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Company Announces VIP Early Access Program for Mayhem Free, Arming Developers with Tools to Catch Exploitable Bugs in Open Source Code
PITTSBURGH, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForAllSecure, a leader in modern application security testing, today announced that it is investing $2 million to make open source software (OSS) more secure. The company also announced that it will offer a free version of its flagship product Mayhem. The winner of the DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge and featured in a Smithsonian Institution AI exhibit, Mayhem will now be free to anyone integrating the product to any project on GitHub.
Open source software is mission critical, but its security is severely under-tested. The Linux Foundation reports that OSS developers want help with free security audits and the addition of security to their continuous integration pipeline. ForAllSecure is offering up to $2 million to meet these needs with its Mayhem Heroes program. Anyone who integrates Mayhem into a qualified OSS GitHub project will receive $1,000.
"We're on a mission to automatically find and fix the world's exploitable bugs before attackers can succeed. OSS developers need help, and don't have access to the tools they need to quickly and easily find vulnerabilities," said David Brumley, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of ForAllSecure. "Our Mayhem Heroes program democratizes software security testing, will make tens of thousands of OSS projects safer, and ultimately impact the security of systems used by everyone around the world."
Both versions of the Mayhem security products, Mayhem for Code and Mayhem for API, are now available for free for personal use. Mayhem focuses on developer productivity by eliminating false positives found in other security testing solutions, improves testing for reliability, and prevents security regressions. Mayhem's patented algorithms were pioneered at Carnegie Mellon University, and deemed revolutionary by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the Cyber Grand Challenge.
Information about enrolling in freemium or applying for the Mayhem Heroes program can be found at the Mayhem Free website
Additional resources:
- Read the ForAllSecure blog
- Enroll in a free application security course
- Listen to The Hacker Mind podcast
- Follow ForAllSecure on LinkedIn or Twitter
About ForAllSecure
ForAllSecure was founded with the mission to automatically test and protect the world's software. Its technology comes from two decades of research and experience in automatically exploiting applications and uses patented technology developed at Carnegie Mellon University. DARPA declared ForAllSecure the winner in the Cyber Grand Challenge, the U.S. Smithsonian showcased their technology, and MIT Technology Review named ForAllSecure in the 50 Smartest Companies. Fortune 1000 companies in aerospace, automotive, and high-tech, along with every U.S. military service, use ForAllSecure's Mayhem to check their applications. To learn more, visit www.forallsecure.com
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HOUSTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Platform Partners LLC ("Platform") is pleased to announce that Geri House has joined Platform as Chief People Officer. In this new role, Ms. House will work closely with Platform's portfolio company management teams, helping to recruit, develop, and retain industry leading executive teams.
Ms. House is an experienced, strategic human resources executive. She has a passion for aligning the people and culture of an organization to its purpose, vision, strategies, and values to unlock individual and organizational potential, and drive effective execution of goals.
Most recently, Geri served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Cardtronics plc. In this role, she was responsible for leading the company's global human resources function, effectively elevating the role of HR as a critical business partner to drive impactful organizational transformation. Prior to joining Cardtronics, Geri was an EVP and head of Human Resources for National CineMedia LLC, where she similarly transformed the organization's approach to people and culture, improving alignment, engagement, and business results. Earlier in her career, Geri served as legal counsel for clients of two international law firms. Geri holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University.
"We are excited to have Geri join Platform and believe that she will add tremendous value to our portfolio management partners," said Fred Brazelton, CEO of Platform. "She has a proven track record of helping two highly successful public companies achieve significant growth. We strive at Platform to be key advisors to the companies we invest in, and talent recruitment and development are critical functions that Geri will help drive."
Ms. House commented, "The opportunity to join Platform and partner with the various portfolio companies to enhance talent and build long-term value is a great opportunity. I'm excited about this new chapter in my career, and I look forward to getting to know the various CEOs and executives throughout the portfolio to help them achieve their objectives by cultivating first-class executive teams."
Founded in 2006, Platform Partners LLC is a private company based in Houston that makes investments in lower middle-market companies with the intent of growing these businesses into industry leaders through a combination of organic and acquisition growth. Platform invests through a perpetual holding company structure allowing for a long-term, patient approach to partnering with entrepreneurs to build companies. The company manages total assets of approximately $700 million. For more information, please visit www.platformllc.com.
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Indiana-based Stick & Hack expanding virtual global community through new app
INDIANAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stick & Hack, a golf lifestyle platform, released its new app to bring the company's unique golfing lifestyle experience to its members' fingertips.
The Challenge App, released on April 4, features over 90 challenges and objectives for golfers around the world to bring the enjoyment of the game to a whole new level. With competitions, accomplishments and interactive content players can climb the global leaderboard with every achievement they reach.
"There truly isn't anything else out there like this. It equalizes the game for golfers and non-golfers since you don't have to be great at golf to beat your friends. You can get points just for showing up, and climb the leaderboard while you learn to play.," said Stick & Hack CEO Adam Grubb. "The Challenge App allows players to try different challenges to test and improve their skills at all levels. It's also a great way to build healthy competition between friends and strangers."
Grubb adds that there are different levels of challenges based on experience and the app caters to the sticks and the hacks of the golf game.
Through an engaging and easy-to-use card format, the app allows members to choose challenges, play their round, earn XP, mark their achievements and invite friends to challenge each other on the course. Objectives are based on different skill levels improving individuals' golf game the more they complete. With challenges like "30 birdies in 30 days" and "almost bogey" golf, accomplishments and achievements are both endless and diverse.
Members can also interact with the global Stick & Hack community in the forum section where they can share their progress, discuss golf and asks questions to improve their skills.
Prior to the initial release, members of the online platform were able to have first-hand access to the beta version, already building their experience points and climbing the global leaderboard.
The app is available to download through iOS products and systems by searching "Stick & Hack" in the App Store.
For more information visit stickandhackchallengeapp.com.
About Stick & Hack
Founded in 2019, Stick & Hack is the greatest golf club in the world, without the course. The online club strives to create a unique golf experience with each round, creating content that covers all aspects of golf and life, while building a community where golfers connect and interact. Additional information is available on the company's website at www.stickandhack.com.
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Citrus, fried and lots more plant-based options on the horizon, said Anthony Panichelli
AUSTIN, Minn., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company and the maker of the best-selling retail pepperoni in the United States, is talking about pizza trends on the heels of its annual showing at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Brand Manager Anthony Panichelli, who for years has focused on the company's industry-leading pizza-toppings portfolio, offered five trends to watch in the coming months.
Plant-based pizza toppings
The plant-based market is continuing to boom as curious consumers experiment with meat alternatives to add more plant-based protein to their diets. Hormel Foods and its Happy Little Plants® pepperoni-style topping offer pizzaiolos a perfect way to add the burst of flavor people love and expect from real-meat pepperoni, with a plant-based spin. Consumers can experience the Happy Little Plants® magic at Tony Gemignani's Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco and at Wrecktangle Pizza in Minneapolis.
Citrus garnishes
Perhaps you've heard of the winning culinary combo S.F.A.H. (salt, fat, acid, heat). According to Panichelli, eyes are on the acid component right now. Not only does citrus offer a splash of color, think about how a lemon wedge can add a new level of acid and create a delicious flavor profile. If tasting is believing, Panichelli recommended the clam pie with lemon at Surly Brewing in Minneapolis and the asparagus and lemon pizza from Tony Gemignani.
Fried pizza
Demonstrating you can improve on perfection, enter fried pizza. Known as Montanara style, you'll find the crispy and delectable variation by Larry Bistrot in Naples, Italy; and by Don Antonio in the Big Apple – New York City.
Potato and pizza
Admittedly, you might need to think about this one for a while – or better yet, try it, Panichelli said. Potatoes and pizza are pairing up at places like Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis and Bonci in Chicago. This new-on-the-scene dynamic duo deserves a try.
Nashville is the place to be
When it comes to U.S. pizza meccas, you can't help but think of New York City, Chicago and Detroit, and rightly so. But the field is widening, Panichelli predicted. Nashville suddenly has a lot more than music to its credit, thanks to Michael Hanna and St. Vito's Focacciaria's world-class dough, and Joey's House of Pizza's homage to the classic pie. Meanwhile, Folk is earning a reputation for its neo-Neapolitan pizza, City House has a one-of-a-kind belly ham pizza, and Slim & Husky's is another force to be reckoned with.
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, WHOLLY®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
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Celebrate National Tartan Day with Some Scottish Fun Facts
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In Scotland, visitors can expect the unexpected. With a fascinating history, legendary tales, and endless quirky experiences, those who venture to Scotland can prepare to be surprised. So, in celebration of National Tartan Day, let's look at some fun facts which will inspire an adventurous traveller's next vacation across the pond...
Year of Stories
1. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn.
Scotland is well known for its love for and long history of myths and legends, therefore, it may be no surprise that this mythical creature is Scotland's beloved national animal. The unicorn representing Scotland is often shown with chains around its body. The unicorn was believed to be the strongest of all animals and the chains are believed to symbolise the power of Scottish Kings, strong enough to tame even a unicorn! Find out more about Scotland's myths and legends here.
2. Robert Burns' most famous poem is about haggis.
One of the most famous poems by Scotland's most famous poet is called "Address to a Haggis", which was written by Burns to celebrate his appreciation for the hearty Scottish dish. This poem is traditionally recited on Burns Night as a toast before the theatrical cutting of the haggis and the celebrating can begin!
3. Scotland boasts more than 60 book and literary festivals throughout the year, from Stornoway to the Borders and from Skye to Aberdeen.
Stories are weaved into the fabric of Scotland's culture, and every community has a different tale to tell. Throughout the year, locations in Scotland celebrate the art of stories and storytelling with events such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival, The Borders Book Festival (known as one of the UK's friendliest book festivals), the Dundee Summer (Bash) Streets Festival, the Wigtown Book Festival, and more! For more information on events taking place across Scotland to celebrate the Year of Stories see here.
Cities
1. Edinburgh is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Edinburgh is one of the world's most beautiful cities, with an abundance of history, iconic attractions and beautiful green spaces. Its historic heart is one of the most striking and architecturally significant in the world, thanks to the dramatic juxtaposition of its medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Towns, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These two UNESCO World Heritage Sites form part of Scotland's UNESCO Trail, a world-first which launched in October 2021.
2. Perth recently became the UK's first UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art.
Craft is important to the history and heritage of Perth and was known as 'Craftistown' in the 16th century. In modern day, the city hosts some of the most creative talent in Scotland and visitors can immerse themselves in the local art scene. For more information on Perth, see here.
3. Glasgow is one of the UK's most vegan-friendly cities.
In 2020, Glasgow was named as one of the best places in Europe to be vegan and in 2021, Glasgow was ranked the UK's fourth most vegan-friendly city. With such a wide range of restaurants offering vegetarian/vegan options, visitors can limit their meat intake easily without sacrificing choice or quality. A list of vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Glasgow can be found here.
Food & Drink
1. Between 70% and 80% of the UK's gin is produced in Scotland.
Scotland's love affair with gin started in the 1700s when the first bottles were traded in the Port of Leith. Now, the three best-selling gins are made in Scotland: Hendrick's, Gordon's, and Tanqueray. Gin has become so popular, VisitScotland has created a gin map to make finding distilleries and tastings as easy as possible.
2. Scotland is one of the few countries in the world where a locally made soft drink outsells Coca-Cola.
Everyone knows that whisky is Scotland's national drink and biggest export, enjoyed across the globe as well as in Scotland. However, Irn-Bru is considered Scotland's 'other' national drink and is beloved by locals and visitors alike. On a visit to Scotland, expect to see Irn-Bru available in most shops and restaurants outselling Coca-Cola!
3. Haggis is banned in the United States.
Haggis is Scotland's national dish and the crowning glory of a traditional Burns Supper. This popular meal is a type of savoury pudding that combines meat with oatmeal, onions, salt, and spices, often served with a side of bashed neeps and mashed potatoes (or neeps and tatties!). Venture to Scotland and feast upon this famous dish that visitors can't get at home!
Accommodation
1. Scotland is home to more than 1,500 castles.
Scotland is dotted with castles at almost every turn! Many castles lie in ruin, but others are still standing tall, providing unique opportunities for visitors to step back in time and experience Scotland through the ages. In fact, travellers can live the Royal life and spend the night in some of Scotland's most luxurious castles. Find out how to stay in a castle here.
2. Visitors can stay on working farms.
For a taste of authentic farming life in Scotland, a stay on a working farm is the perfect retreat. Farming has deep roots in Scottish culture, from centuries ago until the present day, with generations of farming families basing their lives around their farms and offering accommodation and activities for visitors to enjoy. Find out more about farm accommodation here.
Nature
1. Scotland is home to the highest hedge in the world!
The Meikleour Beech Hedge in Perthshire, which was planted in 1745, stands at a whopping 100 ft high and 530m long. It is thought that the men who planted it were called to fight in the Jacobite Rebellion and none of them returned alive. In tribute, the trees were allowed to grow and the hedge acts as a living landmark to them.
2. Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle sit on extinct volcanos.
Arthur's Seat is the highest point in Holyrood Park and sits 251m above sea level, giving a breath-taking view of the city. The volcano erupted around 340 million years ago! Edinburgh Castle similarly is built on the plug of a volcano, believed to be around 350 million years old. Now, visitors can safely go to both locations for a unique visit to Scotland's history.
3. Scotland is home to the tallest waterfall in Britain, Eas a' Chual Aluinn.
The waterfall is 658 feet, which is 3 times the height of Niagara Falls. The waterfall can be found in Sutherland and makes for a stunning waterfall walk. At 200m, not only is it possible to see the UK's highest waterfall, but a short detour will take visitors to the hauntingly named Wailing Widow Falls.
Transport
1. Orkney operates the shortest commercial passenger flight in the world.
A visit to Scotland's islands takes forward-planning– by ferry or by plane. But did you know Orkney is home to the world's shortest commercial passenger flight? It's possible to catch a flight between Westray and Papa Westray and passengers will be in the air for just two minutes. Only in Scotland can this be experienced!
2. Ever wanted to go husky sledging? You can in Scotland!
Visitors can go on a dog sledge ride when it's cold enough in the stunning region of Perthshire. As adventurous travellers speed along the scenic trails they will experience spectacular views of the Scottish countryside.
Notes to Editors
Scotland is gradually reopening as restrictions ease and new measures are put in place to ensure everyone's safety. However, we continue to live in uncertain times and so, while we are delighted to be providing our media with a regular update once more, we ask that responsible travel is considered paramount for anyone planning a trip to Scotland.
- Certain measures and restrictions remain in places across Scotland, for more details visit https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
- All visitors to Scotland must consult the Scottish Government website at www.gov.scot, VisitScotland's website www.visitscotland.com, the local destination website and contact their accommodation providers, transport providers and any attractions they plan to visit to ensure they are aware of all rules, restrictions and safety procedures relating to Covid-19.
- International travel restrictions have now ended for travellers arriving from abroad in Scotland. However, visitors are still advised to check travel rules for their departure country and each country they are travelling through https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine/
- It is advised that those planning on travelling to a Scottish island take a coronavirus test in advance of their trip. Further details can be found here.
- When visiting Scotland we urge visitors to enjoy our fabulous country responsibly. VisitScotland encourages visitors to respect local communities and plan ahead with the help of www.visitscotland.com. Helpful guidance can be found in VisitScotland's new Visitor Charter and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which offers practical advice for all to #RespectProtectEnjoy Scotland's beautiful countryside.
- Find out more about responsible tourism here.
- Step forward and tread lightly, find a link to the Scotland is calling 'tread lightly' film: https://www.visitscotland.com/campaign/tread-lightly/
Year of Stories
- Scotland's Year of Stories 2022 will spotlight, celebrate and promote the wealth of stories inspired by, written, or created in Scotland.
- Led by VisitScotland, the Year of Stories 2022 will sustain and build upon the momentum of preceding Themed Years, showcasing a nationwide programme of major events and community celebrations.
- From icons of literature to local tales, Scotland's Year of Stories encourages locals and visitors to experience a diversity of voices, take part in events and explore the places, people and cultures connected to all forms of our stories, past and present.
- Scotland's Year of Stories will encourage responsible engagement and inclusive participation from the people of Scotland and our visitors.
- Join the conversation using #YS2022 and #TalesOfScotland.
- Following an industry consultation, Themed Years will take place every second year to enable more time for planning and collaboration. The next Themed Year will take place in 2024.
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Street, a Minneapolis-based alternative investment management firm, and Mana Investments ("Mana"), an alternative investment manager with a concentration in the real estate sector, are pleased to announce the sale of an approximately nine acre parcel of land to Calson Management ("Calson"), a California-based senior living specialist in construction and operations.
The nine acre parcel of land in Livermore, CA's The Well at Sunset has received approval to be developed into a 130,000 square-foot, 128 unit, senior housing complex that is slated to commence construction in late 2022 and open in late 2024. The housing complex will be designed with accommodations for three types of units which include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The design's footprint will preserve green space and walking trails around the complex, while also maintaining space with adjacent resident housing.
"We're excited to watch the Calson team continue the project and complete our vision for a high-quality housing facility. We know this addition will be a value-add, not just for The Well at Sunset, but also for the wider Livermore community," said Sean Rohland, Managing Director at Hunter Street. "The pandemic presented unforeseen complexity, and we were fortunate to partner with Calson to reach an outcome that is favorable to all."
The Well at Sunset was originally constructed in 1978 but had been vacant for several years until it was purchased by Hunter Street and Mana Investments in 2018. What followed was the revitalization of the plaza, as The Well at Sunset began a still ongoing redesign with a fresh health and wellness focus. By spring 2022, 49,000 square-feet of office and lifestyle space will have been completed across six single-story buildings.
"This is a win-win, both for the future residents at the senior housing facility and the tenants of the medical and creative office space. We see this as a complementary relationship with residents having access to the shops, medical services, and care specialists at The Well along with members of the broader community," said Orville Power, Managing Partner at Mana Investments.
About Hunter Street Partners
Hunter Street is a Minneapolis-based alternative investment management firm that provides creative capital solutions to operating partner teams and small to mid-sized companies for special situations, asset-based financings, and secondary purchases. The firm is focused on special opportunities across corporate finance, real estate, and specialty finance. Learn more about Hunter Street at www.hunterst.com
About Mana Investments
Mana Investments is a vertically integrated California-based alternative investment firm with a focus on adding value within the real estate sector. The firm targets acquisitions throughout the western United States and prides themselves on enhancement through thoughtful design. For more information, visit manainv.com.
Hunter Street Contact
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Brings on New Executives and Services for Continued Growth
TAMPA, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAL AGENT®, the premier full-service real estate services company announced first-quarter revenue increased 365% and home sales increased 303% compared to the first quarter of 2021. IDEAL AGENT® saved home sellers over $18M in the first quarter with its pre-negotiated variable commission structure, as low as 2%, helping thousands of home sellers get 5-star results, ranking IDEAL AGENT® number one in real estate on Trustpilot. The company recently launched IDEAL TITLE® offering title transfer, insurance and IDEAL HOME SERVICES including moving, utilities, cable, internet and home security streamlining client services and experience.
Accelerating and building upon the company's growth plans, IDEAL AGENT® welcomes Marc Weinick, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, and Lexi Plummer, Vice President of Brand & Marketing to the leadership team. Marc Weinick is appointed to Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships to spearhead IDEAL AGENT®'s partnerships with leading brands while streamlining and optimizing IDEAL HOME SERVICES offerings translating the companies' partnerships into opportunities that drive revenue and grow brand presence. Marc brings with him a wealth of experience formerly working at Vivint, Infinity Sales Group, Acceller Inc., and DIRECTV.
Lexi Plummer is the company's first Vice President of Brand & Marketing leading marketing strategic initiatives. Lexi brings years of experience in brand development, marketing strategy, media, and public relations from Bloomin Brands, HSNi, Eddie Bauer, Chico's FAS, Delilah Syndicated Radio Program and Beneficial Blends.
"We're tremendously pleased with our first-quarter results, exceeding expectations, and welcoming Lexi & Marc, both of whom bring decades of experience in their respective fields," said Steve Johnston, Founder & CEO of IDEAL AGENT®. "We're excited to grow our executive team with top talent joining us from well-known publicly traded companies. We're in a strong position to continue to scale the organization and rapidly accelerate our growth and revenue opportunities while maximizing value to home sellers and buyers through new services."
For additional information visit idealagent.com
About IDEAL AGENT®
Tampa-based IDEAL AGENT®, established in 2016, is the nation's fastest-growing, premier, full-service real estate services company. Recognized as a leader in the modernization of real estate transactions, IDEAL AGENT® makes the home selling process easy and profitable by providing a seamless online experience, ranking number one in real estate on Trustpilot. IDEAL AGENT®'s free service connects home sellers with the top 1% local and national agents from top brokerages including Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Sotheby's, Berkshire Hathaway, and more for as little as 2% commission. IDEAL AGENT® has earned several accolades for excellence in real estate, sustained revenue growth, and is distinguished as one of the "The Next 1000" by Forbes, 21 Startups to Watch by Tampa Bay Business Journal, and Tampa Bay Times Best Places to Work.
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SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 15, 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") filed a complaint against Homeland Safety International, Inc. f/k/a Sniffex, Inc. ("Homeland Safety" or "Sniffex") and six other defendants (collectively, the "Defendants"). The SEC alleged that from approximately October 2004 through April 2006, Defendants engaged in a fraudulent promotional campaign to inflate the price and trading volume of Homeland Safety's, then known as Sniffex, stock. On January 10, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (the "Court") established a Fair Fund pursuant to Section 308(a) of SOX, so that the $1.6 million paid along with accrued interest and earnings thereon (the "Fair Fund") can be distributed to investors who were harmed by the Defendants' fraudulent conduct.
Company (Trading Symbols) [Relevant Period start and end dates (inclusive)]:
- Homeland Safety International, Inc. (HSFI, SNFX) [5/17/2005 through 4/6/2006]
On January 10, 2020, the Court appointed Miller Kaplan Arase LLP as Tax Administrator and, on January 14, 2020, appointed JND Legal Administration as Distribution Agent (the "Distribution Agent"). On February 16, 2022, the Court approved a plan for the distribution of the Homeland Safety International Fair Fund (the "Plan"). The Plan is publicly available at www.HomelandSafetyFairFund.com, as well as on the SEC's webpage for this matter https://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/claims/homeland-safety-international.htm.
If you purchased the security set forth above during the Relevant Period and would like to be considered for eligibility for a distribution from the Homeland Safety International Fair Fund, you must submit a completed and signed Claim Form, including adequate supporting documentation of your purchases and a completed tax certification, to the Distribution Agent by the Filing Deadline.
The Claim Form is available at www.HomelandSafetyFairFund.com. You may send your Claim Form to the Distribution agent; Claim Forms must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2022 if sent by First Class Mail; and if not by First Class Mail, received by the Distribution Agent by June 16, 2022.
Homeland Safety International Fair Fund
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91240
Seattle, WA 98111
Brokers, Dealers and other nominees that may have records of purchasers of the Securities during the Relevant Period must notify the respective beneficial owners within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Claims Packet so that beneficial owners may timely file a claim or provide to the Distribution Agent within fourteen (14) days of receipt a list of last known names and addresses for all beneficial owners for whom the record holders purchased the Securities during the Relevant Period.
Additional information regarding the Homeland Safety International Fair Fund, including the Distribution Plan, the Distribution Plan Notice, the Claim Form, relevant deadlines, and related materials are available on the Distribution Website at www.HomelandSafetyFairFund.com. You may obtain additional information or request copies of the Claim Form by contacting the Distribution Agent toll-free at (833) 636-2110, emailing info@HomelandSafetyFairFund.com, or writing to:
Homeland Safety International Fair Fund
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Common Dog and Cat Flea Medications are Poisonous to Rabbits
MINNEAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many adults, Easter is time of joyous celebration and hope. To children, it's also a season filled with wonder, Easter egg hunts and… bunnies! If you have a pet rabbit, or are considering getting one, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have an important warning.
"People often get new bunnies for their families at Easter, so we thought it would be a perfect time to remind pet lovers about the dangers of using dog and cat medications on their rabbit," said Dr. Renee Schmid, a senior veterinary toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline. "For example, a common mistake many rabbit owners make is using dog or cat topical medication on their floppy-eared family member. One chemical commonly used in commercial flea and tick topical medication in the form of sprays and 'spot-ons' is fipronil, which is extremely toxic to rabbits. Exposure can result in central nervous system signs including seizures and difficulty walking, as well as loss of appetite. In some cases, the exposure is fatal."
Kristi Johnston, a rabbit owner and lover from Wilsonville, Oregon, found out the hard way what happens when you use over-the-counter flea and tick products on your hare.
"Our cat Luna gave Albus fleas, so we wanted to treat him," Johnston explained. "We got the first product from our veterinarian, but it didn't clear up the fleas completely, so I bought a new over-the-counter brand from the store. After a while, we could tell something was wrong. He wasn't eating, and he started shaking. We called the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline, and they advised us to immediately rinse and wipe him off and seek further treatment. We then took him to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin, where they gave him several baths, intravenous fluids for hydration and medication for his seizures. They kept him hospitalized for 48 hours for treatment and observation, but he made a full recovery and is back at home."
"Albus' tale is a perfect reminder to check with your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline before giving your rabbit medications designed for other pets," Dr. Schmid added. "It's always a good idea not to share medication with multiple pets in your household. Even if they are the same species, they can have different reactions to specific medications based on varying underlying conditions or require different dosages."
Pet Poison Helpline created Toxin Tails to educate the veterinary community and pet lovers on the many types of poisoning dangers facing pets, both in and out of the home. All the pets highlighted in Toxin Tails have been successfully treated for the poisoning and fully recovered.
About Pet Poison Helpline
Pet Poison Helpline, your trusted source for toxicology and pet health advice in times of potential emergency, is available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. We are an independent, nationally recognized animal poison control center triple licensed by the Boards of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy providing unmatched professional leadership and expertise. Our veterinarians and board-certified toxicologists provide treatment advice for poisoning cases of all species, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species. Pet Poison Helpline's fee of $75 per incident includes follow-up consultations for the duration of the case. Based in Minneapolis, Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information can be found online at www.petpoisonhelpline.com.
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Pet Poison Helpline
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Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County
INGHAM COUNTY, Mich., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet service at their households and locations.
The survey asks whether high-speed ("broadband") internet service is available at a given address, and if so, at what speed and cost.
The goal is to gain a clearer picture of the connectivity in Ingham and support planning and possible broadband expansion efforts, including grant applications.
Over the past two years, the need for broadband has become more evident, with residents teleworking, students attending school online and patients meeting doctors virtually. The County Board of Commissioners knows many of our residents and businesses experience frustration over internet connectivity. In some areas, high-speed internet is unreliable or simply not available.
Home internet connectivity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was viewed by many as a luxury. Now though, it is a necessity like electricity and clean water. The Ingham County Commissioners recognize this and have committed a portion of the County's American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to surveying residents and businesses to identify gaps in internet service. To accomplish this, Ingham County is partnering with Merit Network to develop survey and marketing materials aimed at reaching all households in Ingham County.
Merit Network, a Michigan-based nonprofit, is conducting the service as part of its Michigan Moonshot initiative.
Visit MichiganMoonshot.org/Ingham to complete the brief survey. Paper surveys are available upon request by calling 517-676-7206.
ABOUT THE MICHIGAN MOONSHOT: The Michigan Moonshot is a collective call to action which aims to bridge the digital divide in Michigan. Stakeholders include Merit Network, the nation's longest-running research and education network, the Quello Center at Michigan State University and M-Lab, the largest open Internet measurement platform in the world. Learn more about the Michigan Moonshot at Merit.edu/Moonshot.
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RA'ANANA, Israel, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (Nasdaq: IINN, IINNW) ("Inspira" or the "Company") announced today the execution of a summary distribution agreement with Bepex Ltd. (established in 1969) ("Bepex") that includes the potential future deployment of Inspira's ART (Augmented Respiration Technology) systems, designed to prevent the need for invasive mechanical ventilation. Bepex, a leading Israeli medical technology companies, imports, markets and services medical equipment for global medical device companies such as Hamilton (mechanical ventilators) and LivaNova (ECMO-Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation systems). As part of the collaboration with Bepex, the first systems are slated for deployment at the largest medical centers in Israel.
Inspira's summary distribution agreement with Bepex is expected to be followed by a more comprehensive agreement. To date, this latest summary agreement follows three prior summary distribution agreements previously executed by Inspira, which jointly target approximately $386M in the U.S. and European markets, all subject to regulatory approvals. The agreement with Bepex has an initial term of seven years, subject to the completion of product development and relevant regulatory approvals.
"We believe that Inspira's ART system is exactly what Israeli medical teams look for," commented Rami Pais, CEO of Bepex. "We strongly support this groundbreaking technological development, which we believe is destined to become a new category of care for the acute respiratory failure market."
Yigal Kassif, MD. Chairman of Israeli ECMO Society & Cardiac Surgeon at Sheba Medical Center stated, "As of today, the only known treatment available for patients after non-invasive ventilation is highly invasive mechanical ventilation, which poses high risks and complications to patients. The ART system may be an opportunity to treat patients with new technology. Personally, I am proud of the fact that the ART was developed in Israel."
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This past fall, Bierman Autism Centers launched its Institutional Review Board (IRB) to further its commitment to pursuing excellence within the field. It ensures that the care the clinical team at Bierman provides is evidence-based, ethically sound, fair, and non-experimental. The IRB enables the team to provide the highest quality of care through the latest developments within the field. The research will also provide insight on how to train Bierman clinicians and others within the field. Bierman also offers continuing education units for providers.
Fumi Horner, PhD, BCBA-D, Bierman's VP of Clinical Quality, Outcomes & Research and the chair of Bierman's IRB says, "One of the core values at Bierman Autism Centers is to "never sit still." I believe this value is driven by our scientific curiosity of challenging ourselves to answer the question "How can we do better?" This mindset is important not only to improve the clinical quality, but also to advance autism treatment in general. The IRB committee ensures that we are engaging in ethical practices to protect the participants. As most of our research topics involve children with ASD, the most vulnerable population, it is crucial to establish an extra layer to oversee every detail of research activities."
Recently two applications were approved by Biermans' IRB committee. The first one is conducted by a group of clinicians in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Hillary Genovese, Aubrey Byrne, Tiffani Swanda, Christina Barosky, and Lauren Kryzak are investigating the use of self-monitoring strategies to increase rates of instruction during ABA therapy. This study is going to be one of the few assent-based interventions out there as they closely monitor the rate of assent withdrawal as a secondary measure during the data collection. The second study is conducted by Bayleigh Britton in Needham, MA. Her study is titled "Evaluation and Component Analysis of Staff Training for Naturalistic Teaching."
If you are interested in participating in Bierman's IRB you can learn more and submit your application here.
ABOUT BIERMAN www.biermanautism.com
Bierman Autism Centers is a place where kids as young as 18 months to 9 years of age engage in play to learn foundational skills they can build on such as self-advocacy and communication. For more about Bierman Autism Centers visit www.biermanautism.com or contact Alexis Ducharme at marketing@biermanautism.com.
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SYDNEY and NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Media Technology Limited (NASDAQ: IMTE) ("IMTE" or the "Company"), announces today that on April 6, 2022 World Integrated Supply Ecosystem Sdn Bhd ("WISE"), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a distribution agreement with KMF Malaysiawe ("KMF") to sell and distribute Halal products in France initially and then to Germany and United Kingdom. The distribution service agreement is for a period of 3 year. KMF shall promote, market and sell the Halal products on an indent basis for WISE. WISE will purchase the Halal products for distribution in Europe and use the existing KMF distribution infrastructure and network including warehousing. The parties agree on a profit share arrangement and to develop the European market.
Dato' Seri Dr. Hilmi Haji Yahaya, the Chairman of WISE commented, "There is a tremendous demand for Halal products in Europe where the market is estimated to be about Euro 70 billion in 2021. We are focusing on the market in France first and then expand to Germany, UK and other European markets. We plan to source the Halal products in Asia from our supply network of Halal producers and manufacturers." Dato' Seri Dr. Hilmi Haji Yahaya further stated, "KMF has been selling Halal products in France since 2013. They have built an established distribution network locally. By working with KMF, we can have our products tap into this distribution network in France and other parts of Europe. Also, as we develop our own Halal products this KMF network will be an important channel for us to gain access to the European markets."
Mr. Ku Yasin Ku Muhammad Farid, founder and CEO of KMF, stated, "We look forward to grow the business with WISE. France and the other European countries are very attractive markets as there is a growing demand for creditable and safe Halal food products to serve the local Muslim community. WISE will be able to secure and source products in Asia and distribute through our existing sales network and infrastructure."
About Integrated Media Technology Limited ("IMTE")
IMTE is an Australian company engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of nano coated plates for filters, the manufacture and sale of electronic glass, Halal certification and distribution of Halal products, the operating of an online exchange platform for trading in digital assets and the provision of financial research. For more information, please visit www.imtechltd.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including those regarding IMTE's expectations, intentions, strategies, and beliefs pertaining to future events or future financial performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements because of various important factors, including those described in the Company's most recent filings with the SEC. IMTE assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. For a more complete description of the risks that could cause our actual results to differ from our current expectations, please see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in IMTE's annual reports on Form 20-F and interim reports on Form 6-K filed with the SEC, as such factors may be updated from time to time in IMTE's periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website and at http://www.imtechltd.com.
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JACKSON, Miss., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of University Communications at Jackson State University is the recipient of two Canon camera bodies and three Canon lenses which have been donated by Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, as part of their new partnership with the institution. Getty Images photographers and editors will mentor JSU students and provide best practices for using the equipment ahead of major events on campus, including collegiate sports and graduation ceremonies. JSU was recently selected for the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges, an initiative aimed at preserving and amplifying the invaluable visual history of HBCUs.
"This gift of Canon camera equipment is such a pleasant surprise, and it could not have come at a better time as we look to enhance our technology and visual story-telling capabilities," said Alonda Thomas, JSU chief communications officer and associate vice president for marketing and communications. "Special thanks to Getty Images and Canon for acknowledging the importance of documenting the culture and legacy found at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We're excited about the many beautiful moments and cherished memories that we will capture with these tools."
University Photographer Charles A. Smith said he looks forward to using the new cameras to capture Spring sports for the athletics program, including the upcoming Blue and White Game on April 9th and the spring game that will be televised nationally on ESPN on April 24th. He believes the new camera equipment will help level the playing field.
"This gear will give us more capacity to create the kind of images we need to tell our story. We are a proud institution with a strong heritage, and this gear with help us show the world who we are and what we've always done," said Smith. "I want to thank Getty Images and Canon for gifting us this kind of technology. It is a game-changer, and I assure you that this camera gear will be utilized to the fullest extent of our abilities."
Cassandra Illidge, vice president of Partnerships at Getty Images, said the gift is just the beginning of Getty Images' commitment to HBCUs.
"It gave us tremendous joy to unveil the Canon professional camera gear gifted to JSU. We are committed to nurturing HBCUs history and ensuring that today's visuals can be documented with care and preserved," said Illidge.
"Canon is honored to work in tandem with Getty Images to help the students at JSU become the next generation of visual storytellers," said Tatsuro "Tony" Kano, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group.
Funding from the grant will support the digitization of 50,000 archival photographs from Jackson State's library, including future images captured with the donated Canon equipment. The archivists and librarians from the H.T. Sampson Library at Jackson State University will work alongside the Getty Images' team in the photo digitization process. Adnet Global, a renowned post-production agency that specializes in the digitization, restoration, and discoverability of visual analog historic libraries, will also participate. Jackson State University will retain all copyright of its photos and once digitized, the historical content will be placed in a newly created stand-alone photo collection called the "Historically Black Colleges & Universities Collection," which is now available for licensing on gettyimages.com, with more images to be added throughout this year. JSU will also begin distributing photography from campus life and sporting events through Getty Images in 2022.
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New facilities to boost waste treatment and maximize energy and resource recovery
DALLAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was appointed by PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, to provide professional engineering services for the development of the new greasy waste (GWTF) and food waste treatment facilities (FWTF) to maximize energy and resource recovery at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP).
To be co-located with the CWRP, the new facilities will boost Singapore's waste treatment capabilities while harnessing synergies from co-digesting greasy waste, food waste and used water sludge – a by-product of the water reclamation process – to increase biogas yield. The additional biogas can be used for electricity generation to power CWRP, thereby reducing its carbon footprint.
Jacobs will provide preliminary and detailed design and engineering services for the new GWTF, as well as site supervision during construction, testing and commissioning of the project. Jacobs will also conduct the preliminary design study for the FWTF and will review additional modification works to the existing facilities at CWRP to support the co-digestion process.
"With the addition of treatment facilities at Changi and also Tuas, Singapore's greasy waste treatment capacity is expected to double by 2025," said Jacobs Asia Pacific & Middle East Senior Vice President and General Manager Keith Lawson. "The project will meet the nation's long-term needs and help decarbonize the water treatment process. We're excited to continue our partnership with PUB in delivering forward-looking technologies that bring climate response to the forefront of the water treatment process. And in the process, we are combining our knowledge, experience and lessons learned from both CWRP and Tuas Water Reclamation Plant to deliver the best outcome on this project."
When completed, the GWTF will treat up to 12,000 cubic meters of waste a month – the equivalent of over 75,000 barrels of oil product.
"By co-locating both waste treatment facilities with CWRP, PUB will be able to reap the synergies from processing both types of waste with used water sludge. This will boost PUB's quest to enhance water sustainability and contribute to a low-carbon future," said PUB Water Reclamation (Plants) Department Director Mr. Ooi Kian Eng.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence and spread of variants of COVID-19, the efficacy and availability of vaccines and treatments, and the related reaction of governments on global and regional market conditions and the company's business. For a description of some additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see the discussions contained under Item 1 - Business; Item 1A - Risk Factors; Item 3 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, ,and Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; Item 1 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 1A - Risk Factors in our most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.
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NEW YORK , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunar, the first Asian American craft hard seltzer made with real fruits from Asia, today announced their expanded distribution across the New York City metropolitan area, providing consumers in the region with more access to the uniquely crafted hard seltzer.
Lunar is now available at many notable retailers including all Trader Joe's, Total Wine, Fairway, Brooklyn Fare, Food Bazaar, Sunrise Mart, H-Mart and Dainobu across the New York metropolitan area.
"We're stoked to announce our broader availability, as fans, consumers and retailers continue to seek out mission-driven, higher-quality hard seltzer options." said Kevin Wong, co-founder of Lunar. "We're in the midst of a generational shift in what constitutes the modern American dinner table, as Asian flavors continue to trend across the western world."
Lunar can now be found at over 200 locations including on the menu at an array of acclaimed restaurants and bars such as Sagaponack, Di An Di, Nom Wah, Red Paper Clip, and Wenwen.
Sean Ro, co-founder of Lunar, adds, "It's crazy to think that just over a year ago, we were still homebrewing from our apartments in Manhattan, with friends and early adopters giving us feedback on our formulation and sourcing."
The timing for the expanded distribution comes at an opportune time for the team as they have also just launched their latest round of fundraising to help fund their continued sales growth, marketing and inventory.
About Lunar Hard Seltzer
Lunar aims to pioneer the next generation of RTDs by crafting quality beverages with unique flavors that celebrate identity, heritage and culture. Lunar's core line is the first craft hard seltzer made with real fruit from Asia. Juicy and deliciously authentic, Lunar's seltzers are 110 calories, gluten free and avoid artificial ingredients and flavors.
At 4.7% ABV, customers can experience Lunar's unique flavors of yuzu, lychee, korean plum, and passion fruit in stores in NY, VA, and GA, as well as online at www.drinklunar.com.
As a minority-owned, Brooklyn-based brand, Lunar is proud to donate a percent of proceeds to nonprofits and causes supporting the AAPI community.
To learn more about Lunar, visit our Instagram or website.
For all investor-related inquiries, please reach out to founders@drinklunar.com.
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Promotes Ivette Sanz Osso to Chief Client Experience Officer
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Maher Communications (MMC) today announced the appointment of Olga Fleming to global president of MMC and specialist agency RXMOSAIC, effective immediately. Fleming is now responsible for employee engagement, client business and driving growth across both agencies. She reports to MMC founder and global CEO Marina Maher.
Fleming has close to three decades of experience leading people and agencies in healthcare, consumer and corporate communications, and helping clients navigate complex and competitive environments to establish brands and build corporate equity. She launched the first immunotherapy ever marketed and is regularly called upon to develop thought leadership platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Fleming also founded and was CEO of Goodfuse, a boutique communications agency within WPP.
"Olga is the perfect choice for this role," observed Maher. "She is both a visionary leader and an accomplished hands-on practitioner with deep experience in healthcare, corporate and consumer. She is a savvy businessperson with an entrepreneurial spirit that's on full display when one looks at her track record of building business and driving growth. And she does it all in a way that builds excitement and trust with employees and clients alike."
"MMC's secret sauce for success has always been its culture and its people," said Fleming. "And I am excited to partner with Marina and other leaders across both agencies to build the MMC of the future – one that is home to the best and brightest people in the industry who know they are supported and empowered to creatively connect brands to culture and deliver outsized results for clients."
Fleming takes on her new role as Rema Vasan departs for a leadership opportunity in the digital and tech innovation sector.
Maher added, "I have always been passionate about seeing women thrive in their careers and succeed in leadership roles. It is the foundation upon which MMC was built. So not only am I excited about Olga, I am also delighted for Rema and absolutely confident that she will thrive in her new role, which plays to her ingenuity and commitment to constant innovation."
Contemporaneous with Fleming's appointment, Ivette Sanz Osso is promoted to chief client experience officer, a newly created position leading MMC's Client Delivery Excellence team, which ensures clients remain at the heart of all the agency does. Sanz Osso now reports to Fleming and they will partner closely to ensure MMC continues to deliver a level of excellence for clients that is ahead of the industry curve.
In her new role Sanz Osso will apply her expertise in client partnership and team design to reimagine service models, team composition and ways of working to deliver next level business results to clients.
"I'm fueled by working with teams to look beyond and think differently about how they collaborate with clients to create a winning experience; you can say that that I'm a passionate change communications specialist," said Sanz Osso. "And I can't wait to partner with Olga to set a new standard for what an agency-client relationship can deliver."
About Marina Maher Communications (MMC)
Marina Maher Communications is an integrated marketing and communications agency, encompassing MMC and RXMOSAIC. The firm was built by strategic innovators who leverage the power of influence to grow and protect brands. We are a collaborative group of creatives with a bias toward action and a passion for client service that fuels us forward. Our data and tech stack unlock deep audience understanding and is combined with our unique ability to leverage culture, thereby creating powerful communications solutions that drive business results. Digitally driven, we are ahead of the curve in defining the next generation of communications, making MMC one of the most recognized and sought-after communications agencies across consumer, corporate and healthcare.
To learn more, please visit: HelloMMC.com. MMC is a part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group.
About Omnicom Public Relations Group
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Marquee Brands announces expansion in its senior leadership team, appointing Heath Golden as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer, a newly created role at the industry-leading brand acquisitions company with offices in New York, New Jersey, and California.
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heath Golden's senior management role oversees the Fashion Lifestyle, Motherhood, and Marquee Brands Connect divisions, a newly created position devised to optimize and accelerate business growth opportunities, supporting CEO Neil Fiske's strategic vision to become the world's most creative brand accelerator. Taking the helm at Marquee Brands in September 2020 as the first-ever CEO, Neil Fiske set to evolve the successful company's original business model beyond the traditional marketing and licensing blueprint.
Heath Golden joins the talented and experienced management team at Marquee Brands. Before joining, Heath served as EVP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer of Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA). During his tenure at Randa, Heath drove business growth through several successful initiatives. As the company's CFO, he successfully managed the business through the recent global pandemic. Before his CFO role, Heath served as EVP, Chief Strategy Officer of RAA, spearheading the acquisitions of the Haggar and Tribal brands, and a significant ownership stake in Moss Bros., a leading men's formalwear retailer in the U.K. He was also President of Randa Digital Labs. As President of Randa Digital Labs, where he led efforts to build digital-first direct to consumer businesses and supported the omnichannel growth of RAA's retail partners through innovative digital marketing, content, and visual merchandising strategies, paving the way for RAA's rapid growth.
Before Randa, Heath was President, Americas for Bendon Group, a leading intimates company based in Sydney, Australia. While at Bendon, he more than doubled the size of the U.S. business. His achievements include conceiving and launching Heidi Klum Intimates into Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales, re-launching Frederick's of Hollywood as an online pureplay, and significantly expanding the distribution of Stella McCartney Lingerie, building both business plans for the Stella McCartney and Heidi Klum swimwear collections.
This successful career followed eight years at Hampshire Group, Limited, where he joined as Vice President of Business Development and ultimately served over three-and-a-half years as President and Chief Executive Officer. Heath transformed the company into a sportswear provider serving the vertical specialty, moderate, better, domestic, and international markets. He created Scott James, a contemporary menswear brand carried by Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, and two retail stores. In addition to consummating several acquisitions and dispositions that vastly improved profitability. Heath oversaw 1,200 employees in three countries.
Early in his career, Heath was a corporate securities lawyer at leading law firms, including Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Mintz Levin. Heath advised many public company boards of directors and management teams in equity raises, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance matters as an attorney. He counseled several private equity and venture capital concerns on their investment activities and the needs of their portfolio companies.
Heath is a past member of the Boards of Directors of Baboon, Greats, Hampshire Group, Moss Bros., and Stantt. In addition, Heath is a longstanding member of the Board of Governors of Fashion Scholarship Fund, the leading fashion industry charity. Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, Heath holds a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Law Review.
About Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands is a leading global brand owner, marketer, and media company. Owned by investor funds managed by Neuberger Berman, one of the world's leading employee-owned investment managers, Marquee Brands targets high-quality brands with strong consumer awareness and long-term growth potential. Marquee Brands seeks to identify brands in various consumer product segments with the goal of expanding their reach across retail channels, geography, and product category while preserving the brand heritage and enhancing the ultimate consumer experience. The portfolio includes Martha Stewart, The BCBG Group, Ben Sherman, Dakine, Sur La Table, Body Glove, Emeril Lagasse, Motherhood Maternity, A Pea in a Pod, and Bruno Magli. Through its global team of professionals and partners, Marquee Brands monitors trends and markets in order to grow and manage brands in partnership with retailers, licensees, and manufacturers through engaging, impactful strategic planning, marketing, and e-commerce. www.marqueebrands.com
About Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate, and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors, and individual investors globally. With offices in 25 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,400 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). In 2020, the PRI named Neuberger Berman a Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The PRI also awarded Neuberger Berman an A+ in every eligible category for our approach to ESG integration across asset classes. The firm manages $460 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2021. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com
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GREENSBORO, N.C., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks North America customer Martin Brower, a leading supply chain solutions provider for restaurant chains around the world, has introduced its first Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractor to its global fleet. The zero-tailpipe emission tractor will be dedicated to pulling McDonald's-branded trailers for food and beverage deliveries to McDonald's restaurants in the Montreal area. Martin Brower has been a key supply chain partner for McDonald's globally since it opened its first restaurant in the U.S. in 1956 and works closely with the restaurant leader to help reduce its global carbon footprint.
"We are excited to partner with our long-time customer Martin Brower to be the first to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric in Montreal in collaboration with McDonald's Canada," said Paul Kudla, managing director for Canada, Volvo Trucks North America. "It's a strong statement when all key partners align towards clear greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. We look forward to continued collaborations with both organizations as they begin their electromobility journey."
Ideally suited for local and regional freight distribution, the Volvo VNR Electric tractor will deliver to local McDonald's restaurants within a range of 150 km (95 miles) of Martin Brower's Montreal Distribution Centre, located in the Baie-D'Urfé area. McDonald's Canada is conducting a trial of the Volvo VNR Electric as part of a plan to assess the feasibility of scaling alternative fuel vehicles to service its more than 1,400 restaurants across Canada where possible. The Quebec location also provides the ideal opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness and reliability of the battery-electric drivetrain and components in the heat of a Montreal summer and the cold, snow, and ice of winter. To ensure the Volvo VNR Electric tractor is charged and ready to support daily deliveries, Martin Brower has installed onsite charging infrastructure.
"Our goal is to deliver innovative and meaningful solutions to help restaurants and our business create a more sustainable, ethical, and responsible future — every day, all over the world," said Julie Dell'Aniello, president, Martin Brower Canada. "By integrating the Volvo VNR Electric tractor into our fleet, we will gain valuable experience for future zero-tailpipe emission tractor deployments that will enable us to continue driving down Martin Brower's greenhouse gas emissions so we can meet our sustainability targets."
In business for more than 60 years, Martin Brower has grown into a multi-billion-dollar company, that services more than 25,000 restaurants in 18 countries including more than 1,400 in Canada. Martin Brower's global commercial fleet has grown to more than 2,300 vehicles, including almost 40 in Montreal. Utilizing the Volvo VNR Electric in its daily delivery routes for McDonald's will enable Martin Brower to evaluate future opportunities to deploy additional zero-tailpipe emission tractors in their fleet. This is a key part of Martin Brower's ambitious, long-term journey to achieving a significant reduction in carbon emissions per ton delivered by 2030 in collaboration with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
The trial aligns well with McDonald's global commitment to achieve net zero emissions across its global operations by 2050. The addition of the Volvo VNR Electric to the supply chain fleet is one way the Canadian company will contribute to McDonald's global greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
"The trial of the VNR Electric model vehicle in Montreal is another example of how we continue to evolve our business to meet the current moment and rise to future challenges," said Jacques Mignault, president and CEO, McDonald's Canada. "Together with Martin Brower and Volvo Trucks, we look forward to understanding how this trial can help us get closer to McDonald's global net zero emission goals."
The tractor will be serviced by Camions Volvo Montreal, which was recently announced as one of the first two Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle dealerships in Canada. Its sales team is fully educated to consult with customers that are considering investing in any of the Volvo VNR Electric model configurations. Its service team has also been fully trained and equipped to safely maintain and repair the Volvo VNR Electric's drivetrain and components.
"As a Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer, we are ready and able to support our customers with their greenhouse gas emission reduction transportation goals," said Jean-Francois Bibeau, general manager for Camions Volvo Montreal. "Electric is the future of transportation, and this is an exciting first step as we help to lead the transition to battery-electric tractors in Canada."
To learn more about Volvo Trucks North America and the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company website.
For further information on the Volvo VNR Electric, please contact:
Fredrik Klevenfeldt
Director Brand Marketing Communications, Volvo Trucks North America
fredrik.klevenfeldt@volvo.com
336.543.3386
For further information on Martin Brower's fleet sustainability plan, please contact:
Cailly Bower
Vice President, Global Communications, Martin Brower
cbower@martin-brower.com
847.338.7084
For further information on McDonald's, please contact McDonald's Media Relations Line:
media.relations@ca.mcd.com or 1-877-786-3342
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Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles, and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.
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HOUSTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Memorial Hermann Health System and GoHealth Urgent Care announced a new partnership to operate and expand urgent care services across the Greater Houston area. Ten existing Memorial Hermann Urgent Care locations, including one dedicated to pediatrics, will transition to the new Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care joint venture this summer. The partners plan to open additional Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care locations across Houston where they will offer elevated levels of urgent care service via in-person and virtually.
"Memorial Hermann's joint venture with GoHealth will give community members enhanced access to convenient, high-quality care options when a non-emergent but urgent care need emerges," said David L. Callender, M.D., President and CEO of Memorial Hermann. "The partnership combines Memorial Hermann's clinical excellence and commitment to quality with GoHealth's technology-enabled operations and workflows to deliver a world-class patient experience and to accelerate growth of the urgent care model."
Nine of the newly named Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care facilities will offer patients ages 6 months and older a wide array of services for non-life-threatening conditions, including flu, fever, earaches, insect bites, sprains, simple fractures, eye injuries and cuts requiring stitches. Our pediatric Urgent Care will continue to see infants, children and young adults through the age of 18. Patients can walk in or go online to check wait times, save their spot online and pre-register, ensuring they can see a high-quality clinical provider quickly and effortlessly, virtually or in person. When continued care is needed, patients will be connected seamlessly to the high-quality primary and specialty care services at Memorial Hermann.
"We are extremely excited for the opportunity to redefine on-demand care across the Greater Houston area together with an innovative partner like Memorial Hermann," said Todd Latz, CEO of GoHealth Urgent Care. "Memorial Hermann has set the gold standard for quality care in Southeast Texas, and together we will raise the bar and deliver unparalleled patient experiences to Houstonians."
GoHealth currently operates approximately 180 on-demand care centers, in partnership with other market-leading health systems, across the country. Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care's centers and virtual platform will be open extended hours for convenient access and will be staffed and clinically led by Memorial Hermann Medical Group clinicians.
"The need for health care doesn't adhere to a Monday through Friday workday schedule," said Dr. Callender. "By partnering with GoHealth, Memorial Hermann furthers its commitment to value by meeting patients where they are so care is more timely and accessible."
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Mercury's usage-based insurance app could save customers up to 40% or more on auto insurance and gives Prairie State drivers a virtual driving coach
LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Illinois to help improve driving skills and traffic safety. The app acts as a virtual driving coach, providing skill scores that give real-time feedback about driving behavior. Mercury auto insurance policyholders who enroll to use the app immediately receive a 5% participation discount and teen drivers will receive up to a 10% discount. Then, when MercuryGO customers renew their policies, they could receive a discount of up to 40% in addition to their participation discount, depending upon their driving score.
"Safe driving is a very important issue for Mercury and we seek to innovate driver education of all ages on the importance of being alert behind the wheel, while also equipping them with the skills to avoid potentially dangerous driving behaviors," said Barbara Glenn-Rader, Marketing Manager for Illinois at Mercury Insurance. "Most auto collisions are preventable, so MercuryGO is a practical way to help keep drivers focused on the road, which as a result, reduces fatalities and serious injuries. Plus, they could also end up saving a lot of money with this program. So it's a win-win situation."
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports there were 1,195 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2020. Additionally:
- There were 6,875 serious injury crashes, with 8,550 people sustaining serious injuries.
- In total, there were 72,989 injuries in total.
- Speeding, phone use, hard braking and following too closely are common causes of crashes.
The MercuryGO app generates a driving skill score, which is calculated based on categories that are closely correlated with car crashes: excessive speeding, hard braking, distracted driving (i.e., phone motion and screen interaction), and road type.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), Mercury's technology partner, is the world's largest smartphone telematics provider, winning multiple awards. CMT is the pioneer of: usage-based insurance with smartphones (in 2012); the measurement of phone distraction (2013); behavior-based insurance (2014); and real-time crash alerts with roadside assistance (2015).
"Mercury Insurance is utilizing the DriveWell platform to help drivers reduce distracted driving, speeding, and hard braking by keeping them engaged and providing timely feedback," said Ryan McMahon, CMT's Vice President of Insurance and Government Affairs. "MercuryGO will help make Illinois roads safer and has the potential to reduce the number of car collisions, injuries and fatalities."
CMT's research shows that 37% of all car trips in the U.S. in 2019 involved significant driver phone distraction; between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., that figure rises to 41% of all U.S. car trips. MercuryGO will help solve that problem by using technology that has reduced distracted driving by 29%, speeding by 45%, and hard braking by 17%.
MercuryGO provides useful in-app tips to help users become safer drivers. Added benefits include:
- A sharing option for families, which allows all participating drivers to see who is the safest.
- The ability for parents to receive real-time feedback about their teen's driving behavior, including when, where and how fast they're traveling.
- Licensed teen drivers, 18 years and younger, who are registered for MercuryGO will instantly receive a 10% participation discount on auto insurance.
- The opportunity to earn up to an additional 40% discount at renewal.
"It's important to remember that driving is a privilege and one that shouldn't be taken lightly," said Glenn Rader. "Every driver can benefit from sharpening their skills and MercuryGO can help them become a safer driver, while also putting money back in their pockets."
Currently, MercuryGO is available to Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Florida, Arizona, and New Jersey drivers. Visit www.mercuryinsurance.com/GO or contact a local Mercury Insurance agent to enroll.
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.
About Cambridge Mobile Telematics
CMT's mission is to make the world's roads and drivers safer. Since its first product launch in 2012 that pioneered mobile usage-based insurance, CMT has become the world's leading telematics and analytics provider for insurers, rideshares, and fleets. CMT's DriveWell platform uses mobile sensing and behavioral science to measure driving risk and incentivize safer driving, while its Claim Studio reduces the claims cycle time with real-time crash detection, crash reconstruction, and damage assessment using telematics and artificial intelligence. CMT has over 50 active programs with insurers and other partners, improving safety for millions of drivers every day around the world. Started based on research at MIT, CMT is headquartered in Cambridge MA. To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow CMT on Twitter @cmtelematics.
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The Installation Crowns Miami as the Capital of Capital and a Cornerstone of Future Finance
MIAMI, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The city of Miami is grabbing the future of finance by the horns. Today, Mayor Francis X. Suarez joined TradeStation to unveil the Miami Bull, an 11-foot, 3,000-pound statue. The Bull was commissioned by Miami-born fintech firm TradeStation, and presented in Miami to celebrate its culture of innovation as it further stakes its claim as the world's new epicenter of crypto and fintech. The statue is an artistic and modern interpretation of the Charging Bull that sits near Wall Street, which serves as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The Miami Bull seeks to both honor Miami and champion the latest fintech technologies that have emerged around the world, including the emergence of blockchain, cryptocurrency and decentralized finance.
"TradeStation is thrilled to unveil the Miami Bull - a monument that celebrates the city of Miami and the future of finance," said John Bartleman, President and CEO of TradeStation Group, Inc. "As recognized leaders in the cryptocurrency landscape, we believe that communities that embrace innovation, like Miami, are the foundation of a new digital economy. We are honored to take part in this initiative that celebrates Miami's role in building a new financial world for the future."
"The city of Miami is committed to championing innovative ideas and transformative technologies," said Francis X. Suarez, Mayor of Miami. "The Miami Bull is a symbolic and powerful addition to our city's landscape. Its presence further reaffirms the strength of Miami's position on the financial world stage. The future of finance is here, in Miami."
The Miami Bull is the brainchild of world-renowned creatives from advertising agency SMALL who, together with brand strategists from Octonano, enlisted acclaimed artist Furio Tedeschi and the revolutionary Onyx Forge Studio to bring the ultramodern work-of-art to life. Furio Tedeschi is an award-winning concept artist who is the genius behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits, including movies from the notorious Transformers film saga (The Last Knight (2017), Bumblebee (2018), and Rise of the Beasts (2023)). The sculpture was constructed by Onyx Forge, a highly respected FX entertainment design and build studio best known for their award-winning work on films such as Predator (1987) and Beauty and the Beast (2014).
"We are honored to present the Miami Bull to the people of this city and the world," said Maurizio Marchiori, Co-Founder and CEO of Octonano. "This work of art memorializes Miami's role in shaping the future of finance and seeks to inspire the millions that will admire the Miami Bull for years to come."
The preview of the Miami Bull will happen on Wednesday, April 6th at the Miami Beach Convention Center, timed to Bitcoin 2022, the largest cryptocurrency focused conference with an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. After the event, the Miami Bull will be relocated as a monument on the Miami Dade College Campus. For additional information on the Miami Bull, visit miamibull.com.
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For decades, TradeStation has advanced fintech in its support of self-directed traders and investors in their journeys to claim a financial edge. TradeStation provides award-winning trading and analysis platforms and self-clearing online brokerage services for stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, commodity and financial futures, futures options, and cryptocurrencies. These trading platforms are accessible on desktop, Web and mobile, as well as via API technologies which seamlessly provide access to TradeStation's brokerage environment through third-party platforms. TradeStation's offerings also include deep and growing learning content designed to build confidence among those new to investing and hone the skills of seasoned traders.
TradeStation Securities, Inc. (Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC, NSCC, DTC, OCC, NFA & CME) offers self-clearing equities, options, futures and futures options brokerage services as a licensed securities broker-dealer and futures commission merchant (FCM) and is a member of major equities and futures exchanges in the United States. TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC. IS A MEMBER OF NFA AND IS SUBJECT TO NFA'S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AND EXAMINATIONS. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE NFA DOES NOT HAVE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OVER UNDERLYING OR SPOT VIRTUAL CURRENCY PRODUCTS OR TRANSACTIONS OR VIRTUAL CURRENCY EXCHANGES, CUSTODIANS, OR MARKETS. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers self-clearing cryptocurrency brokerage services under federal and state money services business, money-transmitter, and similar registrations and licenses.
*Visit TradeStation.com/Awards for more information.
SMALL Agency is an independent award-winning global creative collective specializing in culturally relevant, buzzworthy ideas. Founded in 2019 by seasoned executive creative directors Luca Lorenzini and Luca Pannese, the company has worked with major brands such as Netflix, Diesel, Amazon Prime, Timberland, Kraft and many other international companies. In 2021, just two years after the agency was founded, SMALL was awarded "Best Boutique Agency of the Year" by the New York Festivals Advertising Awards. The creative duo behind the company has won 34 Cannes Lions, in addition to multiple awards at some of the most prestigious advertising festivals in the world. For more information, please visit https://www.smalltheagency.com or follow @smalltheagency on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Octonano is a fluid creative marketing and branding agency that strives to help build relevant, purposeful and memorable brands that make a long-lasting impact on the world. Headquartered in the heart of Soho in New York City with offices in Florence and Milan, Octonano offers branding, digital marketing, content creation and business strategy services to small, medium and enterprise-level brands. The company specializes in creating powerful brand experiences by harnessing the power of storytelling, compelling content and innovative strategies to help clients create, rethink and expand their horizons. For more information, visit https://www.octonanonyc.com/ or follow @octonanonyc on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- uBreakiFix® tech repair stores across greater Nashville have rebranded to Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™. The stores will continue to offer professional fixes for most everyday tech devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, game consoles and more.
The new branding is a nod to the stores' parent company, Nashville-based global tech care company Asurion®, which acquired uBreakiFix in 2019. In 2021, uBreakiFix announced plans to rebrand all U.S. stores to Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"uBreakiFix stores have been a part of this community since 2015, when the first Nashville-area locations opened in Vanderbilt Square and Brentwood," said Larry Murphy, Nashville District Manager. "Our Nashville footprint has grown to meet the demand for reliable tech repair, and there are now 12 locations across the greater metro area. What excites me most about rebranding as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions is how the new name communicates that we offer tech support beyond repair. Certainly we continue to fix cracked phone screens, damaged charge ports and the like – but we can also help with things like software updates, virus removal, data recovery, device protection and more. Whatever is going on with your tech, our experts are here and ready to help."
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the stores' repair experts can help with most any tech mishap, including providing authorized repairs for devices like Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones.
Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by any of the 12 locations across Nashville, Hermitage, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, Franklin, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Clarksville and Spring Hill for walk-in service. The stores offer free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a one-year limited warranty on all repairs. They even offer a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
"Though the stores' name and appearance have changed, our mission remains the same: to help people stay connected to the things that are important to them," said Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions CEO Dave Barbuto. "We fix tech because people depend on it – and as customers' needs evolve, so do our stores. We're committed to listening, learning and innovating to ensure we're continually providing the best tech solutions for our customers."
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores are located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
120 11th Ave N Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 750-8601
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
112 Saundersville Rd C322, Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 991-8152
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
7043 US-70S Unit C, Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 991-8827
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
400 21st Ave S STE 202, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 991-1275
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1735 Galleria Blvd Suite 1043, Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 991-1290
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
2222 Medical Center Pkwy D, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 991-1992
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1825 Madison St Suite B, Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 597-8215
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
650 S Mt Juliet Rd Suite 110, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 991-1809
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
101 Creekside Crossing Suite 1750, Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 991-1279
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
5225 Old Hickory Blvd Suite 202, Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 991-1996
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1008 Crossings Blvd, Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 597-8673
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
432 Sam Ridley Pkwy W Suite 432, Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 991-1292
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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- Lunit to present two abstracts about its AI-biomarker for immunotherapy, Lunit SCOPE IO
- Lunit will deliver an oral presentation on its breakthrough study supporting the effectiveness of Lunit SCOPE IO as a prognostic biomarker for endometrial cancer
SEOUL, South Korea, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit announced the presentation of two abstracts featuring its AI research on cancer treatment at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022. The meeting will be held from April 8 to 13 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year marks Lunit's fourth time presenting its findings at AACR.
As a leading provider of state-of-the-art cancer diagnostic technology, Lunit has focused on developing novel AI biomarkers for application in immunotherapy. Since 2019, the company has released groundbreaking findings based on its AI-powered tissue analysis platform, 'Lunit SCOPE,' demonstrating the software's predictive value in identifying patients eligible for immunotherapy. The upcoming AACR presentations will showcase Lunit's AI biomarker platform, Lunit SCOPE IO—part of the Lunit SCOPE product line.
Lunit SCOPE IO analyzes a patient's cancer tissue slide image by observing the distribution of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL)—one of the representative immunocytes that fight cancer cells. Based on the spatial distribution pattern of TILs and cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment, Lunit SCOPE IO identifies the tissue sample as one of three immune phenotypes: inflamed, immune-excluded, and immune-desert.
In one of its abstracts, Lunit presents the correlation between its AI-based immune phenotype method and aberrant transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-B) pathways in pan-carcinoma.
For TILs to fight cancer cells, they must be located in proximity to each other. The aberrant TGF-B pathway in the tumor environment has been highlighted as one of the core resistance pathways that inhibit immunotherapy by excluding TILs from the tumor area. This type of distribution is classified as the immune-excluded phenotype, in which TILs are separated from the cancer cells.
Upon conducting a large-scale, pan-carcinoma analysis, Lunit's research team found that an aberrant TGF-B pathway is indeed associated with the immune-excluded phenotype, as well as increased proportions of cancer stroma.
"This was a multi-omics study incorporating genome-based analysis that shows a direct correlation between immune phenotypes with the TGF-B pathway," said Chan-Young Ock, Chief Medical Officer at Lunit. "By developing our AI to analyze TIL and their spatial relationship with cancer stroma, Lunit was able to initiate the first study that directly compares immune phenotypes and TGF-B expression on a large-scale database."
The company will also deliver an oral presentation on the distinct clinical outcomes and molecular profiles among immune phenotypes in endometrial cancer.
Lunit's studies thus far first focused on the validity of immune phenotyping as a biomarker for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, this study demonstrates that similar AI-based spatial analysis can bring clinically significant results as a biomarker in endometrial cancer.
The study aimed to analyze the differences between the three immune phenotypes in endometrial cancer using clinical data, pathological slides, and genetic expression registered in the National Cancer Institute's "The Cancer Genome Atlas" (TCGA). Results indicated that the inflamed phenotype (TILs located close to cancer cells) showed the best overall survival outcome. Furthermore, this particular phenotype was associated with the highest expressions of PD-L1 and CTLA4—immune checkpoint proteins that act as important biomarkers in predicting immunotherapy response.
"Given the significant differences in survival outcome depending on each phenotype, AI-based tumor microenvironment classification using Lunit SCOPE IO may serve as a clinically significant, prognostic biomarker in endometrial cancer," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "We plan to expand the range of our research to validate the efficacy of Lunit SCOPE IO in all cancer types originating from the epithelium."
The Lunit team will be exhibiting at AACR, at booth 1364.
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Brazilian Tech Giant, Daitan, Announces Its Migration to the Encora Brand
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encora Inc, a global, digital product engineering provider announced its subsidiary in Brazil, Daitan, will operate under Encora's global brand name, effective immediately. Daitan's brand migration expands Encora's identity in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, especially in Brazil, where Daitan is headquartered.
"Daitan adds award-winning proprietary technology and software engineering talent to Encora, and we're proud to migrate them under our brand," said Venu Raghavan, CEO, Encora.
Access to the wealth of software engineering talent in Brazil expands Encora's nearshore delivery capabilities. The demand for nearshore services continues to rise because of the tech talent shortage and the importance of real-time communication in Agile Engineering. Scrum teams in Latin America are able to support clients in the U.S. and Canada throughout their workday. The migration of Daitan helps Encora meet the growing demand for nearshore software engineering services.
Since acquiring Daitan in July 2021, Encora's clients have benefitted from Daitan's deep expertise and technical capabilities in AI, Data Engineering, Cloud Native Architecture, and Microservices. The acquisition has grown Encora's customer base and enhanced its domain expertise across the FinTech, HealthTech, Telecommunications, and Cybersecurity industries.
Since joining Encora, Daitan has been able to leverage Encora's global footprint to offer Brazilian talent to a broader scope of clients, worldwide. In the last year alone, Daitan achieved a 33% organic growth rate. This year, Daitan has been named one of the Americas' Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times for the 3rd consecutive year and has been recognized by Brazil's Great Place to Work for the 10th year in a row.
"Joining Encora was a simple decision because leadership is aligned on mission, vision, and values," said Augusto Cavalcanti, CEO, Daitan. "Migration to the Encora brand is the natural next step following the acquisition. This strategic move allows us to achieve our collective goal of delivering business-critical solutions for our clients."
To learn more about Encora and its product engineering services, please visit www.encora.com.
About Encora
Encora, backed by leading global private equity firm Advent International, is the preferred innovation partner to some of the world's leading technology companies. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Encora is an established leader in outsourced product development services. With over 6,700 associates in 40+ offices and innovation labs across Canada, U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, India, and Asia Pacific, Encora's global talent pool, micro-industry vertical expertise, and proprietary agile engineering capabilities enable clients to improve their speed to impact. For more information, please visit www.encora.com.
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PERRYSBURG, Ohio, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextup.ai, a leader in chat-based productivity software solutions for Atlassian, announced today at Atlassian Team '22 a new app called Jira Integration+ for Teams. This new software creates a two-way integration between Jira and Microsoft Teams to eliminate context switching, automate processes and accelerate collaboration.
With hybrid work here to stay, hyper-automation has shifted from an option to a condition of survival. Organizations are requiring more IT and business process automation as they are forced to accelerate digital transformation. The newly launched Jira Integration+ for Teams enables organizations to automate as many of their development processes as possible, helping them get to market faster.
Nextup's Slack & Jira app is already trusted by 750 organizations worldwide from large enterprises to small startups. This essential integration is now available for Microsoft Teams customers.
Jira Integration+ for Teams streamlines workflows by bringing Jira tickets fully into the Teams interface. Users are empowered to create, assign, manage, and close Jira issues without leaving Teams.
A recent research study of IT professionals reported that by bringing Jira and your communication hub together, the average user could save at least two hours of work per week or 300+ hours per year. By optimizing developer operations, there is an expanded capacity to achieve personal, group, and organizational goals.
Teams who use Jira Integration+ report additional productivity benefits including:
- Eliminating context switching
- Time saved through process automation
- Increased transparency and breaking down of information silos
- Better collaboration and communication
- Fewer emails and alert clutter
With Jira Integration+, Jira workloads and boards are fully visible within Teams. The app provides two-way integration with a wide variety of functions including the ability to:
- Create and comment on issues from Teams conversations
- Pull existing tickets into a conversation
- Customize intelligent alerts to replace inbox clutter
- Collaborate on all your boards in real-time
Nicholas Cron, CEO, and Co-Founder of Nextup.ai shares, "I believe in the modern working world, collaboration is the key to success, and that's why platforms like Slack and Teams are taking off at such a rapid rate. By creating software solutions - like Jira Integration+ - that optimize these new workflows , we can support corporations in boosting their effeciency."
Jira Integration+ for Teams is available for download in the Microsoft and Atlassian marketplaces and is available for a free 14-day trial. This software tool works with Jira Cloud, Jira Server, and Jira Data Center.
Nextup.ai is a software technology company that leads the market in productivity software solutions for chat-based workflows. Established in 2019 by two entrepreneurs looking to maximize communication and collaboration, the Slack and Microsoft Teams integration apps they create work to eliminate context switching and enhance efficiency. Nextup.ai has grown year over year to support over 750 organizations worldwide and continues to design products that empower the IT and digital workforce. Explore Nextup technology at nextup.ai.
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MIAMI, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at BITCOIN 2022, Nium, the global platform for modern money movement, unveiled Crypto Accept, an API-based solution that enables global businesses to accept crypto payments. Nium Crypto Accept supports Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) payments at launch, with plans for more currencies in 2023. Online merchants can accept payments in crypto with zero price volatility or risk. Settlement happens next business day in USD or another leading fiat currency - directly to their bank account.
Nium Crypto Accept enables merchants to broaden their customer base and enhance their online payment experiences, while staying protected from the price volatility of cryptocurrency markets. Merchants will begin rolling out Nium-powered solutions later this year.
"Consumers hold more than $3 trillion in cryptocurrency and are looking for more places to spend this money online," said Joaquin Ayuso de Paul, Senior Vice President and Head of Nium Crypto. "Crypto Accept allows merchants to quickly and securely enhance their digital commerce experiences to serve consumers demanding more payment options."
Nium has partnered with BitPay, the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, to enable this safe and easy way to embed crypto payments online for thousands of merchants. At checkout consumers will select their preferred crypto wallet and scan a Quick Response (QR) code to complete their transaction. The service verifies availability of crypto funds and settles the transaction promptly in the merchant's bank account in their preferred local currency.
"BitPay's partnership with Nium connects our network to the Nium rails to enable a fast, safe, and easy way for merchants to embed crypto payments into their online business," said Stephen Pair, co-founder and CEO of BitPay. "Together, we're making it possible for customers to live life on crypto with more options to spend their crypto with the businesses they know and trust."
The launch of Nium Crypto Accept at Bitcoin 2022 follows Nium's announcement of a comprehensive suite of Crypto services accessed via API. The company's first service, Crypto Invest, allows financial institutions to offer their customers the ability to buy, sell, and hold the most popular digital currencies from their financial apps. For more information on Nium Crypto Services, visit https://www.nium.com/platform/crypto.
Follow Nium Live, and on the Web and Social Media at Bitcoin 2022
To learn more, visit Nium at Booth 923 at Bitcoin 2022 where experts will be on hand to answer all your questions on crypto, global payments and more.
About BitPay
Founded in 2011, BitPay pioneered blockchain payment processing with the mission of transforming how businesses and people send, receive, and store money. Its business solutions eliminate transaction fraud, reduce the cost of payment processing, and enable borderless payments in cryptocurrency, among other services. BitPay offers consumers a complete digital asset management solution that includes the BitPay Wallet and BitPay Prepaid Card, enabling them to turn digital assets into dollars for spending at tens of thousands of businesses. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and South America and has raised more than $70 million in funding from leading investment firms including Founders Fund, Index Ventures, Virgin Group, and Aquiline Technology Growth. For more information visit bitpay.com.
The BitPay Card is issued by Metropolitan Commercial Bank (Member FDIC) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. "Metropolitan Commercial Bank" and "Metropolitan" are registered trademarks of Metropolitan Commercial Bank ©2014. Use of the Card is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Cardholder Agreement and fee schedule, if any.
About Nium
Nium is the global platform for modern money movement. It provides banks, payment providers, and businesses of any size with access to global payment and card issuance solutions. Its modular platform powers frictionless commerce, helping businesses pay and get paid across the globe. Once connected to the Nium platform, businesses are able to pay out in more than 100 currencies to over 190 countries – 85 of which in real time. Funds can be received in 27 markets, including Southeast Asia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India, and the US. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries, including Europe (SEPA), the UK, Australia and Singapore. Nium's license portfolio covers 11 of the world's jurisdictions, enabling seamless global payments and rapid integration, regardless of geography.
For more information, visit: https://www.nium.com
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SHANGHAI, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for high net worth investors, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2021.
The annual report can be accessed on Noah's investor relations website at http://ir.noahgroup.com.
ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED
Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH) is a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for high net worth investors. In the full year 2021, Noah distributed RMB97.2 billion (US$15.3 billion) of investment products. Through Gopher Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB156.0 billion (US$24.5 billion) as of December 31, 2021.
Noah's wealth management business primarily distributes diversified investment products denominated in RMB and other currencies. Noah delivers customized financial solutions to clients through a network of 1,316 relationship managers across 84 cities in mainland China, and serves the international investment needs of its clients through offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, New York, Silicon Valley and Singapore. As a leading alternative multi-asset manager in China, Gopher Asset Management develops and manages assets ranging from private equity, public securities, real estate, multi-strategy to other investments denominated in Renminbi and other currencies. The Company also provides other businesses.
For more information, please visit Noah at ir.noahgroup.com.
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ATLANTA, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is partnering with Commtrex to enhance the access and visibility of rail-accessible transload facilities on the company's network. Customers shipping with Norfolk Southern will be able to search Commtrex's comprehensive database for rail-served facilities by location, commodities handled, and other parameters.
"This partnership is impactful and enables transload customers to easily identify facilities served by Norfolk Southern, increasing access to shipping by rail, the most sustainable way to move freight over land," said Leggett Kitchin, Vice President Industrial Products at Norfolk Southern. "The technology also enhances the quality of data available to customers so they can accurately identify connecting points between our shipping network and transload partners."
The Commtrex platform also helps streamline communications. It allows customers to identify Norfolk Southern's 32 transload facilities in the database by their required parameters. The Norfolk Southern service area includes 22 states and the District of Columbia. It connects customers to every major container port in the eastern United States and a majority of the U.S. population and manufacturing base.
"Transloading is becoming an increasingly critical component in the need for supply chain flexibility," said Martin Lew, Chief Executive Officer of Commtrex. "Close to one-third of the 2,500 Commtrex members are rail-served shippers, and Commtrex empowers them to effectively identify and connect with transloaders across North America. There is no other platform that can connect shippers with Class I's, short line railroads, transloaders, terminals, and ports, and Norfolk Southern's partnership with Commtrex will provide shippers with a best-in-class customer experience."
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies, moving the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Norfolk Southern connects customers to markets and communities to economic opportunity, with safe, reliable, and sustainable shipping solutions. The company's service area includes 22 states and the District of Columbia, every major container port in the eastern United States, and a majority of the U.S. population and manufacturing base.
About Commtrex
Commtrex is the largest rail logistics platform empowering shippers to find and connect with transload services, storage locations, lessors, and a wide range of service providers. Commtrex is a highly trusted, effective, and data driven platform that is modernizing how the rail industry connects. Within three years, Commtrex has grown to over 2,500 active members, many of whom are commodity shippers moving freight by rail across North America.
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COLUMBUS — Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association will vote on 14 potential changes to the OHSAA constitution and bylaws during the annual referendum voting period from May 1 to May 16.
The OHSAA Board of Directors approved the 13 bylaw issues and one constitution issue to go to the membership for a vote.
These referendum issues, along with other important matters involving educational-based athletics, will be presented to school administrators at six upcoming Athletic Discussion Meetings during the month of April.
High school principals will vote electronically on the 14 proposals beginning May 1 and ending at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 16.
If approved, all items become effective Aug. 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted.
A simple majority is needed to pass an item.
A complete text of the 2022 Referendum Items can be located here: https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/SchoolResources/refvote/FINAL-2022ReferendumItems.pdf
2 items of note
Issue 12B is a Name, Image and Likeness proposal that mirrors changes made at the collegiate level in the last year. This proposed addition would now allow student-athletes to sign endorsement agreements so long as their teams, schools and/or the OHSAA logo are not used and provided there are no endorsements with companies that do not support the mission of education-based athletics (casinos, gambling, alcohol, drugs, tobacco).
In addition, issue 4B would permit a student enrolled at a member public high school that does not sponsor a team sport in which the student desires to participate to petition to play that sport at a public school located in a bordering public school district pursuant to the bordering district’s duly adopted Board of Education resolution.
Summary of 2022 Referendum Items
ISSUE 1C: Transfer of Schools From One Athletic District to Another
This proposed modification of Constitution Article 5-7-3 and addition of Article 6-1-10 would clarify procedures and factors used for evaluating a request for a school to change OHSAA athletic districts. The proposed amendment would 1) restrict requests to those that can meet “objective, published criteria,” 2) restrict how frequently such changes may occur, 3) remove the final decision-making authority from the Board of Directors, which is composed of Reps from the impacted districts, and instead places the decision-making authority with the Executive Director, and 4) allow any denied transfer requests to be heard by the OHSAA Appeals Panel. If passed, effective May 16, 2022.
ISSUE 1B: Definition of Interscholastic Contest
This proposed modification would clean up the definition of an “interscholastic contest” by providing clarity to and more detail on the definition.
ISSUE 2B: Recognized & Emerging Sports
The proposed modification to the definition of Recognized Sports removes the list of recognized sports from the bylaw and moves that list to the General Sports Regulations, to be modified as needed by the Board of Directors. New Bylaws 1-5-2 and 1-5-3 provides definitions of Emerging Sports and Sponsored Events, respectively, and removes those definitions from the General Sports Regulations. The proposed changes also clarify that emerging sports are recognized sports covered under the OHSAA catastrophic insurance policy. The modification in Bylaw 1-5-4 clarifies that all OHSAA recognized sports, including school club teams, must abide by all OHSAA rules.
ISSUE 3B: Student Manager Exception
This proposal would enable schools to reward and/or recognize a student manager or a student with an intellectual or physical disability for his/her special contributions to a team and allow them to play in a game without requiring the school to verify certain aspects of eligibility. The participation of such a student would only be permitted one time per sports season and the opposing coach and officials would have to be made aware of the student’s participation before the student enters the contest. This concept is already captured in Bylaw 2-2-2, so, if passed, that Bylaw would also be modified to remove the requirement for the student to meet the standard of the OHSAA scholarship bylaw.
ISSUE 4B: Students Attending Public School Playing Sports at Neighboring District School
This proposed new exception would permit a student enrolled at a member public high school that does not sponsor a team sport in which the student desires to participate to petition to play that sport at a public school located in a bordering public school district pursuant to the bordering district’s duly adopted Board of Education resolution. Reciprocal language has been developed for students in a multiple high school district. An OHSAA form would need to be utilized and, if approved by the Board of Education, must be on file at the OHSAA. Forms for the next school year must be received by the OHSAA Office by June 30 each year, and no student may participate at another school until approved by the Executive Director’s Office. If passed, effective May 16, 2022 with tangible implementation for 2022-23 school year.
ISSUE 5B: 18¬Year¬Old Provision in Residency Bylaw
This proposed amendment would permit the Executive Director’s Office to approve residency eligibility after considering extenuating circumstances that may compel a student who is 18 and no longer eligible for a legal change of custody/guardianship to transfer schools and move into a new residence with a primary relative while his/her parents are living outside of Ohio. This proposal mirrors the amendment to the 18¬year¬old provision found within the change of custody exception under the transfer bylaw. If approved, the student would still have to meet the requirements of a transfer bylaw exception in order to restore eligibility for the entire season.
ISSUE 6B: Shifting Period of Ineligibility
The proposed modification, which would be in the additional note, would give the Executive Director’s Office authority to adjust the period when a student would fulfill the regular season transfer consequence if they are unable to compete during all or part of the first 50 percent of the season due to extenuating circumstances through no fault of the student-athlete. This would NOT allow for the transfer consequence to be waived, nor would it allow for the student to regain eligibility for the OHSAA tournament.
ISSUE 7B: Bona Fide Move Changes/Clarifications
Besides moving language from the former “Note 1” to more clearly articulate to which school(s) a student can potentially attempt to restore full athletic eligibility via this exception, the proposed modification would do the following:
1.) The current language of this exception allows for families to select any non-public school when they move into a new public school district, regardless of the distance of their move. The proposed amendment would set a new mileage requirement (15 miles) for a student attempting to use this exception at a non-public school.
2.) The current language of this exception allows for families to select any school when they move into a new public school district if the distance between the two residences is over 100 miles. The proposed amendment would decrease that distance to allow for the selection of any school when the distance between the two residences is 80 miles.
It was also noted that the reason there is no mileage requirement for approval for transfers to public schools for a move of less than 80 miles is because public schools have defined geographic boundaries which govern state allocated funding and school attendance assignments based on residency. If passed, effective May 16, 2022.
ISSUE 8B: Remove Current Transfer Exception 5 (School of Deaf/Blind)
Since the State School for the Blind and State School for the Deaf are no longer members of the OHSAA, this proposal would remove the exception for students transferring to these schools. A proposal to add this exception could be recommended should either school desire to return as an OHSAA member school.
ISSUE 9B: Return to Non-Public System of Education
The proposal to add this exception would give the Executive Director’s Office authority to approve a one¬ time transfer of students back to a non¬public school located within the same system of education BUT ONLY if the student was continuously enrolled within that system of education in grades 4 through 8.
ISSUE 10B: Adult Bad Behavior Exception
The proposal to add this exception would provide a pathway for a student who may have been subject to inappropriate adult behavior to transfer schools and not be subject to a period of ineligibility so long as certain criteria is met. The proposed exception has no application for a student/family displeased with the former coach’s training tactics/style.
ISSUE 11B: Modifications to Amateurism Bylaw
This proposed modification of the bylaw clarifies that money can never be accepted as a result of participation in interscholastic competition and also clarifies that a student can be a professional in one sport but still retain their amateur status in a different OHSAA recognized sport. If passed, effective May 16, 2022.
ISSUE 12B: New Amateurism Bylaw (Add Name Image and Likeness Regulations)
This proposed addition would now allow student-athletes to sign endorsement agreements so long as their teams, schools and/or the OHSAA are not being represented within those endorsements and provided there are no endorsements with companies that do not support the mission of education-based athletics (casinos, gambling, alcohol, drugs, tobacco). If passed, effective May 16, 2022.
ISSUE 13B: Modifications to Awards Bylaw
This modification clarifies that the award threshold from participation in an event is reset after each competition and that the award must be given as a result of participation in a specific athletic competition. Also, the proposed award/prize amount has been increased to $500 per competition from $400. If passed, effective May 16, 2022.
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WASHINGTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien on the full Senate's consideration of D.C. Circuit Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court as the newest associate justice beginning this fall.
"Workers deserve advocates in all branches of government. But as we've seen in recent years, that is lacking on the nation's highest court. Confirming Judge Jackson to the bench is an important step towards making sure the voices of hardworking Americans are heard in matters before the Supreme Court.
"Judge Jackson understands the concerns of the middle class because she grew up a member of it. And her decisions prove it, like the one she wrote on behalf of the federal appeals court in February where it overturned a Trump administration policy directive that restricted the bargaining power of public sector workers. She believes the law supports the rights of workers to join together and bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.
"If senators are truly looking out for their constituents, they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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The Fund Has Outperformed Bitcoin 5 out of 5 Years with Less Volatility and is the #1 Performing Blockchain Fund1.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Off the Chain Capital today releases its financial performance results as of February 28, 2022 at the Bitcoin 2022 conference.
Off the Chain Capital deploys a traditional Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffet approach to investing in blockchain-based assets. Off the Chain, LP (the "Fund") has been the #1 performing fund over the past 5 years2 in the HFR database1 as of 2/28/22.
The Fund has been able to outperform bitcoin 5 out of 5 years with 80% less downside volatility than bitcoin. The Fund has averaged 133%2 per year since its inception in 2016. Off the Chain Capital had assets under management ("AUM") of $399 million as of 2/28/21.
"Bitcoin has been the best performing asset class 10 out of the last 12 years and has the highest Sharpe ratio than any other asset. Our goal is to outperform bitcoin with less volatility, and we have done that on a consistent basis," said Brian Estes, CEO and CIO of Off the Chain Capital. "We have been able to accomplish these goals by securing mispriced digital assets and acting as a liquidity provider to employees and seed investors looking to exit their positions in prominent blockchain companies."
Since inception, the Fund has also outperformed the S&P 500 by 3,653%2 and is 99.99% uncorrelated to the S&P 500. This makes the Fund a diversification opportunity for allocators.
The Fund can accept qualified purchasers and its portfolio allows for exposure to blockchain companies and assets such as Digital Currency Group, Polychain GP, Kraken, Mt. Gox Bankruptcy Claims, Binance, Osprey, Core Scientific, Bitpay, and mispriced digital assets.3 The Fund secures mispriced digital assets and acts as a liquidity provider to employees and seed investors looking to exit their positions in prominent blockchain companies. The Fund is long only, does not use leverage, and provides downside protection without sacrificing upside growth, making it an option for family offices, endowments, and foundations looking to diversify their portfolio and allocate assets into the blockchain technology ecosystem. The Fund uses vetted service providers including Genesis, Coinbase, and Fidelity as custodians, MG Stover as an administrator, and KPMG for tax and audit.
About Off the Chain Capital:
Off the Chain Capital is the general partner and manager of Off the Chain, LP. Off the Chain Capital is a blockchain manager with a value lens. Off the Chain Capital embraces the value-investment philosophy of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. This provides downside protection without sacrificing upside, making it an option for family offices, endowments, foundations, and first-time investors in blockchain assets.
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1) Ranking data as of February 28, 2022 in the HFR database. HFR single-manager funds report to the HFR Database monthly, net of-all-fees performance in US Dollars and have a minimum of $50 million under management or a twelve (12) month track record of active performance.
2) From December 31, 2016 through February 28, 2022. Performance is net of fees, such as advisory fees, and also expenses, such as commissions or other Fund expenses that the Fund would have paid. Performance from December 31, 2016 through January 2017 represents proprietary account activity. Performance from February 2017 through June 2018 and August 2019 to February 28, 2022 represents actual Fund performance. The performance included in the annual return and five year track record for the period July 2018 through July 2019 represents hypothetical performance for the Fund. Please contact lp@offthechain.capital for additional information pertaining to the factors used to calculate such performance.
3) The companies identified and described do not represent all of the investments purchased, sold or recommended for the Fund. The reader should not assume that an investment in the companies identified was or will be profitable. A complete list of investments are available upon request to lp@offthechain.capital.
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22nd Annual Show to Air April 24 on NBC
SEVILLE, Spain, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindsey Vonn, the greatest women's skier of all-time, will be the host of the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards Show broadcasted from the picturesque Spanish city of Seville. The show will air in the U.S. on NBC on Sunday, April 24.
The Laureus World Sports Awards were first staged in 2000 when Nelson Mandela gave the keynote speech proclaiming the power of sports to change the world. Since then, the Awards have continued to celebrate the greatest sporting achievements of individuals and teams globally and has drawn the world's biggest names in both sports and entertainment. Past hosts have included: actor James Marsden; Hugh Grant; Bill Murray; Morgan Freeman; Clive Owen; Kevin Spacey; Teri Hatcher; and many more.
Lindsey Vonn was honored by the Laureus Academy in 2019 when she was presented with the Laureus Spirit of Sport Award to mark the end of her remarkable career. In 2021 she became a member of the Laureus Academy.
Lindsey said: "When I received the Laureus Spirit of Sport Award on my retirement in 2019, I remember saying I was sad to be leaving my sport but I was looking forward to the next chapter of my life and doing something incredible. That's exactly how I feel now to be the host for the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards in the beautiful city of Seville. This is going to be an incredible night for myself and for all the Winners of these very special Awards.
"I know how emotional and uplifting it is to receive a Laureus Award and it's going to be so exciting to be part of the Awards Show in Seville. Although we can't host the Nominees and Winners in person this year, I have seen all the preparations for the virtual event. It's going to be a wonderful evening."
This year's Winners, in a variety of different categories, will be revealed in a 'virtual' format as a result of continuing uncertainty over the Covid pandemic.
Among the U.S. Nominees, selected by a panel of more than 1,200 of the leading sports journalists and broadcasters in the world, are Tom Brady, widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time; gymnastics' golden girl Simone Biles, athletics legend Allyson Felix; Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky, two of the stars of Team USA's dominant swimming team at the Tokyo Olympics; surfer Carissa Moore and basketball's Milwaukee Bucks.
In alignment with the organization's mission to use the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage against young people and children, each year the Laureus Sport for Good Award recognizes a community sports-based program which has helped to improve the lives of young people and bring communities together. Among the nominees this year is Lost Boyz Inc., in Chicago, which uses baseball training to decrease violence, improve social conditions and provide financial and academic opportunities among youth in the city's South Shore community.
For the full list of Nominees in seven categories, click here.
Today Laureus supports more than 250 programs in over 40 countries, many of which aim to end conflict and build bridges between communities. In response to the conflict in Ukraine, the 'Laureus Sport for Peace Humanitarian Action Fund' has been set up to help alleviate the human disaster unfolding in that country. Public donations can be made via Laureus.com – at Just Giving and Global Giving.com.
The fund supports agencies on the ground such as UNICEF, Save the Children and Red Cross / Red Crescent, providing food, water and medicine for victims of the Russian invasion, and seeking shelter for mothers and children on the move, trying to escape.
Laureus will also be a beneficiary of the 'Play Your Part' fundraising campaign which has been launched by Laureus Ambassador Andriy Shevchenko, who captained and managed the Ukraine national team.
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MIAMI, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic partnership to facilitate meditation and wellness practices in the workplace, OpenSeed has partnered with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Yves Behar, CEO and Founder of award-winning design studio fuseproject, to provide meditation pods to alleviate stress. The innovative new pod, called Iris, is made with sustainable materials and integrates sound, guided meditations, aromatherapy and specially-designed lighting. Iris is now available for pre-order reservations.
"OpenSeed's meditation pods can play an important role in facilitating meditation in the workplace, residences, and commercial spaces," said Dr. Deepak Chopra, best-selling author and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. "The pod is a unique environment that beautifully integrates industrial design, technology, and content that helps ease stress and expand self-awareness. Given the mental health crisis we are facing, OpenSeed may offer the type of solution that could help many people reap the vast benefits of meditation" continued Chopra.
Research Shows OpenSeed Pods Significantly Boost Meditation Effectiveness
Research has shown that meditating in OpenSeed pods significantly increases the effectiveness of meditation. A study conducted in Japan, supervised by Dr. Michihito Sugawara, neurosurgeon and director of Sugawara Neurosurgery Clinic, tested 30 subjects over a period of three weeks and found that isolated and controlled environments have great potential to quickly and effectively quiet the mind, reduce stress and enhance peak performance.
OpenSeed plans on conducting further scientific studies on intentionally designed micro-environments for meditation that include content by Deepak Chopra and leading sound designers, therapists, and meditation teachers.
Iris' Unique Design Integrates Digital with Physical
Yves Behar, founder and CEO of SF-based fuseproject and the product designer behind numerous award-winning products for Herman Miller, Samsung, L'Oreal, and many others said: "Our design for Iris is a womb-shaped pod that aims to quiet the chatter and help us re-focus on our wellbeing. The Iris design is assembled on-site and made with sustainably sourced materials and recycled textiles. A touch screen provides meditation options, and the successful integration of digital with the physical gives the mind and body the rest it needs to heal. Day-to-day stress is unavoidable, but by being present and more aware of our feelings, we might also be able to achieve higher levels of emotional intelligence"
Available for pre-order starting today, the Iris will retail at $16,000 or about $485/month plus a monthly subscription when it launches Q1 2023, with a discount available for those that reserve a pod ahead of time.
Compelling Need for Meditation Pods
Mental health issues have cost individuals and companies billions of dollars in medical bills, lost productivity, and wellbeing. Although approaches exist for employee wellbeing (e.g., corporate retreats, wellness apps, and in-house meditation facilitators), most workplaces don't offer spaces conducive for meditation. According to a research report by JLL, a world leader in real estate services, only 17% of workers have access to relaxation spaces.
To solve this problem, OpenSeed is developing a hardware, software, and content platform that powers a network of pods designed for meditation and wellness experiences. OpenSeed creates environments that are explicitly designed to induce calm and facilitate access to elevated states of mental wellbeing.
"Millions of people already know about the benefits of meditation, yet they find it difficult to start and maintain a consistent practice. We have a solution that was born at the intersection of industrial design, sound, music, technology, and ancient wisdom. It provides a conducive space to learn and practice meditation, even in busy, high-stress environments like the workplace and hospitals" said Jonathan Marcoschamer, OpenSeed's Founder and CEO.
ABOUT DEEPAK CHOPRA
DEEPAK CHOPRA™ MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 92nd book, Abundance (Harmony Books) provides an enlightening guide to success, fulfillment, wholeness, and plenty, offering practical advice on how to cultivate a sense of abundance in times of fear and insecurity. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century." www.deepakchopra.com
ABOUT YVES BEHAR AND FUSEPROJECT
fuseproject is an award-winning industrial design and branding firm based in San Francisco. The firm was founded in 1999 by Yves Behar with a fundamental drive to enhance the way people experience and engage with a product. fuseproject works globally and across a wide array of industries that include technology, furniture, fashion, environmental design and consumer goods. wwww.fuseproject.com
ABOUT OPENSEED
OpenSeed develops calm-inducing meditation pods for the workplace and other commercial and residential spaces. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of millions of people by facilitating access to elevated states of awareness, where creativity flows and productivity peaks.
OpenSeed is currently fundraising via equity crowdfunding on Wefunder . Legal Disclosure.
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$5 million donation covering no-cost tests across locations in Los Angeles and Orange County
TUSTIN, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangea Laboratory is donating 50,000 COVID-19 PCR tests, which have been made available for free to the uninsured in Los Angeles and Orange County. The donation, worth more than $5 million, was made possible with help from Zymo Research offering their Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Quick SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR Kits at a discounted rate.
Through collaborations with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) and community health organizations, Pangea Laboratory will continue running PCR tests with a 24-hour turnaround at no cost to uninsured patients until this supply is depleted. The donation began on March 22, 2022, and Pangea Laboratory has since conducted more than 4000 free tests for those without health insurance.
"Our mission at Pangea Laboratory has always been to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable," said Dr. Yap Ching Chew, COO of Pangea Laboratory. "Especially as we are seeing cases rise, keeping testing available for everyone is absolutely crucial."
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) funding for COVID-19 claims reimbursement ended on March 22, 2022, leading to widespread suspension of testing services for those without health insurance. No additional funding is being offered for uninsured Americans. The biggest impact has been felt by the most vulnerable, who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs of testing. Throughout the pandemic Pangea Laboratory has performed thousands of tests for the uninsured, many of whom are frontline workers or who run small businesses within our community.
"We are very grateful to Pangea Laboratory for rising to the occasion to help CORE continue to provide COVID-19 testing to uninsured individuals in Los Angeles at no cost to them," said Ann Lee, CORE Co-Founder and CEO. "These communities can't afford to have their lifeline to critical services cut off, and we are dedicated to continuing to deliver equitable relief."
"Without health insurance, people delay testing and even forgo seeking medical care entirely," said Dr. Megan Crumpler, HCA Public Health Laboratory Director. "This poses a significant public health concern for the insured and uninsured alike as the virus can spread undetected within our communities."
"We are grateful for Pangea Laboratory's donation and their support of our most vulnerable populations," said Dr. Clayton Chau, HCA Director. "We know that testing helps to reduce the rate of transmission of COVID-19 and appreciate this contribution to support testing efforts in Orange County."
Throughout the pandemic, Pangea Laboratory has worked closely with telehealth leaders, non-profit organizations, and public health departments to offer convenient drive-through, pop-up and drop-off testing locations across Southern California. Pangea Laboratory also provides white glove corporate testing solutions nationwide that make it possible for workers to return to the office without disruption, and for school districts to maintain safe in-person learning.
"We want to express our gratitude to Pangea Laboratory for its valuable donation, which will allow those with less resources and without health insurance to continue receiving testing services," said Dr. America Bracho, Executive Director of Latino Health Access. "These are crucial to avoid transmitting the disease, to seek treatment when needed, and to take a financial burden off their shoulders knowing where no-cost services are provided so they can safely return to work."
"We are making the first move, but I hope that others will also step up to make no-cost PCR testing available for the uninsured in their communities," said Dr. Chew. "Whether you're insured, or uninsured, consistent testing is a key part of reducing the spread of the virus."
About Pangea Laboratory
Founded in 2014, Pangea Laboratory is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited clinical laboratory. We focus on the precise, early detection of emerging diseases using advanced and novel technologies that are affordable and accessible for medical providers and consumers. Our mission is to have a positive impact on human life, by providing biomedical communities with reliable and high-quality testing services, delivering the data they need to diagnose and treat diseases in an effective and timely manner.
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Campus selects Passport to offer mobile pay parking, parking enforcement and digital permitting
LINCOLN, Neb., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tetrad Property Group is partnering with transportation software and payments company, Passport, to manage mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital permitting and payments at Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC). With Passport's platform in place, Tetrad Property Group, the parking manager for NIC, can access insights and data while providing a better user experience for its parkers and drive higher parking compliance rates.
Beginning today, users can download the free Passport Parking application to safely and conveniently manage parking sessions through their smartphones. To start a session, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for parking. Users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire and view receipts and parking history directly from their smartphones.
"As Nebraska Innovation Campus continues to grow and develop, we have to be thoughtful of our parking needs," says Daniel J. Duncan, Nebraska Innovation Campus executive director. "Utilizing the Passport parking program allows our parking managers to more accurately assess and respond to our current and future campus parking needs."
In addition to adding mobile payment options for daily parkers, NIC is also offering Passport's digital permitting solution for monthly permits. The online parking permit program streamlines the application and payment processes for parkers and eliminates the need for physical hang tags and decals.
"We are proud to bring innovative parking and mobility solutions to NIC and the Lincoln, Nebraska area," says Mark Schleyer, Passport regional sales director. "With Passport's technology in place, NIC can streamline its operations and continue to meet the needs of its parkers, now and into the future."
The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
About Passport
Passport is a transportation software and payments company that builds technology to more efficiently manage streets and sidewalks. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami. Passport's digital platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.
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SANFORD, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IP Access International, suppliers of satellite communications services and products to emergency responders as well as a wide range of other customers from government to industry, selected PathFinder Digital to assemble IP Access's FUSION MIX devices. FUSION MIX and the FUSION service deliver a multi-path Satellite/Cellular/Wireless approach for tactical and emergency management deployments. FUSION represents the ability to access Satellite, Cellular, FirstNet and Wireless capability in every deployment scenario.
FUSION MIX is the next generation of hybrid-based technologies with network location capabilities through built-in awareness and logic. A web-based interface graphically displays all available networks, including data totals being passed over each available network and allows users complete network situational awareness.
PathFinder Digital, a specialist in the design, manufacturing, and aftermarket support of mobile satellite ground terminals (VSATs), primarily for DoD and government applications, is providing IP Access with assembly and logistics services for the production and distribution of FUSION MIX devices.
About PathFinder Digital LLC
PathFinder specializes in the development of mobile ground terminal satellite communications solutions engineered to meet the unique and particular needs of each project, primarily for military and government agency programs. PathFinder identifies or develops the best solutions to meet the objectives of each set of communications requirements ensuring compliance with MIL-STD specifications.
For more information please visit www.PathFinderDigital.com. PathFinder personnel can be reached at info@pathfinderdigital.com or (413) 575-5631.
About IP Access International
IP Access is a leading provider of mobile and fixed satellite internet solutions with over 20 years experience serving the satellite industry as a domestic and global provider. IP Access provides complete satellite communications solutions inclusive of satellite network offerings, terminal hardware, and installation and support services. Incorporated in 1999, today IP Access operates the nation's largest satellite network of public safety agencies, which includes over 1000 agency customers encompassing 1,700 unique endpoints. At the heart of the IP Access offering is the SELECT Network, providing multiple satellite options and multiple teleports, ensuring protection against regional disasters and infrastructure disruptions while also allowing for on-demand user selectable satellite service in the event of line-of sight or look angle obstructions.
For more information, visit www.ipinternational.net
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SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An American flag, first flown by the U.S. military in combat, began its more than 10,000 mile "Rolling Remembrance" relay to help raise awareness of, and funds for, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, an organization that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
This is the seventh year that PepsiCo has honored the military heroes who lost their lives while serving the United States through this program. 36 PepsiCo drivers – who happen to be military veterans themselves – will transport the American flag across the country, handing it off to one another at relay points from Seattle to New York.
"Each leg of this journey has meaning, to the driver, the community and the families of fallen patriots that Rolling Remembrance honors," said Jim Farrell, Senior Vice President of Operations, PepsiCo Beverages North America Central Division and Executive Sponsor of PepsiCo Valor employee resource group. "By honoring the sacrifices of these military heroes, supporting their families through Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, and recognizing our own military veterans at PepsiCo, we celebrate the important role of veterans in our country and in our company."
The flag is now travelling the remainder of its 53-stop relay journey throughout the United States and will conclude at PepsiCo's headquarters in Purchase, N.Y. just before Memorial Day. The annual event is led in partnership with PepsiCo's employee resource group, PepsiCo Valor, which supports veteran PepsiCo employees and veterans in communities across the country.
Approximately 25,000 children have lost a parent in military service over the last 35 years. Through scholarships and educational counseling, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation helps to bridge the average $25,000 gap between government assistance programs and the cost of a four-year degree that scholars face. To donate to Children of Fallen Patriots foundation, visit https://donate.fallenpatriots.org/RR2022.
"Since 2015, PepsiCo has raised more than $1.4 million in donations, which have had impact on the lives of the Children of Fallen Patriots, their families and their communities," said David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. "Investing in the education of military children who lost a parent in the line of duty is one of the best ways we can honor those who lost their lives defending our country and build up the next generation of leaders."
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverages and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation honors the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through college education. Since 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided nearly $52 million in total assistance, including college scholarships and educational counseling to over 2,200 military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. More than 25,000 children from across the United States have lost a parent in the line of duty. Help today by visiting www.fallenpatriots.org.
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TACOMA, Wash. — For years, Ashley Burks has admired the Rust Mansion from afar.
"It's regal," she said. "It's large. It has a lot of history. It's an amazing piece of property. It is an iconic piece of Tacoma."
And now, after a $2.5 million private sale, the real estate developer owns the home. Burks is giving herself just a couple of months to restore "The White House of the West" to its former glory.
"This is a massive undertaking, to say the least," Burks said. "But I knew I had to do it and I wanted to do it."
For Burks, this is a labor of love in more ways than one. She's dedicating the project to the memory of her late husband Bryan Meade, who died of a heart attack in 2017 at the age of 36.
"He had a saying, 'You can do anything you put your mind to. You just got to throw your energy behind it,'" Burks said.
Burks won't be renovating this six bath/seven bedroom home alone. She's teaming up with general contractor Sam Calabrese, who says the job is almost entirely cosmetic, but the biggest challenge is replacing materials with something that matches.
"A lot of this stuff was handmade," Calabrese said. "It just isn't something you could go to Home Depot and get off the shelf so that's been a challenge for sure."
Calabrese is hammering away at the trim, working on the facia at the front of the house. Neighbors walk by, wondering what's going on. Many in Tacoma feel a sense of ownership for this house.
The Rust Mansion was built for one of the richest men in the Northwest. Smelter King William Rust moved his family into the 18-room house in 1906. The entire top floor served as maids quarters.
"This is one of the bedrooms in the maids quarters," Burks said on a tour that takes us into a room covered in debris. "As you can see it's quite a bit of work. We've been actively stripping off wallpaper that's already peeling and the glue that goes with it and we are going to have to resurface the walls. It looks like a mess now, but it's going to be amazing when we're done."
Burks has a vision for the home. She's not planning to modernize or modify. She uses historic photos as a reference point.
In the 1980's the mansion was converted into apartments. Floors were damaged. Bathrooms were rendered useless. But in every room, there remain touches of a glorious past.
"Throughout the whole home you'll find greens and gold and pinks," she said.
It's true. Pink flowers show up on stained glass, etched in the design of a fireplace and on wallpaper.
"Honestly, it adds a lot of character," Burks said.
A project like this means Burks gets a hundred questions a day. But her answers are all based on a painting of the Rust Mansion that hangs in the living room. It's the idealized version of the home she's trying to bring to life in a matter of weeks.
"I think we're making headway," she said. "I think we're gonna do it."
KING 5's Evening will be following the remodel in a series of stories airing over the course of a couple of months.
Morrison House/Sotheby's International Realty is the exclusive broker for the Rust Mansion.
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colle McVoy has been selected as creative agency of record for Perdue Foods after a competitive review. The agency will lead creative strategy aligning with Perdue's overall business strategy, creative, digital, and production for all Perdue Foods Consumer Business including PERDUE®, PERDUE® HARVESTLAND® and PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® brands.
"We believe our chicken is the best tasting and highest quality available. It's imperative that we find meaningful, modern ways to communicate our points of difference to consumers, and that they remember these points when deciding what to feed themselves and their families and friends," said David Zucker, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of E-Commerce, Perdue. "Deploying a diverse team reflective of the Perdue consumer set, Colle McVoy was able to quickly assess Perdue's strategic direction and suggest new and compelling ways to communicate it. Their creative ideas are built for the long-term, with differentiated messaging that explores new channels with inventive ways to reach our audience. We are excited about the energy and results the Colle McVoy team will bring to the Perdue consumer brand messaging and marketing efforts."
"Perdue's growth has been guided by four generations of leaders passionate about quality, integrity and trust, as well as a focus on continuously improving everything they do," said Jessica Henrichs, President, Colle McVoy. "Their innovative approach continues to drive change in the industry, and we look forward to developing breakthrough creative and leveraging modern channels to help Perdue become the most-trusted name in protein."
Colle McVoy has an extensive history of partnering with many food and agricultural clients and elevating their brands such as Land O'Lakes, CHS, AGCO, Vermont Creamery and Schwan's Home Delivery. New work will launch this year.
"Great things happen when core values and cultures align. We are incredibly proud to partner with Perdue because we share a deep commitment to our people, our communities and responsible food and agriculture," said Christine Fruechte, CEO, Colle McVoy.
Perdue Foods is the latest new client that Colle McVoy has announced after a record-breaking new business streak and beginning the year with double-digit growth. Recent new partnerships include Northern Tool + Equipment and Blu Dot.
About Perdue Foods
The PERDUE® brand is the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., with a full lineup of no-antibiotics-ever products under the PERDUE®, PERDUE® HARVESTLAND®, and PERDUE® Chicken Plus® brands, and USDA certified organic chicken under the PERDUE® HARVESTLAND® Organic and PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® ORGANICS™ brands. Perdue was recognized as the first to successfully market chicken by branding and advertising a product measurably superior to the competition, and they've been innovating ever since. All Perdue chickens are fed an all-vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. They're cared for in a clean, safe environment, and Perdue programs are verified by the USDA. Perdue leads the way in raising healthy poultry without antibiotics and is setting new standards for animal care. Learn more at www.perdue.com.
About Colle McVoy
Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that leads brands to their next. We combine purpose, innovation and experience in new ways to give businesses a competitive advantage. We bring this approach to a diverse collection of client partners, including 3M, AccuWeather, AGCO, Anytime Fitness, Associated Bank, Blu Dot, Burnett Dairy, Children's Health, CHS, Cub Cadet, Deluxe Corporation, Elanco, Florida's Natural, Houston White, Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism, Land O'Lakes, Medtronic, Northern Tool + Equipment, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, Schwan's Home Delivery, Target, UnitedHealth Group, U.S. Bank, Vermont Creamery and Zoetis, among others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Colle McVoy has been named a Best Place to Work by Ad Age, Outside magazine and the Star Tribune. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — In Washington’s largest law enforcement agency, diversity has been a shortcoming for decades.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) data shows the majority of state troopers are white men, and KING 5’s Facing Race unit found lawmakers and former cadets have called for change within the agency for years.
A new state law looks to change the narrative. In March, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that puts pressure on WSP to attract and retain cadets of color.
The measure will cost the state patrol $1.3 million. It includes the commission of an independent study into retention and recruitment efforts in addition to setting agency benchmarks and providing legislative oversight of WSP’s progress.
Old problem; new push
“I'm proud to work for an agency that is willing to say that publicly, ‘This is a problem, and we're trying to fix it,’” said Sgt. Johnna Batiste, who is part of a group of African American commissioned female troopers that call themselves the "Fab Four." The group includes Troopers Shaneka Phillips, Monica Matthews and Briana Feller.
The four women range in age and experience level. While they work in different specialties, including recruitment and testing, they all say they feel a responsibility to recruit and mentor candidates of color.
Feller joined WSP as a single mother in 2017 and has no family ties to the agency or law enforcement. Matthews, Phillips and Batiste all had family in the military or law enforcement who inspired them to join WSP’s ranks.
Matthews, an Air Force veteran, works as one of four polygraph examiners for WSP. Phillips has been with WSP since 2011 and now works with their Special Operations Division in Olympia. Batiste oversees cadet classes and specializes in control tactics and weapons programs. She is also the daughter of the current WSP chief, John Batiste.
“The State Patrol has been very supportive of allowing us to do more like community outreach type events or just attending different community type of scenarios, just so we can recruit more, and people are getting the visual. Young girls … they're seeing us,” said Phillips.
The Fab Four’s efforts are WSP’s new answer to a very old problem: historically, most Washington State Patrol troopers have been white men.
According to WSP 2021 demographic data, 86% of troopers are white men.
“It's very much a good old boy's club," said Liz Griffin, a former WSP cadet. "And if you don't fit into that good old boy's club mold, what they want you to be, if you don't fit into that club, then you're kind of seen as a threat."
In 2007, Griffin spent nine months in WSP’s training academy as a cadet. Fourteen years ago, Griffin sued the patrol for discrimination, saying she was punished based on her sex and race.
“I was told that I was too smart for my own good," said Griffin. "And I should probably consider another profession. I was the only female of color.
Washington State Patrol's 'Fab Four'
Diversity in 2003 versus 2022
A KING 5 Facing Race analysis of Department of Justice and state data found diversity in the state patrol has declined. Compared with 2003, the patrol now employs fewer Black, Asian and Native American troopers.
“I don't recall seeing any that looked like me," said Griffin. "And that was another reason I wanted to do it was younger people need to see themselves in professions like that."
According to Griffin’s lawsuit, she was at the top of her class and “received consistently excellent performance evaluations.” But doing well, she said, didn't equate to being treated well.
“My badge number was supposed to be 6-6-8. They would refer to me as 'sex sex eight' instead. Being like 'sexy female,'” said Griffin. “When we would do be doing scenarios … we'd be practicing on each other. When it was my turn to be the suspect, they put me in the back of the car, and they'd be like, ‘Well, this is right. This is how it's supposed to be. This is what it really looks like.’”
One week before graduation, Griffin failed a practical exam. A 2009 WSP training manual states cadets should be given "retraining" and a "make-up exam."
Her lawsuit says, "Caucasian male candidates received retraining before retests."
But Griffin didn't get that accommodation. Instead, she was fired.
“I've experienced racism and sexism before," Griffin said. "But this just felt like a bigger blow. Because it ... crushes your dreams, because people, especially little kids, do see police officers like on a pedestal and that they can do no wrong, but it was like, 'Wow, it really is like this.'"
Washington state Sen. John Lovick of District 44, who was a WSP trooper for more than 30 years, said he thinks diversity in the WSP is "absolutely horrible."
“We want to see an agency that reflects the community that we serve,” said Lovick.
Lovick has been pushing WSP leadership to do a better job attracting and retaining diverse candidates.
“This is 2022," Lovick said. "There are only 30 Black troopers, other minorities, but it still has to be a pretty lonely world for most of them.”
Report: Many candidates of color screened out
A 2021 state study into WSP’s retention and recruitment practices showed cadets of color were failing the agency's psychological evaluation at a higher rate than their white counterparts. And there's a lot at stake – if you flunk the psychological evaluation, you're out.
According to data compiled in the report, 36% of white candidates didn't pass WSP’s psychological evaluation compared to 44% of Latinx candidates, 67% of Asian candidates and 60% of Black candidates who didn't pass the psychological examination.
“I think the screening process was obviously a problem. Most agencies, they just don't reject as many people,” said Lovick.
Dr. Daniel Clark, WSP’s longtime psychologist, was the man responsible for administering the tests. Clark faced criticism from lawmakers after that 2021 state report showed candidates of color were rejected from the patrol at high rates. The report found, "Every focus group and multiple key executives reported concerns of bias in the psychological evaluation process."
Clark kept his job. He's been reassigned at the state patrol and now deals with counseling and training.
KING 5 reached out to Clark for comment but has not heard back from him
Griffin was surprised to hear that Clark still had an active role in the WSP.
“Blows my mind," said Griffin. "Like I cannot believe after what was found that he would still have any type of role. That just shows you like there has to be change within the department. To see change, things have to be completely deconstructed and rebuilt from the bottom up."
Griffin doesn’t see that happening.
In 2014, her case was ultimately settled out of court for $20,000 with the agency making no "admissions of liability." After leaving the WSP training academy, Griffin went back into the mental health field. She received her master's in social work and went on to get her doctorate in education.
Griffin said WSP missed out when they discriminated against her.
“[I am] someone who really cares about people, someone who genuinely just wanted to be out there helping individuals,” said Griffin.
State Patrol Chief John Batiste would not answer questions for this story.
But the chief's daughter, Sgt. Batiste, was made available to speak about the efforts of the Fab Four. We asked Batiste if she had experienced discrimination or felt othered within the agency.
“Not othered because of the color of my skin, othered because of my gender," Batiste said. "Yes. I don't think necessarily that color plays a part in that, it just is, you're 5-foot-2 and you're underestimated.”
“The academy has grown so much in diversity. We have a team of pretty diverse recruiters,” said Trooper Feller.
We repeatedly asked for a racial breakdown and photos of the latest WSP Cadet class. Our inquiries were not answered.
“I feel like we have, we still have a lot of work to do,” said Trooper Phillips.
Last year, WSP announced they had signed onto the 30x30 pledge, a nationwide effort within police departments to increase representation in all ranks and promote gender equity. According to the WSP, “The ultimate goal of the 30×30 Initiative is to reach 30 percent of women in police recruit classes by 2030 and to ensure policing agencies are truly representative of the jurisdiction the agency serves. While 30×30 focuses on advancing women in policing, these principles are applicable to all demographic diversity, not just gender.”
The Fab Four said they hope their increased recruitment efforts will steer the agency to better represent the population it serves.
According to a statement provided by WSP, high vacancy rates across all law enforcement agencies have increased competition for candidates of color. They say they continue to modify their hiring and training practices to eliminate any unintended barriers for candidates of color.
Here is the full WSP statement:
“The Washington State Patrol is committed to diversifying our workforce and has been intentional in our efforts to recruit, train and retain qualified individuals that are more reflective of the state and communities we serve. Recognizing that over the years, law enforcement in the United States has been an industry dominated by historical majorities in both race and gender, over the past several years, we have taken numerous steps to bring a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion into our hiring and operations. We have increased and diversified our recruiting staff as well as substantially increased our intentional outreach to women and communities of color on many fronts. We are also committed to taking down any barriers identified to making working for us an attractive, safe, and satisfying career path for all qualified candidates.
"Part of our process of continuous growth has been to bring in outside consultants to gain their independent evaluation and recommendations for specific systems modifications that would make our agency and our industry more appealing. We take these challenges very seriously and have and are implementing many of their recommendations along with changes generated by our own internal reviews of our recruiting, vetting, hiring, training and deployment strategies. One of the changes we have made occurred in 2021 when our Chief decided it was time for a permanent pivot from in-house psychological testing. That service was moved to outside contractors and Dr. Clark was then able to provide fuller focus and leadership on other programs already under his leadership like the management of our peer support and employee wellness programs and other internal mental health and wellness efforts in addition to critical incident trauma counseling for our staff. As you might imagine given the nature of the work, those efforts are of great importance with continuous demand.
"While we have greatly increased our efforts at outreach to women and communities of color in our recruiting and continue to modify our hiring and training practices to eliminate any unintended barriers to service, we must all recognize that the allure of careers in law enforcement has been significantly dampened in our society over the past several years. With so many agencies now recruiting in the same smaller universe of interested and qualified applicants, our challenges filling the growing number of vacancies continue to grow. We know there are no ‘light-switch’ solutions that will quickly bring significant improvement but we continue to increase our recruitment resources and focus and are aggressively developing strategies and tactics that will hopefully help us improve long-term trust and increase the allure of law enforcement as a career over time in all communities.”
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chrysler calls out pet-friendly features of Chrysler Pacifica in advance of National Pet Day on April 11
- 2022 Chrysler Pacifica features standard rear-seat reminder to alert driver with a chime and cluster message after trip completion to check rear seats
- FamCAM interior camera, industry-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating, Stow 'n Vac system and more make Pacifica the "purr-fect" pet home away from home
- Mopar pet kennel helps safely transport furry family members
- Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last six years, has earned more than 165 honors and industry accolades
- 2022 Chrysler Pacifica offers the most standard safety features in the industry and earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating
- Full information on 2022 Chrysler Pacifica available at Chrysler.com
Chrysler is "paws-ing" to profess its love for furry family members with National Pet Day just around the corner on April 11. The brand is highlighting pet-appropriate features and available Mopar accessories that make the Chrysler Pacifica the "purr-fect" home away from home for four-legged passengers.
Pet-friendly features of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, which earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and is the most awarded minivan over the last six years, include:
- Rear-seat reminder: New for 2022 and standard on Pacifica, the rear-seat reminder recognizes when rear doors are opened and closed prior to ignition start, then alerts the driver with a chime and cluster message after trip completion to check rear seats for passengers and pets
- FamCAM interior camera: Provides a view of occupants in the rear and even allows those up front to zoom in to keep a watchful eye on precocious pets
- Stow 'n Go seating: The only minivan with available all-wheel drive and Stow 'n Go seating, plus second- and third-row seats fold flat into the floor, providing ample space for pet kennels or for pets to roam when the vehicle is in park
- Stow 'n Go in-floor storage bins: Pet food or accessories can be stored under the floor and out of sight
- Stow 'n Vac: Pets can be messy — Pacifica's available Stow 'n Vac system offers easy interior clean ups
- Hands-free sliding doors/liftgate: Hands-free access to the Pacifica is as simple as a kick under the door or liftgate, making it easier to juggle pets and personal items when entering the vehicle
- Pet kennel: Lightweight Mopar pet kennel allows for safe transportation of pets and folds flat when not in use
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented, with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling and the most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The available innovative hybrid powertrain takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further. It's the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. Chrysler Voyager offers fleet owners a budget-friendly minivan that also provides a well-equipped, exceptional driving experience. The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand's promise of iconic and elegant design executed with world-class performance, efficiency and quality – all at an attainable value. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has certified a class-action lawsuit in Oregon over state leaders' response to the COVID-19 pandemic inside its prisons.
A group of adults in custody who contracted COVID-19 first sued the state in April 2020, alleging culpability by Gov. Kate Brown, Corrections Department Director Colette Peters and Health Authority Director Patrick Allen, among other state officials. The lawsuit acknowledges Corrections has taken some measures but argues they have not been enough.
"This really is quite a groundbreaking order, and decision, and it could potentially be a model for advocates in other parts of the country where they're having similar problems," Corene Kendrick, deputy director of the American Civil Liberty Union's National Prison Project, told Oregon Public Broadcasting this week.
In Oregon, 45 people in the Department of Corrections custody have so far died after testing positive for COVID-19, and more than 5,000 people have tested positive for the virus while in custody.
Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman signed off on a wrongful death class that will include the estates of 45 adults who died in the state's custody and "for whom COVID-19 caused or contributed to their death." The other is a damages class that would include anyone incarcerated after Feb. 1, 2020, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 at least 14 days after they were incarcerated.
The state could appeal Beckerman's ruling, settle, or take the cases to trial. Spokespersons for the governor's office, the Oregon Department of Corrections and the state's Department of Justice declined to comment on the pending litigation.
Attorneys bringing the lawsuit have already used it to secure vaccines for adults in custody in February 2021 before vaccines were widely available.
In her ruling, Beckerman said she found the theory of the case was sufficient to certify classes. Other questions, she wrote, could only be answered by a jury, should the cases go to trial. For example, Beckerman did not answer whether the state acted with deliberate indifference, or whether that indifference was the reason thousands were sickened with COVID-19.
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The reimagined LD is now loaded with all-new technology and innovation for 2022
SUMNER, Texas, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJ Trailers today announced exciting new updates to their top-selling flatdeck trailer, the Low-Pro Flatdeck with Duals (LD). While the new LD continues to distinguish itself with the same heavy-duty 25,000 GVWR, it now comes standard with upgraded features for improved looks and performance, including an all-new gooseneck design, coupler, frame design, suspension, and more.
"We've built the new LD for the next generation of hauling," said Jerad Guest, Director of Product Development for PJ Trailers. "The standard features and options we've included are a real testament to PJ Trailers' commitment to innovation and product improvement, and will help the LD continue to bring incredible value to our dealers and the customers they support."
Many of the new standard features, like the Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Coupler and TwistGuard™ frame design, make the LD ideal for hauling heavy loads, helping further cement this unique model as a favorite for both heavy construction and hotshot transportation.
Giving the LD an all-new modern look, the ProBeam™ gooseneck is constructed from a single piece of steel and redistributes stress across the neck's frame for fewer stress points.
The TwistGuard™ frame design provides T-shaped intersecting pipe supports to reduce frame twist and improve torque control, with testing showing up to a 60% reduction in twist compared to non-torque tube trailer frames.
In another industry-first, the LD is the first gooseneck to feature the Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Coupler. Designed in a trusted partnership with Demco, this cutting-edge coupler provides easy hitching with help from Demco's EZ Latch system in a custom gooseneck housing.
Other innovative features on the LD now include the Dexter HDSS Adjustable Suspension, Monster Steps with a new retractable design, and new hold-down latches for the optional Monster Ramps™ providing reduced noise and vibration while in transit.
Learn more about the Low-Pro Flatdeck with Duals (LD) at PJTrailers.com or reach out to your local PJ Trailers Dealer.
About PJ Trailers
Since 1991, PJ Trailers has been driving the trailer industry forward with innovation and technology. PJ manufactures a variety of superbly constructed, prograde trailers, including flatdecks, deckovers, tilts, dumps, car haulers, and utilities. With more than 300 Dealers located throughout the US and Canada, PJ offers unmatched value, services, and support for end-users and dealers alike. PJ Trailers is a brand of ATW, North America's leading manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of professional and consumer grade trailers, truck equipment, parts, and accessories.
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Insurtech platform Policygenius continues rapid growth with launch of a new, convenient life insurance option with no medical exam and suite of living benefits
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Policygenius, the nation's leading tech-enabled platform for insurance shopping and fulfillment, announced today the new offering of an innovative life insurance product from Foresters Financial. The product, Foresters Your Term, provides consumers with a new way to access life insurance affordably, quickly, and conveniently, enabling an underwriting decision in less than 24 hours for many applicants.
With this latest addition to its marketplace, Policygenius continues its rapid growth trajectory and expands its exclusive offerings of accelerated underwriting life insurance options, which enable eligible customers to secure life insurance without a medical exam.
"Our mission is to simplify access to financial protection, and we've achieved that through our proprietary technology and superb customer service," Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Policygenius, said. "We're proud to expand our product shelf with this life insurance offering from Foresters Financial so we can help more people get the insurance they need as conveniently as possible." The Policygenius platform features the widest selection of accelerated underwriting life insurance in the market, including exclusive offerings from Foresters Financial and Brighthouse Financial."
Foresters Financial is an international financial services provider, offering life insurance, retirement, and savings solutions that help families achieve their long-term financial goals. Foresters Your Term offers life insurance protection for 10-, 15-, 20-, 25-, or 30-year terms with coverage amounts from $100,000 to $1 million, giving consumers the flexibility to find the right coverage for their needs. With a streamlined, digital-first application process, eligible customers can quickly and easily secure life insurance coverage without a medical exam, in as little as a week. Insurability depends on answers to medical and other application questions and underwriting searches and review.
Foresters Financial will have unique standing with Policygenius as it is the only fraternal life insurer represented on its platform. Foresters' insureds are known as members1 because they join The Independent Order of Foresters with the purchase of an insurance policy. Members enjoy various benefits with an eye toward community well-being through the organization's earnings. Benefits include scholarships, community grants, on-line legal services, and a recently launched, state-of-the-art wellness engagement app, Foresters Go.
To apply, consumers visit the Policygenius website to answer a few questions before completing their application by telephone with a licensed Policygenius agent. This significantly accelerates the underwriting process and enables consumers to receive a decision faster than is typically possible with traditional underwriting.
"We traditionally help families through independent agents, and we are excited to join Policygenius' platform to help those consumers who would rather buy online," Matt Berman, President of Foresters Financial US, said. "Too many people are underinsured in the United States. It's important to be able to give them alternative ways to buy life insurance so they can protect themselves and their families."
Since its founding in 2014, Policygenius has grown rapidly to help millions of people shop for insurance and sell more than $160 billion in coverage. No-exam life insurance options feature a fast and simple purchase process that doesn't require invasive testing. With today's launch of Foresters Your Term, Policygenius is expanding access to excellent accelerated underwriting life insurance products for all customer demographics.
About Policygenius:
Policygenius transforms the insurance journey for today's consumer, providing a one-stop platform where customers can compare options from top insurance carriers, get unbiased expert advice, buy policies, and manage their insurance portfolio, in one seamless, integrated experience. Our proprietary technology platform integrates with the leading life, disability, and home and auto insurance carriers and delivers an exceptional digital experience for both consumers and insurance carriers. Since 2014, our content, digital tools, and experts have served as a resource for millions of people on their insurance journey, and we have sold more than $160 billion in coverage.
To receive Policygenius announcements, email press@policygenius.com. Subscribe to the Easy Money by Policygenius newsletter here.
About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial is redefining the life insurance and individual savings industry across the U.S., Canada and UK by enriching the lives, communities, and overall well-being of its members. Agents and members alike appreciate the turnkey-decisioned product offerings and end-to-end digitized processes that make it easy to get life insurance without traditional medical exams. Dedicated to its members' well-being, Foresters offers a suite of member benefits and is redefining the conventional life insurance model, bringing improved financial security and overall wellness to everyday North American families. Foresters Financial is the trade name for The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society. For 21 straight years, The Independent Order of Foresters has received an "A" (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best2.
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Brooke Niemeyer
Associate Director of Media Relations, Policygenius
brooke.niemeyer@policygenius.com
Kathryn Perrier
Senior Manager, Communications, Foresters Financial
647-209-5129
KPerrier@foresters.com
Foresters Financial, Foresters, Helping Is Who We Are, Foresters Care, Foresters Go and the Foresters Go logo are trade names and/or trademarks of The Independent Order of Foresters (a fraternal benefit society, 789 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 1T9) and its subsidiaries.
Foresters Your Term: ICC16-TERM-ANB-US01 or TERM-ANB-XX01-2016;
1 Foresters members are insureds under a life or health insurance certificate, or annuitants under an annuity certificate, issued by The Independent Order of Foresters, or social fraternal members. Foresters Financial member benefits are non-contractual, subject to benefit specific eligibility requirements, definitions and limitations and may be changed or canceled without notice or are no longer available.
2 The A.M. Best rating assigned on July 29, 2021 reflects the overall strength and claims-paying ability of The Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) but does not apply to the performance of any non IOF issued products. An "A" (Excellent) rating is assigned to companies that have a strong ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders and have, on balance, excellent balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile when compared to the standards established by A.M. Best Company. A.M. Best assigns ratings from A++ to F, A++ and A+ being superior ratings and A and A- being excellent ratings. See ambest.com for our latest rating.
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Brian Wilson joins RainFocus to oversee the company's customer advocacy and success programs
LEHI, Utah, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RainFocus™, provider of the next-generation enterprise event marketing platform, today announced its latest leadership hire, Brian Wilson as chief customer officer. In his new role, he will partner with employees across the organization and enable teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Recognizing important industry trends, including the digital transformation of event strategies and the convergence of events and marketing, this announcement ensures the proper support for RainFocus' customers as the industry continues to grow.
Wilson joins RainFocus from Experity, the national leader in on-demand care solutions, where he was chief customer officer. Wilson brings over 20 years of profound leadership experience and has scaled teams to deliver notable customer programs in multiple high-growth, global SaaS environments.
"Customer-centricity is at the core of an organization's successful growth strategy," Wilson said. "I'm eager to play a critical role at RainFocus and introduce new ways of delivering unparalleled experiences while continuing to exceed customer expectations. RainFocus does a phenomenal job propelling their customers' journeys forward, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this innovative team."
"Brian has incredible versatility within the industry, having worked in various verticals including healthcare, e-commerce, human capital management, and more," said Doug Baird, president of RainFocus. "His experience solving demanding problems with technologies and his achievements in the space make him the ideal individual to understand our customers' needs and deliver unprecedented results."
Hiring its first chief customer officer supports RainFocus' continued commitment to its client partners, as they are at the center of the company's operations. Some of the world's most innovative brands look to RainFocus to unlock the power of unified experiences in their marketing efforts, and Wilson's role amplifies that.
Wilson resides in Minneapolis with his wife and six children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, getting outdoors to hike and bike, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
About RainFocus
RainFocus is a next-generation event marketing platform built from the ground up to capture, analyze, and harness an unprecedented amount of data for significantly better events and conferences. As a true SaaS platform, RainFocus simplifies event registration, content management, and exhibitor activation seamlessly across physical, virtual, and hybrid experiences, all from a single dashboard. For more information, visit www.rainfocus.com.
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- Join the conversation with RainFocus on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Visit RainFocus.com to learn more about our event marketing and management platform. If you're ready to get started, request a demo.
- Discover powerful insights and solutions for event delivery and network with peers, thought leaders, and industry experts at RainFocus INSIGHT. Learn more.
- Are you interested in joining the RainFocus Partner Program? Apply today.
- Grow your career and help reshape the events industry at RainFocus. Apply here.
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For the second year in a row, Realogy ranks among just 50 top companies that lead the way for employee career growth
MADISON, N.J., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the U.S., was again named one of LinkedIn's Top Companies in 2022 for setting a foundation for professional growth and demonstrating a continued commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional talent. The list features just 50 leading companies across America who focus on creating an enriching environment for employees to build their career.
"I am incredibly proud that Realogy has again been recognized by LinkedIn as one of just 50 Top Companies in the U.S. leading the way for employee career growth and development," said Ryan Schneider, Realogy's chief executive officer and president. "There is no more impactful measure of success than that of our people, who inspire me every day as they propel their own careers forward while supporting our affiliated agents, franchisees, and customers through the meaningful process of buying and selling a home. Their professional growth fuels Realogy's success as we continue to move the real estate industry to what's next."
The ranking, issued by LinkedIn News, is determined by a carefully weighted methodology using exclusive LinkedIn data analyzing the career paths of millions of professionals across seven key pillars: the ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity, and educational background.
"At Realogy, our talent strategy is anchored in empowering our employees to thrive and make an impact in their careers," said Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Realogy's chief people officer. "As we embrace the future of work, we are enabling a people-first employee experience through meaningful connections, flexibility, and innovation that offers our employees the opportunity to pave a customized professional path that inspires them and the company to go further, together."
A leader in workplace innovation, Realogy is actively building a connected culture across its combined remote, hybrid, and office-based teams. The Company's 'Go Further Together' initiative prioritizes wellness, flexibility, collaboration, and productivity as the pillars of its culture, and embraces practical solutions, such as Focus Fridays, to help employees adapt to new workstyles and stay engaged. In 2021, the Company achieved a 91% engagement score on its annual, third-party employee engagement survey, performing above the global high performance norm in ethics, career development, and empowerment categories.
Realogy's talent strategy focuses heavily on employee development, with an emphasis on mobility and high-performance growth programs. The company provides a number of programs and resources centered around career advancement, ranging from virtual development and skills courses to mentorship and immersion programs across businesses, as well as professional support via the company's diverse Employee Resource Groups, among others. More information about Realogy's commitment to an inclusive corporate culture and employee development programs can be found in the 2021 Realogy Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
Realogy is consistently recognized as a leader in workplace culture, named one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 11th consecutive year, a Great Place to Work® by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work Institute for the fourth consecutive year, and one of America's Best Large Employers, World's Best Employers and World's Top Female Friendly Company by Forbes.
About Realogy Holdings Corp.
Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) is moving the real estate industry to what's next. As the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services encompassing franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture, Realogy supported approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021. The company's diverse brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Realogy fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,700 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 136,700 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers. Recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Realogy has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2021 Top Companies in the U.S. the past two years, and honored on the Forbes list of World's Best Employers 2021.
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Companies to provide new mobile Hydrogen storage and transport solutions
LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Quantum Fuel Systems (Quantum), a fully integrated alternative energy company, and Renewable Innovations, a firm dedicated to clean, green Hydrogen power solutions, announced a partnership to bring to market new solutions for Hydrogen distribution. As the world quickly moves to Hydrogen as a clean, green source of power, the infrastructure must also accelerate to meet the needs of the growing Hydrogen economy. To help address this challenge, Renewable Innovations will incorporate Quantum Hydrogen storage vessels in its mobile Fuel Cell and H2 transport systems.
"Quantum has over 20 years of Hydrogen experience and are now on the cutting edge of looking at power generation and backup power applications in addition to their speciality in mobile applications," noted Robert Mount, Founder, President & CEO of Renewable Innovations. "We look forward to working with Quantum to grow and improve Hydrogen infrastructure for application and on-site storage, as well as refueling and transport."
Both firms envision this partnership as a critical stage in delivering Hydrogen-power-based solutions to the market. "Renewable Innovations is known for bold thinking and making an impact," commented Mark Arold, President of Quantum. "They have moved beyond imagining what a green clean future powered by Hydrogen looks like and are building it today and we are excited to provide the mobile Hydrogen capacity for this project and look forward to working together as strategic partners for future projects."
Quantum has a long history with Hydrogen starting in 1999 when they launched the world's first 5,000 psi Hydrogen system on a commercial vehicle and then later as the first to certify a 10,000 psi Hydrogen storage tank to international standards. In December 2021 Quantum delivered its first Hydrogen virtual pipeline trailer to a North American customer. Similarly, Renewable Innovations has emerged as the leader in integrating and commercializing automative Hydrogen fuel cells for mobile and stationary uses, including rapid EV charging solutions.
About Quantum Fuel Systems LLC
Quantum Fuel Systems LLC is engineering the future of alternative fuel storage by designing, developing and bringing innovative transport trailers, and industry-leading Type 4 cylinders for Hydrogen and CNG to market. Quantum is at the forefront of the industry with decades of experience in gaseous fuel storage and systems solutions. Learn more at http://www.qtww.com/www.qtww.com
About Renewable Innovations
Renewable Innovations is accelerating the growth and opportunities within the renewable economy. Their team of industry leaders brings extensive experience and invaluable connections across the Renewable, Hydrogen, and Alternative Energy sectors. Along with their partners, investors, and clients, they are making major technological advancements with products and solutions to lead the world into a new and exciting carbon-free future. Learn more at www.renewable-innovations.com
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Gerber is looking for its next ‘spokesbaby’
Published: Apr. 6, 2022 at 10:46 AM EDT|Updated: moments ago
(Gray News) - Gerber is looking for a baby to be the next face of the company.
The company said it is searching for its next “Chief Growing Officer and Spokesbaby.”
The job requirements are simple. Applicants must be between 0-4 years old, have a “playful smile that can light up the room,” and an “irresistible giggle and undeniably loveable personality.”
The winner will also receive $25,000.
To apply, visit Gerber’s website here.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivery, a leading data management company, today announced that it has successfully achieved Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery, a designation geared to help our mutual customers use our complimentary platforms with full confidence.
By earning this designation, Rivery has proven their products have met a core set of functional and interoperability requirements when integrating with BigQuery. This designation enables customers to discover and have confidence that Rivery products they use today work well with BigQuery or save time on evaluating them. In addition, being part of the program, Rivery will cement its partnership with Google Cloud as a partner, getting more opportunities to collaborate closely with Google Cloud engineering and BigQuery teams to develop joint initiatives.
Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery is a partner integration validation program created to increase customer confidence in partner integrations into BigQuery. As part of this initiative, Google engineering teams validate partner integrations into BigQuery in a three phase process. Firstly, Google runs a series of data integration tests and compares results against benchmarks. Secondly, it works closely with partners to fill any gaps. Thirdly, documentation is refined for our mutual customers.
Since 2020, Google Cloud customers can directly access Rivery via Google Cloud Marketplace, making it incredibly simple to connect both platforms and get started right away. In addition, with the 2021 launch of Rivery Kits, Google Cloud users have access to pre-engineered data workflows for popular use cases such as Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics and Google Analytics. All these initiatives help data teams create their perfect data stack without wasting time or resources trying to access and align data from numerous sources.
"Recognizing Rivery's platform as Google Cloud ready - BigQuery indicates that their integrations with BigQuery deliver excellent experiences and value for customers," said Manvinder Singh, Director, Partnerships at Google Cloud. "Businesses are increasingly bringing partner platforms like Rivery together with BigQuery to form their data stacks, and we're delighted to partner with Rivery to make it very easy for these customers to bring data into BigQuery for analysis and to inform decision-making."
Limor Fledel, Rivery's Head of Product said: "Ensuring Google Cloud users can enjoy Rivery's full product suite with confidence is key for them to create the perfect modern data stack. Anyone using Google Cloud can access Rivery with a single click via Google Cloud Marketplace. In addition, it's an opportunity for Rivery to collaborate with Google Cloud in the development of joint product roadmaps. "
About Rivery:
Rivery is the end-to-end data platform that gives organizations control over their data through the ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and management of their data. Moving beyond the traditional ETL, Rivery speeds up the entire DataOps workflow with automation and process simplification in a single SaaS platform. The world's leading companies, including Bayer, BuzzFeed, and American Cancer Society trust Rivery with their data.
Learn more about Rivery at https://rivery.io/
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Schools in Alabama county end prayer over PA system at football games
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Prayers will no longer be said over loudspeakers before football games this fall for at least two Alabama high schools.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation says it received complaints last fall about the prayers over the PA system, WBRC reported. The organization sent a letter to Jefferson County schools, saying that prayers before the games, including Gardendale High School and Pinson Valley, are inappropriate and unconstitutional.
The organization says the Supreme Court has struck down school-sponsored prayer in public schools.
Freedom From Religion Foundation said it received word from the school district’s attorney that after the superintendent met with principals, the administration will not allow prayers at school-sponsored events.
A staff attorney for the organization says its purpose it to protect the separation of church and state.
“There are people affected by this. I think some people treat it as, ‘Oh, they just don’t want to hear prayer. They don’t like that Christians exist.’ It has nothing to do with that. It truly is just that public schools are a neutral place. They should be neutral with regard to religion,” said Chris Line with Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. and the board of education issued a statement that the complaint was resolved at the school level and not as a result of board action or policy.
“That resolution was based on the board’s legal obligations that have been established by binding court precedent,” Gonsoulin stated. “However, the board’s adherence to those rulings should not be understood as a rejection of students’ religious rights and liberties in the school setting. The Jefferson County Board of Education remains firmly committed to respecting and protecting those rights and liberties in every way permitted by the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
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DALLAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE: SBR), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.730190 per unit, payable on April 29, 2022, to unit holders of record on April 18, 2022. Sabine's cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports and tax information booklets, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.sbr-sabine.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.
This distribution reflects primarily the oil production for January 2022 and the gas production for December 2021. Preliminary production volumes are approximately 70,536 barrels of oil and 1,430,163 Mcf of gas. Preliminary prices are approximately $76.67 per barrel of oil and $4.62 per Mcf of gas.
This month's distribution is higher than the previous month's due to the increased production of both oil and gas.
The production from the new horizontal gas wells in Panola County, Texas, has contributed approximately $1.1 million reflecting December production. They were averaging about 882 Mcf per day per well during December totaling over 219,000 Mcf during this time frame with an average pricing of $5.03 per Mcf. In addition to these proceeds, an additional 8 new wells were paid upon, contributing approximately $900,000, reflecting an average of 297 Mcf per well, per day. As more regular monthly receipts are made in the months to come, additional information will be made available.
The table below compares this month's production and prices to the previous month's:
Revenues are only distributed after they are received, verified and posted. Most energy companies normally issue payment of royalties on or about the 25th of every month, and depending on mail delivery, a varying amount of royalties are not received until after the revenue posting on the last business day of the month. The revenues received after that date will be posted within 30 days of receipt.
Due to the timing of the end of the month of March, approximately $2,231,000 of revenue received will be posted in the following month of April in addition to normal receipts during April. Since the close of business in March and prior to this press release, $448,000 in revenue has been received.
Sabine Royalty Trust, as it does after the end of each year, had a year-end Reserve Report prepared in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's requirements. This report provides an evaluation of the estimated asset value as of December 31 of each year, which can be used to estimate the remaining life of the Trust.
The estimated net proved reserves, as of January 1, 2022, attributable to the Trust from the properties appraised are approximately 6.0 million barrels of oil and 42.8 billion cubic feet of gas with a future net value of approximately $470,140,000 with a discounted value at 10% of $207,703,000. With these estimated quantities of this year's reserve estimate of 6.0 million barrels of oil and 42.8 billion cubic feet of gas remaining, it could be estimated that the Trust still has a life span of 8 to 10 years. The report is an exhibit to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed on March 25, 2022 and is available to all unitholders at this time on the SEC website and Sabine's website.
The 2021 Annual Report with Form 10-K and the January 1, 2022 Reserve Summary will be posted in the month of April on the Sabine website at http://www.sbr-sabine.com/.
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Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era water rule for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated for now a Trump-era rule that had curtailed the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.
The justices agreed to halt a lower court judge’s order throwing out the rule and sending it back to the Environmental Protection Agency. Four justices said they disagreed with the decision.
The Biden administration has said it intends to rewrite the rule. Work on a revision has begun, but the administration has said a final rule is not expected until the spring of 2023. The Trump-era rule will remain in effect in the meantime.
The Biden administration had told the justices in a court filing that it agreed that the U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup lacked the authority to throw out the rule without first determining that it was invalid. But the administration had urged the court not to reinstate the rule, saying that in the months since the Alsup’s ruling, officials have adapted to the change, reverting to regulations in place for decades. Another change would “cause substantial disruption and disserve the public interest,” the administration said.
Alsup was nominated to the bench by President Bill Clinton.
The section of federal law at issue in the case is Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. For decades, it had been the rule that a federal agency could not issue a license or permit to conduct any activity that could result in any discharge into navigable waters unless the affected state or tribe certified that the discharge was complied with the Clean Water Act and state law, or waived certification.
The Trump administration in 2020 curtailed that review power after complaints from Republicans in Congress and the fossil fuel industry that state officials had used the permitting process to stop new energy projects. The Trump administration said its actions would advance then-President Donald Trump’s goal to fast-track energy projects such as oil and natural gas pipelines.
States, Native American Tribes and environmental groups sued. Several mostly Republican-led states, a national trade association representing the oil and gas industry and others have intervened in the case to defend the Trump-era rule. The states involved in the case are: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, West Virginia, Wyoming and Texas.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, is now offering its well-established managed care solutions independent of claims administration. These solutions provide the insurance industry and employers with additional choices for administering care for their employees and policyholders.
Knowing that insurance carriers and employers have different systems, needs and workflows, Sedgwick's independent managed care solutions give clients the power to choose just one or several from our full suite of services — including comprehensive bill review, clinical and return-to-work solutions — to help with controlling costs, managing processes, and providing timely and effective care to employees and insureds. Whether complementing an existing program or standing up a fully integrated approach, Sedgwick's suite of managed care solutions provides a new choice.
Sedgwick offers a range of managed care services from which clients can choose. Cost containment solutions encompass medical bill review, complex review, nurse audit and bill negotiations. Within clinical care, solutions include nurse triage, case management, surgery nurse services, behavioral health, pharmacy management, transition work services, vocational return-to-work services and utilization review. Organizations can also benefit from utilizing Sedgwick's national preferred provider organization (PPO) and ancillary care networks, which include tens of thousands of high-quality providers, to meet program needs and expedite access to care.
"Carriers and employers need a trusted managed care partner to help with the right care and coordination solutions for insureds and employees — from clinical case management to networks and support," said Andrea Buhl, Sedgwick's president of managed care. "Our independent offering brings our 20-plus years of experience as a leading managed care provider to a new audience, giving clients flexible and customized access to our full suite of solutions."
For more information on Sedgwick's managed care offerings, see "the power of choice."
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. We provide a broad range of resources tailored to our clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of nearly 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
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US charges Russian oligarch, dismantles cybercrime operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has charged a Russian oligarch with violating U.S. government sanctions and has disrupted a cybercrime operation controlled by a Russian military intelligence agency, officials said Wednesday.
The actions, announced amid Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, underscore what U.S. officials say are their efforts to crack down on Russian criminal activity, to choke off the flow of “dirty money” and to disrupt the Kremlin’s malicious cyber acts.
“Our goal is to ensure that sanctions Russian oligarchs, and cyber criminals will not find safe haven,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Wednesday.
The case against against Konstantin Malofeyev, a Russian media baron, accuses him of trying to evade earlier Treasury Department sanctions resulting from Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. Though the sanctions barred U.S. citizens from working for or doing business with him, Malofeyev allegedly used co-conspirators to secretly acquire media organizations across Europe in hopes of spreading pro-Russia propaganda.
A former CNBC and Fox News employee was arrested London last month for his work as a television producer for Malofeyev.
The announcements come two days after U.S. officials seized a yacht in Spain belonging to a Russian oligarch, Viktor Vekselberg, with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Justice Department in the last year has taken aim against Russia-based cybercrime, recovering in June most of a multimillion-dollar ransom that Colonial Pipeline paid to hackers after a ransomware attack that halted operations and announcing charges last fall against two suspected ransomware operators.
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and OREGON, Ohio, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical today announced plans to open a new critical illness recovery hospital within Mercy Health -Toledo in early 2023. The 31-bed facility will be branded Select Specialty Hospital – Oregon and located on the fourth and fifth floors of Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital.
The new hospital will be a satellite location of Regency Hospital Toledo, a 45-bed, freestanding facility in Sylvania, OH, also owned and operated by Select Medical. As part of the regional expansion, the existing Regency Hospital will be renamed Select Specialty Hospital – Toledo.
"As the need for specialized post-acute care continues to grow, we are pleased to expand our world-class care in northern Ohio," said Tom Mullin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of specialty hospitals at Select Medical. "Combined, our two Select Specialty Hospitals will have a 76-bed capacity ensuring patients throughout the region have access to the care they need to recover from critical illness and return to quality of life."
"We're excited to welcome Select Specialty Hospital to our system and look forward to working together to help improve the health of our patients and community," said Bob Baxter, president, Mercy Health – Toledo.
About Mercy Health - Toledo
Mercy Health – Toledo is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry's quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Locally, Mercy Health is based in Toledo, Ohio, and serves 20 counties in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Mercy Health – Toledo provides comprehensive primary and critical care services to residents and Life Flight critical air transport services. Mercy College of Ohio, which is sponsored by Mercy Health, provides health care and health science higher education programs and degrees. Mercy Health - Toledo provided more than $111 million in community benefit in 2017, which includes charity care and community health services. With approximately 8,800 employees, 300 employed physicians and 2,200 medical staff members, Mercy Health has been part of the Northwest Ohio community it serves for more than 163 years. The mission of Bon Secours Mercy Health is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of its communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Visit mercy.com for additional information.
About Select Medical
Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on number of facilities. Select Medical's reportable segments include the critical illness recovery hospital segment, the rehabilitation hospital segment, the outpatient rehabilitation segment, and the Concentra segment. As of December 31, 2021, Select Medical operated 104 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 30 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,881 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Concentra operated 518 occupational health centers in 41 states. As of December 31, 2021, Select Medical had operations in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.
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Apprenticeship Program Seeks to Train a Skilled Workforce and Resolve Labor Shortages
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric announces the launch of its new TradeUp Academy, an HVAC Registered Apprenticeship Program. The goal of the program is to help businesses meet the demand for skilled labor during a shortage, while offering workers higher wages and better employment outcomes.
TradeUp Academy is a paid training/apprentice program that offers participants the opportunity to gain experience, learn new skills and support themselves financially while they study and receive on-the-job training. For the trainee, an apprenticeship can offer a cost-effective alternative to the college track. And for the employer, apprenticeship programs are a reliable workforce solution.
"We are excited to launch TradeUp Academy and be a part of the solution to turn around skilled workforce shortages while providing workers with a quality job and competitive living wage," said Brad Kelly, Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric President.
Apprentices in the TradeUp Academy are considered full-time employees of Snyder earning a competitive wage while receiving a minimum of 2,000 hours of firsthand technical training. Snyder is the only company in the Jacksonville market with a 12-month program, making it unique to similar apprenticeships because the trainee moves through the program more quickly. Participants are also eligible for benefits after an introductory period.
TradeUp Academy is geared toward an entry level contractor - no experience required. Participants who do have some industry experience or training are also encouraged to enroll. Trainees follow a path towards certification that starts with online classes for technical studies and in-class lectures from industry experts, then move on to ride-alongs for field observations. Lastly, participants go out into the field in their own truck with support – a system in which the trainee can call in for assistance or request an experienced technician come to their job site for assistance.
TradeUp Academy was recently approved by the Florida Department of Education and is pending approval from the US Department of Labor. A Registered Apprenticeship program ensures a quality education system with notable markers for advancement and employment.
Snyder offers an array of comfort solutions, including HVAC installation, service, and maintenance. Additionally, the company offers residential plumbing and electrical services.
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The LinkedIn platform aggregates a diverse range of more than 305,000 sustainability-related job and volunteer opportunities across a range of industries
ATLANTA, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company launched a campaign on LinkedIn called "Mother Earth is Hiring" today, highlighting hundreds of thousands of environmental job and volunteer opportunities currently available across the U.S. The showcase page works to champion the good energy and positive momentum organizations are making toward their environmental and sustainability goals and calls on companies and individuals to join in on this critical work.
"Southern Company has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and transparency. In recent years we have enhanced our disclosure of key environmental, social and governance topics to better inform stakeholders of the many initiatives underway at Southern Company and our operating companies," said Southern Company Director of Sustainability Strategy and Planning, Sarah Stashak. "By highlighting employment opportunities that can better our planet, the Mother Earth platform is yet another way of demonstrating our commitment."
Through the month-long initiative, Southern Company aims not only to connect jobseekers with potential new positions, but also to inspire individuals who hadn't previously considered pursuing a sustainability career or volunteer program. LinkedIn's data analytics and AI technology will pull all types of positions dedicated to environmental causes, including energy efficiency, water conservation, clean air, sustainable forestry, and much more.
"We hope this campaign will reach and inspire individuals, jobseekers and volunteers who care about the environment but may feel overwhelmed about where to begin," said Southern Company Brand Director, Emily O'Brien. "Protecting our planet is a job we all must take on, and the Mother Earth platform opens the door to real, meaningful action."
Corporate and nonprofit partners supporting the campaign include:
- Georgia Aquarium
- National Carbon Capture Center
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- Nuclear Energy Institute
The Mother Earth initiative is just one piece of Southern Company's overarching sustainability commitment. Southern Company is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to provide customers and communities with a clean energy future. The company supports this objective by actively advancing a net zero by 2050 goal in direct alignment with the commitments of the Paris Agreement and has an interim target to achieve 50% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 relative to 2007 levels. The net zero goals include direct GHG emissions across the electric and natural gas businesses. To reach net zero by 2050, Southern Company is focused on transitioning its generating fleet, making the necessary related investments in transmission and distribution grids, advancing energy efficiency and investing in clean energy technologies. To learn more about Southern Company's sustainability priorities visit https://www.southerncompany.com/sustainability.html.
"Southern Company's efforts to raise awareness of the need for more partners and people to help address the impacts of a changing climate is commendable," said National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Southern Regional Director, Jay Jensen.
"We hope Southern Company's long history of support for wildlife, biodiversity, and all things conservation will inspire individuals and other corporations to become more involved in supporting landscape-scale restoration and conserving our nation's natural heritage. For nearly 20 years Southern Company has supported NFWF efforts and has contributed to restoring, sustaining and enhancing over 1.7 million acres of wildlife habitat. Southern Company's two decades of support of NFWF reinforces that we all can make a difference when working together to protect and restore America's amazing and irreplaceable natural resources."
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability, and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a net-zero future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit southerncompany.com/.
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The 2021 HBR Law Department Survey ranked TeamConnect as the most used matter management system among law departments.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitratech, a leading provider of legal and compliance software, announced today that TeamConnect was rated the most widely used matter management system and the second most widely used e-Billing system in the 2021 HBR Consulting Law Department Survey.
The annual HBR Law Department Survey is the leading source of benchmarking data for corporate law departments, providing comprehensive data on legal spending, staffing, operations, technology, outside counsel management, and compensation. The Survey, now in its seventeenth year, continues to expand its focus on global legal function management, including data from over 160 participating companies representing over 15 industries.
The survey gathers comprehensive data on legal staffing, spending, organizational structure, operations, outside counsel management, and technology with 65% of the respondents among the Fortune 500.
TeamConnect is the proven end-to-end platform for Legal Operations to deliver more efficient legal services to the rest of the organization, combining matter management, e-billing, legal spend management, document management, reporting and analytics, and processing automation.
"We are thrilled to have TeamConnect named in this top spot as the most widely used matter management system in the venerable HBR Consulting Law Department Survey," said Mike Williams, CEO, of Mitratech. "TeamConnect has received industry accolades by various analyst firms, and it's even more exciting to be recognized by our users as a leader. This distinction reflects the strong partnership we have with our clients who co-innovate alongside us to drive improved legal results and outcomes for their organizations."
Mitratech's TeamConnect was recognized as an industry leader in the 2021 Hyperion Research MarketView™ and the IDC MarketScape Analyst Reports – Worldwide Enterprise Matter Management 2020 Vendor Assessment.
The full survey results are available here: https://info.hbrconsulting.com/benchmarking-legal-information-services-survey-takeaways-2021
Mitratech is a proven global technology partner for corporate legal, risk, compliance, and HR professionals seeking to maximize productivity, control expense, and mitigate risk by deepening organizational alignment, increasing visibility, and spurring collaboration across the enterprise. Mitratech is a partner to more than 1,800 organizations across the globe, spanning over 160 countries.
Mitratech Holdings Inc. is majority-owned by Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan (OTPP), a leading global investment firm. A minority stake in Mitratech is owned by Hg Capital.
For more info, visit: www.mitratech.com
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talend, a global leader in data integration and data governance, today announced that it has successfully achieved the Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery Designation. Talend is one of a select group of launch partners identified to participate in this new designation program. By earning this designation, Talend has proven that its integration and governance solutions have met a core set of functional and interoperability requirements when integrating with BigQuery, the highly scalable multi-cloud data warehouse. Through this advanced support, Google Cloud customers using BigQuery can rely on Talend to ensure everyone can access the data they need effortlessly, understand it, and use it with confidence — without exposing the business to risk.
Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery is a partner integration validation program that intends to increase customer confidence in partner integrations into BigQuery. As part of this initiative, Google Cloud engineering teams validate partner integrations into BigQuery in a three-phase process: Run a series of data integration tests and compare results against benchmarks; work closely with partners to fill any gaps; and refine documentation for mutual customers. Both Talend Data Fabric and Stitch received Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery Designations.
"Data migration, integration, and governance are increasingly critical as businesses deploy modern data stacks that span multiple platforms and partners," said Manvinder Singh, Director, Partnerships at Google Cloud. "Talend's Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery designation is an indication that their connectors and integrations for BigQuery can be effectively and quickly deployed, and will deliver exceptional experiences for customers as they bring together BigQuery and partner platforms to power their digital transformations."
Businesses are using Talend solutions to ensure their enterprise Google Cloud data is complete, clean, uncompromised, and readily available to everyone who needs it throughout an organization. Talend provides native connectivity to numerous Google Cloud services such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, and Google Dataproc. In addition to a unique combination of data integration and governance capabilities, Talend offers the Talend Trust Score™ which can automatically crawl Google Big Query and provide a health assessment of data by intelligently diagnosing and resolving data integrity issues.
"You need a data warehouse if you're going to apply data science between collecting the data and building the data visualization," said Cherry Shah, Director of Engineering at CRED. "Once we realized we needed to move the data from Postgres to Google BigQuery, we knew we needed an ETL solution — ideally one that was very easy to use. We didn't want to code it. We wanted maintenance to be simple enough that anyone could do it. Thanks to Stitch, everything's very normalized. There are no duplicates, no suspicious calculations. It's very fact-based. Now we can make the data science projects work better and make them easier to maintain."
Talend Stitch enables Google Cloud-based teams to easily access, move and make sense of their data by acting as a funnel between 140+ native sources and destinations. Google BigQuery is one of the most popular destination integrations on Stitch with over 1,400 customers, such as Your Super and CRED, relying on BigQuery to house critical data.
"Things move quickly, and we need to know what happened yesterday in order to inform what we're going to do today," said Gabriel Freeman, Business Intelligence Manager for Your Super. "When I first connected Stitch to Google BigQuery the data almost immediately began to flow. It's a lot more cost-effective to get your data automated this way, as opposed to the other solutions that I found. We can have a smaller, leaner data team because of the work Stitch is able to do."
"Having a cloud data environment that is trusted and healthy is essential for businesses to make mission critical decisions and drive desired outcomes," said Rolf Heimes, Global Head of Business Development, Talend. "Talend is dedicated to serve as a strategic business partner with Google Cloud and help our customers achieve their technology goals by leveraging the breadth of services and pace of innovation that Google provides. We're thrilled to receive BigQuery Designation."
To learn more about Talend's expertise with Google Cloud, visit https://www.talend.com/partners/google
About Talend
Talend, a leader in data integration and data governance, is changing the way the world makes decisions.
Talend Data Fabric is the only platform that seamlessly combines an extensive range of data integration and governance capabilities to actively manage the health of corporate information. This unified approach is unique and essential to delivering complete, clean, and uncompromised data in real-time to all employees. It has made it possible to create innovations like the Talend Trust Score™, an industry-first assessment that instantly quantifies the reliability of any data set.
Over 7.250 customers across the globe have chosen Talend to run their businesses on healthy data. Talend is recognized as a leader in its field by leading analyst firms and industry media. For more information, please visit www.talend.com and follow us on Twitter: @Talend.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BBAI, TLRY, CTIC, KERN, and TUFN.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for LNG, ADP, TSLA, SO, and JNJ.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for RIVN, MKC, AAPL, UNH, and SBAC.
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Autonomous Trucking Company Working to Commercialize Self-Driving Trucks Within the Decade
BLACKSBURG, Va., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany. Torc is a leader in SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles. Torc Europe GmbH will tap into the available talent pool in one of Germany's prime automotive development regions. The Stuttgart team will support the ongoing development of SAE Level 4 virtual driver for deployment in autonomous trucks in the United States.
"Torc is working closely with Daimler Truck to optimize the entire product stack including the virtual driver, sensing and computer hardware, and the redundant chassis to be the first company to launch a scalable and profitable self-driving product," said Torc Founder and CEO Michael Fleming. "Torc's Stuttgart technology and software development center will leverage the deep automotive and trucking technical and product expertise to make this a reality."
Torc Europe GmbH is an independent entity and a 100% subsidiary of Torc Robotics, Inc. The office is in Untertürkheim, in close proximity to an existing Daimler Truck R&D facility and near the Daimler Truck headquarters. The 18,000 square-foot technology center has an additional 12,000 square feet that will be used as a workshop.
"Stuttgart is known as an area with a wealth of automotive and autonomous vehicle expertise. We hope to leverage this significant talent pool to meet our commercialization goals and support our mission of increased safety and efficiency," said Torc Vice President of Engineering Mike Avitabile. "Collaboration thrives because of the partnership with Daimler Truck, a leader in the trucking industry. Combining Daimler Truck's experience with Torc's expertise in automated vehicle software and automated truck systems will help accelerate bringing our product to market."
Torc and Daimler Truck are collaboratively pursuing a common goal of developing and bringing autonomous trucks for long-haul trucking (SAE Level 4) to the roads within the decade. This pure-play approach is directed at solving what Fleming calls "one of the most complex engineering feats of our generation." The challenge is to reinvent the truck to accommodate a safe, scalable Level 4 product, while integrating with the complex, interconnected freight network to support sustained innovation and efficiency.
In 2019, Daimler Truck invested a majority share in Torc, the first autonomous vehicle (AV) company to enter an integrated partnership with a truck original equipment manufacturer. Torc and Daimler Truck, with its North American entity, are ramping up development and testing in the United States, which requires support in areas such as simulation, machine learning, and infrastructure.
In addition to the facility in Stuttgart, Torc recently opened a 20,000-square-foot facility in Austin, Texas. In 2021, the company added a 28,000-square-foot office space for its workforce in Blacksburg's Corporate Research Center. A fully operational test facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened in 2020. The Albuquerque location allows daily, multi-shift runs of Torc's autonomous test trucks on highways in New Mexico and Texas.
The company is growing and is hiring software engineers, data scientists, and architects in the areas of systems, safety, validation, and product development. To learn more about employment opportunities at Torc Robotics, visit the Careers page.
Additional Background
- Daimler Truck, Torc kick off year 3 of industry's first OEM/tech firm collaboration on autonomous trucks
- Torc expands footprint with new engineering office in Austin, Supporting fast growth in drive to commercialize self-driving trucks
- Torc Robotics to expand self-driving truck testing to New Mexico with test center in Albuquerque
About Torc Robotics
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, Torc has 17 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing self-driving trucks. "Trucking is the backbone of the United States economy, delivering food and products to every community in the country," said Torc CEO and Founder Michael Fleming. "Daimler Truck has led innovation in trucking for more than a century, from the first truck, to driver assist technology. Torc is working with Daimler Truck to commercialize self-driving trucks to make our roads safer and better, fulfilling our mission of saving lives."
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DALLAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) today announced it has been named as a Leader in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) by Forrester. Trend Micro believes this report provides recognition of the company's focus on innovation, customer centricity and endpoint security. Trend Micro was one of only three vendors named a Leader in EDR by Forrester.
To read a full copy of the report, The Forrester Wave™: Detection and Response (EDR), Q2 2022, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/forrester-wave-edr
"As the intersection between data, devices and users, the enterprise endpoint has become a favored target of attack by cybercriminals," said Jon Clay, vice president of threat intelligence at Trend Micro. "But most attacks today move beyond the endpoint. That's why we offer EDR as part of a broader, single-platform XDR solution designed to offer comprehensive threat detection and response across the entire infrastructure while reducing complexity and effort for overworked SOC teams."
Trend Micro received no 1/5 scores in any evaluation criteria and received a 5/5 score for nine of the criteria including investigation capabilities, ATT&CK alignment, extended capabilities and innovation roadmap. Trend Micro believes the strengths illustrated in the report align with Forrester's stance on the value of high-quality analysis.
Per Forrester's report: "Analysis is the most time-consuming part of the incident response process. To improve the analyst experience, clients should prioritize vendors that provide relevant, streamlined context for investigation and threat hunting by linking events together, providing timely threat intelligence, and leveraging dynamic risk scoring for processes, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, etc."
As a Leader in EDR, we believe this recognition demonstrates that Trend Micro is dedicated to delivering on customers' current and evolving detection and response needs.
"Trend Micro innovates far beyond its public perception…" the report stated. "Reference customers highlight the interoperability between different parts of the portfolio as a key differentiator."
The report follows Trend Micro's recognition as a Leader in The Forrester New Wave™: Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Providers, Q4 2021, The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Software As A Service, Q2 2021, and The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Email Security, Q2 2021.
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.
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Announcement Renews and Expands Truist's Presence in Atlanta
Strengthens Partnership Between Truist and the Atlanta Braves
Construction of New Building to Begin at The Battery Atlanta in the Second Half of 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and ATLANTA, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Braves Development Company today announced that Truist Securities, Truist's full-service corporate and investment bank, will relocate its national headquarters to a new Class A building to be constructed in The Battery Atlanta, adjacent to Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
The 250,000-square-foot building, that will be designed and built to a LEED standard, will be home to approximately 1,000 Truist Securities teammates, feature a state-of-the-art trading floor and be located immediately behind Truist Park—approximately 300 feet from home plate. Truist Securities will occupy approximately half of the building, giving Truist the option to house other Truist teams and expand its business presence over time. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2022 with the building expected to open in 2024.
"The new Truist Securities headquarters in The Battery Atlanta will be a unique location that will help us continue to attract, develop, and retain best-in-class teammates in order to better serve our clients," said Truist Vice Chair Beau Cummins. "On the heels of a World Series championship, we're proud to partner with the Braves and create this exciting new workspace. Our new headquarters will feature sustainable design, state-of-the-art technology, outdoor spaces to empower teammate collaboration, incredible proximity and access to Truist Park, and opportunities throughout the year for our teammates and clients to interact with all the unique amenities available in The Battery Atlanta."
"We are thrilled to welcome our partner Truist to The Battery Atlanta," said Mike Plant, President and CEO of Braves Development Company. "We have tremendous pride in our relationship with Truist, which is rooted in our shared purpose of serving our communities, customers, fans and building championship teams. Now together at The Battery Atlanta, we will further deepen our shared commitment and strong historical partnership."
Truist, with a more than 125-year presence in Atlanta, has entered into a 15-year lease agreement on the building. In addition to establishing a new national headquarters for Truist Securities in The Battery Atlanta, Truist will continue to maintain its strong presence at Truist Plaza in downtown Atlanta and many other locations across the metro region.
"Today's announcement affirms Truist's commitment to and investment in Atlanta, and is an exciting expansion of our long partnership with the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves," said Truist Georgia Regional President Jenna Kelly. "Expanding our presence to The Battery Atlanta allows Truist to have an even more compelling impact across metro Atlanta and unlock new opportunities to advance Truist's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities."
The Battery Atlanta, home to Truist Park and the future headquarters of Truist Securities, located in Cobb County is a two million square foot mixed-use development comprised of dining, retail, and entertainment and hospitality options. Truist will be the fourth Fortune 500 company to establish a global or business unit headquarters in The Battery Atlanta, joining Comcast, TKE and Papa Johns. Truist has also been a strategic partner in the financing and development of Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Formed by a historic merger of equals, Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $541 billion as of December 31, 2021. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Truist Securities is a trade name for the corporate and investment banking services of Truist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. Securities and strategic advisory services are provided by Truist Securities, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Learn more at Truist.com.
About Atlanta Braves
Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves are the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Since 1991, Braves teams have earned two National League wild cards, 19 division championships, six National League pennants, and two World Series titles. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast. Radio broadcasts can be heard in Atlanta on 680 The Fan (AM) and regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network. Follow the Braves at braves.com, facebook.com/braves, and twitter.com/braves.
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The leading Public Affairs firm opens shop in Los Angeles to tap into local issues, industries, and talent
LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off a decade of guiding the world's fastest-growing start-ups through major regulatory and public affairs challenges, Tusk Strategies today announced its national expansion and opening of a new practice in Los Angeles, California. Jackie Zupsic, a Tusk veteran who's led winning, high stakes campaigns for clients across a wide swath of industries will spearhead the effort and serve as the Head of the Los Angeles office.
Tusk Strategies LA will build on the firm's success in New York, Chicago, Miami and around the country focusing on local, national and international issues. The West Coast office will create and execute strategies in every area of public affairs, including public policy and advocacy, public relations, digital media, thought leadership ideation and event creation, trade association management, restructuring and M&A support, crisis communications and more. In recent years, Tusk Strategies has advised numerous CA-based industry leaders such as Uber, Bird, Kodiak, Procore, and Latch among others. By formally establishing a presence in California, Tusk will double down on the industries, issues, and talent unique to the area.
The expansion is being led by Executive Vice President Jackie Zupsic, whose campaigns across all industries from crypto to conservation to emerging tech have seen national and international success. A California native, Jackie has served as Tusk Strategies' Head of Communications for the last two years and currently serves as the co-lead of the Crypto + FinTech Practice. Prior to joining Tusk, Jackie led crisis communications and strategic financial communications for a wide variety of start-ups and well-established corporations at both Hill+Knowlton Strategies New York and San Francisco-based public affairs firm Singer Associates.
"Tusk Strategies has established itself as the go-to firm for aggressive and successful campaigns, whether that be a legislative push, a reputation or brand overhaul, or internal initiative. We are who you turn to when the stakes are too high to lose. I am thrilled to build on Tusk Strategies success out west, and introduce more of California to our action-oriented, fast-paced and thoughtful customized approach."
Tusk Strategies was founded by venture capitalist, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk and is now led by co-CEOs Chris Coffey and Matt Yale.
"Establishing a formal presence in California, a state that has birthed some of our most innovative start-up campaigns including Uber and Bird, is a natural next step in our growth as a firm. We look forward to taking on and winning more fights out west and doubling down on all California has to offer, from talent to industry breadth." Added Co-CEO Matt Yale.
In recent years, Tusk has led successful interdisciplinary campaigns for dozens of the world's leading disruptors in tech, finance, mobility, healthcare, and countless other industries, helping them build their brands with thought leadership and earned media; gain market share with cutting edge commercial strategies, and solve complex regulatory challenges in markets across the globe.
The LA Office plans to comprise strategists with local and national expertise. The firm is dedicated to adding the best talent to this growing team.
To contact Jackie Zupsic, email jzupsic@tuskstrategies.com
To learn more about Tusk Strategies, visit Tuskstrategies.com
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A Focus on the Impact of Pandemic
LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism and the Internet Brands/WebMD Impact Fund today announced a new partnership to support the Center's commitment to deepening reporting and public understanding of the mental and developmental health challenges of children and youth and the potentially lifelong effects of pandemic-related societal changes.
At the centerpiece of the partnership is the establishment of the Kristy Hammam Fund for Health Journalism, named in honor of WebMD's former Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief, who died in 2021.
"The Center for Health Journalism is honored to partner with the Internet Brands/WebMD Fund at this pivotal moment," said Michelle Levander, founding director of the Center for Health Journalism. "Mental health challenges for young people have been exacerbated by the pandemic. This partnership will support our efforts to provide essential knowledge to our nation's journalists, at a time when thoughtful, in-depth, investigative and explanatory reporting is more critical than ever."
The Kristy Hammam Fund for Health Journalism will support a professional journalist affiliated with the Center's National Fellowship program with funding, training and mentoring over six months on the issues of health equity and the well-being of America's children, youth and families. The partnership also will include support of the Center's Health Matters webinar series.
Health Matters webinars deliver meaningful, actionable insights from leading public health experts, policy researchers and distinguished journalists to a broad range of reporters from rural communities to major cities. This initiative will support webinars on the urgent issues of child and youth mental health and development. The Health Matters series has an overarching focus on health equity and health disparities, including explorations of systemic racism in health systems and community health, and the potential for meaningful change.
"As the largest health information platform, WebMD is acutely aware of the combined impact that the pandemic and health inequities have had on the nation's children and youth, and we share USC Annenberg's commitment to elevate awareness of these issues," said Leah Gentry, WebMD Group Vice President of Content. "By leveraging the power of health journalism to not only inform, but to inspire engagement and action, we have the potential to bring meaningful change that can transform the lives of a generation scarred by the pandemic."
The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, founded in 2004 at the Annenberg School of Journalism, is the leading national health journalism organization focused on health equity and health disparities. It helps journalists investigate health challenges and solutions in their communities with fact-based, rigorous reporting that serves as a catalyst for change. The Center advances "Impact Reporting" that combines powerful narratives, unassailable data and engagement with communities who journalists serve. The Center has partnered with more than 1,200 journalists and their newsrooms to produce impactful journalism on health and health equity that has changed laws and policies and sparked new community conversations. Its Health Matters webinar series bolsters coverage and build capacity among journalists, bringing top-notch insights, context and expert advice on urgent health and social welfare issues to time-pressed journalists at their desks. You can learn more about Center initiatives here.
WebMD, an Internet Brands company, is at the heart of the digital health revolution that is transforming the healthcare experience for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, health plans and health systems. Through public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications, WebMD delivers leading-edge content and digital services that enable and improve decision-making, support and motivate health actions, streamline and simplify the healthcare journey, and improve patient care.
The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites. WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse®, eMedicine®, MedicineNet®, theheart.org® and RxList® are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, Internet Brands® is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. Internet Brands' powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Temasek. For more information, please visit www.internetbrands.com.
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DALLAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaycaychella, Inc. (USOTC: VAYK) today confirmed the company intends to release the next version of its award winning Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Alternative Finance Application later this month in April.
VAYK is an early-stage business building a portfolio of technology solutions to further democratize participation in the tourism market extending more opportunity to individuals and small and medium (SMB) business operators. VAYK supports individuals and SMBs in getting into the Airbnb business. The P2P Alt Finance App is designed to support individual and SMBs gaining access to alternative purchase finance to secure short-term vacation rental properties.
The new app coming next month is designed to be integrated with the ability for individuals and SMB operators to launch and list cryptocurrencies where the proceeds from cryptocurrency sales are used to finance the purchase of short-term vacation rental properties and fund other short-term vacation rental business start-up expenses. Cryptocurrency holders will have a redeemable economic interest in the short-term vacation rental business.
In support of the cryptocurrency integration, VAYK recently acquired a cryptocurrency exchange.
VAYK plans to soon publish its 2021 annual report (the company has filed an extension). In conjunction with the upcoming annual report, VAYK plans to publish a detailed management update on the company's latest progress and plans.
The upcoming management update will include the latest on the exchange rollout.
The update schedule will be announced once the annual report is published.
To learn more and keep up with the latest updates at Vaycaychella, and to access the Vaycaychella App, visit https://www.vaycaychella.com/.
Disclaimer/Safe Harbor: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. The statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Among others, these risks include the expectation that any of the companies mentioned herein will achieve significant sales, the failure to meet schedule or performance requirements of the companies' contracts, the companies' liquidity position, the companies' ability to obtain new contracts, the emergence of competitors with greater financial resources and the impact of competitive pricing. In the light of these uncertainties, the forward-looking events referred to in this release might not occur.
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WYNYARD, UK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venator Materials PLC ("Venator") (NYSE: VNTR) today announced that the Superior Court of Delaware granted judgment as a matter of law in favor of Venator for $75 million and rejected Tronox's counterclaim for damages. The lawsuit arose from Tronox's refusal to pay a $75 million "Break Fee" from an agreement wherein the conditions for payment were met in 2019. The Superior Court decisions are subject to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court, however Venator will seek interest from May 2019.
Venator was represented by Ross Aronstam & Moritz LLP.
About Venator
Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells its products in more than 110 countries.
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Vital Pet Life Plus Mobility Powder's Eco-Ready flexible pouch with the How2Recycle label shows continued commitment to recycling and sustainable packaging in the pet wellness industry.
LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Pet Life, in looking to reduce their impact on the environment is incorporating recyclable packaging with their first product in their Vital Pet Life Plus line. To strengthen their commitment, they're now members of How2Recycle and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
Vital Pet Life is listening to the 2019 GlobalWebIndex, Sustainable Packaging Unwrapped data, citing 64% of consumers say recyclability is the most important aspect of environmentally friendly packaging. "We're committed to reducing our environmental footprint and thinking long term to incorporate responsible business practices. By becoming a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, we will continue to learn, adapt and advocate for sustainable packaging and innovation," says Donie Yamamoto, founder and CEO of Vital Pet Life.
Vital Pet Life not only brings wellness to their customers' pets, but continues to infuse environmental responsibility into every aspect of their business, from sourcing, formulating, and packaging. Their hero product Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified 100% sustainable. Green Lipped Mussels, one of the four ingredients in Vital Pet Life's new proprietary Mobility powder, to date is recognized as sustainable and rated as "best choice" by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch. The "best choice" rating indicates that GLM aquaculture is highly sustainable.
"When brands are both sustainable and profitable, they often have a holistic sustainability approach and think of sustainability as driver of their business transformation, impacting not just marketing but the entire organization from sourcing to supply chain," said Thomas Husson, the VP and principal analyst at Forrester.
About Vital Pet Life – Vital Pet Life, a certified WBENC woman-owned business, is ranked number 348 of the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Donie Yamamoto founded Vital Pet Life in 2017, after moving to the US from the Philippines six years earlier. Vital Pet Life's products include Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil, MSC certified 100% sustainable, Oatmeal & Aloe Vera Pet Shampoo and Liquid Glucosamine with Chondroitin and MSM. Vital Pet Life's mission is sustainability, transparency and animal advocacy. Find out more at http://www.VitalPetLife.com and follow-on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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With nearly 30 years of combined climate technology expertise and backed by tech leaders from San Francisco to Helsinki, Voyager's founders are scaling climate tech startups to decarbonize the global economy.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Ventures, the VC firm built on 28 years of climate experience, today announced its first fund of $100M. Fund I invests in early-stage climate technology companies in North America and Europe.
"We're excited to back Voyager as a stand-out early-stage climate tech investing firm," said Eva and Logan Green, CEO of Lyft. "We are impressed by Sarah and Sierra's knowledge, operational expertise, and networks to find, fund, and support leading early-stage companies that can create climate impact at scale."
Additional LPs joining Voyager's first fund include the founders of Segment, Shopify, Supercell, Unity and Tableau, respectively, along with General Partners from Union Square Ventures, NEA, Insight, and Lowercarbon's Chris Sacca. Environmental leaders include The Nature Conservancy and The Grantham Foundation.
"I'm thrilled to invest both time and money into Voyager," said Jeff Immelt, former CEO of GE. "Decarbonization is a massive market opportunity and Sarah and Sierra have the experience, knowledge and networks to create an exceptional fund investing in the next set of billion-dollar businesses in climate technology."
"The stage is set for the world to rapidly decarbonize, and that's why Susan and I chose to personally invest," said Albert Wenger, Managing Partner of USV. Susan Danziger, who has backed numerous female entrepreneurs and investors added "Voyager's decades of expertise in climate enable the firm to invest with conviction in valuable climate technology companies just as they're launching. We are delighted to join the Voyager team."
Voyager Founders Sierra Peterson and Sarah Sclarsic bring a collective three decades of experience in climate to their work as investors. Peterson has been structuring markets, financial products and investments for climate stabilization since 2005 and brings expertise in energy, policy and financing. She has led investments in more than 25 early-stage climate tech companies since 2015. Previously, Peterson led corporate development teams at climate-focused financial technology companies responsible for $3B+ in solar and energy efficiency financing. Her experience in climate policy and market design includes the Obama White House Office of Energy and Climate Change and the International Energy Agency. Sclarsic has been building and investing in transformative technology companies since 2009 and brings expertise in mobility, biotech, food and materials production and carbon removal. She co-founded car-sharing firm Getaround and served as the founding business director of Modern Meadow, the world's first lab-grown leather and meat company. Sclarsic enrolled in the PhD program at MIT in 2018 to research bioengineering strategies for carbon removal, completing her Master's thesis three months before launching Voyager.
"A generation of motivated and talented founders is committed to building solutions to the climate crisis, and we couldn't be more excited to back them," explained Sclarsic. "That's why we founded Voyager, to extend the work we've been doing already for many years. We invest in foundational technologies that can decarbonize transportation, energy systems, and food and materials production, among other areas."
Peterson continues, "We recognize the stakes in stabilizing the climate and arresting mass extinction within our lifetimes. We are deeply alarmed by biodiversity loss as major natural systems hurtle towards tipping points — from the Amazon to the Arctic. And we recognize the power of markets and technology to swiftly shift our course at a global scale. This is the moment where our life's work converges with the massive market opportunity in decarbonization."
Across its portfolio, Voyager has a target of sequestering or averting the emissions of 500 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) during the lifetime of Fund I. To learn more about Voyager, please visit www.voyagervc.com or find the fund on Twitter at @voyagervc.
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Built on 28 years of climate technology expertise, Voyager Ventures invests in exceptional technology companies creating the foundations of a new, decarbonized economy. The VC firm is led by experienced climate technology investors, founders, company-builders and policy makers who know how to invest and build for scale. Voyager brings its expertise, experience and networks to accelerate the success of ambitious early-stage founding teams in North America and Europe, investing in both frontier and digital technology companies driving decarbonization worldwide.
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LONDON -- Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran won a U.K. copyright battle over his 2017 hit "Shape of You" on Wednesday, then slammed what he described as a "culture" of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists eager to avoid the expense of a trial.
The British pop star and his co-writers, Snow Patrol's John McDaid and producer Steven McCutcheon, had denied allegations that the song copied part of 2015's "Oh Why" by Sami Chokri, who performs under the name Sami Switch.
"Whilst we're obviously happy with the result, I feel like claims like this are way too common now and have become a culture where a claim is made with the idea that a settlement will be cheaper than taking it to court, even if there is no basis for the claim," Sheeran said in a video posted on Twitter. "It's really damaging to the songwriting industry."
Andrew Sutcliffe, the lawyer for the co-writers of "Oh Why,'' argued that there was an "indisputable similarity between the works." He claimed that Sheeran had "Oh Why" in his head "consciously or unconsciously" when "Shape of You" was written in 2016.
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The plaintiffs alleged that the refrain "Oh I, Oh I, Oh I" in the chorus of "Shape Of You" was "strikingly similar" to the line "Oh why, Oh why, Oh why" in their track.
During the 11-day trial, Sheeran denied allegations that he "borrows" ideas from unknown songwriters without acknowledgement and said he has always been fair in crediting people who contribute to his albums.
In Wednesday's ruling, High Court Judge Antony Zacaroli concluded that Sheeran "neither deliberately nor subconsciously" copied a phrase from "Oh Why when writing his smash hit.
Sheeran, McDaid and Mac said in a statement that the cost of the case was more than financial. The stress of going to trial also hurts creativity, means less time to make music and takes an emotional toll, they said.
"It is so painful to hear someone publicly and aggressively challenge your integrity,'' the trio said. "It is so painful to have to defend yourself against accusations that you have done something that you haven't done, and would never do.''
"Shape of You" was the biggest-selling song in the U.K. in 2017.
Ed Sheeran song lawsuit: Singer wins copyright case over 2017 hit 'Shape of You'
Sami Chokri, or Sami Switch, 'Oh Why' song allegedly had similarities to Sheeran's 'Shape of You'
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Itawamba Agricultural High School senior William Blake, with the help of friends and family, recently completed the required service project for him to obtain Eagle rank in the Boy Scouts of America organization. Blake planned and led the building of two new footbridges on March 19 for the IAHS cross country teams’ trail across a creek that routinely created challenges for the teams when training.
“I was a part of the cross country team for a few years, and I recognized the need for these bridges,” Blake said while explaining his project and how the team will benefit from the addition to their trail. “The creek did not allow people to cross without getting their shoes wet, especially if it previously rained so the team could not practice their assigned trail. Now, the team will have access to their trail no matter the weather circumstances.”
The project was one of the many steps on Blake’s path to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was required to develop a proposal, design the project and lead the completion of it. Blake began the initial building of the bridges’ frames at home with his father and grandfather. They were joined later in the week at the trail on a cool Saturday morning by friends and family who, under his leadership, helped him complete his project.
The service project is one of 21 required merit badges required to attain Eagle-rank. Blake joined the Boy Scouts years ago as a Scout. Since, he has risen through five additional ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life. Each rank has different requirements with each being more challenging than the last. For example, the Eagle rank which Blake is in the process of obtaining requires a significantly higher number of merit badges than the number of merit badges needed to become a Life Scout.
“During this process of ranking up, I had to complete twenty-one Eagle required merit badges,” Blake said. The 21 required badges is 10 more than the number required to become a Life Scout.
Blake wished to thank the members of the community who made donations that helped him complete the project: First American National Bank, Gunny’s Corner, Doug and Melissa Hester, Guy and Erin Conner, Robert and Victoria Blake, Kim Rushing, Dirk and Melanie Bennett, Chris and Jamie Walters, Diamond and Sherree King, Tony and Camille Thornton, Skylar Timms, Oliver Westmoreland, Jr., Chuck and Tammie Domino, Wade and Miranda Wiygul, Beau Carsten and Rena Waddle.
Thanks to Blake’s leadership, the IAHS cross country team’s training will no longer be hampered by weather that disables the use of the trail.
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Mayor Emily Quinn presented Fulton Chief of Police Mitch Nabors with a plaque during his retirement reception on March 31. Nabor has served on the force for over 30 years.
City of Fulton Police Chief Mitch Nabors was honored with a retirement reception last week. Friends, family, and co-workers gather in Fulton’s City Hall to bid the chief farewell and offer well-wishes for the future.
“It’s been a great place to work,” Nabors said. “I’ve been blessed with strong support from the businesses, the community, and people across the county and it’s much appreciated.”
In February, Nabors announced his plans to retire after working for the city for over 30 years. He joined the force shortly after his 22nd birthday. He told The Times after his announcement that he has been blessed to have the love and support of his wife, his family, and the town he has served.
“It has been a blessing to have strong family support and to be able to serve in the town and county that I grew up in,” he said. “When it seems the rest of the world is down on law enforcement, we are still appreciated.”
Mayor Emily Quinn presented Nabors with a plaque during the event in honor of his service.
“We appreciate all Mitch has done and his dedication to the city,” Quinn said. “He has been truly been an asset.”
Assistant Chief of Police Brad Rogers will assume Nabors position on April 7.
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Hello, everyone! I hope you are doing well! We are getting ready for our busiest time of the year here at the library. Our Summer Reading Program is just around the corner, and we have been busy visiting the county’s schools to promote the summer’s events. This past week, we visited Dorsey Attendance Center. After speaking to each grade about our summer program, each class helped Jeffrey create a silly story that he then put to guitar music. He ended most talks by performing the popular children’s song “Baby Shark.” The children seemed to have an enjoyable time. Other visits are coming up soon!
We were also happy to be able to set up a table in Fulton PlayGarden Park during the hugely successful Redlands Festival. We gave away children’s books, bookmarks, book bags, and stickers. We were glad to see many children smile when picking out their new books.
This week is National Library Week. The Itawamba Homemakers Clubs and Pilot Club of Fulton helped us start the week right by providing delicious food and desserts for our 2022 Businesspeople and Elected Officials Luncheon. This was the first time the event had been held since 2019. Our Lunching with Books event will be this Friday, April 8th, at noon featuring Guest Speaker Sherry Bennett, author of “The Jug Shop District of Itawamba County.” This program will be very interesting to anyone who enjoys learning about Itawamba History.
Here are some other exciting events we have coming up:
Monday, April 18th – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM – STEM Exploration Day (Free Play Day where children have a chance to try out fun and educational STEM toys, such as Lego EV3 Robots, 3D Pens, Snap Circuits, and more)
Saturday, April 23rd – 10:00 PM – Sensory Story Time (A story time geared towards children on the autism spectrum. Will feature books and activities that appeal to the senses.)
Monday, May 2nd - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - STEM Exploration Day
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM- Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Book Club Meeting Discussing The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Monday, May 16th – 3:30 to 5:30 PM – STEM Exploration Day
Friday, May 27th – 12:00 PM – Lunching with Books Featuring Guest Speaker Lori Holland
Children’s Story Time happens each Tuesday at 4:00 PM and features great books and fund hands-on crafts.
We would love for you to come by the library to participate in these wonderful events or to use one of our many great services!
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AMORY – Last August, Dr. Greg Yarbrough, a WIOA career coach through Itawamba Community College at the Monroe County Government Complex, was part of a network making phone calls and social media posts to get his former deployment interpreter out of Afghanistan before the withdrawal of U.S. troops and subsequent Taliban takeover of the country.
In 2005, Yarbrough served with the U.S. Marines as an embedded advisor with the Afghan National Army and continued a relationship through the years with his interpreter and local cultural expert, Daud. As thousands of refugees were fleeing Afghanistan last August, Yarbrough and his wife, Kelly, coordinated with local congressional leaders and other military families to get Daud on a flight out of the country.
Roughly seven months later, Daud now lives in Dallas working towards obtaining his driver’s license and Social Security card so he can start his new life and try getting his immediate family moved to the United States.
While in Afghanistan, Daud and his nephew owned a large excavation business but had to leave it all behind when fleeing the country.
“They had to give up all the equipment and he literally, when he got to the airport, had everything he had in his pockets. His brother got his entire family out, and that goes with the subjective nature of dumb luck. Some people can get their entire family of 25 people out because they hit the wicket at the right time. Daud was telling me he had to go through four or five different shakedown points between his house and the airport in Kabul, so it’s a good thing he didn’t take his family because there’s a number of things that could have gone wrong,” Yarbrough said.
Daud’s brother, who worked as a political advisor for the Afghan government, and his family left on one of the first flights out of the country and ultimately relocated to San Diego, where he is working towards obtaining his documentation and teaching credentials in Southern California.
“The interest thing about the first ones here is they’re the ones who have resources and money. They’re not going to be ditch diggers. They’re going to be the people who work the higher echelon jobs,” Yarbrough said.
It will require money for Daud to get his immediate family out of Afghanistan and to the United States, and he wants to go through the proper process to legally work.
“He wants to get back into business. That’s what he did in Afghanistan. It doesn’t really matter what kind of business, as long as it’s legal and as long as he’s able to make enough money to support him and his family,” Yarbrough said.
After flying out of Kabul, Daud went to the United Arab Emirates and onto Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Kosovo, Philadelphia, Fort Dix and ultimately Dallas, with stays sometimes lasting for weeks at a time different places.
Yarbrough added everyone from FBI to immigration officials he and Kelly worked with were helpful in the process of securing Daud’s new life.
“Everyone has been very sympathetic from the government’s side and doing their absolute best to push through to get him where he needed to be, but a person can only do so much,” Yarbrough said. “The refugees get to pick two or three different places they want to go, and it’s dependent on what kind of services they have, how many people have already settled there and if it’s actually viable for them to go there.”
Yarbrough is working with officials at ICC and his Alma mater to find out how to correlate Daud’s academic records so they’re viable in the United States. It’s posing a challenge since his college records in Afghanistan aren’t accessible.
Going by information Daud has heard from family in Afghanistan, Yarbrough explained the conditions in the country as chaotic and unsettled.
“Nobody can go to work and make money because there’s no money to be generated,” he said, describing needs for bartering. “One of the issues they’ve got is health care. If you have any kind of higher echelon issue or need medications, it’s catch if catch can and most of the time, you’re going to do without because it doesn’t exist there.
“One thing is the Taliban knew how to tear up stuff, but they didn’t know how to govern at all.”
The Yarbroughs and Daud plan to visit after he gets settled.
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His name was Spectacular Bid, and he was spectacular. The gray Thoroughbred was one of the greatest horses to have never won the American Triple Crown. The Bid won 26 of his 30 starts during what is considered by many the golden age of the sport; his racing career ended with a walkover at the Woodward Stakes, the first in decades, and there hasn’t been another walkover since in Grade-1 stakes racing.
“The Fast Ride: Spectacular Bid and the Undoing of a Sure Thing” by Jack Gilden was published last month by the University of Nebraska Press. Gilden indeed takes readers on a fast ride as he presents the Bid's story and takes a close look at the relationship between the young jockey Ronnie Franklin and trainer Buddy Delp.
Gilden goes in-depth into the Bid’s background as well as detailing the background of Franklin and sharing with readers who and what made Franklin into who he was and whose influence prevailed.
In the decades since Bid's loss at the Belmont Stakes, the way Franklin managed his racehorse has been viewed as the main factor in the loss. It was a factor, but Gilden presents a view that shows the influence trainer Delp had not just in Franklin’s rise but also in his fall.
A more detailed account of the Bid’s final years racing would likely be appreciated by fans of the sport, but that wasn’t what this book was about, and Gilden never intended for it to be an in-depth biography of the Bid. With that in mind, Gilden did a nice job of keeping the focus on the early development of the Bid and Franklin with a nice account of the 1979 season.
Readers don’t need to be an avid racing enthusiast to enjoy this book. “The Fast Ride” gives readers a fresh look at Bid, Franklin and the season that ended one win short of the Triple Crown. Through his research, Gilden shows readers that events in the Bid’s and Franklin’s life were not always as the public perceived it at the time. Not only is the ride a fast one, it’s a thrilling one at the Bid’s and Franklin’s high points and sorrowful at their low points.
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SMITHVILLE – A big first and second inning at the plate, followed by an even bigger third inning helped the Hamilton Lions close out a 17-2 win over Smithville through three innings on Saturday.
“I’ve been telling the guys not to overcomplicate things, it’s just baseball,” Hamilton coach Dallas Flippo said. “All we’ve got to do to be successful is throw strikes, hit strikes and barrel it up. In some games, we haven’t shown up and done that, but we did in this game. We have the ability to perform this well at the plate every game if we just come in with a game plan.”
Hamilton loaded the bases to start the top of the first after Drake Pittman and Quinn Pounders drew walks, while Joshua West singled on a bunt. Noah Hester hit a two-run RBI single to right field, bringing in Pittman and Pounders for the Lions’ first two runs.
Wyatt Baggett drew a walk to get on base, while Suede Shows got an RBI single on a hit to left field, which brought in West for a run. The Lions kept things rolling in the first as they increased their lead to 4-0 after Blake Gosa hit a sacrifice fly out to center field, bringing home Hester.
Josh Harrison continued the momentum with an RBI single to left field that brought Baggett in for another run. Hamilton took a 6-0 lead after Pittman got an RBI single, bringing home courtesy runner Hunter Barnes.
After holding the Noles in the bottom of the first, Hamilton added on to its lead in the second. West got a base hit to right field, while Hester drew a walk.
Baggett got an RBI single to left field on hits, bringing home West, while Shows reached first on a fielder’s choice. Hamilton took an 8-0 lead after Gosa hit an RBI single to center field, allowing Hester to score a run.
Barnes came in for Shows, and he increased the Lions’ lead 9-0 after stealing home, while Harrison made it to first after getting hit by a pitch. Gosa managed to advance to third on a wild pitch, and Evan Pounders brought him home on a ground out.
After three straight players were hit by a pitch, Harrison scored a run to give Hamilton an 11-0 lead.
The Noles scored their two runs in the bottom of the second as Dayton Hipps and Clay Tacker picked up base hits to the outfield. Hipps scored on an error, while Tacker scored on an error in the outfield, putting to score at 11-2.
Carson Spann hit a double in the inning, but Smithville was unable to score on the hit to left.
The Lions opened the top of the third with a base hit to left field by Shows, while Harrison and Evan Pounders drew walks. Pittman got a two-RBI single to push the score to 14-2 on a hit to center field as Shows and Harrison scored and Evan Pounders came home on the throw.
Quinn Pounders got on base with a hit to left field, while West drew a walk. Hester hit a two-run RBI single to right field, bringing in Quinn Pounders and West and increasing Hamilton’s lead to 16-2.
The Lions scored another run to take a 17-2 lead after West scored on an error. Hamilton put the game away in the third after Evan Pounders made a double play.
“Our defense also showed just how well they can play, and Suede (Shows) pitched lights out and was very consistent for us all game,” Flippo said. “Historically, we’re a good defensive team and it has been our saving grace for the last four to five years, but we’ve kind of gotten away from it here recently. We haven’t been playing at our best lately, but hopefully, today will be a turning point for us because we want to make a deep playoff run.”
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SMITHVILLE – The Smithville Seminoles put on a dominant performance behind Colton Malone’s no-hitter as they took down Tremont 14-1 on Friday.
“I thought Colton (Malone) pitched really well,” Smithville coach Ben Spann said. "He kept balls in the zone, and his breaking ball was working pretty well. We hit some balls hard in this game, and we ran the bases really well and came away with a lot of stolen bases.”
Tremont’s lone run came in the top of the first inning to take a 1-0 lead, but it was all Smithville from that point on. The Noles quickly got runners on base as Pearson Duke drew a walk, and Chandler Brunetti got intentionally walked.
Peyton Nanney reached first on an error at shortstop, while Duke came in for Smithville’s first run of the game. The Noles took a 2-1 lead after Ethan Tipton came in for Chandler Brunetti as the courtesy runner, and he scored a run on a passed ball at third base.
Malone put the Eagles’ offense away quickly in the top of the second as he threw three straight strikeouts to bring Smithville’s offense back out.
Carson Spann opened the bottom of the second with a double to left field, while Duke drew a walk. Dayton Hipps got an RBI single to center field as Spann came in for a run that increased Smithville’s lead to 3-1.
“Dayton (Hipps) has been hitting the ball pretty hard recently, and eventually, everything will come together for him,” Spann said. “He hit a few hard balls today, and he hit one rocket to left field that put the game away.”
Brunetti reached first base on an error at shortstop, while Duke added to their lead with another run scored. Nanney hit a two-run RBI single to right field as Hipps and Brunetti came home.
The Noles continued to add to their lead in the second as they took a 7-1 lead after an RBI single to center field by Drew Gideon, bringing Nanney home. Smithville’s lead grew to 9-1 after Lane O’Brian reached second on an error at third, and another error at right field allowed Gideon and O’Brian to score runs.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Noles continued their dominant outing to put the game away. Nanney got on base after being hit by a pitch, while Clay Tacker reached first on an error at second base.
Smithville took an 11-1 lead after Nanney made it home on a passed ball, and Gideon hit an RBI single to left field, bringing Tacker in for a run. Smithville loaded the bases after a base hit from O’Brian and a walk by Spann.
Duke hit a sacrifice fly out to right field, which allowed Gideon to come home, and their lead grew to 14-1 after Hipps got a two-run RBI single to left field, bringing in O’Brian and Spann. The Noles put the game to rest in the fifth inning as Spann ended the game with a strikeout.
Malone went four and a third innings in the start, striking out seven. Spann finished off the final inning.
“We played decent defense with only a few little errors, but we made up for them,” Spann said. “Chandler (Brunetti) made a big play behind the plate, throwing a runner out stealing second, and our pitchers held the runners pretty good.”
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The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at the CREATE Foundation has been the lead sponsor the last six years for an interactive Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo, which is in its second year of a virtual experience. The culmination of the work of tenth grade students learning about 18 career pathways took place this week with Apple product prize presentations to 30
students across 16 schools in Northeast Mississippi.
East Union Attendance Center student Taylar Roberson was one of the winners, receiving a Beats earphone.
In order to incentivize participation in the virtual event, tenth grade students had the opportunity to win points by interacting with the resources and answering simple reflection questions. These students were able to see a live leaderboard with their school and across the counties, and the points allowed students to enter into a drawing for Apple product prizes.
Roberson listened to at least 120 minutes of information. She said she is interested in business as a career, specifically having her own real estate business. As a side note, she said she was pleased to win the prize because her dog had apparently eaten her own earphones.
Based on the six Mississippi High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) classifications, winners for each level were drawn for a total of 30 winners. Congratulations to the following lucky winners!
1. Level 1 Beats Earphones - 120 points
1. Jamie Vinson, Tremont Attendance Center
2. Taylar Roberson, East Union Attendance Center
3. Holly Edge, Mantachie Attendance Center
4. Emily Sullivan, Shannon High School
5. Quintasia Hodges, Columbus High School
6. Michael Henderson, Tupelo High School
2. Level 2 Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones - 220 points
1. Cadie Clark, Tremont Attendance Center
2. Garrett Weaver, Houston High School
3. Kevin Taboada, Nettleton High School
4. Izzy Park, Pontotoc High School
5. Caroline Ward, Mooreville High School
6. Jake Miller, Tupelo High School
3. Level 3 AirPods Pro - 320 points
1. Jonathan Tesseneer, Smithville Attendance Center
2. Ethan Nelms, Corinth High School
3. Montana Foster, Nettleton High School
4. Shelby Ragsdale, Mooresville High School
5. Dillon Bishop, Saltillo High School
6. Alexander Spearman, Tupelo High School
4. Level 4 iPad Air - 420 points
1. Peyton Stallings, Biggersville High School 23 919
2. Luke Hammer, Pontotoc High School
3. Alexis Gann, Nettleton High School
4. Seth Boland, North Pontotoc High School
5. Sydney Palmer, Saltillo High School
6. Desirae Mallard, Tupelo High School
5. Level 5 MacBook Air - 520 points+
1. Ava Lentz, Tremont Attendance Center
2. Landon Johnson, Pontotoc High School
3. Cameron Rickman, Alcorn Central High School
4. Zmon Clay, Shannon High School
5. Kiya Curry, Columbus High School
6. Raymond Zhang, Tupelo High School
The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund team collected data on school participation with the virtual career expo in the seventeen counties served in Northeast Mississippi. The participation data from October 2021-February 2022 revealed a participation rate of 32.41% across approximately 6,551 tenth graders in all participating schools. However, the participation in the school districts that have Career Coaches, also supported by the TWEF, as well as administrative leadership that championed the initiative had a significantly higher participation rate of 59.74% in comparison to 12.88% in schools that did not have a Career Coach.
Jennifer Dale, the Pontotoc High School (PHS) Career Coach, helped all PHS 10th graders participate in the virtual career expo. Additionally, PHS finished in second place for overall points earned across all schools in Northeast Mississippi with a total of 54,046 points, equating to over 900 hours of career pathway resources being viewed by students. "Knowledge is power when it comes to career choice," said Jennifer. "In order for our students to make superior fit career choices, they must first become aware of options available to them. The Imagine the Possibilities Virtual Career Expo allows them to view role models in various work settings, learn what a day is like in numerous jobs, discover opportunities they may not have considered for themselves, and visualize how they can develop to their full potential."
The virtual format of the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo is accessible via the website -
www.itpcareerexpo.com - and app throughout the course of the school year even though the
competition window ended. Individuals interested in accessing all content create a login that is the same for both avenues. Once logged into the website or app, students are taken to a home screen where they can watch an overview of the interactive experience. They can then access information all eighteen pathways with each pathway including a pathway overview video, pathway resources, a "day in the life" videos, mentor for a minute clips, and a podcast.
"By engaging students in the virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo, we are exposing students to a variety of career options within our region," shared Kristy Luse, Vice President of the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund. "Additionally, the school-to-community connection is the most essential piece for a successful pipeline linking education to careers. It is therefore imperative all stakeholders recognize their responsibility in making an impact on our students across Northeast Mississippi.
One may learn more about Imagine the Possibilities at https://createfoundation.com. Diamond level sponsors for the expo include the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund, CREATE Foundation, Toyota Mississippi, The People's Bank of Ripley, North Mississippi Health Services, Caterpillar, Mississippi State University, Franklin Corporation, Renasant Bank, Ross & Yerger, The University of Mississippi, and BNA Bank. In addition to the major sponsors, there are an additional 27 sponsors from around the region. If you would like to sponsor this event or support the expo by creating virtual resources, then please contact Stewart McMillan at stewart@createfoundation.com.
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Editor’s note: “Know Your Neighbor Better” is a feature the Gazette ran regularly years ago. Each week we would pick a person, sometimes at random, and ask a variety of questions to help people know them better. We are considering bringing the feature back and here is a sample.
Marta Sobrino Bolen, a Blue Mountain College graduate and the pastor of Glenfield United Methodist Church, has started a ministry for Latinos in Union County. We caught up with her and asked her to let us get to know her better.
Home: Bolen was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Places lived: Bolen came to Mississippi in 1975 to attend school at Blue Mountain, where she finished her bachelor’s degree. She received a master’s degree in early childhood education from Ole Miss, then returned to Puerto Rico and lived there for 28 more years. She moved back to Mississippi 11 years ago. She has also lived in Florida.
Full name: Bolen was named Marta Teresa Sobrino at birth, then later changed her name after she married a man from the United States. Most Latina women do not change their names after marriage, Bolen said. Sobrino, a Spanish name, was the name of Bolen’s grandfather, who moved from Spain to Puerto Rico to make a new start.
Pet Peeve: “Loud chewing and drinking drive me nuts.”
Passion: “Christ, my family and helping others.”
Quote to live by: ““Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can” (John Wesley).
Name of Latino ministry: La Mision
Upcoming fundraiser: To-go plates of Mexican food, including dessert, will be sold for $10 each at Glenfield UMC 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 1. Money raised will support Glenfield UMC and La Mision.
Interesting facts about Latin America: About 65.3 million Hispanic live in the United States, and 10.9 percent of the Union County population is Hispanic or Latino, Bolen said in reference to the most current U.S. Census data. The term Hispanic refers to anyone who speaks Spanish. Latino refers to someone from Latin America, including Brazil. Mexicans, Hondurans, Colombians, Guatemalans, El Salvadorans and Puerto Ricans all live in Union County.
Why La Mision? About 23 percent of the students at New Albany Elementary are Latinos. Because of the increasing Hispanic and Latino population, the county needs ministries for them, Bolen said. Bolen started with a summer reading program at the county library, and the reading program collected more than 900 volumes. La Mision currently includes a tutoring program, a small food pantry, a clothes closet, a Bible Study for women, as well as literacy, heritage and arts initiatives. “Our vision is to provide a place where Latinos will feel loved, respected, nurtured spiritually and empowered to make a difference in their lives and in their communities,” Bolen said.
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Local Girl Scout troops are back out in our communities selling Girl Scout cookies! While nationwide supply chain issues and workforce shortages caused disruption to business as usual for this year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program, supply has been replenished and Girl Scout Cookies are back and available for purchase. Girl Scouts Heart of the South has extended the typical cookie season until Sunday, April 17. Customers can expect to see girls back out in front of local businesses and in their neighborhoods beginning this weekend.
Today’s Girl Scout sets out to sell delicious cookies while also building entrepreneurial and business skills that are imperative for leadership and future success. Almost 1 million Girl Scouts nationally participate in the cookie program each year, generating nearly $800 million in sales during the average season. And all the net revenue raised—100 percent of it—stays within the area. Councils use cookie earnings to power amazing experiences for girls through their programming, while girls and their troops decide how to invest in impactful community projects, personal enrichment opportunities, and more. Further, skills girls learn in the cookie program also influence later success: data shows more than half (57%) of Girl Scout alumnae in business say the cookie program was beneficial to skills they possess today, such as money management, goal-setting, and public speaking.
Every level of Girl Scouts from a 5-year-old Daisy to a 17-year-old Ambassador has the chance to earn badges in Financial Literacy and Cookie Business each year during the once-a-year Girl Scout Cookie Season. Girl Scout Daisies (grades K – 1st) can earn their Money Counts Badge with three others. Girl Scout Brownies (grades 2nd – 3rd) can earn up to 6 badges. Girl Scout Juniors (grades 4th and 5th) can earn up to five badges. Girl Scout Cadettes (grades 6th – 8th) can earn up to 6 badges. Girl Scout Seniors (grades 9th – 10th) can earn up to 7 badges and Girl Scout Ambassadors (grades 11th – 12th) can earn up to 4 badges all related to financial literacy
From Memphis to Starkville, Girl Scouts are doing amazing things made possible by each and every cookie sale. Troops can use their profits in a wide variety of ways. They can offset costs of items like vests, badges the girls earn and other Girl Scout related items. They can go to educational events where they can earn more badges and learn about new careers or ideas that affect change in their world. Troops can and have taken trips to places like Savannah, GA, which is the birthplace of Girl Scouts to trips around the world including Japan, France, England and South America. Some troops even decide to take their hard-earned money and use portions of it to give service to causes they regularly volunteer with like homeless shelters or animal shelters. However, girls’ cookie earnings alone aren’t enough to power the Girl Scout Movement—investing in girls is important year-round, not just during cookie season.
“Girl Scout Cookies are a fantastic and fun way for girls to learn essential life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics,” said Melanie Schild, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of the South. “It’s not just a chance for them to sell a product and raise funds, it’s a chance for them to learn true entrepreneurship, leadership and financial literacy while providing the public with a tasty treat that after more than a century, has become an American tradition.”
The mission of Girl Scouting is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts Heart of the South encompasses 59 counties in east Arkansas, north Mississippi and west Tennessee. The headquarters are located in Memphis, TN and regional leadership centers are located in Jackson, TN and Tupelo, MS. To find out more, visit online at www.girlscoutshs.org.
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Local LHC Group hospice agencies—Heart of Hospice, Halcyon Hospice and Baptist Hospice—said they were honored to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a Welcome Home event to celebrate the region’s Vietnam veterans and ensure they are welcomed home the way they have always deserved.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the hospice teams welcomed home Vietnam veterans with a come-and-go ceremony, including a special pinning. The event was held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Magnolia Civic Center at 127 West Bankhead Street. All veterans who served in Vietnam, as well as their loved ones, were invited to join.
Organizers said a steady stream of veterans came to the event throughout the day and several shared their wartime experiences.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a day to recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and their families during the Vietnam War. It is designed to honor the many men and women who served but did not receive a proper welcome home when they returned to the United States due to the unpopularity of the war. These veterans are recognized on this day as the last U.S. troops left south Vietnam on March 29, 1973.
The organizers said they plan to make this an annual event.
About LHC Group
Heart of Hospice, Halcyon Hospice, and Baptist Hospice are members of the LHC Group family. LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, offering quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence.
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A man involved in a fatal shooting in the Alpine community a month ago was himself fatally wounded near there Sunday.
Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that Joseph Williams, 37, of 1253 County Road 167 in the Jericho community, was pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County after having been brought to the hospital by private vehicle.
The sheriff said a 911 call about a shooting came about 2 p.m. Sunday. When deputies arrived at the scene, they learned that the victim had been taken to the hospital, suffering a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Witnesses were able to name Gregory Damon “Boogie” Richardson, 39, as the suspected shooter.
An alert was broadcast with the description of Richardson and the truck he was believed to be driving and Lee County deputies soon spotted him at a store in Verona about 4 p.m. and took him into custody.
A 9mm semi-automatic pistol, believed to be the weapon involved, was recovered from the truck.
Officers were still working to piece together what led up to the shooting, but Sheriff Edwards said the two knew each other and Richardson had apparently come to pick up something when an argument broke out. Richardson shot Williams and fled.
Although Williams and Richardson both had criminal backgrounds involving methamphetamine, no drugs were reported found.
Edwards said Richardson was out on probation following a domestic assault charge and a separate aggravated assault conviction, and in his opinion should not have been out free on the streets.
Edwards said this is only the latest case where people have died because of offenders’ being given leniency or light sentences.
Richardson is being charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. The sheriff said he hopes to have the suspect held without bond or with a high bond and, if he meets the requirements, having Richardson charged as a habitual offender.
Williams was present when April Nickole Rodgers, of 1689 CR 171, Blue Springs, allegedly fatally shot Nathan Knight, 31 of Booneville in March. Williams and Gary Ward, 35, of Saltillo both fled when the shooting occurred and were later taken into custody, but not charged in connection with the killing. Williams was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at his home, however, and Ward was held for parole violations with the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
No clear motive for the earlier shooting was given and the victim was identified as only a family friend with no indications of any struggle at the time.
Rodgers was charged with murder, felony child endangerment, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell or distribute and Edwards said that because of her extensive record he wanted her charged as a habitual offender. This could lead to a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. The charges apparently do not rise to the level of a capital offense in this case, however.
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The Mississippi Department of Education announced that New Albany High School and Ingomar Attendance Center were among 70 Mississippi high schools received a prestigious 2021 College Success Award recognition from GreatSchools.org for excelling at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college as determined by available data in each state.
Seventy-nine percent of New Albany’s graduates and 83 percent of Ingomar’s went on to college compared to a state average of only 72 percent.
Both schools did well in remediation, which is when a graduate in college has to take courses not relevant to a degree but to make up for knowledge not present. The state average was 49 percent while New Albany had only 26 percent and Ingomar, 48 percent.
Finally, the organization looked at the percentage of graduates who completed a first year of college and registered for a second year.
The rate for New Albany was 84 percent and a higher 92 percent for Ingomar, compared to the state average of 79 percent.
GreatSchools.org is the nation’s leading nonprofit providing school information to parents and families and has conducted the College Success Award annually since 2018.
Mississippi schools recognized for 2021 are among 1,838 high schools from 25 states that demonstrated a successful track record of graduating students who enroll in two- or four-year college, are ready for college-level coursework, and persist on to their second year. School, district and state education leaders in these 25 states were undeterred by the pandemic’s challenges and provided the critical data transparency needed to help communities understand paths to success from high school to college.
The College Success Award is possible because Mississippi is among states leading the nation in both collecting and transparently sharing information on how students perform after high school, which is valuable information for families, educators and policymakers.
“We applaud Mississippi schools for prioritizing high-quality public education, putting students on the path to bright futures,” said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools.org. “Over the past two years, students, parents, teachers and communities have relied on one another like never before. We congratulate and thank everyone for their unwavering pursuit of college success for all students.”
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Women are being abused, raped, and humiliated every day at Mississippi’s public universities, and the people who can stop it don’t care.
Parents who are sending their daughters to live in the dormitories of Mississippi State, or Ole Miss, or Southern Miss, or our other universities probably think that their children are being protected, but they are not.
The rules which forbade men from entering women’s dormitories, except for the public area downstairs, have quietly been replaced.
Male visitors are allowed in women’s dormitory rooms now at the following times at Ole Miss and similar times for our other universities.
9:00 a.m.—midnight —Sunday through Thursday
9:00 a.m.---2:00 a.m.---Friday and Saturday
The downstairs public rooms have in some instances been removed.
A dormitory room has room for two twin beds and little else.
The adults in charge of our universities know what the combination of alcohol, hormones, and a young couple locked in a spartan bedroom is likely to produce.
Men and women are not physically equal; the playing field is not level here.
The Me Too movement has opened the eyes of America to the truth that sexual assaults mostly go unreported because the victims aren’t believed and there are no other witnesses; moreover, if the victim makes waves, she herself is blamed.
Mississippians must demand that our university campuses return to the policy of safety which we had in the past---no opposite gender visitation in any dormitory rooms. That policy kept our young people safe for well over a hundred years; there was no valid reason to change it.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College's Division of Workforce and Economic Development is offering area workers a chance to get a leg up on the competition with its 52-hour Production Technician course.
Northeast's Production Technician course is designed to prepare workers for a high-demand, entry-level production position by recognizing those workers who show a proficiency in core competencies of advanced manufacturing.
Classes are available in Booneville, Corinth, New Albany and Ripley and designed to fit the needs of any individual.
Booneville's course will meet Monday through Thursday in Holiday Hall from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning on April 4 and culminating on June 20 with Anthony Hardin as the instructor.
Corinth is offering a pair of courses with Brent Johnson teaching a course from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. beginning on April 5 through June 21 on Tuesday and Thursday nights inside the Workforce Lab at the Northeast at Corinth campus.
Tyler Whitehead will manage the late afternoon/early evening course with a four-day a week class inside the Workforce Lab at the Northeast at Corinth campus from April 13 until June 30 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Northeast's New Albany campus will be a buzz with activity as it will host five courses of Production Technician certifications throughout the late spring.
Chad Nolan will oversee three courses while Kyle Carpenter will teach two of the courses.
Nolan will teach Production Technician courses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the college's Union County campus. Monday's courses will run from March 21 until June 27; Tuesday courses will go from March 22 until June 28 while the Wednesday courses will start on March 23 and end on June 29.
Carpenter's two courses in New Albany will see a Tuesday and Wednesday class run throughout May and a Wednesday and Thursday course take place in June.
May's course will meet on Tuesday and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. while the June course will start on June 1 and culminate on June 29. Class times for the June course are 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Chris Colucci will teach two Production Technician courses in Ripley on Monday and Tuesdays at the Northeast at Ripley campus. Monday's course will start on March 21 and end on June 27 while Tuesday classes start on March 22 and end June 28. Both classes in Ripley will run from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Northeast's Workforce Production Technician program is a 52-hour course designed with input from local industries that includes training and hands-on application of skills, that is preferred by industry leaders.
Students in the Northeast Production Technician course will receive knowledge and understanding in the application of safety as it concerns a job site or workplace, workplace effectiveness, production documentation, precision measurements and high-performance manufacturing principles such as lean, 5S, value stream, quality tools, Statistical Process Controls, quality management systems and operating systems.
Those that finish the Production Technician program will receive credentials and a Northeast Mississippi Community College Workforce Production Technician certificate.
Students who complete the Production Technician program and receive Workforce certification will be able to apply for a "Z credit" in Manufacturing Skills Basic - IMM 1933, that will count as a technical elective for many of the career and technical education programs at Northeast.
Thanks to funding partners and sponsors, those wishing to enroll in the Production Technician program, can obtain their certification at no cost to the student. For those wanting to add the certification to their official college transcript, a small fee will be incurred.
To get started in Northeast's Production Technician program or to learn about any of the other offers by the college's Division of Workforce and Economic Development, visit http://www.nemcc.edu/workforce/courses.
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Kenneth E. Cathcart, age 82, of Rogersville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, March 28th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. The service will be Tuesday, March 29th at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Brother Waylan Hill officiating. Burial will be at New Chapel Cemetery in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Vivian Cathcart; sister, Nora Swindel, Jean Timmons,, and Geraldine Loden; son, Chris Hooper; grandson, Dustin Tays.
Survivors are his children, Ken Cathcart, Jr., Marquita Cathcart, Pristina Haddock (Randal), and Shannon Tays (Troy); best friend and brother, Charles Richey (Jeanie); 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Ken was retired with Champion International having worked for 32 years and was a member of First Church of God in Rogersville. You may sign the guest register at wfunerals.com
Dorothy Wortham, 68, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital--North Mississippi in Oxford. Services will be on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Tallahatchie--Oxford MB Association.
Steven "Lurch" Bond, 64, resident of Blue Mountain, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union County.
A memorial service will be held at his residence on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, by his family from 2PM until 5PM.
Mr. Bond was born in Cincinatti, OH, on October 15, 1957, the son of the late Ernest V. Bond and Gloria Smith Bond. A Christian, Mr. Bond was a graduate of Glen-Este High School in Amsville, OH and furthered his education at Memphis Tech earning a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by ETS of Memphis as a masonry driller before his retirement. He also served six years in the Army National Guard and was active in the Masonic Lodge for twenty years.
Mr. Bond will be remembered for his very unique sense of humor and his love for lasagna and spaghetti. He enjoyed a variety of music and was an avid video gamer.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 41 years, Jana' Bond of Blue Moutain, five daughters, Priscilla Bond of Baldwyn, Jana' Roberts (Adam) and Stefanie Sanchez (Anthony) of New Albany, Stevie Bond, Angelique Jarvis (Cole) of Blue Mountain, one sister, Kathy Gassett of Blue Ash, OH, thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother Kenny Bond of Cincinnati, OH.
New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care invites you to share memories with the Bond family at nafuneralsandcremations.com
Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson Barnes, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 16, 1932 in Ripley, MS to John and Casey Coston Sanderson. She retired from Mohasco, and then worked for fifteen years at Wal-Mart as a People Greeter. She enjoyed reading and working Word-Search puzzles. She also enjoyed working with flowers and gardening. Yet, her favorite pastime was spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at United Funeral Service with Jay Tidwell officiating. Burial will be at Glenfield Memorial Park.
She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Barnes Robbins (Allen); two grandchildren, Morgan Little (Phillip) and Taylor Robbins; and two great grandchildren, Ella Little and Emerie Little.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tommy Barnes; three sisters and one brother.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Gaines, Kenny Gaines, Darrell Huddleston, Danny Barnes, Kim Barnes and Don Parish.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 12:00p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
United Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements. For online condolences and guest registry, please visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com
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New Albany Elementary School
Monday, April 11
Pizza Variety
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Crispy French Fries
Pinto Beans
Mixed Berries
Sliced Strawberries
Cookie
Tuesday, April 12
Corn Dog
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Baked Beans
Creamy Coleslaw
Fresh Oranges
Fresh Bananas
Sugar Cookie
Wednesday, April 13
Vegetable Beef Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Turkey and Cheese on Bun
Tossed Salad with Dressing
Cheesy Broccoli
Fresh Apples
Sliced Strawberries
Brownies
Thursday, April 14
Chicken Tenders
Yeast Roll
Steak Fingers
Mashed Potatoes
Brown Gravy
Seasoned Green Beans
Fresh Oranges
Ice Cream Cup Variety
Friday, April 15
Holiday
New Albany Middle School
Monday, April 11
Bacon Cheese Burger
Ham and Cheese Sub with Chips
Seasoned Potato Wedges
Baby Carrots with Dressing
Fresh Apples
Sliced Strawberries
Chocolate Pudding
Tuesday, April 12
Turkey and Cheese Sub with Chips
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chef Salad
Whole Kernel Corn
Pinto Beans
Fresh Oranges
Sugar Cookie
Wednesday, April 13
Hot Dogs
Ham and Cheese Sub with Chips
Chef Salad
Tater Tots
Cheesy Broccoli
Fresh Apples
Slice Strawberries
Brownies
Thursday, April 14
Chicken Tenders
Yeast Roll
Turkey and Cheese Sub with Chips
Chef Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Brown Gravy
Seasoned Green Beans
Fresh Oranges
Ice Cream Cup Variety
Friday, April 15
Holiday
New Albany High School
Monday, April 11
Bacon Cheese Burger
Ham and Cheese Sub with Chips
Seasoned Potato Wedges
Baby Carrots with Dressing
Fresh Apples
Sliced Strawberries
Chocolate Pudding
Tuesday April 12
Turkey and Cheese Sub with Chips
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chef Salad
Whole Kernel Corn
Green Peas
Fresh Oranges
Sugar Cookie
Wednesday, April 13
Hot Dogs
Ham and Cheese Sub with Chips
Chef Salad
Tater Tots
Cheesy Broccoli
Fresh Apples
Sliced Strawberries
Brownies
Thursday, April 14
Chicken Tenders
Yeast Roll
Turkey and Cheese Sub with Chips
Chef Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Brown Gravy
Seasoned Green Beans
Fresh Oranges
Ice Cream Cup Variety
Friday, April 15
Holiday
(Assorted Fruit Juice, Fat-Free Chocolate Milk and One-Percent Milk available with each meal.)
(Menus subject to change due to availability of product)
Union County Schools breakfast
Monday, April 11
Breakfast Burrito
Mini Cinni/Roll
Assorted Cereal
Fruit
Juice/Milk Variety
Tuesday, April 12
Bacon Biscuit
Blueberry Bread
Fruit/Gram
Juice/Milk Variety
Wednesday, April 13
Sausage Biscuit
Cereal/Cereal Bar
Fruit
Juice/Milk Variety
Thursday, April 14
Mini Waffle
Donuts
Assorted Cereal
Fruit
Juice/Milk Variety
Friday, April 15
Good Friday
No school
Union County Schools lunch
Monday, April 11
Spaghetti
Steak Fingers
Tossed Salad
English Peas
Garlic Bread
Fruit
Juice/Milk
Tuesday, April 12
Rib Patty Sandwich
Hot Dog
Baked Beans
Chips
Creamy Coleslaw
Fruit
Juice/Milk
Wednesday, April 13
Manager’s Choice
Thursday, April 14
Chicken Tenders
Baked Ham
Cream Potatoes w/Gravy
Green Beans
Fruit
Juice/Milk
Friday, April 15
Good Friday
No school
(Menu subject to change due to availability of product)
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The following cases were disposed of during the March term of Union County Circuit Court at the courthouse in New Albany, according to court records.
Friday, Feb. 25
—Retired: Billy Don Smithey and Haley McCaleb.
—Revocation: Mark Magill.
Monday, Feb. 28
—Anthony Echols, PCS (possession of a controlled substance)(meth): 10 years, reduced to time served, five years PRS (post release supervision).
—Debra Bishop, PCS (meth): Three years, three suspended, zero to serve, three years PRS.
—Summer Evans, SCS (sale of controlled substance): Eight years, eight suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS.
—Justin Bowling, sexual battery: 20 years, 20 suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS.
—Adriana Emison, false representation of counterfeit substance: Five years, five suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS.
—James Foreman, PCS (meth): Three years, three suspended, zero to serve, three years PRS.
—Retired: Justin Wages, Michael Edwards, Angie Greathouse, Frankie Bruff, Summer Evans Ct 2 and 3.
—Pretrial: Ebony Campbell, William Adsit, Angela Holland, Chadwick Cothern, Summer Coleman, Sharette Bennett, Alexis Boren, Gabrielle Brown.
Tuesday, March 1
—Lonnie Gardner, PCS (meth): three years, reduced to time served, balance on. PRS, to run concurrent with another case.
—Bobby Thompson, obtaining personal information of another with intent to gain financial credit: 15 years, 10 suspended, five years to serve, five years PRS concurrent with Lee County.
—John Clardy, grand larceny:10 years, 10 years suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS concurrent with two other cases.
—John Clardy, embezzlement: 10 years, 10 years suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS concurrent with two other cases.
—John Clardy, PCS (meth) with intent: Eight years, eight years suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS concurrent with two other cases.
—Allen Williams, C1 SCS (cocaine) enhanced, C2, SCS (cocaine): C1, 15 years reduced to time served, balance suspended, five years PRS; C2, eight years, zero suspended, eight to serve, counts 1 and 2 are concurrent and concurrent with another case.
—Amber Johnson, uttering forgery: five years reduced to time served, balance on PRS.
—Justin Cole Hunter, PCS (meth: Three years, three years suspended, zero to serve, balance on PRS.
—Lacey Horn, PCS (meth): Three years reduced to time served, balance on PRS.
—Roger Lease, PCS (meth): Eight years to serve, eight years suspended, zero to serve, 5 years PRS.
—Gary Locke, felony fleeing: Five years reduced to time served, balance on unsupervised PRS.
—Willlie Brown, felony DUI:10 years, two suspended, eight years HA (house arrest), two years PRS concurrent with another sentence.
—Willie Brown, 10 years, two suspended, eight years HA (house arrest), two years PRS concurrent with another sentence.
—Charles Galloway, aggravated assault: 20 years reduced to time served, balance suspended, five years PRS.
—Drug court: Kaylie Hale.
—Retired: John Clardy, C2, 2019-338; Allen Williams, habitual portion; Gary Locke C1; Charles Galloway, C2.
—Pretrial: Kirstin Harmon, Adam Hogue, Rodney Jordan, John Leach, Shelly Hall.
—Reduced to misdemeanors: Christopher George, Eric Haney.
Wednesday, March 2
—Rickey Jones, felony DUI: five years, one suspended, four years HA, one year PRS.
—Ricky McGregory, PCS (cocaine): Three years, three suspended, zero to serve, three years PRS.
—Sammie Jo Poole, child endangerment x2: C1 five years, three suspended, two to serve, three years PRS; C2: five years, three suspended, two to serve, three years PRS, counts are concurrent and concurrent with another case.
—Sammie Jo Poole, burglary: Seven years, five suspended, two to serve, five years PRS, concurrent with another case.
—Amy Willard, PCS (meth) with intent, and PCS (marijuana) with intent:C1, eight years, four suspended and four to serve, four years PRS; C2, three years, three suspended, zero to serve, three years PRS.
—Willie Stinson, PCS: Three years. Three suspended, zero to serve, three years PRS, consecutive with another case.
—Willie Stinson, felony fleeing: Five years, two suspended, three to serve, two years PRS, consecutive with another case.
—Devin Page, PCS x 2: C1, three years reduced to time served, balance on PRS; C2, three years reduced to time served, balance on PRS, sentences are concurrent.
—Pretrial: Tamara McCartney.
—Reduced to misdemeanor: Kenneth Bennett.
Thursday, March 3
—Andre Rucker, PCS (cocaine): three years, reduced to time served, balance on PRS.
—William Bryant, possession of meth with intent reduced to simple possession of meth: 15 years, reduced to time served, balance suspended, five years PRS.
—Melvin Goode, felony DUI:10 years, five years suspended, five years to serve, five years PRS concurrent with another case.
—Melvin Goode, felony DUI: 10 years, five years suspended, five years to serve, five years PRS concurrent with another case.
—Greg Malone, child endangerment: Five years, five years suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS.
—Justin Carwyle, grand larceny: Five years, five suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS, concurrent with one case, consecutive with another case.
—Justin Carwyle, otaining personal information of another with intent to obtain financial credit: Five years, five years suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS, concurrent with one case, and consecutive with another.
—Albert D. Williams, felony fleeing: five years, five suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS.
—Retired: Kyle Rakestraw, Greg Malone.
—Pretrial: Amber Starks, Timothy Williams, Jason Turner, Michael Evans.
—Reduced to misdemeanor: Zachary Whitehead, Joseph Powell.
Friday March 4
—Stacey Dingus, burglary of automobile: Seven years, three suspended, four years HA, balance on PRS.
—Cody Bowling, malicious mischief: Five years, five suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS.
—Antonio Conner, SCS enhanced, 16 years, six suspended, 10 to serve, 5 years PRS concurrent with another case.
—Antonio Conner, burglary of dwelling: 20 years, 12 suspended, eight to serve, five years PRS, concurrent with another case.
—Retired: Antonio Conner, habitual portion.
—Reduced to misdemeanor: Shaneh Rodgers.
Monday March 7
—Sammy Johnson Jr, aggravated DUI: 25 years, zero suspended, 25 to serve, consecutive to two other cases.
—Sammy Johnson, Jr., SCS (meth): Eight years, eight suspended, zero to serve, five years PRS, concurrent to one case, consecutive to another case.
—Retired: Sammy Johnson, Jr., habitual portion.
Tuesday, March 8
—Christopher Daniels, PCS (meth): Eight years, 4 years HA, balance on PRS.
—Retired: Benjamin Gattis.
—Drug Court: Jesse Bolen, Lee Allen Smith.
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The Union County Board of Supervisors will hold an open hearing so members of the public can express their views about the new medical marijuana law.
The meeting is set for 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, in the boardroom in the chancery court building.
City and county governments must decide by May 3 whether to simply go along with the state law or opt out of allowing the sale of marijuana for medical purposes through dispensaries.
The law apparently is written in such a way that local governments may decide to opt out by May 3 and potentially opt back in later. Some cities and counties are saying they want to wait and see how the law works, whether any problems arise, and then, if the system is working well, opt back in.
If an entity does not vote to opt out by May 3, however, it cannot decide to do so later.
City and county officials say they are working on ways to allow the medical marijuana sale – which will be going on around us regardless - and receive the revenue while tightly regulating grow farms or dispensaries. The state law offers some regulations about locations as well.
Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said he is firmly in favor of opting out, at least for now, and said many citizens have spoken to him about this and asked him to represent their opposing views.
“I think the silent majority, the church-going, God-fearing people are against this,” he said, but they have been hesitant to speak out. The sheriff said, “I plan to fill the room up,” concerning the meeting.
Scattered thunderstorms during the morning. Cloudy skies this afternoon. Morning high of 70F with temps falling to near 55. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
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Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 42F. Winds light and variable.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi and the Northeast Mississippi Coalition Against COVID-19 (Coalition) are teaming up to serve communities in northeast Mississippi with a new initiative aimed at improving education, outreach and access to health care – including COVID-19 vaccines.
The Coalition will use Toyota’s $165,000 investment to purchase two Sienna vans to serve as mobile health units, launch a community health campaign and establish an administrative office to provide services in underserved communities.
“Mobility is more than moving people from point A to point B. It’s also about bringing critical services to those in need and connecting people with resources,” said Toyota Mississippi President David Fernandes.
“Together with the Coalition, we are bringing critical vaccine information and health care services into communities where they are needed most in north Mississippi.”
Collaborating to Support Local Health Care Needs
Building on its strong relationship, TMMMS and the Coalition developed a strategic plan to complement the organization’s mission of reducing health disparities and improving access to quality medical care through community outreach and health promotions.
Dr. Vernon Rayford is spearheading the Coalition’s efforts and said mobile health units are central to the organization’s effectiveness.
“We are grateful for the generosity of Toyota in support of our efforts to protect our community from COVID-19, improve the health of our community members and to reach those who are vulnerable regardless of location,” said Rayford. “We hope these mobile units bring visibility to the Coalition and all of our partners.”
The Coalition will unite medical professionals and combine expertise, time and advocacy to improve health services through education, community events and advocacy. In addition to improving vaccine access, the Coalition will also focus on initiatives to address food insecurity, preventative care and mental health awareness.
Given the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the difficulties disadvantaged communities face when accessing health resources, Toyota and the Coalition are both committed to driving awareness, education and access to COVID-19 vaccinations and medical care.
Mobile health units will begin service April 1, 2022. For more information about the Coalition’s services or to schedule an appointment, visit www.northeastmississippicoalition.org.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next‐generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
With the more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company’s 2021 North American sales were electrified.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), whose mission is to encourage, inspire and support today’s educators, has named Pontotoc County School District a 2022 Innovative District for their systemwide focus on instruction and organization structures to increase student growth. Pontotoc County School District team leaders worked relentlessly to develop a vision focused on the needs of their students and community.
Pontotoc County School District is one of eight Innovative Districts from across the United States that will share its best practices at ICLE’s 30th Annual Model Schools Conference. The event provides a professional learning forum for thousands of passionate educators and leaders to network together and support one another.
This session is for any educator motivated to rise above learning loss and burnout. The team at Pontotoc County offers replicable strategies for increasing student achievement in K-12 ELA, as well as improving teacher quality and buy-in to move districts from good to great and from great to excellent. Using evidence-based approaches, you’ll learn best instructional practices for increasing reading and writing growth in all schools, even while incorporating virtual learning. Through identified vertical progressions between grade levels and reading standards, scaffolded instruction, rigorous and high-quality instructional materials and energetic educators, your students will excel and develop a passion for literacy.” –Statement written by: Mrs. Ashley Coleman, M.Ed., NBCT, PCSD ELA Curriculum Director and MTSS Coordinator
“Innovative Districts are strategic about decision making and are purpose driven,” says Dr. Linda Lucey, Program Chair and ICLE Associate Partner. “Each of the 2022 Innovative Districts have leadership teams continuously focused on developing cultures of success.”
Selected annually based on rigorous criteria, Innovative Districts have evidence of growth year over year; aligned vision and structures; and are intentional about instructional decisions.
"Being selected as an Innovative District is a great accomplishment," says Pontotoc County School District Superintendent Dr. Brock Puckett. "Our hard working teachers go above and beyond for ALL students every day, and they deserve to be recognized for their dedication and achievements. We look forward to this partnership with Model Schools and can't wait to share our new and innovative Literacy strategies with other districts throughout the nation."
“Moving a system forward for progress in challenging circumstances is hard, exhausting work.” says Dr. Lucey. “The hard work has paid off with this group of inspiring leaders. We are proud to have the opportunity to learn from them and celebrate their success with them.”
The International Center for Leadership in Education is a division of learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
To learn more about the 30th Annual Model Schools Conference, please visit: ModelSchoolsConference.com.
About the International Center for Leadership in Education
The International Center for Leadership in Education, established in 1991 is one of the most influential education consulting companies in America. It is best known for identifying and disseminating successful practices to assist all students in achieving higher standards. The leadership team and consultants at ICLE have assisted numerous state education agencies and hundreds of schools and districts in their improvement initiatives. For more information, please visit www.LeaderEd.com.
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Walter Coleman thought his Burger King burger was going to be large and satisfying - as glorious as the advertisements portrayed it. But Coleman and countless others felt cheated when they discovered the actual size of their burgers, a new lawsuit alleges.
Now, Coleman and other plaintiffs are leading the charge in a class-action lawsuit against Burger King in a bid to hold the company accountable and get their money back.
The lawsuit, filed last week in the U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, alleges that Burger King is misrepresenting the size of its food in its advertisements and that customers are continually duped into buying a substandard product. In addition to monetary damages, the lawsuit also demands that Burger King "correct the deceptive behavior."
Burger King did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Washington Post early Wednesday. In a statement to CBS Moneywatch, a spokesperson said: "Burger King does not comment on pending or potential litigations."
Burger King advertisements portray the company's burgers with "oversized meat patties and ingredients that overflow over the bun to make it appear that the burgers are approximately 35% larger in size, and contain more than double the meat," the lawsuit states.
But according to photos included in the lawsuit, customers are paying for puny, ersatz versions of what's shown in ads. The complaint cites tweets from angry customers and media reports to argue the problem is widespread.
"Burger King's advertisements for its burger and menu items are unfair and financially damaging consumers as they are receiving food that is much lower in value than what was promised," the lawsuit states.
The action against the fast food chain is one of many recent lawsuits against food and drink companies for false advertising. In October, a New York woman filed suit against Kellogg for $5 million, alleging that its Strawberry Pop-Tarts do not contain as many strawberries as advertised. A judge last week dismissed a lawsuit with similar allegations about Strawberry Pop-Tarts, Reuters reported.
More than 280 such cases were filed in 2021, NPR reported. Class-action lawsuits against food and beverage companies have spiked dramatically in recent years, thanks largely to one New York-based lawyer, Spencer Sheehan, who helped file the Pop-Tarts lawsuits, according to NPR.
Sheehan is not working on the Burger King case. It is being handled by Florida-based attorney Anthony Russo.
Russo told The Washington Post that the lawsuit is important to hold large corporations like Burger King accountable. "Little situations - what some would consider to be a little situation like this - could lead to unfettered behavior from big corporations," he said.
Left unchecked, misleading advertisements could become the "a rule rather than an exception," Russo added.
In July 2010, British regulators found an ad for Burger King's Tendercrisp chicken sandwich to be misleading and ordered it off the air, the lawsuit notes, citing a BBC report. The ban followed customer complaints of the Tendercrisp's size and an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority that concluded "the burgers in the hands of an average-sized man . . . did not fill the hands to the same extent as the burger featured in the advert."
The Tendercrisp is not included in the current lawsuit's list of items whose proportions Burger King has allegedly "overstated." But the list is long, and it includes items such as the Single Quarter Pound King, Fully Loaded Croissan'Wich and the chain's signature sandwich, the Whopper.
The lawsuit alleges that Burger King began to exaggerate the size of its menu items in September 2017. Anyone who bought an "overstated" Burger King item between then until the lawsuit is resolved is considered a member of the plaintiffs' class, according to the suit.
"Big or small, justice is justice, and laws are laws," Russo told NBC News. "And just because something happens to appear in someone's opinion to be minor doesn't mean that it is."
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