on behalf of employees, retirees, and consumers in retiree benefits, employment, consumer protection and antitrust matters.
Scott has engaged in litigating several complex ERISA class actions, including cases involving selection, retention and monitoring of underperforming and expensive 401(k) plan investments by conflicted employers, as well as cutting-edge legal cases asserting that many non-profit healthcare systems in the United States wrongfully claim their benefit plans are exempt from ERISA regulation under the church plan exemption.
Scott came to Kantor & Kantor after following the work of Elizabeth Hopkins and Sue Meter in the firm's ERISA pension practice since it began a few years ago and jumped at the chance to join them. "I am very excited to work with these two talented litigators and continue building this practice area to prominence while continuing my work protecting the retirement savings of America's workers." said Mr. Lempert.
You can reach Mr. Lempert via email at slempert@kantorlaw.net or call our Northridge, California main office at (818) 886-2525.
About Kantor & Kantor, LLP
Kantor & Kantor is recognized as one of the most experienced, reliable, and persistent law firms in the field of insurance, Erisa and pension law. We know the difficulty our clients and their families face when dealing with an insurance company, provider or employer. The attorneys at Kantor & Kantor bring a wealth of experience litigating in both Federal and State Courts throughout the country.
Since 2004, our law firm has grown from its Northridge, California home office base to an additional 6 offices across the west coast, with capabilities to represent people nationwide. Getting the best representation is critical and we have a proven track record of being the law firm that provides the best for our clients, from beginning to end.
For more information, contact:
Julie Fisher, Marketing Director
Kantor & Kantor, LLP
19839 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91324
jfisher@kantorlaw.net
View original content:
SOURCE Kantor & Kantor, LLP | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/kantor-amp-kantor-llp-hires-scott-m-lempert-esq-one-their-new-partners-2022/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:33 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/kantor-amp-kantor-llp-hires-scott-m-lempert-esq-one-their-new-partners-2022/ |
Smash Capital, Insight Partners, and GIC invest $690 million in the cross-border monetization provider as brand expands into more territories
SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Coda Payments ("Coda"), the world's leading independent platform for digital content monetization, announced that a consortium of top-tier growth investors has acquired a minority stake in the company.
Smash Capital, New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners, and Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund GIC invested US$690 million to partner with the company during a period of rapid international expansion. Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners LLP ("Apis Partners"), and the company's other existing shareholders retain equity positions in Coda moving forward.
"This investment marks a significant milestone for Coda as we seek to offer content publishers and consumers more monetization options," said Neil Davidson, Executive Chairman and Co-founder, Coda Payments. "We have spent more than 10 years building the world's leading independent platform for digital content monetization and are thrilled to welcome Smash Capital, Insight Partners, and GIC as partners as the company embarks on its second decade of growth."
Codashop, a trusted source of in-game currencies and other premium content for millions of consumers in more than 50 territories worldwide, is the only independent content marketplace with a global footprint. Through Codashop, developers and publishers make it easier for their customers to access the content they love by allowing them to choose from more than 300 convenient payment methods. Coda also operates Codapay, which publishers use to accept the same range of payment methods available on Codashop on their own websites, and Codacash.
"We at Smash believe that the way people experience the internet will increasingly resemble video games. Coda empowers the world to consume these immersive experiences," said Evan Richter, Founding Partner at Smash Capital. "The Smash team and I are humbled to have the opportunity to partner with Coda as it becomes a truly generational brand in gaming and beyond."
"Accepting payments for mobile games and digital entertainment in emerging markets across the globe is incredibly complex given the number of payment methods that exist, each of which requires time and resources to integrate. Coda is the industry leader in simplifying this monetization process, along with helping consumers access and enjoy great content," said AJ Malhotra, Managing Director at Insight Partners. "We are excited to partner with the Coda team as they continue to expand and Scale Up."
Matteo Stefanel, Apis Partners Co-founder and Managing Partner, commented: "Our partnership with Neil and Coda's management team continues to be a truly great one. We are thrilled to see Coda Payments' exceptional growth and continued success recognised by Smash, Insight and GIC with their investment into the company." Udayan Goyal, Apis Partners Co-founder and Managing Partner, continued: "We are confident that the addition of Smash, Insight and GIC to the Coda family will lead to huge strides in the company's growth and we look forward to sharing our sector-specific expertise as they start this new journey."
Publishers and developers work with Coda to generate new revenues, reduce their monetization costs, and reach new paying audiences. Backed by a secure and reliable payments infrastructure and offering a seamless user experience, Codashop allows customers to select from a wide range of popular payment methods and enjoy exclusive deals.
For publishers, Coda also acts as a trusted go-to-market partner, ensuring compliance with local regulations and tax requirements, providing market insights, offering tailored marketing support, and providing 24/7 customer care.
To learn more about Coda, visit codapayments.com.
Coda Payments operates Codashop, the leading independent source for games and in-game currencies. Coda also offers Codapay, which allows publishers of digital content to accept the same range of 300+ payment methods available on Codashop on their own websites, and xShop, which allows publishers to distribute their products through a range of e-commerce and other consumer-facing platforms.
The Coda vision is to be the platform of choice for taking life's digital experiences over the top.
Smash Capital is a later-stage investor, providing its companies with unfair advantage in brand and media. The firm is led by Eric Garland, Kevin Mayer, Evan Richter, Tom Staggs and Brad Twohig. Investments include: Epic Games, Sondermind, DuckDuckGo, among others.
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 insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
GIC is a leading global investment firm established in 1981 to secure Singapore's financial future. As the manager of Singapore's foreign reserves, GIC takes a long-term, disciplined approach to investing, and are uniquely positioned across a wide range of asset classes and active strategies globally. These include equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure. Its long-term approach, multi-asset capabilities, and global connectivity enable GIC to be an investor of choice. GIC seeks to add meaningful value to our investments. Headquartered in Singapore, GIC has a global talent force of over 1,800 people in 10 key financial cities and have investments in over 40 countries. For more information on GIC, please visit www.gic.com.sg or LinkedIn.
The Apis Group ("Apis") is an ESGI-native global private equity and venture capital asset manager that supports growth stage financial services and financial infrastructure businesses around the world by providing them with catalytic growth equity capital. Collectively Apis, through its team of approximately 30 professionals with deep industry expertise, manages or advises on total committed capital from investors (including drawn and invested capital) of over US$1.2 billion.
Including its headquarters in London, Apis has representation in seven countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Apis is highly conscious of the developmental impact that the provision of growth capital for financial services and financial infrastructure businesses in growth markets can achieve, and as such, financial inclusion is a core tenet of Apis' approach and investment mandate. Apis became a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) upon inception of the firm in 2014. www.apis.pe
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Coda Payments | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/leading-growth-investors-acquire-minority-stake-coda-payments-worlds-leading-independent-content-monetization-platform/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:40 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/leading-growth-investors-acquire-minority-stake-coda-payments-worlds-leading-independent-content-monetization-platform/ |
Leveraging Ginkgo's plant-cell assay and engineering capabilities to aid Light Bio in optimizing the performance of its light-emitting plants
KETCHUM, Idaho and BOSTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Light Bio, Inc., a company that is creating bioluminescent plants for home and garden, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced a collaboration to leverage Ginkgo's plant cell assays for bioluminescence engineering. Through the agreement, Ginkgo aims to help improve the luminescent output and efficiency of the enzymes within Light Bio's glowing ornamental plants.
The scientists at Light Bio have discovered a new type of bioluminescence mechanism and are using synthetic biology to engineer plants to efficiently emit light. The original light emission pathway Light Bio uses in its glowing plants comes from bioluminescent mushrooms, and the company is now focused on expanding its engineering capabilities to support the creation of glowing plants.
"We are excited to collaborate with Ginkgo toward additional multifold output and efficiency improvements powered by Ginkgo's plant cell engineering capabilities across both individual enzyme and metabolic pathway improvements," said Keith Wood, CEO, Light Bio. "Light Bio has already achieved strong light emission results on our glowing plant luminescence to date."
"Nothing captures the wonder of biology quite like seeing glowing plants in person," said Jason Kelly, CEO, Ginkgo Bioworks. "Our platform enables developers to imagine with biology and to design all types of cells, from bacteria and yeast to mammalian and plant cells. We're so excited to bring this unique application onto our platform and to help Light Bio bring the magic of glowing plants to people."
About Light Bio
Light Bio creates novel biodesigns in living light. Through consumer-led applications of synthetic biology, Light Bio is opening new markets with products that have never existed before. Led by a team with deep experience in the development and commercialization of bioluminescence products, the company is sustained by its proprietary technologies backed by a strong patent portfolio. More information can be found at www.light-bio.com.
About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements of Ginkgo Bioworks
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the potential success and objectives of the partnership and Ginkgo's cell programming platform. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "can," "project," "potential," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the effect of Ginkgo's business combination with Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. ("Soaring Eagle") on Ginkgo's business relationships, performance, and business generally, (ii) risks that the business combination disrupts current plans of Ginkgo and potential difficulties in Ginkgo's employee retention, (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Ginkgo related to its business combination with Soaring Eagle, (iv) volatility in the price of Ginkgo's securities now that it is a public company due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Ginkgo operates and plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Ginkgo's business and changes in the combined capital structure, (v) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the business combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities, (vi) the risk of downturns in demand for products using synthetic biology, (vii) the unpredictability of the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for COVID-19 testing and the commercial viability of our COVID-19 testing business, and (viii) changes to the biosecurity industry, including due to advancements in technology, emerging competition and evolution in industry demands, standards and regulations. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of Ginkgo's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 29, 2022 and other documents filed by Ginkgo from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Ginkgo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Ginkgo does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
GINKGO BIOWORKS INVESTOR CONTACT:
investors@ginkgobioworks.com
GINKGO BIOWORKS MEDIA CONTACT:
press@ginkgobioworks.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Ginkgo Bioworks | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/light-bio-partners-with-ginkgo-bioworks-optimize-brightness-glowing-plants-through-bioluminescence-engineering/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:48 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/light-bio-partners-with-ginkgo-bioworks-optimize-brightness-glowing-plants-through-bioluminescence-engineering/ |
MONTREAL, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) expects to announce its first quarter financial results on May 5, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. (ET), and to hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
The public is invited to join the call at 888 550-7724 at least fifteen minutes before its scheduled start time. A simultaneous webcast will also be available using the link provided under "Presentations and Webcasts" in the "Investors" section of www.resolutefp.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company's website.
Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute Forest Products trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
View original content:
SOURCE Resolute Forest Products Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/media-advisory-resolute-host-management-call-discuss-first-quarter-2022-results/ | 2022-04-15T02:18:54 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/media-advisory-resolute-host-management-call-discuss-first-quarter-2022-results/ |
TSX and OTCQX: MPVD
TORONTO and NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. ("Mountain Province", the "Company") (TSX: MPVD) (OTCQX: MPVD) today announces production and sales results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 ("the Quarter" or "Q1 2022") from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine ("GK Mine"). All figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
(all figures reported on a 100% basis unless otherwise stated)
- 1,018,722 ore tonnes mined, a 98% increase relative to last year's comparable quarter (Q1 2021: 515,002 ore tonnes mined)1
- 707,553 ore tonnes treated, a 13% increase relative last year's comparable quarter (Q1 2021: 625,582 tonnes treated; Q4 2021, 813,308 tonnes treated)
- 1,185,156 carats recovered, 15% lower than last year's comparable quarter (Q1 2021: 1,392,128 carats)
- Average grade of 1.68 carats per tonne, a 25% decrease relative to Q1 2021 (2.23 carats per tonne)
As previously disclosed along with the Company's year-end filings, during the first quarter of 2022 additional unmodeled resource was encountered, carrying a lower grade than planned mining areas. The incremental, previously unmodeled Kimberlite will be incorporated into the stockpile strategy throughout 2022, with the net effect of increasing Life-of-Mine ore tonnes and cash-flow while also decreasing processed grade. It is seen as a positive by Mountain Province that more diamond bearing ore is being mined than was previously included in the mine plan. Additionally, recovered grade in the quarter was impacted by higher-than-planned mining dilution. Initiatives are underway to correct this going forward.
As previously disclosed, during the quarter, 506,567 carats were sold for total proceeds of $84.7 million (US$66.7 million) resulting in an average value of $167 per carat (US$132 per carat). This is a 52% increase relative to the average value per carat in Q4 2021 of $110 per carat (US$86 per carat). The increase in average values in Q1 reflected the increase in demand across the rough diamond market, and the fact that upstream stock levels are now believed to reflect operating inventories only.
"The discovery of incremental, previously unmodeled Kimberlite ore is a positive for the operation and reflects the significant opportunities for additional diamonds to be discovered at the Gahcho Kué mine. Additionally, I'm pleased to say that the operational effects of the late-2021/early 2022 Omicron outbreak at site are now largely behind us and the unplanned failure at the primary crusher is repaired, with additional crusher optimization opportunities identified. After a slower than expected Q1 we are working with our joint venture partner to make the necessary improvements."
****
Mountain Province Diamonds is a 49% participant with De Beers Canada in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine located in Canada's Northwest Territories. The Gahcho Kué Joint Venture property consists of several kimberlites that are actively being mined, developed, and explored for future development. The Company also controls 107,373 hectares of highly prospective mineral claims and leases surrounding the Gahcho Kué Mine that include an Indicated mineral resource for the Kelvin kimberlite and Inferred mineral resources for the Faraday kimberlites. Kelvin is estimated to contain 13.62 million carats (Mct) in 8.50 million tonnes (Mt) at a grade of 1.60 carats/tonne and value of US$63/carat. Faraday 2 is estimated to contain 5.45Mct in 2.07Mt at a grade of 2.63 carats/tonne and value of US$140/ct. Faraday 1-3 is estimated to contain 1.90Mct in 1.87Mt at a grade of 1.04 carats/tonne and value of US$75/carat. All resource estimations are based on a 1mm diamond size bottom cut-off.
For further information on Mountain Province Diamonds and to receive news releases by email, visit the Company's website at www.mountainprovince.com.
The disclosure in this news release of scientific and technical information regarding Mountain Province's mineral properties has been reviewed and approved by Tom E. McCandless, Ph.D., P.Geo., and Matthew MacPhail, P.Eng, MBA, both employees of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. and Qualified Persons as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to operational hazards, including possible disruption due to pandemic such as COVID-19, its impact on travel, self-isolation protocols and business and operations, estimated production and mine life of the project of Mountain Province; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; the future price of diamonds; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the ability to manage debt; capital expenditures; the ability to obtain permits for operations; liquidity; tax rates; and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Except for statements of historical fact relating to Mountain Province, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "anticipates," "may," "can," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "targets," "intends," "likely," "will," "should," "to be", "potential" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "should" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Mountain Province and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.
Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking statements include the development of operation hazards which could arise in relation to COVID-19, including, but not limited to protocols which may be adopted to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and any impact of such protocols on Mountain Province's business and operations, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in market conditions, changes in project parameters, mine sequencing; production rates; cash flow; risks relating to the availability and timeliness of permitting and governmental approvals; supply of, and demand for, diamonds; fluctuating commodity prices and currency exchange rates, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated.
These factors are discussed in greater detail in Mountain Province's most recent Annual Information Form and in the most recent MD&A filed on SEDAR, which also provide additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Mountain Province cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors and others who base themselves on forward-looking statements should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. Mountain Province believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.
Although Mountain Province has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Mountain Province undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements to the extent they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as the property is developed. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
Further, Mountain Province may make changes to its business plans that could affect its results. The principal assets of Mountain Province are administered pursuant to a joint venture under which Mountain Province is not the operator. Mountain Province is exposed to actions taken or omissions made by the operator within its prerogative and/or determinations made by the joint venture under its terms. Such actions or omissions may impact the future performance of Mountain Province. Under its current note and revolving credit facilities Mountain Province is subject to certain limitations on its ability to pay dividends on common stock. The declaration of dividends is at the discretion of Mountain Province's Board of Directors, subject to the limitations under the Company's debt facilities, and will depend on Mountain Province's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
View original content:
SOURCE Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/mountain-province-diamonds-announces-first-quarter-2022-production-sales-results/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:12 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/mountain-province-diamonds-announces-first-quarter-2022-production-sales-results/ |
Grassroots Organization Seeks to Unify Nurses for Positive Change through Peaceful Demonstration, Awareness, and Legislation -
7 Ways to Support the Cause
WASHINGTON , April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A grassroots group of nurses is uniting and lifting their voices peacefully to advocate for much needed change in the nursing industry, culminating with a national nurses' march at the nation's capital on May 12, 2022.
Since its inception in January 2022, the National Nurses March (NNM) organization has accrued more than 200,000 members on its Facebook group and has reserved a place at The Ellipse, in President's Park, south of the White House, for the national march on May 12 in Washington, DC. To advance its mission, the NNM organization continues to grow, gain followers, and gather additional funding and support to achieve its four key objectives:
• Fair realistic wages; including no caps
• Safe staffing (nurse to patient) ratios
• No violence against healthcare workers
• Change the culture of the biases and discrimination in the nursing profession
"We are pro-nurse, pro-patient, and pro-employer. We are anti-strike and anti-violence. We want to collaborate with healthcare leaders, employers, and lawmakers to achieve key advancements to make nursing a safer and more productive profession for nurses, patients, and all healthcare workers," stated Veronica Marshall, a nurse who founded the NNM organization, from Montgomery, AL. "I felt called to establish the National Nurses March organization because the healthcare system is broken, and my daughter wants to become a nurse," Marshall continued. "I would be concerned for her to become a nurse today - I want her to be able to join a healthcare industry that is more functional, more equitable, and less dangerous."
The organization is currently backing several bills in Congress including H.R.3165/S.1567, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Care Act, and H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention bill for Health Care and Social Service Workers. Additionally, NNM is currently exploring other bills and legislative options to support or co-author, to further facilitate fair realistic wages and equity within the nursing profession specifically.
"We are calling ALL nurses to unite as one on May 12, in this historic march for our nursing profession," said co-organizer Ashley Hughes, RN, a critical care nurse from Charlotte, NC. "NNM aims to lift all nurses' voices peacefully in unity to accomplish this vitally important mission for future success and prosperity of the healthcare industry, including all nurses, healthcare workers, and their patients."
National Nurses March welcomes participants, volunteers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Nurses and supporters may get involved today:
- Join the National Nurses March Facebook group
- Register to attend the National Nurses March on May 12, 2022 in Washington DC
- Donate to the Cause via GoFundMe or via Every.org for tax-deductible donations
- Volunteer with NNM
- Follow NNM on Twitter or Instagram @NationalNursesMarch2022
- Visit the website to learn more: www.NationalNursesMarch.org or email info@nationalnursesmarch.org.
- Share your reasons for supporting and marching with National Nurses March with hashtags #NationalNursesMarchOrg or #WhyIMarchNNM
"Why I March"
"I'm marching for the integrity of healthcare," said Justin Riney, RN of Michigan.
"I'm marching so all nurses can be fairly compensated on a national level," stated Ashley Hughes, RN, of North Carolina.
"I am marching because the profession that I fell in love with 24 years ago is in crisis," said Najja Williams, RN, of Texas. "It saddens me to see the large exodus of nurses due to unsafe work conditions and low pay," she concluded.
About National Nurses March (NNM):
National Nurses March is a proprietary, grassroots organization formed in January 2022 by Veronica Marshall of AL. Co-organizers and fellow officers include Ashley Hughes in NC, Justin Riney in MI, and Najja Williams of TX. NNM is completely independent and is not affiliated with any other healthcare organization or association of any kind. NNM has applied for 501(c)3 status which should be approved soon. For more information, visit www.nationalnursesmarch.org
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE National Nurses March | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/national-nurses-march-organization-plans-historic-march-washington-dc-may-12-2022/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:19 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/national-nurses-march-organization-plans-historic-march-washington-dc-may-12-2022/ |
The leading GOTS-certified organic, nontoxic mattress company announces their mattresses sale midnight tonight, online and in-store.
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of the organic revolution, Naturepedic, is celebrating Earth Day with a 20% off sale on all mattresses, with no code needed, including their top of the line Halcyon, sold in-store only with selected retailers.
From their cutting-edge Breathe Safe™ breathable baby crib mattresses to their 2-in-1 Organic Kids Mattress design, which allows parents to choose what works best for their child based on their development, customers can enjoy big savings with Naturepedic's superior quality craftsmanship mattresses for everyone in the family, starting at midnight, Friday, April 15th.
All adult mattresses, including the award-winning EOS Customizable Organic Mattress Series, are part of the sale. The EOS series is available in three different styles – Classic, Pillowtop and Trilux is the perfect mattress for those concerned about customizing their sleep experience and saving unwanted mattresses from landfills. The innovative line gives customers control of their comfort as they can customize each side of their bed by opening the dual-sided brass zippers. Inside, there are interchangeable components to allow them to find their perfect comfort combination and meet specific sleep preferences. Also, it features a free 90-day layer swap.
Those interested in elevating their sleeping experience can try the Halcyon Luxury Organic Mattresses, made with the finest organic, luxury, and nontoxic materials that combine quality craftsmanship with elegant, customizable design. Like the EOS Series, the Halcyon line allows you and your sleep partner to choose how your bed feels independently, so neither will have to compromise.
Committed to protecting the environment through the materials sourced, products created, and business practices used, all Naturepedic mattresses are certified organic by GOTS and certified nontoxic by MADE SAFE, eliminating questionable materials and chemicals found in most conventional mattresses, such as flame-retardant chemicals and barriers, polyurethane foam, vinyl and formaldehyde, while meeting and exceeding the highest level of certifications available in the marketplace.
Naturepedic's commitment to eliminate toxic chemicals from sleep products and replace them with natural and organic materials does not end there. Through their partnership 1% For the Planet, Naturepedic donates one percent (or more) of their annual gross income from their mattress sales to approved nonprofits dedicated to environmental causes.
With products for babies, children, and adults, along with its innovative EOS and Halcyon modular designs, which helps divert huge amounts of discarded mattresses from landfills, Naturepedic is at the forefront of the organic mattress revolution.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact Giselle Chollett at giselle@adinnyc.com or 917.386.7116.
About Naturepedic:
Since 2003, Naturepedic has been on a mission to protect the lives of families through safer, healthier organic-based products that have a positive impact on the environment. A brand with purpose, transparency and ethical practices, Naturepedic is the recipient of many certifications and is highly respected by numerous health and environmental organizations (https://www.naturepedic.com/certifications) and is an EPA Green Power Partner. Since its inception Naturepedic has been a consistent and generous advocate and supporter of NGO's and nonprofits advocating for "Right to Know" about what is in the products that people bring into their homes.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Naturepedic | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/naturepedic-launches-2022-earth-day-sale-with-20-discount-all-mattresses/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:25 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/naturepedic-launches-2022-earth-day-sale-with-20-discount-all-mattresses/ |
PRINCETON, N.J. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR) and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that based on results from pre-planned analyses of two late-stage clinical studies of bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG) in combination with Opdivo (nivolumab) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and bladder cancer, the companies have jointly decided to end the global clinical development program for bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo. These studies and all other ongoing studies in the program will be discontinued.
In the Phase 3 PIVOT-09 study in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC, Nektar and Bristol Myers Squibb were informed by an independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) that a final analysis of objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) showed that bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo did not meet the prespecified boundary for statistical significance in comparison to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) control arm in the International Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Database Consortium (IMDC) intermediate/poor-risk or all-risk populations. An interim analysis of overall survival (OS) also did not meet the prespecified boundary for statistical significance in either of these populations. Given there was no clinical benefit in the doublet therapy arm compared to the TKI arm, the companies have decided to unblind the trial and to perform no additional analyses for the OS endpoint.
In the separate Phase 2 PIVOT-10 study of the bempegaldesleukin/Opdivo doublet in patients with cisplatin-ineligible, locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, a final ORR analysis assessed by BICR showed that bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo did not reach an efficacy threshold to support continuing the program in urothelial carcinoma.
The companies will review the data for both studies and plan to share the results with the scientific community.
All other studies of bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo, including a pivotal study in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (CA045-009), a Phase 1/2 study of the doublet in combination with TKI therapy in 1L RCC (CA045-011) and a Phase 1/2 study in recurrent and/or refractory pediatric tumors (CA045-020), will be discontinued, allowing patients and their physicians to consider standard of care treatment options for their specific conditions.
"As a leader in developing innovative therapies for patients with cancer, we are committed to continuing to explore novel combinations and pathways and advancing research that may help cancer patients achieve better outcomes," said Jonathan Cheng, senior vice president and head of oncology development, Bristol Myers Squibb. "We are immensely grateful to the patients and investigators who participated in these studies."
The companies previously announced in March that two pivotal studies in melanoma would be discontinued based on results in the Phase 3 PIVOT IO-001 study in metastatic melanoma. Over the coming months, the companies will work jointly to discontinue the clinical program for bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo.
"We thank BMS for their collaboration on the studies of bempegaldesleukin. Nektar remains dedicated to the development of therapeutics to treat cancer and auto-immune disease," said Jonathan Zalevsky, chief research and development officer of Nektar Therapeutics.
About PIVOT-09
PIVOT-09 is a global, randomized Phase 3 study evaluating bempegaldesleukin combined with Opdivo versus investigator's choice of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy (either sunitinib or cabozantinib) in patients with previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma in the IMDC all-risk and the IMDC intermediate- or poor-risk categories. A total of 623 patients were randomized 1:1 to receive a combination of bempegaldesleukin 0.006 mg/kg and Opdivo 360 mg every three weeks in an outpatient setting by intravenous infusion or a specified dose of TKI therapy. Patients were treated until disease recurrence, unacceptable toxicity or withdrawal of consent for up to 24 months. The study is sponsored and conducted by Nektar Therapeutics.
About PIVOT-10
PIVOT-10 is a global Phase 2 single-arm study evaluating bempegaldesleukin combined with Opdivo in patients deemed ineligible for cisplatin therapy including those whose baseline tumor cells express low levels of PD-L1. A total of 192 patients were enrolled and patients were treated until disease recurrence, unacceptable toxicity or withdrawal of consent for up to 24 months. The study is sponsored and conducted by Nektar Therapeutics.
About Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, accounting for more than 431,000 new cases and 179,000 deaths worldwide each year. RCC is approximately twice as common in men as in women, with the highest rates of the disease in North America and Europe. The five-year survival rate for those diagnosed with metastatic, or advanced, kidney cancer is 13.9%.
About Urothelial Carcinoma
Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world, with more than 573,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Urothelial carcinoma, which most frequently begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder, accounts for approximately 90% of bladder cancer cases. In addition to the bladder, urothelial carcinoma can occur in other parts of the urinary tract, including the ureters and renal pelvis. The majority of urothelial carcinomas are diagnosed at an early stage, but rates of recurrence are high. Approximately 50% of patients who undergo surgery for muscle-invasive disease will experience disease recurrence. Additionally, approximately 20% to 25% of patients with urothelial carcinoma develop metastatic disease. For patients with metastatic cancer, the prognosis is poor, with a median overall survival of approximately 12 to 14 months when treated with systemic therapy. The poor durability of responses in the first-line setting presents a major challenge in the treatment of metastatic disease, and there are limited treatment options in the second-line setting for patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma.
Bristol Myers Squibb: Creating a Better Future for People with Cancer
Bristol Myers Squibb is inspired by a single vision — transforming patients' lives through science. The goal of the company's cancer research is to deliver medicines that offer each patient a better, healthier life and to make cure a possibility. Building on a legacy across a broad range of cancers that have changed survival expectations for many, Bristol Myers Squibb researchers are exploring new frontiers in personalized medicine, and through innovative digital platforms, are turning data into insights that sharpen their focus. Deep scientific expertise, cutting-edge capabilities and discovery platforms enable the company to look at cancer from every angle. Cancer can have a relentless grasp on many parts of a patient's life, and Bristol Myers Squibb is committed to taking actions to address all aspects of care, from diagnosis to survivorship. Because as a leader in cancer care, Bristol Myers Squibb is working to empower all people with cancer to have a better future.
About Opdivo
Opdivo is a programmed death-1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibitor that is designed to uniquely harness the body's own immune system to help restore anti-tumor immune response. By harnessing the body's own immune system to fight cancer, Opdivo has become an important treatment option across multiple cancers.
Opdivo's leading global development program is based on Bristol Myers Squibb's scientific expertise in the field of Immuno-Oncology, and includes a broad range of clinical trials across all phases, including Phase 3, in a variety of tumor types. To date, the Opdivo clinical development program has treated more than 35,000 patients. The Opdivo trials have contributed to gaining a deeper understanding of the potential role of biomarkers in patient care, particularly regarding how patients may benefit from Opdivo across the continuum of PD-L1 expression.
In July 2014, Opdivo was the first PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor to receive regulatory approval anywhere in the world. Opdivo is currently approved in more than 65 countries, including the United States, the European Union, Japan and China. In October 2015, the Company's Opdivo and Yervoy combination regimen was the first Immuno-Oncology to receive regulatory approval for the treatment of metastatic melanoma and is currently approved in more than 50 countries, including the United States and the European Union.
INDICATIONS
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with melanoma with involvement of lymph nodes or metastatic disease who have undergone complete resection.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated as neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab) and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for these aberrations prior to receiving OPDIVO.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with cabozantinib, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who have received prior anti-angiogenic therapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) that has relapsed or progressed after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and brentuximab vedotin or after 3 or more lines of systemic therapy that includes autologous HSCT. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) with disease progression on or after platinum-based therapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy or have disease progression within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), as a single agent, is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with urothelial carcinoma (UC) who are at high risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection of UC.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy.
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of completely resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer with residual pathologic disease in adult patients who have received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT).
OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum- containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
Immune-mediated adverse reactions listed herein may not include all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated adverse reactions.
Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue. While immune-mediated adverse reactions usually manifest during treatment, they can also occur after discontinuation of OPDIVO or YERVOY. Early identification and management are essential to ensure safe use of OPDIVO and YERVOY. Monitor for signs and symptoms that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Evaluate clinical chemistries including liver enzymes, creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment with OPDIVO and before each dose of YERVOY. In cases of suspected immune-mediated adverse reactions, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate.
Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO and YERVOY depending on severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the accompanying Full Prescribing Information). In general, if OPDIVO or YERVOY interruption or discontinuation is required, administer systemic corticosteroid therapy (1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until improvement to Grade 1 or less. Upon improvement to Grade 1 or less, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic immunosuppressants in patients whose immune-mediated adverse reactions are not controlled with corticosteroid therapy. Toxicity management guidelines for adverse reactions that do not necessarily require systemic steroids (e.g., endocrinopathies and dermatologic reactions) are discussed below.
Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis. The incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients who have received prior thoracic radiation. In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune- mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% (61/1994) of patients, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.9%), and Grade 2 (2.1%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 7% (31/456) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.0%), and Grade 2 (4.4%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.9% (26/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.4%) and Grade 2 (2.6%). In NSCLC patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 9% (50/576) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.5%), Grade 3 (3.5%), and Grade 2 (4.0%). Four patients (0.7%) died due to pneumonitis.
In Checkmate 205 and 039, pneumonitis, including interstitial lung disease, occurred in 6.0% (16/266) of patients receiving OPDIVO. Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 4.9% (13/266) of patients receiving OPDIVO, including Grade 3 (n=1) and Grade 2 (n=12).
Immune-Mediated Colitis
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated colitis, which may be fatal. A common symptom included in the definition of colitis was diarrhea. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies. In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated colitis occurred in 2.9% (58/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.7%) and Grade 2 (1%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated colitis occurred in 25% (115/456) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.4%), Grade 3 (14%) and Grade 2 (8%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated colitis occurred in 9% (60/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (4.4%) and Grade 2 (3.7%).
Immune-Mediated Hepatitis and Hepatotoxicity
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated hepatitis. In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 1.8% (35/1994) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (1.3%), and Grade 2 (0.4%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune- mediated hepatitis occurred in 15% (70/456) of patients, including Grade 4 (2.4%), Grade 3 (11%), and Grade 2 (1.8%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (1.2%), Grade 3 (4.9%), and Grade 2 (0.4%).
OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib can cause hepatic toxicity with higher frequencies of Grade 3 and 4 ALT and AST elevations compared to OPDIVO alone. Consider more frequent monitoring of liver enzymes as compared to when the drugs are administered as single agents. In patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib, Grades 3 and 4 increased ALT or AST were seen in 11% of patients.
Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency, immune-mediated hypophysitis, immune-mediated thyroid disorders, and Type 1 diabetes mellitus, which can present with diabetic ketoacidosis. Withhold OPDIVO and YERVOY depending on severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the accompanying Full Prescribing Information). For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field defects. Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism; initiate hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism; initiate hormone replacement or medical management as clinically indicated. Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes; initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated.
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 1% (20/1994), including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (0.6%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 8% (35/456), including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (4.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.5%), and Grade 2 (4.1%). In patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 4.7% (15/320) of patients, including Grade 3 (2.2%) and Grade 2 (1.9%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 8% (35/456), including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (4.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.5%), and Grade 2 (4.1%). In patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib, adrenal insufficiency occurred in 4.7% (15/320) of patients, including Grade 3 (2.2%) and Grade 2 (1.9%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, hypophysitis occurred in 0.6% (12/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and Grade 2 (0.3%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hypophysitis occurred in 9% (42/456), including Grade 3 (2.4%) and Grade 2 (6%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hypophysitis occurred in 4.4% (29/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (0.9%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, thyroiditis occurred in 0.6% (12/1994) of patients, including Grade 2 (0.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, thyroiditis occurred in 2.7% (22/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (4.5%) and Grade 2 (2.2%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, hyperthyroidism occurred in 2.7% (54/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) and Grade 2 (1.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hyperthyroidism occurred in 9% (42/456) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.9%) and Grade 2 (4.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hyperthyroidism occurred in 12% (80/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (4.5%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, hypothyroidism occurred in 8% (163/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and Grade 2 (4.8%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hypothyroidism occurred in 20% (91/456) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (11%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, hypothyroidism occurred in 18% (122/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (11%).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, diabetes occurred in 0.9% (17/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (0.3%), and 2 cases of diabetic ketoacidosis. In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, diabetes occurred in 2.7% (15/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.6%), Grade 3 (0.3%), and Grade 2 (0.9%).
Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause immune-mediated nephritis. In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction occurred in 1.2% (23/1994) of patients, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.5%), and Grade 2 (0.6%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated nephritis with renal dysfunction occurred in 4.1% (27/666) of patients, including Grade 4 (0.6%), Grade 3 (1.1%), and Grade 2 (2.2%).
Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse Reactions
OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis. Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) has occurred with PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate nonexfoliative rashes.
YERVOY can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis, including bullous and exfoliative dermatitis, SJS, TEN, and DRESS. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate non- bullous/exfoliative rashes.
Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO and YERVOY depending on severity (please see section 2 Dosage and Administration in the accompanying Full Prescribing Information).
In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy, immune-mediated rash occurred in 9% (171/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.1%) and Grade 2 (2.2%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated rash occurred in 28% (127/456) of patients, including Grade 3 (4.8%) and Grade 2 (10%). In patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, immune-mediated rash occurred in 16% (108/666) of patients, including Grade 3 (3.5%) and Grade 2 (4.2%).
Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions
The following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse reactions occurred at an incidence of <1% (unless otherwise noted) in patients who received OPDIVO monotherapy or OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY or were reported with the use of other PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Severe or fatal cases have been reported for some of these adverse reactions: cardiac/vascular: myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis; nervous system: meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including exacerbation), Guillain-Barré syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune neuropathy; ocular: uveitis, iritis, and other ocular inflammatory toxicities can occur; gastrointestinal: pancreatitis to include increases in serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis; musculoskeletal and connective tissue: myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis, and associated sequelae including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica; endocrine: hypoparathyroidism; other (hematologic/immune): hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid organ transplant rejection.
In addition to the immune-mediated adverse reactions listed above, across clinical trials of YERVOY monotherapy or in combination with OPDIVO, the following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse reactions, some with fatal outcome, occurred in <1% of patients unless otherwise specified: nervous system: autoimmune neuropathy (2%), myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis, motor dysfunction; cardiovascular: angiopathy, temporal arteritis; ocular: blepharitis, episcleritis, orbital myositis, scleritis; gastrointestinal: pancreatitis (1.3%); other (hematologic/immune): conjunctivitis, cytopenias (2.5%), eosinophilia (2.1%), erythema multiforme, hypersensitivity vasculitis, neurosensory hypoacusis, psoriasis.
Some ocular IMAR cases can be associated with retinal detachment. Various grades of visual impairment, including blindness, can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada–like syndrome, which has been observed in patients receiving OPDIVO and YERVOY, as this may require treatment with systemic corticosteroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss.
Infusion-Related Reactions
OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause severe infusion-related reactions. Discontinue OPDIVO and YERVOY in patients with severe (Grade 3) or life-threatening (Grade 4) infusion-related reactions. Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion in patients with mild (Grade 1) or moderate (Grade 2) infusion-related reactions. In patients receiving OPDIVO monotherapy as a 60-minute infusion, infusion-related reactions occurred in 6.4% (127/1994) of patients. In a separate trial in which patients received OPDIVO monotherapy as a 60-minute infusion or a 30- minute infusion, infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.2% (8/368) and 2.7% (10/369) of patients, respectively. Additionally, 0.5% (2/368) and 1.4% (5/369) of patients, respectively, experienced adverse reactions within 48 hours of infusion that led to dose delay, permanent discontinuation or withholding of OPDIVO. In melanoma patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related reactions occurred in 2.5% (10/407) of patients. In HCC patients receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related reactions occurred in 8% (4/49) of patients. In RCC patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related reactions occurred in 5.1% (28/547) of patients. In MSI- H/dMMR mCRC patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, infusion-related reactions occurred in 4.2% (5/119) of patients. In MPM patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks with YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, infusion-related reactions occurred in 12% (37/300) of patients.
Complications of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) before or after being treated with OPDIVO or YERVOY. Transplant-related complications include hyperacute graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD), acute GVHD, chronic GVHD, hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) after reduced intensity conditioning, and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified infectious cause). These complications may occur despite intervening therapy between OPDIVO or YERVOY and allogeneic HSCT.
Follow patients closely for evidence of transplant-related complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefit versus risks of treatment with OPDIVO and YERVOY prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on its mechanism of action and findings from animal studies, OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The effects of YERVOY are likely to be greater during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with OPDIVO and YERVOY and for at least 5 months after the last dose.
Increased Mortality in Patients with Multiple Myeloma when OPDIVO is Added to a Thalidomide Analogue and Dexamethasone
In randomized clinical trials in patients with multiple myeloma, the addition of OPDIVO to a thalidomide analogue plus dexamethasone resulted in increased mortality. Treatment of patients with multiple myeloma with a PD-1 or PD-L1 blocking antibody in combination with a thalidomide analogue plus dexamethasone is not recommended outside of controlled clinical trials.
Lactation
There are no data on the presence of OPDIVO or YERVOY in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 5 months after the last dose.
Serious Adverse Reactions
In Checkmate 037, serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=268). Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions occurred in 42% of patients receiving OPDIVO. The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse drug reactions reported in 2% to <5% of patients receiving OPDIVO were abdominal pain, hyponatremia, increased aspartate aminotransferase, and increased lipase. In Checkmate 066, serious adverse reactions occurred in 36% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=206). Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients receiving OPDIVO. The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were gamma-glutamyltransferase increase (3.9%) and diarrhea (3.4%). In Checkmate 067, serious adverse reactions (74% and 44%), adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation (47% and 18%) or to dosing delays (58% and 36%), and Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (72% and 51%) all occurred more frequently in the OPDIVO plus YERVOY arm (n=313) relative to the OPDIVO arm (n=313). The most frequent (≥10%) serious adverse reactions in the OPDIVO plus YERVOY arm and the OPDIVO arm, respectively, were diarrhea (13% and 2.2%), colitis (10% and 1.9%), and pyrexia (10% and 1.0%). In Checkmate 238, serious adverse reactions occurred in 18% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=452). Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions occurred in 25% of OPDIVO-treated patients (n=452). The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of OPDIVO-treated patients were diarrhea and increased lipase and amylase. In Checkmate 816, serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients (n=176) who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions in >2% included pneumonia and vomiting. No fatal adverse reactions occurred in patients who received OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy. In Checkmate 227, serious adverse reactions occurred in 58% of patients (n=576). The most frequent (≥2%) serious adverse reactions were pneumonia, diarrhea/colitis, pneumonitis, hepatitis, pulmonary embolism, adrenal insufficiency, and hypophysitis. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.7% of patients; these included events of pneumonitis (4 patients), myocarditis, acute kidney injury, shock, hyperglycemia, multi-system organ failure, and renal failure. In Checkmate 9LA, serious adverse reactions occurred in 57% of patients (n=358). The most frequent (>2%) serious adverse reactions were pneumonia, diarrhea, febrile neutropenia, anemia, acute kidney injury, musculoskeletal pain, dyspnea, pneumonitis, and respiratory failure. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 7 (2%) patients, and included hepatic toxicity, acute renal failure, sepsis, pneumonitis, diarrhea with hypokalemia, and massive hemoptysis in the setting of thrombocytopenia. In Checkmate 017 and 057, serious adverse reactions occurred in 46% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=418). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, dyspnea, pyrexia, pleural effusion, pneumonitis, and respiratory failure. In Checkmate 057, fatal adverse reactions occurred; these included events of infection (7 patients, including one case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia), pulmonary embolism (4 patients), and limbic encephalitis (1 patient). In Checkmate 743, serious adverse reactions occurred in 54% of patients receiving OPDIVO plus YERVOY. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were pneumonia, pyrexia, diarrhea, pneumonitis, pleural effusion, dyspnea, acute kidney injury, infusion-related reaction, musculoskeletal pain, and pulmonary embolism. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4 (1.3%) patients and included pneumonitis, acute heart failure, sepsis, and encephalitis. In Checkmate 214, serious adverse reactions occurred in 59% of patients receiving OPDIVO plus YERVOY (n=547). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were diarrhea, pyrexia, pneumonia, pneumonitis, hypophysitis, acute kidney injury, dyspnea, adrenal insufficiency, and colitis. In Checkmate 9ER, serious adverse reactions occurred in 48% of patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib (n=320). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were diarrhea, pneumonia, pneumonitis, pulmonary embolism, urinary tract infection, and hyponatremia. Fatal intestinal perforations occurred in 3 (0.9%) patients. In Checkmate 025, serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=406). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were acute kidney injury, pleural effusion, pneumonia, diarrhea, and hypercalcemia. In Checkmate 205 and 039, adverse reactions leading to discontinuation occurred in 7% and dose delays due to adverse reactions occurred in 34% of patients (n=266). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥1% of patients were pneumonia, infusion-related reaction, pyrexia, colitis or diarrhea, pleural effusion, pneumonitis, and rash. Eleven patients died from causes other than disease progression: 3 from adverse reactions within 30 days of the last OPDIVO dose, 2 from infection 8 to 9 months after completing OPDIVO, and 6 from complications of allogeneic HSCT. In Checkmate 141, serious adverse reactions occurred in 49% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=236). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were pneumonia, dyspnea, respiratory failure, respiratory tract infection, and sepsis. In Checkmate 275, serious adverse reactions occurred in 54% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=270). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were urinary tract infection, sepsis, diarrhea, small intestine obstruction, and general physical health deterioration. In Checkmate 274, serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=351). The most frequent serious adverse reaction reported in ≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO was urinary tract infection. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1% of patients; these included events of pneumonitis (0.6%). In Checkmate 142 in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=119), serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients were colitis/diarrhea, hepatic events, abdominal pain, acute kidney injury, pyrexia, and dehydration. In Checkmate 040, serious adverse reactions occurred in 59% of patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=49). Serious adverse reactions reported in ≥4% of patients were pyrexia, diarrhea, anemia, increased AST, adrenal insufficiency, ascites, esophageal varices hemorrhage, hyponatremia, increased blood bilirubin, and pneumonitis. In Attraction-3, serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=209). Serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients who received OPDIVO were pneumonia, esophageal fistula, interstitial lung disease, and pyrexia. The following fatal adverse reactions occurred in patients who received OPDIVO: interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis (1.4%), pneumonia (1.0%), septic shock (0.5%), esophageal fistula (0.5%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (0.5%), pulmonary embolism (0.5%), and sudden death (0.5%). In Checkmate 577, serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients receiving OPDIVO (n=532). A serious adverse reaction reported in ≥2% of patients who received OPDIVO was pneumonitis. A fatal reaction of myocardial infarction occurred in one patient who received OPDIVO. In Checkmate 649, serious adverse reactions occurred in 52% of patients treated with OPDIVO in combination with chemotherapy (n=782). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients treated with OPDIVO in combination with chemotherapy were vomiting (3.7%), pneumonia (3.6%), anemia (3.6%), pyrexia (2.8%), diarrhea (2.7%), febrile neutropenia (2.6%), and pneumonitis (2.4%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 16 (2.0%) patients who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with chemotherapy; these included pneumonitis (4 patients), febrile neutropenia (2 patients), stroke (2 patients), gastrointestinal toxicity, intestinal mucositis, septic shock, pneumonia, infection, gastrointestinal bleeding, mesenteric vessel thrombosis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Common Adverse Reactions
In Checkmate 037, the most common adverse reaction (≥20%) reported with OPDIVO (n=268) was rash (21%). In Checkmate 066, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported with OPDIVO (n=206) vs dacarbazine (n=205) were fatigue (49% vs 39%), musculoskeletal pain (32% vs 25%), rash (28% vs 12%), and pruritus (23% vs 12%). In Checkmate 067, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions in the OPDIVO plus YERVOY arm (n=313) were fatigue (62%), diarrhea (54%), rash (53%), nausea (44%), pyrexia (40%), pruritus (39%), musculoskeletal pain (32%), vomiting (31%), decreased appetite (29%), cough (27%), headache (26%), dyspnea (24%), upper respiratory tract infection (23%), arthralgia (21%), and increased transaminases (25%). In Checkmate 067, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions in the OPDIVO arm (n=313) were fatigue (59%), rash (40%), musculoskeletal pain (42%), diarrhea (36%), nausea (30%), cough (28%), pruritus (27%), upper respiratory tract infection (22%), decreased appetite (22%), headache (22%), constipation (21%), arthralgia (21%), and vomiting (20%). In Checkmate 238, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in OPDIVO- treated patients (n=452) vs ipilimumab-treated patients (n=453) were fatigue (57% vs 55%), diarrhea (37% vs 55%), rash (35% vs 47%), musculoskeletal pain (32% vs 27%), pruritus (28% vs 37%), headache (23% vs 31%), nausea (23% vs 28%), upper respiratory infection (22% vs 15%), and abdominal pain (21% vs 23%). The most common immune-mediated adverse reactions were rash (16%), diarrhea/colitis (6%), and hepatitis (3%). In Checkmate 816, the most common (>20%) adverse reactions in the OPDIVO plus chemotherapy arm (n=176) were nausea (38%), constipation (34%), fatigue (26%), decreased appetite (20%), and rash (20%). In Checkmate 227, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions were fatigue (44%), rash (34%), decreased appetite (31%), musculoskeletal pain (27%), diarrhea/colitis (26%), dyspnea (26%), cough (23%), hepatitis (21%), nausea (21%), and pruritus (21%). In Checkmate 9LA, the most common (>20%) adverse reactions were fatigue (49%), musculoskeletal pain (39%), nausea (32%), diarrhea (31%), rash (30%), decreased appetite (28%), constipation (21%), and pruritus (21%). In Checkmate 017 and 057, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=418) were fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cough, dyspnea, and decreased appetite. In Checkmate 743, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO plus YERVOY were fatigue (43%), musculoskeletal pain (38%), rash (34%), diarrhea (32%), dyspnea (27%), nausea (24%), decreased appetite (24%), cough (23%), and pruritus (21%). In Checkmate 214, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients treated with OPDIVO plus YERVOY (n=547) were fatigue (58%), rash (39%), diarrhea (38%), musculoskeletal pain (37%), pruritus (33%), nausea (30%), cough (28%), pyrexia (25%), arthralgia (23%), decreased appetite (21%), dyspnea (20%), and vomiting (20%). In Checkmate 9ER, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO and cabozantinib (n=320) were diarrhea (64%), fatigue (51%), hepatotoxicity (44%), palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (40%), stomatitis (37%), rash (36%), hypertension (36%), hypothyroidism (34%), musculoskeletal pain (33%), decreased appetite (28%), nausea (27%), dysgeusia (24%), abdominal pain (22%), cough (20%) and upper respiratory tract infection (20%). In Checkmate 025, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=406) vs everolimus (n=397) were fatigue (56% vs 57%), cough (34% vs 38%), nausea (28% vs 29%), rash (28% vs 36%), dyspnea (27% vs 31%), diarrhea (25% vs 32%), constipation (23% vs 18%), decreased appetite (23% vs 30%), back pain (21% vs 16%), and arthralgia (20% vs 14%). In Checkmate 205 and 039, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=266) were upper respiratory tract infection (44%), fatigue (39%), cough (36%), diarrhea (33%), pyrexia (29%), musculoskeletal pain (26%), rash (24%), nausea (20%) and pruritus (20%). In Checkmate 141, the most common adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=236) were cough (14%) and dyspnea (14%) at a higher incidence than investigator's choice. In Checkmate 275, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=270) were fatigue (46%), musculoskeletal pain (30%), nausea (22%), and decreased appetite (22%). In Checkmate 274, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) reported in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=351) were rash (36%), fatigue (36%), diarrhea (30%), pruritus (30%), musculoskeletal pain (28%), and urinary tract infection (22%). In Checkmate 142 in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent (n=74), the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (54%), diarrhea (43%), abdominal pain (34%), nausea (34%), vomiting (28%), musculoskeletal pain (28%), cough (26%), pyrexia (24%), rash (23%), constipation (20%), and upper respiratory tract infection (20%). In Checkmate 142 in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=119), the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (49%), diarrhea (45%), pyrexia (36%), musculoskeletal pain (36%), abdominal pain (30%), pruritus (28%), nausea (26%), rash (25%), decreased appetite (20%), and vomiting (20%). In Checkmate 040, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO with YERVOY (n=49), were rash (53%), pruritus (53%), musculoskeletal pain (41%), diarrhea (39%), cough (37%), decreased appetite (35%), fatigue (27%), pyrexia (27%), abdominal pain (22%), headache (22%), nausea (20%), dizziness (20%), hypothyroidism (20%), and weight decreased (20%). In Attraction-3, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in OPDIVO-treated patients (n=209) were rash (22%) and decreased appetite (21%). In Checkmate 577, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving OPDIVO (n=532) were fatigue (34%), diarrhea (29%), nausea (23%), rash (21%), musculoskeletal pain (21%), and cough (20%). In Checkmate 649, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients treated with OPDIVO in combination with chemotherapy (n=782) were peripheral neuropathy (53%), nausea (48%), fatigue (44%), diarrhea (39%), vomiting (31%), decreased appetite (29%), abdominal pain (27%), constipation (25%), and musculoskeletal pain (20%).
Please see US Full Prescribing Information for OPDIVO and YERVOY.
Clinical Trials and Patient Populations
Checkmate 037–previously treated metastatic melanoma; Checkmate 066-previously untreated metastatic melanoma; Checkmate 067–previously untreated metastatic melanoma, as a single agent or in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 238–adjuvant treatment of melanoma; Checkmate 816–neoadjuvant non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy; Checkmate 227-previously untreated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 9LA–previously untreated recurrent or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in combination with YERVOY and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy by histology; Checkmate 017–second-line treatment of metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer; Checkmate 057–second-line treatment of metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer; Checkmate 743–previously untreated unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma, in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 214–previously untreated renal cell carcinoma, in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 9ER–previously untreated renal cell carcinoma, in combination with cabozantinib; Checkmate 025–previously treated renal cell carcinoma; Checkmate 205/039–classical Hodgkin lymphoma; Checkmate 141–recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck; Checkmate 275–previously treated advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma; Checkmate 274–adjuvant treatment of urothelial carcinoma; Checkmate 142– MSI-H or dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer, as a single agent or in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 142–MSI-H or dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer, as a single agent or in combination with YERVOY; Checkmate 040–hepatocellular carcinoma, in combination with YERVOY; Attraction-3–esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; Checkmate 577–adjuvant treatment of esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer; Checkmate 649– previously untreated advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction or esophageal adenocarcinoma
About the Bristol Myers Squibb and Ono Pharmaceutical Collaboration
In 2011, through a collaboration agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Bristol Myers Squibb expanded its territorial rights to develop and commercialize Opdivo globally, except in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where Ono had retained all rights to the compound at the time. On July 23, 2014, Ono and Bristol Myers Squibb further expanded the companies' strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop and commercialize multiple immunotherapies – as single agents and combination regimens – for patients with cancer in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Celgene and Juno Therapeutics are wholly owned subsidiaries of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. In certain countries outside the U.S., due to local laws, Celgene and Juno Therapeutics are referred to as, Celgene, a Bristol Myers Squibb company and Juno Therapeutics, a Bristol Myers Squibb company.
Bristol Myers Squibb Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, the research, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. All statements that are not statements of historical facts are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years, that are difficult to predict, may be beyond our control and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. Among other risks, there can be no guarantee that the collaboration with Nektar will progress as contemplated in this release or that NKTR-214, alone or in combination with Opdivo or Opdivo plus Yervoy will receive regulatory approval for the treatment of cancer. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the many risks and uncertainties that affect Bristol Myers Squibb's business and market, particularly those identified in the cautionary statement and risk factors discussion in Bristol Myers Squibb's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document and except as otherwise required by applicable law, Bristol Myers Squibb undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
Nektar Therapeutics Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which can be identified by words such as: "will," "may," "plan," "advance" and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding the future plans regarding bempegaldesleukin, approaches for winding down clinical trials and future research efforts. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (i) our statements regarding the therapeutic potential of bempegaldesleukin are subject to change; (ii) winding down clinical trials is complicated and time-consuming, and may incur difficulties and expenses due to a number of factors outside of our control; and (iii) certain other important risks and uncertainties set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2022. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Contacts:
Bristol Myers Squibb
Media Inquiries:
media@bms.com
Investors:
investor.relations@bms.com
Nektar:
Media Inquiries:
Dan Budwick of 1AB
973-271-6085
dan@1abmedia.com
Investors:
Vivian Wu of Nektar Therapeutics
628-895-0661
vwu@nektar.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Nektar Therapeutics; Bristol Myers Squibb | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nektar-bristol-myers-squibb-announce-update-clinical-development-program-bempegaldesleukin-bempeg-combination-with-opdivo-nivolumab/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:32 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nektar-bristol-myers-squibb-announce-update-clinical-development-program-bempegaldesleukin-bempeg-combination-with-opdivo-nivolumab/ |
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourteen years after California voters approved funding to begin building a statewide high-speed rail system, a clear majority of registered voters—and more than 70% of Democrats—still support the project, according to a new survey by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and the Los Angeles Times.
The poll found that 56% of registered voters "support the state continuing to build the high-speed rail project, even if, as is currently planned, its operations only extend from Bakersfield to Merced in the Central Valley by the year 2030 and to the Bay Area by the year 2033." Thirty-five percent of voters said they are opposed.
By a margin of 73% to 18% Democrats support the project, with 54% of independent voters in support and 37% opposed. Registered Republicans oppose the project—66% to 25%.
"This poll confirms what we've believed for a long-time – that the great majority of Californians want electrified high-speed rail to help them alleviate congestion, avoid high gas prices, and address the climate crisis," said Ray LaHood, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and co-chair of the U.S. High-Speed Rail Coalition, which is mobilizing leading unions, businesses, and public servants to advocate for investments that will finally make high-speed rail a reality in America.
High-speed rail will help break the state's dependence on fossil fuels and is essential for California to achieve its ambitious clean air and carbon-free energy goals. At the same time, the project is creating thousands of good-paying union jobs.
Addressing voter worries over spiraling gas prices, the poll found that four in 10 voters said spiking gas prices are hurting them and their families, with low-income voters, especially, saying high gas prices are a serious problem.
The California project is at a critical juncture. Governor Newsom has submitted a $4.2 billion budget request to fund construction work now underway in the Central Valley and to advance key contracts to continue progress on the project. This bond appropriation is the remaining allocation from the original Proposition 1A bond approved by 6.6 million voters in 2008 to initiate construction on the California High-Speed Rail project.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is competing for billions of dollars in competitive grant opportunities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as well as billions more in the pending budget reconciliation bill, which includes $10 billion in dedicated funding for high-speed rail projects.
Approval of the $4.2 billion bond appropriation will signal continued support by the State of California, creating the opportunity for significant federal investment. Together, these state and federal investments could help expedite the completion of an initial operating segment while advancing construction on the project's critical bookends in the Los Angeles Basin and the Bay Area.
Alan Minsky, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America, said: "As a resident of Los Angeles, I understand not only the imperative of building California's transformative high-speed rail project, but also that the vast majority of my fellow California Democrats believe it will address our state's growing climate, affordable housing, and mobility challenges. I urge the Legislature to approve Governor Newsom's $4.2 billion budget request to continue progress on the project."
About the U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition mobilizes leading unions, businesses, and public servants to advocate for investments that will finally make high-speed rail a reality in America.
Former USDOT Secretaries Ray LaHood, Norman Mineta, and Anthony Foxx as well as California High Speed Rail Authority Chair Emeritus Rod Diridon serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Coalition's Executive Committee.
For interviews please contact Andy Kunz, akunz@ushsr.com, 202.248.5001.
View original content:
SOURCE U.S. HIGH SPEED RAIL COALITION | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/new-poll-finds-strong-voter-support-high-speed-rail-california/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:38 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/new-poll-finds-strong-voter-support-high-speed-rail-california/ |
Produced by Black Promoters Collective
New Edition's The Culture Tour Lands @ #5 While Maxwell's The Night Tour Lands @ #7 On Pollstar's "Live 75"
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the uber-successful New Edition "The Culture Tour" has ended, the newly established live entertainment company Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is pleased to announce that the tour, its first offering, landed this week in the Top 10 (#6) on Pollstar's "Live 75" chart as one of the top-selling live entertainment shows in the United States. New Edition follows Marc Anthony. The Culture Tour featured Jodeci and Charlie Wilson.
Maxwell's "The Night Tour," The collective's second production this year, and still on the road, also landed Top 10 at number eight (#8), following Tool. "The Night Tour" features Joe and Anthony Hamilton.
See chart here.
Watch NE "The Culture Tour" recap here.
Watch Maxwell's "The Night Tour "recap here.
"We are genuinely excited about the success of our partnership with New Edition. We knew that they would be the perfect partners to launch our brand and the outcome of the tour exceeded our expectations. Enlisting the formidable Uncle Charlie and bringing back the Bad Boy R&B of Jodeci was the perfect package. We look forward to working with them again in the future," states BPC President Shelby Joyner.
BPC also celebrates having hosted the mainly sold-out shows with "The Culture Tour" to both fans' and critics' delight with The Boston Globe, New Edition's hometown paper, calling the tour a "triumphant homecoming."
The national press agrees with Billboard, reporting that the show was "spectacular, with the men of New Edition turning back the clock to a time where they reigned supreme over the R&B landscape in the '80s and early '90s."
The Black-owned collective comprises eight promoters from across the country with hundreds of years of successful live show experience, making them the next viable force in the national and international live entertainment space. The group's primary mission is to celebrate the artistic accolades of Black musicians across the country and eventually the world who don't get proper recognition.
According to a recent report by Billboard, since 2017, R&B/Hip-Hop has been the dominant music genre in the country, while Music Business Worldwide previously stated that nearly a third of all streams in the US were of hip-hop and R&B artists. Both clearly state that Black music is the most popular genre of music in the United States.
"Our mission is to be the global leader of Culture-forward events and content while ensuring we're providing opportunities to the great minds of the future and pouring back into the communities we serve. We're uniquely positioned to achieve these goals because we're cultural anthropologists and social engineers that know how to program experiences that drive culture," says BPC CEO Gary Guidry.
It's not too late to witness the stellar production by BPC with a few shows still on sale for Grammy Award-winning Maxwell's "The Night" tour; BPC is also gearing up to make another stellar announcement on their next super-star offering.
Remaining dates for Maxwell's "The Night Tour," featuring Joe and Anthony Hamilton:
April 29 Los Angeles The Forum (previously April 15)
April 30 Oakland Oakland Arena (previously April 16)
May 7 Tampa Amelie Arena
May 8 Miami FTX Arena
About Black Promoters Collective
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition of six of the nation's top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, its mission is to be the world's leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com.
For more information, don't hesitate to contact TreMedia: Tresa Sanders @ 917 426 8707 or email at tresa@tre-media.net.
View original content:
SOURCE Black Promoters Collective | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/newly-established-live-entertainment-company-black-promoters-collective-closes-out-successful-run-new-edition-culture-tour-amid-top-10-positioning-pollstar-live-75-chart/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:45 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/newly-established-live-entertainment-company-black-promoters-collective-closes-out-successful-run-new-edition-culture-tour-amid-top-10-positioning-pollstar-live-75-chart/ |
DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF) (the "Company") announced today that the Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 am CT), to discuss first quarter 2022 financial results.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 888-882-4478 or, for international callers, +1 646-828-8193 and using passcode Conference ID: 8162169. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's website, http://www.nref.nexpoint.com (under "Resources"). An online replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website and continue to be available for 60 days.
A replay of the conference call will also be available through Thursday, May 5, 2022 by dialing 888-203-1112 or, for international callers, +1 719-457-0820 and entering passcode 8162169.
The Company plans to issue a press release with first quarter 2022 financial results before market open on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NREF" primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and alternative structured financings in commercial real estate properties, as well as multifamily commercial mortgage backed securities. More information about the Company is available at http://nref.nexpoint.com.
Contact:
Jackie Graham
Director, Investor Relations
JGraham@nexpoint.com
Media inquiries: MediaRelations@nexpoint.com
View original content:
SOURCE NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nexpoint-real-estate-finance-inc-announces-first-quarter-2022-earnings-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:51 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nexpoint-real-estate-finance-inc-announces-first-quarter-2022-earnings-conference-call/ |
DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc., ("NXRT" or the "Company"), (NYSE: NXRT) announced today that the Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 am CT), to discuss first quarter 2022 financial results.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 888-220-8451 or, for international callers, + 1 323-794-2588 and using passcode Conference ID: 8614947. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's website, http://www.nxrt.nexpoint.com (under "Resources"). An online replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website and continue to be available for 60 days.
A replay of the conference call will also be available through Tuesday, May 3, 2022 by dialing 888-203-1112 or, for international callers, +1 719-457-0820 and entering passcode 8614947.
The Company plans to issue a press release with first quarter 2022 financial results before market open on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
About NXRT
NexPoint Residential Trust is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NXRT," primarily focused on acquiring, owning and operating well-located middle-income multifamily properties with "value-add" potential in large cities and suburban submarkets of large cities, primarily in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. NXRT is externally advised by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, L.P., an affiliate of NexPoint Advisors, L.P., an SEC-registered investment advisor, which has extensive real estate experience.
Contact:
Jackie Graham
Director, Investor Relations
JGraham@nexpoint.com
Media Inquiries
MediaRelations@nexpoint.com
View original content:
SOURCE NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nexpoint-residential-trust-inc-announces-first-quarter-2022-earnings-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:19:57 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nexpoint-residential-trust-inc-announces-first-quarter-2022-earnings-conference-call/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of Nielsen's common stock.
The dividend is payable on June 16, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2022.
Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on social media.
Investor Relations: Sara Gubins, sara.gubins@nielsen.com
Media Relations: Connie Kim, connie.kim@nielsen.com
View original content:
SOURCE Nielsen Holdings plc | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nielsen-declares-quarterly-dividend/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:04 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nielsen-declares-quarterly-dividend/ |
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) ("NiSource") today announced that the company will host a conference call at 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, to review its first quarter 2022 financial results and provide a general business update.
NiSource will release its first quarter 2022 financial results before U.S. financial markets open on May 4.
All interested parties may listen to the conference call live on May 4 by logging onto the NiSource website at www.nisource.com. A link on the home page will provide access to the webcast and news release.
A replay of the call will be available beginning at 2 p.m. ET on May 4 through 11:59 p.m. ET on May 11, 2022. To access the recording, call (800) 770-2030 and enter conference ID 28323. For international participants to hear the replay, please dial (647) 362-9199, and enter the same passcode as above. A recording of the call will be archived on the NiSource website.
About NiSource
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource's approximately 7,500 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc. NI-F
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE NiSource Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nisource-release-financial-results-host-conference-call-may-4/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:11 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/nisource-release-financial-results-host-conference-call-may-4/ |
DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its first quarter 2022 results on May 5, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) first quarter 2022 conference call. Oncor's earnings release will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com.
Sempra executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 5 that will include discussion of Oncor's first quarter 2022 operational and financial results. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on Sempra's website, sempra.com, by clicking on the appropriate audio link. Prior to the conference call, an accompanying slide presentation will be posted on Sempra's website.
For those unable to participate in the live webcast, a replay of Sempra's call will be available a few hours after its conclusion on Sempra's website or by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 3600295.
Oncor's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after Sempra's conference call and, once filed, will also be available at oncor.com.
Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, delivering power to more than 3.8 million homes and businesses and operating more than 140,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by two investors (indirect majority owner, Sempra, and minority owner, Texas Transmission Investment LLC), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of disinterested directors.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/oncor-release-first-quarter-2022-results-may-5/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:17 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/oncor-release-first-quarter-2022-results-may-5/ |
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras ("Petrobras") (NYSE: PBR) today announced the final results and settlement of the previously announced cash tender offers by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Petrobras Global Finance B.V. ("PGF"), with respect to any and all of PGF's outstanding notes of the series set forth in the table below (the "Notes" and such offers, the "Offers").
The following tables set forth the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the Offers:
The Offers expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 11, 2022 and settled today.
The Offers were made pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated April 5, 2022, and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (together, the "Offer Documents").
The aggregate amount paid by PGF to holders whose Notes were accepted for purchase, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, was approximately US$2.0 billion, as converted on the basis set forth in the Offer Documents.
PGF engaged BNP Paribas Securities Corp. ("BNP PARIBAS"), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citigroup"), HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. ("HSBC"), Mizuho Securities USA LLC ("Mizuho Securities"), Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC ("Morgan Stanley"), and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. ("Scotiabank" and together with BNP, Citi, HSBC, Mizuho and Morgan Stanley, the "Dealer Managers") to act as dealer managers with respect to the Offers. Global Bondholder Services Corporation acted as the depositary and information agent (the "Depositary") for the Offers.
This announcement is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities.
Any questions or requests for assistance regarding the Offers may be directed to BNP PARIBAS confirmation No. at +1 (212) 841-3059 or toll-free at +1 (888) 210-4358, Citigroup collect at +1 (212) 723-6106 or toll free at +1 (800) 558-3745, HSBC collect at +1 (212) 525-5552 or toll free at +1 (888) HSBC-4LM, Mizuho Securities collect at +1 (212) 205-7736 or toll free at +1 (866) 271-7403, Morgan Stanley collect at +1 (212) 761-1057 or toll free at +1 (800) 624-1808 and Scotiabank collect at +1 (212) 225-5501 or toll free at +1 (833) 498-1660. Requests for additional copies of the Offer Documents may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at +1 (855) 654-2015 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers call). The Offer Documents can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/Petrobras/.
The Offers were made solely pursuant to the Offer Documents. The Offer Documents have not been filed with, and have not been approved or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offer Documents or any other documents related to the Offers, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
The communication of this announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Offers is not being made and such documents and/or materials have not been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This announcement and any such related documents and/or materials are for distribution only to persons who (i) have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"), (ii) are persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.") of the Order, (iii) are outside the United Kingdom, (iv) are members or creditors of certain bodies corporate as defined by or within Article 43(2) of the Order, or (v) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the offer to purchase any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This announcement and any such related documents and/or materials are directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this press release and any such related documents and/or materials are available only to and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. Petrobras undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
View original content:
SOURCE Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/petrobras-announces-final-results-settlement-cash-tender-offers/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:24 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/petrobras-announces-final-results-settlement-cash-tender-offers/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLSE) between January 12, 2021 and February 7, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Pulse securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Pulse class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3409 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Pulse's investigational device exemption study evaluating the use of the CellFX System to treat sebaceous hyperplasia lesions failed to meet its primary endpoints; (2) as a result, there was a substantial risk that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would reject Pulse's 510(k) submission seeking to expand the label for the CellFX System to treat sebaceous hyperplasia lesions; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Pulse's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Pulse action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3409 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/plse-deadline-monday-rosen-global-investor-counsel-encourages-pulse-biosciences-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-monday-deadline-securities-class-action-plse/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:30 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/plse-deadline-monday-rosen-global-investor-counsel-encourages-pulse-biosciences-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-monday-deadline-securities-class-action-plse/ |
The metaverse game, to be built on the Solana blockchain, will be the first release from Web3 game studio Block Tackle
Key takeaways:
- Williams will design exclusive line of decks and apparel and advise on game design
- Each will be an NFT that SkateX players can use to outfit their avatars
- SkateX's initial drop of 1,080 3D-animated skateboard NFTs sold out in minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Block Tackle — a new Web3 game studio whose immersive games leverage blockchain technology and allow players to own their own digital assets — today announced that Stevie Williams, pro skater and founder of DGK, will advise on the design of skateboards and streetwear featured in the studio's first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game SkateX. In addition to applying the unique style he's shown off at DGK, Williams will also be involved in game development.
The Stevie Williams-influenced decks and apparel will be available for purchase as NFTs that can be used in the SkateX game, meaning every player will have their own individual look. Just as they bring their personal style to the skate park, they can do the same in SkateX's virtual world. Soon their authentic self will be the same online and offline.
"With Skate X, players will own their in-game items and can show off their skills — and avatars — with skate enthusiasts from around the world," said Block Tackle co-founder Rob Oshima. "When it came time to think of what skating and style icon we wanted to partner with, Stevie Williams was the first name that came to mind."
Besides having a hand in developing the NFTs and gameplay, Stevie will also be serving as SkateX's ambassador to the skating community, helping to connect to other skaters and musicians to the game. He'll also give his fans sneak peeks of upcoming skateboards and streetwear through Instagram and Twitter.
"I get offers and opportunities that involve skating all the time," said Stevie Williams. "I pass on almost everything though because projects need to be authentic and involve culture; they need to have roots based on legit skate history. I found out about SkateX not too long ago, and it's clear that SkateX is for the culture, and that's what I'm about. Get your boards ready."
SkateX's first 1080 3D-animated skateboards went on sale on the Magic Eden NFT marketplace on April 5 and sold out in minutes The next drop of boards will take place in May. The SkateX MMO game will launch later this year.
About Stevie Williams
Stevie Williams is a professional skateboarder who made the "30 Most Influential Skaters of All Time" list, compiled by Transworld Skateboarding in late 2011. Williams grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and started skateboarding at the age of eleven. During the period when Williams began skateboarding, the term "dirty ghetto kids" first emerged, as the title was applied to Williams and his friends. In 2002 Williams launched his own company, DGK, and in 2004 became the first skateboarder to sign a sponsorship contract with Reebok. Four years later, their relationship expanded with a new line of Williams-designed shoes and apparel named "DGK RBK."
About Block Tackle
Block Tackle Inc. is a San-Francisco-based studio dedicated to creating the first generation of fun-first blockchain games. Founders Rob Oshima and Ben Topkins assembled a team of fellow game industry veterans with experience making games for EA, Kabam, Lucasfilm, Roblox, Telltale, and Supercell. Block Tackle — which raised $5M in a seed funding round co-led by Cadenza Ventures and Play Ventures — is actively building an engaged community around its debut game, SkateX. For more information on the company, visit skatex.io.
For more information on Block Tackle or SkateX, please contact press@blocktackle.io.
View original content:
SOURCE Block Tackle, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/pro-skater-stevie-williams-joins-upcoming-nft-skateboarding-game-skatex-advisor/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:36 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/pro-skater-stevie-williams-joins-upcoming-nft-skateboarding-game-skatex-advisor/ |
ORLANDO, Fla., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If the tax-filing season is when most Americans do a serious review of their financial performance, rave reviews are in order for the record-setting clients of InCharge Debt Solutions.
More than 4,000 InCharge clients paid off their credit card debt in full in 2021, a recent record. In total, InCharge clients paid off $117 million of credit card debt last year.
"When you consider how chaotic the U.S. economy was in 2021 – lingering problems with COVID-19; record numbers of people quitting jobs; the first signs of real inflation – and still a record-number of people were committed to becoming debt free … I'd say you have to give them a 5-star review," InCharge Debt Solutions President and CEO, Etta Money said.
The record-setting payoff by InCharge clients is even more impressive when you realize it bucked the nationwide trend for credit card debt in 2021. American consumers added $87.3 billion in credit card debt in 2021, a complete turnaround from 2020 when they reduced credit card debt by a record-setting $82.1 billion.
The twists and turns in debt are just part of the battle InCharge credit counselors face with clients. Kristi Adams is a great example of that.
As it does every year, InCharge will encourage clients to use their tax refunds to pay off high-interest credit card debt. The average refund in 2021 was $2,880. Early returns for 2022 were averaging $3,536, according to IRS data. Consumers who use refunds to pay off credit card debt are taking a great step toward becoming debt free.
"Tax time is a great time to review your finances and ask the question, 'Where did all my money go?'" Money said. "Our budget and credit counselors educate clients on how to improve their financial future, understand their budget and find lasting debt relief. That is the best way to get rave reviews."
About InCharge Debt Solutions
InCharge Debt Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering confidential and professional credit counseling, debt management services, bankruptcy education, housing counseling and educational initiatives promoting financial literacy since 1997. InCharge has helped over a million people repay $3.4 billion in debt. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, InCharge is also a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
Media Contact - Karen Carlson, (407) 532 - 5745, kcarlson@incharge.org
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE InCharge Debt Solutions | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/record-number-incharge-clients-declare-debt-freedom/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:42 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/record-number-incharge-clients-declare-debt-freedom/ |
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI), a leading global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, will release first quarter 2022 financial results after the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. A conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss the results will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of Resideo's website at https://investor.resideo.com, where related materials will be posted before the call. A replay of the webcast will be available following the presentation.
The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888-660-6357 (U.S., toll-free) or 1-929-201-6127 (international), with the conference title "Resideo First Quarter 2022 Earnings" or the conference ID: 7301399.
About Resideo
Resideo is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions that provide comfort, security, energy efficiency and control to customers worldwide. Building on a 130-year heritage, Resideo has a presence in more than 150 million homes, with 15 million systems installed in homes each year. We continue to serve more than 110,000 professionals through leading distributors, including our ADI Global Distribution business, which exports to more than 100 countries from more than 200 stocking locations around the world. For more information about Resideo, please visit www.resideo.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Resideo Technologies, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/resideo-release-first-quarter-2022-financial-results-may-3-2022/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:49 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/resideo-release-first-quarter-2022-financial-results-may-3-2022/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Cano Health, Inc. f/k/a Jaws Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CANO) (NYSE: CANO.WS) (NYSE: JWS) (NYSE: JWS.U) (NYSE: JWS WS) between May 18, 2020 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Cano Health securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Cano Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4271 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Cano Health overstated its due diligence efforts and expertise with respect to acquiring target businesses; (2) accordingly, Cano Health performed inadequate due diligence into whether the Company, post-Business Combination, could properly account for the timing of revenue recognition as prescribed by ASC 606, particularly with respect to Medicare risk adjustments; (3) as a result, Cano Health misstated its capitated revenue, direct patient expense, accounts receivable, net of unpaid service provider costs, and accounts payable and accrued expenses; (4) accordingly, Cano Health was at an increased risk of failing to timely file one or more of its periodic financial reports; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Cano Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4271 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/rosen-recognized-investor-counsel-encourages-cano-health-inc-fka-jaws-acquisition-corp-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-cano-canows-jws-jwsu-jws-ws/ | 2022-04-15T02:20:56 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/rosen-recognized-investor-counsel-encourages-cano-health-inc-fka-jaws-acquisition-corp-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-cano-canows-jws-jwsu-jws-ws/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) between April 27, 2017 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important May 2, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Ericsson securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Ericsson class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3808 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 2, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Ericsson overstated the extent to which it had reformed its business practices to eliminate the use of bribes to secure business in foreign countries; (2) Ericsson had paid bribes to the terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria ("ISIS" or the "Islamic State") to gain access to certain transport routes in Iraq; (3) accordingly, Ericsson's revenues derived from its operations in Iraq were, in at least substantial part, derived from unlawful conduct and thus unsustainable; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Ericsson class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3808 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/rosen-top-ranked-firm-encourages-telefonaktiebolaget-lm-ericsson-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-eric/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:03 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/rosen-top-ranked-firm-encourages-telefonaktiebolaget-lm-ericsson-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-eric/ |
PORTLAND, Ore., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schmitt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMIT) (the "Company" or "Schmitt") today announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. In addition, the Company announced its intention to focus on Ample Hills Creamery ("Ample Hills") as its core business. This focus will enable Schmitt to accelerate its Ample Hills growth strategy while saving costs and focusing resources on Ample Hills as an independent company.
"The Board and I are excited about the potential for Ample Hills. Given this potential and in line with our long-term strategy to increase shareholder value, we believe a strategic focus on the Ample Hills business will allow us to accelerate growth," said Michael R. Zapata, Executive Chairman, President and CEO of Schmitt. "Even in the seasonally slow months for the Ample Hills business we are seeing results from our increased focus," Zapata added.
Ample Hills has signed four new leases, including the recently announced Upper West Side location in Manhattan, New York. The Company will provide further details on these new locations in the coming weeks and months as we move towards opening dates.
In conjunction with the focus on Ample Hills, Schmitt is announcing a strategic review of its Schmitt Measurement Systems ("SMS") business lines based in Portland, Oregon.
"In line with the Board's announcement, we are pursuing a strategic review of both the Xact and Acuity business lines," said Mr. Zapata. ""The purpose of this review is to identify the right strategy and structure for each of the SMS businesses and ensure strong support for our employees, customers, and business partners - our business lines have done an incredible job navigating the challenges of the unprecedented Covid-19 environment, and we are committed to supporting their future potential as we explore the best vehicle for their continued success."
Schmitt will provide further details when available on the transition plan. The full transition of Ample Hills and SMS is expected to take place in the 2022 calendar year.
FY22 3Q Earnings Highlights
Schmitt announced its operating results for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2022. Highlights and year-over-year changes include:
- Consolidated revenues increased $180,469, or 10.8%, to $1,848,913.
- Ice Cream Segment revenue increased $351,190, or 56.5%, to $972,920.
- Gross margin increased to 50.7% for the three months ended February 28, 2022, as compared to 49.8% for the three months ended February 28, 2021.
- Operating expenses decreased $12,491, or 0.4% to $3,323,159.
- Operating loss was ($2,386,322) for the three months ended February 28, 2022, as compared to ($2,504,460) for the three months ended February 28, 2021.
- Net loss was ($893,244), or ($0.24), per fully diluted share, for the three months ended February 28, 2022.
- The Company finished the quarter with $1,999,241 in cash, as compared to $4,032,690 for the year ended May 31, 2021.
"Ample Hills continues to perform well with increased revenue performance on a same store basis. The team is driving forward with our growth plans and we are excited to continue to open new locations this year while bringing our unique and best in class ice cream to our fans and the neighborhoods we serve," said Mr. Zapata.
"As we look ahead, I want to thank all of our Schmitt team members for their passion and commitment. We are excited for our business lines as we evaluate the best vehicles for each to maximize their potential and better serve our customers and business partners while enhancing value for our team and all stakeholders."
Summary data for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and 2021:
Summary data for the nine months ended February 28, 2022 and 2021:
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for the Three Months Ended February 28, 2022 and 2021:
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2022 and 2021:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net loss and Non-GAAP EPS for the Three Months Ended February 28, 2022 and 2021:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net income (loss) and Non-GAAP EPS for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2022 and 2021:
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures by Schmitt Industries
This release presents the non-GAAP financial measures "Adjusted EBITDA", "Adjusted net loss (Non-GAAP)", and "Non-GAAP loss per fully diluted share." The most directly comparable measure for these non-GAAP financial measures are net income and basic and diluted net income per share. The Company presents adjusted EBITDA after excluding the bargain purchase gain related to the Ample Hills acquisition, related transaction and re-organization expenses, income from discontinued product line and stock-based compensation.
About Schmitt Industries
Schmitt is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in diverse business activities. The Company was originally incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada, in 1984 and was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Oregon in 1995. Schmitt's operating businesses include propane tank monitoring solutions, precision measurement solutions and ice cream production and distribution. The Company operates as two reportable segments: the Measurement Segment and the Ice Cream Segment, which is comprised of Ample Hills Creamery, a beloved ice cream manufacturer and retailer based in Brooklyn, NY.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. A complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect Schmitt's business, including the business of its subsidiary, is included in "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please refer to Schmitt's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.
The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date on which they were made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, or for changes to this document made by wire services or internet service providers.
View original content:
SOURCE Schmitt Industries, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/schmitt-announces-fy22-q3-results-strategic-intention-focus-ample-hills-creamery/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:10 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/schmitt-announces-fy22-q3-results-strategic-intention-focus-ample-hills-creamery/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Vidler Water Resources, Inc. ("Vidler" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VWTR), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI), via a tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $15.75 in cash for each share of Vidler common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $291 million.
If you own Vidler shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/vwtr Or please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
305 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 682-3025
(888) 593-4771
stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Vidler's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $15.75 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Vidler's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Weiss Law | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/shareholder-alert-weiss-law-investigates-vidler-water-resources-inc/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:17 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/shareholder-alert-weiss-law-investigates-vidler-water-resources-inc/ |
DENVER, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Taiga Gold Corp. (CSE: TGC) ("Taiga Gold").
With this transaction, SSR Mining has consolidated a 100% interest in the Fisher property contiguous to its Seabee mine, eliminated a 2.5% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Fisher property, and added five new properties covering over 29,100 hectares to complement the Company's existing exploration platform in the underexplored and geologically prospective Province of Saskatchewan. SSR Mining's Saskatchewan assets now cover an area of approximately 131,150 hectares.
Under the terms of the Arrangement, SSR Mining acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Taiga Gold ("Common Shares") by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under Section 193 of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). Each Taiga Gold shareholder will receive cash consideration of C$0.265 without interest for each Common Share held, representing aggregate consideration of approximately C$30 million.
The Common Shares will be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange, following which, Taiga Gold will cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws.
SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets. In 2021, the four operating assets produced approximately 794,000 gold-equivalent ounces. SSR Mining is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ and the TSX, and SSR on the ASX.
F. Edward Farid, Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer
Alex Hunchak, Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
SSR Mining Inc.
E-Mail: invest@ssrmining.com
Phone: +1 (416) 306-5789
To receive SSR Mining's news releases by e-mail, please register using the SSR Mining website at www.ssrmining.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements:
Except for statements of historical fact relating to us, certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information, future oriented financial information, or financial outlooks (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information may be contained in this document and our other public filings. Forward-looking information relates to statements concerning our outlook and anticipated events or results and in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "could", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "projects", "predict", "potential", "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
Forward-looking information and statements in this news release are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by us. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information and statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information and statements because we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in this news release. The key risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: local and global political and economic conditions; governmental and regulatory requirements and actions by governmental authorities, including changes in government policy, government ownership requirements, changes in environmental, tax and other laws or regulations and the interpretation thereof; developments with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the duration, severity and scope of the pandemic and potential impacts on mining operations; and other risk factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR.
Forward-looking information and statements in this news release include any statements concerning, among other things: delisting of Taiga Gold shares and deregistration of Taiga Gold; and any and all other timing, exploration, development, operational, financial, budgetary, economic, legal, social, environmental, regulatory, and political matters that may influence or be influenced by future events or conditions.
Such forward-looking information and statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited in any manner to, those disclosed in any other of our filings on EDGAR and SEDAR. While we consider these factors and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to us, they may prove to be incorrect.
The above list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking information. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking information and statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and our projections about future events. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filings on our website at www.ssrmining.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the ASX at www.asx.com.au and other unforeseen events or circumstances. Other than as required by law, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect, among other things, new information or future events. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
View original content:
SOURCE SSR Mining Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/ssr-mining-announces-closing-taiga-gold-acquisition/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:24 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/ssr-mining-announces-closing-taiga-gold-acquisition/ |
PHOENIX, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) ("Trinity" or the "Company"), a leading provider of debt and equipment financing to venture capital backed growth stage companies, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Monday, May 9, 2022. The Company will discuss its financial results on a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET).
To listen to the call, please dial (866) 831-8713 or (203) 518-9822 internationally and reference Conference ID: TRINQ122 if asked, approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A taped replay will be made available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available until May 16, 2022. To access the replay, please dial (800) 938-0997 or (402) 220-1541.
A live webcast of the first quarter 2022 financial results conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://trinitycap.com/. A replay will be available on the Company's website for 90 days following the conference call.
About Trinity Capital Inc.
Trinity Capital (Nasdaq: TRIN), an internally managed specialty lending company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, is a leading provider of debt, including loans and equipment financing, to growth stage companies, including venture-backed companies and companies with institutional equity investors. Trinity's investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through investments consisting primarily of term loans and equipment financings and, to a lesser extent, working capital loans, equity and equity-related investments. Trinity believes it is one of only a select group of specialty lenders that has the depth of knowledge, experience, and track record in lending to growth stage companies.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Trinity Capital Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/trinity-capital-inc-schedules-release-first-quarter-2022-financial-results-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:31 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/trinity-capital-inc-schedules-release-first-quarter-2022-financial-results-conference-call/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of sellers of the common stock of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) between March 24, 2022 and April 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Twitter securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space-X, and according to Forbes, the richest person in the world, began acquiring shares of Twitter in January 2022. By March 14, 2022, Musk had acquired more than a 5% ownership stake in Twitter, requiring him to file a Schedule 13 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") within 10 days, or March 24, 2022. However, Musk did not file a Schedule 13 with the SEC within the required time and instead continued to amass Twitter shares, eventually acquiring over a 9% stake in the Company before finally filing a Schedule 13 on April 4, 2022.
Upon Musk belatedly filing the required Schedule 13, which first revealed his ownership stake in Twitter to the public, the Company's shares rose from a closing price of $39.31 per share on April 1, 2022, to close at $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022 – an increase of 27%.
Investors who sold shares of Twitter between March 24, 2022 and April 4, 2022 missed the resulting share price increase as the market reacted to Musk's purchases. By failing to timely disclose his ownership stake, Musk was able to acquire shares of Twitter less expensively during the Class Period.
To join the Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/twtr-equity-alert-rosen-global-investor-counsel-encourages-twitter-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-against-elon-musk-twtr/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:38 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/twtr-equity-alert-rosen-global-investor-counsel-encourages-twitter-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-against-elon-musk-twtr/ |
The new collaboration sets the stage to help increase transparency in zero waste to landfill and environmental stewardship reporting.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a global safety science leader, and SK ecoplant, an environmental services and renewable energy company focusing on digitally-based sustainable manufacturing and recycling offerings, have entered into an agreement to help further zero waste to landfill and environmental stewardship reporting.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during a March 22 ceremony at SK ecoplant's offices in Seoul, South Korea, formalized the relationship. The companies will collaborate and leverage the synergy of each to help organizations drive efforts to meet key environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) goals.
"A circular economy is a resilient system that is good for business, people and the environment," said Yun Chung, regional managing director for UL Korea. "We are excited about our collaboration with SK ecoplant and how we are joining together to help companies realize their ESG goals."
Based on the MoU, SK ecoplant will collect and analyze data through a digital platform. This analysis will include UL 2799 Zero Waste to Landfill parameters that will guide companies to advance their efforts to divert all waste from landfill disposal. The information generated by SK ecoplant will also help companies better understand their progress in meeting circular economy goals, which includes eliminating waste and pollution and circulating products and materials while contributing to regenerating nature.
"Companies transforming their operations to achieve circular economy goals require moving complicated, manually-managed data to a digital environment, which will help ensure accuracy and transparency," said Kim Byung-kwon, managing director of Eco Lab, SK ecoplant. "The collaboration between SK ecoplant and UL will help the environmental services industry meet circular economy ambitions throughout the world."
About UL
UL is a global safety science leader. We deliver testing, inspection and certification (TIC), training and advisory services, risk management solutions and essential business insights to help our customers, based in more than 100 countries, achieve their safety, security and sustainability goals. We believe our deep knowledge of products and intelligence across supply chains make us the partner of choice for customers with complex challenges. Discover more at UL.com.
About SK ecoplant
Launched in 1977 under the name SK E&C, SK ecoplant possesses the highest levels of technical skills and construction capacity in sectors such as chemical and power plants, infrastructure, construction, and housing. The company recently set its new goal to become a leading global eco-friendly and new energy company that connects the environment, people, and finance through technology, ultimately contributing to sustainable lives for all. For more information, visit www.skecoplant.com/en.
Press contact:
Steven Brewster
UL
ULNews@UL.com
+1.847.664.8425
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE UL | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/ul-sk-ecoplant-join-forces-advance-circular-economy-efforts/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:44 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/ul-sk-ecoplant-join-forces-advance-circular-economy-efforts/ |
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that it will report results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022 after the market closes on Monday, April 25, 2022. There will be a conference call for investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The dial-in number is 1-877-648-7971.
A live broadcast of the conference call will be available on the company's website at www.uhsinc.com. Also, a replay of the call will be available following the conclusion of the live call for one full year.
Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest hospital companies, operating, through its subsidiaries, behavioral health facilities, acute care hospitals, and ambulatory centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
View original content:
SOURCE Universal Health Services, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/universal-health-services-inc-announces-date-first-quarter-2022-earnings-release-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:51 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/universal-health-services-inc-announces-date-first-quarter-2022-earnings-release-conference-call/ |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the appointment of Markle Foundation CEO and President Zoë Baird to the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), which will advise the President and the National AI Initiative Office on a range of issues related to artificial intelligence (AI). Baird is one of 27 members who will serve on the committee.
As CEO and President of the Markle Foundation, Baird works with partners from many sectors and a broad range of federal agencies to provide early identification of the potential and the impact of developing technologies and building of critical technology policy. Markle's work includes leveraging technology to create more good jobs and prepare people for them, including jobs in emerging technologies such as AI. Markle's Rework America Alliance, a partnership of civil rights organizations, nonprofits, private sector employers, labor unions, educators, and others, helps millions of unemployed workers from low-wage roles move into better jobs.
"AI presents far-reaching opportunities to increase our competitiveness as a nation while tackling some of our most challenging and intractable societal problems," said Baird. "Effective AI policy can enable America to lead the world in economic growth that equitably rebuilds the middle class and promotes flourishing communities. I'm honored to be a member of this committee and play a role in providing recommendations on topics including global collaboration and AI workforce issues."
This three-year appointment begins immediately and will end on April 15, 2025. The committee will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The meeting will be open to the public via webcast.
For more information about this announcement, see the news release issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and to learn more about the NAICA please visit https://www.ai.gov/naiac/.
For more information about the Markle Foundation, contact Carrie Gonzalez at: cgonzalez@markle.org or communications@markle.org.
The Markle Foundation challenges itself and diverse partners to deploy their varied expertise to identify solutions to critical public problems and achieve systemic change. As advanced technology and automation changes the very nature of work, Markle's priority is advancing solutions toward a labor market that will enable workers in America to move into good jobs in the digital economy. Markle's Rework America Alliance follows Markle's success in creating the policy and technology architecture that has enabled improvements in healthcare, national security, and access to the Internet.
For more information, visit markle.org, follow @MarkleFdn and @ReworkAmerica on Twitter, and read our book, America's Moment.
View original content:
SOURCE Markle Foundation | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/us-department-commerce-appoints-markle-foundation-ceo-president-zo-baird-national-ai-advisory-committee/ | 2022-04-15T02:21:58 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/us-department-commerce-appoints-markle-foundation-ceo-president-zo-baird-national-ai-advisory-committee/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) will host its first quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET). Financial results will be released before the NYSE market opens.
The Company invites investors and other interested parties to listen to the live webcast of the conference call at www.vulcanmaterials.com. To participate by phone, call 866-342-8591 approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start. For international calls, the number is 203-518-9713. The conference ID is 2021457.
A replay of the webcast will be available after the call at the Company's website.
Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 index with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is the nation's largest supplier of construction aggregates – primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel – and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. For additional information about Vulcan, go to www.vulcanmaterials.com.
Investor Contact: Mark Warren (205) 298-3220
Media Contact: Janet Kavinoky (205) 298-3220
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Vulcan Materials Company | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/vulcan-announces-first-quarter-conference-call/ | 2022-04-15T02:22:05 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/vulcan-announces-first-quarter-conference-call/ |
BETHESDA, Md., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it will release its first quarter 2022 results before the market opens on May 5, 2022.
The Company will host a webcast to discuss the quarterly results on May 5, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Listeners can access the webcast via the link below:
or by dialing +1 408 901 0584, Webinar ID 842 5966 3665, Password 232851. A webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.walkerdunlop.com/.
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology make us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With over 1,000 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/walker-amp-dunlop-announces-first-quarter-2022-earnings-webcast-details/ | 2022-04-15T02:22:13 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/04/14/walker-amp-dunlop-announces-first-quarter-2022-earnings-webcast-details/ |