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Florida man had live gator, guns and drugs in his truck, sheriff’s office says
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (CNN) - Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who they said had an interesting assortment of illegal items in his truck - guns, drugs and a live alligator.
According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, deputies recognized the driver, Michael Marolla, from “previous encounters” as having a suspended license.
Deputies said when they pulled Marolla over Friday, they found drugs and two firearms inside the truck. Then, in the bed of the pickup, they found an open plastic tub with a baby alligator in it.
The sheriff’s office notified Florida’s Fish and wildlife Conservation Commission about the gator.
Marolla was charged with drug possession and carrying concealed firearms. He was released on bond Saturday and is set to appear in court on May 2.
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AArete will help E&I members in higher education optimize performance, contain costs, and diversify revenue
CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, is proud to announce its new competitively solicited contract with E&I Cooperative Services serving their educational member network in meeting their challenges of affordability, sustainability, and student / alumni engagement leveraging innovative thinking and digital transformation.
E&I Cooperative Services is the only member-owned, non-profit sourcing cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. As a newly contracted E&I supplier, AArete is committed to supporting their mission by helping education systems take control of their costs and diversify revenue through the transformation of operations and digital experiences for students, alumni, and donors.
AArete Higher Education practice leads John Marchisin and Tyler Higgins are invested in ensuring student needs and experiences are met while containing costs, enhancing education quality, and improving operational efficiency. "The pandemic has accelerated the need for universities to transform to meet student needs, refocus on their financial viability, and adapt to a business model allowing them to make quick decisions in response to an ever-changing landscape. We think big and chisel away at the various elements that support attainable and sustainable results," Marchisin noted. "Developing a proactive strategy taking a digital and technology-focused approach is necessary."
This strategic relationship will elevate the shared organizational missions to continue supporting universities in meaningful and effective ways. "AArete thrives on taking a nimble approach to empower purposeful change," said Tyler Higgins, Managing Director of AArete.
Having years of education consulting experience serving a range of higher educational institutions including existing E&I members, AArete is well positioned to help universities contain costs upon helping build a forward-thinking digital strategy and technology roadmap. By taking this targeted approach to meet the growing needs of educational institutions, AArete looks forward to partnering with E&I members and continuing to serve the education industry.
About AArete
AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered through modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes. We work across all industries and business functions to optimize operational efficiencies in a compressed timeframe. AArete humanizes data by translating numbers into actionable insights, helping clients make better decisions and standing by their side to foster change with confidence, empathy, and purpose. For more information, visit www.aarete.com or follow us @AArete on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About E&I Cooperative Services
E&I Cooperative Services (E&I) is the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving education. E&I delivers unsurpassed value and an exceptional experience to its members through a broad portfolio of competitively solicited contracts with industry-leading suppliers as well as innovative sourcing solutions. The Cooperative empowers its members to make informed, analytics-driven decisions to capture more spend and optimize their education dollars. For more information, please visit www.eandi.org.
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Johnny Depp suit against Amber Heard starts with jury picks
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in a long-anticipated libel lawsuit Johnny Depp filed against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, whom he accuses of falsely portraying him as a domestic abuser.
Depp sued Heard over an op-ed piece she wrote in The Washington Post in 2018 in which Heard refers to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but he says it clearly refers to allegations Heard made in other forums that she suffered physical abuse at his hands. Depp denies the accusations.
The lawsuit brought a little bit of Hollywood to a courthouse that has a long history of dealing with high-profile crimes, just not those involving movie stars.
More than a dozen women, some waving signs saying “Justice for Johnny,” joined other fans who waved pirate flags in recognition of Depp’s signature role in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, waited outside the courthouse an hour before the hearing.
The courtroom in the city of Fairfax was closed to the public Monday, with limited closed-circuit access in an overflow courtroom. People lined up before 7 a.m. for the wristbands granting access.
The judge overseeing the trial, Penney Azcarate, has imposed a series of access rules to try to maintain decorum in the courthouse. Most significantly, neither Depp nor Heard are permitted to pose for photos or sign autographs in the courthouse or on the courthouse grounds.
Depp’s fans have been vocal in their support, saying he has been falsely accused. Raylyn Otie, a Depp fan from Bluefield, Virginia, drove five hours to see the movie star. She was disappointed when Depp did not greet fans personally, as sheriff’s deputies carefully limited fan access.
“I’m so disappointed. I came to give him flowers to show some support,” she said, bouquet in hand.
In a separate lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper, a judge dismissed the case, finding that Depp assaulted Heard on a dozen occasions and put her in fear for her life on multiple occasions.
Heard has filed a countersuit against Depp that accuses his lawyers of defaming her at his direction.
Heard’s lawyers tried unsuccessfully to have the case moved to California, where the actors reside. A Fairfax judge ruled that Depp was within his rights to bring the case here because the Post’s online editions are published through servers located in Fairfax County. Depp’s lawyers have said they brought the case in Virginia in part because the laws here are more favorable to their case.
The trial is expected to last more than a month.
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-- Under Innovative New Program, Aveanna will be able to Train Parents, Relatives and Friends to Become a Family Member's Caregiver--
ATLANTA, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH), a leading, diversified home care platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, today announced that it will participate in Arizona's Family Licensed Health Aide Program (LHA), an innovative program in the State of Arizona that will allow Aveanna to train family members who meet eligibility requirements to care for loved ones in their homes and to be paid for the vital work they do.
The LHA program has been approved by the Arizona State Legislature and signed into law by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. Aveanna is now offering training to parents, relatives and other loved ones to allow them to operate in their homes as Licensed Health Aide, providing health care services.
Jeff Shaner, Chief Operations Officer of Aveanna, said: "We applaud the State of Arizona for its innovative and creative initiative to help address the acute nursing shortage. Parents and families need solutions to care for medically fragile family members, especially when home health care professionals are in such short supply. With the ability to receive training and pay for the care they provide to loved ones, these caregivers will be better able to overcome the dilemma of having to balance the responsibilities of a job with the need to secure medical care for their family members at home."
Information about Aveanna's LHA program can be found at www.ArizonaLHA.com. If you are interested in being part of this program, please call 602-433-1200 or send an email to LHA-AZ@aveanna.com.
Aveanna Healthcare is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has locations in 30 states providing a broad range of pediatric and adult healthcare services including nursing, rehabilitation services, occupational nursing in schools, therapy services, day treatment centers for medically fragile and chronically ill children and adults, home health and hospice services, as well as delivery of enteral nutrition and other products to patients. The Company also provides case management services in order to assist families and patients by coordinating the provision of services between insurers or other payers, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. In addition, the Company provides respite healthcare services, which are temporary care provider services provided in relief of the patient's normal caregiver. The Company's services are designed to provide a high quality, lower cost alternative to prolonged hospitalization. For more information, please visit www.aveanna.com.
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Man gets 17 years in prison for kidnapping woman, forcing her into sex work
MANCHESTER, Md. (Gray News) - A Maryland man was sentenced to 17 years in prison Friday for kidnapping a woman and leading a sex trafficking conspiracy, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
The DOJ said Joshua Lankford, 33, used violence and drugs to control a young woman and planned to kill her to keep her from testifying at trial.
According to court documents, Lankford led and organized a conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force. Evidence indicated that Lankford kidnapped the victim, a young adult woman, to engage in forced prostitution.
Lankford knew the victim was addicted to heroin and withheld drugs from her until she made him enough money by engaging in sex work, the DOJ said.
When the woman tried to escape, Lankford and three others drove the victim to a rural area where they beat, whipped and choked her with a belt, court documents show. They then drove her to a hotel in Delaware to force her to engage in more prostitution.
Documents show that while in jail, Lankford told a co-conspirator that he intended to kill the woman to prevent her from testifying against them at trial.
“Joshua Lankford’s crimes were nothing short of horrific; he kidnapped and victimized a vulnerable woman then plotted to kill her in order to save himself,” said Special Agent in Charge James R. Mancuso of HSI Baltimore. “The atrocities of his crimes are clearly reflected in the severity of his sentence, and today, he will begin to pay his debt to society.”
In addition to his 17-year prison sentence, Lankford was given five years of supervised released and a $2,320 fine.
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Practice Group to Expand Firm's Presence and Multifamily Expertise in Region
DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BBG, a leading independent commercial real estate due diligence firm, today announced that it added a new Florida multifamily team led by industry veteran Amanda Cooper, MAI, Managing Director at the firm's Tampa Bay office. The addition of this team expands BBG's presence in the Florida market and in the multifamily valuation sector in the Southeast.
The team specializes in multifamily appraisals for various capital sources including Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Multifamily, bridge lenders, life companies, banks, and CMBS lenders. Their expertise in multifamily valuations includes existing and proposed garden/mid-rise apartments, urban high-rise and mixed-use assets, student housing, fractured condominiums and affordable housing. The team will also be able to quote assessment services including property, environmental and engineering reports to streamline the due diligence process for clients.
In her new role, Ms. Cooper is responsible for business development and quality control. Throughout her career, she has executed and overseen valuations of over 325,000 multi-housing units totaling over $50 billion in value. Her focus has been Class A, B and C multifamily assets in primary and secondary markets throughout the Southeast for the past 16 years.
The team also includes:
Anthony Fontanazza, MAI, Director, in South Florida, has extensive experience as a trusted advisor to clients from Palm Beach to Miami.
Morgan Williams, MAI, Director, in Jacksonville, will bring more than two decades of experience to her new role serving clients in central and north Florida as well as Georgia and South Carolina.
Amber Larson, Project Manager, in Tampa, who had previously worked with the team members, will serve as the backbone of the group's operations.
Lori Spencer, Senior Appraiser, in South Florida, will specialize in affordable multifamily and HUD executions.
BBG President of Valuation Grant Griffin, MAI, commented: "As demand continues to grow for multifamily properties in Florida and elsewhere in the Southeast, we are extremely fortunate to have Amanda, Anthony, Morgan, Amber and Lori come aboard BBG. Their extensive knowledge of local markets in the region and expertise in multifamily will significantly expand our ability to provide the highest-quality valuations in this property type."
About BBG
BBG offers comprehensive due diligence services including valuation, advisory, assessment, desktop evaluation, energy services, cost segregation, zoning, and ALTA surveys. Headquartered in Dallas, the firm has 48 offices in key US markets and serves more than 2,800 clients. As one of the Big Five national commercial real estate valuation firms, BBG has achieved a reputation for personal attention, on-time delivery and deep expertise in multi-family, office, retail and industrial sectors. For more information about BBG, please visit www.bbgres.com.
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Man uses 30+ aliases to elude criminal charges, deputies say
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man arrested in North Carolina for felony identity theft is accused of using dozens of fake names over several years to get out of criminal charges, according to deputies.
When he was charged last week, the 46-year-old man said his name was Vincente Barrera and then later said his name was Jorge Ortiz-Zaragoza, WBTV reported.
Deputies discovered that the Ortiz-Zaragoza name was in FBI records as an alias used before to try to get out of criminal charges.
Authorities said Ortiz-Zaragoza confessed it was not his real identity and said he has used 27 names in the past.
After fingerprinting the man, deputies determined he has used as many as 35 different names.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office records show that Ortiz-Zaragoza has been deported five times.
The criminal history connected to those fingerprints includes multiple drug felonies in addition to the assault charge, WBTV reported.
The investigation is still open, and Ortiz-Zaragoza, listed in the detention center as Vincente Barrera, was jailed on a bond of $10,000 on charges of identity theft and assault on a female.
Barrera is set to appear in court on Monday.
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BCBSTX continues community impact through numerous initiatives and financial contributions
RICHARDSON, Texas , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report which highlights the company's numerous initiatives and contributions to the communities in which it serves. The report's areas of focus include access to care, community impact and operating responsibly as aligned with BCBSTX's commitment to addressing health disparities and supporting more equitable care for all.
"We support affordable, quality healthcare for all and believe in making intentional and meaningful efforts to enhance positive health outcomes for all Texans," said Sheena Payne, BCBSTX Director of Community Affairs. "We are proud of the impact we have had for our members, customers and employees as well as our communities across the state"
The report details BCBSTX's substantial financial and in-kind donations as well as its contribution of resources to provide healthcare services, eliminate food insecurity and nutrition inadequacy, and operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.
In addition, the report features BCBSTX's support for COVID-19 recovery through its contributions to organizations providing health literacy education, medical supplies, emergency shelter, access to care and other resources and coordination with state health agencies to address gaps in immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19.
For additional details and on all 2021 BCBSTX efforts, view the company's full Corporate Responsibility Report.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) – the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas – is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with nearly 80,000 physicians and healthcare practitioners, and 500 hospitals to serve more than 6 million members in all 254 counties. BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, and fourth largest health insurer overall. Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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Midland Dow’s Vansumeren wins Mr. Hockey Award
Published: Apr. 11, 2022 at 11:32 AM EDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Midland Dow’s Billy Vansumeren has been named Mr. Hockey by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association.
The award is given to the state’s best high school hockey player.
The senior forward averaged more than a point a game this season, leading Dow to the Division 3 state championship and the first state title won by any high school hockey team in mid-Michigan.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (the "Company") (NYSE and OSE: BORR) today files its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Annual Report"). The report is attached to this release.
The Company's 2021 Annual Report can be downloaded from the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) from April 11, 2021, and is also available on the Company's website (www.borrdrilling.com). Hard copies of the Company's 2021 Annual Report can be ordered, free of charge, upon request by writing to us at:
Borr Drilling Limited
S.E. Pearman Building, 2nd Fl,
9 Par-la-Ville Road,
Hamilton HM11,
Or by email to: ir@borrdrilling.com
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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The Company is raising the bar with ambitious environmental targets
VALCOURT, QC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) announced its commitment to take corporate social responsibility (CSR) even further with the launch of its new CSR25 program. It includes more ambitious environmental targets than ever before, concrete initiatives, and sets goals for 2025 and beyond. It also reflects BRP's intention to be the industry leader in corporate citizenship.
"We are very proud of our CSR25 program, which stretches the boundaries of our commitment to create a stronger future for our employees, our dealers, our customers and all of our stakeholders," declared José Boisjoli, President and CEO. "Not only does it align with our strategy and industry best practices, it also sets high objectives that reflect the growing environmental and social concerns of our communities. We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of all our employees around the world in ensuring that our efforts are successful. Our board of directors and executive management team are fully dedicated to ensuring we make tangible progress and track our results on a regular basis."
BRP's CSR25 program fosters value creation around three main pillars: Environment, Social and Governance. The responsibility of each of them has been assigned to senior executives who leverage their expertise to ensure the program's objectives are achieved. They specifically focus on BRP's employees, communities, operations and products and are broken down as follows:
- Reduce the carbon footprint relating to products and operations
In 2021, BRP took an important step towards reducing the carbon footprint of its products with the announcement of a $300 million investment over the next five years to electrify each of its existing product lines by the end of 2026. BRP aims to have 50% of its units sold as electric by 2035. Furthermore, it has set the target of launching new electric products and new models that emit less CO2 than their predecessor. As such, BRP recently confirmed its first EV models with the upcoming launch of an all-electric lineup of Can-Am motorcycles.
On the operations side, BRP targets making its facilities carbon neutral and reaching zero waste to landfill by 2030. It also aims to reduce CO2 emissions from its supply chain by 25% by 2035. - Ensure a positive and sustainable impact in communities and the daily lives of employees
BRP reiterates its commitment to invest 1% of pre-tax profits in community support by 2025.
Also, the Company is increasing its efforts to empower all riders in the powersports community to ride responsibly through the new BRP Responsible Rider program. It aims to encourage riders to focus further on safety, riding etiquette and the environment.
To foster an even more inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, BRP has embarked on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) journey. The Company has established a diverse DE&I Council which is comprised of employees from various backgrounds and workplaces and led by two senior executives who will implement a strong action plan. Specific DE&I employee resource groups are also being formed to reach targets. - Continue to make sound strategic decisions, maintain high ethical standards and conduct operations in a sustainable manner
Under its Governance pillar, BRP is also announcing the upcoming launch of an enhanced version of its Code of Ethics. The intention is to further mobilize and empower its employees and other stakeholders in maintaining and displaying high ethical standards and behaviors across all of BRP's activities.
Sandy Vassiadis, Vice-President, Global Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility added: "As a global leader in powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats, we are dedicated to reinventing how we move people in a more sustainable way and caring for our communities. The program we are launching today reflects our commitment to lead by example and inspire our industry to play an active and engaging role in creating a brighter future for all. We look forward to rallying our complete network around our CSR initiatives and promoting eco-responsible practices.''
For full details about BRP's CSR25 program and its initiatives, please visit the Corporate Social Responsibility section of our website.
Certain information included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company's CSR25 program and its intention to set environmental, social and governance targets, goals and initiatives, its intention to electrify existing product lines, its intention to launch new electric product lines and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terminology such as "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases. Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions, both general and specific. BRP cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although believed reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or performance of BRP or the powersports or marine industry to be materially different from the outlook or any future results or performance implied by such statements. Further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in BRP's annual information form dated March 25, 2022.
We are a global leader in the world of powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex boats and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel business to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce is made up of close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, Stacer, Savage and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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DETROIT — Jack White had a very eventful Friday.
His day began by performing the national anthem at the Detroit Tigers game. Later that night, he surprised fans by marrying musician Olivia Jean on stage during a show in Detroit.
The proposal and wedding came near the end of the set, during a performance of Hotel Yorba.
While singing, White proposed to Jean, whose band opened the show tonight. White does not allow cell phones at his shows, so no pictures from the wedding are on social media.
Once he finished the song, they went off stage and returned with family members. The wedding was then officiated by Third Man Record's co-founder Ben Swank.
Following the wedding, White carried his new wife off stage and then came back to close the show with several songs, including the finisher 7 Nation Army.
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CAMP's First West Coast Location Opens Its 'Magic Door' To Angelenos on Saturday, April 23rd
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CAMP, the East Coast family favorite that has reimagined the retail experience, is opening its first flagship store in Los Angeles as part of its national expansion. Part toy store, part activity destination, and all good vibes, CAMP helps families answer the question, "What should we do today?" The retailer is bringing its unique combination of play, product and programming to LA families; this new Century City location will be CAMP's 9th store and the first of many on the West Coast.
Opening on April 23rd, this 7,000 square foot location will feature a curated 'Canteen' where families will shop for their favorite toys, gifts, books and accessories for all ages. Here, guests will discover CAMP's signature 'Magic Door,' a speakeasy-style pivoting wall that leads to interactive themed experiences that change seasonally. CAMP will open with its signature theme, Base CAMP, an immersive summer camp-themed experience where kids will go from cabin to cabin, enjoying signature arts & crafts, sports, dance, theater, friendship and fun!
"When we open new locations we are doing more than just opening a store, we are entering a new community. Families have very few places that become part of their routine where they can have fun, escape, and build memories together." said Ben Kaufman, CAMP's Founder and CEO. "Los Angeles has been at the top of our wish list for several years, and we are incredibly excited to build our community on the West Coast."
CAMP has also partnered with Barbie® and RVshare to create one-of-a-kind experiences designed specifically for our LA community, from an in-store Barbie® themed disco cabin to a cool interactive RV campsite. Visitors of all ages are invited to take part in camping-themed play and nature activities, such as RV-inspired activity books, showcasing the wonders of hitting the open road for summertime family vacations. CAMP will host free themed activities in partnership with Barbie®, RVshare and Visit California at launch. Families can sign up to participate starting April 20th.
To kick things off on April 14th, families can enter a sweepstakes on camp.com for a chance to win a weekend camping trip in a decked-out RV, inspired by the Barbie® DreamCamper™, in partnership with RVshare, the leading peer-to-peer RV rental platform. The winning family will also receive a prize package from Barbie®, RVshare, and CAMP which includes a Barbie® bike from Dynacraft, a (doll-sized) DreamCamper™ and more!
Families can discover even more answers to "What should we do today?" on CAMP.com, with a curated selection of new and beloved toys and gifts as well as activities, crafts, and ways to play. Follow CAMP on Instagram and Facebook (@campstores) to keep up with all the latest news. To learn more about CAMP Los Angeles at Westfield Century City, please visit https://camp.com/locations/los-angeles.
ABOUT CAMP:
CAMP is a Family Experience Company that helps answer the question, "What should we do today?" through a unique combination of retail and media. Launched in December of 2018, CAMP operates nine retail locations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, California and Connecticut and serves families everywhere via its digital platforms. To learn more about CAMP, please visit CAMP.com
ABOUT RVSHARE:
RVshare is the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace. With more than 100,000 vehicles available, RVshare's diverse inventory ranges from affordable travel trailers to luxury motorhomes and can accommodate any outdoor adventure, whether it's a weekend of camping or a cross-country tour of national parks. Through RVshare, families and groups can experience a one-of-a-kind trip and create memories that will last a lifetime. In addition to offering a unique travel experience, RVshare provides RV owners in North America the opportunity to turn their RV into a second income. For more information, visit rvshare.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @rvshare.
ABOUT MATTEL:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly one year after eight people were killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, five families of the people who were killed, along with their attorneys, have filed a federal lawsuit.
The families of Amarjeet Johal, Amarjit Sekhon, Jasvinder Kaur, John “Steve” Weisert and Karli Smith filed the lawsuit against FedEx Corporation, FedEx Ground Package System, Inc, Federal Express Corporation, FedEx Corporate Services, Inc and Securitas Securtity Services USA.
The complaint is for personal injuries and wrongful death.
COUNT I: General Negligence
COUNT II: Failure to Warn
COUNT III: Failure to Keep Premises Safe
COUNT IV: Negligence- Failure to Provide Adequate Security as to Defendant Securitas
COUNT V: Negligent hiring, training and supervision as to defendant FedEx Corp…
COUNT VI: Negligent hiring, training and supervision as to defendant Securitas
Three tort claims were filed in October 2021 against the City of Indianapolis and Marion County potentially seeking a total of $2.1 million. The claims, filed by Winston & Strawn in Washington, DC, and the Sikh Coalition, are for Lakhwinder Kaur, who was shot and injured, Gurinder Bains on behalf of the estate of Jaswinder Singh, who was shot and killed, and Harpreet Singh, who was shot and injured. Each is potentially seeking $700,000 in damages.
WRTV's Nikki DeMentri will have a full recap of Monday's press conference on WRTV News at 5 & 6.
You can watch the full press conference below.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Business Process Services (Canon) was recently named to the IAOP® 2022 Global 100® Outsourcing list. Today the company announced it has earned additional IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 recognition by receiving top honors in four distinguished judging categories: Customer References, Awards and Certifications, Programs for Innovation and Programs for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Canon also achieved two other accolades. These include designation as an "All Star of the Global Outsourcing 100" for receiving high scores in each judging category, and "Sustained Excellence" acknowledgement for receiving Global 100 recognition in the last five consecutive years or more. Canon has been named to the Leader category of the Global 100 Outsourcing list for 16 consecutive years. Only four other companies have achieved the same record of distinction.
"A big thank you and congratulations to the companies named to The 2022 Global Outsourcing 100® for rising to the occasion in a particularly challenging year," said IAOP CEO, Debi Hamill. "Their tenacity, grit and leadership were critical to ensuring our industry came out the other side of the global pandemic and we're pleased to recognize Canon Business Process Services for its quality and performance excellence."
Highlights of Canon's distinguished judging category honors include:
- Customer References as demonstrated by the value being created at Canon's top customers
- Awards and Certifications as verified through industry recognition and relevant organizational and individual professional certifications
- Programs for Innovation that reveal how Canon produced new forms of value for clients including specific programs and results
- Programs for Corporate Social Responsibility as shown through effective corporate programs and outcomes that address such topics as community involvement and development, labor practices, human rights, fair operating practices, environmental impacts, consumer issues, and organizational governance.
The 2022 Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers and advisors. This list is based on applications received, and judging is based on a rigorous scoring methodology that includes review by an independent panel of IAOP customer members with experience in selecting outsourcing service providers and advisors for their organizations.
About IAOP
IAOP is the global association that brings together customers, providers, and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional and organizational development, recognition, certification, and excellence to improve business service models and outcomes. Our members and affiliates worldwide are digging deep at IAOP conferences, learning at IAOP chapter meetings, getting trained and certified at IAOP courses and workshops, and connecting through IAOP social media, all with one goal: better business results. Whether you are a customer, provider or advisor, new to collaborative business models like outsourcing, or an experienced professional, IAOP connects you and your organization to our growing global community and the resources you need to get the results your company deserves and demands. For more information and how you can become involved, visit www.IAOP.org.
About Canon Business Process Services
Canon helps clients enable business agility, digital transformation and lead an increasingly evolving workforce. We solve these challenges by leveraging our experienced team backed by Six Sigma expertise and best-in-class technology. With professionals across the U.S. and in the Philippines, we have been named a Global Outsourcing 100 Leader in 2022 by IAOP for the sixteenth straight year. Canon Business Process Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Learn more at cbps.canon.com and follow us on Twitter @CanonBPO.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to nominate an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
On Monday, Biden will announce he's nominating Steve Dettlebach to run the agency.
"Dettelbach is a highly respected former U.S. Attorney and career prosecutor who spent over two decades as a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice," the White House said in a statement.
Biden is also expected to unveil its formal rule to rein in ghost guns. Those are privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes.
"This final rule bans the business of manufacturing the most accessible ghost guns, such as unserialized “buy build shoot” kits that individuals can buy online or at a store without a background check and can readily assemble into a working firearm in as little as 30 minutes," the White House said.
The rule clarifies that the kits qualify as “firearms” under the Gun Control Act, the White House said.
Kits must now be licensed and include serial numbers, and sellers of the kits must also be federally licensed and run background checks prior to a sale, according to the White House.
The president is also signing executive orders to ensure that "firearms with split receivers are subject to regulations requiring serial numbers and background checks when purchased from a licensed dealer, manufacturer or importer."
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Proceeds Will Support Pre-clinical Development and Clinical Advancement of its Lead Candidate, CX-011, for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarthroniX, Inc., a California-based startup developing novel small molecule modulators of the cell surface receptor gp130, today announced the completion of a $2.25 million convertible note offering. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. led the financing and was joined by existing investors. The company intends to use the financing to support the final stages of pre-clinical development of CX-011, a first-in-class small molecule injectable therapeutic designed to halt or reverse the progression of mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA). The investor consortium has the option to make an equal investment based on the achievement of regulatory milestones.
"We are excited to work with CarthroniX as they share our commitment to offering non-opioid pain relief and improving the continuum of care for patients affected by osteoarthritis," said Ron Ellis, DO, senior vice president of corporate strategy and business development at Pacira BioSciences. "More importantly, this investment advances our mission to provide innovative non-opioid solutions to manage joint pain and potentially address the root cause."
CX-011 is a small molecule modulator of gp130, the cell surface receptor responsible for mediating signaling by all members of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) cytokine family. These cytokines drive both regeneration and chronic inflammation in a highly context specific manner. Signal modulation, allowing for regenerative outputs, while dampening chronic inflammation, is a concept pioneered by CarthroniX. CX-011 is formulated as an intra-articular injection that is anticipated to slow, or even reverse, knee joint degeneration. "Modulation of gp130 via small molecules like CX-011 allows CarthroniX to uniquely harness the regenerative power of inflammation," said Dr. Hassan Serhan, CEO. "Our data demonstrate this approach has major promise for not only joint degeneration, but also fibrotic indications such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis."
Intra-articular injection of CX-011 in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) is being developed as a first-in-class pharmacological approach to treat chronic knee pain, while potentially preventing progression of osteoarthritis through IL-6 modulation. CarthroniX expects to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the US Food and Drug Administration seeking approval of a Phase 1/2a randomized controlled study of CX-011 later this year and advance into the clinic in early 2023.
Picket Fence Fence IP, LLP is acting as legal advisor to CarthroniX in connection with the transaction.
About Osteoarthritis (OA)
About 32.5 million individuals in the United States have osteoarthritis, or OA. OA is a significant cause of disability in the world and a tremendous expense to the healthcare system. It is associated with a variety of clinical symptoms, including pain, swelling, reduced range of motion and disability of varying levels of severity. There is currently no treatment for the underlying cause of OA and current approaches are aimed at managing pain through a variety of approaches that include physical therapy, over the counter medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or prescription opioids. For patients with moderate to severe pain that persists chronically, treatment plans include intra-articular steroid injections, viscosupplementation or surgical intervention. Given the substantial costs, pain, and disability associated with OA, coupled with the lack of an approved disease-modifying agent, a therapy that could relieve pain and increase function with the potential to mediate the progression of OA or achieve a regenerative effect could revolutionize the standard of care.
About CarthroniX
CarthroniX is harnessing the regenerative power of a pathway classically associated with inflammation and pathology: gp130 and the IL-6 family of cytokines. By selectively biasing signaling outcomes from gp130, CarthroniX's small molecules empower unique results in pathological situations. CX-011, CarthroniX's first gp130 modulator, will begin human testing in a Phase 1/2a trial in 2023. Evaluation of other gp130 modulators in veterinary medicine as well as other human indications is actively ongoing.
Contact:
Hassan Serhan
CarthroniX, Inc
43364 10th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
hassan@carthronix.com
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two officers with the Buffalo Police Department have been cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident during a protest in June 2020 that left a 75-year-old man injured.
Officers Aaron Torgalski and Robert McCabe will not face any further discipline after an arbitrator's decision on Friday, according to Buffalo Police Benevolent Association president John Evans.
Evans said the arbitrator "clearly saw in no way was this an excessive force incident."
"He did fall backwards, but that may have been on his own," Evans added.
Torgalski and McCabe were initially charged with assault as a result of a confrontation between them and protester Martin Gugino in Niagara Square in June 2020. Those charges were dismissed by a grand jury in February 2021. Shortly after charges were dismissed, Gugino filed a lawsuit against the city, the police officers involved and Buffalo Police Department leadership, and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
Evans says the arbitrator broke down the video that captured the incident in front of City Hall "frame by frame".
"They didn't come up with anything that showed any type of excessive force whatsoever," Evans explained.
Torgalski and McCabe were two of many officers clearing the square by walking through the sidewalk area after a curfew took effect. Video recorded by a WBFO reporter showed the officers shoving Gugino, then continuing to move forward. Gugino fell backward and hit his head. He spent four weeks in the hospital recovering from injuries to his head.
The officers had been suspended throughout the criminal proceedings and remained suspended pending the outcome of the internal affairs investigation.
Evans says the case is now concluded for the officers and he expects them to return to the police force.
"They've been put through hell. It will be great to see them come back," replied Gugino.
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The annual report allows risk management professionals to assess liability limits and evolving exposures by industry sector
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb has launched its Liability Limit Benchmark & Large Loss Profile 2022 report, highlighting how risks and loss cost trends have evolved over the past decade. Chubb's 14th annual report focuses on ten industry sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, chemical, life sciences, real estate and hospitality, transportation, consumer products, healthcare, and construction.
As the report details, a confluence of factors is contributing to increasingly frequent and severe large losses felt across business sectors. The impacts of social and economic inflation, the litigious environment, extreme weather events, and the global pandemic are among the forces continuing to pose major challenges for business leaders and risk managers.
"Risk is only becoming more complex, and the financial consequences of inadequate protection are becoming more severe in tandem," said Joseph Fobert, Executive Vice President, Excess Casualty, Chubb Major Accounts. "As exposures continue to heighten and emerge, it's critical for risk management professionals to ensure the businesses they serve are not subject to potential gaps in insurance coverage."
Brokers and risk managers can leverage the data and insights within the report to evaluate their organizations' insurance limits in the context of liability challenges continuing to face the industry.
"The report highlights how large losses are dramatically increasing, while company insurance limits are often flat or diminishing. With an ever-evolving risk landscape, it remains critical for companies to manage their insurance policy limits carefully and talk to their broker and carriers to understand all options available to effectively manage their organization's exposures," added Mr. Fobert.
Download the 2022 edition of Chubb's Liability Limit Benchmark & Large Loss Profile report here.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver and provides its products and services through licensed insurance brokers across Canada. For additional information, visit: chubb.com/ca.
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Tina Morales worked at the headquarters of the troubled Center for COVID Control in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
"I was a shift supervisor," she said. "There was a lot that I was doubting just from my very first day."
It was her job to record patient information for COVID-19 tests coming in from the company's 300 pop-up sites nationwide.
As the omicron variant hit, Morales says the data she was told to put in the system was not always accurate. Washington's attorney general says the result was the company overbilling a federal fund for the uninsured.
NEWSY'S PATRICK TERPSTRA: No one ever said, "This is the government's money. We have to be really careful and make sure all of this is accurate?"
TINA MORALES: In the beginning, yes, like when I first started. But it just became really overwhelming.
Doctors Clinical Laboratory processed tests from the Center for COVID Control.
Federal records show the lab received over $152 million in reimbursements.
All of it, money approved by Congress to cover COVID tests — only for Americans without health insurance. Providers must confirm a "patient is uninsured" before requesting reimbursement, up to $100 per test.
But in a statement filed as part of a lawsuit brought by Washington state's attorney general, Morales says a manager told her to stop entering insurance information into the data entry system.
"As we started getting backed up with the tests, we were instructed to stop inputting information that we were originally inputting before," she said.
Her declaration says, "The data entry for all incoming patients began to reflect that every patient was uninsured... And that CCC (Center for COVID Control) would submit claims for reimbursement to the federal government."
Morales says they got so overwhelmed that some of the tests expired, allegedly piled, unrefrigerated, in trash bags.
She says her team complied with instructions from a manager to "falsely date late test samples" so they could still be processed by the lab.
Everybody in that entire building knew that any test that was over 72 hours old, there's no rNA to test. It would come back as inconclusive either way.
Aleya Siyaj runs the Center for COVID Control, allegedly with her husband, Akbar Ali Syed.
Another statement filed in court by a second ex-employee says Syed would encourage staff to test their friends and family "even when they didn't need to get tested so that CCC (Center for COVID Control) could get reimbursed" by the government.
A statement from attorneys for the Center for COVID Control said the allegations are based "largely on inaccurate testimony from unreliable witnesses," and that the Center for COVID Control "was committed to delivering resources to patients in an accurate and compliant manner."
Newsy doesn't know whether reimbursements were awarded improperly. The Health Resources and Services Administration doles out the funds.
A spokesman says the agency "takes corrective action against providers who are out of compliance with the terms and conditions of the uninsured program ... Including 'recovery of funds, and providing information to law enforcement when appropriate.'"
Newsy found the Center for COVID Control and Doctors Clinical Laboratory next door, emptied out. It was abruptly shut down after the launch of multiple investigations into widespread reports of wrongdoing.
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MANSFIELD, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Financial Services, Inc (OTCPink: CZFS) (the "Company"), the holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, today announced that it has submitted an initial application to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq").
Randall Black, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "We are excited about the prospect of listing on Nasdaq. We believe that moving to Nasdaq complements the Company's demonstrated growth and will provide us with better access to capital, increased trading volume in our common stock and improved means to use our stock as acquisition consideration. We believe that the Nasdaq listing will raise our overall profile and better position the Company to drive shareholder value."
The listing of the Company's common stock on Nasdaq remains subject to the review and approval of the initial listing application and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements. The Company intends to issue a press release once the listing application is approved and a target date for listing has been established.
About Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a $2.2 billion bank holding company conducting business through First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB). First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB) operates 31 offices in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements contained in this press release, which speak only as of the date made. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake any obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by law.
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A documentary on the Astroworld concert that ended with 10 people dead will be released in some theaters this month.
10 concertgoers died and more than 300 were injured at the Astroworld concert in Houston in November of 2021.
The documentary, titled “Concert Crush”, looks at what unfolded at Travis Scott’s concert.
Director Charlie Minn said he made the documentary so people wouldn’t forget about the tragedy and to shine light on the families who are still waiting for justice to be served.
The documentary includes interview with security experts, survivors, attorneys and investigators.
Concert Crush will open in select theaters across Texas starting April 11.
In December of 2021, a congressional committee launched an investigation into Live Nation, the promoter of the concert.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee requested information about the company’s role in the festival, as well as details about security, crowd control and casualty incident planning.
Nearly 400 lawsuits have been filed over injuries and deaths at the concert, including many against Live Nation and Scott. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/documentary-on-astroworld-concert-tragedy-will-be-released-this-month | 2022-04-11T16:30:57 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/documentary-on-astroworld-concert-tragedy-will-be-released-this-month |
AVENEL, N.J. (AP) — When the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes its doors on April 16, it will leave only three remaining U.S. locations for the former retail powerhouse.
It's a far cry from the chain's heyday in the 1980s and ‘90s when it had more than 2,000 stores and sold product lines endorsed by Martha Stewart and former “Charlies Angel” Jaclyn Smith.
Kmart’s demise is attributed to the rise of Walmart, Target and Amazon.
But retail expert Mark Cohen says the company also was dogged by poor management decisions and could have stayed viable.
"It’s a study in greed, avarice and incompetence,” Cohen said.
The three remaining Kmarts are in Westwood, New Jersey, on New York’s Long Island, and in Miami. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/kmart-will-be-down-to-3-locations-after-store-in-nj-closes | 2022-04-11T16:31:03 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/kmart-will-be-down-to-3-locations-after-store-in-nj-closes |
RADNOR, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against C3.ai, Inc. ("C3") (NYSE: AI). The action charges C3 with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of C3's materially misleading statements to the public, C3's investors have suffered significant losses.
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
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C3'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
C3 is an artificial intelligence software company that offers software-as-a-service applications for enterprises in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
On February 16, 2022, Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC ("Spruce Point Capital") published a short-seller report on C3. In the report, Spruce Point Capital revealed that it found "multiple instances of claims made by C3 that appear to be exaggerated, or don't reconcile with our research findings." Specifically, the report indicates, among other things, that given shifty customer definition disclosures, there is a high probability that C3 is overstating its paying and active customer Inflated Technology Value. Additionally, Spruce Point Capital found that C3's implied market share of just 0.12% supports either market size inflation or its irrelevance in the industry sales cycle.
Following this news, C3's stock price fell $1.01 per share, or 3.93%, to close at $24.70 per share on February 16, 2022.
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C3 investors may, no later than May 3, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages C3 investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. At the end of the day, we have succeeded if the bad guys pay up, and if you recover your assets. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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A dramatic rescue by Atlanta officers and Georgia State Patrol was caught on body camera video.
It began moments earlier when police say the child's mother pulled into a parking spot at a Goodwill store and left the car running. That's when police say a man jumped in the driver's seat and took off.
The woman quickly tracked her child's location in the stolen vehicle using the Find My iPhone app.
From there, a chopper and several officers joined in on the hunt. Within minutes, police located the stolen car and used a PIT maneuver to cause the vehicle to crash.
With guns drawn, officers took the suspect into custody.
An officer ran toward the 9-year-old boy to assure him that he was safe.
Officials with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children say that last year there were 34 Amber Alerts issued on carjackings where a child was involved.
It's not clear whether the suspect knew the boy was in the backseat. However, he is still facing charges of kidnapping, cruelty towards children, and theft.
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TORRANCE, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AI Spera announced Criminal IP, a new cybersecurity platform, today. Criminal IP is a total Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine intended to identify potential vulnerabilities that threatening companies or individuals' IT assets. It also offers a new way to manage them comprehensively by allowing users to find results for malicious IP address, malicious domains, phishing sites, forged certificates, all IT assets, and other security related information immediately.
The company has been recruiting beta service testers and plans to operate beta service for three months from April 28. Testers pre-registering for beta service will be given a three-month free license and if testers participate in the service survey, they can receive an additional one-month free license as a reward.
Criminal IP visualizes all IT assets connected to the Internet based on IP addresses held by companies and individuals. This allows users to see the details of their assets at a glance, from DB servers, files servers, middleware servers, administrator servers as well malicious sites, and easily spot the assets exposed to the attack surface.
The solution also provides all possible information about domains in real time, including network logs, used programming technologies and security-related information, without having to directly access websites. Analyzing this information with AI/Machine learning technology, it shows an overall score of the domain and DGA (Domain Generation Algorithm) score in five stages (Critical, Dangerous, Moderate, Low, Safe) allowing users to determine and respond to threats.
Users can prevent security problems in advance by searching for vulnerabilities in IT assets and identifying cyber attackers' attack points for attack surface management purposes through Criminal IP data. In addition, everything that has happened to a particular IP address can be recorded like a criminal record to track malicious behavior of an IP address.
"Above all, this platform is the ultimate comprehensive solution that maximizes user's convenience by providing all CTI information distributed by different solutions in one place," said Byungtak Kang, CEO at AI Spera. "In hopes that Criminal IP can be used in a variety of areas to defend against evolving cyber threats, including education and research, corporate security teams, white hackers, state agencies, and cybercrime investigations, we decided to operate free beta services to receive feedback on product improvement."
Features and benefits of Criminal IP include:
- providing a wide range of cyber threat information, including malicious IPs, C&C domains, various domain information, threat intelligence images and CVEs, which map IP& Domain scoring algorithms and various threat information based on big data on 4.2 billion IP addresses and billions of domain addresses worldwide
- analyzing all possible details about domains including screenshots, domain category, whois information, used technologies, connected IP addresses, page redirections, certificates, network logs, cookies as well as interesting security-oriented features like possible malicious contents and replicated phishing domains with overall score of the domain and DGA (Domain Generation Algorithm) score
- searching and updating global IP addresses and domains in 24/7 to extract applications and services in use, and provide information on security vulnerabilities of IT assets to enable real-time automatic attack surface management
- offering straightforward search result based on a wide range of specific search filters so that users can conveniently access the right information they need
For more information on Criminal IP's range of service and beta test, visit https://bit.ly/3JEyTVZ.
About AI Spera: AI Spera is a fast-growing company in the field of cyber threat intelligence. Based on AI and Machine Learning technology, the company focuses on detection of anomalies and data-oriented security solutions. The company supports as many corporates, security developers and researchers as possible to view the attack surface through the eyes of an attacker and provide various AI-based intelligence security solutions across industries including online games, financial, security and national institutions.
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Tex. — A district attorney in Texas has filed a motion to dismiss a murder charge from a woman who performed a “self-induced abortion.”
The office of Gocha Allen Ramirez said, “it is clear that Ms. Herrera cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
Ramirez went on to say, “based on Texas law and the facts presented, it is not a criminal matter.”
The Starr County Sheriff’s Office in South Texas arrested 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera last week after a hospital reported her in January.
An indictment signed in late March said that Herrera caused “the death of an individual J.A.H. by a self-induced abortion.”
Herrera was held in custody on a $500,000 bond.
She was released from custody after an abortion rights advocacy group posted bail on her behalf.
It is not clear under what law Herrera was charged, but University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck noted that state law exempts the mother from murder of her unborn child. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/texas-da-files-motion-to-dismiss-murder-charge-from-woman-accused-of-self-induced-abortion | 2022-04-11T16:31:15 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/texas-da-files-motion-to-dismiss-murder-charge-from-woman-accused-of-self-induced-abortion |
Powered by its purpose and values, Crowe is recognized for fostering a trusting, inclusive, flexible and sustainable workplace
CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm in the U.S. with offices around the world, has again been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. The award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 4.5 million U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. The list's methodology evaluates an organization's level of trust, respect, camaraderie and more based on how it enables each person – regardless of who they are and what they do – to be a full member of the organization and can reach their highest potential.
"It's not one person, program or policy that allows us to become part of this list of distinguished companies," said Crowe CEO Mark Baer. "We make Crowe a great place to work together – operating from the foundation of our purpose and values, implementing changes based on feedback and working as a team to shape better tomorrows for each other, our clients and our communities. We're incredibly proud that our employees feel the same way and that we've made this prestigious list."
Many Crowe benefits can be attributed to making it a great place to work.
Since 2016, Crowe has provided personnel with the flexibility to work where it's most convenient and they're most productive. While many companies struggled with converting to full-time remote work environments in 2020, Crowe was able to easily make the transition thanks to this mobility model.
Last year, the firm instituted Time When You Need It, an open approach to time off. This empowers personnel to work with their coaches to take the time they need – whether it's time for resting and recharging, caring for themselves or a family member when sick or being present for important life events. Internal feedback has shown that this – combined with expanded firmwide holidays, including week-long closures in the summer and winter – has helped Crowe personnel achieve better work-life balance. This is evident in the Great Place to Work® survey responses, with 90% of Crowe respondents noting they are able to take time off from work when they think it's necessary.
Crowe refreshed its core purpose and values in 2021, and over the year, found several ways to help its workforce connect with and embrace the concepts.
For example, Crowe rallied around its "stewardship" value in summer 2021, providing each team member with Crowe Gives Back Bucks to direct to the nonprofit organization of their choice. With those contributions and many partners matching contributions, the initiative totaled more than $1 million in donations.
According to the Great Place to Work survey, 93% of Crowe respondents said they feel good about the ways the firm contributes to the community.
From building an internship-to-employment pipeline at multiple historically Black colleges and universities to establishing formal DE&I goals to hold the firm accountable, Crowe is committed to nurturing an inclusive environment that allows everyone to come to work as their authentic selves. This information is detailed in the Crowe 2021 U.S. Transparency Report.
"Our success is dependent on how we engage, develop, reward and maximize each person's experience every single day," Baer said. "It's critical that we maintain an inclusive culture where everyone is working toward a common purpose."
For more information on what makes Crowe a great place to work, visit Crowe Careers.
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox will televise 35 World Cup matches on its main Fox broadcast network.
That includes all three U.S. first-round games in Qatar and all from the quarterfinals on.
The total on the Fox network is down from 38 at the 2018 tournament in Russia.
There will be 29 on the FS1 cable network.
This year's tournament was shifted from its usual June-July period until Nov. 21 to Dec. 18 because of the summer heat in Qatar.
U.S. Spanish-language television rights are held by NBCUniversal's Telemundo.
During the NFL season, FS1 will show four Sunday group matches on Nov. 27, and then two Sunday round-of-16 matches on Dec. 4, the Associated Press reported.
The U.S. is set to play England on Nov. 25 and Iran on Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. EST. They will then close out the tournament’s opening day against either Scotland, Ukraine, or Wales. | https://www.wrtv.com/sports/fox-to-televise-35-of-64-world-cup-matches-on-main-network | 2022-04-11T16:31:21 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/sports/fox-to-televise-35-of-64-world-cup-matches-on-main-network |
HANGZHOU, China, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance on DeFi keeps getting more refined, with an eye to really taking on the banks. Shorter Protocol, a decentralized shorting infrastructure that will work on multiple blockchains at once, has raised $4 million in a round led by IDG Capital. Circle Ventures, Hedgue Fund, Halls Investment, NFV, and others also joined this angel round.
IPI Labs, the startup behind Shorter, has not previously raised funding, though the startup has long been courting attention from VCs eager to back a gifted player in the DeFi craze. It builds this unprecedented infrastructure that has brought margin trading and real-time physical delivery to the land of decentralized derivatives trading so users can short any tokens, with the ability to submit orders 100% on chain.
Since Shorter is EVM-compatible, users of Ethereum, BNB Chain and other EVM-compatible chains will be able to interact with Shorter using familiar tools like MetaMask.
The IPI team currently stands at over 80 members, which include analysts, developers and crypto experts. "The team is expected to grow to over 150 by the end of this year and potentially as large as 200 by 2023, it wouldn't take a long time to play out for Shorter", co-founder Brady said. He believes that long-term engagement in a nascent infrastructure will present enormous value when the needs from professional traders are met.
Over time, IPI Labs is increasingly doubling down on its position. Earlier this year, the startup announced it started to cooperate with a number of exchanges and wallets. Shorter Protocol launched its testnet this spring with a mainnet launch shortly thereafter.
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If you’ve ever wanted to live off the grid in a self-sustaining way, you might want to check out the cave house of a man named Grant Johnson, which is located just outside of Boulder, Utah. He lives in a mountain inside the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument (it’s now an inholding within park boundaries) — but this place isn’t exactly what you’d expect. It’s a 5,700-square-foot dwelling, complete with modern amenities such as hydroelectricity, climate controls, a gas barbecue grill and cell phone service (well, as long as you have Verizon, in some areas of the home).
Johnson moved to Utah at the age of 17, when he started working for mining companies while finishing school. That’s when he learned the skills he would need to build his residence. He purchased his 40 acres of land in 1980, but didn’t originally conceive of his blasted-into-the-rock cave home until later.
In 1995, he blasted a small tunnel into the face of the mountain, which started the idea. It took him eight winters of blasting to clear out the space, and then he spent more time coming up with the money to build into it. He lived in a trailer onsite for 25 years without water or electricity while the project was being completed.
Today, the place houses enough living space for Johnson and his partner, Gina (along with their dogs and cats), plus a music room for jamming. It also includes a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment that you can rent through Airbnb for about $355 a night. Outside, there’s an orchard and animals (cows, horses, pigs) that help provide food for the owners, plus a water wheel to generate electric power.
The Airbnb listing for the “Bedrock Homestead Cave” calls it a “rugged but comfortable stay,” noting that guests will have to use a four-wheel-drive vehicle to reach it — the route involves crossing a river, according to reviewers — and there’s no Wi-Fi.
The description reads, “The cave is a free-standing rock that your host, Grant, blasted and carved into his custom home. It’s finished with glass openings for uninterrupted views of the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument. Like sitting in a painting. The cave’s a fascinating work of art, while the surrounding homestead is a master example of sustainable living. Grant lives here year-round, and has farmed this land for 30 years.”
Here’s an example of the view guests will see out their door. The cave is about two hours away from the nearest traffic light, making this a great site for star-gazing and hiking.
Intrigued? If so, you’re going to want to check out the video feature and virtual tour of Johnson’s home, posted to YouTube by Tiny House Giant Journey.
“People really feel a lot of inspiration here from all different angles,” Johnson said in the video, calling the experience “positive living in a negative space.”
Doesn’t look so negative to us, though! We’re packed and ready to go.
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POTOMAC, Md., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, the nation's leading fix now, pay when you sell home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, today announced the addition of Lyon Real Estate to its brokerage partnerships program. Lyon Real Estate is a real estate brokerage serving the greater Sacramento region, with over 800 real estate agents across 17 offices.
With this partnership, Lyon Real Estate has created its new program, Lyon Home Improvement Concierge, powered by Curbio. This means that Lyon's agents now have access to a completely turnkey pre-listing home improvement service with fix now, pay later terms for their clients. In an industry where demand for concierge services is rising, Lyon Home Improvement Concierge, powered by Curbio will empower Lyon's agents with the edge they need to win more listings, and sell their existing listings quickly and for top dollar.
"At Curbio, we take pride in being a reliable, trusted resource for all of our brokerage partners. We couldn't be more excited to welcome Lyon to that list, and are looking forward to helping them provide a simple, delightful pre-listing home improvement experience to all their agents and clients," said Olivia Mariani, vice president of marketing at Curbio.
In joining Curbio's brokerage partnerships program, Lyon gains access to a concierge solution that can be leveraged not only as a tool for improving the client experience, but also a tool to help their agents thrive. Curbio's team acts as a true partner to brokerages, providing them with exclusive trainings and materials to ensure success.
"We are so excited to be able to offer Lyon Home Improvement Concierge, powered by Curbio, to all our clients across the greater Sacramento region. Curbio's pay-at-closing home improvements with no project minimums or maximums, combined with their world-class team and turnkey process, made this partnership a no-brainer for us. I am confident that Curbio will be an invaluable partner to us as we strive to provide superior customer satisfaction," said Pat Shea, President and CEO of Lyon Real Estate.
About Curbio
Curbio is the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients. Founded in 2017, the company has set out to transform the process of getting homes move-in ready with its streamlined approach to home improvement. Powered by technology, Curbio has created a one-stop solution for pre-listing home improvements, handling the entire process from start to finish. Curbio is a completely turnkey solution, taking care of all sourcing, project management and communication, and acting as the licensed, insured general contractor on all projects. Curbio makes home improvement accessible and stress-free so that every real estate agent and contractor can grow their business, and every seller can unlock the value in their home. From simple repairs to whole home makeovers, Curbio gets every listing on the market faster and sold for top dollar.
About Lyon Real Estate
Lyon Real Estate is the leading independent real estate brokerage company in Greater Sacramento (Sacramento Business Journal). We are proud to be homegrown, privately owned, and internationally known. Lyon has served the area for over 75 years. Last year, the company closed a total of 6,039 transactions and $3.39 billion in sales volume. Lyon Real Estate has over 800 agents in 17 offices located throughout the region. The company is a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest network of premier locally branded firms, as well as LeadingRE's Luxury Portfolio International® program. In addition to its real estate services, Lyon Real Estate offers RELO Direct, a global relocation program. Since 2015, the Lyon Cares Foundation has contributed more than $1,017,900 to local nonprofits.
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Airbnbs and similar short-term, peer-to-peer home-sharing and vacation rental platforms like Vrbo offer guests amenities that traditional hotels often don’t, including living spaces, full kitchens, decked-out outdoor patios and even private hot tubs. The unique stay options like treehouses, yurts, tiny houses and more plus the wide availability of rentals (Airbnb operates in over 100,000 cities across 220 countries worldwide) make these alternatives an attractive choice, especially for families, groups of friends and people traveling with pets. But while Airbnb and Vrbo stays offer perks galore, could guests be sacrificing privacy?
Marcus Hutchins, who posts to TikTok under the handle @malwaretech, is a self-identified ex-hacker who now educates others on cybersecurity. He posts videos on issues ranging from what to know when using public Wi-Fi (shown below) to investigating common phishing scams, but his video about secret cameras in Airbnbs tapped into an anxiety that already existed for many travelers: paranoia about being watched.
@malwaretech Reply to @oliviaaa_gh ⬠original sound – Marcus Hutchins
According to a survey conducted by financial services company IPX 1031, 58% of Airbnb users report being concerned that property owners may have hidden cameras within their Airbnb.
Per Airbnb’s own privacy rules, security measures like cameras and noise monitoring devices are allowed on Airbnb rental properties as long as they are clearly disclosed in the listing description and don’t infringe on another person’s privacy. For example, a security camera that hosts have explicitly informed guests about may be used in a common space like a living room or kitchen.
They may not be used in places where there should be a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bedrooms and bathrooms. While you can rest easy knowing that secret recording devices are prohibited by Airbnb — and could lead to hosts getting banned from the platform — it’s worth the extra peace of mind to do a quick walkthrough of your rental using Hutchins’ tips:
@malwaretech Reply to @safarijackza How to find hidden cameras in AirBnBs #safety #travel
“Take this fire alarm, for instance, it’s placed right above the bed,” said Hutchins in the video. “Now one way to see if a device is a camera is to shine a bright light at it. If you hit a camera lens it’s going to get a blue-ish reflection.”
Other common hidden camera culprits shown in the video include alarm clocks and USB charging bricks.
For those looking for added security, Hutchins posted a video on portable locks and motion sensors you can pack and bring along on your travels:
@malwaretech Reply to @malwaretech Part 2: Hotel and AirBnB safety (portable door locks and camera) #security #safety #technology #travel ⬠original sound – Marcus Hutchins
The Washington Post compiled an article aimed at travelers to help them stay safe away from home. In it, they recommend scanning the Wi-Fi network for suspicious devices (or even turning the WiFi off altogether, if possible) and practicing situational awareness: pay attention to anything that feels “off” (such as two smoke detectors or an alarm but no alarm pad) and stay in an Airbnb with plenty of reviews. Also, do a “common sense” walkthrough when you arrive at your accommodations.
Traveling with these tips in mind will keep anxiety at bay so you can focus on the whole point of renting an Airbnb: taking a well-deserved vacation.
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DLT's Enterprise Agreement Platform will be used to streamline procurement, optimize IT management and provide greater access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
HERNDON, Va., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DLT Solutions, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tech Data Corporation, and part of the TD SYNNEX™ family, announced today the addition of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to its Department of Navy (DON) Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement. DLT is entering the final option year of the enterprise licensing agreement which is valued at more than $370 million over the life of the contract.
"The DON has made a long-term commitment to cloud technologies and has plans to move several of their mission-critical applications and content out of the data center and into the cloud," said Chris Wilkinson, president, DLT Solutions. "Adding OCI to the Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement provides the DON with a cloud option that increases performance and operational efficiency of traditional and cloud-native applications in a secure and reliable environment."
OCI enables U.S. public sector end-users to build and run a wide range of applications and services in a highly available hosted environment. OCI offers high-performance compute capabilities and storage capacity in a flexible overlay virtual network that is securely accessible from on-premise networks.
"The addition of OCI to DLT Solutions' DON Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement provides the U.S. Navy with multi-cloud enabled services to support mission-critical applications in the cloud and to meet their complex data management and advanced analytics objectives," said Mark Johnson, vice president of federal cloud sales, Oracle. "Through our long-standing partnership with DLT, and their Enterprise Agreement Platform, we have helped the DON streamline procurement, increase IT asset visibility, and significantly reduce costs for the DON."
DLT uses its Enterprise Agreement Platform to manage the DON Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement. The Enterprise Agreement Platform is a turn-key solution that enables technology vendors, channel partners and U.S. public sector end-users to secure, manage and maximize enterprise agreements. It also allows technology vendors and channel partners to build and uncover new revenue opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and lockout their competition, and end-users get access to real-time reporting, asset visibility and increased cost avoidance. To learn more about DLT's Enterprise Agreement Platform, please click here.
About DLT Solutions
DLT Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tech Data and part of the TD SYNNEX family. DLT is the premier government solutions aggregator that specializes in understanding the IT needs of the U.S. federal, state, local and education markets. We help simplify the process for independent software vendors, federal systems integrators and value-added resellers doing business in the U.S. public sector. For more information, please visit www.dlt.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We're an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX' 22,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem. For more information, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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- The Company reached record daily bookings during the third edition of its 'Prime Days' campaign, marking the biggest single-day sales ever recorded in the business' 22-year history.
- Participating airlines saw on average a two-fold increase in their booking volumes compared to the previous week.
BARCELONA, Spain, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eDreams ODIGEO, Europe's largest online travel company and the largest in flights globally, excluding China, today announced that it has hit a new all-time single day sales record during its latest 'Prime Days' campaign.
After breaking a sales record in the second edition of the 'Prime Days', held in October 2021, the Company has achieved a new milestone by reaching its highest ever daily trading during the latest 3-day Prime campaign, between 5th and 8th April.
During this period, Prime members enjoyed special discounts of up to -60% on flights and participating partner airlines benefited from strong market share growth, achieving on average a two-fold increase in their booking volumes compared to the previous week. Members also enjoyed an additional -25% discount on accommodation on top of the usual reduction of up to -50% normally offered to Prime subscribers and up to -40% in car hire.
eDreams ODIGEO Prime, the first and leading subscription programme in the travel industry, surpassed 2.4 million members at the end of February after growing 182% in just one year. Based on the ongoing success of Prime, the Company is targetting 7.25 million subscribers by 2025.
Since it first launched in 2017, the eDreams Prime service has consistently grown exponentially as consumers increasingly value the convenience, personalisation, premium customer service and flexibility that the subscription model in travel brings to them.
Dana Dunne, Chief Executive Officer at eDreams ODIGEO, said: "We are thrilled with the continuing success of Prime as the world's leading travel subscription programme. The record-breaking sales achieved in our last Prime Days, combined with the continuous and exponential growth of our Prime subscriber base, demonstrates its compelling offer and appeal to consumers. We are transforming the travel booking experience with a unique customer proposition that offers the highest levels of convenience, personalisation, flexibility and choice to travellers worldwide. With Prime, we build long-lasting relationships with our customers and solve all of their travel needs throughout their journey, all while making them save time and money. Our continuing aim is to further revolutionise our industry with Prime and deliver an even better product for our 2.4 million subscribers and those who will subscribe in the future."
About eDreams ODIGEO
eDreams ODIGEO is one of the world's largest online travel companies and one of the largest e-commerce businesses in Europe. Under its four leading online travel agency brands – eDreams, GO Voyages, Opodo, Travellink, and the metasearch engine Liligo – it serves more than 17 million customers per year across 45 markets. Listed on the Spanish Stock Market, eDreams ODIGEO works with over 660 airlines. The business conceptualised Prime, the first subscription product in the travel sector which has topped 2.4 million members since launching in 2017. The brand offers the best quality products in regular flights, low-cost airlines, hotels, dynamic packages, cruises, car rental and travel insurance to make travel easier, more accessible, and better value for consumers across the globe.
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ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® ranking by Great Place to Work® and Fortune® magazine. Edward Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.
"We're extremely proud of this recognition. As a purpose-driven, human-centered firm, our key focus is understanding what our colleagues truly value, so we sustain a place of belonging where we welcome, respect and value different ideas," said Kristin Johnson, the firm's chief transformation and human resources officer. "Now in our centennial year, we are even more intentional about communicating the core principles on which our firm was founded. True to our purpose of partnering for positive impact, we are focused on our associate and leader behaviors that support the five culture mindsets of Leadership, Place of Belonging, Continuous Learning, Effective Decision Making and Growing Our Impact that will carry us forward into our next 100 years."
The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award is based on responses from more than 4.5 million U.S. employees working at Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM organizations. Survey statements collectively describe a great associate experience, defined as high levels of trust, respect, credibility, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Additionally, Great Place to Work measured the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to ensure each company is creating a great workplace for all.
Edward Jones recently released its fourth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, "Partnering for Positive Impact," which showcases the firm's year-end 2021 achievements and how it works to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better its communities and society. In 2021, the firm furthered a place of belonging for its associates and advanced its diverse representation goals, educated more than 175,000 individuals through its Financial Fitness program and donated more than $26 million to 259 organizations through corporate, Edward Jones Foundation and philanthropic giving.
In 2022, Edward Jones also was named to Fortune magazine's 2022 list of the World's Most Admired Companies and, in 2021, was ranked as a Best Workplace in the Financial Services and Insurance Industry.
"Best Companies' leadership has never been more necessary," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work®. "As workers struggle with the Great Resignation, burnout and COVID disruptions, these exceptional companies offer workplace experiences as strong as prior to the pandemic. These companies get that 'place' is wherever their employees are sitting or standing, and they are committed to make that place equitable, safe and productive. Their commitment to genuinely care for their people through trust, inclusion, purpose and meaningful flexibility for life circumstances goes beyond surface-level perks and is a model for the market to follow."
Great Place to Work® selected the 100 Best Companies to Work For by gathering and analyzing over 870,000 confidential employee survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Companies must have at least 1,000 U.S. employees to be eligible. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 firm headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of its branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients and care for $1.8 trillion in assets under management. The Edward Jones website is Edward Jones, and its recruiting Web site is https://careers.edwardjones.com/. Member SIPC.
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- Ennismore and ActivumSG's Fund V sign a long-term management agreement to operate the new SLS seafront property currently under construction in Barcelona's fashionable @22 district
- The 490-room property is scheduled to open in the second half of 2024, providing SLS with its first destination in Europe
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennismore and ActivumSG Capital Management have signed a long-term management agreement that will bring Ennismore's lifestyle brand SLS to Europe for the first time, opening a 490-room hotel on the seafront of Barcelona in the second half of 2024.
The 31,326 sqm development is next to the beach and fronts the marina on the northeast side of Barcelona's @22 district - the former industrial area revitalized under a major regeneration program. It is the last seafront plot in metropolitan Barcelona available for hotel development, with the main structural work scheduled to be completed in the coming months.
Chadi Farhat, SLS Brand Chief Operating Officer, Ennismore, said: "Opening in Barcelona is a massive statement of our ambitions to grow the SLS brand in Europe. SLS Barcelona is in a great location that offers so much to guests. We're excited at creating the ultimate luxury destination that guests will be torn to leave if they choose to explore the other delights of this great city."
Saul Goldstein, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ActivumSG, said: "SLS Barcelona will be a distinctive glamorous lifestyle destination, supported by the powerful reach of the Ennismore and Accor's distribution network. We couldn't be happier to have SLS as our operating partner since it's completely aligned with our vision to fill the gap in the lifestyle hotel market in this major European travel destination. It's a fantastic result for our hotel strategy of creating great hotels in the best locations as the industry recovers from the pandemic."
Operated by a modern, lifestyle brand with a playful edge, SLS Barcelona will provide roof-top dining and bars as part of a distinctive food and beverage offer. The hotel will feature three swimming pools, a 772 square-meter ballroom, a spa and beauty salon, and a well-being and fitness center. Each guest room will have a balcony.
The location boasts easy access to the historic center of Barcelona by car or public transport. Under the regeneration program initiated in the 1990s, the @22 district has transformed itself into a hub for innovation, technology and start-ups. It has also become a fashionable place to live, resulting in a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and bars. Adjacent to the future SLS Barcelona, is the city's major venue for outdoor music festivals and events, while the university's engineering faculty, the CCIB convention center and the Museu Blau natural science museum are all a short walking distance away.
SLS is the home of an extraordinary experience coupled with a playful ambience. Culinary artistry, theatrical interiors, subversive design touches and unexpected indulgences are at the heart of every SLS property. Collaborations with leading developers, architects, designers and chefs allow SLS to continue anticipating, innovating and shaping the future of luxury lifestyle living. With seven properties in Beverly Hills, Miami, Bahamas, Cancun, and Dubai, SLS is set to open two additional properties in Puerto Madero, Argentina, by May of 2022 and Scottsdale by 2023.
Lifestyle is one of the fastest-growing segments of the hospitality industry and lifestyle brands are recovering faster from the impacts of the pandemic, helped by strong local and domestic demand, in particular for restaurants and bars. Ennismore is leading the way in lifestyle, with its collective of 14 brands representing 92 operating properties across 26 countries, over 150 in the pipeline and over 150 restaurants and bars.
The project is an investment by ActivumSG's fifth real estate fund as part of a pan-European hotel strategy that ActivumSG began in Spain in 2015, initially targeting under-supplied segments of the market in major travel destinations. This strategy has evolved during the Covid-19 pandemic to focus on those segments of Europe's hospitality market that is best placed to recover as leisure and business travel recovers.
ABOUT ENNISMORE
Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. It curates and manages unique properties and experiences in some of the most exciting destinations around the world.
Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021 to create a new autonomous entity, with Accor holding a majority shareholding. Creating the world's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, it brings together Ennismore's know-how in building brands with creative storytelling, design, and authentic experiences, with Accor's wealth of knowledge in delivering scale, network growth and distribution.
Under the leadership of Sharan Pasricha, Founder & Co-CEO, and Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO, Ennismore comprises 14 brands - with 90 operating properties and further 160 in the pipeline - and a collection of over 150 culturally relevant and diverse restaurants and nightlife destinations.
Ennismore puts innovation at the center of everything it does, with four dedicated in-house specialist studios, which obsess every guest touchpoint including Carte Blanched – a fully integrated F&B concept platform; a creative studio of interior and graphic designers; a digital product and tech innovation lab, and a partnerships and collaborations unit.
Ennismore has been included in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies lists in 2020 and 2021; ranked#29 in FT1000: Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies; and is part of FT Future 100 - the UK's fastest-growing businesses that are shaping the future of their sector.
The Ennismore brands: 21c Museum Hotel, 25hours Hotels, Delano, Gleneagles, Hyde, J0&JOE, Mama Shelter, Mondrian, Morgans Originals, SLS, SO/, The Hoxton, TRIBE and Working From_. ennismore.com
ABOUT ACTIVUMSG
ActivumSG Capital Management Ltd. is a Jersey-based private equity investment manager which focuses on opportunities in European real estate that deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors. It has raised seven closed-end funds and several co-investment vehicles to date. For the past 15 years its multi-disciplinary teams have looked across the capital structure to identify the optimal entry point to access compelling real estate themes before they become in vogue. Operating from five offices across Europe, ActivumSG's experienced local teams source opportunities across a wide range of sectors, unlocking real and lasting value through in-house asset management which they crystallize for investors through the most suitable exit. ActivumSG is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. For more information, visit the website at activumsg.com
Media contact for ActivumSG:
Simon Packard, Headlion Consulting +44 7701 089844
simon.packard@headlionconsulting.com
Media contacts for Ennismore:
Marcos Elefhteriou, VP of Culture & Comms
marcos.eleftheriou@ennismore.com
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The new Vice President, Region Development will oversee operations for RE/MAX in 15 western U.S. states
DENVER , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, today announced the hiring of Ben Fairfield as Vice President, Region Development for the West Region.
Fairfield has over 16 years of wide-ranging experience in the real estate industry, most recently having launched and built the SUCCESS Coaching program for SUCCESS Enterprises, a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. Previously, Fairfield served as the Director of Expansion and Sales at United Home Group growing operations in over 20 states with more than 90 offices. He also served as CEO of Keller Williams Realty Coeur D'Alene, where he led the brokerage to a 334% increase in sales and grew agent count by 103%. Earlier, he was Sales Manager of Century 21 Beutler & Associates, where he built the largest Century 21 office in the world out of over 8,400 offices at the time.
A licensed broker with experience navigating the ups and downs of the housing market, Fairfield knows what resources agents and brokers need to be successful. In his new role with RE/MAX, LLC, Fairfield will oversee regional operations in the company's West Region, working with franchisees to drive growth and success in 15 states from Hawaii to the Dakotas. His primary focus will be to help RE/MAX franchisees leverage the power of the brand to grow their brokerages and the network.
"With his years of experience of helping agents increase productivity and brokers scale their businesses, Ben is a fantastic addition to the leadership team here at RE/MAX, LLC. He knows how to inspire, how to help brokerages grow, and what is needed to support successful real estate offices," says Amy Lessinger, Senior Vice President, Region Development. "Ben brings a wealth of knowledge about the franchise system and most importantly, a history of success in helping business owners achieve their goals."
Having served various leadership roles at other real estate companies, Fairfield noted he was drawn to RE/MAX for the strength and consistency of the brand.
"RE/MAX has a solid track record of success. A lot of other brands are the new kid on the block, but I've seen a lot of companies hit metrics right away and then aren't around five, 10 years after they started. RE/MAX hasn't wavered," he said. "They've evolved but kept their identity along the way, and that's really what impressed me and drew me to take the next step in my career with this brand. I'm excited to be a part of the RE/MAX growth story and its next chapter."
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices and a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com.
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MIDLAND, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, for the second consecutive year. Dow is the only materials science company to be recognized and one of only four manufacturing companies to make the list.
Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the 100 Best Companies to Work For list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee survey responses from more than 4.5 million current U.S. employees. In that survey, 74% of Dow employees said it is a great place to work, which is 17% points higher than the average U.S. company.
"This incredible recognition, now for the second year in a row, underscores what we at Dow have always known – that our greatest single differentiator is our people," said Jim Fitterling, Dow chairman and chief executive officer. "From the way we collaborate to help create a better society, to how we stand up for one another, our customers, and our communities — together, we strive every day to do better for each other."
Great Place to Work evaluates companies based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"This recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of Team Dow to create a workplace and a world that embraces our differences as our greatest strength," said Karen S. Carter, Dow chief human resources officer and chief inclusion officer. "We know our business succeeds when our employees thrive. Realizing our purpose and ambition as a company requires an inclusive culture that enables our people to contribute their greatest value."
Dow has also been recognized by Great Place to Work® with certification in several other countries around the world including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and Spain.
Additionally, Dow was named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE in 2022, named a "2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care®" for the 2nd consecutive year by Great Place to Work® and PEOPLE, and one of the "Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™" by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE in 2021.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
Great Place to Work® selected the 100 Best Companies to Work For by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 4.5 million U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations that have at least 1,000 U.S. employees. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Kyle Bandlow
+1.989.638.2417
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EFFINGHAM, Ill., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental, the nation's leading dental support organization (DSO), today announced the appointment of Sarah Jackson as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Jackson joins the company's senior leadership team under the direction of Pat Bauer, President and CEO.
"We are pleased to welcome Sarah to Heartland Dental," said Bauer. "She brings with her a wealth of experience across strategic HR, leading complex organizational operations, business planning and change management initiatives. Her valuable insights and proven people leadership will help us continue to provide a constructive environment for our supported doctors and team members, enabling our ongoing growth and success."
Jackson most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc, a public gaming company, where she led a large network of HR professionals responsible for providing motivation, direction, and guidance to corporate and field senior executives.
"This is an exciting time to join Heartland Dental as the company continues to realize rapid growth and expansion. It's a privilege to join this team of talented individuals who are partnering with our supported doctors to change the way that people access high-quality dental care. I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter with Heartland Dental," said Jackson.
Prior to Isle of Capri Casinos, Jackson was the president and lead partner at Strategic Collaborative Journeys, LLC, where she worked with large ownership groups while counseling senior teams on various topics in the hospitality industry. She was also the SVP of Human Resources for Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. and a member of their executive team.
About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization providing non-clinical, administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 2,300 doctors in over 1,600 locations across 38 states. The company is majority owned by KKR, a leading global investment firm. For additional information, please visit heartland.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Chelsea Michael, Director of Communications
cmichael@heartland.com
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Greater spending on high-end appliances, electronics to boost growth
CLEVELAND, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) on repair services is forecast to advance 3.2% yearly in nominal dollars through 2025, according to Repair Services: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. In real (inflation-adjusted) dollar values, demand for repair services is projected to grow 1.6% per year to 2025. Increasing integration of electronic components into monolithic assemblies means more components must be replaced during repair, propelling gains in excess of growth in activity. Rising disposable personal income levels will support spending on repairs, as well as the purchase of new warranty-bearing products. Furthermore, consumers are expected to spend more vigorously on high-end electronic products, especially tablet computers, media devices, smartphones, and televisions containing advanced technologies that require professional repair services should they break. Such sales boost warranty coverage rates and, therefore, consumer likelihood to initiate a service call. Even so, the increasingly disposable nature of consumer electronics and appliances will undermine gains. Also, a surge in replacement of many items in 2020 and 2021 will lower the average age of the US appliance, electronics, and furniture stock, leading to fewer repairs needed.
Consumer spending on nominal repair services in 2021 is expected to expand 9.7% over 2020 levels. Real (inflation-adjusted) spending is forecast to grow 5.3%. Snarled supply chains are generating longer-than-usual wait times for consumers to get new electronics, furniture, and appliances. The logjam will continue pushing consumers into the repair market to get their old items fixed.
These and other key insights are featured in Repair Services: United States. This report forecasts to 2021 and 2025 US repair services personal consumption expenditures (PCE) in nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) US dollars at the consumer level. Total PCE in both nominal and real terms is segmented by type of product serviced in terms of:
- household appliances
- audio-visual and information processing equipment
- clothing
- furniture, furnishings, and floor coverings
- footwear and leather goods
To illustrate historical trends, total PCE and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2010 to 2020.
Automotive and recreational vehicle repair are excluded from the scope of this report.
This report includes the results of a proprietary national online consumer survey of US adults (age 18+). This Freedonia Focus Reports National Survey has a sample size of approximately 2,000, screened for response quality, and representative of the US population on the demographic measures of age, gender, geographic region, race/ethnicity, household income, and the presence/absence of children in the household.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Repair-Services-United-States-FF95061/?progid=91541
About Freedonia Focus Reports
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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Corinne Gangloff
+1 440.842.2400
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Zephyr's investment management platform earns international recognition for superior technology breakthroughs
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has been awarded the 2022 FinTech Breakthrough Award for Best Financial Research and Data Company.
The honor follows a breakthrough year of innovations and advancements for the Zephyr platform. In addition to enhancing users' research and screening capabilities, the company unveiled Portfolio DNA, Proposal Generation, Portfolio Performance and ESG Ratings and Reviews in 2021. Zephyr also announced a series of partnerships, first with Digital Financial, fully integrating Zephyr with all trust, accounting and custodial systems; and AppCrown, making it possible to fully connect Zephyr with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
"The relationship between clients and their advisors is changing and investors now have access to advisors 24/7 and everything that was once a manual process – for instance, aggregating client and prospect data – is now fully automated," said James Johnson, Managing Director, FinTech Breakthrough. "Zephyr is pioneering the investor experience relationship, transforming how clients work with advisors and enables advisors to showcase their value via significant research and data. Congratulations to the entire Zephyr team on winning the 'Best Financial Research and Data Company' award."
"We are extremely honored that Zephyr has been chosen for this important recognition by FinTech Breakthrough," adds Christopher Volpe, Head of Informa Financial Intelligence's Zephyr business. "The word 'breakthrough' truly defines Zephyr and the work of our talented team who have worked hard to provide a superior fintech solution that offers significant competitive advantages for investment professionals. We appreciate being included in this well-respected award program and send our congratulations out to all the winners."
The Zephyr platform launched in 2019 providing extensive research capabilities as well as an asset allocation tool allowing wealth managers and advisors to build portfolios using classic mean variance optimization via its sophisticated Black-Litterman optimization module. Users could estimate the probability of meeting future wealth goals using the Monte Carlo simulation module, and quickly and easily evaluate a portfolios composition including asset allocation, equity and fixed income characteristics, sector and regional weightings, top ten holdings and country exposure. In 2020, Zephyr added data analytics featuring screening capabilities with extensive filtering capabilities and statistical tools that could also track and compare investment products and returns based style analysis using 200 plus key statistics.
"Investment professionals will dominate this decade," says Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr. "We see school systems now requiring financial understanding, Baby Boomers transferring their assets to their children and grandchildren, and significant interest in alternative investing. We have truly entered an era of great opportunity for wealth managers and advisors. Zephyr provides the speed, functionality and research to take advantage of this extraordinary time."
Zephyr's newest enhancement, Portfolio Performance, is a performance measurement and benchmarking tool for wealth managers, trust officers, institutional and private wealth advisors. Designed for timeliness and accuracy, users can quickly and efficiently analyze performance and calculate returns at various levels, including total portfolio, class level, subclass or style level, and individual asset level. Extensive benchmarking from over 1000 market indices is also possible with customized presentation tools to easily create client reports from the data with drag and drop technology.
Learn more about the Zephyr platform at one of its upcoming webinars on April 14, April 20 or April 21. To register, visit https://pages.financialintelligence.informa.com/Upcoming-Zephyr-Webinars.
The FinTech Breakthrough Awards is the premier awards program founded to recognize the FinTech innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world in a range of categories, including Digital Banking, Personal Finance, Lending, Payments, Investments, RegTech, InsurTech and many more. The 2022 FinTech Breakthrough Award program attracted more than 3,950 nominations from across the globe.
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SYDNEY and NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Media Technology Limited (NASDAQ: IMTE) ("IMTE" or the "Company"), announces today that on April 6, 2022 the Company's subsidiary Ace Corporation Limited ("Ace") has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Grown Up Group Investment Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited, HKSE: 1842 ("GUGIHL") to (i) enter into a business relationship to be co-content developers of Non-Fungible Tokens ("NFT") and other digital assets for trading on the Ouction platform; (ii) to have Ace's online digital assets exchange trading market place (called "Ouction") to be one of the partners in the metaverse to be set up by GUGIHL; and (iii) GUGIHL to establish a team for the development of a metaverse.
GUGIHL is initiating the development of a metaverse focusing on Asia and China culture and art. GUGIHL intends to build up a metaverse ("Metaverse") that can host events and exhibitions in the virtual world. A metaverse is a digital reality that combines aspects of social media, online gaming, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies to allow users to interact virtually. Augmented reality overlays visual elements, sound, and other sensory input onto real-world settings to enhance the user experience. In contrast, virtual reality is entirely virtual and enhances fictional realities. By using these new technologies, GUGIHL expects to be able to simulate historical cultural events in the virtual world.
The Company and GUGIHL ("Parties") agree to formalize the definitive agreement of the cooperation within 6 months from the signing of this MOU. The Parties expect the agreement will be formalized so that ACE shall have the right to supply and services GUGIHL's Metaverse, for a period of time. GUGIHL shall bear the costs of establishment and promoting the virtual galleries for a period of not less than six months from the date the Metaverse has such number of users to be agreed by the Parties. All proceeds derived/received, including advertising and gate receipts, from the virtual galleries shall be shared 50/50 between the Parties. The Parties will do best effort to find prospective themes and contents for virtual rooms in the Metaverse. Also, once GUGIHL has completed the development or acquisition of the Metaverse, Ace shall commence promoting on its Ouction platform and to its members to share/display their NFTs contents in the Metaverse. The Parties shall also find additional prospective content providers to promote the mutual interest of the Parties. The Parties will evaluate the Metaverse once available for testing and use for a reasonable test period no less than two (2) months; the evaluation will include consumer acceptance at the Metaverse, platform performance for effectiveness, and user experience in the Metaverse virtual world.
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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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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a Table Games Supervisor at a casino and I was very concerned with the health and safety of staff and customers with regard to handling chips," said an inventor, from Henderson, Nev., "so I invented the CLEAN CHIP. My design offers an easier method for disinfecting casino chips and it could help to keep everyone safe."
The invention provides an improved way to wash and sanitize casino chips. In doing so, it helps to prevent the spread of germs and viruses. As a result, it enhances safety and sanitation and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for casinos.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-136, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I thought there could be an improved device for treating oral and skin infections," said an inventor, from Los Angeles, Calif., "so I invented the FAR U V C LIGHT. My design would be employed to kill surface organisms to control COVID-19 and other oronasophanyngeal infections that may be spread to others."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to treat superficial infections in humans and animals. In doing so, it helps to kill germs. As a result, it enhances safety and efficiency and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for dentists, doctors and veterinarians. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to enjoy a drink at an event without the cost and hassle of purchasing it there," said an inventor, from Commerce, Calif., "so I invented the SNEAK-A-DRINK. My design also eliminates the need to hold and keep track of a bottle or cup."
The patent-pending invention provides a discreet way to store a beverage in a jacket. In doing so, it ensures that a drink is readily accessible when needed. As a result, it increases hydration and convenience. It also eliminates the need to purchase expensive drinks at events and it can be effectively transported through metal detectors. The invention features a unique design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for sports fans, concert goers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1351, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple way to open a screen door or storm door even when your hands are full," said an inventor, from Easton, Pa., "so I invented the MAGIC SCREEN DOOR/STORM DOOR OPENER. My design enables you to open a screen door without fumbling with the original latch hardware. I have been using mine successfully for over 20 years!"
The invention provides an easier way to open a residential screen door. In doing so, it eliminates the need to operate the small latch on the original door. As a result, it could enhance safety and convenience. The invention features a functional design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype/model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Lancaster sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LBT-144, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to sip the contents of a hot or cold beverage without the use of a traditional straw," said an inventor, from Canoga Park, Calif., "so I invented the SELF STRAW PAPER CUP. My design offers a convenient alternative to using a separate, plastic straw."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved beverage cup and straw option. In doing so, it eliminates the need to use a separate plastic straw. As a result, it could help to reduce waste and it could help to benefit the environment. The invention features an eco-friendly and user-friendly design that is easy to use and stack so it is ideal for restaurants. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LOS-107, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a portable device that would enhance the experience of listening to music, watching movies/videos and playing games," said an inventor, from Laurinburg, N.C., "so I invented the M T M (MORE THAN MUSIC). My design can be used to provide entertainment anywhere in the home or on-the-go."
The patent-pending invention provides an innovative new mobile entertainment device. In doing so, it offers an alternative to using a smartphone or tablet computer. As a result, it enables the user to watch movies, take photographs, listen to music and play games and it enhances audio quality. The invention features a compact and portable design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGI-2868, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a unique photo display to capture guests' attention and entertain them throughout a holiday party," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the AMERICAN HOLIDAY CLASSIC. My design could provide the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys hosting holiday gatherings."
The invention provides a convenient way to share treasured photos and videos at holiday celebrations. In doing so, it allows family or friends to feel closer to one another. It also could enhance entertainment and it could spark conversation. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use and display so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LVT-292, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a discreet chair option that would offer a break for individuals who stand at work," said one of two inventors, from Los Angeles, Calif., "so we invented the M R. Our design could help to reduce the strain and fatigue associated with standing for extended periods of time."
The invention provides an effective chair for workers who are required to stand. In doing so, it helps to maintain the appearance of standing. It also enables the user to take weight off their feet and it increases comfort. The invention features a discreet and lightweight design that is easy to use so it is ideal for workers and other individuals who are required to stand.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LST-855, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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JACKSON, Miss., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University (JSU) is pleased to announce two dynamic leaders will speak during the 2022 commencement exercises. TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett will serve as the speaker for the graduate student ceremony on Friday, April 29th at 9 a.m. CDT; and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and the Environment Homer Wilkes, Ph.D., will serve as the speaker for the undergraduate student ceremony on Saturday, April 30th at 9 a.m. CDT.
"We are honored to have two distinguished titans of industry join us for our Spring commencement exercises to share their career success and words of wisdom with our graduates," said President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. "Mrs. Duckett has strategically climbed the corporate ladder to serve as CEO three times over, from Chase Auto Financing to Chase Consumer Banking and now TIAA. Dr. Wilkes, our native son, has broken barriers to become the first African American to hold his title at the Department of Agriculture. We are grateful to have both of these history-makers join us for this auspicious occasion."
Commencement Event Protocols:
- This is a non-ticketed event.
- There will be no processional for graduates.
- There will be spaced seating among the graduates.
About Thasunda Brown Duckett, MBA
Thasunda Brown Duckett leads TIAA, a Fortune 100 provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people working in higher education, healthcare and other mission-driven organizations. As CEO, Duckett leads a company whose mission is defined by financial inclusion and opportunity – goals and values she has upheld throughout her career.
Duckett joined TIAA after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Chase Consumer Banking, where she oversaw a banking network with more than $600 billion in deposits and 50,000 employees. Previously, she was the CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the leading U.S. providers of auto financing, and National retail sales executive for Chase Mortgage Banking, where she managed 4,000 mortgage bankers. Earlier in her career, she was a director of Emerging Markets at Fannie Mae, where she led the implementation of national strategies designed to increase homeownership among Black and Hispanic Americans.
Duckett serves on the boards of NIKE, Inc., Brex Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, National Medal of Honor Museum, Economic Club of New York, University of Houston Board of Visitors and Dean's Advisory Board for the Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America Inc. She founded the Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation in honor of her parents to recognize and reward people who use ordinary means to empower and uplift their community in extraordinary ways. She is passionate about helping communities of color close achievement gaps in wealth creation, educational outcomes and career success.
Duckett grew up in Texas and lives in Connecticut with her husband and four children.
She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from the University of Houston and an MBA from Baylor University.
About Homer Wilkes, Ph.D.
Homer Wilkes, Ph.D., a native of Port Gibson, Mississippi, currently serves as Under Secretary for the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment, where he oversees the work of the U.S. Forest Service. He previously served as the director of Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem Restoration Team, where he was responsible for overseeing the rebuilding of the Ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico after the BP Oil Spill of 2010. He has also served as the acting associate chief of USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington, D.C.
Wilkes' tenure with the United States Department of Agriculture spans over 41 years. During his tenure he has served as state conservationist for Mississippi; chief financial officer for NRCS in Washington, D.C.; and as deputy state conservationist for Mississippi.
Wilkes proudly served as naval supply officer in the United States Navy Reserves from November 1984 – April 2007.
He received his bachelor's degree, MBA, and Ph.D. in urban higher education from Jackson State University. Also, he successfully completed the USDA Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) through American University's Key Executive Leadership Certificate in Public Policy.
Wilkes and his wife, Kim, currently reside in Ridgeland, Miss. They have three sons: Justin, Austin, and Harrison. He enjoys restoring classic automobiles in his spare time.
About Jackson State University
Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi. Jackson State's nurturing academic environment challenges individuals to change lives through teaching, research and service. Officially designated as Mississippi's Urban University, Jackson State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development, healthcare, technological and educational initiatives. The only public university in metropolitan Jackson, Jackson State is located near downtown, with five satellite locations throughout the area. For more information, visit www.jsums.edu.
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Longtime Volunteers Take the Helm to Lead Global Type 1 Diabetes Non-Profit Organization
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, announces the appointment of Grant Beard and Michelle Griffin as Chair and Vice Chair of the International Board of Directors, respectively. As leaders of JDRF's highest governing body, Beard and Griffin will ensure the continuance of accelerating the organization's mission progress.
"As a volunteer-driven organization, JDRF relies on the support and leadership of the T1D community to help drive toward our ultimate goal of curing T1D," said Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., JDRF Chief Executive Officer. "We are fortunate to have two remarkable and caring new leaders in Grant Beard and Michelle Griffin, who will help JDRF advance to our next chapter."
Grant Beard, his wife Susan, and family first joined JDRF following their daughter Emily's T1D diagnosis in 2006. As a member of the JDRF Metro Detroit/Southeast Michigan Chapter (now the Michigan and Northern Ohio Chapter), Beard served as President of the Chapter's Board of Directors, later joining JDRF's International Board of Directors, where he chairs the Audit & Risk and Finance committees. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the JDRF T1D Fund, JDRF's innovative venture philanthropy fund. Professionally, Beard is Executive Operating Partner, LP, and Co-investor at Blue Point Capital Partners.
"Working with my colleagues on JDRF's International Board of Directors to drive mission impact has been a deep honor," said Beard. "Michelle and I, in partnership with our fellow JDRF leaders, will continue to move our mission forward. Today, given where the science is, we have an unprecedented opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those living with T1D–here and around the world."
Michelle Griffin and her husband Tom Parker have actively been involved in JDRF since their son Cameron was diagnosed with T1D in 2007. Throughout the years, Griffin has become a pillar in the Northern California T1D community, holding leadership roles within JDRF's Northern California Chapter, including Vice President of Volunteer Engagement and Chair of the Nominating and Board Development Committee. In addition to her localized work, Griffin was appointed to JDRF's International Board of Directors and later joined the Global Mission Board. Griffin is a management consultant and currently serves as Vice Chair of the California Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association.
"I have been a JDRF true believer ever since our son Cameron participated in a JDRF funded clinical trial two months after diagnosis in 2007. It is an incredible honor to be asked to serve as Vice Chair, especially when we see the fruits of the JDRF community's longtime support of our mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs. I am very excited to partner with Grant, our talented staff, and passionate volunteers to keep the momentum going as we get closer to making cures a reality," said Griffin.
Since 1970, JDRF International's transformative research funding, advocacy, and community engagement programs have changed the landscape of T1D therapies, reducing the day-to-day burden of managing the disease, and ultimately, helping people with T1D live longer, healthier lives.
About JDRF
JDRF's mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter (@JDRF), Facebook (@myjdrf), and Instagram (@jdrfhq).
About Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
T1D is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune disease that can strike children and adults at any age. It requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels—even overnight—to avoid potentially lethal highs and lows in blood sugar, as well as other devastating complications like kidney, eye, and nerve diseases. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset is sudden and is not related to diet or lifestyle. In T1D, the body's immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, meaning the body produces little to no insulin to regulate blood sugar and get energy from food. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and—at present—nothing you can do to get rid of it.
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SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced today the appointment of John Frank as the Company's Chief Public Affairs Officer (CPAO). Frank joins Illumina on April 18 from Microsoft Corporation; he will report to Chief Executive Officer Francis deSouza.
As Illumina's Chief Public Affairs Officer, John will be the company's top strategic adviser and decision maker on government affairs and public policy matters. In this role, he will have strategic oversight for Illumina's global government affairs and public policy operations, its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, all patient advocacy initiatives, and the privacy and ethics office. The goal of aggregating these functions under John's leadership is to combine and amplify the voices of Illumina's critical advocacy groups to drive meaningful change for patients.
"John's deep, global government affairs and public policy experience are invaluable as we work to increase patients' access to genomics around the world," said Francis deSouza, Chief Executive Officer. "As Illumina's impact is increasingly felt in clinical healthcare, it is critically important to actively engage with key government and industry stakeholders on how the power and impact of genomics can better serve patients on a global scale."
Frank will directly advise the company's leadership, including its executive team and Board of Directors, offering expertise and ongoing assessment of the geopolitical and policy implications impacting Illumina's business strategies.
"The face of healthcare is rapidly changing, and I'm delighted to become part of a company at the forefront of that change," said Frank. "We are just beginning to understand the power of the human genome and the profound opportunities ahead. I'm looking forward to joining a group of leaders dedicated to making a difference worldwide."
A veteran government affairs and public policy leader, Frank most recently spent 20 years with Microsoft as Vice President of United Nations Affairs and International Organizations reporting to Microsoft President Brad Smith. Prior to that, Frank led Microsoft's European Union Government Affairs team and held numerous leadership positions focused on digital trust and security, digital crime, competition law and compliance issues. Frank began his career at Microsoft as a Senior Attorney in 1994, then led Microsoft's legal and corporate affairs group for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to joining Microsoft, John practiced law in San Francisco with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. He holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and a bachelor's degree in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University.
About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit www.illumina.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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CORONA, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, the nation's leading homebuilder, is now selling the Flex Gen floorplan – a derivative of the company's popular Next Gen® - The Home Within A Home® floorplan – in four communities across the Inland Empire. The new Flex Gen home meets the needs of a growing number of homebuyers who work or school from home. Available at several distinctive communities across the Inland Empire, the innovative Flex Gen includes all the elements of a traditional new home, with the addition of an attached suite with distinctive features that accommodate those running a home business, working remotely or home schooling.
"Our Flex Gen floorplan is the first new home designed truly and specifically for remote workers," said Mark Torres, Division President of Lennar Inland. "Not only does it have notable features such as a private entry, extra storage, an open office or lobby area and a private office space, but it also features our Drop Stop – a built-in feature that allows packages to be delivered or picked up securely and without personal assistance."
The Flex Gen floorplan appeals to several homebuyer demographics, including small business owners who operate from home, remote workers, and home schoolers. The Flex Gen suite includes a private entry into an open concept area, with enough room for two desks, a sitting area or studio-style workspace. It also features a small kitchenette, powder bathroom, private office, built-in storage space and the Drop Stop for risk-free package delivery.
An interior, lockable door connects to the main home making it easy to multitask between both spaces as necessary, while also allowing for the privacy of a designated work location. The Flex Gen design can be found in a variety of floorplan styles, including as an option in lieu of a Next Gen® multigenerational suite at select communities. Lennar's Superhome design includes both the Flex Gen and the Next Gen® suites and is currently offered in two locations, Westward at Remington Place in Menifee, and Exploration at Shadow Rock in Jurupa Valley.
Lennar introduced Next Gen® in 2011 and the home design is one of the most popular across the nation today.
Flex Gen homes are now selling at four communities across the Inland Empire, including Westward at Remington Place in Menifee, Exploration at Shadow Rock in Jurupa Valley, Everly at Parklane in Ontario and Legacy at Traditions in Redlands. The homebuilder plans to release more Flex Gen homes at the coming soon communities of Quartz Ranch in Menifee, Sunset Crossing in Romoland and River Ranch in Rialto.
To learn more about Flex Gen homes visit www.lennar.com/inlandempire today.
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit lennar.com.
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The latest addition to the portfolio of electric vehicle charging solutions from the leader in electrical wiring devices
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today announced the launch of the Evr-Green DC charging station, the latest expansion to its portfolio of electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment. Ideal for rest stops, retail locations and other commercial and public applications, the Evr-Green DC provides a smart solution for high-power direct current (DC) charging for the latest electric vehicles on the market.
"This is a major launch for Leviton as we continue to broaden our electric vehicle supply equipment portfolio," said Michael Mattei, executive vice president and general manager of Leviton's commercial & industrial business unit. "As recent legislation continues to promote and invest in the industry, we are seeing more EVs on the road. The new Evr-Green charging station provides faster charging and allows people to get where they need to go without concern over duration between charges."
The Evr-Green DC station's self-contained AC to DC power conversion system provides EVs with direct DC power, which unlike AC charging stations, does not require the vehicle to convert power. According to the Alternate Fuels Data Center of the Department of Energy, DC charging stations can average 60-80 miles of range in only 20 minutes of charging, which is more efficient when compared to 2-20 miles of range per hour for an at home Level 1 AC station or more common Level 2 AC station. Built with CCS1 and CHAdeMO charge connectors, the Evr-Green DC allows the latest EV models to charge. An LCD screen on the front of the unit allows drivers to easily interact with instructions and information, making the stations easy to use.
The new Evr-Green DC charging station also provides important benefits to station owners. Integrated with ChargePoint Networking Services, station owners can control access, set pricing, display advertising, monitor station status and generate energy usage reports, allowing them to optimize their stations and see a return on their investment. Leviton has partnered with ChargePoint, a market leader in EV charging, for over 11 years to provide customers with the latest most innovative charging solutions.
The Evr-Green DC charging station can easily integrate with other Leviton electrical infrastructure solutions, including surge protection devices and safety disconnect switches. In addition to growing its EVSE product portfolio, Leviton has expanded its dedicated EV quality and support team, supporting customers with the application process, installation requirements, local codes, rebates & incentives and more.
For more information regarding Leviton's electric vehicle supply equipment and support, visit www.leviton.com/evrgreen.
About Leviton's Commercial and Industrial Products
Leviton's comprehensive line of commercial and industrial-grade electrical wiring devices provide builders, contractors and specifiers with solutions engineered to withstand the most rigorous commercial environments and harshest industrial applications. Leviton manufacturers everything from commercial, industrial and hospital grade wiring devices, to surge protective devices, electric vehicle supply equipment, temporary power solutions, heavy duty motor starter switches, IEC and NEMA watertight rated devices and more. Learn more at www.leviton.com/commercial.
About Leviton
Leviton is the smart choice, delivering the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 90 countries across the globe. From simple switches and receptacles to networking systems and smart home automation, Leviton exceeds market needs by delivering innovative products to create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, LED lighting and lighting energy management systems, and security and automation applications. For Leviton, it is clear the FUTURE IS ON. For more information, visit leviton.com, facebook.com/leviton, twitter.com/leviton or youtube.com/leviton.
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BOSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) has declared a distribution of $0.18 per share payable on June 6, 2022 to shareholders of record on April 22, 2022 (ex-dividend date of April 21, 2022). This distribution is in accordance with the Fund's current distribution policy of paying distributions on its shares totaling approximately 10 percent of its net asset value per year, payable in four quarterly installments of 2.5 percent. A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.
The distribution will be paid in newly issued shares to all shareholders except those who are not participating in Liberty All-Star Equity Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan and who elect to receive the distribution in cash. Shares will be issued at the lower of the May 20, 2022 net asset value per share or market value per share (but not less than 95% of market value). The market value of the Fund's shares for this purpose will be the last sales price on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Fund does not continuously issue shares and trades in the secondary market, investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value. The Fund's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol USA. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment advisor of the Fund, a multi-managed, closed-end investment company with more than $1.8 billion in net assets as of April 8, 2022.
Past performance cannot predict future results.
An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
Secondary market support provided to the Fund by ALPS Fund Services, Inc.'s affiliate ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a FINRA Member. ALPS Fund Services, Inc., ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. are affiliated entities.
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Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution
Published: Apr. 11, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
BOSTON, April 11, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG) has declared a distribution of $0.14 per share payable on June 6, 2022 to shareholders of record on April 22, 2022 (ex-dividend date of April 21, 2022). This distribution is in accordance with the Fund's current distribution policy of paying distributions on its shares totaling approximately 8 percent of its net asset value per year, payable in four quarterly installments of 2 percent. A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.
The distribution will be paid in newly issued shares to all shareholders except those who are not participating in Liberty All-Star Growth Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan and who elect to receive the distribution in cash. Shares will be issued at the lower of the May 20, 2022 net asset value per share or market value per share (but not less than 95% of market value). The market value of the Fund's shares for this purpose will be the last sales price on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Fund does not continuously issue shares and trades in the secondary market, investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value. The Fund's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ASG. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment advisor of the Fund, a multi-managed, closed-end investment company with more than $380 million in net assets as of April 8, 2022.
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Lebrikizumab significantly improved several areas of great importance to patients with atopic dermatitis, including
skin and itch, in pivotal combination trial that met all primary and key secondary endpoints
INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 16 weeks, 70 percent of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving lebrikizumab combined with standard-of-care topical corticosteroids (TCS) achieved at least 75 percent improvement in overall disease severity (EASI-75*) in the ADhere trial, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today at the 4th Annual Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis (RAD) Conference. Lebrikizumab, an investigational IL-13 inhibitor, also showed improvements in itch, sleep interference, and quality of life when combined with TCS, compared to placebo plus TCS.
"Today's ADhere data, together with results from the ADvocate monotherapy studies, demonstrate the potential for lebrikizumab to reduce disease burden and provide relief for people with uncontrolled atopic dermatitis when used either alone or combined with topicals," said Eric Simpson, M.D., M.C.R., Professor of Dermatology and Director of Clinical Research at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, and principal investigator of ADhere. "Lebrikizumab specifically targets the IL-13 pathway, which plays the central role in this chronic inflammatory disease. These results strengthen our understanding of lebrikizumab in atopic dermatitis and help establish it as a possible new treatment option."
Lebrikizumab is a novel, monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to the interleukin 13 (IL-13) protein with high affinity to specifically prevent the formation of IL-13Rα1/IL-4Rα (Type 2 receptor) which blocks downstream signaling through the IL-13 pathway.1-5 IL-13 plays the central role in Type 2 inflammation in AD.6,7 In AD, IL-13 underlies the signs and symptoms including skin barrier dysfunction, itch, infection and hard, thickened areas of skin.8
Among patients taking lebrikizumab plus TCS, 41 percent achieved clear or almost clear skin (IGA) at 16 weeks compared to 22 percent of patients taking placebo plus TCS. At 16 weeks, 70 percent of patients taking lebrikizumab plus TCS achieved an EASI-75 response compared to 42 percent taking placebo plus TCS. Differences between patients receiving lebrikizumab in combination with TCS and placebo with TCS were observed as early as four weeks for EASI-75.
Patients treated with lebrikizumab plus TCS also achieved statistically significant improvements across key secondary endpoints including skin clearance and itching, interference of itch on sleep, and quality of life measures, compared to placebo with TCS. Clinically meaningful differences were observed as early as four weeks for itch, interference of itch on sleep, and quality of life measures.
Safety results were consistent with prior lebrikizumab studies in AD. Patients taking lebrikizumab plus TCS, compared to placebo plus TCS, reported a higher frequency of adverse events (lebrikizumab plus TCS: 43%, placebo plus TCS: 35%). Most adverse events were mild or moderate in severity and nonserious and did not lead to treatment discontinuation. The most common adverse events for those on lebrikizumab were conjunctivitis (5%) and headache (5%).
"Lilly is working to empower people with skin-related diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, to live their lives to the fullest potential," said Lotus Mallbris, M.D., Ph.D., vice president of global immunology development and medical affairs at Lilly. "We recognize the critical need for more options for people whose disease cannot be controlled with topicals. We look forward to seeing full results from our broader Phase 3 program and advancing lebrikizumab worldwide."
Lilly recently announced 16-week data from the ongoing ADvocate studies, and an encore presentation of results was presented at RAD 2022. Additionally, longer term data from the ADvocate studies will be disclosed in coming months.
"These results are a further step in our commitment to deliver innovative therapies that make a meaningful difference to patients. We look forward to announcing exciting new milestones in the months to come," commented Karl Ziegelbauer, Ph.D., Almirall S.A.'s Chief Scientific Officer.
Lilly has exclusive rights for development and commercialization of lebrikizumab in the United States and the rest of the world outside Europe. Almirall has licensed the rights to develop and commercialize lebrikizumab for the treatment of dermatology indications, including AD, in Europe.
*EASI=Eczema Area and Severity Index, EASI-75=75 percent reduction in EASI from baseline to Week 16
About ADhere and the Phase 3 Program
ADhere is a 16-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, global, Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lebrikizumab in combination with TCS initiated in 211 adult and adolescent patients (aged 12 to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 40 kg) with moderate-to-severe AD. In the study, patients' AD symptoms were inadequately controlled by TCS with or without topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI). The study was designed to be more reflective of clinical practice and patients were provided with mid-potency TCS (triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream), and low-potency TCS (hydrocortisone 1% cream, for use on sensitive skin areas) which could be tapered, stopped or resumed at the patient's discretion.
The primary endpoints were measured by an Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score of clear (0) or almost clear (1) skin with a reduction from baseline and at least 75 percent change in baseline in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI-75) score at 16 weeks. EASI measures extent and severity of the disease. Key secondary endpoints were measured by EASI, the Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale, Sleep-Loss due to Pruritus and the Dermatology Life Quality Index.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted lebrikizumab Fast Track designation in AD in December 2019. The lebrikizumab Phase 3 program consists of five key global studies including two monotherapy studies (ADvocate 1 and 2), a combination study (ADhere), as well as long-term extension (ADjoin) and adolescent open label (ADore) studies.
About Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD), or atopic eczema, is a chronic, relapsing skin disease characterized by intense itching, dry skin and inflammation that can be present on any part of the body.9 AD is a heterogeneous disease both biologically and clinically, and may be characterized by a highly variable appearance in which flares occur in an unpredictable manner.10
Moderate-to-severe AD is characterized by intense itching, which leads to an itch-scratch cycle that further damages the skin.11 Like other chronic inflammatory diseases, AD is immune-mediated and involves a complex interplay of immune cells and inflammatory cytokines.9 People living with AD often report symptoms of intense, persistent itch which can be so uncomfortable that it can affect sleep, daily activities and social relationships.
About Lebrikizumab
Lebrikizumab is a novel, investigational, monoclonal antibody designed to bind IL-13 with high affinity to specifically prevent the formation of the IL-13Rα1/IL-4Rα heterodimer complex and subsequent signaling, thereby inhibiting the biological effects of IL-13 in a targeted and efficient fashion. IL-13 is the central pathogenic mediator of AD, promoting type 2 inflammation that drives skin barrier dysfunction, itch, skin thickening and infection.6-8
About Lilly
Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 47 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Lilly Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about lebrikizumab as a potential treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis and reflects Lilly's current beliefs and expectations. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of research, development and commercialization. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that planned or ongoing studies will be completed as planned, that future study results will be consistent with the results to date, or that lebrikizumab will receive regulatory approvals, or be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.
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5 Okragly A, et al. Comparison of the Affinity and in vitro Activity of Lebrikizumab, Tralokinumab, and Cendakimab. Presented at the Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit, New York, November 3-6, 2021.
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MONTRÉAL, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and Transit Truck Bodies ("Transit") today announced the launch of a new lightweight, aerodynamic, 100% electric heavy-duty truck perfectly suited for last-mile urban delivery, that was developed under an upfitter partnership model.
Designed by Transit, this zero-emission vehicle built on a Lion6 chassis features an e-Classik box, which is much lighter than the standard model and has been specifically adapted to urban roads. This vehicle was developed as part of the Mobel mobilization project that the government of Quebec is helping to finance.
"The completion of this project is a huge step forward for Transit. We have always been committed to innovation and providing customers with efficient, high-performance products. We're focused on designing the green truck boxes of tomorrow. That's why we're excited to introduce the e-Classik box mounted on a Lion6 chassis. 40 percent lighter, it's an innovative product that is available right now in both Canada and the United States, and it is an important tool in our customers' transition to EV journey," said Louis Leclair, Transit President.
"We're very proud of the launch of this new vehicle that further demonstrates the versatility of Lion's electric chassis. Congratulations to the Transit team on their vision! For several years, our two teams have been working diligently to create 100% electric products that advance our industry. Today, the e-Classik box combined with our Lion6 chassis allows us not only to meet transportation fleet needs, but also society's expectations as we fight climate change and transition to zero-emission transportation," stated Marc Bédard, CEO – Founder of Lion Electric.
"Quebec has the potential to be a leader in transportation electrification, hence our government helping fund many projects to electrify all kinds of vehicles. In a way, it's one of Quebec's contributions to the global fight against climate change. And I am very proud of what we're doing. Every new innovation that chooses electrification over fossil fuels is one more step towards reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Quebec's greenhouse gas objectives. I therefore applaud the project partners for their commitment to creating a brand new 100% electric delivery vehicle," stated Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region.
This new electric commercial vehicle once again confirms Quebec's leadership in transportation electrification. It's through projects like this one between Transit and Lion that we can build a green and innovative economy," concluded Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister for Regional Economic Development.
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. We think, design and manufacture all-electric, class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments.
Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to users and their everyday needs. We believe that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
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Since 1978, Transit Truck Bodies has been providing products and services throughout North America exceeding customer expectations. With more than 65,000 truck bodies manufactured, Transit has developed a range of dry boxes (Classik® and X-Treme®) and refrigerated boxes (Arctik® and Frio®) offering innovative technologies, ease of use and impeccable design.
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This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Lion's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "could," "plan," "project," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "target" or other similar expressions and any other statements that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.
The Company made a number of economic, market and operational assumptions in preparing and making certain forward-looking statements contained in this press release including, but not limited to, that Lion will be able to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners, that Lion will continue to operate its business in the normal course, that Lion will be able to implement its growth strategy, that Lion will be able to successfully and timely complete the construction of its U.S. manufacturing facility and its Quebec battery plant and innovation centre, that Lion will not suffer any material disruption in the supply of raw materials on competitive terms, that Lion will be able to maintain its competitive position, that Lion will continue to improve its operational, financial and other internal controls and systems to manage its growth and size and that its results of operations and financial condition will not be adversely affected, that Lion will be able to benefit, either directly or indirectly (including through its clients), from government subsidies and economic incentives in the future and that Lion will be able to secure any required additional funding through equity or debt financing on terms acceptable to Lion. Such estimates and assumptions are made by Lion in light of the experience of management and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Lion believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: any adverse changes in the U.S. and Canadian general economic, business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, including as consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of COVID-19 variants and varying rates of vaccination amongst various countries; Lion's inability to successfully and economically manufacture and distribute its vehicles at scale and meet its customers' business needs; Lion's reliance on key management and any inability to attract and/or retain key personnel; Lion's inability to execute its growth strategy; Any unfavourable fluctuations and volatility in the price of raw materials included in key components used to manufacture Lion's products; Lion's reliance on key suppliers and any inability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials; Lion's inability to maintain its competitive position; Lion's inability to reduce its costs of supply over time; any inability to maintain and enhance Lion's reputation and brand; any significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty claims or product recalls; any failure of information technology systems or any cybersecurity and data privacy breaches or incidents; the reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives or the reduced need for such subsidies; natural disasters, epidemic or pandemic outbreaks, boycotts and geo-political events; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company from time to time.
These and other risks and uncertainties related to the businesses of Lion are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" not related to an investment in the Company's final prospectus dated May 5, 2021 (the "Canadian Prospectus") filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF") and the registration statement on Form F-1 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective on June 14, 2021 and other documents publicly filed with the AMF and the SEC. Many of these risks are beyond Lion's management's ability to control or predict. All forward-looking statements attributable to Lion or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained, and risk factors identified, in the Canadian Prospectus, the Registration Statement and other documents filed with the AMF and the SEC.
Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under applicable securities laws, Lion undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update, revise or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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"Virtual Rams House" Creates Innovative Opportunities for Fans and Corporate Partners to Interact with Los Angeles Rams
LOS ANGELES and SAN ANTONIO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams today launched a year-round virtual venue to provide innovative opportunities for fans, corporate partners and other stakeholders to engage with the team. The Virtual Rams House, the first virtual venue in the sports industry, was built by 6Connex, a leading provider of event technology platforms worldwide.
The virtual environment will be the setting for the Rams first End of the Season Summit, an event which will feature Rams executives recapping the previous season and discussing offseason plans and expectations for the upcoming 2022 season.
The Virtual Rams House allows fans to connect with each other via community chats on gamedays and beyond, and debate on discussion boards. Rams Season Ticket Members will be able to connect specifically with other Members in their seating section, creating communities within the community.
The 6Connex-powered environment allows fans to stay connected with the Rams year-round, providing unique content around various NFL tentpole moments and community-focused events. In addition, Rams partners can leverage the Virtual Rams House to engage Rams fans in unique ways.
The Virtual Rams House can be experienced at www.Therams.com/virtualramshouse
"We are pleased to team up with 6Connex to develop this first-of-a-kind platform for our fans," said Rams Chief Marketing Officer Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick. "With innovative features and functionality, 6Connex's platform provides unique opportunities for fans to connect with our team and to each other through a one-of-a kind digital environment."
Said Ruben Castano, 6Connex CEO, "6Connex is leading the way in the virtual and hybrid event technology space, so this was a natural next step for the organization. Creating a virtual venue for a major professional sports team is thrilling. This partnership with the Los Angeles Rams pushes boundaries of the fan experience and helps everyone engage with the team in new ways. The environment sets the standard for professional sports franchises looking for creative ways to engage with fans, sponsors and other key stakeholders."
In 2021, 6Connex and the Rams entered into a five-year partnership, making 6Connex a Proud Partner of the Los Angeles Rams. As part of the partnership, 6Connex has branding and signage at SoFi Stadium during Rams home games and sponsors a unique content series released throughout the year.
About 6Connex
6Connex is the leading provider of event technology solutions. Our secure, cloud-based platform expands audience reach and drives in-depth content engagement for marketing, sales, recruitment, training, and HR communities. Our product portfolio includes virtual environments, learning management, and webinars. For more information visit www.6connex.com, or call 1-800-395-4702.
About the Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams – Los Angeles' original professional sports team and Super Bowl LVI Champions – stand as one of the oldest franchises in the National Football League and since its founding in 1937, have garnered four World Championships and sent 30 of its members to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a professional sports team, the organization is committed to be a valuable civic partner and serving the greater Los Angeles area 365 days a year. The Rams play their home games at SoFi Stadium, which is located at Hollywood Park, a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, CA. For more information, visit www.therams.com and follow the Rams' social media channels.
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The company is harnessing the collective strength of its 1,100 associates that make up #TeamLyman to conduct over 50 grassroots community events in 2022
EXCELSIOR, Minn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyman Companies, a leading provider of building products, services, and expertise in the Upper Midwest, celebrates its 125th anniversary.
Founded in 1897 in Excelsior, Minnesota, the company began as a small lumberyard called Lyman Lumber. Today, the company has grown to eight locations with more than 1,100 associates across Minnesota and Wisconsin and serves the needs of some of the largest building professionals in the Twin Cities area.
While the company has grown and evolved, it is what has stayed the same that continues to drive Lyman's success.
"At Lyman, we have a tradition of being there – for our associates, our customers and our community," said Lyman Companies president and general manager Charlie Bradburn. "For our associates, we work to create a supportive environment where they can achieve their career ambitions. For our customers, we are a partner working alongside them, making sure their needs are met and anticipating how we can grow with them for years to come. For our community, we ensure that as we grow, so do our efforts to give back to the communities which have given so much to us."
Lyman Companies has several initiatives planned for the year in honor of their 125th anniversary and in the tradition of being there.
Throughout 2022 and beyond, Lyman Companies are using their social media channels to highlight their associates and customers. On LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, search the hashtag #TeamLyman or visit Lyman Companies' social media accounts to read customer and associate success stories and profiles, see community activities, and more.
"Lyman would be nothing if it weren't for our people. #TeamLyman is about showcasing our culture and all the amazing people behind the scenes that make the company run day-in and day-out," said Lyman Companies' vice president Scott Gertjejansen.
Additionally, Lyman has over fifty community activities planned for the 2022 calendar year, including support for Habitat for Humanity, Humanity Alliance, Meals on Wheels, Feed My Starving Children, Toys for Tots, Bountiful Basket, and many more.
"125 years in and yet it's just the beginning. Lyman Companies has the people, the values, and the drive to continue its growth trajectory for many more years to come," said Bradburn.
Founded in 1897, Lyman Companies is the leading supplier to residential and multi-family construction professionals in the Twin Cities and across the Upper Midwest, providing customers with a broad range of building products and services, including manufactured building components, custom millwork and cabinetry, and project management and specialty labor services.
Lyman Companies is a division of US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country.
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This New Employee Benefit Is of No Cost to Companies Participating in Miller-Motte's Preferred Employer
Partnership Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers looking to boost employee morale, expand the value of their benefits packages and increase company loyalty can now provide their employees an opportunity to further their education thanks to a low-cost college tuition program offered by Miller-Motte College. Employees of companies participating in Miller-Motte's Preferred Employer Partnership program will receive a 50% tuition discount on Miller-Motte's online programs. Immediate family members are also eligible for the reduced rate. Participation as a Preferred Employer Partner is of no cost to employers.
"The Preferred Employer Partnership Program is an easy, no cost way for businesses to show their employees they are valued and appreciated. It allows employees to continue doing a good job at work while pursuing something that's important to them and their families," said Natalie Williams of Ancora Education network of private post-secondary schools and parent company to Miller-Motte.
Queens Medallion Leasing, a New York City taxi fleet, is one of Miller-Motte's first employer partners to participate in the program. The program includes access to Miller-Motte's online offerings, including two new bachelor degree programs.
"The gift of education is a meaningful benefit for our employees. We have decided to extend the program to our drivers as well, who are independent contractors. In our conversations with drivers we have learned that it is a burden to pursue an advanced education due to expensive college tuition. Through this partnership we have implemented an easy way for us to show our employees and drivers that as a company we understand the importance of education and family ," said Danielle DiTomo of Queens Medallion Leasing (QML), a New York taxi company. "Providing this benefit to our employees and our contract drivers and their families is something we are proud to be able to offer."
Benefits for All
Employees and employers benefit from the discount tuition program. Employees and their immediate family members have an opportunity to improve their lives through education at a reduced cost they can afford. For employers, the program:
- Provides an employee benefit that other businesses may not offer employees.
- Is of no cost and does not affect their bottom line.
- Fosters employee loyalty.
- Requires minimal effort to implement.
As a Preferred Employer Partner, employees will have access to Miller-Motte College's career-focused, online vocational programs in four categories:
- Healthcare: Healthcare Information Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing & Coding, Allied Health Management
- Technology: Cyber Security, IT Support Specialist
- Education: Early Childhood Education
- Business: Human Resources Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting
The programs listed above include, five bachelors degree offerings including a Bachelors of Science in Allied Health Management, Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management, Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and Bachelors of Science in Marketing.
The Preferred Employer Partner Tuition Discount is only available through Miller-Motte's online programs. In order to receive the discount, a current employee or applicable immediate family member must provide proof of current employment or immediate family members' current employment at the point of enrollment. The tuition discount is applied equally across each billing term and may impact federal financial aid eligibility.* Applicants must meet the admissions requirements to enroll.
*Financial Aid available to those who qualify.
**Online programs are delivered through the Chattanooga TN campus. Miller Motte College located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Miller Motte College branch campuses have been approved by the State of Tennessee to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of post-secondary distance education. Online programs not available to residents of CA state.
About Miller-Motte College
Miller-Motte College has convenient locations located across the country and offers training programs in Business, Healthcare, and Skilled Trades. Miller-Motte College also has online learning for those interested in pursuing careers in Healthcare, Technology, Education and Business. Graduates have access to Career Assistance which includes guidance from our Career Services team, resume updates, workshops, and more. Learn more at www.miller-motte.edu.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) will participate in a Facebook Live event on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., ET, to discuss the pandemic's impact on pets and how to reduce dog biting incidents.
Triple-I today is joining the National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 10-16, 2022) Coalition on an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) panel which will include the following individuals:
- American Humane—Amber Batteiger, Disaster/Cruelty Response
- AVMA—Dr. Jose Arce, President
- Dr. Melissa Bain, Veterinary Behaviorist
- State Farm—Heather Paul, Specialist, Public Affairs
- Victoria Stilwell—Celebrity Dog Trainer, Founder, Victoria Stilwell Academy
- Triple-I—Janet Ruiz, Director, Strategic Communication
Steve Dale, a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and WGN-AM, Chicago radio host, will serve as the panel's moderator.
The Coalition panelists also will offer safety and training tips for socializing dogs; provide information on how to support animal shelters and rescues struggling due to a lack of financial resources; and share dog bite-related injury insurance claims data for 2021.
"In 2021, the nationwide number of dog bite-related injury claims was 17,989, a 2.2 increase from 2020, with the total cost of claims at $881.8 million and the average cost per claim of $49,025. The average cost per claim decreased in 2021 for the first time in 10 years, by 1.1 percent from 2020," stated Janet Ruiz, Director, Strategic Communication, Triple-I. "California, Florida and Texas had the highest number of claims. Education and training for owners and pets is the key to keeping everyone safe and healthy."
Triple-I offers these four tips to reduce the likelihood of a dog-biting incident:
- Be a responsible parent
- Socialize your dog
- Teach your kids the basics about dog safety
- Know your dog's triggers of aggression (e.g., loud noises)
The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel.
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John Kerry, Meryl Streep, Paul Hawken, and Dr. Michael E. Mann, among many others, gather for a discussion about the fate of the planet and our path forward.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nature Conservancy in California is hosting its second annual Earth Day Virtual Summit for audiences across California and the globe on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The Earth Day Virtual Summit will bring together environmental luminaries, scientists, entertainers, policymakers, and business leaders in a forum on adapting to climate change, energy alternatives, and tackling plastic pollution.
The summit will feature conservation luminaries and advocates including John Kerry, Meryl Streep, and Adam McKay, renowned scientists and environmentalists Dr. Michael E. Mann, Paul Hawken, Dr. John Francis, Eric and Julia Rignot, energy advocate and inventor Saul Griffith, head of Patagonia, Inc. Jenna Johnson, professional ski mountaineer and athlete-activist Caroline Gleich, and National Geographic Explorer and wildlife filmmaker Malaika Vaz.
This year's Summit theme is "Fighting for Our Future" and will center our discussions on some of our planet's most pressing problems, and the urgency with which we need to move to solve them in order to mitigate and adapt to the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. The Summit will feature panel discussions and one-on-one conversations designed to provide inspiration, exchange of scientific perspectives, and an exploration of nature-based solutions needed to overcome our unprecedented global challenges.
The 2022 Earth Day Virtual Summit is free to attend. For more details on the program and to register, please visit: http://TNCearthday.org
Event hashtag: #FightForOurFuture
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New polling from non-partisan civic organization All In Together examines the top issues for voters going into the 2022 Midterms. The survey had a national sample of n=1000 registered voters, with a margin of error of +/-3%. Detailed survey methodology can be found at aitogether.org.
The Takeaway:
The survey shows the dominance of the economy and rising prices as the most important issue for voters, especially women.
Key findings:
- Rising prices are the top concern for voters. For women voters, health care and prescription drugs are secondary concerns. For men voters, secondary concerns are taxes and Ukraine and Russia.
- Republican women and men (44% most important issue) are driving the concern for rising prices, and to a lesser extent, Independent women (34% most important issue) and men (32% most important issue).
- The economy is fundamentally not working for women voters. A solid majority (58%) of women voters say the US economy is not working well for them personally, with a quarter (27%) who say it is not working well at all.
- Democrats of either gender are twice as likely as Republicans and Independents to say the economy is working very or somewhat well for them.
- Both men and women blame Joe Biden and the Democrats for the rising cost of living (men; 47%, women; 46%) and the rising gas prices (men; 42%, women; 41%)
- Just over 40% percent of Dems either blame Biden or both parties equally for rising cost of living, but a slight majority of both Democratic men and women blame a combination of oil and gas companies and Russia as being the most to blame for gas prices.
- Voters are split on who they trust more to address rising prices and inflation – Joe Biden and the Democrats or Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress (men; 35% and 34% respectively, women; 31% and 33% respectively). There is a big party split here; almost 30% of Independents say they trust neither party.
"The increase in prices is hitting voters hard, especially women and anxiety about rising costs and the affordability of basic necessities is likely to overshadow everything else going into the mid-term elections," said Lauren Leader, CEO of All In Together.
More information is available at www.aitogether.org, crosstabs and additional data can be made available on request.
About All In Together (AIT) is a non-partisan, non-profit women's civic education and mobilization organization.
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Honorees represent partner firms in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, proudly announces that nine of its advisor partners have been named to the Forbes 2022 List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. This year almost 35,000 advisors applied to be considered for the annual ranking which narrows down to approximately 6,500 advisors managing a collective $10 trillion who are researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative criteria.
The nine honored Sanctuary Wealth advisors are:
- Brian F. Cooke, CIMA® — Partner, Cooke Financial Group, Indianapolis, IN
- J. Chris Cooke, CIMA® — Partner, Cooke Financial Group, Indianapolis, IN
- Elizabeth E. Evans, CFP® — Managing Partner, Evans May Wealth, Carmel, IN
- George Georgiades, CIMA®, CEPA® — CEO, G Squared Private Wealth, College Station, TX
- Robert G. Gilliland, CRPC®, CEPA® — Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor, Concenture Wealth Management, Houston, TX
- Emily Hill, CFP® — CEO, Founding Partner, Bowersock Capital Partners, Lawrence, KS
- Brooke May, CFP® — Managing Partner, Evans May Wealth, Carmel, IN
- J. Patrick Poling, CFP®, CRPC®, CEPA®, CPFA® — Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Southern Oak Wealth Group, Brentwood, TN
- Kirill Vorobeychik, CPFA® — CEO, Founding Partner, Ketoret Capital, Wood Dale, IL
"As Sanctuary Wealth continues our dynamic growth, the number of our advisors honored by Forbes and other highly-respected authorities gets larger every year," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "It certainly reinforces the idea that Sanctuary Wealth and our model of partnered independence is attracting more and more of the best advisors. We couldn't be prouder of our partners receiving this well-deserved recognition and offer a heartfelt salute to their many accomplishments."
Previously Brian and Chris Cooke were named to the Forbes list of America's Top Wealth Advisors 2021, as well as the Forbes Best-In-State lists for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Elizabeth Evans was named to both Forbes America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors for 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 and Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State for 2019, 2021, and 2022. This year, she was ranked as the top female advisor in Indiana in the Forbes Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisors list. Brooke May was named to both the Forbes Best-In-State and Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State in 2018 and 2019, as well as being named one of Working Mother's Top Wealth Advisor Moms in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
George Georgiades was named to the Forbes Best-In-State list in 2018, 2019, and 2021. In addition, Robert Gilliland was named to the Forbes Best-In-State list in 2019 and 2020. Patrick Poling was also named to the Forbes Best-In-State list in 2019 and 2021.
This year, Emily Hill was named to both the Forbes Best-In-State list, as well as the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State. She had previously been named to the Top Women Wealth Advisors list in 2017. The current listing represents the first such honor for Kirill Vorobeychik.
"It's really gratifying to see so many advisors from the Sanctuary Wealth network recognized by such respected authorities as Forbes and SHOOK Research," said Vince Fertitta, President, Wealth Management, Sanctuary Wealth. "Personally, and on behalf of my team I want to congratulate them on this recognition. It's really just a reflection of the excellence that they, and all of our advisors, bring to their clients every day."
The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, gained through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and a lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms across 23 states with over $20.0 billion in assets under advisement. The Sanctuary Wealth Group includes the fully owned subsidiaries Sanctuary Advisors, a registered investment adviser, and the broker-dealer Sanctuary Securities, as well as Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Tax and Family Office.
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Largest Black-Owned Bank Joins with Black-Led Small Business Lender
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black-owned bank, joins with Lendistry, a Black-led fintech, to provide small business loans to OneUnited Bank customers. The Bank's continuing mission is to close the racial wealth gap by providing a resource for term loans and non-revolving lines of credit to small businesses nationwide.
As part of its mission, OneUnited Bank introduced its OneTransaction program and podcast to encourage Black Americans to focus on "one transaction" to close the wealth gap for their family. The six options include a profitable business, homeownership, savings & investments, an improved credit score, wills, and insurance. With Lendistry, the Bank can support customers who are business owners seeking funds to expand, buy an existing business or finance working capital.
Lendistry is a Black-led fintech and a leader in providing equal access to capital for small business owners. Since 2015, minority, women and veteran-owned businesses have trusted Lendistry to help them grow. Lendistry offers funding for working capital, expansion, tenant/leasehold improvements, debt consolidation and to buy existing businesses.
"We began our relationship with Lendistry in 2020 with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and continued in 2021 with our OneTransaction Program," states Teri Williams, OneUnited Bank President. "We're proud to expand our relationship in 2022 to offer small business loans to our customers nationwide".
"Access to capital for the expansion of small businesses is what we do," said Kerrington Eubanks, SVP of Strategic Partnerships for Lendistry. "We are happy to be a resource for OneUnited Bank's small business customers to connect with us directly to explore new economic opportunities."
Lendistry is a resource for all OneUnited Bank customers for small business loans through OneUnited Bank's online banking platform and highly rated mobile app. Business owners can access the resource, in its app or in online banking, even if their business does not have a business banking relationship with OneUnited Bank. Qualifications, terms, and conditions apply which are determined by Lendistry.
For more information, please visit: www.oneunited.com/businessloan.
Media Contact: Suzan McDowell, Circle of One Marketing, suzan@circleofonemarketing.com, or 305-576-3790
About OneUnited Bank
OneUnited Bank (www.oneunited.com) is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Its mission is to provide affordable financial services to support economic development in urban communities and maintain superior financial performance to maximize shareholder value. OneUnited is an FDIC insured bank and an equal housing lender.
About Lendistry
B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (www.lendistry.com) is a Black-led and technology-enabled small business and commercial real estate lender with Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) certifications. Lendistry is one of the top ranked SBA Community Advantage Lenders nationwide, providing responsible financing to small business owners and their underserved communities. Lendistry is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, headquartered in a Los Angeles Opportunity Zone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lendistry provided Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small businesses in all 50 states and was selected by the states of California, Pennsylvania and New York to administer their small business relief programs, which distributed grants to businesses that lost significant revenues during the pandemic. Lendistry is dedicated to supporting economic opportunities and progressive growth for underserved urban and rural small business borrowers and their communities.
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Andrea Easter, an accomplished leader in mortgage lending and compliance, will oversee risk management for the national mortgage company
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Mortgage, a multi-channel mortgage lender dedicated to empowering the dream of homeownership, has appointed Andrea Easter to the newly-created position of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). As the head of the Compliance department, she will manage all risk-related functions within the company including overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding state and federal regulations and agency requirements. Easter will report directly to Open Mortgage President Joe Stephenson and will hold a fiduciary duty to the Board of Directors.
"As Open Mortgage continues to experience unprecedented growth, it's vital that we diligently safeguard both the firm and our clients with a company-wide compliance approach centered around our brand values," said Stephenson. "Andrea is a proven leader in the financial services industry and her extensive expertise will further enable an effective risk and control environment that can scale as the company grows."
As CCO, Easter will work in collaboration with the other departments to monitor and assess compliance practices and ensure that issues are addressed, investigated and resolved. Easter will also be responsible for the facilitation of an annual risk assessment as well as internal and third-party audits and investigations. Her duties will include keeping abreast of existing, new and pending laws and regulations impacting the mortgage industry while maintaining relationships with industry leaders and federal and state regulators.
Most recently, Easter worked for Celebrity Home Loans, LLC, where she was promoted from Vice President of Compliance to Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to working at Celebrity Home Loans, she was a Senior Financial Examiner of Mortgage Origination at N.C. Office of the Commissioner of Banks. Easter has also held various mortgage compliance roles at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Daylight Discount Mortgage Corporation and at Headway Workforce Solutions for Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance.
Easter earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and has achieved various training completions from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Conference of State Bank Supervisors and North Carolina Bankers Association.
Easter joins the Open Mortgage leadership team amidst elevated levels of company expansion and following the appointment of multiple executive and senior-level additions in 2022 and 2021. These include the new President Joe Stephenson, Chief Revenue Officer Scott Harkless and the selection of several Senior Vice Presidents in the Marketing, Human Resources and Forward Operations divisions.
About Open Mortgage
Open Mortgage is a multi-channel mortgage lender. At Open Mortgage, we believe that better is possible, and we are constantly striving to bring a better mortgage experience for everyone. We are committed to helping families purchase homes. Founded in 2003, Open Mortgage is headquartered in Austin, TX and has retail locations nationwide. For additional information, visit openmortgage.com.
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Allows companies to stay on the pulse of customer needs with better engagement throughout the customer journey
OSLO, Norway, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pexip, a global video communication platform, today announced that it has launched Pexip Engage, an innovative new customer engagement application. After the acquisition of Skedify in November 2021, the joint development team worked to combine the former Skedify product with Pexip video to create a fully integrated customer engagement and video application, allowing companies to form closer relationships with their customers.
Companies in industries such as high-end retail, financial services and HR, are in the process of digitizing their traditionally face-to-face services and are looking for tools that meet both customer expectations and the needs of their own customer service and sales teams. With Pexip Engage, companies can stay close to their customers' needs throughout the entire lifecycle, from pre-meeting scheduling, through in-meeting interaction to post-meeting insights and performance reporting.
"With the video enablement of digital customer journeys, Pexip has entered the burgeoning Sales Enablement market, which has an estimated total addressable market potential of 1.5 billion US dollars, and we are already building a significant pipeline of opportunity in this area," said Øystein Hem, Interim CEO and CFO at Pexip. "Pexip Engage is one of the applications that we offer to customers within our Video Innovation pillar. We're seeing that organizations that have previously trusted us to provide secure video meetings are also now looking to explore the new revenue streams that digital video engagement can unlock."
"Customer expectations have changed and we see that enterprises are looking for a user-friendly scheduling and engagement interface with integrated high-quality video meeting capabilities. Pexip Engage provides a frictionless experience that enables advisors to meet customers in their preferred channel at a time that suits both parties. We believe it is a game-changer and we are looking forward to taking this out to our customers across the globe," said Arne Bassez, VP Business Management Pexip (and former co-founder of Skedify).
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Consulting firm recognized during its 20th anniversary year
MENLO PARK, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named to the prestigious Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the eighth consecutive year. To determine the list, Great Place to Work® gathered and analyzed confidential survey responses of more than 870,000 employees in organizations that have at least 1,000 employees in the U.S. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience survey questions about trust, respect, fairness and camaraderie in the workplace. In addition, companies provided demographic data and information on their culture, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, innovation efforts, and recruiting, training, benefits and recognition programs to demonstrate why they are a great workplace for all.
"Our recognition on this year's list is a tribute to our people's ongoing resilience in the face of the global challenges and upheavals of the last 12 months. We're glad to have successfully supported them during these turbulent times and grateful for their deep commitment to delivering innovative and exceptional solutions to our clients," said Protiviti president and CEO Joseph Tarantino. "Receiving this honor in 2022 is especially significant to us because it's a milestone year as we celebrate our firm's 20th anniversary."
"As the world continues to be a dynamic and challenging place, our people remain our number one priority," said Scott Redfearn, executive vice president, global human resources, Protiviti. "We offer a deeply-rooted culture of integrity, inclusion and innovation and a genuine spirit of collaboration, together with an extensive range of programs and benefits to support our people in work and life. The feedback we receive from them tells us they feel a strong sense of belonging, shared values and empowerment."
Protiviti offers employees meaningful rewards and benefits, including gender-neutral paid parental leave, sabbaticals, backup childcare, on- and off-the job training, tuition reimbursement and a robust mentoring program. In addition, Protiviti's global diversity, equity and inclusion initiative strives to foster an organization where everyone can thrive.
The Fortune 100 Best list is highly competitive. Companies were only considered if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified organization. They are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"Best Companies' leadership has never been more necessary," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "As workers struggle with the Great Resignation, burnout and covid disruptions, these exceptional companies offer workplace experiences as strong as prior to the pandemic. Their commitment to genuinely care for their people through trust, inclusion, purpose and meaningful flexibility for life circumstances goes beyond surface-level perks and is a model for the market to follow."
In 2021, Protiviti was also named as a Best Workplace for Diversity™, Working Parents™, Millennials™, and Women™ and was ranked #14 on the list of Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services™. In addition, the firm was named to the 2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care® list.
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, digital, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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Townes is "ideal leader to build the MLS of the future"
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remine, a full MLS solution that reimagines the digital real estate journey, and MLS Technology Holdings, LLC announced Frederick Townes as Remine's new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
"I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead Remine and grateful to our board of directors for entrusting me with this role," Townes said. "Throughout my career, I have enjoyed helping companies in this space evolve and flourish. Remine is well-positioned to take the next step, and I intend to help the company realize its potential."
Townes brings over 15 years of operational leadership to Remine from early-stage to late-stage real estate and technology companies, including as co-founder and CTO of NestReady, co-founder & COO of Placester, and founding CTO of Mashable. He has led six businesses to four acquisitions – twice with quarter-billion-dollar enterprise value – and is known for his talent for cultivating strong cultures and generating exponential business growth. Most recently, Townes served as chief product officer of Ready Education, where he tripled the enterprise value of the EdTech company within two years.
"This hiring marks the start of a new chapter for Remine," Emily Chenevert, chair of MLS Technology Holdings, LLC, said. "Frederick's impressive background in PropTech and technology companies at all stages of growth, combined with his deep knowledge of product and go-to-market strategies, makes him the ideal leader to build the MLS of the future through Remine's superior platform and technology."
In October 2021, Remine was acquired by MLS Technology Holdings, LLC, a collaborative of four progressive MLSs across the U.S. – ACTRIS MLS in Austin, First Multiple Listing Service in Atlanta, Heartland MLS in Kansas City, MO, and MIAMI REALTORS®. Co-founder Jonathan Spinetto will continue in his role of chief operating officer of Remine.
"I am eager to work alongside Frederick as Remine transitions into its next stage of growth and builds on the substantial strides our team has made to date," Spinetto said. "Since day one, Remine has been focused on transforming the homebuying experience by empowering agents and brokers with powerful data analytics on a superior platform. I am confident Frederick's leadership will continue to guide our team towards being the industry-leading full MLS solution."
A serial entrepreneur and technologist, Townes is adept at connecting bold visions with actionable strategies.
"I strive to be a leader that approaches challenges thoughtfully while measuring twice and cutting once," Townes said. "I pride myself on remaining calm, cool, and collected in times of disruption. and I am confident that my leadership style will greatly benefit this fast-growing PropTech company in a rapidly evolving industry."
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Townes graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in Computer Science. His first startup, W3 EDGE, created a highly successful open-source project that increased website speeds tenfold for 40% of the web. He recently relocated from Montreal, Canada, to Austin, Texas, with his partner and infant daughter.
About Remine
Remine is a full MLS solution that reimagines the digital real estate journey. Remine partners with MLSs and Associations across North America to deliver modern real estate technology that creates transparency in the real estate transaction and inspires trust between real estate agents and the consumers they serve. Remine currently serves nearly 60 MLS markets representing over 1.2 million real estate professionals across the country. For more information, visit info.remine.com.
About MLS Technology Holdings, LLC
MLS Technology Holdings, LLC is an MLS-driven collaborative dedicated to powering the next generation of technology for MLSs by MLSs through strategic acquisitions and investments. MLS Technology Holdings, LLC is the owner of Remine, a full MLS solution that reimagines the digital real estate journey. Remine currently serves nearly 60 MLS markets representing over 1.2 million real estate professionals across the country.
Together, MLS Technology Holdings, LLC's partnerships and solutions keep brokers and agents at the center of the real estate transaction, for the benefit of the consumers they serve. For more information, visit ABetterMLS.com.
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MCLEAN, Va., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RIVA Solutions, Inc., announced today a new prime IDIQ contract award valued at $2,000,000,000 over ten years for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), headquartered in Alexandria, VA. RIVA is one of three small businesses, and five overall businesses awarded this contract after a long protest period. RIVA will oversee the modernization of solutions and IT programs at USPTO to optimize trademark and TTAB operations.
RIVA began supporting USPTO 12 years ago upon company inception and currently has a large footprint of employees supporting four major offices. As a prime contractor, RIVA looks forward to supporting USPTO OCIO vision which aims to provide stabilization of infrastructure and systems through modernization and establish New Ways of Work (NWOW) by embracing agile principles and practices to enable faster time-to-delivery. RIVA strives to continue to foster the reputation of a reliable, high tech, trusted partner of USPTO through superior execution, and customer-focused technology solutions.
The USPTO BOSS contract is intended to help USPTO OCIO move from project-based toward product-based delivery which empowers the business owners to own the features and business value each product provides. RIVA looks forward to leveraging our innovative frameworks, DevSecOps strategy, and proprietary technology solution OpenCloudCX, in conjunction with our partnership with Functionize to help USPTO OCIO achieve their vision for the future.
Raj DasGupta, CTO was quoted, "We are extremely grateful for the degree of trust placed in us by the USPTO. We look forward to aiding the USPTO in its mission to create an agile fully electronic end-to-end system. The entire RIVA team is prepared to take full advantage of this opportunity to showcase our expertise in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, ML, and cloud technologies."
About RIVA Solutions, Inc.
Results. Innovation. Values. Accountability. That's RIVA, on a mission to power solutions for better government. RIVA Solutions Inc. is an IT-service provider for the Federal government experiencing explosive growth since our inception in 2009. We specialize in Digital Transformation of the public sector providing best in class solutions and products in DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.
This does not constitute or imply any endorsement of this company by the Federal Government.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A clever new credential phishing attack known as "Browser-in-the-Browser" (BitB) has recently emerged which could catch many employees off-guard, leading to dangerous account takeover attacks that impact corporations.
The BitB attack, which is now being used by the Ghostwriter hacking group, is nearly invisible to its victims since it deftly exploits the single sign-on (SSO) authentication method common on websites. The attack imitates a legitimate SSO popup window, such as "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Facebook," and is even able to spoof a real URL address, which makes it difficult to tell if the login window is fake.
SafeGuard Cyber is warning companies to expect more targeted BitB attacks, since this credential phishing tactic is extremely convincing and easy for criminal hackers to implement. As the world's leading provider of security and compliance solutions for today's communications-based threats, SafeGuard Cyber has created a helpful online explainer of the BitB attack method, along with key security advice for companies to follow.
"BitB is a new social engineering tactic that only recently came to light, but it is likely to become a popular tactic among many criminal and nation-state groups due to its effectiveness and ease of use," said Chris Lehman, CEO of SafeGuard Cyber. "This is part of a larger strategy shift we are seeing among threat actors to target companies through the periphery, such as employees' personal accounts, where there is less security monitoring in place. By attacking an employee's personal email or social media account, the threat actor can more easily harvest a credential that may be reused on a corporate account. But they can also utilize these personal email and social media accounts as a staging ground for secondary social engineering attacks on other employees within the company."
Here are several security tips about BitB:
- Human detection will be difficult: The credential phishing windows will look nearly identical to real SSO popups, including legitimate URLs, so the targeted employee is unlikely to see any obvious 'red flags.'
- Technical indicators may not work: BitB attacks are based on simple HTML scripts that are not themselves malicious in nature, so it is hard to create a technical indicator for BitB attacks that won't flood you with false positives.
- Link detection is also problematic: While up-to-date link/URL detections may work some of the time, the site hosting the BitB attack may be too new to have been added to a detection database.
- Focus your defense on "the lure": Something has to lure the victim to click on the link and visit the site hosting the BitB attack in the first place. In most phishing attacks, this tends to be an email message, social media post, or direct message in some other application (such as Slack, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp). It is here, with the lure, that companies can add extra layers of protection in the form of employee education and automated language analysis of incoming messages to the enterprise.
- Automated language analysis is critical: Modern social engineering attacks like BitB evade standard cybersecurity protections, which is why enterprises need to incorporate automated language analysis (using Natural Language Understanding technology) into their security programs. When implemented across all communication channels, automated language analysis can identify any attempt made by an attacker to compromise employees using social engineering tactics, including BitB.
For more information about the BitB attack and how to defend against it, read SafeGuard Cyber's online explainer: "New BitB Attacks Show Credential Phishing Isn't Just an Email Problem."
About SafeGuard Cyber
SafeGuard Cyber provides security and compliance for human connections so enterprises can trust modern communications. With patented Natural Language Understanding technology, our security solutions deliver comprehensive visibility, detection and response to threats across the disparate communication methods used by today's digitally enabled businesses. In addition, cloud-based machine learning provides compliance solutions for governance and policy enforcement that empower customers to communicate through modern apps and social networking. Learn more at www.safeguardcyber.com.
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MILWAUKEE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating SailPoint (NYSE: SAIL) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Thomas Bravo.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/sailpoint-technologies-holdings-inc or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges SailPoint's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet SailPoint shareholders will receive only $65.25 per share. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for SailPoint by prohibiting solicitation of further bids, and imposing a significant penalty if SailPoint accepts a superior bid. SailPoint insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of SailPoint's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for SailPoint.
If you own SailPoint common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/sailpoint-technologies-holdings-inc.
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On the western end of the Great American Rail-Trail, progress is marked with the grand opening of the Beverly Bridge in Washington, closing a major gap in the 285-mile Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
In Nebraska, a historic vote by the state legislature funds $8.3 million to construct the MoPac Trail between Lincoln and Omaha.
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent progress made to advance the Great American Rail-Trail® is reason to celebrate, according to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails advocacy organization and the lead organizers in the effort to connect the cross-country multiuse trail across 3,700 miles and 12 states plus the District of Columbia.
In Washington State, the former Milwaukee Road railroad bridge that provides the only trail crossing over the Columbia River has been restored. In 2014, a fire made the bridge unsafe for passage. Construction on the 3,000-foot bridge began in 2020, and the renovation was made possible through $5.575 million in state funding from 2019 to 2021.
RTC staff joined Governor Jay Inslee, Washington State Parks, members of the Wanapum Tribe (on whose ancestral grounds the bridge resides), the Palouse to Cascades Trail Coalition and more than 100 supporters, trail users and advocates at the grand opening of the Beverly Bridge on April 8. The bridge opening closes a critical gap in the 285-mile Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, creating more than 50 continuous miles of the Great American Rail-Trail in Washington State.
"The opening of the Beverly Bridge marks a long-awaited milestone for trails in Washington and for the entire Great American Rail-Trail," said Marianne Fowler, RTC's senior strategist for policy advocacy and a long-time advocate for the Great American Rail-Trail. "Washington and the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail have been forebearers of the rail-trail movement for decades. The promise the bridge holds for the region carries forward their legacy of trail leadership and the potential to bring health and economic opportunity to the dozens of communities the trail serves on the east and west sides of the river."
In Nebraska, April 7 marked a historic vote for trail funding and a significant boost for the Great American Rail-Trail. The Nebraska Legislature voted to override Governor Ricketts' veto of LB 1013, restoring $8.3 million in funding to construct the gap in the MoPac Trail between Lincoln and Omaha.
"It will take tireless advocacy, sustained investment, partnership and promotion to complete the Great American Rail-Trail," said Kevin Belanger, project manager for the Great American Rail-Trail. "What we just saw in Nebraska embodies all of what it takes to build momentum and connect this trail across the country. We've worked closely with our friends at Bike Walk Nebraska, the Nebraska Trails Foundation, the Great Plains Trail Network and the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association to help demonstrate the economic and tourism potential of completing the Great American Rail-Trail. Their hard work has paid off with this state funding, and strong support from the legislature, to close a critical gap in Nebraska's route."
In a statement, Brittany Helmbrecht, president of the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association said, "Nebraska has the most mileage of any state for the Great American Rail-Trail, which stretches from Washington, D.C., to Washington State. Getting the MoPac Trail connected in the eastern part of the state will complement our work to get the Cowboy Trail completed in northwest Nebraska. Eventually, people will be able to ride across the state from Omaha to Chadron, which will increase bicycle tourism in many rural communities."
In December, RTC announced that 2021 marked the highest annual investment made to date in Great American Rail-Trail projects, with an estimated $15.6 million in public and private funds. Since the trail was announced in 2019, more than $42 million has been invested nationwide in projects that fill critical gaps along the route. Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission was part of a press conference on the significant impact of connections like the Renslow Trestle and the Beverly Bridge on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. The Beverly Bridge opening follows the most recent announcement of the official opening of the Tekoa Trestle near the Idaho border last Friday.
The Great American will serve 50 million people living within 50 miles of the trail, as well as millions of additional visitors from around the world. Explore the Great American at greatamericanrailtrail.org, and connect with the #GRTAmerican via social media @greatamericanrailtrail.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the nation's largest trails organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong—dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Connect with RTC at railstotrails.org and @railstotrails on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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-- Combined Organizations Plan to Expand Adoption of Innovative Dental Treatment Isolation Technology --
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solmetex, LLC, the dental industry's leading provider of amalgam separators and other waste compliance products, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of DryShield®, a dental innovator of in-treatment patient isolation products, combining high suction evacuation, bite block, tongue shield and oral pathway protector into one technology. DryShield enables dental practices to treat patients more efficiently, while bringing a new level of comfort to patients in procedure. With Solmetex's recently announced acquisition of Sterisil, a leading innovator of dental unit water line infection control products, the combined company will result in a diversified business and category leader in dental water treatment and patient safety management for the U.S. and global dental markets. This includes a commitment to strengthen and expand partnerships based on assisting both individual dental practices and Dental Service Organizations in managing highly efficient businesses with patient safety at the forefront.
DryShield brings a history of innovation in the development of dental technologies designed to bring unmatched levels of ease, comfort and safety to dentists and their patients and, as part of the Solmetex offering, will expand its continued focus on developing and implementing treatment focused technologies.
Gene Dorff, Solmetex Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This is a transformational time for Solmetex and the addition of DryShield to our platform will ensure growth and expansion into other technology areas where we believe Solmetex will be successful. We will continue to deliver excellent customer service, and high-quality, reliable products to all of our business partners and the patient populations they serve. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the team to execute our future growth plans."
Dr. Lan Nguyen, DryShield founder, added, "We have worked diligently to stay close to our community of dentists when developing DryShield. We believe Solmetex is perfectly positioned to expand adoption and usage of this treatment changing technology, with the leadership, organization, and resources to help us achieve our next phase of growth."
Thien Nguyen, DryShield co-founder/CEO, offered, "We are excited to work with the Solmetex team to accelerate and scale DryShield across the dental industry markets both domestically and internationally. Solmetex brings a world-class organization and complementary set of capabilities, including commercial and financial resources to take DryShield to the next level."
Solmetex is a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners ("Avista"), which together with other shareholders, is providing equity capital, operational oversight, and strategic counsel to help ensure the success of the newly combined company.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Solmetex provides waste management services through a series of specialized processes and systems that cost-effectively remove mercury from the waste stream and offers additional dental waste solutions. The company's NXT Hg5™ Series of Amalgam Separators and recycling program, which treat dental wastewater, is highly regarded as the best solution for regulatory compliance. Solmetex is widely recognized as the single trusted source for comprehensive environmental solutions for the dental waste needs. For further information, visit www.solmetex.com.
The flagship DryShield solution is a patented autoclavable isolation system that combines all the tasks of a high-suction evacuator, bite block, dry angles, cotton rolls, and gauze in one sleek device. This intelligent breakthrough in isolation was the result of years of R&D innovation, designed by a dentist for dentists. We then listened to our customer community and introduced the single-use mouthpiece option to serve the needs of certain hospitals, government organizations, and practices in need of the added convenience. DryShield represents a commitment to creating new products that dentists see value from every day. For more information, visit www.dryshield.com.
Founded in 2005, Avista Capital is a leading New York-based private equity firm with nearly $8 billion invested in more than 40 growth-oriented healthcare businesses globally. Avista partners with businesses that feature strong management teams, stable cash flows and robust growth prospects – targeting product and technology businesses with clear scale potential across six sub-sectors experiencing strong tailwinds. The team is supported by a group of seasoned Strategic Executives enhancing the entire investment process through strategic insight, operational oversight, and senior counsel, which helps drive growth and performance, while fostering sustainable businesses and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.avistacap.com.
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Solmetex, Director of Digital, Trade & Compliance
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Now available for Samsung Galaxy A53, A13, and more
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Speck Products, the leader in mobile phone protection innovation, announced ImpactHero™, a new line of Android smartphone cases. These cases were designed for people who want a slim, pocket-friendly case design while still providing excellent protection for their phones. The name ImpactHero honors how important smartphones have become to our everyday lives, and how they sometimes need 'super' protection against catastrophe.
"We at Speck are excited to now support a wider variety of Android phones from manufacturers like Samsung, TCL, Motorola, and more," said Jeff Eisses, Chief Revenue Officer at Speck Products. "Every phone could use a 'hero' to protect it from harm, and now having ImpactHero lets us reach a much wider audience that hasn't had many quality protection options up to now."
ImpactHero is made with a patented dual-layer construction to provide a soft-touch outer surface over protective inner cushioning, creating its ability to survive an eight-foot fall. Its slim profile enables uninterrupted wireless charging while featuring Microban® antimicrobial product protection against stain and odor-causing bacteria. The scratch-resistant, yet supple, surface of ImpactHero feels great in the hand and provides a secure grip while taking pictures and videos. Like Speck's other protective cases, ImpactHero includes a raised bezel that protects the screen when placed face down, full access to ports, covered buttons and an anti-stretch design to maintain its heroic form. Speck's suggested retail price for ImpactHero is $29.95 for most models. Visit SpeckProducts.com to learn more.
About Speck
Since 2001, Speck has been creating award-winning products ranging from protective cases for smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to accessories that make wearables extraordinary to use. Each Speck product is deliberately designed to make an impact—and take one. We're headquartered in Silicon Valley, a place where big ideas are transformed into life-changing products. Our community and environment inspire us to craft masterfully engineered items to get the most out of every day. We believe in demanding more from life, which means focusing on the details of what we carry so that you don't have to. Whether for work or play, Speck's thoughtful and innovative designs help you create a Life, Better Lived.
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Orbic Journey V Features Classic Style, Web Browser, Texting and Camera for Under $100
Spectrum Delivers Industry Best Unlimited Voice and Text, By the Gig Starting at $14/Month with No Added Taxes, Fees or Contracts
STAMFORD, Conn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spectrum Mobile announced a partnership with U.S. smartphone manufacturer Orbic to add the Journey V 4G LTE flip phone to its lineup of devices. The Orbic Journey V is an easy-to-use mobile flip phone with web-browsing capability, texting and camera for under $100. Customers can pair the Journey V with Spectrum Mobile's converged mobile broadband service, which includes access to the best networks, By the Gig plans starting at $14/month and unlimited talk and texting, for the best value in mobile*.
"Spectrum Mobile is revolutionizing the wireless experience for millions of customers by combining the best internet, WiFi and cellular networks with the best devices and simple, affordable plans – a combination that is truly better together," said Danny Bowman, Chief Mobile Officer for Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity services. "The addition of the Orbic Journey V phone to our lineup of devices is ideal for customers and families looking for a budget-friendly option to enjoy Spectrum Mobile's seamless, superior connectivity at home and on the go, while saving money along the way."
Orbic Journey V Offers a Classic Flip Phone for Spectrum Mobile Customers
The Orbic Journey V is a classic flip phone, featuring a well-spaced keypad, a long-lasting 1400 mAh battery, a 2.8-inch internal color display screen that supports text font adjustment, a 1.77-inch external display that shows messages and notifications, and a front-facing 2 megapixel camera. The phone also connects to the internet via a built-in web browser.
"Partnering with Spectrum Mobile allows Orbic to continue to deliver on our growth strategy to being a leader in multiline, innovative, mobile products, delivered with affordability and meaningful features in mind," said Mike Narula, President and CEO, Orbic. "The Journey V gives current and future Spectrum customers the best in service and product value."
The Orbic Journey V is available from Spectrum Mobile for $95.99 or $4/month for 24 months – with 0% interest on device payment plans – and customers can take advantage of Spectrum's $100 trade-in credit for qualified devices. Additionally, the Journey V pairs perfectly with Spectrum Mobile's By the Gig data plan for $14/Gig, and as an option for customers who want to combine a flip phone with Spectrum's multiline pricing on Unlimited data plans, starting at $29.99/month for two or more lines. All plans include access to Spectrum's converged WiFi, internet and cellular delivering the fastest overall data speeds**; access to nationwide 5G at no extra cost; unlimited talk and texting; and no added taxes, fees or contracts – for a potential monthly savings of up to 60% off customers' existing mobile bills***.
More information about Spectrum Mobile is available at www.SpectrumMobile.com, by calling 1-833-657-0388, or by visiting a Spectrum Store.
*Spectrum Internet required. Auto-pay required. For Unlimited, speeds are reduced after 20 GB of usage per line. Restrictions apply. For details, refer to Spectrum.com/policies/mobile-terms.
**Fastest Overall Speeds claim based on Global Wireless Solutions' combined cellular and WiFi speed test results in Spectrum service area where WiFi is available. Cellular speeds vary by location.
*** Savings based on 2-line comparison of unlimited plans among major national carriers as of 09/2021; prepaid excluded; data usage limits vary by carrier. Spectrum Internet required. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2021 Charter Communications.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
About Orbic
Orbic is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative mobile products. The company offers customized products that feature the latest technologies, to support connected lives 24/7 and people's most passionate moments in time. With agility and speed-to-market, Orbic gets customers the mobile products and features they want and need with affordability in mind. Orbic is a women owned minority business, based in the U.S. with manufacturing operations in India.
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stout announced today the acquisition of Genova Group, a Philadelphia-based advisory firm committed to providing best-in-class accounting, tax, and valuation advisory services. Genova Group's accounting, tax, and financial operations experts assist early-stage and recently acquired companies in the areas of IPO readiness, technical accounting, accounting for income taxes, interim controllership, finance integration, and monthly close-and-reporting enhancements.
Stout and Genova Group have natural synergies in the areas of accounting and reporting advisory and valuation advisory, with Genova augmenting Stout's geographical footprint in the Northeast. Genova Group's financial operations and tax advisory capabilities bring added value to Stout's suite of transaction advisory service offerings. Stout is pleased to welcome Genova's team of twenty professionals, led by Managing Directors and Genova Group co-founders Gaeton Biscardi and John Mertz.
"The addition of Genova Group brings even greater depth and breadth to our rapidly growing Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice," said Cory Thompson, Managing Director and Transaction Advisory group leader at Stout. "Gaeton and John have built an impressive business, team, and culture that aligns closely with ours."
"Joining Stout enables us to provide an even more robust set of accounting, reporting, tax, and transaction-related capabilities to our clients," added Gaeton Biscardi. "Genova and Stout share a commitment to excellence in execution, ensuring a seamless transition for our employees and clients."
"We're thrilled to be joining Stout and to become a part of their impressive growth story," said John Mertz. "Together, we're strongly positioned to solve our clients' most complex accounting and tax challenges."
The transaction became effective on March 31, 2022. Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to Stout. Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to Genova Group.
About Stout
Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. Learn about our Relentless Excellence® at stout.com.
Stout is a trade name for Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Stout Advisors SA, Stout Bluepeak Asia Ltd., Stout GmbH, MB e Associati S.r.l., Stout Park Ltd, and Stout Capital, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SIPC member firm. The terms "Stout" or the "firm" refer to one or more of these legally separate and independent advisory practices.
About Genova Group
Genova Group is an accounting advisory firm comprised of accounting and tax professionals that are committed to providing "best in practice" advisory and operational solutions clients. Learn more at genovagrp.com.
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BOISE, Idaho, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strike Tax Advisory, a Boise-based R&D tax advisory firm, promotes Casey Barka to Vice President of Tax Credit Services.
Inspiring Leaders
In only two short years, Strike Tax Advisory has already calculated over $100M in credits for American innovators, and is actively working with over 400 clients and 250 strategic partners. Strike is positioning itself for continued growth with the recent promotion of Casey Barka to VP of Tax Credit Services. As a rapidly growing niche tax advisory firm, there's endless opportunity on the horizon.
"Casey is an out-of-the-box thinker and an invaluable member of Strike. He's challenged his team to meet and exceed client expectations, and they've risen to the occasion. This promotion recognizes his strong leadership."
- Jonathan Cardella, Co-Founder and CEO, Strike Tax Advisory
Building with Intention
Barka's technical background in the petrochemicals industry and the U.S. Army Nuclear Biological & Chemical Corps gave him a solid foundation to understand the operations and processes behind research and development.
"I was honored to be given the opportunity to join Strike from the beginning. Building our company has been an extremely rewarding and exciting adventure, and the team we've built together makes all the difference. I'm really proud of our work and the people behind it."
- Casey Barka, Co-Founder & VP of Tax Credit Services, Strike Tax Advisory
In his previous role within Strike, Barka trained and directed his team to deliver airtight R&D claims that could withstand IRS scrutiny. His direct background in the petrochemicals industry paired with his special interests in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life science, aerospace and defense, engineering, and agriculture prepared him well to lead a strong team.
"We couldn't have grown as quickly without Casey. He's been an integral part of building our people and our team and is key to empowering a culture of respect and success at Strike."
- Tyler Kem, Co-Founder and President, Strike Tax Advisory
Strike is honored to promote Barka and to continue building the company's future. Find Casey Barka and the Strike Team in Vegas for Money 2.0 & Internet 2.0 this week to congratulate him in person!
About Strike
Strike Tax Advisory provides the industry's most comprehensive R&D tax credit experience. We're CPAs, attorneys, scientists, engineers and techpreneurs conducting studies for all qualifying industries. Visit Striketax.com to learn more.
CONTACT: Kayla Davis, kayla@striketax.com
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Commences Voluntary Chapter 11 Process in the U.S. and Files for Protection Under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada
Operations to continue in normal course with no expected disruptions to customers, vendors or employees
WAYNE, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) today announced that, after evaluating several strategic alternatives, it has filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston, Texas and commenced proceedings in respect of its Canadian subsidiary under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Canada. A Sungard AS subsidiary initiated an administration proceeding for its business in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2022, to preserve value while working toward a longer-term solution. Sungard AS firmly believes these actions together provide the best path forward to protect its operations and customers, and to address its financial challenges in a manner that maximizes value and best positions the business for long-term success.
"Like many companies, our business has been affected by challenges in our capital structure, driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic and other macroeconomic trends including delayed customer spending decisions, insourcing and reductions in IT spending, energy inflation, and reduction in demand for certain services," said Michael K. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Sungard Availability Services. "Over the past three years, we've made significant network, product and infrastructure investments which are being well-received by customers and gaining significant traction. We believe the chapter 11 process is a right and critical step forward for the future of our business and our stakeholders."
Sungard AS previously completed a "pre-packaged" chapter 11 filing in May of 2019. The 2019 process addressed Sungard AS's long-term debt issues by eliminating more than $800 million in debt and infused $100 million of new liquidity by the Company's creditors. While it was successful in reducing the Company's long-term debt, the process did not solve for challenges inherent to the Company's operating structure, mainly uneconomical leases and underutilized space. The business has been working to address these cost challenges over the last three years. Recent factors have resulted in the Company's decision to accelerate addressing the Company's cost structure in the U.S. for the overall financial stability of Sungard AS's global operations.
To support its ordinary course operations during the process, the Company secured access to $7 million of bridge financing in advance of the chapter 11 cases. In addition, the Company has received a commitment for up to approximately $95.3 million in new money debtor in possession (DIP) financing from certain of its secured lenders. The Company expects to complete the process by mid to late summer, 2022.
Based on the additional financing received, Sungard AS intends to meet its financial obligations, including paying suppliers in the normal course of business for goods and services delivered from today forward. The Company also has filed the customary motions to honor its ongoing commitments to employees and customers. As such, Sungard AS will continue to operate in the normal course of business, including delivering the high levels of service its customers expect.
Sungard AS's operations in Ireland, France, India, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Poland are not impacted by the proceedings in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K.
Additional information about Sungard AS's chapter 11 filing can be found at
https://cases.ra.kroll.com/SungardAS.
Information about the Canadian proceedings can be found at:
http://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/SungardASCanada.
Sungard AS is advised in this matter by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Jackson Walker LLP, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, FTI Consulting, Inc., DH Capital, LLC and Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
About Sungard Availability Services
Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) is a leading provider of cloud connected infrastructure solutions serving enterprise customers from 75 hardened data centers and workplace recovery facilities in nine countries. Sungard AS has a 40-year track record of delivering resilient and highly available hybrid IT solutions. Backed by high-performance networks, Sungard AS modernizes customers' end-to-end IT across connected infrastructure, cloud, recovery and workplace solutions. Working with customers to understand their business objectives, Sungard AS identifies gaps in customers' current environments and tailors a solution to achieve their desired business outcomes. Visit Sungard AS at www.sungardas.com or call +1 888 537-6519 in the U.S. or +44 808 238-8080 in the U.K. Connect with us on our blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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The abbreviation for Sungard Availability Services is 'Sungard AS' as cited above. Please use 'Sungard AS' when abbreviating the name rather than 'Sungard' or 'SunGard,' which may confuse the reader with another separate company with a similar name.
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Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. The words "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "targets," "projects," "should," "may," "will," statements regarding future timing of a chapter 11 proceeding and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements reflect, among other things, our current expectations, plans and strategies, and anticipated financial results, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those concerning the completion, outcome and effects of the chapter 11 cases, the ability of Sungard AS to obtain bankruptcy court approval of the matters described in this press releases, including with respect to any debtor-in-possession financing, the ultimate outcome of the chapter 11 cases and any restructuring of Sungard AS effectuated thereby and Sungard AS's ability to reduce its debt or strengthen its financial position. Many of these risks are beyond our ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycomp, a worldwide leader in IT systems integration and global logistics, is announcing its latest integration center's grand opening in Bangalore, India. Sycomp consistently collaborates with top technology manufacturers to integrate solutions for the clients' specific business requirements. This new state-of-the-art logistics and integration center is a multipurpose facility built to receive, ship, service, and prepare client data center equipment for production and delivery in the region.
Though headquartered in the United States, Sycomp heavily invests in its global presence and comprehensive services beyond domestic borders. Sycomp operates seven integration centers in the USA (Silicon Valley and Miami), Brazil, China, Singapore, Philippines, and now Bangalore, India.
This new Bangalore facility expands Sycomp's operational footprint and provides our customers with a modern facility to support their expanding requirements in the ever-growing India marketplace.
A Record of Success
Sycomp strives to "Deliver Technology Solutions Globally," and the company is committed to staying at the forefront of the industry. With a team-focused culture made of sales, support, and engineering employees, Sycomp brings together diverse skills and backgrounds to manage complete technology solutions for the enterprise. As a result of Sycomp's history and proven methodology, the company remains the leader in global market business operations.
Sycomp's 35+ entities are a key differentiator from other technology solution providers by providing clients with a streamlined global reach and a centralized contact for all client solution destinations. Consequently, Sycomp has earned the label "the easy button" due to these key advantages:
- The elimination of complex, international red tape by providing "white glove" customs clearances with "Importer of Record" services
- The ability to manage currency exchanges and comply with regional government regulations
- A framework of agreements across all affiliates and company policy and practices that extend across the globe
- A complete end-to-end solution—delivered together—down to the details of standing up a new data center, office, or end-user requirement.
About Sycomp A Technology Company, Inc.: Sycomp, headquartered in California's Silicon Valley, is a global provider of innovative data center, cloud, and security services and solutions. Sycomp's consultants and engineers consistently outperform clients' expectations by addressing their business challenges effectively. The firm has a worldwide presence, an impressive list of global partnerships, and over 25 years of industry experience.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for T, XELA, IVDA, NILE, and SBFM.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- T: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=T&prnumber=041120226
- XELA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=XELA&prnumber=041120226
- IVDA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=IVDA&prnumber=041120226
- NILE: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=NILE&prnumber=041120226
- SBFM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SBFM&prnumber=041120226
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InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, GNCA, PHIO, IQ, and ATER.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- NIO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=NIO&prnumber=041120225
- GNCA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=GNCA&prnumber=041120225
- PHIO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=PHIO&prnumber=041120225
- IQ: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=IQ&prnumber=041120225
- ATER: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ATER&prnumber=041120225
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Space Technologies has successfully deployed and run a suite of machine learning models on the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, an edge computing and AI system aboard the International Space Station (ISS), in support of Axiom Space's future missions and vision of smart spacecraft architectures. Working closely with Axiom and HPE, Titan was tasked with applying its space experimentation platform to a use case based on the new demands of a modern space station. Titan's success demonstrates the applied artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities critical for conducting space experimentation on orbital destinations and spacecraft now and in the future.
"As the industry continues to make progress in the rapid path to commercialization in space, optimizing key applications and capabilities on the International Space Station will be essential to support future, mission-critical spacecraft demands," said Dr. Mark Fernandez, principal investigator of Spaceborne Computer-2, HPE. "We look forward to continue collaborating with Titan Space Technologies and welcome its expertise and technical craftsmanship that is necessary to build required space infrastructure for successful commercial development in space."
"Working closely with HPE to deploy and test large scale machine learning on HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 was the signal I'd hoped for, heralding the potential for applied AI at scale in space.", said Russell Foltz-Smith, Titan Co-founder and Chief Compute Officer. "The AI ramp-up needed to support the record investment and human activity in LEO is something that HPE and Axiom are uniquely positioned to address."
Ashley Pilipiszyn, Titan Co-founder and CEO, has quickly transitioned from her previous role as OpenAI's Technical Director to space entrepreneur. "Axiom is thinking about the future of humans in space that blends years of industry experience combined with the innovative approach of today's commercial entrepreneurs and technologists, and this is where Titan and Axiom align nicely. We believe that an orbital ecosystem driven by science, technology and commercialization has no boundaries. And we believe space experimentation is the path to that future."
Meanwhile, Axiom prepares for a long journey of innovation that puts scientific research first. "We are creating a platform today that will enable the future of research tomorrow", said Tejpaul Bhatia, Chief Revenue Officer at Axiom Space. "Our relationship with Titan brings a new level of progress and excitement as it represents the next inflection point for scientific discovery in space with the aid of AI."
About Titan Space Technologies Corporation:
Titan Space Technologies was founded in 2021 with the mission of making space experimentation accessible via its AI-driven orbital compute platform to enterprise customers. It was founded by Ashley Pilipiszyn, Russell Foltz-Smith, and Rob Maigret - formerly of OpenAI, Wolfram Alpha, and The Walt Disney Company, respectively. For more information, visit: titanspace.co
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service. With offerings spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage, HPE provides a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com
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According to the latest edition of Webshoppers, more than 70% of consumers plan to continue purchasing products overseas
SÃO PAULO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Brazilians, buying from foreign websites was a way of saving money in 2021, even with the dollar flying high. According to the Webshoppers survey by NielsenIQ|Ebit and Bexs Pay, 68% of online consumers (87.7 million) purchased imported products last year and 71% plan to continue doing so. For more than half of consumers, the biggest attraction is lower prices.
Cross-border purchases were worth an estimated R$ 36.2 billion in 2021, up 60% compared with 2020 and 32% increase in e-commerce generally. This segment now represents 17% of overall revenues; some of this growth can be attributed to foreign e-commerce websites better integrating local payment methods.
"This has made it easier for people to buy goods overseas. Purchases that were previously restricted to just a small proportion of the population with access to an international credit card are now available to a larger group of people who can use domestic credit cards or even Pix, the Brazilian instant payment system", said Luiz Henrique Didier Jr, CEO of Bexs Pay.
Consumers reported the most popular categories last year were Fashion (38%), Electronics (36%) and Home Decoration (24%). Faster deliveries have been one of the aspects driving Brazilian interest in international purchases. "This shows Brazilian consumer appetite for overseas products, despite often facing barriers created by technical issues", said Marcelo Orsanai, Head of E-commerce at NielsenIQ|Ebit.
Another interesting result has been the growth of platforms Brazilians have quickly started to adopt. In 2021, 56% of consumers purchased from Shopee and 21% from Shein, practically nonexistent in Brazil before last year.
About Bexs Pay
Bexs Pay is a pioneering cross-border digital payments provider connected to Bexs Banco's financial services. Our API platform offers a unique combination of digital payment solutions for payin or payout, enabling online businesses to operate in Brazil. In just a year, Bexs Pay has already handled millions of payments for global companies including TikTok, Wordline, Kwai and Thunes, among others.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is the leader in providing the most complete, unbiased view of consumer behavior globally. Powered by a ground-breaking consumer data platform and fueled by rich analytic capabilities, NielsenIQ enables bold, confident decision-making for the world's leading consumer goods companies and retailers.
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Superbia Summer is back for its fourth year of extraordinary food, mixology, art and entertainment, celebrating creative women
MIAMI, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya, the redefined, adults only all-inclusive hotel located in the heart of the Yucatan peninsula, announces the women-powered line-up for its fourth annual gastronomy series, Superbia Summer. From July 11 to August 21, the hotel's multi-sensory experience will feature an all women roster of chefs, mixologists, and local artisans all coming together to showcase their talent from different regions of Mexico. Each week will feature one chef, one mixologist, and one artisan implementing their unique twist to transform the hotel's experiences. Additionally, this year's event will also include a variety of pool activations, live entertainment and more. Superbia Summer invites guests to indulge in paradise and embark on a journey through the senses alongside the following talent:
- July 11-17: Chef Marcela Bolaño, Mixologist Rocio Frias, Artisan Carina Barbachano
- July 18-24: Chef Regina Escalante, Mixologist Mafer Tejeda, Artisan Cristina Arnedo
- July 25-31: Chef Lupita Vidal, Mixologist Ximena Villaseñor, Artisan Juana Gomez
- August 1-7: Chef Marta Zapata, Mixologist Fatima Leon, Artisan Claudia Ponce De Leon
- August 8-14: Chef Adria Montano, Mixologist Claudia Cabrera, Artisan Paloma Santa Cruz
- August 15-21: Chef Celia Florian, Mixologist Majo Cruz, Artisan Gaston Gallardo
"Women have always been at the forefront of UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya's identity. From ideation to execution, the hotel would not be what it is today without the powerful women-led team behind it. This year, on the heels of its fifth anniversary, we wanted to pay homage to our roots and bring in a number of exceptional women across the food, beverage and arts industries to showcase their talents," said Irma Yeo, Director of Sales at UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya. "Incorporating a memorable multi-sensory event into a culturally immersive, all-inclusive experience while highlighting outstanding women demonstrates our commitment to offering our guests a curated, one-of-a-kind vacation."
UNICO 20°87º Hotel Riviera Maya redefines the all-inclusive vacation experience and offers an unfiltered view of modern Mexico. From the concept, to the rustic-meets-modern design, and even the cultural art displayed around the property, UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya is completely ideated by women. Born out of a desire to create an unparalleled journey within the region while encompassing relaxed luxury and cultural immersion, UNICO 20°87° celebrates five years as the new standard for the sophisticated travelers looking for an all-inclusive vacation. Located south of Playa del Carmen in Mexico, this exceptional, adults only, all-inclusive hotel features 448 lavishly appointed guest rooms boasting predominantly ocean-views with semi-private swim-up pools on all ground floor rooms and outdoor double-hydro spa tubs on all remaining rooms, an in-room mini bar stocked by guest preferences, three expansive pools, a state-of-the-art wellness gym, a full-service spa, five globally-infused gourmet restaurants, six bars and lounges, and two swim-up bars.
UNICO 20˚87˚ Hotel Riviera Maya is taking every measure to provide its guests with a S.A.F.E. experience with the enhanced cleanliness and sanitation. For more information on enhanced safety protocols, please visit https://www.unicohotelrivieramaya.com/en/info/hygiene-protocols/ and for more information on COVID-19 testing please visit https://www.unicohotelrivieramaya.com/en/info/covid-testing/.
For more information or to book a stay at UNICO 20˚87˚ Hotel Riviera Maya, please visit www.unicohotelrivieramaya.com. To engage with the hotel on social media, visit Facebook.com/unico2087 or find us on Twitter and Instagram @unico2087.
About AIC Hotel Group
AIC Hotel Group is exclusively contracted by RCD Hotels to spearhead the sales and marketing efforts for luxury hotel properties in the U.S., including Eden Roc Miami Beach, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, and Nobu Hotel Chicago as well as throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana (the world's first all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel), Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, and UNICO 20 ̊87 ̊ Hotel Riviera Maya, the first of a new luxury all-inclusive concept. For additional information, visit http://www.aichotelgroup.com.
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Local Partners Kick Off Development with Groundbreaking for One of the First Establishments in Hartford; Cannabis Dispensary Franchise Now Developing in 10-Plus U.S. Markets
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Rd., the national cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), announced today that the brand's first partners in South Dakota have received approval from Hartford, a suburb of Sioux Falls and the state for a registration certificate to operate a medical cannabis establishment in the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program. Local entrepreneurs, B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgensen officially broke ground on their Hartford medical cannabis establishment at 404 West Opal Lane on February 25, 2022 and anticipate the shop will open this summer.
Prior to partnering with Unity Rd., Olson was a multi-unit franchisee in the technology repair space and has an impressive entrepreneurial background that spans across various industries including wireless technology, retail and clothing. Jorgensen has also spent the past 20-plus years in the wireless technology industry, where he led and supported sales teams at two Fortune 50 companies.
"Partnering with Unity Rd. was a given for us," explained Olson. "Though I have a deep entrepreneurial background and experience in retail, I know operating a cannabis establishment adds a significant level of intricacies to navigate. Unity Rd. paves a path for entry into the cannabis industry and offers us the knowledge, resources and support we need to thrive compliantly in our market."
Olson and Jorgensen are true believers in the power of cannabis, both directly experiencing the medicinal benefits of the plant first-hand.
"Educating our community about cannabis is our top priority. We want to make sure our neighbors have the best experience possible with the plant." Jorgensen added. "Our Unity Rd. shop will be their go-to local resource they can rely on to find the right products."
With state and city approval, the medical cannabis establishment will be one of first of three in Hartford. South Dakota residents began applying for medical cannabis patient cards on November 8, 2021, and currently there are a few hundred card holders in the program. As the state continues to award cultivation and registration certificates simultaneously, Unity Rd. is assisting Olson and Jorgensen in keeping close contact with cultivators in the new cannabis market. The team anticipates that initial crops will be harvested and tested throughout the summer.
Expansion into South Dakota marks 11 states, from coast-to-coast, where Unity Rd. has signed agreements with dedicated entrepreneurial groups who are in various stages of development.
"Unity Rd. represents the intersection where local business ownership meets cannabis," said Mike Weinberger, chief franchise officer at Unity Rd. "As we continue to rapidly grow in new markets across the U.S., we search for passionate partners such as B.J. and Adam to bring onto our team, who understand the benefits of cannabis first-hand and want to tap their entrepreneurial backgrounds into a complex, yet budding industry."
Unity Rd. offers one of the safest routes for cannabis entrepreneurs interested in staking their claim in an industry that is bursting with potential. The dispensary franchise's time-tested Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and experienced team, with a combined 200-plus years in cannabis and franchising, guide franchise partners through every operational function of the business, whether it be securing a license or assisting with cash flow, product selection or changing regulations.
Industry newcomers have deemed Unity Rd. the go-to franchise opportunity for entering and navigating the complex cannabis industry. The marijuana dispensary franchise is actively seeking qualified partners who would benefit from the systems, processes, and ongoing support the franchise offers. Currently, Unity Rd. has multiple agreements signed with 20 entrepreneurial groups.
To learn more about the Unity Rd. franchise opportunity, contact franchise@unityrd.com, call 720-923-5262 or visit unityrd.com.
ABOUT UNITY RD.:
Unity Rd.is bridging the two previously disconnected worlds of cannabis and franchising. The industry trailblazer is the first to bring the cannabis dispensary franchise model to the United States—with duality of prowess in both industries to back it up. Built up from a collective 200 years in the legal cannabis industry and franchising, the company helps eager operators enter the complex industry with ease. The marijuana franchise pioneer offers its partners the knowledge, resources and ongoing support needed to compliantly and successfully operate a dispensary. Launched in 2018, Unity Rd. has signed multiple agreements with 20 entrepreneurial groups across the country who are developing the brand across 10-plus states. In 2021, Unity Rd. became the first member of its kind to join the International Franchise Association (IFA), solidifying its position as the first true cannabis dispensary franchise in the U.S. The franchise was also named one of the "Best Cannabis Companies to Work For" in the dispensary category for Cannabis Business Times' 2022 and 2020 lists. For more information, visit unityrd.com.
ABOUT ITEM 9 LABS CORP.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000 square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit item9labscorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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The new investments will increase the company's affordable housing by over 10 percent and align with March 14 commitment to employees
BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vail Resorts announced four investments to provide accessible and affordable housing for its employees at Park City Mountain in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as part of the company's strategic focus on investing in the employee experience. Collectively, the four investments will provide new affordable housing to more than 875 Vail Resorts employees, marking a more than 10 percent increase in affordable employee housing offered by the company across its resorts.
Last month, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch shared in a letter to employees a commitment to aggressively pursue affordable employee housing in partnership with the mountain communities in which it operates. The commitment includes building new developments on the land the company owns and securing new leases in affordable housing developments to ensure rental rates remain affordable for its employees.
"Our employees are at the core of our mission to create an Experience of a Lifetime," Lynch said. "Bringing our mission to life for our guests starts by creating it for our employees, and affordable housing is an essential part of that. As our mountain communities have grown, affordable housing has become increasingly more difficult for our employees to access – addressing this must be a top priority for our company and our communities. These projects reflect progress on our commitment and we remain focused on aggressively pursuing more opportunities in our resort communities."
- At Park City Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts has entered into a five-year lease with Columbus Pacific Development which will provide an additional 441 employees with access to affordable housing in the new Canyons Village Employee Housing Development. It is located in the Canyons Lower Village adjacent to the Cabriolet lift and the Canyons Village Transit Hub. The long-term company lease begins with the 2022/23 season and has two five-year renewal options. The development is part of a public-private partnership between Canyons Village Management Association, Columbus Pacific, and Summit County, Utah.
- At Whistler Blackcomb, the company is pursuing the new Glacier 8 employee housing development, alongside the Resort Municipality of Whistler, which will provide an additional 240 employees with access to affordable housing. Glacier 8 will be located on Blackcomb Mountain, with easy access to Blackcomb and Whistler lifts. As a part of the investment, Vail Resorts has committed $1 million CAD to enhance transit service to the site. The development is slated for a final Town Council vote this spring, and with approval, will move directly into the permitting and RFP process. Construction commencement is dependent on building permit issuance, which is anticipated by spring of 2023. .
- At Vail Mountain, the company is pleased to move forward with the construction of workforce housing on the land Vail Resorts owns in East Vail, which will provide 165 employees with affordable housing. Vail Resorts will invest approximately $17 million in the project as the company seeks to address the scarcity of affordable housing in the Town of Vail. This project was approved by the Town of Vail in October 2019 after an extensive planning and environmental review, including a wildlife study performed with input from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The approval was upheld by the district court in October 2020. Construction was then delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company looks forward to proceeding this summer with this essential project, which is expected to be complete by December 2023.
- At Okemo Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts is now under contract to purchase an existing property in Ludlow, Vermont, that will provide more than 30 employees with affordable housing. This $1 million investment will provide long-term sustainable housing for employees and is just one mile from the resort. The purchase is subject to due diligence and expected to close in April.
In addition, earlier this season, the company invested in incremental affordable housing at Stevens Pass in Washington state for 24 additional employees, as part of the company's ongoing efforts to pursue and secure affordable employee housing across its resorts.
These affordable employee housing investments are in addition to the incremental $175 million annual investment Vail Resorts is making in employee wages, seasonal frontline leadership development, and HR support. The investment includes a new $20 per hour minimum wage for the 2022/23 season and differential adjustments for hourly employees at all 37 North American resorts, representing an average wage increase of nearly 30-percent across hourly employees in North America.
Additionally, Vail Resorts is investing more than $300 million into its on-mountain guest experience ahead of the 2022/23 season. 21 new lifts are planned across 14 resorts to reduce wait times. The company's largest single-year capital investment also includes terrain and restaurant expansions at Keystone.
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts' subsidiaries currently operate 40 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the Rock Resorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
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The Latina-founded, multicultural agency will go beyond its walls at Mom 2.0 teaching attendees about the nuances surrounding the "clean" category
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venus Media Group, a leading multicultural, multigenerational media buying agency, is evolving its offerings to incorporate further coaching mechanisms into its client relationships via ongoing education. This will extend to outside endeavors including its presence as host of an informative panel at the upcoming influential Mom 2.0 Summit in Los Angeles later this month.
Cathy Murphy, the agency's Co-Founder and CEO will moderate the event, "What Does 'Clean' Really Mean? A Down and Dirty Guide to Today's Hottest Category Trend." Janelle Hailey, VP of Marketing and Innovation at OLIKA, and Lisa Bensley, Director of Brand and Marketing at Purecane, will join Cathy and teach Mom 2.0's community about category distinctions and the importance of leading with authenticity. Topics will include the importance of ingredients and supply chain as it applies to both efficacy and intent of clean products, why "clean" can mean different things to different individuals and signs a brand could be green-friendly or "greenwashed."
"There are nuances involved in understanding both what it means for brands to be clean and also how such messaging needs to be articulated in order for it to be well received and trusted," said Cathy Murphy, Co-Founder and CEO of Venus Media Group. "I'm thrilled to host this discussion, which will no doubt educate and inspire attendees with useful guidance and important watch outs as they cultivate diverse connections."
With nearly forty years of combined experience serving a broad range of clients from healthcare innovators to women-led disruptors, Venus Media Group is known for its high-touch approach and proven track-record of generating bottom-line results. Hosting this informative event at Mom 2.0 represents the next evolution for Venus Media Group as it helps brands learn how to reach an inclusive set of consumers that cannot be culled down to a uniform rules or expectations.
"Trust is absolutely critical in our category, and it takes a specialized approach to build credibility among a multitude of diverse shoppers in today's marketplace," said Janelle Hailey, VP of Marketing and Innovation at OLIKA. "We couldn't be more excited to join Venus Media Group's Cathy Murphy and Purecane's Lisa Bensley in this conversation, especially in a category that requires a deep understanding of product development and marketing, which has a ripple effect on reputation."
Registration for the Mom 2.0 summit panel, "What Does 'Clean' Really Mean? A Down and Dirty Guide to Today's Hottest Category Trend," is now available here. To work with Venus Media Group or to learn more about the agency visit venusmediagroup.com.
Venus Media Group is a multicultural, multigenerational media buying agency that partners with clients to reach today's women and multicultural audience. From negotiation to data analysis, Venus Media Groups counsels clients, including healthcare providers, hospitals and DTC consumer brands, throughout the buying process and coaches them on how to tap into relevant nuances to build brand awareness, recognition and recall. For more information, visit venusmediagroup.com.
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HANGZHOU, China, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 8th, 2022, VenusP-ValveTM, Venus Medtech's in-house developed innovative transcatheter pulmonic valve replacement (TPVR) system, received CE marking under the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) to be marketed in Europe. Designed to treat patients with moderate to severe pulmonary regurgitation with or without right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) stenosis, VenusP-ValveTM is the first Chinese-made artificial heart valve approved in Europe, marking a new milestone in the global presence of China's innovative medical devices.
As the first self-expanding TPVR product approved for marketing in Europe, VenusP-ValveTM carries remarkable clinical value. Uniquely designed with both flared ends, the product provides stable anchoring and easy delivery, with no need for pre-stenting before the procedure. Available in a variety of specifications with extensive applicability, the product is able to meet the needs of 85% of patients. Following its first clinical implantation in 2013 by Academician Ge Junbo, Director of Cardiology at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, VenusP-ValveTM has been used in nearly 300 cases for humanitarian reasons, spanning more than 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. In March 2021, VenusP-ValveTM received special use authorization from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for use in designated medical institutions.
Moderate to severe pulmonary regurgitation is common after surgical correction of congenital heart disease. It leads to right ventricular volume overload and may cause arrhythmia and even sudden death in the long run. The traditional thoracotomy approach to pulmonic valve replacement is difficult and carries high mortality, while existing TPVR products in the European market, due to their balloon-expandable design, apply to patients with particular anatomic structures only and require pre-stenting. Moreover, as these valves come in small diameters, they only work for 15% to 20% of patients. Prior to the certification of VenusP-ValveTM, there was no TPVR product suitable for different anatomical structures and available in such a wide range of specifications.
VenusP-ValveTM has impressive clinical data backing up its long-term safety and efficacy. According to two-year follow-up interim result of the clinical study in Europe, the product demonstrated 100% procedural success, with no reoperation or death observed in two years. In addition, moderate pulmonary regurgitation decreased from 16.88% preoperatively to 0%, and severe pulmonary regurgitation plunged from 83.12% to 1.54%. The data suggest excellent performance, robust safety and reliability, and drastic and steady improvements in patients' cardiac function.
As published on the EU MDR website, VenusP-ValveTM is noteworthily the first Class III implantable cardiovascular device approved under the new MDR. Coming into effect in May 2021, the new regulations set out stricter and more specific standards in technical review and clinical evaluation and require the establishment of expert panels to support such evaluations. After the new rules were adopted, there was no CE MDR certificate issued to any Class III implantable cardiovascular device until VenusP-ValveTM, which is stark evidence of Venus Medtech's world-class clinical trial and quality control systems.
Europe is the bridgehead of Venus Medtech's international strategy. To build a winning commercialization team for VenusP-ValveTM, the Company engaged marketing veterans like Shakeel Osman and David Breant as senior managers. By now, VenusP-ValveTM has received multi-million euro pre-orders.
Apart from the EU, VenusP-ValveTM is undergoing review and approval of registration with the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and is expected to be marketed within 2022. With plans to launch clinical trials in the US in 2023, Venus Medtech is preparing for its investigational device exemption (IDE) application to the FDA. Apparently, the EU approval will give an important impetus to commercialization processes in China, the US, and other markets.
Professor Shakeel Qureshi at Evelina London Children's Hospital, Principal Investigator (PI) of the clinical trial for CE marking of VenusP-ValveTM, congratulated Venus Medtech on the EU approval of the product. "I still remember the first procedure we performed in September 2016 in London and its excellent immediate outcomes", he said. "On that starting point, we continued to recruit additional patients for the trial. The overall clinical results underscored the sustained, effective, and steady improvements the product brings to patients' cardiac function. This is what a truly meaningful innovative medical device looks like."
"For Venus Medtech, the CE marking of VenusP-ValveTM under MDR will open a new chapter of growth in the European market", said Eric Zi, Co-Founder, Executive Director, and General Manager of the Company. "We will leverage this product to scale up our overseas revenue, accelerating our progress to global prosperity. Also, we will continue our clinical trials and commercialization endeavors in global markets for other innovative technologies and products, bringing Chinese innovations to the world."
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OMAHA, Neb., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for its "West Coast Steam Tour." Kicking off June 26 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, this year's tour will celebrate Union Pacific's 160th anniversary, railroad heritage and the communities the railroad serves, visiting the Pacific Northwest for the first time since its return to service.
The Big Boy will be on display in four cities:
- July 6, 2022: Sparks, Nevada
- July 8-9, 2022: Roseville, California
- July 15-16, 2022: Portland, Oregon
- July 21-22, 2022: Boise, Idaho
Display days include locomotive viewing, access to the "Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car," a multi-media walk-through exhibition that provides a glimpse at the past while telling the story of modern-day railroading, and live Q&A with the Steam Crew.
Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II and out of the eight still preserved, No. 4014 is the world's only functioning Big Boy. Weighing in at 1.1 million pounds, this is the second tour since the locomotive was restored for 2019's "Great Race" tours, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion, following a retirement that spanned six decades.
"The Big Boy was delivered to Union Pacific in December 1941 and helped carry the nation through World War II," said Scott Moore, senior vice president – Corporate Relations and chief administrative officer. "It now serves as a reminder of our history and how rail is the backbone of America. The tour last year brought out about 1.1 million people from the communities we serve, and we cannot wait to share Big Boy again this summer."
Big Boy No. 4014 will leave the Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming, June 26, making brief whistle-stops in dozens of communities in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Further details will be released in May.
A steam tracking map showing No. 4014's location and route will be available at upsteam.com.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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One killed, one injured in three-car crash in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police say a fatal crash killed one and injured another Sunday afternoon.
According to the Omaha Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene of a car crash at 72nd and Military Avenue at 1:05 p.m. Sunday. Three vehicles were involved in the crash.
Officials say after an investigation, they determined a 2006 Chevy Tahoe was traveling westbound on Military Avenue when a 2011 Nissan Altima went into the intersection and did not yield to oncoming traffic.
Police say the Chevy Tahoe then struck the Nissan Altima on the driver’s side. Both vehicles then hit a stationary 2021 Chevy Silverado which was in a turning lane for southbound 72nd Street.
According to police, the driver of the Nissan, identified as Romello Thomas, 25, of Omaha, was unrestrained and had serious injuries. Thomas was transported to Nebraska Medicine and died shortly after.
The driver of the Chevy was also sent to a nearby medical center with leg injuries. The driver and passenger of the Silverado were uninjured.
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Atlanta airport reclaims title as World’s Busiest Airport
ATLANTA (CNN) - Atlanta’s airport is once again the world’s busiest.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport knocked China’s Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from the top spot for 2021, according to the trade association, Airports Council International.
Guangzhou pushed Atlanta off the perch in 2020, breaking Atlanta’s 22-year streak as number one.
Atlanta’s main airport had 75.7 million passengers in 2021. That is up a whopping 76% from 2020, but still nearly 32% below the pre-pandemic 2019 level.
Meanwhile, Guangzhou’s airport dropped to number eight in 2021.
U.S. airports dominated in 2021, with eight of the top 10, but the year before, airports in China took seven of the top 10.
China’s 2020 dominance was because of th early rebound of domestic travel in China.
The country has still not reopened to international visitors.
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FBI offers $5 million reward for info about ‘armed and dangerous’ fugitive
(Gray News) - The FBI announced a reward of up to $5 million Wednesday for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted fugitive.
Semion Mogilevich is accused of participating in a scheme that defrauded thousands of investors out of more than $150 million. He was federally indicted in 2002 and 2003 with charges including racketeering, securities fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.
According to the FBI, the indictments allege that between 1993 and 1998, Mogilevich headed and controlled the Mogilevich Enterprise, an association that orchestrated a “sophisticated scheme” to defraud investors in stock.
Mogilevich is described as as a 75-year-old white male, 5′6″ to 5′7″, 290 pounds, balding, with gray hair and green eyes. He has Russian, Ukrainian and Israeli passports. His current residence is believed to be in Moscow, Russia.
The FBI said Mogilevich should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information can call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, via WhatsApp at 215-839-6844, or online at tips.fbi.gov. All identities are kept strictly confidential.
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Federal officials consider transportation mask mandate’s fate
Published: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - An update on the transportation mask mandate is expected to be released later this week.
The White House’s COVID-19 response coordinator said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is coming up with a scientific framework to decide on the health issue.
The federal transportation mask mandate for places like planes and trains, is scheduled to expire on April 18.
In most places nationwide, facial coverings are no longer mandatory in public spaces.
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