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National Geographic reveals its top destinations for 2023
By Marnie Hunter, CNN
It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s big trips.
National Geographic is getting an early start, too, releasing its Best of the World list in late October with 25 must-see destinations for 2023.
Respect — for the people and their cultures, for the land and its conservation — is an overarching theme of the list, which is divided into five official categories.
The hope is that 2023 will be not just a big return to travel but also to rediscovering wonder, said Amy Alipio, senior editor for National Geographic Travel.
“Because when you are awed by something, you treat it with respect. And that spirit is something we want to encourage with this list,” Alipio said.
The list focuses on destinations that have community-led conservation efforts, healing and heritage journeys and ways for travelers to give back as well as places that are doing important work in ecotourism, sustainability and inclusive travel.
Looking at community
National Geographic has introduced a new category in this year’s list, replacing “sustainability” with a broader “community” category.
“It’s about broadening the focus on the people striving for sustainable destinations and the various ways that manifests, from making travel more accessible to supporting local businesses,” Alipio said.
Sustainability has been woven into every category a bit more. The other four categories are nature, culture, adventure and family.
The five destinations listed under the “community” heading represent a diverse range of strengths.
Ghana is listed as an important destination for Black heritage travelers in West Africa.
Alberta, Canada also makes the list.
“They have been a leader in Indigenous tourism, basically getting travelers out there learning the stories and the ways of life of the First Nations here in North America,” and their vibrant, contemporary cultures, Alipio said.
In Laos, a new high-speed train is making the country more accessible to visitors and bringing economic opportunity to locals.
The Great Lakes city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is listed in part because it has been “really supportive of its creative community,” Alipio said, citing Bronzeville, which is opening a cultural center focused on African American art.
And in Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, Karpathos is a standout for sustainable tourism with female leadership.
Big openings, small crowds
The list is not without big new attractions. The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum outside of Cairo figures into Egypt’s appearance on the 2023 list in the “culture” category. And Charleston, South Carolina, will soon be home to the International African American Museum, which is set to open in January.
US wilderness features on the list in two categories, with an emphasis on getting away from the crowds.
Utah, where five national parks are a huge draw, appears in the “adventure” category in part for its efforts to direct tourists to some of its lesser-known areas to combat overtourism.
Visit Utah has a page dedicated to responsible travel where it asks visitors to consider their impact with questions including “Am I doing what I can to avoid crowded locations?” State parks including Dead Horse Point and Goblin Valley are located near one or more of Utah’s five spectacular national parks.
Big Bend National Park in Texas appears in the “nature” category. While Big Bend hosted a record 581,000 recreational visits in 2021, it was still far less visited than some of the United States’ most popular national parks. Yellowstone welcomed 4.9 million visitors and Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted a whopping 14.1 million recreational visits in 2021.
Slovenia, “a longtime leader in sustainable tourism,” is pairing cycling trails with visits to vineyards, cheesemakers and other food producers in a way that earns it a slot in the “nature” category with a culinary bonus.
The Scottish Highlands, Portugal’s dazzling Azores volcanic archipelago and Botswana also make the “nature” list for their efforts toward conservation and sustainability.
Family, adventure and culture
Colombia has been in the spotlight with the Disney movie “Encanto,” making it a timely choice for the “family” category. In California, San Francisco’s Crosstown Trail is another spot perfect for family adventure.
Speaking of “adventure,” that category also includes Choquequirao, Peru, an Inca site to rival Machu Picchu that is becoming more accessible and spurring economic development.
And New Zealand, long an adventure capital, makes the list as excitement builds with travel’s resurgence.
The Austrian Alps also provide great opportunities for adventure within the Bergsteigerdörfer network of 29 mountaineering villages.
Asia, which has been slower to reopen from the pandemic, features prominently in the “culture” category. Busan, South Korea, appears in the category for offerings from craft brews to Asia’s top film festival.
While China remains closed to international tourism, its Longmen Grottoes in Henan Province also make the “culture” list as new technology brings attention to the largest collection of stone statues in the world.
For more of National Geographic’s Best of the World list, visit their website.
National Geographic’s Best of the World 2023 list:
CULTURE
Appian Way, Italy
Busan, South Korea
Longmen Grottoes, Henan Province, China
Egypt
Charleston, South Carolina
NATURE
Scottish Highlands
Botswana
Slovenia
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Azores
ADVENTURE
New Zealand
Choquequirao, Peru
Utah
Austrian Alps
Revillagigedo National Park, Mexico
COMMUNITY
Dodecanese Islands, Greece
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alberta, Canada
Laos
Ghana
FAMILY
Trinidad & Tobago
San Francisco Crosstown Trail, California
Colombia
Manchester, United Kingdom
Switzerland
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HOD HASHARON, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, today announced its unaudited second quarter 2022 financial results.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Second quarter revenues were $32.8 million compared with $35.3 million in the second quarter of last year;
- Gross margin on a non-GAAP basis was 70%;
- GAAP operating loss was $6.5 million and non-GAAP operating loss was $4.2 million;
- GAAP net loss was $6.2 million and non-GAAP net loss was $4.2 million.
Financial Outlook
For 2022, management adjusts its previously announced guidance as follows:
- Revenues to be between $125 - 130 million; (the third quarter of 2022 is expected to be approximately $25 million);
- Additional recurring security deals to be executed, providing incremental MAR** of more than $180 million for the full year 2022;
- December 2022 total ARR* including SECaas ARR* and Support & Maintenance ARR* to be between $50-52 million, representing approximately 15% year-over-year growth versus 2021 at the midpoint;
- December 2022 SECaas ARR* to be approximately $9 million;
- Recurring security revenue to be approximately $7 million.
Management Comment
Erez Antebi, President & CEO of Allot, commented, "Several sizeable CAPEX deals that we expected to conclude and be able to at least partially deliver in the second and third quarters, are now not expected to close before the fourth quarter. As a result, we are modifying our revenue forecast for the remainder of this year."
Continued Mr. Antebi, "Looking at the DPI market in general, we continue to see many opportunities and an overall solid DPI market. In the SECaas business, we closed several new deals this quarter and 2 additional operators launched the security service."
"We are fully aware of the challenges we face. We have set a goal to be profitable in 2024 by growing our SECaas revenues and closely controlling our expenses. We have full faith in our company, our team, our products and in our ability to meet these goals, " concluded Antebi.
Q2 2022 Financial Results Summary
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were $32.8 million, a decrease of 7% compared to $35.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Gross profit on a GAAP basis for the second quarter of 2022 was $22.5 million (gross margin of 68.7%), an 8% decline compared with $24.5 million (gross margin of 69.3%) in the second quarter of 2021.
Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for the second quarter of 2022 was $23.0 million (gross margin of 70.2%), a 7% decline compared with $24.8 million (gross margin of 70.2%) in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss on a GAAP basis for the second quarter of 2022 was $6.2 million, or $0.17 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $4.0 million, or $0.11 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss on a non-GAAP for the second quarter of 2022 was $4.2 million, or $0.11 per basic share compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.04 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Cash and investments as of June 30,2022 totaled $108.0 million, compared to $85.7 million as of December 31, 2021.
Conference Call & Webcast:
The Allot management team will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 earnings results today, August 16, 2022 at 8:30 am ET, 3:30 pm Israel time. To access the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers:
US: 1-888-642-5032, UK: 0-800-917-5108, Israel: +972-3-918-0609
A live webcast and, following the end of the call, an archive of the conference call, will be accessible on the Allot website at: http://investors.allot.com/index.cfm
About Allot
Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT, TASE: ALLT) is a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot's multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed and cloud service providers and over 1,000 enterprises. Our industry leading network-based security as a service solution is already used by over 20 million subscribers in Europe. Allot. See. Control. Secure.
For more information, visit www.allot.com
Performance Metrics
* Total ARR - Support & Maintenance ARR (measures the current annual run rate of support & maintenance revenues, which is calculated based on these expected revenues in the fourth quarter and multiplied by 4) and SECaaS ARR (measures the current annual run rate of the SECaaS revenues, which is calculated based on these expected revenues in the current month of December and multiplied by 12).
** MAR (maximum annual revenue potential of concluded transactions) was estimated by Allot upon transaction signature and constitutes an approximation of the theoretical annual revenues Allot would receive if 100% of the applicable customer segments only subscribers, as estimated by Allot, signed up for the service.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation:
The difference between GAAP and non-GAAP revenues is related to the acquisitions made by the Company and represents revenues adjusted for the impact of the fair value adjustment to acquired deferred revenue related to purchase accounting. Non-GAAP net income is defined as GAAP net income after including deferred revenues related to the fair value adjustment resulting from purchase accounting and excluding stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, deferred tax asset adjustment and changes in taxes related items.
These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP results and a full reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying Table 2. The Company provides these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they present a better measure of the Company's core business and management uses the non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the Company's ongoing performance. Accordingly, the Company believes they are useful to investors in enhancing an understanding of the Company's operating performance.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of Company management. Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements set forth in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to compete successfully with other companies offering competing technologies; the loss of one or more significant customers; consolidation of, and strategic alliances by, our competitors, government regulation; the timing of completion of key project milestones which impact the timing of our revenue recognition; lower demand for key value-added services; our ability to keep pace with advances in technology and to add new features and value-added services; managing lengthy sales cycles; operational risks associated with large projects; our dependence on fourth party channel partners for a material portion of our revenues; court approval of the Company's proposed share buy-back program; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level since November, more grim news for a housing market that’s been in decline for a year.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate rose to 6.5% from 6.32% last week. The average rate a year ago was 3.89%.
The average long-term rate reached a two-decade high of 7.08% in the fall as the Federal Reserve continued to raise its key lending rate in a bid to cool the economy and quash persistent, four-decade high inflation.
At its first meeting of 2023 earlier this month, the Fed raised its benchmark lending rate by another 25 basis points, its eighth increase in less than a year. That pushed the central bank’s key rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%, its highest level in 15 years.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted at the time that some measures of inflation have eased, but appeared to suggest that he foresees two additional quarter-point rate hikes this year. Minutes from that meeting released Wednesday mostly corroborated that view, but a series of strong economic reports in recent weeks has some analysts forecasting more than two rate increases this year, to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
While the Fed’s rate hikes do impact borrowing rates across the board for businesses and families, rates on 30-year mortgages usually track the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing loans. Investors’ expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasurys and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates can also influence the cost of borrowing for a home.
The big rise in mortgage rates during the past year has battered the housing market, with sales of existing homes falling for 12 straight months to the slowest pace in more than a dozen years. January’s sales cratered by nearly 37% from a year earlier, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday.
For all of 2022, NAR reported last month that existing U.S. home sales fell 17.8% from 2021, the weakest year for home sales since 2014 and the biggest annual decline since the housing crisis began in 2008.
Higher rates can add hundreds of a dollars a month in costs for homebuyers, on top of already high home prices.
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JERICHO, N.Y., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forward Thinking Systems is proud to announce the addition of two new features to its browser-based fleet management portal, IntelliHub. These features, which include an advanced weather module and new specialty icons, were specifically requested by and are geared towards government operations customers.
Live weather conditions, like precipitation and temperature, provide valuable information for making informed fleet decisions such as coordinating appropriate plowing and salting equipment for storm maintenance, properly securing equipment in high-wind conditions, selecting the right boat for marine work, and more.
Weather overlays have become one of the most requested features for telematics solutions in the government space. Civilian fleets can benefit from live weather data as well by ensuring their drivers are properly equipped for expected conditions. From a safety perspective, this also gives managers increased visibility for reminding drivers to maintain safe speeds and follow distances during inclement weather. Furthermore, managers can more easily alert customers of expected weather delays. Additionally, users can right-click to view the current weather and temperature in a given location.
Map overlays include:
- Wind Speed
- Temperature
- Precipitation
- Cloud Cover
- Sea Level Pressure
The addition of boat and motorcycle icons is part of our continued push to make the IntelliHub platform the fastest and easiest-to-use platform in the industry. Proper icons allow users to quickly identify and locate personnel and resources on the map. During an emergency or even day-to-day situations, quickly distinguishing assets helps fleet managers to stay ahead of the curb on allocating resources and assignments.
Forward Thinking Systems was established in 2005 and is dedicated to building fleet management solutions that give our customers an edge. Our software helps our customers reduce risk and increase safety, allowing them to run a more cost-efficient operation. We provide the insight you need to manage your vehicles, assets, and team from your phone or office. Fleet customer feedback is a crucial part of making the best solution for commercial fleets. That is why we offer all of our customers 24/7 support. Learn more at ftsgps.com
Tyler Linn
Forward Thinking Systems
tyler.linn@ftsgps.com
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ST. LOUIS, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Store Supply Warehouse announced Monday they have been selected as a Top Workplace in St. Louis for 2023 by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback gathered from employee engagement surveys and are published yearly by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution, and connection.
"We are excited to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the St. Louis area two years in a row" said Jeff Bernth, Chief Marketing Officer at Store Supply Warehouse. "Our goal is to create an environment where our employees can be successful and where we continue to take care of the customer without hesitation." Bernth said.
The Top Workplaces survey was conducted between January and April 2023 and was open to organizations with 50 or more employees in Greater St. Louis.
The full list of honorees can be viewed at : www.stltoday.com/business/workplaces
More information on Store Supply Warehouse can be found at: www.storesupply.com
About Store Supply Warehouse:
Store Supply Warehouse has been serving the retail and small business industries for over 25 years, providing store fixtures and supplies for small businesses, online retailers, boutiques and more. They maintain shipping facilities throughout the country and are headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Store Supply Warehouse is available by phone at 1-800-823-8887 or anytime online at storesupply.com.
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- 28% of leaders see executive escalations interrupt half of their weekly digital priorities.
- 47% see less than half their teams as digital experts, inhibiting their ability to prioritize issues.
- Findings show even an incremental improvement could lead up to five hundred thousand in monthly cost savings.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Metric, the customer-driven digital analytics platform, today released findings from its latest report, The Efficiency Index, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities surrounding digital efficiency and cost optimization. Based on survey responses from digital leaders across the globe, the latest report uncovers how distractions such as executive escalations, false positives and misalignment are costing companies and preventing them from meeting heightened efficiency demands.
Digital teams are under increasing pressure to streamline costs while driving growth. However, identifying the right areas to prioritize remains a challenge, as customer demands continue to evolve. Findings show that unnecessary executive escalations, such as forwarding website complaints from friends or relatives, interrupt half of digital priorities each week for 28% of leaders. The average digital team is spending at least a day a week on executive escalations, but only seeing 25% or less of those digital issues have an actual impact on their business. This amounts to the average digital team wasting two months each year just on escalations. Additionally, in the last six months, 32% of digital teams spend two weeks or more on false positives, and 44% spend the same amount of time manually reproducing issues.
Limited expertise across digital teams and the reliance on certain team members restricts their ability to effectively prioritize and respond quickly. In fact, the report finds 47% see less than half their members as digital experts. Added to this 62% say it takes at least a month or more for a new hire to have enough job expertise to efficiently troubleshoot digital issues on their own, costing already lean teams additional time.
By enhancing digital expertise and understanding the impact of experiences, digital teams can minimize costs and transition from reactive to proactive customer service. Findings show even incremental improvements can yield significant cost savings. A 25% improvement in mean time to resolution could save up to $100K per month, while a 50% improvement could save up to $500K per month.
"The need for efficiency isn't a new benchmark for digital teams, but its impact on customer retention and long-term business stability is more critical than ever," said Mario Ciabarra, CEO of Quantum Metric. "In today's market, digital organizations need to move fast to meet the changing expectations of customers and have an effective understanding of how to prioritize digital needs that have real value for the business and the customer. Success depends on arming every team member with the right digital expertise to understand and empathize with every customer experience, every time."
Other key findings include:
- Primary time wasters: Inefficient digital management not only impacts team costs but also hampers customer loyalty and retention. Identifying the root cause of an issue (30%) and determining priorities (30%) are the most significant time wasters for digital teams. Moreover, "help & support" (27%) and "account management" (20%) emerge as the primary problem areas in the digital experience, requiring considerable time and attention.
- The difference in team efficiency: When asked who is the most efficient and inefficient team, technology/IT and customer experience teams were the most common answers. The biggest difference between an efficient and inefficient team came down to their ability to understand how their work impacts business KPIs (36%) and their ability to prioritize projects based on business KPIs (32%).
- The power of generative AI: When it comes to improving training efficiency and honing digital expertise across teams, leaders believe AI will have a significant impact. In fact, 84% of leaders say new technologies and tech solutions, including generative AI and other guided analytics tools, are already changing the way leaders foster digital expertise.
The Efficiency Index includes a series of three reports, breaking down the findings by regional focus in the US and UK, Spain, and Germany. For more information on the Efficiency Index and Quantum Metric visit: https://www.quantummetric.com/resources/report/the-efficiency-index/
Survey Methodology
The Efficiency Index is the result of analyzed survey responses from 700 digital leaders with the rank of VP or above across the US, UK, Germany and Spain.
About Quantum Metric
As the pioneer in Continuous Product Design, Quantum Metric helps organizations put customers at the heart of everything they do. The Quantum Metric platform provides a structured approach to understanding the digital customer journey, enabling organizations to recognize customer needs, quantify the financial impact and prioritize based on the impact to the customer and business' bottom line. Today, Quantum Metric captures insights from 40% of the world's internet users, supporting globally recognized brands across industries including retail, travel, financial services and telecommunications. For more information about Quantum Metric, visit www.quantummetric.com.
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America's Second-Largest Federal Credit Union Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in New Shares in Q3, Adds 30 Basis Points of Net Worth
TYSONS, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today released financials highlighting continued strength in an increasingly challenging economic environment. During the third quarter of 2022, PenFed attracted nearly $1 billion in new shares, and increased net worth by 30 basis points since the second quarter of 2022.
"Building deposits, liquidity and capital are PenFed's key priorities for the second half of 2022 – and during the third quarter we made tremendous progress in achieving these goals," said PenFed President and CEO James Schenck. "The PenFed family continues to grow based on the value of our products and services. Over 400,000 new members joined PenFed during the first nine months of 2022, as current members share their stories about PenFed's great rates and world-class service. We thank all of our 2.8 million members for choosing to save and borrow with PenFed."
PenFed reported many financial highlights after closing the third quarter of 2022:
- PenFed's member shares grew year-over-year by $5.4 billion, which represents 24% growth.
- Over the same period, PenFed balanced that share growth with loan portfolio growth of $5.7 billion or 23%.
- PenFed's net worth ratio increased to 9.33% at the close of the third quarter, 30 basis points higher than the close of the second quarter.
- PenFed closed the third quarter with over $834 million of capital in excess of required regulatory net worth.
In addition to accomplishing these key business milestones, PenFed donated over $1.6 million to more than 50 charitable organizations during the first nine months of 2022.
"Most recently," Schenck pointed out, "we began moving forward with plans to build a PenFed Grand Lodge at the Warrior Retreat in Haymarket, Virginia, which will serve as a second home to help wounded warriors recover and rebuild relationships with their families. And we mobilized hundreds of PenFed employees across America to raise funds and participate in the Susan G. Komen Walk to fight breast cancer."
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Schenck acknowledged, "we expect loan demand will continue to decline as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates. PenFed will focus on finishing this year strong by continuing to build deposits, liquidity and capital, while maintaining credit quality and delivering world-class service to our growing membership."
About PenFed Credit Union
Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.8 million members worldwide with $35.9 billion in assets. PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services. Our mission is to empower members of our community to achieve their financial well-being. PenFed Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org, like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter. Interested in working for PenFed? Check us out on LinkedIn. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama will be among those at the 2023 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota at TPC Twin Cities from July 27-30.
Looking to place a wager on Matsuyama at the 3M Open this week? Keep reading for the betting trends you need to know before you make your picks.
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Hideki Matsuyama Insights
- Matsuyama has finished below par on 11 occasions, completed his day bogey-free three times and finished 13 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 18 rounds played.
- He has recorded the best score of the day in one of his last 18 rounds, while scoring among the top five in two rounds and the top 10 on four occasions.
- Matsuyama has carded a score within three shots of the day's best in four of his last 18 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day 10 times.
- In his past five events, Matsuyama has finished in the top 20 three times.
- Looking at the past five tournaments he has entered, he made the cut four times.
- Matsuyama has finished with a better-than-average score in three of his past five tournaments.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Matsuyama has one top-10 finish in his past two appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been seventh.
- Matsuyama has made the cut one time in his previous two entries in this event.
- The par-71 course measures 7,431 yards this week, 414 yards longer than the average Tour stop during the past 12 months.
- The average course on the Tour in the past year has played to 69.25 strokes per round and a score of -5. At TPC Twin Cities, the scoring average is lower at -8 per tournament.
- Courses that Matsuyama has played in the past year have measured an average of 7,368 yards, 63 yards shorter than the 7,431-yard TPC Twin Cities this week.
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -4. That is higher than this course, which has a scoring average of -8.
Matsuyama's Last Time Out
- Matsuyama was in the 81st percentile on par 3s at The Open Championship, with an average of 2.94 strokes on the 16 par-3 holes.
- He finished in the 88th percentile on par 4s at The Open Championship, averaging 4.00 strokes on those 44 holes.
- Matsuyama shot better than 36% of the golfers at The Open Championship on the tournament's 12 par-5 holes, averaging 4.83 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.78.
- Matsuyama fared worse on par 3s than the field his last time out, carding a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at The Open Championship (the other competitors averaged 1.3).
- On the 16 par-3s at The Open Championship, Matsuyama did not have a bogey or worse (the field averaged 2.3).
- Matsuyama's six birdies or better on the 44 par-4s at The Open Championship were more than the tournament average (3.4).
- In that last tournament, Matsuyama carded a bogey or worse on five of 44 par-4s (the field averaged 8.1).
- Matsuyama ended The Open Championship recording a birdie or better on three par-5 holes, compared to the field average of 3.4 on the 12 par-5s.
- On the 12 par-5s at The Open Championship, Matsuyama recorded one bogey or worse, fewer than the tournament average of 1.2.
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- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
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Kevin Harvick will know if 2023 is final season by Daytona
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Harvick will know if 2023 will be his final NASCAR season before he goes to Daytona in February. The 2014 Cup champion says he doesn’t have a clear answer right now about his future. Harvick says he isn’t going to start the season not knowing what direction he’s going. Harvick says he has a lot to evaluate and it could go either way. Gene Haas said in October that Harvick indicated he didn’t plan to drive after his contract expires at the end of the 2023 season. Harvick’s team would like him to sign an extension. Harvick turns 48 on Dec. 8. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/01/kevin-harvick-will-know-if-2023-is-final-season-by-daytona/ | 2022-12-01 20:46:44 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/01/kevin-harvick-will-know-if-2023-is-final-season-by-daytona/ |
NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, America's leader in using the power of communications to drive social impact at scale, elected 19 new members to its Board of Directors during its spring meeting held yesterday in Washington, DC. The non-profit organization's Board is chaired by Jacki Kelley, CEO, dentsu Americas, and Chief Global Client Officer, dentsu. Vice Chairs include Tara Walpert Levy, VP, Americas, YouTube, and Diego Scotti, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon.
The Ad Council's Board of Directors is comprised of an esteemed group of senior marketing, media and business executives whose talent, insights and financial support ensure that the Ad Council's campaigns are effective and impactful. Focused on some of the most pressing issues facing the country, the Ad Council's Board of Directors is now working closely with the organization's leadership to spearhead the communications industry's efforts to address gun violence, mental health, the drug overdose epidemic, and racial justice.
New members of the Ad Council Board of Directors include:
- Josephine Bertrams, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Heineken USA
- Adam Gerhart, Global CEO, Mindshare
- Jeremi Gorman, President of Worldwide Advertising, Netflix
- Tammy Henault, CMO, National Basketball Association
- Lisa Ryan Howard, EVP, Global Chief Revenue Officer, Hearst Magazines
- Zach Kitschke, CMO, Canva
- Seth Matlins, Managing Director, CMO Network, Forbes
- Shakir Moin, CMO, NA, The Coca-Cola Company
- Catherine Newman, EVP, Marketing, WWE
- Chris Rogers, Chief Business Officer, Instacart
- Tiffany Rolfe, Global Chair, Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA
- Jessica Sibley, CEO, TIME
- Ramon Soto, SVP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Northwell Health
- Dara Treseder, CMO, Autodesk
- Gayle Troberman, CMO, iHeartMedia
- Aaron Walton, CEO/Founder, Walton Isaacson
- Tiffany Xingyu Wang, Chief Marketing & Trust Officer, OpenWeb
- Clifford Young, President, U.S. Public Affairs, Ipsos
- Andrea Zaretsky, CMO, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
"Our Board is instrumental in empowering the Ad Council to drive measurable impact on our country's most pressing issues," said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. "Whether they are lending their individual expertise, providing the unparalleled support of their organizations or motivating the communications industry at large to create meaningful purpose-driven work, I am ecstatic to welcome these incredible leaders and collaborate with them to create lasting positive change."
The Ad Council also added four new members to its Leadership Council, which consists of some of the best leaders and innovators in media, tech, marketing, and advertising. Leadership Council members leverage their companies' reach and resources to activate campaigns and share key learnings, insights, and capabilities in support of the Ad Council's work to address the country's most critical social issues.
New members of the Ad Council Leadership Council include:
- Missy Foristall, Global COO + Americas CEO, DEPT
- Greg Kahn, CEO, Emerging Tech Exchange & GK Digital Ventures
- Lynn Teo, CMO, Northwestern Mutual
- Heawon (Won) Yoo, CMO, Lightbox
A complete list of the Ad Council Board of Directors and Leadership Council is available on the organization's website.
THE AD COUNCIL
The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change around the most pressing issues in America. Since the non-profit's founding, the organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic and impactful campaigns – Smokey Bear, A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Love Has No Labels, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more. With a current focus on mental health, racial justice, gun violence and other critical issues, the Ad Council's national campaigns encompass advertising and media content, ground game and community efforts, trusted messenger and influencer engagement, among other innovative strategies to move the needle on the most important issues of the day.
To learn more or get involved, visit AdCouncil.org join the Ad Council's communities on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter, and view campaign creative on YouTube.
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The brand is disrupting the category through a unique partnership with clinical psychologist and parenting expert, Dr. Becky
MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frida Baby, the brand that prepares parents for the unfiltered, messy realities of parenthood, is launching a new product category: potty. The Potty lineup supports the full journey of potty learning and reimagines the essentials for potty success, simplifying the process from setup to cleanup.
Potty training is a mental marathon for parents that can span more than a year, and they're overwhelmed from the start. Parents are met with a dizzying array of potty-training products and methodologies, with no clear guidance on what's needed for each stage of the process. They also have to manage the stress of school-imposed deadlines and the social pressure to have their kid out of diapers by a certain age.
Frida Baby set out to simplify the process of preparing for potty training, which led to the development of the All-in-One Potty Kit, a re-imagining of the shopping and learning experience that offers everything you need from setup to cleanup, with professional guidance to help get you there.
The hero of the kit is the 3-in-1 Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as kids learn, from a standalone potty to an adult toilet topper and step stool for those soon-to-be potty pros. Although kids are the ones learning, parents have to do the dirty work – so the Frida Baby potty line addresses not just the child's but the parents' pain points too. Super absorbent mess mats protect floors from the inevitable misses, while an integrated potty liner system hides liners below the seat, keeping toilet trainees comfy as they learn and making cleanup quick and easy for parents.
Frida Baby partnered with clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Becky on its first co-branded partnership to give parents an enhanced experience beyond a product solution. Her expertise in child behavior complements Frida Baby's physical solutions that help parents navigate uncharted waters. Together, the partnership unlocks more value for parents – the All-in-One Potty Kit includes a bespoke potty-learning guide from Dr. Becky with tips and scripts for long-term success.
"Historically, parents have had to patch together several different products to navigate potty learning, but we are providing a full experience with new-to-market features that set our products apart," says Frida CEO, founder and mom of four, Chelsea Hirschhorn. "That curation, inclusive of Dr. Becky's content, is part of our novel approach to potty training. At Frida, we push the envelope in every way when it comes to parenting and problem-solving, and I appreciate that Dr. Becky has the same approach to transparency and candor as we do."
"As a clinical psychologist and a parent of three, I know that a child's potty success is dependent on a parent feeling equipped and empowered," says Dr. Becky. "I couldn't be prouder to be Frida Baby's partner in redefining what 'All-in-One' really means to parents. This category-defining potty kit is so much more than a new product on the market - it is the first time that parents truly have everything they need to be a sturdy, confident leader through an important developmental milestone."
The line features the following products and is available now at Amazon.com, Walmart, Target, Buy Buy Baby, and Fridababy.com:
- All-in-One Potty Kit ($59.99) - All the essential tools and tips for long-term potty success, including the 3-in-1 Grow-With-Me Potty, dedicated Sink Step Stool, Poo + Pee Potty Liners, Potty Mess Mats, and Good Inside Potty Guide from Dr. Becky
- 3-in-1 Grow-With-Me Potty ($44.99) - The potty that adapts as your child learns from standalone potty to toilet topper + step stool
- Poo + Pee Potty Liners ($14.99) - Leak-proof, super-absorbent liners fit most potty chairs for easy cleanup during potty training
- Potty Mess Mats ($14.99) - Disposable, super-absorbent floor pads for the misses and messes
- Potty Cleanup Essentials ($14.99) - A combo pack that makes cleanup easy pee-zy: 15 Poo + Pee Potty Liners and 15 Potty Mess Mats
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Amanda Zerbib
ALISON BROD MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
fridababy@abmc-us.com
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a quick and easy way to locate the television remote," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the ADVANCE REMOTE. My design would also offer a more cost-effective means of powering the remote control."
The invention provides an improved universal remote control for a television. In doing so, it saves time and effort when locating the remote control. It also eliminates the hassle of replacing batteries. As a result, it increases convenience. The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-175, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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One dead, dozen missing after explosion at apartment block on Channel island of Jersey
By Allegra Goodwin, CNN
One person died Saturday and several are missing after an explosion and fire at an apartment building on the British self-governing island of Jersey.
Chief officer of the States of Jersey Police, Robin Smith, told a press conference that two people were being treated in hospital after the incident in the island’s capital of St Helier, adding “around a dozen” residents were still missing.
Local police were alerted to the incident just before 4 a.m. local time, Smith said, adding emergency services then responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
The three-story building has “completely collapsed,” Smith confirmed, describing the situation as a “devastating scene.”
He said a number of flats had been evacuated, adding that between 20 and 30 people had been taken to a nearby town hall for shelter.
A search and rescue operation for those unaccounted for has commenced, Smith added.
Jersey is an island territory off the northwest coast of France, which is a possession of the British Crown, but not part of the United Kingdom itself.
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US Foods Accused of Unfair Labor Practices as Executives Deal with Growing Number of Unresolved Labor Contracts
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Warehouse Division and numerous Teamster locals currently in contract negotiations with US Foods (NYSE: USFD) are putting the foodservice giant on notice that work stoppages are imminent. Workers at a growing number of US Foods Distribution Centers throughout the East Coast are considering the possibility of walking off the job following an increasing number of unresolved labor contracts.
Workers at several of these locations say the company has violated federal labor laws, and US Foods is currently being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for several allegations of unfair labor practices (ULPs). The allegations include illegal terminations, unilaterally changing working conditions and bargaining in bad faith with union representatives.
"US Foods executives seem more interested in how they can violate the rights of their essential employees than they do in offering them a fair return on their work. My members have patiently tried to work in good faith to negotiate an agreement, but they've had enough," said Todd Robertson, President of Teamsters Local 171 in Salem, Va.
Robertson represents drivers at one of the distribution centers without an agreement and noted that workers in Salem have been trying to negotiate a fair employment contract for nearly a year.
"Unfair labor practices and unsettled contracts are not the way to thank your essential workers," said Tom Erickson, Teamsters International Vice President and Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "Local leaders across the country have told me their members have had it with the way US Foods treats them."
Over the past ten years, workers at US Foods facilities across America have gone on strike to protest the company's illegal actions. Workers in California, Arizona, Illinois and Maryland have gone on ULP strikes and extended their picket lines to numerous US Foods facilities across the country. In solidarity, thousands of US Foods Teamsters honored those picket lines.
"We aren't going to be afraid to strike," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President. "If the members at those locations choose to stand up for their rights and withhold their labor, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters will have their backs."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit http://www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter at @Teamsters and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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dmoskowitz@teamster.org
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OSLO, Norway (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the “time is now” for Turkey to drop its objections to Sweden joining NATO but said the Biden administration also believed that Turkey should be provided with upgraded F-16 fighters “as soon as possible.”
Blinken maintained that the administration had not linked the two issues but acknowledged that some U.S. lawmakers had. President Joe Biden implicitly linked the two issues in a phone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday.
“I spoke to Erdogan and he still wants to work on something on the F-16s. I told him we wanted a deal with Sweden. So let’s get that done,” Biden said.
Still, Blinken insisted the two issues were distinct. However, he stressed that the completion of both would dramatically strengthen European security.
“Both of these are vital, in our judgement, to European security,” Blinken told reporters at a joint news conference in the northern Swedish city of Lulea with Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. “We believe that both should go forward as quickly as possible; that is to say Sweden’s accession and moving forward on the F-16 package more broadly.”
“We believe the time is now,” Blinken said. He declined to predict when Turkey and Hungary, the only other NATO member not yet to have ratified Sweden’s membership, would grant their approval.
But, he said, “we have no doubt that it can be, it should be, and we expect it to be” completed by the time alliance leaders meet in Vilnius, Lithuania in July at an annual summit.
Fresh from a strong re-election victory over the weekend, Erdogan may be willing to ease his objections to Sweden’s membership. Erdogan accuses Sweden of being too soft on groups Ankara considers to be terrorists, and a series of Quran-burning protests in Stockholm angered his religious support base — making his tough stance even more popular.
Kristersson said the two sides had been in contact since Sunday’s vote and voiced no hesitancy in speaking about the benefits Sweden would bring to NATO “when we join the alliance.”
Blinken is in Sweden attending a meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council and will travel to Oslo, Norway on Wednesday for a gathering of NATO foreign ministers, before going on to newly admitted alliance member Finland on Friday.
Speaking in Oslo ahead of the foreign ministers’ meeting, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the goal was to have Sweden inside the grouping before the leaders’ summit in July.
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Gas prices on the rise again overall, but could soon cool off in the West
(Gray News) – The national average price of gas is on the rise again, climbing for the third consecutive week.
According to GasBuddy, the national average is $3.92 per gallon, a 13.8-cent increase from last week and up 22.5 cents from a month ago.
“With OPEC+ deciding to cut oil production by two million barrels a day, we’ve seen oil prices surge 20%, which is the primary factor in the national average rising for the third straight week,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said in a news release.
On the other hand, De Haan said some of the refinery snags that have caused prices to surge in the West and Great Lakes appear to be improving, with prices in those regions to likely decrease.
“For now, I don’t expect much improvement in prices for most of the country, with California and the Great Lakes as the exception, with downdrafts likely in the days and weeks ahead,” De Haan said.
GasBuddy reports the lowest gas prices are in Georgia, Mississippi and Texas. The highest average prices are in California, Alaska and Oregon.
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Brand New Show Including New Celeb and Charity Partner
PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major changes coming to a staple art show in Palm Beach. Art Palm Beach is the longest running fair dedicated to contemporary, emerging, and modern art in the area. But this year the owners of the LA Art Show, the most prestigious and innovative art show in America are bringing their knowledge and expertise to Palm Beach. "We will be creating a new and completely revamped Art Palm Beach said Kassandra Voyagis, the producer and director of the show. "Under our leadership, we will be taking this show in a new and exciting direction marrying both fairs in a dynamic state-of-the-art bicoastal enterprise."
Art Palm Beach has been acquired by Scott Diament and Rob Samuels of the Palm Beach Show Group.
Art Palm Beach will be held January 25th to the 29th, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. There will be more than 80 prestigious contemporary, emerging and modern art galleries including for the first time in South Florida, a platform with a rotating group of art institutions named DIVERSEartLA. DIVERSEartLA engages local communities by generating innovative ideas and driving social change through art. Renowned art curator Marisa Caichiolo and international artists like Marcos Lutyens will be in attendance focusing on immersive art experiences. Lutyens forward thinking artwork focuses on consciousness and disrupting patterns of thinking, associations, and ways of existing in the world through exhibitions and performances. "Having Marcos Lutyens' artistic practice in this year's Art Palm Beach show is indicative of the level of artist and show we are bringing to Palm Beach," said Voyagis.
Art Palm Beach is also pleased to announce a first of its kind local partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Art Palm Beach will donate 15% of the entire shows proceeds to St Jude including the night of the star-studded VIP opening night premier event. Ticket sales for opening night are $150. The exclusive red-carpet event will feature the who's who of Palm Beach county along with trendsetters, influencers and alpha consumers. Special celebrity guest appearances will also be announced shortly.
For more information about the show please visit:
ArtPalmBeachShow.com
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- Mars Also Made Significant Strides to Increase Representation of People of Color -
MCLEAN, Va., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mars introduced results from research commissioned with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to assess representation of gender, race, identity, disability and age (60+) in the company's advertisements that aired in 2022 worldwide. Mars began assessing representation of their advertising with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media five years ago.
For the first time, Mars ads have reached gender parity – with female characters comprising 49.9% of all people shown across the company's ads. This is a 51% increase in female character representation since the first assessment. Further, people of color comprise 63% of all people featured in Mars ads, which is a 117% increase since 2018. However, the research did identify areas for improvement in the representation of identity (1.6%), disability (0.6%) and age (2%).
"In the world we want tomorrow, society is inclusive, so it's critical our award-winning advertising reflects and celebrates the diversity of the audiences who enjoy them and our products around the world," said Andrew Clarke, Global President, Mars Wrigley "Mars has previously reported on gender diversity, but in the spirit of transparency and accountability, we've broadened the scope of our reports to also include racial diversity and LGBTQIA+, Disability and Age onscreen representation. We're incredibly proud of the advancements we've made in terms of gender and race representation, but the truth is, we still have work to do to meet our vision of full representation balance in our advertising."
In addition to looking at representation, the research evaluated character portrayals in activities such as shopping, driving, cleaning, cooking, working, socializing, eating/drinking and exercising. This latest report indicated very few instances of stereotyping and parity on both gender and race for situations such as who was speaking or positions of leadership. For example, in 2018, female characters were 5x more likely to be shown doing the cooking in Mars Food ads, whereas in 2022, male characters were shown cooking more often than female characters (55% compared to 29.2%).
The research leveraged the Geena Davis Inclusion Quotient (GD-IQ), a groundbreaking machine learning tool that also incorporates the University of Southern California Signal Analysis, Interpretation Laboratory's (SAIL) audio-visual processing technologies and human expert coding. The team analyzed more than 974 people featured in 413 Mars advertisements across the company's confectionery, petcare and food businesses.
"We're proud of our long-term partnership with Mars and commend them for the progress they've made to enhance representation balance in their advertising," said Madeline Di Nonno, CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media. "We also hope Mars' transparency with these findings will also encourage the larger industry to prioritize the equitable inclusion and representation."
For more information about the findings, visit www.mars.com.
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- Seven major global automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – will create an unprecedented new charging network joint venture that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America
- Targeting to install at least 30,000 high-powered charge points in urban and highway locations to ensure customers can charge whenever and wherever they need
- With a focus on delivering an elevated customer experience, the network will provide reliability, high-powered charging capability, digital integration, appealing locations, various amenities while charging, and use renewable energy
- Charging stations will be accessible to all EV customers, offering both Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors
- First stations are scheduled to open in the summer of 2024
NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven of the world's leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable.
The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers to make zero-emission driving even more attractive for millions of customers.
With the generational investments in public charging being implemented on the Federal and State level, the joint venture will leverage public and private funds to accelerate the installation of high-powered charging for customers. The new charging stations will be accessible to all battery-powered electric vehicles from any automaker using Combined Charging System (CCS) or North American Charging Standard (NACS) and are expected to meet or exceed the spirit and requirements of the U.S. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
The joint venture aims to become the leading network of reliable high-powered charging stations in North America.
The joint venture is expected to be established this year, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The first stations are expected to open in the United States in the summer of 2024 and in Canada at a later stage. Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers, making long-distance journeys easier for customers. In line with the sustainability strategies of all seven automakers, the joint venture intends to power the charging network solely by renewable energy.
The new high-powered charging network will elevate the entire EV experience and drive EV adoption.
The network will provide a seamless, vehicle integrated, best-in-class charging experience, based on renewable energy and supported by the quality, reliability, and resources of world-leading automakers.
Focused on customer comfort and charging ease, the stations will be in convenient locations offering canopies wherever possible and amenities such as restrooms, food service and retail operations either nearby or within the same complex. A select number of flagship stations will be equipped with additional amenities, delivering a premier experience designed to showcase the future of charging.
Initial plans call for the deployment of charging stations in metropolitan areas and along major highways, including connecting corridors and vacation routes, aiming to offer a charging station wherever people may choose to live, work and travel.
The functions and services of the network will allow for seamless integration with participating automakers' in-vehicle and in-app experiences, including reservations, intelligent route planning and navigation, payment applications, transparent energy management and more. In addition, the network will leverage Plug & Charge technology to further enhance the customer experience.
As more electric vehicles are introduced and the rate of consumer adoption increases, the demand for fast and reliable public charging also grows in parallel.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, as of July 2023, there are 32,000 publicly available DC fast chargers in the United States for use by 2.3 million electric vehicles, a ratio of 72 vehicles per charger. The NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) estimates that 182,000 DC fast chargers will be needed to support 30-42 million plug-in vehicles expected on the road by 2030.
With U.S. electric vehicle sales expected to exceed 50% of total U.S. sales by 2030, the expansion of reliable charging infrastructure will become even more critical to widespread electric vehicle adoption.
The creation of a best-in-class charging network will ensure that the EV infrastructure will support current and projected EV sales and will foster the adoption of electric vehicles.
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse: "North America is one of the world's most important car markets – with the potential to be a leader in electromobility. Accessibility to high-speed charging is one of the key enablers to accelerate this transition. Therefore, seven automakers are forming this joint venture with the goal of creating a positive charging experience for EV consumers. The BMW Group is proud to be among the founders."
GM CEO Mary Barra: "GM's commitment to an all-electric future is focused not only on delivering EVs our customers love, but investing in charging and working across the industry to make it more accessible. The better experience people have, the faster EV adoption will grow."
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe: "The creation of EV charging services is an opportunity for automakers to produce excellent user experiences by providing complete, convenient and sustainable solutions for our customers. Toward that objective, this joint venture will be a critical step in accelerating EV adoption across the U.S. and Canada and supporting our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality."
Hyundai CEO Jaehoon Chang: "Hyundai's investment in this project aligns with our 'Progress for Humanity' vision in making sustainable transportation more accessible. Hyundai's expertise in electrification will help redefine the charging landscape and we look forward to working with our other shareholders as we create this expansive high-powered charging network."
Kia CEO Ho Sung Song: "Kia's engagement and investment in this high-powered charging joint venture is set to increase charging access and convenience to current and future drivers and therefore accelerate the transition to EVs across North America. Kia is proud to be an important part of this joint venture with other reputable automakers as we embark on a journey towards seamless charging experiences for our customers and further strengthening Kia's brand identity in the EV market."
Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Källenius: "The fight against climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. What we need now is speed – across political, social and corporate boundaries. To accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, we're in favor of anything that makes life easier for our customers. Charging is an inseparable part of the EV-experience, and this network will be another step to make it as convenient as possible."
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares: "We intend to exceed customer expectations by creating more opportunities for a seamless charging experience given the significant growth expected in the market. We believe that a charging network at scale is vital to protecting freedom of mobility for all, especially as we work to achieve our ambitious carbon neutrality plan. A strong charging network should be available for all - under the same conditions - and be built together with a win-win spirit. I want to thank each colleague involved, as it is a milestone example of our collective intelligence to listen and serve our customers."
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the final proration factor of 7.346065 percent in its split-off exchange offer to 3M stockholders in connection with the separation of 3M's food safety business and merger of Garden SpinCo Corporation ("SpinCo"), the 3M subsidiary holding the food safety business, with a subsidiary of Neogen Corporation.
A total of approximately 203,610,687 shares of 3M common stock were validly tendered and not properly withdrawn in the exchange offer, including approximately 1,114,015 shares tendered by odd-lot stockholders not subject to proration. All tenders by odd-lot shareholders were fully accepted in the offer. The remaining validly tendered shares of 3M common stock were accepted in the exchange on a pro rata basis using the final proration factor of 7.346065 percent. Shares of 3M common stock that were validly tendered but not accepted for exchange are expected to be returned to tendering stockholders on or around September 8, 2022.
Under the terms of the exchange offer, 108,269,946 shares of SpinCo common stock were available in exchange for shares of 3M common stock accepted in the exchange offer. The final exchange ratio for the exchange offer was set at 6.7713 shares of SpinCo common stock for each share of 3M common stock validly tendered and not properly withdrawn. In the merger, each share of SpinCo common stock automatically converted into the right to receive one share of Neogen common stock. Accordingly, 3M stockholders who tendered shares of 3M common stock in the exchange offer will receive approximately 6.7713 shares of Neogen common stock (subject to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares) for each share of 3M common stock tendered and accepted for exchange. 3M accepted approximately 15,989,536 shares of 3M common stock for exchange in the exchange offer.
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India’s ruling Hindu nationalists challenged in state vote
By ASHOK SHARMA
Associated Press
NEW DELHI (AP) — People in the southern Indian state of Karnataka are voting in an election where surveys showed the opposition Congress party favored over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governing Hindu nationalist party. The votes for state legislature seats will be counted May 13. It may show voter sentiment ahead of national elections expected within a year. Karnataka is the only southern state where Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has ever won power. It’s challengers are anti-incumbency sentiment, inflation, corruption allegations and poor infrastructure development in the state. If Congress prevails, the credit will go to party scion Rahul Gandhi’s crucial campaigning in Karnataka. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/05/09/indias-ruling-hindu-nationalists-challenged-in-state-vote/ | 2023-05-10 04:33:44 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/05/09/indias-ruling-hindu-nationalists-challenged-in-state-vote/ |
Couple celebrates 65th anniversary at Chick-fil-A
CARMICHAEL, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR) - Everyone wants to know the secret to a long and happy marriage. For one California couple, it’s keeping the spark alive with weekly outings to Chick-fil-A.
It was date night Wednesday for Bonnie and Lloyd Reynolds at their neighborhood Chick-fil-A. This week, they celebrated a major milestone in their marriage there.
“We come here every week,” Bonnie Reynolds said.
“Just the two of us,” Lloyd Reynolds added.
The couple, both in their 80s, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.
“We’ve gotten older, but we’ve grown together,” she said.
“I’m still in love with her,” he said.
Restaurant employees look forward to their weekly date-night tradition.
“When you see them, the room just brightens up,” said Lesya Komarchuk, Chick-fil-A sales manager. “Their love for each other is so evident.”
The crew wanted to make sure the couple’s anniversary was extra special, with flowers, candles and friends and family on hand to help celebrate.
Bonnie and Lloyd Reynolds brought along some mementos, like their marriage certificate, family photos of their three sons and even a picture from their second date.
“I was 14 years old,” she said.
Lloyd Reynolds is more than willing to share his secrets with the younger generation. He even has a top 10 list on how to maintain happy marriage.
“The first is never yell at each other unless the house is on fire,” he said.
It’s a love that began back in their teens.
“I knew right away he was different,” she said.
And it’s still strong more than six decades later.
“I’m just really thankful to have her,” he said. “She’s a blessing in my life.”
In addition to their three sons, the couple has seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Fast-casual favorite opens fifth Orange County location to satisfy increasing pick up and delivery demand
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the news? Mendocino Farms, the fast-casual restaurant known for turning sandwiches, salads and more into an unexpected culinary adventure, is expanding to Anaheim with a new pick up and delivery only Kitchen (1560 S. Lewis St.), opening on Monday, August 8. The brand's fourth convenience-oriented location, Anaheim Kitchen will help Mendocino Farms fulfill Orange County guests' increasing desire for flavorful takeout and delivery options.
Why is this important? Mendocino Farms' Anaheim Kitchen aims to more readily serve Orange County through its digital-only ordering experience and delivery or pick up options. Anaheim residents can enjoy Mendocino Farms' unexpected flavor combinations with a celebratory free entrée grand opening offer when they sign up for a My Mendo account and select "Orange County-Anaheim Kitchen" as their favorite location prior to August 8. The offer is valid for a free sandwich, salad or bowl with any menu purchase during the first two weeks post-opening.
"Our Kitchen concept is designed for a city as fast-paced and dynamic as Anaheim, helping us serve our made-to-travel flavors to more guests in a way that fits their on-the-go lifestyle," said Kevin Miles, CEO of Mendocino Farms. "Anaheim Kitchen is a natural extension of our Orange County presence and brings a convenient, high quality pick up or delivery option to a new neighborhood in this market."
What's good to eat? Elevated takes on comforting classics share the spotlight with limited-time, chef-inspired creations on Mendocino Farms' innovative menu. Recently announced as a menu mainstay is the Thai Mango Salad: a blend of sweet and spicy flavors with shaved, roasted chicken breast, ramen noodles, napa cabbage & kale slaw, sliced mango, honey roasted almonds, pickled daikon and carrots, Thai basil mint, cilantro, lime, and fried shallots with Thai almond dressing. Welcomed back for a limited time, the Summer Street Corn with Chicken Sandwich is a fan-favorite cheffy spin on a Mexican torta, featuring al pastor chicken over creamy street corn, with roasted poblano rajas, pickled red onion, tomatoes, shredded romaine, cilantro and jalapeno salsa verde on a toasted sesame roll.
With a passion for high quality, whole ingredients, the menu also features seasonally inspired entrees, sides and soups like the Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad, the Oaxacan Potato Salad, the Thai Watermelon & Cucumber Salad and the Chicken Tortilla Soup.
How/where can I get it? Order online or through the Mendocino Farms App for pick up or delivery only. Delivery is available through third-party partners including UberEats, DoorDash and Postmates. Mendocino Farms also offers crowd-pleasing catering options for gatherings and celebratory moments.
To learn more about the upcoming Anaheim Kitchen, click here.
Mendocino Farms takes guests on a culinary adventure with its diverse menu of chef-driven, seasonal sandwiches and salads made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Founded in Southern California in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen, Mendocino Farms has grown to 49 locations and counting in California and Texas. By creating gathering places for connection and nourishment whether dining in store, enjoying at home, or catering it to the office, the restaurant company aims to make hearts and stomachs happy through unexpected flavors and friendliness. For more information visit mendocinofarms.com
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MIAMI, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida International University and its Department of Journalism + Media, within the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA), today announced a $10 million naming gift from philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caplin establishing the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
The gift, one of the largest donations to a journalism and media program in the State University System of Florida, supports and underscores the Caplin School's commitment to inclusivity (86% of students identify as a minority), access to excellence, techquity, and preparing career-ready, multilingual (English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole) professionals in the fields of journalism, digital media, animation, broadcast media, and film.
"In support of the dynamic leadership and vision of President Kenneth Jessell, I am delighted to invest in the evolution of this extraordinary university's programs and the vibrant communities it serves so well," Lee Caplin said. "FIU reflects the diversity and promise of our times. This gift will enable the university to continue its unique trajectory and further enhance its graduates' success."
The gift will support a wide range of initiatives to support students, including:
- Enhancements to the curriculum, faculty, and professional staff to ensure graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary, high-demand professions in the fields of journalism, immersive and interactive digital media, and film
- Strengthening of the award-winning multilingual South Florida Media Network, the school's flagship outlet providing opportunities to learn and innovate in a full-immersion professional learning environment that produces news, information and community engagement, with news bureaus in Miami and Washington, D.C.
- Engaging, inclusive, content-producing coursework that supports an experiential "learn by doing" teaching philosophy and provides skill sets to combat misinformation and disinformation
- A diverse, dedicated, innovative, and acclaimed faculty of practitioners and scholars
- Instruction in the use of industry standard equipment, software, and the latest immersive and emerging technologies
- Capital improvements to facilities and equipment to support signature learning spaces and state-of-the-art equipment and materials
- Student scholarships and financial assistance
"Mr. Caplin's historic gift will have an extraordinary impact on FIU and fields of study that are vital to our democratic society," said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell. "The Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media's vision uniquely positions us to be a leading force shaping the next generation of great journalists and media professionals."
"Our school of journalism has a great track record of educating award-winning journalists and our alumni are leading in newsrooms in South Florida and beyond," said FIU's Board of Trustees Chair Dean C. Colson. "The Caplin investment will help our faculty innovate and propel the program to new heights."
A previous $1.2 million gift from Caplin to CARTA created the Immersive Studio for Altered Reality (iSTAR), which provides training and instruction, consulting, and development and testing of multimedia experiences in Extended Reality (XR) – technologies that include virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.
"Mr. Caplin's gift is a transformational investment in our journalism and media programs," said CARTA Dean Brian Schriner. "We are grateful for his investments in the college, which mirror his inspired and influential professional accomplishments. We look forward to the Caplin School and our South Florida Media Network, which is at the core of our commitment to experiential learning, becoming synonymous with cutting-edge journalism and media excellence."
Caplin is a serial entrepreneur who was a founding faculty member of California State University's high-tech campus in Monterey. He is co-founder of Penske Media Corporation, which owns Variety magazine, Rolling Stone magazine, The Robb Report, Womenswear Daily magazine and 20 other iconic entertainment brands. He also is executive producer of Sony Pictures' Academy Award-nominated feature film, "Ali," and producer of HBO's multi-Emmy award-winning television series "True Detective." His book, "The Business of Art," is a three-time international bestseller.
"Ensuring student success and serving our diverse communities are central to the university's mission," said Howard R. Lipman, CEO of the FIU Foundation. "We are thankful for Mr. Caplin's generosity and his commitment to our students and the advancement of FIU."
Caplin's gift benefits FIU's Next Horizon campaign, which is advancing student success and research excellence at the university.
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Partnership expands existing solutions to bring future innovation to the insurance market
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurtech leader, Zywave, today announced at InsureTech Connect Vegas (ITC) 2022 a dedicated partnership and increased collaboration with Salesforce, the global Customer Relationship Management (CRM) leader. This partnership will further bring together the worlds of insurance agency sales and client service, creating more efficient, strategic workflows powered by data and content to deliver a seamless client experience.
"As insurance agencies grow and expand new digital solutions to engage with customers, the historical divide between selling new business and servicing that business has only widened, creating even more challenges in the coordination of cross-functional work and client experience," said Jason Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Zywave. "We're thrilled to team with Salesforce, pairing Zywave's revenue-generating solutions with a flexible, world-class CRM, to help simplify and unite these workflows. The deepening of our partnership will unlock unlimited growth potential for our shared customers and the insurance industry as a whole."
The combined offering, Zywave for Salesforce, provides the benefits of a powerful, market-leading CRM platform, with highly customized and data-driven workflows for the insurance industry. Mutual customers will benefit from increased collaboration across a series of cloud-based products. Building on various solutions Zywave has brought to market over the past several years, the two companies have been collaborating on further integration into the Salesforce Industries' platform and Financial Services Cloud, including prospecting data connectivity and content management solutions. Today's announcement will expand those integrations to include real-time connectivity for insurance quoting and policy management for ongoing service and renewals, which will result in the most robust, end-to-end insurance agency platform leveraging Salesforce's CRM.
"The future of insurance requires innovative and connected technology that provides clients with the elegant digital experience they've come to expect," said Raja Singh, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Salesforce Industries. "Salesforce and Zywave are a great match due to our shared vision of full customer-journey enablement. We're particularly excited to work with Zywave, given their open API framework for small group benefits quoting, as well as their app-exchange products for both industry data and content, thus enabling our strategy of automating these critical insurance workflows within Salesforce. Together, Salesforce and Zywave enable users to efficiently do their jobs, and unlock their critical business data, so it can be leveraged for real-time intelligence going forward."
In addition to the announcement showcasing the partnership between Salesforce and Zywave at ITC, Zywave for Salesforce will be demonstrated at Salesforce's annual user conference, Dreamforce, on Sept. 22, 2022.
For more information on Zywave and its full list of integrations and partnerships, visit www.zywave.com or email marketing@zywave.com.
Zywave leads the insurtech industry, fueling business growth for its partners with cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics solutions. Zywave's all-in-one platform provides customizable, user-friendly options that enable insurance professionals to build a unique solution to fit their specific growth goals—their own Modern RevOps Machine. More than 15,000 carriers, agencies and brokerages worldwide—including all of the top 100 U.S. insurance brokerages—use Zywave solutions to enhance client services, achieve business growth and promote greater health, wellness, risk management and safety. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com.
Salesforce, the global CRM leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: www.salesforce.com.
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april.larsen@zywave.com
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CINCINNATI, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Children's has been named one of the nation's Top Hospitals and Health Systems for Diversity by a company that evaluates organizations that champion inclusion and diversity in workplace practices, leadership accountability, and suppliers.
Of the 20 hospitals and health systems recognized by DiversityInc for 2023, Cincinnati Children's ranked No. 17 – the only pediatric health system to make the list.
"Cincinnati Children's is committed to DEI for the long term because it makes a difference – for our more than 17,800 employees, for the people who want to work for us, and for the community," said Bobby Rodriguez, vice president for Diversity, Inclusion & Community Relations. "Most importantly, it makes a difference in our research and in our care for patients and families who come to us every day from around the world."
Cincinnati Children's is the second-largest pediatric health system in the United States, and each year the medical center cares for patients and families from all 50 states and dozens of other countries – including children with complex or rare disorders.
One out of four physicians – and 23% of all employees at Cincinnati Children's – are people of color, Rodriguez noted. The Executive Team's diversity includes 27% people of color.
Other key accomplishments in diversity at Cincinnati Children's include:
- Women constitute 79% of all employees, including more than half of physicians.
- Nearly half of executive and senior managers are women, along with 73% of first or mid-level managers.
- Half of the members of the Board of Trustees are women, including chair Liza Smitherman.
With regard to supplier diversity, Cincinnati Children's documented $76 million in diverse spend in Fiscal Year 2022. That included over $29 million that went to minority-owned businesses, more than $22 million to women-owned businesses, and over $4 million to veteran-owned businesses.
DiversityInc's rankings are based on employer-submitted data about organizational policies, practices, and procedures.
"The recognition from DiversityInc is especially important as it reflects an external review of our actions across many aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion," said Nerissa Morris, senior vice president and chief human resources and diversity officer for Cincinnati Children's. "Our participation in the application was also an opportunity for introspection and learning, as we continuously strive to be better and to have greater impact. We are honored to have been recognized, and we will use this as motivation to continue elevating our impact."
Cincinnati Children's was also recognized in April 2023 by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity, ranking No. 38 out of 500 companies cited – the highest of any hospital in the nation.
About Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children's ranks among the top three in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 listing of Best Children's Hospitals. In addition, Cincinnati Children's was recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune in 2023 – and ranks the highest of any children's hospital in the nation. Cincinnati Children's also was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity for 2023. Established in 1883, Cincinnati Children's is a nonprofit academic medical center that is internationally recognized for improving child health and transforming delivery of care through research, education, and innovation. Nearly one-third of the medical center's 17,800 employees are engaged in research, and Cincinnati Children's is one of the top recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. Additional information may be found at CincinnatiChildrens.org
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When the weather warms up in spring, no one wants to wear heavy makeup that can melt and run down their face. Swapping out your usual foundation for a full-coverage face concealer can lighten up your routine because you only have to apply it where you need it.
If you want to simplify your spring makeup look, here are the best full-coverage face concealers to give you a flawless complexion.
In this article: NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer, Dermablend Cover Care Concealer and Surratt Surreal Skin Concealer.
What can full-coverage face concealer cover?
Full-coverage concealer is highly pigmented, so it can cover most discolorations and blemishes on your face. That includes acne, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, redness, dark circles and rosacea.
A little bit goes a long way with a full-coverage concealer because of its intense pigmentation. It’s best to start with a small amount of concealer to avoid drawing attention to the spot you’re trying to conceal. You can then add more product if your discoloration is still visible.
It’s also crucial to choose a face concealer in a shade that matches your skin tone as closely as possible. If you go too light or dark, you’ll only emphasize the area you want to conceal.
What’s the best way to apply full-coverage concealer?
For more precise application, it’s best to apply full-coverage concealer with a brush, so you can pinpoint where you place it. If you’re covering a larger area, though, you may prefer to use clean fingers. Full-coverage concealer is typically thicker than other formulas, and the heat from your skin helps warm it up, so it blends in seamlessly.
If you aren’t a fan of using your fingers for makeup application, a makeup brush or sponge also works well to blend out a full-coverage concealer. Just be careful not to blend out the concealer too much, or it may no longer provide full coverage.
Best full-coverage face concealers under $20
Almay Clear Complexion Concealer
This affordable drugstore concealer is ideal for acne-prone skin because it offers full coverage to hide breakouts and contains salicylic acid to help treat blemishes. It also has aloe and chamomile to soothe redness and irritation.
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NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer
This versatile concealer is perfect for covering up dark circles, blemishes and more but also works well for contouring and highlighting around the face. It has a matte finish, won’t transfer onto clothing and lasts all day.
Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer
This long-wearing, full-coverage concealer comes in 25 shades, making it easy to find a color match. It also offers a waterproof formula that won’t transfer or fade, and works well for concealing imperfections and contouring or highlighting.
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Best full-coverage face concealers for $20-$30
Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer
This concealer offers full coverage for up to 12 hours, but it has a lightweight formula to cover dark circles, acne and other spots without looking cakey. It also contains good-for-your-skin ingredients, like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and caffeine, that help brighten, smooth and plump.
Sold by Sephora, Amazon and Ulta Beauty
This creamy concealer features a botanical blend that helps hydrate and mineral powder to soften fine lines. The moisturizing formula is ideal for dry skin and blends easily into the skin without creasing.
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Dermablend Cover Care Concealer
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JOLIET, ILL., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today congratulated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the announcement of the first round of awards for its highly successful Clean School Bus Program.
"It is fantastic to see these funds being awarded and we are excited to see the massive interest in clean school buses across all 50 states. Lion would like to congratulate the EPA along with the awardees, who will soon benefit from the adoption of zero-emission school buses," said Marc Bedard, CEO-Founder of Lion Electric. "Lion saw the opportunity for all-electric school buses in the market over a decade ago when we began developing our technology and started the zero-emission school bus revolution, and today we are seeing the results in large-scale adoption, for the benefit of the health of our children, our communities and the environment."
The momentum in all-electric school buses is evidenced by the EPA grant awards, with 90% of awarded applications going to electric school buses. This will result in the deployment of thousands of all-electric buses throughout the U.S. Lion Electric is the leader in all-electric school buses and has been at the forefront of the market, putting its first vehicles on the road in 2016, all of which are designed from the ground-up to be electric. Since, Lion has deployed over 700 all-electric vehicles throughout North America, which have covered over 10 million miles in real-world operating conditions.
Thanks to the resounding interest in this year's initial tranche of $500 million, with around 2,000 applications amounting to nearly $4 billion, for a total of over 12,000 buses, the EPA increased the amount of funding awards that were announced to $965 million. Furthermore, an additional $1 billion in funding will be available for fiscal year 2023.
Lion's dedicated team of grant specialists is well positioned to help districts and operators apply and secure future funding opportunities and ensure they meet the proper deadlines for Clean School Bus Program awardees. Those selected for this initial round of EPA funding are required to receive new buses, install eligible charging infrastructure, replace old buses and submit close out forms by October 2024.
Lion saw huge interest in the program from districts and operators across the country, and was able to assist customers in securing Clean School Bus Program funding to deploy "Made in America" buses to be built at its Joliet, Illinois manufacturing facility. This facility, which has a planned annual production capacity of up to 20,000 vehicles once ramp up is complete, will be the largest dedicated medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the U.S. Deploying zero-emission school buses brings healthier commutes to students while preventing exposure to hazardous particulate emissions from diesel engines, especially in underserved communities, which have historically had disproportionately poor air quality.
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida and
Georgia, including the following areas, in southeast Alabama,
Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston. In Panhandle Florida,
Holmes, Jackson and North Walton. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill,
Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur,
Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller,
Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift,
Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several inches of rainfall has already fallen in the past two
days over the watch area. Additional rainfall of 2 to 4
inches with locally higher amounts is forecast from today
through Friday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
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Pete Davidson attends the "Bupkis" premiere at The Apollo Theater on April 27 in New York City. Davidson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a car crash in Beverly Hills earlier this year, CNN has learned.
(CNN) — Actor and comedian Pete Davidson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a car crash in Beverly Hills earlier this year, CNN has learned.
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Tennessee gubernatorial candidate arrested for interfering with voters in Chattanooga
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HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WRCB) — A man who is running as the independent candidate for Tennessee Governor was arrested Monday for harassing voters at the Hamilton County Election Commission.
According to the affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, Charles Morgan was screaming about politics, cursing at voters and telling them they did not have the right to vote.
When Chattanooga police tried to arrest him, he refused to cooperate and told officers he would sue and have them fired.
Morgan posted his encounter with someone who works with the Hamilton County Commission on his Facebook page.
Morgan has been charged with interference with another person’s rights.
He is one of eight independent gubernatorial candidates on the November 8 ballot.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMC Group (00039.SZ/2039.HK)'s 2022 annual general meeting, the first A-share class meeting in 2023 and the first H-share class meeting in 2023 were held in Shenzhen headquarters. Chairman and CEO Mai Boliang presided over the AGM, while other directors, supervisors, and senior executives of the Group participated and attended the meeting respectively.
During the meeting, it was revealed that container demand is gradually recovering in the second quarter of 2023, with freight rates and volumes stabilizing. Notably, the North American market has witnessed high profitability in road transport vehicles, while the gross profit margin of the domestic lighthouse factory business has increased. Additionally, the energy sector has experienced a surge in new orders, particularly for clean energy equipment, with the offshore engineering business boasting a full order book and rapid capacity expansion.
The management of CIMC Group engaged in face-to-face communication with shareholder representatives and media journalists, addressing various topics of market concern, including container business operations, energy industry layout, cross-ocean vehicle operations, and the development prospects of the cold chain business.
Stabilizing and Rebounding Container Demand
Revamping the Fresh Supply Chain Ecology through Cold Chain Restructuring
In the second quarter of the year, the shipping industry's market demand is gradually recovering as freight rates and volumes exhibit signs of stabilization. CIMC's container demand has stabilized and rebounded, with some orders already scheduled for production in the third quarter, marking a positive shift from the previous quarter.
Addressing the global trade landscape changes, Chairman Mai Boliang said during the meeting, "As the basic unit of global logistics, containers are closely related to global trade activities and are not limited to any particular shipping route. Although the current global trade landscape is facing certain challenges, the proportion of global industrial output accounted for by long-term global trade remains high and still developing. Although the growth rate may not be significant, the prospects are still promising. We believe that changes in the trade landscape will not have a disruptive impact on container demand."
Furthermore, regarding media's concerns about the relocation of container factories due to the global industrial chain transfer, Mai Boliang stated, "There is indeed a trend of the transfer of some light manufacturing industries to Southeast Asia, and even in the future to Africa and South America, for the joint global development. As a leading enterprise in the container industry, CIMC always keeps a close eye on this trend and is constantly conducting research. No matter how the situation changes, CIMC's global position in the container industry will not change."
According to BIMCO, a highly influential international shipping organization, under the basic scenario, global container shipping volume is expected to increase by 0.5%-1.5% in 2023 and by 5.5%-6.5% in 2024. Volume and growth rate recovery are anticipated in the second half of 2023m, with the total volume of major outbound and regional routes projected to be approximately 7% higher by the end of 2024 compared to 2022.
Despite the pressure the shipping market faces in the first half of 2023, CIMC Group has demonstrated a market share increase against the trend, highlighting its competitive advantages. Leveraging its strong foothold in the container manufacturing market, the Company actively explores new opportunities through its "container+" business, achieving growth in multiple areas.
For example, CIMC is actively developing new products suitable for modern agriculture and new energy vehicle scenarios, such as planting containers, integrated refrigeration and insulation equipment boxes, new energy refrigerated containers, and V-RACK frame containers, among others.
Benefiting from the growth of the electrochemical energy storage market, CIMC's container energy storage business continued to develop rapidly in 2022, reaching new revenue highs. By focusing on integrating energy storage systems, the business has transitioned from offering 20-foot and 40-foot containers to providing fully integrated energy storage solutions to downstream customers. Notably, records of batches of multiple deliveries have already been made to satisfied customers, showcasing the business' strong performance.
CIMC Fishery has made significant strides in promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional aquaculture industries through innovative "container+" scenarios. The modular construction business has made significant progress in both domestic and international markets, achieving significant milestones in several major projects.
Mai Boliang emphasized the rapid growth and stability of CIMC Group's "container+" business. This sector has contributed significantly to the container industry, effectively mitigating the cyclical fluctuations associated with traditional containers.
Mai Boliang also reiterated CIMC Group's active promotion of the fresh supply chain ecosystem reconstruction. China's fresh supply chain currently faces several challenges, including (1) lengthy intermediate circulation processes, where fresh products typically go through multiple layers of transportation and circulation before reaching consumers, and (2) a lack of accurate full-process cold chain transportation, resulting in a loss rate of nearly 30%, not including the degradation of product quality, which can turn a first-grade product into a fifth-grade product.
"CIMC aims to address these two pain points by reducing the intermediate circulation process and ensuring accurate full-process cold chain transportation, eliminating fresh product loss rates and extending shelf life. This is where CIMC's advantages are at," added Mai Boliang, optimistic about the development prospects of CIMC's cold chain business.
North American Vehicle Business Exceeded Expectations, Highlighting the Resilience of Its Cross-border Operations.
CIMC's vehicle business has achieved impressive results driven by domestic recovery and overseas growth. In the first quarter of 2023, the business recorded a net profit that doubled year-on-year, while the gross profit margin increased significantly by 8.2 percentage points, setting a new historical record.
Notably, the strong profitability of its North American operations played a crucial role, benefitting from favorable economic policies and the rapid growth of intermodal transportation in the region. According to market research company, ACT Research, in the first quarter of 2023, the North American market's semi-trailer production volume has reached 101,500 units, a year-on-year increase of 14.04%, maintaining its leading position in the industry.
Entering the second quarter of this year, the North American market continues to demonstrate high demand trends, with ongoing order deliveries. In 2023, as the impact of the pandemic gradually diminishes in North America and consumer demand grows, the freight volume of the overall vehicle transportation market is expected to rise, sustaining the robust demand for semi-trailer equipment.
Besides the favorable conditions in the North American market, strong demand is also emerging from other markets. Developing countries represent the most pressing demand for global development, offering ample opportunities for high-growth industries. CIMC's vehicle business is actively seeking market prospects in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, facilitating the establishment of LoM manufacturing plants and constructing a sustainable and competitive overseas emerging market operation system. In the first quarter of this year, the Vanguard business seized overseas market opportunities, vigorously developed emerging markets, and achieved remarkable revenue growth of a notable 5 percentage points increase in gross profit margin.
In the domestic market, the continuous recovery of infrastructure investment, steady progress in imports and exports, favorable government policies, and smoothness of the road transportation network have set the stage for a moderate recovery in China's heavy truck market this year. Industry forecast reports predict China's heavy truck sales in 2023 will reach approximately 800,000 units, marking a year-on-year increase of about 20%.
Industry insiders have analyzed that this year, the recovery of China's commercial vehicle market is highly probable, and both North America and Europe are expected to witness growth. Furthermore, exploring emerging markets, such as Southeast Asia, will contribute to CIMC's positive vehicle sales growth.
Surging new orders for energy equipment, and the order book is full.
In the energy sector, CIMC Group focuses on major areas such as energy, chemicals, liquid food equipment, and offshore engineering while continuously increasing its investment in new energy. The Company has made comprehensive layouts in key equipment areas, such as hydrogen, offshore photovoltaic power, offshore wind power, and energy storage.
As the Chinese economy steadily recovers and international natural gas prices decline, domestic natural gas consumption is gradually improving. According to data from the National Development and Reform Commission, China's apparent natural gas consumption from January to April this year reached 129.26 billion cubic meters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.1%. Furthermore, the National Bureau of Statistics reported that China's natural gas imports from January to May amounted to 46.291 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.3%. The sales of LNG heavy trucks have also increased significantly, with 10,804 natural gas heavy trucks sold domestically in May, showcasing a staggering year-on-year increase of 547.3% and a month-on-month increase of 35%. Cumulative sales from January to May reached 35,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 255.8%.
The recovery of demand in the natural gas industry has propelled the clean energy equipment business to new heights. CIMC Enric, as a leading player in the domestic clean energy industry, has experienced substantial growth in revenue and orders since 2023. Strong demand has been observed for low-temperature and high-pressure equipment sales, and the overseas markets continue to demonstrate robust demand for onshore clean energy equipment and engineering.
CIMC Group President Gao Xiang has mentioned that CIMC Enric has strategically positioned its business around the "manufacture, storage, transportation, and usage" of clean energy equipment, enabling a comprehensive industry chain layout. The Company focuses on researching high-pressure equipment for hydrogen storage and transportation. With the government currently promoting the use of Type IV hydrogen storage tanks, CIMC Enric has partnered with Hexagon to develop these tanks, which are expected to be launched this year, further enhancing CIMC's core competitiveness. Last year, CIMC's hydrogen energy business achieved sales of 440 million RMB, and high-speed growth is expected to continue this year.
In addition, the shipbuilding industry is experiencing a long-term high boom cycle due to ship replacement cycles and stricter environmental requirements. CIMC Enric's water-based clean energy business has recently and consecutively secured multiple orders, including LNG fuel tanks worth over 1 billion RMB, 2+2 1450 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships worth over 1 billion RMB, 2+2 LPG/ammonia transport ships worth nearly 900 million RMB, and 4 clean energy river-sea intermodal bulk cargo ships worth over 250 million RMB, benefiting from the strong industry demand.
Meanwhile, CIMC's offshore engineering business is developing substantially, propelled by the increasing demand for traditional oil and gas FPSO equipment and the dual drive of new energy-related industries. In the first quarter of 2023, the business achieved remarkable year-on-year increases in newly signed orders and cumulative order backlog. Newly signed orders reached $1.1 billion, showcasing a year-on-year increase of 119%, while the order backlog reached $4.76 billion, a year-on-year increase of 116%. Concurrently, the offshore asset management platform business secured a new contract for a self-elevating drilling unit at the end of March, leading to a 53% year-on-year increase in the order backlog, amounting to 349 months.
Addressing concerns about the impact of recent crude oil price fluctuations on CIMC's offshore engineering business, Mai Boliang responded that "minor oil price fluctuations are considered normal. Furthermore, in recent years, CIMC's offshore engineering business has proactively capitalized on the historical opportunities presented by the rapid development of new energy and special-purpose ships. Investment in new production capacity and timely product delivery in emerging areas has been pivotal. Approximately 50% of the order backlog value of CIMC's offshore engineering business originates from non-oil and gas projects. The recovery trend is relatively certain when considering the offshore engineering industry as a whole. Based on the construction nodes of the order backlog, we expect the offshore engineering industry to experience a substantial period of robust recovery over the next 3-5 years."
Moreover, CIMC Group has actively entered overseas markets in the energy storage sector and established a strategic joint venture with POWIN Energy, a leading international energy storage integrator and manufacturer. The two entities are actively expanding the global market for fully integrated energy storage equipment through technological research and development and product innovation.
Shenzhen has proactively embraced energy storage as a "windfall" area, with the city's policy support and planning in the field of energy storage at the forefront. In June 2022, Shenzhen issued the "Action Plan for Cultivating and Developing New Energy Industry Clusters in Shenzhen (2022-2025)", which identifies the development of new energy storage as a critical project, emphasizing the need to strengthen the electrochemical energy storage system. Based on unwavering policy support and certain industry trends, CIMC's energy storage business is poised to maintain sustained growth momentum.
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'I wanted to come back': Chris Painter Jr. back in Mount Union lineup for NCAA Tournament
ALLIANCE — Chris Painter Jr. felt in his element last week.
Any basketball player would feel that way if they went from team cheerleader on the bench to team contributor on the court.
Painter spent the final month of the season on the sideline watching Mount Union steamroll to the NCAA Division III Tournament. He saw the Purple Raiders win nine straight games to capture the Ohio Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles.
Now Painter hopes to have a hand in Mount Union's drive to a national title. After missing three weeks due to injuries suffered in car accident, he saw action in the Purple Raiders' first two tournament games.
"It was great," Painter said. "My teammates and coaches pushed me to keep getting better.
"I was glad I was able to play. It was a big weekend for us going to the Sweet 16."
Mount Union beat Anderson and Lancaster Bible last week to earn a berth in the round of 16. The Purple Raiders (27-2) host North Park (24-5) in a third round game Friday at 7:45 p.m.
Painter was Mount Union's starting point guard before his accident. The Purple Raiders were not going to overwhelm him with playing time when he returned for the tournament. He played just three minutes in the opening game against Anderson.
Mount Union loosened Painter's minutes restriction a little the next night against Lancaster Bible. He hit a 3-pointer and finished 3-of-3 from the field for seven points in 11 minutes.
"It was different being back out there," Painter said. "It's a different type of conditioning when you sit out practice and that many games. It was definitely rough, but they told me I was going to play a little more (against Lancaster Bible). I was glad to get back in the rotation."
Painter is thankful his injuries in the accident were not worse. He said he suffered an AC sprain. It is an injury to a ligament which holds the acromioclavicular joint with the upper part of the shoulder.
The timetable for Painter's return was not rushed. The hope was he would be ready for the NCAA Tournament.
"I didn't want to push myself," Painter said. "I knew I wanted to come back, but I wanted to wait for the right time.
"I wanted to come back for the tournament and do what I can for the team."
With a five-day break until the North Park game, Painter has had more time to recover. His return strengthens a point guard spot that also features Jeffery Mansfield, a transfer from Wilmington. Mansfield scored 17 points in the win over Lancaster Bible.
"Jeffery has been a great player and a great leader to me," Painter said. "He has been like a brother. He has stepped up tremendously. That was a big addition in the offseason."
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LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graze, Inc., a developer of autonomous commercial lawn mowers, has appointed Logan Fahey as its Chief Executive Officer. Fahey is the former CEO of Robin Autopilot, a robotic lawn care solutions company, and is the founder of Fahey Group, a holdings company dedicated to investing in the green industry.
Graze's autonomous electric mowers are designed to serve large-scale properties such as airports, golf courses, parks, and government facilities, including properties with high security requirements. The company provides solutions that can increase profitability, reduce expenses, and enhance the safety of landscaping operations. Its mowers offer better quality cutting than gasoline-powered mowers, as well as environmental benefits to help companies achieve their sustainability goals.
To be closer to its core customers and other expansion opportunities, Graze will open an office in the Dallas area, while its R&D operations will continue to be located at its Los Angeles headquarters. Over the next year, Graze plans to focus on running key pilot programs for enterprise-level customers throughout Texas and Florida.
"We see a significant opportunity to serve the commercial market in the rapidly growing autonomous mowing industry, and Logan is uniquely qualified to further build our team and take our company to the next level of growth," said Buck Jordan, Chairman of the Board for Graze. "Logan is a true visionary and pioneer in this industry. He has built Robin Autopilot as a successful robotic mowing company in partnership with Husqvarna Group, the world leader in robotics, and he has successfully run a large-scale landscaping company. We are privileged to have Logan's expertise and vision at the forefront in this exciting time for our company."
Fahey has built a unique and successful career as an entrepreneur in a variety of industries. He will continue as Chairman of the Board for Robin Autopilot, a synergistic partner of Graze. In recent years, Fahey's team repositioned Robin as a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) firm offering multi-manufacturer fleet management software solutions. Fahey also led the management team of Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply, based in northeast Ohio, where he formed Landmark Automation as an RaaS company focused on eco-efficient and labor-saving solutions for the lawn care industry.
"I am thrilled to join the innovative team at Graze," Fahey said. "Our engineers have created a truly remarkable product that is the most advanced solution in the market. By focusing our initial efforts on key commercial markets in the Dallas area, we are building a strong foundation for long-term growth for our company as a pioneer in this exciting industry."
About Graze
Graze is a developer of fully autonomous commercial lawn mowers built for a variety of applications such as airports, sports facilities, and government properties. Graze's mowers can serve the needs of massive areas, such as golf courses, parks, medians, and other commercial properties, with solutions that increase profitability, reduce expenses, and enhance safety. Its breakthrough autonomous mowers can do everything a traditional mower can do, but faster and more efficiently. Users simply set the mowing boundaries, and Graze's technology does the rest.
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The political ad of Kemp holding a gun might be old news, but that doesn’t make it false. Why hold a gun anywhere near another human being period? Is it meant to project strength? The message of the ad is that Kemp has contributed to the problem of gun violence by making it easier for criminals to carry.
Albany has enough issues without us having Capps the Canadian transplant tell the people what we can and cannot do with a school that we, not he, attended. It’s lunacy. The Patriot
The folks at WALB need to expand their vocabularies. Concerning the Phoebe Putney/Albany Tech project, it is not a renovation; it is new construction.
Gloria Gaines, please stop only worrying about being re-elected and actually care about the employees of Dougherty County. How are they to survive without any raises? And this will be year four without any.
Fletcher, maybe the reason you do not care if the old Albany High School is torn down and destroyed is because you never went to that school. You have no roots in Albany/Dougherty, therefore you care nothing for its history.
How can you help the Sheriff’s Office when you have to go through an act of Congress just to get a live person on the phone? I knew someone who thought that he might have a warrant out on himself and wanted to turn himself in and post bond, but the Sheriff’s Office could not give any information on the phone.
If “Reverend” Heard is a “true man of God” he would stay behind the pulpit and tell unbelievers about God’s son, as a pastor should. I’ve never seen any teaching in the Bible that pastors should get involved in politics. Have you? Same goes for Mr./Pastor/Senator Warnock.
Is the Gordon Hotel really being renovated or are we just paying rent for the building we used to own? Inquiring minds want to know.
Maybe Bruce Capps should mosey on back to Canada, where he came from. He’s just a troublemaker and is clueless about what he pretends to know.
Will Thault should pull last Friday’s paper out of the recycling bin. Then he should read Creede Hinshaw’s column.
As I watch this generation try and rewrite our history, I’m sure of one thing: It will be misspelled and have no punctuation.
Thank you, Creede Hinshaw, for your bold column about the coach who makes a show of leading prayer on the field after high school football games. The Supreme Court is subverting the Constitution for political purposes, and we are all going to pay the price for their arrogance.
Who is approving Squawkbox submissions nowadays, Stacey Abrams?
Time for Herschel to withdraw from the Senate race and allow us to back a Republican candidate that stands a chance of beating Warnock. Herschel has too much trash in his closet.
As a former Albany Junior High student, I’m begging the members of the Historical Preservation Commission to reconsider their position regarding the joint Phoebe/Albany Tech project. The impact that it will have on Albany is significant. From both a medical standpoint and an economic standpoint, this will benefit the citizens of Albany greatly. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/squawkbox/article_6f1a0faa-01d1-11ed-adb1-130021819f96.html | 2022-07-12 20:00:04 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/squawkbox/article_6f1a0faa-01d1-11ed-adb1-130021819f96.html |
eHealth encourages seniors to prepare before reviewing their Medicare options for 2023
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, today released seven tips for Medicare beneficiaries to use in preparing to enroll or renew their coverage options for 2023. Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) began on October 15 and is scheduled to continue through December 7, 2022.
"This is the time of year when seniors should begin the enrollment process by reviewing their Medicare plans to maximize benefits at the lowest cost," said eHealth CEO Fran Soistman. "Finding a plan that meets your medical needs, with nearby doctors and pharmacies, and at a cost you can afford, can be difficult and intimidating. Most of us need help – and not the kind of help you get from TV stars and celebrities offering low-cost plans and rebates. The best way to find the right plan is to get ready before you enroll and to get advice from a licensed health insurance agent."
1. Review your medical use from the past year
- Whether or not you decide to change your coverage, do a quick review of how your health, finances and coverage needs have changed in the past year.
- Collect receipts and review how often you went and how much you spent for care.
- Did you get new prescriptions, new doctors, or new diagnoses over the past year?
- Will you need any surgery or hospitalizations in the coming year?
- Even if none of these apply to you, it's still a good idea to review your coverage options this AEP.
2. Determine if your current plan is changing for 2023
- You may not be required to change plans for 2023 but be sure to review the Annual Notice of Change for your current plan.
- If your benefits or out-of-pocket costs are changing, that's another good reason to review your options this AEP.
3. When evaluating cost, look beyond monthly premiums
- You need to make sure you can afford your monthly premiums, but there's more to affordability than premiums alone.
- When comparing plans, make sure you can afford the out-of-pocket costs you may face when you visit the doctor or get other medical care.
- Pay special attention to copays, coinsurance, and deductibles - and make sure you can afford them in a pinch.
4. Compare your coverage options based on your preferred providers
- If you have a primary care physician, make sure she or he is still in your plan. Also, make sure she or he is in-network with any new plan you consider.
- Same goes for medical specialists, hospitals, and pharmacies.
- For snowbirds and others who split time between states, make sure you have access to in-network providers in both locations.
5. Make sure your prescription drugs are covered - at an affordable price
- Different plans may cover different drugs and at different out-of-pocket costs to you.
- Make sure any plan you consider covers the drugs you need at a price you can afford.
6. Shop early during Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period
- Review your coverage options now. Putting it off to the last minute can lead to rushed decisions that don't really meet your needs.
- In the last weeks of AEP it can get harder to gain access to a licensed health insurance agent by phone for personal help and advice.
7. Shop with a licensed health insurance agent or broker
- Beware of scammers! Make sure you shop through a licensed health insurance agent or broker. Don't be afraid to ask if the person you're working with is licensed to sell insurance.
- Some plans are better than others, and while it is not practical or necessary to review every option, make sure your licensed agent or broker provides a broad selection from competing insurers.
- It won't cost you anything extra to enroll through a licensed broker like eHealth, and it can make it a lot easier to find the best match for your needs and budget.
The information provided is general in nature. You should consult your advisors regarding your specific situation.
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than eight million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business, and other plans from approximately 200 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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ForSight's flagship ORYOM robotic platform will expand global access to ophthalmic surgery
YOKNEAM, Israel, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForSight Robotics, the pioneer in ophthalmic robotic surgery, today announced it completed a $55 million Series A round to advance the world's first surgical platform for fully robotic cataract surgery: ORYOM. ForSight's flagship robotic platform will increase accessibility to ophthalmic surgery procedures worldwide and ultimately, transform the future of eye surgery.
The Adani Group led the funding round alongside existing investors Eclipse Ventures and Mithril Capital. A number of new investors, including Provenio Capital, Precision Capital, Reiya Ventures, the Ljungstrom family office, and other prominent private investors also joined the round. Following an initial $10 million mega-seed round last year, ForSight has advanced its technological capabilities and doubled in size. The ORYOM platform has already been used successfully in multiple cataract procedures on an animal eye model by a number of ophthalmic surgeons.
ForSight plans to bridge the worldwide gap in the accessibility to eye surgery, and help over one billion people who suffer from preventable vision impairment and eye diseases. ForSight's first procedure is cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure with approximately 28M procedures worldwide per year. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, there are over 25M Americans who suffer from cataract and hundreds of millions of cataract patients around the world.
ORYOM – which means "daylight" in Hebrew – leverages cutting-edge technologies in microsurgical robotics, computer visualization, and machine learning. The platform will automate the complex subtleties of ophthalmic surgery to treat the diseases underlying preventable blindness with an intuitive platform. It will raise the bar for high quality procedures with superhuman submillimeter accuracy – 10 times more accurate than the human hand – delivering ultimate consistency, for extremely safe surgeries with optimal refractive outcomes.
"We are pleased to be able to advance our technology with this investment to bring robotics into the world of ophthalmic surgery to help millions of patients who have to wait unnecessarily for procedures while their eyesight deteriorates," says ForSight Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Dr. Daniel Glozman. "Our goal is to democratize this highly sophisticated procedure, enabling patients around the world to easily access the treatment that can restore their vision."
Timely ophthalmic microsurgery can prevent many of the leading causes of blindness. However ophthalmic surgery is intricate and complex, requires years to master and there is a shortage of skilled ophthalmic surgeons. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, affluent nations have 72 eye surgeons per million people, while low-income countries average only 3.7 per million.
An estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment. This burden is estimated to cost $3 trillion annually in lost productivity, healthcare, and social care, according to a study by the Global Public Health Journal.
ForSight ORYOM is being developed by leading robotic experts and prominent ophthalmic surgeons. These include Dr. Fred Moll and Mr. Rony Abovitz as part of the company's strategic board ,and Prof. Moshe Shoham, ForSight co-founder and chief scientific officer. Together they have formed some of the most successful medical robotic companies worldwide, such as Intuitive Surgical, Mako Surgical, and Mazor Robotics. The company has a prestigious clinical advisory board which includes Dr. David Chang, Prof. Boris Malyugin, Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Dr. Sam Garg, Dr. Vance Thompson and Dr. Modi Naftali.
The funding will be used to accelerate the development of the ForSight's ORYOM platform in clinical trials. The company is working on other preventable ophthalmic diseases that can benefit from the accuracy of a robotics platform and advanced visualization such as retinal diseases and glaucoma among others.
"We are delighted for the opportunity to invest in ForSight, a company that is transforming the medical landscape with its offering," said Jeet Adani, Vice President, Group Finance, Adani Group. "We see this as a strategic investment with synergies as part of our healthcare business ambitions. ForSight's success will help millions of people around the world see and live better."
Dr. Joseph Nathan, ForSight Robotics Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer adds that the platform ForSight is building is benefiting from great technological advancement that has happened in the last several years. "With the advancement of computing power, AI, and miniature mechanics, better access to healthcare will be made possible," he said. "Our goal is to work with industry and surgeons across different geographies in order to benefit as many vision-impaired patients as possible."
In addition to earlier financing, ForSight has been awarded several grants from the Israel Innovation Authority's Companies Incentive Program and has built a top-notch executive team to lead mechanical engineering, computer vision, product design and software development. The company is expanding its technical team, and is actively hiring highly skilled, impact-driven engineers across the mechanical, software and hardware fields.
About ForSight Robotics Ltd.:
ForSight Robotics Ltd. is a private company based in Israel that is transforming ophthalmic surgery with state-of-the-art robotics, advanced visualization, and data analytics. ForSight is developing Oryom, the first hybrid intraocular robotic ophthalmic platform, to advance ophthalmic surgery to treat a wide range of conditions including cataract, glaucoma, and other retinal diseases. Learn more at https://www.forsightrobotics.com.
About Adani Group:
Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Adani is the largest and fastest-growing portfolio of diversified businesses in India with interests in Logistics (seaports, airports, logistics, shipping, and rail), Resources, Power Generation and Distribution, Renewable Energy, Gas and Infrastructure, Agro (commodities, edible oil, food products, cold storage and grain silos), Real Estate, Public Transport Infrastructure, Defense & Aerospace, and other sectors.
Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of "Nation Building" and "Growth with Goodness" – a guiding principle for sustainable growth. The Group is committed to protecting the environment and improving communities through its CSR programs based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. For more information, please visit www.adani.com.
About Eclipse Ventures:
With over $2 billion in assets under management, 70 portfolio companies, and a team of investors with deep expertise in technology, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, healthcare and consumer products, Eclipse is one of the US's leading venture capital organizations. Its leadership team has the experience and deep expertise necessary to create and scale complex operations – with partners coming from industry giants, such as Flextronics, Tesla, Apple, Samsara, Intel and GE. Eclipse partners with entrepreneurs who are boldly transforming the essential industries that define and propel economies. For more information, visit www.eclipse.vc.
About Provenio Capital:
Provenio Capital is based in Newport Beach, California and is a registered investment advisor specializing in institutional quality alternative investments. As a boutique investment firm, we serve a limited number of high-net-worth individuals, family offices and private foundations. By partnering with Provenio, our clients benefit from direct access to alternative strategies not generally available to traditional allocators. We offer bespoke alternative investment solutions by concentrating on managers with an edge in niche markets, thus providing differentiated sources of returns to complement a client's broader portfolio.
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas" or the "Company") today announced that it has closed the previously announced sale of MountainWest Pipelines Holding Company ("MountainWest") to Williams (NYSE: WMB), in a $1.5 billion total enterprise value all-cash transaction, subject to certain adjustments.
Karen S. Haller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Gas, stated, "We are pleased to close the transaction with Williams, which is an important milestone in simplifying our corporate structure. This is a significant step toward returning Southwest Gas to its core regulated utility business of providing reliable, sustainable and affordable energy to meet the expectations of customers and communities, while continuing to maximize its growth potential. We look forward to continuing to enhance our focus as we move forward with the planned spin-off of Centuri to create two focused industry leaders."
After working capital and other purchase price adjustments and the payment of transaction expenses, net proceeds from the sale of MountainWest will be used to repay $1.075 billion under the Company's term loan that was incurred with its acquisition of MountainWest, which leaves approximately $73 million outstanding under the term loan.
As announced on December 15, 2022, the sale of MountainWest and the spin-off of Centuri, once complete, will create a simplified business mix for Southwest Gas to maximize stockholder value through many key benefits, including:
- Enhanced visibility and investor alignment;
- De-risked business mix and asset portfolio;
- Fully regulated and stable cash flows;
- Efficient deployment of capital with an investment grade balance sheet;
- 100% of earnings from regulated gas operations;
- Clear strategic focus on optimizing utility operations and capital plan; and
- Continued commitment to safety and reliability.
The Company expects to complete its planned separation of Centuri during the fourth quarter of 2023 or first quarter of 2024.
Advisors
Moelis & Company and Lazard served as financial advisors to Southwest Gas, and TD Securities and J.P. Morgan served as co-financial advisors to Williams. Morrison & Foerster LLP served as legal counsel to Southwest Gas, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal counsel to Williams.
About Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas, and providing comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America. Southwest Gas Corporation is a dynamic energy company committed to exceeding the expectations of over 2 million customers throughout Arizona, Nevada, and California by providing safe and reliable service while innovating sustainable energy solutions to fuel the growth in its communities. Centuri Group, Inc. is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future and the expected benefits from the sale of MountainWest and the planned spin-off of Centuri. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of the Company could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the timing and impact of executing (or not executing) on the Centuri spin-off on the expected timeline, the timing and amount of rate relief, changes in rate design, customer growth rates, the effects of regulation/deregulation, tax reform and related regulatory decisions, the potential for, and the impact of, a credit rating downgrade, future earnings trends, inflation, interest rates, sufficiency of labor markets and similar resources, seasonal patterns, current and future litigation, and the impacts of stock market volatility. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include (without limitation) those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk" in Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's and Southwest Gas Corporation's current and periodic reports, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
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MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of international researchers is shining a light on the often understudied "little things that run the world" — ants.
With the help of cutting-edge technology, the researchers created a first-of-its-kind global biodiversity map to begin answering a long unanswered question about where ants can be found across the globe. Lurking in this map is another one, a so-called treasure map, to guide future research and exploration into unexplored regions where undiscovered species may be found. This data is the first step in protecting and conserving ant biodiversity. The findings were recently published and featured on the cover of Science Advances.
"Much of our knowledge of biodiversity, and our planning of conservation, has been based on other animals, like mammals, reptiles and birds," said Clinton Jenkins, an Florida International University (FIU) conservation biologist in the Department of Earth and Environment and the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, as well as one of the study's authors. "This is a major leap forward in our understanding of life on the planet and its conservation status."
Ants, thought to be nature's most industrious insects, often toil away, carrying out many jobs and juggling important responsibilities. They are hunters, farmers, harvesters, gliders, herders, weavers and carpenters. One of nature's smallest creatures they have a big impact on entire ecosystems. While there's still much to learn about them, what's clear is that the world wouldn't be the world without ants.
"When I started looking into this more than a decade ago, it was so fascinating to realize the amount of effect ants have on an ecosystem," Jenkins said. "There are tens of thousands of types of ants, and in some places, they are key for the ecosystem to function. If you lose ants, other species could disappear. Yes, ants might be small, but they have a huge impact."
Jenkins — who has studied biodiversity of other species — joined a team from the Biodiversity and Biocomplexity Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and other universities to embark on this ambitious project of pinpointing where in the world ants are. Museum records, field observations and data extracted from academic research papers told part of the story. Because some species are found in more than one location, the researchers turned to computers to build better predictive models of the distribution of each species.
Okinawa in southern Japan is one of these high diversity centers. The team found many ant species in this area have small ranges — meaning this location is critically important to conserve biodiversity. The team also looked at how well-protected these areas of high ant diversity are. They found only 15 percent of the top 10 percent of ant rarity centers had some sort of legal protection, such as a national park or reserve.
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FUZHOU, China, Dec. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EJH) (the "Company" or "E-Home"), a provider of integrated household services in China, today announced that the Company has received a written notification (the "Notification Letter") from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on December 20, 2022, notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on the Nasdaq.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share, and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares for the 30 consecutive business days from November 7, 2022 to December 19, 2022, the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement.
The Notification Letter does not impact the Company's listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market at this time. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided 180 calendar days, or until June 19, 2023, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). To regain compliance, the Company's ordinary shares must have a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. If the Company does not regain compliance during such 180-day period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days, provided that the Company meets the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for Nasdaq except for Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and provide a written notice of its intention to cure this deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company does not qualify for the second compliance period or fails to regain compliance during the second 180-day period, then Nasdaq will notify the Company of its determination to delist the Company's ordinary shares, at which point the Company will have an opportunity to appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel.
The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and may, if appropriate, consider implementing available options to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
About E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited
Established in 2014, E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited is a Nasdaq-listed household service company based in Fuzhou, China. The Company, through its website and WeChat platform "e-home", provides integrated household services, including 1) installation and maintenance of home appliances and smart homes; 2) Housekeeping, nanny, confinement nurse and cleaning services; 3) Internet elderly care + home-based elderly care; 4) Hospital care; 5) Nanny delivery platform.
After years of development, the Company has formed two main services and four auxiliary services targeting at individual consumers (ToC) and business clients (ToB). 1) The ToC business focuses on nanny, confinement nurse, home-based elderly care and cleaning, and family comprehensive service supplemented by other housekeeping services. At present, it has successfully connected with metaverse technology to realize metaverse-based customer service as well as training of domestic workers. The ToB business focuses on public cleaning and cleaning robotic equipment. Four auxiliary services include 1) docking and application of metaverse technology to housekeeping and cleaning industries; 2) online and offline sales of medicine and health food (including nannies and nursing workers); 3) training on nannies and nursing workers to engage in health care in physical stores; 4) human resources (flexible employment).
E-Home has become a modern enterprise of comprehensive service for family life. The Company always adheres to the business philosophy of "solving every issue of customers with heart", and to the code of conduct of "doing everything well with heart". The Company aims to set the benchmark of the household service industry. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.ej111.com/ir.html.
Forward-Looking Statement
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to consider risk factors, including those described in the Company's filings with the SEC, that may affect the Company's future results. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company and its subsidiaries or persons acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, is honored to be ranked first among companies with 1,000 employees or more in the 2022 "Best Places to Work in Money Management" survey by Pensions & Investments. This year is the second consecutive first-place finish and marks the firm's ninth year finishing first or second in that category.
Heather Zuckerman, Chief of Staff at Neuberger Berman, said: "As an employee-owned firm, listening to one another makes us successful. Everyone here plays a part in creating the firm's unique culture. We can make collective decisions and implement solutions that are tailored to our stakeholders' varying needs, be it clients, community partners, or employees. Listening has played a critical role around the creation of hybrid work, and the implementation of our equity, inclusion and diversity efforts. As we continue forward, listening will remain fundamental to who we are."
Presented by Pensions & Investments, the global news source of money management, the annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.
"As their employees attest, the companies named to this year's Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture," said P&I Executive Editor Julie Tatge. "Even as firms grappled with volatile markets and stresses from the pandemic, their employees said they felt strong support from their managers, enabling them to do their best work."
Pensions & Investments partnered with Best Companies Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. That part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The survey was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies.
For a complete list of the 2022 Pensions & Investments' Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and write-ups, go to www.pionline.com/BPTW2022.
About Pensions & Investments
Pensions & Investments, owned by Crain Communications Inc., is the 50-year-old global news source of money management. P&I is written for executives at defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as those at investment management and other investment-related firms. Pensions & Investments provides timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management and retirement businesses. Visit us at www.pionline.com
About Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 26 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,600 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). Neuberger Berman is a PRI Leader, a designation, since last assessed, that was awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. In the 2021 PRI Assessment, the firm obtained the highest possible scoring for its overarching approach to ESG investment and stewardship, and integration across asset classes. The firm manages $408 billion in client assets as of September 30, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
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Total compensation for upstream property owners may reach, exceed $1.67 billion
HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has issued a long-awaited ruling providing guidance on the amount of compensation for property owners upstream of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs who suffered flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The ruling by Senior Judge Charles F. Lettow, including interest, resulted in an award of almost $550,000 for the six test cases.
The compensation ruling factored in amounts for the decrease in real property value, the "damage or destruction" of personal property, and the costs being displaced. The biggest awards went to flood victims who suffered structural flooding and damage during Harvey, with the largest award of just over $195,000 before interest. After interest, the average award for flooded homes calculates at roughly $130 per square foot of flooded interior. The ruling and the judgment are available here and here.
"I am grateful that we have achieved this result after so much effort. These awards will be a huge help for our clients," says lead counsel Daniel Charest of Burns Charest LLP. "I hope this result can help achieve as good or better results for the other upstream flood victims going forward."
Mr. Charest notes that applying the average per-flooded-house award across an estimated 10,000 homes could result in total compensation of roughly $1.67 billion before interest. He says that because of the nature of the calculation it may not be appropriate to apply average numbers directly to a home's pre-flood value. And he points out that interest on the amount due runs from the date of the flood until the government pays.
Mr. Charest reminds upstream property owners to file a claim before the statute of limitations passes. "The six-year anniversary of Harvey is August 2023," said Mr. Charest. "And we are encouraging all upstream flood victims to preserve their claims by filing a lawsuit before that anniversary."
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No-nonsense judge takes over FTX-Bankman-Fried criminal case
By LARRY NEUMEISTER
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan federal judge known for swift decisions and a no-nonsense demeanor has been assigned to preside over Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency case. The case was relegated to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday after the judge originally assigned recused herself because her husband worked for a law firm that had done work related to Bankman-Fried’s collapsed crypto exchange FTX. Bankman-Fried was brought to the United States last week from the Bahamas to face charges that he cheated investors and looted customer deposits on his FTX trading platform. He was freed to live with his parents in California until trial. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/12/27/no-nonsense-judge-takes-over-ftx-bankman-fried-criminal-case-2/ | 2022-12-27 18:20:51 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/12/27/no-nonsense-judge-takes-over-ftx-bankman-fried-criminal-case-2/ |
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico oilfield and air quality regulators on Thursday announced unprecedented state fines against a Texas-based oil and natural gas producer on accusations that the company flouted local pollution reporting and control requirements by burning off vast amounts of natural gas in a prolific energy-production zone in the southeast of the state.
The New Mexico Environment Department announced a $40.3 million penalty against Austin, Texas-based Ameredev, alleging the burning caused excessive emissions in 2019 and 2020 at five facilities in New Mexico’s Lea County near the town of Jal. Regulators raised concerns about the excess release of several pollutants linked to climate warming or known to cause serious health issues, including sulfur dioxide.
The agency alleged that Ameredev mined oil and natural gas without any means of transporting the gas away via pipeline, as required by state law. The company instead is accused of burning off the natural gas in excess of limits or without authorization in 2019 and 2020 — with excess emissions equivalent to pollution that would come from heating 16,640 homes for a year, the agency said in a statement.
The open-air burning, or “flaring,” of natural gas is often used as a control measure to avoid direct emissions into the atmosphere, with permit requirements to estimate burning.
“They simply were not following what they had represented in their permits. … They represented that they would capture 100% of their gas, send it to the sales pipeline,” said Cindy Hollenberg, compliance and enforcement section chief at the air quality bureau of the New Mexico Environment Department.
Representatives for Ameredev and a parent company could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday by phone or email.
Separately, state oilfield regulators issued a violation notice and proposed a $2.4 million penalty against Ameredev for a series of regulatory infractions at one of the company’s wells. It accused Ameredev of failing to file required production and natural gas waste reports.
“Such reports are critical for operators to demonstrate compliance with (New Mexico) waste rules, which themselves are a key component of New Mexico’s climate change policy,” the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said in a statement. “Other required reports were submitted but were unacceptably late.”
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst said her agency was pursuing the maximum penalty available.
The sanctions can be disputed administratively, and eventually appealed in court.
The Environment Department has ordered the company to cease all excess emissions and seek permits that accurately reflect its operations, with verification from an independent auditor.
Hollenberg said that the sanctions stem from anonymous calls from concerned citizens about open-air flares from the burning of natural gas. She said that led to on-site inspections in late December 2019 at installations of tanks that receive crude oil from the wells.
“None of the facilities had permitted a flare and yet every facility was flaring,” Hollenberg said in an interview. “Every site was different than what they had represented.”
Advanced oil-drilling techniques have unlocked massive amounts of natural gas from New Mexico’s portion of the Permian Basin, which extends into Texas. But existing pipelines don’t always have enough capacity to gather and transport the gas.
State oil and gas regulators recently updated regulations to limit venting and flaring at petroleum production sites to reduce methane pollution, with some allowances for emergencies and mandatory reporting.
Recent changes by the state Environment Department focus on oilfield equipment that emits smog-causing pollution, specifically volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides.
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First-in-class Phase 1 data presented at ESMO for ubamatamab (REGN4018; MUC16xCD3) in recurrent ovarian cancer and REGN5093 (METxMET) in MET-altered advanced non-small cell lung cancer
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced positive early data for two novel and investigational bispecific antibodies – ubamatamab (REGN4018; MUC16xCD3) in recurrent ovarian cancer and REGN5093 (METxMET) in MET-altered advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The initial safety and efficacy results are from the dose-escalation portions of two Phase 1/2 trials and are being presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022 in Paris.
"Bispecific antibodies are an important component of our oncology pipeline because of their flexibility to potentially address a variety of cancers," said Israel Lowy, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Translational and Clinical Sciences, Oncology at Regeneron. "At ESMO, we're showcasing this flexibility with ubamatamab and REGN5093, two novel bispecific antibodies that are initially being investigated as monotherapies for recurrent ovarian cancer and MET-altered advanced lung cancer, respectively. They were among the first in our pipeline to progress into clinical trials for solid tumors, and we're encouraged to see both showing anti-tumor activity in dose escalation. These first-in-class results give us confidence in our VelociBi® bispecific development platform, and we look forward to investigating ubamatamab and REGN5093 further."
As shared in a mini-oral at ESMO, ubamatamab is a CD3-targeting bispecific under investigation for recurrent ovarian cancer and designed to bridge MUC16 on cancer cells with CD3-expressing T cells to facilitate local T-cell activation. Dose-escalation results were presented for 78 patients with recurrent ovarian cancer who had received a median of 4.5 prior treatments, including platinum-based chemotherapy and a median duration of exposure to ubamatamab was 12 weeks (range: <1 to 145 weeks).Within 42 patients who received ≥1 full doses of ≥20 mg ubamatamab, a 14% (6 of 42 patients) overall response rate (ORR) was achieved across dose levels. The ORR increased to 21% (6 of 29 patients) in those without visceral metastases (exploratory subset) and 31% (4 of 13 patients) in those with high MUC16-expressing tumors (preliminary exploratory subset). Across dose levels, the disease control rate was 57% (24 of 42 patients), and the median duration of response was 12 months per Kaplan-Meier estimates (range: 4 to ≥24 months).
Safety was assessed in 78 ubamatamab-treated patients, with the most common adverse events (AEs) in ≥15% being cytokine release syndrome (74%, all ≤grade 2), pain (87%) and anemia (51%). AEs that were ≥grade 3 occurred in 65% of patients with those in >5% including anemia (24%), pain (23%) and neutropenia (8%). There was one instance of a dose-limiting toxicity (neutropenia) and three deaths due to AEs, none of which were considered related to treatment by sponsor assessment. Based on these efficacy and safety data, the Phase 2 portion of the trial is enrolling patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer to further investigate ubamatamab as a monotherapy and in combination with Regeneron's PD-1 inhibitor Libtayo® (cemiplimab).
Preliminary first-in-human results for REGN5093 were also published in an ESMO scientific abstract, with updated data and additional response rates to be detailed in a poster session on Monday, September 12. REGN5093 is a tumor-targeting bispecific designed to bind to the MET receptor in two places and trigger rapid internalization of this complex into cancer cells to degrade the MET receptor and block its ability to support cell proliferation. As highlighted in the abstract, among 36 patients with MET-altered advanced NSCLC who received the highest dose tested to date, 6 experienced a partial response with 5 of these responses occurring in patients who had received prior anti-PD-1 treatment. Total exposure to treatment was approximately 467 patient-weeks.
AEs that were ≥grade 3 occurred in 25% (n=11) of REGN5093-treated patients, with pneumonia and pulmonary embolism each occurring in 2 patients. One patient discontinued treatment due to increased alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase. No dose-limiting toxicities or treatment-related deaths have been observed as of data cutoff. These early efficacy and safety data support further dose expansions, and a separate Phase 1/2 trial is ongoing to investigate an antibody-drug conjugate format of REGN5093 (REGN5093-M114).
The potential uses of ubamatamab, Libtayo, REGN5093 and REGN5093-M114 described above are investigational, and their safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.
About Regeneron in Oncology
At Regeneron, we're applying more than three decades of scientific innovation with the goal of developing paradigm-changing therapies for patients with cancer. Our oncology portfolio is built around two foundational approaches – our approved PD-1 inhibitor Libtayo and investigational bispecific antibodies – which are being evaluated both as monotherapies and in combination with emerging therapeutic modalities. Together, they provide us with unique combinatorial flexibility to develop potentially synergistic treatments for a wide range of solid tumors and blood cancers.
If you are interested in learning more about our clinical trials, please contact us (clinicaltrials@regeneron.com or 844-734-6643) or visit our clinical trials website.
About Regeneron's VelocImmune® Technology
Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create approximately one in five of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies. This includes REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Dupixent® (dupilumab), Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) and Inmazeb™ (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn).
About Regeneron
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For additional information about the company, please visit www.regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to future events and the future performance of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Regeneron" or the "Company"), and actual events or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic) on Regeneron's business and its employees, collaborators, and suppliers and other third parties on which Regeneron relies, Regeneron's and its collaborators' ability to continue to conduct research and clinical programs, Regeneron's ability to manage its supply chain, net product sales of products marketed or otherwise commercialized by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Products"), and the global economy; the nature, timing, and possible success and therapeutic applications of Regeneron's Products and product candidates being developed by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Product Candidates") and research and clinical programs now underway or planned, including without limitation ubamatamab (a MUC16xCD3 bispecific antibody), REGN5093 (a METxMET bispecific antibody), and Regeneron's other investigational bispecific antibodies discussed or referenced in this press release (as monotherapy or in combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab), as applicable); uncertainty of the utilization, market acceptance, and commercial success of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates and the impact of studies (whether conducted by Regeneron or others and whether mandated or voluntary), including the studies discussed or referenced in this press release, on any of the foregoing or any potential regulatory approval of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the likelihood, timing, and scope of possible regulatory approval and commercial launch of Regeneron's Product Candidates and new indications for Regeneron's Products, such as ubamatamab for the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer and REGN5093 for the treatment of MET-altered advanced non-small cell lung cancer; safety issues resulting from the administration of Regeneron's Products (such as Libtayo) and Regeneron's Product Candidates (such as ubamatamab, REGN5093, and Regeneron's other investigational bispecific antibodies discussed or referenced in this press release) in patients, including serious complications or side effects in connection with the use of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates in clinical trials; determinations by regulatory and administrative governmental authorities which may delay or restrict Regeneron's ability to continue to develop or commercialize Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; ongoing regulatory obligations and oversight impacting Regeneron's Products, research and clinical programs, and business, including those relating to patient privacy; the availability and extent of reimbursement of Regeneron's Products (such as Libtayo) from third-party payers, including private payer healthcare and insurance programs, health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit management companies, and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; coverage and reimbursement determinations by such payers and new policies and procedures adopted by such payers; competing drugs and product candidates that may be superior to, or more cost effective than, Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the extent to which the results from the research and development programs conducted by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (including those discussed or referenced in this press release) may be replicated in other studies and/or lead to advancement of product candidates to clinical trials or therapeutic applications; the ability of Regeneron to manufacture and manage supply chains for multiple products and product candidates; the ability of Regeneron's collaborators, licensees, suppliers, or other third parties (as applicable) to perform manufacturing, filling, finishing, packaging, labeling, distribution, and other steps related to Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; unanticipated expenses; the costs of developing, producing, and selling products; the ability of Regeneron to meet any of its financial projections or guidance and changes to the assumptions underlying those projections or guidance; the potential for any license or collaboration agreement, including Regeneron's agreements with Sanofi, Bayer, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (or their respective affiliated companies, as applicable), to be cancelled or terminated; and risks associated with intellectual property of other parties and pending or future litigation relating thereto (including without limitation the patent litigation and other related proceedings relating to EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, Dupixent® (dupilumab), and Praluent® (alirocumab)), other litigation and other proceedings and government investigations relating to the Company and/or its operations, the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings and investigations, and the impact any of the foregoing may have on Regeneron's business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Regeneron's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. 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Serbia halts arms exports after US sanctioned the country’s spy chief for alleged illegal arms trade
By JOVANA GEC
Associated Press
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s government has decided to ban arms export for 30 days just days after the United States imposed sanctions on the Balkan country’s intelligence chief over alleged involvement in criminal activities including illegal arms shipment. Serbia’s defense minister said Friday the government made the decision in order to fulfill the needs of Serbia’s army and boost its readiness. The defense minister added that “it does not mean Serbia is going to war or calling for war but we are looking at all security risks and challenge.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/07/14/serbia-halts-arms-exports-after-us-sanctioned-the-countrys-spy-chief-for-alleged-illegal-arms-trade/ | 2023-07-14 17:27:22 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/07/14/serbia-halts-arms-exports-after-us-sanctioned-the-countrys-spy-chief-for-alleged-illegal-arms-trade/ |
Wayne Rooney has agreed to coach D.C. United in Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the move said.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal had not been announced.
The longtime English soccer star played for the MLS club in 2018 and 2019. Once visa paperwork is complete, Rooney is set to replace interim coach Chad Ashton, who replaced Hernan Losada earlier this season.
D.C. United is tied with Chicago for the fewest points in the 28-team league with a record of 5-10-2. United lost 7-0 on Friday night at the Philadelphia Union, matching the MLS record for largest margin of defeat.
Rooney, 36, starred for Manchester in the English Premier League from 2004-17 and is the leading goal-scorer in the history of the English national team.
Rooney resigned as English club Derby’s manager last month after 18 months in charge. His reunion with D.C. United was first reported by The Washington Post.
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TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced that Karla Webster Gill has been named Managing Director and Head of Asset Management Distribution for SEI Investments Canada Company (SEI Canada). A 16-year SEI veteran, Gill brings more than 27 years of industry experience.
Wayne Withrow, Head of SEI Global Asset Management, said:
"Karla's commitment to helping our clients achieve greater results and the tremendous relationships she's built are a testament to SEI's mission to build brave futuresSM through the power of connection. Her expertise and experience will be critical in expanding our strategic partnerships in Canada. I'm confident that Karla will continue to drive our growth strategy and deliver enhanced solutions that help our clients succeed.
"As we focus on seizing opportunities to execute against SEI's key strategic areas of talent, culture, and growth, her appointment reflects our efforts to promote internal mobility and evolve leadership."
In her role, Gill is responsible for supporting the distribution of SEI's investment strategies and solutions, developing customized asset management programs, and guiding the vision and business strategy in Canada. She previously served as Director of Business Development for SEI Asset Management Distribution, and prior to joining SEI, Gill held roles at BMO Nesbitt Burns. She holds a Personal Financial Planner designation and was as a 2022 recipient of the RIA's financial credentials in recognition of expertise in responsible investing.
Commenting on her appointment, Gill said:
"I'm excited to expand my role in helping wealth management organizations face and embrace change, overcome challenges, and grow their businesses. I look forward to continue strengthening our client relationships and building new ones to deliver investment management solutions aligned to investors' financial goals."
This role was previously held by Andy Mitchell, who is leaving SEI to pursue another opportunity.
Withrow continued:
"Andy was instrumental in delivering a goals-based framework and investment solutions in Canada, as well as reinforcing our heritage as a pioneer in manager-of-managers global asset management programs. We wish him well in his future endeavors."
About SEI Canada
SEI founded its Canadian business in 1983, pioneering innovative asset management techniques for institutional investors. Today, SEI offers integrated investment management and strategic advice solutions to help institutional investors achieve their organizational goals and fulfill fiduciary responsibilities. Capitalizing on its investment expertise, SEI began offering investment solutions to retail investors through investment advisors in 1994. The investment approach provides multi-manager, globally diversified strategies with an appropriate home-country bias for Canadian retail investors. SEI's goals-based strategies, strategic asset allocation strategies and asset class funds are available through select dealer relationships. For more information, visit seic.com/en-CA.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of Sept. 30, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.2 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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CASTLE provides aspiring Engineering and Cybersecurity professionals hands-on learning
COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sealing Technologies, Inc. (SealingTech), a veteran-owned business that provides innovative cybersecurity solutions, has launched the SealingTech CASTLE Program, an internship program for individuals in the cybersecurity and engineering space. CASTLE stands for Cyber Advancement for Students, Leaders and Engineers.
The SealingTech CASTLE Program is essential to developing the future of the cybersecurity industry, and we are excited to offer it to individuals who are passionate about learning and growing in the field.
The CASTLE Program, which kicks off this May with the initial intern class, will work with our existing teams on meaningful projects that will provide a focused and immersive experience in designated areas of expertise, as well as exposure to the entire company operations. Projects include AI/ML coding in Python; writing automated deployment software in Ansible; prototyping and testing of new products; and manufacturing and assembly of servers, storage, and networking into finished SealingTech products.
Interns will be exposed to various functions across SealingTech to provide a full understanding of a fast-growing cybersecurity company's operations. In addition to hands-on training, the paid internship includes mentorship and guidance from experienced personnel in the field, presentation/public speaking practice, mock interview prep and resume review/assistance.
"SealingTech's internship program has always been one of our best drivers of new talent," said Founder and CEO Ed Sealing. "We're committed to their success and know bringing this program to a new level will make a difference for the up-and-coming workforce, which will need to defend against cyber threats." Ten percent of SealingTech's current workforce began their careers as SealingTech interns.
"Our culture is built on our extremely talented team," said Director of Human Resources Tracy Tippie. "Our members are devoted, passionate and diligent at tackling challenges through learning and experimenting. The CASTLE Program will help young people think more progressively and equip them with the proper tools and knowledge to help advance the cybersecurity field."
We look forward to welcoming innovative and enthusiastic individuals to the program and are confident they will significantly contribute to SealingTech and the greater cybersecurity industry.
For more information on the CASTLE Program and to see current internship opportunities, please visit www.sealingtech.com/CastleProgram.
About Sealing Technologies, Inc.
SealingTech is a Veteran Owned Business that rapidly delivers innovative cybersecurity solutions that modernize, protect, and defend the networks and systems of the Federal Government and private industries. SealingTech's vast cyberspace experience and knowledge provides cutting-edge research, engineering and integration services that support the United States and its allies. For additional information, visit www.sealingtech.com.
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LONDON (AP) — London police said that a soccer fan was charged Sunday with wearing an offensive jersey to the FA Cup final that apparently referred to the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium disaster where 97 Liverpool fans died.
James White, 33, of Warwickshire, will appear in court June 19 on a charge of displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
A photo retweeted by police after Saturday’s match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium showed a man wearing a United shirt that had the number 97 on the back and the words “Not Enough.”
The Football Association said that it spotted the offensive shirt on social media and security tracked down the man wearing it, leading to his arrest.
“We will not tolerate abuse relating to Hillsborough or any football tragedy at Wembley Stadium and we will continue to work with the authorities to ensure strong action is taken against perpetrators,” the FA said.
The tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, a city in northern England, occurred during an FA Cup semifinal match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest when thousands of Liverpool fans flooded a standing-room section behind a goal in the overcrowded arena. Victims were crushed against metal fences, trampled or suffocated in the U.K.’s worst sports disaster.
Fans were blamed for years for the disaster, but after an initial inquest concluded that it was an accident, a subsequent inquiry in 2016 blamed failures on police, the ambulance service, and the Sheffield Wednesday team that plays at the stadium.
The Hillsborough tragedy and other disasters in the sport continue to echo in soccer stadiums for the wrong reasons in what the Premier League has condemned as “tragedy chanting.”
Two months ago, Chelsea apologized for its fans who taunted Liverpool visitors in chants that referred to Hillsborough. A few days earlier, City had apologized to Liverpool for similar hateful choruses of cheers.
In March, Liverpool and United jointly appealed to fans to end hateful chants before their match in Liverpool.
United lost the FA Cup final on Saturday 2-1 to City.
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PHOENIX, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- uBreakiFix® tech repair stores across the Phoenix and Tucson areas have rebranded to Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™. The stores will continue to offer professional fixes for most everyday tech devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, game consoles and more.
The new branding is a nod to the stores' parent company, global tech care company Asurion, which acquired uBreakiFix in 2019. In 2021, uBreakiFix announced plans to rebrand all U.S. stores to Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"uBreakiFix stores have been a part of this area since 2012, when the first local stores opened in Phoenix and Tempe," said Kevin Sears, Asurion District Manager. "Our Arizona footprint has grown to meet the demand for reliable tech repair, and there are now more than 20 locations across Phoenix, Tucson and beyond. What excites me most about rebranding as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions is how the new name communicates that we offer tech support beyond repair. Certainly we continue to fix cracked phone screens, damaged charge ports and the like – but we can also help with things like software updates, virus removal, data recovery, device protection and more. Whatever is going on with your tech, our experts are here and ready to help."
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the stores' repair experts can help with most any tech mishap, including providing authorized repairs for devices like Samsung Galaxy® and Google Pixel™ smartphones.
Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by any of the more than 20 locations across Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler, Goodyear, Peoria, Gilbert, Surprise, Mesa, Tucson, Prescott Valley and Sierra Vista for walk-in service. The stores offer free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a one-year limited warranty on all repairs. They even offer a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
"Though the stores' name and appearance have changed, our mission remains the same: to help people stay connected to the things that are important to them," said Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions CEO Dave Barbuto. "We fix tech because people depend on it – and as customers' needs evolve, so do our stores. We're committed to listening, learning and innovating to ensure we're continually providing the best tech solutions for our customers."
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores are located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1645 E Camelback Rd Suite 104, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 883-4425
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
699 S Mill Ave Suite 112, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 877-0594
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
7939 E Thomas Rd Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(602) 842-4900
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
4802 E Ray Rd Suite 17, Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 877-1240
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
9340 W Northern Ave Suite 115, Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 227-2631
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
16838 N 7th St Suite 1, Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 832-7917
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
8776 E Shea Blvd Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 739-6055
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
3401 W Frye Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 865-1486
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1550 N Dysart Rd Suite B-6, Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 264-5785
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
7369 W Bell Rd #5, Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 738-3239
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
16459 N Scottsdale Rd #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 637-0919
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
2501 W Happy Valley Rd #32-1100, Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 552-7648
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
3871 S Gilbert Rd Suite 106, Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 887-9736
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
14155 W Bell Rd #111, Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 552-7284
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
25101 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy Suite A-1300, Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 552-7740
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1545 S Power Rd Suite 109, Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 877-1099
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
800 E University Blvd Suite 106, Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 838-8410
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
5870 E Broadway Blvd Suite 147, Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 783-6578
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
4500 N Oracle Rd Suite 125, Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 999-9109
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
5672 E State Rte 69 #140, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 955-8834
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
55 AZ-92 F, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 844-2389
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, formerly known as uBreakiFix, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues and most other tech mishaps at more than 750 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
The uBreakiFix® and Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™ trademarks and logos are the property of uBreakiFix Co. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the respective owners of the other trademarks appearing herein.
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Top Lakers vs. Warriors Players to Watch - Western Conference Semifinals Game 6
The Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) take on the Golden State Warriors (44-38) at 10:00 PM ET on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis of the Lakers is a player to watch in this game.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to keep your eye on in this matchup, which you can watch on ESPN with a seven-day free trial to Fubo!
How to Watch Lakers vs. Warriors
- Game Day: Friday, May 12
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Lakers' Last Game
The Lakers were defeated by the Warriors on Wednesday, 121-106. LeBron James scored 25 in a losing effort, while Curry paced the winning squad with 27 points.
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Lakers Players to Watch
- Davis paces the Lakers at 12.5 rebounds per contest, while also putting up 2.6 assists and 25.9 points.
- James paces the Lakers with 28.9 points per contest and 6.8 assists, while also putting up 8.3 rebounds.
- D'Angelo Russell paces his team in assists per game (6.2), and also posts 17.8 points and 3 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Jarred Vanderbilt is putting up 7.9 points, 2.4 assists and 7.4 rebounds per contest.
- Malik Beasley posts 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
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Warriors Players to Watch
- Curry gets the Warriors 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Jordan Poole is the Warriors' top scorer (20.4 points per game) and assist man (4.5), and averages 2.7 rebounds.
- Klay Thompson is putting up 21.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, making 43.6% of his shots from the field and 41.2% from 3-point range, with 4.4 triples per contest (first in NBA).
- Draymond Green is putting up a team-high 6.8 assists per game. And he is producing 8.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, making 52.7% of his shots from the floor.
- Kevon Looney paces the Warriors in rebounding (9.3 per game), and posts 7 points and 2.5 assists. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
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Leading Duchenne Organization Expands Certification of Clinics that Provide Optimal Care for People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with 1st Clinic in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced the expansion of its renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) Program with the certification of the clinic at Norton Children's in Louisville, KY. This is an exciting step for the CDCC Program as it brings standardized Duchenne care to a new region of the country with the first certification in the state of Kentucky.
Alexis Hazlett, MSN, RN, CPN, PPMD's Associate Vice President, Clinical Care, acknowledges the significance of the program's expansion to include Norton Children's Neuroscience Institute's Muscular Dystrophy Clinic, which is affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine. "The neuromuscular team at Norton Children's has evolved significantly over the past several years to better serve their Duchenne and Becker population, and we are thrilled to include them in our network of certified centers. This certification comes after much enthusiasm and engagement from the team, and we are delighted to recognize those efforts and the excellent level of care the team provides with their inclusion in our CDCC program," said Hazlett.
Norton Children's is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 children's hospital in Kentucky and serves around 40 patients living with "dystrophinopathy," the spectrum of muscle diseases that are caused by a change in the dystrophin gene. The center serves patients from throughout Kentucky and the surrounding region.
Under the leadership of Drs. Amanda Rogers and Arpita Lakhotia, the clinic's directors and lead neuromuscular neurologists, the team continues to grow with plans for the expansion of their critical support network, including more dedicated support from their nurse coordinator, social worker, and dietician. This will further elevate the care they already provide to their patients, continuing to build upon the comprehensive, quality care they ensure their patients receive.
"We are very excited for the opportunities that becoming a CDCC will afford our patients and the Duchenne/Becker community in Kentucky and southern Indiana," Dr. Rogers said. "We believe that this certification will expand access to excellent care to more patients in our region, provide resources and connections to affected patients and families, and help our center stay up-to-date on the highest quality of care standards available for dystrophinopathy patients.
PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program supports standardized, comprehensive care and services for all people living with Duchenne. Certification means centers maintain the highest standards in clinical and sub-specialty services, rapidly apply new evidence-based knowledge, minimize heterogeneity in clinical research outcomes, and comply with standards in clinical care that were established by the CDC's Care Considerations. As part of its ongoing mission to end Duchenne, PPMD continues to insist that all people with Duchenne receive comprehensive care.
Mena Scavina, DO, PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program Advisor is delighted to add Norton Children's to the growing network of Certified Duchenne Care Centers and to expand the program to include its first center in the state of Kentucky. "PPMD and the CDCC Certification Committee are truly impressed with the work the team at Norton is doing to provide and advance care for people living with Duchenne. It is clear that the clinic team and hospital administration are deeply committed to contributing to the lives of people with Duchenne and Becker, and for that we are grateful."
To learn more about PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program, visit PPMD's website. Click here to learn more about the history of PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program and to access PPMD's first published article on the program.
ABOUT PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Duchenne is a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs people of their muscle strength. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) fights every single battle necessary to end Duchenne.
We demand optimal care standards and ensure every family has access to expert healthcare providers, cutting edge treatments, and a community of support. We invest deeply in treatments for this generation of Duchenne patients and in research that will benefit future generations. Our advocacy efforts have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and won five FDA approvals.
Everything we do—and everything we have done since our founding in 1994—helps those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives. We will not rest until we end Duchenne for every single person affected by the disease. Join our fight against Duchenne at EndDuchenne.org. Follow PPMD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
ABOUT NORTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
The Norton Children's name stands for high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It comprises two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices. Norton Children's is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatricians, pediatric specialists and support services providing care for children of all ages. As the need for pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton Children's. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 200,000 patients and see over 1 million patient visits each year.
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Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
A reassuring new study finds they can take a two-year break from these drugs to get pregnant without raising their short-term risk of cancer coming back.
“This is really good news for young women and their doctors and their families,” said Dr. Ann Partridge of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, who led the study. Results were being discussed Thursday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Though more common in older women, breast cancer is increasingly diagnosed during childbearing years for reasons that aren’t clear.
For patients whose cancers are fueled by hormones, treatment involves surgery, then spending five to 10 years taking either a hormone-blocking drug that can cause birth defects or newer drugs called aromatase inhibitors and a monthly shot to shut down the ovaries.
Partridge estimates 6,000 U.S. women a year want to get pregnant but must take hormone-blocking drugs.
“They don’t want to hear from breast cancer again, but they also don’t want to put their lives on hold,” she said.
The study followed 516 women after surgery for early-stage cancer. All then spent at least 18 months taking hormone-blocking drugs. The women stopped hormone-blockers for up to two years to get pregnant, deliver and breastfeed. Then they restarted cancer therapy.
After three years, about 9% saw cancer come back, similar to the rate seen in a set of similar women in a separate study who stayed on hormone-blocking therapy. There were nine deaths, “below expected rates for this population,” Partridge said.
More than 300 babies were born to women in the study. Among them was Brayden, now 4, the son of Amy Bianchi.
“He’s perfect in every way,” Bianchi said. “I couldn’t imagine my life without him. We couldn’t imagine our family without him.”
Bianchi felt a lump, which turned out to be breast cancer, when her firstborn, Mia, was 18 months old. Doctors advised against another pregnancy, but she learned of the research and signed up.
“If I had listened to the first few doctors or oncologists that I spoke with, I would have lost all my hope,” said Bianchi, 42, of Niskayuna, New York. “I would have very quickly accepted that I would never have the family that I had envisioned.”
She was able to breastfeed her son for six months before resuming hormone-blocking therapy, which she’ll continue until 2026.
Researchers will follow Bianchi and the other study participants and report on the longer term safety.
“Will we see a difference at 10 years?” asked Dr. Hope Rugo of University of California, San Francisco who was not involved in the study. “For the moment, this is incredibly encouraging data. It should give practitioners and patients confidence” as they discuss ways to benefit from cancer therapy while starting a family.
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Tilray, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TLRY).
In January 2019, the Company entered into a significant marketing agreement with Authentic Brands Group LLC ('ABG') in which, among other things, the Company would expand globally as ABG's preferred cannibas supplier, receiving up to almost half of the net revenue and a guaranteed $10M annual payment. On March 2, 2020, the Company disclosed a $321.2 million net loss for the year, or $3.20 per share, compared to $67.7 million, or $0.82 per share, for 2018, and "non-cash charges of $112.1 million related to impairment of the Authentic Brands Group LLC ('ABG') agreement as well as $68.6 million in inventory reserves."
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. Recently, the court presiding over thet case denied the Company's motion to dismiss in part, allowing the case to move forward.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Tilray's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Tilray shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-tlry/ to learn more.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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The convergence of IT and cyber teams among top actions firms are taking to improve cyber posture ahead of new regulations in 2022
NEW YORK , May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agio, a leading cybersecurity and managed IT provider for financial services firms, published its inaugural 2022 Hedge Fund Cybersecurity Trends Report today. The survey was conducted in Q1 and captured the opinions and perceptions of recent, current, and future cybersecurity programs, readiness, and initiatives from 100 hedge fund practitioners across the technology, operations, cybersecurity, and compliance fields.
According to the respondents surveyed, two years of working mostly remotely has added significant strain to the hedge fund industry's cybersecurity defenses and resiliency. The added surface area required to support remote investment teams taxed the industry as firms reported increased attack frequency and severity.
The report also examines how the pandemic has made it essential for cybersecurity teams and technology teams to work together as a "single, holistic unit" to bolster a firm's cyber posture. In fact, across every major demographic surveyed, this belief was held almost unanimously.
"The results of this survey, particularly the convergence of cybersecurity and IT under one roof, is fully aligned with the work we've been doing for years to empower our clients with secure, reliable, and resilient information systems," said Bart McDonough, Agio's CEO and Founder. "We've seen firsthand how firms have exposed themselves to slower threat response times and heightened cyber risks when they've taken a fractured approach to managing IT and cyber defense, and we applaud the industry's push to evolve their approach to robust cyber defense."
Other topics explored in this year's report include why firms chose to in-source vs. outsource cyber programs; how those decisions impacted their ability to defend against cyber-attacks; and how cyber program pain points vary based on assets under management, number of staff, and years in operation.
To download the full 2022 Hedge Fund Cybersecurity Trends Report, visit agio.com/hedgefund-cybersecurity-report/
About Agio
Agio is a hybrid cybersecurity and managed IT organization equipping the financial services and healthcare industries with next-generation cyber protection and technology support. Agio has extensive experience building, maintaining, optimizing, and securing IT infrastructure for the world's most prestigious client organizations. With more than 300 employees, our culture prioritizes frequent and timely communication to provide unrivaled, highly personalized service across all our solutions including managed detection and response, 360° cybersecurity programs, virtual CISO (vCISO) support, technology hosting, monitoring, management, global service desk, desktop as a service, disaster prevention, and recovery. Agio is headquartered in New York, NY, with additional offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.agio.com.
SURVEY METHODOLOGY
Agio worked with Market Measurement, an independent survey administrator, to conduct the 2022 Hedge Fund Cybersecurity Survey. The survey was fielded in Q1 2022. A total of 100 online interviews were conducted with technology, cybersecurity, operations, and compliance professionals in the hedge fund industry to assess attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions among hedge fund executives about sourcing and managing their cybersecurity solutions and programs. To download the report, please visit agio.com/hedgefund-cybersecurity-report/
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DENVER (AP) — To win the Stanley Cup each of the past two years, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to go through the stingy New York Islanders, defending Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens backstopped by goaltender Carey Price.
To hoist it a third consecutive time, they’ll need to stop or at least slow down the highest scoring team in the playoffs. The Colorado Avalanche present a unique challenge for the Lightning, but they already got past the offensively potent Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers to reach the Cup final.
“It’s funny how it works out that way, but the guys have found a way and we’ve just had to adapt our game and find ways to beat teams,” coach Jon Cooper said. “You have to play the game different ways at times. We have a belief in how we play, we have a system and we trust what we do, but you do have to tinker with it a little bit to combat especially these high-octane teams.”
The Lightning in years past were that high-octane team, able to score virtually at will. Getting swept in the first round in 2019 after steamrolling the rest of the NHL in the regular season made them change their approach.
Tampa Bay’s 2.41 goals against this postseason is the lowest of any team that made it past the first round. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is a big part of that, but it’s a concerted effort by the entire team to lock things down.
“We have enough skill and talent to score offensively, but we focus on our defensive game,” winger Alex Killorn said. “If we don’t let them score, we win 2-1, we’re happy with that. We don’t got to win by six goals or whatever it may be.”
Here’s a look at how things stack up in the Stanley Cup Final, which begins Wednesday night at Colorado:
CONTAINING SKILL
There’s no shortage of high-end talent in this series. The Avalanche have Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog up front and playoff MVP frontrunner Cale Makar on defense, while the Lightning feature Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos and could be getting first-line center Brayden Point back from injury.
Tampa Bay’s recipe for containing talented opponents starts with shutdown center Anthony Cirelli and his linemates, who could find themselves matched up against MacKinnon and Rantanen.
“We just have to try to play with our strength and try to find a way to get a couple goals there and also defend well because they can score, obviously, too, Rantanen said.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
The series features two Norris Trophy finalists for the league’s top defenseman in Hedman and Makar. And each one dominates the ice in a different way.
Hedman, a 6-foot-6 Swede, won the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP in 2020 for how much of the game he controlled and the number of goals he helped create. He can do everything,” Makar said.
Makar is a dynamic puck mover and smooth skater who can make almost anything happen by himself.
“He’s got a great wrist shot, runs the power play and his edge work is phenomenal,” Hedman said. “He can change directions very quickly, so obviously two different type of players, I would say, him and me, but I don’t think any one of us is looking at that battle. It’s a team game and I’m sure both of us are going to do whatever it takes for our team to be successful.”
DIFFERENT PATHS
The Avalanche swept Nashville in the first round, then dispatched St. Louis in six and swept Edmonton in the Western Conference final. The Lightning went the distance to beat Toronto in seven, swept Florida and came back from a 2-0 deficit to knock off the New York Rangers in six.
Colorado is going more than a week between games, while Tampa Bay is coming off the Rangers series that ended Saturday night. MacKinnon said he and his teammates are excited to play with some fresh legs and confidence.
“We have our keys of why we’re here,” he said. “It’s not an accident. We didn’t just get a bunch of good bounces and win. We’ve been playing really well and earning all the victories we have, and we’ve earned our rest and we’re excited.”
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Expert gives insight to hospice care in light of Jimmy Carter
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - 98-year-old former U.S. President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care and will forgo any more medical treatment.
According to the Carter Center, Former President Carter went through a series of short hospital stays and has now decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family. People representing Former President Carter didn’t expand on the reason for his hospital visits.
However, in recent years he has battled skin, brain, and liver cancer—which he survived.
Casey Cuthbert-Allman of Continuum Care explained the choice to go into hospice means the patient has chosen comfort over curative treatments.
She said this generally happens when someone is at the end of their life and wants to shift their focus to being with their loved ones, doing the activities they enjoy, and spending their final days in peace.
“I think hospice is such a gift, not only for the patient but for the family,” said Cuthbert-Allman. “It’s allowing somebody to have a comfortable natural passing on their own terms. They want to take back control.”
Many wonder what the timeline is for people entering hospice until they pass. According to Cuthbert-Allman, there isn’t a definite answer.
Cuthbert-Allman said, “For one person who has certain symptoms, they may last 12 months. You may have another person with the exact same symptoms, they may last only three months. We don’t have crystal balls. It’s really based on what’re the clinical needs of the patient. What’s going on? Which treatments do they choose not to follow up with going forward?”
The news of Carter entering hospice was announced Saturday afternoon on social media by The Carter Center.
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Stats Perform's Opta service to serve as official data provider for USL Championship, League One and Super League through 2028
LONDON and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Soccer League and global soccer data leader Stats Perform have agreed to expand and extend their partnership through at least 2028. Under the new agreement, Stats Perform's Opta service will enter a new phase powering the USL's fan-facing platforms, broadcasts and on-field performance tools for its professional divisions.
The agreement includes the USL Championship, League One, and Super League, the USL's new professional women's league, which will kick off in the summer of 2024. Opta has served as the official soccer data provider for the USL since the start of the 2017 season.
"We are on a mission to dramatically raise the profiles of our competitions domestically and internationally," said USL President Jake Edwards. "Opta is universally used by the world's top soccer teams, players, and media. We want the same tools for our elite leagues – and that is Opta."
Sophisticated new Opta tools such as Pressbox Live will be incorporated into broadcasts across the USL Championship, League One and Super League via commentators and graphics.
Opta's data will also support USL technical initiatives and the league's continued integration with the global transfer market.
The wide-ranging partnership also includes access to a wealth of Opta products and deep data that enables in-depth analysis for USL Championship, League One and Super League clubs and fans.
Opta covers more than 1,000 leagues and competitions around the world and serves as the official data provider for the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A, among others. Opta data has become the industry standard used by the world's professional soccer teams and scouts.
"Opta data is integral to the world's leading sports federations, teams and broadcasters, and nowhere more so than in soccer," said Stats Perform Chief Revenue Officer Steve Xeller. "It is globally trusted to power insightful, entertaining coverage that puts sport right at the front of fans' minds – and keeps it there. At Stats Perform we are proud of Opta's unparalleled heritage in sports data and excited to see it used more widely in North America ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023 and the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2026."
The news follows Opta owner Stats Perform's recent awards of ISO 27001 certification and IBIA sports data integrity accreditation, further underlining the company's commitment to data quality for its customers.
About Stats Perform
Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech providing the most trusted sports data and the latest advancements in applying AI and machine learning to deliver better predictions for teams, sportsbooks and a more engaging broadcast, media and fan experience. The company collects the most detailed sports data to create new experiences across sports. Leveraging the richest sports database, Stats Perform enhances sports competition and entertainment through machine learning and computer vision to create advanced predictions and analysis – be that for digital and broadcast media with differentiated storytelling, tech companies with reliable and fast data to power their innovations, sportsbooks with in-play betting services, rights holders and betting operators with integrity services, or teams with first-of-its-kind AI analysis software. SportsContentCo is the exclusive reseller of Stats Perform premium sports betting content to licensed sportsbooks in the United States.
About USL
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America, possessing more than a decade of experience in bringing the world's game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing three men's leagues (USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two), two women's leagues (USL Super League, USL W League), one elite player development platform (USL Academy), and a national youth platform (USL Super Y League), the USL is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 200 clubs in its membership.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A video taken Saturday shows a group displaying Nazi symbols on a bridge in Pinellas County, Florida.
In the video, a group of six people can be seen holding the Nazi flag and anti-abortion banners.
One of the banners said “End abortion, Save white babies.” Another had the word “problem” with the Star of David, a Jewish symbol, on it while the rest was obscured by the Pinellas Trail bridge sign.
“Another Nazi display, right here in Pinellas,” wrote Eric Lynn, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “We must all condemn these acts of Antisemitism as hate must have no home in Pinellas, Florida, or in USA. If you don’t speak out against hate, antisemitism, & Nazis, they will keep coming back.”
This is the second appearance of white supremacists in the Tampa Bay area in recent weeks.
On July 22, a group of men also held Nazi symbols and pro-DeSantis flags outside Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, a conservative event for students, in Tampa. They also made racial remarks against a Black counterprotester.
The group eventually left after students attending the event confronted them.
The actions have continuously drawn sharp responses from state politicians. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is Jewish, wrote Saturday that white supremacists and Nazis “have no place in Florida” and called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to denounce the demonstrations.
“Hate must not be met with silence,” Fried said.
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BOSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the June 2022 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG)
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.
Ticker: ASG
Monthly Update, June, 2022
Investment Approach:
Fund Style: All-Cap Growth
Fund Strategy: Combines three growth style investment managers, each with a distinct capitalization focus (small-, mid- and large-cap) selected and continuously monitored by the Fund's Investment Advisor.
Investment Managers:
Weatherbie Capital, LLC
Small-Cap Growth
Congress Asset Management Company, LLP
Mid-Cap Growth
Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP
Large-Cap Growth
New Holdings
Agiliti, Inc.
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.
Holdings Liquidated
Illumina, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Ranpak Holdings Corp.
The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund's portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.
Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.
Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates no portion of the distributions consists of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.
All data is as of June 30, 2022 unless otherwise noted.
Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc.
1-800-241-1850
www.all-starfunds.com
libinfo@alpsinc.com
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth management advisor Molly Murphy-LaFleche and her Client Relations Manager, Katie Krause, have affiliated their wealth management practice with Bleakley Financial and joined the Bleakley Financial – Twin Cities office in Minneapolis, MN.
Murphy operates a planning-centric wealth management practice specializing in retirement, business & estate planning for business owners and families across the country.
Molly said of the new affiliation, "We are so excited to be moving to an independent platform where the focus is on planning – while giving us the ability to provide broader access to financial solutions available in the marketplace. We truly believe this will allow us to provide better outcomes for our clients for their wealth planning needs. The vision of Bleakley team, along with the advisor support model they have built, align perfectly with how we want to engage with our clients and run our practice going forward."
According to Andy Schwartz, co-founder and principal of Bleakley Financial, "We are thrilled to welcome Molly and Katie to the Bleakley team. They bring tremendous energy and a passion for planning and client service that will only be enhanced by accessing the expanded support services and open architecture investment platform available to them through our affiliation. We look forward to a successful and mutually beneficial partnership with Molly for many years to come."
Vince Nauheimer, Managing Director at Bleakley Financial added, "Molly and Katie share our core values around client service, a robust planning process and pro-active client engagement. With our expanded advisor service model, we believe affiliating with Bleakley opens more options for advisors like Molly to execute on their ambitious business goals, while being more responsive to industry changes and technology advancements that will ultimately benefit the client. We're thrilled to partner with Molly and Katie as they join the Twin Cities team and stand ready to support their future growth."
Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Bleakley Financial Group, a registered investment adviser and separate entity from LPL Financial.
CONTACT:
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Managing Director
973-575-4180
vincent.nauheimer@bleakley.com
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- Good Day Farm flower sold to an Oxford patient today marks Mississippi's first legal medical cannabis sale.
- The Company will celebrate this milestone and its statewide launch with a Grand Opening event at Good Day Farm Hattiesburg this Friday, January 27.
- Mississippi is the fourth state for the leading Southern cannabis company with operations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri.
OXFORD, Miss., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Day Farm, a leading cannabis company in the South, made history today when its flower was sold to an Oxford, Mississippi medical patient. The cannabis flower, cultivated at Good Day Farm's 130,000 square-foot facility, became the first legal medical cannabis purchase in the state almost one year after the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law.
"As a proud Ole Miss alumnus, I'm elated to make our premium cannabis flower the first product available to patients in Mississippi," said Ryan Herget, Head of Good Day Farm Retail Management. "As one of largest cannabis companies in the South, it's a privilege to serve thousands of waiting patients across Mississippi with truly good products grown and sold by good people. With six convenient dispensary locations spanning from the Tennessee border to the Gulf Coast, we stand ready and eager to serve."
Mississippi is the fourth state for Little-Rock based Good Day Farm, a leading cannabis company in the South with operations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. The brand's signature portfolio of flower strains are available for sale today, to be followed by Good Day Farm's full assortment of edibles, vapes and tinctures — including its award-winning THC gummies and patient-favorite rechargeable Go Pen vaporizer.
Beginning Friday, the Company will open the first of six Good Day Farm-branded dispensaries, first in Hattiesburg to be followed by Biloxi, Brookhaven, Corinth, Laurel and Tupelo. Good Day Farm Mississippi locations will be open to card-holding medical patients Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am–7:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00–6:00 pm.
To mark this milestone moment, the Good Day Farm-branded dispensary in Hattiesburg will hold a Grand Opening celebration this Friday, January 27. The event will take place at Good Day Farm Hattiesburg, located at 6083 US-98, and will include a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a 10 a.m. store opening including branded merchandise giveaways while supplies last.
Now that legal medical sales are underway Good Day Farm expects to scale its Mississippi operations quickly, with plans to double its cultivation and production footprint in the coming year. The Company is also committed to giving back to the communities it serves, most recently donating 840 cases of drinking water to assist disaster relief efforts in Jackson.
Said Zach Wilson, Head of Mississippi Operations, "Our team has worked tirelessly to prepare for this milestone moment, and we're proud to bring Good Day Farm to market as the first brand available to Mississippi patients. From cannabis advocacy and education to jobs and charitable giving, we look forward to demonstrating our long-term commitment to Mississippi in the months and years to come."
For more information about Good Day Farm or to find a dispensary near you, please visit www.gooddayfarmdispensary.com
About Good Day Farm
Founded in 2020, Good Day Farm is the largest licensed medical cannabis producer in the South, supplying the region with an abundant selection of cannabis products in a diverse range of formats, including premium flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, tinctures and topical creams. With state-of-the-art grow operations and cutting-edge R&D facilities across Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri and Mississippi, Good Day Farm prides itself on being an ambassador of this healing plant in the South, where every day the Company is on a relentless quest to grow, nurture and share really good cannabis. From high-touch and high-tech growing practices to expert extraction methods, everything Good Day Farm does is rooted in a desire to cultivate goodness – good people, good cannabis and good days. Good Day Farm is a proud partner of the Last Prisoner Project and continues to be a strong advocate for the plants over pills movement. For more information or to locate a dispensary, visit www.gooddayfarm.com
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Alice Moon
Trailblaze for Good Day Farm
goodday@traiblaze.co
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans erased regulations Wednesday allowing local election clerks to fill in missing information on absentee ballot envelopes, the latest move in the GOP’s push to tighten voting procedures in the crucial swing state.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission developed an emergency rule earlier this year that permits local clerks to fill in missing witness address information on absentee envelopes without contact the witness or the voter. The rule reflected guidance the commission issued to clerks in October 2016. The guidance was in effect during the 2020 presidential election, which saw Joe Biden narrowly defeat then-President Donald Trump.
The Republican-controlled Legislature’s rules committee voted 6-4 to suspend the emergency rule. The guidance remains in place, but it’s unclear how many clerks might follow it in light of the committee vote and a court could soon erase it as well.
The committee vote is part of a string of Republican efforts to impose tighter restrictions on voting around the country as Trump continues to spread the false claim that Biden stole the election.
Multiple reviews and court decisions have found no evidence of fraud on a scale that would have affected the outcome but Trump and his supporters keep working to convince people the election wasn’t legitimate.
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, at least 19 states enacted laws that made it harder to vote last year, including shortening the window for applying for an absentee mail ballot, stiffening voter identification requirements and limiting early voting hours.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed a sweeping package of bills earlier this year to require the rules committee to sign off on any commission guidance, to make it harder for people to declare themselves indefinitely confined in order to get an absentee ballot and to ban private groups from giving local governments money to administer elections.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the entire package, but Republicans won a major victory earlier this month when the conservative-controlled state Supreme Court outlawed drop boxes. The GOP has argued that the boxes aren’t secure and invite fraud.
Now GOP leaders have set their sights on the clerk guidance, arguing that state law doesn’t allow clerks to fill in blanks on ballot envelopes and if the witness doesn’t fill in the missing information the ballot doesn’t count. They demanded that the commission codify the guidance in an emergency rule, which would allow the Legislature’s Republican-controlled rules committee to erase it.
The commission complied and drafted the rule. The committee met Wednesday afternoon to block it at the request of Republican legislative leaders, including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu.
Democrats on the committee spent an hour criticizing the move, labeling it a “disgusting” attempt to tamp down voter turnout ahead of the Aug. 9 primary and Nov. 8 general election, which includes critical races for governor and U.S. Senate.
“This is a horrible mistake but it continues the road Republicans are going down,” Rep. Gary Hebl said. “They don’t have the votes so they’ve got to cut down the number of people who can vote any way they can do it. It’s a sad time in our democracy that we have to stoop to these levels.”
GOP committee members countered that state law simply doesn’t allow clerks to fill in missing information. They stressed that clerks can attempt to return ballots with incomplete witness addresses. Hebl countered that overworked clerks will simply “chuck” incomplete envelopes in the trash.
“I care about following state law,” the committee co-chairman Sen. Steve Nass said. “No one has mentioned a state law that allows (the elections commission) to do what they’re doing. (The commission) is attempting to create a new law. That is a core legislative function.”
It’s not clear how many clerks may have acted to fix witness information during the 2020 election.
The Legislative Audit Bureau last year reviewed nearly 15,000 absentee ballot envelopes from the election across 29 municipalities and found that 1,022, or about 7%, were missing parts of witness addresses. Fifteen didn’t have any witness address at all, eight lacked a witness signature and three didn’t have a voter signature.
Auditors found evidence that clerks had corrected addresses on 66 envelopes, or 0.4% of the sample. The audit cautioned against extrapolating the findings statewide, however, noting auditors reviewed ballot envelopes from nine of the 10 municipalities with the highest proportion of absentee ballots.
Even though the rule is no more, the elections commission’s initial guidance saying clerks can correct missing information still stands but maybe not for long. The Waukesha County Republican Party filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging the guidance is illegal.
Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said if clerks are blocked from adding missing information on their own, they will have to track witnesses down that could be cumbersome for some offices with already heavy workloads. He said clerks may decide to mail the ballot back with a request to fill in the missing information if there’s enough time to do so before Election Day. Otherwise they may have to call or email the voter.
He said allowing clerks to add missing information on their own is a “common-sense system.” Often the witness is the voter’s spouse and clerks can confirm an address through the state voter database.
“Any fair-minded person would think this was reasonable,” he said.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the committee vote “puts clerks in a difficult spot” since the guidance saying they can fill in witness address information remains in place, creating confusion.
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of ‘McDonell’ in 17th graf.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Veru, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) between May 11, 2022 and November 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 3, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Veru securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Veru class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9728 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 3, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) material adverse facts about the data from the sabizabulin Phase 3 trial and Veru's interactions with the FDA; (2) that Veru falsely led its shareholders to believe that the data from the Phase 3 trial was sufficient to support Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") and even the submission of a New Drug Application ("NDA") without any further studies; and (3) filings which concealed the true risks Veru faced in gaining approval for its EUA request. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Veru class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9728 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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BELTON — Services for Jacquelynn Jo “Nanny” Painter, 87, of Round Rock will be 10 a.m. Friday in North Belton Cemetery.
Ms. Painter died Monday, April 3.
She was born May 17, 1935, in Caldwell to Walter and Lois Campbell Nanny. She graduated from Henderson High School. She attended Tyler Junior College. She worked for Halliburton, Remington Road, Continental Belton and the Bell County Courthouse. She also was a property manager of several properties in Central Texas.
She was preceded in death by a son, Max Bryan Houston.
Survivors include a son, Bobby Painter; a daughter, Jennifer Painter; and six grandchildren.
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Former FBI analyst sentenced for keeping classified documents at Kansas City-area home
(AP) – A former FBI analyst has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for keeping classified documents at her Kansas City-area home.
Kendra Kingsbury, 50, pleaded guilty in October to two counts of unlawfully retaining documents related to national defense. She was sentenced Wednesday to three years and 10 months in prison.
As an intelligence analyst in the FBI’s Kansas City, Missouri, office, Kingsbury had a high-level security clearance that gave her access to national defense and classified information. She worked in that role from 2004 to Dec. 15, 2017.
During her plea hearing, she admitted that she took 386 classified documents and kept them in her home in North Kansas City, Missouri. She also admitted that she retained and destroyed other classified and/or national defense information, the U.S. Justice Department said in a news release. She kept the documents on hard drives, compact discs and other storage media.
The information she took included documents classified at the secret level, some of which included U.S. efforts related to counterterrorism, details on specific FBI investigations, and sensitive operations in national security investigations and the FBI’s technical capabilities, the release said.
She also kept documents from another government agency that described intelligence sources and methods related to efforts to collect intelligence on terrorist groups, as well information on activities of emerging terrorists, federal prosecutors said.
An investigation into how Kingsbury may have used the documents “revealed more questions and concerns than answers,” according to the release. The investigation found that a number of suspicious calls to and from numbers associated with counterterrorism investigations, the release said, but Kingsbury has declined to say why she contacted those individuals.
In a court document submitted before the sentencing, Kingsbury’s attorneys asked that she be sentenced to probation. Although the document does not indicate a motive for Kingsbury’s actions, her attorneys note that she self-reported having taken the documents, had no previous criminal record and successfully met all legal requirements while on pre-trial release.
Her attorneys say Kingsbury had several serious medical and family issues that began shortly after she started working for the FBI, and has experienced public embarrassment and employment difficulties since she was fired from the agency. She most recently lived in Garden City, Kansas, where she was a single mother and the caretaker for her elderly mom.
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Man accused of rape, giving alcohol to minors remains behind bars in Riley Co.
Published: May. 16, 2023 at 9:55 AM CDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man accused of rape and giving alcohol to minors has been arrested and remains behind bars in Riley County.
The Riley County Police Department Activity Report indicates that around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, May 15, officials arrested Dameon Skidmore, 29, of Manhattan, after he was accused of rape and giving alcohol to minors.
RCPD noted that the arrests stems from an incident that involved a 15-year-old girl that he knew.
Officials said Skidmore was booked into the Riley Co. Jail on rape and furnishing alcohol to a minor. He is being held in lieu of bond pending his first appearance.
Due to the nature of the crime, officials said no further information would be released.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO) between February 27, 2020 and April 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 6, 2023.
SO WHAT: If you purchased NeoGenomics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the NeoGenomics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4888 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 6, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) it was not a "one-stop-shop" for cancer testing because it did not offer the most technologically advanced NGS tests, which led to a significant decrease in revenue as current and prospective customers went elsewhere for their testing needs; (2) costs were not fixed because the Company needed to hire additional employees to process more complex customized testing demanded by customers utilizing the Company's outdated portfolio of tests, leading to operational challenges, decrease lab efficiency, and increased testing turnaround times; and as a result (3) the Company violated federal healthcare laws and regulations related to fraud, waste, and abuse. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the NeoGenomics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4888 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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-All 96 seniors at Cristo Rey New York High School have been accepted to 4-year colleges
-Seniors will announce their college choices at a fundraiser May 24 at Tavern on the Green
-Unique model gives teens work experience, makes tuition affordable for low-income families
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cristo Rey New York High School, a Catholic college-prep school in East Harlem serving only students from low-income backgrounds, will celebrate the achievements of its 96-member Class of 2022 at its annual Magic of Cristo Rey fundraiser, to be held at Tavern on the Green on May 24 at 6:30 PM. These courageous, talented, and determined young men and women will proudly announce their college choices, to an audience of supporters that will include successful professionals from a variety of New York-based industries.
Dartmouth-bound Alicia Cage, a featured speaker at the fundraiser, is among the 80 percent of this year's class who will be attending one of the nation's most selective colleges and universities (based on U.S. News and World Report rankings). So is Johnathan Martir, who will be leaving his underserved neighborhood to study political science at Williams College on a full scholarship. "I want to contribute to my community through public service so that other kids raised on my block can grow past the mental and physical barriers present there," Johnathan said. ''I am grateful for this school that allows students just like me to find a place where they belong and discover who they are meant to be."
For the families of students at Cristo Rey New York High School, the average annual household income barely exceeds $30,000. Since opening its doors on Sept. 4, 2004, the school has never raised its $2,000 tuition. On average, families pay just $1,500 a year because the school also offers tuition assistance. The school's innovative Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) helps make this financial model possible. Through CWSP, every student works one day a week at an entry-level job in a professional setting, helping to cover the costs of their education while also preparing them for a successful career.
Cristo Rey New York High School is part of the national Cristo Rey Network, which was founded by Jesuits in Chicago in the 1990s and now includes 38 college-prep schools from coast to coast. We serve students of all faiths who demonstrate the potential and motivation to achieve success but do not have the educational background or financial means to attend another private, college-prep school. Guided by the spirit of care for the individual, we challenge all our students with a rigorous academic curriculum and a demanding work-internship program. Our goal is that our students will graduate from college and become professionals for others, transforming the world for the good of their families and society.
Contact: Alexandra Castellano, Advancement Manager, (646) 968-4077 or acastellano@cristoreyny.org
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has posted its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results in a news release available on the company's website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults.
John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy, Kirk Crews, executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy, and other members of the company's senior management team will discuss the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results during an investor presentation to be webcast live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET today. The listen-only webcast will be available on NextEra Energy's website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults. Also discussed during the investor presentation will be financial results for NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP). A replay will be available for 90 days by accessing the same link as listed above.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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(NEXSTAR) — One lucky winner in Washington just scored a $747 million Powerball jackpot, but an even bigger winner in California is still out there.
It’s been three months since lottery officials announced a Powerball ticket worth $2.04 billion had been sold at a convenience store in Altadena. California lottery officials have yet to confirm a winner has claimed the prize.
The Powerball jackpot reached the world record-setting size in November after 41 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner (and a suspenseful drawing-night delay prompted by technical issues).
While the owner of the Altadena convenience store has already received his $1 million prize for selling the ticket, it’s unclear if the ticketholder has claimed their winnings.
Didn’t win the jackpot? You may still have won money
In California, as in most states, a lottery jackpot winner has a year to claim their prize. That means the winner of the $2.04 billion jackpot – with a cash value of $997.6 million – still has roughly 270 days to come forward.
Even if the winner came forward today, it could still be a while before the winner is minted.
But if the jackpot remains unclaimed until November, participating lotteries will receive their portion of the prize’s cash value built by their ticket sales, according to the game’s website. Jurisdictions then distribute the funds based on local rules or laws.
In California, for example, funds would support public schools and colleges, according to Carolyn Becker, deputy director of public affairs and communications for the state lottery. Schools already received $156.3 million from ticket sales while the jackpot was building, making it the largest contribution to education generated from one rolling sequence in the California Lottery’s history.
Where are jackpots most frequently won?
If the Powerball jackpot were to go unclaimed, it would go from the largest U.S. lottery prize to the largest unclaimed U.S. lottery prize, a list the record-setting $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot hit in Illinois last summer nearly joined.
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- Kevlar® EXO™ offers an unmatched combination of protection, lightness and flexibility
- Law enforcement officers and military personnel to be the first to experience the new fiber in soft body armor
WILMINGTON, Del., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today unveiled Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber, the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years and an entirely new technology platform developed to serve endless applications where performance and protection is required in the midst of intense and demanding conditions. Life protection will be the first of many Kevlar® EXO™ use cases that will offer an unprecedented combination of lightness, flexibility and protection from an aramid fiber.
DuPont™ Kevlar® has long been the advanced material behind high-performing body armor that protects those who serve. Now, with body armor crafted using Kevlar® EXO™, military and law enforcement officers can experience previously unavailable levels of ballistic protection without compromising on mobility and comfort. With unmatched pliability, Kevlar® EXO™ contours to curves and body lines, providing a more body-inclusive solution while still offering maximum protection.
"We've spent over a decade developing, refining and perfecting Kevlar® EXO™, and the result is an industry-altering platform that has catapulted our life protection capabilities to a whole new level," said Steven LaGanke, global business leader, DuPont Life Protection. "Developed and tested by leading materials experts at DuPont, Kevlar® EXO™ offers never-before-seen ballistic and thermal performance while also providing a flexible and lightweight solution that empowers users to operate at peak performance. Whether for military members, law enforcement officers, private security or emergency responders, pound for pound, Kevlar® EXO™ users can better manage energy output even during the most demanding physical tasks."
First-of-its-kind Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber is incomparably better and more durable than even the highest-performing soft body armor materials available. Kevlar® EXO™ offers the following benefits:
- The highest ballistics performance among all aramid fibers without compromising on weight, enabling the best-in-class, lightest weight ballistics soft armor solutions available on the market today
- Peak flexibility, offering increased comfort and mobility, contouring to curves and body lines with less restriction for maximum defense, when paired with exceptional carrier design
- Inherently flame- and temperature-resistant; melt- and ignite-proof up to 500°C (932°F)
- Delivers the same level of protection after five years as it provides on day one
- Made in the USA at DuPont's new manufacturing facility in Spruance, Virginia
- Endlessly customizable wearability for use case and body type
DuPont will debut Kevlar® EXO™ at the Best Ranger Competition (April 14-16, 2023), which brings together some of the United States military's most talented soldiers to go head-to-head in a grueling competition that simulates the physical and mental challenges of combat. At this year's competition, United States Army Rangers will be the first soldiers in the world to wear body armor vests made with Kevlar® EXO™, enabling them to experience peak flexibility and comfort as they conquer each challenge.
To learn more about Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber, visit www.KevlarEXO.com.
About DuPont Life Protection
From first responders to industrial workers, DuPont provides a wide range of personal protection solutions, including some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the industry, such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem®, to meet your safety needs. More information can be found at https://www.dupont.com/life-protection.html.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets, including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted. © 2023 DuPont.
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WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
By JAMEY KEATEN
Associated Press
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says there’s “cause for optimism” as the latest weekly count of deaths worldwide linked to the coronavirus came in at more than 9,400 — nearly 90% below levels seen nine months ago. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday pointed to progress since weekly deaths topped 75,000 in February. The U.N. health agency said the tally of newly registered COVID-19 cases worldwide came in at over 2.1 million for the week ending Sunday, down 15% from the previous week. Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/09/who-reports-90-drop-in-world-covid-19-deaths-since-february/ | 2022-11-09 18:52:01 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/09/who-reports-90-drop-in-world-covid-19-deaths-since-february/ |
Braathen, the skier and fashion designer, wins Alta Badia GS
LA VILLA, Italy (AP) — Lucas Braathen won the Alta Badia giant slalom for his second win in as many races. Braathen moved up from third after the opening run to finish a slim 0.02 seconds ahead of Norwegian teammate Henrik Kristoffersen on the Gran Risa course. Overall World Cup leader Marco Odermatt recovered from a disappointing ninth in the opening leg to place 0.10 behind in third. Alexis Pinturault finished fourth and first-run leader Zan Kranjec came fifth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/18/kranjec-leads-1st-run-in-alta-badia-as-odermatt-struggles/ | 2022-12-18 15:56:29 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/18/kranjec-leads-1st-run-in-alta-badia-as-odermatt-struggles/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Avcorp Industries Inc. (TSX: AVP) (the "Company" or "Avcorp") is pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Arrangement") between Avcorp and Albatross Bidco Inc. (the "Purchaser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Latécoère S.A.
Under the Arrangement, the Purchaser acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Avcorp (each, an "Avcorp Share") for consideration of $0.11 in cash per Avcorp Share and each outstanding option to acquire Avcorp Shares (the "Avcorp Options") automatically vested and was cancelled in exchange for a cash payment from the Company equal to the amount (if any) by which $0.11 exceeds the exercise price of such Avcorp Option. As previously announced, the Arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by Avcorp shareholders and optionholders at an annual general and special meeting of Avcorp securityholders held on June 30, 2022.
As a result of the Arrangement, the Avcorp Shares are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange and Avcorp intends to submit an application to the applicable securities regulators in Canada to cease to be a reporting issuer.
Registered holders of Avcorp Shares are reminded that they must properly complete, sign and return the letter of transmittal, along with their share certificate(s), to TSX Trust Company, as depositary, in order to receive the consideration they are entitled to under the Arrangement. Non-registered holders of Avcorp Shares should follow the instructions provided by their broker or other intermediary in whose name their Avcorp Shares are registered to receive the consideration they are entitled to under the Arrangement .
The Avcorp Group designs and builds major airframe structures for some of the world's leading aircraft companies, including BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and Subaru Corporation. The Avcorp Group has more than 65 years of experience, over 500 skilled employees and 560,000 square feet of facilities. Avcorp Structures & Integration located in Delta British Columbia, Canada is dedicated to metallic and composite aerostructures assembly and integration; Avcorp Engineered Composites located in Burlington Ontario, Canada is dedicated to design and manufacture of composite aerostructures, and Avcorp Composite Fabrication located in Gardena California, USA has advanced composite aerostructures fabrication capabilities for composite aerostructures. The Avcorp Group offers integrated composite and metallic aircraft structures to aircraft manufacturers, a distinct advantage in the pursuit of contracts for new aircraft designs, which require lower-cost, light-weight, strong, reliable structures. Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd., at our Burlington, Ontario, Canada location also provides aircraft operators with aircraft structural component repair services for commercial aircraft.
Avcorp Composite Fabrication Inc. is wholly owned by Avcorp US Holdings Inc. Both companies are incorporated in the State of Delaware, USA, and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Avcorp Industries Inc.
Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd., incorporated in the Province of Ontario, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avcorp Industries Inc.
Avcorp Industries Inc. is a federally incorporated reporting company in Canada and traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:AVP).
AMANDEEP KALER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AVCORP GROUP
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Certain information in this news release is considered forward-looking within the meaning of certain securities laws and is subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. This forward-looking information includes, among other things, information with respect to the Company's beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. The words "may", "could", "should", "would", "suspect", "outlook", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "target" and similar words and expressions are used to identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release relates to, among other things, the Company's delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange and ceasing to be a reporting issuer in Canada.
These statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. In respect of the forward-looking statements, the Company has made certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable at this time. The assumptions include that the Company will be able to satisfy the requisite conditions to delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange and to be a reporting issuer in Canada. However, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and statements will prove to be accurate and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release.
Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks associated with overall global and domestic economic conditions, force majeure events, regulatory and legal proceedings, market risks and other unforeseen adverse events. For more details, see the Risks outlined in our MD&A filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com.
The forward-looking information in this news release describes the Company's expectations as of the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or information. Although Avcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law
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DALLAS (KDAF) — eBay has announced the recipients of its 2022 Up & Running Grant program and it looks like many Texas businesses will be getting some much-needed financial help.
“Small business is the heartbeat of eBay, and we’re inspired every day by the millions of entrepreneurs whose passion, innovation and ambition drive one of the most trusted and richly stocked marketplaces in the world,” Adam Ireland, GM and VP, eBay U.S., said in a news release.
The program is designed to support small businesses across the country with the capital and resources they need to scale, grow and thrive online. It rewards 50 eBay sellers with $10,000 along with mentorship, training and tools they need to succeed and thrive.
“What we continue to hear from small business owners is that access to capital, to a community, and to business development resources are vital to their growth – and we will continue to invest in tools, advocacy and programs like the Up & Running Grant to enable their success and unlock their potential,” Ireland said in the release.
Competing against almost 15,000 businesses across the nation, here are the Texas businesses that are to receive a grant:
- Candice Busby, Hi Good Buy!, Hutchins, TX
- Anthony Nguyen, Demin Rag, TX
- Michelle Nguyen, Emmi’s Closet, Arlington, TX
- Ruth Hensman, Hand Up Network, Tyler, TX
- Freddy Alvarez, PKWY Collection, Austin, TX
- Rachel Fournier, Racfour 14, San Antonio, TX
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Lawrence Starbucks workers vote to unionize
LAWRENCE, Ks. (KCTV) - Workers at a Starbucks in Lawrence voted to unionize on Tuesday, becoming the latest location to do so in the Kansas City area.
In a vote of 19 to 3, workers at the 23rd and Ousdahl location are now the second unionized Starbucks store in Kansas. The vote follows five other stores who chose to unionize across the Midwest Tuesday, including Chicago and Ann Arbor.
“We are all thrilled with the results in Lawrence and very much looking forward to offering our continued support as the Partners strive to achieve their first contract and the dignity and respect they so rightfully deserve,” said Workers United International VP Kathy Hanshew. “All power to the Starbucks workers! This is a huge step forward for their movement and for all workers in Missouri and the Midwest.”
In April, a store at 75th Street and I-35 in Overland Park voted to unionize 6-1, but those results are being reviewed after lawyers with Starbucks objected them.
Last month, workers in Independence voted to unionize, becoming the first store in Missouri to do so.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE:MHO) announces the following Webcast:
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site http://www.mihomes.com
The company is expected to report third quarter earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, October 26th.
M/I Homes, Inc. is one of the nation's leading homebuilders of single-family homes. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: KLXE) ("KLXE", the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. We also make reference to the three months ended June 30, 2021 ("Pro Forma Prior Year Second Quarter").
- Revenue of $184.4 million, increased 21% sequentially
- Generated net loss of $7.5 million, a 62% improvement sequentially
- Adjusted EBITDA of $17.4 million, increased 255% sequentially
- Available liquidity at June 30, 2022 increased $2.0 million, or 4%, sequentially
- Ended the quarter with $56.6 million of available liquidity, consisting of $31.5 million of cash and $25.1 million of available borrowing capacity on the June 30, 2022 ABL Facility Borrowing Base Certificate (net of $14.1 million fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") holdback)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release for a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, free cash flow, net working capital and their reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). We have not provided reconciliations of our future expectations as to Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA margin as such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts. In addition, for comparative purposes, we have also presented Pro Forma Operating Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2021 in the Additional Selected Operating Data section below.
Chris Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer of KLXE, stated, "We are excited about our second quarter results and the overall strength of the oilfield service market despite the volatility in commodity prices. I am very proud of our team and we are now beginning to see the fruits of our labor over the last 24 months. Driven by the continued improvement in pricing and customer activity, we expect third quarter sequential revenue growth of 9% to 13% and third quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 10% to 12%. We are now approaching our goal of returning KLXE to positive free cash flow and believe we may achieve this goal in the second half of 2022."
Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 totaled $184.4 million, an increase of 21% compared to first quarter revenue of $152.3 million. The increase in revenue reflects the increase in activity and pricing across all geographic segments and product service lines. On a product line basis, drilling, completion, production and intervention services contributed approximately 28.2%, 49.8%, 11.9% and 10.1%, respectively, to revenues for the second quarter 2022.
Net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $7.5 million, compared to first quarter net loss of $19.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was up 255% to $17.4 million compared to first quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $4.9 million.
The Company reports revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA through three geographic business segments: Rocky Mountains, Southwest and Northeast/Mid-Con.
- Rocky Mountains: Revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA for the Rocky Mountains segment was $53.1 million, $4.0 million and $9.3 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2022. Revenue represents a 23% increase over the first quarter of 2022 largely driven by an increase in activity and pricing throughout the DJ Basin, Wyoming and Bakken in coiled tubing, directional drilling, rentals, fishing and wireline.
- Southwest: Revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA for the Southwest segment, which includes the Permian and South Texas, was $60.0 million, $2.0 million and $6.4 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2022. Revenue represents a 16% increase over the first quarter of 2022 largely driven by an increase in activity and pricing across a majority of our product service lines, with directional drilling, coiled tubing and wireline experiencing the largest increases.
- Northeast/Mid-Con: Revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA for the Northeast/Mid-Con segment was $71.3 million, $7.3 million and $11.1 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2022. Revenue represents a 25% increase over the first quarter of 2022 largely due to sequential improvement in activity and pricing across pressure pumping, rentals, coiled tubing and fishing services across the region.
The following is a tabular summary of revenue, operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and first quarter ended March 31, 2022 ($ in millions).
Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was $295.4 million, compared to $274.8 million as of December 31, 2021. The increase in total debt was driven by additional borrowing on our ABL Facility as well as amortization of debt issuance costs. As of June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled $31.5 million. Total liquidity as of June 30, 2022 was $70.7 million and available liquidity was $56.6 million, including net availability of $25.1 million available on the June 30, 2022 ABL Facility Borrowing Base Certificate, net of $14.1 million FCCR holdback. The Senior Secured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 11.5%, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1st and November 1st. Accrued interest as of June 30, 2022 was $4.8 million for the Senior Secured Notes and $0.5 million related to the ABL Facility. The Company has continued discussions with lenders around various refinancing options, including amending and extending its current ABL Facility.
Net working capital as of June 30, 2022 was $51.3 million, which was up 12% from March 31, 2022 levels. The increase in net working capital was largely driven by the 21% increase in revenue, although we were able to offset the investment by reducing days sales outstanding by 4% to approximately 60 days and at the same time modestly increasing days payable outstanding.
Capital expenditures were $7.8 million during the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $2.0 million, or 34% compared to capital expenditures of $5.8 million in the first quarter of 2022. Capital spending during the second quarter was driven primarily by maintenance capital expenditures across our segments. KLXE continues to expect fiscal year 2022 capital spending to be between $25.0 and $30.0 million and will be primarily focused on maintenance capital spending. As of June 30, 2022, we had $6.3 million of assets held for sale related to real property and equipment in the Rocky Mountains and Southwest segments. We expect $1.5 million of these sales to close during the third quarter of 2022.
- 9% to 13% revenue growth from second quarter to third quarter
- Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 10% to 12%
- Increasing full year 2022 revenue guidance to a range of $730.0 million to $750.0 million
KLXE has scheduled a conference call for 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) on Friday, August 12, 2022, to review reported results. You may access the call by telephone at 1-201-389-0867 and ask for the KLXE 2022 Second Quarter Conference Call. The webcast of the call may also be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investor.klxenergy.com/events-and-presentations/events. A replay of the call can be accessed on the Company's website for 90 days and will be available by telephone through August 26, 2022, at 1-201-612-7415, access code 13731739#. Please submit any questions for management prior to the call via email to KLXE@dennardlascar.com.
KLXE is a growth-oriented provider of diversified oilfield services to leading onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies operating in both conventional and unconventional plays in all of the active major basins throughout the United States. The Company delivers mission critical oilfield services focused on drilling, completion, production, and intervention activities for technically demanding wells from over 60 service and support facilities located throughout the United States. KLXE's complementary suite of proprietary products and specialized services is supported by technically skilled personnel and a broad portfolio of innovative in-house manufacturing, repair and maintenance capabilities. More information is available at www.klxenergy.com.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information to investors. This news release (and any oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, including on the conference call announced herein) includes forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and projections about our future results, performance and prospects. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical in nature and are not current facts. When used in this news release (and any oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, including on the conference call announced herein), the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "might," "should," "could," "will" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events with respect to, among other things: our operating cash flows; the availability of capital and our liquidity; our ability to renew and refinance our debt; our future revenue, income and operating performance; our ability to sustain and improve our utilization, revenue and margins; our ability to maintain acceptable pricing for our services; future capital expenditures; our ability to finance equipment, working capital and capital expenditures; our ability to execute our long-term growth strategy and to integrate our acquisitions; our ability to successfully develop our research and technology capabilities and implement technological developments and enhancements; and the timing and success of strategic initiatives and special projects.
Forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, forecasts for our existing operations, experience, expectations and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and their effect on us and other factors believed to be appropriate. Although management believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, no assurance can be given that these assumptions are accurate or that any of these expectations will be achieved (in full or at all). Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Known material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the following: a decline in demand for our services, including due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, declining commodity prices, overcapacity and other competitive factors affecting our industry; the cyclical nature and volatility of the oil and gas industry, which impacts the level of exploration, production and development activity and spending patterns by E&P companies; a decline in, or substantial volatility of, crude oil and gas commodity prices, which generally leads to decreased spending by our customers and negatively impacts drilling, completion and production activity; inflation; increases in interest rates; the ongoing war in Ukraine; supply chain issues; and other risks and uncertainties listed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Current Reports on Form 8-K that we file from time to time, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Transition Report on Form 10-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contacts: KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.
Keefer M. Lehner, EVP & CFO
832-930-8066
IR@klxenergy.com
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
Ken Dennard / Natalie Hairston
713-529-6600
KLXE@dennardlascar.com
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.
Additional Selected Operating Data
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, and net working capital measures. Each of the metrics are "non-GAAP financial measures" as defined in Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by management and external users of our financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of net earnings or cash flows as determined by GAAP. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted for (i) goodwill and/or long-lived asset impairment charges, (ii) stock-based compensation expense, (iii) restructuring charges, (iv) transaction and integration costs related to acquisitions, (v) costs incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic and (vi) other expenses or charges to exclude certain items that we believe are not reflective of ongoing performance of our business. Adjusted EBITDA is used to calculate the Company's leverage ratio, consistent with the terms of the Company's ABL Facility.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful because it allows us to more effectively evaluate our operating performance and compare the results of our operations from period to period without regard to our financing methods or capital structure. We exclude the items listed above in arriving at Adjusted EBITDA because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within our industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as determined in accordance with GAAP, or as an indicator of our operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of Adjusted EBITDA. Our computations of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures and proceeds from sale of property and equipment. Our management uses free cash flow to assess the Company's liquidity and ability to repay maturing debt, fund operations and make additional investments. We believe that free cash flow provides useful information to investors because it is an important indicator of the Company's liquidity, including its ability to reduce net debt, make strategic investments and repurchase stock.
Net working capital is calculated as current assets, excluding cash, less current liabilities, excluding accrued interest and finance lease obligations. We believe that net working capital provides useful information to investors because it is an important indicator of the Company's liquidity.
The following tables present a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods indicated:
The following table presents a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of free cash flow to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods indicated:
The following table presents a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of net working capital to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods indicated:
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2021 Progress Includes Achieving Carbon Neutrality; Making a Multi-Year, Six-Figure Gift to Foster Diversity; Supporting its Workforce Through a Remote-First Approach; and Investing in Innovation for the Social Good Community
CHARLESTON, S.C., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today released its 2021 Social Responsibility Report, sharing how the company is growing and strengthening the entire social good community, empowering its people, stewarding the environment and expanding responsible business practices.
"2021 was a year of perseverance and adopting a 'new normal,' despite the continued uncertainty of a global pandemic," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud. "Organizations and individuals didn't just accept the status quo—they re-imagined what was possible in a now-hybrid world. And Blackbaud was right there with them, enabling impact through our technology, expertise, partnership and people. We're proud to share our achievements and priorities, and how we drive powerful impact to help good take over."
Blackbaud's priorities and 2021 progress are categorized by several key commitments:
Commitment to the Social Good Community
Nearly 150,000 organizations across the globe receive funds thanks to a Blackbaud solution, and Blackbaud makes it a priority to support this community of nonprofits, K-12 schools, universities, companies, healthcare institutions, foundations, arts and cultural organizations, faith organizations and individual change agents.
Highlights of Blackbaud's investment in 2021 include:
- Providing free resources and engaging in cross-sector initiatives to help strengthen the entire social good community, like providing cutting-edge philanthropic research from the Blackbaud Institute, supporting the Giving Institute and Giving USA and recruiting early-stage startups to the Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program
- Making donations in support of COVID-19 relief and disaster recovery, and announcing a new multi-year, six-figure gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry to build greater equity, social capital and a stronger, more diverse workforce
- More than 70% of Blackbaud employees volunteering in 2021, and 20% serving on nonprofit boards
- Growing the Blackbaud Partner Network by 43%, making it easier for customers to access leading technology and services firms, all focused on helping them make a bigger difference
- Enabling customers through training and insights, which led to a 95% customer support satisfaction rating
Commitment to People, Culture, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Blackbaud believes success comes from prioritizing employees' personal and professional well-being and development, and it can only be realized by embracing diverse perspectives and experiences. Blackbaud's remote-first strategy provides opportunity for all regardless of location.
Highlights of Blackbaud's 2021 workplace progress include:
- Attracting top talent—55% of all new hires in 2021 came from historically underrepresented groups, and 91% of employees said the fact that Blackbaud operates in a socially responsible manner was important to them
- Investing in employee development—40% of employees experienced career progression in 2021, 99% of employees completed the Blackbaud Way interaction training, and 85% of people managers attended engagement labs and inclusive culture trainings
- Caring for employee well-being through a global wellness program, bi-monthly education sessions and encouraging participation in employee affinity groups to enhance community and belonging in the virtual setting
Commitment to Climate
As part of its responsibility to act in the fight against climate change, Blackbaud is dedicated to proactively protecting the environment. Blackbaud has set out to achieve this through responsible operations, decarbonization, philanthropic partnerships and employee engagement. Since 2019, Blackbaud has reduced its global real estate footprint by 50%, reduced the emissions required to run its office space by 63% and reduced employee commuting emissions by 75%.
Highlights of Blackbaud's climate progress include:
- Transitioning to a remote-first workforce approach, which fast-tracked the company's ability to minimize the environmental impact of its operations
- Achieving carbon neutrality across its business operations and data centers by reducing emissions and investing in renewable energy credits and carbon offset projects
- Passionate members of Blackbaud's sustainability employee affinity group educating and engaging their colleagues in environmental efforts and volunteer events
Commitment to Data Privacy and Protection
Blackbaud continues to make significant investments in its cybersecurity program to provide customers with confidence that their technology and data are secure. This is further strengthened by incorporating data privacy and protection education into the customer onboarding and implementation process, and providing ongoing resources such as webinars, best practices content and one-on-one consultations. Learn more about Blackbaud's commitment to data privacy and protection here.
ESG Progress and Metrics
Blackbaud seeks to drive long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by living out its higher purpose of helping good take over, and by operating as a socially responsible business. In addition to these core commitments, Blackbaud transparently tracks and reports on its operations through a robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) program.
As part of its ESG program, Blackbaud has:
- Joined the UN Global Compact and signed on to its 10 principles that outline the fundamental responsibilities of business for human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption
- Developed a structure to guide and provide oversight of ESG initiatives, including CEO sponsorship, board oversight, an employee-led, cross functional steering committee, employee impact teams and affinity groups
- Tracked impact through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDGs 3, 4 and 16
More detailed information on Blackbaud's ESG program and 2021 impact metrics can be found here.
Blackbaud powers the Ecosystem of Good®—and serves as an active participant in it. To learn more about how the company is helping build a better world, view the full 2021 Social Responsibility Report here, and hear from CEO Mike Gianoni here.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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HEAVY RAIN Threat Through Saturday Night
Storm chances continue on Mother’s Day, but amounts and coverage should be less
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 pm for basically the western half of Texoma; this region is closest to the breeding ground of our next batch of storms. The tornado threat is very low tonight, but torrential rain may cause flooding and there’s potential for a few strong winds gusts up to 60 mph. We expect the activity to expand into a large area of heavy rain later in the night. This may create some travel issues, beware of flooded roads!
A flood watch is also posted for most of the News 12 viewing area until 7 pm Sunday. We’re looking at a classic flood event; total rainfall of over 6″ is possible in some spots, but please be aware other areas may get less than two inches of rain. Beware of creek and small river flooding, washed out roads, and new potholes. Stay weather aware, and road aware too!
Rain tapers off somewhat on Mother’s Day, but there’s still an even-money chance of at least scattered daytime thunderstorms. Unsettled skies continue into next week with a daily chance of showers, but it looks like the severe weather threat for next week will be very low. The outlook into next weekend suggests a break from the oppressive humidity and some dry conditions, but as you know that’s a long way off for any great confidence.
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
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Worldwide sweeps target Business Email Compromise scams
I wrote a column recently about the Nigerian Letter Scam in which I noted that actual losses to it are low, but that the same crooks perpetrate far more lucrative scams. The FBI and partner agencies across the globe have announced the results of their latest crackdown on one of the most financially devastating crimes.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams usually target finance and human resources employees in companies that work with foreign suppliers and/or regularly send wire transfers. The crooks impersonate high-level executives, business partners, or vendors and convince the employees to send them money via wire transfer or check or to divulge confidential employee information such as employee tax records. The crooks also target individuals, including real estate purchasers. Victims of the BEC scam and similar ones reported $2.4 billion in losses to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2021; actual losses were likely much higher.
In its recent crackdown, Operation Eagle Sweep, the FBI and partner agencies arrested 65 suspects in the United States and overseas, including 12 in Nigeria. They’re often members of transnational criminal organizations that originated in Nigeria but have spread worldwide.
Two individuals, one in Houston and one in Nigeria, were arrested by the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. They’re accused of using a network of money mules to move at least $4.5 million stolen from a Puerto Rico-based renewable energy supplier and other businesses from the United States to Nigeria. Two others were arrested by the Toronto Police Service for allegedly stealing over $16 million from hundreds of victims in the U.S. and Canada.
Operation Eagle Sweep follows earlier coordinated enforcement actions:
- In Operation WireWire in 2018, crooks in five countries were arrested, including 42 in the United States and 29 in Nigeria. One group in Miami stole at least $5 million, including $1.4 million from one company. The comptroller of a Connecticut-based company wired over $500,000 in multiple instalments to fraudulent accounts based on what he thought were instructions from his CEO.
- Operation reWired in 2019 resulted in 281 arrests, including 74 in the United States and 167 in Nigeria. Two individuals in Chicago were accused of defrauding a community college and energy company into wiring approximately $5 million to bank accounts controlled by the scammers. Banks were able to recover $3.6 million. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee participated in Operation reWired.
The crooks do their homework to make the emails they send to company employees look very legitimate. An FBI Special Agent encouraged anyone who is in a position to wire money to pause, question, and verify all requests before hitting send, no matter how urgent they appear to be. The FBI and BBB offer these additional tips to avoid becoming the victim of a BEC scam:
- Use two-factor authentication to verify any change to account information or wire instructions.
- Check the full email address on any message and be alert to hyperlinks that may contain misspellings of the actual domain name.
- Don’t supply login credentials or personal information in response to a text or email.
- Regularly monitor financial accounts.
- Keep all software and systems up to date.
The FBI encourages victims to contact law enforcement immediately and file a complaint online with the IC3.
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GUANGZHOU, China, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- J&T International, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Shenzhen HeyTap Technology Corp., Ltd. ("HeyTap Technology") to jointly provide logistics financial services on the 133rd China Import and Export Fair ("Canton Fair").
HeyTap Technology is the official partner of OPPO, Realme, and OnePlus among other brands. As part of the partnership, J&T International and HeyTap Technology will introduce an integrated solution of "Logistics + FinTech" that stretches across inclusive finance, digital ecosystem, and international business cooperation. The two parties will carry out comprehensive and in-depth cooperation in various fields to provide value-added logistics financial services in a standardized and efficient manner, promoting inclusive finance in the cross-border logistics ecosystem to benefit upstream and downstream enterprises and accelerate the quality development of the industry.
Qin Fang, Head of J&T International Supply Chain, said: "As logistics technology and financial tools continue to advance, logistics finance has become an important area for enterprises to boost their growth potential and competitiveness. The partnership with HeyTap Technology showcases J&T International's commitment to further enhancing our overall competitiveness. J&T International is dedicated to reducing transaction costs and optimizing efficiency in cross-border logistics, providing better services for customers and enterprises around the world."
Ge Shen, General Manager of Industrial Finance at HeyTap Technology, said: "We are committed to promoting the integration of digital technology and real economy to deliver digital solutions for supply chain finance, improving the access to finance for more than 40,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) nationwide. The partnership with J&T International is a demonstration of our global expansion. By providing innovative financial solutions in cross-border logistics, HeyTap Technology seeks to build win-win cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises to facilitate the development of the cross-border logistics industry."
As a leading international logistics service provider under J&T Express, J&T International has been integrating various resources since its inception to connect China to the rest of the world and provide all-encompassing cross-border logistics solutions including collection, international freight forwarding, clearance, warehousing and fulfillment services. Its products and services include B2C cross-border parcel, B2B freight forwarding service, and international warehousing and distribution. J&T International's self-owned terminal network spans 13 countries and regions in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, and has built overseas warehouses in 9 regions across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States.
The signing of this strategic agreement will further expand and deepen the partnership between J&T International and HeyTap technology. Leveraging this opportunity, the two companies will consolidate complementary resources and strengths to build synergy for win-win cooperation. Going forward, J&T International will capitalize on existing global logistics resources in shaping an innovation-driven business model, constantly upgrade product portfolio to facilitate the development of cross-border logistics across the world and maximize value for more customers and partners.
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About J&T International
J&T International is the international logistics arm of J&T Express. With J&T Express' abundant global logistics resources and strong business network, J&T International's services cover about 100 countries and regions around the world, including cross-border small parcels, international line-haul transportation, international warehousing solutions. Supporting multiple transportation methods including air, sea, and ground shipping, J&T International is committed to providing customized logistics solutions for all customers.
About HeyTap Digital Technology
HeyTap is a global leader in digital technology services. Our mission is to build powerful digital finance solutions, create shared success with ecosystem partners, and deliver secure finance and consumer services to global users. Using cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, we are assembling a broad digital ecosystem rooted in openness and interconnectivity.
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Vice President Harris has found herself at the center of multiple key policy pushes and national debates in recent weeks, giving her a significant platform as she and President Biden ready a reelection campaign.
Harris became the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit Africa when she traveled to the continent late last month. Last week, she made a quickly arranged trip to Nashville after two Black Democrats were expelled from the state legislature for engaging in gun violence protests.
And Harris has again found herself as the administration’s leading voice on protecting reproductive rights in the face of a judge’s ruling against a popular abortion drug and a Florida ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
“I’ve been thrilled to see her in the spotlight on these two issues in particular over the past couple of weeks here. And it makes sense as we’re really starting to focus on the reelection campaign here,” said David Thomas, a Democratic strategist who was an aide to then-Vice President Al Gore.
“These are two issues, guns and abortion, that are really such stark contrasts between Democrats and Republicans, and the fact she’s out there being really active on these outside of Washington, D.C., is exactly where she should be,” Thomas added.
The vice president stepped into the foreign policy spotlight late last month when she traveled to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia as part of a week-long trip to Africa. Harris’s presence was intended to reiterate the Biden administration’s commitment to the continent, and it was backed up by billions of dollars in government and private sector investments in bolstering economic opportunities for women and efforts to adapt to the changing climate.
The trip also took on a personal tone for Harris, who is the first African American woman to serve as vice president. After touring an old slave trading post in Ghana, she delivered somber remarks about the need to remember history and learn from it.
Upon returning to the U.S., Harris quickly found herself at the center of a major national news story when she flew to Nashville with little notice to meet with the “Tennessee Three,” a trio of state lawmakers who were targeted for expulsion because of protests over gun violence on the state House floor following a school shooting.
Former government officials were particularly impressed with how rapidly the trip came together, as Harris was on the ground speaking with lawmakers in Tennessee within 24 hours of the expulsion votes.
This week, Harris has reprised her role as the White House’s leading voice on the issue of reproductive rights, with key developments over access to abortion playing out in the courts and statehouses.
A federal judge invalidated the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of mifepristone, a popular abortion medication, in a decision the Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, which issued a temporary stay on Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 GOP presidential candidate, signed into law a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, though many women do not yet know they are pregnant by that point. Advocates have expressed concern that the Florida law will drastically limit abortion access across the South.
Harris on Wednesday hosted a meeting of the White House’s task force on reproductive health care to discuss ways to protect patient privacy. On Saturday, she appeared at a Los Angeles rally in support of reproductive rights.
On Tuesday, she will travel to Nevada for an event with actress Rosario Dawson and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve to discuss how the fight for abortion access impacts young Americans.
“Let us clearly understand the moment we are in: a moment in which our hard-won freedoms are under attack,” Harris told a crowd of supporters Friday at the National Action Network’s convention.
A spokesperson for Harris stressed that the vice president has been active in addressing gun violence and abortion access throughout the Biden administration, noting her response to a shooting in Highland Park, Ill., and her visit to Buffalo, N.Y., after a shooting at a grocery store.
The recent stretch in the spotlight has been notable for Harris, who frequently attracts scrutiny from Republicans, particularly over her role as the White House’s point person on addressing migration from Central America.
Conservatives have repeatedly zeroed in on the influx of migrants at the southern border, placing the blame on Harris and questioning whether she’s qualified for the job.
Among Democrats, Harris’s performance has at times sparked speculation about whether Biden should consider picking a different running mate for 2024 — or if Democrats would unite behind Harris should Biden opt not to run for a second term. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) made waves in January when she was asked if Harris should remain Biden’s running mate and said she’d defer to Biden.
A March 21 survey from Monmouth University found Harris with a 36 percent approval rating, 5 percentage points lower than Biden’s in the same poll. The vice president’s approval rating in that poll among Democrats was 76 percent, 10 percentage points lower than Biden’s with the same group.
Biden and his team have repeatedly voiced public support for Harris, and some Democratic strategists and Harris allies believe the vice president has shown she can be a valuable asset when she is outside of Washington, discussing issues such as gun violence and abortion, which have proven to be key drivers of turnout for the party.
Rev. Al Sharpton, a leading civil rights activist, welcomed Harris on Friday as a keynote speaker at the National Action Network’s convention in New York, hailing her as a symbolically and substantively important politician and comparing the vice president to the Biblical figure Esther.
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Motorcyclist killed Saturday night in Jefferson Co. wreck
Published: Jun. 26, 2022 at 3:30 PM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
JEFFERSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A 57-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Jefferson County Saturday night.
It happened just after 9:30 p.m. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Michael Arthur Greene of Kansas City, Kan. was driving eastbound on K-16, just west of Wellman Rd., when he lost control on a curve.
Greene was thrown from his motorcycle — a 2022 Harley Davidson Fat Boy — and came to rest in a ditch. The motorcycle stopped on the right side of the road.
He was not wearing a helmet.
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Officials: Plane fire at Miami airport, 3 minor injuries
MIAMI (AP) — A passenger plane carrying 126 people caught fire after landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport when its landing gear collapsed, though no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.
The fire was caused by the collapse of landing gear on a Red Air flight arriving from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Miami-Dade Aviation Department spokesman Greg Chin said in an email to The Associated Press.
The plane was carrying 126 people, and three were taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries, he added.
Other passengers were being bussed from the plane to the terminal.
TV news images showed the plane appeared to have come to rest in grass beside the runway and it and a large area around it were apparently doused with firefighters’ chemicals. At least three firefighting vehicles were positioned nearby.
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed a better way to clean and remove dirt from my face and eye area on a daily basis," said an inventor, from McKinney, Texas, "so I invented the CLEAR ALL. My design would offer an improved alternative to using traditional face wipes."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to remove makeup and dirt from the face and body. In doing so, it eliminates the need to waste multiple towelettes or makeup wipes. As a result, it saves time and effort and it could simplify the skincare routine. The invention features a neat and compact design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population, individuals who wear makeup, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-DAL-232, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Which Sony speaker is best?
Sony has been around for a long time and is widely recognized as a top electronics brand. Sony offers many high-quality speakers if you’re looking to bolster your music-listening or TV-watching experience.
The best speakers are durable and deliver excellent sound, but you should consider a few things depending on what you want out of your speaker. For example, the Sony SS-CS5 Speaker System is ideal for home use, as it comes with two bookshelf speakers, each with a compact build and excellent overall audio quality.
What to know before you buy a Sony speaker
Speaker types
Sony speakers vary in size, power and portability, so it’s up to you to decide what suits you. To complete a home theater setup, you’ll need to look for larger speakers and woofers, but bookshelf or standing speakers are suitable if you’re more interested in music listening at home. A Bluetooth speaker is ideal for something more compact that you can throw in a bag and take with you on trips.
Speaker placement and orientation
Placing speakers close to a wall can create an unbalanced sound, so it’s best to keep them at least a few feet away from one. Also, it helps to position stereo standing or bookshelf speakers to face where you’ll be watching TV or listening to music the most.
Some single-unit or Bluetooth speakers don’t have a 360-degree build, meaning the audio quality and volume you experience depends on where you’re positioned and how far away you are.
Bass
Some music and movie genres can be more enjoyable with a speaker delivering deep bass. For example, action movies featuring several explosions can feel more immersive, and music such as hip-hop and reggae sound much more festive.
If you’re looking for powerful bass, you’ll want to look for a speaker with a large woofer driver, or you can bolster standing or bookshelf speakers with a separate subwoofer. In any case, the larger the driver, the more bass it can deliver.
What to look for in a quality Sony speaker
Connectivity
Home speakers usually have wire connectivity options, including optical and auxiliary inputs. Wired connections are the most stable and reproduce the best sound quality. However, most portable speakers and some home speakers offer wireless connectivity options, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and NFC.
IP rating
An IP rating refers to a device’s ability to withstand water and dust before damaging. You can refer to a chart for a full breakdown, but essentially the first digit represents dust protection, and the second indicates water resistance. For example, a Sony speaker with an IP67 rating is entirely shielded from dust and can be immersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
Design
Some Sony speakers are marketed as party speakers, so some have a robust build to protect them from accidental drops and built-in LED lights that can be controlled through a smartphone app.
How much you can expect to spend on a Sony speaker
The larger the speaker, the more expensive, so if you’re looking for something compact or portable, such as Bluetooth or bookshelf speakers, you can expect to pay $100-$250. However, larger home speakers can cost up to $400.
Sony speaker FAQ
Are Sony speakers compatible with voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Assistant?
A. None of the Sony speakers support hands-free access to voice assistants. However, some speakers have a button that can access voice assistants on connected phones.
Why does the sound on my Bluetooth speaker sound muffled?
A. Many portable Sony speakers are designed with maximum durability, requiring them to be encased in protective material to protect them from dust and moisture. However, naturally, this can affect sound quality to some degree, but it can be enhanced by lowering the bass or boosting the treble.
What’s the best Sony speaker to buy?
Top Sony speaker
What you need to know: These three-driver bookshelf speakers have a compact design and deliver excellent sound quality and impressive bass.
What you’ll love: They offer high-resolution audio and are suitable for listening to music and watching TV. The soundstage is broad, thanks to a 1-inch tweeter that reproduces crisp highs and a woofer that delivers deep bass. Also, they can be paired with other Sony CS speakers and subwoofers.
What you should consider: They have a boxy appearance and aren’t suitable for listening within a 5-foot radius.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Sony speaker for the money
What you need to know: This Bluetooth speaker has a sleek look and is perfect for traveling and outdoor use.
What you’ll love: It has an Extra Bass feature for punchy bass reproduction, and a sound diffusion processor projects sound far. It has a compact cylinder design, a multi-way strap and an IP67 rating. Plus, you can connect an additional speaker for stereo sound and more volume.
What you should consider: The Bluetooth connection can be occasionally unstable, and sometimes it doesn’t automatically pair with previously synced devices.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sony SRS-XB33 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speaker
What you need to know: This speaker is durable but compact and portable enough to take to the beach, picnics or backyard gatherings.
What you’ll love: It delivers rich bass in Extra Bass mode, and Live Stamina mode emphasizes highs and mids, which is an excellent feature for those who don’t want too much bass. It has an IP67 rating, a built-in microphone for phone calls and two multicolored line lights.
What you should consider: Some users found the sound reproduction mediocre for nonbass-heavy music. Additionally, the battery life is lackluster, lasting less than 24 hours with Extra Bass mode enabled.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Leading Outdoor Recreation Brand Inspires Active Play with Durable New Backyard Essentials
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTEX®, the industry leader in outdoor recreation, is excited to announce its new collection of backyard swing sets. Constructed with precision-engineered steel frames, the swing sets are designed with quality and safety as a priority. The galvanized steel frames features large 2⅜ tubing that is laser welded and crafted for durability and peace of mind. Easy-to-install anchor stakes and footpads ensure safety and stability. The brand's top-rated outdoor pools are made from the same materials and have a proven track record for reliability among consumers.
Equipped with sought-after features and combinations of sets for families of all sizes. Features include convenient height- adjustable swings, a trapeze bar with gym rings, and two-person gliders. Countless hours of fun for children ages three to ten. This collection is designed to inspire active, safe play and encourage families to spend quality time outdoors.
From splash-ready pools, floats, and accessories, sleepover-approved air mattresses, to inflatable rafts and kayaks for open-air adventures, INTEX® is a long-time industry leader in family-friendly home and outdoor gear. The brand's robust worldwide distribution spans Amazon, Target, Walmart and more, making outdoor recreation and indoor comfort easily accessible to consumers worldwide.
The new swing sets are a great addition to existing INTEX® recreational products and will bring backyard bliss to families around the world. For additional product information and hi-res images of the new swing set collection, click HERE.
ABOUT INTEX
Intex Recreation Corp. distributes airbeds, above ground pools, spas, toys, furniture, boats, and more. As part of a worldwide family of companies with more than 50 years of history, the brand's objective is to deliver the highest quality products at an affordable price, all designed for comfort, safety, and fun. Intex delivers outstanding merchandise with impeccable customer service. With a goal to be the most recognizable, trusted, and innovative company in the outdoor recreation industry, the brand routinely tests finished products to ensure they continue to meet elevated standards for quality, safety, and value. As a brand, Intex is committed to decreasing their carbon footprint, working with suppliers for ten years to reduce their environmental impact.
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OAKTON, Va., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What's the news? AT&T* was awarded a task order to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) voice and data networks to help ensure reliable, high-speed wireline and wireless connectivity among CBP's Federal Law Enforcement Agents nationwide.
The task order is valued at $119 million over 11 years if all options are exercised. It was awarded via the General Services Administration's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
Why is this important? U.S. Customs and Border Protection is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations with more than 60,000 employees. It is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. On a typical day, CBP apprehends more than 1,000 individuals for suspected crimes; screens more than 1 million international travelers; prevents 404 dangerous pests from entering the U.S.; processes more than 74,000 truck, rail and sea containers; and seizes nearly 4 tons of illicit drugs.
CBP aims to enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration and trust. It requires reliable, highly secure voice and data communications among its agents to support its comprehensive approach to managing U.S. borders, customs operations, immigration, and agricultural protection. AT&T was selected to modernize CBP's voice and data networks to support CBP's mission objectives.
What is the scope of capabilities AT&T is providing CBP?
This task order is an expansion of our work for CBP. The services we will provide to CBP under the new task order include virtual private networking services, cloud connectivity, National Security and Emergency Preparedness services, audio conferencing capabilities, and managed network and security services, among others. AT&T is expected to provide CBP with reliable, highly secure connectivity to support voice and data communications across the enterprise.
Under the agreement, CBP has the option to acquire additional capabilities from AT&T, such as Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services, IP-based Voice, unified communications, and more.
What are people saying?
Stacy Schwartz, Vice President – FirstNet, AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet
"This new task order allows us to deliver our advanced communications capabilities to support the important work CBP's agents do, day in and day out, to protect our nation at all points of entry: from our borders to airports and seaports. It's an honor to be able to serve those who serve us by ensuring they have speedy, reliable access to the data critical to support their mission, their agents, and all Americans."
Where can I find more information? Go here for more information about AT&T's work in the public sector. For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, go to www.cbp.gov.
*About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
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Contribution to Food Bank of Iowa Aims to Alleviate Record-High Food Insecurity Across the Heartland and Donation to Iowa FFA Association Supports Future Agricultural Leaders
SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmland® recently launched year two of its Honoring the Heartland Tour to invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders, show appreciation to hardworking farming communities, and support neighborhoods rooted in the Midwest through protein-rich food donations. Earlier today, the tour stopped in Des Moines to recognize two important Iowa organizations.
Farmland teamed up with the National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Association, and country music superstar Luke Bryan's Farm Tour to help fight food insecurity across the Heartland in September, contributing over 30,000 pounds of protein to the Food Bank of Iowa. With six Farm Tour stops including a stop in Boone, Iowa, Farmland and the National Pork Board will donate truckloads of protein to local food banks in Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota, for an estimated one million servings of protein.
Food Bank of Iowa continues to serve a record number of children, families, seniors, and veterans, providing food assistance to more than 136,000 individuals and 50,000 households in July – the highest number in the food bank's 40-year history. With soaring inflation and food costs, fewer retail donations and rising need, sourcing enough lean protein is an urgent and pressing need for food banks. Protein-rich foods are crucial in the fight against hunger and one of the most valuable resources food banks distribute to pantries and meal sites.
To further say thanks to those making an impact locally, Farmland's food truck provided meals to Food Bank employees and volunteers at the event.
"We're grateful to the teams at Farmland, National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Association, and Luke Bryan's Farm Tour for their generous contribution," said Michele Book, Food Bank of Iowa CEO. "Three hundred thousand Iowans face food insecurity and one-third of them are children. This donation will make a meaningful difference as we work to put food on the table for Iowans in need. Our greatest and constant need is meat. This protein-rich donation could not have come at a better time."
"During the past three years, Iowa's pig farmers – both as individuals and collectively through the Iowa Pork Producers Association – have donated a million pork servings to the people of Iowa," said Trish Cook, Iowa pig farmer and president-elect for the Iowa Pork Producers Association. "We're excited that with the support of Farmland and Luke Bryan's Farm Tour, another 130,000 pork servings will be distributed through the Food Bank of Iowa to those who are food insecure. Iowa's pig farmers focus on producing safe and nutritious protein, and making sure our fellow Iowans have access to that protein is just one way that we show our care for our local communities."
Throughout the state of Iowa, 5,418 pig farmers pride themselves in nourishing families and communities by raising nutritious food, providing 147,105 jobs, and contributing $40.8 billion in economic value to the state.
"The aftermath of inflation is profoundly present in households across the Midwest as many families struggle to balance rising food costs with the other demands of life," said Jonathan Toms, senior community affairs manager for Smithfield Foods. "Farmland is honored to provide the food bank with much-needed protein during this difficult time and support their tireless efforts to combat food insecurity in America's heartland."
Farmland is simultaneously working to strengthen the agricultural industry with its continued partnership with FFA. During the presentation at Food Bank of Iowa, Farmland also made a $9,000 donation to the Iowa FFA Association to support its mission to develop its more than 18,600 students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, as well as to fund community service projects. With 1 in 5 Iowans directly employed in agriculture, institutions like this are vital in creating the next generation of leaders and ensuring a positive future for the category.
"Through this generous gift, students will be able to take the next step in their leadership and career journey through many Iowa FFA conferences and events," said Joshua Remington, executive director for the Iowa FFA Foundation. "Finding talented individuals to serve in our workforce is one of the most difficult challenges for many industries – especially agriculture. Through this donation, the Iowa FFA can continue to develop the next generation of young leaders to fill this critical need. We are proud to partner with Farmland to help make this possible."
"Farmland is honored to support the Iowa FFA Association in its well-rounded approach to help students and alumni develop their personal and professional potential through agriculture education," said Jessica Scarlett, senior associate brand manager for Farmland at Smithfield Foods. "We're humbled to know that our contribution here in Iowa will extend into many arms of the community through the meaningful work of FFA's great minds."
For more information and to see where the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit www.farmlandfoods.com.
Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit www.FarmlandFoods.com or follow us on Facebook (@FarmlandFoods), Instagram (@farmlandfoods) or Twitter (@FarmlandFoods). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Since his debut, Bryan has garnered 29 No. 1 hits and has more RIAA certified digital singles than any other Country artist with 68.5 million. His worldwide global streams are over 18.9 billion and he has sold nearly 13 million albums. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for 12 million fans inclusive of 36 stadium concerts, Farm Tours, Spring Break shows, and seven sold-out 'Crash My Playa' destination concert events. The Georgia native is currently headlining his "Raised Up Right Tour." Bryan has won over 50 major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. His third and most recent Entertainer win was awarded by the Academy of Country Music in 2021. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards—as well as being named Billboard's Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, and the Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters last year. On Nov.9, Luke and NFL superstar Peyton Manning will host "The 56th Annual CMA Awards" live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena 8:00-11:00 PM/EST on ABC. In 2023, Luke, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are back for their sixth season as celebrity judges on ABC's American Idol. LukeBryan.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok.
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Pork Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in consumer education and marketing, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety, and environmental management and sustainability. For the past half century, the U.S. pork industry has delivered on its commitment to sustainable production and has made significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of pig farming. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. For information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675 or visit www.pork.org.
The mission of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is promoting, educating, and providing a leading voice for a sustainable, socially responsible, and globally competitive pork industry. Visit www.IowaPork.org for more information.
The Iowa FFA Association is a youth organization of more than 16,440 student members as part of nearly 250 local FFA chapters across Iowa. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Iowa FFA Association was organized by delegates from 23 schools at Iowa State College on May 17, 1929 and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The Iowa Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the Iowa FFA Association online at IowaFFA.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Established in 1986, the Iowa FFA Foundation cultivates partnerships to provide financial support assisting the Iowa FFA Association (Iowa FFA), Iowa Professional Agricultural Students Organization (PAS), Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators (IAAE) and the Iowa FFA Alumni & Supporters (Iowa FFA Alumni) in accomplishing their missions. Funds raised by the foundation provide critical skills such as leadership, communication, and career preparedness to today's agricultural youth. In 2020, more than 700 corporate partners and more than 2,200 individual donors joined together to ensure tomorrow's agricultural leaders are prepared to meet today's demands of the agricultural industry. One very generous donor continues to challenge donor to invest in future leaders by matching $0.50 for each $1.00 donated to the Iowa FFA Foundation. For more information or to join our efforts, visit www.iowaffafoundation.org, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC Group recently announced the opening of GAC Research and Development Center Europe (R&D Center Europe) in Milan, Italy. As part of GAC's ongoing mission to go global, the launch of R&D Center Europe marks another milestone in the company's expansion strategy. The hub pools together the world's top industry resources including leading suppliers and R&D institutions, forming an ecosystem of global excellence to strengthen overall innovative and design capabilities.
The Milan facility plays a pivotal role in implementing the company's R&D scheme abroad. As per the long-term strategic move of "Design First, Other Fields to Follow", the team plans to prioritize prospective research in the design of concept cars and pre-production models and explore the field of emerging technologies at a later stage.
Zhang Fan, Vice President of GAC R&D Centre, said: "Design is one of the most important values for the GAC Group and, in today's market, a key decision factor for customers. We have chosen the city of Milan as our first European design hub for its strong cultural and creative identity, which combines ideas in motion, innovation, and heritage of style and design. "
Stephane Janin, Director of GAC Advanced Design Europe, will oversee operations at the new facility in Milan. Janin is known as "the master of concept cars" in the design industry and was a former lead of Renault's concept car department.
Janin will head a team of "Made in Europe" talent, joined by members of GAC Design studios in China and the US. Together, they will play an active part in Milan's creative community, facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and practices on a global level.
With the support of the new team, GAC MOTOR can leverage Europe's sophisticated culture and talent, as well as the region's extensive experience in production, R&D network and progressive design outlook to maximize GAC MOTOR vehicles' appeal and perceived value.
The carmaker exported 23,544 units between January and September of 2022, up 84% year-on-year. Since entering international markets, GAC MOTOR has established a network of overseas distribution system in over 28 countries and regions.
In view of the automobile industry's promising export potential, the inauguration of GAC R&D Center Europe will offer a rare opportunity to gain deeper access to customers abroad with the variety of resources now available to the brand.
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For just $1 lenders can integrate their systems of record with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and achieve greater loan decisioning capabilities
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staircase, the company building an integrated, digital infrastructure to accelerate tech-enabled mortgages, has launched a new application programming interface (API) that enables lenders and servicers to embed automated underwriting technology into any application and sync to their point of sale (POS) and loan origination systems (LOS), saving time and money.
Most POS and LOS products come equipped with integrations to automated underwriting system (AUS) technology provided by government-sponsored entities (GSEs) but these integrations are typically static and offer fixed functionalities. Staircase's same-day GSE integrations eliminate these obstacles while empowering lenders to seamlessly synchronize AUS results across all of their systems, enabling them to move loan decisioning further upstream in the origination process.
For start-ups, the new API cuts out a 6- to 12-month AUS application process and gives them instant automated underwriting capabilities without spending time and money on IT and procurement reviews. Staircase does not charge any integration costs—only a $1 fee per API call.
Lenders have the option to embed Staircase's GSE APIs into their other tools such as web and mobile apps. For example, they can embed AUS logic into their online loan applications and provide borrowers with real-time feedback through the borrower's web browser or mobile device. This allows loan officers to reach out to borrowers immediately after a borrower fills out an application rather than call or text them later.
"Our GSE API is a real game changer," said Staircase Co-founder and CEO Adam Kalamchi. "By pulling AUS logic upstream as far as possible and enabling real-time feedback, our GSE API saves both lenders and borrowers time and money during the application process."
In addition to making GSE integrations quick and simple, Staircase also makes AUS findings and messages machine readable to create greater automation in the origination process. The GSE API even includes queuing mechanisms to compensate for downtime across multiple systems.
Like other Staircase products, the GSE API supports all data languages created by the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO). Staircase can translate any data language to a lender's preferred language, eliminating the need for lenders to adapt to other data models.
For more information about the GSE API, email hello@Staircase.co.
Staircase is an API and low-code marketplace which automates complex technologies and makes them self-serve for the U.S. residential mortgage industry. Focused on providing automation for complicated mortgage functions, it allows for the integration and orchestration of all U.S. mortgage industry technology providers and enables all parties throughout mortgage origination, insurance, and servicing to easily communicate with zero friction. Staircase is based in Philadelphia, with employees in over 20 countries. For more information, visit www.staircase.co.
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The spectacular event featured live performances, bespoke activities, and a private concert by Mariah Carey
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. Guests embarked on a remarkable evening of celebrations, including a special private concert by music legend Mariah Carey.
The star-studded event was attended by celebrities and personalities, including Aseel Omran, Deema Bayyaa, Dilan Çiçek Deniz, Dorra Zarrouk, Lojain Omran, Mona Kattan, Stephanie Saliba and Jumana Mourad.
The invitees came together for an exclusive weekend to discover the destination and the luxury of Banyan Tree AlUla, where they were welcomed with unique experiences showcasing the resort's private villas and the stunning Ashar Valley.
Reflecting the iconic landscape of AlUla, Maraya Hall hosted guests for the exclusive live performance by Mariah Carey, after which they were transported to the heart of the valley, where John Northen, Executive Director – Head of Hotels and Resorts for the Royal Commission for AlUla, together with Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO for Accor and Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, officially opened the resort. This historic moment was marked by an exhilarating performance by Sahwat, which entailed a choreographed music routine and majestic Arabian horses. The stunning rock formations of Ashar Valley were illuminated by mesmerising projections of curated animations, while Hala Ali AlHedithy, told the inspiring and compelling story of AlUla.
The evening concluded with a dinner menu designed by Banyan Tree AlUla's Executive Chef Ricardo Lujan, showcasing dishes from Banyan Tree's signature Thai restaurant Saffron with traditional Saudi twists, fusing both in harmony.
Putting a spin on Khao Soi curry, Chef Lujan created The King Crab Khao Soi Dumpling with a handmade, fresh rice paper roll filled with King Crab and authentic Khao Soi curry sauce. The Lamb Massaman Curry, one of Saffron's most iconic dishes, highlighted the bold influences of Thai cuisine and the rich ingredients native to AlUla.
Embodying Banyan Tree's pillars of sustainability, a dedication to using locally inspired elements, romance and intimacy in a private sanctuary, AlUla creates the perfect home for the global brand. The resort ensures guests feel a sense of place through features such as the timber doors and finishings, which hark back to the traditional Bedouin homes, locally made handicrafts and earthy decor.
The key principles of the all-villa resort are built around three concepts to allow guests to immerse in the resort and its magnificent surroundings in a multi-sensory experience.
'In-villa' gives guests made-to-measure dining, wellness, and entertainment experiences brought to life by the talented cast of Banyan Tree hosts. 'In-valley' takes the guests into nature through exclusive outdoor treatments, nomadic chef's tables, active adventures, and private events staged in spectacular settings. Finally, 'En-voyage' takes guests through privileged immersions crafted with local talents, continuously unlocking new facets of AlUla's rich heritage.
There's plenty for guests to do and discover, from massages in secluded caves and soothing sound baths under the stars to picnics in the sky aboard a floating hot air balloon. For a little extra adrenaline rush, visitors can try the thrilling vintage plane or helicopter adventures, flying over AlUla's sites - with the possibility to extend the journey as far as the Red Sea.
The Banyan Tree Spa is a sanctuary for the senses, a place for physical, mental, and spiritual renewal with a holistic approach based on traditional Asian healing therapies. The resort's practitioners seamlessly fuse local and Eastern rituals with time-honoured traditions dating back centuries. Guests can also unwind at the tranquil rock pool with views of the expansive valley on the horizon after a gym session or a signature spa treatment.
The perfect location for a special occasion, the AlUla region is a place to create unforgettable moments which last a lifetime. Romantic milestones, family reunions and private celebrations with friends turn into dazzling festivities with show-stopping backgrounds that magically materialise in stunning desert surroundings.
"We are immensely proud to open this landmark property in such an iconic location. We wanted to create an escape where guests could truly immerse themselves in the destination while enjoying the Banyan Tree hospitality. I thank our guests for coming from all over the world to be part of this momentous occasion," said General Manager Antony Treston.
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The all-villa resort offers 79 luxurious tented villas in one of the world's most mysterious and exciting new destinations. Infused with elements from the nomadic nature of Nabataean design and heritage, the resort features one-bedroom villas with spacious outdoor living space and one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with private pools showcasing stunning views of the rock formations in the Ashar Valley. Guests can also enjoy the resort's infinity rock pool, the renowned Banyan Tree Spa, and two fine-dining outlets, including Banyan Tree's signature Thai restaurant, Saffron. Embodying the brand's key pillars of sustainability, a dedication to using locally inspired elements, romance and intimacy in a private sanctuary, AlUla creates the perfect home for the global brand.
Banyan Tree offers a Sanctuary to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the globe. Rediscover the romance of travel as you journey to iconic destinations where authentic, memorable experiences await. An all-villa concept often with private pools, Banyan Tree provides genuine, authentic service and a distinctive, premium retreat experience.
Banyan Tree Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group") is one of the world's leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups centred on the purpose-driven mission of stewardship and wellbeing while offering exceptional, design-led experiences.
The Group's diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences features an ecosystem of 10 global brands, including the award-winning Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa and Laguna, and the highly anticipated new brands of Homm, Garrya, Folio, and two new Banyan Tree brand extensions - Escape and Veya.
Established in 2008, with the goal of advancing people development and management excellence, Banyan Tree Management Academy has nurtured over 8,000 associates across 23 countries. The Group is recognised for its commitment to environmental protection and community development through its Banyan Tree Global Foundation. Operating 60 hotels in 15 countries, it has 47 new properties in the pipeline
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Device offers convenient outdoor access to powerful charging
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today announced the introduction of its Type A/C USB Weather-Resistant Charger/Receptacle. The receptacle is the first outdoor addition to Leviton's extensive line of In-Wall USB Chargers and can be installed on any GFCI protected circuit to enhance outdoor living.
"Leviton is pleased to offer our customers a safe and reliable outdoor USB charger option," said William Randall, director of product management, residential, Leviton. "The device delivers a convenient way to charge electronics while spending time outdoors, so users never lose sight of, or access to, their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and more."
Made for residential and commercial applications including outdoor kitchens, decks, patios, porches, cabanas, restaurants, parks and more, Leviton's Type A/C USB Weather-Resistant Charger/Receptacle is the industry's first Weather-Resistant USB to utilize an innovative process which provides added protection to electrical components for long-lasting durability. The device features easy-to-install wire lead termination and can be paired with Leviton's durable horizontal or vertical While-In-Use (WIU) Outdoor Covers to meet the requirements of NEC® 406.9B.
The two USB ports deliver a combined total of 5.1A charging current and 25+ watts of power; the USB Type-C™ port provides faster charging. A smart chip recognizes and optimizes the charging requirements of individual devices.
The Leviton Type A/C USB Weather-Resistant Charger/Receptacle is weather-resistant rated to provide added protection against corrosion, UV degradation, and exposure to outdoor elements. The receptacle is also tamper-resistant to help prevent access to the contacts by most non-rated or foreign objects and is available in 15A and 20A models.
To learn more about the Leviton Type A/C USB Weather-Resistant Charger/Receptacle, along with the complete line of Leviton USB Charger Devices, visit www.leviton.com/usb.
Leviton residential products are the brand most preferred by builders and electrical contractors. Leviton's award-winning load centers, lighting controls and wiring devices help electrical industry professionals and homeowners create smart and safe living environments that deliver energy savings, convenience, and reliability. Learn more at www.leviton.com.
Leviton is the smart choice, delivering the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 countries across the globe. From simple switches and receptacles, to networking systems and smart home automation, Leviton exceeds market needs by delivering innovative products to create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, LED lighting and lighting energy management systems, and security and automation applications. For Leviton, it is clear the FUTURE IS ON. For more information, visit www.leviton.com, www.facebook.com/leviton, www.twitter.com/leviton or www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.
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Ethereum, Decentral, & Jaxx Liberty Founder to Give Opening Keynote at Futurist Conference 2022
TORONTO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Untraceable Events today announced crypto visionary Anthony Di Iorio as the opening keynote speaker for Blockchain Futurist Conference 2022, Canada's largest crypto & blockchain event. The conference will be held at Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto August 9-10, 2022. The annual Futurist Conference brings together 100+ world-class speakers, industry experts, and thought leaders to discuss blockchain technology, NFTs, Metaverse, DeFi, Cryptocurrency, DAOs and more.
Di Iorio is an Ethereum founder and Founder and CEO of Decentral Inc. The original birthplace of Ethereum, Decentral is a Canadian company that builds tools at the core of the next internet. This includes Jaxx Liberty, software that has empowered millions of people with the tools they need to control their digital assets. "I'm excited to return to the stage at Futurist," says Di Iorio. "This is a big year for us at Decentral, and it only makes sense that we kick things off on home soil at Canada's largest community blockchain event."
Marking his 10th year in crypto, Di Iorio's keynote will address deficiencies hindering a decentralized user-controlled internet, often referred to as Web3. Applying his unique analytical framework, he'll discuss how projects and businesses can apply key principles of leadership, problem solving and technology to create world-leading projects. Di Iorio will also reveal a series of announcements that will resonate with the blockchain industry in Canada and worldwide.
"Anthony is one of the most influential people in my crypto life," says Tracy Leparulo, blockchain futurist and founder of Untraceable Events. "We're excited to welcome him back again to open the event, and we're eager to hear what Decentral has in store for the next decade."
Di Iorio has chosen to forgo speaking fees. Instead, he has been provided free conference tickets by Futurist organizers, which he will be giving away to local community groups and nonprofits. Di Iorio is doing this to increase access to technology events for underserved communities.
To learn more about Blockchain Futurist Conference 2022, visit futuristconference.com.
Untraceable Events is a Toronto-based event management and consulting company organizing large-scale blockchain and cryptocurrency events. Founded in 2013, Untraceable was the first event management and marketing agency serving the crypto community in Canada. Over the past nine years, Untraceable has organized hundreds of events, including the first Bitcoin Expo in Canada, the first-ever Ethereum hackathon, and Canada's largest crypto event, Blockchain Futurist Conference.
Decentral Inc. is a leading Canadian blockchain company building tools at the core of the next internet. The birthplace of Ethereum, Decentral was founded in 2014 by Anthony Di Iorio with the goal of becoming a community gathering space and innovation hub for decentralized technology. It has since helped create a community of hundreds of partner projects in Toronto and around the world. Decentral is the creator of Jaxx Liberty, a free non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that has empowered millions of people globally with the tools they need to control their digital lives.
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Carvana stock surges 30% after it reaches a massive debt reduction deal
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
New York (CNN) — Shares of Carvana, the online used-car seller known for its tall, glass car-vending machines, surged by more than 30% in early trading Wednesday after the company reached a debt restructuring agreement.
The Phoenix-based company will reduce its outstanding debt by more than $1.2 billion, according to a release. Specifically, the agreement made with noteholders means it’s eliminating more than 80% of Carvana’s 2025 and 2027 “unsecured note maturities and lower required cash interest expense by over $430 million per year for the next two years,” it said.
Carvana has been struggling financially in recent months because of declining used car prices. A relatively new player in the used car field, it has lost money most quarters since it went public in 2017 as it aimed for sales growth rather than short-term profitability.
“The strong performance of our business in 2023 presented an opportunity for an impactful and win-win transaction for Carvana and its senior unsecured noteholders,” said Mark Jenkins, Carvana’s chief financial officer, in a statement.
“This transaction significantly increases our financial flexibility by reducing our total debt, extending maturities, and lowering near-term cash interest expense as we continue to execute our plan of driving significant profitability and returning to growth,” he said.
Carvana launched 10 years ago with a plan to disrupt the used car market, offering both online car shopping and trade-ins as well as distinctive car vending machines.
The company also announced quarterly earnings, with revenue beating expectations. However, it sold fewer cars than forecast. Carvana (CVNA) shares are up now a whopping 1,000% for the year.
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