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Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday.
The former world No. 1 posted what she called “a little life update for 2023” on social media, including a picture of an ultrasound.
The 25-year-old Osaka has been dating Cordae, a rapper, for years.
“I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom,'” Osaka wrote.
Osaka hasn’t played a competitive match since September and withdrew from the Australian Open, which begins Sunday. She has won that tournament twice, along with two U.S. Open championships.
She has taken mental health breaks in recent years and didn’t play again after the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, shortly after falling in the first round of the U.S. Open. Osaka said the few months away have given her “a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to.”
Ash Barty, the 2022 Australian Open champion, announced last week she was pregnant. She retired last year while holding the No. 1 ranking.
But Osaka said she will return to tennis and plans to be in Melbourne next year for the start of the Grand Slam season.
“2023 will be a year that’ll be full of lessons for me and I hope I’ll see you guys in the start of the next one cause I’ll be at Aus 2024,” Osaka wrote. “Love you all infinitely.”
Osaka closed by saying she doesn’t know if there’s a perfectly correct path in life, but that “if you move forward with good intentions you’ll find your way eventually.”
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‘Our city is hurting.’ Memphis Grizzlies head coach leads NBA tributes to Tyre Nichols
By Jacob Lev and Issy Ronald, CNN
The head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies joined other members of the NBA community Friday night in acknowledging the “senseless loss” of Tyre Nichols, saying the Black man’s death following an encounter with Memphis police has hit his team particularly hard.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins told the Bally Sports Southeast broadcast that he “cried” watching an interview with Nichols’ family — including his mother, RowVaughn Wells — and that he did not have “enough time in the day to share what’s on my heart and my mind right now.”
The coach’s comments came on the same night the city of Memphis released body camera and surveillance video of the January 7 traffic stop and beating that prosecutors say led to the death of Nichols from his injuries. Five Memphis police officers, who also are Black and have been fired, were charged with murder.
“Our team understands that our city is hurting,” Jenkins said. “The Nichols and Wells family is hurting right now. The senseless loss of life for Tyre Nichols really hit us hard and it’s been tough being on the road, not being home. I wish I could extend my arms through this camera right now.
“I want to continue to encourage people to put their arms around each other. Put their arms around the Nichols family, the Wells family. To remember a beautiful life in Tyre Nichols, who I did not know but I’m learning about and the impact he made in so many people’s lives, but to encourage people to hear from the family to understand what they are going through.”
A moment of silence to honor Nichols was held before the tipoff of Memphis’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in Minneapolis — where George Floyd was murdered by police in May 2020.
The Timberwolves, alongside their WNBA counterparts the Minnesota Lynx, released a statement saying that they “are deeply saddened by the tragic killing of Tyre Nichols.”
“We extend our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies to Tyre’s family, friends, loved ones, the Memphis community and communities across the country during this difficult time,” it added.
After the video’s release the NBA tweeted on Friday night, “The images of Tyre Nichols’ life needlessly cut short are horrifying.”
“While there have been steps toward accountability in this instance, the NBA family remains committed to partnering with advocates, policymakers and law enforcement to work toward solutions to the issues we continue to face. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Nichols, the entire Memphis community and those who are affected by these tragic images and loss.”
Several other NBA teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat, also tweeted statements about Nichols’ death.
“We grieve with Tyre Nichols’ loved ones and offer them our deepest sympathies as they grapple with the pain of his heinous and brutal murder,” the Cavaliers said.
“Our hearts also go out to the city of Memphis. As they continue their investigations into the events that led to Tyre’s tragic and untimely death, we’re encouraged by the swift response by Police Chief Cerelyn Davis. We join their city officials and Tyre’s family in calling for peace and offer them our support on their road to healing.”
The five officers were fired after the encounter, and Davis later said the video shows a “disregard for life, duty of care that we’re all sworn to.”
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Kansas’ 2022 education report focuses on early education, technical school
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The focus of the Governor’s Council on Education’s 2022 report seems to surround early education, post-secondary transitions and technical education.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that she received the Governor’s Council on Education’s annual report. The report includes a set of recommendations to improve educational outcomes for all students through increased collaboration between the business and education sectors.
Gov. Kelly indicated that the Council’s recommendations are aimed at the advancement of early childhood education, the increase in opportunities for workforce-bound high schoolers, the improvement of post-secondary transitions for students and an increase in coordination for technical education.
“I established the Council on Education not only because I believe that educating our children is one of the most important obligations of our elected leaders, but also because it’s one of the best economic investments we can make as a state,” Kelly said. “I’m proud of the work the Council has done these last four years searching for innovative ways to provide for our students, and I look forward to addressing their recommendations to ensure Kansas students have access to the best education in the country.”
Kelly noted that the bipartisan group of stakeholders and experts spent 2022 traveling throughout Kansas to hear straight from educators and businesses about their biggest needs. She established the Council in 2019 to bring education and business leaders together to realize a shared vision.
“We are grateful to Governor Kelly for the opportunity to learn from and with extraordinary leaders who represent educators and businesses across Kansas. We are confident that the Council’s work will strengthen our state by aligning education with business and creating opportunities for all Kansans,” said Dr. Cynthia Lane and Dr. Fred Dierksen, Co-Chairs of Governor Kelly’s Council on Education.
The report recommends the state:
- Improve the alignment of early childhood care and education systems across state agencies.
- Increase opportunities for high school students to earn certifications and credentials that intersect all industries.
- Leverage existing resources and structures to facilitate more effective post-secondary transitions for Kansas students.
- Charge the Technical Education Authority to enhance its coordination of technical education pathways between K-12 and post-secondary education.
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Parrish High School receives $25K from Gettel for Automotive Maintenance Program
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Parrish High School students are getting a big vocational education boost from Gettel Automotive Group.
Gettel announced that they are donating $25,000 to the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair group and a dedication was held Thursday afternoon.
Vocational education has seen a big boost in the state of Florida in recent years. Last October, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.7 million to help 28 school districts and state colleges purchase industry standard equipment for career and technical education programs across Florida.
The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program at Parrish Community High to develop and employ young, skilled, local students for jobs in the automotive service field.
Students and instructors will be on hand during and after the ceremony to speak about the program and to demonstrate some of the repairs and skills being taught and learned.
“We are extremely grateful for the large contribution Gettel Automotive has made to our automotive program,” said PCHS Principal Craig Little. “Their generosity and partnership will contribute to our program’s goal of becoming one of the best in the state.”
Specific Courses and Certifications offered through the program include Automotive Service Safety and Service Pollution Prevention; Engine Repair; Brakes; Electrical; Heating; A/C; Engine Performance; Suspension; and Steering.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of NASA's regular cadence of robotic lunar missions through Artemis, the agency has selected a new scientific payload to establish the age and composition of hilly terrain created by volcanic activity on the near side of the Moon.
The DIMPLE instrument suite, short for Dating an Irregular Mare Patch with a Lunar Explorer, will investigate the Ina Irregular Mare Patch, discovered in 1971 by Apollo 15 orbital images. Learning more about this mound will address outstanding questions about the evolution of the Moon, which in turn can provide clues to the history of the entire solar system.
DIMPLE is the result of the third annual proposal call for PRISM (Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon), which sends science investigations to the Moon through a NASA initiative called CLPS, or Commercial Lunar Payload Services. This PRISM call was the first that allowed proposers to choose and justify a particular landing site for conducting high-priority lunar science investigations.
"This commercial payload delivery initiative is helping to provide a burst of lunar science and exploration," said Nicola Fox, associate administrator for science at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "DIMPLE will add to a growing body of knowledge about the Moon, which in turn helps us understand the origins of Earth and other planets in the solar system. Additionally, the more we understand about our closest neighbor, the more we can support long-term human exploration at the Moon, and someday, Mars."
The cost cap for the payload suite is $50 million, and the delivery date is set for no earlier than the second quarter of 2027. NASA expects to work on issuing a CLPS task order in 2024 to determine the launch services to deliver DIMPLE to the Moon.
Such efforts are part of NASA's larger lunar plans – through Artemis, NASA will explore more of the Moon than ever before with advanced robotics and astronauts.
The Moon is a rich destination for scientific discovery. While some 70 Irregular Mare Patches have been discovered by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, Ina remains the largest identified so far.
DIMPLE will help determine whether Irregular Mare Patches formed from recent or ancient volcanic processes. The mission will make use of a CLPS-provided rover, a collection gripping instrument, and a spectrometer that can help determine composition of the lunar material to analyze the age and composition of samples collected from the surface of Ina. DIMPLE will be able to collect and analyze anywhere from three to more than 25 samples to learn more about the timing of the volcanic activity that formed this feature. For example, if the volcanic activity turns out to be geologically recent, it implies that either the lunar mantle was warmer than previously thought, or that radioactive elements contributed to small-scale eruptions continuing later in lunar evolution than previously thought. Either scenario would help us better understand the geochemical state of the Moon over time. If, on the other hand, the eruptions creating Ina turn out to be older, it would lead to reevaluating the age and evolution of craters on the Moon – which would have implications for understanding the history of Earth and other planets in the solar system.
"With the selection of DIMPLE, we aim to definitively resolve the debate on how recently the Moon was volcanically active," said Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration in NASA's Science Mission Directorate. "Not only is this a scientifically intriguing enigma that will fundamentally change our understanding of lunar thermal evolution, but this is also the demonstration of an exciting technology that can be used to measure absolute ages of a variety of geologic terrains across the solar system."
The principal investigator for the DIMPLE mission is F. Scott Anderson of Southwest Research Institute's Solar System Science and Exploration Division, which is located in Boulder, Colorado. The CLPS initiative is a key part of NASA's Artemis lunar exploration efforts. By taking advantage of commercial launch providers, NASA can perform cutting-edge science at the Moon in a more cost-effective way. The science and technology payloads sent to the Moon's surface as part of the initiative will help lay the foundation for the next human missions.
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Police: Charges filed against juvenile in murder of fugitive's mother
- Police filed charges in Lucas County Juvenile Court against a juvenile in the death of Nicole Jones, mother of a fugitive.
- Police said additional charges are anticipated in this case.
A juvenile has been charged in the homicide of Nicole Jones.
Sylvania Township police on Saturday said charges were filed in Lucas County Juvenile Court against an unnamed suspect.
The juvenile faces charges of aggravated murder and tampering with evidence, police said. No other information was available.
Nicole Jones, the mother of a fugitive found in Mexico with a Canton teen, was killed, police said. A missing report on Jones was filed May 5 after a welfare check.
Jones' son, Jonathan Jones, 33, of Toledo, was taken into custody Monday in Mexico after a manhunt that stretched two countries. He was with a 17-year-old girl from Canton who had been reported missing since April 18.
Sylvania Township is a suburb of Toledo, about 13 miles west of the city. Authorities have not said how Jonathan Jones and the girl knew each other.
Jonathan Jones had pleaded guilty in March to pandering obscene material and child endangerment. The conviction stemmed from a 2022 case in Wood County.
He was expected to be sentenced in the case last week but missed the May 4 appearance.
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Industrial connector manufacturer adds 4,000 SKUs to online configurator.
CINCINNATI and CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. , Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Sine Systems, a manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors, has added the A Series™ Family of connectors to their online configurator. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the addition will further accelerate the design and specification process for engineers and OEMs.
"Customers love using the online configurator to design and download parts, and the A Series™ is our most popular line, so adding it to the configurator was essential," Christianna Stempnik, Product Marketing Manager for Amphenol Sine Systems, said.
"Before the configurator, customers that wanted CAD models called our customer service department, and they had to find the model and ensure it was accurate. It was a long process," Stempnik said. "Now, customers can download on-demand, and with the vast format options available, they can choose the native file they want and drop it into their designs. Our customer support calls have greatly reduced, and engineers and OEMs are happier because they don't have to wait. They can do everything on their own time, instantly."
Amphenol Sine System's 3D CAD models are also available on distributor websites.
"Engineers come to our website for 3D CAD models, but they can also download them right from distributor websites," Stempnik said. "It's more convenient because they don't have to go back and forth between websites to look at CAD models. They can click, get what they want, download it, and move on to the next step. It makes for an easy, efficient customer experience."
About Amphenol Sine Systems A subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, Sine Systems Inc. is a global leader in providing interconnection options and solutions in Industrial, Factory Automation, Heavy Duty, Automotive, Diagnostic and Custom-design markets.
Our engineers design innovative combinations of industry standard connectors and application specific shielding components to create assembly systems that set the standards for performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness. Our engineering, materials, and manufacturing teams meet the high standards of ISO 9001:2015 as well as many customer specific quality systems. Our performance has earned us ship to stock and world class performance awards from many major OEMs and distribution channel partners.
Amphenol is one of the world's largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions. Our products Enable the Electronics Revolution across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Military, Mobile Devices and Mobile Networks. Founded in 1932, Amphenol trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker APH and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA.
CADENAS PARTsolutions provides 3D part catalogs and product configuration solutions, helping industrial component manufacturers increase sales leads and ensure that components get "designed in" to OEM products.
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LONDON (AP) — The British government said Monday it will block a new law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to legally change their gender, sparking conflict with transgender rights advocates and the nationalist Scottish administration in Edinburgh.
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack said he would prevent the bill from getting royal assent — the final formality that makes it law — because of concern it conflicts with “Great Britain-wide equalities legislation.” That legislation, among other things, guarantees women and girls access to single-sex spaces such as changing rooms and shelters.
The Scottish government is likely to challenge the decision at the U.K. Supreme Court.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called the decision by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government “a full-frontal attack” on the Scottish parliament, which approved the bill last month.
“The Scottish Government will defend the legislation and stand up for Scotland’s Parliament,” she said on Twitter. “If this Westminster veto succeeds, it will be first of many.”
The Scottish bill allows people aged 16 or older in Scotland to change the gender designation on their identity documents by self-declaration, removing the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
It also cuts the time trans people must live in a different expressed gender before the change is legally recognized, from two years to three months for adults and to six months for people aged 16 and 17.
The legislation sets Scotland apart from the rest of the United Kingdom, where a medical diagnosis is needed before individuals can transition for legal purposes.
The Scottish National Party-led government in Edinburgh says the legal change will improve the lives of transgender people by allowing them to get official documents that correspond with their gender identities.
Opponents claim it risks allowing predatory men to gain access to spaces intended for women, such as shelters for domestic abuse survivors. Others argue that the minimum age for transitioning should remain at 18.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom but, like Wales and Northern Ireland, has its own semi-autonomous government with broad powers over areas including health care.
This is the first time a U.K. government has blocked a Scottish law since the Scottish government and parliament were established a quarter century ago. The move will provide fodder for nationalists who want Scotland to break away from the U.K. and become an independent country.
Jack, the U.K. minister responsible for Scotland, said he had “not taken this decision lightly.”
“Transgender people who are going through the process to change their legal sex deserve our respect, support and understanding,” he said in a letter to Sturgeon. “My decision today is about the legislation’s consequences for the operation of GB-wide equalities protections.”
Shami Chakrabarti, a Labour Party member of the House of Lords and former director of the rights group Liberty, said Sunak’s government might be trying to stir up “culture wars” by stepping in, but legally “they may have a point.”
“It is arguable, at least, that what’s happened in Scotland has a potential impact on the legislation as it operates U.K.-wide,” she told the BBC.
Several countries around the world have legalized gender self-recognition, including Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark and Iceland. Last month Spain’s parliament approved a bill similar to Scotland’s.
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ROCKS THE CASBAH LIVE - FEATURING NEW SINGLES
"KISS KISS, BYE BYE" & "KINDA, SORTA"
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendra Checketts from season-16 of The Voice is forever grateful to her coaches, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine.
Kendra recently celebrated over 2-million streams on Spotify with Clueless Kit single, "I'm Not Sober."
ENJOY THIS CLIP OF KENDRA PERFORMING LIVE WITH HER BAND AT THE CASBAH!
- She now releases her New Catchy Sassy Single "KISS KISS, BYE BYE" AND "KINDA, SORTA."
- Visit https://www.kendrachecketts.com to watch and listen.
Her music combines earnest lyrical themes with grappling melodies to create emotionally charged storytelling. Her style is personal and captivating. Kendra combines genres as diverse as pop, indie rock, blues, and hip-hop yet strives to keep her tracks simplistic – to make her music distinctive and relatable.
About Kendra Checketts: Kendra is a huge advocate for mental health and children through various non-profits. This gives her a perspective of living life with a bigger purpose. Kendra's music keeps people aware of the unexpected, conscious living, insightful lyrics and challenges the status quo. She brings an authentic and unique styling to her music focused on matching emotions to music production. Kendra is releasing more new music soon. You can learn more about Kendra Checketts at www.Kendrachecketts.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.
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Partners with Genesys® to further transform customer engagement
MUMBAI, India and SANTA JOSE, Calif.,, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today enhances its InstaCC™ platform with digital features to transform customer engagement of enterprises. It stitches a secure, connected digital fabric that allows global enterprises and end users to connect across varied channels ranging from social media to web browsers to mobile applications and company websites. This allows global enterprises to engage with customers in an intelligent, seamless and user-friendly way, across their preferred channel. The InstaCC™ platform, an omnichannel Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS), strengthens Tata Communications position as a global end-to-end digital customer experience (CX) orchestrator.
As part of its global CCaaS strategy, Tata Communications InstaCC™ platform enables businesses to seamlessly grow beyond geographies adhering to international regulatory compliance. Furthermore, Tata Communications and Genesys®, a global cloud leader in customer experience orchestration, are joining hands to widen the InstaCC™ portfolio by providing an enhanced CX offering. This partnership enables enterprises to harness the power of cloud, digital and AI technologies for proactive, predictive and personalized customer engagement through Genesys Cloud CX™️, an all-in-one, composable CCaaS and employee experience solution.
The enhanced Tata Communications InstaCC™ platform in partnership with Genesys is equipped with tools that boost productivity of contact centre agents such as workforce management solutions, call recording and knowledge-based integration of interactions.
"Customer excellence and customer delight are critical growth factors for global enterprises in today's ultracompetitive and hyperconnected business environment," said Mysore Madhusudhan, Executive Vice President of Collaboration and Connected Solutions at Tata Communications. "Together with Genesys and our combined expertise over decades in the contact centre market, we are now redefining global customer engagement, bringing personalised and intelligent ways for enterprises to interact and engage with their users."
"In the experience economy, building trust and loyalty requires organizations to transform into digital engagement powerhouses so they deliver effortless, connected experiences across all the channels consumers use today," said ML Maco, EVP, Global Sales and Field Operations, Genesys. "Our partnership with Tata Communications is grounded in our shared vision to enable global enterprises with cloud-first and AI-enabled solutions that allow them to orchestrate people-centred customer and employee experiences at scale."
The increased adoption of cloud, automation and AI is bringing intelligent and efficient customer-enterprise interactions. Gartner® projects that by 2031, conversational AI chatbots and virtual assistants will handle 30% of interactions that would have otherwise been handled by a human agent, up from 2% in 2022.
Know more about Tata Communications InstaCC™ platform, and the partnership between Tata Communications and Genesys®.
About Genesys
Every year, Genesys orchestrates billions of remarkable customer experiences for organisations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organisations can realise Experience as a ServiceSM, our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organisations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalised experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty. Visit www.genesys.com/en-sg.
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About Tata Communications
A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM; BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today's fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world's cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com
2022 Gartner, Market Trend: Conversational AI for Agent Automation Delivers an Efficient Customer Contact Center Experience
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Biden toughens border, offers legal path for 30,000 a month
By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and ELLIOT SPAGAT
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. will immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border from Mexico illegally. It’s his boldest move yet to confront spiraling arrivals of migrants since he took office two years ago. The new rules expand on an existing effort to stop Venezuelans attempting to enter the U.S., which led to a dramatic drop in Venezuelans coming to the U.S. border. Together the changes represent a major revision to immigration rules that will stand even if the U.S. Supreme Court ends a Trump-era public health law that allows American authorities to turn away asylum seekers.
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Global health in focus
BERLIN, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Summit 2022, the world's leading meeting for global health, began on Sunday morning in Berlin. For the first time it is co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). Among the central topics are climate change and health, pandemic preparedness, sustainable health systems and the role of the G7 and G20 in global health. More than 300 speakers from all regions of the world and from all sectors of society are expected, including over 20 government officials.
The entire program is available for free online.
The official opening is tonight at 6:00 PM CEST. Speakers include German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russel, EU-Commission Director General for Health and Food Safety Sandra Gallina as well as UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Senegal's President Macky Sall via video.
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Livestream of the opening ceremony: www.worldhealthsummit.org
Please find details on the use of video material below.
Information on special events during WHS 2022 and further press information is available in the press kit in the media center:
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The entire World Health Summit is open to the press.
Accreditation for on-site participation is closed.
Digital participation is possible without accreditation. Zoom links are available in the online program and during WHS 2022 at www.worldhealthsummit.org. Video and audio material can be used upon request. Source: World Health Summit
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For on-site participation, wearing an FFP2 mask is mandatory.
World Health Summit
October 16-18, 2022
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A game that had everything from highlight-reel goals and a fight to a potentially significant injury left one playoff-bound team searching for answers and gave a fading rival a glimmer of hope with plenty of regret about not turning things around sooner.
T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov each scored twice, Tom Wilson had a goal against the team he’s ruffled the most during his NHL career and Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday, snapping their six-game skid.
“Divisional opponent coming in and big rivalry, emotional game, sometimes those are the ones that a team comes together,” Wilson said. “We showed up ready to play.”
The Rangers’ rough run continued with their fourth consecutive loss, which included a costly injury coming on top of another defensive letdown. Top-pairing defenseman Ryan Lindgren left in the first period after taking a hard hit from Oshie into the boards with his left shoulder first and did not return.
Coach Gerard Gallant had no postgame update on Lindgren’s status. But he called the hit “dirty” and “cheap,” and his players immediately knew it wasn’t good.
“He’s a real heart-and-soul guy who does everything for our team,” forward Chris Kreider said. “It definitely hurts the team a lot to lose Ryan like that. Really isn’t another Ryan Lindgren, so it’s a big loss for us.”
Lindgren’s injury could affect New York’s plans ahead of the trade deadline Friday and possibly open the door to acquire longtime Chicago winger Patrick Kane sooner rather than later. They also made a couple of off-ice moves during the game to set that process in motion.
But while Kane can produce plenty offensively — his 1,225 points rank fourth among U.S. players — the three-time Stanley Cup champion doesn’t solve New York’s problem of keeping the puck out of its own net. Even All-Star goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who denied countryman Alex Ovechkin and others with some big saves, couldn’t save the day against the Capitals, giving up five goals on 22 shots before getting pulled after two periods.
“It wasn’t the goalie’s fault, trust me,” Gallant said. “It was more the team. It was all the team.”
Kuznetsov scored one time each against Shesterkin and Jaroslav Halak, while Sonny Milano had Washington’s other goal. Beyond scoring twice, Oshie fought Barclay Goodrow, who was unhappy with the hit on Lindgren, and assisted on Milano’s goal to give him a Gordie Howe Hat Trick.
“I get paid a lot of money to put offense up on the board and haven’t been doing it as of late,” Oshie said. “Felt good to get a couple.”
The crowd erupted each time, silencing the many fans in blue who started “Let’s Go Rangers!” chants early and had only Goodrow’s deflection goal in the first period and one each from Kreider and Kaapo Kakko in the third to celebrate.
There hasn’t been much to be happy about for the Capitals lately, given their struggles and the trade Thursday of defenseman Dmitry Orlov and winger Garnet Hathaway, though this game, with an offensive outburst and Darcy Kuemper’s 23 saves, provided a much-needed respite.
Washington is still expected to trade more pending free agents before the deadline but with the win got to 64 points and remains in the thick of the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
The Rangers are solidly in as one of the top three teams in the Metropolitan Division, but another defeat hurt their chances of keeping pace with the second-place New Jersey Devils, who could also make a move or two before the deadline in advance of the teams’ potential first-round showdown.
UP NEXT
Rangers: Host the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
Capitals: Visit the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ), today announced the following quarterly distribution:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid, in part or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund previously provided this estimate of the sources of the Fund's December quarterly distribution:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks current income and gains, with long-term capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The Fund will generally invest approximately 75% of its total assets in equity securities and approximately 25% in convertible securities. The Fund will employ an option strategy of writing (selling) covered call options on equity securities held in the Fund. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund, and NFJ Investment Group and Voya Investment Management are its subadvisers.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
Fund Risks
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the Fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
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- Key new hires enhance firm's Institutional Sales and Trading and Public Finance capabilities
- Team additions will broaden and diversify product offerings and account base
CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced the addition of several key new hires across Mesirow Capital Markets, which encompasses capabilities including Institutional Sales and Trading (IS&T) and Public Finance.
Elizabeth Funk joins the firm as a managing director in the IS&T municipal underwriting group. She adds extensive experience in both competitive and negotiated municipal underwriting, with a special expertise in high-yield bonds, to Mesirow's underwriting group.
Elizabeth joins Mesirow from Hilltop Securities where she served as the Managing Director of underwriting and debt capital markets. Prior, she served in senior roles at Citigroup and Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. She is a partner and program mentor for the Municipal Bond Women's Forum and a National Board Member for Women in Public Finance where she co-chairs the mentorship committee. She is also a volunteer mentor at Rock the Street, Wall Street, which strives to bring racial and gender equity to the financial markets and create career pathways for high school girls into the industry.
"I am pleased to join Mesirow as the firm expands its geographic presence and service to clients and prospects," said Elizabeth Funk, Managing Director. "I was drawn to Mesirow's financial strength, sophisticated understanding of the municipal market and focus on corporate social responsibility. I look forward to contributing to the firm's strong momentum."
Daniel Toboja also recently joined the firm to lead the IS&T high-yield municipal trading desk. He has more than 15 years of experience managing trading desks, and trading general and high-yield bonds. Daniel will utilize Mesirow's credit research and established trading desk to diversify Mesirow's product offering. Daniel most recently served as the Director and Head of Midwest Trading/Pre-paid gas at Citigroup. Mesirow also announced it hired Blake Oslan to enhance its distribution capabilities as a salesman in the municipal department. Blake will focus on expanding Mesirow's coverage to different institutional clients, including banks.
"Strategically expanding our team and capabilities is a vital part of our commitment to serving clients," said Jeff Levine, Chief Operating Officer, Institutional Sales and Trading. "These seasoned professionals bring specific skills that will enhance our ability to provide high-quality sales and trading solutions. We are excited to welcome them to the team and, in the months ahead, look forward to bringing on additional talent to the firm."
In addition, the firm recently hired several municipal bankers to Mesirow Public Finance. Chris Sheehan and Jeff Wilke in Maryland, Sam Gruer in New York and Bill Gumbert in Texas not only expand Mesirow's regional coverage, but also significantly deepen its expertise in high-yield, derivatives and school district banking. Mesirow is continuing to consider options to expand its banking, trading and sales capabilities.
About Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading
As part of the firm's Capital Markets and Investment Banking unit, Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading provides sophisticated market analysis, individualized service, customized investment strategies and market liquidity to serve institutional investors' unique needs. With 60+ traders, sales professionals and analysts aligned by fixed income sector and $146 billion in annual trading volume as of March 31, 2022, the team oversees one of the nation's most active trading desks. For more information, please visit: mesirow.com/institutionalsalesandtrading.
About Mesirow Public Finance
Mesirow Public Finance provides innovative debt financing solutions to a diverse set of public clients as they fund important capital and infrastructure projects. Regional bankers in six US urban centers support clients' day-to-day needs and sector specialists provide targeted expertise. Over the last two years, the team has acted as underwriter on more than $41 billion of negotiated public sector financing transactions. To learn more, visit mesirow.com/publicfinance. Securities offered through Mesirow Financial, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC.
About Mesirow
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron's.
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Putin rules out using nuclear weapons in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination, which he insisted are doomed to fail.
Speaking at a conference of international foreign policy experts, Putin said it’s pointless for Russia to strike Ukraine with nuclear weapons.
“We see no need for that,” Putin said. “There is no point in that, neither political, nor military.”
Putin said an earlier warning of his readiness to use “all means available to protect Russia” didn’t amount to nuclear saber-rattling but was merely a response to Western statements about their possible use of nuclear weapons.
He particularly mentioned Liz Truss saying in August that she would be ready to use nuclear weapons if she became Britain’s prime minister, a remark which he said worried the Kremlin.
“What were we supposed to think?” Putin said. “We saw that as a coordinated position, an attempt to blackmail us.”
Without offering evidence, the Russian leader repeated Moscow’s unproven allegation that Ukraine was plotting a false flag attack involving a radioactive dirty bomb it would try to pin on Russia.
Ukraine has strongly rejected the claim, and its Western allies have dismissed it as “transparently false.” Ukraine argued Russia might be making the unfounded allegation to serve as a cover for its own possible plot to detonate a dirty bomb.
Putin said he personally ordered Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to call his foreign counterparts to tell them about the purported plot. He maintained that Russia knows the Ukrainian facilities working on the project.
Putin claimed, still without citing any proof, that Kyiv’s plan was to rig a missile with radioactive waste and to characterize its explosion as a Russian nuclear strike in an effort to isolate Russia in the global arena.
He mocked the allegations by Ukraine and the West that Russia was firing on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine as “ravings.” Russian troops have occupied the plant, Europe’s largest, since the early days of the conflict and Moscow has accused Ukraine of continuously shelling it.
In a long speech full of diatribes against the United States and its allies, Putin accused the U.S. and its allies of trying to dictate their terms to other nations in a “dangerous, bloody and dirty” domination game.
Putin, who sent his troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, has cast Western support for Ukraine as part of broad efforts by Washington and its allies to enforce its will upon others through what they call a rules-based world order. He argued that the world has reached a turning point, when “the West is no longer able to dictate its will to the humankind but still tries to do it, and the majority of nations no longer want to tolerate it.”
The Russian leader claimed that the Western policies will foment more chaos, adding that “he who sows the wind will reap the whirlwind.”
Putin claimed that “humankind now faces a choice: accumulate a load of problems that will inevitably crush us all or try to find solutions that may not be ideal but working and could make the world more stable and secure.”
The Russian leader said Russia isn’t the enemy of the West but will continue to oppose the purported diktat of Western neo-liberal elites, accusing them of trying to subdue Russia.
“Their goal is to make Russia more vulnerable and turn it into an instrument for fulfilling their geopolitical tasks, they have failed to achieve it and they will never succeed,” Putin said.
Putin reaffirmed his long-held claim that Russians and Ukrainians are part of a single people and again denigrated Ukraine as an “artificial state,” which received historic Russian lands from Communist rulers during the Soviet times. In a frank statement. he acknowledged that the fighting in Ukraine effectively amounts to a civil war.
Putin said he thinks “all the time” about the casualties Russia has suffered in the Ukraine conflict, but insisted that NATO’s refusal to rule out prospective Ukraine’s membership and Kyiv’s refusal to adhere to a peace deal for its separatist conflict in the country’s east has left Moscow no other choice.
He denied underestimating Ukraine’s ability to fight back and insisted that his “special military operation” has proceeded as planned.
Putin also acknowledged the challenges posed by Western sanctions, but argued that Russia has proven resilient to foreign pressure and has become more united.
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Rao’s soup recalled for having wrong contents
(Gray News) - If you have an egg allergy and eat Rao’s Soup, you might want to check your pantry.
Certain 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup are being recalled.
The affected glass jars are labeled chicken and gnocchi but actually contain vegetable minestrone, a flavor that has egg in it.
The minestrone soup shouldn’t be too hard to spot since it’s dark red.
The affected jars have a best by date of Nov. 15, 2024, with the following designations: EST 251, Code Date 2320 MDV 046030Z009, UPC 747479400015.
Only soup with that code date is part of the recall.
The products were sold in grocery stores across the U.S. between Dec. 8 and Jan. 27.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, the FDA said.
Costumers are urged to return the products to the place of purchase for a refund.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CNN Newsource contributed to this report.
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TORONTO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caylent, Inc (Caylent), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Tier Services Partner, and Rising Star Partner of the Year 2021 (SI) announces its expansion into Canada to fuel growth in the cloud services industry.
Caylent is currently growing at 300% year-over-year to keep up with demand from customers seeking to build and innovate on AWS. Worldwide, there has been record expansion of the public cloud market, which Statista projects to reach $217.9 billion USD in revenue in 2022 in North America alone. This figure accounts for over half of the worldwide Public Cloud revenue which is projected to reach $407.50 billion USD in 2022.
Caylent's formal expansion into Canada is a major milestone for the company as it now offers a third delivery region for North American customers; having previously established delivery regions in the United States and Latin America.
"Caylent's expansion into Canada means we'll be immediately adding an additional two dozen delivery team members as employees and we plan to add dozens more in the coming months," says JP La Torre, CEO of Caylent. "Our presence in Canada enables us to more strategically align to our customers across North America with the addition of a third delivery region. In an increasingly constrained tech labor market, we're able to bring the best engineering talent and subject matter experts to bear for our customers to help them innovate on AWS with the right blend of value and expertise."
Additionally, this further strengthens Caylent's ability to attract and retain the top AWS engineering talent. Caylent is now able to extend a full suite of benefits for Canadian employees including premium health coverage, pension matching, remote work, unlimited vacation, company stock option plans, and more.
"We're extremely excited with the launch of our new Canadian entity and what that means for our ability to get the brightest AWS talent into Caylent", says Devin Cassinelli, Director of Talent and Corporate Development at Caylent. "We believe that with our humble culture and innovative customer projects, combined with our excellent compensation and benefits packages, we'll be able to offer top tech talent an environment that will accelerate their career."
Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology. We are living in a software-defined world where technology is at the core of every business. To thrive in this paradigm, organizations need to empower their people and processes through technology. Caylent is uniquely positioned to fuel that engine of innovation by bringing ambitious ideas to life for our customers. We work with customers to build, scale and optimize sophisticated cloud solutions using deep subject matter expertise to deliver world class outcomes through an agile co-delivery model.
Caylent holds the AWS Migration Services Competency, AWS SaaS Competency, AWS DevOps Service Competency as well as the AWS Well-Architected Partner, AWS Public Sector Partner, and AWS Built on Control Tower Partner designations, showing significant investment in both its customer offering and services expertise on AWS. Caylent's growing AWS Certification count of now over 200 and a consistently high Customer Satisfaction rating, further validates its commitment to fueling cloud native service adoption on AWS
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NEWTOWN, Pa., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results. A news release containing these results will be issued before the call.
The conference call will be available live on the EPAM website at https://investors.epam.com.
Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register for the event. For those who will not be able to attend the live webcast, a replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the website.
About EPAM Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has leveraged its advanced software engineering heritage to become the foremost global digital transformation services provider – leading the industry in digital and physical product development and digital platform engineering services. Through its innovative strategy; integrated advisory, consulting, and design capabilities; and unique 'Engineering DNA,' EPAM's globally deployed hybrid teams help make the future real for clients and communities around the world by powering better enterprise, education and health platforms that connect people, optimize experiences, and improve people's lives. In 2021, EPAM was added to the S&P 500 and included among the list of Forbes Global 2000 companies.
Selected by Newsweek as a 2021, 2022 and 2023 Most Loved Workplace, EPAM's global multidisciplinary teams serve customers in more than 50 countries across six continents. As a recognized leader, EPAM is listed among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services on the Fortune 1000 and ranked four times as the top IT services company on Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. EPAM is also listed among Ad Age's top 25 World's Largest Agency Companies for three consecutive years, and Consulting Magazine named EPAM Continuum a top 20 Fastest Growing Firm.
Learn more at www.epam.com and follow EPAM on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Innovative solutions for all types of network-related issues.
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- End 2 End Technologies (E2E) launches an innovative and easy-to-use solution for traditional wireless connections, Industrial Management Software (IMS). The need for technological and industrial solutions for industrial networks has driven E2E's development of this software for optimizing performance and securing assets on customers' field operation networks.
Through IMS, energy companies who are required to comply with or support TSA and NERC-CIP cybersecurity guidance and directives have access to a solution that backs change management processes for credentials and monitoring of these changes for industrial communications devices supporting field area networks (FAN).
Because of the broad applicability of IMS, E2E has partnered with GE MDS products and other manufacturers to provide modern technology solutions in the industrial field for network management to its customers. IMS provides visibility and management of vendors like GE MDS, Cambium Networks, Radwin, Freewave, Sierra Wireless, Ubiquity, and others.
GE MDS and Cambium Networks products provide long-range and broadband solutions for high-reliability applications. This function allows E2E to supply technology and service-based solutions to be most effective in industrial environments such as the Oil/Gas, Utilities, and Rail sectors.
End 2 End Technologies is an industrial wireless communications partner and Industrial IoT Solutions provider since 2013. Their services include consulting, design, deployment, and management of demanding communications networks and IIoT solutions.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Financial Corporation ("Centric" or "the Company") (OTC: CFCX), the parent company of Centric Bank ("the Bank"), reported net income of $2.9 million, or $0.34 per common share diluted, for the second quarter 2022. For the first six months of 2022, net income was $5.7 million, or $0.67 per common share diluted.
Highlights of Performance:
- Core loan growth, excluding the impact of PPP loans, increased $29 million over the first quarter, an annualized growth rate of 14% and $75 million over the second quarter 2021.
- Organic deposit growth was $1.4 million over prior quarter and increased $44 million, or 5%, over second quarter 2021.
- Net interest margin increased 16 basis points over the first quarter, ending at 4.06%, and up 12 basis points over same quarter prior year.
- Tangible book value per share of $11.72 increased $0.28 per share from the previous quarter and increased $0.93 per share, or 8.6%, over second quarter 2021.
- Cost of deposits decreased one basis point from first quarter to 0.36%, a reduction from the 0.40% at second quarter 2021.
- Return on Average Assets of 1.14% increased 5% over the prior quarter with a decline of 15 basis points from second quarter 2021 which was impacted by PPP deferred income of $3.3 million.
Patricia A. Husic, President & CEO of Centric Financial Corporation and Centric Bank stated, "We again delivered a solid quarter of financial results. Organic loan growth for the quarter was $29 million, with the increase driven largely from commercial real estate and commercial loans. The annualized growth rate for the quarter was 14%. During the quarter, our return on average assets increased to 1.14% while our net interest margin expanded to 4.06%. Loans that repriced with rising rates and floors being exceeded contributed about 25%, while the volume of our loan growth drove the majority of those increases.
Our team continues to be intentional in their business development efforts and disciplined with the pricing of both loans and deposits. Non-interest bearing deposits remain consistent with the first quarter results, or 28% of total deposits. Our expansion in the greater Philadelphia region continues to drive in good momentum as we onboard full relationship customers in these markets. We are leveraging the Centric Way of Banking in those communities and our success is evidenced with our growth. Loans in that region comprise 54% of our total balance sheet and 29% of total non-interest bearing deposits. We have seized opportunities stemming from the impact of past M&A in the Philadelphia region, and there is more yet to capitalize upon. Our company is well positioned for the future."
Results of Operations – Second Quarter
Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $2.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, an increase of 5% over first quarter 2021. Compared to second quarter 2021, net income declined $650 thousand, or 18%, and $0.08 per diluted share. The decline from the same quarter a year ago was the result of less PPP deferred fee income of $1.1 million as the PPP segment of lending has reduced by $131 million from June 30, 2021 and is currently $11.4 million in balances outstanding.
Net interest income for the quarter was $9.8 million, an increase of $667 thousand over first quarter. The increase in the federal funds rate drove other interest income up $112 thousand with a decline in average balances. Organic loan growth of $29 million coupled with rising rates increased interest on loans by $525 thousand over first quarter. The cost of deposits remained consistent with first quarter while balances on borrowings declined $15 million at the end of the first quarter, reducing interest expense on borrowing in the second quarter by 15%.
Organic loan growth expanded $75 million, loan yields increased by 6 basis points, and PPP deferred fee income declined $1.1 million compared to the second quarter 2021, culminating in a decline of $938 thousand in interest on loans. Interest expense decreased by $223 thousand due to reduced cost of funds and a shift in the mix of deposits and reduced borrowings from the second quarter 2021 contributed to the reduction of net interest income of $626 thousand, producing a net interest margin of 4.06%, which is an increase of 12 basis points over the same period 2021.
Noninterest income totaled $1.0 million for the second quarter, an increase of 11%, or $100 thousand, over the prior quarter, driven by a reduction in mortgage related income of $149 thousand which was more than offset by other loan fee income, increasing $235 thousand. Compared to the second quarter 2021, noninterest income increased $105 thousand, primarily due to increased swap referral fee income, increased service charge on deposits, and second quarter 2021 having a loss on equity securities of $80 thousand offset somewhat by a reduction in other loan and servicing income of $83 thousand.
Noninterest expense of $6.6 million for the second quarter increased over first quarter by $448 thousand, or 7%. Salaries and benefits increased $196 thousand due to the expansion of the lending teams in the Philadelphia area and supporting credit personnel, as well as filling vacancies in the Cash Management team. Increases of $264 thousand in other non-interest expense were across areas such as loan and collection expense, travel, and SBA mortgage servicing rights amortization expense, partially offset by a reduction in FDIC assessment expense by $149 thousand.
Compared to second quarter 2021, noninterest expenses increased 4%. Salary and benefits and occupancy and equipment were relatively flat. FDIC assessments decreased $155 thousand as peak deposits from PPP efforts and wholesale funding which supported the PPP lending have declined. Loan and collection expense increased $100 thousand due to core lending efforts, and software and licensing costs increased $63 thousand.
Results of Operations – Year to Date
Net income for the first six months of 2022 ended at $5.7 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, a decrease of $1.5 million over the prior year, as the reduction in PPP deferred fees declined by $2.5 million year over year due to PPP loan forgiveness of $131 million. Excluding PPP deferred fees for both years, core net income before tax increased by $620 thousand, or 11%.
Net interest income decreased $1.8 million to $18.9 million over the six months ended June 30, 2021. Interest and fees on loans decreased $2.4 million, primarily due to the $2.5 million decline in PPP deferred fee income. Interest income on commercial real-estate loans increased $1.3 million, or 10%, over the same period last year, largely driven by volume. Total interest expense declined $550 thousand, or 19%, from last year. Reduction in rate and balances in certificates of deposit contributed $530 thousand to the decrease from last year. Increases in money market deposit balances and increased rates of 6 basis points somewhat offset the benefit by $259 thousand. Net interest margin for the period ending June 30, 2022, was 3.98%, a two basis point increase over the first six months of 2021.
Noninterest income totaled $2.0 million for the first six months of 2022, consistent with the same period 2021 with changes in revenue streams. Loan fees increased 50%, or $292 thousand, along with swap referral fees increasing $223 thousand. Gain on loans held for sale decreased $452 thousand.
Noninterest expense totaled $12.8 million, consistent with the $12.6 million last year. Salaries and benefits declined 3% due to lower commission on mortgage activity, open positions during 2022 and health insurance expense reduction of $98 thousand. Data processing services increased 18% from expanded utilization of products on the Bank's core operating systems. Advertising and marketing expenses were reduced by 33%. FDIC assessments were reduced in 2022 by $195 thousand connected to the release of wholesale funding at the end of 2021. Other operating expenses increased $230,000, with increases in license fees and software maintenance, travel and lodging, and SBA mortgage servicing rights amortization
Asset Quality
Provision expense of $850 thousand for the first six months of 2022 was consistent with last year's $900 thousand. The coverage ratio for the allowance for loan and lease loss increased to 1.46% compared to $1.15% last year, or 1.36%, excluding PPP loans which declined by $131 million. The allowance for loan and lease losses amounted to $13.2 million and $11.1 million at June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Management believes the allowance for loan and lease losses at June 30, 2022 adequately reflects the inherent risk in the loan portfolio.
At June 30, 2022, nonperforming assets totaled $12.6 million, relatively flat from the first quarter and an improvement of $2.5 million over June 30, 2021. Compared to last year, loans 90+ days past due were reduced by $4.7 million with $1.3 million moving into nonaccrual. Other changes to nonaccrual loans consisted of SBA loans being processed for collection and reimbursement of the guarantee, while other relationships moved into nonaccrual status due to the hardships encountered during 2021. SBA loans that were considered nonperforming at June 30, 2022 totaled $2.9 million, a decrease of $559 thousand from a year ago. Nonperforming conventional loans also declined by $1.9 million from a year ago. Total nonperforming assets were 1.21% of total assets at quarter end, a reduction of 11%, from June 30, 2021.
Balance Sheet
At June 30, 2022, Centric's total assets were $1.0 billion compared to $1.1 billion at June 30, 2021, a decrease of $75 million and consistent with March 31, 2022. Cash and cash equivalents were reduced by $9 million coinciding with the reduction in borrowings of $16 million. Total loans outstanding decreased $56 million as a result of PPP loan forgiveness.
Total loans ended the period at $904 million, an increase of $18 million from prior quarter. Organic loan growth was $29 million. Commercial loans increased $4 million and CRE loans increased $25 million. Compared to the same period last year, PPP loan balances forgiven amounted to $131 million, resulting in core loan growth of $75 million, or 9%. CRE grew $51 million and commercial loans increased 17%, or $38 million. Remaining PPP loan balances outstanding were $11 million at period end. Annualized core loan growth is 14% through June 30, 2022.
Investments in securities declined from the prior quarter due to principal payments on mortgage-backed securities as well as a called debt security, and also decreased over last year by $3 million primarily due to the sale of an equity security late in 2021.
Total deposits ended the period at $879 million, similar to the prior quarter in balances and mix. From June 30, 2021, money market and savings grew 26%, or $58 million, while noninterest bearing deposits remained consistent. Certificates of deposit and interest-bearing demand deposit balances declined $88 million and $40 million, respectively, largely due to a reduction in wholesale funding of $110 million at the end of 2021.
Short-term borrowings of $10 million matured in the fourth quarter 2021 and were not replaced as liquidity remained strong. Long-term borrowings totaled $55 million at quarter end, consistent with the prior quarter and decreased $6 million from the same period last year.
Shareholders' equity increased $2.5 million over first quarter 2022 and ended the period at $100 million. Year over year, equity increased $8 million, or 9%. At June 30, 2022, Centric held 275,497 shares of treasury stock repurchased under the Company's stock repurchase plan during 2020. No new treasury shares have been purchased in 2022. Tangible book value increased $0.28 per share over first quarter and ended the period at $11.72. Tangible book value increased $0.93 per share, or 9%, from June 30, 2021, as a result of increased earnings over the period. Centric Bank remains above bank regulatory "Well Capitalized" standards.
About the Company
An American Banker 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Banks to Work For, four-time American Banker Most Powerful Women in Banking Top Team, three-time Best Places to Work, and Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies for eight years, Centric Bank is headquartered in south central Pennsylvania with assets of $1.0 billion and remains a leader in organic loan growth. A locally owned, locally loaned community bank, Centric Bank provides highly competitive and pro-growth financial services to businesses, professionals, individuals, families, and to the health care and dental industries with the Doctor Centric Bank Division. Centric Bank was named one of the Top 200 Community Banks in the U.S. in 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
Founded in 2007, Pennsylvania-based Centric Bank has financial centers located in Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Doylestown, Devon, and Lancaster, as well as commercial loan offices in Devon, Doylestown, Lancaster, and an Operations and Executive Office campus in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. To learn more about Centric Bank, call 888.274.2033 or visit CentricBank.com. Connect with them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Centric Financial Corporation is traded over the counter (OTC-Pink) with the ticker symbol CFCX.
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical facts. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements and there can be no assurances that we will be able to continue to successfully execute on our strategic plan. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: changes in current or future market conditions; changes in key personnel; the effects of terrorism, natural disasters and pandemics and their impact on the economy; cybersecurity risks; the effects of competition and development of competing financial products and services; changes in laws and regulations; the interest rate environment; changes in credit quality; inability to raise capital, if necessary, under favorable conditions; volatilities in the securities markets; other deteriorating economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.
Contact: Patricia A. Husic
President & CEO
717.909.8309
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Recaptured fugitive Casey White returns to Alabama for court arraignment after being on the run from authorities for 11 days
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Jaide Timm-Garcia and Nadia Romero, CNN
Escaped inmate Casey White was brought back to Alabama late Tuesday night for his first court appearance since he was captured following a car chase in Evansville, Indiana, Monday.
He returned without the corrections official he fled with, Vicky White, who authorities preliminarily believe shot herself in the head following the chase. She died from her injuries, authorities said.
At the arraignment, Judge Ben Graves informed White he will be charged with escape in the first degree, in addition to capital murder charges he was already facing related to the death of Connie Ridgeway.
The inmate was escorted to the courthouse in a caravan of armored vehicles and arrived shortly before 11 p.m. He entered the courthouse in handcuffs and with shackles around his ankles and briefly met with his attorney before entering the courtroom.
During the hearing, White listened intently with his eyes locked on the judge as he explained the charges. White appeared to be tired and sniffled more than once throughout the 10-minute hearing.
Immediately following the hearing, White exited the courthouse and glanced at the media cameras and the crowd of bystanders who had gathered, but he did not say anything. He was being transferred to the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, a little more 100 miles from Lauderdale County.
Casey White and Vicky White were captured Monday after a car chase, which ended when authorities forced the car Casey White was driving to wreck in a ditch, the US Marshals Service has said.
Vicky White was transported to the hospital and later died from her injuries. Authorities preliminarily believe she shot herself after the car crashed.
Newly released police dash camera and body-worn camera video shows the moments after the car chase ended when Casey White was arrested and officers attempted to pull Vicky White, who was injured, from the car that had rolled into a ditch following a crash with authorities.
In the video, several officers can be seen surrounding Casey White, who is pinned to the ground next to the car. The fugitive is then taken into custody and led away from the wrecked car.
Authorities were not immediately able to pull Vicky White from the car because she appeared to still have a gun in her hand, according to officers seen in the body camera video, who also noted she appeared to be breathing.
After an officer reached in to pull the gun from her hand, they worked to pull her from the sunroof opening in the car, the video shows.
The crash ended a frantic 11-day manhunt that spanned multiple states and elicited hundreds of tips, including one that ultimately led authorities to their capture.
On April 29, the corrections officer checked the inmate out of jail and the pair fled together. Officials believe the two had a romantic relationship and previously said that they are not related.
The veteran officer used her years of experience to plan and execute the escape, officials have said.
Vicky White “was basically the mastermind behind the whole plan,” Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said Tuesday. “Casey White didn’t escape from the facility; he was basically just let out.”
Pair was prepared to hide for much longer
Vicky White and Casey White are believed to have been in Evansville since at least May 2, according to Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin.
They were staying in motel room that was paid for for 14 days, Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding has said. Authorities are investigating whether a third person may have helped book the room for them, he tells CNN. They initially tried to book a room themselves, he said, but could not because she didn’t have any identification.
The capture ultimately came after a Cadillac the pair was suspected to be driving was spotted in the motel’s parking lot, Wedding said.
As officers were conducting surveillance on the motel, Vicky White and Casey White exited, got into the Cadillac and drove away, US Marshal Marty Keely said. Officers followed them and a car chase ensued, ending when authorities forced him to wreck in a ditch.
Casey White reportedly told authorities to help “his wife” who he said had shot herself in the head, according to Keely, who noted that Casey White and Vicky White were not married to investigators’ knowledge.
Authorities believe Vicky White may have shot herself once the vehicle crashed, according to Wedding.
Authorities found wigs, $29,000 cash and several weapons among their possessions, including four handguns, an AR-15 rifle and three magazines, Wedding said Tuesday.
“Any one of these weapons could have been used to ambush our officers while they were attempting to capture a murder suspect” he said.
A trial for Casey White, who is facing capital murder charges for the 2015 death of Connie Ridgeway, is set to begin in June, though his attorneys could request more time. White allegedly confessed to killing the woman, but later pleaded not guilty, authorities have said.
Casey White was brought to the Lauderdale County Detention Center, where Vicky White worked, in February to attend court hearings in the case.
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A trifecta of respiratory viruses — Covid, RSV and flu — are taxing hospitals across the nation
By Stephanie Elam, CNN
Across the country, overflow health care workers are struggling to catch their breath as hospitals fill with sick patients battling a trifecta of respiratory illnesses — Covid-19, RSV and the flu.
“We’ve seen a real increase in cases … particularly since Thanksgiving,” said Dr. Christopher Longhurst, chief medical officer at UC San Diego Health, who added that the hospital is facing a respiratory surge. “Covid is up. The flu is up and other respiratory viruses are up as well.”
The situation is so overwhelming at UC San Diego Health, the hospital had to create space to triage patients by setting up tents in parking lots and using other unconventional spaces. The hallways in the emergency department are also full of temporary beds for patients who were admitted but are awaiting hospital beds.
“We have not had to reconfigure conference room space to care for patients even during the Covid pandemic,” said Longhurst, who explained that UC San Diego Health has experienced an equal number of Covid patients as patients with other respiratory viruses. “These are really unprecedented times.”
Last week, hospitals across the nation were the fullest they have been throughout the pandemic, reaching 80% capacity, which is an 8 percentage-point jump in two weeks. That’s also the highest level since the Omicron surge in January. This week, hospital capacity has improved slightly.
While RSV appears to have peaked in the US, both Covid and flu infections are on the rise.
All but seven states are experiencing high or very high respiratory virus activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC advises that people in areas with high Covid-19 community levels wear a mask.
Dr. Jeff Smith, executive vice president and chief operating officer for hospital operations at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said the “extreme, rapid rise” of RSV from October into November was likely “the most RSV we’ve seen in the past decade.”
“And now we’ve seen a rapid decline (in RSV),” said Smith. “That has overlapped this Covid rise, which has happened a little bit slower and a little bit later, and then now is superimposed by this very rapid rise in influenza.”
Yet the surge of this virus trio is still not as bad as Covid was during the apex of the pandemic.
“The most powerful factor by far is probably the vaccines, but the other one is the cumulative number of infections we have all had which is now called natural immunity,” said Dr. Edward Jones-Lopez, an infectious disease specialist at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California.
“Unfortunately, there’s still about a third of the country … where despite all the evidence of safety and efficacy, people are still not getting vaccinated,” he said.
There are vaccines for both Covid and the flu, but not for RSV. All three of the viruses present very similar symptoms — fever, cough and upper respiratory symptoms — so testing is required to determine which illness it is and recommend treatment.
And just because a patient has one virus doesn’t mean they can’t get the other two as well.
“I’ve seen one case of three infections occurring at the same time,” said Jones-Lopez. “These are independent viruses that can infect the same individual and, obviously, the more viruses, the more infections you have … the higher the risk of one of them leading to more serious disease.”
Mask mandates have not yet returned, but virus spikes in New York, Los Angeles and Seattle have led health departments to recommend people mask up indoor and in crowds.
But as friends and family gather this month, health officials are concerned.
“I certainly would recommend that if you are elderly or have an illness that makes you immunocompromised or particularly susceptible to infection, I would encourage wearing a mask now,” said Smith of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “It’s the best protection that we have for anyone else who is concerned about transmission.”
Or, as Longhurst put it, “Wear a mask during the holiday season and don’t kiss those sick babies.”
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that its home equity settlement services ordering module within FirstClose Equity is now integrated with Calyx Software's Point® loan origination system.
Through the integration, Point users can seamlessly originate HELOCs and home equity loans within their LOS and complete the application through the closing process faster than the industry average of 45 to 60 days. FirstClose's one-of-a-kind home equity solution reduces operational touchpoints to elevate the overall customer experience for borrowers. It also enables lenders to automate data collection, verification, and settlement services ordering.
FirstClose's order management module is currently used by more than 200 lenders nationwide to automate back-office manual processes. FirstClose's one-click ordering technology with the ability to modify settlement providers will enable Calyx Point lenders to reduce risk, grow their overall business, and position themselves better for continued growth and success in this surging home equity market.
"As a customer-first company, we are always looking to offer our lenders access to like-minded companies that provide simple solutions to real-world challenges our customers face," said Juan Villegas, Director of National Sales at Calyx Software. "We're proud to be integrated with FirstClose and to be able to help our clients streamline their home equity lending operations."
"Mortgage rates are rising; homeowners are staying in their homes longer and they are in a much better financial position than ever before. All these pieces point to HELOCs and HELs as the right products for the times," said Tedd Smith, Chief Executive Officer at FirstClose. "Having our order management module within Point will give Calyx users a simple and efficient way to capitalize on this growing market opportunity and stand out amongst the crowd by offering a significantly enhanced customer experience."
About Calyx
Calyx® is an established provider of compliant mortgage software solutions used by banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and brokerages nationwide. The company's easy-to-use technology, including its online borrower interview, loan origination systems and secure electronic signature software, is designed to streamline, integrate and optimize all phases of the loan process for customers of various sizes, workflows, channels and complexities. Combined with its extensive network of integrated partners, Calyx products deliver a true digital mortgage solution that maximizes profitability and enhances the customer experience. For more information, call (800) 362-2599 or visit www.calyxsoftware.com.
About FirstClose
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, FirstClose, Inc. provides fintech solutions to HELOC and mortgage lenders nationwide. The company's mission is to increase profitability and reduce cost for mortgage lenders. FirstClose makes this possible through offering systems and relationships that enable lenders to assist the lender's borrowers more effectively, reduce closing costs, and ultimately shorten closing times. For more information, visit firstclose.com.
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PEYNIER, France, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gustave Roussy and THERYQ announce a strategic and structuring partnership to roll out and assess FLASH technology for radiotherapy. French medical technology company THERYQ, specializing in particle accelerators and radiotherapy systems, has provided Gustave Roussy's Department of Radiotherapy with the first FLASH clinical radiotherapy machine in France for treating superficial tumours.
The collaboration between Gustave Roussy, Europe's leading cancer centre, ranking third worldwide, and THERYQ, a French company specializing in the manufacture of FLASH radiotherapy systems, represents a major breakthrough in cancer treatment in France through the arrival of the first FLASHKNiFE® machine.
FLASHKNiFE® technology is a new radiotherapy process that uses electrons. The FLASH radiotherapy system delivers a very high dose rate, enabling professionals to treat patients in milliseconds. Several pre-clinical studies have shown that this technique can further save healthy tissue while effectively destroying tumour cells. In addition, the very short irradiation time eliminates any movement of the organ or tumour, ensuring more precise and controlled targeting.
Thanks to this major partnership, Gustave Roussy will be the first centre in France to use THERYQ's FLASH radiotherapy machine. Prior to its mainstream use, a clinical study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of FLASH radiotherapy in skin cancer patients. The results of this study could have a significant impact on skin cancer management, thereby paving the way for new therapeutic breakthroughs, including in the treatment of all solid tumours.
Professor Eric Deutsch, Head of Gustave Roussy's Department of Radiotherapy, said: "Introducing this system will allow FLASH radiation therapy, a significant evolution from current methods, to undergo thorough clinical testing. The reduced number of sessions, along with the possibility of minimizing radiation-induced side effects, will lead to more tolerable and effective treatments. We are fully invested in and motivate by this project, which fuels the hope of significantly improving therapeutic management."
Mr. Ludovic Le Meunier, CEO of THERYQ, added: "We are delighted to work with Gustave Roussy, a pioneer in cancer research and treatment, to introduce FLASH radiation therapy in France. This collaboration marks a key milestone in our goal to deliver advanced treatment solutions to patients. FLASH radiotherapy has tremendous potential to improve skin cancer patient management and we look forward to this study's results."
Gustave Roussy and THERYQ are committed to pursuing their joint effort to develop innovative treatments for the benefit of patients, leading to more effective and tolerable radiotherapy thanks to this promising technology.
About Gustave Roussy:
Gustave Roussy, ranked first in Europe and third worldwide, is a global centre of expertise entirely dedicated to cancer patients. The Institute is a founding pillar of the Paris Saclay Cancer Cluster. As a source of therapeutic innovation and diagnostic breakthroughs, the Institute welcomes nearly 50,000 patients every year and develops an integrated approach combining research, care and teaching. Gustave Roussy provides expert care for rare cancers and complex tumours, treating all cancers at every stage of life. It offers its patients personalized management that combines innovation and a human-focused approach, taking into account care and physical, psychological and social quality of life. Boasting 4,100 employees at two facilities, namely Villejuif and Chevilly-Larue, Gustave Roussy brings together the expertise needed for high-level cancer research, with one quarter of patients included in clinical trials.
Find out more about Gustave Roussy and get the latest news from the Institute at www.gustaveroussy.fr, as well as on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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THERYQ, a spin-off of PMB-ALCEN located in the south of France, is an innovative medical technology company specializing in particle accelerators and radiotherapy systems. The company has and provides essential expertise in project management, R&D, industrialization and production. THERYQ is part of the Healthcare arm of the ALCEN Group.
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WASHINGTON — As U.S. House Republicans debate what to cut out of federal spending in their debt ceiling fight with Democrats, a handful of Texans have a clear message: Do not mess with the military.
Republicans in the majority are using the debt ceiling as a negotiating tool with the Biden administration to reduce federal spending, but they are divided over where to trim the fat. Some, including Texans who have long defended military spending, are asserting Congress shouldn’t touch defense funding, while others say all funding other than entitlements should be on the table. It’s an uncertainty that Republicans can hardly afford with only a six-vote margin of control in the House.
Texas Republicans have eked out central roles in the debt ceiling discussions within their party. U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul, House Foreign Affairs Committee chair, and Kay Granger, House Appropriations chair, are both known defense hawks who are against cutting any military spending. Meanwhile, Reps. Jodey Arrington, House Budget Committee chair, and Chip Roy, a member of the Freedom Caucus, are willing to scorch earth to balance the country’s books. Roy finagled new influence within his party after the fraught power balance created during this year’s tumultuous House Speaker election.
The stakes are high. The Biden administration urged Congress last month to swiftly raise the debt ceiling in order to pay off interest on its debts and to finance federal programs already approved by Congress. Failure to do so could mean the country defaulting on its debt — which it has never done before — and gravely damaging faith in the country’s economy and assets.
It’s an outcome both parties agree would be catastrophic for the world. The federal government is projected to run out of money in the summer, at which point Congress will be forced to raise the debt ceiling in order to avoid extreme measures.
“I think it’s fair to say this is the most serious situation concerning the debt ceiling since 2011,” said U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee.
Defense spending has steadily increased under both Democratic and Republican presidents and Congresses. Last year’s federal spending bill included a 10% increase in defense spending, growth that defense hawks in the Republican conference, like McCaul and Granger, assert is necessary with growing threats from China, Russia and Iran. The bill included about $45 billion in aid for Ukraine and NATO in a bid to stave off further aggression from Russia.
But a vocal handful of far-right Republicans in the conference are skeptical about sending more money to defend Ukraine. They argue securing the U.S.’ southern border should be a bigger priority. It’s a view that McCaul calls dangerous.
“If Ukraine falls, Chairman Xi in China’s going to invade Taiwan,” McCaul said in a CNN interview. “They talk about the border — not mutually exclusive at all. We can do both. We’re a great country.”
Last year’s spending package to fund the federal government took months of negotiations to pass, with high potential for a collapse before the end of Congress. The uncertainty led to fears within the Defense Department that it would not be able to plan its financial agenda just as Russia threatened to escalate its war in Ukraine, and defense spending supporters aren’t keen on a repeat.
Granger’s committee determines how much money should go to individual government programs, and although she opposed the spending bill because of its high spending on non-defense priorities, the Fort Worth Republican is a major supporter of defense spending, including manufacturing in her North Texas district.
Roy said he would prefer to preserve or even increase defense spending in the next budget process, but he isn’t ruling out trimming the defense fat in order to balance the country’s books. When asked if defense spending was still in the mix to be cut, he said, “You’ve got to go figure out how to get it done.”
Roy also voted against a $40.1 billion aid package for Ukraine last May, shortly after Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine, though his primary objection to the bill was the manner in which it was rushed to the floor, barring members from studying and debating it before it was put up for a vote. He also raised concerns with the lack of revenue streams to finance the bill, meaning another pile-on to the national debt.
Roy told The Texas Tribune his personal preference would be to lower all discretionary spending — other than defense — to levels from before the pandemic. He would not touch mandatory spending for entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security benefits. Doing so would be politically fraught with Republican voters, many of whom rely on the social spending benefits.
But that leaves few options for cutting, and Democrats have made it clear the kinds of cuts Republicans are pushing for on non-defense programs are a nonstarter.
“If you say we’re gonna cut government but we’re not going to touch Social Security, Medicare or defense? OK, well, you’re talking about, you know, pennies on the dollar,” Boyle said. “Nondiscretionary defense includes a lot of important things: education, Pell Grants, health care for veterans. A number of things that, frankly, many of their members are for.”
“This is a little like saying, I’m going to go on a diet but I’m not going to cut out cheesecake, cookies and all sorts of sweets,” he added.
Republicans will need to get Democrats on board in the Senate, which is under Democratic control.
Republicans have long been fearful that the ballooning national debt — much of which is taken out to pay off past loans — is creating an unsustainable burden for future generations. They view the impending debt limit as the perfect chance to force Democrats to get on board with provisions to rein in the deficit. Both parties have voted to raise the debt ceiling, and the national debt has increased steadily under both parties.
Far-right members of the House Republican conference, led by Roy, negotiated with Speaker Kevin McCarthy during his bid for the speakership to return overall discretionary spending to fiscal year 2022 levels, which were the spending levels implemented before last December’s $1.7 trillion government spending package. That would mean a cut to roughly $1.47 trillion in fiscal year 2024, which starts this October.
Previews of the current debate emerged then, when Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, voted against the package that set the rules for the current Congress and included the agreement to lower government spending.
“Putting millions of dollars on the fence is a bad idea. And yeah, especially now when we got a rising threat and China and threats to Taiwan,” Gonzales, a Navy veteran, said at the time.
Roy’s office sternly denied that defense cuts were ever part of any negotiations with party leadership at the time.
Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress and the White House say defaulting on the federal debt is too dangerous of a possibility to use as a bargaining chip and are demanding to raise the debt ceiling without any conditions. Boyle asserted that Congress will have to deliberate over how much money to spend in its annual budget and appropriations process anyway, and there was no need to tie spending to the debt ceiling.
But Arrington dismissed Democrats’ demands of a “clean” debt ceiling lift as unrealistic. Democrats will need Republicans’ support as much as Republicans need theirs to lift the debt ceiling, and he is refusing to pass on the chance to make spending cuts aligned with the agreement reached between Republican leadership and Roy’s dissenting camp in January.
“I don’t think the president will escape having to deal with negotiating some fiscal reforms in the most responsible way so that we can bend that debt curve, so that we can get on a sustainable path, stave off a debt crisis and act like adults,” Arrington said in an interview with Fox News.
This story was first published at www.texastribune.org by The Texas Tribune, a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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BURBANK, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Spin Master are celebrating a milestone 10 years of the award-winning top-rated preschool series PAW Patrol with an all-new one-of-a-kind primetime special premiering Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). The half-hour anniversary special, "ALL PAWS ON DECK," produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will reunite every PAW Patrol pup from the past and present, as they team up with Ryder for their biggest adventure yet. Encoring Friday, April 28, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, "ALL PAWS ON DECK," is also available to watch on Nickelodeon channels internationally and will be available on Paramount+ in select markets.
In "ALL PAWS ON DECK," Ryder and his team of pups must take on 10-year-old genius, Codi Gizmodi, who has her sights set on building her own high-tech city to replace Adventure Bay. Joining the PAW Patrol on this mission are all their friends, including Everest, the first pup to ever join the PAW team; Tracker, the pups' Spanish-speaking pal; royal pup Sweetie; super twin pups Tuck and Ella; dinosaur-loving and speaking Rex; the newest member--fearless and loveable city pup Liberty, and more. It'll take all the PAW Patrol pups, along with Wild and the Cat Pack, working together to find a way to stop Codi once and for all.
A PAW Patrol marathon of episodes featuring guest pups that return in "ALL PAWS ON DECK" will air during the preschool block on Nickelodeon, Monday, April 24, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (ET/PT). Following the premiere of "ALL PAWS ON DECK," Nickelodeon will debut a brand-new episode of Rubble & Crew®, PAW Patrol's first-ever spinoff, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). In "The Crew Builds a Beaver Home/The Crew Fixes a Road," the pups find out a beaver is to blame for the power outage in Builder Cove and they must build him a new home to bring the power back. Then, the pups work fast to repave a road Speed Meister damages ahead of the town parade.
PAW Patrol's 10th anniversary year kicked off with the launch of Rubble & Crew, which closed February as the number-one preschool series across all TV. The celebration will culminate with the Sept. 29 release of the theatrical movie sequel, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie™, from Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures.
Since its launch in 2013, PAW Patrol currently airs in over 180 territories and in 35 languages, consistently ranking as a top-rated preschool series and reaching over 350 million households globally. The series was recently renewed for a 10th season (26 episodes) that will follow the PAW-some pack of pups, including Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest and Tracker, on even more action-packed rescue missions and adventures--whether it's deep in the unexplored regions of the jungle or out-of-this-world trouble in Adventure Bay.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films.
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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Actor Ryan Reynolds interested in buying NHL’s Ottawa Senators
By Wayne Sterling, CNN
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is interested in buying the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).
“I am trying to (buy the Senators),” Reynolds told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show. “It’s very expensive, so I need a partner with really deep pockets.
“It’s called a consortium, when you form a group together to buy an entity and it’s such a fancy way of saying, ‘I need a sugar mommy or a sugar daddy,’ and if that doesn’t work out, I’ll buy a US senator which anyone can afford.”
On Friday, the franchise announced “a process has been initiated for the sale” of the club.
“This was a necessary and prudent step to connect with those deeply interested parties who can show us what their vision is for the future of the team,” Senators chairman and governor Sheldon Plener said in the Friday statement.
“A condition of any sale will be that the team remains in Ottawa.”
Former long-time owner Eugene Melnyk died “peacefully” after an illness, his family and team announced in March.
Reynolds was born in Vancouver but spent time in Ottawa.
“I grew up in Vancouver which has my heart always, but I also grew up in Ottawa, Canada, as I spent a long time in Vanier, which is a little town right inside Ottawa,” Reynolds said.
Reynolds currently co-owns Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club in England’s fifth tier, with Rob McElhenney, the creator of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
The Senators are currently last place in the Atlantic Division, sitting at 4-7-0 on the year.
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RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 4, 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 Opendoor Technologies Inc. ("Opendoor") (NASDAQ: OPEN). The action charges Opendoor 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 Opendoor's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Opendoor investors have suffered significant losses.
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CLASS PERIOD: DECEMBER 21, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
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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.
OPENDOOR'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
The Class Period begins on December, 21, 2020 to coincide with the company's trading of common stock on the NASDAQ shortly after its business combination on December 18, 2020 (the "Merger"). Following the Merger, Opendoor has operated a digital platform for buying and selling residential real estate in the U.S. The company's platform features a technology known as "iBuying," which is an algorithm-based process (the "Algorithm") that purportedly enables Opendoor to make accurate market-based offers to sellers for their homes, and then flip those homes to buyers for a profit. Throughout the Class Period, Opendoor repeatedly touted the company's proprietary Algorithm, the data powering the Algorithm, the Algorithm's purported pricing accuracy, and the Algorithm's purported real-time reaction to macro- and micro-economic conditions.
Then, on September 19, 2022, citing a review of industry data, Bloomberg reported that Opendoor appeared to have lost money on 42% of its transactions in August 2022 (as measured by the prices at which it bought and sold properties). Bloomberg further reported that the data was even worse in key markets such as Los Angeles, California, where Opendoor lost money on 55% of sales, and Phoenix, Arizona, where it lost money on 76% of sales. Worse, a global real estate tech strategist interviewed by Bloomberg, Mike DelPrete, predicted that, based on his analyses, September would likely be even worse for Opendoor than August. Bloomberg's findings evidenced the failure of Opendoor's Algorithm to adjust accurately to changing market conditions. Following the Bloomberg report, Opendoor's stock price fell $0.50 per share, or 12.32%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $3.56 per share on September 20, 2022—an 88.61% decline from the company's first post-Merger closing stock price of $31.25 per share on December 21, 2020.
According to the complaint, the offering documents for the Merger were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the offering documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Algorithm could not accurately adjust to changing house prices across different market conditions and economic cycles; (2) as a result, the company was at an increased risk of sustaining significant and repeated losses due to residential real estate pricing fluctuations; (3) accordingly, Defendants overstated the purported benefits and competitive advantages of the Algorithm; and (4) as a result, the offering documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Opendoor investors may, no later than December 6, 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 Opendoor investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
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More than 900 people were killed and hundreds more wounded after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan Wednesday, according to an official from the country's disaster management authority.
It is the deadliest quake to hit the Asian nation in decades and comes as the Taliban-ruled country is in the throes of a hunger crisis.
The shocks hit at 1:24 a.m. around 46 kilometers (28.5 miles) southwest of the city of Khost, which lies close to the country's border with Pakistan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake registered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), according to USGS, which designated it at yellow alert level -- indicating a relatively localized impact.
The death toll stands at more than 900 and at least 600 people have been injured, Deputy Minister for the State Ministry for Disaster Management Sharafuddin Muslem told a news conference Wednesday.
Most of the deaths were in Paktika province, in the districts of Giyan, Nika, Barmal and Zirok, according to the ministry.
In neighboring Khost province, 25 people were killed and several others were injured, and five people were killed in Nangarhar province, the disaster management authority said.
Photos from Paktika province, just south of Khost province, show houses turned to rubble with only a wall or two still standing amid the rubble, and broken roof beams.
Najibullah Sadid, an Afghan water resources management expert, said the earthquake had coincided with heavy monsoon rain in the region -- making traditional houses, many made of mud and other natural materials, particularly vulnerable to damage.
"The timing of the earthquake (in the) dark of night ... and the shallow depth of 10 kilometers of its epicenter led to higher casualties," he added.
A team of medics and seven helicopters have been sent to the area to transport injured people to nearby hospitals, Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense said in a tweet on Wednesday.
This comes as almost half the country's population -- 20 million people -- are experiencing acute hunger, according to a United Nations-backed report in May. It is a situation compounded by the Taliban seizing power in August 2021, which led the United States and its allies freezing about $7 billion of the country's foreign reserves and cutting off international funding.
The situation has crippled an economy already heavily dependent on aid. Following the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, its economy has gone into freefall with the World Bank forecasting in April that a "combination of declining incomes and increasing prices has driven a severe deterioration in household living standards."
The Taliban held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to organize providing transportation to the injured and material aid to the victims and their families, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said.
Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund called the meeting at the country's Presidential Palace to instruct all relevant agencies to send emergency relief teams to the affected area, Mujahid said in a tweet.
"Measures were also taken to provide cash assistance and treatment," Mujahid said and added that agencies were "instructed to use air and land transport for the delivery of food, clothing, medicine and other necessities and for the transportation of the wounded."
In a tweet on Wednesday, the World Health Organization said its teams were on the ground for emergency response, including providing medicine, trauma services and conducting needs assessments.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his condolences and an offer of support in a tweet on Wednesday. "Deeply grieved to learn about the earthquake in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of innocent lives," he wrote. "People in Pakistan share the grief and sorrow of their Afghan brethren. Relevant authorities are working to support Afghanistan in this time of need."
India expressed "sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families," according to a tweet by the spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday.
Pope Francis said he was praying "for those who have lost their lives and for their families," during his weekly audience on Wednesday. "I hope aid can be sent there to help all the suffering of the dear people of Afghanistan."
Afghanistan has a long history of earthquakes, many of which happen in the mountainous Hindu Kush region that borders with Pakistan.
In 2015, a quake that shook parts of South Asia killed more than 300 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
More than 1,000 people died in 2002 after an earthquake in the Nahrin region of northwestern Afghanistan. A powerful earthquake struck the same region in the 1998, killing about 7,000 people.
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Bug in Chase Bank online banking causing double transactions, fees
NEW YORK (AP) — Customers of Chase’s online banking services were seeing double transactions, fees and/or payments in their accounts, with the situation not immediately being resolved as of early afternoon on Friday.
Numerous Chase customers were posting on social media that their rent or bill payments were taken out of their accounts twice and reporting hold times with customer service approaching more than an hour. The New York-based bank is one of the country’s largest financial institutions with millions of online customers.
Transactions over Zelle, the bank’s own peer-to-peer payment service, were also being impacted with Chase customers.
“We’re sorry that some customers are seeing duplicate transactions and fees on their checking account,” a Chase spokesperson said. “We’re working to resolve the issue and will automatically reverse any duplicates and adjust any related fees.”
Online banking services, while usually reliable, sometimes spectacularly fail or have temporary outages that tend to spook their customers. Banks typically will resolve an error in their services within hours, and no customer is liable for any errors in their accounts that occur when these happen.
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Scientists say pollution not cause of UK mass crab deaths
LONDON (AP) — British scientists say they don’t think pollution killed thousands of crabs that washed up on beaches in northeast England in late 2021. The crustaceans were found dead or dying along more than 70 kilometers (44 miles) of coastline. Some displayed unusual “twitching” while in the throes of death. Environmentalists suspected toxins released by dredging to expand a port in Teesside, a heavily industrial area. But a panel of scientists and industry experts set up by the British government said it found no evidence pollutants were to blame. The group concluded on Friday it was “about as likely as not” that a pathogen new to U.K. waters caused the unusual die-off.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing America's truckstops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, strongly urge lawmakers to oppose the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 unless it provides tax parity between the biodiesel tax credit (BTC) and newly proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit.
fuel supply. The cost of everyday household goods and home heating bills
will soar as the availability of biodiesel and renewable diesel decreases.
Aggregate greenhouse gas emissions also will increase across the
transportation sector.
Although the bill extends the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit, it provides a higher tax credit of up to $1.75 for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
A higher tax credit for SAF will undercut America's fuel supply. The cost of everyday household goods and home heating bills will soar as the availability of biodiesel and renewable diesel decreases. Aggregate greenhouse gas emissions also will increase across the transportation sector.
"This legislation purports to create a 'technology neutral' clean fuels tax scheme, which fuel retailers have long supported. Favorable treatment for SAF flies in the face of this approach," said David Fialkov, NATSO Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, speaking on behalf of NATSO and SIGMA. "SAF is less beneficial for the environment than renewable diesel and is going to cost taxpayers more. Providing more favorable tax treatment for a technology that has fewer environmental benefits undermines the intellectual integrity of the climate provisions in this bill. If special treatment for SAF was motivated by unique environmental benefits, it could fit neatly within what is otherwise a tech-neutral construct that applies to every other fuel under the bill."
The trucking industry delivers more than 80 percent of America's goods and relies on biofuels, like renewable diesel and biodiesel, to keep emissions low. If Congress passes a higher tax incentive for SAF, America's supply of biofuels will become limited and more expensive. American consumers will pay more for all goods hauled by truck.
A higher SAF tax credit also means that American taxpayers will foot the bill for another airline industry handout, just two years after their most recent billion-dollar bailout.
SAF is more energy intensive to produce and saves less carbon emissions than renewable diesel. This additional incentive for SAF will undercut and eventually eliminate America's biodiesel and renewable diesel market as disproportionate pressure is placed on feedstock. Because they compete for the same feedstock and have comparable emissions benefits, it is critical that lawmakers incentivize renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel at parity.
NATSO and SIGMA strongly urge lawmakers to oppose the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 unless it puts the environment and economy first by providing parity between the BTC and SAF.
NATSO is the trade association of America's travel plaza and truckstop industry. Founded in 1960, NATSO represents the industry on legislative and regulatory matters; serves as the official source of information on the diverse travel plaza and truckstop industry; provides education to its members; conducts an annual convention and trade show; and supports efforts to generally improve the business climate in which its members operate. For more information, visit NATSO.com.
SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers represents a diverse membership of approximately 260 independent chain retailers and marketers of motor fuel. While 67 percent are involved in gasoline retailing, 83 percent are involved in wholesaling, 56 percent transport product, 39 percent have bulk plant operations, and 20 percent operate terminals. Member retail outlets come in many forms including truckstops, traditional "gas stations," convenience stores with gas pumps, cardlocks, and unattended public fueling locations.
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MT. WASHINGTON, N.H. (WPRI) – New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, recorded the coldest wind chill in the history of the United States on Saturday morning when an arctic air mass hit New England.
The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a new, record-low air temperature of -46.9 degrees Fahrenheit as of Saturday morning at 4:10 a.m, according to overnight summit conditions.
The previous record daily low of -32 degrees Fahrenheit was set in 1963.
The previous wind chill record was shattered overnight, when wind chills dropped to -108.4 degrees at different points on Friday night and Saturday morning. The previous record was -102.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Winds will also remain elevated Saturday morning, with wind speeds ranging from 100-115 mph with gusts up to 135 mph,” the observatory wrote in a summit forecast on Saturday. “Strong winds and harsh cold temperatures will continue to produce dangerously low wind chill values, with wind chill values remaining at 100 below to 110 below Saturday morning.
The record-cold temps come amid what experts call a “generational Arctic outbreak” throughout the Northeast, a branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) told CNN.
On Saturday morning, dangerously cold temperatures remained, along with wind chills that dropped to -45 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas. On Sunday, however, the frigid temperatures in the region are expected to move out, and possibly rise to the 40s.
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OSO builds on Q1 growth with the addition of new affiliated orthodontic practices
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Doctors, the largest and fastest-growing ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S., is adding to its ever-growing list of affiliated practices with the announcement of 20 new clinics added in Q2 2022.
The addition of the 20 locations brings the total number of clinics Smile Doctors represents to 344 and includes 13 new doctors and seven new practices.
- Associated Orthodontists (Illinois)
- Charleston Orthodontic Specialists (South Carolina)
- Legler Orthodontics (Florida)
- Farina Orthodontic Specialists (Florida)
- Rothenberg Orthodontics (New Jersey)
- Lakes Orthodontics (Minnesota)
- Copus Orthodontics (Michigan)
"We are so proud to partner with so many fantastic doctors who are dedicated to our mission to create confident smiles and inspire everyone they come into contact with," said J. Hedrick, CEO of Smile Doctors. "From inception, our goal has been to create a lasting positive impact in all the communities we serve. The continuous growth we are experiencing as a brand would not be possible without the heart and hard work of our family of affiliated practices."
Founded and led by orthodontists, Smile Doctors' patient-first focus allows orthodontists do to what they do best: care for patients. By joining the Smile Doctors family, private practices benefit from economies of scale, brand identity support, access to the latest cutting-edge technology, access to operational and financial tools that make their practices more efficient and improve the bottom line, and more, enabling them to focus their attention and expertise on excellent patient experience and outcomes.
"Joining the Smile Doctors family of affiliated practices was a great decision for our practice and patients," said Dr. Mark Farina of Farina Orthodontic Specialists. "It allows my team and I to focus on providing exceptional care to our patients while giving us access to an organization that is dedicated to supporting other facets of the business. Plus, I have a platform to connect with hundreds of my peers across the country for support and ongoing innovation in orthodontics."
Continuing their commitment to being thought leaders in the category, Smile Doctors is sponsoring a variety of conferences throughout the remainder of 2022 with affiliated doctors speaking on advancements in the industry at select events, as well. Conferences at which the brand is participating include GORP, Orthopreneurs Summit, The Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, Mother of Pearls Conference, and MSO/SAO/SWSO Annual Session.
To learn more about becoming a Smile Doctors partner, visit smiledoctorspartners.com.
About Smile Doctors, LLC
Smile Doctors, LLC, is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. The organization has the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists. With more than 340 convenient locations in 25 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow their orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers. Smile Doctors orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in their patients, each other, and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit: www.smiledoctors.com.
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Specific Biologics is an early-stage biotechnology company developing its proprietary two-site Dualase® platform gene editors to build a pipeline of treatments for serious genetic diseases.
TORONTO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Specific Biologics Inc. ("Specific"), a venture-backed, early-stage genome editing company, is pleased to announce it has appointed Tirtha Chakraborty, Ph.D. and Mike Nicholson, Ph.D. to its scientific advisory board (SAB).
"We are thrilled to have Drs. Chakraborty and Nicholson join the SAB," said Brent Stead, Ph.D., MBA, CEO of Specific "Their expertise will be incredibly valuable as we advance our Dualase® gene editors toward the clinic. Together with current members Drs. David Edgell and Amy Wong, Specific has a world-class team of experts to realize the potential of Dualase gene editors for patients suffering from serious genetic diseases."
Dr. Chakraborty's deep experience in leading research groups to develop genome editing and RNA therapeutics will help Specific to reach the next stage of its development. "I am excited by the unique potential of the Dualase gene editing platform to efficiently and precisely repair disease-causing mutations in the body as this is a promising new frontier for genome editing for difficult to engineer tissue types," said Dr. Chakraborty. "The Specific team is tackling areas of acute medical need where Dualase gene editors would be well differentiated from existing treatments."
Dr. Nicholson brings strong expertise in gene editing technologies and their development for therapeutics. "I have spent many years in the field of gene editing and have seen the evolution of gene editors for clinical applications throughout my career," said Dr. Nicholson. "Dualase gene editors are an exciting advancement that help address challenges and limitations of current gene editing technologies in many therapeutic areas."
Dr. Chakraborty is currently Chief Scientific Officer of Vor Bio, an engineered hematopoietic stem cell therapy company that aims to transform the lives of cancer patients. Prior to Vor Bio, he served as the Vice President of Cell Therapy Research at Sana Biotechnology and was the Head of Hematology at CRISPR Therapeutics, where his team's work on hemoglobin disorders paved the way for the first clinical trial for the CRISPR industry. Before CRISPR, Dr. Chakraborty led synthetic mRNA platform technology research at Moderna Therapeutics.
Dr. Nicholson is currently President and Chief Operating Officer at Inceptor Bio, a company advancing a pipeline of diversified cell therapies in oncology. Previously, he spent nearly 13 years at Precision BioSciences where he held several leadership roles including Executive Director of Scientific Operations, Vice President of R&D, and Senior Vice President of Research. Dr. Nicholson played a key role in developing Precision Biosciences' novel gene editing platform and led research teams focused on allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies and gene editing-based gene therapies.
Specific Biologics Inc. ("Specific") is a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to develop novel gene editing technologies to treat diseases through efficient and precise genome editing. Our differentiated two-site Dualase® platform gene editors cut DNA in a way that optimally exploits the cell's naturally occurring DNA repair pathways. This enables two genome editing outcomes, precise DNA deletions to disrupt genes or increased repair to correct genes to target new therapeutic areas for genome editing. Specific is developing a pipeline of Dualase®-based therapeutics in areas of high unmet medical need. To learn more, visit www.specificbiologics.com.
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Mady Gosselin is tired of the public feeling like they are owed access to her family members because they were once reality stars.
That's part of what the now 22-year-old shared in a recent TikTok video.
Mady Gosselin is tired of the public feeling like they are owed access to her family members because they were once reality stars.
That's part of what the now 22-year-old shared in a recent TikTok video.
"This is the singular time I'm going to address this because it is sending me over the edge," she said in the video.
"The rhetoric in so many of my comments about childhood trauma and healing and whatever you want to say about my family, my life, my parents, whatever is not your business," Gosselin said. "As is the case wit every other person in the entire world it is not anybody else's business what they are dealing with behind closed doors if they don't want it to be your business."
Gosselin, her twin Cara, and their sextuplet siblings starred with their parents, Jon and Kate, starred in the TLC series "Jon & Kate Plus 8" - which later became "Kate Plus 8" after the parents split - from 2007 to 2017.
TLC is owned by CNN's parent company.
The family was also featured in the 2014 special, "Kate Plus Eight: Sextuplets Turn 10" and 2019's "Kate Plus Date."
"Perpetuating the narrative that we are damaged or that we are crazy child stars or whatever you want to say is extremely harmful as myself and my siblings are going out into the world and will be functioning members of society with careers," Mady Gosselin expressed in the video.
She also said its her choice what she chooses to share on social media and let it be known that her siblings are doing fine.
"Regardless of whatever narrative you have created in your head from what you've seen, my siblings are doing so well," Gosselin said. "They are all amazing people. They are all smart, they are all kind, they're driven students, they're working hard, they're funny, they're stylish."
In November, her 18-year-old brother Colin, who lives with their father, said in an interview he hasn't been in contact with his mother or the bulk of his siblings for years.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Fiona has knocked out power across Puerto Rico and is causing catastrophic flash flooding across the island. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers in Puerto Rico and in other areas in the path of the powerful storm about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from portable generators and other post-storm hazards.
Loss of Power—Using a Generator Safely
Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. Gasoline-powered portable generators create a risk of CO poisoning that can kill in minutes. CO is called the invisible killer because it is colorless and odorless. Exposed persons may become unconscious before recognizing the symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness.
CPSC estimates that about 85 consumers die in the U.S. each year from CO poisoning from gasoline-powered portable generators.* A recent CPSC report, Fatal Incidents Associated with Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Engine-Driven Generators and Other Engine-Driven Tools 2011-2021 shows that African Americans are at higher risk, accounting for 23 percent of generator-related CO deaths, nearly double their estimated 13 percent share of the U.S. population.
Consumers who plan to use a portable generator in the case of a power loss should follow these tips:
- Never operate a portable generator inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace, shed or on a porch. Opening doors or windows will not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO.
- Operate portable generators outside only, at least 20 feet away from the house, and direct the generator's exhaust away from the home and any other buildings that someone could enter, while keeping windows and other openings closed in the exhaust path of the generator.
- Watch our new public service announcement (PSA) on generator safety! (English, Spanish)
- Check that portable generators have had proper maintenance, and read and follow the labels, instructions, and warnings on the generator and in the owner's manual.
- Look for portable generators that shut off automatically when high levels of CO are present. Some models with CO shut-off also have reduced emissions. These models may be advertised as certified to the latest safety standards for portable generators- PGMA G300-2018 and UL 2201 – which are estimated to reduce deaths from CO poisoning by 87% and 100%, respectively.
Check CO and Smoke Alarms
- Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup on each level and outside separate sleeping areas at home. Interconnected CO alarms are best; when one sounds, they all sound.
- Make sure smoke alarms are installed on every level and inside each bedroom at home.
- Test CO and smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly and replace batteries, if needed. Never ignore an alarm when it sounds. Get outside immediately. Then call 911.
Dangers with Charcoal and Candles
- Never use charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal in an enclosed space can produce lethal levels of CO. Do not cook on a charcoal grill in a garage, even with the door open.
- Use caution when burning candles. Use flashlights instead. If using candles, do not burn them on or near anything that can catch fire. Never leave burning candles unattended. Extinguish candles when leaving the room and before sleeping.
Dangers with Wet Appliances:
- Look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet. Do not touch wet appliances that are still plugged into an electrical source.
- Before using your appliances, have a professional or your gas or electric company evaluate them for safety. Replace all gas control valves, electrical wiring, circuit breakers and fuses that have been under water.
Dangers with Gas Leaks:
- If you smell or hear gas leaking, leave your home immediately and contact local gas authorities from outside the home. Do not operate any electronics, such as lights or phone, before leaving.
Remember, stay informed, be prepared and keep safe!
CPSC resources:
Link to broadcast quality video for media:
- Hurricane Safety b-roll: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/XtFQ7YqK0x
- Flood safety b-roll: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/thCBWTX157
CPSC spokespeople are available for interviews. Email nnye@cpsc.gov or call 240-204-4410 to arrange for an interview.
*Annual average for the number of reported fatal non-fire CO exposure deaths associated with generators each year from 2017-2019, the last three complete years of the full report (2011-2021). (Report/Table 3)
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
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The 2023 U.S. Open Odds & Preview: Mito Pereira
The field for the 2023 U.S. Open in Los Angeles, California at The Los Angeles Country Club will include Mito Pereira. The event runs from June 15-18.
Looking to bet on Pereira at the U.S. Open this week? Read on for the betting odds and stats you need before you make your picks.
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Mito Pereira Insights
- Pereira has finished below par on 13 occasions, completed his day without a bogey twice and finished 14 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 20 rounds played.
- He has carded the best score of the day in one of his last 20 rounds, while scoring among the top 10 in six rounds.
- Pereira has posted a score within three shots of the day's best in seven of his last 20 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day 11 times.
- Pereira has finished in the top five once in his past five tournaments.
- In his past five events, Pereira has finished within five shots of the leader once. He posted a score that was better than average three times.
- Pereira will attempt to make the cut for the eighth straight time by qualifying for the weekend in this tournament.
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U.S. Open Insights and Stats
- Pereira did not make the cut in either of his last two trips to this event.
- Pereira missed the cut when he last played this event, which was in 2022.
- In the past year, the Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,259 yards, 164 yards shorter than the 7,423-yard par 70 for this week's tournament.
- The courses that Pereira has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,299 yards, while The Los Angeles Country Club will be 7,423 yards this week.
Pereira's Last Time Out
- Pereira finished in the 50th percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at the PGA Championship, with an average of 3.13 strokes.
- His 4.04-stroke average on the 48 par-4 holes at the PGA Championship was strong, putting him in the 86th percentile of the field.
- On the eight par-5 holes at the PGA Championship, Pereira shot better than 65% of the competitors (averaging 4.75 strokes).
- Pereira shot better on par 3s than most players his last time out, recording a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at the PGA Championship (the other participants averaged 1.3).
- On the 16 par-3s at the PGA Championship, Pereira recorded four bogeys or worse (more than the field average of 2.8).
- Pereira's six birdies or better on the 48 par-4s at the PGA Championship were more than the field average (4.5).
- In that last competition, Pereira's performance on the 48 par-4s included a bogey or worse eight times (the field's average was worse, at 9.7).
- Pereira finished the PGA Championship outperforming the field's average of birdies or better on par-5s (1.3) with two on the eight par-5 holes.
- The field at the PGA Championship averaged one bogey or worse on the eight par-5s, but Pereira finished without one.
U.S. Open Time and Date Info
- Date: June 15-18, 2023
- Course: The Los Angeles Country Club
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Par: 70 / 7,423 yards
- Pereira Odds to Win: +8000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Unfazed by scandals, Malaysia’s old party seeks win in polls
By EILEEN NG
Associated Press
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s longest-serving party has promised “stability and prosperity” for the country as it seeks to regain power in next week’s general elections. Once an omnipotent force credited with developing and modernizing Malaysia, anger over government corruption led to its unimaginable defeat in 2018 polls. It bounced back two years later as part of a new government, but ties with its allies soured. Working in its favor is a fractured opposition and an electorate fed up with political turmoil, rising inflation and a slowing economy. On the flip side, the party faces a trust deficit after former Prime Minister Najib Razak and others were charged with corruption. There’s a split in its traditional Malay support base and many young new voters are undecided.
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The family of Halyna Hutchins, left, the cinematographer killed on the "Rust" movie set in 2021, and Alec Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the actor and others.
The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the "Rust" movie set in 2021, and Alec Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the actor and others, according to a statement released by the actor's attorney.
The lawsuit, filed in February in Santa Fe, against Baldwin, the film's production companies, its producers and other key members of the crew, alleged numerous industry standard violations.
Matthew Hutchins, widower of Halyna Hutchins who was killed on set, will be an executive producer on film and receive a portion of the profits, the statement adds.
"We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed. The filming of Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume with all the original principal players on board in January 2023. I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. Baldwin). All of us believe Halyna's death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna's final work," Hutchins said in a statement.
"Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained the specific desire to do what is best for Halyna's son. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation," Alec Baldwin's attorney, Luke Nikas of Quinn Emanuel, said in a statement.
Film director Joel Souza, who was also injured in the shooting, is expected to return to the film.
"Those of us who were lucky enough to have spent time with Halyna knew her to be exceedingly talented, kind, creative, and a source of incredible positive energy. I only wish the world had gotten to know her under different circumstances, as it surely would have through her amazing work. In my own attempts to heal, any decision to return to finish directing the film could only make sense for me if it was done with the involvement of Matt and the Hutchins family. Though certainly bittersweet, I am pleased that together, we will now complete what Halyna and I started. My every effort on this film will be devoted to honoring Halyna's legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see this through on her behalf," Souza said in a statement.
Rust Movie Productions, LLC, attorney Spadone of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, said: "We are pleased the parties came together to resolve this matter, which, subject to court approval, marks an important step forward in celebrating Halyna's life and honoring her work."
The lawsuit also claimed the production companies and producers "cut corners" and "chose to hire the cheapest crew available," specifically noting that they "knowingly hired a wholly unqualified armorer," and required her to split time in a second role as assistant props master.
Jason Bowles, an attorney for Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who served as the armorer on "Rust," said they hope the settlement is recognized as a "measure of Justice."
"Hannah is grateful that this settlement will benefit the Hutchins family and that the parties were able to constructively resolve the civil lawsuit. We are hopeful that the district attorneys office will also recognize that a measure of Justice has been achieved in regards to this tragic accident, and that they will opt not to pursue criminal charges," Bowles said.
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Teen dies after dirtbike, vehicle collide in Southwestern Kansas
MEADE CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A 15-year-old has died following a collision on a dirtbike with a vehicle along a Southwestern Kansas county road.
The Kansas Highway Patrol Crash Log indicates that around 5:20 p.m. on Monday, June 12, emergency crews were called to the area of K and 23rd Rd. near Highway 54 with reports of a 2-vehicle crash.
When officials arrived, they said they found a 1998 Kawasaki KX125 dirtbike driven by Michael M. Lowry, 15, of Meade, had been headed north as it exited a field.
At the same time, officials noted that a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Dylan B. Duesing, 27, of Meade, had been headed west on K Rd.
KHP said the pickup collided with the dirtbike.
Officials indicated that Lowry was rushed to Meade District Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
KHP noted that Duesing escaped the crash without injury. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MULN, COSM, TOPS, XPEV, and FTCH.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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Five people were injured after being shot at a trail ride concert organized by a Texas motorcycle club early Sunday.
The Smith County Sheriff's Office received a call around 12:35 a.m. alerting them to gunshot victims at an event at a large pasture in Winona "described as being a trail ride, ATV ride and horse show," the office said in a news release.
An altercation near the concert stage resulted in "one or more trail ride groups" firing shots into the crowd, witnesses told investigators. A second shooting took place when event attendees took back their guns from security personnel who had confiscated them before allowing entry into the concert, according to the news release.
A third shooting happened after law enforcement arrived, the sheriff's office said.
"At this time it is believed that all injuries took place during the original shooting incident as no new victims were located at the scene by law enforcement subsequent to the third shooting," the news release said.
Four of the people shot were transported to area hospitals, the sheriff's office said. One person who was shot in the face was airlifted to a hospital in Tyler in critical condition, according to the news release.
"Only one victim remained in the hospital early this morning and is listed in critical but stable condition," the sheriff's office said.
Investigators are interviewing witnesses and want to talk to the event promoter and security company, the news release said.
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Customers, partners, and community members gather to learn about solar energy's economic benefits
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of American Clean Power Week 2022, National Grid Renewables hosted a two-day event to educate visitors on the economic benefits that solar energy projects provide national, state, and local communities. For a short video covering the two-day event, click here.
Customers, partners, and community members first assembled for a tour of National Grid Renewables' Yellowbud Solar Project, a 274 megawatt (MW) project located in Ross and Pickaway counties, Ohio that is currently under construction.
"The Yellowbud Solar Project currently employs over 550 onsite construction workers and is anticipated to produce $90 million in tax revenue, landowner income, local spending, and charitable funding throughout the first twenty years of operation," commented Blake Nixon, President of National Grid Renewables. "Across the nation, solar energy projects like Yellowbud Solar are providing significant positive economic impact on local, statewide, and national economies."
Event guests were then invited on a tour of the First Solar manufacturing plant in Toledo, where attendees learned how First Solar modules are built, packaged, and shipped. Experts from across the industry discussed solar energy projects and the benefits they offer the economy.
"First Solar joins National Grid Renewables in celebrating a remarkable Midwestern project that sources modules that utilize U.S. technology to benefit the local community with renewable solar energy," said Georges Antoun, First Solar's Chief Commercial Officer. "A testament to the value of American solar manufacturing, the project exemplifies a sustainable energy model for the future of Ohio – as well any community that wishes to spur job growth, economic impact, and renewable energy security. The Yellowbud Solar Project is a fantastic achievement for the community, and First Solar is proud to have supplied our responsibly sourced modules to support its success."
"We appreciate the opportunity to join National Grid Renewables in commemorating American Clean Power Week and to see the incredible progress that has been made to further utilize solar power in Ohio," said Mike Gammill, Vice President for Kiewit Power Constructors Co., the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the Yellowbud Solar Project. "We are proud to serve as the EPC contractor and to contribute to the ongoing innovation and collaboration that is driving its success."
National Grid Renewables, part of the National Grid Ventures division of National Grid (NYSE: NGG), develops, owns, and operates large-scale renewable energy assets across the United States, including solar, wind, and energy storage. As a farmer-friendly and community-focused business, National Grid Renewables seeks to repower America's electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable, clean energy future. National Grid Renewables supports National Grid's vision of being at the heart of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future for all. To learn more about National Grid Renewables, visit www.nationalgridrenewables.com or follow the company on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited ("Aircastle") announced today that Joe Schreiner will retire from his position as Chief Technical Officer at the end of the current fiscal year, effective February 28, 2023.
Mike Inglese, Aircastle's CEO, commented, "Joe has been a foundational member of Aircastle since its earliest days. As we've progressed over many years from a start-up into a leading global aircraft leasing company, Joe has guided the vital technical oversight of our fleet. As we wish Joe a well-earned retirement, we also know the insight and mentorship he brought to our team will be difficult to replace."
Joe Schreiner joined Aircastle at its origination in 2004 as Executive Vice President, Technical and was appointed Chief Technical Officer in 2020. He began his career in aviation with McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) where he performed various technical management positions over nineteen years.
About Aircastle Limited
Aircastle Limited acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of August 31, 2022, Aircastle owned and managed on behalf of its joint ventures 252 aircraft leased to 74 customers located in 45 countries.
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The user-friendly Factory Drive Recorder software from Omron lets engineers use different triggering methods to capture video around key production events and quickly identify the source of quality issues.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas recently launched a new Factory Drive Recorder software that is fully compatible with the popular Omron M Series cameras. This easy-to-use solution helps engineers perform high-level corrective maintenance in the life science, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, machine tooling, and food and beverage industries.
Determining the causes of errors during production can be difficult and time-consuming due to a lack of readily available evidence leading up to and immediately following a precipitating event. Many traditional event capture systems are either too expensive to purchase or too complicated to set up, so companies must often have experts and dedicated personnel available to maintain and run them.
Factory Drive Recorder is designed to be an affordable, out-of-the-box solution that has the ability to record video up to 5 minutes before and after a designated incident based on a variety of triggers. It can monitor up to 8 cameras on a single system, allowing designers and engineers to monitor error detection at multiple locations when an incident occurs.
Engineers can utilize the following four triggering methods to prompt recording:
- Time-based (triggering every X period of time)
- Motion detection (e.g., when a door opens)
- Master image comparison
- Trigger signal (whether from a sensor, PLC, or another external source).
Factory Drive Recorder is designed to work seamlessly with Omron industrial cameras, and it has a significantly lower cost compared with traditional event capture software systems. It is compatible with the M Series GigE Vision and the M Series USB3 Vision. These cameras feature resolutions from 0.4 to 20 MP and frame rates as high as 527 FPS, including a multitude of high-end Sony Pregius sensors with Global Shutter.
Industrial professionals seeking economical and flexible event capture software to perform high-quality corrective maintenance can find more details here.
Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics and more. Established in 1933 and currently headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, Omron's about 30,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries. Learn more at http://automation.omron.com/.
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Turkey: Sweden’s extradition refusal “very negative”
By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY
Associated Press
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister has called the refusal of Sweden’s top court to extradite a man wanted by Turkey a “very negative development,” as Ankara continues to delay Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO. Speaking Tuesday, Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey’s request for the extradition of Bulent Kenes was rejected despite a memorandum signed by Turkey, Sweden and Finland. Kenes, 55, who has been granted asylum in Sweden, was the editor of the English-language Today’s Zaman newspaper, which was owned by the network linked to U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen. Turkey blames Gulen for the failed coup in 2016 and considers his network to be a terror organization. Turkey also accuses Kenes of being among the coup plotters.
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India not planning to invite Ukraine to G20 summit in September
By ASHOK SHARMA
Associated Press
NEW DELHI (AP) — India says it is not planning to invite Ukraine to the G20 summit of industrialized and developing nations in September. Its external affairs minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, says Ukrainian participation in the summit is not something that India has reviewed or discussed with others. Ukraine is not a G20 member, while Russia with whom it is fighting a war is part of the grouping. The Ukraine war and the disruption in global food and fuel supplies are expected to be high on the agenda of the G20 summit in New Delhi. Indonesia invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to participate in last year’s G20 summit in Bali.
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Passport Parking now available for more than 2,000 parking spaces throughout the City
CHICO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with mobility software and payments company Passport, the City of Chico is introducing its first mobile payment option for parking. The Passport Parking application, powered by Passport, allows parkers to seamlessly pay for and extend their parking sessions from their smartphones. Passport's technology also enables the City to access parking insights and data and to operate more efficiently. The City of Chico will also continue to offer coin and card payment options.
Using the Passport Parking app is convenient and hassle-free. After downloading the free app from the App Store or Google Play, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for parking. Users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire and view receipts and parking history directly from their smartphones.
"Passport allows us to upgrade Chico's downtown parking options and offer our residents and visitors more ways to pay for parking so that they can stroll through the City's one-of-a-kind shops, dine downtown and visit historic museums with peace of mind about parking," says Wyatt West, Project Manager. "Additionally, with Passport's technology our team is equipped to more accurately assess and respond to our current and future parking needs."
More than 800 cities, private operators and universities, including California State University, Chico, trust Passport's digital mobility platform as the only end-to-end system for managing mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital parking permits and mobility management. Other Northern California cities that trust Passport to manage their parking and mobility needs include Santa Rosa, Fremont and Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority.
"We are proud to bring even more innovative parking and mobility solutions to the City of Chico," says Director of Sales at Passport, Sam Warnecke. "With Passport's platform in place, the City of Chico can now join its neighboring cities and California State University, Chico, in streamlining its operations and collecting, aggregating and visualizing mobility data in one centralized location."
The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
About Passport
Passport is a mobility software and payments company that builds solutions to centrally manage complexities at the curb. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's mobility management platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also the 2021 Fintech category winner for the NC Tech Association's Industry Driven award.
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Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children younger than 5
(AP) - Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective in protecting children younger than 5 as omicron spread in the spring, the company announced Tuesday.
Vaccinations for babies, toddlers and preschoolers opened in the U.S. in June after months of delay. Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by mid-August, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Health authorities authorized tot-sized vaccine doses made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech based on a study showing they were safe and produced high levels of virus-fighting antibodies. But there was only preliminary data on how that translated into effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19.
The new update analyzed COVID-19 diagnoses between March and June in Pfizer’s ongoing study of the three-dose vaccine. There were 21 COVID-19 cases among the 351 tots who got dummy shots -- compared to just 13 among the 794 youngsters given three vaccine doses.
The child cases primarily were caused by the BA.2 omicron version that was circulating at the time. Currently, another omicron relative, BA.5, is causing most COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and much of the world.
In older children and adults, the COVID-19 vaccines have been used long enough to prove that they remain strongly protective against severe disease and death even as the coronavirus mutates -- while early protection against infection wanes. Still, scientists track that initial effectiveness rate as extra evidence of vaccine performance and to look for signs of how they initially hold up against new mutants.
Pfizer this week asked U.S. regulators to authorize modified vaccine doses that better match the newest omicron variants for people 12 and older as boosters this fall. The company said it also is developing updated shots for kids younger than 12.
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