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HOUSTON – If you’ve seen Raymond Young or know where he is, police want to hear from you.
The 44-year-old is charged with murder after a 17-year-old was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday in north Houston. Young remains at-large, police said Monday.
On Saturday, Houston police said officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of the 1300 block of East 35th Street and found a large crowd of people. People there told the officers that there had been a shooting. During the investigation, a witness called officers to report that there was a body found in the 3900 block of Watonga Boulevard. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. He had multiple gunshot wounds at the scene on East 35th Street, police said. Police said a witness tied the two scenes together.
Further investigation identified Young, who had fled the scene prior to police arrival, as the suspect in this case. He was then charged for his role in the shooting.
The 17-year-old who died has not been identified as family members are notified.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Young or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. | https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/23/have-you-seen-him-man-accused-in-17-year-olds-killing-sought-by-police/ | 2022-05-23T16:38:21Z | https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/23/have-you-seen-him-man-accused-in-17-year-olds-killing-sought-by-police/ | false | 1 |
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'Pathetic!' Brexiteer slams Boris for 'knifing civil servants' while Britons struggle with
BORIS JOHNSON'S Government has been accused of "knifing" civil servants after it was revealed that his allies turned on Sue Gray over her Partygate report claiming she is "playing politics".
Richard Tice bashes Tories over cost of living crisis
It comes after Boris Johnson's controversial meeting with Ms Gray ahead of the release of her report. Leading Brexiteer Richard Tice called the allegations against the senior civil servant "pathetic", claiming the Government should instead be focusing on the cost of living crisis.
Richard Tice, the leader of Reform UK, said Number 10 is more focused on attacking civil servants than on the rising living costs.
He wrote on Twitter: "Pathetic. There is a cost of living crisis & yet no 10 more focused on knifing civil servants."
It comes after allies of the PM are said to have been surprised by "toxic" media briefings from Miss Gray's team and the implication she was surprised Mr Johnson only received one fine for his involvement in the Partygate scandal.
One insider is understood to have said: "Sue Gray is supposed to be neutral but she's been busy playing politics and enjoying the limelight a little too much".
It follows a controversial meeting between the Prime Minister and Ms Gray ahead of her report, with members of the opposition suggesting he had tried to interfere, raising questions about the independence of the report.
But Downing Street insisted they had not instigated the meeting while Ms Gray's team maintained that it had.
Mr Johnson's allies reacted with fury to the allegations that he had tried to "nobble" her official inquiry.
One senior Whitehall source said it was "not true" that Mr Johnson had sought a secret meeting with her to discuss the report.
READ MORE: Brexit betrayal: EU forces British scientist from £2.4million project
But in a new twist of events, Downing Street has finally admitted to requesting the controversial meeting ahead of the report publication.
Reform UK leader Mr Tice has slammed No 10 over the negative accusations of the senior civil servant, calling them "pathetic".
He suggested the Government should instead be focusing on the cost of living crisis while inflation has hit a 40-year high and consumer confidence has reached its lowest point in almost five decades, according to recent data.
It comes amid mounting pressure on Mr Johnson to do more to tackle the financial crisis as millions of Britons face the consequences and struggle with crippling costs.
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Mr Johnson is now understood to have tasked the cabinet with cutting civil servant jobs by a fifth to address the crisis.
Top civil servants are reportedly being asked to draw up plans to cut jobs by up to 40 percent in each department.
This would mean as many as 91,000 jobs could be on the line in coming years if the Prime Minister presses forward with his plans.
He said: "We have got to cut the cost of Government to reduce the cost of living.
"Every pound the Government pre-empts from the taxpayer is money they can spend on their own priorities, on their own lives.” | https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1614745/Brexit-news-Reform-UK-Richard-Tice-Boris-Johnson-Sue-Gray-Partygate-report | 2022-05-23T16:39:49Z | https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1614745/Brexit-news-Reform-UK-Richard-Tice-Boris-Johnson-Sue-Gray-Partygate-report | true | 1 |
Biggs: Supervisor a fiscal conservative in name only
District 1 Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh talks a big game about being a fiscal conservative and wanting a smaller government. However, his actions and the management of his office say otherwise.
The supervisor’s requested budget for fiscal year 2022-23 was discussed along with his counterparts at the May 18 meeting. Much to my surprise over a half a million dollars — at $555,766. An increase of $53,418 from fiscal year 2021-22.
He is also the only supervisor to have two offices. With redistricting he would have one in Coolidge and one in Maricopa. Why?
He justifies all of this by stating he has such a large area that he has had to cover; however, District 2 Supervisor Mike Goodman, who serves the highest number of citizens who reside in unincorporated Pinal County (roughly 77,000) manages to have one office and runs effectively with himself and one staff member.
Supervisor Cavanaugh wants to talk about how his office needs these staff members to service his district; however, he fails to realize that these roles are meant to service all of Pinal County not just his district. In fact, one of his employees is an attorney, whom we are paying for. Despite the fact that the county has numerous attorneys and more appropriate offices that are supposed to hire and retain these types of employees. What purpose does that employee serve?
Supervisor Cavanaugh’s requested budget is $185,603 higher than the next lowest district (District 2) and $296,774 higher than District 5 — the district with the lowest budget. It would seem that the supervisor, despite his talks of smaller government, really wants to spend our hard-earned dollars and blow up the budget while expanding government rather than reducing it. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2608788716246/biggs-supervisor-a-fiscal-conservative-in-name-only | 2022-05-23T16:40:00Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2608788716246/biggs-supervisor-a-fiscal-conservative-in-name-only | true | 3 |
OU signs MoU with autonomous colleges to launch Cluster Colleges
Published: Published Date - 08:32 PM, Mon - 23 May 22
Hyderabad: The Osmania University (OU) on Monday has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with ten autonomous colleges to launch the cluster college system. The cluster college programs will provide an opportunity to students who want to discover and learn new things regardless of the field, branch, discipline, institution they are in, according to a press release.
The cluster colleges program will be integrated to multiply productivity, efficiency, optimization of resources and better learning outcomes, it added.
The 10 colleges that are part of the MoU include St. Ann’s College for Women Mehdipatnam, Loyola Academy Secunderabad, St. Joseph’s Degree and PG College, St. Francis College for Women, RBVRR College Narayanaguda, Bhavan’s New Science College, King Koti, Nizam College, Government College for Women Begumpet, Government City College, and University College for Women, Koti.
Through this program the students will have the choice of subjects across the partner colleges and they can opt to finish subject in different partnering colleges while being exposed to different learning ambience, access to shared resources available in these highly acclaimed colleges.
The MoU facilitates exchange of faculty, researchers and students, provides opportunities for collaborative research projects and publications, implementing contemporary curricula, conducting joint seminars, symposia, etc., and to collectively develop the skills of the students.
Navin Mittal, Commissioner of Collegiate Education, Prof. D. Ravinder, VC, OU, Prof. R. Limbadri Chairman, TSCHE, Prof. V. Venkat Ramana Vice-Chairman TSCHE, and Prof. P. Laxminaraya Registrar OU and other officers from State Council, Osmania University, Collegiate Education, RUSA, etc were present.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CBIO, NAT, BRQS, CMRX, and AGRI.
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Best Agrolife FY22 net profit jumps to Rs 104.76 crore
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Agrochemical firm Best Agrolife Ltd on Monday reported a nearly three-fold jump in its net profit at Rs 104.76 crore in FY 2022.
Its net profit stood at Rs 37.08 crore in the 2020-21 financial year, Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) said in a statement.
The company posted a 34 per cent increase in its revenue at Rs 1,210.79 crore in the period under review as against Rs 905.45 crore in the previous fiscal.
''Our performance this year boosts our confidence and confirms that we are on track to achieve our strategic and financial objectives.
''Other than grabbing the registration for the indigenous manufacturing of a number of crucial technicals and pesticides, we also bagged two major patents namely Ronfen and Shot Down,'' BAL Managing Director Vimal Alawadhi said. Best Agrolife Ltd has three plants in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu. It is into the manufacturing of technical, intermediates and formulation businesses of insecticide, fungicide and herbicide among others.
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IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Motor Corporation and UHI Group ("UHI") have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to confirm a synergistic business relationship between the two companies, pursuant to which UHI will manufacture and validate Alpha Motor Corporation's production-ready electric vehicles.
UHI is an American company based in the Metro Detroit Area. They are a full-service provider of prototype and low volume stampings and assemblies to the automotive and aerospace industries. UHI delivers complex, high-precision stamped parts and assembles full bodies and chassis for multiple OEMs in their 10 facility complex. Utilizing flexible robotic assembly cells, UHI is able to buffer capital investment costs and deliver the consistency once only found in traditional OEM production plants. From engineering and prototyping to assembly and production, UHI features the ability to assist with all steps in the manufacturing process, allowing customers to operate with leaner design staff. UHI is fully certified to inspect parts and validate projects for Alpha Motor Corporation. Furthermore, UHI's experienced team will leverage its state-of-the-art production facility to accelerate Alpha Motor Corporation through its development and validation stages.
"UHI's understanding of the decisions and challenges that are essential to production of electric vehicles at each step of the process was a critical factor in our decision to partner with UHI. Their modern manufacturing process, assembly facility, latest validation methods and consequent efficient process for development of vehicles align completely with Alpha Motor Corporation's key principles and philosophy," said Jada Lee, Vice Chairman of Alpha Motor Corporation.
The current framework in place will propel Alpha Motor Corporation's vision to bring electric vehicles to its consumers and to continue its focus on working towards mass production.
"We are excited to be a part of Alpha Motor Corporation's success. Their unique styling and cutting-edge technology will surely set them apart from any other vehicle line. Our existing manufacturing equipment and flexible assembly cells will save them many months of build time and a significant amount of upfront capital investment," said John Kocis of UHI.
This partnership with UHI expands upon Alpha Motor Corporation's strategic alliances with industry leaders to shape the future of electric vehicles, such as its latest partnership with Hinduja Tech.
"We continue to follow our passion and make conscientious decisions to partner with influential organizations that share our vision. By doing this, we strive to lead a community that generates and contributes forward a positive impact globally," stated Alpha Motor Corporation.
Please contact pr@alphamotorinc.com for more information.
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For a study, researchers examined the outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair in patients from the Committee for Stentgraft Management registry to assess the importance of persistent type II endoleak (p-T2EL) and the risk of late adverse events, such as aneurysm sac expansion. From 2006 to 2015, the medical records of 17,099 patients 75 years of age who underwent endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm were examined. Patients were separated into two groups (with and without p-T2EL) and compared to see if there was a link between p-T2EL and aneurysm sac expansion following endovascular aneurysm repair.
About 4,957 individuals (29.0%) had p-T2EL, whereas 12,142 (71.0%) did not (non-T2EL). The p-T2EL group had a substantially greater mean age (P<0.001) and fewer men (P<0.001). Among comorbidities, hypertension (P=0.019) and chronic renal disease (P=0.040) were more common in the p-T2EL group, but respiratory diseases were less common (P<0.001). To account for disparities in patient characteristics, 4,957 patients from each group were matched according to propensity score. The cumulative incidence rates of abdominal aortic aneurysm–related mortality (p-T2EL: 52 of 4,957 [1.0%] versus non-T2EL: 21 of 12 142 [0.2%]), rupture (p-T2EL: 38 of 4,957 [0.8%] versus non-T2EL: 13 of 12 142 [0.1%]), sac enlargement (5 mm; p-T2EL: 1359 of 4957 [27.4%] versus non-T2EL: 332 of 12,142 [2.7%]), and reintervention (p-T2EL: 739 of 4,957 [14.9%] versus non-T2EL: 91 of 12,142 [0.7%]) were significantly higher in the p-T2EL than the nonpT2EL group (P<0.001). Propensity score matching resulted in a greater projected incremental risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm–related death, rupture, sac expansion (5 mm), and p-T2EL reintervention (P<0.001). Cox regression analysis indicated that older age (P=0.010), proximal neck diameter (P=0.003), and chronic renal illness (P=0.001) were independent positive predictors of sac enlargement, whereas male sex was an independent negative predictor (P=0.015).
The Committee for Stentgraft Management registry data demonstrated a link between p-T2EL and late adverse outcomes following endovascular aneurysm repair, such as aneurysm sac expansion, reintervention, rupture, and abdominal aortic aneurysm–related death. Aside from p-T2EL, sac enlargement was linked with older age, female sex, chronic renal illness, and a dilated proximal neck.
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PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a simple way to prepare restaurant quality seafood, beef, chicken, and pork at home," said one of two inventors, from Mason, Ohio, "so we invented BLOVE'S SMACKALICIOUS COOKER. Our design helps to prevent overcooked or undercooked meat and seafood."
The invention provides an effective device for properly cooking meat and seafood at home. In doing so, it enables the user to air fry, steam, grill, etc. As a result, it saves time and effort and it could contribute to a better tasting meat and seafood dish. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it would ensure that meats are cooked to temperature without cutting to check the meat and losing delicious juice's. It is also producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCT-4649, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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"Game Change Game" is produced by THINK450, the Innovation Engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in partnership with Good Company
NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Game Change Game," a powerful documentary that takes viewers inside the 2020 NBA season disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, is set to make its festival debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2022. The film is produced by THINK450, the Innovation Engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
"This film came to life in the wake of the social justice reckoning triggered by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others," said veteran entertainment executive Christina Norman, THINK450's head of content and producer of the film. "As the players were inspired to use their voices to call for justice, we were inspired to create this film to amplify the united response of the 450 basketball players of the NBA and keep the calls for justice ever present."
With unmatched access to the players in the "NBA bubble," "Game Change Game" unfolds as a social justice reckoning played out across the globe and sitting on the bench wasn't an option. The film chronicles how the players grappled with issues bigger than basketball and how the brotherhood of 450 players ultimately came together to use their collective power and influence to engage in real world conversations and activism around social justice in America. The documentary captures the urgency of the moments that led players to become agents of change.
"It is very humbling for me to watch this now and look back at everything we went through as players during that time," said CJ McCollum, president of the NBPA and one of the players featured in the film. "With the coronavirus pandemic, social unrest, and pivotal elections across the country, this film captures such a unique moment in our history and it's amazing to relive these moments of togetherness and activism that transcend the game of basketball."
The documentary blends personal footage shot by players interspersed with interviews from thought leaders, recording artists, and journalists including Nikole Hannah-Jones, Marc Spears, Killer Mike, as well as social justice activists and victims of police brutality. Players in the film include CJ McCollum, Jaylen Brown, Andre Iguodala, Malcolm Brogdon, Garrett Temple, Donovan Mitchell, JaVale McGee, Danny Green, Rudy Gobert, Matisse Thybulle, and Tobias Harris. NBA legends Julius Erving, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West are also featured as well as NBA coach and former player Doc Rivers.
Behind the scenes, Norman brought together a stellar directing team known for their unique visual style, Spike Jordan and Maxime Quoilin. Jordan and Quoilin's creative collaboration is grounded in Jordan's talent for elevated, thought-provoking conceptual direction and Quoilin's ability to craft dynamic, breakthrough visuals. "Game Change Game" is produced by Ms. Norman, Jonathan Lia and Whitney Jackson.
"Game Change Game is both timeless and timely," said Mr. Jordan. "It's 2022 and we're still in the midst of Covid and fighting for justice. I hope this film can be the wake-up call and get people talking about the issues and how to incite the change that we need."
"We started working on this film under the incredibly complex, strict, ever-evolving environment of the 'Bubble,'" says Mr. Quoilin. "We knew it could go in many directions, but after our first interviews with players it became evident that players wanted to use their platform in a completely new way. And as filmmakers it was our duty to shed light on what was on their minds once they got out of the locker room and were not only athletes, but sons, brothers, fathers and friends. "Game Change Game" can be an emotional rollercoaster, but it's an important watch."
"Game Change Game" is an integral part of THINK450's content strategy, which focuses on amplifying the voices of the players and connecting them to audiences through powerful, impactful storytelling.
"This film is a testament to the collective power of our players and beautifully tells the story of how they mobilized as leaders for justice and equality for all," said Tamika Tremaglio, the NBPA's executive director. "I am honored to work with these men and extremely proud of the artful storytelling produced by THINK450 that has been recognized with this opportunity to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival."
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The National Basketball Players Association is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA's mission is to protect and support the rights and talents of our players, magnify the power of their collective will, and amplify their voices as leaders who will transcend sport and society globally.
The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, or counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the for-profit subsidiary of the NBPA charged with managing the players' group licensing rights.
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Schroder Investment Management Group reduced its holdings in shares of ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON – Get Rating) by 29.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,803,265 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 745,711 shares during the period. Schroder Investment Management Group owned 0.42% of ON Semiconductor worth $122,477,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of ON. Tsfg LLC bought a new position in shares of ON Semiconductor in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its stake in shares of ON Semiconductor by 265.6% in the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 457 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 332 shares in the last quarter. CWM LLC bought a new position in shares of ON Semiconductor in the fourth quarter worth approximately $46,000. TAP Consulting LLC bought a new position in shares of ON Semiconductor in the fourth quarter worth approximately $51,000. Finally, Hexagon Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of ON Semiconductor by 177.9% in the fourth quarter. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC now owns 781 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. 92.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of ON Semiconductor from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 8th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and set a $72.00 price objective on shares of ON Semiconductor in a research report on Tuesday, May 3rd. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of ON Semiconductor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $55.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Tuesday, April 12th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of ON Semiconductor from $55.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 8th. Finally, StockNews.com began coverage on shares of ON Semiconductor in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating, nineteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $69.58.
ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Monday, May 2nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.05 by $0.17. The business had revenue of $1.95 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.91 billion. ON Semiconductor had a net margin of 20.13% and a return on equity of 38.08%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 31.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.35 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that ON Semiconductor Corp will post 4.91 earnings per share for the current year.
In related news, Director Paul Anthony Mascarenas sold 20,000 shares of ON Semiconductor stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.00, for a total value of $1,300,000.00. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Vince Craig Hopkin sold 6,296 shares of ON Semiconductor stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $52.10, for a total transaction of $328,021.60. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 169,073 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,808,703.30. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 46,378 shares of company stock worth $2,832,409. Insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.
About ON Semiconductor (Get Rating)
onsemi is engaged in disruptive innovations and also a supplier of power and analog semiconductors. The firm offers vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets. It operates through the following segments: Power Solutions Group, Advanced Solutions Group, and Intelligent Sensing Group.
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Members Retain Health Care Benefits, Gain Wage Increases
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamster leaders from local unions that represent workers at the American Red Cross voted unanimously to endorse the Tentative National Agreement, paving the way for members to vote on the contract in the near future.
"It was an honor and a privilege to negotiate a contract on behalf of over 1,500 brave essential service workers at the American Red Cross," said Jason Lopes, Teamsters Health Care Director and Public Services Division Representative. "These men and women demonstrated incredible heroism during the pandemic and their work saves countless lives every day. We are elated to get an agreement that reflects the value of their service."
Some of the improvements in the contract include nine percent total wage increases; united contract expiration dates to give local unions greater bargaining power; better family leave, scheduling, and paid time off policies; higher safety and health standards and neutrality language that will allow the Teamsters to organize more locations at the organization. Perhaps most notably, the members retained their current health care plan.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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For the readers interested in the stock health of Danimer Scientific Inc. (DNMR). It is currently valued at $4.19. When the transactions were called off in the previous session, Stock hit the highs of $4.88, after setting-off with the price of $4.80. Company’s stock value dipped to $4.005 during the trading on the day. When the trading was stopped its value was $4.74.Recently in News on May 10, 2022, Danimer Scientific Announces First Quarter 2022 Results. Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. You can read further details here
Danimer Scientific Inc. had a pretty Dodgy run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the company’s stock is recorded $9.35 on 01/03/22, with the lowest value was $3.09 for the same time period, recorded on 02/24/22.
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Danimer Scientific Inc. (DNMR) full year performance was -80.92%
Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stock’s existing status and the future performance. Presently, Danimer Scientific Inc. shares are logging -85.80% during the 52-week period from high price, and 35.45% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stock’s price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $3.09 and $29.50.
The company’s shares, operating in the sector of Basic Materials managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 2525426 for the day, which was evidently lower, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares.
When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the Danimer Scientific Inc. (DNMR) recorded performance in the market was -50.82%, having the revenues showcasing 14.17% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 479.29M, as it employees total of 282 workers.
Specialists analysis on Danimer Scientific Inc. (DNMR)
According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 5.02, with a change in the price was noted -4.27. In a similar fashion, Danimer Scientific Inc. posted a movement of -50.47% for the period of last 100 days, recording 3,398,922 in trading volumes.
Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the company’s financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders’ equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders’ equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for DNMR is recording 0.54 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 0.54.
Trends and Technical analysis: Danimer Scientific Inc. (DNMR)
Raw Stochastic average of Danimer Scientific Inc. in the period of last 50 days is set at 28.69%. The result represents downgrade in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 56.22%. In the last 20 days, the company’s Stochastic %K was 67.58% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 62.66%.
Now, considering the stocks previous presentation, multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the company’s stock appears to be encouraging, given the fact the metric is recording -50.82%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably deteriorated by -70.78%, alongside a downfall of -80.92% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by 5.28% in the 7-day charts and went up by -8.91% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were driven by 14.17% during last recorded quarter. | https://investchronicle.com/2022/05/23/danimer-scientific-inc-dnmr-investing-has-never-been-easier/ | 2022-05-23T16:57:12Z | https://investchronicle.com/2022/05/23/danimer-scientific-inc-dnmr-investing-has-never-been-easier/ | true | 19675 |
The killer hiding on the porch
I’m not easily surprised these days, because…everything. But I just stumbled across an astonishing bit of data. Apparently only about 46% of nursing home staff have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Residents are doing better, but at less than 70% the...
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WFO SACRAMENTO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
920 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022
...Red Flag Warning for Gusty Wind and Low Humidity Today through
Wednesday Morning...
.Breezy northerly wind combined with low relative humidity will
result in areas of critical fire weather conditions today through
Wednesday morning. Strongest wind expected along the western
Sacramento Valley and into the Coastal Range foothills. Gusty wind
lingers into Wednesday morning, then lighter wind expected with
continued low humidity in the afternoon.
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216,
217, 218, 263, 266, AND 279...
* WIND...Northerly wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Strongest wind expected late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidities 4 to 15 percent with overnight
recoveries 25 to 45 percent.
* GREATEST THREAT...West side of the Sacramento Valley, mainly
along and west of Interstate 5, and into the Coastal Range
foothills.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Senate is considering to override the Democratic Governor’s veto on an anti-mask bill Monday.
Kansas Senate Bill 34 would limit the authority of government officials to order masks to be worn to deter the spread of diseases ranging from COVID 19 to measles to some livestock diseases which can spread to humans.
The bill narrowly passed 23-17 in the Kansas Senate and 64-53 in the Kansas House before being vetoed and returned to the Senate.
In a response to the bill Kansas Governor Laura Kelly justified her veto by saying the bill was a “one-size-fits-all approach” to handling infectious diseases. Kelly said the bill would limit any government’s response to any infectious disease outbreak.
“We have a responsibility to protect our critically important agricultural industry and the farmers and ranchers who feed the nation,” Kelly said. | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/senate-takes-up-anti-mask-bill-to-override-veto/ | 2022-05-23T17:00:16Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/senate-takes-up-anti-mask-bill-to-override-veto/ | false | null |
Gas prices jump for 5th straight week
(Gray News) – The national average price of gas went up 11 cents from a week ago, making this the fifth straight week of rising prices.
According to GasBuddy, the national average is $4.57 a gallon, which is up 45.4 cents from a month ago and $1.55 per gallon higher than a year ago.
On the other hand, GasBuddy reports the national average price of diesel fell slightly by 1.7 cents and stands at $5.53 per gallon.
“Gasoline prices surged over the last week to new record highs but have finally started to slow their rise with diesel also finally cooling off,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
Drivers in Alaska saw the highest week-to-week price increase of 31 cents, according to AAA.
Though all states are average over $4 per gallon, AAA reports Oklahoma is the nation’s least-expensive market with the average cost of fuel sitting at $4.04.
“While the coast isn’t clear yet, and prices will be at their highest Memorial Day level ever, I’m hopeful that we could avoid a dreaded national average of $5 per gallon this year,” De Haan said. “Whether or not we’re able to depends on Americans cutting demand in the face of sky-high prices.”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February sent prices surging as investors braced for oil supply disruptions caused by the war and embargoes on Russian energy.
The Biden administration responded by unleashing a record amount of oil from U.S. emergency oil stockpiles, announcing March 31 that 1 million barrels a day would be released for six months.
The ongoing effort helped cool oil and gasoline prices off for a bit, but the relief was fleeting and relatively minor.
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Not Everyone Got the Same Wordle Answer Today, Here’s Why
If you solved today's Wordle you may not have had the same answer as everyone else.
What started out as a fad has become an obsession for people throughout the Hudson Valley. Wordle is a word guessing game that gives no clues but expects players to figure out a five-letter word in just six guesses. After your initial answer, the game lets you know if any of your letters are correct and if they're in the proper position or not. Good players should be able to solve any word in three to four guesses, but sometimes things just don't go your way.
Today's Wordle may or may not be the Wordle you think it is. The New York Times announced on Monday that there was a change made to today's answer because of an unintentional coincidence.
Warning... spoilers to today's Wordle answer are ahead.
Wordle was acquired by the New York Times earlier this year. The game was originally developed by Josh Wardle, a computer programmer from South Wales. Created as a gift for his girlfriend, Wardle stocked the game with 2,500 commonly-known words that could randomly be used in the puzzle each day.
The randomness of the puzzles has created an awkward situation for the New York Times that editors tried to avoid for today's puzzle. In a statement to its readers, the newspaper explained that the game section of its website is intended to be a place to "entertain and escape." Unfortunately, the randomly selected answer to today's puzzle hit too close to current headlines to achieve that goal.
The answer to today's puzzle was supposed to be "fetus." Due to the recent leak of the Supreme Court's thoughts on overturning Roe Vs Wade, the Times thought that the word would cause unintended reactions from players because of its association with current events.
We tried out today's puzzle in the studio and while most of us got the new answer, one of us did get "fetus" as today's solution.
After discovering the unfortunate coincidence last week, the New York Times replaced the word. But because of the way the game is programmed, the change will only take effect if users have refreshed the game in their browser. Because most players use their browser for other things each day, the majority will see a different answer. However, those who keep the same window open to play each day will still see "fetus" as the solution to today's puzzle.
The New York Times says that they are working on ways to update the game and make it easier to adjust answers in the future. | https://wpdh.com/not-everyone-got-the-same-wordle-answer-today-heres-why/ | 2022-05-23T17:02:30Z | https://wpdh.com/not-everyone-got-the-same-wordle-answer-today-heres-why/ | false | 1 |
The last couple of years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent since the start of the global pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with young children will want a family-friendly dog.
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It’s also worth thinking about health issues that can affect certain breeds, for instance bulldogs are particularly susceptible to respiratory problems, while pugs commonly develop eye infections.
Of course, there’s no guarantee that a dog won't develop issues, but some are less likely to than others.
So, if you want a happy dog while avoiding hefty vet bills, here are 10 of the healthiest dog breeds you should consider, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Prepare Now for Possible Tornado in Hudson Valley
Weather forecasters are predicting the possibility of isolated tornadoes in certain areas of the Hudson Valley today. Now is the time to prepare.
According to the National Weather Service, conditions are ripe for some violent weather on Monday afternoon. Strong winds, rain, hail, and possible tornadoes are all on the table as this unstable weather pattern makes its way through the Hudson Valley.
We've seen several tornadoes touch down in the Hudson Valley over the past few years, so it's not out of the question that we could see some dangerous weather activity today. That's why experts say it's important to make sure you're prepared now before the weather turns nasty.
First of all, it's important to identify when a possible tornado is approaching. According to the CDC, these are the signs to watch for.
- A dark or green-colored sky
- A large, dark, low-lying cloud
- Large hail
- A loud roar that sounds like a freight train
Before the tornado even approaches, you and your family should have these four vitally important items prepared and ready to go.
A portable radio with fresh batteries is essential for receiving the latest emergency weather information. During an intense storm, internet lines and cell service may not work. Being able to stay informed with a radio tuned to a live, local station is a must.
An emergency kit complete with water, some non-perishable food, and medication should be safely stored and ready to take with you at a moment's notice.
An emergency plan, including access to a safe shelter for your family and pets, is something everyone should have in place before it's too late. Everyone should know to go to the basement or a predetermined inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway).
A list of important information, including phone numbers, should be written down in case your phone's battery gives out. Include friends, family, doctors, and local authorities you may need to contact in an emergency situation.
Preparing now for a possible weather emergency can increase your chances of surviving and successfully navigating the after-effects of a tornado or other dangerous situation. Making sure you're ready now will go a long way to keeping you and your family safe. | https://wpdh.com/prepare-now-for-possible-tornado-in-hudson-valley/ | 2022-05-23T17:02:55Z | https://wpdh.com/prepare-now-for-possible-tornado-in-hudson-valley/ | false | 2 |
In New York, residents of Buffalo are still in shock over a racially motivated mass shooting at a supermarket. Ten African Americans were shot to death, and three people were wounded.
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In New York, residents of Buffalo are still in shock over a racially motivated mass shooting at a supermarket. Ten African Americans were shot to death, and three people were wounded.
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The Wingfoot Night of Champions was held this past Saturday night at the Griffin Track and Field facility on the campus of Georgia Tech.
The annual season-ending track meet brings together champions from the recent GHSA state meets, as well as some more of the top prep athletes from Georgia who are invited to the event based on performances during the spring.
Minimum standards in each event must also be met in order to gain a prestigious invite.
Five recent state champions from our local area participated.
Ridgeland senior Logan Montgomery had a very successful meet. The future Florida Gator and two-time state champion in the Class AAAA shot put and discus won the shot put title at the Night of Champions for a second consecutive year.
His winning throw was 57-feet, 5-inches, which edged out the best throw by Creekside's Josh Dare by two inches (57-3). Montgomery also had throws of 53-0.5 and 55-4.5, but fouled on his other attempt.
Moving on to the discus, Montgomery had two fouls and a throw of 136-8, but his longest throw of 179-3 earned him third place in the event. New Manchester's Seth Allen, representing the Retrain Track Club, won with a new-meet record throw of 195-10, while Dare finished second at 191-11.
Heritage's J.D. Black also took third place in the high jump. The Class AAAA state winner in the event, the junior topped out at 6-6. Ashriel Dixon (East Paulding) and Dylan Faulkner (unattached) both cleared 6-10, but Dixon claimed the title on fewest misses at the final height.
Gordon Lee had three of its female state champions compete at Wingfoot.
Senior Arilyn Lee, the Class A Public School shot put winner, had throws of 34-5 and 36-10.5 with a top throw of 37-8, which earned her seventh place. Douglas County's Skylar Soli, also representing Retrain Track Club, won with a throw of 45-4.25.
Sophomore state discus champion Madolyn Loyd had a best attempt of 113-6 and placed 13th. She also had throws of 102-0 and 92-11 with one foul. Greater Atlanta Christian's Alana Thomas took first place with a winning throw of 133-2.
Junior Ansley Dendy, the state pole vault champ in the classification, was unable to clear the initial starting height of 9-10 on her three attempts. Liv Bollenbacher, competing unattached, was the winner at 12-6.25.
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One of the biggest takeovers in the history of the gaming industry is complete — Take-Two now owns Zynga. The companies announced the $12.7 billion acquisition in January. The two sides have cut through all the red tape and, after shareholders gave the thumbs up last week, the deal is done.
Zynga has joined the likes of Rockstar Games and 2K under Take-Two's umbrella. As s result of the deal, Take-Two now has a bigger stable of well-known mobile and casual gaming franchises, including Words with Friends and Farmville. Among the games Zynga is working on is Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play arena shooter for mobile and Nintendo Switch that's supposed to arrive this year.
“As we bring together our exceptional talent, exciting pipelines of games, and industry-leading technologies and capabilities, we believe that we can take our portfolio to another level of creativity, innovation, and quality," Take-Two chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a statement. "Each of our teams has a strong history of operational execution, and together, we expect that we will enhance our financial profile through greater scale and profitability, paving the way for us to deliver strong shareholder value.”
Take-Two's buyout of Zynga is part of a major wave of consolidation across the gaming industry. In January, Sony announced it was buying Destiny 2 studio Bungie for $3.6 billion. That news came just days after Microsoft said it planned to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Both takeovers are pending regulatory approval. Activision Blizzard shareholders voted in favor of the Microsoft deal last month. | https://www.engadget.com/take-two-zynga-acquisiton-complete-151549286.html?src=rss | 2022-05-23T17:08:34Z | https://www.engadget.com/take-two-zynga-acquisiton-complete-151549286.html?src=rss | true | 2 |
A 21-year-old Russian soldier was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for shooting a civilian to death, in Ukraine's first war crimes trial. The court in Kyiv on Monday considered his guilt proven after the soldier's confession that he shot an unarmed 62-year-old civilian on February 28, four days after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. The trial marks the first war crimes case to be heard in court since the start of the Russian invasion, following worldwide horror at Russian atrocities in Ukraine. The defendant, Vadim Sh., now has 30 days to appeal the verdict, which is not yet final. The shooting occurred in the village of Chupakhivka in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region. The victim, Oleksandr Shelipov, was out with his bicycle when the defendant fired at him with a Kalashnikov assault rifle, according to the evidence gathered in court. Shelipov's widow later found her husband dead on the road, shot in the head. 'He was everything for me. He was my protector,' she told the court. Vadim Sh., a tank soldier from Irkutsk in Siberia, said he had acted on orders from his superiors. He apologized during the trial. 'I regret it. I regret it very much. I did not refuse and I am ready to accept any measures imposed,' he said in his closing remarks. He described in court how his tank column had come under fire. They stole a car to escape and the older man had been a witness. His superior ordered him to shoot, shouting at him. After initially refusing, he gave a short burst of fire. The defendant later surrendered himself to captivity because he wanted to live and 'not fight,' he said, adding: 'I do not deny my guilt.' Another Russian soldier who was captured with him confirmed the version in court. The commanding officer was 25 to 30 years old, the witness said. They had been told that the officer was now dead. The prosecution had asked for life imprisonment. The defence argued for acquittal, saying the soldier was carrying out an order. The trial began last week. Shelipov's widow joined the prosecution demand for life in prison, but said she was not opposed to him being handed to the Russians in exchange for one of the Ukrainian fighters captured in Mariupol. According to Moscow, more than 2,400 Ukrainian fighters have now been captured from the Azovstal steelworks in the port city. Ahead of the sentencing, Moscow said it was looking for possibilities to help the defendant. For Ukraine, this is likely only the beginning of the country's reckoning with the countless war crimes committed since the start of Russia's invasion three months ago. Russian troops have since withdrawn from the north-eastern regions of Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy. Their withdrawal has revealed reports of atrocities that have triggered horror around the world. More than 400 were found dead in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha alone. Many crimes have also been documented in the suburbs of Irpin and Borodyanka. In a recently published interview on the editorially independent Russian website Meduza, the mother of Vadim Sh. said she had only learned about the war in Ukraine when she heard about her son's imprisonment on March 1. She said that she now knew many parents whose children were in Ukrainian captivity, adding that she had written to Putin saying she wanted her son back, but had not received an answer. | https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/world/regretful-russian-sentenced-to-life-in-first-war-crimes-trial-in-kyiv | 2022-05-23T17:11:14Z | https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/world/regretful-russian-sentenced-to-life-in-first-war-crimes-trial-in-kyiv | false | 1 |
Seclusion and restraint incidents decrease in Fox Cities schools. The pandemic is a major reason but it's not the only one.
Incidents of students being secluded or restrained dropped significantly in Fox Cities schools during the 2020-21 school year, compared to the previous year. While state officials said a similar statewide decrease was largely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, local school officials said there's more to it than that.
The state Department of Public Instruction released data last week on the number of times each school in the state secluded or restrained a student and how many incidents involved students with disabilities.
The state defines seclusion as the involuntary confinement of a student away from other students. When secluded, a student is physically prevented from leaving, the state definition says, but they must be supervised at all times.
It defines physical restraint as a restriction that limits a student’s ability to freely move their torso, arms, legs or head — only to be used when behavior presents a clear, present and imminent risk to the physical safety of the student or others.
Butte des Morts Elementary School in the Menasha Joint School District had the most seclusions (217) and restraints (256) of any school in the state for 2019-20, but saw both practices plummet. In 2020-21, there were only 10 seclusions and eight restraints.
"I don’t think we would pick one thing that was the dramatic change agent," said Marci Thiry, director of special services for Menasha schools. "I think it’s a multitude of things and an all-hands-on-deck approach to looking at behavior differently."
Menasha has been working on a multi-level system of support for student behavior for about five years, said Chip Kintopf, the district's behavior support coordinator.
Some efforts focused on early intervention and prevention, such as student assistance teams that can work with students when they start to exhibit smaller behavioral issues. There's also been a stronger push to build community and relationships for students.
Menasha has had a review process for seclusions and restraints for several years, but it became mandatory last year, Kintopf said. All the people involved with the incident, along with an administrator and someone with behavioral expertise, go through what happened, the events leading up to it and what adjustments can be made in the future.
Along with the shift in mindset among staff, Thiry said there were changes in how data was collected. Previously, students who lived within Butte des Morts' boundaries but attended an off-campus alternative program were included in Butte des Morts' data. This year, she said, those students aren't included.
Butte des Morts does house a program for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities and any incidents involving those students are still included in the school’s data.
In the Neenah Joint School District, schools also had fewer incidents and attributed the drop to a variety of factors.
Wilson Elementary again led the district in seclusions and restraints, as it did the previous school year, but it had significant drops in both. Seclusions dropped from 73 incidents to 28 — which tied for the number at Roosevelt Elementary — and restraints decreased from 55 to 30.
The pandemic was the main factor in bringing those numbers down, but Tim Gantz, director of pupil services, said there are three main reasons. As is the case with most districts, Neenah students spent part of the 2020-21 year learning virtually. When students were in school, Gantz said staff tried to maintain social distance and went to even greater lengths to avoid situations of close proximity.
But even without the pandemic, Gantz said there was an added emphasis, especially among special education staff, to reduce use of the practices. Every year. there are trainings on minimizing them, but there was a heightened awareness after reviewing data in September 2020.
“All of us would love to be able to say we never need to use (seclusion and restraint),” Gantz said. “That’d be a thrilling day.”
In the Appleton Area School District, students were secluded 104 times at 17 schools, compared to 2019-20, when there were more than 300 seclusions, including 97 at Houdini Elementary School alone.
Across Wisconsin, seclusion and restraint incidents decreased by half
Statewide, incidents of seclusion and restraint dropped by half during the 2020-21 school year.
While both practices saw drops of about 50% in total incidents, the proportion of incidents involving students with disabilities went up.
In total, there were 4,314 incidents of seclusion and 4,949 incidents of restraint for 2020-21 across elementary, middle and high schools as well as alternative programs in the state. The year prior, those numbers were 8,733 and 9,795, respectively.
Even with a dip in the totals, these practices are still being used mainly in elementary schools and mainly with students with disabilities, who make up 15% of pupils across the state.
For every 20 seclusions, 17 involve students with disabilities. And 21 out of every 25 restraints involve students with disabilities. That's an increase from the previous year.
Nearly 80% of total seclusions occurred in an elementary school, as did two thirds of total restraints.
Wisconsin laws restricting the use of seclusion and restraint in schools first appeared in 2012 and have undergone changes in the past couple years to create stricter reporting requirements and put a greater emphasis on de-escalating a situation. The 2019-20 school year was the first for a statewide, school-by-school report.
But long stretches of virtual learning brought on by the pandemic makes the most recent data hard to compare to previous years. Most recent data comes from a school year entirely colored by the pandemic, whereas data from just a year before represents a school year with only a couple months affected by the pandemic.
The number of days students attended in-person vs. virtually changes district to district, and in some cases, even school to school, making it hard to draw conclusions from a year-over-year comparison.
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Written by: Ankur Singh, Witzeal Technologies
The Indian online gaming sector has seen wave of recognition and popularity in last decade. India has one of the largest youth populations around the world and is soon on its path to becoming the world’s leading gaming destination. The gaming industry is currently estimated at 930 million USD with an annual CAGR of 22 percent making the industry the second largest online market having more than 560 million internet users.
With the entertainment sector booming, online gaming has secured its niche’ and proved that it is here to stay. As we observe these trends and comprehend the consumer behaviours, we learn that they seek out unique experiences and ubiquitous access to entertainment content and will continue to do so for years to come. And companies that address these needs and aggregate content in a more intuitive and accessible way will rise to the top.
According to an EY FICCI report on Media and Entertainment sector 2022, it was found that businesses in this sector will experience a familiar landscape influenced by consumer behaviour dynamism, technological innovation, competitive intensity, and industry reshaping. Online gaming sector is right on the path as the operators, players and other stakeholders all aim to create a holistic and innovative universe that subsumes these behaviours. Here are five trends to watch in the year ahead as the industry works to reframe its future.
Technological Prowess:
The enhancement of technology has seen a big influence on the online gaming industry. The industry is witnessing various trends including, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Blockchain among others that are credited to the technological advancement. The power of technology is extremely rewarding as it allows players to experience 4K and HD quality particularly with introduction of 5G services and penetration, providing an immersive experience on their smartphones.
Another trend witnessed, gamers today want their digital identity/ avatars to be secured and portable across multiple gaming platforms. They want to have control over their in-game assets which also can be easily ported and used in other games provided by some other game studio. Metaverse is another concept which is steadily gaining traction which enables online gamers to live their second life in the parallel virtual world.
Socializing while gaming:
Humans are social beings and constantly looking for different avenues to communicate and stay in touch. Capitalising this behaviour, the social aspect of gaming will see a rise. Gamers are using gaming platforms as an avenue for building social connections apart from social media platforms. While the primary motivation for most gamers is entertainment, many of them feel that gaming platforms are a great medium to connect, socialise, and build meaningful relations.
Cloud Gaming
Widespread cloud adoption and access have changed the way online games are created, delivered and played. The time-to-market acceleration is dramatic. Players are now able to access new games regardless of location if they have an internet connection, reducing the amount of time needed to acquire games, expansion packs and add-ons.
Blockchain technology:
Blockchain technology has disrupted many sectors including gaming. This technology is changing the rules of the game as decentralized games on blockchain helps gamers to have complete control over their digital identity and digital assets. Game entrepreneurs and developers need a safe and secure environment to develop and launch games and subsequently, monetize them. And security issues like identity theft, payment frauds and online scams poses a major threat in the online gaming world. Blockchain, Crypto currencies, NFTs are the solution to such security challenges.
Next Gen Gaming:
Envisioning to make gaming more and more immersive, gaming developers are using new age techniques and emerging technologies, bringing the games closer to reality and more challenging than ever. Gaming in metaverse is another trend that we are witnessing and has the power to harness the growth of the online gaming industry to the next level. By immersing the tools of AI, VR and Blockchain, we will be soon able to enable the next era of computing for online gaming.
Given the rise in technological advancements and adopting of new age techniques in gaming, its suffice to say, there is a whole lot of disruption and change the online industry is going to witness. This well could be assessed from the fact that India now has 275 online gaming development companies up from just 25 in 2010. Having said that, we are looking forward to witness and adapt this sea of changes with each passing year. | https://www.expresscomputer.in/columns/innovations-levelling-up-the-indian-online-gaming-sector/86316/ | 2022-05-23T17:17:20Z | https://www.expresscomputer.in/columns/innovations-levelling-up-the-indian-online-gaming-sector/86316/ | false | 1 |
Woman suffers life-threatening injuries during attack by boyfriend’s ex, police say
CENTER, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) – A woman in Colorado said she was attacked by her boyfriend’s ex while she was dropping her kids off at school.
“I don’t even know how to describe the situation,” Alyssa Castanuela told 11 News. “Like, I literally was just trying to take my kids to school, and we were saying good morning to a friend, and I almost died.”
According to police, her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend, Shianne Silva, was standing at the driver’s side door of Castanuela’s vehicle.
“The two exchanged greetings, but Shianne told Alyssa that she was not to be around her child,” an excerpt from the affidavit reads.
Castanuela said she responded that this was up to the daughter’s father, the affidavit continues, enraging Silva, who allegedly lunged at her through the car window.
“I just remember seeing her stabbing me and just hearing my kids crying and crying,” Castanuela said, adding that her two small boys saw everything.
A neighbor tried to intervene but was threatened, too.
Police say Silva sped off, leaving Castanuela bleeding profusely from her neck. Her jugular vein was nicked during the attack and was threatening her breathing, according to the affidavit.
Castanuela was taken to Rio Grande Hospital, where she was later airlifted to Colorado Springs.
“She went through my carotid artery. I was only a couple millimeters away from losing my life,” Castanuela said.
When law enforcement caught up with Silva, she confirmed hitting Castanuela but claimed not to know she was holding her keys while doing so. Silva said she didn’t mean to stab Castanuela, according to the arrest papers.
Silva is now facing first-degree assault charges for “causing seriously bodily injury with the grave risk of death.”
“To do it in broad daylight, you know, it’s just scary,” Castanuela said. “[My sons] are pretty traumatized. They just cry.”
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Naomi Osaka is unsure if she is going to play at Wimbledon after the grass-court Grand Slam announced ranking points would not be awarded.
The 24-year-old, who was eliminated from the French Open on Monday after falling to American Amanda Anisimova, said that the feel of the event would be more like an exhibition.
"The intention of this measure was good, but the execution is all over the place," she said in a press conference after the loss.
"I feel like if I play Wimbledon without points, it's more like an exhibition. I know this isn't true, right? But my brain just like feels that way. Whenever I think like something is like an exhibition, I just can't go at it 100%,” she added.
Osaka, who withdrew from Wimbledon last year to take some “personal time,” said much of her motivation to compete comes from chasing ranking points.
"I didn't even make my decision yet, but I'm leaning more towards not playing given the current circumstances."
The All England Club announced in April that it would not allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. In response, the ATP, WTA and ITF said they were going to strip rankings from the event due to “discrimination.”
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Prior to Wimbledon, there will be warm-up tournaments in England that will include ranking points, but Osaka is unsure about playing those events as well.
"I would say the decision is kind of affecting my mentality going into grass. I'm not 100% sure if I'm going to go there," Osaka said.
"I would love to go just to get some experience on the grass court, but at the same time I'm the type of player that gets motivated by seeing my ranking go up."
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OICC China Lake’s Operations Officer Commander Nathan Hardy being welcomed on stage during the by Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific during the 2022 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado.
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- Warren Buffett is unique, and being different is key to investing success, Michael Burry said.
- "The Big Short" investor refrained from emulating the Berkshire Hathaway CEO for that reason.
- Burry knows his deleted tweets still spread, and pointed to an Insider story as an example.
- For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za.
There's only one Warren Buffett, and the investor's idiosyncrasies have been critical to his outperformance, Michael Burry said in a recent tweet.
"The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein impressed upon me that Buffett is unique, and so must any investor be," Burry wrote. "Other books on my shelf," he added, referring to a photo of his bookshelf attached to the tweet.
Burry is best known for his billion-dollar bet against the mid-2000s housing bubble, which was immortalised in "The Big Short." The hedge-fund manager made a similar point about Buffett to the book's author, Michael Lewis.
"If you are going to be a great investor, you have to fit the style to who you are," Burry told Lewis. He noted that Buffett didn't copy his mentor, Benjamin Graham, but instead crafted his own investment approach and philosophy.
"The lesson of Buffett was: To succeed in a spectacular fashion you had to be spectacularly unusual," Lewis wrote about Burry's key insight from studying the Berkshire Hathaway CEO.
Burry also told Lewis that he lacked Buffett's charm and social skills, and knew he would never be as popular as the "Oracle of Omaha."
The Scion Asset Management chief has mentioned Buffett several times in previous tweets.
In April, he highlighted Buffett's testimony to Congress in 2010 about the financial crisis. The Berkshire chief described Burry as a "Cassandra" to the panel, because his warnings about an impending crash were almost universally ignored. Fittingly, Burry has set his display name on Twitter as "Cassandra B.C."
In February last year, Burry highlighted Buffett's 1980 letter to Berkshire shareholders, in which he laid out the dangers of inflation. Buffett wrote that high inflation discourages companies from investing by eroding their real returns, and acts as an implicit tax on investors' purchasing power. It leaves them "running up a down escalator" and can result in negative returns, the Berkshire chief said.
Moreover, Burry described Apple as a "Buffett stock" in 1999 — nearly two decades before Berkshire made the iPhone maker the crown jewel of its stock portfolio.
Burry's bookshelf underscores his deep interest in Buffett's teachings, even if he doesn't follow them to the letter. It features "Security Analysis" — coauthored by Graham and known as the bible of value investing — and three collections of Buffett's letters to investors in his partnership and Berkshire shareholders.
The Scion boss also owns "The Warren Buffett Portfolio: Mastering the Power of the Focus Investment Strategy" by Robert Hagstrom, based on his previous tweet about his bookcase in March 2021.
Deleting tweets
Burry is fully aware that deleting his tweets doesn't prevent people from archiving them or writing about them.
"Yes, I know, deleting tweets does not really delete them. But that is not why I delete them," he said in a now-deleted tweet on Sunday. He highlighted a recent Insider story that included screenshots of several of his deleted tweets about the stock market.
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Anupamaa written update May 23: Anuj surprises Anupamaa with a grand welcome
- Anupamaa written update May 23: Anupamaa gets a surprise from Anuj after her bidaai. Vanraj is left alone in the house worrying about everyone.
After Anupamaa’s heartfelt ‘farewell (bidaai)’, it’s time for fun to take its seat back. In the latest episode of Anupamaa, we see a grand entry in Anuj’s life and his house. We will also see Vanraj missing Anupamaa in the house. (Also Read | Anupamaa written update May 21: Anupamaa is ready to leave the Shahs, start her new life with Anuj)
Anuj surprises Anupamaa
Finally, it’s time for Anupamaa to leave her in-laws' house and enter Anuj’s home. Anupamaa’s children bid her farewell and wish her well. As she continues with the ‘bidaai’ ritual, she recalls her days in the Shah’s house. Leela and Hasmukh bid adieu to their daughter-in-law turned daughter. As Anupamaa leaves the house teary-eyed, Anuj comforts her. They both stop on the way as the car’s tire gets punctured. After a romantic sequence in the rain, they depart for Anuj’s house.
Instead of going to Anuj’s small apartment, Anuj surprises Anupamaa with a huge bungalow. Anuj tells Anupamaa that he never told her about their family house because he never thought he would live there alone. He enters the house with his love and Anupamaa is shocked to see Pakhi, Toshu, Samar, Kinjal, Kavya, Dolly, and Meenu along with Devika and GK. They all give Anupamaa a grand welcome and proceed with the rituals. Anuj and Anupamaa together take the first step in their new life and new home.
Vanraj is distressed
As the entire family celebrates Anupamaa and Anuj’s welcome, Vanraj is left alone in the house worrying about everyone. He is distressed by the fact that now that Anupamaa has left the house, he will be the only one responsible for everyone. He worries about Hasmukh and Kinjal’s health, Pakhi and Samar’s education. He finally realizes how Anupamaa used to struggle alone to keep everything together. In the upcoming episodes, we will see Vanraj struggling more as he will have to play the role of both mother and father to his kids. Will Anupamaa be able to manage her new role and old responsibilities?
Anuj and Anupamaa’s married life begins
GK also tells Anupamaa that Anuj has put all his wealth, property, and companies under her name. Anupamaa is overwhelmed by this gesture and Anuj tells her that she will be the owner of the Kapadia’s house as well as their business. Anupama’s life was never easy and now after all the twists and turns, more obstacles will come as she manages to become Anuj Kapadia’s wife and keeps her identity as well.
In the upcoming episodes of Anupama, entertainment will continue to rise as Anupama’s life takes an exciting turn after 27 years. Keep watching this space for more updates from Anupamaa. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/anupamaa-written-update-may-23-anuj-surprises-anupamaa-with-a-grand-welcome-101653323653290.html | 2022-05-23T17:26:22Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/anupamaa-written-update-may-23-anuj-surprises-anupamaa-with-a-grand-welcome-101653323653290.html | false | 2 |
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“It’s a very paranoid world we live in.” That’s how showrunner Tony Gilroy begins to describe the upcoming Star Wars series Andor, based around the early adventures of Diego Luna’s Rogue One hero.
The 12-episode show is set to launch on Disney+ later this summer. For our most recent cover story, “Star Wars: The Rebellion Will Be Televised,” both Gilroy and Luna spoke with Vanity Fair about their new take on the intrepid Rebel agent. In this bonus story, the two reveal new details (including how the Rebel political leader Mon Mothma intersects with her future top spy) while also correcting a few rumors about the show that have circulated among the fans.
For instance, don’t expect Alan Tudyk’s blunt-speaking droid, K-2SO. “We don’t have Alan Tudyk,” Gilroy confirms. “Not yet, anyway.” But fear not. Prep for a second season is already underway, and the story of how Cassian Andor met that former Imperial battle droid may be told then. “It is a second season, but it’s really, for me, the second half of the novel,” Gilroy says. “This first season is about him becoming a revolutionary, and the second 12 episodes take him into Rogue One.”
They also say the series will make Star Wars obsessives reevaluate key tenets they have come to believe—all while trying to draw in fans who aren’t as well versed in galactic history.
Fair warning: There are some light spoilers ahead about how the Andor series starts out. For casual fans, it may be merely intriguing, but the more you know about the Star Wars universe, the more you might be able to read into what’s being suggested.
Gilroy is known for writing the first four Bourne thrillers, and he received Oscar nominations for both writing and directing Michael Clayton. He got involved with Star Wars by helping to rework Rogue One during its reshoots. Secrets, conspiracies, and claustrophobic distrust are among his hallmarks, so expect Andor to put a galactic spin on those themes.
“Tony is probably the best there is when it comes to the spy genre and bringing that into the Star Wars universe,” says Michelle Rejwan, a producer of Andor and Lucasfilm creative executive. She says Andor looks “through the lens of this character that had such a huge impact on Star Wars history, but who has a very personal, very rich, very committed investment in this fight.”
Luna emphasizes that the show will also be about the transformation of a fearful man. “I believe science fiction and stories that happen in a galaxy far, far away are a great tool to comment on our world—on your life and my life and the way we interact,” the actor says. “We need to explore the revolutionary we can become to change things, to stop war, to make this world a livable place. So Andor talks about that. I think it can inspire a lot of people on how much you can do by yourself.”
Rogue One, as those who’ve seen the 2016 movie know, is actually the conclusion of Cassian Andor’s story. It’s set just before the events of 1977’s original Star Wars and tells the self-sacrificing story of the Rebel spies who stole the Death Star plans that allowed Luke Skywalker to reduce the planet-killing battle station to a field of glowing debris. Andor will be primarily set five years before that mission in Rogue One, although the show will flash back even further to when Cassian’s childhood home world first falls under the tyrannical control of the Empire. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/andor-star-wars-series-diego-luna | 2022-05-23T17:30:22Z | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/andor-star-wars-series-diego-luna | true | 1 |
Mom accused of throwing newborn over banister in trash bag pleads guilty to murder
Published: May. 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A Kentucky woman has pleaded guilty to murder for the death of her newborn.
In December 2018, Amber Bowling put the baby boy in a garbage bag before throwing the bag over a banister, state police said.
An autopsy showed the newborn suffered fractured ribs and cranial bleeding.
Bowling was supposed to go on trial Monday, but instead, she pleaded guilty to murder.
As part of the plea agreement, the recommended sentence is 40 years in prison.
Bowling will be formally sentenced on June 27.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife will not be granted early release from a 30-year prison sentence she received after pleading guilty to plotting the retired NBA player’s 2010 slaying, the Tennessee Board of Parole said Monday.
The board voted to deny parole for Sherra Wright, who entered a guilty plea in July 2019 to facilitation of first-degree murder in her ex-husband's killing. The decision was reached after three of seven board members agreed to deny her release based on the seriousness of her offense, board spokesman Dustin Krugel said in an email to The Associated Press.
Sherra Wright appeared at a parole hearing May 11 at the prison in Nashville where she is being held. Wright said she has done well in classes she is taking from prison and has a support system to help her when she is released. Two of her children gave statements on her behalf.
Among those speaking against her early release was Lorenzen Wright’s mother, Deborah Marion. She said Sherra Wright should serve the full 30 years of her sentence.
Sherra Wright received the hearing based on her so-called “safety valve” date, which is the earliest possible release date for some inmates under an executive order regarding prison overcrowding. Tennessee’s Department of Correction said she has received more than three years of credit related to her time served.
Board member Barrett Rich presided over the hearing and recommended that the board deny parole. Her next parole hearing is scheduled for May 2027.
Lorenzen Wright’s slaying is one of the most highly publicized murder cases in Memphis history. His decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. The 34-year-old father of six had been missing for days before his body was discovered.
A Memphis native, Wright was a 6-foot, 11-inch center who played 13 seasons in the NBA before he retired after the 2008-2009 season.
Billy Ray Turner and Sherra Wright were indicted on first-degree murder charges in December 2017, more than seven years after the killing. She entered a surprise guilty plea on the lesser charge of facilitation of murder, but Turner claimed he was innocent and went to trial. He was convicted in March of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
A motive for the slaying was not made clear during the trial, though prosecutors said the killers were driven by jealousy and greed. Sherra Wright received $1 million from her ex-husband’s life insurance policy and settled a court dispute in 2014 over how she spent the insurance money meant to benefit their six children. | https://www.union-bulletin.com/seattle_times/slain-nba-player-s-ex-wife-denied-parole-in-tennessee/article_f7d5c4a3-b622-5159-9734-6cdabab5e9a6.html | 2022-05-23T17:32:03Z | https://www.union-bulletin.com/seattle_times/slain-nba-player-s-ex-wife-denied-parole-in-tennessee/article_f7d5c4a3-b622-5159-9734-6cdabab5e9a6.html | true | 20 |
Ontario Has A Suspected Case Of Monkeypox & Here's What You Need To Know
The case is connected to two Toronto places.
A suspected case of monkeypox is being investigated in Toronto and public health officials are advising people who may have come in contact with the virus.
According to Toronto Public Health, the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city is in an adult male in their 40s, who is currently recovering in hospital.
While the risk of infection is considered low by the health authority, it has warned people who may have attended two different public places that they may have been exposed to the illness.
People who went to an event at the Axis Club "hosted by Prism," located at 722 College Street on May 14 or went to Woody's Bar at 467 Church Street on May 13 or 14 may have been in contact with the infected person.
MEDIA RELEASE: Toronto Public Health investigates first suspected case of monkeypoxhttps://www.toronto.ca/news/toronto-public-health-investigates-first-suspected-case-of-monkeypox/\u00a0\u2026— Toronto Public Health (@Toronto Public Health) 1653167985
Monkeypox is a virus most commonly found in central and western Africa and its symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph and a rash. Fortunately, most people are able to recover from the virus on their own.
Transmission of the virus is not easy and it is usually spread via bodily fluids such as respiratory droplets from "prolonged face-to-face contact" and fluids from the sores that could come in contact with clothes, bedding and other items.
TPH is advising anyone who may have come in contact with the virus to monitor for symptoms for 21 days. If any develop, they should self isolate, get tested and get medical care.
While this is the first suspected case in Toronto, there have been confirmed cases in other parts of Canada. Quebec saw two confirmed cases linked to a U.S. Citizen who may have been infected before or during a trip to Montreal.
Cases of the illness have also been found in the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe.
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Restaurant boss admits immigration offence after illegally employing ‘down on his luck’ friend By Danny McKay May 23, 2022, 5:00 pm Updated: May 23, 2022, 6:28 pm Iqbal Choudhury outside his former business India On The Green [[intro]] [[title]] [[text]] [[button_text]] [[outro]] | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/4326150/man-admits-immigration-offence-after-illegally-employing-friend-at-restaurant/ | 2022-05-23T17:32:49Z | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/4326150/man-admits-immigration-offence-after-illegally-employing-friend-at-restaurant/ | true | null |
NPR's Ari Shapiro visits a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine to chronicle the journeys of Ukrainians returning to their homeland.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro visits a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine to chronicle the journeys of Ukrainians returning to their homeland.
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- New data from BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2 show that bimekizumab achieved consistent improvements versus placebo in signs and symptoms across the full spectrum of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), including non-radiographic axSpA (nr-axSpA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Treatment with bimekizumab delivered clinically meaningful outcomes in nr-axSpA and AS, as measured by the proportion of patients achieving the primary endpoint (ASAS40) and all ranked secondary endpoints versus placebo
BRUSSELS and ATLANTA, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB, a global pharmaceutical company, today announced new 24-week data from two Phase 3 studies, BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2, evaluating bimekizumab in the treatment of active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).1,2 Both studies met their primary and all ranked secondary endpoints at week 16, with statistical significance, demonstrating improvements versus placebo in the signs and symptoms of disease across the full spectrum of axSpA with consistent outcomes for patients with nr-axSpA and patients with AS.1,2 The adverse events in both studies were consistent with those seen in previous studies.1,2
UCB also announced today new post-hoc analyses from the open-label extension of the Phase 2b BE AGILE study, in which bimekizumab showed maintenance of clinical responses over three years in patients with active AS.3 Data from all three studies will be presented at the European Congress of Rheumatology, EULAR 2022, in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 1-4. Bimekizumab is not approved for use in nr-axSpA or AS by any regulatory authority worldwide. The safety and efficacy of bimekizumab in nr-axSpA and AS have not been established.
"We are pleased to share the first detailed data from our Phase 3 clinical program of bimekizumab in non-radiographic axSpA and ankylosing spondylitis, which showcase the clinical potential of bimekizumab to improve patient outcomes across the full spectrum of this debilitating disease," said Emmanuel Caeymaex, Executive Vice President, Immunology Solutions and Head of U.S., UCB. "People with axSpA often live with the condition for many years before diagnosis, with limited options available today to treat non-radiographic axSpA. We are driven to bring differentiated solutions that address unmet needs, and these results are an important step in our mission, setting the foundation for future regulatory discussions."
BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2: Phase 3 Study Results (24 weeks)1,2 In BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2, patients treated with bimekizumab (160 mg every 4 weeks [Q4W]) achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in the signs and symptoms of axSpA, as defined by the primary endpoint measure of Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society 40 (ASAS40) at week 16 compared to placebo.1,2 Response rates increased to week 24, and a rapid achievement of ASAS40 response was seen for patients switching from placebo to bimekizumab at week 16.1,2
- BE MOBILE 1 (nr-axSpA): At week 16, 47.7 percent (n=61/128) of bimekizumab-treated patients achieved ASAS40 versus 21.4 percent (n=27/126) with placebo (p<0.001).1
- BE MOBILE 2 (AS): At week 16, 44.8 percent (n=99/221) of bimekizumab-treated patients achieved ASAS40 versus 22.5 percent (n=25/111) with placebo (p<0.001).2
"Today's findings from the BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2 studies provide clear evidence supporting the potential of bimekizumab in both nr-axSpA and AS, and highlight the meaningful clinical outcomes that can be achieved by targeting IL-17F in addition to IL-17A. Patients with nr-axSpA and AS have a similar burden of disease and a treatment that could potentially show consistent outcomes across the full spectrum of disease is encouraging," said Professor Atul Deodhar, MD, MRCP, Professor of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, Oregon Health & Science University.
In both studies, at week 16, patients treated with bimekizumab achieved statistically significant improvements in all ranked secondary endpoints compared with placebo, including ASAS partial remission (ASAS-PR), disease activity as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), physical function as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), and quality of life as measured by Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) questionnaire.1,2
BE MOBILE 1 (nr-axSpA):
- At week 16, 25.8 percent (n=33/128) of bimekizumab-treated patients achieved ASAS-PR versus 7.1 percent (n=9/126) of patients with placebo (p<0.001).1
- At week 16, mean change from baseline in BASDAI (-3.1 bimekizumab versus -1.5 placebo, p<0.001).1
- At week 16, mean change from baseline in BASFI (-2.5 bimekizumab versus -1.0 placebo, p<0.001).1
- At week 16, mean change from baseline in ASQoL (-5.2 bimekizumab versus -2.5 placebo, p<0.001).1
BE MOBILE 2 (AS):
- At week 16, 24.0 percent (n=53/221) of bimekizumab-treated patients achieved ASAS-PR versus 7.2 percent (n=8/111) of patients with placebo (p<0.001).2
- At week 16, mean change from baseline in BASDAI (-2.9 bimekizumab versus -1.9 placebo, p<0.001).2
- At week 16, mean change from baseline in BASFI (-2.2 bimekizumab versus -1.1 placebo, p<0.001).2
- At week 16, mean change from baseline in ASQoL (-4.9 bimekizumab versus -3.2 placebo, p<0.001).2
Other efficacy outcomes assessed in BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2 included changes in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) states and changes in inflammation in the sacroiliac joints and spine as measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).1,2 At the start of both studies, almost all patients (>97 percent) had high or very high disease activity.1,2 At week 24, in both studies, approximately half of the patients treated with bimekizumab from the start of each study achieved ASDAS low disease activity defined as ASDAS<2.1.1,2 Treatment with bimekizumab also resulted in substantial reductions in inflammation in the sacroiliac joints and spine for both AS and nr-axSpA patients at week 16.1,2
Professor Désirée van der Heijde, Professor of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands, said, "Patients with axSpA live with a range of debilitating symptoms including chronic back pain and difficulties performing everyday tasks. These interim results from the BE MOBILE 1 and BE MOBILE 2 studies are encouraging, showing that treatment with bimekizumab versus placebo improved signs and symptoms, reduced disease activity and inflammation, and improved physical function. We look forward to the 52-week results from these studies expected later this year."
In BE MOBILE 1, the most common treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) over 16 weeks with bimekizumab were nasopharyngitis (9.4 percent), upper respiratory tract infection (7.0 percent) and oral candidiasis (3.1 percent).1 In BE MOBILE 2, the most common TEAEs over 16 weeks were nasopharyngitis (7.7 percent), headache (4.1 percent) and oral candidiasis (4.1 percent).2 Up to 16 weeks, the incidence of serious adverse events was low with bimekizumab in both studies (0 percent in BE MOBILE 1 and 1.8 percent in BE MOBILE 2).1,2 In BE MOBILE 1, no cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were reported with patients taking bimekizumab.1 In BE MOBILE 2, two IBD cases (0.9 percent) occurred in patients treated with bimekizumab.2
BE AGILE Phase 2b Open-Label Extension: 3 Year Study Results3
Post-hoc analyses of the Phase 2b BE AGILE study and its open-label extension showed that treatment with bimekizumab (160 mg Q4W) provided maintenance of clinical responses over three years (156 weeks) in patients with active AS who initially responded at week 12, irrespective of the initial dosing regimen (160 mg Q4W, [N=60] or 320 mg Q4W, [N=61]).3 At week 12, 40.3 percent of patients had achieved low disease activity (ASDAS<2.1), and 89.2 percent of these patients maintained this low level of disease activity at week 156.3 Clinical response as measured by ASAS40 response was also sustained over three years, with 47.1 percent of patients having achieved ASAS40 at week 12, 64.9 percent at week 48, and 71.9 percent at week 156.3
About BE MOBILE 1
BE MOBILE 1 is a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab in the treatment of adult patients with active nr-axSpA.1 The study is ongoing with 24-week results presented above. For additional details on the study, visit BE MOBILE 1 on clinicaltrials.gov.4
About BE MOBILE 2
BE MOBILE 2 is a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab in the treatment of adult patients with active AS.2 The study is ongoing with 24-week results presented above. For additional details on the study, visit BE MOBILE 2 on clinicaltrials.gov.5
About BE AGILE and the open-label extension study (BE AGILE 2)
BE AGILE was a multicenter, Phase 2b, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, dose-ranging study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).6 BE AGILE 2 is a multicenter, open-label extension study to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of bimekizumab in patients with active AS. For additional details, visit BE AGILE 2 on clinicaltrials.gov.7
About Axial Spondyloarthritis
Non-radiographic axSpA (nr-axSpA) falls under the umbrella of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), which also includes ankylosing spondylitis (AS).8 AxSpA is a painful chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the joints linking the pelvis and lower spine (sacroiliac joints).8 nr-axSpA is defined clinically by the absence of definitive x-ray evidence of structural damage to the sacroiliac joints.8 The leading symptom of axSpA is inflammatory back pain that improves with exercise, but not with rest.8 Fatigue and stiffness are additional key symptoms. Other common clinical features frequently include acute anterior uveitis (eye inflammation), enthesitis (inflammation of the points of insertion of tendons and ligaments into bone), peripheral arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease (chronic inflammation of the digestive tract), and dactylitis (inflammation of the fingers or toes).8 The overall prevalence of axSpA is 0.2 percent to 1.4 percent of adults in the U.S.9,10 Approximately half of all patients with axSpA are patients with nr-xSpA.8
Approximately two-thirds of patients with AS are men, while nr-axSpA is more common among women with the disease.11 AxSpA onset usually occurs before the age of 45, often in the 20s.8 10 to 40 percent of patients with nr-axSpA progress to ankylosing spondylitis over 2 to 10 years.8
About bimekizumab
Bimekizumab is a humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that is designed to selectively inhibit both interleukin 17A (IL-17A) and interleukin 17F (IL-17F), two key cytokines driving inflammatory processes.11 Bimekizumab is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of active axSpA with 24-week interim analysis results from the BE MOBILE 1 (nr-axSpA) and BE MOBILE 2 (AS) studies to be presented at EULAR 2022.1,2 In addition, bimekizumab is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis with 24-week interim analysis from the BE OPTIMAL study and 16-week analysis from the BE COMPLETE study to be presented at EULAR 2022.12,13
Bimekizumab is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults, and its efficacy and safety have not been established for any indication in the U.S.
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The Marianna Police Department reports the arrest of Thomas Valle, 55, on a charge of burglary of an occupied dwelling with battery.
In a press release issued late last week, the agency said that, on May 19 around 8:30 p.m., MPD officers responded to a residence on Decatur Street on reports that someone had forcefully entered the residence.
“Officers were advised that the subject was encountered by the residents of the home and a knife was involved,” the release states.
“Upon arrival, the residents were found to have the subject subdued. The subject also suffered stab wounds. Officers quickly took control of the situation and apprehended the subject,” it continued.
“During the investigation, it was determined that the subject, Thomas Valle, entered the residence through the rear door. Once entering the residence, Valle began to engage into an altercation with the residents. During this encounter, one of the residents armed themselves with a knife and used it against Valle to defend him off. Even after being stabbed, Valle refused to give up until he was encountered by officers,” it states.
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Valle was taken to Jackson Hospital for wounds sustained during the incident and later transported to an out-of-town hospital for further care.
“A warrant for Valle’s arrest has been obtained, charging Valle with Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling with Battery,” the release continued. “At this time, it is unknown of why Valle entered the residence. This case remains under investigation,” it concluded. | https://dothaneagle.com/community/jcfloridan/news/local/crime-and-courts/marianna-police-intruder-charged-with-burglary/article_653c8574-d947-11ec-a72b-1ff9de781eab.html | 2022-05-23T17:34:43Z | https://dothaneagle.com/community/jcfloridan/news/local/crime-and-courts/marianna-police-intruder-charged-with-burglary/article_653c8574-d947-11ec-a72b-1ff9de781eab.html | true | 1 |
Active shooter incidents are on the rise in the U.S.
According to a report from the FBI, there were 61 active shooter incidents in 2021, a 50% increase from the prior year.
In those 61 incidents, 103 were killed and 140 were wounded, not including the shooters, the FBI said.
"For 2021, the FBI observed an emerging trend involving roving active shooters; specifically, shooters who shoot in multiple locations, either in one day or in various locations over several days," the FBI stated.
Males accounted for all but one of the active shooters. They ranged in age from 12 to 67 years old.
"Thirty shooters were apprehended by law enforcement, 14 shooters were killed by law enforcement, four shooters were killed by armed citizens, one shooter was killed in a vehicle accident during a law enforcement pursuit, 11 shooters committed suicide, and one shooter remains at large," the FBI said.
An active shooter is defined as a person who is "actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area." | https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/fbi-active-shooting-incidents-increased-in-2021 | 2022-05-23T17:37:44Z | https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/fbi-active-shooting-incidents-increased-in-2021 | false | 17 |
Bitcoin Education Is Launching For 40 High Schools In Argentina
High school Bitcoin education is launching in Argentina with the Schools and Bitcoin Project. The program will begin with 40 schools with almost 4,000 students expected to participate. Argentina has suffered at the hands of hyperinflation leading to the country becoming the second-highest adopter of cryptocurrency in Latin America....
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NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Newly elected Hall of Famer David Ortiz knows he’s got to enjoy life every day after his shooting in the Dominican Republic nearly three years ago.
“Without a doubt,” he told The Associated Press Monday morning at his charity golf tournament.
“Life continued. You never know what’s next,” he said, walking the grounds toward a golf cart before he headed out to take pictures with players. “You’ve just got to focus on doing well and making sure everyone around you is taken care of.”
In June 2019, Ortiz was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back at close range. Doctors in the Dominican Republic removed Ortiz’s gallbladder and part of his intestine after the shooting and he underwent further surgery in the U.S.
The longtime Red Sox slugger was elected to the Hall on his first ballot by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in January, making 77.9% of the ballots — just over the 75% threshold needed for election.
He said it’s changed his life a lot.
“Well, I was a busy man. Now, I’m extremely busy,” he joked after signing about four dozen baseballs, a few golf bags and a bunch of smaller “stress ball” baseballs.
Wearing a Hall of Fame baseball cap with the logo on the front and Cooperstown on the back, Ortiz estimated that he has signed about 3 million baseballs in his career. But he said the affection that the fans have for him is something that he’ll never take for granted.
“Oh man, it’s something that never gets old,” he said in the interview with the AP. “It’s something that’s great — getting love and giving love back.”
But, he joked: “I’m out of shape signing.”
On Monday, he also recalled how emotional he was nearly seven years ago when his longtime friend and teammate Pedro Martinez went into the Hall. On that day, Ortiz hit two homers and drove in seven RBIs in a Red Sox victory. He was emotional after the game speaking to the media.
“Yeah, my man,” he said, his voice becoming softer, recalling that day.
Now, he’ll probably have the same impact on younger Dominican players, when he gives his induction speech later this summer.
“Without a doubt,” he said. “I’ve got so much love and respect for them. They give that love back as well. We always stay in touch and try to take care of them and guide them. That’s important in everyone’s career.”
On Monday morning, he took to the microphone to get everyone fired up for the event.
“Where’s the energy?” Big Papi yelled to the golfers, which included Hall of Famer Jim Rice, former MLB player Adam Jones and recently retired Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask. “Let’s go! You don’t get a Hall of Famer talking every day. Let’s go!”
The 46-year-old Ortiz is the fourth Hall of Famer born in the Dominican Republic, joining Juan Marichal, Martinez and Vladimir Guerrero.
Ortiz’s tournament — called the Boston Heart Classic — raises money for children in need of life-saving medical treatment.
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Drivers in San Antonio on Monday were paying $4.26 on average for a gallon of regular gasoline, a record high for the city.
The price of a gallon of regular unleaded in San Antonio topped $4 for the first time ever this month, and gasoline was about 15 percent more expensive Monday than a month ago. The increases are attributed to rising oil prices, lower-than-normal stocks of gasoline and increasing demand as the summer driving season starts.
This time last year, San Antonio drivers were paying $2.65 per gallon — over 60 percent less than Monday’s average price, according to AAA Texas.
Statewide, the average price for a gallon of gas was about $4.28, a 13 percent increase from a month ago. Gas prices in Texas set an all-time high of $4.29 Friday.
Across the U.S., the nationwide average price was just shy of $4.60, AAA said. That was almost 12 percent higher than the average prices last month.
Gas prices remained above $4 in every U.S. state on Monday, according to AAA.
Rising crude oil prices are one of the main drivers of the increased cost of gasoline. The price of a barrel of West Texas crude jumped 1.5 percent from the end of last week to $111.52 on Monday.
Meanwhile, U.S. crude oil inventories are 14 percent lower than a year ago, and will likely decline further as the summer driving season begins, according to the gas price tracking site GasBuddy. Inventories of gasoline are 8 percent below the five-year average.
At the same time, gasoline demand increased by nearly 4 percent last week to 9.03 million barrels per day.
AAA Texas surveys pump prices in metro areas statewide. Drivers in Amarillo were paying the lowest prices in the state, at $4 per gallon. The next lowest prices were in Lubbock, where drivers paid $4.01 on average.
Drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were paying the state’s highest average gas prices at $4.38 per gallon.
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SEOUL, South Korea — A large number of North Koreans including leader Kim Jong Un attended a funeral for a top official, state media reported Monday, as the country maintained the much-disputed claim that its suspected coronavirus outbreak is subsiding.
Since admitting earlier this month to an outbreak of the omicron variant, North Korea has only stated how many people have fevers daily, and has only identified a few of the cases as COVID-19. Its state media said Monday that 2.8 million people have fallen ill due to an unidentified fever but only 68 of them died since late April, an extremely low fatality rate if the illness is COVID-19 as suspected.
North Korea has limited testing capability for that many sick people, but some experts say it is also likely underreporting mortalities to protect Kim from political damage.
The official Korean Central News Agency said Kim attended the funeral Sunday of Hyon Chol Hae, a Korean People's Army marshal who reportedly played a key role in grooming him as the country's next leader before Kim's father died in late 2011.
State media photos showed a bare-faced Kim carrying Hyon's coffin with other men wearing masks before he threw earth to his grave at the national cemetery. They showed many soldiers clad in olive-green uniforms saluting while other officials dressed in dark suits stood at attention. KCNA said "a great many" soldiers and citizens earlier turned out along streets to express their condolences when Hyon's coffin was moved to the cemetery.
North Korea maintains a nationwide lockdown and other stringent rules to curb the virus outbreak. Region-to-region movement is banned, but key agricultural, economic and other industrial activities were continuing in an apparent effort to minimize harm to the country's already moribund economy.
KCNA said Monday that 167,650 new fever cases had been detected in the past 24-hour period, a notable drop from the peak of about 390,000 reported about one week ago. It said one more person died and that the fever's fatality rate was 0.002%.
"All the people of (North Korea) maintain the current favorable turn in the anti-epidemic campaign with maximum awareness, in response to the call of the party central committee for defending their precious life and future with confidence in sure victory and redoubled great efforts," KCNA said.
Experts question the the true toll, given North Korea's 26 million people are mostly unvaccinated and about 40% are reportedly undernourished. The public health care system is almost broken and chronically short of medicine and supplies. In South Korea, where most of its 52 million people are fully vaccinated, the fatality rate of COVID-19 was 0.13% as of Monday.
South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers last week that some of the fever cases tallied by North Korea include people suffering from other illnesses like measles, typhoid and pertussis. But some civilian experts believe most of the cases were COVID-19.
Before admitting to the omicron outbreak on May 12, North Korea had insisted it was virus-free throughout the pandemic. It snubbed millions of vaccines offered by the U.N.-backed COVAX distribution program and has not responded to offers of medicine and other aid from South Korea and the United States.
The World Health Organization has also pleaded for more information on the outbreak but not gotten a response.
Some observers say North Korea would only receive assistance from China, its last major ally, because Western aid shipments could hurt Kim's leadership as he's repeatedly called for "a self-reliance" to fight against U.S.-led pressure campaigns.
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After a gap of nearly two-and-a-half years, Swiss ski resort town Davos is hosting the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The Russia-Ukraine war is going to dominate the talks in Davos. WION's Business Editor, Sumit Chaturvedi brings you more on this | https://www.wionews.com/videos/world-economic-forum-meet-in-davos-business-elites-leaders-gather-for-summit-after-2-years-481589 | 2022-05-23T17:50:10Z | https://www.wionews.com/videos/world-economic-forum-meet-in-davos-business-elites-leaders-gather-for-summit-after-2-years-481589 | false | null |
American hospitality giant MGM Resorts International has announced a public tender offer to acquire Swedish mobile company LeoVegas AB for $607 million. The merger will be funded with MGM’s current cash balance. The acceptance period for the offer is expected to begin in June 2022, with the deadline being around August 2022, as per MGM.
LeoVegas offers an array of products, from casino games – be they slots of the deposit or no deposit variety, table games such as poker or blackjack, live casino and even sports betting. The common denominator of all its brands is the fact that they’re targeted at customers who view their offerings as a mode of entertainment.
As a forward thinking company itself, MGM felt that acquiring LeoVegas was a smart move, since the latter’s ‘mobile first’ strategy was always clear from the get-go. LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group has numerous scalable and global brands, each of which having their own tone, whilst still imparting that undeniable fun factor.
Offer Period Might Expire in August 2022
The LeoVegas acquisition will increase MGM’s income and its cash flow per share. The group released a statement saying that an offer document might be publically available before the beginning of the acceptance period. As the offer period is expected to expire around August, the settlement might commence in the early days of September.
The note added that the offer would be subject to customary closing conditions and various regulatory approvals. Receiving valid tenders of more than 90% of LeoVegas’ shares is also a contingent factor. The public tender offer might conclude in the latter half of 2022.
As part of the deal, MGM will pay $6.16 for each share to acquire LeoVegas’ entire share capital. The offer price represents a premium of 44%, more than LeoVegas’ closing share price on 29 April. LeoVegas’ marginal year-on-year revenue growth was $445.1 million in 2021, while its net profit fell by 38.9% compared to 2020.
The deal will help it in creating an iGaming venture on a global scale that will offer its customers several new products, MGM said. The acquisition of LeoVegas will open avenues for MGM’s strategic growth and would supply the latter with a qualified and competent iGaming management team. The deal will also aid the group in gaining better technological capabilities and foster consistent and profitable growth.
MGM and LeoVegas Optimistic About the Deal
Bill Hornbuckle, the CEO and President of MGM was optimistic about the arrangement. According to Hornbuckle, the agreement with LeoVegas aligns with MGM’s ambition to expand its reach within and beyond the European continent, establishing a strong presence in the iGaming market.
Hornbuckle added that the offer is a compelling opportunity for the two companies to collaborate and increase their respective global iGaming growth. Welcoming the LeoVegas team into MGM’s fold, the executive was hopeful about the two companies actualizing MGM’s potential-rich omnichannel strategy.
Meanwhile, LeoVegas has declared that its board of directors recommended its shareholders to accept MGM’s proposal. If 90% of shareholders approve the offer, the agreement might close in the latter half of 2022. The board considered the deal an attractive prospect for the company as it would be empowered to confront any upcoming challenges in the industry.
Influential LeoVegas shareholders led by chairman Gustaf Hagman have consented to vote in support of the offer. Other members like Torsten Söderberg have not agreed to vote in favor of the agreement, despite declaring their support for the acquisition proposal. Hagman holds the largest percentage of shares at LeoVegas while Söderberg holds 4.6% of the shares.
Deal Might Jeopardize MGM-Entain Partnership
However, not everyone is appreciative of the deal. Sports advisory firm Regulus Partners opined that the acquisition might jeopardize MGM’s partnership with iGaming giant Entain. The two companies have a joint venture BetMGM, which has been successful in the United States (US). Regulus believed that Entain is better poised than LeoVegas in offering sports betting services and poker products, given its strong presence in the US.
The firm speculated that since MGM did not refer to Entain in its press release, the acquisition of LeoVegas might make MGM and Entain competitors everywhere except the US. Regulus added that Entain, MGM, and LeoVegas would still compete in Canada, despite the current agreements. | https://signalscv.com/2022/05/mgm-resorts-announces-public-tender-offer-to-buy-leovegas-ab-for-607m/ | 2022-05-23T17:53:07Z | https://signalscv.com/2022/05/mgm-resorts-announces-public-tender-offer-to-buy-leovegas-ab-for-607m/ | false | 1 |
BOISE, Idaho —
While parents across the country, and right here in Idaho, wait to see stores restocked with baby formula, dietitians across the gem state are feeling the pressure, trying to help families with a temporary alternative.
“We are just trying to manage it the best that we can,” said Melissa Wallinga, a board-certified pediatric dietitian at St. Lukes. “It is something that we have never faced, even if you have been a dietician for a long time, this is something you haven't faced in the infant formula world.”
Wallinga said the hospital hasn’t had to start rationing formula for patients, but it’s a different story for parents with babies at home.
“On the outpatient side, we are navigating increasing calls and requests and helping families, if able, transition to an alternate equivalent formula or help them find the formula in the community if we can,” Wallinga said.
Wallinga said parents who are stretched thin on formula should follow these tips:
- Call your dietician or pediatrician to see if they know where the available formula is
- Check everywhere you can for the formula, even if it's online or try a different pharmacy
- Make sure to get it from reputable sources
- If you do find some try to limit yourself
“Purchase a two-week supply at a time, and that's kind of that,” Wallinga said. “Don't panic, and that's to help the supply chain stay good for all of the families in the community.”
She also provided a list of don’ts:
- Don't make homemade formula of any kind
- Don't use goat milk
- Don't switch babies under 1 to cow's milk or dairy alternatives
- Don't purchase breast milk online.
“Poor weight gain and growth is the biggest thing you know in the short term with not having adequate nutrition all the calories and protein and fat that they are getting those formulas are definitely the short term things that are important,” Wallinga said.
However, she said there is help on the way.
“That is a huge win that that formula is coming over, that shipment arrived is specialty formula,” Wallinga said. “So that can be for kids or babies and that's especially important because those kids cannot tolerate anything else.”
She went on to say that they expect to receive some of today's shipments, with hopefully more on the way.
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Connecticut teen, 18, and his grandfather, 64, are arrested for 'running ghost gun operation manufacturing AR-15s in their backyard'
A teen and his grandfather were arrested at their Connecticut home for running a ghost gun operation where they would allegedly manufacture AR-15s in a makeshift shed out of their backyard.
Clayton Hobby, 18, and Kerry Schunk, 64, were taken into custody on Monday by East Hampton Police after a neighbor learnt of the pair's activity over the weekend, the New York Post reported.
Several ghost guns, including multiple AR-15s at 'various stages of assembly' and three polymer handguns, as well as 15 high capacity magazines, a bullet proof vest with local police badges on it and approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition were seized by local authorities.
It was reported that one of the larger AR-15 rifles was converted to shoot fully automatic, just like a machine gun.
The pair were both charged in connection with the secret operation. Hobby was arrested on 23 counts of gun making and weapons possession. He is currently being held on a $250,000 bond, according to a press release from East Hampton Police.
Schunk was handed 22 conspiracy counts in relation to the illegal activity. He was also charged with interfering with an officer and was held on a $100,000 bond, the press release added.
Privately made firearms, also known as ghost guns or homemade firearms, are broken down into parts that usually come in a kit and need assembling.
In the US, they lack a commercially-applied serial number, which make them untraceable. On Monday, the guns found had fake serial numbers on them, the Middletown Press reported.
Overall, ghost guns are illegal in Connecticut but those that were manufactured before 2019 were ruled as an exception and require a serial number.
Among the stash of illegal weapons that were found was also a book with a far-right narrative, titled 'Poor Man's James Bond', written by American neo-Nazi author Klay Claxton.
Similar to the Anarchist Cookbook, these type of novels embody far-right militia ideologies and thoughts, as well as ways to build improvised weapons, bombs and munition.
They are also often found on crime scenes, particularly in incidents related to targeted shootings or illegal gun activity.
After the pair's arrest, Hobby told local police he bought the weapons and ammo online, the Middletown Press reported. He said he made the purchases to protect his family and didn't have the intent to use them to hurt people.
On Monday, Schunk reportedly walked inside a East Hampton Police station and inquired on the 'legalities of building an AR-15' wit his grandson, according to the local outlet. Schunk raised questions to police to ensure that he and his grandson were within the law to build the weapon, which he also raised to officers.
He further said told cops at the station that his grandson had received the rifle in the mail several months ago and that it did not have a serial number, prompting him to 'smash it apart with a hammer' before he 'threw it away', a police reported on both individuals' arrests stated. Once he was in custody, Schunk confessed to police that he had lied.
He further told cops that he and Hobby had not purchased any further gun parts or assembled any firearms since then.
Police then asked Schunk to provide a written statement, which he did not do. The 64-year-old then left the station in a hurry, telling officers that he would be back with his grandson to explain their activity.
Authorities, however, grew worried that Schunk would go back to the shed where he helped Hobby with assembling different types of weapons and would destroy the rifle that he had initially inquired about.
When they arrived at the family home, police saw Schunk walk up to it before he reportedly told them: 'I got some things to take care of.'
'Everything is mine,' Hobby told police officers when they discovered the hideout, the police report states. 'My grandfather had nothing to do with it.'
After that, police found all the weapons, including the automatic rifle, and several backpacks loaded with gun parts, tools to assemble them, metal ammunition and a holster.
The arrests were made after the discovery, but Schunk told police his grandson was a good kid and 'did not believe Hobby had any evil intentions,' the police report said.
The pair's court dates are unknown.
Biden's war on ghost guns and how do they differ from other firearms?
The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.
The White House and the Justice Department argue that regulating the firearms parts and requiring dealers to stamp serial numbers on ghost guns will help drive down violent crime and aid investigators in solving crimes. Gun groups, however, argue that the government is overreaching and that its rule violates federal law.
WHAT ARE GHOST GUNS?
Ghost guns are privately-made firearms without serial numbers that usually come in a kit.
Generally, firearms manufactured by licensed companies in the US are required to have serial numbers – usually displayed on the frame of the gun – that allow officials to trace the gun back to the manufacturer, the firearms dealer and original purchaser.
Ghost guns, however, are made of parts and are then assembled together. The critical component in building an untraceable gun is what is known as the lower receiver. Some are sold in do-it-yourself kits and the receivers are typically made from metal or polymer.
An unfinished receiver — sometimes referred to as an '80-percent receiver' — can be legally bought online with no serial numbers or other markings on it, no license required. Under the current rules, the federal government does not consider unfinished lower receivers to be firearms.
WHAT DOES THE RULE DO?
It changes the definition of a firearm and will require federal firearms dealers to add serial numbers to ghost guns that come their way.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has, for years, said that unfinished lower receivers don't meet the legal definition of a firearm. And there is nothing illegal about building your own firearm.
It's legal to make your own firearm if it's for your personal use and you don't intend to sell it. But if you open a business selling guns, you need a federal firearms license.
Under the new rule, the definition of a firearm would change to include unfinished parts, like the frame of a handgun or the receiver of a long gun. The rule also would require those parts to be licensed and include serial numbers. Dealers would also need to run background checks before a sale — just like they do with other commercially made firearms.
The requirement applies regardless of how the firearm was made, meaning it includes ghost guns made from individual parts, kits, or by 3D-printers.
It also will compel federally licensed dealers and gunsmiths who take in firearms without serial numbers to add serial numbers. That means, for example, if someone sells a ghost gun to a pawn broker – or other licensed dealer – the dealer must put a serial number on it before selling the gun to someone else.
HOW PREVELANT ARE GHOST GUNS?
Ghost guns aren't new. But they are becoming a growing problem for law enforcement agencies across the U.S.
Federal officials have been sounding the alarm about the growing black market for homemade, military-style semi-automatic rifles and handguns. And guns without serial numbers have been turning up more frequently at crime scenes. They have also been increasingly encountered when federal agents buy guns in undercover operations from gang members and other criminals.
Ghost guns really popped into the public consciousness in 2013 when a gunman, John Zawahri, opened fire on the campus of Santa Monica College in California. Six people were killed, including Zawahri's father and brother. The suspect had assembled an AR-15 after failing a background check at a gun dealer.
A gunman who killed his wife and four others in Northern California in 2017 had been prohibited from owning firearms, but he built his own to skirt the court order before his rampage. And in 2019, a teenager used a homemade handgun to fatally shoot two classmates and wound three others at a school in suburban Los Angeles.
The sale of ghost guns has exploded since then. It is hard to say how many are circulating on the streets, in part because in many cases police departments don't contact the government about the guns because they can't be traced.
Justice Department statistics show that nearly 24,000 ghost guns were recovered by law enforcement at crime scenes and reported to the government from 2016 to 2020. The New York Police Department said officers found 131 firearms without serial numbers since January.
The Justice Department said the rule goes into effect 120 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register. But it's likely the rule will be be met with heavy resistance from gun groups and draw litigation in the coming weeks. Even reaching the point of introducing a rule has taken more than a year. Biden announced plans to impose tighter regulations on ghost guns in April 2021.
Gun Owners of America vowed that it would immediately fight the rule and that it would sue the ATF 'to halt the implementation of this rule.'
Source: Associated Press | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2608831361685/connecticut-teen-18-and-his-grandfather-64-are-arrested-for-running-ghost-gun-operation-manufacturing-ar-15s-in-their-backyard | 2022-05-23T17:56:45Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2608831361685/connecticut-teen-18-and-his-grandfather-64-are-arrested-for-running-ghost-gun-operation-manufacturing-ar-15s-in-their-backyard | true | 1 |
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Successful Execution of Organic and Acquisition Strategy Compound Growth and Bolster Outlook
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. ("FiscalNote"), a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, which demonstrate the company's continued successful execution of its strategic plan enabling durable organic growth, best-in-class margins, strong recurring revenue model, accelerated product innovation, and a continued path to profitability.
"I am incredibly pleased to announce another tremendous quarter for FiscalNote as the company continues to see significant growth in Run-Rate Revenue, a key management metric, underscoring successful execution against our M&A and organic strategy and building a sustainable baseline for future growth. Our increasing scale, compounding recurring revenue,and market expansion have allowed us to grow our GAAP revenues 50 percent from a year ago. We remain confident that our targeted investments in new, high-growth opportunities such as global geopolitical insights and market intelligence will continue to provide a sustainable competitive advantage and solidify our position as category creator. Additionally, amidst a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty ranging from actions to stem inflation and supply chain issues to emerging ESG issues, our expanding product portfolio has positioned us to more efficiently deliver incremental value to our customers and increase retention through cross-sell opportunities," said FiscalNote CEO & Co-founder, Tim Hwang. "This performance underscores the confidence in our ability to drive revenue growth and earnings improvement as the company grows to achieve operating scale."
"We are pleased to see the continued execution of the business plan," said Manoj Jain, CEO of Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Maso Capital. "FiscalNote continues to harness the incredible momentum and opportunities generated by its 2021 M&A efforts. This is empowering the company to successfully implement its strategy of helping global customers turn insights into action from its AI-enabled models and data aggregation capabilities, which equip them with the tools and services they need to stay ahead of rapidly evolving policy, environmental, corporate, and regulatory challenges."
Management KPIs as of March 31, 2022:
- Consolidated Run-Rate Revenue[1] rose to $112 million from $97 million in the prior year period, representing an increase of 16% organic growth. FiscalNote expects organic Run-Rate Revenue[2] growth to accelerate to 25-30% by the end of 2022.
- With approximately 90% of Run-Rate Revenue recurring, the Company's annual recurring revenue[3] totaled $100 million.
- Q1 2022 net revenue retention rate was 98%, up from 96% in the prior year period.
First Quarter 2022 Operational & Customer Highlights:
Major geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory action has driven accelerated growth and product innovation in various parts of FiscalNote's business during the quarter. Highlights include:
- Continued expansion of the Company's customer base across a variety of emerging and regulated industries, including securing new relationships with Xero, First Solar, Plastipak, and Ingredion.
- Introduction of Fireside State, the CRM industry's all-in-one constituent relationship management SaaS platform specifically designed for lawmakers and staff at the State and Local levels of government.
- Full launch of CQ Federal's AI-enabled transcription technology for customers, delivering faster and more expanded transcripts coverage of timely Congressional events by leveraging FactSquared's proprietary technology.
- FrontierView and Oxford Analytica together reached heightened levels of interest and engagement during the quarter - driven by events such as inflation, global slowdown concerns, and the effects of the conflict in Ukraine - allowing both products to deliver unparalleled value and results for customers by helping them convert incisive economic and geopolitical intelligence and critical market insights into action.
- Release of additional product enhancements to Equilibrium's ESG360 platform including key updates to metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking by leveraging the combination of FiscalNote AI Solutions and Equilibrium to empower organizations to benchmark ESG performance relative to their peers, partners, or competitors.
- Predata launch of Resonance, a new product designed to help monitor multiple tracked narratives, set campaign objectives, and evaluate messaging effectiveness against target audience engagement baselines - all within a single, customizable dashboard view.
- Board.org launched its Data Privacy Board, a community for heads of privacy at the world's largest companies to share valued peer insights, best practices, and answers to their toughest questions.
- The Company was recognized as one of "America's Best Startup Employers" 2022 by Forbes for the third year in a row.
2022 Financial Outlook:
- Reiterating full year consolidated Run-Rate Revenue of $173 million, representing 58% year-over-year growth.
- Anticipating full year Adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately $23 million, representing a 13% year-over-year improvement.
- Company reaffirms its expectation of reaching positive Adjusted EBITDA within the fourth quarter of 2023.
As previously announced, FiscalNote plans to become a publicly-traded company pursuant to a business combination agreement dated November 7, 2021, as amended on May 9, 2022, with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DSAC) ("Duddell Street"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. Completion of the proposed business combination is subject to Duddell Street's registration statement on Form S-4 being declared effective by the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the approval of the proposed business combination by Duddell Street's shareholders, and other customary closing conditions. Duddell Street's Class A ordinary shares are currently traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "DSAC." Upon completion of the proposed business combination, FiscalNote's Class A common stock is expected to be publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "NOTE."
The SEC is continuing the regulatory review process for the registration statement. Once completed, the parties will seek required shareholder approvals and proceed to close the proposed business combination, with an anticipated target closing date in Q2 of this year.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote is a leading global technology provider of legal and policy data and insights. By combining AI capabilities, expert analysis, and legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical data, FiscalNote is reinventing the way that organizations minimize risk and capitalize on opportunity. Home to CQ, Roll Call, Oxford Analytica, and VoterVoice, FiscalNote empowers clients worldwide to monitor, manage, and act on the issues that matter most to them. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
About Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Duddell Street is sponsored by Hong Kong-based hedge fund Maso Capital. Since inception, Maso Capital has invested in more than one thousand companies and situations across multiple sectors and geographies. Leveraging its stature and reputation in Hong Kong and its experienced investment team, Maso Capital has had investments in a number of TMT, healthcare, fintech and consumer companies in the region. For more information, please visit DSAC.co.
Contacts:
Media
FiscalNote
Nicholas Graham
press@fiscalnote.com
Investors
ICR, Inc. for FiscalNote
Sean Hannan
IR@fiscalnote.com
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Sam Joshi
IR@masocapital.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with its proposed business combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. ("FiscalNote"), Duddell Street (DSAC) has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of Duddell Street, and will file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. Duddell Street's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and, when available, the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about FiscalNote, Duddell Street and the proposed business combination. Promptly after the Form S-4 is declared effective by the SEC, Duddell Street will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the business combination and other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of Duddell Street are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed business combination. The documents filed by Duddell Street with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
Duddell Street and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect to the business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Duddell Street will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available at www.sec.gov. Information about Duddell Street's directors and executive officers and their ownership of Duddell Street shares is set forth in Duddell Street's prospectus, dated October 28, 2020. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed business combination when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.
FiscalNote and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Duddell Street in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that FiscalNote's management uses to evaluate its operations, measure its performance and make strategic decisions, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects further adjustments to EBITDA to exclude certain non-cash items and other items that FiscalNote's management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. FiscalNote's management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful for investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as management. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for net loss, net loss before income taxes, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Using these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze FiscalNote's business would have material limitations because the calculations are based on the subjective determination of FiscalNote's management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant. In addition, although other companies in FiscalNote's industry may report measures titled EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA or similar measures, such non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from how FiscalNote calculates non-GAAP financial measures, which reduces their comparability. Because of these limitations, investors should consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and other financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "pro forma," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding FiscalNote's industry and market sizes, future opportunities for FiscalNote and Duddell Street, FiscalNote's estimated future results and the proposed business combination between Duddell Street and FiscalNote, including pro forma market capitalization, pro forma revenue, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood, timing and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the proposed transaction. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Duddell Street's and FiscalNote's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Duddell Street's or FiscalNote's control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Duddell Street and FiscalNote do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[1] Run-Rate revenue is defined as the annualized subscription revenue at the period end plus the last twelve months' non-subscription revenue.
[2]Organic Run-Rate Revenue is defined as the annualized subscription revenue at the period end plus the last twelve months' non-subscription revenue for the legacy platform and acquisitions completed in the previous year.
[3]Annual recurring revenue is calculated on an account level by annualizing the contracted subscription revenue at the period end.
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Company Achieves $112 Million in Run-Rate Revenue, Reaffirms Consolidated Full Year Run-Rate Revenue
First Quarter GAAP Revenues of $26.1 million, up 50% Year-over-Year
Successful Execution of Organic and Acquisition Strategy Compound Growth and Bolster Outlook
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. ("FiscalNote"), a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, which demonstrate the company's continued successful execution of its strategic plan enabling durable organic growth, best-in-class margins, strong recurring revenue model, accelerated product innovation, and a continued path to profitability.
"I am incredibly pleased to announce another tremendous quarter for FiscalNote as the company continues to see significant growth in Run-Rate Revenue, a key management metric, underscoring successful execution against our M&A and organic strategy and building a sustainable baseline for future growth. Our increasing scale, compounding recurring revenue,and market expansion have allowed us to grow our GAAP revenues 50 percent from a year ago. We remain confident that our targeted investments in new, high-growth opportunities such as global geopolitical insights and market intelligence will continue to provide a sustainable competitive advantage and solidify our position as category creator. Additionally, amidst a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty ranging from actions to stem inflation and supply chain issues to emerging ESG issues, our expanding product portfolio has positioned us to more efficiently deliver incremental value to our customers and increase retention through cross-sell opportunities," said FiscalNote CEO & Co-founder, Tim Hwang. "This performance underscores the confidence in our ability to drive revenue growth and earnings improvement as the company grows to achieve operating scale."
"We are pleased to see the continued execution of the business plan," said Manoj Jain, CEO of Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Maso Capital. "FiscalNote continues to harness the incredible momentum and opportunities generated by its 2021 M&A efforts. This is empowering the company to successfully implement its strategy of helping global customers turn insights into action from its AI-enabled models and data aggregation capabilities, which equip them with the tools and services they need to stay ahead of rapidly evolving policy, environmental, corporate, and regulatory challenges."
Management KPIs as of March 31, 2022:
- Consolidated Run-Rate Revenue[1] rose to $112 million from $97 million in the prior year period, representing an increase of 16% organic growth. FiscalNote expects organic Run-Rate Revenue[2] growth to accelerate to 25-30% by the end of 2022.
- With approximately 90% of Run-Rate Revenue recurring, the Company's annual recurring revenue[3] totaled $100 million.
- Q1 2022 net revenue retention rate was 98%, up from 96% in the prior year period.
First Quarter 2022 Operational & Customer Highlights:
Major geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory action has driven accelerated growth and product innovation in various parts of FiscalNote's business during the quarter. Highlights include:
- Continued expansion of the Company's customer base across a variety of emerging and regulated industries, including securing new relationships with Xero, First Solar, Plastipak, and Ingredion.
- Introduction of Fireside State, the CRM industry's all-in-one constituent relationship management SaaS platform specifically designed for lawmakers and staff at the State and Local levels of government.
- Full launch of CQ Federal's AI-enabled transcription technology for customers, delivering faster and more expanded transcripts coverage of timely Congressional events by leveraging FactSquared's proprietary technology.
- FrontierView and Oxford Analytica together reached heightened levels of interest and engagement during the quarter - driven by events such as inflation, global slowdown concerns, and the effects of the conflict in Ukraine - allowing both products to deliver unparalleled value and results for customers by helping them convert incisive economic and geopolitical intelligence and critical market insights into action.
- Release of additional product enhancements to Equilibrium's ESG360 platform including key updates to metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking by leveraging the combination of FiscalNote AI Solutions and Equilibrium to empower organizations to benchmark ESG performance relative to their peers, partners, or competitors.
- Predata launch of Resonance, a new product designed to help monitor multiple tracked narratives, set campaign objectives, and evaluate messaging effectiveness against target audience engagement baselines - all within a single, customizable dashboard view.
- Board.org launched its Data Privacy Board, a community for heads of privacy at the world's largest companies to share valued peer insights, best practices, and answers to their toughest questions.
- The Company was recognized as one of "America's Best Startup Employers" 2022 by Forbes for the third year in a row.
2022 Financial Outlook:
- Reiterating full year consolidated Run-Rate Revenue of $173 million, representing 58% year-over-year growth.
- Anticipating full year Adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately $23 million, representing a 13% year-over-year improvement.
- Company reaffirms its expectation of reaching positive Adjusted EBITDA within the fourth quarter of 2023.
As previously announced, FiscalNote plans to become a publicly-traded company pursuant to a business combination agreement dated November 7, 2021, as amended on May 9, 2022, with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DSAC) ("Duddell Street"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. Completion of the proposed business combination is subject to Duddell Street's registration statement on Form S-4 being declared effective by the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the approval of the proposed business combination by Duddell Street's shareholders, and other customary closing conditions. Duddell Street's Class A ordinary shares are currently traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "DSAC." Upon completion of the proposed business combination, FiscalNote's Class A common stock is expected to be publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "NOTE."
The SEC is continuing the regulatory review process for the registration statement. Once completed, the parties will seek required shareholder approvals and proceed to close the proposed business combination, with an anticipated target closing date in Q2 of this year.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote is a leading global technology provider of legal and policy data and insights. By combining AI capabilities, expert analysis, and legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical data, FiscalNote is reinventing the way that organizations minimize risk and capitalize on opportunity. Home to CQ, Roll Call, Oxford Analytica, and VoterVoice, FiscalNote empowers clients worldwide to monitor, manage, and act on the issues that matter most to them. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
About Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Duddell Street is sponsored by Hong Kong-based hedge fund Maso Capital. Since inception, Maso Capital has invested in more than one thousand companies and situations across multiple sectors and geographies. Leveraging its stature and reputation in Hong Kong and its experienced investment team, Maso Capital has had investments in a number of TMT, healthcare, fintech and consumer companies in the region. For more information, please visit DSAC.co.
Contacts:
Media
FiscalNote
Nicholas Graham
press@fiscalnote.com
Investors
ICR, Inc. for FiscalNote
Sean Hannan
IR@fiscalnote.com
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Sam Joshi
IR@masocapital.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with its proposed business combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. ("FiscalNote"), Duddell Street (DSAC) has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of Duddell Street, and will file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. Duddell Street's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and, when available, the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about FiscalNote, Duddell Street and the proposed business combination. Promptly after the Form S-4 is declared effective by the SEC, Duddell Street will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the business combination and other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of Duddell Street are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed business combination. The documents filed by Duddell Street with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
Duddell Street and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect to the business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Duddell Street will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available at www.sec.gov. Information about Duddell Street's directors and executive officers and their ownership of Duddell Street shares is set forth in Duddell Street's prospectus, dated October 28, 2020. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed business combination when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.
FiscalNote and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Duddell Street in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that FiscalNote's management uses to evaluate its operations, measure its performance and make strategic decisions, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects further adjustments to EBITDA to exclude certain non-cash items and other items that FiscalNote's management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. FiscalNote's management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful for investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as management. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for net loss, net loss before income taxes, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Using these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze FiscalNote's business would have material limitations because the calculations are based on the subjective determination of FiscalNote's management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant. In addition, although other companies in FiscalNote's industry may report measures titled EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA or similar measures, such non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from how FiscalNote calculates non-GAAP financial measures, which reduces their comparability. Because of these limitations, investors should consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and other financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "pro forma," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding FiscalNote's industry and market sizes, future opportunities for FiscalNote and Duddell Street, FiscalNote's estimated future results and the proposed business combination between Duddell Street and FiscalNote, including pro forma market capitalization, pro forma revenue, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood, timing and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the proposed transaction. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Duddell Street's and FiscalNote's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Duddell Street's or FiscalNote's control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Duddell Street and FiscalNote do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[1] Run-Rate revenue is defined as the annualized subscription revenue at the period end plus the last twelve months' non-subscription revenue.
[2]Organic Run-Rate Revenue is defined as the annualized subscription revenue at the period end plus the last twelve months' non-subscription revenue for the legacy platform and acquisitions completed in the previous year.
[3]Annual recurring revenue is calculated on an account level by annualizing the contracted subscription revenue at the period end.
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SAN FRANCISCO , May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To walk 20,000 steps a day you'll need to cover a total of 10 miles. This may seem like a lot, but it's actually not as difficult as it sounds. Here are a few tips to help you reach your goal:
The first step to walking 20,000 steps a day is to make sure you have the right equipment. Investing in a good pair of walking shoes will help to prevent blisters and injuries, and make the walk more comfortable overall.
To reach your 10-mile goal every day, make walking a part of your daily routine. This might mean taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, or parking farther away from where you're going so that you have to walk more. You can also try waking up a few minutes earlier each morning to fit in a walk before you start your day.
If you're having trouble finding time to fit in 10 miles each day, consider joining a walking group or taking part in a local 5k race. This will help keep you motivated and provide social support along the way.
Don't try to walk 20,000 steps all at once. Start with a smaller goal, such as 5,000 steps per day, and gradually increase your mileage as you become more fit. This will help you avoid injury and burnout.
Make sure to stay hydrated while walking by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. This will help you feel more energized and prevent dehydration-related issues, such as muscle cramps or fatigue.
If you're looking to improve your overall health, walking 20,000 steps a day can help. This simple form of exercise offers a host of health benefits, from improved sleep and digestion to reduced stress and anxiety. To reach your goal, use the BetterMe Blog as a guide and stay committed every day. With enough dedication, you can achieve your fitness goals and transform your body for the better.
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It took a team effort to make the most recent home in the Hard Bargain neighborhood move-in ready, and many from that team were on hand Saturday for the ribbon cutting.
That included, of course, the new owners of the renovated home, Daniel and Valerie Steele. They had applied for ownership about four years ago through the Hard Bargain Association to obtain an affordable loan, and both were beaming with pride as community leaders, ministers, elected officials, sponsors and others from the neighborhood and the Franklin community welcomed them to their new home.
Most of all, Daniel Steele said, the presence of God could be felt throughout the process.
“That’s the first thing that comes to my mind,” he said, “to thank God, because without God none of this would be possible. Everybody just came together to make this happen.
“I’m ready to give back to the community because they have given so much to us.”
Valerie and Daniel both grew up on nearby Natchez Street. They eventually moved away, but kept a desire to one day return to their hometown.
When they did come back to Franklin, they rented a place — and watched as that part of their monthly budget grew and grew.
"Our monthly rent kept increasing, and it seemed like everything in the area was going up except for your income,” Daniel Steele said. “We noticed, when we returned home, there weren’t any more middle-class affordable homes in Franklin.
“We thank the Hard Bargain Association for guiding us through the home ownership process in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our new home wouldn't have been possible without you."
Derrick Solomon, executive director for the Hard Bargain Association, led Saturday’s celebration. Among the partners in attendance were Jared Meitzler, the builder of the home located at the corner of 11th Avenue and Glass Lane, and Erin Leaverton, a Franklin interior designer who donated her services to the completion of the home.
“I prayed about this,” Leaverton told the audience. “I said, ‘Lord, I want to help people whoever they are, wherever they live, to be a part of preserving the story of community.’ Hard Bargain is one of the most important pieces of this community, and many, many people actually don’t know about it. So I wanted to partner with Derrick and anyone he is working with to help preserve this story because this is part of who we are.”
The Steeles’ new home was the 14th in the Hard Bargain neighborhood to be renovated and sold at an affordable price. David Crane of Crane Builders built the first 13 homes.
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How Vladimir Putin rejuvenated Nato
Finland and Sweden this week formally applied to join Nato after years of non-alignment. Jon Henley reports on how the Ukraine war has given the alliance a new lease of life
- This story originally aired on Today in Focus.
For decades, Sweden and Finland have held back from joining other western nations in the Nato military alliance. For Sweden, it would have compromised its longstanding neutrality. For Finland, it was a more pragmatic matter of not appearing to antagonise Russia, with which it shares an 810-mile (1300km) border and against which it fought brutal 20th-century wars.
But as Jon Henley tells Michael Safi, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (another non-Nato European country) changed everything. This week the two countries formally submitted their applications to join the military alliance. It is a move that has been met with hostility and threats by Russia, but it’s one that injects new life into an alliance that appeared to be faltering. With defence budgets being cut across Europe, Donald Trump’s unpredictable presidency and a drifting sense of purpose, Nato’s future was being openly questioned. Not any more.
So with Nato rejuvenated, has Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine not only been a miscalculation in terms of his short-term military aims, but also a wider strategic catastrophe?
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Schroder Investment Management Group reduced its position in shares of Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT – Get Rating) by 17.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 619,952 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 127,695 shares during the quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group owned about 0.61% of Camden Property Trust worth $110,773,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. First Trust Advisors LP increased its holdings in shares of Camden Property Trust by 44.7% in the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 37,445 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $3,801,000 after acquiring an additional 11,574 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley lifted its position in Camden Property Trust by 124.2% during the 2nd quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 299,467 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $39,731,000 after acquiring an additional 165,887 shares during the period. Truist Financial Corp lifted its position in Camden Property Trust by 40.4% during the 3rd quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 4,056 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $598,000 after acquiring an additional 1,168 shares during the period. Creative Planning lifted its position in Camden Property Trust by 25.8% during the 3rd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 2,880 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $425,000 after acquiring an additional 591 shares during the period. Finally, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Camden Property Trust by 349.2% during the 3rd quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 849 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $125,000 after acquiring an additional 660 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.35% of the company’s stock.
A number of analysts have commented on CPT shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on Camden Property Trust from $200.00 to $190.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 24th. Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on Camden Property Trust from $195.00 to $180.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 4th. Mizuho decreased their price objective on Camden Property Trust from $179.00 to $170.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 16th. Barclays decreased their price objective on Camden Property Trust from $193.00 to $174.00 in a report on Tuesday, May 10th. Finally, TheStreet raised Camden Property Trust from a “c+” rating to a “b” rating in a report on Thursday, February 3rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $170.53.
Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by ($1.07). Camden Property Trust had a net margin of 29.75% and a return on equity of 8.67%. The firm had revenue of $311.36 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $308.90 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.24 EPS. Camden Property Trust’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that Camden Property Trust will post 6.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
In other news, Director Heather J. Brunner sold 883 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $164.75, for a total transaction of $145,474.25. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.
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Camden Property Trust, an S&P 400 Company, is a real estate company primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Camden owns interests in and operates 167 properties containing 56,850 apartment homes across the United States.
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Tallahassee police investigating fatal shooting on Wintergreen Road
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Tallahassee Police Department says it is investigating a fatal shooting on Wintergreen Road that happened Saturday, May 21.
A witness told TPD they heard several shots fired at a home on the road’s 2400 block a little before 4 p.m., the press release says. When officers responded to the home, they asked anyone inside to come out, but there was no response, according to TPD.
The department’s tactical apprehension and control team responded to the scene as well and sent a drone into the home. The drone located one victim, a man, near the front door, the release says.
“The victim was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. No one else was in the home at the time of the TAC team’s entrance,” the press release says.
Police say that based on the evidence collected on the scene, TPD detectives have identified a possible suspect vehicle. Information about that vehicle was not included in the release.
TPD says this is an open and active investigation.
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HOUSTON (KIAH) – One Houstonian graduated from Texas Southern University (TSU) valedictorian of her class after taking a five-year break. Now she’s heading to the East Coast to pursue her dreams.
Ashely Gillis finished head of her class with a 3.94 GPA after overcoming several obstacles. In 2013, she went away to music college to pursue a career in audio engineering after graduating high school.
Soon after, Gillis realized she wanted to change directions. She came back home to work part-time jobs in Houston and later enrolled in Texas Southern University.
Shortly after moving back, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The high-performing student majored in radio, television, and film. She says although they missed a couple of years of hands-on experience. She still gained valuable skills.
It’s those same skills that helped Gillis achieve the unexpected goal of becoming the valedictorian of her class.
“Going through college during this time was actually a benefit long-term because it gave – it gives you that fight like… I got through college during COVID. Everybody can’t say that,” said Gillis.
“A lot of people they have this fear in their heart or they feel like they’re not about to do something or they don’t have the tools to do it. All I can say is… go get the tools. Seize your opportunities because they are there. Having been here it’s made me realize that Houston has so much to offer. It’s the land of opportunity and you can grow so much here,” said Gillis.
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MAUMEE, Ohio, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly 20 years, Bionix has supplied the healthcare industry with its innovative and dependable Lighted Ear Curettes, designed to illuminate and improve visualization of the ear canal for efficient and safe cerumen removal.
Using valuable insight and feedback from medical professionals who regularly use Lighted Ear Curettes, Bionix has developed the next generation of the Lighted Ear Curette – ClearLook.
ClearLook Lighted Ear Curettes offer a unique and ergonomic handle design that promotes a natural and comfortable grip out of the line of sight, giving healthcare professionals better control and confidence while performing cerumen removal. ClearLook's design includes reference markers for re-entry into the ear, improving practitioner and patient satisfaction.
Currently available in the popular FlexLoop® and VersaLoop® tip styles, ClearLook continues to employ illumination and magnification the same as the original Lighted Ear Curettes, but with a less obstructed, more accurate view of the ear canal.
"Bionix is pleased to offer healthcare practitioners this evolved version of our Lighted Ear Curettes that enhances the safety and time of cerumen removal procedures," states Chris Becker, President and CEO, Bionix, LLC. "We greatly appreciate the ongoing feedback received from practitioners and clinicians as it allows our engineers to enrich our products and ensure that we continue to meet their needs."
Bionix is committed to working with healthcare professionals to identify opportunities for innovation that enable advances in product development and deploy solutions that address challenges they encounter in patient care.
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Tyler Colon played college basketball. He won an MTV reality show. He's tried podcasting, modeling, and acting. But in 2019, he got serious about pursuing music.
"After singing in my car for, like, six months for an hour and a half every single day, I released 'Stuck In The Middle,'" he said.
He put it up on TikTok under his stage name, Tai Verdes. At the time, he was working at a Verizon store.
"I saw other people like me that had no following end up on the radio," he said. "And when you see that happen multiple times because of one app, it's kind of like 'a-duh', you know what I'm saying? Like, why not?"
Before he knew it, he was fielding calls from presidents of record labels during his lunch break. He got a record deal, made a debut album, and is currently on a 22-city tour across America. "Stuck In The Middle" has been streamed well over 100 million times on Spotify.
TikTok has flipped the script on the music industry, and everyone from artists to analysts and even marketing bosses at the top labels are hustling to catch up.
A new way to listen
Verdes thinks he would have made it without TikTok, but he also noticed that his fans on the app were especially engaged. They would go from his TikTok to his Spotify page or his YouTube channel.
"You just made this video, you have this song, you have this melody that they really like. They want to go get that. You just gave them something," he said.
Verdes isn't the only one to notice this trend, and that TikTok users interact with music differently.
"They're not just listening to music in a sort of, like, lean-back, passive way," says music industry analyst Tatiana Cirisano. "They're more likely to do more lean-forward activities, like creating playlists or listening to full albums on streaming or buying merchandise."
Consumer behavior data compiled by Cirisano shows TikTok users are more likely to spend money on music, and be more invested in it. 40% of active TikTok users pay a monthly subscription for music, compared to 25% of the general population. And 17% buy artist merchandise monthly, compared to 9% of the general population.
What's more, TikTok users often respond to music with their own videos, using features built into the app design. They might lip-sync a song, make up a dance, or try to sing it.
"It's changed music listening from being a one-way relationship where a song comes out and you listen to it on your own, to something that you participate in," Cirisano said. "I mean, I don't think that any other social media app has done that to this degree. TikTok is peak UGC in that way."
UGC — short for "user-generated content" — is one of the buzzwords currently going around in the music industry.
Nina Webb is the head of marketing at Atlantic Records and said when she first started out in the industry, it was a bit simpler.
"It used to be a puzzle for a 3-year-old. You had video and radio," she said. "And you just needed money and leverage and influence as a label. And now I feel like it's the 1,000 piece gray sky where TikTok is the only piece that will individually move the dial the way it does."
Webb knows exactly what she's talking about. Last August, an Atlantic Records artist named Gayle released a song called "ABCDEFU."
They promoted the song on TikTok a lot, but it didn't really take off until months later when the sign language sub-community of TikTok got a hold of it in the middle of Gayle's tour.
Note: This TikTok post includes profanity in lyrics and sign language that some might find objectionable.
"She saw the difference from playing at the beginning of the tour, when people, like, somewhat kind of heard this or looked it up, to by the end — I mean, it was like the whole place was going crazy," Webb said. "So November was really the tipping point, and it was 100% the sign language community."
That user-generated content made all the difference for Gayle. Her song sat at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart for 11 weeks.
Buying influence and getting lucky
These days, there's a cottage industry dedicated to marketing a song or artist on TikTok — paying influencers to promote a song, posting short clips to see what people respond to, trying to get a dance challenge going. With 1 billion monthly active users now on TikTok after a surge in downloads over the pandemic, it's not hard to see why.
Webb says she's certainly tried different strategies, but most times when a song takes off on TikTok, it seems to happen organically.
"I mean, there's a million examples of a lot of very expensive campaigns that had no return," she said. "Like, we can't do it. It has to come from fans or the artist because you're talking to Gen Z. They smell everything out."
Sometimes those fans work in unexpected ways. Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" came out 25 years ago but earlier this year set one-day streaming records on Spotify and YouTube after lip-syncing the most dramatic part of the song became a viral TikTok trend.
Or take the song "Snowman" by Sia. That came out in 2017, but the TikTok challenge came in 2020, where people posted videos of themselves trying to sing the entire chorus in one breath.
Analyst Tatiana Cirisano says the music industry used to hunt for unknown talent and develop it. But the rise of TikTok has helped to flip that formula.
"I think that we are increasingly in an era where audiences are choosing what they want to hear, and record labels and the rest of the music industry are sort of listening to that," she said.
The risk of burnout
There are downsides to this too, though. TikTok might create opportunities for musicians, but some artists feel that they have to constantly be "on". Creator burnout is real.
"There's kind of this fear, I think, for people that have built huge followings on TikTok that if they stop at any point, people will just stop following them or they'll forget or they'll move on," Cirisano said.
"At times, people's attention spans are shorter and just the content trend doesn't stop."
Damoyee is a 21-year-old an independent music artist/content creator from Dallas, Texas. She is a composer, producer, singer, songwriter, and she plays a lot of instruments.
She posts a lot of covers and remixes of other songs, usually trending ones. And it's a lot of work. A minute-long TikTok usually takes around six hours to create.
"I know starting out, it took me a little less than a week to get 100 followers," she said. "And I remember, like, seeing one-zero-zero, I freaked out. I thought, hey, I'm famous, you know? I was grateful," Damoyee says with a laugh.
Sometimes a video flops, and sometimes it takes off. But Damoyee says that she generally feels TikTok helps boost musicians like her. That doesn't make it easy.
Damoyee is learning to balance her school work, personal life and the social following she's trying to build.
"It's definitely been a bit of a challenge and it has taken a toll, you know, especially on my mental health," she says. "I've gone, at the latest ... a month without posting because I just needed to breathe."
"I will say for now, the goal is to thrive as an independent artist without looking at any labels at the moment and to still build a platform to the point where I would feel comfortable releasing music alone," she said.
In other words, she hopes to find that perfect balance between cultivating her online following and making music. And when she does, she's hoping she won't have to ask the traditional powers in the industry for recognition. They may call her first.
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Updated May 23, 2022 at 8:33 AM ET
SEOUL — President Biden said Monday that the U.S. would defend Taiwan if it was attacked by mainland China, while insisting that America's policy toward the island had not changed.
Biden, asked at a press conference in Tokyo if the U.S. would intervene military to defend Taiwan, said, "that's the commitment we made." Speaking alongside Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, he added that the U.S. maintains a "one China policy," recognizing Beijing as the government of China, but said that the idea that Taiwan can be "just taken by force ... is just not appropriate."
China considers the self-ruled island part of its territory, and its Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected Biden's remarks as interference in its internal affairs.
"When it comes to issues related to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and other core interests," ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told reporters, "there is no room for China to compromise or make concessions."
The White House walked back similar remarks by Biden last year, which appeared to undercut America's long-standing policy of "strategic ambiguity," that is, not telegraphing how Washington might respond to an invasion of Taiwan.
"I think it is unlikely that allies will perceive this as a gaffe, even as the White House insists that there has been no change in policy," said Corey Wallace, an expert on Japanese politics at Kanagawa University, near Tokyo.
"Greater U.S. commitment or involvement with regards to Taiwan will certainly be appreciated by Kishida and others in the Japanese government," Wallace added.
Tokyo's previous reticence about speaking out on Taiwan has melted away as Beijing has turned up the heat on the island, and Japanese officials have publicly called for Tokyo to join Washington in defending Taiwan.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has amplified the concerns over Taiwan, as Tokyo fears Russia's moves could embolden Beijing.
A joint statement by Biden and Kishida included a long list of concerns about China's actions, from its upgrading its nuclear arsenal and human rights issues in China's far-west Xinjiang region, to the "non-transparent" signing of a security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands.
Biden also unveiled a new trade agreement dubbed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The pact, signed by the U.S. and 12 Asian nations, aims to secure industrial supplies, cut carbon emissions and combat corruption.
Japan has made clear that it would prefer that the U.S. join a trade pact which then-President Trump abandoned in 2017. Originally called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the remaining nations rebranded the TPP and ratified it without the U.S. in 2018.
While Biden promised the IPEF would bring "concrete benefits" to its members, the response from some nations has been tepid because it provides no additional access to U.S. markets and is seen as another effort to cut China out of regional trade pacts and supply chains.
Despite its reservations, though, Japan sees the IPEF as a plus, said Wallace, because it could serve as a "strategic foundation for continuing U.S. commitment to Asia by deepening U.S.-Japan economic linkages."
Biden also received strong backing for the IPEF, and America's policy toward Asia in general, from South Korea's government.
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was inaugurated less than two weeks ago, hailed the U.S. and South Korea's military alliance and shared values at a joint press briefing with Biden over the weekend.
"We advocate democracy, human rights and freedom," Yoon said.
Yoon's rhetoric on the campaign trail had signaled a harder line on China, but that has yet to materialize. But the tougher stance he promised on North Korea did seem to take shape during Biden's visit.
The two nations pledged to discuss expanding military exercises intended to deter North Korea, as well as repositioning military hardware, some potentially nuclear-armed, to the Korean Peninsula or closer to it.
Seoul and Washington had both expressed concerns that North Korea might detonate an atomic bomb or test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile while Biden was in town, but it didn't happen.
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At the height of the pandemic, when going to the gym wasn't an option, millions of people began exploring virtual workouts from home for the first time. And many of them now say they won't go back.
While this is clearly a boon for the companies developing these systems, it has also helped people who don't feel comfortable in a gym or don't have time to get there.
Linda Munson, 56, who lives in Berlin, Conn., has worked a desk job from home since the initial COVID shutdown in 2020. "I was packing on the pounds," she admits.
Munson's never been much of a gym person. "I am very socially awkward. I get anxious going out. I probably would ... walk in the gym and sign up for a membership and then not go," she says.
In 2021, she was hospitalized with COVID and diagnosed with diabetes. When her doctor told her she needed to focus more on her health, she said she'd tried before and just couldn't do it. "The doctor said, 'Well, we'll just wait for you to have a heart attack.'"
That was her wake-up call. "I cried in the office," Munson says, and then she vowed to prove him wrong. She started walking and cut out junk food. One day, her son brought home a VR headset called an Oculus Quest.
While messing around with it, Munson discovered the popular fitness app Supernatural, and she was hooked. Supernatural lets you box, swing your arms at targets, meditate or stretch with a coach in front of you and in your ear while you're moving to popular music. Plus you stand in a 3-D rendering of exotic locales like the moon or the rim of an Ethiopian volcano.
Currently, Supernatural membership offers hundreds of workouts and costs $179 per year, after a two-week free trial. The Oculus Quest headset needed to access it is $299. A handful of other workout apps made for VR headsets (FitXR, Holofit) are a bit cheaper. In contrast, the average cost of a gym membership in 2021 was $507, according to an analysis by the sneaker review site Run Repeat.
It's worth it, Munson says. "When you finish one [workout], you're tired, you're sweaty, but you think, 'I can do one more.'" Moving to the beat is addictive, she says, and "so much fun." Also, "there's nobody judging you. I'm home, I can be weird, and that's OK," she says.
Munson has lost nearly 50 pounds in a year, has not had to take diabetes medicine, and can now play with her seven active grandchildren.
Jessica Davis, a therapist in Burbank, Calif., has worked from home since the pandemic began. Davis preaches the benefits of exercise on mental health regularly, and she lives it, too. She is a Peloton bike devotee who hit her 800th ride on her 40th birthday this year. Davis was a regular at spin class before COVID, but her husband bought her the bike at the beginning of the lockdown.
Peloton comes with an app subscription and a screen that lets you ride with thousands of others in a virtual spin class with a live coach, but also offers treadmill and other equipment-free exercises. It's not as immersive as VR, but has many of the same elements. Full membership is currently $39 per month and the bike is about $2,000. You can find a used one for less, and the company is starting a rental program.
"It was such a source of comfort and relief [from pandemic stress,]" Davis says. "It saved my butt." The bike is in her dining room, and she uses it every day because she still works remotely. "It gives me freedom with my schedule."
Research shows that this kind of flexibility is key to sticking to a workout routine.
Another critical part of keeping a routine is sharing the joy and pain with others. While it might look like people embracing the virtual exercise world are working out alone, many are making social connections on the Peloton and Supernatural Facebook pages.
Some write about their brushes with cancer or depression, many post sweaty selfies, and almost all the comments are positive.
"It's a place like no other place on the Internet," says Gene Gregg, 50, of Eugene, Ore. Gregg is transitioning to female, and getting back into a fitness routine after years of a sedentary lifestyle driving a commercial truck. "I have written about my journey [on the Supernatural page] and have received nothing but total support," she says.
"You can get on there and say something like, 'I hit 100,000 points today' and people will know what you're talking about," Munson says. (For virtual workout newbies: that's a milestone score reflecting hours of effort.)
The companies that designed these fitness programs attracted millions of new members during COVID.
Tom Cortese, co-founder and chief product officer of Peloton says the company went public in September 2019 with less than a million members, and now has 6.6 million. He credits their active member community as a key reason for the growth.
Chris Milk, co-founder of Supernatural, which launched in 2020 at the very beginning of U.S. COVID lockdowns, has a background in VR and film and has produced videos for some high-profile stars. He says he's been surprised and overwhelmed by the social engagement and emotional feedback from the Supernatural community. "I never got a, 'This Kanye West video saved my life' comment before," Milk says.
So what will keep people working out virtually now that the world is reopening, and with it, exercise options?
Milk says he encourages Supernatural members and the coaches to engage with each other on social media, and is exploring new features like adding knee targets and the option to exercise virtually with other people in your headset in real time.
Peloton will add new features, too, and is reportedly looking to expand into the video game space as it looks to keep users engaged and attract new ones in the future.
While VR once seemed designed for teens to play immersive video games, fitness apps appear to be the gateway for a wider audience that might not be comfortable in a traditional gym.
"If fitness has rejected you, we welcome you," says Milk.
While gyms will probably always have devoted members who like to flex, those who've found they don't always fit in there seem to be happy to ride, duck and box their way to fitness in their living rooms with a little help from technology.
April Fulton is a former NPR science desk editor living in Los Angeles. Follow her on Twitter @fultonhere.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/npr-national-news/npr-national-news/2022-05-22/virtual-workouts-spiked-during-the-pandemic-and-the-trend-is-sticking-around | 2022-05-23T18:15:50Z | https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/npr-national-news/npr-national-news/2022-05-22/virtual-workouts-spiked-during-the-pandemic-and-the-trend-is-sticking-around | true | 42 |
Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market.
In a memo to employees Monday, the Seattle coffee giant said it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia. Starbucks said it will continue to pay its nearly 2,000 Russian employees for six months and help them transition to new jobs.
Starbucks’ move follows McDonald’s exit from the Russian market last week. McDonald’s is selling its stores __ which are almost all owned by the company __ to an existing Russian franchisee. The stores won’t be allowed to use McDonald’s name or menu.
Starbucks’ stores are owned and operated by Alshaya Group, a Kuwait-based franchise operator. A spokesperson for Alshaya referred questions to Starbucks on Monday.
Starbucks entered the Russian market in 2007. In early March, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Starbucks announced that it would keep its Russian stores open but donate any profits to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.
But a few days later – after Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, McDonald’s and others temporarily halted their business in Russia – Starbucks changed course and temporarily closed its Russian stores.
“Through this dynamic situation, we will continue to make decisions that are true to our mission and values and communicate with transparency,” then Starbucks Corp. CEO Kevin Johnson wrote in a message to employees. | https://www.news10.com/news/national/starbucks-leaving-russia-shutting-130-stores/ | 2022-05-23T18:19:43Z | https://www.news10.com/news/national/starbucks-leaving-russia-shutting-130-stores/ | true | 37 |
Upcoming dancehall artiste Choppa Banks was killed during a confrontation with police and a wanted man on Saturday.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force on Saturday confirmed that one of St. Ann’s most wanted men, Manton Brown and the “Chop Mode” artist was killed during a confrontation with the police on the North-South Highway.
According to information shared by the JCF, one firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized. A police officer was also injured during the incident.
The up and coming artist whose real name is Swayne Hall was said to be in the company of Brown who was wanted for a 2017 double murder.
The JCF in a release said the artiste was aboard a white Toyota Crown motor car when around 4:00 pm on Saturday on a section of the North-South Highway it was intercepted by members of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch, CTOC.
The JCF said that as the police approached the car, the men fired shots at the police officers leading to the two being killed and an officer suffering an injury.
Both men were taken to hospital where they later died.
Choppa Banks is from Queen’s Heights in Discovery Bay, St Ann. He is known for his songs “Chop Mode”, “Real Gunman”, and “Crown”.
His most popular song, “Bingo” launched his short-lived career. | https://stvincenttribune.com/rising-dancehall-artist-chappa-banks-killed-in-shootout-with-police/ | 2022-05-23T18:20:20Z | https://stvincenttribune.com/rising-dancehall-artist-chappa-banks-killed-in-shootout-with-police/ | false | 11 |
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UNBEELIEVABLE ART
A giant image of a bumblebee has been painted at a school in Yorkshire to celebrate this year's World Bee Day.
A drone image of a giant bee (pictured below)
Award-winning artists from Sand in your Eye painted a 196ft 10in (60m) piece of bee land art at Hebden Royd CE Primary School. They ued the same line paint and sprayers that are used to mark out the lines for football pitches.
The tean and pupils also created 90 paper bumblebees and helped to create a small meadow habitat to encourage bees and other pollinators to the school's playing field.
The huge- and bee-autiful- artwork was created to highlight how important it is to conserve and protect the UK's bumblebees.
The head teacher at Hebden Royd explained: "Bees play a vital role as pollinators; they pollinate the food we need to survive and pollinate many of the trees and flowers that provide essential habitats for wildlife.
YOUR NEWS
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YOUNG ENGINEERS
By pupils from St Alban's Primary School, Surrey
At school we have been working with an engineer to create a model of a bridge with a moving element.
We were given a design brief of building a bridge that was over 1.5m long and 1.2m tall, as well as having a motor to allow the bridge to open and close.
St Albans pupils with their tower bridge model (pictured below)
We began by exploring a range of local bridges and decided we wanted to build Tower Bridge. We created a structure using a range of square and triangle shapes, while experimenting with the bracing to ensure the structure was strong and secure.
Next, we experimented with string and the motors to find the best way to allow the bridge to move up and down without it getting tangled. Finally, we used a range of different materials to make it a true model of Tower Bridge.
We loved this project and it's something we'll always remember!
DIARY DATES
Volunteers' Week
1-7 June
A chance to celebrate and say thanks to the millions of volunteers across the UK.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend
2-5 June
The long bank holiday weekend kicks off with Her Majesty's official birthday parade.
WOW!
The Elizabeth line has officially opened. The 73-mile (118km) rail line stretches from Berkshire to Essex, going underground through central London. It is Europe’s largest construction project, has taken 13 years to build and cost £19bn! The Queen made a surprise visit to see the line last week.
WEEKLY PUZZLE
Last week's puzzle: | https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/read-this/first-news-unbeelievable-art-3705063 | 2022-05-23T18:23:58Z | https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/read-this/first-news-unbeelievable-art-3705063 | true | 20 |
Paris Fury is back in Blighty - and she headed straight to her local Greggs.
The mum-of-six has been living it up on a luxury yacht in the South of France with her champion boxer husband Tyson and family. But she appears just as content tucking into a pastry from the popular bakery chain.
In an image posted to her Instagram Stories, Paris, 31, is seen eating a pasty back in her hometown of Morecambe. She captioned the picture: “Back to reality, got the cheek to keep the shades on lol.”
READ MORE: Stumbling Tyson Fury kicks out at taxi after being refused ride on holiday
Paris and her Gypsy King hubby have recently been enjoying a lavish, no expense spared trip to Cannes. They stayed on an £18,000 a night superyacht.
Tyson and wife Paris share six children - Venezuela, 12, Prince John James, nine, Prince Tyson Fury II, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah, two, Valencia Amber, four, and baby Athena, who was born in August 2021.
The getaway is quite the contrast to the Fury family's previous outing together a few weeks ago, which saw them spend time together in Morecambe Bay. Following his knockout final bought against Dillian Whyte last month, Fury vowed he would retire from boxing. | https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/food-drink-news/paris-fury-tucks-greggs-treat-24036349 | 2022-05-23T18:24:52Z | https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/food-drink-news/paris-fury-tucks-greggs-treat-24036349 | true | 1 |
The risk posed to the U.S. general public from ongoing outbreaks of monkeypox cases reported in Europe, the U.K. and Canada is low, a White House official told Morning Edition on Monday.
Dr. Raj Panjabi, Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the National Security Council, says the fewer than 10 cases seen in the United States so far have not been severe — "flu-like symptoms and a rash which can be painful but resolves in two to four weeks" — and aren't likely to get much worse.
"Historically in countries with weaker health care systems less than 1% of patients have died from this milder strain," Panjabi said. "We have access to vaccines and even treatments here in the U.S., and so the risk we believe is substantially lower."
In dozens of cases from other U.S. outbreaks over the past 20 years, all patients fully recovered, he said.
The cases so far this month have been limited to fewer than 10 individuals who've traveled to affected countries or had close contact with those showing symptoms, he said. The administration's main goals right now are detecting and tracking new cases so the outbreak can be stopped in the U.S., and making sure vaccines and treatments are available to those who need them.
Earlier Monday, The Associated Press reports, President Biden walked back comments that monkeypox was something to be concerned about, saying instead the virus was not a threat on the level of COVID-19 and did not require strict quarantine measures.
The origins of this current global outbreak — characterized as "rare and unusual" by British epidemiologist Susan Hopkins — have not yet been established, NPR's Michaleen Doucleff reports, and there is concern that the ongoing spread could indicate a new route of transmission.
Read more about monkeypox outbreaks, and why health officials have concerns despite the low number of cases.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.michiganradio.org/2022-05-23/monkeypox-likely-isnt-much-of-a-threat-to-the-public-a-white-house-official-says | 2022-05-23T18:32:34Z | https://www.michiganradio.org/2022-05-23/monkeypox-likely-isnt-much-of-a-threat-to-the-public-a-white-house-official-says | false | 20 |
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Shelley Cable: We put the challenge of true Indigenous employment parity to the business leaders of Australia
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Driving requires constant practice and awareness: checking everything going on ahead of us, everything to our left, our right and behind us. It requires a lot of thinking about what might happen next. In the last few years, people's behavior behind the wheel has changed and many people are simply not happy.
Behind The Wheel joins us to discuss why drivers seem agitated and what can we do to turn things around. It won't change overnight, but it starts with ourselves. They work to add a positive flow to traffic. | https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/driving-while-angry | 2022-05-23T18:37:54Z | https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/driving-while-angry | false | null |
Tennis
'Wow, world class!' - Linda Noskova wins incredible point against Emma Raducanu at French Open
'Wow, world class!' - Linda Noskova wins an incredible point against Emma Raducanu at the 2022 French Open. Stream the 2022 French Open live and on-demand on discovery+
00:00:59, 31 minutes ago | https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/roland-garros/2022/wow-world-class-linda-noskova-wins-incredible-point-against-emma-raducanu-at-french-open_vid1682458/video.shtml | 2022-05-23T18:42:18Z | https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/roland-garros/2022/wow-world-class-linda-noskova-wins-incredible-point-against-emma-raducanu-at-french-open_vid1682458/video.shtml | true | null |
South African rand supported by S&P outlook upgrade
Updates prices and context
JOHANNESBURG, May 23 (Reuters) - The South African rand strengthened on Monday, supported by ratings agency S&P upgrading the country's sovereign outlook to "positive".
S&P on Friday revised its outlook from "stable" and affirmed the foreign and local currency ratings on "favourable terms of trade (and) a path toward contained fiscal expenditure".
At 1517 GMT, the rand ZAR=D3 traded at 15.6500 against the dollar, 1.15% firmer than its previous close.
"The main take-home point from S&P's improved outlook is that it is unlikely that the next rating move will be a downgrade," ETM Analytics said in a research note.
"S&P's upgrade ... could add to the tailwinds provided by the South African Reserve Bank's 50 basis point rate hike last week," it added.
South Africa's central bank on Thursday increased its main lending rate by the largest margin in more than six years, as it stepped up efforts to fight inflation, sending the rand higher.
The price of gold XAU=, of which South Africa is a significant exporter, touching a two-week high and a weaker dollar added support to the rand.
On the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the All-Share index .JALSH ended up about 1.2% at 68,367 and the blue-chip index of top-40 companies .JTOPI closed up about 1.3% at 61,788 points, helped by mining and resources companies.
The mining index .JMINI ended up 3.7%, buoyed by higher gold, silver and platinum prices. Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd IMPJ.J, Sibanye Stillwater Ltd SSWJ.J and Gold Fields Ltd GFIJ.J rose 6.02%, 4.31% and 3.64% respectively.
The government's benchmark 2030 bond ZAR2030= also rose, with the yield falling 4 basis points to 9.72%.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning, Rachel Savage and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Louise Heavens and Bill Berkrot)
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/south-african-rand-supported-by-sp-outlook-upgrade-0 | 2022-05-23T18:46:27Z | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/south-african-rand-supported-by-sp-outlook-upgrade-0 | false | 1 |
So, the Mariners suck right now.
That’s a shame.
It’s a shame because this was supposed to be The Year, right? That’s what all the marketing said, that’s what Dipoto said, that’s what the players said, and so far, it’s just not been the year. Getting swept in four games by the Red Sox is just the latest of a long list of struggles the Mariners have endured in this young season.
For those of us aboard this rendition of the S. S. Mariner, it can feel like we’ve fallen overboard and are now getting keelhauled. It hasn’t been easy for any of us here at Lookout Landing, both as fans and writers. It has only been a little over a month since the season started, but it has felt like decades. As we deal with the turmoil of resetting our emotions and expectations for the rest of this season, we are forced to yet again recognize a simple fact: baseball does not care.
As I am relatively new, both to this site and to this sport, I don’t want to tell any lifelong fan what to think, but here, so far, is what I have discovered. Baseball, as an entity, sport, and idea, simply does not care about anyone: not the players, not the owners, and certainly not the fans.
Baseball is neither cruel or callous, nor is it benevolent and welcoming. It marches inexorably on, whether we want it to or not. Baseball gives us romantic, storybook moments. It also gives us months-long periods of misery and dread. As a sport, it operates on interminable suspense.
The long stretches of time between pitches serves only to give us time to be worried, to stress. The long season only gives us time to break down and to lash out. We hurt each other, and make our spaces feel small and unwelcoming. Baseball moves slow, with only brief, eclectic moments of chaos.
Baseball is less of a sport, and more of a force of nature. It is arbitrary. Good players can become bad, bad players can become great, and all seemingly without reason. And that’s fine. Nothing in the world is under any obligation to make sense. And really, if baseball did make sense, if it was predictable, it would be worse. Isn’t part of the reason we love it for its unpredictability, which allows for magical, transcendent moments? But we also yearn for normalcy, and in the face of this, we grasp for excuses, or to find a narrative.
But, instead, I think that we should embrace this inherent randomness and chaos to baseball. Blaseball, the cultural phenomenon, created something artistic and beautiful by recognizing the nature of baseball, embracing it, and then turning it over to the community. As a result, Blaseball has become one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities I have ever seen on the internet. If you’d like to join the Blaseball community in preparation of the game returning later this year, I highly recommend joining the Blaseball Discord server here, and reading this recap I wrote back during Spring Training as a bit of a primer.
We should do the same thing. So the Mariners suck right now. So what? Has greatness and simple success ever really, truly, been the thing that mattered? I don’t think so. If winning is what gives a team worth, then throughout most of their history, the Mariners have been worthless. Say that to someone in SoDo, however, and they will laugh in your face. Clearly the Mariners mean something, to folks in Seattle and beyond. Why have over 2.3 million people, myself included, been so captivated by a 3 hour and 40 minute documentary about their history? It can’t just be triumph. The Mariners have never achieved a complete victory. The Seattle Mariners challenge us to look beyond that concept. They ask us to consider that baseball isn’t really about winning and losing. Instead, it's actually about community.
My favorite thing about Seattle fans is their passion. Living in Texas, I get Astros and Rangers games on network TV, and while those fans care about their teams, they cannot muster up the passion that Seattle fans can. Our own John Trupin wrote earlier this season about how Mariners fans can turn an empty, cold Wednesday night in April into a collective experience of joy and bonding.
This road trip has been miserable, I know, but we need to move beyond misery. If we attach our mental wellbeing to the success of the Mariners, we are only asking to get burned. Instead, we should embrace each other, and our collective love for a game that does not love us back.
I think nihilism gets a bad rap. People like to portray it as edgy teens saying that “nothing matters” as an excuse to skip their classes. But really, it is about about freedom. In a world where nothing has a natural, intrinsic meaning, we are left to assign our own, personal, more significant meanings to things. Baseball is a silly game where men in dress shirts, pants, and belts try to hit a ball with a stick. But on a very real level, that’s not what it is. Baseball does have a meaning. And the beautiful thing is, that meaning is completely unique to each of us. Baseball means 100 different things to 100 different people, and that should fill you with joy. Baseball fandom has infinite diversity in infinite combinations.
Baseball gives us an opportunity. The fact that it does not care about us may seem frightening and disconcerting, but it is actually freeing. Baseball asks very little of us. We can approach it however we want. Analyze it through whatever lens we want. Baseball lets us talk about the real world through it. The fact that there is just one woman playing professional baseball in America, the fact that in 2020 the A’s and Giants played a game illuminated by the fires of climate change, the fact that minor leaguers struggle to be able to afford a life playing the game they love.
Baseball reflects the real world, in all its splendor and misery. Yet it does not discriminate, and does not exclude. My main issue with a “nothing matters” philosophy is that some things do matter: each other. We all matter. We are all unique and vibrant people, who all have come to this sport in our own way. We arrived separately, but we remain together.
So. Be kind to one another. Amplify each other. In world rife with inequity, following a sport that does not care about us, and supporting a team to whom winning seems immaterial, our community and bond with one another is all we have. | https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2022/5/23/23137449/on-baseball | 2022-05-23T18:50:59Z | https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2022/5/23/23137449/on-baseball | true | 1 |
NORWALK, Conn., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Glenn Fogel and Financial Officer David Goulden will be speaking at Cowen 50th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on June 2nd at 10:50 am ET. A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at http://ir.bookingholdings.com. A replay will be available for 90 days.
About Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on Twitter @BookingHoldings.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
2-6-6, FIREBALL: 5
(two, six, six; FIREBALL: five)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
2-6-6, FIREBALL: 5
(two, six, six; FIREBALL: five) | https://www.middletownpress.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Day-game-17192654.php | 2022-05-23T18:52:11Z | https://www.middletownpress.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Day-game-17192654.php | false | null |
Irene E. Hilk, age 96, of Waconia passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022, at the Waconia Good Samaritan Center.
Irene Esther Lenzen was born April 29, 1926, in Dahlgren Township of Carver County, the daughter of Alfred and Alma (Gruenhagen) Lenzen. She was baptized May 9, 1926, at Zion Lutheran Church in Benton Township of Carver County with Rev. AmEnd officiating. Irene confirmed her faith in the Lord at Zion Lutheran Church on March 17, 1940, with Rev. AmEnd officiating. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 37:37: "Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace." Irene graduated from Waconia High School in 1944. On June 18, 1947, Irene was united in marriage with Marvin Hilk at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Rottmann officiating. Irene and Marvin enjoyed 62 years of marriage, and their union was blessed with children Joanne, Robert, Ronald, Barbara, and Mary.
The couple raised their family and were engaged in farming on the Hilk family property in rural Waconia. In 1975, they transitioned away from farming when Marvin took employment with the Mound school district. In 1981, Irene and Marvin moved to a new home they built on a portion of their acreage. Here Irene lived until becoming a resident of Westview Acres in 2016.
Irene had a variety of jobs over the years, but her heart and happiness was always working alongside her husband and being a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and tending to her many flowers. Although she was always a person who stayed busy, Irene would take time to appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, especially watching birds at the feeder. She and Marvin took memorable trips to destinations around the U.S. and beyond, and closer to home, Irene enjoyed taking drives around the countryside.
Irene was a very social person and looked forward to playing cards or having a cup of coffee with friends. She loved visits from her family, especially the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was always interested in her family's activities, and she rarely missed a family event or celebration. Irene was a great storyteller and shared many memories of her early years while babysitting her grandchildren.
Irene was a devoted member of her church. Her home church, Zion Lutheran, was always dear to her heart. Irene was active at Trinity Lutheran Church, belonging to its LWML, Ruth Guild, Ladies Aid, and PTL. She participated in many Bible study groups and would volunteer whenever asked. Her deep love for the Lord was witnessed by her daily prayer and devotions. The 23rd Psalm was a favorite and was prayed daily. She spoke often of her desire to be in heaven with Jesus.
Irene will be remembered for her strong faith, caring ways, and love for family.
Irene is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Hilk; parents Alfred and Alma Lenzen; sisters Pearl (Jack) Fehlandt, Rhoda (Bill) Ische, Florence (Virgil) Lindquist, Louise Herrmann, and Arlene Lenzen; brothers Alfred Lenzen Jr., Howard (Joyce) Lenzen, and Allen (Evon) Lenzen; father-in-law and mother-in-law Theodore and Magdalena Hilk; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ralph and Emma Hilk.
Irene is survived by her loving family: children Joanne (Dale) Ahlschwede, Robert (Connie) Hilk, Ronald (Miriam) Hilk, Barbara (John) Rolf, and Mary (Darcy) Kroells; grandchildren Jodi, Jennifer, Amanda, Rebecca, Andrew, Angie, Brent, Christina, Emily, Melissa, Jessica, Benjamin, Kelly, Stephanie, Bryce, and Neal; 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law Wendell Herrmann; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Serving as casket bearers are Andrew Ahlschwede, Benjamin Rolf, Brent Hilk, Bryce Kroells, Neal Kroells, and Jessica Kociemba.
Funeral Service 4:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church (601 E. Second St.) in Waconia with Rev. Duncan McLellan as officiant. Visitation at the church Wednesday from 2:00 PM until the time of the funeral. Interment in the church cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, 952-442-2121, www.johnsonfh.com. | https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_patriot/obituaries/irene-e-hilk/article_28b42894-78d7-53ca-bcec-773e492ed8dc.html | 2022-05-23T18:52:46Z | https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_patriot/obituaries/irene-e-hilk/article_28b42894-78d7-53ca-bcec-773e492ed8dc.html | true | 1 |
1 injured by Turkish drone strike near Ain Issa
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – A Turkish drone strike injured at least one person near the M4 highway east of Syria's Ain Issa on Sunday, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) war monitor reported.
The Syria-based Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reported that 25-year-old Reda Ali Hussein was injured by a suicide drone in the village of Al-Mushairfa.
According to SOHR, Turkey carried out 29 drone attacks in 2022, killing 17 people and injuring around 56 people.
Since April, the Turkish army and Turkish-backed forces intensified their shelling of areas near Ain Issa, Tal Abyad, Tal Tamr, and Kurdish villages in northern Aleppo.
There has also been an increase in the number of Turkish drone strikes.
In an interview with ANHA on Sunday, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) spokesperson Aram Hanna said Turkey is escalating its attacks due to the international community's preoccupation with the Russia-Ukraine war.
He called on the international community and all active forces in Syria "to play their positive role that ensures the stability and security of the region." | https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/28450-1-injured-by-Turkish-drone-strike-near-Ain-Issa | 2022-05-23T18:53:12Z | https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/28450-1-injured-by-Turkish-drone-strike-near-Ain-Issa | true | 1 |
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Liquidia Corp: JOHNSON DAVID EDWARD (Director, 10%+) Buys 221,104 @ Avg Price: $5.89 (Form4)
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The American Heart Association's 2022 Quad Cities Heart Walk will take place Saturday, June 11 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
The annual Heart Walk is a chance to unite the community for better health, a fun experience and an opportunity to save lives through fundraising, according to the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 660,000 Americans die from the disease each year, which equates to about one person every 36 seconds.
Anyone interested can register to take part in the Quad Cities Heart Walk individually or as a team by clicking/tapping here. Walkers will have the choice of walking the one- or three-mile routes.
Check-in for the 2022 Quad Cities Heart Walk begins at 8 a.m. June 11 at the park located at 101 17th St. in Rock Island.
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$9,000 sculpture damaged in downtown Sioux Falls, police say
The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating the circumstances behind a damaged sculpture in downtown.
The incident happened at about 11:30 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of N. Phillips Avenue, according to police spokesperson Sam Clemens.
More Argus911: Man thrown out of bar, shoots at bouncer in Sioux Falls, police say.
The sculpture, named "Miss" and created by artist Xu LongHua, is valued at $9,000 and was split in two. It was installed last weekend near Wells Fargo along Phillips Avenue as part of this year's outdoor SculptureWalk Sioux Falls series downtown. The event is the largest annual exhibit of public sculptures in the world, according to the SculptureWalk Sioux Falls website.
Surveillance footage from the area showed a group of people near the sculpture, but Clemens said police are unsure if they are responsible.
Half of the sculpture was taken from the scene and recovered Saturday afternoon near Ninth Street and Phillips Avenue.
Police are unsure how the sculpture was broken. It was off its display completely as of Monday morning.
SculptureWalk posted about the incident on social media and urged anybody with information of what happened contact police.
Got a story idea from your community? Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.com or follow him on Twitter @GalvanReports.
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Coronation Street airs every week on ITV. Recently the soap’s schedule changed permanently, but when is Coronation Street on this week?
When is Coronation Street on this week?
Coronation Street is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday night at 8pm.
All three episodes will be an hour long.
Read more: Who is in the cast of Coronation Street 2022? Meet the full line-up
What is happening in this week’s Coronation Street?
M0nday, May 23rd 2022
Hope borrows Phill’s computer and discovers his secret.
She soon gets revenge when she gets on the mini-digger in the driveway.
Hearing the digger start, Phill rushes to see what’s going on.
He’s horrified to find Hope on the digger. She soon pulls the lever and swings the digger’s arm round, smashing the windscreen on Phill’s car.
What has she found?
Meanwhile Faye quizzes Tim about his row with Sally.
Later Tim and Sally go to Tim’s doctors appointment.
He tells Dr Gaddas he’s suffering from impotence and Dr Gaddas makes a suggestion.
Elsewhere Daniel tells Ken he’s giving up teaching, and Nicky calls in to the Rovers to chat with Daisy.
When Billy confronts Summer and accuses her of failing to take her medication regularly, she’s furious and storms out.
Wednesday, May 25th 2022
Tyrone calls in at Phill’s house to get Fiz’s belongings for her.
Soon a row starts between the two men and they fall into the wet cement on the patio.
Phill tells Tyrone he’s lost an engagement ring.
Tyrone manages to find it in the wet concrete.
Later Phill asks Fiz to marry him.
As Tyrone waits in the wings, what will Fiz decide?
Having eaten two bags of crisps, Summer dispenses her insulin down the sink.
Later Paul arrives with a takeaway and Summer assures him she’s taken her insulin.
Summer checks her blood sugar only to find it’s too high.
She begins to panic but when she checks her blood sugar again, she’s relieved to see it coming down.
Meanwhile Abi asks Imran and Toyah if she can have Alfie for a whole day next week.
Toyah agrees and Imran goes along with it.
Later in the cafe they get a call from social worker Lou to talk about Elsie.
Elsewhere Faye reveals she’s been referred to a fertility specialist.
Friday, May 27th 2022
Abi gets the two fake passports and plans to travel to Costa Rica.
Kevin comes to see Abi admitting he never stopped loving her.
Abi admits her plan to run away with Alfie to Kevin and he later confides in his sister Debbie.
Debbie tells him he can either tell Imran or hope Abi gets away with it.
In the street, Kevin approaches Imran. Will he reveal Abi’s plan?
After tipping her insulin in the sink, Summer goes to her exam.
As she begins her maths exam, her vision becomes blurred.
Summer is horrified when she realises she left her diabetic kit at home.
As Summer is taken into an ambulance, she tearfully tells Aadi her blood sugar level is sky high. Will she be okay?
Meanwhile a man named Frank comes into the Rovers and flirts with Sean.
When he leaves, Jenny urges Sean to go after him.
Elsewhere Faye looks into alternative therapies to HRT on the internet.
Beth advises Faye avoid dodgy sites and go with the HRT, leaving her disheartened.
Read more: Coronation Street in 2022: Who’s leaving and who’s joining Weatherfield?
Coronation Street usually airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV.
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Stranger Things season four final trailer teases high-stakes drama for the Hawkins crew
The final trailer for season four of Stranger Things teases high-stakes drama and even more trouble for the whole Hawkins crew.
The sneak peek begins with what appears to be a glimpse of the hellish Upside Down and Jim Hopper (David Harbour), who looks to still be imprisoned in Russia.
He is handed a spear and the doors open to a courtyard, where armed men await.
Back for more! The final trailer for season four of Stranger Things teases high-stakes drama and even more trouble for the whole Hawkins crew
In between flashes of explosions and action-packed fight scenes, it also shows glimpse of their lives as ordinary teenagers.
Eleven, for example, is still learning the lingo.
'Bitchin, right?' she asks Mike (Finn Wolfhard) as they pick up their rentals at the roller rink.
'Yeah, bitchin,' he said.
Hellish: The trailer opens with what appears to be a glimpse of the freakish Upside Down
Armed up: Jim Hopper (David Harbour) is handed a spear and appears to still be imprisoned in Russia
Learning the lingo! Eleven tries out the phrase 'bitchin' for her friends
The crew also continue indulging in their love for Dungeons and Dragons, where Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) makes a big bet playing an advanced version of the game.
'The chances of success are 20 to one!' he is informed.
'Never tell me the odds!' Dustin says before rolling the dice.
'Never tell me the odds!' The crew also continue indulging in their love for Dungeons and Dragons
Try your luck! Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) makes a big bet playing an advanced version of the game
Sticking together: 'We're a team. Friends. It's going to be up to us again,' Will tells his friends
The work never stops: The crew wield flashlights as they search through an abandoned-looking building
Throughout it all, they find themselves in danger.
'We're a team. Friends. It's going to be up to us again,' Will tells his friends as flashes of the group searching through an abandoned-looking building appear.
Next, a man who appears to be a federal agent is seen firing his gun as the crew flees from the scene.
Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) stops a van and, along with Mike, commands the driver to take them away as the man lies wounded in the back.
Action-packed: Next, a man who appears to be a federal agent is seen firing his gun as the crew flees from the scene
Stop! Jonathan stops a driver after the shooting
'DRIVE!' Jonathan and Will scream at the driver as a man lies wounded in the back
'DRIVE!' They scream.
The highly-anticipated fourth season will premiere on Netflix on Friday, May 27. It will be released in two batches, with the second hitting the streaming platform on July 1.
The show has received much critical acclaim including four Golden Globe nominations and three Grammy Awards nods.
Stranger Things originally premiered on July 15, 2016 and will add one more season, season 5, before coming to a close.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the upcoming season of the critically-acclaimed science fiction show cost $30 million per episode to make.
It will consist of nine episodes making the approximate budget $270 million for the full season.
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Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Splunk SPLK.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPLK, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what this whale just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Splunk.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 66% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $1,622,285, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $232,800.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $95.0 to $200.0 for Splunk over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Splunk options trades today is 965.33 with a total volume of 3,006.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Splunk's big money trades within a strike price range of $95.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.
Splunk Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
Where Is Splunk Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 1,686,559, the price of SPLK is down -1.01% at $97.9.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 2 days.
What The Experts Say On Splunk:
- Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Splunk, which currently sits at a price target of $135.
- Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Splunk, which currently sits at a price target of $138.
- Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Splunk, which currently sits at a price target of $125.
- RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Splunk, which currently sits at a price target of $152.
- Mizuho has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Splunk, which currently sits at a price target of $110.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for {d[company_name]}, Benzinga Progives you real-time options trades alerts.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Go-to-Market Security leader CHEQ, released data from their latest study that revealed eCommerce businesses lose $5.7 billion in potential sales to bots and fake users who abandon carts. Cart abandonment schemes are often intended to deplete the amount of available inventory on a website, causing shoppers to go shop elsewhere where the item is available. eCommerce related schemes can be carried out by malicious individuals, competitors and click farms, but are also being driven by large networks of sophisticated bots.
This data was uncovered by running thousands of cyber security tests against eCommerce website visitors around the world. Overall, 32% of direct and organic traffic to these retailer sites was found to be Invalid Traffic (IVT), meaning it does not have the intent or ability to make a purchase or interact with a website in meaningful ways.
"Retailers frequently lose potential business to cart abandonment," said Guy Tytuniovich, CHEQ's CEO. "However, many retailers do not have the ability to look deeper at those numbers and determine which cart abandonments are coming from legitimate users, and which are from bots. This can cause massive disruption when it comes to customer experience, sales projections and data accuracy."
Currently, 69.8% of all shopping carts are abandoned by shoppers before checkout. CHEQ's data shows that a significant portion of that comes from malicious scrapers and illegitimate human users.
This data is part of a larger CHEQ report that discusses the impact and scale of the Fake Web on eCommerce sites. The report found that in addition to the billions lost from bot cart abandonment, additional revenue was lost from invalid advertisement clicks and organic traffic from bots and fake users.
Media Contact: Kerry Coppinger. kerry.c@cheq.ai
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Successful recapitalization enables PSS Industrial to shed its debt and access $55 million in new equity capital to position it for long-term success
Transaction ensures uninterrupted operations and payments to all partners
HOUSTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PSS Industrial Group ("PSS Industrial Group" or the "Company"), a leading service provider and value-added distributor supplying a diverse base of customers in the energy and industrial industries, successfully completed a recapitalization with the Company's long-term investors that injects $55 million in new equity capital and eliminates all of the Company's debt – significantly strengthening PSS Industrial Group's balance sheet.
"This is great news for our employees and partners and we couldn't be more excited about this support from our long-term investors, which will help strengthen our operations, fuel growth, and position us for future success," said Robert Workman, Chief Executive Officer of PSS Industrial Group. "This transaction injects new capital into our business, while reducing our debt – ensuring we can continue to serve our customers well into the future and presents an exciting path forward that will allow us to reach new heights as an organization. We greatly appreciate the dedication of our employees and the collaboration of our stakeholders throughout this process."
Highlights of the transaction include:
- Complete deleveraging of the Company's balance sheet;
- $55 million equity investment that will fund growth in all of the Company's divisions, including the Company's new pipe, valves and fittings division;
- Continued payment in full of all of the Company's vendors, suppliers, and other business partners;
- Uninterrupted fulfillment of all customer obligations;
- Current and long-term investors Marblegate Asset Management and Angel Island Capital have become the majority owners of the Company; and
- The Company's current ownership group, including funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will continue to have an ownership interest in the Company.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor, Evercore served as investment banker, and Opportune LLP served as financial advisor to PSS Industrial Group. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal advisor and Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as financial advisor to Marblegate and Angel Island. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP served as legal advisor to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
About PSS Industrial Group
PSS Industrial Group is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has approximately 30 locations throughout the United States. PSS Industrial Group is a leading service provider and distributor of specialty equipment, MRO supplies and material handling solutions to the entire energy market value chain, including the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, as well as industrial markets. For more information about PSS Industrial Group, please visit www.pssigroup.com or email info@pssigroup.com.
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Need to fix your Valve Steam Deck handheld gaming PC? iFixit is selling official parts for practically every piece of the console — and after accidentally putting those components up for sale on Friday, it’s now pushed most of the collection (and a large collection of repair guides) live for everyone.
Unfortunately, it looks like you won’t be able to buy some of the most desirable items if you click right now. The motherboard and daughterboards are MIA (if you were hoping to build a FrankenDeck), the fan and screens are out of stock (sorry, upgraders), there aren’t any thumbsticks left, and iFixit only has a literal armful of the Steam Deck’s plastic case halves last we checked.
iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens tells The Verge says that won’t be the case forever, though: “We have lots more on order and are playing catch up on the supply chain.” It also doesn’t help that some of the parts sold before they officially went on sale. “We saw higher than expected demand and sold a lot more than we anticipated on Friday,” says Wiens.
Here’s the whole list of parts that iFixit is planning to stock in the near term:
Steam Deck repair parts at iFixit
Again, iFixit doesn’t have a solution for battery replacement yet, noting in a new blog post that the Steam Deck’s glued-in-place battery makes repairs there difficult.
If you do crack open your Deck, please note that one important warning seems to be missing from iFixit’s guides: don’t forget to remove your microSD card before you open it. Some people have accidentally sheared their cards in half while trying to pull open the snap-apart case, which is otherwise quite easy to open with eight small Phillips-head screws plus some plastic clips you’ll need to pop open with a plastic pry tool.
Update, 2:37PM ET: Added iFixit CEO’s comments on supply and demand.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Midday" game were:
08-12-18-27-38
(eight, twelve, eighteen, twenty-seven, thirty-eight)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Midday" game were:
08-12-18-27-38
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In the latest trading session, 0.93 million Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) shares changed hands as the company’s beta touched 0. With the company’s most recent per share price at $30.17 changed hands at -$0.66 or -2.14% at last look, the market valuation stands at $2.72B. ASO’s current price is a discount, trading about -69.31% off its 52-week high of $51.08. The share price had its 52-week low at $29.53, which suggests the last value was 2.12% up since then. When we look at Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc.’s average trading volume, we note the 3-month average coming to 3.14 million.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) trade information
Instantly ASO was in red as seen in intraday trades today. With action -15.81%, the performance over the past five days has been red. The drop to weekly highs of 37.22 on Friday, 05/20/22 subtracted -2.14% to the stock’s daily price. The company’s shares are showing year-to-date downside of -29.77%, with the 5-day performance at -15.81% in the red. However, in the 30-day time frame, Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) is -24.79% down.
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The consensus price target for the stock as assigned by Wall Street analysts is $56.45, meaning bulls need an upside of 46.55% from its recent market value. According to analyst projections, ASO’s forecast low is $49.00 with $70.00 as the target high. To hit the forecast high, the stock’s price needs a -132.02% plunge from its current level, while the stock would need to soar -62.41% for it to hit the projected low.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO) estimates and forecasts
Data shows that the Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. share is performing relatively much not better than most of its peers within the same industry. As can be gleaned from the statistics, the company’s share value shot -38.02% over the past 6 months, a -7.63% in annual growth rate that is considerably lower than the industry average of 4.60%. Moreover, analysts have looked to lower expectations by upgrading its fiscal year 2022 revenue estimates. The rating firms predict current quarter revenue for Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. will fall -25.40%, while the growth in revenue is estimated to hit -5.10% for the next quarter. Year-over-year growth is forecast to reach -1.10% down from the last financial year.
Consensus estimates given by 11 financial analysts project the company’s revenue in the current quarter to hit an average of $1.44 billion. 11 analysts are of the opinion that Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc.’s revenue for the quarter ending Jul 2022 will be $1.77 billion.
Looking at the company’s year-on-year earnings, data shows that the past 5-year has an earnings growth rate of 63.30%. The 2022 estimates are for Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. earnings to increase by 87.80%, but the outlook for the next 5-year period is at 11.00% per year.
ASO Dividends
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. is expected to release its next quarterly earnings report between March 28 and April 01. The 0.97% annual yield figure for the share gives it an annual dividend of 0.30. It is important to note, however, that the 0.97% dividend yield ratio should serve as a guide only, as you should also take into consideration many other aspects of a company’s operations and fundamentals before making any investment decision.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO)’s Major holders
If we look at who the major shareholders are, we find that insiders hold 2.04% of Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. shares while 112.74% of the shares are in the hands of institutional holders. The share float percentage for the stock currently stands at 115.08%. There are 112.74% institutions holding the Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. stock share, with FMR, LLC the top institutional holder. As of Dec 30, 2021, the company held 16.26% of the shares, roughly 14.02 million ASO shares worth $615.66 million.
Blackrock Inc. holds the second largest percentage of outstanding shares, with 15.72% or 13.56 million shares worth $534.37 million as of Mar 30, 2022.
Among Mutual Funds, the top two as of Feb 27, 2022 were Fidelity Contrafund Inc and Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund. With 3.55 million shares estimated at $114.9 million under it, the former controlled 4.11% of total outstanding shares. On the other hand, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund held about 3.08% of the shares, roughly 2.66 million shares worth around $116.68 million. | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/05/23/why-academy-sports-and-outdoors-inc-nasdaq-aso-stock-shouldnt-be-sold-in-2022/ | 2022-05-23T19:21:34Z | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/05/23/why-academy-sports-and-outdoors-inc-nasdaq-aso-stock-shouldnt-be-sold-in-2022/ | false | 1268 |
- Creatd unveils graphic novel development arm with the goal of collaborating with creators on its Vocal platform.
- Creatd Studios teams up with artist, filmmaker, and writer Larry Blamire, the creator behind Steam Wars, and cult-favorite The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, for the release of its first graphic novel slated for release in Fall 2022.
NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), the parent company of Creatd Studios, today announced the launch of the new graphic novel development initiative within its Creatd Studios pillar. For its inaugural project, Creatd Studios has teamed up with creator Larry Blamire for the production and release of his steampunk graphic novel, Steam Wars.
Larry Blamire is a filmmaker, artist and fan-favorite for the independent film The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. With Steam Wars, steampunk fans are introduced to a world filled with giant steam-powered fighting machines, brave heroes, and heroines – and Theodore Roosevelt, to boot. The graphic novel depicts a gritty and highly detailed late-19th century reality in which wars are fought with fleets of massive coal-fired fighting machines in the form of ancient warriors.
Said Jacob Frommer, Head of Graphic Novel Development at Creatd Studios, "We are excited to have this opportunity to work with artist and independent filmmaker, Larry Blamire, and to bring his exceptional sci-fi reality to physical bookshelves. Steam Wars marks our first publication of a graphic novel penned by creative talent sourced from Vocal and published by Creatd Studios."
Commented Larry Blamire, author of Steam Wars, "There is something about this medium that enables a level of world-building that can't be achieved in other formats. It really satisfies the inner geek, and that's a feeling shared by my innovative and forward-thinking partners at Creatd. As steampunk culture continues to grow worldwide in popularity, we feel this is the perfect time to partner up and make this happen. Our expectation is to have a screen-adaptation or game development partnership announced later this year."
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a creator-first technology holding company and the parent company of the Vocal platform. Our mission is to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and brands through technology and partnership. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
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The only thing we need less than a Jubilee celebration is a queen
The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations are set to pop up next week. June is going to begin with a four-day bank holiday weekend, a pageant in London, and the promise (or threat?) of street parties across the country. A lemon trifle has been crowned the Platinum Pudding, beating out 5000 other desserts. You’d be forgiven for thinking the whole country’s gone mad.
Unfortunately, it’s very British to have a mass event that celebrates a monarchy whilst most people suffer under Tory rule. A cost of living crisis is making life much more expensive for the poorest people, the Home Office is trying its best to restrict protest, the climate crisis is rapidly worsening, and to top it all off, politicians are mired in corruption.
And it’s not like the royal family’s image is faring much better. The Queen’s son, Andrew, had his military titles and royal patronages stripped after sexual assault allegations. Meghan and Harry stepped aside from formal royal duties after telling Oprah about the racism Meghan faced. However, those scandals fit into the pattern of who the royal family is, and how desperately the monarchy needs to be abolished.
Timing of the Jubilee
In fact, it’s good timing for the royals – they can distract everybody with an extra-long bank holiday weekend and some readymade patriotism. Supermarkets eager to cash in are readily jumping on the idea of white people gathering under Union Jack bunting to eat terrible sandwiches and soggy trifle.
But in reality, huge numbers of people are turning to food banks. The Trussell Trust says that, aside from the first year of the pandemic, they’ve had to give out 2.1 million food parcels for the first time ever. Meanwhile, charity Turn2Us found that since the government decided to take away the £20 Universal Credit uplift, 4 in 10 families on Universal Credit have become food insecure. That means they can’t afford to eat. And some food banks are even turning away donations of potatoes because people can’t afford the energy costs to cook those potatoes.
Enter the royal family. Or, should I say, enter the taxpayer-funded royal family. Last year, the government gave the Queen £85.9m. The press teams of these parasites haven’t yet made clear how much taxpayer money the Jubilee celebrations will cost. We can be sure, however, that it’s going to be a huge amount of money that would be better spent on making sure people can feed their families and heat their homes.
Who doesn’t want to celebrate?
It may come as a surprise to some in Britain, but people aren’t particularly fond of the British Empire because of the devastation it caused across the world. At its peak – way back in 1922 – the British Empire covered a quarter of the Earth’s land surface. Britain invaded and pillaged so many foreign lands that 65 countries have had to fight for their independence from the British. Atrocities of empire include the Mau Mau uprising, in which thousands of Kenyan people were raped and tortured. The partition of India displaced 14-16 million people, and some estimates say that it killed 2 million. Winston Churchill famously starved 4 million Bengali people to death. During the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, British soldiers fired continuously and without warning until they ran out of ammunition. They killed hundreds of people, and the British general who gave the order was celebrated as a hero.
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There are so many more atrocities that the British empire has committed. Britain has done nothing to reckon with its colonial past. Other countries make serious attempts to recognise and remember past wrongs, but empire is barely taught in British schools. In fact, a YouGov poll from 2016 found that 43% of British people thought the empire was a good thing. And 44% were even proud of Britain’s colonialism.
But there’s a reason why the Union Jack is known at the butcher’s apron. The British empire has murdered, displaced, and tortured millions of people. It doesn’t take a genius to understand why people living in Britain who come from countries that the British empire ransacked might not be too eager to pick up a cucumber sandwich and sit down with Sally and George from across the street to celebrate the Jubilee.
Test of belonging
Even now, the Commonwealth includes 54 countries, with the Queen as their figurehead. But, she’s not just a figurehead – she’s a colonial figurehead. She is British colonialism, stolen gems and all. Colonialism is by no means over. So often, when the British empire is brought up, white people rush to say it wasn’t them who committed genocide, so why should they have to listen to angry people of colour banging on about colonialism?
It’s because the Queen is the head of an institution which wouldn’t exist in its current form were it not for the British empire. Britain would not be the country that it is now without empire. The royals’ recent tour of the Caribbean had them come face to face with even more countries who want reparations and independence. The continued Windrush deportations show that Britain doesn’t just have a legacy of colonialism. It has a present built on colonialism, and if the elites get their way, a future that’s also colonial. See, for example, the money that Britain pumps into aiding Saudi Arabia with the bombing of Yemen or the ongoing scramble for oil and other resources in Africa.
Why so mad?
The reason British people get so mad when the Queen doesn’t receive adoration, and when people don’t want to see Union Jacks littered all over the place, is because national events like the Jubilee celebration are a test of belonging. They want everyone to join in the good time and unquestioningly raise a glass to the parasite in chief.
That’s not going to happen though. It doesn’t matter if you tell us to go back home, or if you ask why we’re here if we hate it so much. Britain’s colonialism brought us here. And we’re happy to ignore a set of days that celebrates privileged people while others are sinking into poverty and hardship.
It’s typically backwards of Britain to even have a monarchy. It’s unspeakably arrogant to expect everyone to be pleased about the Queen and her little party. And it doesn’t matter one bit if white British people are offended on behalf of their Queen. After all the terror the British empire has wrought, and continues to wreak – too bloody bad.
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REDDING — Several people were injured when a bull jumped a fence and escaped an arena during a popular rodeo, authorities said.
The escape occurred Friday during the final section of the Redding Rodeo’s bull riding event, the Redding Rodeo Association said on Facebook.
The bull leapt over a fence then ran through a crowd of spectators and across a parking lot before it was captured near a bridge about a half mile (800 meters) from the arena.
At least six people were treated for minor injuries, including 15-year-old Jordan Greco, a sophomore at Redding’s Enterprise High School.
Greco told the Redding Record Searchlight the bull’s horn’s clipped his leg as the animal charged through the arena’s VIP section.
“Getting hit by a bull was an experience,” Greco said. “To be honest I didn’t feel it at the time because my adrenaline was pumping and I had to make split-second decisions.”
At least one person was hurt near the Sundial Bridge, where the animal was finally caught, placed in a trailer and returned to its ranch, Redding police Cpl. Aaron Holleman said.
“We wish the best to all those affected. The safety of our fans is our highest priority and we appreciate their support,” the Redding Rodeo Association’s statement said.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
7-7-7-5, Fireball: 5
(seven, seven, seven, five; Fireball: five)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
7-7-7-5, Fireball: 5
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WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORP Changes to Beneficial Ownership: Smart Jill (Director) (Form4)
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Indian hockey team were held to a 1-1 draw by Pakistan in the Asia Cup.
(Photo: Hockey India)
The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match ended in a draw, after Pakistan scored a last minute goal to equalise the score.
The arch rivals were both playing their opening match of the 2022 Asia Cup and were looking forward to start the tournament on a winning note.
India's goal came in the 8th minute of the match off debutant Selvam Karthi and they maintained their lead almost throughout the game. However, the defending champions failed to defend Pakistan's attack till the final whistle, as Pakistan's Abdul Rana scored an equalizer in the 59th minute of the game.
India and Pakistan, both have won the Asia Cup three times each. South Korea are the most successful team in the tournament as they have won the title four times, in previous editions.
Fans took to Twitter to react to the India-Pakistan draw.
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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental health has become a major public health concern, and there is growing acceptance to talk about it and find ways to address it. These past two years have been very hard for all of us in some way and conversations around self-care and mood-boosting foods are trends across media and social platforms. Seafood has health benefits that address anxiety and depression, according to data from Seafood Nutrition Partnership. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association endorsed the fatty acids in fish as an effective part of depression treatment.
What are Mood-Boosting Foods?
When we are depressed or anxious, we naturally resist self-care, including preparing and eating nutritious food. But good nutrition is more important than ever for those suffering from depression. Research shows that our daily food choices influence our mental health.
"How you nourish your body impacts your health and how you feel," says registered dietitian Jessica Miller. "Depression, like many chronic diseases we face, is tied to inflammation in our body - that puffiness we often feel is happening even at a cell level, and it severely impacts our health. The American diet is filled with foods that negatively impact how our brain works, but many delicious foods are anti-inflammatory and can reverse the damage, such as fish and shellfish."
Seafood Is Brain Food
Fish is like a multivitamin for your brain. Fish is more than just an excellent source of lean protein and essential omega-3s, it provides other vitamins and minerals important for mental health. The nutrients that tend to be low in people who are depressed – vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc – are found in fish.
Over the past 20 years, dozens of studies evaluating more than 20,000 cases of depression have shown eating 2-3 servings of fish per week and/or consuming omega-3 fish oil supplements significantly reduces risk for major depression. Here is a resource on how Fish is Brain Food.
For those struggling with mental health, more resources are available at the National Alliance on Mental Illness website, or contact their hotline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).
"Trout is one of the best sources of mood-boosting omega-3s, and it is delicious!" says Miller, who created this sheet pan trout meal her family loves.
The recipe calls for trout, but you can substitute any medium-to-thick filet such as salmon, snapper or cod. For thin filets such as tilapia or flounder, or for shrimp, add the seafood to the pan five minutes after starting the vegetables.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1.5–2 lbs. trout filet
4 Tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
Ground black pepper to taste
2-3 cups of your favorite vegetables, such as sweet potatoes and broccoli
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Juice half the lemon. Cut the remaining half into 4-5 lemon slices.
- In a small skillet, add butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and sauté, stirring frequently, to melt the butter. (This could be done in the microwave if you want.) Remove skillet from heat. Stir in reserved lemon juice.
- Next, oil a large sheet pan. Place trout filet on pan. Add veggies to the pan.
- Pour butter mixture over fish and vegetables. Use a pastry brush to rub the butter mixture into the fish. Place lemon slices across the trout and bake for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Top cooked trout with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
A frontline aspirant for Southern Borno senatorial district on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Idris Durkwa yesterday (Sunday) escaped death when some unknown gunmen ambushed his convoy with his teeming supporters and opened fire along the Maiduguri -Damaturu road, leading to the death of two policemen with several others sustained various degrees of injuries.
Sources said, the gunmen suspected that the senatorial aspirant was in the convoy which was heading from Damaturu to Maiduguri in the morning, fortunately not, as he was said to be in Maiduguri to receive his supporters at the time of the incident.
It was also gathered that the vehicle which he (Durkwa) usually rides was shattered with more than 12 bullets.
Reliable Sources indicated that this attack is lending credence to the belief that some desperate individuals feel threatened by his aspiration for the senate seat.
When contacted on phone, a close associate to Dukrwa who did not want his name mentioned in the print confirmed the incident and said, “The life of our APC senatorial aspirant, Alhaji Idris Durkwa is being threatened by his enemies over his decision to vie for the post of a senator to represent his people of southern Borno.
“Yesterday (Sunday) at about 10 am, a convoy of Durkwa conveying his supporters was attacked between Jakana and Mainok villages along Maiduguri -Damaturu Highway, in which, two policemen attached to the convoy were killed while several others sustained various degrees of injuries who are currently receiving treatment in Maiduguri.
” I am saddened that the attack should happen on his convoy, knowing fully well that the road has been relatively safe for a long time. And I wonder why it should happen now when even the military has declared publicly that the road is safe.
“I, therefore, condole the families of the deceased policemen and wish the injured speedy recovery.
Meanwhile, tension has been heightened among the political camps of the various contestants, as everybody is revisiting plans for their movement. | https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/2023-apc-aspirant-for-borno-south-escapes-death-as-2-policemen-killed-by-unknown-gunmen/ | 2022-05-23T19:40:25Z | https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/2023-apc-aspirant-for-borno-south-escapes-death-as-2-policemen-killed-by-unknown-gunmen/ | false | 1 |
Sevilla’s Bounou beats Real Madrid’s Courtois to Zamora award
Yassine Bounou has won the Zamora Trophy ahead of Real Madrid and Belgium international Thibaut Courtois following the completion of the La Liga 2021-22 campaign.
The trophy is an award that goes to the goalkeeper who has the lowest goals-to-games ratio in the Spanish elite division.
To win the individual diadem, Bounou finished the campaign with 24 goals conceded in 31 Spanish elite division matches played, which is 0.77 goals per game.
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La Liga winner Courtois occupied the second position courtesy of his coefficient of 0.81 in the just-concluded season.
With this, the Morocco international succeeds Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak who went home with the accolade in the 2020-21 league season.
Also, he is now the first Sevilla player to ever achieve this individual recognition since its inception.
The 31-year-old was recently voted by fans as the first winner of the newly introduced La Liga Santander Mid-Season African MVP Award, beating Samuel Chukwueze and compatriot Youssef En-Nesyri to the diadem.
Bounou’s commanding display in goal for Julen Lopetegui’s Los Nervionenses saw them finish in the fourth position in La Liga and will now feature in the 2022-23 Champions League campaign.
In a recent interview with GOAL, he said his primary objective is to win titles with Sevilla and not chase after individual honours.
“The most important thing is to continue to improve so that Sevilla can find its very best version of Bounou and I feel think by doing that, maybe I could win prizes,” he said.
“My main objective is to be the goalkeeper that Sevilla needs and winning [the Zamora trophy] is something extra.
“I am thinking about the team needs and not personal needs.
“One day when I was talking to [Thibaut] Courtois, he said to me that: ‘are you going to win the Zamora prize because you are in the running?’, then I said ‘I would rather win La Liga that the Zamora prize’ because it makes everyone feel so much better.
“Courtois is used to winning and winning the Zamora prize is nothing new to him, anyway I would prefer to win the league because someday people would say, ‘he was the champion of the league or the Europa League.
“People remember what the clubs have done and not personal awards.”
Bounou will be one of the Atlas Lions’ stars to watch out for when the 2022 Fifa World Cup gets underway in Qatar. | https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/sevilla-bounou-beats-real-madrid-courtois-to-zamora-award/bltd76496c10f394287 | 2022-05-23T19:40:38Z | https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/sevilla-bounou-beats-real-madrid-courtois-to-zamora-award/bltd76496c10f394287 | false | 10 |
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