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More ‘surgical strikes’ in offing in Kashmir University
Srinagar: Continuing its exercise to dismantle the ‘intellectual infrastructure’ created by the secessionists in Kashmir University, the J&K government is contemplating to ban the Kashmir University Teachers Association (KUTA).
An official revealed that KUTA is one of the half a dozen associations that had played an extremely important role in creating and sustaining the ideological-narrative framework necessary for a terrorist-secessionist network to thrive and succeed in Kashmir’s case as part of a well-thought strategy designed by the hostile Pakistani intelligence agency ISI to eventually defeat the Indian state by turning its own instruments against itself and making the Indian state finance its own meltdown.
The secessionist ‘infiltration’ into this highest institution of learning in Kashmir has a three-decade long history.
Rafi was serving as an assistant professor in the sociology department of the University on a temporary basis. Hardly a week after he got the Ph.D. degree from Kashmir University, Bhat was killed on May 6, 2018 along with four other militants in Shopian district.
Two days before he was killed in an encounter in Shopian district, Rafi Bhat, had put out a series of Facebook posts, which indicated that he had shared his plan to give up teaching and pick up arms with his students.
Rafi served as an archetypal example of what had been going on in the University for over three decades. The ‘infiltration’ of secessionist elements and their ideologues into the various departments and administrative sections has been no secret.
The ‘secessionist intellectualism’ had found its ultimate seminary in Kashmir University with the shameful murder of its Vice Chancellor, Mushirul Haq and his secretary, Abdul Gani Zargar whose bodies were found on April 10, 1990, four days after the duo was kidnapped by the terrorists from their office in the University.
Valley’s highest seat of learning remained under the de facto control of the secessionists who ensured their control by positioning ‘loyalists’ at vital positions in academia and administration.
The only debate in the inner circles of this University for three decades was whether Kashmir should become independent or merge with Pakistan. Remaining a part of India was out of the question.
The radicalisation of the University was so complete that even admissions to various departments were done on recommendation of the secessionist leaders and militant commanders.
Shootouts between those who stood for ‘independence’ and those for merger with Pakistan were reported from within the campus during the mid 1990s.
Intelligence agencies, both Central and state, had mountain loads of inputs about the radicalisation of the University students.
As a senior intelligence officer put it, “Those were reports, but not all of them had actionable inputs and whenever we got actionable inputs, we acted”.
In layman terms, ‘actionable input’ meant the presence of a militant with weapons or presence of some communication network or any information about a wanted person hiding inside the campus.
What unfortunately was missed during all the past years was that for creating the ‘soldiers of Jehad’ you don’t need the presence of weapons.
The nurseries of ‘Jehad’ are nurtured in young and intellectually impressionable minds and that was what had been happening in the University.
Interestingly, even during the official functions where the chancellor (state Governor) and the vice chancellor would be present, no student would stand up in deference to the national anthem.
The worst part of that story was that even some of the faculty members would also refuse to stand up when the national anthem was being played.
The recent dismissal of professor Altaf Hussain Pandit of the University’s chemistry department has proved that the intelligence agencies have been able to find what they call ‘actionable evidence’.
Pandit’s dismissal could be the beginning of an operation clean up, the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s government has decided to undertake in the University.
Post abrogation of Article 370, two discreet analyses of academic and student activities in Kashmir University have been carried out, said top intelligence sources.
These analyses have shown that “Three faculty members have been contaminated to an extent that requires immediate action.
“12 faculty members have been found contaminated to a lesser extent that needs a graded response.
“24 members of different faculties are contaminated to an even lesser extent who need counselling and observation,” intelligence sources revealed.
The intelligence reports have also suggested long term measures to carry out reforms to ensure a free academic atmosphere in the University and also an atmosphere for recruitments that is free from nepotism, corruption and favouritism.
Presently, the intelligence agencies are carrying out analyses of the non-teaching staff.
What becomes clear from these intelligence reports is that in not a very distant future, the University would see more heads rolling to restore the academic excellence for which the University was once famous. | https://indileak.com/2022/05/more-surgical-strikes-in-offing-in-kashmir-university/ | 2022-05-16T20:32:45Z | https://indileak.com/2022/05/more-surgical-strikes-in-offing-in-kashmir-university/ | false | 1 |
A gunman in deadly attack at California church was Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.
The shooting killed John Cheng and five others were wounded in an attack at a Southern California church, authorities said at a Monday news conference.
Worshippers detained the gunman Sunday by hog-tying his legs with an electrical cord until authorities arrived, according to authorities.
Congregant Jerry Chen said he saw church members screaming, running and ducking under tables. Officials did not immediately disclose a motive for the shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department tweeted that David Chou, 68, of Las Vegas has been booked on one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (OTCMKTS:MHVYF – Get Rating) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 602,000 shares, a decrease of 25.3% from the April 15th total of 805,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 463.1 days.
MHVYF stock traded up $0.66 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $35.50. The stock had a trading volume of 1,700 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,054. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The company has a fifty day moving average of $32.95 and a 200 day moving average of $28.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.07 and a beta of 1.66. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has a 1-year low of $22.04 and a 1-year high of $35.83.
Separately, Zacks Investment Research cut Mitsubishi Heavy Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 30th.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells heavy machinery worldwide. It operates through Power Systems; Industry & Infrastructure; and Aircraft, Defense & Space segments. It offers thermal, renewable energy, nuclear, engine, and chemical power plants, lithium-ion battery products, and oil and gas production plants; laser radar surveillance system; car air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; air-conditioners, centrifugal chillers, water heat pumps, and stage machinery systems; and turbochargers, machine tools and rubber and tire machinery, and testing equipment.
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Amber Heard claims Johnny Depp assaulted her on their honeymoon: I was so scared
Amber Heard feared her ex-husband Johnny Depp would accidentally kill her during an alleged assault on their honeymoon.
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains explicit details of sexual abuse and physical violence.
Amber Heard has alleged that Johnny Depp abused her on their honeymoon and that towards the end of their marriage, her ex-husband started hallucinating while testifying in their civil case. Heard, 36, painted an image of Mr Depp as an abuser afflicted by drug addiction, jealousy, and self-harm while testifying in a defamation action Depp has taken against her.
Depp is suing Heard for USD 50 million in retaliation for an article in which she claimed she was the victim of domestic abuse. He has categorically denied any abuse. The high-profile case in Virginia has resumed for a sixth week after a delay during which Depp recounted his version of the story and Heard began part of her evidence. However, today as per BBC Heard emotionally told jurors in court on Monday that she feared she would "not live" if she stayed married to Johnny Depp.
"I was so scared that it was going to end really badly for me," she said as per BBC. "I really didn't want to leave him. I loved him so much." She alleged he assaulted her on the Orient Express train in Asia after their February 2015 wedding, striking her and holding her by the neck in their sleeping cabin. "He was squeezing my neck against the railway car for what felt like a very long time," she said. Heard further said, "I remember being scared that he wouldn't mean to do it."
Meanwhile, Heard also alleged that Mr Depp would routinely self-harm during their more frequent disputes. "In fights he often would cut his arms or hold his knife to his chest or draw blood, superficially at first," she said. "He also put cigarettes out on himself." Heard's defamation suit originates from a 2018 piece she wrote for the Washington Post in which she described herself as a victim of abuse. Johnny Depp was not mentioned in the article.
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Storms Possible Overnight. More Sunshine Tuesday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A cold front continues to move into western New England this evening. This front will continue to bring the threat of severe storms to parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and western Maine through the early part of the evening. Hail, strong winds & heavy downpours will be the main concern with these storms. The storms will weaken as they push into central & western Maine after 9 PM this evening. Between the late storm arrival time and a marine layer (stable airmass), the storms will be weakening and there is no threat of severe weather in our region. As the storms do pass, heavy rainfall, lightning & gusty winds will all be likely. Rain showers will continue into Tuesday morning. Lows overnight will range from the upper 40s to the middle 50s. Dew points will remain elevated keeping a sticky feel across the region. Fog will be likely for areas along, south & east of I-95.
The cold front will clear to our east early Tuesday morning, but with a low-pressure system to our north, this will continue to wrap in scattered showers and even some cloud cover. The best chance for any showers & storms will be over the northern part of the state. This will keep highs slightly cooler as they will only reach the upper 50s to mid 60s. Farther south, more sunshine throughout the day will result in warmer temperatures reaching the upper 60s to low 70s. The pressure gradient will tighten as the low departs causing our winds to increase. At times, SSW winds will gust up to 30-35 mph. Conditions will be drying up and skies will be clearing late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Expect increasing sunshine on Wednesday as an area of high pressure builds in from the west. Breezy conditions will remain as winds begin to turn out of the WNW and will gust up to 30-35 mph. Highs will be cooler as locations near the coast will reach the upper 50s to low 60s. Inland areas will hit the low to mid 60s, more seasonable for this time of the year.
Our next disturbance will arrive by Thursday afternoon. This will bring the chance of scattered showers that will last into early Friday morning. Highs on Thursday will range from the low 60s along the coast to close to 70° inland. Even warmer temperatures are expected on Friday as conditions will remain dry & there will be more sunshine. Highs will be in the 60s along the coast and in the low to mid 70s inland.
Another warmup is expected by this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will have highs ranging from the upper 60s to close to 80°. The humidity will increase and there will also be the chance of scattered thunderstorms on both days. A cold front by Sunday evening will bring the best chance of showers & storms. The front will also send us back to a more seasonable weather pattern by early next week.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy to overcast skies. Chance of thunderstorms that could produce heavy rain & gusty winds. Areas of fog expected along the coastline. Lows ranging from the upper 40s to the middle 50s. SW wind 5-15 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the morning. Increasing sunshine for the southern half of the state. Highs will range from the low 60s north to the low 70s over the south. Breezy SSW wind with gusts up to 35 mph possible.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Breezy WNW wind with gusts up to 35 mph.
THURSDAY: Sunshine in the morning will give way to more clouds and scattered showers by the afternoon. Highs in the 60s & low 70s.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies with highs in the 60s & 70s.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s & 80s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon/evening thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s & 80s.
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While several Waco-area UIL baseball teams are still trying to reach state, one TAPPS squad is already there.
Bishop Reicher (14-9-1) will face Temple’s Central Texas Christian School (19-7) in the TAPPS Division IV state semifinals at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Texas-Arlington’s Clay Gould Ballpark. If Reicher can get past that game, it’ll play for the TAPPS Division IV state title at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday against the winner of Fort Worth Temple Christian and Midland Classical.
Reicher is coming off an impressive 20-5 win over Round Rock Concordia in the state quarterfinals.
Reicher and CTCS are district foes and the Cougars swept the season series over the Lions by scores of 11-5 and 9-0. Reicher is aiming for its fourth state baseball title in program history and first since 2010. | https://wacotrib.com/sports/high-school/bishop-reicher-all-set-for-tapps-state-tournament/article_84a5baf4-d553-11ec-92b9-7f53cc490a30.html | 2022-05-16T20:37:54Z | https://wacotrib.com/sports/high-school/bishop-reicher-all-set-for-tapps-state-tournament/article_84a5baf4-d553-11ec-92b9-7f53cc490a30.html | false | null |
Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN – Get Rating) had its target price decreased by analysts at TD Securities from $17.00 to $16.50 in a note issued to investors on Monday, BayStreet.CA reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the utilities provider’s stock. TD Securities’ target price points to a potential upside of 16.28% from the stock’s previous close.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. National Bank Financial downgraded Algonquin Power & Utilities from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and set a $16.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Wednesday, May 4th. Raymond James reduced their price objective on Algonquin Power & Utilities from $20.00 to $18.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. StockNews.com began coverage on Algonquin Power & Utilities in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “sell” rating on the stock. Zacks Investment Research cut Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 5th. Finally, National Bankshares cut Algonquin Power & Utilities from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and set a $16.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $16.50.
AQN stock traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $14.19. 120,784 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,176,875. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $15.03 and its 200-day moving average price is $14.42. The stock has a market cap of $9.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.78, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.43. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a fifty-two week low of $13.26 and a fifty-two week high of $16.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a current ratio of 0.69.
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AQN. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ acquired a new position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Huntington National Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd boosted its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 53.8% during the 4th quarter. Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd now owns 2,415 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 845 shares in the last quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group acquired a new stake in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, AGF Investments LLC boosted its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 33.3% during the 3rd quarter. AGF Investments LLC now owns 3,092 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 773 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 45.25% of the company’s stock.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities (Get Rating)
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates a portfolio of regulated and non-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission utility assets in Canada, the United States, Chile, and Bermuda. It generates and sells electrical energy through renewable and clean energy power generation facilities.
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4 killed, 20 injured in road mishap on Indus Highway
| Police spokesman says accident took place between a passenger coach coming from Larkana to Karachi and a coach heading towards Larkana from Karachi
HYDERABAD – At least 4 people were killed and more than 20 others were injured in a head-on collision between two passenger coaches near Amri in district Jamshoro on the Indus Highway on Sunday.
According to reports received here on Sunday, a fatal collision occurred between two coaches near Amri on Indus Highway, as a result of which 4 persons were killed and more than 20 injured. The injured have been shifted to Syed Abdullah Shah Institute of Medical Sciences, Sehwan for treatment. A police spokesman said that the accident took place between a passenger coach coming from Larkana to Karachi and a coach heading towards Larkana from Karachi.
CM takes notice of road mishap on Indus highway
The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while taking notice of a road accident on Indus highway has directed the Deputy Commissioner and SSP Jamshoro to take immediate steps in this regard.
He directed to shift the injured persons to nearby hospitals to provide them with medical treatment.
The Chief Minister expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the deaths in the accident. He also directed to provide every possible help to the victim families. CM Murad Ali Shah said that the Indus highway had become a bloody road due to non-completion of the work on it. He also advised the drivers to drive their vehicles with great care. | https://nation.com.pk/2022/05/16/4-killed-20-injured-in-road-mishap-on-indus-highway/ | 2022-05-16T20:42:52Z | https://nation.com.pk/2022/05/16/4-killed-20-injured-in-road-mishap-on-indus-highway/ | false | 2 |
Barring something dramatic, one of Geno Smith or Drew Lock will be the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2022 season. When Russell Wilson was traded in March, it was only logical to assume that Seattle would try and add to its QB room beyond just the acquisition of Lock. Well it obviously didn’t turn out that way despite numerous opportunities from Rounds 1-4 to take, say, Malik Willis or Desmond Ridder or Sam Howell.
You may be a little disappointed (or not) but you shouldn’t be surprised. This is how the previous “rebuild/retool” under Pete Carroll and John Schneider went for two seasons.
Back in 2010, Matt Hasselbeck was in the last year of his contract and looking super cooked. Seneca Wallace was let go and went to the Cleveland Browns. Prior to the NFL Draft — Seattle, of course, had two first-round picks thanks to Tim Ruskell fleecing the Denver Broncos — the Seahawks gave up a 2011 third-rounder and traded down in the 2010 second-round to acquire Charlie Whitehurst.
After the trade went through, John Schneider said Whitehurst could be considered part of Seattle’s draft class and that they didn’t rule out taking a quarterback. Guess what? They didn’t. Sounds familiar. Whitehurst obviously didn’t beat out Hasselbeck for the starting job, but Pete was very much Charlie’s PR man.
All of the pumping up of Drew Lock by Pete Carroll and John Schneider makes sense when you realize this is almost the same playbook they used to hype up the Charlie Whitehurst trade. pic.twitter.com/vK7Hf8zq1P
— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) May 6, 2022
As for the 2010 quarterback class, it was pretty bad and not that much stronger than the 2022 class is perceived to be. Sam Bradford went #1 overall to the St. Louis Rams. The only other QBs taken in the top-96 were Tim Tebow (No. 25), Jimmy Clausen (No. 48), and dreaded Seahawks foe Colt McCoy (No. 85). Some prominent Mock drafts had the Seahawks selecting a QB, and it was usually Clausen.
Seattle still had a quarterback problem at the end of 2010 but history has proven them right as far as not taking anyone from that class.
Okay, what about 2011? Same problem but Hasselbeck is gone. The Seahawks sign Tarvaris Jackson in free agency, reuniting him with newly hired offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. This was a lockout year so the NFL Draft happened on time but draft trades involving players were forbidden and free agency didn’t begin until late July.
Seattle was picking in the 20s and this superior (on paper) QB class saw four guys taken in the top-12: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, and Christian Ponder. Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick went back-to-back at picks 35 and 36, and then the only QBs of even minor consequence (aka started a playoff game/is still in the league) taken after them were T.J. Yates in the 5th round and Tyrod Taylor in the 6th.
By now you know the story from John Schneider: Seattle had interest in Andy Dalton but went with James Carpenter instead.
“We debated with Andy Dalton, there’s no question about it. But I think we all felt like we were at a point in our development where we couldn’t pass on a starting tackle right now,” Schneider said on the Kevin Calabro show on 710 ESPN Radio.
“Quite honestly, we’d like to have a guy, especially a rookie, be more of a developmental type and a guy more like Aaron Rodgers and sit for a year or two. So that was really the only point in the draft where there was a guy where we were like, ‘There he is, that’s a very viable option.’”
Dalton didn’t have to sit in Cincinnati since Carson Palmer basically quit on the team and he became a perfectly fine, above-average starting quarterback who had everything but a playoff win to his name. Carpenter’s tenure as a starting tackle lasted for only a handful of games before his ACL tear, but he did carve out a better role as a guard afterward.
Two years of Pete and John looking for a franchise quarterback, zero rookies taken in the draft. The team went a combined 14-18 but by the end of 2011 it was very clear that they had pieces in place to be a contender except at the QB position.
I do not need to rehash what happened in 2012, but let’s just say it worked out extraordinarily well for the Seahawks and we should always cherish those great seasons. To this day, the only other QB Seattle has selected under Carroll and Schneider is current USFL player Alex McGough.
It’s not a perfect comparison but Lock and Smith are effectively the 2022 equivalent of Whitehurst and Jackson, only Lock actually has starting experience. The front office may very well see the Lock acquisition much in the way they saw Whitehurst. We’re not too far removed from Carroll saying Drew Lock would’ve been the first QB taken in this year’s draft.
This is how Pete and John operate. They do not seek possible franchise quarterbacks first and then build the team around them. The golden era of Seahawks football came as a direct result of placing Russell Wilson on a team with a formidable rushing attack and a top-10 defense. Lest we forget that by 2013 the offensive line, which had two PC/JS picks in Russell Okung and James Carpenter as well as 2009 second-rounder Max Unger, was the most expensive one in the league.
Which brings us to 2022. Seattle ostensibly still has one of the top receiving duos in DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. They will hope that last year’s surge in rushing offense will carry over into next season with the addition of Kenneth Walker III and the re-signing of Rashaad Penny. They’ve secured the services of Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams in the long-term and (at least in theory) don’t have to worry about the safety position. The offensive line, just like in 2010, is rebuilding with a top-10 pick spent on hopeful franchise left tackle Charles Cross. Are there still serious flaws with this roster beyond quarterback? Absolutely. There’s a significant chance the Seahawks are bad this year. But put yourself in the mindset of Pete and John and you’ll see that the early part of their team-building process post-Wilson is not terribly different from what we saw post-Hasselbeck.
All that remains is finding the next long-term answer at quarterback. It’s probably not from the current depth chart, which effectively guarantees Carroll and Schneider safe job security through this season. What will make or break this franchise for years to come is what they do in 2023. | https://www.fieldgulls.com/2022/5/16/23075338/seattle-seahawks-quarterback-not-added-through-the-draft-shouldnt-be-surprising | 2022-05-16T20:43:12Z | https://www.fieldgulls.com/2022/5/16/23075338/seattle-seahawks-quarterback-not-added-through-the-draft-shouldnt-be-surprising | false | 1 |
Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that will brief you on today’s biggest stories.
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Lightfoot sets earlier citywide weekend curfew
A day after announcing that unaccompanied minors would be banned from Millennium Park on weekend evenings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot took the next step and rolled back the citywide weekend curfew to 10 p.m. from the current 11 p.m.
At a Monday morning news conference, Lightfoot said those restrictions will remain in place “for the foreseeable future.” Asked to define a successful outcome she said it would be young people enjoying the city safely with respect for others.
“No, we don’t want to arrest children. But if we have to, we will, if they’re breaking the law,” the mayor said.
“My interest is not in rounding up young people and throwing them in the back of a wagon. It’s in enforcing community norms,” Lightfoot added. Her “expectation” is that young people “will abide by” those community norms when reminded of them.
Lightfoot said the “trauma exacerbated by the pandemic is real” for youth and Chicago needs a “sea change” in their behavior and in parental oversight of them.
What she wants to emphasize, Lightfoot added, is “not the consequences or the heavy hammer” but the sense of responsibility for parents and young people.
Lightfoot had announced the new Millennium Park rule on Sunday, following another night of springtime chaos downtown.
The mayor announced that measure after a frenetic stretch from Saturday evening into early Sunday that started with crowds of young people congregating in the Loop — and ended with a 16-year-old boy fatally shot near “The Bean,” two men wounded in a separate attack nearby and 26 juveniles and five adults arrested.
Fran Spielman has more on the city’s response to the chaos of last weekend here.
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- McDonald’s said today that it has started the process of selling its Russian business, making it the latest major Western corporation to exit Russia since it invaded Ukraine in February. The Chicago-based fast-food giant said its business in Russia “is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values.”
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After guest spots with some of music’s biggest names, Lucius singers roll out songs of their own
Even if you haven’t heard of Lucius, you’ve definitely heard them. The main talents in the indie pop act, Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, have been critical darlings since their self-released debut, “Songs from the Bromley House,” came out in 2009, followed by their label debut “Wildewoman” in 2013.
But as of late, the two power vocalists (who first met as students at Berklee College of Music) also have been go-to collaborators for a who’s who of topline music colleagues.
Laessig and Wolfe’s perfectly harmonized voices take the spotlight on The War On Drugs’ 2021 hit “I Don’t Live Here Anymore”; they once dominated the stage with Roger Waters across the span of his 2017-2018 international tour, and the two appeared on several tracks on Ozzy Osbourne’s 2020 “Ordinary Man” album. Not to mention co-written works or guest spots with Chicago’s own Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy as well as Sheryl Crow and Harry Styles (the latter even causing a kerfuffle after he failed to credit them appropriately on “Treat People With Kindness”).
“It does kind of feel like one leads to the next leads to the next. Maybe one person hears of us through one song, and then we meet somebody through another experience. I don’t know how we’ve been gifted all of that,” said Jess Wolfe in a recent conversation while in the midst of a club tour to promote Lucius’ new album “Second Nature” (out now on Mom + Pop Records), also featuring drummer Dan Molad and guitarist Peter Lalish.
“I hope it would have something to do with them liking what we do [in Lucius], but I do feel especially lucky that we’ve been chosen to have a presence on so many types of artist’s projects. It’s a great joy for us, and we get to see music in a new light every time we collaborate with a different mind.”
Read more about Lucius’ rise to prominence ahead of a headlining show at the Metro later this week.
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- Right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto will make his season debut for the White Sox tonight in Kansas City.
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- Mike Clark on how Kenwood’s football program keeps churning out the kind of talent that’s drawing Power 5 coaches to the South Side.
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On Friday, we asked you: What can the city do to make biking better in Chicago? Here’s what some of you said...
“Bike trails completely separate from streets and sidewalks. Only way to keep pedestrians, bikers, and drivers safe and unrestricted.” — Beverly Brown
“Biker riders also need to obey the traffic laws. It’s crazy how many careless bicyclists there are out there. Weaving in and out of traffic, not obeying signals. Yes, people in vehicles also need to do a better job as well.” — Jenny Morales
“Separated bike lanes. They can easily be installed at a fraction of the costs of new roads, and allow for a more diverse population of cyclists to move safely within the city.” — Christy Frazier
“Create curbed bike lanes that create a barrier between the bike lanes and car lanes. It can be done. Other cities already have this feature.” — Daniel N. Janich
“Keep motorized scooters and too-fast e-bikes off the bike trails.Almost run down on the lakefront this morning by a guy going 35 mph+ on a scooter.” — Alan Gilbert
“Educate drivers about the benefits to them when others bicycle. The more people on bikes there are,the more traffic clears up for those stuck in cars.” — Phil Pace
“Enforce bike lane violations for people parking and driving in them, build separated bike lanes and connect bike paths rather than forcing cyclists to get between different marked bike lanes via arterial streets with no bike infrastructure at all.” — Braden Herbert
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 16, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
301 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DELAWARE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for
central New York.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Binghamton.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Delaware County NY.
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BROOME CHENANGO DELAWARE
JEFFERSON LEWIS MADISON
ONEIDA OSWEGO OTSEGO
SULLIVAN
BRONX KINGS NASSAU
NEW YORK ORANGE PUTNAM
QUEENS RICHMOND ROCKLAND
WESTCHESTER
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Jefferson and
northern Lewis Counties through 330 PM EDT...
At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dexter to 6 miles northwest of Lowville to
6 miles west of McKeever. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Watertown, Fort Drum, Carthage, West Carthage, Clayton, Dexter, Glen
Park, Herrings, Kring Point State Park, Wellesley Island State Park,
Cedar Point State Park, Redwood, Adams Center, Denmark, Sackets
Harbor, Black River, Philadelphia, Brownville, Alexandria Bay and
Theresa.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 43 and 52.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4440 7583 4439 7584 4410 7517 4385 7514
4389 7632 4392 7628 4393 7633 4392 7633
4411 7639 4414 7635 4420 7631 4420 7624
4424 7617 4429 7615 4435 7601 4435 7595
4440 7586
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 232DEG 29KT 4403 7601 4387 7554 4361 7523
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Essex,
northwestern Addison and southwestern Chittenden Counties through 330
PM EDT...
At 305 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Haven, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Vergennes, Middlebury, Westport, Ferrisburg, Charlotte, Weybridge,
Waltham, Monkton, Monkton Boro, New Haven, Panton, Mt. Philo State
Park, Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh, Bristol, Addison,
Cornwall, Ripton, Fort Cassin Point and Town Farm Bay.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern New York...and central and northwestern Vermont.
LAT...LON 4402 7305 4399 7320 4421 7347 4435 7318
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 157DEG 22KT 4407 7319
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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- First launched in Europe and Latin America, Enel expands Gridspertise – its company dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of power grids – to the United States (US) to accelerate the transition to a fully decarbonized and electrified power sector.
- Enel's Net Zero Grid Day event today in Rome unveiled the US growth strategy for Gridspertise which will provide electricity Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and utilities in the US access to cutting-edge sustainable solutions for the transformation of electricity distribution networks.
- Enel will leverage its global expertise as the world's largest privately owned operator of digitally managed power distribution grids, to provide solutions focused on metering and grid edge digitalization, networks infrastructure digitalization, and field operations digitalization.
BOSTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel today launched into the United States (US) market Gridspertise, a new subsidiary fully dedicated to supporting power grid operators and utilities in the digital transformation of electricity networks into smart grids to facilitate the transition towards a fully decarbonized and electrified power system. Driving this expansion of Enel's global Gridspertise business is the need to provide digital solutions to address the increasing variability in energy supply and demand, especially as supply transitions from a centralized to decentralized system and as more end-users electrify their consumption.
Gridspertise's expansion into the US market, announced today at Enel's Net Zero Grid Day event in Rome, will help DSOs and utilities respond to the increasing demands and complexities being placed on the regions' power grids. The digitalization of legacy networks to increase resiliency and reliability of supply, or the deployment of field operations digital solutions are among the solutions that Gridspertise is already offering to European and Latin American utilities and that the company is now bringing to the US. Enel will showcase its ecosystem of Gridspertise solutions for the first time in the US at DistribuTECH International 2022, focusing on three areas of applicability: Prediction & Prevention, Grid Automation & Resilience as well as Fast Response & Restoration.
"With today's launch of Gridspertise in the US, we are introducing a new tech company working with an open collaboration approach with utilities and technological partners to support grid modernization plans as a crucial step in combatting the climate crisis and building a net-zero, fully electrified future," said Robert Denda, CEO of Gridspertise. "There is no better time than the present for the US launch of Gridspertise and its solutions, as the country grapples with the energy transition and the goal of a carbon-free electric sector."
Gridspertise plans to partner with DSOs and utilities throughout the US to support grid modernization and digitalization plans through metering and grid edge, network infrastructure, and field operations digital solutions.
- Metering and grid edge digitalization, focused on increasing customer engagement and stakeholder participation through smart metering and grid edge technologies that also enable the electricity prosumers' involvement in the markets;
- Network infrastructure digitalization, aimed at boosting intelligence and flexibility of power grids to enable the decentralized and fully digitalized management of energy systems through solutions such as the QEd - Quantum Edge® device, increasing efficiency, reliability and quality of service and supporting DSOs as they transition to meet the complex needs of a fully electrified future;
- Field operations digitalization, aimed at increasing operational efficiency through innovative solutions for planning and operation processes, while enhancing safety for both in-house and contractors' field workers.
"A modernized grid needs to be digitalized to effectively handle the more frequent extreme weather events in the US brought on by climate change, in addition to the growth of renewables, distributed energy resources and the electrification of energy uses," said Enrico Viale, Enel's Head of North America. "Enel North America is proud to have brought Enel X, Enel Green Power and now Gridspertise to the US market to assist grid operators and utilities in their commitment to a sustainable, resilient and reliable electric grid."
Gridspertise aims to involve US utilities in collaborative testing programs of their innovative QEd device for digital substations in a push to deploy solutions that can enhance legacy infrastructure with smart grid functionalities allowing for example a faster integration of electric mobility and decentralized renewables without costly rebuilds and increasing at the same time the grid resilience. The solutions and services delivered by Gridspertise provide benefits for the entire electric ecosystem. For DSOs, they can increase service quality, reduce operating costs, optimize investments in new infrastructure and enhance safety, productivity and sustainability of field operations. Grid users can benefit from a platform to integrate distributed energy resources and facilitate the development of the energy service market, including flexibility and electrification of end uses. For end customers, Gridspertise solutions and services increase the reliability of the electricity supply, facilitate electrification, foster energy efficiency, and make it easier for end customers to become prosumers by taking part in energy markets.
For more information on Gridspertise, please visit www.gridspertise.com.
Enel, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, is a multinational power company and a leading integrated player in the global power and renewables markets. At the global level, it is the largest renewable private player, the foremost network operator by number of end users and the biggest retail operator by customer base. The Group is the worldwide demand response leader and the largest European utility by ordinary EBITDA [1]. Enel is present in 30 countries worldwide, producing energy with over 90 GW of total capacity. Enel distributes electricity through a network of over 2.2 million kilometers to more than 75 million end users. The Group brings energy to around 70 million homes and businesses. Enel's renewables arm Enel Green Power has a total capacity of more than 54 GW and a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power, as well as energy storage facilities, installed in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Enel X Global Retail, Enel's global advanced energy services business line, has a total capacity of around 6.6 GW of demand response managed globally and has installed 59 MW of behind-the-meter storage capacity. In addition, Enel X Way is the Group's new global business line fully dedicated to electric mobility, managing around 350,000 public and private EV charging ports worldwide, both directly and through interoperability agreements.
[1] Enel's leadership in the different categories is defined by comparison with competitors' FY 2020 data. Publicly owned operators are not included.
Enel North America, part of the Enel Group, is a clean energy leader in North America and is working to electrify the economy and build a low-carbon future by decarbonizing energy supply, creating resilient grids, and promoting a just, equitable transition. Enel North America's portfolio includes 7.8 GW of renewable capacity, 110,000 EV charging stations, 4.7 GW of demand response capacity and 11 utility-scale battery energy storage systems totaling 1,139 MWh of capacity under construction or in operation. The company proudly serves over 4,500 customers, which include businesses, utilities and cities. Enel operates in the US and Canada through five businesses: Enel Green Power, Enel X, Enel Energy and Commodity Management, Enel X Way and Gridspertise. Learn more about Enel North America by visiting www.enelnorthamerica.com.
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Last week, the trailer for one of the most anticipated films of the year, the Adivi Sesh starrer ‘Major’ was launched at a grand event in Hyderabad. Celebrating the love the trailer has received all over the world, Adivi Sesh, who plays the title role, spent time with VJIT students in Hyderabad, making the college campus go crazy. The roaring response of the crowd sure resonates the love the trailer has been receiving.
Riding high on emotions, the gripping trailer scales the inspirational journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, from his childhood to the tragic 26/11 Mumbai attacks, where he made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. His actions led to saving the lives of more than 100 guests at the hotel.
Celebrating the spirit of the modern national hero beyond the tragic death at the Mumbai attacks, the trailer offers a deeper insight into his relationships with family and most importantly the nation.
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The Evo® sEEG electrode 510(k) cleared for temporary (less than 24 hours) use remains in effect and the Company will explore the opportunity to market the device for intraoperative use.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NMTC) ("NeuroOne" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has completed its review of the Company's appeal for 510(k) clearance for its Evo® sEEG Electrode for less than 30-day use. In a letter to the Company dated May 13, 2022, the FDA stated that they were upholding their decision that the device is not substantially equivalent for extended use based on their analysis of the methodology used for exhaustive extraction testing.
The FDA also stated that the Company may submit a new 510(k) with new evidence, specifically as it relates to the subacute toxicity endpoint, to support a finding of substantial equivalence. The Company is in the process of collecting such data and intends to submit a Special 510(k) which according to FDA guidance is processed within 30 days of receipt, rather than the 90 days for a traditional 510(k). The Company expects to resubmit the application to the FDA in August 2022.
"While the appeal decision is disappointing, we remain optimistic that the current product design and materials will successfully demonstrate substantial equivalence at the conclusion on the ongoing subacute toxicity test," said Dave Rosa, Chief Executive Officer of NeuroOne. "Once completed, we intend to submit the new test data results to the FDA while referencing the previous 510(k) submission. In addition, the Company will immediately explore the opportunity to market the device through Zimmer Biomet for intraoperative use to gain product clinical experience while we progress with the re-submission to the FDA."
In September 2021 the Company received FDA clearance to market the Evo® sEEG Electrode for temporary (less than 24 hours) use with equipment for the recording, monitoring, and stimulation of electrical signals at the subsurface level of the brain.
About NeuroOne
NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation is a developmental stage company committed to providing minimally invasive and hi-definition solutions for EEG recording, brain stimulation and ablation solutions for patients suffering from epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremors, chronic pain due to failed back surgeries and other related neurological disorders that may improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural costs. For more information, visit https://www.n1mtc.com .
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This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact, any information contained in this presentation may be a forward–looking statement that reflects NeuroOne's current views about future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward–looking statements by the words or phrases "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "objective," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "target," "seek," "contemplate," "continue, "focused on," "committed to" and "ongoing," or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. Forward–looking statements may include statements regarding the timing of the Company's submission of its revised 510(k) clearance request for its Evo® sEEG Electrode for less than 30-day use, applications for, or receipt of, regulatory clearance, the Company's ability to submit a special 510(k) clearance request, the timing and extent of product launch and commercialization of our technology, expected negotiations with Zimmer Biomet regarding the opportunity to market the device for intraoperative use, clinical and pre-clinical testing, what the future may hold for electrical stimulation and NeuroOne's potential role. Although NeuroOne believes that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our expectations of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect due to factors largely outside our control, including risks that the partnership with Zimmer Biomet may not facilitate the commercialization or market acceptance of our technology; risks that our sEEG electrodes may not be ready for commercialization in a timely manner or at all, whether due to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, the impact of COVID-19 or otherwise; risks that our technology will not perform as expected based on results of our pre-clinical and clinical trials; risks related to uncertainties associated with the Company's capital requirements to achieve its business objectives and ability to raise additional funds; the risk that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to adversely impact our business; the risk that we may not be able to secure or retain coverage or adequate reimbursement for our technology; uncertainties inherent in the development process of our technology; risks related to changes in regulatory requirements or decisions of regulatory authorities; that we may not have accurately estimated the size and growth potential of the markets for our technology; risks relate to clinical trial patient enrollment and the results of clinical trials; that we may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights; and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and NeuroOne undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward–looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.
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Recess is over, and the Cancelled Courtroom is now in session. Further evidence in Meghan Markle's case includes an unfinished podcast, a spicy Oprah interview, and moving out of the in law's house. So... Will Meghan be found guilty? And what will be her charges and sentences?
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New White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre arrives to speak to reporters in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 16.
"I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman. The first of all three of those to hold this position," Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday.
She said, "If it were not for generations of barrier-breaking people before me I would not be here. But I benefit from their sacrifices, I have learned from their excellence and I am forever grateful to them."
"Representation does matter -- you hear us say this often in this administration, and no one understands this better than President (Joe) Biden," Jean-Pierre said.
Jean-Pierre has briefed reporters in her previous role of principal deputy White House press secretary many times, both from the podium in the White House briefing room but more often off-camera on Air Force One. Last May she became the second Black woman in history to hold the daily press briefing.
She has served on the White House's senior communications team since Biden took office, and prior to that was an adviser to his campaign and chief of staff to now-Vice President Kamala Harris. Jean-Pierre has traveled with the President on several occasions, including when she replaced Psaki at the last minute for Biden's four-day trip to Europe amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine after Psaki tested positive for Covid-19.
Jean-Pierre's family includes her partner, CNN national correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, and their daughter.
Psaki had long been public about her intention to leave the job after one year. CNN has reported Psaki will be joining MSNBC.
After Psaki's departure and Jean-Pierre's promotion was announced by the President, Psaki invited Jean-Pierre up to the podium and gave an emotional tribute to her colleague and friend. The two women embraced as Psaki went through Jean-Pierre's qualifications and the significance of her taking the job.
"She will be the first Black woman, the first out LGBTQ+ person to serve in this role, which is amazing because representation matters and she is going to, she will give a voice to so many and allow and show so many what is truly possible when you work hard, and dream big and that matters, and ... we should celebrate that," Psaki said.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandi Carlile, Allison Russell and Yola are the leading nominees for the 2022 Americana Honors and Awards, with each one up for album of the year, artist of the year and song of the year.
The nominees were announced Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, at the National Museum of African American Music.
Carlile is a six-time Grammy winning artist and producer and an Americana music favorite, having won artist of the year at the awards show twice before. She is nominated for album of the year for “In These Silent Days" and song of the year for “Right On Time.”
Russell's debut solo album “Outside Child" is nominated for album of the year. The Canadian-born musician's song, “Persephone,” is up for song of the year. British-born singer-songwriter Yola's sophomore record, “Stand For Myself,” is nominated for album of the year, and she is nominated for song of the year for “Diamond Studded Shoes."
Also nominated for artist of the year are Jason Isbell and Billy Strings.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' record “Raise the Roof” and Adia Victoria's “A Southern Gothic” are also nominated for album of the year.
Plant and Krauss, who previously worked together on the Grammy-winning album “Raising Sand,” are up for duo/group of the year, along with The Mavericks, Los Lobos, The War and Treaty and Big Thief.
Sturgill Simpson is up for song of the year for his duet with Willie Nelson, “Juanita," and James McMurtry is nominated for song of the year for “Canola Fields.”
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks with Washington Post journalist David Ignatius at Georgetown University on Monday. (Photo by TNH/Christodoulos Athanasatos)
WASHINGTON – The last thing NATO needs is another source of tension between Greece and Turkey, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Washington Post journalist David Ignatius during a chat at Georgetown University on Monday.
Mitsotakis, who is on an official two-day visit to meet with US President Joe Biden and address the US Congress in a join session, said that he has conveyed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the message that “this is not a time for aggressive moves, it is not a time to promote revisionist views of history, let us find a framework for talks to deal with our issues.”
The Greek premier also noted it is unacceptable that a NATO member state violates another’s airspace, as Turkey does of Greece, but insisted on keeping communication open, to sustain a positive agenda and to recognize the points on which each country disagree. He further said that the issue of Turkey’s disagreement about Finland’s and Sweden’s intention to apply for NATO membership will be resolved soon.
Commenting on the war in Ukraine, Mitsotakis said he was “proud as a European leader for Europe’s response” to Russia’s invasion and the following sanctions, but foresaw the war lasting a long time. Despite this, he said, communication channels should remain open with Russia, as European leaders are doing for a resolution through negotiations.
Greece retains strong cultural and religious ties with Russia, and does not see Russian people with hostility. But Greece has fought for its own independence, and had the obligation to stand by Ukraine and support it when its national sovereignty was threatened, the Greek premier said.
WASHINGTON, DC – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, in the first day of an official two-day visit to the American capital.
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Of course, the wardrobe malfunction drew the attention of a lot of fans on social media users, which JT went on to address directly on Twitter.
Some viewers questioned the broadcast or JT’s stylist for the malfunction, wondering how they didn’t notice how short her dress was.
“No one told jt anything?” one user wrote. “They were off the screen for like 15 seconds and her dress still wasn’t fixed #BBMAs.”
Another said, “I love the city girls and I love JT more and her stylist need to respectfully go to hell for that f***ing dress because you can literally see up under it. All the silver was so beautiful but her vagina almost hanging out that’s not cute.”
Then, someone tagged the rapper directly, asking, “Why nobody told @ThegirlJT to put her kitty away,” which is when JT actually responded, “I have on black panties RELAX.”
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WIXOM, Mich., May 16, 2022
- First quarter net sales of $16.1 million, up 4.2% year-over-year -
- Submitted Supplemental Data to FDA for IND Application to enable Phase 2 FPC Home Infusion Trial -
- Amended and expanded supply agreement with DaVita, including $7.5M investment, strengthens Rockwell's financial position, laying groundwork for profitable concentrates business -
- Completion of patient enrollment ahead of schedule in pivotal Phase 3 trial of Triferic® in China -
- Conference call and webcast scheduled for today at 4:15 p.m. ET -
WIXOM, Mich., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia management and improving outcomes for patients around the world, today reported financial results and a business update for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
"As a result of our focused development plans for Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate ("FPC"), we are setting Rockwell Medical on course to begin generating data in our Home Infusion program, where we believe FPC has the potential to be the future standard of care in the U.S. for patients receiving home infusion therapy and suffering from iron deficiency anemia. We look forward to beginning our proposed Phase 2 trial of FPC in the home infusion setting soon after the review and clearance of our recent submission by the FDA," said Russell Ellison, M.D., M.Sc., President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell Medical. "In our dialysis business, we are one of the two largest suppliers of life saving concentrates in the U.S., generating in excess of $60 million in revenues in 2021. We plan to restructure and grow this business to generate acceptable gross margins and cash flow. We believe we took a significant first step with our recently announced amended supply agreement and securities purchase agreement with DaVita, Inc."
First Quarter 2022 & Recent Highlights:
Home Infusion Program:
- On May 6, Rockwell provided the FDA with requested supplemental data related to its IND application submitted in December 2021 and must wait 30 calendar days from the date of submission before initiating any clinical trials, while the FDA has an opportunity to review the submission.
- Home health is an area of medicine experiencing significant growth – a trend that will likely continue over the next decade due to an aging US population, the need to control costs, the desire to improve patient outcomes, and the convenience of home healthcare. The global home healthcare market is expected to grow by nearly 8% annually to $545 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research.
- Home infusion therapy represents a large and rapidly growing segment of home health. According to the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), the number of US patients served by home infusion therapy has grown from approximately 800,000 in 2010 to over 3,000,000 in 2019. The home infusion setting is expected to continue to expand, which has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to reduce or eliminate hospital and/or clinic exposure.
- Many patient groups requiring home infusion therapies suffer from diseases that are associated with an incidence of iron deficiency and anemia. For example, it is estimated that 40% to 55% of all home parenteral nutrition patients are iron deficient. We believe, based on the Company's data related to hemodialysis patients, that FPC as a home infusion therapy for iron deficiency anemia may have distinct advantages over currently available iron replacement therapy options.
Dialysis Business:
- In January 2022, Rockwell's partner in South Korea, Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., received regulatory approval by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea for Triferic Dialysate (ferric pyrophosphate citrate sodium sulfate co-precipitate hydrate) for maintaining hemoglobin in adult patients with HDD-CKD and regulatory approval for Triferic Injection, marketed in the United States as Triferic AVNU (ferric pyrophosphate citrate injection) for iron supplementation therapy and maintaining hemoglobin in adult patients with hemodialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease.
- In April 2022, Rockwell's partner in China, Wanbang Biopharmaceuticals, completed enrollment of its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for Triferic Dialysate (ferric pyrophosphate citrate sodium sulfate co-precipitate hydrate) ahead of schedule, to support a new drug application for regulatory approval in China, which is targeted for submission in the third quarter of 2023.
- First quarter revenue from hemodialysis concentrates was approximately $16.0 million, which is an increase of 4.7% year-over-year. The Company is in the process of analyzing its supply chain to identify efficiencies, while actively exploring U.S. and international expansion of this business with its customers.
- In April 2022, Rockwell announced an amended supply agreement with DaVita, Inc. ("DaVita") for the supply of our concentrate products that included price increases as well as the pass-through of certain costs. This amendment will provide Rockwell's concentrates business the potential to operate profitably in the future.
- In April 2022, Rockwell entered into a securities purchase agreement with DaVita for a $7.5 million investment in Rockwell's convertible preferred stock. An additional $7.5 million may be funded at a later date subject to certain conditions.
First Quarter 2022 Selected Financial Highlights
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes on Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Revenues were $16.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $15.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase of $0.7 million was primarily due to an increase in sales of dialysis concentrates products from Baxter Healthcare Corporation and our international customers. We expect our concentrate sales to continue to grow due to the restructuring of our supply contract with DaVita.
Cost of sales was $16.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, resulting in gross loss of $0.8 million, compared to $15.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, resulting in gross profit of $0.4 million. Gross profit decreased by $1.2 million due to significant inflationary pressures related to national supply chain issues that impacted our concentrates business. Rockwell renegotiated certain terms of its supply contract with DaVita that included price increases as well as the pass-through of certain costs. As a result of these changes, Rockwell expects an improvement in margins for the remainder of 2022.
Net loss was $7.2 million, or $(0.84) split adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net loss of $7.8 million, or $(0.91) split adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents and working capital totaled $9.9 million and $5.2 million, respectively. In April 2022, Rockwell entered into a securities purchase agreement with DaVita, for a $7.5 million investment in Rockwell's convertible preferred stock. An additional $7.5 million may be funded at a later date subject to certain conditions.
First Quarter 2022 and Operating Results Conference Call and Webcast
Rockwell Medical's management team will host a conference call and audio webcast today at 4:15 p.m. ET to discuss Q1 2022 financial results and provide a business update.
To access the conference call, please dial (877) 383-7438 (local) or (678) 894-3975 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start time and refer to conference ID 2599375. A live webcast of the call will be available under "Events & Presentations" in the Investor section of the Company's website, https://ir.rockwellmed.com/. An archived webcast will be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the event and will be available for 30 days.
About Rockwell Medical
Rockwell Medical is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing its next-generation parenteral iron technology platform, Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate which has the potential to lead transformative treatments for iron deficiency in multiple disease states, reduce healthcare costs and improve patients' lives. The Company has two FDA-approved therapies indicated for patients undergoing hemodialysis, which are the first two products developed from the FPC platform. Rockwell Medical is also advancing its FPC platform by developing FPC for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients outside of dialysis, who are receiving intravenous medications in the home infusion setting. In addition, Rockwell Medical is one of two major suppliers of life-saving hemodialysis concentrate products to kidney dialysis clinics in the United States. For more information, visit www.RockwellMed.com.
About Triferic Dialysate and Triferic AVNU
Triferic Dialysate (ferric pyrophosphate citrate) and Triferic AVNU (ferric pyrophosphate citrate injection) are the only FDA-approved therapies in the U.S. indicated to replace iron and maintain hemoglobin in hemodialysis patients during each dialysis treatment. Triferic Dialysate and Triferic AVNU have a unique and differentiated mechanism of action, which has the potential to benefit patients and health care economics. Triferic Dialysate and Triferic AVNU represent a potential innovative medical advancement in hemodialysis patient iron management – with the potential to become the future standard of care.
Triferic Dialysate and Triferic AVNU both deliver approximately 5-7 mg iron with every hemodialysis treatment to replace the ongoing losses to maintain hemoglobin without increasing iron stores. Both formulations donate iron immediately and completely to transferrin (carrier of iron in the body), which is then transported to the bone marrow to be incorporated into hemoglobin. Because of this unique mechanism of action, there is no increase in ferritin (a measure of stored iron). Triferic and Triferic AVNU address a significant medical need in treating functional iron deficiency in end-stage kidney disease patients.
The safety profile of Triferic is similar to placebo in controlled clinical trials in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Since approval, there have been no safety related changes to the product labeling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TRIFERIC AND TRIFERIC AVNU
INDICATION
TRIFERIC and TRIFERIC AVNU are indicated for the replacement of iron to maintain hemoglobin in adult patients with hemodialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (HDD-CKD).
Limitations of Use
TRIFERIC AVNU is not intended for use in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. TRIFERIC AVNU has not been studied in patients receiving home hemodialysis.
Warnings and Precautions
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fatal, have been reported in patients receiving parenteral iron products. Patients may present with shock, clinically significant hypotension, loss of consciousness, and/or collapse. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity during and after hemodialysis until clinically stable. Personnel and therapies should be immediately available for the treatment of serious hypersensitivity reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in 1 (0.3%) of 292 patients receiving TRIFERIC in two randomized clinical trials.
Iron status should be determined on pre-dialysis blood samples. Post-dialysis serum iron parameters may overestimate serum iron and transferrin saturation.
Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3% and at least 1% greater than placebo) in controlled clinical studies include: headache, peripheral edema, asthenia, AV fistula thrombosis, urinary tract infection, AV fistula site hemorrhage, pyrexia, fatigue, procedural hypotension, muscle spasms, pain in extremity, back pain, and dyspnea.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as, "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "could," "can," "would," "develop," "plan," "potential," "predict," "forecast," "project," "intend," "look forward to," "remain confident" or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward looking statements. There can be no assurance that Rockwell Medical will be able to maintain timing for planned clinical trials and regulatory filings, achieve planned cost savings to operate its concentrates business profitability, or that Rockwell Medical will be able to satisfy the funding conditions for the second tranche of the DaVita investment. While Rockwell Medical believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in Rockwell Medical's SEC filings), many of which are beyond our control and subject to change. Actual results could be materially different. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those risks more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as such description may be amended or updated in any future reports we file with the SEC. Rockwell Medical expressly disclaims any obligation to update our forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu forced off injured in huge blow for Arsenal during clash with Newcastle
ARSENAL have been dealt a huge blow after Takehiro Tomiyasu went off injured against Newcastle on Monday night.
The Gunners' 3-0 loss to Tottenham last week has left them needing maximum points from their last two games to secure a Champions League spot.
But the North Londoner's cause wasn't helped when Tomiyasu went down clutching his hamstring in the 37th minute of the Prem clash.
Medics rushed to his side but it was clear he couldn't continue and he hobbled off the pitch.
But it remains to be seen how serious Tomiyasu's injury is at this stage.
The Japanese defender was out for two months earlier this year with a calf injury.
Tomiyasu was subsequently taken off the pitch and replaced by Cedric Soares.
Soares was thrust into action immediately and had to help defend a Newcastle corner.
But the Gunners managed to hold on and end the first half on level terms with the Magpies who were superior in the opening 45 minutes.
The Gunners were already stretched at the back following Rob Holding's sending off against Spurs.
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Ben White and Gabriel Maghalaes were both doubts for the game but were declared fit to take part in the proceedings.
Kieran Tierney is also still missing for the Gunners, further adding to Mikel Arteta's defensive woes.
After getting past Newcastle, Arsenal still have to take on Everton.
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Mum admits to sitting in business class while leaving her kids in economy during flight – sparking debate
A WOMAN has admitted to sitting in business class while leaving her kids in economy - leading to debate online.
A mum said she almost "fell off my chair" after discovering her friend's arrangement, as she posted the details in a Sydney mum's Facebook group.
She revealed her astonishment that her friend left her primary school-aged kids in the cheaper economy class when they went abroad, while she flew in the more luxurious business class.
Opinion was split as Facebook users offered their opinions on the situation, as first reported by Australian travel site Escape.
The woman wrote: "I just found out my friend flies business class with her (primary school) kids as unaccompanied minors in economy.
"Nearly fell off my chair as it had never occurred to me not to be sitting with them, making sure they're okay through takeoffs, turbulence, general supervision etc through a long flight.
"I figure we either all fly business or all economy.
"But maybe I'm too helicopter? Is this a common thing I just never knew about? Or maybe kids ages matter? What do you do?"
Some were quick to condemn the behaviour of the business-flying mother.
One replied: "I would call your friend selfish, and it makes it pretty clear to her kids what your friend thinks of her."
Someone said in reply to that: "I was thinking the same. It is a reminder that people have very different parenting styles.
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"Love our kids and know we don't have unlimited time and opportunity to share doing things together (the fun, the bad, the grueling and the exciting moments that make up life!)."
Another Facebook user was having none of it, and pointed out how unfair this was on other plane users.
They said: "Absolutely NO! I find this completely disrespectful to the other passengers that end up sitting near the kids. Either everyone goes Business or everyone goes Economy."
Another person saw the funny side, and tagged a friend in a post as they said: "We can chuck Leo and Penelope in cattle class and enjoy Business Class child-free! Why didn’t we think of this before!?!"
A survey from last year found that as many as four in 10 parents would leave their kids behind in economy class if they were given an upgrade to first class.
It isn't the first time people have been divided over not sitting with family during a flight.
A woman went viral after slamming her boyfriend for upgrading his own seat to first class, leaving her in economy.
Another woman was left stunned after she paid to upgrade her boyfriend's plane ticket, only for him to complain about it.
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A gunman in deadly attack at California church was Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.
The shooting killed Dr. John Cheng, 52, and five others were wounded in an attack at a Southern California church, authorities said at a Monday news conference.
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said the motive of the shooting was a grievance between the shooter, identified as a Chinese immigrant, and the Taiwanese community. China claims Taiwan is a part of its national territory and has not ruled out force to bring the island under its rule.
Barnes said the suspect drove to the Orange County church, where he was not a regular attendee, secured the doors and started shooting. The gunman had placed 4 Molotov cocktail-like devices inside the church, the sheriff said.
Barnes said Cheng, survived by a wife and two children, heroically charged at the shooter and attempted to disarm him, allowing others to intervene. A pastor hit the gunman on the head with a chair and parishioners hog-tied him with electrical cords. But Barnes said Cheng was hit by gunshots.
"Understanding that there was elderly everywhere and they couldn't get out of the premises because the doors had been chained .. he took it upon himself to charge across the room and to do everything he could to disable the assailant," said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department tweeted that David Chou, 68, of Las Vegas has been booked on one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder. The suspect lawfully purchased the two 9mm pistols in Las Vegas, said Stephen Galloway, ATF Los Angeles assistant special agent in charge.
Jerry Chen had just stepped into the kitchen of the church's fellowship hall around 1:30 p.m. Sunday when he heard the gunshots.
Chen, 72, a longtime member of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, which worships at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, peeked around the corner and saw others screaming, running and ducking under tables.
"I knew someone was shooting," he said. "I was very, very scared. I ran out the kitchen door to call 911. "
Four of the five people wounded suffered critical gunshot injuries. Orange County Fire Authority official Michael Contreras said two of the wounded were in good condition, two were in stable condition and the status of the fifth patient was undetermined.
"I will tell you that evil was in that church yesterday," Spitzer said.
There is a lot of evidence that the suspect "had an absolute bias against the Taiwanese people, its country, as a Chinese or mainland national," Spitzer said.
The suspect left notes in his vehicle concerning "his hatred of the Taiwanese people," the sheriff said.
Jail records show Chou is being held on $1 million bail. It's not immediately known whether he has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf.
The church was cordoned off Monday with yellow police tape and several bouquets of flowers were left outside the church grounds.
But on Sunday afternoon, Chen said he was in such a state of shock that he was unable to tell the operator his location when he called 911 from the church's parking lot.
"I had to ask someone else for the address," he said.
Chen said a group of about 40 congregants had gathered in the fellowship hall for a luncheon after a morning service to welcome their former Pastor Billy Chang, a beloved and respected community member who had served the church for 20 years. Chang moved back to Taiwan two years ago. This was his first time back stateside, Chen said.
"Everyone had just finished lunch," he said. "They were taking photos with Pastor Chang. I had just finished my lunch and went into the kitchen."
That was when he heard the gunshots and ran out.
Soon afterward, Chen said he heard the details of what happened inside from others who came out. Fellow congregants told Chen that when the gunman stopped to reload, Chang hit him on the head with a chair while others moved quickly to grab his gun. They then subdued him and tied him up, Chen said.
"It was amazing how brave (Chang) and the others were," he said. "This is just so sad. I never, ever thought something like this would happen in my church, in my community."
Most of the church's members are older, highly educated Taiwanese immigrants, Chen said.
"We're mostly retirees and the average age of our church is 80," he said.
Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock praised the parishioners' quick work to detain the gunman.
"That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities," Hallock said. "I think it's safe to say that had people not intervened, it could have been much worse."
The shooting came a day after an 18-year-old man shot and killed 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
As news of the shooting broke on the heels of the racist rampage in Buffalo — where the white gunman allegedly targeted a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood — fear spread that the Taiwanese congregation had also been targets of a hate crime.
Laguna Woods was built as a senior living community and later became a city. More than 80% of residents in the city of 18,000 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles are at least 65. The shooting was in an area with a cluster of houses of worship, including Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist churches and a Jewish synagogue.
Those wounded by gunshots included four Asian men, ages 66, 75, 82 and 92, and an 86-year-old Asian woman, the sheriff's department said.
It was not immediately clear whether all of the victims were of Taiwanese descent.
Tensions between China and Taiwan are at the highest in decades, with Beijing stepping up its military harassment by flying fighter jets toward the self-governing island. China has not ruled out force to reunify with Taiwan, which split from the mainland during a civil war in 1949.
Taiwan's chief representative in the U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao, offered condolences to the families on Twitter.
"I join the families of the victims and Taiwanese American communities in grief and pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded survivors," Hsiao wrote on Sunday.
The deadliest shooting inside a U.S. church was in 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A gunman opened fire during a Sunday service at First Baptist Church and killed more than two dozen people.
In 2015, Dylann Roof fired dozens of bullets during the closing prayer of a 2015 Bible study session at Charleston's Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina. Nine members of the Black congregation were killed in the racist violence and Roof became the first person in the U.S. sentenced to death for a federal hate crime. His appeal remains before the Supreme Court.
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China’s economy is paying the price for the nation’s Covid Zero policy, with industrial output and consumer spending sliding to the worst levels since the pandemic began and analysts warning of no quick recovery.
Industrial output unexpectedly fell 2.9 per cent in April from a year ago, while retail sales contracted 11.1 per cent in the period, weaker than a projected 6.6 per cent drop. The unemployment rate climbed to 6.1 per cent and the youth jobless rate hit a record. Investors responded by selling everything from Chinese shares to US index futures and oil.
China’s economy has taken an enormous hit from the government’s stringent efforts to keep the virus at bay, with major cities like Shanghai locked down for several weeks and restrictions in many other places cutting into spending, shutting factories and blocking supply chains.
The government has doubled down on its Covid Zero strategy, even though the high transmissibility of the omicron variant puts cities at greater risk of repeatedly locking down and reopening. The zero-tolerance approach has prompted criticism from businesses, fueled public frustration and has put Beijing’s ambitious full-year growth target of around 5.5 per cent further out of reach.
China’s main financial newspapers on Monday published a six-month-old speech by President Xi Jinping on the need to preserve jobs and shore up growth, a sign of greater urgency to bolster the economy. The surge in joblessness is of particular worry to the Communist Party ahead of a twice-a-decade leadership reshuffle later this year, when Xi is expected to secure a precedent-breaking third term.
“They prioritised zero-Covid over economic growth in April, but they want both for the whole year,” said Larry Hu, head of China economics at Macquarie Group. “After all, zero-Covid at the cost of surging unemployment is a hard sell politically, especially in such a year with significant political importance.”
Monday’s data suggests gross domestic product declined 0.68 per cent in April from a year ago, the first contraction since February 2020, according to estimates from Bloomberg Economics. Growth could weaken to below 2 per cent in the second quarter, according to UBS Group AG, while S&P Global Ratings predicted it could be as low as 0.5 per cent.
With Shanghai taking the first steps toward reopening by allowing some shops to gradually resume operations, there’s optimism that last month’s data could mark the worst of the slump. China’s benchmark CSI 300 stock index closed 0.8 per cent lower with healthcare and consumer staples shares being the worst performers. The onshore yuan weakened 0.1 per cent to 6.7957 per dollar as of 5:04 pm local time. Electricity generation fell 4.3 per cent in April from 2021.
Disruptions in China, the world’s factory, are worsening the global growth outlook and complicating the inflation picture. Supply chain snags have affected companies from Tesla to Apple while export growth slowed last month to the weakest pace since June 2020.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection got underway Monday in the trial of a lawyer for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign who is accused of lying to the FBI as it investigated potential ties between Donald Trump and Russia in 2016.
The case against Michael Sussmann, a cybersecurity attorney who represented the Clinton campaign in 2016, is the first trial arising from the ongoing investigation by special counsel John Durham and will test the strength of evidence he and his team have gathered while scrutinizing the early days of the Trump-Russia probe for potential misconduct.
Sussmann appeared in court with his lawyers Monday as both sides worked to select jurors to hear the case, which is expected to last about two weeks. Prospective jurors who had already filled out questionnaires filed one-by-one into the courtroom to answer follow-up questions about topics including political contributions during the 2016 election and their opinions on lawyers and the criminal justice system.
One potential juror who said she worked as a contractor for a firm that did the tax returns for an expected key witness in the case was excused from service; another who expressed support for Democrat Hillary Clinton was excused after saying she wasn’t sure she could be impartial.
The case alleges a single false statement by Sussmann, but the stakes are high nonetheless: An acquittal is likely to hasten questions about the Durham probe’s purpose and cost to taxpayers while a guilty verdict will almost certainly energize Trump supporters who have long looked to Durham to expose what they see as biased mistreatment of the former president.
Sussmann is accused of misleading the FBI’s then-general counsel during a September 2016 meeting in which he presented research showing what he said might be a suspicious backchannel of communications between computer servers of the Trump Organization and Russia-based Alfa Bank.
Prosecutors allege Sussmann lied by saying that he wasn’t attending the meeting on behalf of any particular client when they say he was actually acting on behalf of two clients: the Clinton campaign and a technology executive who had helped assemble the computer data.
Durham’s team says that had the FBI been told the truth, it would have factored into the bureau’s assessment of the credibility of the Alfa Bank claims as it weighed whether to begin investigating. The FBI did look into the matter but ultimately found nothing suspicious.
Sussmann’s lawyers deny he lied but say the alleged misstatement isn’t relevant in any event since there’s no evidence that what the FBI knew or didn’t know about his political affiliations had any bearing on its decision-making.
Durham was appointed in 2019 by then-Attorney General William Barr to look for any misconduct as the U.S. government was examining potential coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign to tip the outcome of the election. An investigation by an earlier special counsel, Robert Mueller, did not find a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign though it did find that Russia sought to aid Trump’s election bid.
The Alfa Bank matter was a peripheral part of the FBI’s investigation and the allegations of furtive contact were not even mentioned in Mueller’s 2019 report.
Durham’s work has resulted in three criminal cases, but only the one against Sussmann has reached trial.
In 2020, a former FBI lawyer named Kevin Clinesmith pleaded guilty to altering an email related to secret FBI surveillance of an ex-Trump campaign adviser, Carter Page. In applying for warrants to eavesdrop on Page, the FBI relied on a dossier of anti-Trump research known colloquially as the “Steele dossier” that contained rumors and uncorroborated claims.
Last year, Durham charged a Russia analyst who was a source for that dossier with lying to the FBI about his own sources of information — among them, a longtime Hillary Clinton supporter. Igor Danchenko has pleaded not guilty. The case is pending and set for trial in October.
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- In West Virginia, Obamacare premiums would spike $1,536 on average if stimulus aid expires.
- A new Families USA report has new projections on healthcare insurance costs if Democrats fail to extend federal aid.
- Manchin has signaled openness on a smaller spending bill, but there's been little headway.
West Virginians are poised to experience the steepest increase in health insurance premiums in the nation if Sen. Joe Manchin blocks Democrats from enacting swaths of their stalled economic agenda in the next few months.
That's according to a new report released Monday from liberal group Families USA on estimated Obamacare premium hikes if Democrats are unable to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of 2022. The temporary initiative under last year's stimulus law made health insurance cheaper for millions of people who buy their own coverage through the ACA — either on state marketplaces or the federal exchange on Healthcare.gov.
Democrats had intended to renew the program for at least four more years under the House-approved Build Back Better plan. But Manchin sank it and Democrats have not attempted to advance a smaller version in the 50-50 Senate.
In West Virginia, people would see an average premium hike of $1,536 per person, per the Families USA data. Wyoming and Delaware would experience the second and third biggest premium increases respectively.
Stan Dorn, Director of the National Center for Coverage Innovation at Families USA, said in an email the enormous hike stems from premiums generally being higher in rural areas like those in West Virginia. Healthcare providers in rural communities have more leverage to demand higher rates from insurers. In addition, many of the ACA beneficiaries in West Virginia are older compared to other states, Dorn said.
The group calculated the premium hikes for the 33 states that use the federal healthcare.gov marketplace rather than their own state-run exchanges using data from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Democrats face a grueling midterm landscape in November with inflation and other pocketbook issues near the top of voters' concerns. Rising prices have severely dented Biden's approval rating, despite the economic rebound from the the pandemic that has led to low unemployment.
With ACA open enrollment kicking off on Nov. 1, many Americans would see the eye-popping premium increases for 2023 just a week before casting votes in the midterms.
Manchin had voiced support for the subsidies in February. But the conservative Democrat was noncommittal when Insider asked him twice earlier this month about his current position. He has signaled some openness to cutting a deal on a smaller Democrat-only spending bill focused on reducing the federal deficit and stepping up taxes on the richest Americans.
"Senator Manchin is always willing to engage in discussions about the best way to move our country forward," Sam Runyon, a Manchin spokesperson, said in an email statement. "He remains seriously concerned about the financial status of our country and believes fighting inflation by restoring fairness to our tax system and paying down our national debt must be our first priority."
Runyon also said Manchin is in favor of an "an all-of-the-above energy policy" as well as cutting the cost of prescription drugs. Manchin's office didn't respond to a follow-up email on ACA subsidies.
President Joe Biden last week doubled down on his pledge to provide financial relief from rising prices by expanding the Affordable Care Act and cutting energy costs with new spending on cleaner forms of energy like wind and solar.
But Democrats haven't been able to sort through the wreckage of their domestic ambitions or lock down Manchin's vote. They could face political blowback in the fall if they fail to renew subsidies on their own. Republicans are generally opposed to widening financial assistance for people relying on Obamacare, given the party's past efforts to repeal and replace the law under the Trump administration.
The Families USA report projected that premiums for people buying their own private insurance coverage would increase by 53% on average once subsidies expire. As the map above shows, there are similar increases in battleground states like Wisconsin, Arizona, Ohio, and New Hampshire where Democrats are hoping to defend or win back Senate seats from Republicans.
Manchin, a conservative Democrat, isn't up for re-election until 2024. But his current resistance to a party-line spending bill may jeopardize his party's chances of hanging onto their narrow majority and hand Republicans another political attack in the fall.
"People will be finding out about premium increases right before the midterm elections. It will certainly reflect poorly on Democrats," Larry Levitt, a healthcare expert at the Kaiser Family Foundation, previously told Insider. "The ACA is their premier domestic achievement of the last decade." | https://www.businessinsider.com/west-virginians-obamacare-premiums-spike-manchin-blocks-biden-agenda-2022-5 | 2022-05-16T21:11:34Z | https://www.businessinsider.com/west-virginians-obamacare-premiums-spike-manchin-blocks-biden-agenda-2022-5 | true | 1 |
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Unvaccinated Air Force Cadets May Be Forced To Pay Back Tuition
By Bill Galluccio
May 16, 2022
The Air Force Academy has said that four seniors may not be allowed to graduate later this month because they have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, they may have to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition costs.
Air Force Academy spokesman Lt. Col. Brian Maguire said that the four cadets, who were not identified, still have time to change their minds and get vaccinated before the graduation ceremony in two weeks.
While the Pentagon requires all active members of the military to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Army and Navy have not said if they plan to bar unvaccinated cadets from graduating. It is unclear how those cadets would be able to serve without receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Pentagon said it has received over 20,000 requests for a religious exemption to the vaccine and noted that thousands have been denied. Nearly 98% of soldiers have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine.
However, more than 4,000 soldiers across all four branches of the military have been discharged for refusing to get vaccinated. The Marines had the most troops discharged with 2,100. The Navy discharged 900 sailors, while 500 Army soldiers and 360 airmen were forced out of the service. In addition, at least 50 service members left during entry-level training. | https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-05-16-unvaccinated-air-force-cadets-may-be-forced-to-pay-back-tuition/ | 2022-05-16T21:19:27Z | https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-05-16-unvaccinated-air-force-cadets-may-be-forced-to-pay-back-tuition/ | true | 1 |
5 benefits of switching from Google Analytics to Plausible
Google Analytics (GA) has been the industry standard web analytics tool for about as long as there have been analytics tools. Nearly every brief that my WordPress agency receives specifies that GA must be installed. And there is rarely any debate around whether it's the best tool for the job.
My team at Wholegrain Digital has had concerns about GA in terms of privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, performance, user experience, not to mention Google as a global advertising, and search monopoly. However, we continued using GA for 99% of our projects because we didn't feel that there was a strong enough alternative.
Well, that has changed. We've made a decision that GA will no longer be our default analytics tool. Instead, our default analytics tool will be Plausible.
In this article, I'll outline why we consider Plausible a better choice as a default analytics solution, the compromises to be aware of, and how it will impact our clients.
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Idena (IDNA) traded 5% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 16:00 PM ET on May 16th. In the last seven days, Idena has traded 14.2% lower against the U.S. dollar. Idena has a total market capitalization of $2.11 million and approximately $110,147.00 worth of Idena was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Idena coin can currently be bought for $0.0341 or 0.00000115 BTC on major exchanges.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day:
- JUMPN (JST) traded down 25.9% against the dollar and now trades at $64.64 or 0.00181864 BTC.
- Tether (USDT) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00003370 BTC.
- XRP (XRP) traded 3% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.42 or 0.00001431 BTC.
- Wrapped Cardano (WADA) traded 1.7% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.56 or 0.00001887 BTC.
- Enegra (EGX) (EGX) traded 0.3% lower against the dollar and now trades at $154.88 or 0.00522605 BTC.
- Polkadot (DOT) traded down 7.4% against the dollar and now trades at $10.66 or 0.00035978 BTC.
- Lido stETH (STETH) traded down 0.6% against the dollar and now trades at $2,947.45 or 0.07417648 BTC.
- PLC Ultima (PLCU) traded 11.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $52,162.87 or 1.76011290 BTC.
- Avalanche (AVAX) traded down 8% against the dollar and now trades at $32.93 or 0.00111100 BTC.
- Gateway Protocol (GWP) traded down 0.7% against the dollar and now trades at $2.58 or 0.00008691 BTC.
About Idena
According to CryptoCompare, “Idena is a novel way to formalize people on the blockchain. It does not collect or store personally identifiable information. Idena proves the humanness and uniqueness of its participants by running an AI-hard Turing test at the same time for everyone around the globe. The Idena blockchain is driven by proof-of-person consensus: Every node is linked to a cryptoidentity, one single person with equal voting power. The official Idena ticker is “DNA” and trades under that name on all the exchanges where it has been listed. The designation “IDNA” is for CryptoCompare.com only. “
Buying and Selling Idena
It is usually not possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as Idena directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Idena should first buy Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Changelly, Coinbase or GDAX. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to buy Idena using one of the aforementioned exchanges.
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TUCSON, Ariz., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXDX) today announced financial results for the first quarter for the period ended March 31, 2022.
"First quarter financial results were consistent with our expectations," commented Jack Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. "We also launched new products, progressed key R&D milestones, and improved our balance sheet position during the quarter."
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Added 2 contracted instruments and brought 5 instruments live in the U.S. in the quarter.
- Added numerous Arc evaluation contracts in the U.S.
- Ended the first quarter with 313 U.S. clinically live and revenue-generating instruments, with another 76 U.S. contracted instruments in the process of being implemented and not yet revenue-generating.
- Net sales were $3.0 million, compared to $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, or a 20% increase. Growth driven by a 29% increase in recurring revenues.
- Gross margin was 27% for the quarter, compared to 36% in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in gross margins resulted from continued increases in the costs of inputs to production and other factors.
- Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs for the quarter were $10.7 million, compared to $14.0 million from the same quarter of the prior year. SG&A costs for the quarter excluding non-cash stock-based compensation were $8.2 million, compared to $8.0 million from the same quarter of the prior year. Cash used in SG&A was relatively unchanged.
- Research and development (R&D) costs for the quarter were $6.0 million, compared to $6.9 million from the same quarter of the prior year. R&D costs, excluding non-cash stock-based compensation expense, for the quarter were $5.7 million, compared to $4.1 million from the quarter of the prior year. Cash used in R&D increased due to Arc-related study spend and investment in Pheno II.
- Net loss was $14.2 million in the first quarter, resulting in $0.21 net loss per share. Net loss excluding non-cash stock-based compensation expense for the first quarter was $11.2 million.
- Net cash used in the quarter was $13.2 million, and the company ended the quarter with total cash, investments, and cash equivalents of $50.4 million.
- Raised $4.0 million from an insider financing round.
- Reduced debt by $14.0 million during the quarter through an equity exchange with principal bond holder.
- Launched Accelerate Arc system and associated consumable kit for blood culture samples during the quarter.
Full financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2022, will be filed on Form 10-Q through the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Audio Webcast and Conference Call
To listen to the 2022 first quarter financial results, call by phone, +1.877.883.0383 and enter Elite Entry Number: 0355137. International participants may dial +1.412.902.6506. Please dial in 10–15 minutes prior to the start of the conference. A replay of the call will be available by telephone at +1.877.344.7529 (U.S.) or +1.412.317.0088 (International) using the replay code 5137603 until June 6, 2022.
This conference call will also be webcast and can be accessed from the company's website at ir.axdx.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available until August 15, 2022.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain financial measures that are not recognized measures under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), which include SG&A, R&D, and Net income (loss) amounts excluding stock-based compensation expenses.
Our management and board of directors use expenses excluding the cost of stock-based compensation to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short-term and long-term operating and financing plans. Accordingly, we believe that expenses excluding the cost of stock-based compensation provides useful information for investors in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and our board of directors. Expenses excluding the cost of stock-based compensation is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as superior to, or as a substitute for, SG&A expenses, R&D expenses, and net income (loss) reported in accordance with GAAP. The following tables present a reconciliation of SG&A expenses, R&D expenses and net income (loss) excluding stock-based compensation to comparable GAAP measures for the periods indicated:
About Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. is an in vitro diagnostics company dedicated to providing solutions for the global challenges of antibiotic resistance and sepsis. The Accelerate Pheno® system and Accelerate Arc™ system are designed to reduce the time clinicians must wait to determine the most optimal antibiotic therapy for bacteremic patients. These diagnostic systems are designed to serve clinical laboratories with automated solutions to expedite time to identification and antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) results directly from positive blood culture samples. Multiple external studies have proven that Accelerate solutions deliver results 1 to 2 days faster than existing methods, enabling clinicians to optimize antibiotic selection and dosage specific to the individual patient's infection, days earlier.
The "ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS" and "ACCELERATE PHENO" and "ACCELERATE PHENOTEST" and "ACCELERATE ARC" and diamond shaped logos and marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.
For more information about the company, its products and technology, or recent publications, visit axdx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking or may have forward-looking implications. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Information about the risks and uncertainties faced by Accelerate Diagnostics is contained in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2022, and in any other reports that the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company's forward-looking statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions. Except as required by federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events, uncertainties or other contingencies.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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The acquisition extends SS&C's offerings into the Energy market while helping clients streamline operations across all asset classes and types
WINDSOR, Conn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced it has acquired 5 M's Minerals Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company doing business as "MineralWare" for $18 million in cash. MineralWare's cloud-based asset management platform focuses on managing minerals, royalties and non-operated working interests.
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, MineralWare serves financial institutions, universities and foundations, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, mineral and royalty acquisition companies in the U.S. MineralWare will operate within the SS&C Innovest businesses reporting to Glenn Schmidt, General Manager, SS&C Innovest. The deal will add 350 institutional and high-net-worth clients and $5.5 million in annual recurring revenue to the existing SS&C platform, with a combined portfolio of 750,000 mineral assets.
"We are pleased to welcome MineralWare to SS&C," said Glenn Schmidt, General Manager, SS&C Innovest. "MineralWare facilitates the tracking of land and revenue management on a single platform providing comprehensive mineral and royalty income management as well as streamlining reporting, forecasting and analysis. Integrating our unique asset accounting functionality and managed services offering with MineralWare's modern user interface, advanced analytics, and reporting will provide clients with a best-in-class solution. In addition, the combined talent and products will allow us to accelerate growth in both the institutional and retail space and provides SS&C access to the Energy market sector."
The acquisition will expand SS&C's asset accounting capabilities and delivers on SS&C's promise to help clients manage and automate the processing of a broad array of complex asset classes and types, including mineral assets.
"I am delighted by our combination with SS&C to serve more businesses and contribute to SS&C's vision," said Pete O'Brien, President of MineralWare. "SS&C will benefit from the leading experts in supporting mineral and royalty management for financial institutions. In addition, MineralWare will gain access to a wealth of resources to scale the most user-friendly mineral management platform."
About MineralWare
Founded in 2014 and located in Fort Worth, Texas, MineralWare was created by experienced oil and gas professionals who have dedicated their entire career to managing interests throughout the oil and gas sector, specifically the mineral and royalties space. MineralWare's goal is to provide cutting-edge software solutions with a focus on customized relationship management.
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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Corsair Partnering Corp Quarterly Report (Form10)
Accepted:
Form Type:
10-Q
Accession Number:
0001140361-22-019108 | https://www.benzinga.com/secfilings/22/05/27203203/corsair-partnering-corp-quarterly-report-form10 | 2022-05-16T21:25:47Z | https://www.benzinga.com/secfilings/22/05/27203203/corsair-partnering-corp-quarterly-report-form10 | false | 254241 |
Shares of Alphabet Inc. Cl A
GOOGL,
-1.38%
slid 1.38% to $2,288.90 Monday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+0.08%
rising 0.08% to 32,223.42 and the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-0.39%
falling 0.39% to 4,008.01. Alphabet Inc. Cl A closed $742.03 short of its 52-week high ($3,030.93), which the company achieved on February 2nd.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Monday, as Apple Inc.
AAPL,
-1.07%
fell 1.07% to $145.54, Microsoft Corp.
MSFT,
+0.15%
rose 0.15% to $261.50, and Meta Platforms Inc.
FB,
+0.71%
rose 0.71% to $200.04. Trading volume (1.3 M) remained 531,278 below its 50-day average volume of 1.8 M. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/alphabet-inc-cl-a-stock-underperforms-monday-when-compared-to-competitors-01652733111-db387b3f91f2 | 2022-05-16T21:27:43Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/alphabet-inc-cl-a-stock-underperforms-monday-when-compared-to-competitors-01652733111-db387b3f91f2 | true | null |
The Tops supermarket where Saturday's fatal shootings took place is a store Black Buffalo residents fought for years to get. Its temporary closure has left neighbors scrambling to find food.
Copyright 2022 NPR
The Tops supermarket where Saturday's fatal shootings took place is a store Black Buffalo residents fought for years to get. Its temporary closure has left neighbors scrambling to find food.
Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.wksu.org/2022-05-16/tops-is-more-than-a-buffalo-supermarket | 2022-05-16T21:27:44Z | https://www.wksu.org/2022-05-16/tops-is-more-than-a-buffalo-supermarket | false | null |
A total of 22 climbers, including four Chinese, scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali side along with Nepali mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, who did not use supplemental oxygen this time.
The climbers scaled the highest mountain peak in the world on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Dawa Futi Sherpa, Manager of the Imagine Nepal Trek and Expedition, which organised the expedition, said Chinese climbers Liu Wenwei, Hai Qiannan, Feng Jianfei and Zhan Xiongchang reached the top of the peak that straddles Nepal and China with 18 other team members.
Dawa wrote on her Facebook account that in addition to the four Chinese, Abdul Muhammad from Pakistan, Anna Surysheva from Russia and Nathan Peter Longman from Australia, along with 15 Nepali guides, summited the mountain as well.
They reached the top from 4 to 6:40 a.m., she added.
According to Nepal’s Tourism Department, a total of 14 Chinese climbers have received permits to climb the 8848.86-metre-high Mt. Everest during this spring season.
20220517-023802 | https://www.canindia.com/22-climbers-summit-mount-everest/ | 2022-05-16T21:31:11Z | https://www.canindia.com/22-climbers-summit-mount-everest/ | false | 2 |
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A group that wants to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska sued the state on Monday to try to overturn a requirement that makes it harder to qualify for the ballot by forcing petitioners to get signatures from a large number rural counties.
The federal lawsuit comes after the group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana lost one of its biggest donors, forcing the campaign to rely primarily on volunteers as it scrambles to place the issue on the November general election ballot.
Organizers have until July 7 to gather roughly 87,000 signatures from registered voters. The Nebraska Constitution also requires those signatures to come from at least 5% of registered voters in 38 of the state's 93 counties — a rule that prevents groups from only collecting signatures in larger cities.
Supporters of the measure argue that the 5% rule gives disproportionate political power Nebraska's smallest counties. They argue that, for signature-gathering purposes, one voter in desolate Arthur County has about as much power as 1,216 voters in Douglas County, which encompasses Omaha.
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana came close to placing the issue on the November 2020 ballot, announcing that it had met all of the signature requirements, but the state Supreme Court prevented it from going to voters on technical grounds. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Medical-marijuana-petition-drive-sues-to-ease-17176958.php | 2022-05-16T21:31:38Z | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Medical-marijuana-petition-drive-sues-to-ease-17176958.php | false | 10 |
First Quarter 2022 Revenues Increase 675% Year over Year and Accelerate to 43% Sequential Growth over the Fourth Quarter of 2021
A Sixth Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc – Ready to Launch next month
Celebrities Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough, initial and ongoing investors are enthusiastic about Fresh Vine Wine's growth and new market expansion. Brand activations, appearances and social media engagements are planned to continue brand awareness to their 30+ million social media followers.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE), the premier producer of premium lower carb, lower sugar, and lower calorie premium wines in the United States, today reported strong financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. For the quarter, revenue was up 675% year-over-year and 43% sequentially from the fourth quarter of 2021.
Janelle Anderson, CEO of Fresh Vine Wine, Inc., said, "I am extremely excited to announce another quarter of significant growth. Revenues were up 675% year-over-year and, more importantly, up 43% sequentially, which represents an acceleration in our sequential growth rate compared to 19% for the fourth quarter of 2021.
"During the first quarter we put the proceeds of our December IPO into immediate action implementing our growth strategy. This includes a ramp up in marketing spend, strengthening of our staffing and infrastructure, and the acquisition of wine inventory critical for spring, summer and fall retail resets to capitalize on upcoming heavier selling seasons."
The results of the company's numerous initiatives have been impressive:
- Strong operational execution, with over 6,000 total cases shipped and invoiced (almost 300,000 5 oz. glasses of wine) in the quarter, ~100% increase quarter over quarter
- Doubling of Wholesale channel revenues quarter over quarter, a key company growth strategy
- Added an incremental +1,000 new points of distribution (PODs) ended the quarter with over +2,000 total PODs
- Added retail outlets such as, The Fresh Market, Lowe's Foods, wine.com, and many other highly respected banners across various retail channels
- Acceptance into Aspen Food &Wine Classic, slated to attend June 2022, introducing the brand to top buyers, as well as trade and key industry representatives
- The company's year-to-date inventory investments exceeds $3.5 million, specifically in response to increased demand. This inventory build will allow Fresh Vine Wine to meet balance of year demand and mitigate supply chain risks the industry is facing
- Increased inventory in part reflects increased production of our 2021 Vintage Rose, where we produced 21 times more 2021 Vintage that we did 2020 Vintage Rose – which sold out
- Planned exciting new press and consumer events and maintained significant social media presence featuring our celebrity owners, Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough
Fresh Vine Wine also significantly strengthened the organization in the first quarter, led by the hiring of Ellen Scipta, who is an accomplished, experienced public company CFO. In addition, the company expanded our sales organization with experienced industry veterans to grow our national chain retail points of distribution, which is frequently considered a leading indicator of future growth.
Janelle Anderson continued, "Fresh Vine Wine is a category-defining product that appeals to the product demand in the rapidly expanding Better for You category. To capitalize on this trend, we will be launching our new varietal, Sauvignon Blanc, one of the top 3 most popular wines in the world, just in time for the warm summer months. I am incredibly pleased with the progress we have achieved building a foundation for growth of both a new company and a new consumer category in such a short amount of time. Now, with the capital to implement a robust growth strategy, we believe we will be able to continue to grow the Fresh Vine Wine brand throughout the United States and other promising international markets."
- In the first quarter the Company shipped over 6,000 cases, ~100% sequential increase
- Gross Margins in the first quarter were flat. With our emphasis on the wholesale channel, we expect to see increasing revenues and compressed margins.
- The ($4.3 million) loss for the quarter includes approximately $2.0 million in non-cash stock compensation, with stock compensation expected to decline to less than $1 million in subsequent quarters
- The Company's cash and cash equivalents balance as of March 31, 2022, was approximately $11.2 million and $8.0 million as of May 13, 2022. Of this the largest portion was used to purchase inventory to mitigate supply chain issues. The company continues to aggressively invest in driving awareness and distribution, inventory, staffing, and the foundations necessary for company growth and success. The Company has no material debt.
- Headcount increased by 36% in the first quarter, adding strategic CFO and strengthening our sales organization allowing us to expand into new markets
- Planning to shortly release a new varietal, Sauvignon Blanc
- Fresh Vine Wine is looking forward to be included in summer and fall retail resets in large regional and national chains
- True Food Kitchen is launching a national menu offer on June 29th, opening on Chardonnay by the glass in 42 restaurants in 17 states. True Food Kitchen is the leading health-driven seasonal restaurant and scratch bar where real food and serious flavors are served
- Secured distribution on wine.com, the nation's largest online wine retailer
- Fresh Vine Wine is now available throughout the entire United States through DTC and key agreements with the most prominent distributors across the country
- Opened 5 new markets: Washington, Hawaii, Oregon, Alaska and Colorado
- Continued to grow the DTC business with 13% sequential growth in Fresh Vine Wine Club membership
- The new vintage of Rose has been bottled and is now shipping to retail after a successful DTC pre-order sale
- The Company bottled 21 times as much 2021 Vintage Rose as was bottled in the 2020 Vintage
Net revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was $929,125, up from $119,925 in the same period a year ago. Revenue in the wholesale channel was $529,840 compared to $55,393 in the first quarter of 2021 while direct to consumer revenues were $248,401 in the quarter, up from $64,532 a year ago. Compared to the full year fiscal 2021 when wholesale and direct-to-consumer revenues were approximately equal, wholesale revenues, in the first quarter more than doubled. The Company is focused on leveraging its nationwide wholesale distribution market as the channel that offers rapid growth potential, and the year-over-year increase experienced this quarter is validation of this strategy's success. Strategic Services segment revenues were $150,884, consistent with the company's previously articulated expectations. Service revenues are expected to suspend at the end of the current calendar quarter to allow the company's lean team to prioritize the growth and expansion of the Fresh Vine Wine brand.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $649,733 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, driven by increases in Selling, Marketing and General & Administrative expenses. Selling expenses generally follow our sales volume growth and include annual sponsorship agreements in the sports and entertainment industry. The year-over-year increase in marketing expenses primarily resulted from increased advertising and social media marketing. The year-over-year increase in general and administrative expenses is the result of increased salaries as operational activity increased from 2021 to 2022 relating to the sales activity increasing throughout 2021 The Company reported a net loss of approximately $4.3 million, or ($0.35) per share, for first quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.3 million, or ($0.19) per share in the first quarter of 2021. Included in the first quarter loss was an approximate $1.9 million of non-cash, equity-based compensation, this expense is expected to be less than $1 million per quarter starting in the current calendar quarter.
As the foundation of success, the company has invested in driving market awareness, broadening distribution, increasing staffing, and building inventory to support upcoming distribution into large regional and national chains. The Board of Directors and management are evaluating growth strategies to maintain its current quarterly rate of investment in operations and growth initiatives. The Company has no debt and will need to raise additional capital/seek debt or equity financing by the fourth quarter of this fiscal year. If the company is not able to do so, it could be required to defer additional investments in inventory and significantly reduce expenses to sustain its growth plan into the fourth quarter of 2022.
Readers are referred to, and encouraged to read in its entirety, the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which includes further detail on the company's business plans, operations, financial condition, and results of operations.
Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) is a premier producer of lower carb, lower calorie premium wines in the United States, kicking off a 2022 growth plan following its IPO in mid-December 2021. Fresh Vine Wine's brand vision is to lead the emerging natural and accessible premium wine category, as health trends continue to accelerate in the US marketplace. The 2020 US wine market was a $69 billion category. Fresh Vine Wine plans to accelerate growth in 2022 by amplifying its marketing, expanding product offerings, and expanding its team. Fresh Vine Wine positions its core brand lineup as an affordable luxury, retailing between $14.99-$22.99. Fresh Vine Wine's varietals currently include its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and with Sauvignon Blanc expected to launch late June.
This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "could," "may," "will," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "goal," "project," and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements address various matters including statements regarding the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's ability to obtain debt or equity financing on acceptable terms, the ability to successfully reduce its expenses in the absence of additional financing, the adequacy of the Company's existing cash resources to fund its operations or any particular period of time, the Company's ability to hire additional personnel and to manage the growth of its business; the Company's reliance on its brand name, reputation and product quality; the Company's ability to adequately address increased demands that may be placed on its management, operational and production capabilities; the effectiveness of the Company's advertising and promotional activities and investments; the Company's reliance on celebrities to endorse its wines and market its brand; general competitive conditions; fluctuations in consumer demand for wine; overall decline in the health of the economy and consumer discretionary spending; the occurrence of adverse weather events, natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances that may cause delays to or interruptions in the Company's operations; risks associated with disruptions in the Company's supply chain for grapes and raw and processed materials; the impact of COVID-19 and its variants on the Company's customers, suppliers, business operations and financial results; disrupted or delayed service by the distributors the Company relies on for the distribution of its wines; the Company's ability to successfully execute its growth strategy; the Company's success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, its officers, key employees or directors; the Company's ability to protect its trademarks and other intellectual property rights; the Company's ability to comply with laws and regulations affecting its business, including those relating to the manufacture, sale and distribution of wine; claims, demands and lawsuits to which the Company may be subject and the risk that its insurance or indemnities coverage may not be sufficient; the Company's ability to operate, update or implement its IT systems; the Company's ability to successfully pursue strategic acquisitions and integrate acquired businesses; the Company's potential ability to obtain additional financing when and if needed; the Company's founders' significant influence over the Company; and the risks identified in the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read the Company's filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of these statements. The Company's business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
Contact: FreshVineWine@jonesworks.com
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 16, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 226
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
402 PM EDT MON MAY 16 2022
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ALLOWED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 226 TO EXPIRE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NEW YORK THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 3 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL NEW YORK
JEFFERSON LEWIS OSWEGO
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF LOWVILLE, OSWEGO, AND WATERTOWN.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Clinton, northeastern Essex, southwestern Grand Isle and west central
Chittenden Counties through 430 PM EDT...
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
South Hero, moving northwest at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh International Airport, South Burlington,
Schuyler Falls, South Hero, Grand Isle, Colchester, Colligan Point,
South Plattsburgh, Oliver Bay, Valcour Island, Spoon Bay, Providence
Island, Cumberland Bay, Stave Island, Sunset Island, Ausable Point,
Day Point, Smuggler Harbor and Sawyer Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
If on or near Lake Champlain, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern New York...and northwestern Vermont.
LAT...LON 4453 7329 4449 7333 4464 7359 4476 7339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 155DEG 33KT 4459 7336
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
eastern New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL FULTON COUNTY...
At 402 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Caroga Lake to near Caroga Lake Public Campground
to Gloversville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Gloversville, Ephratah, Mayfield, Caroga Lake, Cranberry Creek,
Caroga Lake Public Campground, Northampton Beach Public Campground,
Bleecker, Meco, Sweets Crossing, Pinnacle, Rockwood, Lotville,
Broadalbin Junction, Fical Corners, Tomantown, Scotchbrush, Eppie
Corners, Jackson Summit and Phipps Corners.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Schenectady,
Albany, northeastern Greene, south central Saratoga and southwestern
Rensselaer Counties through 430 PM EDT...
At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Westerlo, or 12 miles southwest of Delmar, moving northeast at 45
mph.
Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Rotterdam, East Greenbush,
Cohoes, Watervliet, Rensselaer, Colonie, Scotia, Delmar, Latham,
Guilderland, Niskayuna, Duanesburg, Menands, Westerlo, Ravena and
Berne.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 88 between exits 24 and 25.
Interstate 90 between exits 10 and 26.
Interstate 890 between exits 1a and 9.
Interstate 87 between exits 21A and 7, and near exit 8A.
Interstate 787 between exits 1 and 9.
east central New York.
LAT...LON 4267 7417 4272 7417 4273 7418 4271 7419
4272 7422 4297 7391 4262 7353 4258 7355
4234 7403 4243 7403 4242 7411 4251 7414
4258 7422
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 223DEG 49KT 4255 7406
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Queens, Kings and
southwestern Nassau Counties through 445 PM EDT...
Howard Beach, or over Rockaway Beach, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
Jamaica, Flatbush, Freeport, Valley Stream, Long Beach, Garden City,
Lynbrook, Mineola, Woodmere, Rockaway Beach, Kennedy Airport, Forest
Hills, Canarsie, Hempstead and Elmont.
southeastern New York.
LAT...LON 4062 7399 4079 7375 4076 7371 4077 7370
4078 7366 4062 7349 4057 7362 4057 7376
4054 7390
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 231DEG 28KT 4063 7382
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLINTON...SOUTHERN GRAND ISLE...NORTHWESTERN
CHITTENDEN AND WEST CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 405 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sand Bar State
Park, moving north at 30 mph.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
South Hero, Grand Isle, Milton, Colchester, Georgia, St. Albans Town,
Wilcox Point, Mallets Bay State Park, Burton Island State Park, Sand
Bar State Park, West Milton, Kellogg Island, Grand Isle State Park,
Jackson Point, Hoyt Point, Marble Island, Hathaway Point, Robinson
Point, Beech Bay and Great Back Bay.
If on or near Lake Champlain, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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Honor
- PvP battles will now award Honor to participants. The winner earns 36 honor and the loser earns 12 honor. Honor rewards diminish when the same players battle multiple times on the same day.
- Honor can be spent at the Quartermaster.
The Quartermaster
- The Quartermaster is a new vendor that sells items in exchange for Honor. They award a random slot type item in exchange for 6 honor. These items have a minimum of Epic quality and have the Honor influence. Honor items roll with at least one new Honor component.
Item Influences & Components
- Influences are special attributes added to items that determine if any special components can roll on them.
- Honor influence is displayed on the item image and the item tooltip.
- Item crafting can now roll the following new components on items that have Honor influence:
- Life on Hit : % chance to gain 20% of basic attack damage as health.
- Ward on Hit: % chance to gain 20% of basic attack damage as ward.
- AP on Hit : % chance to gain 1 AP.
- Life on Kill : % chance to gain 20% of max health on kill.
- Ward on Kill : % chance to gain 20% of max ward on kill.
- AP on Kill : % chance to gain max AP on kill.
- Resist Physical : Adds resistances to Slash, Pierce, and Crush.
- Resist Magical : Adds resistances to Fire, Ice, and Energy.
Items
- Base Power on all Main Hand items is now 30 up from 18. The previous release changes to health/resists and overall damage potential had slowed down games too much.
- Damage Resist components have been removed from all Off Hand items and those items with these components have been rerolled.
- All items that roll with inherent resists now roll with 6 resist down from 12.
- All resist components now have a base value of 2 down from 3.
Resistance Changes
- All Damage Resistance types are now capped at 50 down from 72.
- Block Chance is now capped at 50 down from 72.
- Block Mitigation is now capped at 50 down from 72.
- Ward Mitigation is now capped at 50 down from 72.
Gem Fragment Changes & Jeweler Removal
The introduction of the Jeweler made Gem Fragment rarities redundant. Salvaged items now salvage to a single 'Gem Fragment' currency with the scaling multiplier reduced to 2 down from 3.
- The Jeweler has been removed for now. They will return in a future patch to sell items that increase Item Crafting success chance and reroll rarity chances.
- Common Components award 1 Gem Fragment.
- Uncommon Components award 2 Gem Fragments.
- Rare Components award 4 Gem Fragments.
- Epic Components award 8 Gem Fragments.
- Legendary Components award 16 Gem Fragments.
- Artifact Components award 32 Gem Fragments.
Crafting Changes
Crafting is an important part of HEXAD. If you don't craft your items chances are you're going to have a mishmash of stats and your Hero will underperform. In the current system crafting is overly grindy and not as rewarding as it should be. The changes below will help make crafting more accessible to early players while still requiring some effort to create really polished end game items.
Previous System:
- 243 common gem fragments to reroll an artifact component
- 729 common gem fragments to upgrade a legendary component
New System:
- 32 gem fragments to reroll an artifact component
- 96 gem fragments to upgrade a legendary component
Appearance Editor
- Fixed a bug where cycling backwards through faces was skipping a face type.
- Right clicking on a Hero dye slot after changing the color will revert that slot back to the original color.
Dye costs have been changed to the following values: - Common Dyes cost 1 Gem Fragment.
- Uncommon Dyes cost 2 Gem Fragments.
- Rare Dyes cost 4 Gem Fragments.
- Epic Dyes cost 8 Gem Fragments.
- Legendary Dyes cost 16 Gem Fragments.
- Artifact Dyes cost 32 Gem Fragments.
- Metallic Dyes cost 6 Diamonds.
- Glowing Dyes cost 18 Diamonds.
Skills
- Smoke Bomb damage type has been changed to Crush from Pierce. Existing items will not be updated.
Lobby
- PvP games can now be queued for from the lobby using two icons in the top navigation.
- Fixed a bug where account achievement and auction data would not be displayed after playing a game.
Stash
- Removed the 'Salvage all Epic items' button.
- Added tooltips to the filter buttons.
Visual Effects
- Added a new Poison effect.
- Added a new Fireball effect.
- Added a new Frostbolt effect.
- Added a new Firebolt effect.
- Added a new Cone of Cold effect.
Sound Effects
- Moving now has a sound effect.
- Fixed most of the skill and basic attacks so they now play a sound effect.
Leaderboards
- Multiplayer leaderboard has been renamed to PVP.
- PVP leaderboard is now sorted by total Honor instead of rank points.
- Added Geared Game data to the PVP leaderboard.
- Added Vanilla Crucible Game data to a new leaderboard.
Loot Chests
Gem Fragments found in loot boxes now award:
- Common 6 Gem Fragments.
- Uncommon 12 Gem Fragments.
- Rare 24 Gem Fragments.
- Epic 48 Gem Fragments.
- Legendary 96 Gem Fragments.
- Artifact 192 Gem Fragments.
Battles
- Panning the camera in battles now pans smoothly instead of locking to the 6 edges of the map.
- Popup text should now be much easier to read.
- Fixed a bug where a battle could get stuck in a pending shutdown state if the client disconnected on the game results screen.
- Fixed a bug where Confused status was lowering block chance instead of Shocked status.
- Fixed a bug where Confused mobs could move to an adjacent tile that does not have a valid path to it.
- Fixed a bug where Ward applied in PvP games used the targets PvE stats to calculate their max Ward.
- Fixed a bug where Bleeding status effects were not reduced when a mob used a basic attack.
PvP
- 1v1 Geared PvP has been added to the Game Queue window. This game mode uses all item and Hero stats.
- Players are now rewarded Honor for participating in PvP battles.
- Wins against a specific player awards 36 Honor, scaling down to 30, 24, 18, 12, and finally 6 Honor for each win against that player per day.
- Losses against a specific player awards 12 Honor, scaling down to 10, 8, 6, 4, and finally 2 Honor for each win against that player per day.
- The 'per day' timer uses UTC time.
Crucible
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden on Monday decided to join neighboring Finland in seeking NATO membership, ending more than two centuries of military nonalignment in a historic shift prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The move drew strong objections from Turkey, a key NATO member who declared the two nations should not be allowed to join because they have been too lax in taking action against Kurdish militants. Countries can only join NATO if all current members agree.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson warned that the Nordic country would be in a “vulnerable position” during the application period and urged her fellow citizens to brace themselves for the Russian response.
“Russia has said that that it will take countermeasures if we join NATO,” she said. “We cannot rule out that Sweden will be exposed to, for instance, disinformation and attempts to intimidate and divide us.”
Sweden’s move came a day after the country’s governing Social Democratic party endorsed a plan for Sweden to join the trans-Atlantic alliance and Finland’s government announced that it would seek to join NATO.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday ratcheted up his objection to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, accusing the countries of failing to take a “clear” stance against Kurdish militants and other groups that his country considers to as terrorists, and of imposing military sanctions on Turkey.
Erdogan also accused the two countries of refusing to extradite “terrorists” wanted by his country.
“Neither country has an open, clear stance against terrorist organizations,” Erdogan said. “During this process, we cannot say ‘yes’ to those who impose sanctions on Turkey, on joining NATO, which is a security organization.”
Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist told public broadcaster SVT that a Swedish delegation would be sent to Ankara to discuss the issue.
Moscow has repeatedly warned Finland, which shares a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia, and Sweden of repercussions should they pursue NATO membership. But Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday seemed to downplay the significance of their move.
Speaking to a Russian-led military alliance of six ex-Soviet states, Putin said Moscow “does not have a problem” with Sweden or Finland applying for NATO membership, but that “the expansion of military infrastructure onto this territory will, of course, give rise to our reaction in response.”
Andersson, who leads the center-left Social Democrats, said Sweden would hand in its NATO application jointly with Finland. Flanked by opposition leader Ulf Kristersson, Andersson said her government also was preparing a bill that would allow Sweden to receive military assistance from other nations in case of an attack.
“The Russian leadership thought they could bully Ukraine and deny them and other countries self-determination,” Kristersson said. “They thought they could scare Sweden and Finland and drive a wedge between us and our neighbors and allies. They were wrong.”
Once a regional military power, Sweden has avoided military alliances since the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Like Finland it remained neutral throughout the Cold War, but formed closer relations with NATO after the 1991 Soviet collapse. They no longer see themselves as neutral after joining the European Union in 1995, but have remained nonaligned militarily until now.
After being firmly against NATO membership for decades, public opinion in both countries shifted following Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, with record levels of support for joining the alliance. The Swedish and Finnish governments swiftly initiated discussions across political parties about NATO membership and reached out to the U.S., Britain, Germany and other NATO countries for their support.
On Sunday, Andersson’s party reversed their long-standing position that Sweden must remain nonaligned, giving NATO membership overwhelming support in Parliament. Only the small Left and Green parties objected when the issue was discussed by lawmakers on Monday.
Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar, whose calls for a referendum on the matter were dismissed by the government, said joining NATO would raise tensions in the Baltic Sea region.
“It does not help Ukraine,” she said.
Andersson said Sweden would make clear that it doesn’t want nuclear weapons or permanent NATO bases on its soil — similar conditions as neighboring Norway and Denmark insisted on when the alliance was formed after World War II.
During a visit to Helsinki on Monday, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said there is “very significant” support in Congress for welcoming Finland and Sweden to the alliance and that he expects ratification before the August recess.
In a joint statement, Nordic NATO members Norway, Denmark and Iceland said they were ready to assist Finland and Sweden “with all necessary means” during the application process.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's leader voices strong objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, claims they're too lax on Kurdish militants. | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4540642 | 2022-05-16T21:37:58Z | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4540642 | true | null |
Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia invasion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks at the White House on Monday about the ongoing conflict.
The visit by Mitsotakis comes as he was in Washington to mark a COVID-delayed commemoration of the bicentennial of the start of the Greek War of Independence, a more than eight-year long struggle that led to the ouster of the Ottoman Empire. The president and first lady Jill Biden were set to host Mitsotakis and his wife, Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, later Monday at a White House reception to mark the bicentennial.
But the celebratory moment was shadowed by the most significant fighting on the continent since World War II, and as Biden seeks to keep the West unified as it pressures Russia to end the war.
“We are now facing united the challenge of Russian aggression” Mitsotakis said at the start of his Oval Office meeting with Biden. The prime minister added that the U.S.-Greek relationship was at an “all time high.”
As Europe looks to ween itself off of Russian energy, Mitsotakis has pushed the idea of Greece becoming an energy hub that can bring gas from southwest Asia and the Middle East to eastern Europe.
A new Greece-to-Bulgaria pipeline — built during the COVID-19 pandemic, tested and due to start commercial operation in June — is slated to bring large volumes of gas flow between the the two countries in both directions to generate electricity, fuel industry and heat homes.
The new pipeline connection, called the Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria, will give Bulgaria access to ports in neighboring Greece that are importing liquefied natural gas, or LNG, and also will bring gas from Azerbaijan through a new pipeline system that ends in Italy. Russia announced last month it was cutting off natural gas exports to Bulgaria and Poland over the countries’ refusal to pay in rubles.
The Oval Office meeting with Biden also comes after Greece, a fellow NATO nation, last week formally extended its bilateral military agreement with the United States for five years, replacing an annual review of the deal that grants the U.S. military access to three bases in mainland Greece as well as the American naval presence on the island of Crete.
Mitsotakis has expressed support for Finland and Sweden seeking membership in the NATO defense alliance, a development welcomed by much of the 30-nation group with the notable exception of Tukey, which remains locked in a decades-old dispute with Greece on sea boundaries and mineral rights in the eastern Mediterranean.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday again voiced some objections to accepting Finland and Sweden, accusing the two countries of supporting Kurdish militants and others whom Turkey considers to be terrorists.
“Neither country has an open, clear stance against terrorist organizations,” Erdogan said at a joint news conference with the visiting Algerian president. “We cannot say ‘yes’ to those who impose sanctions on Turkey, on joining NATO, which is a security organization.”
Mitsotakis in an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Monday expressed optimism that Turkey, in the end, won’t hold up Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO and addressed speculation that Erdogan might use the moment to win concessions from the Biden administration on weapons sales or other matters.
“This is not really the right time to use a NATO membership (application) by these two countries to bargain for other maybe issues that someone may have on their mind,” he said.
In addition to his address to Congress, Mitsotakis is scheduled on Tuesday to be honored at a luncheon hosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will meet with members of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues and members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 16, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
453 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
...A line of heavy rain and gusty winds will impact portions of
south central Oneida, Broome, Madison, west central Delaware,
Cortland, eastern Tioga, southeastern Onondaga and Chenango Counties
through 530 PM EDT...
At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking heavy rain and gusty winds
along a line extending from near Camillus to near Cortland to Little
Meadows. Movement was east-northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Onondaga, Syracuse, Binghamton, Vestal, Cortland, Johnson City,
Endicott, Oneida, Norwich and Pompey.
This includes the following highway exits...
New York Interstate 81 between 1 and 16.
Interstate 86/Route 17 between 66 and 84.
Interstate 88 between 1 and 9.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4308 7556 4283 7542 4200 7539 4200 7618
4266 7627 4278 7627 4280 7629 4299 7632
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 240DEG 42KT 4300 7625 4257 7615 4202 7613
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Litchfield County in northern Connecticut...
Berkshire County in western Massachusetts...
Eastern Dutchess County in east central New York...
Southeastern Columbia County in east central New York...
South central Bennington County in southern Vermont...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 452 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Great Barrington to Sharon to Brewster, moving
northeast at 75 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Pittsfield, Torrington, New Milford, Southbury, North Adams, Great
Barrington, Sherman, Pawling, Brookfield, Monroe, Canton, Adams,
Thomaston, Williamstown, New Hartford, Lee, Lenox, Amenia,
Sheffield and Cheshire.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
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U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized a deployment of fewer than 500 troops to the East African nation of Somalia to conduct operations against the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab insurgent group, a White House official said Monday, in a reversal of a Trump-era decision to withdraw the forces.
“President Biden has approved a request from the Department of Defense to reposition U.S. forces in East Africa in order to reestablish a small, persistent U.S military presence in Somalia,” a senior administration official told journalists. He said the troops would come from nearby bases on the African continent. Camp Lemonnier, in nearby Djibouti, is the primary base of operations for U.S. Africa Command in the region.
Before the withdrawal, the U.S. kept some 700 troops in the African nation, which has struggled with violence and instability since a 1991 coup devolved into a cycle of brutal conflict involving rival clan leaders. The insurgent group surfaced in 2006, pledging to bring stability by instituting its strict interpretation of Sharia, or Islamic, law. It has since grown and conducted strikes outside of Somalia, including in Kenya and Uganda.
The White House said the U.S. Department of Defense made the request to Biden, after more than a year of having troops rotate into Somalia. Defense officials argued that plan posed challenges to those troops’ safety and effectiveness.
“We’ve spent the past year plus since the last administration’s decision, moving in and out of Somalia episodically, to try to help with counterterrorism there,” the official said, adding, “That rotational presence with which we were left created a very real force protection risk.”
It was not clear whether Somalia’s new president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was elected to the post on Sunday, made this request. The U.S. official added that the new stance includes diplomatic efforts, security assistance to Somali forces and capacity building for the Somali government, which has been plagued by political infighting, violence and instability.
“We’re concerned about the potential for al-Shabab’s upward battlefield and financial trajectory to generate more space for the group to plan and ultimately to execute external attacks,” the administration official said. “All that is to say, in a world in which we must prioritize how we approach global counterterrorism, al-Shabab is a notable priority given the threat it poses.”
The official declined to say where the troops would be positioned, what branch of the U.S. military they would come from, or which members of al-Shabab they might target. When asked how long this operation would last, he did not specify.
“We don’t plan to be there forever,” he said.
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HOUSTON (AP) _ Adams Resources & Energy Inc. (AE) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $6.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of $1.39. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 24 cents per share.
The oil and gas company posted revenue of $774.2 million in the period.
Adams Resources shares have risen 24% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $34.47, a climb of 29% in the last 12 months.
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At least six people—three Pakistan Army soldiers and three children—were martyred on Sunday in a suicide blast near Miranshah, North Waziristan, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to the military’s media wing, Lance Havaldar Zubair Qadir, 33, from Pakpattan; Sepoy Uzair Asfar, 21, resident of Haripur; and Sepoy Qasim Maqsood, 22, Multan were the soldiers martyred in the bombing. It said that Ahmed Hassan, 11, Ahsan, 8, and Anum, 4, were the children who embraced martyrdom in the same attack.
“Intelligence agencies are investigating to find out about suicide bomber and his handlers/facilitators,” the statement added.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the suicide attack and offered his “heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.” Describing killers of “innocent children” as enemies of both Islam and humanity, he said Pakistan would not rest until such brutalities had been eradicated. “Blood of our soldiers and citizens is a debt on us that we will repay by eradicating terrorism from our country,” he added.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari also condemned the attack, adding that the entire nation stood with the Army against terrorism.
There has been a surge in terrorist attacks on security personnel in recent months. Last month, two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom in South Waziristan district during a gun-battle with terrorists. Similarly, on April 23, three Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in North Waziristan during an exchange of fire with terrorists from across the Afghan border. | https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/six-martyred-in-suicide-bombing-in-north-waziristan-ispr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-martyred-in-suicide-bombing-in-north-waziristan-ispr | 2022-05-16T21:45:40Z | https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/six-martyred-in-suicide-bombing-in-north-waziristan-ispr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-martyred-in-suicide-bombing-in-north-waziristan-ispr | true | 2 |
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SAP Business One – Crystal Reports Design Overview For Consultant
If you have SAP B1 ERP implemented in your organization, you are probably already familiar with internal reports, queries, XL Reporter and in this small publication we would like to give highlights on Crystal Reports. Each reporting tool has its own pluses and drawbacks, and you should try multiple tools, if your reporting needs are broad: from Financial reporting (Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow Statement) to Operation reporting (Sales by Regions and Items, Sales Commission Report, Project Profitability to name a few examples), plus if you need industry forms, such as Bill of Ladings, Agent Settlement Report:
1. XL Reporter. This reporting tool is very end user friendly and if you are accountant, who is neither comfortable nor familiar with SQL scripting, this report should fit your needs. This report is deploys Microsoft Excel tools and it has VBA extension to MS Excel. However this reports design tool works with predefined SB1 objects: Business Partner, Account, Item, Price List and similar, and you are limited in building custom links. And this is understandable – if you need advanced links in your report, you will need SQL view or Stored procedure as the report base – you can achieve this goal in Crystal Report.
2. Crystal Reports. If you are discovering Crystal Reports design through report building wizard, then you should listen SAP BO training class either online or face-to-face. However if you are report developer and work in IT department, then you should go to SQL view or stored procedure scripting. Stored procedure is the most powerful tool and its parameters should be translated to Crystal Report parameter. Stored Procedure allows you to build temporary tables within its boundaries – this should resolve complex unionizing and build staging tables if required. Stored procedure should be able to build very complex report – try to design something like Sales project profitability, based on incurred cost in Purchase Order Processing, Production (working hours and possible overhead).
3. SQL Server Reporting Services or SRS. This tool is web based, which should give you certain advantages if your organization has regional offices and international presence. SRS in its suitability is pretty similar to Crystal Reports and it bases its reports on SQL Views or SQL Stored Procedures.
4. Industry Forms. If you are thinking which reporting tool to deploy and how, the hint is simple – these reports should depict only one document: Sales Invoice, Purchase Order, Vendor Invoice in the format, required by your industry regulation. You can use Crystal Report (which could be integrated in your SAP B1 interface) as well as SRS (if you want to enable these reporting over the web).
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Comparing Traditional and Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing versus Traditional Marketing is one of the most heated new age debates that we often come across. While on one hand the tech heads give you the most obvious justification of fast paced digitization as to why digital marketing clearly surpasses traditional marketing. Corporate Executives, on the other hand, functioning in conventions, would more obviously than not justify traditional marketing. Before we ponder on this debate further,let us first understand what essentially distinguishes the two.
What is Traditional Marketing?
Traditional Marketing refers to the conventional methods of promoting a brand. This includes newspaper ads, magazine ads, billboards, brochures, hoardings etc. Traditional marketing also includes network marketing. In its most basic sense, Traditional marketing refers to a structured effort on endorsing one’s brand but without any reliance on online methodologies. Traditional offline media are often the channels that brands incorporate when it comes brand promotion.
The tools for Traditional Marketing are:
1.Print Marketing
2. Broadcast Marketing
3. Referral Marketing
4. Outdoor Marketing
5. Publication Marketing
Let us Look at a few examples of Traditional Marketing:
A. Vicks, a prominent brand in India came up with a campaign called Touch of Care. The ad film showcased a a daughter’s relationship with her transgender mother. This ad film that went viral because of how it truly the touched a chord with the sentimentality of the audience.
B. Dove, around mid 2000s came up with the idea of giving away free samples with morning newspapers. This strategy truly helped the brand popularize itself. This brand strategy completely worked in the brand’s favour.
What is Digital Marketing?
Digital Marketing as the name suggests refers to the marketing efforts of a brand using online channels. It refers to how a brand handles it online reputation. Optimizing your brand forms the backbone in this case. The biggest channel definitely is the Internet. The sub channels include websites, blogs, Social media platforms etc. Digital Marketing includes a step of intricate procedures.
The tools include:
1. Facebook Marketing
2. Digital Campaigns
3. Search Engine Optimization
4. Content Marketing
5. Influencer Marketing
Let us Look at a few examples of Digital Marketing:
A. Kitkat hit it big with their influencer marketing strategy. Their challenge on Musical.ly which involved participants lip syncing to the new jingle was quite a rage. It brought great popularity to the brand image of Kitkat.
B. Kellogg’s launched their digital campaign using Stranger Things on Netflix. We saw in the series how Eleven was obsessed with Kellogg’s Eggo waffles. This online promotion that incorporated storytelling elements really brought about a string of desirable effects for the brand.
Which one Should you go for?
The market conditions are reflective of the cut throat competition that prevails currently. In a situation like this both offline and online presence count. While it is extremely important to maintain effective optimization and an impressive online reputation, it is equally vital to maintain a strong offline presence.
Despite having different channels,both traditional and digital marketing run on similar strategies. The Marketing Mix, the backbone of any marketing strategy, consisting of Price,Product, Place and Promotion,is essentially what goes into both traditional as well as digital marketing. Therefore a perfect marketing strategy should be the right blend of traditional and digital marketing.While SEO, SMM, etc are great ways of reaching people’s computer screens but there exists a world beyond that which can be reached through the facets of traditional marketing.
As you saw, Marketing can be quite a fix. They are services that call for expert advice and professional help. If done right, Marketing can have a sweeping influence which will bring about a string of beneficial outcomes for your ambitious brand.
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Software Project Management: Going From Good to Great
Software project management refers to the active process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to successfully complete new product development. Skilled software project managers use all of the available resources to deliver the best end-product possible.
When it comes to software project management, there is a considerable amount of variation. Great project managers strategically apply their knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively plan, manage and complete a project. If you are interested in learning more about how to improve your project management process, here are some suggestions.
Managing a Project? 7 Ways to Go from Good to Great
Although there is no set standard operating procedure for successful software project management, there are ways to improve overall effectiveness. Follow along to learn seven ways how to take a project from good to great:
1. Planning – Most deficiencies in a project are the result of poor or improper planning process at the beginning. During the planning phase, it’s vital to determine the project definition, the work plan, and basic management procedures. Having a clear understanding of the project helps facilitate a more fluid project management experience from start to finish.
2. Identify risks in advance – During the planning process, it’s important to identify possible risks that could occur at some point in the project. Once the risks are identified, it helps to assess the level of immediacy. Risk may be defined as high, medium, or low. Being aware of potential problems that may arise throughout the project can ultimately save valuable time and money, especially when these are evaluated early in the planning process.
3. Scheduling – Throughout the project, monitoring the work plan to identify what tasks have been completed and what tasks need to be done will help keep team members up-to-date on the process. Monitoring the work plan schedule helps determine whether tasks are completed on time, allowing any changes to be made quickly if necessary.
4. Budget – Similar to the work plan schedule, it’s important to keep track of the project budget on an ongoing basis. Keeping a project operating within budget is an important skill for any project manager. Careful and frequent monitoring is a key part of maintaining the established budget for a project.
5. Scope Management – During a project, stakeholders may request minor or major changes that were not part of the original project definition. Knowing how to effectively navigate change requests is imperative to the overall success of any project. Even the smallest scope changes in a project can accumulate over time, leading to so-called “scope creep.” This may negatively impact the resources, budget and deadlines.
6. Urgent Resolutions – Even when risks and issues are identified early in the planning stages of the project, a team may face unforeseen problems. Issues may become a big problem to the project if they are not resolved in a timely manner. It will do the team and the overall project a great service if everyone is focused on fixing issues with a sense of urgency. This keeps the flow of the project moving forward as smoothly as possible.
7. Communication – Communication breakdowns can lead to a number of problems throughout a project. Sometimes team members may have different expectations, or they may not fully know the status of a project. Open and honest communication between managers, team members, and stakeholders needs to be encouraged on a frequent basis. The most successful project managers ensure that everyone on the project is on the same page in all steps along the way.
Producing a great end product for a software development project should be the main objective of any software firm. Implementing effective project management may be the difference between delivering a good or great final product. For a company to remain competitive in the market, hiring a software outsourcing firm that uses best practices in project management will ultimately yield the best results.
Finance
Floods And Home Insurance
The recent severe weather has brought misery to many people as a result of unprecedented levels of flooding. The floods have highlighted that for many people flooding is fast becoming a fact of life with more than 2 million homes now at risk from coastal or inland flooding.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) estimates that some 27,500 homes and 7,000 businesses were affected by the floods and the total cost of claims is thought to be 1.5 billion pounds. The clean up is now well underway although there have been some media reports that Insurance Companies have been dragging their feet and slow in processing claims.
The Government met the ABI on 10th July 2007 Following the meeting Stephen Haddrill, ABI Director General said “Insurers are doing all that they can to deal with the impact of the floods, including getting people re-housed in temporary accommodation and making provision for early payments to help deal with immediate hardship. Where cover has been taken out against business interruption through flooding insurers are helping those businesses to keep trading.”
The floods have highlighted just how important it is to have the right building and contents insurance cover in place. Tragically many households had no insurance in place at all, some estimates put people holding no home insurance as high as 25 percent.
Home insurance is normally separated into two types of cover, buildings insurance – this covers the structure of your home and fixtures and fittings, and contents insurance – which covers all furniture and personal possessions, basically everything you’d pack up and take with you if you moved.
You can have both types of cover combined into one policy through one insurer or insure your buildings and contents separately though two different insurers. Cover will normally protect building and contents against the major risks of fire, storm damage, flood damage and theft, policies may also cover many additional risks as well.
Home Insurance quotes are rated on many factors including post code, occupation, type of property, and age of property. Insurers will often require adequate security including window locks and door locks. Insurers will often offer discounts for example for being a member of a neighbourhood watch scheme or having an intruder alarm fitted.
Nowadays there are many methods to obtain home insurance, often it is set up at the time of house purchase where the mortgage lender will insist that building insurance is in place before they will lend the money. Alternatively people may use an insurance broker, high Street bank / Building Society or you can get a home insurance quote on line via the internet.
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"Since establishing our commitment to gastroenterology 15 years ago, our presence at DDW has grown continuously as our portfolio has expanded," said Celine Goldberger M.D ., Ph.D., vice president, head of US medical affairs, AbbVie. "We are proud to present data on a range of digestive conditions across our portfolio and pipeline. AbbVie's commitment to GI and IBD patients remains strong, and we are looking forward to connecting again with the gastroenterology community at DDW this year."
AbbVie will share oral presentations from two assets, RINVOQ ® (upadacitinib) and LINZESS ® (linaclotide). Notably, a late-breaking oral presentation will focus on the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have failed prior biologics. Additional RINVOQ oral presentations will include analyses from the pivotal Phase 3 trials (U-ACHIEVE induction and U-ACCOMPLISH) of RINVOQ in adults with moderately to severely active UC, including data evaluating changes in ulcerative colitis symptoms one day after treatment, and data on patients who received an extended induction phase prior to maintenance treatment. An oral presentation will also address an evaluation of patients' threshold for meaningful improvement based on the novel abdominal score outcome measure in adult patients with IBS-C for LINZESS.
A database with all AbbVie abstracts accepted for presentation at DDW 2022 can be found here . Notable poster data will be on display from May 22-24 from 12:30-1:30 PM PT , including efficacy and safety data from Phase 3 studies of risankizumab in moderately to severely active Crohn's disease, and Phase 2 investigational data evaluating linaclotide in children two to five years old with functional constipation.
The details of AbbVie's oral presentations at DDW 2022 are outlined below.
SKYRIZI ® is part of a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie, with AbbVie leading development and commercialization of SKYRIZI globally. Use of risankizumab in Crohn's disease is not approved and its safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by regulatory authorities.
LINZESS is part of a collaboration between AbbVie and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to share development and commercialization of LINZESS in the United States .
RINVOQ (upadacitinib) U.S. Uses and Important Safety Information 1
RINVOQ is a prescription medicine used to treat:
- Adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis when 1 or more medicines called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers have been used, and did not work well or could not be tolerated.
- Adults with active psoriatic arthritis when 1 or more medicines called TNF blockers have been used, and did not work well or could not be tolerated.
- Adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis when 1 or more medicines called TNF blockers have been used, and did not work well or could not be tolerated.
- Adults with active ankylosing spondylitis when 1 or more medicines called TNF blockers have been used, and did not work well or could not be tolerated.
It is not known if RINVOQ is safe and effective in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis or ankylosing spondylitis.
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) that did not respond to previous treatment and their eczema is not well controlled with other pills or injections, including biologic medicines, or when the use of other pills or injections is not recommended.
RINVOQ is safe and effective in children 12 years of age and older weighing at least 88 pounds (40 kg) with atopic dermatitis.
It is not known if RINVOQ is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age with atopic dermatitis.
What is the most important information I should know about RINVOQ?
RINVOQ may cause serious side effects, including:
- Serious infections. RINVOQ can lower your ability to fight infections. Serious infections have happened while taking RINVOQ, including tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can spread throughout the body. Some people have died from these infections. Your healthcare provider (HCP) should test you for TB before starting RINVOQ and check you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with RINVOQ. You should not start taking RINVOQ if you have any kind of infection unless your HCP tells you it is okay. If you get a serious infection, your HCP may stop your treatment until your infection is controlled. You may be at higher risk of developing shingles (herpes zoster).
- Increased risk of death in people 50 years and older who have at least 1 heart disease (cardiovascular) risk factor.
- Cancer and immune system problems. RINVOQ may increase your risk of certain cancers. Lymphoma and other cancers, including skin cancers, can happen. Current or past smokers are at higher risk of certain cancers, including lymphoma and lung cancer. Follow your HCP's advice about having your skin checked for skin cancer during treatment with RINVOQ. Limit the amount of time you spend in sunlight. Wear protective clothing when you are in the sun and use sunscreen.
- Increased risk of major cardiovascular (CV) events, such as heart attack, stroke, or death, in people 50 years and older who have at least 1 heart disease (CV) risk factor, especially if you are a current or past smoker.
- Blood clots: Blood clots in the veins of the legs or lungs and arteries can happen with RINVOQ. This may be life-threatening and cause death. Blood clots in the veins of the legs and lungs have happened more often in people who are 50 years and older and with at least 1 heart disease (CV) risk factor.
- Allergic reactions. Symptoms such as rash (hives), trouble breathing, feeling faint or dizzy, or swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat, that may mean you are having an allergic reaction have been seen in people taking RINVOQ. Some of these reactions were serious. If any of these symptoms occur during treatment with RINVOQ, stop taking RINVOQ and get emergency medical help right away.
- Tears in the stomach or intestines and changes in certain laboratory tests. Your HCP should do blood tests before you start taking RINVOQ and while you take it. Your HCP may stop your RINVOQ treatment for a period of time if needed because of changes in these blood test results.
Do not take RINVOQ if:
- You are allergic to upadacitinib or any of the ingredients in RINVOQ.
What should I tell my HCP BEFORE starting RINVOQ?
Tell your HCP if you:
- Are being treated for an infection, have an infection that won't go away or keeps coming back, or have symptoms of an infection such as:
- Fever, sweating, or chills
- Shortness of breath
- Warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body
- Muscle aches
- Feeling tired
- Blood in phlegm
- Diarrhea or stomach pain
- Cough
- Weight loss
- Burning when urinating or urinating more often than normal
- Have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB.
- Are a current or past smoker.
- Have had a heart attack, other heart problems, or stroke.
- Have had any type of cancer, hepatitis B or C, shingles (herpes zoster), blood clots in the veins of your legs or lungs, diverticulitis (inflammation in parts of the large intestine), or ulcers in your stomach or intestines.
- Have other medical conditions including liver problems, low red or white blood cell counts, diabetes, chronic lung disease, HIV, or a weak immune system.
- Live, have lived, or have traveled to parts of the country, such as the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the Southwest, that increase your risk of getting certain kinds of fungal infections. If you are unsure if you've been to these types of areas, ask your HCP.
- Have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine. People who take RINVOQ should not receive live vaccines.
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Based on findings in animal studies, RINVOQ may harm your unborn baby. Your HCP will check whether or not you are pregnant before you start RINVOQ. You should use effective birth control (contraception) to avoid becoming pregnant during treatment with RINVOQ and for 4 weeks after your last dose.
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. RINVOQ may pass into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with RINVOQ and for 6 days after your last dose.
Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take , including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. RINVOQ and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects.
Especially tell your HCP if you take:
- Medicines for fungal or bacterial infections
- Rifampicin or phenytoin
- Medicines that affect your immune system
If you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines, ask your HCP or pharmacist.
What should I do or tell my HCP AFTER starting RINVOQ?
- Tell your HCP right away if you have any symptoms of an infection. RINVOQ can make you more likely to get infections or make any infections you have worse.
- Get emergency help right away if you have any symptoms of a heart attack or stroke while taking RINVOQ, including:
- Discomfort in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back
- Severe tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw
- Pain or discomfort in your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Feeling lightheaded
- Weakness in one part or on one side of your body
- Slurred speech
- Tell your HCP right away if you have any signs or symptoms of blood clots during treatment with RINVOQ, including:
- Swelling
- Pain or tenderness in one or both legs
- Sudden unexplained chest or upper back pain
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Tell your HCP right away if you have a fever or stomach-area pain that does not go away, and a change in your bowel habits.
What are other possible side effects of RINVOQ?
Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infections (common cold, sinus infections), shingles (herpes zoster), herpes simplex virus infections (including cold sores), bronchitis, nausea, cough, fever, acne, headache, increased blood levels of creatine phosphokinase, allergic reactions, inflammation of hair follicles, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, increased weight, flu, tiredness, lower number of certain types of white blood cells (neutropenia, lymphopenia), muscle pain, flu-like illness, rash, increased blood cholesterol levels, and increased liver enzyme levels.
Separation or tear to the lining of the back part of the eye (retinal detachment) has happened in people with atopic dermatitis treated with RINVOQ. Call your HCP right away if you have any sudden changes in your vision during treatment with RINVOQ.
These are not all the possible side effects of RINVOQ.
How should I take RINVOQ?
RINVOQ is taken once a day with or without food. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet. Take RINVOQ exactly as your HCP tells you to use it. RINVOQ is available in 15 mg, 30 mg and 45 mg extended-release tablets.
This is the most important information to know about RINVOQ. For more information, talk to your HCP.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please click here for the Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide .
Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.
LINZESS (linaclotide) Uses and Important Safety Information 2
USES
LINZESS ® (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). "Idiopathic" means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if LINZESS is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
- Do not give LINZESS to children who are less than 2 years of age. It may harm them. LINZESS can cause severe diarrhea and your child could get severe dehydration (loss of a large amount of body water and salt).
- Do not take LINZESS if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).
Before you take LINZESS, tell your doctor about your medical conditions, including if you are:
- Pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if LINZESS will harm your unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take LINZESS and breastfeed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take , including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Side Effects
LINZESS can cause serious side effects, including diarrhea, which is the most common side effect and can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea often begins within the first 2 weeks of LINZESS treatment. Stop taking LINZESS and call your doctor right away if you get severe diarrhea during treatment with LINZESS.
Other common side effects of LINZESS include gas, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, swelling, or a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (distension). Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you develop unusual or severe stomach-area (abdominal) pain, especially if you also have bright red, bloody stools or black stools that look like tar.
These are not all the possible side effects of LINZESS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie and Ironwood may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see full Prescribing Information including Boxed Warning.
SKYRIZI (risankizumab-rzaa) U.S. Uses and Important Safety Information 3
SKYRIZI is a prescription medicine used to treat adults:
- with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or treatment using ultraviolet or UV light (phototherapy).
- with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
What is the most important information I should know about SKYRIZI ® (risankizumab-rzaa)?
SKYRIZI is a prescription medication that may cause serious side effects, including:
Serious Allergic Reactions:
- Stop using SKYRIZI and get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms of serious allergic reaction:
- Fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure)
- Swelling of your face, eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Trouble breathing or throat tightness
- Chest tightness
- Skin rash, hives
- Itching
Infections:
SKYRIZI may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. Your healthcare provider should check you for infections and tuberculosis (TB) before starting treatment with SKYRIZI and may treat you for TB before you begin treatment with SKYRIZI if you have a history of TB or have active TB. Your healthcare provider should watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during and after treatment with SKYRIZI.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have an infection or have symptoms of an infection, including:
- fever, sweats, or chills
- cough
- shortness of breath
- blood in your mucus (phlegm)
- muscle aches
- warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body different from your psoriasis
- weight loss
- diarrhea or stomach pain
- burning when you urinate or urinating more often than normal
Do not use SKYRIZI if you are allergic to risankizumab-rzaa or any of the ingredients in SKYRIZI.
Before using SKYRIZI, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have any of the conditions or symptoms listed in the section "What is the most important information I should know about SKYRIZI?"
- have an infection that does not go away or that keeps coming back.
- have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB.
- have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). Medications that interact with the immune system may increase your risk of getting an infection after receiving live vaccines. You should avoid receiving live vaccines right before, during, or right after treatment with SKYRIZI. Tell your healthcare provider that you are taking SKYRIZI before receiving a vaccine.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if SKYRIZI can harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if SKYRIZI passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
What are the possible side effects of SKYRIZI?
SKYRIZI may cause serious side effects. See "What is the most important information I should know about SKYRIZI?"
The most common side effects of SKYRIZI include upper respiratory infections, feeling tired, fungal skin infections, headache, and injection site reactions.
These are not all the possible side effects of SKYRIZI. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Use SKYRIZI exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
SKYRIZI is available in a 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and pen.
This is not a complete summary of all safety information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for SKYRIZI.
Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information .
About Digestive Disease Week®
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), DDW is an in-person and virtual meeting from May 21-24, 2022 . The meeting showcases more than 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. More information can be found at www.ddw.org .
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn or Instagram .
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan plc ("Allergan"), failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, competition from other products, challenges to intellectual property, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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References:
- RINVOQ (upadacitinib) [Package Insert]. North Chicago, Ill. : AbbVie Inc.
- LINZESS (linaclotide) [Package Insert]. North Chicago, Ill. : AbbVie Inc.
- SKYRIZI (risankizumab) [Package Insert]. North Chicago, Ill. : AbbVie Inc.
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LINCOLN, Neb., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Holding Inc. ("Midwest") (NASDAQ: MDWT), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Highlights:
- GAAP net income was $187,000 compared to a $(1.6) million GAAP net loss incurred in the first quarter of 2021. GAAP earnings were 5 cents per share (diluted) versus the (43) cent per-share loss in Q1 2021.
- GAAP total revenue was $2.6 million compared to the negative total revenue of $(614,000) in the first quarter of 2021. Driving the year-over-year improvement in total revenue was increased net investment income, as invested assets grew to $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2022, compared with $693 million as of March 31, 2021, along with service fee revenue.
- Annuity direct written premium under statutory accounting principles ("SAP"), a non-GAAP measure, was $98.1 million compared with $123.7 million in 2021's first quarter and $104.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The mix of our new business was 26% Multiyear Guaranteed Annuities (MYGA) and 74% Fixed Income Annuities (FIA).
- Ceded premiums (SAP) were $40.1 million compared with $47.5 million in the year-earlier quarter. The cession rate, or that portion of our written premiums that we reinsured, was 40.9% compared with 38.4%.
- Total expenses benefited from negative interest credited due to the fall in value of the options embedded in our liabilities and the gain on mark-to-market value of the options allowance classified in other operating expenses.
Georgette Nicholas, CEO of Midwest noted, "During the first quarter, we took action to position the Company for further growth relating to pricing, products, and investing in technology and foundational capabilities. We saw encouraging trends in premiums written at the end of the first quarter and into the second quarter. We are benefiting from movements in interest rates in our investment portfolio along with the capabilities we have been developing and saw service fee revenue continue to grow. Overall, the first quarter has provided a base for us to continue to expand on."
Ms. Nicholas concluded: "Our opportunities are substantial to build on the value of our platform. The focus of the team continues to be on the key drivers of growth and profitability: Deepening distribution relationships, state expansion to achieve sales growth, reinsurance, investment management, and operational readiness and efficiency. With these five keys to our strategy, we will deliver on our commitment to shareholders to produce strong growth paired with a high return on capital."
Q1 2022 versus Q1 2021 on a GAAP basis
Midwest reported GAAP net income of $187,000 in the first quarter of 2022 compared to a $(1.6) million GAAP net loss incurred in the first quarter of 2021. On a diluted, per-share basis, this year's quarterly net income was 5 cents compared with the (43)-cent per-share loss reported in the first quarter of 2021.
Investment income in 2022's first quarter was $6.2 million compared with $2.9 million in the prior- year's quarter. Driving the change was an increase in invested assets and from performance on those assets benefiting from core capabilities developed on sourcing assets with higher yield generating approximately a 5.5% return on the investment portfolio.
Amortization of deferred gain on reinsurance reached $970,000 in first quarter of 2022 compared with $461,000 in the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to growth in the deferred gain on co-insurance on our balance sheet, which reflects ceding commissions received on reinsurance of business to third parties.
Service fee revenue rose to $1.1 million versus $438,000 in the year-earlier March quarter. Service fee revenue consists of fee revenue generated for our asset-management services provided to third-party clients. Assets under management for third parties was $455.4 million at March 31, 2022.
Other revenue finished at $448,000 compared with $249,000 in the prior-year quarter. Other revenue consists primarily of revenue we generate by providing ancillary services, such as policy administration, to third parties and policy surrender charges.
Our total expenses on a GAAP basis were a negative $3.3 million versus a negative $445,000 in the prior- year's quarter. Total expenses were helped by negative interest credited due to the decrease in value of the options embedded in our liabilities of $2.0 million and an increase in mark-to-market value of our options allowance of $6.4 million. Salaries and benefits were $4.3 million in Q1 2022 compared to $2.9 million in Q1 2021 as we added personnel, built processes, and worked on technology initiatives.
Guidance
We continue to see intense competition in the annuity market through aggressive pricing. We have taken actions to maintain a competitive position and have seen positive results from these actions and improved sales momentum into the second quarter.
State expansion efforts remains a key priority. We have active applications in process and anticipate additional filings this quarter and expect to have more to say on this later in the year.
Given these dynamics, we are affirming our guidance for 2022 based on our current view of our business and the annuity sales market. Anticipated premiums written are expected to be in the range of $500 million to $600 million (SAP), influenced by state expansion, independent marketing organization ("IMO") expansion reallocated personnel and other initiatives. We continue to expect the mix in product sales to be consistent with that of 2021.
The goal is to cede, on average, approximately 70-90% of our premium in the year to generate ceded commission fees and manage capital. Demand from our reinsurance partners is strong and we have capacity in place to cover anticipated written premium through existing reinsurers that have the potential to grow along with additional potential reinsurance transactions in the pipeline.
We are working to bring general and administrative expenses on a management basis, a non-GAAP measure, to be approximately $27 to 28 million for the full year 2022.
Finance Team Update
The Company also announced today that it has transitions on its finance team. Daniel S. Maloney will be joining as the Executive Vice President of Accounting and Finance on May 23, 2022. Mr. Maloney is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry at companies including Players Health, Horace Mann, American Fidelity, and AIG. He has a background in public accounting. He has worked in various finance roles related to SEC reporting, statutory reporting, and controllership. Eric N. Berg will be stepping down as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16, 2022. Mr. Berg's departure is not related to any disagreement relating to the Company's accounting, strategy, management, operations, policies, regulatory matters, or practices (financial or otherwise).
Ms. Nicholas will serve as both the CEO and the Chief Financial Officer in the interim. The Company will initiate a search to find its next Chief Financial Officer and will consider internal and external candidates in due course.
Q1 2022 Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to GAAP measures, Midwest's management utilizes a series of key performance indicators (KPIs) and non-GAAP measures to, among other things:
1) monitor and evaluate the performance of our business operations and financial performance;
2) facilitate internal comparisons of the historical operating performance of our business operations;
3) review and assess the operating performance of our management team;
4) analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operations;
5) plan for and prepare future annual operating budgets and determine appropriate levels of operating investments; and
6) facilitate comparison of results between periods and to better understand the underlying historical trends in our business and prospects.
These non-GAAP measures are not a substitute for GAAP measures; however, management believes that when used in conjunction with the GAAP measures, the non-GAAP measures can contribute to investors' understanding of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures used by us may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered along with, but not as alternatives to, our operating performance measures as prescribed by GAAP.
Annuity Premiums (a KPI)
For the first quarter of 2022, annuity direct written premiums were $98.1 million compared with $123.7 million in the first quarter of 2021 reflecting competitive annuity sales environment. Ceded premiums were $40.1 in 2022's first quarter compared with $47.5 million in the first quarter of 2021. Of the first quarter 2022 sales of $98.1 million, approximately 26 % was in the MYGA category and the remaining 74 % consisted of sales of FIAs.
Fees Received for Reinsurance (a KPI)
We use this non-GAAP figure to measure our efforts to secure third-party capital to back our reinsurance programs. Fees Received for Reinsurance sums two components: Amortization of deferred gain on reinsurance, which is a line item in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), and deferred coinsurance ceding commission, which is a line item in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
For the first quarter of 2022, fees received for reinsurance totaled $2.4 million compared with $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2021.
General and Administrative Expenses (a non-GAAP measure)
We monitor this figure to track our overhead. It includes salary and benefits and other operating expenses; however, it excludes non-cash stock-based compensation and the non-cash mark-to-market-adjustment of our option budget allowance.
G&A expense in the March 2022 quarter was $8.9 million compared with $5.3 million in the prior year's March quarter. The increase was to support the potential growth in the business and reflected costs incurred to attract talent, for legal and consulting to support transactions, investment structures, state expansion efforts, and technology initiatives.
Management Expenses (a non-GAAP measure)
We use this metric to monitor the expenses of our business on a cash basis. Importantly, we exclude from the calculation of management expenses the index interest credited related to our FIAs because this expense is hedged. Instead, we add back to Management Expenses the period's amortization of options previously purchased to provide this hedge. We view this amortized cost as our true cost of funds. Management Expenses also excludes the mark-to-market adjustment of our option budget allowance. Management Expenses and non-cash stock-based compensation.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the sum of salaries and benefits and other operating expenses totaled $2.5 million compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, as disclosed above, included in these expenses is mainly salaries, benefits and other operating expenses, along with $6.4 million of non-cash mark-to-market option allowance of our derivative option allowance, which we exclude in our management G&A.
SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this release constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology including "could," "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "intend," or "continue," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology used in connection with any discussion of future operating results or financial performance. These statements are only predictions and reflect our management's good faith present expectation of future events and are subject to a number of important factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or projected, forecast, estimated or budgeted in such forward-looking statements include among others, the following possibilities:
- intense competition, including the intensification of price competition, competitive pressures from established insurers with greater financial resources, the entry of new competitors, and the introduction of new products by new and existing competitors;
- our business plan, particularly including our reinsurance strategy, may not prove to be successful;
- our reliance on third-party insurance marketing organizations to market and sell our annuity insurance products through a network of independent agents;
- adverse changes in our ratings obtained from independent rating agencies;
- failure to maintain adequate reinsurance;
- our inability to expand our insurance operations outside the 21 states and District of Columbia in which we are currently licensed;
- our annuity insurance products may not achieve significant market acceptance;
- we may continue to experience operating losses in the foreseeable future;
- the possible loss or retirement of one or more of our key executive personnel;
- adverse state and federal legislation or regulation, including decreases in rates, limitations on premium levels, increases in minimum capital and reserve requirements, benefit mandates and tax treatment of insurance products;
- fluctuations in interest rates causing a reduction of investment income or increase in interest expense and in the market value of interest-rate sensitive investment;
- failure to obtain new customers, retain existing customers, or reductions in policies in force by existing customers;
- higher service, administrative, or general expense due to the need for additional advertising, marketing, administrative or management information systems expenditures;
- changes in our liquidity due to changes in asset and liability matching;
- possible claims relating to sales practices for insurance products; and
- lawsuits in the ordinary course of business.
Earnings Teleconference information and Details
Midwest Holding has announced plans to host a conference call to discuss financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2022 on May 17, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company also posted those results on the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.midwestholding.com after the close of the financial markets on May 16, 2022.
To register for this conference call, please go to this link https://www.incommglobalevents.com/registration/q4inc/10823/midwest-holding-inc-q12022/.
Registrants will receive confirmation with dial-in details.
The call may also be accessed via webcast, using this link https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/588008611.
A replay of the webcast will be made available after the call on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at https://ir.midwestholding.com
About Midwest Holding Inc.
Midwest Holding Inc. is a growing, technology-enabled, services-oriented annuity platform. Midwest designs and develops annuity products that are distributed through independent distribution channels, to a large and growing demographic of U.S. retirees. Midwest originates, manages and typically transfers these annuities through reinsurance arrangements to asset managers and other third-party investors. Midwest also provides the operational and regulatory infrastructure and expertise to enable asset managers and third-party investors to form and manage their own reinsurance capital vehicles.
For more information, please visit www.midwestholding.com
Investor contact: ir@midwestholding.com
Media inquiries: press@midwestholding.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a reemergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP that's coming at a crucial moment as the war against the Russian invasion deepens.
The Senate is expected to start voting late Monday on the Ukraine aid, pushing the bill toward President Joe Biden's desk by week's end to become law. But more vocal objections from Republicans in Congress are sending warning signs after what has been rare and united support for Ukraine as it desperately battles hostile Russia.
It comes as Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of GOP senators to visit the region over the weekend in a show of support, vowing to push past detractors, finish up the aid package and vote this summer on expanding NATO to welcome Sweden and Finland. The leader finds himself holding down the GOP's more traditional foreign policy approach, in direct confrontation with the GOP's "America First" flank, including Donald Trump, the former president.
“There’s always been isolationist voices in the Republican Party,” McConnell told reporters on a conference call over the weekend from Stockholm. “It won’t create a problem, we’ll get the job done."
The shift in Congress opens a new political phase in Ukraine’s fight for its survival against the Russian invasion, offering a wake-up call for the Biden administration about its strategy as it resists direct U.S. military troop involvement and depends on votes in the House and Senate to fund the military and humanitarian relief effort.
While a strong bipartisan majority is poised to approve the latest round of Ukraine aid, bringing the U.S. total to $53 billion since the start of Russia’s invasion, it’s clear that Republicans, and some Democrats, are wary of a prolonged intervention and demanding a more fulsome accounting of the U.S. role overseas. While the House overwhelmingly approved the $40 billion package last week, 57 Republicans voted against it.
The most vocal lawmakers are insisting Congress will not become a blank check for overseas action amid domestic needs as they move away from the U.S.'s longstanding role of championing democracy abroad.
“We have got to take care of things here at home first,” said Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, the former Trump administration’s ambassador to Japan, on Fox's “Sunday Morning Futures.”
It’s stronger pushback than just a few months ago, at the start of war in February, when Congress made a a rare show of bipartisan unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion and rushed to Ukraine’s aid.
And it comes as the midterm election season is underway in the U.S., with Trump’s influence looming large, particularly with Republican lawmakers desperate for his campaign endorsements and support and afraid to go against him.
“We have a moral obligation to pass this aid as soon as we can,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday ahead of the procedural vote.
Trump weighed in, breaking the civic norm in the U.S. that former presidents traditionally step aside to allow one president at a time to lead, particularly on foreign policy.
The former president, whose “America First” strategy sought to pull back from U.S. commitments around the world and criticized the NATO military alliance confronting Russia, complained that Democrats are “sending another $40 billion to Ukraine, yet America’s parents are struggling to even feed their children.”
Trump had been impeached by the House in 2019 after he withheld military aid to Ukraine and pressured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a favor digging up dirt on Biden ahead of the U.S. presidential election, though he was later acquitted by the Senate.
On the campaign trail in Ohio, the U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Tim Ryan and Trump-backed Republican J.D. Vance, have been brawling over the Ukraine assistance.
Vance, who quipped some months ago that he doesn't really care what happens in Ukraine, tweeted last week that Ryan “is pushing billions in foreign aid while the communities he serves in Congress have been decimated.”
Ryan's team released an ad suggesting Vance as a venture capitalist had profited off a social media platform that is used to spread Russian propaganda.
The Senate was set to begin voting Monday evening on the $40 billion package, pushing past a Republican filibuster to advance the bill toward approval by Thursday.
The first round of Ukraine aid, $13.9 billion, was swiftly approved by Congress in March as part of a broader bill to fund the government. It came just before Zelenskyy delivered an address at a joint meeting of Congress to several standing ovations.
“Tonight, we are all Ukrainians,” said Democratic Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts during the floor debate on the bill's passage.
But as months drag on, the lawmakers, particularly Republicans, are more assertive in their resistance, posing questions for the U.S. strategy ahead.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky single-handedly blocked a vote on the latest package last week as he demanded an inspector general's report on how the money is being spent.
The libertarian-leaning Paul routinely blocks spending bills with a filibuster, but he is also a non-interventionist when it comes to foreign policy who had great sway during the Trump era, encouraging the then-president's instincts against engaging in overseas actions.
“While I sympathize with the people of Ukraine, and commend their fight against Putin, we cannot continue to spend money we don’t have,” Paul said in a series of tweets about his blockade.
“It’s frankly a slap in the face to millions of taxpayers who are struggling to buy gas, groceries, and find baby formula.”
Outside groups influential with Republicans, including Heritage Action, have raised questions about the Ukraine spending. Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on his show last week he was calling every senators' office to see where they stood on the issue, putting pressure on the lawmakers.
McConnell a longtime advocate of the U.S. commitment to the NATO western military alliance and its broader role overseas, was the highest-ranking Republican to meet with Zelenskyy over the weekend in Kyiv.
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HUDDERSFIELD, England (AP) — Huddersfield is one win away from returning to the English Premier League.
With a 1-0 win over Luton on Monday, Huddersfield secured a 2-1 victory on aggregate in the playoff semifinals in the second-tier Championship.
The final takes place on Saturday at Wembley Stadium, where Huddersfield will face either Nottingham Forest or Sheffield United. Forest won 2-1 away in the first leg and the second leg takes place on Tuesday.
Huddersfield was promoted to the Premier League in 2017 after 45 years in the lower leagues. After two seasons, the team from Yorkshire was relegated and finished in 20th place in the 24-team Championship last season.
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Thunderbird has been around since 2003, but it has stalled in recent years due to dwindling interest from Mozilla and limited funds. However, the project is now making a resurgence, and it might be worth your time to try Thunderbird.
Thunderbird is a cross-platform desktop email application, similar to Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail, with excellent support for accounts like Gmail, Outlook/Hotmail, and Yahoo Mail. It also has a built-in calendar and contacts book, which can also synchronize with cloud services (such as Google Calendar), and the app has limited support for live messaging.
The Thunderbird team revealed its plans for version 102 in a blog post earlier this month, with the update expected to arrive by the end of June 2022. The address book will have a refreshed design, with related information divided into cards for easier reading. Thunderbird is also working on a new (optional) ‘Spaces Toolbar’, which acts like a tab bar for all of the app’s features, similar to Outlook on the web. The account setup process and import/export wizard are being revamped, too, and there’s early support for Matrix messaging directly in Thunderbird.
Thunderbird’s developers have also been answering questions and feature requests, though many of the planned improvements won’t show up for many months. Color-coding for emails is expected to arrive in Thunderbird v114, a universal font size setting is in the works, and some icons are being updated. There’s even an Android app in development.
Mozilla originally created Thunderbird alongside the Firefox web browser, with both applications serving as a replacement for the older Mozilla Suite. However, Thunderbird started to decline after Mozilla moved some of its developers to other projects in 2012, and then cut off most funding in 2015 — leaving Thunderbird’s future entirely up to independent donations.
Thankfully, Thunderbird’s future is starting to look bright again. Mozilla moved the project to a new for-profit corporate entity in 2020, known as MZLA Technologies Corporation, and user donations increased by 21% in 2021. The new structure and increased funding has led to a hiring spree — Thunderbird said “we’ve been rapidly expanding our team” in the blog post — which means faster development for the email client.
Most of the exciting improvements haven’t been rolled out yet, but now is a great time to give Thunderbird a try, especially if you’re tired of the resource-heavy Electron desktop mail apps (like Spark) that have increasingly become more popular. The team is also accepting donations, so it can continue hiring more developers and other staff.
Source: Thunderbird Blog
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Gabourey Sidibe is getting ready for her big wedding and recently covered the latest issue of Brides’ Style where she opened up about her fiancé, Brandon Frankel, and the couple’s upcoming wedding.
The 39-year-old actress said that the ceremony will take place next spring 2023 and while the details are up in the air, she did tell the magazine she knows what she doesn’t want. “It cannot be a traditional wedding. Really, it can’t be. I don’t want anything done the ‘traditional’ way,” she explained. “Our relationship is very much on our terms and I want it to be fun, like a true party.”
Gabby’s fiancé also told the magazine that while he and the actress are looking for help to plan their special day, they’re taking the DIY route as much as possible. “We like to outsource, but we’re both very involved in everything we do. We’re creative people and we’re both pretty good at executing, so we’ll have someone [helping], but we’ll definitely be super involved,” he explained.
And when it comes to wedding gowns, the Empire actress explained that she’s stepping away from traditional dresses and looking at bold colors with oversized jewelry and feathers.
“I’m super against tradition,” Sidibe explained. “I definitely don’t need a white dress. My favorite look [from the shoot] was the pink African print. Honestly, whatever I wear on the wedding day will probably be African print. It might have a little white, so it looks like a wedding dress, but it’s definitely going to be colorful.”
The beauty then took to her Instagram page to share a fun video showing off her and her fiancé’s relationship as they tested each other at the Newlywed Game. Check it out below.
So sweet, congrats to the lovely couple!
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Authorities are still trying to answer all the questions why a gunman killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket over the weekend. The shootings by the self-avowed racist have rattled the community.
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Jurgen Klopp is preparing to rest as many as seven players against Southampton on Tuesday night, including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, in a high-wire attempt to navigate a critical final week of the domestic season without further injuries.
Klopp said that the squad had been “sleeping on … massage beds” following their FA Cup triumph on penalties against Chelsea and hit out over a fixture schedule which has given his players just two clear days after a draining 120 minutes at Wembley.
Liverpool have had considerable success this season in avoiding mass injuries despite an unprecedented schedule in search of English football’s first ‘quadruple’ but, with Fabinho already out, there were worrying signals even in beating Chelsea on Saturday.
Salah was forced off after only 33 minutes with a groin injury and was then followed at the end of 90 minutes by Van Dijk, who had felt a twinge in his knee.
Klopp hopes that they can return against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday for their Premier League finale and is confident that they will also play in the Champions League final on May 28. The six days before the Champions League final will be Liverpool’s first clear midweek since March.
The Europa League final had meant that Liverpool would have needed agreement from Uefa for the crucial Southampton match to take place on Wednesday but Klopp says that he would also have preferred Thursday so that the added rest had followed the Chelsea game. Liverpool must beat Southampton at St Mary’s on Tuesday night to retain a realistic chance of adding the Premier League to the League Cup / FA Cup double that they have already secured.
Of Van Dijk and Salah, Klopp said that the target was being “properly involved” on Sunday. “It's very positive, or no doubt about the Champions League final,” he added.
Henderson, Thiago, Sadio Mane, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson could also be rotated against Southampton before playing Wolves and then the Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris to complete what will be a 63-game season. Van Dijk, Diogo Jota, Alisson and Jordan Henderson have already played 50 or more games this season.
“The 30 extra minutes [at Wembley] made a big difference,” said Klopp. “They are pretty much sleeping on the bed, the massage beds. Constantly here the boys try to make everything happen. We have to be really careful, We have to make changes.”
'If you don't like Mbappe you have to question yourself'
Of the scheduling, Klopp said: “We played Saturday and it was possible that we play 120 minutes, and they thought the best day for us to play the next game is the Tuesday. You could have given us the Wednesday, theoretically. I think that's not possible because of the Europa League final. Thursday maybe? It would've been slightly better.”
The scheduling meant that celebrations following the FA Cup victory ended on Saturday and, by 10.30am on Saturday morning, an analysis meeting was being held for Southampton.
Research has consistently shown that injury risk rises with less than six days between matches and, at players’ union FIFPro, there is particular concern of the year-on-year impact of such workloads. The issue will be discussed in Paris next week when the world players’ union releases the results of a major survey into the issue.
Tuesday’s match against Southampton will be the club’s ninth match in just 30 days and seventh consecutive midweek match.
An assessment during the Covid-19 pandemic by the artificial intelligence company Zone7 found that injury risk rises significantly if a player appears more than six times in 30 days.
Klopp also confirmed on Monday that Liverpool were interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, although it is understood that it was not financially feasible. “Of course we are interested in Kylian Mbappe - we are not blind,” he said. “If you don't like him you have to question yourself. But, no, we cannot be part of these battles.” | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/16/jurgen-klopp-blasts-southampton-fixture-timing-plots-wholesale/ | 2022-05-16T21:58:35Z | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/16/jurgen-klopp-blasts-southampton-fixture-timing-plots-wholesale/ | true | 1 |
Record 380,000 Georgians have already voted in 2022 primary election
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - It is officially 8 days away from primary election in Georgia, and voters are turning out in record numbers across the state. 380,000 people in the state who have already cast their ballot. The Georgia Secretary of State’s office says that’s a 155% increase from the same point in the early voting period in the 2020 primary election.
Francine Lowe wants to make sure her voice is heard -- especially about the issues that deeply matter to her.
“That is so important. There is so much crime in Buckhead,” said Lowe.
She’s making sure her ballot gets in, and early, more than a week before the primary election.
“Whatever happens on election day -- whatever unforeseen circumstances -- I’ve already taken care of it,” Lowe said.
Meanwhile over in Cobb County, Monday afternoon brought a bit of a line at the main elections office
“Things have been very steady - we’ve head very good turnout,” said Janine Eveler, Cobb County elections director.
Eveler says there have been a few hiccups across the state since early voting began.
“We did have some issues with the state’s voter registration system went down -- even today we had that go down. So we’ve had a few challenges this time. we’ve had a lot of trouble with the re-districting,” Eveler said.
But that hasn’t deterred voters, because many feel the stakes are high.
“People are very interested in everything that’s on the ballot -- especially some of the cityhood initiatives,” Eveler said.
Election day is on May 24th.
If you still want to vote early, you have until Friday evening to cast your ballot.
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CertifID LLC, a Grand Rapids company that developed software to protect money wire transfers in real estate transactions, has closed on $12.5 million in growth capital.
The investment from Minneapolis-based Arthur Ventures, which invests in business-to-business software companies, will enable CertifID “to double down on hiring and retaining exceptional talent that is passionate about building industry-leading technology to protect businesses and unsuspecting home-buyers from fraud,” co-founder and CEO Tyler Adams said.
“Fraud is at an all-time high as global criminal networks prey on the shift to virtual communications and electronic transfers ignited during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our team has worked tirelessly to educate and empower businesses and consumers on the threat of fraud, but there is more work to do,” Adams said. “This investment will enable us to significantly expand our reach as we look to protect every real estate transaction.”
Adams founded CertifID in 2017 with partners Thomas Cronkright II and Lawrence Duthler, both of whom were owners and founders of Grand Rapids-based Sun Title that was hit two years earlier by a social engineering scam resulting in wire fraud that cost the company nearly $200,000.
CertifID executives say the company has protected more than $150 billion in transactions and that hundreds of title companies, law firms, and underwriters now use its software.
The company’s software validates parties in a transaction to prevent business email compromise scams and provides up to $1 million of insurance on a transaction. The company said it has worked with the U.S. Secret Service to help 190 fraud victims recover nearly $50 million.
“CertifID is tackling the biggest threat to the real estate industry,” Patrick Meenan, general partner for Arthur Ventures, said in an announcement on the investment. “They have developed a unique suite of products to prevent fraud and a rapid response recovery team to support businesses and consumers who experience a loss. We are thrilled to back such an impressive, mission-driven team.”
The FBI’s most recent annual Internet Crimes Report counted nearly 20,000 business email compromise complaints last year that cost victims nearly $2.4 billion.
The scam “has evolved from simple hacking or spoofing of business and personal email accounts and a request to send wire payments to fraudulent bank accounts,” according to the FBI. The schemes “historically involved compromised vendor emails, requests for W-2 information, targeting of the real estate sector, and fraudulent requests for large amounts of gift cards.”
“Now, fraudsters are using virtual meeting platforms to hack emails and spoof business leaders’ credentials to initiate the fraudulent wire transfers. These fraudulent wire transfers are often immediately transferred to cryptocurrency wallets and quickly dispersed, making recovery efforts more difficult,” according to the FBI.
The pandemic of the last two years led to the emergence of newer scams that seek to exploit the reliance on virtual meetings by compromising the email of an employer or executive to request employee participation.
“ In those meetings, the fraudster would insert a still picture of the CEO with no audio, or a ‘deep fake’ audio through which fraudsters, acting as business executives, would then claim their audio/video was not working properly,” the FBI stated in the 2021 Internet Crimes Report. “The fraudsters would then use the virtual meeting platforms to directly instruct employees to initiate wire transfers or use the executives’ compromised email to provide wiring instructions.” | https://mibiz.com/sections/finance/gr-software-firm-specializing-in-wire-transfer-fraud-protection-raises-12-5m | 2022-05-16T22:02:34Z | https://mibiz.com/sections/finance/gr-software-firm-specializing-in-wire-transfer-fraud-protection-raises-12-5m | false | 1 |
NPR's Emily Feng speaks with Molly Farrell from The Ohio State University on why Ben Franklin included instructions for at-home abortions in his reference book, The American Instructor.
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NPR's Emily Feng speaks with Molly Farrell from The Ohio State University on why Ben Franklin included instructions for at-home abortions in his reference book, The American Instructor.
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Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:GNOM – Get Rating) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 71,000 shares, a growth of 30.3% from the April 15th total of 54,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 100,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Wells Fargo & Company MN bought a new position in Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. bought a new position in Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Tcwp LLC bought a new position in Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF during the first quarter worth $32,000. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. bought a new position in Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF during the first quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA bought a new position in Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF during the fourth quarter worth $69,000.
NASDAQ GNOM traded down $0.21 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $11.60. 83,264 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 164,782. Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF has a one year low of $10.71 and a one year high of $25.68. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.04 and a 200-day simple moving average of $16.91.
Complete Genomics, Inc is a life sciences company that has developed and commercialized a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing platform. Its complete genomics analysis platform (CGA) Platform, combines its human genome sequencing technology with its advanced informatics and data management software and its end-to-end, outsourced service model to provide its customers with data that is ready to be used for genome-based research.
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In the startup world, investors are pulling back, companies are laying off employees and IPOs are being delayed. Is a tech bubble about to burst, or has the unraveling already started?
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In the startup world, investors are pulling back, companies are laying off employees and IPOs are being delayed. Is a tech bubble about to burst, or has the unraveling already started?
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Chiellini says goodbye to Juve fans as last-gasp Lazio make Europa League
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Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Giorgio Chiellini bid farewell to Juventus fans on Monday in his last home match for the Turin giants, a disappointing 2-2 draw which earned Lazio a place in the Europa League after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic levelled with the last kick of the game.
Fans chanted "there's only one captain" as a giant choreography depicting his shirt number '3' was displayed in the stands ahead of the match and they then gave Chiellini a huge round of applause after he was substituted in the 18th minute.
The 37-year-old had played the full 120 minutes of Juve's Italian Cup final defeat to arch rivals Inter Milan on Wednesday, after which he announced that he would be leaving Juve after 18 years at a club where he has won nine league titles and a clutch of other trophies.
When he left the field he handed his captain's armband to another player on the way out -- Paulo Dybala.
Argentina international Dybala will leave at the end of the season after the club decided not to renew his contract after a verbal agreement with the 28-year-old struck in the autumn was publicly rejected by the club earlier this year.
Dusan Vlahovic did the Argentine's "mask" celebration when he headed in the opener in the 10th minute, and when Dybala was substituted with 12 minutes remaining, with the hosts leading 2-1, he did a tour of the stands and was embraced by fans.
Juve looked to be cruising to a routine home win to honour their two departing heroes when Alvaro Morata doubled the hosts lead in the 36th minute.
However Alex Sandro poked into his own net for no apparent reason five minutes after the break and Maurizio Sarri's Lazio pushed for a leveller which came in the 95th minute, Milinkovic-Savic rifling past Mattia Perin from a tight angle to give Lazio a spot in Europe's second-tier competition.
They sit fifth in one of two Europa League places, four points away from seventh-placed Fiorentina, who were hammered 4-1 at a Sampdoria side in party mood.
Samp were guaranteed their top flight status on Sunday after Cagliari were beaten 3-1 by title-chasing Inter Milan, leaving Marco Giampaolo's side four points above the drop zone before they kicked off in their penultimate fixture of the season.
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U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, is recovering from a “minor stroke,” he said in a statement late Sunday night.
The senator said he was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital after experiencing lightheadedness and acute neck pain while giving a speech in Western Maryland.
Subsequent testing revealed he had had a minor stroke “in the form of a small venous tear at the back of my head.”
Van Hollen, 63, said he will suffer no long-term effects from the stroke but will remain “under observation” for a few days before returning to the Senate later this week.
Over the weekend, Pennsylvania Senate hopeful John Fetterman was also admitted to a hospital for a stroke related to atrial fibrillation, according to a statement on Twitter.
News of Van Hollen’s stroke, released late Sunday, prompted good wishes from constituents and fellow Democratic lawmakers Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger and Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Raskin wrote on Twitter that Van Hollen “gave an excellent and inspiring speech at the Western Maryland Democratic Summit even as he apparently suffered this mild stroke.”
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also wished Van Hollen a fast recovery, writing in a Twitter post: “We need you on the Senate floor now more than ever.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. Symptoms can include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, particularly on one side of the body, as well as trouble speaking or seeing, difficulty walking, or sudden and severe headache.
Patients who receive immediate medical attention, arriving at the emergency room within three hours of the onset of symptoms, typically experience fewer long-term effects than those for whom treatment is delayed. | https://www.nny360.com/news/sen-chris-van-hollen-suffers-what-he-calls-minor-stroke/article_5485b4de-9dfc-5daf-8eb2-d2d8cedb5019.html | 2022-05-16T22:12:51Z | https://www.nny360.com/news/sen-chris-van-hollen-suffers-what-he-calls-minor-stroke/article_5485b4de-9dfc-5daf-8eb2-d2d8cedb5019.html | false | 2 |
Callum Wilson says he was blown away by the atmosphere at St James' Park as Newcastle United rolled Arsenal over 2-0 in the Premier League.
The Magpies nudged up to 46 points and made it their best tally since promotion in 2017 as well as giving themselves a chance of the top 10 in the final game. But Wilson says it was all a far cry from being bottom in December.
After the game he said: "It was an unbelievable atmosphere. Early on in the season everyone wrote us off and we were relegated by Christmas time. But we've dug deep and proved everybody wrong.
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"I've noticed a difference [coming back into the team]. I'm getting a lot more chances and we're keeping the ball better."
Wilson said he was desperate to start his first game since December and added: "I watched Arsenal the other night and I knew their centre-backs had injury problems. As a striker I was licking my lips. I've worked so hard [to get back to fitness]. When you're out injured you want to come back and make a difference."
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Rajouri: Army on Monday launched a massive fire fighting operation in an area close to the Line of Control (LoC) villages of Rajouri.
As per officials, fire broke out in villages close to the LoC that include Namblan, Chiti Bakri, Sohana, and Niaka. Several hectares of forest area came under fire on Monday evening.
They said that soon after the fire breakout, army personnel and quick response squad from nearby army camp swung into action and launched a massive fire fighting operation.
The officials further stated that efforts are going on to control the flames in the area. | https://www.greaterkashmir.com/pir-panjal/army-launches-massive-fire-fighting-operation-near-loc | 2022-05-16T22:16:59Z | https://www.greaterkashmir.com/pir-panjal/army-launches-massive-fire-fighting-operation-near-loc | false | null |
LM Funding America, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: May. 16, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TAMPA, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) ("LM Funding" or the "Company"), a technology-based specialty finance company offering unique funding solutions to community associations that has expanded into the cryptocurrency mining business, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
We are excited to receive our first shipments of mining machines from Bitmain and look forward to generating our first Bitcoin anticipated in the third quarter of 2022
Financial Highlights for the Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2022:·
- Paid an additional $7.1 million in first quarter to Bitmain for the 5,046 machines on order, of which 841 have been delivered, and anticipate shipments of 841 machines per month from June 2022 through October 2022.
- Cash position of $24.5 million as of March 31, 2022.
- The Company had $23.9 million in deposits on mining machines.
- Net equity per share on March 31, 2022 was $4.48 (calculated as stockholders' equity divided by 13,091,955 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2022).
- Revenues increased to $191,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 as compared with $177,000 for the comparable quarter in 2021.
- Net cash used by operating activities was approximately $528,000 for the first quarter 2022.
- Net loss attributable to LM Funding for the first quarter of 2022 was $5.7 million, which includes $3.6 million of stock option/compensation expense and a realized loss on securities of $0.4 million, versus net income of $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2021, which included a $5.7 million realized gain on securities.
"We are excited to receive our first shipments of mining machines from Bitmain and look forward to generating our first Bitcoin anticipated in the third quarter of 2022," stated Mr. Bruce Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of LM Funding. "We expect the recent downturn in Bitcoin pricing may provide us with pricing discounts on machines we currently have under contract as well as opportunities to purchase additional machines at lower prices."
On April 21, 2022, LMF Acquisition Opportunities, Inc. ("LMAO") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with LMF Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of LMAO, and SeaStar Medical, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
About LM Funding America:
LM Funding America, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a technology-based specialty finance company that provides funding to nonprofit community associations (Associations) primarily located in the state of Florida, as well as in the states of Washington, Colorado and Illinois. The company offers funding to Associations by purchasing a certain portion of the associations' rights to delinquent accounts that are selected by the Associations arising from unpaid Association assessments. The company is also involved in the business of purchasing delinquent accounts on various terms tailored to suit each Association's financial needs, including under the company's New Neighbor Guaranty™ program. The company is also entering the cryptocurrency mining business through a new subsidiary, US Digital Mining and Hosting Co., LLC.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Important factors which could materially affect our results and our future performance include, without limitation, our ability to implement our plan to develop and grow a cryptocurrency mining business specializing in Bitcoin,our ability to purchase defaulted consumer receivables at appropriate prices, competition to acquire such receivables, our dependence upon third party law firms to service our accounts, our ability to obtain funds to purchase receivables, ability to manage growth or declines in the business, changes in government regulations that affect our ability to collect sufficient amounts on our defaulted consumer receivables, the impact of class action suits and other litigation, our ability to keep our software systems updated to operate our business, our ability to employ and retain qualified employees, our ability to establish and maintain internal accounting controls, changes in the credit or capital markets, changes in interest rates, deterioration in economic conditions, and negative press regarding the debt collection industry which may have a negative impact on a debtor's willingness to pay the debt we acquire, as well as other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Man gets life in prison for traveling to Vietnam to sexually abuse children, DOJ says
(Gray News) – A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison for traveling from Florida to Vietnam to engage in sex acts with a number of Vietnamese minors he had met and talked to over the internet, according to the Department of Justice.
The DOJ says 52-year-old Christopher Edwin Day pleaded guilty to two counts of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor into illegal sexual activity in February 2020.
Day traveled from Florida to Vietnam on two separate occasions in 2015 and 2016 to engage in sex acts with minor Vietnamese boys, according to court documents and statements made related to Day’s plea and sentencing.
Day flew back and forth to Vietnam under the guise of being an English teacher, the documents say. Some boys were introduced to Day as their English teacher while others were allegedly promised money and gifts.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations agents in Tampa and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, which is a nationwide initiative to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The initiative was launched in 2006 by the DOJ.
Anyone with information on suspected child sexual exploitation can contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 800-843-5678 or at its website.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altamont Capital Partners today announced that the firm has acquired a majority stake and made a $150M growth capital commitment to Fleming Holdings ("Fleming"). The partnership will allow Fleming to grow into an all-encompassing capital solutions provider to property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies.
Fleming is a P&C insurance capital solutions provider with a current focus on run-off and legacy reserve transactions. The company, run by Eric Haller, was founded by Fleming Corp, a private equity fund based in Greenwich, CT. Haller is a seasoned industry executive with experience working at XL, Athene, R&Q, and Safe Harbor Re. Fleming brings a unique level of sophistication and creativity to its specific market segment, focusing on smaller or more complicated transactions that are not typically the priority of legacy insurers.
"This investment will help accelerate Fleming's growth with a focus on innovation in the secondary market for insurance liabilities," said Stephen Minor, Founder, and CEO of Fleming Corp. "Altamont's experience and expertise in the financial services and insurance industries make them a great partner for our long-term growth."
"Our partnership with Fleming is the first step in a long-term plan to become a best-in-class capital solutions provider to the P&C industry," added Altamont Managing Director Sam Gaynor. "There is a tremendous amount of value we can add through taking a sophisticated and tailored approach to insurance capital management, and we look forward to rolling our solutions out to the market."
Joe Zuk, an Operating Partner with Altamont, added, "Across prospective and retrospective strategies, as well as insurance-linked investment solutions, we plan to further establish Fleming as specialists in helping clients find innovative ways to grow their returns on equity."
"We are proud to partner with Fleming and build on our record of success in backing proven teams who understand specific financial services markets and know how to deliver much-needed products to an underserved customer base," said Altamont Managing Director Keoni Schwartz. "As in similar investments, we anticipate realizing a number of mutually-beneficial opportunities for partnership with our other portfolio companies."
Altamont was advised on the transaction by RBC Capital Markets LLC as financial advisor and Sidley Austin LLP as legal counsel.
About Fleming Holdings
Fleming Holdings is a P&C insurance capital solutions business that includes a Bermuda-based class 3A reinsurance company. Fleming has built a track record of providing a full range of reinsurance structures and finality solutions for legacy liabilities, as well as liquidity and risk transfer alternatives to the middle market insurance industry. Fleming and its management team have extensive experience working on capital strategies for insurance companies in the U.S., Bermuda, Cayman, the U.K., and European Union. www.flemingreinsurance.com
About Altamont Capital Partners
Altamont Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with more than $4.5 billion of assets under management. Altamont is focused on investing in middle-market businesses where it can partner with leading management teams to help its portfolio companies reach their full potential. The firm's principals have significant experience building business success stories across a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, business services, consumer/retail, and industrials. Altamont has been an active investor in the insurance industry, with current investments in Accelerant Holdings, Kuvare Holdings, and Embark General, in addition to Fleming. Altamont was formerly an investor in Celestite Holdings and McLarens Global.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Those living in one Midtown neighborhood hope police find who is responsible for killing a 27-year-old woman who was found shot to death in her car.
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Mallory Morgan after her life was taken too soon.
When officers showed up at the Tuscany Midtown Place Apartments off Poplar last week they discovered Morgan had been shot, and her driver’s side window shot out. She died at the scene.
According to the university’s website, Morgan worked in the communications department for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Social media tributes talked about the energy and joy Morgan brought to so many and described her as confident and caring to others.
Morgan was the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs at UTHSC.
“Mallory had an infectious smile and a ready laugh,” said UTHSC Vice Chancellor Cynthia Russel in a statement. In her years at UTHSC, she quickly became known across campus as someone who was energetic, dynamic, personable, and enthusiastic. In her role as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs area, she used her creative talents to improve all we did. She exuded thoughtfulness and kindness to all and had such a way of making everyone’s day so much brighter. We extend our condolences to Mallory’s family and friends as, with them, we mourn the loss of a dear colleague and friend.”
A neighbor named Renae, who has lived in the neighborhood for the last decade, described what she heard that night.
“It was pretty scary because I knew exactly what happened. I heard the shot, and it wasn’t a typical, ‘is that fireworks or a gunshot?’ It was definitely a gunshot, and it was definitely very close,” she said.
We asked police about a motive in the case or any possible leads, but a spokesperson told us there are no new updates at this time.
Renae hopes for answers for Morgan’s family and the neighborhood.
“The detectives have been over here a couple times and we told them what we heard and saw,” she said. “They haven’t told us anything.”
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It's fair to say that Lionel Messi's first season with Paris Saint-Germain didn't go as expected. When the Argentine star moved to France, everyone expected to see the player who led Argentina to a long-awaited Copa America success and carried Barcelona on his own the previous season.
Instead, we've seen a different version of Leo in Paris. While his goalscoring production was the lowest in a long time, Messi also missed a number of games throughout the season. On top of that, PSG left a lot to be desired as well.
Mauricio Pochettino's men failed to get past the UEFA Champions League round of 16, something that eventually resulted in boos and whistles for Messi. However, he did help the club grow on the financial department.
Report: PSG's sponsorship revenues increase 13% after Lionel Messi's arrival
According to Spanish news agency EFE, PSG will earn between €300 million and €310 million in sponsorship revenues for the 2021-22 season, making 13% more than in the previous campaign.
It also means a historic sum for the club, whose record of sponsorship revenue so far is €295 million for the 2018-19 season. The arrival of Lionel Messi this season has certainly attracted more sponsors and higher rewards for the French club.
With Messi on board, at least ten new sponsors have struck a deal with PSG. Dior, GOAT, Autohero, Crypto.com, Gorillas, Smart Good Things, Volt, Big Cola, Sports Water, and PlayBetR have boosted the club's revenues.
On top of that, PSG have sold more than 1 million jerseys this term. And guess what? 60% of them were those with Messi's number 30 on the back. So, landing Messi has certainly brought its benefits on the financial area. Now it's time they see its benefits on the field as well. | https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-lionel-messis-arrival-means-13-growth-in-sponsorship-revenues-report-20220516-0024.html | 2022-05-16T22:22:35Z | https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-lionel-messis-arrival-means-13-growth-in-sponsorship-revenues-report-20220516-0024.html | true | 1 |
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FARADAY FUTURE INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC INC. General Corporate Statement (Form8)
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Brings 22 Years of Financial Experience in Principal Investing and Advisory Roles to the TeraWulf Team
EASTON, Md., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) ("TeraWulf" or the "Company"), which owns and operates fully integrated, domestic bitcoin mining facilities powered by more than 90% zero-carbon energy, today announced that Patrick Fleury has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective today. He brings to TeraWulf 22 years of finance experience, including 16 years in principal investing roles and 6 years in advisory roles. Most recently, Mr. Fleury served as a founding member of the credit team at Platinum Equity, where he was responsible for public and private credit investments. Before that he was a Managing Director at Blackstone's global credit platform, GSO Capital Partners.
"With his significant capital markets expertise and portfolio management experience, Patrick has the ideal background to serve as CFO of TeraWulf for our next phase of growth," said Paul Prager, co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of TeraWulf. "TeraWulf continues to build out its facilities in upstate New York and Pennsylvania, making considerable progress toward its plans for zero-carbon bitcoin mining. We believe we have laid a strong foundation and I look forward to working with Patrick to deliver sustainable value creation for our shareholders."
Mr. Fleury succeeds Kenneth Deane, who will transition to the role of Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, also effective today, which will contribute to a seamless transition.
"I am excited to join TeraWulf with so much growth still ahead for the Company," Mr. Fleury said. "I look forward to working closely with Ken, Paul and the entire TeraWulf team to strengthen the balance sheet and leverage our efficient capital structure to execute on our infrastructure-first strategy and enhance shareholder value."
As part of Mr. Fleury's appointment, the Company's Board of Directors approved, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Stock Market Listing Rules, an equity award of 1,000,000 restricted stock units, 25% of which will vest upon each of the first two anniversaries of the grant date and the remaining 50% of which will vest upon the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to Mr. Fleury's continued employment or service with the Company through each date.
TeraWulf (Nasdaq: WULF) owns and operates fully integrated environmentally clean bitcoin mining facilities in the United States. Led by an experienced group of energy entrepreneurs, the Company is developing two mining facilities, Lake Mariner Data in New York, and Nautilus Cryptomine in Pennsylvania, with the objective of 800 megawatts of mining capacity deployed by 2025, enabling over 23 exahash per second of expected hashrate. TeraWulf will generate domestically produced bitcoin powered by nuclear, hydro and solar energy with a goal of utilizing 100% zero-carbon energy. With a core focus of ESG that ties directly to its business success, TeraWulf expects to offer attractive mining economics at an industrial scale.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "plan," "believe," "goal," "target," "aim," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential," "predict," "should," "would" and other similar words and expressions, although the absence of these words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of TeraWulf's management and are inherently subject to a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others: (1) conditions in the cryptocurrency mining industry, including fluctuation in the market pricing of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and the economics of cryptocurrency mining, including as to variables or factors affecting the cost, efficiency and profitability of cryptocurrency mining; (2) competition among the various providers of cryptocurrency mining services; (3) changes in applicable laws, regulations and/or permits affecting TeraWulf's operations or the industries in which it operates, including regulation regarding power generation, cryptocurrency usage and/or cryptocurrency mining; (4) the ability to implement certain business objectives and to timely and cost-effectively execute integrated projects; (5) failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and/or on acceptable terms with regard to growth strategies or operations; (6) loss of public confidence in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies and the potential for cryptocurrency market manipulation; (7) the potential of cybercrime, money-laundering, malware infections and phishing and/or loss and interference as a result of equipment malfunction or break-down, physical disaster, data security breach, computer malfunction or sabotage (and the costs associated with any of the foregoing); (8) the availability, delivery schedule and cost of equipment necessary to maintain and grow the business and operations of TeraWulf, including mining equipment and infrastructure equipment meeting the technical or other specifications required to achieve its growth strategy; (9) employment workforce factors, including the loss of key employees; (10) litigation relating to TeraWulf, IKONICS and/or the business combination; (11) the ability to recognize the anticipated objectives and benefits of the business combination; (12) the timely transition of the CFO role; and (13) and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Potential investors, stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. TeraWulf does not assume any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement after it was made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or regulation. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements and the discussion of risk factors contained in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov.
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Jessica Szohr Is Engaged to NHL Player Brad Richardson: 'I Said Yes!'
XOXO, Jessica Szohr is engaged!
The Gossip Girl alum announced the happy news on Monday via Instagram, posting a picture of herself in her dazzling new ring next to fiancé Brad Richardson. she captioned the back-and-white image: "I said yes!"
Szohr and Richardson, both 37, are parents to 16-month-old daughter Bowie Ellie.
The center for the Vancouver Canucks posted a sweet tribute to his soon-to-be-wife on May 8 before he popped the question.
"Happy Mother's Day to an amazing mom and person," he wrote on Instagram alongside a carousel of images of Szohr with their daughter and with Richardson's older daughter, Lexi, with ex-wife Lauren Hunt. "We love you!"
When Szohr announced baby Bowie's birth, she also chose an elegant black-and-white photo — that time of her daughter's tiny hand.
"Added a little special sweetness to our family and some new direction to our journey on 1-11-21," Szohr wrote last year.
"This journey with Brad and Lexi has been one of the most beautiful experiences of my life," she continued. "To then create a human that is absolutely perfect in our eyes and put a feeling in my heart I didn't know existed is beyond words. I have all the feels and she is really something special."
Szohr revealed her pregnancy "surprise" in September 2020, writing on Instagram at the time that she was "Full of joy!"
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Last March, her friend Nina Dobrev shared her first meeting with the then-2-month-old.
"BOWIE⚡️⚡️my baby gurl made a baby gurl. got to meet the newest (and cutest) member of the lil backpacks' and i'll tell you what… she's not only PERFECT, but she fits in with the squad perfectly 🎒😍 @jessicaszohr @brichardson15," the Vampire Diaries star wrote on Instagram.
In two other photos, Dobrev captured the new mom spending time with her baby girl.
Szohr commented on the post, "She loves her auntie Neens so much:) and you guys basically share a birthday:) I hope she is adventurous as you but doesn't get injured as much! ❤️ That's the protective mommy in me:)."
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United Airlines lifts second-quarter revenue forecast
United Airlines Holdings Inc on Monday raised its revenue estimate for the current quarter despite trimming capacity, underscoring a booming travel demand. The Chicago-based carrier now expects total revenue per available seat mile to be up 23%-25% from the same period in 2019, up from a prior forecast of 17%.
United Airlines Holdings Inc on Monday raised its revenue estimate for the current quarter despite trimming capacity, underscoring a booming travel demand.
The Chicago-based carrier now expects total revenue per available seat mile to be up 23%-25% from the same period in 2019, up from a prior forecast of 17%. Last month, the airline said it expects to generate the highest quarterly revenue in its history in the quarter through June, helping it return to profit.
While the surge in bookings is largely driven by leisure travelers, office repoenings and easing border restrictions have bolstered the industry's outlook. Last week, United said this summer is expected to be the busiest since the pandemic. It estimates nearly 5.3 million customers will fly with United during the Fourth of July holiday period.
Strong consumer demand is also helping United and other carriers deal with soaring fuel costs, which have more than doubled in the past year. United also raised its fuel bill estimate for the quarter by 17%. It is now projected to increase by about 40% from the first quarter of this year.
Non-fuel operating expense is also expected to be higher than the previous estimate, the company said. United, however, still expects an adjusted operating margin of 10%. The company has adjusted its plans to ramp up capacity. In the current quarter, it now expects its capacity to be down 14% from pre-pandemic levels.
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Soon, integrated portal to come up to lodge problems related to all municipalities
Kolkata: The state Urban Development and Municipal Affairs (UD & MA) department is developing a web portal integrating all the urban local bodies across the state under one umbrella.
The single-window mechanism is aimed at enabling the people of the state to post their problems through this unique portal so that they can be solved in a time-bound manner.
The links for all the civic bodies will be provided in the portal and there will be gateway for entry in each of the municipality.
People from a particular municipality can click on his respective civic body and state the problem faced by him through the portal.
"Work for developing the portal is going on in full swing. It will be of immense help to the citizens," a senior official of UD & MA department said.
Citizens can post problems related to bad condition of road, sewerage and drainage related issues, accumulation of garbage, defunct lights or similar other problems mentioning the correct location attaching pictures with their respective posts. The department will have a dedicated team to monitor such posts and accordingly measures will be taken to solve such issues in a time-bound manner.
Once the portal gets functional, the department will put up banners, hoardings etc to make people aware of such facilities.
According to sources in UD& MA department, Firhad Hakim when he was appointed the minister in charge of the department on March 8 had directed the department to develop such a people friendly portal.
"We will ask Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for christening the portal once it becomes operational," the official said.
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B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon returned to the legislature Monday with a promise to offer “bold solutions” to B.C.’s problem of soaring costs for housing and necessities, and the struggling health care system.
“In my time in public life, I have never seen a time where there is such as large chasm between what was promised and what we’re getting,” Falcon told supporters gathered in the B.C. legislature hall of honour May 16.
Falcon took the oath of office from B.C. legislature clerk Kate Ryan-Lloyd after winning a by-election in Vancouver-Quilchena to replace former leader Andrew Wilkinson as party leader. That allowed him to take his seat in the legislature after Elections B.C. confirmed his win with nearly 60 per cent of votes cast.
In a speech to supporters on hand for the ceremony, Falcon thanked his wife Jessica and his two daughters for allowing him to return
“When I retired in 2012, Josephine here was just over two years old, and Rose was still in Mummy’s tummy,” Falcon said. “And the reason I’m returning today is really for the same reason I left. It’s for my kids’ generation.”
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JEFFERSON COUNTY— A man in his 60s died on Monday after a train struck a pickup truck, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. on a private railroad crossing near the intersection of Windsor Harbor Lane and Smokey Row near Kimmswick, said Cpl. Dallas Thompson of the state patrol.
The male driver, who had not been publicly identified, died at the scene. A woman in her 50s was flown to a hospital in critical condition, and a 3-year-old boy was driven to a hospital, Thompson said. The boy's condition was not available.
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Ban on protests in front of homes signed by Gov. DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Anyone who protests in front of a private residence in Florida can face jail time and fines under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday.
The legislation makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to protest in a manner that is aimed at intentionally harassing or disturbing someone in their home. Violators face 60 days in jail and fines of up to $500.
Protesters can only be arrested after ignoring law enforcement's orders to disperse, however.
The governor said the new law will prevent protests in Florida like those waged by abortion rights protesters in front of U.S. Supreme Court justices´ homes in Virginia.
"Sending unruly mobs to private residences, like we have seen with the angry crowds in front of the homes of Supreme Court justices, is inappropriate," DeSantis said in an email to news agencies. "This bill will provide protection to those living in residential communities and I am glad to sign it into law."
Some Democrats opposed the bill, arguing it infringes on people's First Amendment rights to free speech.
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Bridgeworth LLC grew its stake in shares of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG – Get Rating) by 5.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 12,062 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 661 shares during the period. Bridgeworth LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,973,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brick & Kyle Associates lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.4% in the third quarter. Brick & Kyle Associates now owns 14,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,098,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Poplar Forest Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Poplar Forest Capital LLC now owns 25,508 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,173,000 after buying an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. now owns 19,098 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,124,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $452,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 4,899 shares of the company’s stock worth $801,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 63.64% of the company’s stock.
Shares of PG traded up $1.50 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $155.12. 5,965,653 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 8,194,995. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $372.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.34 and a beta of 0.39. The Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $131.94 and a 1 year high of $165.35. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $154.97 and its 200-day moving average is $155.25.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.9133 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 21st. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.87. This represents a $3.65 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.36%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 63.70%.
In related news, CFO Andre Schulten sold 1,335 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $153.51, for a total transaction of $204,935.85. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Chairman David S. Taylor sold 60,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.52, for a total value of $9,871,200.00. Following the sale, the chairman now directly owns 253,933 shares in the company, valued at $41,777,057.16. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders sold 128,515 shares of company stock worth $20,862,606. 0.51% of the stock is owned by insiders.
A number of brokerages recently issued reports on PG. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $179.00 to $173.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $173.00 to $177.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 21st. Zacks Investment Research cut Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $163.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, March 29th. Raymond James boosted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 21st. Finally, Truist Financial upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $165.00 to $175.00 in a research note on Tuesday, March 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.47.
Procter & Gamble Company Profile (Get Rating)
The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods to consumers in North and Latin America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Greater China, India, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates in five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.
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Is Doctor Who bringing back an iconic companion?
Yasmin Finney (Heartstopper) will play a character named Rose in scenes that will air in 2023 as part of the show’s 60th anniversary celebration, the BBC announced on Monday. Billie Piper previously portrayed the Doctor’s companion Rose Tyler opposite Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant.
Said showrunner Russell T Davies in a statement: “Life on Doctor Who gets brighter and wilder, how can there be another Rose? You’ll find out in 2023, but it’s an absolute joy to welcome Yasmin to the Doctor Who set. We all fell in love with her in Heartstopper, one of those shows which changes the world — and now Yasmin can change the Whoniverse!”
Added Finney: “If anyone would have told 8-year-old Yasmin that one day she’d be part of this iconic show, I would have never in a million years believed them. This show has a place in so many people’s hearts, so to be seen as a trans actress by the legend himself Russell, has not only made my year, it’s made my life. I cannot wait to begin this journey and for you all to see how Rose blossoms. Get Ready.”
Finney joins returning stars David Tennant (aka the tenth Doctor) and Catherine Tate (Donna), who “reunite for the battle of a lifetime,” Davies teased.
As previously reported, Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa will be stepping in as the series’ fourteenth Doctor starting with Season 14. His tenure will begin in 2023, after Jodie Whittaker concludes her reign following one more special airing later this year.
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* A sixth season of Black Mirror is in the works at Netflix, our sister site Variety reports.
* The Daria spinoff series Jodie will now be an animated film, featuring the voices of Tracee Ellis Ross (in the title role), Pamela Adlon, William Jackson Harper, Zosia Mamet, Dermot Mulroney, Kal Penn and Heléne Yorke, among others.
* Season 3 of Hulu’s Solar Opposites will do an 11-episode binge drop on Wednesday, July 13.
* NatGeo has greenlit six new series: Dance the World With Derek Hough, which takes viewers on a global, cultural journey of popular dance styles; Restaurants at the End of the World, hosted by chef Kristen Kish; an untitled series led by travel blogger Jeff Jenkins; Farming Is Life, with urban gardener Indy Srinath; Extraordinary Birder, hosted by Christian Cooper; and Science Fair: The Series, from the producers of the Emmy-winning documentary.
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HOUSTON (AP) _ Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK) on Monday reported a loss of $10.7 million in its first quarter.
The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 10 cents per share.
The oilfield services company posted revenue of $12.9 million in the period.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-neighbor: California church shooting suspect’s life unraveled after he was nearly beaten to death several years ago.
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Johnny Depp Trial: Amber Heard cross-examined by Depp's legal team
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Amber Heard is back on the witness stand Monday to continue her testimony in Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation trial that resumes following a weeklong recess.
Depp's legal team has begun cross-examining Heard. Jurors have already heard four weeks of testimony.
Prior to the one-week trial hiatus, Heard went into graphic detail as she described disturbing sexual assault allegations against her ex-husband.
From the witness stand, Heard described an alleged sexual assault she said took place over several days while the then-couple was in Australia in 2015.
Heard alleged Depp accused her of cheating on him with movie co-stars including Billy Bob Thornton and Eddie Redmayne, with whom she'd just shot the film "The Danish Girl." Heard has denied those accusations.
Heard said Depp tore off her clothes and repeatedly punched her before he sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle in an alcohol-fueled rage.
US actress Amber Heard (L) testifies as US actor Johnny Depp looks on during a defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 5, 2022. - Actor Johnny Depp is suing ex-wife Amber Heard for libel after she wrote
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Heard also described bizarre details she alleges followed the attack, including Depp using her torn nightgown to wrap a raw steak that had been left out.
She accused Depp of writing on the walls with blood from his finger that she says he severed during the incident. Depp has accused Heard of causing the injury after she threw a bottle of alcohol at him.
US actress Amber Heard looks on during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 3, 2022. - US actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed pie
The March 2015 incident in Australia, that happened over three days during the couple's first year of marriage while Depp was filming the fifth "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, has been disputed and has been a focal point of the trial.
Heard spoke about how the couple met during their work on the film "The Rum Diary" and how they began dating while doing a press tour for the film's release in 2011.
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She said Depp's first act of physical violence against her came in 2013 when he slapped her several times while she looked at his tattoos – specifically one that read "Wino" — an alteration to the lettering he had made when he'd been dating actor Winona Ryder.
Heard also described a 2013 incident when she said she was sexually assaulted by Depp as he performed what he called a "cavity search" on her during a drug-fueled night in California.
US actor Johnny Depp holds his glasses during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 3, 2022. - US actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op
Outside of the courtroom Monday, crowds of mostly Depp supporters lined up early in hopes of being allowed inside as the trial continues. The court allows 100 people inside for the trial. Many of those who FOX 5 has spoken with outside the courtroom said they were longtime fans of Depp and his movie career. Many seemed to side with Depp at this point in the case.
The libel lawsuit was filed by Depp against Heard over an op-ed piece Heard wrote in The Washington Post in 2018 in which Heard refers to herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." The Post article doesn't mention Depp by name, but he says it clearly refers to her allegation that she suffered physical abuse at his hands. Depp denies the allegation.
Prior to her testimony, Heard abruptly fired her public relations team after she was reportedly angered over negative headlines about the trial.
Earlier in the trial a psychologist testified that Heard suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from violence, including sexual violence, she suffered at the hands of Depp. The psychologist, Dawn Hughes, told jurors that there is corroboration of many of the instances of abuse -- including apologies and admissions made by Depp to Heard. Hughes is the first witness to take the stand on Heard's behalf in the four-week trial after Depp rested his case earlier in the day.
Depp's agent testified that Heard's op-ed piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse was "catastrophic" to his career. Agent Jack Whigham said Depp lost a $23 million deal for a "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel following Heard's piece.
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The trial opened April 11, and since its start, Depp has testified regarding his past drug use, has discussed suffering a mental breakdown and talked about the disturbing details surrounding his relationship with Heard. Heard's attorneys have highlighted text messages Depp sent to friends recounting alcohol and drug use and have shown photos that showed cocaine and other drugs they say belonged to the actor.
A forensic psychologist hired by Depp's legal team testified that Heard suffers from borderline and histrionic personality disorder. The psychologist, Shannon Curry, took the stand saying she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard and after a review of her mental-health records. Curry also testified that Heard does not suffer post-traumatic stress disorder from her relationship with Depp. On cross-examination, Heard's lawyers questioned Curry for potential bias.
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Jurors have also heard testimony from Tara Roberts, the woman who managed Depp's private island in the Bahamas who testified that she never saw Heard with any kind of bruises.
Los Angeles police officer Melissa Saenz who testified about her visit to Depp's penthouses just days before Heard filed for divorce and sought a restraining order said that Heard had been crying but she saw no evidence of an injury.
Depp's cross-examination concludedafter four days on the witness stand.
During his time on the stand, Depp denied ever hitting Heard and accused her of striking him. Depp said Heard threw liquor bottles and paint cans at him during arguments the two had during their relationship. He also denied cutting off his own finger during a fight with Heard, claiming she severed it when she threw a vodka bottle at him.
Jurors also heard audio clips of Depp berating his then-wife with vulgarities. In other clips, Heard seemingly taunted Depp, suggesting he wouldn't be believed if he were to accuse her of abuse. Jurors were also shown dozens of text messages from Depp to friends regarding drinking, drug use and interactions with Heard.
Throughout the cross-examination, Heard's lawyers focused on Depp's drinking, drug use and heated interactions with her. Depp expressed disapproval and displeasure with many of the questions asked during his four days on the stand.
US actress Amber Heard testifies at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 5, 2022. - Actor Johnny Depp is suing ex-wife Amber Heard for libel after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to hers
Earlier in the trial, Depp's older sister, Christi Dembrowski, faced a barrage of questions from Heard's lawyers about Depp's alcohol and drug use. Isaac Baruch, a longtime friend and next-door neighbor of Depp also testified that Amber Heard told him Depp had hit her but he never saw evidence of abuse on her face.
A former personal assistant to Amber Heard, Kate James, also testified in a video deposition that was played in court saying she never saw the actress suffer any physical abuse at the hands of her then-husband but did say Heard once spit in her face when she asked for a higher salary.
Lawyers also presented a video deposition of Laurel Anderson, a couple's therapist who worked with Heard and Depp in 2015 who said both suffered childhood abuse. As a couple, they were engaged in "mutual abuse," Anderson testified.
Depp and Heard met in 2009, were married in 2015. Heard filed for divorce a year later.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman accused of massacring 10 Black people in a racist rampage at a Buffalo supermarket taunted law enforcement online last month and visited Buffalo back in March, investigators said Monday.
Payton Gendron, 18, began posting threads on the social media platform Discord about body armor and guns, and last month made provocative remarks about federal law enforcement, the FBI agent in charge for Buffalo, Stephen Belongia, said on a call between law enforcement officials and private-sector and university partners. The Associated Press obtained a recording of the call.
Meanwhile, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia disclosed that Gendron, who lives about 200 miles (320 kilometers) away in Conklin, New York, had been in Buffalo two months ago. Gramaglia declined to say more about that trip.
The police commissioner also told CNN that Gendron planned to keep on killing if he had escaped the scene and even talked about shooting up another store.
“He was going to get in his car and continue to drive down Jefferson Avenue and continue doing the same thing,” Gramaglia said.
The commissioner’s account was similar to portions of a racist 180-page document, purportedly written by Gendron, that said the assault was intended to terrorize all nonwhite, non-Christian people and get them to leave the country. Federal authorities were working to confirm the document’s authenticity.
Authorities said Gendron wielded an AR-15-style rifle, wore body armor and used a helmet camera to livestream the bloodbath on the internet. He surrendered inside the supermarket and was arraigned on a murder charge over the weekend. He pleaded not guilty and was jailed under a suicide watch.
Federal prosecutors said they are contemplating hate crime charges.
Former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield Jr., who lost his 86-year-old mother, Ruth Whitfield, in the shooting, asked how the country could allow its history of racist killings to repeat itself.
“We’re not just hurting. We’re angry,” Whitfield said at a news conference with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and others. “We treat people with decency, and we love even our enemies.”
“And you expect us to keep doing this over and over and over again — over again, forgive and forget,” he continued. “While people we elect and trust in offices around this country do their best not to protect us, not to consider us equal.”
Whitfield’s mother was killed after making her daily visit to her husband in a nursing home.
“How do we tell him that she’s gone? Much less that she’s gone at the hands of a white supremacist? Of a terrorist? An evil person who is allowed to live among us?” Whitfield said.
The victims also included a man buying a cake for his grandson; a church deacon helping people get home with their groceries; and a supermarket security guard.
Messages were left with Gendron’s attorneys Monday. No one answered the door at his family’s home in the morning, and relatives did not respond to messages.
Law enforcement officials said Sunday that New York State Police troopers had been called to Gendron’s high school last June for a report that the then-17-year-old had made threatening statements. The threat was “general” in nature and not related to race, Gramaglia said.
He said Gendron had no further contact with law enforcement after a mental health evaluation that put him in a hospital for a day and a half.
It was unclear whether officials could have invoked New York’s “red flag” regulation, which lets law enforcement, school officials and families ask a court to order the seizure of guns from people considered dangerous. Authorities would not say when Gendron acquired the weapons he had during the deadly attack.
Federal law bars people from owning guns if a judge has determined they have a “mental defect” or they have been forced into a mental institution. An evaluation alone would not trigger the prohibition.
The long list of mass shootings in the U.S. involving missed opportunities to intervene includes the 2018 massacre of 17 students at a high school in Parkland, Florida, where law enforcement officials had received numerous complaints about the gunman’s threatening statements, and the killings of more than two dozen people at a Texas church in 2017 by a former Air Force member who was able to buy a gun despite a history of violence.
At the White House, President Joe Biden, who planned a visit Tuesday to Buffalo, paid tribute to one of the victims, security guard and retired police officer Aaron Salter. Salter fired repeatedly at the attacker, striking his armor-plated vest at least once before being shot and killed. Biden said Salter “gave his life trying to save others.”
Authorities said that in addition to the 10 Black people killed, three people were wounded: one Black, two white.
Gendron researched the neighborhood’s demographics and conducted reconnaissance before the attack, investigators said. Mayor Byron Brown said the gunman “came here with the express purpose of taking as many Black lives as he possibly could.”
Zeneta Everhart said her son, supermarket employee Zaire Goodman, was helping a shopper outside when he saw a man get out of a car in military gear and point a gun at him. Then a bullet hit Goodman in the neck.
“Mom! Mom, get here now, get here now! I got shot!” he told his mother by phone. Goodman, 20, was out of the hospital and doing well Monday, his mother said.
In livestreamed video of the attack circulating online, Gendron trained his weapon on a white person cowering behind a checkout counter, but said, “Sorry!” and didn’t shoot. Screenshots purporting to be from the broadcast appear to show a racial slur against Black people scrawled on his rifle. | https://myfox8.com/news/buffalo-officials-provide-update-on-mass-shooting/ | 2022-05-16T22:59:35Z | https://myfox8.com/news/buffalo-officials-provide-update-on-mass-shooting/ | true | 17 |
Honors Most Influential Leaders in Massachusetts Technology
BOSTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Globe announced today the paper's first annual Tech Power Players 50, a list of the most influential – and interesting – people in the Massachusetts technology scene, as ranked by the Globe's business journalists and an external advisory committee.
The Tech Power Players 50 recognizes the honorees' career impact on technology and business, taking into account their tech-specific contributions and innovations during the pandemic. Over 150 nominations were submitted and candidates were scored based on their business impact and their broader influence in the tech community. Strong consideration was also given to each candidate's activity in the Massachusetts tech community and the degree to which they are engaging with efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Prominent local leaders in business and technology were selected to serve as advisors alongside the Globe's newsroom in evaluating candidates for the list, including Kent Bennett; Cait Brumme; Desh Deshpande; Linda Henry; Scott Kirsner; Midori Morikawa; Eric Paley; Karyn Polito; Jody Rose; Katie Rae; Tom Ryden; and Greg Shell. A few members of the committee were included on the list; these decisions were made by Globe staff alone.
In announcing the list, Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media said, "There are hundreds of influential companies and leaders based here in Massachusetts whose work has a major impact on the future of technology. We are thrilled to recognize this group of leaders for their incredible contributions to both the tech community and to our region. The Globe has expanded its own investment in covering tech and innovation because there has been such high demand – from industry leaders and from our readers – to tell the incredible stories from our region and to shine a spotlight on Greater Boston as a thriving hub for innovation."
Individuals named to the Tech Power Players 50 reflect the breadth of the industry from venture capital to entrepreneurs, from startups to big companies, from universities to mentorship programs. The honorees are placed into one of five groups, which, in its inaugural year, helps frame the list by paying homage to local leaders who have built the foundation of Massachusetts' tech hub and those who are on the rise.
"Massachusetts is a global leader in technology, and we have seen incredible innovation coming from our region," said Greg Huang, the Globe's Business and Tech editor. "Ultimately, we wanted the list to tell a story about the local scene and where it is headed, and so the people we selected show the deep roots of our tech community and the new wave of thinkers who will continue to make our region a hub for innovation."
Readers are invited to explore the list and accompanying business and tech content at Globe.com/Tech50 and to follow social chatter on Twitter at #GlobeTech50. To stay in the know on the latest tech news, sign up for the Globe's Innovation Beat newsletter and follow @BostonGlobeTech on Twitter.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 16, 2022
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* At 526 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Danbury,
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HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
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Brookfield around 530 PM EDT.
Newtown around 535 PM EDT.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Karine Jean-Pierre held her first briefing as the new White House press secretary on Monday, crediting “barrier-breaking people" who came before her for making it possible for a Black, gay, immigrant woman like herself to rise to one of the most high-profile jobs in American government.
“I stand on their shoulders. If it were not for generations of barrier-breaking people before me, I would not be here,” Jean-Pierre said. “But I benefit from their sacrifices. I have learned from their excellence and I am forever grateful to them."
President Joe Biden entrusted Jean-Pierre, 47, and the daughter of Haitian immigrants, with the responsibility of being his chief spokesperson earlier this month. Jen Psaki, who had held the job since the start of the administration, stepped down last Friday.
Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary. She had been the principal deputy press secretary and led the briefing on several occasions, making history in May 2021 when she first subbed for Psaki.
She also held regular off-camera “gaggles” with the much smaller group of reporters who travel aboard Air Force One with the president.
Jean-Pierre takes over as the White House faces an uphill battle to help Democrats hold onto the House and Senate in November's midterm elections, and as the administration struggles to address the public's concerns about rising consumer prices and the state of the economy.
She also steps up as Biden faces a daunting array of foreign policy challenges, including Russia's war against Ukraine and North Korea’s escalating nuclear testing program. Biden is set to visit South Korea and Japan later this week, followed by stops in Europe in June.
Jean-Pierre opened Monday's briefing by sharing brief biographies of the 10 Black people who were killed Saturday during a racially motivated shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. She will accompany Biden when he visits the city on Tuesday.
“Representation does matter,” Jean-Pierre said as she credited Biden with building a diverse administration, starting with Kamala Harris as the first woman and person of Black and Indian descent to be elected vice president.
She sought to shift attention away from herself, saying the White House and the press briefing room belong to the American people and that she works “for them.”
“It's not about me. It's about them,” she said, before pledging to continue to work to make sure the White House press team she now leads meets Biden's expectations of providing the public with “truth, honesty and transparency.”
Jean-Pierre also spoke Monday of her “tremendous respect” for the work of the journalists seated in the briefing room and waiting to pepper her with questions.
“The press plays a vital role in our democracy and we need a strong and independent press now more than ever,” she said. “We might not see eye to eye here in this room all the time, which is OK. That give and take is so incredibly healthy and it's a part of our democracy and I look forward to engaging with all of you on that.”
Psaki weighed in on Twitter.
“Proud to know you @PressSec,” she tweeted, using Jean-Pierre's new Twitter handle. “Representation matters. Great job on day one. Rooting for you from home.”
Jean-Pierre worked on Biden's presidential campaign before following him to the White House. Before the campaign, she was the chief public affairs officer of the progressive group MoveOn and a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC. She also worked on political affairs in President Barack Obama's White House and on his reelection campaign, as well as numerous other Democratic political campaigns. | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/New-press-secretary-hails-barrier-breakers-who-17177159.php | 2022-05-16T23:00:30Z | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/New-press-secretary-hails-barrier-breakers-who-17177159.php | true | 33 |
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An Elmwood Park doctor admitted buying discounted prescription drugs used to treat cancer and other diseases so they could be sold for tens of millions of dollars on the black market, federal authorities said.
Jon-Paul Dadaian, 53, a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist from Manhattan, used his medical license to buy the oncology medications under false pretenses "for the purpose of selling them for profit," U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said.
He also let others use his license for the same purpose, Sellinger said.
All for $130,500, the U.S. attorney said.
Dadaian was paid by two unidentified conspirators who owned and operated wholesale prescription drug distribution companies, Sellinger said.
In exchange, he bought expensive prescription drugs, "primarily cold-chain biologic infusion medications that typically are used to treat cancers, macular degeneration, and autoimmune diseases," the U.S. attorney said.
The distributors, who wouldn't have been able to buy the drugs legally, benefitted from discounted community physician pricing that Dadaian paid for them, Sellinger said.
They then turned around and sold the drugs for considerable profits, he said.
"The scheme ran from June 2012 through April 2018, during which tens of millions in prescription drugs were purchased in Dadaian’s name and using his medical license," the U.S. attorney said.
Dadaian, who lives in a 31-story apartment in Chelsea and had another office on Madison Avenue, took a deal from the government rather than risk trial.
He pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Newark on Monday, May 16, to unlawfully selling prescription cancer medication, Sellinger said.
U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton scheduled sentencing for Sept. 20.
As part of the agreement, Dadaian must make full restitution, he said.
Sellinger credited special agents of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations New York Field Office and his office with the investigation leading to the plea, secured by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Diana Vondra Carrig and Sara Aliya Aliabadi of his Camden office.
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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, world renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, best-selling author, presidential candidate, and former Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson and the American Cornerstone Institute announced the launch of Dr. Carson's official new podcast, "Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson."
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Roscommon’s back-to-back league wins over Galway were “massive for confidence” – but they won’t have any bearing when their Connacht SFC final battle resumes, insists Anthony Cunningham.
The Rossies boss saw his team lose twice to Galway during the Covid-shortened 2021 season, but they regained the upper hand this spring when toppling the Tribesmen twice in a week. The first win came against a depleted and already-promoted Galway in the last round of the regulation Allianz League, and there followed a thrilling victory in the Division 2 final.
This has upped the ante for the latest renewal of this fearsome rivalry, in Pearse Stadium on Sunday week.
“It’s massive for confidence, that would be the only thing really and big thing,” Cunningham surmised when asked about those two recent head-to-heads.
“No disrespect to the league, but you see there even last weekend and whether it’s in football or hurling or whatever, league form goes out the window really if you don’t have your championship right.
“Your frame of mind has to be right, and for us you are using the league to get better and build your confidence … but the performances against Galway don’t matter a bit really, they don't put any score on the board the next day.”
Since then, of course, Galway have taken one of the first major scalps of the championship by toppling Mayo in Castlebar. And speaking at Roscommon’s Connacht final press night in Athlone, their manager warned: “I thought they were excellent against Mayo.
"Everyone said they conceded late scores, but I thought they were really competent right through and took some fine scores and controlled the game and played it on their terms. So, they’ll be really buoyed by that performance.”
Cunningham reported a virtually clean bill of health ahead of the Salthill showdown, with wing-back Richard Hughes having shaken off a back injury that forced him to miss the league decider and their provincial semi-final against Sligo.
“We are fine, more or less. There will always be bits and pieces of niggles, but there’s no one out. Richard Hughes is back in contention,” he said.
“It’s been business as usual, just training away. It was good to get a break as well, and I suppose we are one of the luckier teams that we had the three or four-week lead-in.
“A lot of teams have played Sunday to Sunday, so you always need a week to recover after injuries no matter what match you are playing in the championship.” | https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/roscommons-league-wins-over-galway-massive-for-confidence-but-dont-matter-a-bit-in-connacht-sfc-final-anthony-cunningham-41656315.html | 2022-05-16T23:09:58Z | https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/roscommons-league-wins-over-galway-massive-for-confidence-but-dont-matter-a-bit-in-connacht-sfc-final-anthony-cunningham-41656315.html | true | 1 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it will expand flights to Cuba and lift Trump-era restrictions on remittances that immigrants can send to people on the island.
The State Department said in a statement that it will remove the current $1,000-per-quarter limit on family remittances and will allow non-family remittance, which will support independent Cuban entrepreneurs. The U.S. will also allow scheduled and charter flights to locations beyond Havana, according to the State Department.
The administration said will also move to reinstate the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program and increase consular services and visa processing.
“With these actions, we aim to support Cubans’ aspirations for freedom and for greater economic opportunities so that they can lead successful lives at home,” the State Department added. “We continue to call on the Cuban government to immediately release political prisoners, to respect the Cuban people’s fundamental freedoms and to allow the Cuban people to determine their own futures.”
The policy changes come after a review that began soon after a series of widespread protests on the island last July.
Former President Donald Trump had increased sanctions against Cuba, including the cancellation of permits to send remittances and the punishment of oil tankers bound for the island.
These measures and the pandemic contributed to an economic crisis in Cuba, where people suffer from shortages of basic products, power outages and rationing.
The economic situation led thousands of people to the streets across Cuba on July 11, 2021 — the largest such protests in decades on the island. Many people were frustrated with shortages and low salaries, as well with the socialist government. Nongovernmental organizations have reported more than 1,400 arrests and 500 people sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for vandalism or sedition.
In recent weeks, both the U.S. and the Cuban governments have started some conversations, amid a surge of Cubans trying to emigrate illegally to the U.S.
The first week of April, the U.S. Embassy in Havana resumed processing visas for Cubans, though on a limited basis, more than four years after stopping consular services on the island amid a hardening of relations.
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Which is better, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus or the Galaxy S22 Ultra?
If you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone and have your heart set on a Samsung Galaxy S22, you should know the difference between each model. The base model is a fine phone, but if you want something more robust with premium features, the Galaxy S22 Plus or Galaxy S22 Ultra is what you want.
They’re both high-end smartphones and similar in many ways, but there are a few differences in specs, design and price. The differences are subtle but can be critical depending on what you want from your new smartphone.
Galaxy S22 Plus
The Galaxy S22 Plus is the mid-tier model in Samsung’s latest Galaxy S22 series but is a step up from the base model, the Galaxy S22, and is considered a high-quality smartphone. The Galaxy S22 Plus is more like the Galaxy S22 Ultra than the Galaxy S22, but there are some differences in hardware and specs. It starts at $999, but higher storage options can cost up to $1,099.
Galaxy S22 Plus pros
The Galaxy S22 Plus boasts a flat full high-definition OLED display that stretches 6.6 inches in a landscape position, which looks great when streaming high-definition content. It measures 75.8 by 157.4 by 7.6 millimeters, and although it’s a robust smartphone weighing 6.91 ounces, it’s noticeably more lightweight than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The camera system is solid, with a 50-megapixel setup on the rear and a 10-megapixel selfie camera, so it takes photos with quality comparable to other smartphones in the same tier. It’s available with either 128 or 256 gigabytes of storage and 8GB of random-access memory, which is crucial for running multiple apps and programs simultaneously without decreasing performance.
Galaxy S22 Plus cons
The Galaxy S22 Plus doesn’t offer much in terms of a design upgrade over its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 Plus. The camera is satisfactory for most users, but some found it subpar compared to other smartphones.
It’s only available with 8GB of RAM, so although it’s sufficient for casual users, those who need to run several apps and tasks simultaneously might be turned off. Also, there are only two storage options, and the battery life isn’t as good as the Galaxy S21 Plus.
Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is arguably the best Samsung Galaxy smartphone currently available, so you should be prepared to spend a pretty penny on it if you have your eyes on it. It starts at $1,199, but if you want more storage, it can cost you up to $1,399.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is like the Galaxy S22 Plus in many ways, but if you’re someone who likes to get the most out of their smartphone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is what you’re looking for. There are a few critical differences between them that may help sway you in the direction of the more expensive Galaxy smartphone.
Galaxy S22 Ultra pros
The Galaxy S22 Ultra has the same refresh rate and processor as the Galaxy S22 Plus. It also has the same water and dust protection rating and biometric features, including a fingerprint sensor and facial recognition. Like the Galaxy S22 Plus, it has a sturdy build consisting of an armor aluminum frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus that’s resistant to dings and scratches.
It has an OLED display, but it’s slightly larger at 6.8 inches, and it also offers a higher resolution at 1440 x 3038 pixels. Also, it’s only marginally bigger, with dimensions of 77.9 by 163.3 by 8.9 millimeters.
The battery life is much better on this model, and if you want high-quality photos, this phone has you covered. It features an impressive 108MP rear camera setup with a 40MP rear camera, which is nearly as much as what the Galaxy S22 Plus offers with its rear camera.
If you need to store files locally, you might be more interested in the Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Galaxy S22 Plus, since it’s available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1 terabyte storage options. Also, there’s a 12GB RAM option for those who want the fastest experience possible.
Galaxy S22 Ultra cons
The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a different design than the Galaxy S22 Plus, and although it’s sleeker, some might not like the curved display. Also, it’s considerably heavier than the Galaxy S22 Plus, weighing 8.08 ounces.
While the battery life is better than what the Galaxy S22 Plus offers, it’s not nearly as good as other top smartphones, such as the Google Pixel 6 Pro. Also, some don’t find its high price point justified compared to rival smartphones that offer a similar experience at a lower cost.
Should you get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus or the Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Galaxy S22 Plus is a fantastic smartphone if you want something that does everything well. It looks great and costs less than the Galaxy S22 Ultra, making it ideal for casual users. However, the battery life leaves much to be desired and could be problematic if you spend a lot of time on your phone.
Although it’s heavier, the Galaxy S22 Ultra feels better in your hands, has better battery life and takes fantastic photos. Multiple storage and RAM options make it ideal for those who need to store a lot of data on their phone. However, its higher cost might not be worth it if you don’t care much for the updated design or want ultra-high-quality photos.
If money isn’t an issue, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is what you want if you don’t mind its bulkier build. However, if you’re a casual smartphone user or working with a budget, the Galaxy S22 Plus is more than adequate to suit your needs.
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OSCEOLA, Ark. (AP) _ Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (EVTV) on Monday reported a loss of $2.5 million in its first quarter.
The Osceola, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share.
The hybrid vehicle drivetrain maker posted revenue of $1.1 million in the period.
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