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ISLAMABAD (AP) — International aid was reaching Pakistan on Monday, as the military and volunteers desperately tried to evacuate many thousands stranded by widespread flooding driven by “monster monsoons” that have claimed more than 1,000 lives this summer.
Cargo planes from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates began the international rush to assist the impoverished nation, landing on Sunday in Islamabad carrying tents, food and other daily necessities. Trucks carrying tents, food, and water arranged by Pakistan were also being dispatched to various parts of the country by the National Disaster Management Authority for tens of thousands of flood victims.
They were among the nations that pledged to help Pakistan tackle the crisis after officials called for international help. The United Nations will launch an international appeal for Pakistani flood victims on Tuesday in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif on Monday said the rains are the heaviest Pakistan has seen in three decades.
“I saw floodwater everywhere, wherever I went in recent days and even today,” Sharif said in Charsadda, one of the devastated towns. He said the planes carrying aid from some countries have already reached Pakistan, and he predicted more.
Sharif has said the government would provide housing to all those who lost their homes.
However, many people displaced by floods say they not only lost their homes but their crops and small shops, as well.
“I am sitting with my family in a tent, and how can I go out to work? Even if I go out in search of a job, who will give me any job as there is water everywhere,” asked Rehmat Ullah, a flood victim in Charsadda in the northwest.
Zarina Bibi, another flood victim, said soldiers evacuated her by boat.
“We were given a tent and food by soldiers and volunteers,” she said. Bibi cried when she said her house had collapsed in floods. “Floodwater will recede soon, but we have no money to rebuild our home,” she said.
Rehan Ali, 24, a laborer in the country’s southern Sindh province, reported a similar ordeal.
He said he cannot rebuild his home without government help, and right now he was unable to work to get food for his family. So, Ali said, he was relying on donatons.
The exceptionally heavy monsoon rains that triggered flash floods across the country have affected 33 million Pakistanis, damaged nearly 1 million homes and killed at least 1,061 people.
Pakistani authorities say this year’s devastation is worse than in 2010, when floods killed 1,700 people. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, the country’s military chief, said Sunday that his country may take years to recover. He appealed to Pakistanis living abroad to generously donate to the flood victims.
Floods and rains have caused devastation in Pakistan at a time when the country is facing one of the worst economic crises. Pakistan says it recently narrowly avoided a default, and later Monday IMF’s executive board was expected to approve the release of the much-awaited $1.7 billion for this Islamic nation.
Pakistan and the IMF originally signed the bailout accord in 2019. But the release of a $1.7 billion tranche has been on hold since earlier this year, when the IMF expressed concern about Pakistan’s compliance with the deal’s terms under former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government.
Khan was also expected to launch a fundraising campaign Monday evening for flood victims.
Last week, the United Nations in a statement said that it has allocated $3 million for U.N. aid agencies and their partners in Pakistan to respond to the floods and this money will be used for health, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation services in flood-affected areas, focusing on the most vulnerable.
Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s climate minister, has described the unusual rainfall as a “monster monsoon.” She says Pakistan suffered heavier rains this year mainly because of climate change, which also caused fire in forests.
However, critics say Pakistan’s government has hardly any interest in building new dams and water reservoirs.
The unprecedented monsoon season has affected all four of the country’s provinces. Floods have destroyed more than 150 bridges and numerous roads have been washed away, making rescue operations difficult. Authorities say they were using military planes, helicopters, trucks and boats to evacuate people from marooned people and deliver much-need aid to them.
However, many survivors complain they were still waiting for help or they received too little assistance from the government after being displaced because of floods. Some people say they got tents but not food. Pakistan charities were also active in flood-hit areas, and the government says everyone should contribute to help flood victims.
The government has deployed at least 6,500 soldiers to help civilian authorities in rescue and relief operations across the country.
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3 people dead in hotel shooting, including suspect; 2 Phoenix police officers hurt
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) - Two Phoenix police officers are injured and two people as well as a possible suspect were killed during a shooting in north Phoenix.
Phoenix police said the shooting happened after the officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Days Inn around 8:45 p.m., just west of Interstate 17. When they arrived, officers were shot at by an unidentified suspect, who was later found dead, according to Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams.
Two people died at the scene, and an unknown number of other people were taken to a hospital, Arizona’s Family reported. Both injured officers are in stable condition at the hospital, Phoenix police said.
“Once again, this is another example of gun violence in our community,” Williams said. “How many more officers have to be shot? How many more community members have to be killed before those in our community take a stand? This is not a Phoenix police issue, this is a community issue. If not now, when?”
No suspect has been identified yet, and what led up to the shooting is still under investigation.
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VAUGHAN, ON, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation, (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that Joseph C. Papa, chief executive officer; Sam Eldessouky, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and Arthur J. Shannon, senior vice president and head of Investor Relations and Communications, are scheduled to participate at the Wells Fargo 2022 Healthcare Conference in Boston on Sept. 7, 2022 1:55 p.m. ET and at the 20th Annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Sept. 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
A live webcast and audio archive of the conferences will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Bausch + Lomb website at: https://ir.bausch.com/investors/events-presentations.
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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A letter and report on behalf of the company poised to operate the proposed ABC cinema site development in Tunbridge Wells states not providing affordable housing has been "agreed with the council". The letter on behalf of Retirement Villages Group marked "private and confidential" comes with a 37-page confidential financial viability assessment.
The documents seek to provide "justification in economic viability terms for the inability to deliver on s106 financial contributions towards planning benefits". These contributions are to benefit communities for a range of things from infrastructure and recreational facilities, to health and affordable housing.
But the viability assessment is "assuming a zero contribution towards s106 towards planning benefits". The papers are part of Retirement Villages Group (RVG) planning application for 166 retirement flats for the town centre site, which has stood undeveloped since 2000.
Read more:New housing boss reveals only 36 homes for social rent were delivered in Tunbridge Wells in 5 years
The site, dubbed a grot spot by the community, has seen a succession of developers fail to bring their plans to fruition. The RVG application was submitted on August 1 and has not yet been debated by the council's planning committee before a decision is made.
As KentLive revealed last week, a lack of affordable housing, particularly private rental, has been raised by the new housing chief at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The letter and report from Newsteer Real Estate Advisers, which is on Tunbridge Wells Borough Council website, is to a senior planning officer and is dated July 20. It describes the mixed development in the plans, which include demolition of 41 Mount Pleasant Road and commercial units.
It states: "In this case it has been agreed with the Council that there is no policy requirement for affordable housing and therefore this report I written primarily to considers the financial viability of the proposals and provides justification in economic viability terms for the inability to deliver on s106 financial contributions towards planning benefits included within the planning application.
"It does however also give the council comfort that their general current policy towards the treatment of Integrated Retirement Communities and other forms of housing with care in relation to affordable housing is justified and correct.
Discussions were taking place with the council about the development for pre-planning advice before May, when the Conservative administration was replaced by a group called the Borough Partnership, made up of members from other parties. The new cabinet member for housing and planning is Labour councillor Hugo Pound, who spoke to Kent Live last week about the lack of affordable social rents in Tunbridge Wells.
The letter said Retirement Villages had revised the scheme to "improve viability as far as possible" which included removing the cinema and making the flats smaller. But it said it was grappling with rising costs.
It said: "However, build cost inflation over the last year has worked against them and therefore the scheme is still not breaking even. Having said this the profit from the scheme exceeds the negative value and does allow for some form of land payment while giving the applicant sufficient comfort to commence on the development."
"We note that although the scheme remains unviable, the changes made have had a positive effect on deliverability and after further analysis and rigorous design testing of the scheme our client is satisfied that they are now in a position to bring the current proposals forward on the assumption of a zero contribution towards affordable housing."
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HOUSTON, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas A&M Ventures has signed a multi-year partnership with Calvetti Ferguson that will see one of the top accounting and advisory firms as a proud partner of Texas A&M Athletics for the foreseeable future.
"We are thrilled to welcome Calvetti Ferguson to the Texas A&M Athletics family and thank them for their year-round support of Aggie athletics. We cannot wait to kick off this partnership this fall in Kyle Field," said Clay Harris, Texas A&M Ventures General Manager.
This comprehensive partnership is set to span across the entire athletics calendar year, aligning Calvetti Ferguson with Fall, Winter, and Spring sports as well as a digital and social presence through 12th Man channels. Calvetti Ferguson is set to enhance the fan experience as the presenting sponsor of the Legacy Club in Kyle Field.
"We are honored to continue showing our support of Texas A&M and the programs of Texas A&M Athletics," said Jason Ferguson, Managing Partner at Calvetti Ferguson.
"Over the past several years, our firm has been actively involved with Mays Business School's recruitment process as our firm's values align with the core values and great leadership skills of these students and former students. We are thrilled to further align Calvetti Ferguson with Texas A&M as they provide an incredibly exciting gameday experience. We look forward to being a part of this great tradition and enhancing the college game day experience."
The co-founders of Calvetti Ferguson, Jim Calvetti, class of '91, and Jason Ferguson, class of '94, both graduated from Texas A&M University. Jim is on the Accounting Advisory Council supporting Calvetti Ferguson's partnership with Mays Business School. Jim and Jason have both raised current and former Texas A&M students of their own.
Calvetti Ferguson is one of the largest independent accounting and advisory firms based in Texas. As trusted business advisors to privately held and public companies, private equity funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, we provide assurance, tax, advisory, accounting, and technology risk services. We advise beyond accounting to eliminate hurdles, identify opportunities, and ensure the best for our clients and their businesses.
Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms, Calvetti Ferguson is also an INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 and Fastest Growing Firm. Calvetti Ferguson is an independent member firm of PrimeGlobal, the fourth largest association of independent accounting firms with approximately 300 member firms in over 90 countries.
Texas A&M Ventures is the official multimedia rights partner for all things Texas A&M University. Texas A&M Ventures is the College Station-based LEARFIELD team strategically focused to work with Texas A&M Athletics to develop new ways to work with business partners. Among the numerous opportunities available for engaging with fans, alumni and the Texas A&M campus community include television, radio, hospitality, fan zone, signage, titleship, promotions, print, 12th Man TV, and exposure on www.12thman.com.
Emily Martin
Executive Director of Marketing
emartin@calvettiferguson.com
(713) 726-5723
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The Beef. It's What's For Dinner. brand partners with celebrity chefs highlighting beef's versatility and culinary possibilities
DENVER, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that everybody is looking for ways to save these days, and with that means getting creative in the kitchen. Luckily, beef's great versatility makes it easy with endless meal options from night one to leftovers. Making it even easier, six celebrity chefs have partnered with the Beef. It's What's For Dinner. brand, funded by the Beef Checkoff, for a new video series - "Making the Most of Your Meals" The series features the chefs as they create multiple meals from one delicious cut of beef.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9023453-ncba-partners-with-celebrity-chefs-highlight-beef-versatility/
Chef Jordan Andino, Chef/Co-Owner of Flip Sigi and TV personality across shows on Food Network, Cooking Channel, and HBO Max, such as Selena + Chef, Late Night Eats and Jr. Chef Showdown, shares his Filipino Jamaican Oxtail recipe. Prized by many chefs in the U.S. and around the world, Oxtail is known for its richness and unrivaled taste and is sure to give the impression that your home cooked meal came from a high-end restaurant. And when it's time to serve up something new for dinner Andino's Oxtail Pappardelle recipe stuns, even if it's from the night before.
Winner of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef and winner of "The Final Table" on Netflix, Timothy Hollingsworth knows a thing or two about Tri-tip and his Santa Maria Tri-tip recipe takes the west coast favorite to the next level. Tri-tip roast's flavor and tenderness make it perfect for providing additional and tasty meals throughout the week. An easy go-to weeknight meal for Chef Hollingsworth is this Leftover Tri-tip Open-Faced Sandwich.
Known as the first female to win "Top Chef", Stephanie Izard knows it's important to start off the week with a filling and well-balanced meal. Chef Izard starts with a classic Beef and Broccoli dish, then takes leftovers to the next level with her Beef and Broccoli Steamed Buns. Broccoli and beef are always a perfect pair, but these steamed buns are the perfect example of taking one meal and turning it into something new and fun to stretch your leftovers.
From representing the U.S. on the world stage in 2000, to being a semifinalist for a James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Dawn Burrell is as talented in the kitchen as she is at the long jump. Burrell's Coconut Braised Short Ribs will leave you with fall off the bone beef for the next night. This tender cut of beef is ideal in Burrell's Short Rib Shito Fried Rice.
The Making the Most of Your Meals video series features all of these recipes and shows how easy it is to get creative with beef and make two dishes for the price of one. With so many versatile cuts of beef, it's easy to pick your favorite and get creative with basic pantry staples to make your own two act dish. To view these videos and recipes, as well as other leftover recipes, visit BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
About the Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
About NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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ARGYLE, Texas, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equine Amnio Solutions, LLC (EAS), a distributor of advanced, next-generation regenerative products including the RenoVō® equine allograft, announced today that it has partnered with Dunn Ranch (Wynnewood and Lexington, Oklahoma) to support its world-class equestrian breeding and care programs.
Dunn Ranch is internationally recognized as a leader in stallion and mare services including embryo transfers, foaling, breeding management and sales preparation. The Wynnewood and Lexington locations are both on 100 acres with state-of-the art equipment and facilities to maximize animal health and comfort. Dunn Ranch uses RenoVō® in the clinical care of their horses and was leading owner during the Remington Park spring meet which ended May 28, 2022. It was Dunn's second consecutive owners' title as leading horsemen.
RenoVō® is an acellular, cryopreserved liquid allograft derived from equine amniotic tissues and is intended for equine use. Amniotic birth tissues are rich sources of bioactive factors involved in tissue regeneration with reported anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fibrotic properties. Studies have established the product as a safe and highly effective alternative to other existing modalities in the clinical care of equine injuries. RenoVō® is manufactured by Equus Innovations (Phoenix, Arizona) and has been used in over 11,000 horses to date.
"RenoVō® has been a game-changer for our facility and for our clientele. There is simply no substitute," said Bendi Dunn, owner at Dunn Ranch. Ginger Johnson of EAS said, "We are thrilled to partner with Dunn to support the health of hundreds of horses under their exceptional care."
With 100-acre facilities in Wynnewood and Lexington, Oklahoma, Dunn Ranch is a leader in cutting-edge equestrian breeding and care. For more information, visit www.dunnranch.com
Equine Amnio Solutions, LLC (EAS) is the market leader in the distribution of next-generation regenerative veterinary products, including RenoVō®. EAS works closely with its product manufacturer, Equus Innovations (Phoenix, Arizona). Our mission is to provide innovative products to maximize the health and performance of horses across all breeds and athletic disciplines. For more information, visit www.renovoequine.com
RenoVō® is a Registered Trademark of Equine Amnio Solutions, LLC.
Equine Amnio Solutions, LLC
308 E FM 1830, Bldg 2, Suite A
Argyle, TX 76226
Phone: (501) 708-5000
www.renovoequine.com
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Company also crowned best Data & Analytics Provider, while remaining top Field Service Provider for second straight year
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata, the world's largest first-party data platform for insights, activation and measurement, today announced the company received multiple first-place rankings in GreenBook's 2022 Business & Innovation GRIT report, considered a leading benchmark of the market research industry's top innovators. Dynata was recognized as the No. 1 overall Most Innovative Supplier. The company also earned the top spot in the Data & Analytics Providers category, after three straight top-three finishes, while retaining its first-place ranking in the Field Service Providers category.
Dynata's commitment to delivering innovative solutions consistently to clients, and its ability to meet their ever-evolving needs, has never been more important, as their pathways to growth are more complex than ever. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to power real-time solutions, the company enables clients to make always-on, data-driven decisions at the speed of business. Dynata's industry-leading innovation and ability to use data science across the entire marketing continuum — to uncover insights, connect data, activate campaigns and measure performance — support clients' growth at every step.
Dynata's top rankings in the "Data & Analytics Provider" and "Field Service Provider" categories validate the company's industry leadership not only in delivering high-quality, fully permissioned first-party data — comprising nearly 70 million B2B and B2C members — but also its capabilities to connect data, model and create custom audiences for campaign activation, and build unique advertising measurement solutions at scale. The quality, scale and depth of the data Dynata provides — including automated quality and anti-fraud technology solutions — form the cornerstone for precise quality insights.
"We're proud of the industry's acknowledgment not only of our commitment to excellence and innovation but also as the market leader in categories representing the core strengths of our business," said Gary S. Laben, Dynata CEO. "This recognition validates our continuous strategic transformation that positions Dynata for future success, as we remain focused on delivering industry-leading innovations to clients through the depth, breadth and quality of our data and our increasingly advanced analytics capabilities."
The annual GRIT Report's Top 50 list uses an aggregate of responses from market research suppliers, clients and insights professionals, encompassing 2,701 completed interviews globally. As a peer-based survey, GreenBook considers it a good proxy for business growth, a useful snapshot for strategic planning and a key metric used to assess a company's position in the marketplace.
About Dynata
Dynata is the world's largest first-party data platform for insights, activation and measurement. With a reach that encompasses nearly 70 million consumers and business professionals globally, and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around its robust first-party data offering to bring the voice of the customer to the entire marketing continuum — from uncovering insights to activating campaigns and measuring cross-channel marketing ROI. Dynata serves more than 6,000 market research, media and advertising agencies, publishers, consulting and investment firms and corporate customers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Learn more at www.dynata.com.
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LISHUI, China, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. ("Farmmi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FAMI), an agricultural products supplier in China, received another repeat customer's order for its popular dried Shiitake mushrooms. The customer will export the Shiitake mushrooms to Jordan.
Ms. Yefang Zhang, Farmmi's Chairwoman and CEO, commented "We are starting to see more customers trying to secure product further out in time. This gives us added visibility and is helpful in managing our supply chain from production and processing through warehousing and fulfilment. We believe the catalyst for the forward planning is an offshoot of the current global water drought, which is expected to have a materially negative impact on tomatoes, grapes and other products, which we do not presently sell. For us, mushrooms are one of the lowest water intensive products, making them one of the most environmentally friendly crops farmers can grow. We expect to see people increasing substituting mushrooms into their diets and recipes, which will potentially provide added uplift for our sales."
About Farmmi, Inc.
Established in 1998, Farmmi Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier, processor and retailer of edible mushrooms like Shiitake and Mu Er, as well as other agricultural products. In addition to its offline sales, Farmmi sells its products direct-to-consumer. For further information about the Company, please visit website.
Forward-Looking Statements
No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations and intended to qualify for the "safe harbor" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our customer's businesses and our end purchaser's disposable income, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China, our ability to attract and retain skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Farmmi may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federman & Sherwood announces that a proposed settlement has been reached in the Amyris Securities Litigation.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY AND PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
OF CLASS ACTION AND SETTLEMENT HEARING THEREON
TO: ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO PURCHASED THE COMMON STOCK OF AMYRIS, INC. ("AMYRIS") DURING THE PERIOD MARCH 15, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 19, 2019, INCLUSIVE.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, that Plaintiffs in the above-captioned litigation (the "Action") have reached a proposed settlement with Defendants for $13,500,000.00 in cash, plus interest earned (the "Settlement").
A hearing will be held on November 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., before the Honorable Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, United States District Judge, in Courtroom 1 of the United States District Court, Northern District of California, at 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612 for the purpose of determining: (1) whether the proposed Settlement of $13,500,000.00 in cash, plus any return thereon, should be approved by the Court as fair, just, reasonable, and adequate; (2) whether the Action should be dismissed with prejudice as against Defendants and Releasees as set forth in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated July 21, 2022; (3) whether the Plan of Allocation is fair, reasonable, and adequate and, therefore, should be approved; (4) whether the application of Plaintiffs' Counsel for the payment of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Action should be approved; (5) whether the applications of the Class Representative and Lead Plaintiff for reimbursement awards for time and costs spent in supervising the litigation on behalf of the Class should be approved; and (6) such other matters as the Court may deem appropriate.
If you purchased Amyris common stock during the period from March 15, 2018 through March 19, 2019, inclusive, your rights may be affected by the Settlement of the Action. If you have not received a detailed Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action and Settlement Hearing Thereon (the "Notice") and a copy of the Proof of Claim, you may obtain copies from www.AmyrisSecuritiesLitigation.com or by calling 1-855-917-0546. Complete information concerning the Action may be obtained from the Court files on this matter.
If you are a member of the Class, in order to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must timely submit a Proof of Claim to the Claims Administrator's address provided below and postmarked no later than October 25, 2022. If you are a member of the Class and do not submit a proper Proof of Claim, you will not share in the distribution of the net proceeds of the Settlement but you will nevertheless be bound by any judgment or orders entered by the Court.
If you desire to be excluded from the Class and the Settlement, you must submit to the Claims Administrator a request for exclusion, at Amyris Securities Litigation, c/o KCC LLC EXCLUSIONS, P.O. Box 5100, Larkspur, CA 94977-5100 and received no later than October 18, 2022, in the manner and form detailed in the Notice. If you properly exclude yourself from the Class, you will not be bound by any judgment or orders entered by the Court in the Action and you will not be eligible to share in the proceeds of the Settlement.
Any objection to the proposed Settlement, the Plan of Allocation, and/or Fee and Expense Application must be filed in the manner detailed in the Notice with the Clerk of the Court such that it is filed or postmarked no later than October 18, 2022, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice.
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Results of Phase 2b RESTORE trial for retinitis pigmentosa and six-month data for Phase 2 STARLIGHT trial for Stargardt disease expected in H1 2023
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for retinal degenerative diseases, today announced that clinical development of its Multi-Characteristic Opsin (MCO) gene therapy platform will be featured in two presentations at the 22nd Euretina Congress, taking place September 1-4, 2022, in Hamburg, Germany and online.
Details for the presentations are as follows:
Development of Novel Endpoints for the Study of Multi-Characteristic Opsin Enabled Vision Restoration in Patients with Advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa; Double-masked, Randomized, sham-controlled, Multicenter Phase 2b study
Presenter: Victor Hugo Gonzalez, M.D., Valley Retina Institute, McAllen, TX.
Session: IRD I
Date and Time: Thursday, September 1, 2022; 3:05 p.m. CEST
Location: Hall X1, Congress Centre Hamburg
Dr. Gonzalez will discuss Nanoscope's Phase 2b RESTORE trial, its most advanced clinical program. RESTORE trial results, along with six-month data from the Phase 2 STARLIGHT trial for Stargardt disease, are expected in H1 2023.
52 Week Safety and Efficacy of Optogenetic Therapy for Vision Restoration in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
Presenter: SriniVas R. Sadda, M.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer of the Doheny Eye Institute, the Stephen J. Ryan – Arnold and Mabel Beckman Endowed Chair, and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.
Session: IRD II
Date and Time: Friday, September 2, 2022; 3:29 p.m. CEST
Location: Hall X1, Congress Centre Hamburg
Dr. Sadda will discuss the safety and efficacy of intravitreal MCO Optogenetic Therapy for vision restoration in advanced retinitis pigmentosa patients in a Phase 1/2a study.
About Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc.
Nanoscope Therapeutics is developing gene-agnostic, sight restoring optogenetic therapies for the millions of patients blinded by retinal degenerative diseases, for which no cure exists. The company's lead asset, MCO-010, is presently in Phase 2b multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled clinical trials in the U.S. for retinitis pigmentosa (NCT04945772) with top line data expected H1 2023. The company has also initiated a Phase 2 trial of MCO-010 therapy in Stargardt patients (NCT05417126). MCO-010 has received FDA orphan drug designations for RP and Stargardt. Preclinical assets include non-viral laser delivered MCO-020 gene therapy for geographic atrophy.
Investor Contact:
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Nanoscope@argotpartners.com
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2 Air France pilots suspended after fighting in cockpit
PARIS (AP) — Fisticuffs in the cockpit, leaving a leaky engine running while cruising over Africa -- Air France pilots are under scrutiny after recent incidents that have prompted French investigators to call for tougher safety protocols.
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday. The flight continued and landed safely, and the dispute didn’t affect the rest of the flight, the official said, stressing the airline’s commitment to safety.
Switzerland’s La Tribune reported that the pilot and co-pilot had a dispute shortly after takeoff, and grabbed each other by their collars after one apparently hit the other. Cabin crew intervened and one crew member spent the flight in the cockpit with the pilots, the report said.
News of the fight emerged after France’s air investigation agency, BEA, issued a report Wednesday saying that some Air France pilots lack rigor in respecting procedures during safety incidents.
It focused on a fuel leak on an Air France flight from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo to Paris in December 2020, when pilots rerouted the plane but didn’t cut power to the engine or land as soon as possible, as leak procedure requires. The plane landed safely in Chad, but the BEA report warned that the engine could have caught fire.
It mentioned three similar cases between 2017 and 2022, and said some pilots are acting based on their own analysis of the situation instead of safety protocols.
Air France said it is carrying out a safety audit in response. It pledged to follow the BEA’s recommendations, which include allowing pilots to study their flights afterward and making training manuals stricter about sticking to procedure.
The airline noted that it flies thousands of flights daily and the report mentions only four such safety incidents.
Air France pilots unions have insisted that security is paramount to all pilots and defended pilot actions during emergency situations.
The BEA also investigated an incident in April involving an Air France flight from New York’s JFK airport that suffered flight control problems on approach to its landing in Paris.
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Tensions Flare in House of the Dragon Episode 3 Trailer
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon episode 2!
House of the Dragon introduced Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower as the closest of friends. They were practically sisters. So what could tear them apart? The Iron Throne, of course. King Viserys has to take a new wife, and Otto Hightower successfully positioned Alicent to be his next bride… and Rhaenyra’s new stepmother. However, neither Viserys nor Alicent even broached the possibility of this to Rhaenyra. Alicent also seemed surprised by the announcement.
In the new trailer for House of the Dragon episode 3, the series has jumped well past the marriage of Viserys and Alicent. They now have a young son together, and Rhaenyra’s position as the heir is in question. Rhaenyra is also being pressured to marry and provide an heir, regardless of her own wishes. The trailer also suggests that Rhaenyra places herself in danger as she impulsively rides off alone.
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Meanwhile, Prince Daemon and Lord Corlys are finding out the hard way that the Crab Feeder is a formidable foe. He may even be more than a match for their combined forces. However, the Crab Feeder’s men are all too vulnerable to Daemon’s vicious dragon.
HBO has also posted the behind-the-scenes video featurette for House of the Dragon episode 2, which highlights the new alliances and the costly consequences that will emerge.
House of the Dragon episode 3 will premiere next Sunday, September 4, on HBO and HBO Max.
What do you think about the new trailer? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
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House of the Dragon Episode 2 – What Did You Think?!
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon episode 2!
It’s very telling that HBO used the Game of Thrones main title theme for the new House of the Dragon opening sequence. HBO clearly doesn’t want anyone to assume that HotD and GoT aren’t connected, even though the characters are all different. It’s still Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms in an age of dragons. Now that the second episode has debuted, we want to know what the Superhero Hype community thinks about it! This post is a place for all of you to leave your own reviews, thoughts, or anything else you want to say about House of the Dragon episode 2.
Six months after the death of Queen Aemma, the Crab Feeder continues to prey upon the Westerosi shipping lanes as he has their sailors put to death by literally feeding them to crabs. Lord Corlys Velaryon is furious, but King Viserys is far more cautious about starting a war with the Crab Feeder’s backers in the Free Cities. Meanwhile, Rhaenyra is relegated to cup bearer at the Small Council despite being named heir to the throne. And when Rhaenyra raises her voice to suggest a strategy, her father dismisses her from the room.
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To keep the princess occupied, Rhaenyra is tasked with picking a new member of the Kingsguard. She chooses Ser Criston Cole because she witnessed his victory at the tournament, and he is the only true veteran among the recruits. However, Rhaenyra ignores the advice she is given to consider knights from the politically connected houses. Rhaenyra’s best friend, Alicent Hightower, secretly meets with Viserys to console him and encourage him to reach out to his daughter. Similarly, Alicent tells Rhaenyra that her father loves her in a bid to get them to reconnect.
Viserys privately meets with Corlys and his wife, Rhaenys, to smooth over their differences. They put fourth their 12-year-old daughter, Laena, for a marriage alliance. Viserys is clearly unhappy at the suggestion, even though he knows it is politically expedient. Rhaenyra is also upset about her father’s potential marriage to a child, but her aunt, Rhaenys, warns her that men would rather burn the seven kingdoms to the ground rather than accept a woman on the Iron Throne. To complicate matters further, the exiled Prince Daemon steals a dragon egg and sarcastically invites his brother/king to attend his wedding to Mysaria.
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Daemon’s actions angers Viserys so greatly that he almost takes the bait. Instead, Alicent’s father, Lord Otto Hightower, leads an assortment of troops to Dragonstone. As a taunt, Daemon greets Otto’s group with Mysaria and his own soldiers. Daemon also brings his dragon to the standoff, which causes Otto to order his men to sheath their swords. Rhaenyra arrives on top of her own dragon, and she challenges her uncle to strike her down. Instead, he relinquishes the egg and returns to Dragonstone. Viserys is furious when he discovers what Rhaenyra has done. But it allows Viserys to emotionally reconcile with Rhaenyra and they reach an understanding.
Or least they did until Viserys declares his intent to marry… Alicent. Rhaenyra and Corlys are immediately alienated by the king’s decision. However, only Corlys chooses to run to Daemon and propose their own alliance. As the first step, he wants them to join forces to eliminate the Crab Feeder and reclaim the shipping lanes.
We still want to know what you think. So make sure to leave your reviews for House of the Dragon episode 2 in the comment section below!
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and a developer of mixed-use multifamily communities, announced today that their inaugural development project, an 80-unit Class A multifamily property in Richmond, Virginia, has secured long-term financing from USAA Life Insurance Company after achieving property stabilization.
As a result, investors in the project-specific CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund I, LLC will receive a special distribution that represents a 53% return of equity.
Dubbed "INK," the 80,000-square-foot property, which includes 1,939 square feet of ground-level retail space, was built in a qualified opportunity zone in the emerging Richmond neighborhood of Scott's Addition. INK is the first of three Capital Square development projects that comprise Scott's Collection, a group of boutique multifamily communities within Scott's Addition. Construction on INK began in the second quarter of 2020 and was completed in January 2022. The property achieved 100% occupancy just over five months after the completion of construction.
"The Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond is quickly emerging as one of the city's most popular neighborhoods, with soaring demand for quality multifamily communities like INK and one of the area's highest occupancy rates," said Whit Huffman, chief strategy and investment officer. "The success of INK and its related opportunity fund comes as no surprise, and we are extremely pleased to have delivered this high-caliber development property to its residents while also providing an early distribution to investors that far exceeds our pro forma projections."
The private placement memorandum provided to CSRA Opportunity Fund I investors had anticipated a special distribution totaling a 36% return of equity upon securing long-term financing at the conclusion of property construction and lease-up. The special distribution is intended to provide investors with funds to pay the tax due on their deferred gains, which are taxable as a part of investors' 2026 tax returns. Due to the exceptional performance of the property, the special distribution increased to 53%, far in excess of the 36% that was projected.
"In just three years, Capital Square has planned, constructed, permanently financed and leased 100% of the apartments in Ink at Scott's Collection," said Louis Rogers, founder and chief executive officer. "The project has been delivered on time, on budget and has been exceptionally well received in the market despite construction cost volatility and procurement challenges. This is a phenomenal result for investors in spite of a global pandemic that shut down major portions of the economy, along with unprecedented inflation and shortages of labor and material. Renter demand for this exceptional property has exceeded expectations and it is helping to transform Richmond's Scott's Addition into one of the city's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods."
Capital Square currently has three other multifamily developments under construction in the Scott's Addition opportunity zone that will deliver a total of 559 luxury apartment homes by 2023, with another 350 units planned for the neighborhood. These projects include VIV and GEM, the remaining two Scott's Collection multifamily projects. Construction on VIV was completed in July and is currently welcoming residents, while GEM is currently pre-leasing and opening to residents in the fall. Also included is The Otis, a 350-unit joint development with Greystar that is expected to complete its first phase of construction during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Since 2019, Capital Square has initiated over $440 million in total development value across seven opportunity zone developments in fast growing markets in the Southeast. Among these is CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund VII, LLC, which seeks to raise $41.4 million from accredited investors to fund the development of an additional luxury multifamily development in the Scott's Addition neighborhood.
Opportunity zones were created to stimulate long-term private investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide. Conceived as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, opportunity zone funds are intended to help foster economic growth by providing tax benefits to incentivize private investments in designated opportunity zones.
About Capital Square
Capital Square is a national real estate firm specializing in tax-advantaged real estate investments, including Delaware statutory trusts for Section 1031 exchanges, qualified opportunity zone funds for tax deferral and exclusion and a real estate investment trust (REIT). In recent years the company has become an active developer of mixed-use multifamily properties in the southeastern US, with eight current projects totaling approximately 2,000 apartment units with a total development cost in excess of $600 million. Since 2012, Capital Square has completed more than $6.0 billion in transaction volume. Capital Square's related entities provide a range of services, including due diligence, acquisition, loan sourcing, property/asset management, and disposition, for a growing number of high-net-worth investors, private equity firms, family offices and institutional investors. Since 2017, Capital Square has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation for six consecutive years. In 2017, 2018 and 2020, the company was also ranked on Richmond BizSense's list of fastest growing companies. Additionally, Capital Square was listed by Virginia Business on their "Best Places to Work in Virginia" report in 2019 and their "Fantastic 50" reports in 2019 and 2020. To learn more, visit www.CapitalSq.com.
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LVIV, Ukraine — Olha Kerod was busy at work at a pharmacy in this western Ukrainian city when she got a frantic call from her teenage daughter, Anyuta.
"My daughter said, 'Mom, something exploded in Olenivka!'" she says. "She said they blew up a building, and many people died."
Olenivka is a prison colony in eastern Ukraine that's occupied by Russian-backed forces. Russia holds captured Ukrainian soldiers there. On July 29, the day of the explosion, Olha's husband Stanislav — she calls him Stas for short — was in that prison.
"Everyone started calling me, texting me, asking, 'Olha, Olha, what has happened?'" she recalls. "But I didn't know anything about Stas."
She found out that at least 50 imprisoned soldiers had died and scores more were wounded in Olenivka. The grim news came after gruesome videos appeared on social media showing a Russian soldier castrating, then killing, an imprisoned soldier. She coped with the terrifying uncertainty of her husband's captivity by pushing herself to stay optimistic.
"I didn't cry, I didn't panic," she says. "I told myself and my daughter: Don't believe anything until we know for sure."
They assumed it was an evacuation
At the time, Olha had not seen Stas, 39, for five months, since Russian forces bombed and shelled the southeastern port city of Mariupol, where he served as a naval border guard.
The Russian siege of the city left thousands of soldiers and civilians dead and nearly every building damaged. This spring, Stas joined several thousand soldiers who barricaded themselves beneath Azovstal, a sprawling local steelworks factory, in a final last stand. NPR reached Stas there via WhatsApp.
He sent several voice memos describing the constant bombing and shelling, how they were running out of medicine and food, and how relieved he was that his own family had escaped Mariupol. In May, Stas and about 2,000 other soldiers left Azovstal in what many assumed was an evacuation. Instead, they became Russia's prisoners.
"We are being evacuated into captivity," read his last text to NPR.
A couple of weeks later, Olha meets NPR outside the Ukrainian-Greek Catholic church in Lviv where she often prays.
"I pray for all the soldiers, not just Stas," says the 36-year-old, her voice breaking. "I will keep praying until they all come home."
Olha and Stas got married in 2005, a year after meeting at a friend's wedding. He was sweet, smart and handsome, she says, but taciturn, "a soldier to the core, who always keeps his emotions inside."
When he was away on duty, he always told Olha the same thing — "everything is OK, don't worry." At home, he spent his time working around the house, cooking big meals with their daughter Anyuta and listening to ballads by the Ukrainian rock band Skryabin with Olha.
Stas returned to duty just before Russia invaded in February. He urged Olha to take Anyuta and go to western Ukraine, near the NATO border with Poland. Olha resisted at first, until she found Anyuta weeping at night because her classmates had fled, some to the West, some to Russia. When the bombing began, Olha and Anhuta traveled across the country to the western city of Lviv. Soon after, the Russian attack on Mariupol intensified, leaving thousands dead and their city in smoldering ruins.
Stas and the other soldiers retreated to Azovstal — a steel plant that employed thousands in Mariupol. The plant had a vast network of underground shelters, where the soldiers and hundreds of civilians holed up.
Olha learned from news reports that the Russians were constantly bombing and shelling the steel plant. But Stas' texts from the siege were calm: "Everything is OK. Don't worry."
He sent Olha photos of himself and the other soldiers making pancakes with the last of the flour and sugar stockpiled underneath the plant. Olha says he looked like he had aged at least 10 years.
An explosion that shocked the world
After the soldiers became Russian prisoners, Olha says she could not contact Stas directly. She heard his voice only once, when he called her from a number she didn't recognize.
"He told me that the conditions inside the prison were terrible, that prisoners were fed only once every two days, that hygiene was nonexistent," she says. After that, she received a few short texts, saying, "Everything's fine, don't worry."
A prisoner exchange in late June got Olha's hopes up. And even though Stas wasn't among the Ukrainian prisoners freed, she heard there would be more exchanges.
Then, on July 29, came the explosion.
The blast destroyed a warehouse where prisoners had recently been moved. Images of charred bodies appeared on social media.
Ukraine said Russian forces blew up the building to cover up their torture of Ukrainian prisoners. Russia in turn accused Ukraine of killing its own soldiers to keep them from talking.
"I didn't believe it, that such a thing could happen, that even the Russians could do such a thing," she said. "It probably shocked the whole world."
They didn't know where to go
Hundreds of miles east, in the capital of Kyiv, Alla Samoilenko was also shocked.
The movie casting director was desperate for news on her 27-year-old son, Ilya.
"I've heard only rumors," she says. "It's very hard."
Alla says Ilya joined the Ukrainian military in 2015, when he was studying history at university. Russia's takeover of Crimea and its support for proxy fighters in the eastern Donbas region convinced him to join, his mother says.
He chose a regiment called Azov, which had become legendary for blocking a previous Russian attack on Mariupol in 2014. The regiment had its origins in a volunteer battalion founded by a far-right nationalist, but experts say most of the radicals left after the battalion became part of the Ukrainian army in 2015. The Kremlin calls the regiment Nazis, which infuriates Alla Samoilenko.
"Russia should look at itself when it speaks about Nazis," she says. "It is Russia who behaves in fascist way."
She feared that the Russians would use the captured Azov fighters for propaganda. One Russian TV network showed a hospitalized soldier saying fighting the Russians "will never lead to anything good." The Russian presenter asked several others "how many people have you killed?" Some Russian politicians demanded that the Ukrainian soldiers be tried for war crimes.
Alla spoke with her son often while he was barricaded under Azovstal, but she says she hasn't heard from him since he was taken prisoner. She knew many soldiers in Ilya's regiment were in Olenivka. She pleaded for help from the International Committee for the Red Cross, which under international law should have access to war prisoners. The ICRC's representatives were polite and "full of mercy" during the meeting, she says. But after that, she heard nothing.
"We want to make even very small steps to help," she says, describing the search for information on her son. "But we don't know where to go."
Russian authorities have blocked the Red Cross and other independent investigators from entering the site of the explosion. They instead brought in their own experts, who repeated Kremlin talking points that Ukraine and the U.S. were responsible for the explosion.
We don't know how to get answers
In cities across Ukraine, the families of the imprisoned soldiers took to the streets to demand information and justice.
Yaroslava Ivantsova, 48, protested in the central region of Kirovograd, where she lives with her daughter and grandchildren after escaping the fall of Mariupol. She lost touch with her 50-year-old husband, Nikolai Ivantsov, after the surrender at Azovstal. Her daughter Viktoriia Lyashuk, 27, also had not heard from her husband, Oleksii, another Azov fighter, since then.
"The Red Cross contacted us once, right after they were taken prisoner, and told us that they had been taken into Russian-held territory," Yaroslava says. "And that was it."
She met Nikolai when she was a freshman in college and he was a new military recruit. Even after decades together — and four children, four grandchildren — Yaroslava says they were inseparable. They gardened together, and he liked showing her his collection of old coins. "He is something of an amateur archaeologist, with special equipment and maps, with all the curiosity of a young boy," she says, smiling.
Like Alla Samoilenko, Yaroslava had read that the Azov soldiers were in the Olenivka prison colony. Since the explosion, she and Viktoriia have spent hours scouring Russian social media channels for details on Nikolai and Oleksii.
A few days after the explosion, the Russian military published a list of dead and wounded. Ivantsova saw her son-in-law's name on the list of injured.
"We started cold-calling hospitals in the occupied territories to find out which ones had taken the wounded," she says, "but unfortunately we couldn't get any information. The hospitals only said they didn't have any Ukrainian soldiers there."
Nikolai's name wasn't on the list. Neither was Alla Samoilenko's son Ilya. They haven't heard from the soldiers.
"I mean, [Russia] can kill all of them, without any responsibility," Alla says. "And no one in the world can do something."
The feeling of being forgotten
Back in Lviv, Olha Kerod got better news. She finally got a text from her husband, Stas.
"He wrote to say that he was alive," she says. "That he misses us so much. That he's tired and wondering if people have forgotten about him and the other soldiers."
Ukrainians haven't forgotten. Giant banners dedicated to the "Azovstal defenders" hang on administrative buildings around the country. Olha recently posted a video on Facebook of the soldiers singing in the catacombs of Azovstal, before the final fall of their city, trapped underground and yet still free.
Olha clings to the hope that there might be another prisoner exchange. "One day the Russians say yes, the next day they say no," she says. "It's a limbo that we've been living with for months. So we wait."
The soldiers of Azovstal who survived the explosion in Olenivka face an uncertain fate. The leader of a Russian proxy state in occupied eastern Ukraine says there are plans to put Azovstal soldiers on trial in Mariupol.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry claims that the Russian troops, who now control Mariupol, are building cages for the imprisoned soldiers in the city's philharmonic hall, where the trial will reportedly be held. Ukrainian authorities say the trial could start any day.
Hanna Palamarenko contributed to this report from Odesa, Ukraine, and Kateryna Korchynska from London.
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A mission to understand what's happening at the largest nuclear power plant in Europe is underway amid renewed shelling and mounting fears of a potential nuclear accident.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Faucet Company has earned the prestigious J.D. Power Certified Customer Service distinction for providing an "outstanding customer service experience" to customers who call the company for phone support. The organization earned the certification following a rigorous evaluation process and survey of customers' recent experiences with contact teams.
"At Delta Faucet Company, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional support to our customers and installers, and are honored to receive this important recognition," said Ken Roberts, President at Delta Faucet Company. "We are thrilled to have a world-class team helping transform our consumers' experience with water and achieving this certification is a moment for us to celebrate," added Roberts.
To become certified, Delta Faucet Company achieved a customer satisfaction score that exceeded J.D. Power's cross-industry benchmark of high performers and exceeded J.D. Power's standards for executing best practices for customer service.
"This is an exciting moment for us as we work hard to ensure all contact teams are equipped with industry-leading tools, training, and coaching so they can effectively and efficiently meet customers' and installation partners' needs," said Rhea Zink, Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Delta Faucet Company. "Earning the Certified Customer Service distinction from J.D. Power demonstrates how Delta Faucet Company continues to elevate the standards for service in the industry," added Zink.
For more information about the certification, visit jdpower.com/ccc.
About Delta Faucet Company
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Delta Faucet Company is a leader in faucets, bath and shower fixtures, and related accessories. The company's legacy faucet and fixture brands include Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless®, are now joined by Kraus®, which brings a top sink brand and another leading faucet brand to their product portfolio, and Steamist®, which adds a full line of steambath, sauna products and digital shower systems. Combining design and innovation, Delta Faucet Company's extensive product line suits both residential and commercial buildings.
Delta Faucet Company exists to transform experiences with water. From inspiring kitchen and bath environments, to smart and simple water usage, Delta Faucet Company innovates living and work spaces. The company does this while addressing today's environmental concerns, reducing our ecological footprint through improved manufacturing processes and creating products that provide innovative water delivery solutions.
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Pre-Feasibility Study Delivers Robust Economics before Accounting for Tax Credits Enacted by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Expected to Improve Post-tax Results
Projected Commercial Scale Anode Material Production for U.S. Battery Market Using Alaska Graphite
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) ("Graphite One" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the results of its Pre-Feasibility Study of the Graphite One Project.
- Parallel strategy to simultaneously develop a commercial scale battery anode materials manufacturing facility in Washington State and the Graphite Creek Mine in Alaska. Manufacturing would begin with purchased materials until Alaska production is available.
- Pre-tax internal rate of return of 26.0%, using an 8% discount rate, with a net present value of $1.93 billion and a payback period of 4.6 years.
- Post-tax internal rate of return of 22.0%, using an 8% discount rate, with net present value of $1.36 billion and a payback period of 5.1 years, before accounting for tax credits enacted by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, effective December 31, 2022.
- Measured plus Indicated resources increased 197% over 2019 results. Inferred resources increased 177%.
The Preliminary Feasibility Study ("PFS") of the Graphite One Project was prepared by JDS Energy & Mining Inc. with assistance from various independent technical consultants.
The Graphite One Project (the "Project") is planned as an integrated business operation to produce lithium ion battery anode materials and other graphite products for the U.S domestic market on a commercial scale using primarily natural graphite from Alaska. The Project combines the operation of an advanced graphite manufacturing facility to be located in Washington State (the "STP") with the supply of natural flake graphite from the Company's proposed Graphite Creek Mine in Alaska (the "Mine"). The resources associated with the Company's Alaska State mining claims were cited by the U.S. Geological Survey in January 2022 as America's largest natural graphite deposit1.
The Company anticipates that there will be a business opportunity presented by the projected strong U.S. demand for anode materials beginning in this decade and the time required to permit and construct a mine, the PFS plans the parallel design, permitting and construction of the STP and the Mine. Permitting and construction of the STP is estimated to take 3 years. The STP would operate during the first four years by processing purchased graphite. The Mine would begin production in the third year of STP operation and begin supplying graphite to the STP in its fourth year of operation. By the fifth year, it is anticipated that Alaska graphite would supply 100% of the STP's planned natural graphite requirement at full capacity. If the Mine begins production sooner, purchased graphite would be reduced accordingly.
Table 1 presents a summary of the economic results of the PFS.
Table 1: Summary of PFS Economic Results
The U.S. tax regime for producers of critical minerals and battery components changed August 16, 2022 (see below). The Project's post-tax internal rate of return without inclusion of these changes, is 22.0%, using an 8% discount rate, with a net present value of $1.36 billion and a payback period of 5.1 years.
On August 16, 2022, the United States enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "Act") which instituted, among other things2:
- A tax credit to producers in the U.S. of anode materials equal to 10 percent of the costs incurred with respect to the production of anode materials commencing December 31, 2022 and reducing to 75%, 50%, 25%, and 0% in 2030, 2031, 2032 and thereafter, respectively.
- A tax credit equal to 10 percent of the costs incurred with respect to production of graphite purified to a minimum purity of 99.9 percent graphitic carbon by mass ("Purified Graphite") – the phase out provisions in 1 specifically do not apply.
- Only production in the United States qualifies for the tax credit.
Graphite One's production is expected to qualify under the Act for tax credits in both categories as it plans to produce both anode materials and Purified Graphite in the United States, as defined in the Act. The Company will evaluate the Act's impact on the PFS economics and announce the results when available. The impact is expected to improve the post-tax results.
Based on the PFS's updated graphite resource estimate, the Mine's life for the purposes of the PFS is 23 years. The PFS assumes the STP's operational life is 26 years based on its startup with purchased graphite and continued operation with graphite from the Mine.
On average over its life, the STP would produce about 75,000 tonnes per year of products. About 49,600 tpy would be anode materials, 7,400 tpy purified graphite products, and 18,000 tpy of unpurified graphite products. The anode materials are comprised of four products:
- CPN: Coated, spherical natural graphite;
- BAN: Blended natural and artificial graphites;
- SPN: Secondary particle natural graphite; and,
- SPC: Secondary particle composite.
Based on the PFS assumptions, the average price of all products over the STP's life is $7,301 per tonne. Product forecasts and prices have been developed based on numerous graphite market reports commissioned by or purchased by the Company, combined with the Company's internal information. The long-term market forecast used is based on Wood Mackenzie Limited's Graphite Market 2021 Outlook to 2050, updated by its Global Graphite Market Strategic Planning Outlook – Q2 2022. Purchased graphite prices have been supported by non-binding indications of supply from current producers.
The estimated initial capital and sustaining capital costs with their respective contingencies are summarized in Table 1. Also presented are the average annual production costs for the life of the Project on both the basis of annual totals and costs per tonne of production.
The STP is designed to produce lithium ion battery anode materials on a commercial scale for the U.S. domestic market using natural graphite from Alaska as soon as it is available. At full capacity, it requires about 34.5 hectares (85 acres) of land, consists of 17 buildings, and would annually produce about 77,000 tonnes of manufactured graphite products. The products are grouped into battery anode materials, specialty purified graphite products, and traditional unpurified graphite products. The products are manufactured from natural graphite concentrate, artificial graphite precursors, coke and pitch. Key components of the manufacturing process are the purification of natural graphite and graphitization of artificial graphite precursors in high temperature, electrically heated furnaces. The STP's preferred location is in Washington State to access both its relatively lower power rates from hydro generated electricity and its skilled workforce.
Permitting and construction of the STP, once its design is finalized, is expected to take three years. The STP would be constructed in two phases, each with almost identical equipment and production capacity. An exception is that Phase 2 has three furnace lines, Phase 1 has two. Phase 1 is assumed to operate at 90% capacity for the first year to allow for start up adjustments. Thereafter it would operate at full capacity. Phase 2 would come on stream in Year 2 and the STP would operate at full capacity.
The STP, at full capacity (Table 2), is designed to produce 51,167 tpy of anode materials for the electric vehicle and energy storage battery markets; 7,585 tpy of purified, sized material for the speciality graphite market; and 18,622 tpy for the unpurified, traditional graphite market. Total annual production would be 77,374 tonnes based on the expected annual production capacity. The average annual production over 26 years in the PFS is 75,026 tonnes.
Table 2: STP Products and Prices
The Mine would produce an average of 51,813 tonnes per year of graphite concentrate for the projected 23-year mine life. The deposit would be mined with conventional open pit mining methods including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling. The strip ratio in the PFS plan is 2.2:1 with an ore cut-off grade of 2.0% graphitic carbon and an average head grade of 5.6% graphitic carbon. The pit would be mined in six phases over a period of 24 years. One year of pre-stripping would occur prior to the start-up of the process facility. Ore will be hauled to a process facility which would be built adjacent to the pit. Run of mine waste would be comingled with dewatered process tails and placed in waste dumps.
The process facility would process an average of 2,860 tpd for 365 days per year. The flowsheet design is based on metallurgical test work conducted at SGS Canada Inc.'s facilities at Lakefield, Ontario. The flowsheet consists of a jaw crusher that feeds a semiautogenous grinding circuit. After grinding, the ore is subjected to a series of seven flotation/regrind steps. The flotation/regrind steps are designed to recover the graphite at its largest possible flake size while still maintaining a concentrate with a graphitic carbon grade of greater than 95%. The graphite concentrate would be filtered and dried on site. The dried concentrate would be bagged and shipped by barge from Nome, Alaska to the STP in Washington during the annual shipping season. The tails from the flotation circuit would be dewatered, comingled with the waste rock, and placed in a lined waste storage facility. Any drainage from the lined waste storage facility would be treated through a water treatment plant prior to discharge.
The risks and uncertainties identified for the Project are generally described in the Company's quarterly Management's Discussion and Analysis statements3. These cover the Project's financial, mining, processing, operating, market, and regulatory risks, all of which are common with similar projects.
Other identifiable risks and uncertainties specific to the Project include:
- Purchase of market graphite in advance of receiving Alaska graphite: While there is no certainty that the Company will be successful in purchasing graphite prior to receiving production from the Mine in the quantities and pricing projected in the PFS, based on industry forecasts and preliminary inquiries, the Company believes this is achievable. It is recommended that the Company begin contracting for this supply as soon as possible.
- STP's advanced processing technologies: In April 2022, the Company announced its MOU with Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Material Co., Ltd. ("Sunrise")4. The intent is for the parties to develop an agreement to share expertise and technology for the design, construction, and operation of the STP. There is no guarantee that the agreement will be finalized. The MOU's term was recently extended and Sunrise is in the process of preparing anode materials for sample purposes from Graphite Creek concentrate produced from graphite recovered during exploration.
- STP site selection: The STP's site has not been finalized. The Company, working with the Washington State Department of Commerce, identified several potential locations. For the purposes of the PFS, a location in Lewis County was assumed. Site selection is to be finalized as soon as possible.
- Availability of capital: For the Project presented in the PFS to be realized, the Company must acquire the required capital in a timely manner. There is no certainty that this is achievable. The Company is encouraged by the support of its investors to date and believes the recent enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides investors with additional incentive to support the industry.
The Graphite Creek property (the "Property") is located on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska about 60 km North of Nome. The Property comprises 9,600 hectares (23,680 acres) of State of Alaska mining claims. The claim block consists of 176 claims, of which 163 are wholly owned by Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. and 13 are leased to Graphite One (Alaska). The graphitic mineral zone is exposed on the surface and strikes East/Northeast along the North face of the Kigluaik Mountains. The geophysical expression of the deposit spans more than 16 km (Figure 1).
Through 2021, 66 holes have been completed in the resource area for a total of 10,112 meters of drilling. The resource data base consists of 6,412 assays. The resource remains open down dip and along strike to the East and West.
The Mineral Resource Estimate for Graphite Creek was updated with data through the 2021 Drill Program. The methodology used was similar to that described in the 2019 NI 43-101 report with a lower angle interpretation of the Kigluaik Fault and an additional estimation between interpreted graphite lodes. A lower cutoff grade of 2% Cg was used in 2022 due to updated mining and processing information, particularly with the integration of the STP.
The updated resource estimate provided in the PFS is presented in Table 3.
Comparisons to the previous resource estimate from the 2019 NI 43-101 report are summarized in Table 4.
The Inferred category's tonnage increased 177%; Indicated, 201%; and Measured, 176%. Contained graphite in the Inferred category increased 77%; Indicated, 101%; and Measured 101%. There is a corresponding drop in graphite grade in each category.
Table 5 provides the same comparison as Table 4 between the PFS and the 2019 report but with a 2% cutoff grade. The Inferred category's tonnage increased 36%; Indicated, 65% and Measured, 70%. Contained graphite in the Indicated category increased 20%; Indicated, 43%; and Measured, 54%.
The Mine is planned as a conventional open-pit operation using drilling, blasting, loading and hauling. The Mineral Reserves, summarized in Table 6, were estimated through the process of pit optimization, pit design, mine scheduling and cut-off grade optimization. Over a 23-year life, the Mine is expected to produce 22.5 million tonnes of ore with an average grade of 5.6% Cg, at a 2.2:1 strip ratio. Peak mine production is expected to be approximately 11,000 tonnes per day.
The PFS for the Project will be incorporated in a National Instrument 43-101 technical report that will be available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and the Company's website, within 45 days of this news release. The affiliation and areas of responsibility for each of the independent Qualified Persons (as defined under NI 43-101) involved in preparing the PFS, upon which the technical report will be based, are as follows ("QPS"):
The Qualified Persons for this news release are Robert Retherford, P.Geo. and Richard Goodwin, P.Eng. Mr. Retherford has reviewed this news release and verified that it accurately represents the geology and resource estimate that is stated. Mr. Goodwin has also reviewed this news release and verified that it accurately represents the findings of the PFS.
During the course of their work, the QPs have validated the data that each used in the formulation of the resource estimate and PFS findings. This includes such items as: site inspections, core sampling and assays, laboratory test work, core logs, environmental and community factors, metallurgical test work, taxation and royalties, and surveys. Both existing and new data that was collected through the course of the study were validated and used by the various QPs to inform their work. Details regarding the data used and quality assurance and quality control procedures that were employed by each QP in the preparation of the resource estimate and PFS will be included in the PFS as well as further definition on the precise roles, qualifications, and responsibilities of each QP.
The Company has included certain non-IFRS financial measures in this news release, such as Initial Capital Costs and Sustaining Capital Costs, which are not defined under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. As a result, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. Each of these measures used are intended to provide additional information to the user and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Certain Non-IFRS financial measures used in this news release are defined below.
Initial Capital Costs: Initial capital costs include the upfront capital investment required for mine construction and related infrastructure capital costs in Alaska and the construction of the STP in Washington State.
Sustaining Capital Costs: Sustaining capital is the ongoing capital investment to sustain and maintain mining, processing and graphite production infrastructure including but not limited to mining, production of graphite products, on-site development, and closure costs.
Total Capital Costs: Total Capital Costs are the sum of Initial Capital Costs and Sustaining Capital Costs.
GRAPHITE ONE INC. (GPH: TSX–V; GPHOF: OTCQB) continues to develop its Graphite One Project (the "Project"), with the goal of becoming an American producer of high grade anode materials that is integrated with a domestic graphite resource. The Project is proposed as a vertically integrated enterprise to mine, process and manufacture high grade anode materials primarily for the lithium–ion electric vehicle battery market. As set forth in the Company's 2022 Pre-Feasibility Study, potential graphite mineralization mined from the Company's Graphite Creek Property is expected to be processed into concentrate at a graphite processing plant. The proposed processing plant would be located on the Graphite Creek Property situated on the Seward Peninsula about 60 kilometers north of Nome, Alaska. Graphite anode materials and other value–added graphite products would be manufactured from the concentrate and other materials at the Company's proposed advanced graphite materials manufacturing facility expected to be located in Washington. The Company intends to make a production decision on the Project upon the completion of a Feasibility Study.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
"Anthony Huston" (signed)
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward–looking information can be identified by the use of forward–looking terminology such as "proposes", "expects", or "is expected", "scheduled", "estimates", "projects", "intends", "assumes", "believes", "indicates" or variations of such words and phrases that state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved".
Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to:
All forward-looking statements are based on the Company's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. The most significant assumptions are set forth above, but generally these assumptions include:
Although the Company's management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. Many forward-looking statements are made assuming the correctness of other forward-looking statements, such as statements of net present value and internal rates of return, which are based on most of the other forward-looking statements and assumptions herein. The cost information is also prepared using current values, but the time for incurring the costs will be in the future and it is assumed costs will remain stable over the relevant period.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continuity of mineralization, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain necessary permits, licenses and title and delays due to third party opposition, changes in government policies regarding mining and natural resource exploration and exploitation, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed in this news release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedar.com.
This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all resource and reserve estimates included in this news release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum 2014 Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and mineral resource and reserve information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term "resource" does not equate to the term "reserves". Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve" unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SEC's disclosure standards normally do not permit the inclusion of information concerning "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" or "inferred mineral resources" or other descriptions of the amount of mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute "reserves" by U.S. standards in documents filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. U.S. investors should also understand that "inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian rules, estimated "inferred mineral resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an "inferred mineral resource" exists, is economically or legally mineable, or will ever be upgraded to a higher resource category. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of "reserves" are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves reported by the Company in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as "reserves" under SEC standards. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 2: Bedding the King
Who came out on top after this week’s episode of Toddlers in Tiaras...er, House of the Dragon.
Now that we have made it through the premiere of House of the Dragon (quite a successful one, might I add), we can officially dust the cobwebs off that section of our brain that remained dormant since May 2019, the one that craves behemoth dragons, sibling rivalries magnified by the weight of a crown, and, of course, child brides. In its second episode, Dragon picked up about six months after where the premiere left off, but it didn’t miss a beat in seamlessly filling us in. King Viserys may be the most powerful person in Westeros, but he still doesn’t know how to talk his 15-year-old daughter about his dead wife. Meanwhile, his brother Daemon, more or less exiled from Westeros, made off like a bandit, heading to his ancestral home of Dragonstone with a dragon and his mistress. And though Rhaenyra is the heir to the throne, she still can’t get any darn respect in the kingdom, so she does what any brooding teenager does, she runs away on dragonback. Unfortunately for her, when she returns, her father announces he’s taken a new wife, and no, it’s not the 12-year-old girl Rhaenyra assumed would become her new mother, it’s her best friend.
Safe to say, there weren’t many winners in Dragon this week, but as we shake off that icky feeling you get when you see a man try to pimp out his pre-teen daughter, let’s check in on where everyone stands ahead of the upcoming royal nuptials.
Winners
The Crabs
Look at all that flesh they’re enjoying! (I told you, it was hard to find winners this time around).
Otto Hightower
This week, House of the Dragon made Toddlers in Tiaras look anodyne. Seriously, these pageant moms have absolutely nothing on the fathers of King’s Landing, competing to pimp out their young daughters to a middle-aged man. To be clear, by making Hightower a winner, I’m not praising him for his success in giving his 15-year-old daughter away to his best friend. I am simply noting that, in the competition between him and Lord Corlys Velaryon, Hightower was the decisive champion. Now, if that’s a good thing, I’m not so sure...
Losers
Laena Valeryon
Twelve years old! Twelve! And forced by her father to chat up the King with the hope of a marriage proposal. Just let the girl be 12, allowed to play with dragons and the dismembered limbs laying around the city, or whatever 12-year-olds did in medieval times.
The viewers forced to watch that poor young girl hit on the King
The image of Laena telling Viserys, “I will give you many children of pure Velaryon blood,” will haunt me until next week’s episode.
Princess Rhaenys Velaryon
Last week, I made Rhaenys a winner. She’s the Queen Who Never Was! Able to spend her days with her rich husband and her two cute kids. Now, though, Rhaenys has forced me to come to regret that decision, you know, thanks to her role in pimping out her daughter (though she told Laena she won’t have to “bed” the King until she turns 14, which is...good I guess?). Also, this woman is still clearly incredibly salty for being passed up for the throne. I get it, but it’s been a decade, maybe it’s time to move on?
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
While watching the episode, I kept moving Rhaenyra’s position back and forth. She’s officially the heir now, but it’s clear no one has any respect for her (a loss). Then, she had that epic entrance on the back of her dragon, swooping into Dragonstone to save the day and retrieve the stolen dragon egg from her uncle, Daemon (a win). In the end, though, it was the news that her best friend would soon become her stepmother that was a decisive blow to Rhaenyra’s standings this week, making her a loser by the time the credits rolled.
Prince Daemon Targaryen
Daemon, like his niece, had a rollercoaster of a week. While his brother struggled to keep up with his royal duties, Daemon was chilling in Dragonstone with his mistress Mysaria, an army of men protecting them from whatever may come their way, and the King willing to turn a blind eye to his antics for the moment. Unfortunately, Daemon took it a step too far by stealing a dragon’s egg, a decision that, once again, left him in poor standing with the King. And in the end, when Rhaenyra flew in to retrieve the goods, Daemon was left eggless, and possibly mistress-less as well. The only hope for him now is a possible ally-ship with Lord Corlys.
King Viserys Targaryen
Dragon might be set a thousand years ago, but these characters have some relatable problems, like the fact that Viserys just doesn’t know how to talk to his teenage daughter. The man lets six months go by following the death of his wife without saying nary a word. Of course, he hasn’t tried to approach of...simply talking to her. But hey, his inability to connect with Rhaenyra is the least of his problems right now. He also seems to be dealing with some health issues (are maggots FDA approved?), and then there’s the fact that the man struggles to make the simplest decision when it comes to ruling his kingdom (if you can even call that ruling). | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/house-of-the-dragon-episode-2-recap-winners-losers | 2022-08-29T12:48:42Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/house-of-the-dragon-episode-2-recap-winners-losers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Most Cursed Moments from the 2022 MTV VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards have had its fair share of shocking moments throughout the years, but something about 2022’s New Jersey-set edition felt, well, a bit cursed. Or at least like glitches in the matrix. We guess that’s what happens when you make the very odd choice of starting the show with Johnny Depp rambling on about his willingness to take money to attend a wake. Shocking, but not in that iconic “Britney just kissed Madonna” way we expect out of the VMAs.
Maybe it was all due to the fact that the VMAs were competing against the second episode of Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon. Producers said, “Oh, we heard you all like watching that twisted stuff that leaves you feeling a little queasy afterwards. Don’t worry, we can do that too.” Here, a roundup of the strangest moments from this year’s show.
Johnny Depp Muttering ... Something
Even if Deep wasn’t just involved in a controversial, highly disturbing legal battle involving domestic abuse allegations, the decision to open the show with a pre-recorded clip of Depp as a sleep paralysis demon in a space suit would have been upsetting. He appeared again later joking that he does birthday parties and funerals as well. No one who works at MTV thought this was a good idea? Wait, does anyone work at MTV anymore?
Yung Gravy Bringing Addison Rae’s Mother as His Date
Gen Z loves to razz millennials over their more embarrassing tendencies, but they will have to answer for Yung Gravy. The rapper, who looks like if Andrew Garfield was doing an SNL sketch about the BeeGees, currently has a TikTok hit with a song that samples Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which he played during the pre-show. Though, perhaps more talked about than his music was his date. He brought Sheri Easterling, who he called “queen of the milfs” on live television. Who is Sheri? Well, she’s the 42-year-old newly single mother of none other than Mr. Gravy’s fellow TikTokker (and famous Kourtney Kardashian friend) Addison Rae.
Jimmy Fallon Dressing Like He Just Got Back From Dimes Square
The normally buttoned-up late night host showed up at the ceremony unshaven, nails painted, hair uncombed in a Bode-knockoff (we guess he’s still on the waiting list for the J. Crew giant khakis). It was all a little “hello fellow teens” complete with painted cool-dad pinky nails.
J. Balvin’s Twerking Hologram Monstrosity
Nightclub dancers, your jobs will not be threatened by technology. The giant holographic pairs of buns Balvin summoned during his performance with Ryan Castro robotically gyrating were decidedly unsexy if not a bit unsettling.
Eminem and Snoop Joined Bored Apes in the Metaverse
Enough. Those apes aren’t the only thing getting bored.
The Doritos’ Triangle Stage
Don’t get us wrong. We’re fans of some of the up-and-coming artists that performed on the Doritos stage, but the endless pushing of the chip’s “Triangle Tracker” made this product placement feel all the more heavy handed. | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/mtv-vmas-2022-weirdest-moments | 2022-08-29T12:48:48Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/mtv-vmas-2022-weirdest-moments | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The 2022 MTV VMAs red carpet proved Goth and bondage-inspired looks are here to stay—and the awards ceremony still holds the title for the most out-there, experimental fashion. But this year, black, charcoal, and the darkest hues of navy blue dominated the red carpet (which was appropriately painted black). Consider Lil Nas X in the Harris Reed feathered hoop skirt with matching head piece that Iman originally debuted at the 2021 Met Gala (hers was, notably, done in shades of gold and tan). Or take Lizzo, who channeled Ursula from The Little Mermaid in the very best way in her inky Jean Paul Gaultier by Glenn Martens Couture gown. And then there were, of course, the Blackpink ladies, all representing their respective fashion house contracts: Lisa in Celine, Jisoo wearing Christian Dior, Jennie in Chanel, and Rosé in Saint Laurent. See our favorite looks from the evening, here.
Lisa in Celine, Jisoo in Christian Dior, Jennie in Chanel, and Rosé in Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
In Harris Reed.
In Houghton and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
In Marc Jacobs.
In Oscar de la Renta and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
In Zigman.
In Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
In Gucci. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/mtv-vmas-2022-best-dressed-looks-red-carpet | 2022-08-29T12:48:54Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/mtv-vmas-2022-best-dressed-looks-red-carpet | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Taylor Swift is Dripping in Jewels at the 2022 MTV VMAs
These days, Taylor Swift is very picky when it comes to her red carpet appearances, but that just means when she does show up, she guarantees all eyes will be on her. And even if there was any chance that wouldn’t be the case tonight at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, she assured the spotlight when she stepped out on the red carpet dripping in jewels.
The singer, who received five nominations this year, is wearing Oscar de la Renta to the award show, a favorite of her’s in recent years. The dress is a bit more skin-barring than Swift’s normal look, made up of draped crystals that start at the neck and continue down, ending at the top of her thighs. She paired the sparkly dress with jewel-covered shoes, decorative silver eyes, and a bold red lip.
From far away, the strands look almost like tinsel, turning Swift into an elegant Christmas tree, fitting considering the singer grew up on a Christmas tree farm. But up close, Swift gives more 1920s glamour with a modern twist.
Swift’s five nominations are all thanks to her music video for the ten-minute long short film for All Too Well. She was nominated for Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Long Form Video, and Video of the Year. There are also murmurs the singer will take the stage and perform tonight, though we will likely have to tune into the show in order to see if that rumor is true. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/taylor-swift-jewels-mini-dress-2022-mtv-video-music-awards | 2022-08-29T12:49:00Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/taylor-swift-jewels-mini-dress-2022-mtv-video-music-awards | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lil’ Kim’s Nipple Pasty Legacy Lives on at the 2022 MTV VMAs
It was back in 1999 when Lil Kim made waves at that year’s MTV Video and Music Awards by stepping out in a one-shoulder lavender jumpsuit and matching clamshell-shaped nipple pasty. (And if you’re already assuming that prudish viewers were the only ones left stunned by the latter element of her ensemble, it was none other than Diana Ross who couldn’t help but reach out and touch it onstage.) Twenty-three years later, the look remains fresh on the minds of fellow VMA attendees looking to turn heads. It took just about 15 minutes into the arrivals to Sunday night’s ceremony at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for two to give the icon her sartorial due—and they just so happen to both be relatively newly familiar names to Americans who have yet to forget one of Kim’s stylist Misa Hylton’s most genius moments.
First up, Anitta hit the red carpet in a blood-red ensemble that came courtesy of Schiaparelli’s Daniel Roseberry. The 29-year-old Brazilian mega pop star told W that she’s been on the hunt for unexpected ways to be sexy earlier this year, and it seems like her quest is going swimmingly. And while a nod to such an iconic VMAs moment may seem par for the course, Anitta simultaneously delivered a surprise rare couture moment at the annual ceremony.
Then came Victoria De Angelis, bassist of the Italian Eurovision-winning group Måneskin. The 22-year-old has never shied from #freeingthenipple, and we have Gucci’s Alessandro Michele to thank for this latest example.
Whether or not they take the form of Lil’ Kim nods, more eye-catching looks are no doubt in store. Keep track of what others are delivering this Sunday, here. | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/vmas-red-carpet-2022-nipple-pasties-lil-kim | 2022-08-29T12:49:06Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/vmas-red-carpet-2022-nipple-pasties-lil-kim | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LAVAL, QC and CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Liminal BioSciences Inc. (Nasdaq: LMNL) ("Liminal BioSciences" or the "Company"), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that Bruce Pritchard, Chief Executive Officer at Liminal BioSciences is scheduled to present a company overview on Wednesday 14th September at 09:30am (ET) during the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference taking place at The Lotte New York Palace on 12-14th September 2022.
The presentation will be available on Liminal BioSciences' website at https://investors.liminalbiosciences.com/Webcasts. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for at least 7 days after the live event concludes.
Liminal BioSciences is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing distinctive novel small molecule therapeutics for inflammatory, fibrotic, and metabolic diseases using our drug discovery platform with a data-driven approach. The Company is currently developing GPR84 antagonists and OXER1 antagonists. In addition to these programs, the Company continues to explore other development opportunities to add to its pipeline.
Liminal BioSciences has active business operations in Canada and the United Kingdom.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words "anticipate," "expect," "suggest," "plan," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "target," "project," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "forecast" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to Liminal BioSciences' objectives, strategies and businesses that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward–looking information includes statements concerning, among other things: advancement of Liminal Biosciences' product candidates, the outcome of anticipated clinical trials; the analysis of our clinical trial data; the potential development of Liminal Biosciences' R&D programs; the properties of our drug candidates; the timing of initiation or nature of preclinical and clinical trials and potential therapeutic areas. These statements are "forward-looking" because they are based on our current expectations about the markets we operate in and on various estimates and assumptions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements if known or unknown risks affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: the Company's ability to develop, manufacture, and successfully commercialize product candidates, if ever; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's workforce, business operations, clinical development, regulatory activities and financial and other corporate impacts; the availability of funds and resources to pursue R&D projects, clinical development, manufacturing operations or commercialization activities; the successful and timely initiation or completion of preclinical and clinical trials; the ability to take advantage of financing opportunities or business opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry; the ability to resolve the Nasdaq listing deficiency and regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules; uncertainties associated generally with research and development, clinical trials and related regulatory reviews and approvals; and general changes in economic conditions. You will find a more detailed assessment of these risks, uncertainties and other risks that could cause actual events or results to materially differ from our current expectations in the filings and reports the Company makes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian Securities Administrators, including in the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as other filings and reports Liminal Biosciences' may make from time to time. Such risks may be amplified by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any related impacts on Liminal BioSciences' business and the global economy. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any given forward-looking statement will materialize. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and estimates, which speak only as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release even if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason, unless required by applicable securities laws and regulations.
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MuleSoft receives the highest possible scores in API User Engagement, Product Vision, and Market Approach criteria
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce, (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Forrester has recognized MuleSoft as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: API Management Solutions, Q3 2022. The report can be accessed at https://www.mulesoft.com/lp/reports/forrester-wave-apim.
MuleSoft was recognized as a leader in this API Management report. According to the report, MuleSoft "delivers API engagement with a strong developer experience" and "provides highly engaging portals and tools to connect with API consumers."
Businesses see continued growth and efficiency with API management because it offers flexible and scalable digital experiences that empower customers through integration, automation, security and governance. However, the Connectivity Benchmark Report shows that integration challenges continue to slow digital transformation initiatives for 88% of organizations.
"The speed at which companies can accelerate their digital transformation efforts is entirely dependent on their ability to seamlessly integrate and connect their data," said Shaun Clowes, chief product officer, MuleSoft. "We believe that API-led connectivity enables our customers to securely unlock and integrate their data and apps to deliver new levels of speed, productivity and efficiency."
The report, authored by Forrester Senior Analyst David Mooter says, "Good API strategy and design are a key foundation for digital transformation. By opening access to digital business capabilities, APIs drive agility to optimize customer experiences, create dynamic digital ecosystems, achieve operational excellence, and build platform business models."
Access to data and the ability to compose applications is critical to delivering seamless digital experiences and meeting key business priorities such as revenue growth and speed to market. With Universal API Management, MuleSoft is extending our leading API Management platform to support any API and service used in the enterprise. This helps users find, reuse, and manage existing assets, thereby increasing their value. Customers can go faster with a single pane of glass for governance, security and adoption, both with internal and external users.
Additional Information:
- The Forrester Wave™: API Management, Q3 2022 Report is available at https://www.mulesoft.com/lp/reports/forrester-wave-apim.
- Learn more about Universal API Management on Anypoint Platform.
The Forrester Wave™: API Management, Q3 2022, Forrester Research, August 22, 2022
About Salesforce
Salesforce, the global CRM leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: www.salesforce.com.
Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase Salesforce applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit https://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.
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V6CO donating over 11.5 million syringe sets and medical goods to aid efforts in Ukraine
NEW YORK and GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- V6CO, a medical device company focusing on bringing innovative wellness and medical technology to patients and consumers and United Help Ukraine, a non-profit charitable organization, today announced that nearly $3 million in medical supplies, including over 11.5 million syringe sets, are being shipped to Ukraine to support aid efforts.
"We are grateful to V6CO for this generous donation that will support countless patients in need of care, in line with our mission to distribute donations of food and medical supplies and provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine," said Maryna Baydyuk, Ph.D., President of United Help Ukraine. "Medical supplies are in high demand as Ukrainian hospitals struggle to replenish supplies chains that have been overburdened during the ongoing war."
Mance Zhu, Chief Executive Officer of V6CO added, "At V6CO we offer our support for the people who have been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine. As individuals and organizations, we can all do our part to collectively provide support and work to make a difference."
Kostyantyn Vorona, Counsellor, Head of Consular Division at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States of America said, "As Ukraine continues to resist invasion from Russia, the need for medical supplies and support of refugees and those who remain in Ukraine is persistent and ongoing. We remain grateful for the outpouring of support from dedicated groups across the globe in our fight to maintain our independence."
For more information on United Help Ukraine and how to donate, visit: https://unitedhelpukraine.org/donate
V6CO, LLC is a medical device manufacturer whose mission is to make home wellness sustainable, accessible and easy for everyone. V6CO's diverse product catalog includes multi-function canes, baby monitors, hearing aids, a perpetual health monitoring ring, portable ECG monitors and diabetes socks. Headquartered in New York City and founded shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company temporarily shifted its manufacturing to medical supplies such as masks, tests, syringes, needles and gloves. Learn more at https://www.v6co.com.
United Help Ukraine, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization receiving and distributing donations, food, and medical supplies to Ukrainian IDPs (internally displaced people), people of Ukraine affected by Russia's invasion into Ukraine, families of wounded or killed for the freedom and independence of Ukraine. Our activities focus on fundraising events and raising awareness of the crisis in Ukraine by engaging individuals, organizations, private and government institutions, and media in the U.S.
Karen Chase
ICR Westwicke
Karen.Chase@westwicke.com
Maryna Baydyuk, Ph.D.
mbaydyuk@unitedhelpukraine.org
Anna Yabluchanskaya
anna.yabluchanskaya@unitedhelpukraine.org
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Record First Half Revenue of $5.6 million, Up Over 330% from the Same Period a Year Ago
CEO Raouf Halim Returns to Certain Strategic and Board Duties
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSXV: SEV) (OTCQB: SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022. A copy of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the corresponding management's discussion and analysis (the "MD&A") will be available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in US dollars.
"We achieved the high-end of our updated guidance range with first-half revenue of $5.6 million, keeping us on pace to generate record revenue this year," said Ron Pasek, Chairman of the Board. "We also strengthened our balance sheet with an upsized convertible debenture offering of CAD$8.9 million. The terms of the new debentures permit us to borrow up to CAD$5.0 million from third party lenders to support working capital needs as part of our growth strategy. I remain pleased with the long-term opportunities in our business to address the growing need for high-speed connectivity solutions in both the hyperscale data center and AR/VR markets."1
Q2 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue for the second quarter was approximately $3.5 million, up from $0.7 million in the same quarter a year ago, an increase of approximately 380%. Second quarter revenue includes approximately $0.9 million of the first quarter product shipments that were delayed into the second quarter.
- Revenue for the first half of 2022 was $5.6 million, a Company record, increasing over 330% from the first half of 2021.
- Gross margin2 as a percentage of revenue for the second quarter was 43%, compared with 59% in the second quarter of 2021, a decline due mainly to the continued higher costs to secure wafers and supply chain capacity necessary to meet increasing customer demand for our products.
- Non-IFRS operating expenses3 in the second quarter were $2.4 million, up from $1.8 million in the same period a year ago. Second quarter of 2021 operating expenses were reduced due to employee furloughs in response to the impact of Covid-19 at that time. In addition, the second quarter of 2022 included costs to support the production ramp for the Company's DreamWeVR™ products.
- Basic and diluted loss per share for the second quarter was $(0.05), compared with a basic and diluted loss per share of $(0.08) in the same period a year ago.
- EBITDA4 loss in the second quarter was $(0.6) million, compared with an EBITDA loss of approximately $(1.2) million in the same period a year ago.
2H FY 2022 Outlook 1
The Company expects to generate record revenue in 2022. The current outlook for revenue in the second half of 2022 is in the range of $4.6 million to $6.0 million.5 While the demand environment remains strong, continued supply related constraints are impacting the current revenue outlook. At the mid-point of this range, the projected full year results represent an annual revenue of over $11.0 million, which would be double the revenue generated in 2021.
Non-IFRS operating expenses3 are expected to be between $4.5 million and $5.0 million5, which includes increased headcount growth to support customers and development expenses associated with new products. Non-IFRS operating expenses were approximately $3.9 million in the second half of 2021.
Key Business Highlights
- Expanded production with a top global gaming manufacture company that is using Spectra7's DreamWeVR™ chip sets in its next generation head mounted display interconnect.
- Expanded availability of active copper cables with ACES to deliver 200 and 400Gbps interconnects for data center markets
- Added two new hyperscale data center design-ins, for a total of 105 to date.
CEO Update
CEO Raouf Halim continues to be on medical leave although Mr. Halim has resumed Board related duties on a limited time basis. Spectra7 is continuing its business plans uninterrupted, led by its deep bench of executive leadership. Chair of the Board of Directors Ronald Pasek, Chief Financial Officer Bonnie Tomei, and other members of the executive team will continue to co-manage Mr. Halim's duties during his leave.
RSU Grants
As a part of the annual long term incentive plan outlined in their respective offer letters, Spectra7's board of directors has granted 1,187,828 restricted share units ("RSUs") to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and such number of RSUs to the Company's Chief Financial Officer as is equal to approximately CAD $219,000 divided by the closing price of the common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on August 29, 2022.
NOTES:
1 This is forward-looking information and is based on a number of assumptions which include the current customer purchase orders received, supply outlook and anticipated operational expenses. See "Cautionary Notes".
2 Gross margin is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to "Revenue and Gross Margin" in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's financial statements.
3 Non-IFRS operating expenses is a non-GAAP measure which includes research and development, sales and marketing, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization for capital equipment and right-of-use assets and excludes share-based compensation expense, non-recurring termination costs, interest and related financing costs, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, foreign exchange gain/loss and gain/loss from property and equipment disposal. Refer to "Non-IFRS Operating Expenses" in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's financial statements.
4 EBITDA or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization is a non-GAAP measure. EBITDA excludes share-based compensation, amortization, depreciation, interest, and tax expenses. Refer to "EBITDA" in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's financial statements.
5 This is forward-looking information and is based on a number of assumptions, which include the current customer purchase orders received, supply outlook and anticipated operational expenses. See "Cautionary Notes".
ABOUT SPECTRA7 MICROSYSTEMS INC.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed, and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and technical support location in Dongguan, China.
For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provided (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CAUTIONARY NOTES
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, the Company's expectation for revenue and supply availability in the second half of 2022, the Company's ability to obtain additional financing as permitted under the new debentures, the Company's expected operating expenses, and the Company's strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "expect", "aim", "intend", "plan", "continue", "will", "may", "would", "anticipate", "estimate", "forecast", "predict", "project", "seek", "should" or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021. Management provides forward-looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to investors when considering their investment objectives and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Results of finding the cheapest way to boil water has left one engineer and academic shocked. TikTok user dinosaurdannyx has conducted an experiment to find out how much energy and cost is involved when boiling two litres of room temperature water.
Kicking off the experiment he worked out how to measure the flow of gas that is used by his stove. After that he then found out that it cost him about 1.99p to boil water through his hob.
He then found that using his electric kettle to do the same job cost nearly twice as much at 3.94p. The Mirror report that he said: "The results of this actually surprised me."
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Despite kettles using less energy overall the price difference between electricity and gas means that the hob is cheaper. He said: "If you're looking for an energy saving, go for the electric kettle.
"If you're looking for a cost saving, go for the hob." New research. shows that people who rely on oven cooking could save £604 per year by switching to other appliances.
The study conducted by Utilita and the supermarket giant Iceland has shown the cost breakdown of six main types of cooking appliances that are typically found in homes across the country. It is based on the average amount of time that the appliance is on for the day.
The electric cooker takes the most energy and can cost up to £316.54 per year to run. On the other hand a microwave costs just 8p per day and that adds up to £30.02 per year.
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After downing #11 Kentucky on Friday night to start the 2022 season in a big way, Marquette volleyball had one mission: Don’t screw up the impending national ranking. MU earned votes in the preseason AVCA top 25 poll, and with a win over the preseason #11 team, all they had to do was still be unbeaten when the votes had to be sent in to get into the top 25.
That meant beating Ohio in a relatively empty Memorial Coliseum in Lexington less than 24 hours after the match with Kentucky. Perhaps not the most ideal circumstances, but if you’re good enough to beat Kentucky, Ohio should be a relatively easy production.
That mostly turned out to be the case, as MU won in straight sets, 25-17, 25-16, and 25-15, to move to 2-0 on the season.
At a glance, the story of the match is Marquette putting the clamps on Ohio. The Bobcats hit just .200 in the opening frame and never matched that in the other two. Ohio had 35 attacks in set #1, but never reached that many again, and MU provoked them into doubling up their three first set errors in both the second and third set.
This is notable because Marquette wasn’t a picture of offensive firepower in this game. They hit .280 as a team overall and barely crested over .300 in the final two frames. By the end, the two teams were separated by just one error over all, 16 for Ohio and 15 for Marquette, as the Golden Eagles never committed fewer than four in any of the three frames.
With that said, the first set was pretty straight forward in Marquette’s direction from the onset. 5-0 right out of the gate, powered by two kills from Carsen Murray, and it would take until 11-9 for Ohio to get as close as just two points again. Marquette took seven of the next nine points to go up 18-11, and Ohio wouldn’t get closer than four points, 21-17, before the Golden Eagles closed it out with four straight points.
The second set started out as a back and forth affair, and in fact, Ohio led 1-0, 7-6, and 9-8 in the early goings. MU took control with four straight there, with two points coming on Ohio errors, and the Golden Eagles would never trail again in the set. A kill by Murray and then a block where she paired with Ella Foti helped MU go up five, 16-11, and before long that turned into a 7-1 run to make the lead 20-12. Yes, that’s a 12-3 burst overall, and it was pretty much just academic from that point until a block by Murray and Aubrey Hamilton wrapped it up.
Marquette got out to an early five point lead, 7-2, in the third set to establish how fast this thing was going to end. Ohio scoring the next point gave the set the smallest margin it would see the rest of the way as the Golden Eagles kept pushing away: 10-4, 14-7, and 18-9. Two final errors by the Bobcats were pinned around a kill by Ella Holmstrom as MU scored the final three points of the set and the match.
Partly because of the quick turnaround from Friday and partly because of the expanded margins for most of the match, Ryan Theis went deep into his bench in this one. Jenna Reitsma ended up leading MU in kills with 12 and she was the only player to break into double digits, although Carsen Murray got to nine. Nine different players recorded at least one kill and eight different players had more than two swings at the net.
Yadhira Anchante continued to show why she picked up two National Player of the Year trophies in her two seasons at Iowa Western. 32 assists in three sets is great work, especially when she posted five of Marquette’s 43 kills by herself. She also added three aces and six digs along the way to provide pop all across the board. Murray and Hamilton tied for the team lead in blocks with three assisted stuffs each, while Carly Skrabak got north of five digs a frame by posting 16 total in the match.
How about some highlights, courtesy of GoMarquette.com and ESPN?
Up Next: Whatever ranking Marquette ends up getting on Monday afternoon, it’s going to be immediately put to test. Match #3 of the season waits on Friday night as MU heads a little bit west to square off against Wisconsin. The Badgers are the 2021 NCAA national champion and started off the season at #3 in the preseason poll. UW is 1-1 on the year after beating TCU but losing in five sets to #16 Baylor in Fort Worth over the weekend. MU will also have a weekend contest in Madison against High Point, and the Panthers are 3-0 after the opening weekend of the season. | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/29/23326643/marquette-golden-eagles-volleyball-recap-ohio-bobcats | 2022-08-29T12:56:40Z | anonymouseagle.com | control | https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2022/8/29/23326643/marquette-golden-eagles-volleyball-recap-ohio-bobcats | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PORTAGE, Mich. — The woman killed in a Portage shooting late last week has been identified.
Kalamazoo resident Naya Reynolds, 22, was killed the night of Friday, Aug. 26 in a shooting between two cars on I-94 and Oakland Drive, according to the Portage Department of Public Safety.
Reynolds was taken to a hospital where was pronounced dead.
A pregnant woman was injured in the shooting but is currently listed in stable condition, authorities say. The unborn infant was not hurt. Another baby was reportedly injured in the shooting.
We’re told a man was arrested after taking off from the scene. Public safety officials say he is being uncooperative.
It was previously reported that authorities were seeking a Pontiac Grand Am as the suspect vehicle but new eyewitness accounts noted the vehicle was a small or mid-sized black SUV, so the search for the Grand Am has been called off, according to Portage officials.
Those with information related to the shooting are urged to connect with public safety officials at 269-329-4567 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
READ MORE: 1 dead; pregnant woman, infant hurt after I-94 shooting | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/woman-killed-in-portage-shootout-on-i-94-identified | 2022-08-29T12:58:59Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/woman-killed-in-portage-shootout-on-i-94-identified | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is in “good spirits” after he was shot multiple times in a possible carjacking.
According to the Commanders, Robinson sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the incident. Head coach Ron Rivera said late Sunday he had just visited Robinson at the hospital.
“He is in good spirits and wanted me to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers & support,” Rivera tweeted. “He wants his teammates to know he appreciates them all for reaching out and he loves them all & will be back soon doing what he does best.”
NBC Washington reported that two juveniles attempted to steal Robinson’s Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. A gun was found at the scene of the incident, police told NBC Washington.
Robinson is set to start his rookie NFL season after five seasons at the University of Alabama, where he won two national titles. After primarily serving as a backup for four seasons, he was among the SEC’s top running backs in 2021, earning first-team All-SEC honors. | https://www.fox17online.com/sports/washington-running-back-robinson-jr-shot-during-apparent-carjacking | 2022-08-29T12:59:17Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/sports/washington-running-back-robinson-jr-shot-during-apparent-carjacking | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ever since the sequel to Jeethu Joseph's crime thriller 'Drishyam' released, there have been speculations about a third part. Though the director himself has hinted about yet another sequel, we have not had an official confirmation from the makers, till now.
Now, producer Antony Perumbavoor who bankrolled both the films starring Mohanlal and actor Meena -Dhrishyam 1 and 2, has confirmed there will be a third part to the film.
He made the announcement during the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2022 show, jointly organised by Mazhavil Manorama and AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists), which was telecast on August 27 and 28.
According to Antony, discussions regarding the theme is complete and the film is in its pre-production stages.
"Yes, there will definitely be a part three fr Dhrishyam," Antony told the audience.
Drishyam had revolved around a family who fall into trouble after the son of an ex-DGP goes missing. The climax of the film was hailed by audiences and critics alike, which led to the making of the second film. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/29/drishyam-antony-perumbavoor-third-sequel-confirmation.amp.html | 2022-08-29T13:07:43Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/29/drishyam-antony-perumbavoor-third-sequel-confirmation.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“Kottayam was great. I enjoyed the crowd and the vibe,” says stand-up comedian Naveen Richard. He was recently in the city for his show, 'Family Friendly Jokes for Friendly families and Unmarrieds Also' organised by The Purple Crayons at Hotel Aida.
Naveen took the stage following the opening act by Vinay Menon. His topics were many: RT-PCR test, internet privacy, online buying habits, bachelor life and so on.
Naveen agrees that it is not easy to come up with back-to-back jokes to last a one-hour show. “It is unpredictable when an idea for a joke strikes. We cannot force it. When it comes, I note it down. Some of these jokes work and some won't. With time, I tighten it and make it better to make it more relatable to the audience,” he explains.
Though he is one of the sought-after stand-up comedians in the country now, it was not always his dream profession as a child. “It was not a thing back then. I secretly wanted to be on television. I used to try out different characters and voices in front of a. I used to participate in plays in school and towards the end of my college studies it (stand-up comedy show) started picking up in India. I started doing it and continue it,” he says.
Though the lockdown was hard on most artistes, Naveen says that he did a lot of online corporate shows then. “I enjoyed it, but I don't think it worked out for a lot of comedians. It was easy because I could keep a list of my jokes in front of me. At a venue, getting the light, sound and seating etc right is very important. But when the show goes online, we can forget about all that,” he says.
What about the stand-up scene in Kerala? “It is very young. There are many upcoming artists and we still have a long way to go.” | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/29/humour-unlimited-stand-up-comedian-naveen-richard-comedy.amp.html | 2022-08-29T13:07:55Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/29/humour-unlimited-stand-up-comedian-naveen-richard-comedy.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mumbai: Manoj Desai, the film exhibitor who owns the iconic Maratha Mandir and Gaiety Galaxy theatres in Mumbai, met with 'Liger' actor Vijay Deverakonda after the latter's statement was misunderstood in industry circles, unintentionally hurting the sentiments of a few, including Desai.
Vijay, who happens to be a theatre owner himself and understands the elements that make up the movie business, felt that it was important to clear the air. He flew down to Mumbai from Hyderabad to meet Desai and explained to him that what the theatre owner had seen was a doctored video.
Responding to the 'Boycott Bollywood' trend prior to the film's release, Deverakonda had told people not to watch the movie, if they did not want to. After the movie failed to bring positive reviews on the first day, Desai lashed out against the actor, reportedly calling him 'arrogant'.
After Vijay gave his side of the story, and said he deeply loves his audience and participated in nationwide promotions despite his broken back, Desai understood the context and stated that Vijay is the second person after Amitabh Bachchan to whom he has apologised in his life.
Desai was all praise for Deverakonda. He said: "He is a really very nice guy, down to earth, I will keep loving him always. He has got a bright future and I promise hereby, I will take all his pictures. I wish him all the best."
(with inputs from IANS) | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/29/liger-vijay-deverakonda-maratha-mandir-boycott-bollywood-trend.html | 2022-08-29T13:08:14Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/29/liger-vijay-deverakonda-maratha-mandir-boycott-bollywood-trend.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dubai: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels India were trying their best to lose the Asia Cup Group A marquee clash against Pakistan, but Hardik Pandya took them over the line in the chase of 48.
Pandya's all-round skills were the driving force behind India sealing a five-wicket win in an engrossing match against Pakistan. With the ball, he used the short deliveries to good effect and got extra bounce as well on a two-paced pitch to break Pakistan's innings midway with his spell of 3/25.
After Pakistan were bowled out for 147, India were in a scenario where 59 runs were needed off the last six overs. From there on, Pandya (33 not out off 17 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (35 off 29 balls) shared a stand of 52 off just 29 balls.
Even though the left-handed Jadeja fell in the final over, Pandya finished things off with a six over long-on to take India over the line and add another thrilling chapter in the history of India-Pakistan clashes.
"I want to congratulate both India and Pakistan. Both teams tried to lose the game, and India was almost successful in that. India were trying their best to lose the game but Hardik Pandya took them over the line," said Akhtar on his YouTube channel while reviewing the match.
Akhtar went on to slam Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for his laborious 43 off 42 balls, hitting four fours and a six, as an opener. "You only tell me, if Rizwan will score 45 of 45 balls, what to say? There were 19 dot balls in the first six overs when Pakistan were batting. If you play so many dot balls, you will be in trouble."
"Rizwan should understand that scoring 43 off 42 balls is not acceptable at all. Virat Kohli also played a similar innings. Pakistan messed up their batting order as well and so did India."
Akhtar wasn't impressed by the performance of Rizwan's opening partner, captain Babar Azam, who fell cheaply to Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the third over. He called on Azam to bat at No. 3 and exchange places with left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman.
"I have said this multiple times that Babar Azam shouldn't open. He should come one-down and anchor the innings till the end. Fakhar and Rizwan should open. Babar needs to take responsibility at No.3, build the innings in the middle overs and then Asif Ali can come and finish things off."
Akhtar signed off by criticising the selection calls made by both captains, Azam and Rohit Sharma. "The team selection was very poor by both teams. India dropped Rishabh Pant while Pakistan included Iftikhar, that too at No.4, while India sent Jadeja (at the same position). India have batters like Suryakumar and Pant. Pakistan sent Shadab Khan over Asif Ali; I cannot understand that as well."
"It is really, really bad cricket. Pakistan did not do the calculation for the last over. It was a bad day of cricket. Both teams played poorly. I did not like it one bit, I don't care what others have to say." | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/cricket/2022/08/29/india-were-trying-their-best-to-lose-the-game-shoaib-akhtar.amp.html | 2022-08-29T13:08:33Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/cricket/2022/08/29/india-were-trying-their-best-to-lose-the-game-shoaib-akhtar.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dubai: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels India were trying their best to lose the Asia Cup Group A marquee clash against Pakistan, but Hardik Pandya took them over the line in the chase of 48.
Pandya's all-round skills were the driving force behind India sealing a five-wicket win in an engrossing match against Pakistan. With the ball, he used the short deliveries to good effect and got extra bounce as well on a two-paced pitch to break Pakistan's innings midway with his spell of 3/25.
After Pakistan were bowled out for 147, India were in a scenario where 59 runs were needed off the last six overs. From there on, Pandya (33 not out off 17 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (35 off 29 balls) shared a stand of 52 off just 29 balls.
Even though the left-handed Jadeja fell in the final over, Pandya finished things off with a six over long-on to take India over the line and add another thrilling chapter in the history of India-Pakistan clashes.
"I want to congratulate both India and Pakistan. Both teams tried to lose the game, and India was almost successful in that. India were trying their best to lose the game but Hardik Pandya took them over the line," said Akhtar on his YouTube channel while reviewing the match.
Akhtar went on to slam Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for his laborious 43 off 42 balls, hitting four fours and a six, as an opener. "You only tell me, if Rizwan will score 45 of 45 balls, what to say? There were 19 dot balls in the first six overs when Pakistan were batting. If you play so many dot balls, you will be in trouble."
"Rizwan should understand that scoring 43 off 42 balls is not acceptable at all. Virat Kohli also played a similar innings. Pakistan messed up their batting order as well and so did India."
Akhtar wasn't impressed by the performance of Rizwan's opening partner, captain Babar Azam, who fell cheaply to Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the third over. He called on Azam to bat at No. 3 and exchange places with left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman.
"I have said this multiple times that Babar Azam shouldn't open. He should come one-down and anchor the innings till the end. Fakhar and Rizwan should open. Babar needs to take responsibility at No.3, build the innings in the middle overs and then Asif Ali can come and finish things off."
Akhtar signed off by criticising the selection calls made by both captains, Azam and Rohit Sharma. "The team selection was very poor by both teams. India dropped Rishabh Pant while Pakistan included Iftikhar, that too at No.4, while India sent Jadeja (at the same position). India have batters like Suryakumar and Pant. Pakistan sent Shadab Khan over Asif Ali; I cannot understand that as well."
"It is really, really bad cricket. Pakistan did not do the calculation for the last over. It was a bad day of cricket. Both teams played poorly. I did not like it one bit, I don't care what others have to say." | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/cricket/2022/08/29/india-were-trying-their-best-to-lose-the-game-shoaib-akhtar.html | 2022-08-29T13:08:41Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/cricket/2022/08/29/india-were-trying-their-best-to-lose-the-game-shoaib-akhtar.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s going to be a busy morning in Providence and across the state as students start heading back to school.
There are about 22,000 students in the capital city and most are waking up Monday morning to the start of a new school year.
One principal in the city previously told 12 News that the start of the school year means a clean slate, the first page of a new notebook feeling.
Going into the new school year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidance on testing students who may have been close contacts but have no symptoms. Masking is also optional.
Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez said the district will still be doing testing for the first full week and anytime throughout the year that students return from breaks. He added he is also proud of the work that the staff has done over the summer.
“Some buildings are sharing a building, like the D’Abate building, and those teachers have gone above and beyond to make sure it’s up and running. The movers moving the furniture. So much that’s going on and the love that we have for the work that we’re doing, it’s hard work, it’s not easy work, it’s hard work, but everyone is chipping in to make this opening day the best it can be,” he said.
12 News also spoke to Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green ahead of the new school year.
“Just so excited to see your kids. This is going to be a wonderful year,” she said. “We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that your kids continue to learn and that school is a place they want to come to and that they enjoy every minute of the day.”
Another big issue facing the district is that it is still under state control. The takeover happened in 2019, shortly before the pandemic, and all three candidates for mayor believe that the city should take back control.
Tonight on 12 News at 5 p.m., Target 12 Investigator Steph Machado sits down with R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green to go in-depth about the future of the state takeover and the issue of teacher shortages. | https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/providence-students-head-back-to-school-for-first-day-of-class/ | 2022-08-29T13:10:22Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/back-to-school/providence-students-head-back-to-school-for-first-day-of-class/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In Europe, energy crisis drives growing cutbacks
Amid a full-on crisis energy, Europe is taking more steps to cut consumption.
What it means: The impact of Russia's war in Ukraine — and the combination of sanctions and embargoes drastically curbing Russian gas supplies — is beginning to have real effects on the West's standard (and cost) of living.
Big picture: In late July, the European Union's 27 member states agreed to voluntarily cut gas consumption by 15% between August and March 2023.
- As part of the agreement, mandatory cuts could be imposed if the energy supply situation worsens.
What's happening: A range of government-imposed restrictions, akin to the kind of restraints during wartime, here is a sampling.
In Germany:
- Cologne's magnificent cathedral — normally lit throughout the night — now goes dark over night. Public buildings, museums and other landmarks — such as the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin — will no longer be illuminated overnight either.
- In Hanover last month, hot water was cut off at public buildings, as the city seeks to cut consumption by 15%.
- The southern city of Augsburg decided to turn off traffic lights.
Spain:
- Congress agreed to temperature limitations — air conditioning no cooler than 27 degrees Celsius, or nearly 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
- After 10 p.m. shop windows and unoccupied public buildings won't be lit.
Italy:
- Air conditioning in schools and public buildings has already been limited in what the government labeled "Operation Thermostat," starting in May.
- Italy is one of the European countries most reliant on Russian energy.
France:
- While roughly 70% of its energy comes from nuclear power, France has committed to cutting natural gas consumption as well.
- Shopkeepers will now be fined for keeping doors open and air conditioning running, a common practice.
- Illuminated signs will be banned between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
What we're watching: Whether the discomfort of the energy crisis — which could worsen during winter — reduces public and political support for sanctions on Russia in response to its brutal invasion of a smaller neighbor.
- Analysts say Vladimir Putin hopes the strain of the energy crisis could split Europe's nations, weakening its unified response to the Ukraine war. That might help Russia to wriggle out of some painful sanctions. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/29/in-europe-energy-crisis-drives-growing-cutbacks | 2022-08-29T13:10:35Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/29/in-europe-energy-crisis-drives-growing-cutbacks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
THURSDAY, SEPT. 1
Mountain View at Gar-Field, 6 p.m.
Gainesville at Osbourn Park, 7 p.m.
Osbourn at Colgan, 7 p.m.
North Stafford at Woodbridge, 7 p.m.
Brooke Point at Potomac, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2
Fauquier at Brentsville, 7 p.m.
Forest Park at Woodgrove, 7 p.m.
Riverbend at Freedom-Woodbridge, 7 p.m.
Quantico at Kenston Forest, 7 p.m.
John Paul the Great at Paul VI, 7 p.m. | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/this-weeks-high-school-football-schedule-prince-william-county/article_a6b6fab0-2533-11ed-8b9c-fbb850036dac.html | 2022-08-29T13:14:33Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/this-weeks-high-school-football-schedule-prince-william-county/article_a6b6fab0-2533-11ed-8b9c-fbb850036dac.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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The robbery occurred at a Fifth Third Bank on 10 Mile Road, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.
We’re told the 27-year-old man from Cadillac was taken into custody in Wexford County on Sunday with assistance from state troopers.
Deputies say the man will likely be arraigned in 63rd District Court on bank robbery charges. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/algoma-township-bank-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-wexford-county | 2022-08-29T13:18:56Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/algoma-township-bank-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-wexford-county | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Armed robbers broke into the home of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang early on Monday morning, police said, and physically assaulted the player and his wife as they forced them to open a safe to steal jewellery, according to media reports.
Spanish newspaper El Pais said both the player and his wife Alysha Behague suffered minor injuries. Aubameyang, 33, has not confirmed any details of the robbery.
It is the second time in the last two months that Aubameyang's home in Castelldefels, a suburb in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, has been burgled, although the player and his family were not at home during the first break-in, police said.
According to media reports, four hooded men broke into his home on Monday and threatened the player and his family with firearms. They struck Aubameyang and his wife and forced them to open a safe in order to steal jewellery.
It is not the first time Europe's top flight players have been victims of robberies. In December, Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo was assaulted at his home in England, and Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi was attacked during a robbery at his home in Portugal.
In Barcelona, the homes of Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati, Jordi Alba, Samuel Umtiti and Coutinho have been robbed during games, according to police.
Similar incidents have also been reported among players in Madrid, Seville and Valencia. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2022/08/29/aubameyang-assaulted-in-armed-robbery-at-his-barcelona-home.html | 2022-08-29T13:20:50Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2022/08/29/aubameyang-assaulted-in-armed-robbery-at-his-barcelona-home.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The final Grand Slam event of 2022 promises to be historic, but the storylines over the next two weeks in Flushing Meadows will extend beyond tennis’ expected farewell to one of the greatest players in history, Serena Williams.
The U.S. Open always provides its share of grandiose and unexpected moments during its yearly fortnight takeover of the New York sports scene, such as the runs of two first-time winners Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev one year ago.
This year’s tournament also is significant for a big name — unvaccinated Novak Djokovic — not in attendance, potentially opening the door for a major breakthrough by others near the top of the rankings (looking at you, Nick Kyrgios!) or one of a cluster of men seeking to break a 18-year American title drought here.
Here’s a snapshot of those and other potential storylines to watch beginning Monday in Queens.
Serena’s swan song
Clearly, the Open is opening with a bang with its first night session. Many hope it’s the start of one final deep run by the 40-year-old Williams, possibly even all the way to her elusive, record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. That historic accomplishment has grown increasingly unlikely over the past several years — since her last major victory in Australia in 2017 — due to a maternity break and various injuries. She was ousted in the first round at Wimbledon earlier this summer.
Serena’s first-round opponent Monday night is unseeded Danka Kovinic of Montenegro, ranked No. 80 in the world. But with No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia likely awaiting in the second round, Williams will have to somehow rediscover the magic that propelled her to six Open singles titles, beginning with her breakthrough in 1999 at the age of 17.
If not, Serena and older sister Venus also will be teaming up as a wild-card entry in doubles, playing together at a Grand Slam event for the first time since the 2018 French Open. They have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles overall, including twice in New York in ‘99 and 2009.
No Djok
It’s been a bizarre year for Djokovic, the former No. 1 player in the world, beginning with his deportation from Australia in January over COVID vaccination/border issues. After rebounding with a Wimbledon title in July — his 21st major victory, one behind all-time leader Rafael Nadal — the 35-year-old Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the Open due to U.S. travel restrictions regarding his unvaccinated status. Second-ranked Alexander Zverev of Germany also is out of the tournament after suffering a gruesome ankle injury in the semifinals of the French Open.
Can Rafa get to 23?
Nadal copped the first two majors of 2022, including his record 14th title at Roland Garros in June, but he’s played just one match since bowing out before the Wimbledon semis due to an abdominal tear. The four-time Open champ can’t ever be ruled out, especially in a diminished field, beginning with a first-round match Tuesday night against 198th-ranked Rinky Hijikata. But the men’s draw certainly has opened up further with Nadal’s iffy injury status.
The returning champs
Last year’s tournament gave us two first-time winners in Medvedev and Raducanu, the first qualifier in men’s or women’s tennis in the Open Era (since 1968) to score a Grand Slam title.
The 19-year-old Brit hasn’t enjoyed much success since, however, aside from the viral video of a young fan asking her to marry him during a stoppage in play at an exhibition match in London in November. Raducanu didn’t make it past the second round in any of the first three Grand Slam events this year, and has a 13-15 overall record in 2022.
Still, she downed Serena Williams in the opening round in Cincinnati earlier this month and also defeated Victoria Azarenka in that tournament to perhaps build some momentum this week in her quest to defend her title.
The top-seeded Medvedev is the favorite to take the men’s singles trophy following his breakthrough win one year ago with a straight-sets win over Djokovic in the finals. The 26-year-old star and other Russian players were banned from playing at Wimbledon due to the war in Ukraine. He lost to Nadal in the Australian Open final and in the fourth round at the French Open to Marin Cilic.
U.S. opening?
The days of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe, of Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, are long gone. But it’s crazy to think no American male has won in singles at any of the four majors since Andy Roddick hoisted the trophy in New York in 2003.
Such has been the three-headed greatness of Nadal, Djokovic and Roger Federer over the past two decades — with a combined 63 Grand Slam titles.
There are seven Americans currently ranked in the top 52 — Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Maxime Cressy, Jenson Brooksby, John Isner and Sebastian Korda — and the New York crowds gladly would get behind any or all of them making extended runs.
On the women’s side, the top-ranked American is No. 8 Jessica Pegula, the daughter of Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula. Jessica Pegula’s best Grand Slam results were quarterfinal appearances at the Australian and French this year, but she’s never advanced past the third round at Flushing Meadows.
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All props to owner Steve Cohen, team president Sandy Alderson and alumni ops head Jay Horwitz for the first Mets Old Timers’ Day since 1994, most notably the make-good promise to New York baseball icon Willie Mays with the surprise retirement of his No. 24.
Sure, some fans might have preferred the Mets to have made Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Gary Carter or David Wright the next former player so honored after Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 was retired last month. But the Mays gesture — making good on a promise made to the 660-homer slugger by long-ago owner Joan Payson after the former Giants star finished his career with the Mets in 1972-73 — was a nice touch by the organization for a true upper-echelon legend of the game who played in the golden days of New York baseball.
As it is, the number had been worn by just three Mets players in nearly 50 years anyway: Kelvin Torve (briefly in 1990), Rickey Henderson (1999-2000) and Robinson Cano (2019-2022, wrapped around his PED suspension).
As the 91-year-old Mays said Saturday in a statement released by the Mets: “I can never forget the way it felt to return to New York to play for all the loyal Mets fans. I’m tremendously proud I ended my career in Queens with the Mets during the ’73 World Series. It’s an honor to have my number retired in my two favorite cities — New York and San Francisco. New York was a magical place to play baseball.”
Ready for some football
As usual, my lone takeaways from any preseason game – especially Sunday’s finale between the Jets and Giants – are the injuries, far more than what one team’s third-string players were able to do or not do against the other team’s third-stringers.
Veteran backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor being carted off the field with a back injury in the first quarter was the last thing the Giants needed to happen Sunday, especially after last year’s disaster with Mike Glennon serving as Daniel Jones’ understudy.
Third-string QB Davis Webb then completed 30 of 38 pass attempts for 202 yards and a touchdown against the Jets’ lower-depth-chart defense, at least showing he has a grasp of coach Brian Daboll’s offense after they previously spent time together in Buffalo. But it’s hard to get excited over those numbers, just as it is with Jets receiver Denzel Mims’ seven catches for 102 yards and a diving touchdown a few days after his trade demand was revealed. (But maybe an opposing team will think differently re: Mims!)
Two weeks ahead of their regular-season openers, the Giants and Jets both have injury concerns to monitor in their quarterback rooms with Jets starter Zach Wilson also trying to work back from preseason knee problems. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/2022-us-open-guide-serena-williams-finale-top-players/ | 2022-08-29T13:24:57Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/2022-us-open-guide-serena-williams-finale-top-players/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Airmen from the 171st Air Refueling Wing and the 911th Airlift Wing take part in a Combat Lifesaver Course, May 15, 2022, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The students were run through a series of realistic trauma scenarios using tactical maneuvers to approach casualties then provide frontline life-saving medical treatment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss)
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Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards featured an array of wild moments, but one, in particular, captured much of the internet’s — and Paige Spiranac’s — attention.
When Colombian superstar J Balvin performed “Nivel De Perreo” alongside Ryan Castro inside the Prudential Center in Newark, the duo was joined by a giant twerking hologram. As Twitter naturally discussed the series of events, Spiranac also weighed in.
“I think it’s hilarious parents get mad at me for ‘being a bad role model’ while this is on national television lol,” the 29-year-old golf influencer tweeted Sunday night.
Beyond Balvin and Castro’s memorable performance, the 2022 VMAs also featured appearances from Taylor Swift, who received the award for Video of the Year for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version),” and Johnny Depp, who left viewers divided over his moon man cameo. Nicki Minaj also performed a collection of her greatest hits as she took home the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Though this past weekend was a big one for MTV, Spiranac had plenty to celebrate, too, as she dropped her “Happy Gilmore”-inspired towel on Friday.
“Welcome to your Happy Place,” Spiranac said of the towel on Instagram, in which she channeled Julie Bowen’s Virginia Venit from the 1996 Adam Sandler golf comedy, dressing in white lingerie while holding two pitchers of beer.
Spiranac, who was named Maxim’s “Sexiest Woman Alive” back in June, also tweeted an inspiring message Friday as she savored the moment.
“I used to be so worried about being taken ‘seriously’ and pleasing people who didn’t even like me. Everything changed in my career when I started having fun with my content and doing what I wanted,” Spiranac tweeted. “Today I’m shooting my calendar and dropped a sick towel! Be unapologeticly [sic] you.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/paige-spiranac-reacts-to-j-balvins-vmas-2022-performance/ | 2022-08-29T13:25:58Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/paige-spiranac-reacts-to-j-balvins-vmas-2022-performance/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ECBs Lane is on the wires saying:
- The new phase of policy will consist of meeting by meeting (MBM) approach to setting interest rates vs rate forward guidance.
- inflation is expected to remain high in the near term
- cyclical inflation forces will be subject to push – pull dynamics
- a steady pace in closing the gap to the terminal rate is important for several reasons
- long-term inflation expectations remain close to 2%
- the worst case scenario would be that the anchoring of inflation expectations
- near-term inflation expectations are quite elevated but long-term expectations remain close to 2%
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To read the full speech CLICK HERE
Technically, the EURUSD squeezed up to test/move above the 200 hour MA at 1.00169 currently. The price is below that level now trading above and below the parity level as I type. The 100 hour MA is back down at 0.9967 and would need to be rebroken to increase the bearish bias.
On the topside a move back above the 200 hour MA and the swing high from Thursday at 1.00328 would give buyers more victories inhe the short term technical picture with the 38.2% at 1.0078 as the next key upside target (move down from teh August high). | https://www.forexlive.com/news/ecbs-lane-inflation-is-expected-to-remain-high-in-the-near-term-20220829/ | 2022-08-29T13:28:17Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/ecbs-lane-inflation-is-expected-to-remain-high-in-the-near-term-20220829/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Court remands Kaduna pastor for raping, impregnating two sisters
The accused who is the General Overseer of Prayer Tabernacle Ministry, Kamurum Bajju, was charged by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for raping two sisters contrary to section 258 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law.
When the case came up for mention, the prosecutor, Marcus Audu, told the court that the illicit affairs of the pastor were reported to the NSCDC by the Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Kafanchan on August 8th, 2022.
He told the court that the accused first deceived the older sister, 19, into accompanying him to the mountain for prayer and fasting.
While on the mountain, the defendant was said to have instructed the girl to remove her clothes and pray naked as directed by the Holy Spirit.
According to the Civil Defence prosecutor, Sule then had sexual intercourse against her wish, which resulted in her pregnancy.
A month later, the court was told, the accused repeated the same trick on the girl’s younger sister, 17 years old, and also got her pregnant.
Thus, reports on the two sisters’ case files against the pastor were filed and read out separately.
The presiding judge, Samson Kwasu, while remanding the accused person in a correctional facility directed the prosecutor to forward the case files to the State Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
The judge thus, adjourned the case to September, 8th for further mention.
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- Court remands Kaduna pastor for raping, impregnating two sisters | https://tribuneonlineng.com/court-remands-kaduna-pastor-for-raping-impregnating-two-sisters/ | 2022-08-29T13:37:00Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/court-remands-kaduna-pastor-for-raping-impregnating-two-sisters/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Experts in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder have lamented over low awareness of the disorder in Nigeria at the Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) 12th Annual Autism Programme on Monday in Lagos.
A Consultant, Mr Lanre Duyile said there is a need for more awareness and collaboration to help patients with the disorder.
Duyile noted the gaps in the system are multi-factorial, adding that Practitioners in the country don’t have the requisite training.
He, therefore, emphasized the need for funding, explaining that For you to get support for one child, you need 5 practitioners.
“There is a need for more awareness and collaboration.
“The gaps in the system are multi-factorial.
“There is no concerted effort by the government to help ASD patients.
“Practitioners that are here don’t have the requisite training.
“There is a need for funding. For you to get support for one child, you need 5 practitioners” He stated.
Another Expert, Dr Muyideen Bakare noted that there are more frequent cases in Nigeria due to increased awareness.
Muyideen stated that there are some cultural factors affecting black Africans such as the extended family system.
He, however, said there is no national study on ASD prevalence but there are pockets of studies.
“We are getting more frequent cases due to increased awareness in Nigeria.
“There are some cultural factors affecting black Africans such as the extended family system.
“There is no national study on ASD prevalence but there are pockets of studies,” he said.
Speaking also, Another Consultant, Dr Showunmi Oladipo stated that lack of data is not the reason for the government’s inability to provide the requisite infrastructure for ASD patients.
He noted the problem is between the caregiver and ASD patients.
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Experts lament over low awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nigeria | https://tribuneonlineng.com/experts-lament-over-low-awareness-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-in-nigeria/ | 2022-08-29T13:37:06Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/experts-lament-over-low-awareness-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-in-nigeria/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Back-to-school season is filled with so much excitement. But our calendars also suddenly spiral into a never-ending list of soccer practices, study sessions, play rehearsals and more. Finding time to get a decent and delicious meal on the table can feel impossible.
The slow cooker is a busy family’s best friend when it comes to meal prep during this busy time. And, with cooler weather on the way, we love the idea of a yummy bowl of soup. Passionate Penny Pincher’s copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s Pasta Fagioli Soup might be the perfect solution to an easy meal with minimal preparation that’s ready to eat when you get home.
Why go out for dinner (and pay all that money) when you can enjoy a taste of your favorite restaurant at home? That’s what we love about this recipe.
Pasta Fagioli is an Italian variety of soup that translates in English to “pasta and beans.” It has a lot in common with minestrone soup, not only in national origin but also in that it is a hearty dish with a beef and tomato base. However, the primary difference between the two soups is how pasta and beans are the stars of the show in Pasta Fagioli.
This soup is one of the most popular choices on Olive Garden’s menu. Now, Passionate Penny Pincher’s recipe makes it so simple to simmer this soup at home. You might never do takeout again!
The basic ingredients you’ll need for this Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup are ground beef; onion, celery and carrots; cans of diced tomatoes, red kidney beans and white kidney beans; and spices you likely already have on hand. You’ll also need a jar of spaghetti sauce and your choice of pasta.
You can get the exact amounts and step-by-step instructions from the Passionate Penny Pincher’s Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe.
Note: This soup makes a large quantity, so you’ll want to be sure to use a large slow cooker to accommodate all the ingredients. And, be ready for delicious leftovers for lunch or dinner over the next few days!
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | https://www.katc.com/copycat-olive-garden-pasta-fagioli-soup-recipe-slow-cooker | 2022-08-29T13:37:14Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/copycat-olive-garden-pasta-fagioli-soup-recipe-slow-cooker | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Animal cookies sold at Target stores under the Market Pantry brand are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain metal.
The 44-ounce Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies, made by D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc., were sold in a clear plastic jug formed into a bear shape.
The company says a metal wire was found "in a portion of the cookies," which were distributed to stores nationwide, according to an announcement by the company and the Food and Drug Administration.
The recall affects only the following best by date, lot numbers, and time stamps, printed on the back side of the bear jug on the product label, below the nutritional panel.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to stop consuming the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. at 888-480-1988, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m EST.
This article was written by Michelle Kaufman for WRTV. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/animal-cookies-sold-at-target-recalled-because-they-may-contain-metal | 2022-08-29T13:37:16Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/animal-cookies-sold-at-target-recalled-because-they-may-contain-metal | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NASA has scrubbed the launch of Artemis I Monday morning, the first of several missions that will include mankind's return to the moon.
After saying that officials were troubleshooting a hydrogen leak, NASA said that there was also a problem discovered in the rocket's third engine. Officials said that the engine was not showing the correct temperature once NASA did an engine bleed test.
"We don't launch until it's right," said NASA administrator Bill Nelson. "In fact, they have a problem with the gasses going on the engine bleed on one engine and you can't go."
The launch window was scheduled from around 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, but officials called it off just minutes after the window opened. The next possible launch date is Friday.
Artemis I is the first of several missions as part of the Artemis program, which NASA hopes will prepare humanity to go further than the moon.
The next Artemis mission isn't scheduled until 2024. While Artemis I will be unmanned, Artemis II will send four astronauts on a flyby of the moon. Artemis III is expected to include a crewed mission to the moon's surface. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/artemis-i-launch-window-to-begin-as-nasa-tries-to-fix-leak | 2022-08-29T13:37:18Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/artemis-i-launch-window-to-begin-as-nasa-tries-to-fix-leak | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Naturally, there is a wide mental and emotional gap between men and women. This gap is filled by using different ways to communicate, different strengths, different desires, and love for one another. Every day, there should be an attempt to bridge the gap to overcome these differences and be able to experience joy in life together.
To help bridge the gap between you and your spouse, it is essential that you know the things your spouse wants from you.
In Jenn Hallak’s blog, “The Overwhelmed Bride,” some of the things husbands want from their wives were highlighted. Here are some of them.
1. Validation and admiration
Men want their wives to be their number one source of validation. When they do something well, they want you to take notice and affirm them.
Men also want their wives to be proud of them. They are motivated to achieve more when their wives tell them they are proud of them. It makes them want to work harder.
2. Respect
A man doesn’t want to be shot down before giving it a chance. Husbands want you to respect their judgment.
Every man needs his woman to value and trust his opinions and decisions even if they may be wrong sometimes. Men don’t want their knowledge to be constantly questioned. They also don’t want their decisions to be challenged. Rather, they want you to respect their abilities.
3. Forgiveness
We are all humans and we offend each other. We mess up once in a while. Husbands mess up too, and under normal circumstances, most of the time, it is not intentional.
When your husband asks for forgiveness, he wants you to forgive them and not hold a grudge against them or continue to bring up their past deeds.
4. Commitment
Commitment is something both men and women want from their spouses. Men want to know you are faithful and committed to them alone. They do not want to see their wife looking at other men or hear them commenting on how wonderful another man is.
5. Support
Husbands and wives were not designed to compete with each other. They are supposed to work as a team. Every husband needs to know that his wife is on his team and that she is willing to help and support him. He needs to know that you have his back all the time. When he is struggling, when he loses his job, when he has to make a tough decision. He needs to know you are with him all the way. He needs your support.
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One of Iraq’s most powerful figures, who has been at the centre of a long crisis over forming a government, says he is retiring from political life. (BBC)
Moqtada al-Sadr, a firebrand Shia cleric with millions of followers, announced his decision on Twitter.
Hundreds of his supporters have been camped outside parliament for weeks after twice storming it in protest at the political deadlock.
His forces were prominent in fighting US troops after the 2003 invasion.
Mr Sadr’s announcement comes two days after he called for all parties and figures involved in political life following the US-led invasion of Iraq to quit.
His political alliance won the most seats in last October’s general election, but his MPs later resigned amid deadlock with a rival Shia bloc over the appointment of a new prime minister.
Mr Sadr said in a statement: “I had decided not to interfere in political affairs, but I now announce my final retirement and the closure of all [Sadrist] institutions.” Some religious sites linked to his movement will remain open.
Mr Sadr, 48, has been a dominant figure in Iraqi public and political life for the past two decades. His Mehdi Army emerged as one of the most powerful militias which fought US and allied Iraqi government forces in the aftermath of the US-led invasion which toppled former ruler Saddam Hussein.
He later rebranded it as the Peace Brigades, and it remains one of the biggest militias which now form part of the Iraqi armed forces.
Although the Mehdi Army had links to Iran, Mr Sadr had latterly distanced himself from Iraq’s Shia neighbour and repositioned himself as a nationalist wanting to end US and Iranian influence over Iraq’s internal affairs.
The rival Shia political bloc, the Coordination Framework, with which Mr Sadr’s bloc has been at loggerheads, mainly includes Iran-backed parties.
Mr Sadr, one of Iraq’s most recognisable figures with his black turban, dark eyes and heavy set build, had championed ordinary Iraqis hit by high unemployment, continual power cuts and corruption.
He is one of a few figures who could quickly mobilise hundreds of thousands of supporters onto the streets, and draw them down again. Hundreds have been camped outside parliament since storming it twice in July and August in protest at the deadlock.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Gas prices in Massachusetts have gone down 9.4 cents averaging $3.84 per gallon in Springfield on Monday.
According to GasBuddy, the lowest price for a gallon of gas in western Massachusetts is $3.35 per gallon, while the most expensive is $4.13. Compared to nearby areas, Connecticut is $3.81 a gallon and Worcester is $4.04 a gallon.
The national average price of gasoline decreased last week, averaging $3.81 per gallon. The national average is down 39.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands at 69.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
“The national average has declined for another week, extending the slide for the eleventh straight week. Gas prices are now $1.20 per gallon lower than mid-June with Americans spending $450 million less on gasoline every day as a result,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Some issues have developed that we’re keeping a close eye on, including the shut down of the largest refinery in the Midwest. While that refinery may get back online sooner rather than later, it’s not impossible that down the road the situation could impact prices in the region. For the rest of the country, however, we’ll continue to see prices moderate. This is of course subject to hurricane season, and it does appear that the tropics are starting to see some activity, so there’s no guarantee the decline will continue.”
Historical gasoline prices in Massachusetts and the national average going back ten years:
- August 29, 2021: $2.98/g (U.S. Average: $3.12/g)
- August 29, 2020: $2.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g)
- August 29, 2019: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.57/g)
- August 29, 2018: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $2.83/g)
- August 29, 2017: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.40/g)
- August 29, 2016: $2.13/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)
- August 29, 2015: $2.34/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g)
- August 29, 2014: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g)
- August 29, 2013: $3.66/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g)
- August 29, 2012: $3.75/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g)
Local pump prices for your area available from GasBuddy are displayed below. As of Monday morning, the top five lowest prices are the following:
- $3.35 – Costco- in West Springfield
- $3.43 – Gulf – in Chicopee
- $3.55 – Gulf (cash) in Westfield
- $3.55 – Mobil in Westfield
- $3.57 – Gulf in Chicopee
NOTE: Using this map on a mobile device, rotate horizontally for optimal view. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/lowest-gas-prices-in-massachusetts-average-3-35-per-gallon/ | 2022-08-29T13:41:45Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/lowest-gas-prices-in-massachusetts-average-3-35-per-gallon/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Voters in Berkshire County will have the opportunity to get to know candidates for Berkshire County Sheriff and District Attorney with two online debates scheduled for Monday night.
The NAACP Berkshire County Branch will host the debates from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday on Zoom in partnership with the League of Womens Voters and American Civil Liberties Union. The two candidates for Sherriff, incumbent Sheriff Thomas Bowler and challenger Alf Barbalunga, will open debate from 6 to 7:30 p.m. followed by candidates for District Attorney, incumbent District Attorney Andrea Harrington and challenger Timothy Shugrue.
Access to Zoom is free and open to the public but you have to pre-register at the NAACP Berkshire’s website.
“Holding debates by nonpartisan organizations like the NAACP Berkshire County Branch, League of Women Voters, and American Civil Liberties Union, Massachusetts (ACLUM) allows voters to be able to hear the differences in candidates’ opinions and approaches to things that affect our community. The hosts have rescheduled this debate to work around the candidates’ schedules so we’re asking them all to make the commitment to show up and allow voters to have the most information before they cast their vote”, Dennis Powell, President of the NAACP, Berkshire County Branch. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/debate-held-for-berkshire-county-sheriff-and-district-attorney/ | 2022-08-29T13:41:46Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/debate-held-for-berkshire-county-sheriff-and-district-attorney/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Greenville County Schools will hold a job fair Tuesday, August 30 as they seek bus drivers, custodians, and others.
The job fair will be located at Lifelong Learning at Sullivan Center (206 Wilkins Street) and will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The event will be centered around hiring bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, and food service operators. These positions carry the following hourly pay rates:
Employees that work over 30 hours per week are eligible for health benefits and more. Hiring managers will be on site to speak with applicants. | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenville-co-schools-to-host-job-fair-tuesday/ | 2022-08-29T13:43:12Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenville-co-schools-to-host-job-fair-tuesday/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
STEVENSVILLE, Md. - With the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the Maryland Transportation Authority is urging drivers to focus on safe driving practices, and recommending that motorists traveling off-peak to help minimize delays at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Motorists traveling to and from the Eastern Shore may also find time savings by utilizing the I-95 northern route traveling the Tydings Bridge.
MDTA officials anticipate more than 350,000 vehicles will cross the Bay Bridge between Friday, Sept. 2, and Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5. Motorists should expect delays at the bridge and along the US 50 corridor during the holiday travel period. Heavier eastbound volumes are expected Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 1-3, with heavier westbound volumes expected Sunday and Monday, Sept. 4-5. Motorists should stay on US 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents.
The best times to travel the Bay Bridge this holiday period include:
- Thursday, Sept. 1 – before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 2 – before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 3 – before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 4 – before 11 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
- Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5 – before 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 6 – before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Weather and traffic volumes permitting, the MDTA will implement two-way operations to help alleviate eastbound delays at the Bay Bridge. Two-way operations may be limited based on westbound traffic volumes, as bridge officials strive to mitigate delays on both sides of the bridge. Two-way operations are prohibited during bridge wind warnings/restrictions, fog/limited visibility, or times of precipitation and may be prohibited during incidents. Learn more about two-way operations here.
Motorists must pay attention and adhere to overhead lane signals.
- RED X: Lane is closed. You MUST NOT enter or travel in any lane over which a RED X signal is shown.
- YELLOW X: Prepare to vacate the lane beneath the YELLOW X signal and move to a lane with a DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW.
- DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW: You can drive in the lane beneath the GREEN ARROW signal.
It is important to note that the majority of crashes on the Bay Bridge are rear-end collisions. Always stay focused on the road ahead, maintain a safe following distance and follow posted speed limits. Commercial vehicles must travel across the Bay Bridge in the right lane. A vehicle breakdown can create significant backups within minutes. Make sure your vehicle is road ready before venturing out. If your vehicle begins to break down, exit the roadway. If that is not possible, remain inside your vehicle and call #77 for assistance.
For 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic information call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit Baybridge.com. | https://www.wboc.com/news/heavy-traffic-expected-at-bay-bridge-this-labor-day-weekend/article_62b527d2-279b-11ed-aa0f-4ffa04c4bae7.html | 2022-08-29T13:49:54Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/heavy-traffic-expected-at-bay-bridge-this-labor-day-weekend/article_62b527d2-279b-11ed-aa0f-4ffa04c4bae7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DOVER, Del. - An 83-year-old man died after his sports car crashed into a utility pole and overturned in Dover on Friday night, according to police.
Dover police said that just before 7 p.m., a Pontiac Solstice was traveling eastbound on Persimmon Tree Lane and approaching Persimmon Circle. Police said that for unknown reasons, the car failed to negotiate a curve and left the right edge of the roadway, entering the grass on the roadside. The car then continued eastbound along the grass and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Persimmon Tree Lane and Persimmon Circle. After striking the utility pole, the vehicle overturned onto its roof and came to a rest.
The driver, identified as John McRae, was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for injuries sustained during the crash after being extricated from the vehicle by the Dover Fire Department.
On Saturday, Aug. 27, McRae succumbed to his injuries while being treated at Bayhealth Kent Campus.
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OCEAN CITY, Md.- A Sunday afternoon fire that broke out at the Aventurra Condominiums on Coastal Highway in Ocean City has been ruled accidental.
The Ocean City Fire Department says firefighters were called to the Aventurra Condominiums at around 12:30 p.m. for a fire on the second floor.
When firefighters arrived there was smoke coming from the building. The quick activation of the fire alarm, the notification of the fire department, and the response of the firefighters, allowed for the fire to be contained to the area that it started, according to the fire department.
The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was also called to help.
No one was injured.
The Fire Marshal says the fire was accidental, and was caused by a malfunction of a dryer. | https://www.wboc.com/news/ocean-city-condominium-fire-ruled-accidental/article_1cd19516-2737-11ed-b631-3705beb4b92c.html | 2022-08-29T13:50:06Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/ocean-city-condominium-fire-ruled-accidental/article_1cd19516-2737-11ed-b631-3705beb4b92c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Anne "Nancy" Elizabeth Rovin-Jones, 56, of Stockton, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 14, 1966 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Alan Rovin and the late Helena Levy.
To read full obituary, click Here. | https://www.wboc.com/obituaries/anne-nancy-elizabeth-rovin-jones/article_7a660eec-2790-11ed-b2e7-f7f51ac3cd05.html | 2022-08-29T13:50:12Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/obituaries/anne-nancy-elizabeth-rovin-jones/article_7a660eec-2790-11ed-b2e7-f7f51ac3cd05.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Robert Dale Smallwood, Sr., 60, of Pocomoke City, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, Maryland. Born on May 26, 1962 in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of the late Woodrow Robert Smallwood and the late Phyllis Ann Parsons.
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Ruth Lamond, 92, of Salisbury died on August 20, 2022 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home. Born on
February 5, 1930 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Carrie R. Freed.
Though she grew up and lived in Philadelphia, Pa into her thirties, Ruth spent most of her life in
Sharptown , MD where she served as a Girl Scout leader and dedicated her life to rising her six children.
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Shirley Annette Lankford, 85, of Pocomoke City, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born on May 16, 1937 in Girdletree, MD, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Lula Merritt.
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Every former United States president has owned some kind of getaway home where the stress of governing may be temporarily relieved. Most are ultimately designated as landmarks under the auspices of the National Park Service. Thomas Jefferson had Monticello; Franklin Roosevelt had Campobello Island; Ronald Reagan had Rancho del Cielo; and George Bush had Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport, Maine.
But the one in the news these days is Donald Trump’s very own Obersalzberg, known as Mar-a-Lago.
Did you know that the current full-time residence of our demagogue-in-waiting is a private club, from which the Trump Corporation extracts tidy sums from its members and guests? Whatever! It also has a illustrious design history. Despite the former POTUS’ storied bad taste, the compound and its buildings were designed to exude elegance and celebrate the wealth of an age.
Many people have seen the occasional aerial photograph of the property, but how much do we know about the legacy of Mar-a-Lago? For inquiring minds, here is a short synopsis.
The lavish interior was designed by Marion Sims Wyeth, known for his range of Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and classical Georgian, French and Colonial mansions. The exterior was created by the great Joseph Urban, a prolific and innovative Austrian-born Gilded Age illustrator, designer, architect, and one of the most significant set designers of the early 20th century. He was a member of the Wiener Werkstätte and sold furniture and textiles in its New York showroom. Not solely a master of ornament, it was Urban who designed New York City’s gem of modernity, the Tishman Auditorium at The New School (the venue for many an AIGA, Type Directors Club and Art Directors Club event). He designed buildings throughout the world, from Esterhazy Castle in Hungary to the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. The New York Herald-Tribune wrote that Urban “did more than any other man to revolutionize the American sense of design … he had a feeling for color and material so original that they did much to remake the American stage, revitalize American architecture and contribute a new impetus to American industrial design.”
Who knew that the boor of design, D.J. Trump, would be blessed with such a palace of aesthetic beauty.
The ultra exclusive club, an adaptation of the Hispano-Moresque style, is situated in the heart of Palm Beach, fronting the most beautiful two acres of direct access private beach on the East Coast. It’s just not fair.
The property, which translates as “Sea to Lake,” is also hurricane-resistant, anchored by concrete and steel to a coral reef, and comprises approximately 20 acres of perfectly landscaped lawns. A National Historic Landmark, the former Marjorie Merriweather Post (once Mrs. E.F. Hutton) owned it before The Trump Organization. It also features six championship tennis courts, a full-size croquet court, a chip and putt golf course, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and the most coveted entertaining spaces: the elegant White and Gold Ballroom, and the ultra sumptuous Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom. | https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-youve-heard-about-mar-a-lago-but-do-you-know-mar-a-lago/ | 2022-08-29T13:55:29Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-youve-heard-about-mar-a-lago-but-do-you-know-mar-a-lago/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Duke volleyball player: BYU was slow to respond to racial slurs at game
(AP) - The Duke volleyball player who was subjected to racial slurs during a match at BYU said Sunday that officials onsite didn’t react quickly enough when they were made aware of the behavior during play.
Nor did they adequately address the situation immediately after the match, Rachel Richardson said in a statement posted to her Twitter account.
“No athlete, regardless of their race, should ever be subject to such hostile conditions,” said Richardson, the only Black starter on the Blue Devils team.
BYU banned a fan from all athletic venues on campus Saturday, a day after the match. The fan was not a student but was sitting in the student section.
Richardson, a 19-year-old sophomore from Ellicott City, Maryland, wrote that she didn’t believe the fan’s actions were a reflection of BYU athletes, saying her opponents showed respect and sportsmanship, adding that BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe had reacted quickly once he was notified.
“This is not the first time this has happened in college athletics and sadly it likely will not be the last time,” Richardson said. “However, each time it happens we as student athletes, coaches, fans, and administrators have a chance to educate those who act in hateful ways.”
Richardson also responded to the idea that some people would have liked to see Duke’s team respond quickly, such as by refusing to continue playing in what became a 3-1 victory for BYU.
“Although the heckling eventually took a mental toll on me, I refused to allow it to stop me from doing what I love to do and what I came to BYU to do: which was to play volleyball,” Richardson said. “I refused to allow those racist bigots to feel any degree of satisfaction from thinking that their comments had ‘gotten to me,’ So, I pushed through and finished the game.
“Therefore, on behalf of my African American teammates and I, we do not want to receive pity or to be looked at as helpless. We do not feel as though we are victims of some tragic unavoidable event. We are proud to be young African American women; we are proud to be Duke student athletes, and we are proud to stand up against racism.”
The Duke team released a statement, saying:
“We stand against any form of racism, bigotry or hatred. As a program we have worked extensively to create an inclusive and safe environment where our student-athletes feel heard and supported but are not naive to the fact that there is always work to be done.”
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DUBLIN, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) today announced it has signed lease agreements with Air Europa Líneas Aéreas S.A.U. for the long-term lease of five Boeing 787-9 aircraft and ten Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver beginning in 2024 through 2026.
Air Europa will become the first Spanish operator of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
"Air Europa has been a long-time friend and valued customer of AerCap. With this landmark transaction for the airline, we are delighted to reconfirm our belief in the Air Europa business and management team and wish them every success with their fleet modernization program," said Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer, AerCap. "The future is bright for the Boeing 787 and MAX programs. For Air Europa these new technology fuel-efficient aircraft will provide improved cost efficiencies and help them to meet their sustainability commitments. We thank the team at Air Europa for the confidence they have placed in AerCap, and we look forward to working together as these aircraft deliver."
Richard Clark, Managing Director of Air Europa, said, "We are very pleased to reach this agreement with AerCap, with whom we have a long and successful relationship. It reinforces our strategy of unifying the fleet around the most modern, efficient, and sustainable models in the industry. Once again, we are pioneers. Just as we were the first Spanish company to incorporate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, we are now doing the same by adding the new Boeing 737 MAX to our fleet."
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around the world.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 22 - August 26, 2022 AB Electrolux (LEI code 549300Y3HHZB1ZGFPJ93) has repurchased in total 1,170,000 own series B shares (ISIN: SE0016589188) as part of the buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to optimize the company's capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 8,000,000 series B shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,250 million, which AB Electrolux announced on April 29, 2022. The buyback program, which runs between May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). The objective of the share buybacks is to optimize the company's capital structure and the intention is to reduce Electrolux share capital through subsequent share cancellations.
Series B shares in AB Electrolux have been repurchased (in SEK) as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on behalf of AB Electrolux. Following the above acquisitions, AB Electrolux holding of own shares as of August 26, 2022 amounts to 12,153,825 series B shares. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 283,077,393.
A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
For further information, please contact:
Sophie Arnius, Investor Relations, +46 70 590 80 72
Electrolux Press Hotline, +46 8 657 65 07
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Delbrook Capital Advisors Inc. ("Delbrook"), as investment fund manager and portfolio manager or investment sub-advisor to certain investment funds (collectively, the "Funds") collectively holding, directly or indirectly, 20,093,400 common shares and 2,000,000 common share purchase warrants (collectively, the "Securities"), or approximately 10.6% of the outstanding common shares of Benchmark Metals Inc. (TSXV: BNCH) ( "Benchmark") (on a partially diluted basis assuming the exercise of the common share purchase warrants), announced today that it has entered into a board refreshment agreement (the "Agreement") with Benchmark.
On August 22, 2022, Delbrook, on behalf of itself and the Funds, sent a letter to the board of directors (the "Board") of Benchmark regarding, among other things, the Board's composition and independence, related corporate governance matters and capital allocation strategies (collectively, the "Matters") and provided governance recommendations to Benchmark that Delbrook considers would improve Benchmark's operational, financial and stock price performance and enhance Benchmark's long-term value for the benefit of all of its shareholders and key stakeholders. In connection with the Matters, Delbrook identified two independent nominees – Mr. Keith Peck and Mr. Peter Gundy –and recommended them for appointment to the Board.
Subsequently, Delbrook, on behalf of itself and the Funds, and Benchmark entered into the Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, Benchmark's Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder Mr. Sean Mager, and Benchmark's "Qualified Person" Mr. Michael Dufresne, P.Geol., agreed to resign in their capacity as directors from the Board, and each of Mr. Keith Peck and Mr. Peter Gundy (the "Independent Nominees") are being appointed to the Board to fill the vacancies caused by the foregoing resignations. Effective upon his appointment, Mr. Peck is being appointed to serve as the Board's independent Lead Director, to provide leadership to the Board and the independent directors and facilitate the functioning of the Board independently of management, working together with executive Chairman John Williamson. Mr. Mager and Mr. Dufresne will continue in their respective roles as Chief Financial Officer and Qualified Person of Benchmark. Messrs. Peck and Gundy are both seasoned veterans with proven track records in the resources sector, with deep expertise in public company governance, strategy, capital markets and strong financial and business acumen. More detailed biographies are set out further below.
The Agreement also provides that, effective upon the Independent Nominees' appointment to the Board, Benchmark's Audit Committee is being reconstituted and comprised of three independent directors (as defined in National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees), consisting of Mr. Gundy, Mr. Peck and Mr. Toby Pierce (an existing director on the Board), and Mr. Gundy is being appointed as the Audit Committee Chair. Benchmark has also agreed to immediately form and establish an entirely independent, three-person Governance, Nominating and Compensation Committee (the "GNC Committee"), comprised of Messrs. Peck, Gundy and Pierce. The GNC Committee will assist the Board with respect to governance, nominating and compensation matters pertaining to Benchmark in accordance with a mandate to be authorized by the Board.
Keith Peck is Chair and CEO of Lincoln Peck Financial Inc., a financial advisory firm focused on the resources sector, and a Chartered Business Valuator with over 35 years of investment banking experience, including as vice-president and director of RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Haywood Securities Inc. and vice-chair of Yorkton Securities Inc. Mr. Peck has significant public company experience, including acting as the chair of Camino Minerals Corporation. Mr. Peck was a founder of Centenario Copper Corporation which was acquired by Quadra Mining Ltd. in 2009. Mr. Peck was more recently chair of Orezone Gold Corporation and was a director and audit committee chair of Bluestone Resources Inc.
Peter Gundy was a co-founder of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (a predecessor to Nutrien) and the founder of Neo Material Technologies Inc ("NEM"), serving as NEM's chief executive officer and chair from 1992 to 2008. NEM became a global leader in the production of advanced rare earth metals also used in the electronics industries and automotive sectors. In 2012, NEM was sold to Molycorp for $1.1 billion. Mr. Gundy has served as a director with numerous publicly traded companies, and currently serves on the board of Andean Precious Metals, where he is chair of both its audit committee and nomination and corporate governance committee.
In connection with the foregoing matters, Delbrook was advised by Laurel Hill Advisory Group, Canada's leader in strategic shareholder communications and advisory services, and McCarthy Tétrault LLP, as legal counsel.
A complete copy of the Agreement is being filed by Benchmark and will be available under its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Delbrook will also be filing an amended report on Form 62-103F3 Required Disclosure by an Eligible Institutional Investor under Part 4 in accordance with NI 62-103, which will also be available under Benchmark's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The head office of Benchmark is 10545 – 45 Avenue NW, 250 Southridge, Suite 300, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 4M9. The address of Delbrook is Suite 1500, 1199 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3T5.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the Agreement or the report on Form 62-103F3 filed by Delbrook, please see Benchmark's profile on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com) or contact Matthew Zabloski, Managing Director of Delbrook, at Matt.Zabloski@delbrookcapital.com.
Delbrook is a private investment fund and portfolio manager headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2010, Delbrook manages capital on behalf of institutions and individuals globally.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the Company's founder and CEO, will speak at Vox Media's annual invitation-only Code Conference, one of the most established and popular conferences in the country.
Code will take place from September 6-8, 2022 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles and will bring together the world's biggest leaders and investors in tech, media, and business.
The selected group of speakers joining Braverman during the three-day, invitation-only conference in Beverly Hills includes:
- Amazon President & CEO Andy Jassy,
- Apple CEO Tim Cook,
- Emerson Collective Founder and President, Laurene Powell Jobs
- Entrepreneur Mark Cuban,
- US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg,
- US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan,
- California Governor Gavin Newsom,
- Alphabet & Google CEO Sundar Pichai,
- Snap Inc. Co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel.
Inna Braverman will be participating in an alternative energy panel, which will take place on the last day of the conference (Sept. 8) and will be focused on climate tech and sustainability.
Braverman will be joined on the panel by president and CEO of Plug Power- Andrew Marsh, Clearloop CEO and co-founder Laura Zapata and Founder and CEO of the Gradient- Vince Romanin.
"Code is one of the most important gatherings for business leaders in tech, media, and sustainability, and I believe that the ideas that arise from it have the ability to really make an impact and change the world for the better," said Braverman, whose focus will be sharing her view on sustainability through her experience in developing Eco Wave Power's innovative technology for generation of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves.
"I am truly excited to share the wonderful possibilities which lie within the wave energy sector, especially in the United States, that holds vast potential for wave energy implementation, with the ability to generate about 66 percent of all U.S. electricity from the power of the waves. I am honored to join some of the most innovative minds with the hope of accelerating the transition to a cleaner and healthier planet."
For more info about The Conference please see the following link: https://voxmediaevents.com/code2022
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
The Company is currently finalizing the construction of its grid connected project in Israel, with co-investment from the Israeli Energy Ministry, which recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as "Pioneering Technology" and will soon commence the installation of its newest pilot in AltaSea's premises in the Port of Los Angeles. The Company also holds concession agreements for commercial installations in Europe and has a total projects pipeline of 327.7MW.
Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. More info: www.ecowavepower.com.
Information on, or accessible through, the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Inna Braverman, CEO
+97235094017
For additional investor/media inquiries, please contact:
Investor Contact:
Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
+1.646.809.2183
Media Inquiries:
Jacob Scott, Vectis Strategies
+1.412.445.7719
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Long-time healthcare executive brings expertise in client management, strategy execution, operational performance, and value-based outcomes
PLYMOUTH, Mass., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FrontRunnerHC, a leading SaaS technology provider that helps healthcare facilities and labs maximize reimbursements with instantaneous access to accurate patient demographic, insurance, and financial information, today announced the hiring of Tim Mueller as the company's Vice President of Client Services.
Mueller brings decades-long experience in client management and executive leadership with several national healthcare companies. At FrontRunnerHC, Mueller will help ensure the success of the company's many clients through the leadership and deployment of their Implementation, Operations, and Client Success teams.
FrontRunnerHC CEO John (JD) Donnelly said, "Tim's extensive experience in client engagement, quality improvement, and revenue cycle management coupled with his experience working inside healthcare organizations are the perfect combination for this new role at FrontRunnerHC." He added, "I have no doubt that his strategic and tactical expertise will further fuel our clients' success as well as the success of FrontRunnerHC."
Prior to joining FrontRunnerHC, Mueller was the VP of Client Success at XSOLIS where he led the client support, account management, and clinical engagement teams responsible for the satisfaction, growth, and renewal of their provider and payer clients. Mueller also spent 10 years at UnitedHealth Group (Optum and UnitedHealthcare) in a variety of executive roles including VP of National Accounts. He also held leadership and consulting positions at other respected healthcare companies including GE Healthcare, Cerner, and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (now Encompass Health).
"Throughout my career, I've been passionate about healthcare. I have a deep appreciation for the patient care that labs and healthcare organizations provide and understand firsthand the need for strong healthcare operations and financials for their sustainability and growth," says Mueller. "Working with FrontRunnerHC and its wide suite of healthcare clients is particularly exciting to me given the many challenges organizations face. I see a real opportunity to help them in achieving their goals and improving their bottom line in a patient-centric way."
Mueller has earned master's degrees in business administration, healthcare administration, and physical therapy. His MBA and MSHA are from the University of Colorado-Denver, his MSPT is from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Physical Therapy Program in Denver, and his BA in biology is from Capital University, Columbus, OH. He is Six Sigma Black Belt certified and has served as a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Examiner. Mueller is member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
FrontRunnerHC's data automation platform helps healthcare organizations maximize reimbursement while also enhancing their patients' experience with instantaneous access to patient demographic, insurance, and financial information as early as possible and often as needed. FrontRunnerHC finds, verifies, and fixes patient information in real-time and at any point during the care journey, leveraging its access to the most payers in the industry. Defining the patient experience as the clinical journey + the financial journey™, FrontRunnerHC helps address the challenges that jeopardize both the organization's ability to get paid and their patients' experience. FrontRunnerHC has been recognized with many industry accolades including Inc. magazine's list of "America's fastest-growing private companies" for four years in a row and Inc.'s 2022 list of "America's Best Workplaces".
Contact: John Donnelly, FrontRunnerHC
Phone: 508-746-5500
Email: information@frhc.com
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Redesigned user experience and architecture gives the Hapbee community greater control of their sleep routines and supports strategic growth initiatives.
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB) (OTCQB: HAPBF) (FSE: HA1) ("Hapbee" or the "Company"), the digital wellness technology company, has launched its redesigned and upgraded Hapbee Mobile App ("V2.0") and Firmware Operating System.
The releases include a series of substantial consumer-facing product enhancements based on significant in-market testing and feedback from its growing community of passionate users. They also include critical new core functionalities that set the stage for the Company's next phase of platform growth, which will focus on partnerships and integrations.
V2.0 started rolling out to select user groups in early July and completed distribution through Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store this month. Following the launch, Hapbee experienced its highest user engagement ever – with Daily Active Users reaching over 1,350 users per day during the first week of August 2022 representing a 125% increase vs. its previous peak achieved in Q4 2021.
"It was clear based on input from our community what steps we needed to take in order to prepare Hapbee for long-term growth and mass customer adoption," said Yona Shtern, CEO of Hapbee. "Upgrading our user experience to make it more intuitive was a key element and we are delighted with the impressive customer engagement growth on the new platform. Building out an architecture capable of supporting user-generated content, partnerships and integrations, enterprise customers and the next generation of Hapbee-powered devices is a major step forward that has been months in the making."
Routines - The Company has expanded its digital wellness library by introducing Wellness Routines, which allow users to time-release Blends in a "playlist" without having to start and stop. Routines are divided into 3 wellness categories: Sleep, Perform and Mood. Routines are especially useful for sleep, allowing users to "program" an entire night, eliminating the need to restart or switch Blends manually.
Time-Picker / Favorites - V2.0's look and feel are more intuitive, providing easier navigation while allowing users to save their favorite Routines and Blends for quicker access.
Enhanced Bluetooth – Vastly improved connectivity between the Hapbee App and Hapbee-powered devices means more reliable usage and less time pairing.
In addition to user-facing improvements, Hapbee has released a major upgrade to its core operating architecture and Firmware Operating System to support several key strategic priorities that were not feasible in its previous app.
My Routines – As Hapbee continues to expand its appeal to a larger audience, a growing number of users have approached the Company and proposed sharing their personal Hapbee use cases as examples that others may enjoy while using the platform. The ability to author and publish custom Routines is a key new functionality of the new Hapbee Platform. The Company plans to announce new user generated 'MyRoutine' drops authored by community members and available to Hapbee subscribers over the coming weeks.
Partner Integrations – The ability to leverage bio-tracking data to provide personalized wellness Routine recommendations is another major leap forward made possible by V2.0. Millions of consumers are actively tracking their sleep and other bio-metric data through a variety of wearables and sleep devices/technology. Completing the loop with individualized sleep or performance routines enables Hapbee to potentially collaborate with leading brands and trailblaze the next phase for digital wellness.
Account Management – Hapbee's growing community has become more refined in terms of its usage, needs, and desires when using the Hapbee Platform. V2.0 allows greater flexibility for creating unique account groups, subscription plans, and supporting enterprise customers.
Multi-Device Firmware - The Company showcased several new sleep-oriented form factors at the Consumer Electronic Show in January of this year. An updated firmware stack was a prerequisite to support the forthcoming launch of new hardware products to both the consumer and enterprise markets. V2.0 paves the way for the Company to launch new and highly anticipated sleep-oriented form factors.
The Company is also pleased to announce that Hapbee has appointed Mitch Kujavsky as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing interim CFO Brent Dobsch effective Aug 1, 2022. Mitch is based in Montreal and has many years of experience leading finance and accounting for both public and private companies. He also serves as an elected counsellor for the City of Cote Saint Luc.
Hapbee is a digital wellness technology company that aims to help people take control of how they sleep, perform and feel. Hapbee's digital wellness library of Blends and Routines utilizes patented ultra-low radio frequency energy (ulRFE®), designed to help optimize users' sleep, productivity, recovery, and downtime. Hapbee is available for purchase at Hapbee.com and through a growing network of select distributors.
You can learn more about how Hapbee works at www.hapbee.com/science.
Certain statements included in this news release constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "should" and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect current expectations regarding future results or events. This news release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various estimates, factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Any statements about Hapbee's product marketing and development initiatives; and the introduction of new products or services; are all forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Company's ability to meet its planned product marketing and development initiatives and the Company's ability to achieve its e-commerce rollout and full-scale commercial launch as anticipated.
Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, delays in design, production, manufacturing, development or releases of signal blends, collection of data from customer use, or the Company may not be able to achieve its targets as anticipated or at all; changes in legislation and regulations; increase in operating costs; equipment failures; failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; litigation; the loss of key directors, employees, advisors or consultants and fees charged by service providers. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described in Hapbee's annual information form dated January 27, 2021, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY
40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THRILLER, THE BIGGEST SELLING ALBUM OF ALL TIME WORLDWIDE, TO INCLUDE POP-UP EVENTS & GLOBAL ACTIVATIONS
ALBUM COVER REVEALED
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER 40, a double CD set comprised of Michael's original masterpiece and an exciting bonus CD of rarities and demos, is available for Pre-Order starting today HERE. The titles of the ten bonus tracks will be revealed one at a time, starting after Labor Day with the last track being revealed just before release date, November 18. Additionally, 15 additional tracks which have been in limited release previously will be available as part of an expanded digital release.
The release of MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER 40 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the biggest selling album of all time worldwide. Pop up events and worldwide activations are planned to honor Michael's epic creation which won a record setting 8 Grammys, smashed musical barriers and changed the frontiers of pop music and music videos forever. Michael Jackson's Thriller has spent more than 500 weeks on the Billboard album chart and has sold over 100 million albums since its release on November 30, 1982.
MORE ABOUT THRILLER: HERE
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Newest reveal in expanding world of Magic Mixes is an interactive Crystal Ball that works its mesmerizing magic with assistance from a spellcasting wand and mist to create an adorable fortune telling Mixie
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, revealed today that its newest mystifyingly magical toy, Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball will be available for pre-sale at major retailers Sept. 1 and in-store on Oct. 1. Following in the spellbinding footsteps of last year's global holiday sales phenom, Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, the toymaker also predicts this much anticipated expansion of the Magic Mixies lineup will disappear from shelves this holiday season. Prior to launch, Crystal Ball already received early toy industry buzz with a 2022 Creative Toy of the Year nomination from The Toy Foundation.
Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball and its interactive spellcasting wand gives kids the power to wield magic as they create a Magic Mixie. From the moment kids pick up the wand, the magic begins as it reacts with the Crystal Ball instantaneously. A wave of the wand beckons the signature Magic Mixies mist to fill the Crystal Ball and begins the magical process of creating a Mixie, giving it a voice, color, fortune telling powers and more. Kids reveal more magic by mastering different wand movements. For example, waving the wand up makes the Mixie's voice higher, while waving it down lowers its voice. With a final wave and the magic words "Magicus Mixus," the mist disappears to reveal an adorable plush Magic Mixie inside the Crystal Ball. The Mixie has four modes of play: Fortune Telling, Spell, Game and Tickling. In Fortune Telling mode, ask the Mixie a question and its forehead gems flash until only one color is lit to reveal the answer – green for yes, red for no, and yellow if the Mixie is unsure. In Spell and Game mode, the Mixie's gems interacts with the wand. Combined, the Crystal Ball, spellcasting wand and Magic Mixie feature more than 80 sounds and reactions.
"With Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball we're taking kids' magic-making ability to the next level with an incredibly cool spellcasting wand that gives them the power to create and interact with their Mixie," said Belinda Gruebner, chief marketing officer, Moose Toys. "The innovation behind Crystal Ball is a true reflection of Moose Toys' dedication to infusing everything we do with the Moose signature WOW. If I were a fortune-telling Mixie, my prediction would be that, once again, Magic Mixies will top holiday wish lists for kids everywhere."
More than a simple "one and done" toy, kids can repeat the creation process with the wand and mist to make the Magic Mixie, or other similar sized items, disappear and reappear within the Crystal Ball. At the end of the day, the Crystal Ball can be switched to night light mode with the option to change the color of the night light and an automatic switch off after a half hour. Taking the magic another step further, kids can go from apprentice to mastering all the magic the wand has to offer with a mini "wand school" how-to video, accessed via a QR Code on the product packaging and the two included spell books.
The toy also will be supported by a full marketing program, including a super fun Snapchat Lens and TikTok Community Effect that lets the young at heart transform into a plush Magic Mixie complete with giant eyes, ears and forehead gems. Upping the fortune telling fun, the interactive experience encourages users to "Think of a question and wave your wand for an answer," which, like the Crystal Ball Mixie, will answer with a "yes," "no," or "unsure." Consumers can experience Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball for themselves during an open-to-the-public magical day of events and activities at Family Experience Company CAMP locations in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas on Sept. 17. Starting the same day, the product will be available in-store at all CAMP locations nationwide, with CAMP counselors offering product demos through the end of the month. Rounding out the marketing program is a YouTube content series, in-store displays and influencer content.
"Expanding the world of Magic Mixies with Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball solidifies Moose Toys owning magic in toys," said Gruebner. "Kids should be prepared for hours of fun as they master all the magic and special features within the Crystal Ball and beyond.
Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball is $84.99. Continue the magic with The Magical Mist Refill Pack for $9.99, which includes more than 80 misting reveals.
To stay up to date on the latest innovations and for more information about Moose Toys' full range of products, visit moosetoys.com.
Moose Toys exists to make children Superhappy. It's at the heart of everything we do. The team has innovation in its DNA and is famous for the design, development and manufacture of award-winning toys that continue to disrupt the market! Moose Toys leads in categories including collectibles, craft, dolls, games and youth electronics and is consistently recognized as the most creative company in the industry.
We are a family-run business, but that doesn't mean we are small-time. We shook up the toy industry in 2014 with the global phenomenon Shopkins, and through these pint-sized characters, we reinvigorated the way children play. Not satisfied to stop at toys, we have also stretched ourselves into creating content, entertainment and making worldwide licensing deals. Moose calls Australia home, but our 500-strong team is scattered globally, spreading the Superhappy.
Contact:
Dana Moncrief
dana.moncrief@moosetoys.com
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HERZLIYA, Israel, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) ("Playtika"), a mobile gaming entertainment and technology market leader with a portfolio of multiple game titles, today announced that it has commenced a tender offer for the purchase of up to 51,813,472 shares of Playtika's issued and outstanding common stock, par value $0.01 per share (each, a "Share," and collectively, "Shares") or such lesser number of Shares as are properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, at a price of $11.58 per Share, to be paid to the seller in cash less any applicable withholding taxes, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions described in the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials, as each may be amended or supplemented from time to time.
The closing price of the Shares on The Nasdaq Global Select Market on August 26, 2022, the last full trading day before the start of the tender offer, was $10.92 per Share. The tender offer is scheduled to expire one minute after 11:59 P.M., New York City Time, September 26, 2022, unless the offer is extended or terminated.
The tender offer is not conditioned on a minimum number of Shares being tendered. The tender offer is subject to certain terms and conditions, including that it may be amended or terminated by Playtika under certain circumstances, which are described in detail in the offer to purchase. Specific instructions and a complete explanation of the terms and conditions of the tender offer are contained in the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials, which will be mailed to stockholders of record promptly.
Following an extensive review of strategic alternatives by the Special Committee comprised solely of disinterested and independent directors (the "Special Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Playtika, the Special Committee and the Board, based on the facts and circumstances described in the offer to purchase for the tender offer, believe, after reviewing, with management and their respective advisors, Playtika's operations, financial condition, capital needs, strategy, and expectations for the future, and in light of the information provided by Playtika's controlling shareholder group, Playtika Holding UK II Limited, Alpha Frontier Limited, Shanghai Cibi Business Information Consultancy Co., Ltd., Shanghai Jukun Network Technology Co., Ltd., Giant Network Group Co., Ltd., Giant Investment Co., Ltd., Yuzhu Shi, Hazlet Global Limited, Equal Sino Limited and Jing Shi (collectively, the "Giant/Alpha Group"), regarding the Giant/Alpha Group's debt obligations and requirements of their lenders, that the tender offer is in the best interests of Playtika and its stockholders (including all the stockholders other than the Giant/Alpha Group), including to avoid a potentially negative impact on Playtika and unaffiliated stockholders of the potential exercise of creditors' remedies by the Giant/Alpha Group's lenders or the Giant/Alpha Group having to liquidate a substantial portion of its position.
The Giant/Alpha Group has entered into that certain Tender Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2022 (the "Tender Agreement") with Playtika, which requires, among other things, that the Giant/Alpha Group tender at least 211,711,155 Shares in the Offer and not withdraw such Shares except as permitted under the terms of the Tender Agreement, including the right to withdraw such number of Shares as may be necessary (1) to result in tendering such Shares as will result in $323 million in gross proceeds payable to the Giant/Alpha Group, and (2) to maintain an ownership of 51.7% on a fully diluted basis after the Offer.
None of Playtika, the members of its Board (or any committee thereof), the information agent, the depositary or any of Playtika's other representatives or advisors for the tender offer or any representatives or advisors of any of the foregoing for the tender offer makes any recommendation as to whether or not any stockholder should participate in the tender offer.
D.F. King & Co., Inc. is serving as the information agent for the tender offer and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC is serving as the depositary. For all questions relating to the tender offer, please contact the information agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc. at playtika@dfking.com or call toll-free at (877) 871-1741.
About Playtika
Playtika is a mobile gaming entertainment and technology market leader with a portfolio of multiple game titles. Founded in 2010, Playtika was among the first to offer free-to-play social games on social networks and, shortly after, on mobile platforms. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, and guided by a mission to entertain the world through infinite ways to play, Playtika has employees across offices worldwide.
Additional Information Regarding the Tender Offer
This press release is for informational purposes only. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell Shares or any other securities of Playtika, and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares.
Today, Playtika will be filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a tender offer statement on Schedule TO, including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and related materials. The tender offer will only be made pursuant to the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials filed as part of the issuer tender offer statement on Schedule TO, in each case as may be amended or supplemented from time to time. Stockholders should read carefully the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other related materials because they contain important information, including the various terms of, and conditions to, the tender offer.
Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the tender offer statement on Schedule TO, the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and related materials at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, free copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent for the tender offer, toll-free at (877) 871-1741.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the completion, timing and size of the tender offer. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Further, statements that include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "present," "preserve," "project," "pursue," "will," or "would," or the negative of these words or other words or expressions of similar meaning may identify forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include without limitation:
- Playtika's ability to commence and complete the tender offer, including Playtika's ability to satisfy the conditions to the tender offer and the number of Shares Playtika is able to purchase pursuant to the tender offer;
- Playtika's ability to achieve the benefits contemplated by the tender offer;
- Any adverse impact that the tender offer may have on Playtika and the trading market for Playtika's common stock;
- Playtika's reliance on third-party platforms, such as the iOS App Store, Facebook, and Google Play Store, to distribute Playtika's games and collect revenues, and the risk that such platforms may adversely change their policies;
- Playtika's reliance on a limited number of games to generate the majority of its revenue;
- Playtika's reliance on a small percentage of total users to generate a majority of its revenue;
- Playtika's free-to-play business model, and the value of virtual items sold in Playtika's games, is highly dependent on how Playtika manages the game revenues and pricing models;
- Playtika's inability to complete acquisitions and integrate any acquired businesses successfully could limit its growth or disrupt its plans and operations;
- Playtika may be unable to successfully develop new games;
- Playtika's ability to compete in a highly competitive industry with low barriers to entry;
- Playtika has significant indebtedness and is subject to the obligations and restrictive covenants under its debt instruments;
- the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Playtika's business and the economy as a whole;
- the impact of an economic recession or periods of increased inflation, and any reductions to household spending on the types of discretionary entertainment that Playtika offers;
- Playtika's controlled company status;
- changes in the financial situation or liquidity requirements of, or regulatory rules or requirements applicable to, Playtika's controlling stockholder group;
- the number of Shares that the Giant/Alpha Group will tender;
- legal or regulatory restrictions or proceedings could adversely impact Playtika's business and limit the growth of Playtika's operations;
- risks related to Playtika's international operations and ownership, including Playtika's significant operations in Israel, Ukraine and Belarus and the fact that Playtika's controlling stockholder group includes a Chinese-owned company;
- Playtika's reliance on key personnel;
- security breaches or other disruptions could compromise Playtika's information or its players' information and expose Playtika to liability; and
- Playtika's inability to protect its intellectual property and proprietary information could adversely impact Playtika's business.
Additional factors that may cause future events and actual results, financial or otherwise, to differ, potentially materially, from those discussed in or implied by the forward-looking statements include the risks and uncertainties discussed in Playtika's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although Playtika believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, Playtika cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Except as required by law, Playtika undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in Playtika's expectations.
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Office building with rooftop bar and restaurant planned in Edison
EDISON – The trip to happy hour may get a lot shorter for those who live and work near the Municipal Building if plans are approved next month for a Municipal Boulevard rooftop restaurant and bar on top of a proposed eight-story office building.
Applicant Shivaay Developers LLC in Edison is scheduled to present the plans to the Zoning Board of Adjustment at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd.
The applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval with bulk and use variances for the eight-story building planned for 90 Municipal Blvd. in the Town Center zone.
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The applicant is seeking bulk variance relief for front yard setback where 100 feet is required, and 37.58 feet is proposed along Municipal Boulevard and 63 feet is proposed along Hoey Drive.
Relief also is sought for side yard setback where 75 feet is required for one side, or 150 feet is required for both sides, and 47.40 feet is proposed for one side and 97.24 feet is proposed for both sides; as well as maximum height where 100 feet and three stories is allowed and 100 feet and eight stories is proposed, according to the public notice.
In addition, 636 off-street parking spaces are required, and 48 spaces are proposed on-site, and 588 spaces would be located nearby as part of a shared parking agreement.
Relief also will be sought for minimum lot area, minimum lot width and maximum floor area ratio.
Email: srussell@gannettnj.com
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Piscataway loses court battle over local ballot questions
TRENTON – Two judges on an Appellate Division panel ruled the Piscataway Township Council was wrong in attempting to put two public questions on the ballot last year when residents had already presented petitions with the same questions.
That opinion also reversed a lower court ruling and found residents in the case are entitled to have their attorney's fees paid.
"We affirm the portion of the court's order declaring the (council's) resolutions invalid and prohibiting the Council and county clerk from placing the nonbinding question on the November 2021 general election ballot. We reverse and vacate the portion of the order denying plaintiffs' application for attorney's fees," the ruling states, adding the matter is remanded back to the trial court for consideration of the residents’ motion to be awarded legal fees.
But one dissenting judge found no evidence to support the conclusion that the Township Council's nonbinding resolutions were identical to the residents’ initiative "or somehow 'misleading' to voters,” and as a result he would not award the residents' counsel fees under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act.
"Township officials are reviewing the split appellate decision and determining how it affects the ability of municipalities to place measures on the ballot for voters to consider," a Piscataway Township spokesman said.
Last year township voters had two public questions on the November ballot, one asking whether Piscataway should establish a Division of Emergency Medical Services and the other asking whether the township should broadcast township council, planning board and zoning board meetings online and on Piscataway Community Television.
Both questions were approved by voters.
According to the ruling last year, a group of residents called the EMS Committee of Petitions filed a petition with the municipal clerk asking voters to determine if a Division of Emergency Medical Services should be created to address the lack of unified emergency medical services system in the township.
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In addition, members of the Tape Committee of Petitioners and the Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization filed a petition with the clerk for a ballot question that would require Piscataway to record, broadcast or stream public portions of the council, planning and zoning board meetings on the township's public access channel.
Both petitions were certified by the township clerk and placed on the council's Aug. 10, 2021 agenda for first reading, but the council failed to take any action on the petitions.
The council instead approved their own resolutions for public questions to be placed on the November ballot, one creating a Division of Emergency Medical Services which would increase property taxes by $643,683.27 and the other to broadcast township council, planning and zoning board meetings which would increase property taxes by $575,100.63, the ruling states.
At that point four questions covering the two same topics were slated to appear on the ballot. A Superior Court judge however ruled the council resolutions and the residents’ petitions were basically the same and the council had no authority to pass the resolutions and the non-binding public questions. Only the residents’ questions appeared on the ballot.
"The questions in the township's resolutions were not objectively balanced questions posed to the voters. To the contrary, they only highlighted potential costs to taxpayers if the initiatives were passed. The questions did not include any positive effect of the petitions," the majority Appellate Division ruling states.
The ruling also states the township deprived the residents of their right to petition when it included unauthorized nonbinding questions on the same ballot as the petitions, preventing the residents from having their petitions fairly considered.
And because the township council's actions deprived the residents of their right to initiative, they are entitled to attorney fees and costs under the Civil Rights Act, the plaintiffs argued.
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Woodbridge library shuttered by Ida finally set for 'extreme makeover'
WOODBRIDGE – Just shy of a year since storm waters flooded and shuttered the Henry Inman Branch library in the Colonia section, the first phase of work aimed toward reopening the building is set to begin.
Roof work is scheduled to start any day, according to Mayor John McCormac, who has nicknamed the renovation project "Extreme Makeover Colonia Edition."
"We are starting with the roof because it doesn't make any sense to start at the bottom, and then if there is another event, the roof will leak again and wreck everything, so we we’ll start at the top," McCormac said.
The mayor isn’t sure if other issues will be discovered once the roof comes off. He said there might be plywood that needs to be replaced which is why he's unsure how long the roof replacement work will take.
On Sept. 1, 2021, flood waters from remnants of Hurricane Ida swept through the region, destroying the library's floors, 4 feet of wallboard around the building, some of the furnishings, office equipment, shelves and more than 3,000 books. The books and other contents that were salvaged were placed in safe storage.
The library, located at 607 Inman Ave., is in a flood zone next to the Pumpkin Patch Brook. The building has been closed since the storm.
McCormac recalls driving down the street where the library is located and seeking several feet of fast-moving water next to the building.
"From what I saw I'm not surprised at all it was wrecked," the mayor said. "The water was overflowing the banks of the stream and it was easy to see there would be major damage to the building because the water was very high up."
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McCormac said the building now must be made flood proof.
"This can't happen again," he said.
The mayor said the building must be made completely Americans with Disability Act-compliant, which it wasn't before because it had been grandfathered as an old building. As a result, the building will now be required to have ADA-compliant bathrooms and entrances.
In addition, the plans call for the building to be more energy-efficient with electric and lighting and HVAC upgrades.
"We're doing everything. We're doing walls, floors and just about everything, and it took a while to start because we're getting some money from (Federal Emergency Management Agency) which takes a while," he said.
While the amount of funding the township will get from FEMA as well as insurance has not yet determined, the cost of the repairs is expected to run close to $1 million. The mayor said any mold found in the building will be mitigated, and the building's footprint cannot be expanded as part of the renovation.
McCormac is hopeful the library will reopen during the first half of 2023 but added that timeline is not definite.
"It's all out of our hands because until you take the roof off you don't know what you are going to find," the mayor said. "You don't know anything until you dig in."
McCormac has received many comments from people who use and miss the library branch. Mostly they want to know when it will be back in use.
"It’s part of their lives to go there. People tell me they get a book a week and love walking there and sitting there and reading and talking to people, it's a real social spot and we are anxious to put it back in use," McCormac said. "We have to do this right. We want to make it a brand-new library that is going to last. We can't make piecemeal repairs to it."
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Somerset County OKs millions for sewer and water projects for 13 towns
SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Board of Commissioners recently awarded $7.6 million for five sewer and water projects affecting 13 municipalities and almost 200,000 residents.
The allocations are part of the approximately $64 million the county received from the American Rescue Plan to help residents, communities and businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The largest funding allocation is for the reconstruction of the Somerset Raritan Valley Sewer Authority’s storm control pump station that supports seven communities including Branchburg, Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Manville, Raritan, Somerville and Warren. The more than 30-year-old emergency pump station operates when storm events create very high flow conditions. When operating properly the emergency pump station ensures that at high flow all sewage is maintained in the system and does not enter waterways or residential properties. The station is currently located in a flood plain and as a result the generator and electrical components were flooded and failed during Hurricanes Floyd, Irene and Ida.
The $3.8 million project will relocate the generator above the flood zone and elevate the electronics and sensors above the pump station to prevent future failures, protecting the public health and the environment. Ratepayers will not only save the costs of the rehabilitation project, but the Authority will save on potential future failure expenses and additional insurance costs once the project is complete, according to county officials.
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South Bound Brook is receiving $1.7 million for a borough-wide rehabilitation program of its more than 10 miles of aging sewer lines, including closed-circuit television inspection, sewer main cleaning, joint grouting and manhole rehabilitation The project will significantly reduce ground and storm water infiltration that can impact sewer efficiency and increase flow to the treatment plant, ultimately reducing costs for the ratepayers, county officials said.
The Miller Lane Pump Station serving residents of Bedminster, Far Hills and Peapack-Gladstone will be rehabilitated at a cost of $1.5 million resulting in a more efficient operation, reduced electrical hazards and lower costs, according to county officials. This pump station not only serves the residents of these communities, but also Bedminster School, Matheny School, two libraries and many businesses.
Montgomery will receive $500,000 to connect the Otto Kaufman Community Center to the municipal water system, removing it from well water to provide more consistent and reliable water for its users. The community center hosts more than 50 seniors each weekday, and hosts COVID-19 and other vaccine clinics, Recreation Department special events, various nonprofit meetings and events, and is home to the local Food Pantry. The well serving the community center has sometimes struggled to maintain pressure during demand, and on several occasions has not met drinking water standards requiring that water fountains be turned off.
Green Brook will use its $180,000 allocation to fund the final three years of a four-year initiative to perform closed-circuit television inspection of its sewer lines and perform cleaning as necessary to improve flow along the line. Additionally, the project will identify weaknesses and areas in need of repair the township will use to plan future projects to prevent potential failures that could impact public health and the environment.
“These upgrades and repairs to our County’s aging sewer and water systems will make a real difference in the quality of life and health of our residents,” Somerset County Board of Commissioners Deputy Director Melonie Marano, liaison to the Public Works Department, said in a press release. “Whether replacing aging infrastructure, improving the quality of public drinking water, or providing storm resiliency these projects are vital for our residents and municipalities as we come out of COVID and move forward into this century.” | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2022/08/29/somerset-county-nj-sewer-water-projects/65459132007/ | 2022-08-29T14:14:06Z | mycentraljersey.com | control | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2022/08/29/somerset-county-nj-sewer-water-projects/65459132007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
- Bridgestone plans to invest an additional $42 million to establish commercial operations for planting and harvesting guayule at scale, with additional investment and expansion planned toward 2030.
- Bridgestone has invested more than $100 million in guayule research as part of its effort to achieve carbon neutrality and 100% renewable tires by 2050.
- The company will also collaborate and partner with local U.S. farmers and Native American tribes to increase capacity of up to 25,000 additional acres of farmland for planting and harvesting activities.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is taking a pivotal next step in its drive to commercialize the woody desert shrub, guayule, as a domestic source of natural rubber, and as a more environmentally sustainable crop in America's drought-stricken desert southwest.
Bridgestone plans to invest an additional $42 million to establish commercial operations, with additional investment and expansion planned toward 2030. The company with collaborate and partner with local U.S. farmers and Native American tribes to increase capacity of up to 25,000 additional acres of farmland for planting and harvesting guayule at scale. Bridgestone is targeting sustainable commercial production of guayule-derived natural rubber by the end of the decade.
"We're extremely bullish on the potential for guayule as a domestic source of strategically critical materials, such as rubber, hypoallergenic latex, building material adhesives and renewable fuel, just to name a few. We're thrilled to be taking this major step toward commercialization before the end of the decade," said Nizar Trigui, Chief Technology Officer and Group President, Solutions Businesses, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. "With guayule, we can reduce the environmental impacts that come with overseas sourcing while also realizing a more sustainable agricultural system for parts of this country that are facing persistent and worsening climate conditions, so it's really something with many benefits for our environment and our economy."
Guayule is a heat tolerant, woody shrub that thrives in desert settings, particularly in America's desert southwest. The shrub can be farmed with existing row-crop equipment, saving costs for farmers, and requires as little as half the water to grow as existing crops, such as cotton and alfalfa.
Bridgestone launched its guayule research initiative in 2012, when it broke ground on a processing and research center in Mesa, Arizona. Today, the company operates the research center in Mesa and a 281-acre guayule farm in Eloy, Arizona. Bridgestone has invested more than $100 million in its efforts to commercialize guayule, achieving major milestones such as producing the first tire made from guayule-derived natural rubber in 2015, and continued expansion of its guayule molecular breeding program. Bridgestone is also the recipient of multiple U.S. government research grants for guayule research and development, including from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (July 2017) and from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (September 2021).
Bridgestone continues to use racing as a proving ground to demonstrate the performance of guayule.
Firestone Firehawk race tires made with guayule-derived natural rubber in the sidewall were introduced at the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge in May, prior to making a full competition debut as the alternate race tire at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville on August 7.
This first-ever use of guayule-derived natural rubber in America's premier open-wheel racing series served to demonstrate both the safety and performance of the material in the crucible of a high-speed, high-stress performance environment, with racing action up to speeds of 200 mph.
Currently, Bridgestone is expanding the number of local farmers it works with in Central Arizona and is targeting 350 new acres of guayule to be planted this coming year. The conversion to less water-intensive crops is a direct result of Bridgestone's agreement with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), an NGO actively involved in water shortage solutions for the Colorado River, which is used for irrigation in Central Arizona.
Guayule is part of the Bridgestone plan to achieve carbon neutrality and make tires from 100% renewable materials by 2050. The company is actively researching a range of solutions to support the recycling of materials from end-of-life tires and promote the replacement of non-renewable materials such as oil, silica and virgin carbon black in new tires.
The guayule initiative aligns with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment that consists of 8 Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "E" (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) to realize a sustainable society. The guayule initiative aligns with the company's "Ecology" and "Energy" commitments.
Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company employs approximately 130,000 people globally and conducts business in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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MIAMI, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of their mission to revolutionize America's broken healthcare system, ChenMed's CEO Dr. Chris Chen and CMO Dr. Gordon Chen have released their first book, The Calling: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and the Future of Healthcare [Forefront Books, August 16, 2022], shining a light on how the healthcare system works for itself, not for its suffering patients.
The Calling tells the story of how the Chens created ChenMed, a physician-led, mission-driven company that puts patients from forgotten and underserved communities first. The company recently opened its 100th center.
"Our family knows what it means to struggle, to be poor, to know the battles people wage for quality care within the healthcare system. Now we're leading the charge in a healthcare revolution. Our system delivers improved health for less money and rectifies inequities at the same time. Through our book, we hope to continue to inspire change and transform communities left behind by America's current transaction-driven healthcare system." – Chris and Gordon Chen
Chris and Gordon Chen will initially provide a complimentary copy of The Calling to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) in New York, Texas, and Florida as they look to recruit doctors to help the organization grow to more needy communities. Eventually, their goal is to get the book in the hands of every PCP across the US.
ChenMed, headquartered in Miami, is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. The company operates 100 senior medical centers in 15 states. Named one of Fortune 2020 "Change the World" companies, a "Most Loved Workplace" by Newsweek Magazine, and a certified Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, JenCare Senior Medical Center and IntuneHealth™. Thanks to its leading healthcare technology organization, CurityTM, ChenMed was recently named a "Best Place to Work in IT" by IDG's Insider Pro and ComputerWorld.
ChenMed's unique physician-led primary care model, proprietary technological capabilities, and impressive results have earned the company recognition by the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.K. National Health System. ChenMed has also been featured in publications such as Modern Healthcare, Health Affairs, Forbes, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Guardian, and Medical Economics, which named ChenMed, "Best Primary Care System in the U.S."
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAPORESSO, a renowned vaping brand, held launch events in the UK and France respectively on August 13 and 16 to unveil its latest product, LUXE X, to the local customers. Sporting a sleek and futuristic body design, the new offering features its state-of-the-art COREX heating and SSS leak-resistant tech, all of which ensure the product can deliver incredible flavor accuracy, as well as a smoother and more satisfying vaping experience. It attracted hundreds of fans to the event venues, queuing up for the pre-sale.
"The sales records of our products, including the LUXE X in other regions, as well as the feedback from our customers, have exceeded our expectations, reinforcing our confidence in developing innovative vaping technology that facilitates a smoking-free society," said Thalia Cheng, CMO of VAPORESSO, "We continue to build upon our success to further refine the product design and quality, integrating our latest product with industry-leading features that strengthen its durability and functionality while making every puff extremely enjoyable."
Innovation sits at the core of VAPORESSO's DNA, a driving force that propels the brand to develop a series of disruptive technologies for its vaping kits that redefine the user experience. The desire to create a high-quality product that can offer unparalleled taste and hassle-free operation brought VAPORESSO to its next technological pinnacle with the introduction of COREX heating technology, which is used in the new LUXE X.
Fitted with a unique Morph-Mesh structure and Cumulus Cotton with micro-fiber, the technology increases the vaporization efficiency ratio by 50% and ensures a faster and more stable heating process. The result is a 50% longer pod lifespan and 50% more flavor and vapor reproduction, allowing the user to savor the flavors the way they should be tasted. The SSS leak-resistant tech, the most advanced anti-leakage system that the industry has ever seen, seals thee-liquid inside and re-vaporize every drop left at the bottom due to condensation.
Other highlights of LUXE X:
- A portable pod system that can do both MTL and DTL
- Easily adjust the airflow to switch between Big Clouds Mode and Small Cloud Mode
- A 1500mAh high-density battery guarantees all-day use on a single charge
- 40-watt power output supports a real DTL vaping experience with the smart AXON chip that recognizes the POD experience
- A transparent body with three layers of coating makes it two times more durable and scratch-resistant than its predecessors
To celebrate the arrival of LUXE X, VAPORESSO also launched a four-week ad campaign featuring the product on 80 iconic red double-deck buses crisscrossing Central London. For more information about LUXE X, please visit: https://www.vaporesso.com/vape-kits/luxe-x
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Jack Quaid on Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Crossover With Strange New Worlds
Between The Boys and Star Trek: Lower Decks, Jack Quaid already has two successful franchises under his belt. However, Quaid’s success as an actor has also given him the rare opportunity to portray his animated character, Brad Boimler, in live-action. As part of the upcoming season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Quaid and his Lower Decks co-star, Tawny Newsome, will reprise their respective roles as Boimler and Beckett Mariner for a special episode. And in a new interview with Variety, Quaid shed some light on Lower Decks‘ crossover with the live-action side of Star Trek.
“We’re coming aboard the Enterprise,” said Quaid. “I won’t get into the plot details of how exactly that happens. But we got to be on the physical set [and] we got to actually be in the bridge and the transporter bay and the hallways. We got to go all over the ship and interact with that amazing cast. There are some animated elements to the episode, but it’s not like a Roger Rabbit where, like, there’s an animated Boimler following Pike down a hallway. It’s not like that.”
“That was such an interesting challenge as an actor to take something that I usually just do with my voice but then inhabit every bit of him,” continued Quaid. “I studied the way the animators and artists rendered Boimler and his movements and certain little gestures he would do. I tried to bring as much of that into the episode as possible, but trying to do things [that] were a little too big, a little too animated in a live-action setting, but still keep it within the Boimler range of movement.
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Quaid reiterated that Boimler will retain his signature purple hair in live-action. He also indicated that both Mariner and Boimler admire the original crew of the Enterprise.
“I really liked them merging this older era of Trek with us from the future quite a lot,” related Quaid. “You’ll see how that all works out on the Strange New World episode. But it’s cool because from Boimler and Mariner’s perspective, they know about Captain Pike and Spock and Uhura. They think that they’re all awesome. So it was a fun way for them to meet their heroes, in a way. I’m just excited I get to actually talk about it because I had to keep it secret for so long. That crew over there on Strange New Worlds is awesome. Ethan Peck and I had an epic bromance — I just want to say that right now.
Additionally, Quaid confirmed that Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Jonathan Frakes directed the crossover episode.
“[Frakes is] just a legend, and he just absolutely nailed it,” said Quaid. “He directs so much Star Trek, and just to have Riker telling you what to do — if Riker is saying that you’re on the right path, you probably are. So that was just a dream come true.”
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 will premiere in 2023 on Paramount+. Meanwhile, Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2 is now streaming.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today launched Bitcoin Euro and Ether Euro futures.
"The launch of these new futures contracts builds on the strong growth and deep liquidity we have seen in our existing U.S. dollar-denominated Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity and FX Products, CME Group. "Our new Bitcoin Euro and Ether Euro futures will provide institutional clients, both within and outside the U.S., with more precise and regulated tools to trade and hedge exposure to the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap."
Bitcoin Euro and Ether Euro futures contracts will be sized at five bitcoin and 50 ether per contract. These new contracts will be cash-settled, based on the CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Reference Rate and CME CF Ether-Euro Reference Rate, which serve as once-a-day reference rates of the euro-denominated price of bitcoin and ether.
These new futures contracts will be listed on and subject to the rules of CME.
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BOISE, Idaho — Helping others is a priority in Christian Garcia’s life.
“I had served in the military and just helping people, being a part of something bigger than yourself, was important to me,” Garcia said.
Garcia works at the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline as a crisis responder. He started as a volunteer but said he transitioned into a paid position when the hotline began hiring more crisis responders to keep up with the increasing number of calls.
The reason for the increase – the implementation of the nationwide suicide prevention and mental health phone number 988. Garcia said the new line is easy to remember, which makes it more accessible to people seeking mental health help.
“When you're in a mental health crisis, you're not really able to think very clearly,” Garcia said. “So, that three-number phone number is definitely a benefit to everyone.”
Lee Flinn, Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline director, said they are trying to stay ahead of the curve. Since January, crisis responders have answered more than 15,000 calls and texts.
That’s a 4,000 increase from just one year ago, according to Flinn.
Since 988, the Idaho crisis responders are working to follow up with callers more frequently. Callers are now scheduling times to speak with a responder again, whether that be the next day, the next week or in a month.
Garcia said taking that extra step can really make a difference.
“The evidence shows that they reduce the likelihood of a suicide attempt to people that have been thinking about suicide is just that reach out, that ‘hey, how are you doing today,’” Garcia said.
Right now, the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline has 50 volunteer crisis responders and 42 paid employees. Flinn said they are looking to hire 10 more people – two supervisors and eight crisis responders.
She said one concern with 988 is funding. Although the hotline was established by federal law, it is up to individual states to fund the hotline long term.
Some states are not able to respond to the high volume of calls because they do not have financial support from the local government, Flinn said.
That is not the case in Idaho. Flinn said the government put $4.4 million toward 988; $2.5 million went directly to the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline.
“The funding and the investment from the state helps us have staff, it helps literally pay for the phones,” Flinn said. “Those are our biggest cost drivers.”
As far as funding goes, Flinn is up to the 2023 Idaho Legislature to decide how much is going toward 988.
Garcia said he hopes Idaho politicians continue investing in mental health.
“We're a rural state and a kind of self-independent mentality, where you don't ask for help, you take it on your own,” Garcia said, “I think that the services that we provide are just crucial for a lot of people.”
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SEATTLE — Worker tracking is a trend being seen more and more across the American workforce. It's a practice where companies use technology to monitor productivity levels from their employees.
For workers that spend much of their time on the road, that vehicle can turn into an office, a cafeteria and personal space. That's why delivery driver Manya Janowitz said it was so invasive when in August, surveillance cameras were installed in the white Ford transit cargo vans she drives. She works for the Seattle-based wholesale sandwich company Homegrown.
The surveillance cameras recorded the road and inside, at the drivers.
"They were recording us, tracking our movement and notifying our bosses of our activity," said Janowitz, describing how it was uncomfortable being recorded doing a job she'd done well for the past two years.
"All day, this camera would be focused on you, like you your face constantly. It was hard to think about anything else honestly," said Janowitz.
Workers have been organizing since June with Unite Here Local 8. They are still trying to be recognized as a union.
A recent New York Times investigation revealed many major US companies, including Amazon, track productivity metrics of their workers. On August 17th, Janowitz and her co-workers at the Renton Warehouse decided to take action.
"We didn't know how we were going to be tracked in terms of productivity or idle time. We had no idea. So we also became nervous to take water breaks," said Janowitz.
They went on strike for one day, which was all they needed. Janowitz believed it was the first strike against surveillance,
"We won. We were very thrilled to come into work days later and won the right to cover the cameras with the privacy screening."
Janowitz said she and the 250 employees at Homegrown are still trying to unionize and request better pay, benefits and workplace safety. This recent win gives them hope.
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BOISE, Idaho — The viral Tik Toker from Idaho will now be moving to television screens as he makes his acting debut in Reservation Dogs.
Nathan Apodaca, also known as Doggface208, became an overnight sensation in Sept. of 2020, after he posted a video of him skateboarding to work while drinking Ocean Spray and lipsyncing to Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams".
After skateboarding into America's hearts on Tik Tok, Apodaca is taking the next step: being featured in a Hulu television series.
The Idaho native is making his acting debut on the show "Reservation Dogs", something Nathan never thought would happen.
"It was just cool and so surreal. Sitting here, seeing myself on TV," Apodaca said. "That was beyond dreams coming true."
While Apodaca made many television appearances after going viral, this was Nathan's first time acting on a television show. It was a bit more nerve-wracking of an experience for the star, but he did not let that get to him.
"In this business, you can't let that show," Apodaca said, "and when it's time to go, you gotta go."
Despite the busier schedule hosting gigs, making content, working on music and all the traveling, Nathan said Idaho will always be his home.
"Everybody always asked me, 'What are you doing in Idaho still, you should be in Cali, you should be somewhere else' and I'm like, 'you know, Idaho is home to me'," Apodaca said. "This is where I've always been and you know, as soon as I could, I bought my house here."
Nathan also bought a house for his parents, which he said is still the highlight of all he's been able to accomplish since the first video went viral.
"That's been the most beautiful, uplifting thing is being able to help my mom and dad out," he said. "If I do plan on moving, it's still gonna be in Idaho. I just don't see myself moving out of Idaho. You know what I mean, it's just too beautiful."
All the fame and national attention has not gotten to Nathan, however, who still lives by this message: "Do you and just be happy, and live life the way you want to live it."
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BEND, Oregon — Three people are dead after a suspect opened fire at a Bend shopping center.
According to Bend Police, a man carrying an assault-style rifle started shooting in the parking lot of the Forum Shopping Center around 7 p.m. Sunday night. That’s off Highway 20 near NE 27th Street.
In a press briefing late Sunday night, a Bend Police spokesperson said the gunman came from a residential area behind the shopping center.
He allegedly started shooting near the Big Lots store, then went into the west entrance of the Safeway.
Bend Police say the suspect shot and killed someone at the front of the grocery store then continued firing through the store, killing an additional person toward the back of the store.
A third person was found dead in the store, police believe that person to be the shooter.
Investigators recovered an AR-15 style assault rifle and a shotgun near the suspect.
Initial reports show that Bend Police officers did not fire any shots at the scene.
It’s not clear how many others were injured.
A spokeswoman with St. Charles Hospital told KTVZ they received two patients just before 8:30 p.m. One was dead on arrival, the second patient was reported to be in good condition.
The hospital was placed on lockout.
Bend police say they investigated reports that there was a second shooter, and additional shooting scenes, but say they've found no evidence of any other shootings in the city Sunday night.
Safeway shopper Josh Caba talked with KTVZ about the terrifying shopping experience.
The Bend resident said his wife had stayed in the car, as she was not feeling well, while he went shopping with their four children.
“About 10 minutes later, we started heading to the front. Then we heard I don’t know how many shots out front – six or seven. I immediately turned to my children and said, ‘Run!’ People were screaming, it was a horrifying experience.”
Worried about his wife, as it turned out, “by the grace and provision of God,” when he and three of their kids burst through the big black exit doors by the produce department, his wife had driven around back and "was sitting in the car, saying ‘Get in the car! Get in the car!’”
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SEATTLE — Editor's note: This story is part of KING 5's Seahawks season preview series.
The Seahawks wrapped up their trio of preseason games Friday night in Dallas with a 28-27 loss to the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Although the Seahawks failed to win a single one of their exhibition games in August, preseason successes or failures tend to offer little indication of what a team will be capable of once the regular season gets underway.
For example, the Los Angeles Rams, who won the Super Bowl in February, also went 0-3 in the preseason prior to their title run. Their opponent in that Super Bowl, the Cincinnati Bengals, went just 1-2 in their exhibition slate.
So what did we learn from Seattle's three preseason games? Here are a few takeaways as the countdown begins to Week 1 and a matchup with former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos on national television.
Geno Smith wins QB job ... for now
After beginning training camp atop the depth chart, Smith indeed will be under center for Week 1 at Lumen Field. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll officially declared Smith the starter following Friday night's game in Dallas.
“He’s going to start the opener,” Carroll said postgame (h/t The Athletic). “He’s earned it, he’s won the job.”
Smith finished the preseason with 256 passing yards, throwing no touchdowns and no interceptions over 39 passing attempts. Smith also added a rushing touchdown, and ended up with an impressive 90.4 overall Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade.
Lock attempted the same number of passes as Smith, throwing three touchdown passes but also three interceptions, all of which came in the preseason finale against the Cowboys. Lock's final preseason PFF grade came in at just 70.5.
Missing the Seahawks' second preseason game due to a positive COVID-19 test, Lock played the majority of Friday night's game, but ultimately didn't do enough to outlast the veteran Smith for the starting job. Carroll long has put great value into not turning the ball over, and Smith's steadiness made him the clear choice coming out of the preseason.
“It’s a huge statement, taking care of the football,” Carroll said. “We’ve been one of the best teams in the NFL over the last bunch of years taking care of the football and owning it. It’s really hard to get it away from us with the fumbles and stuff like that; our guys are fantastic at it. Decision-making goes along with that, treasuring that football. It’s so hard to win when you turn it over. We’ve lived for a long time with a big conscience about it. We’ll keep going.”
Carroll did acknowledge that Lock simply ran out of time to win the job, and if Smith struggles out of the gate or begins to turn the ball over with regularity, don't be surprised if the team makes a midseason change. Lock offers more potential at the position, but also brings with it much more volatility than Smith.
Rookie cornerbacks offer promise
The Seahawks used two of their nine draft picks earlier this year on cornerbacks, grabbing University of Cincinnati product Coby Bryant in the fourth round and University of Texas-San Antonio defensive back Tariq Woolen in the fifth round.
Both saw a lot of playing time throughout training camp and the three preseason games, and appeared to demonstrate starting potential.
Bryant has spent a lot of time at the nickel cornerback position, and that is likely where he will make his most significant impact in his rookie season. Bryant finished his first NFL preseason with a 56.7 PFF grade, and just a 51.1 mark in coverage. Bryant's run-stopping ability was much better, earning a 75.5 grade. NFL Network's Jason McCourty also named Bryant as one of his 5 "rookie defenders that are turning heads in preseason" list on Friday.
Woolen, whose size at 6-foot-4 and remarkable vertical leap and speed made him one of the draft's most athletic players, has drawn praise from many who have watched training camp practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center as well as the team's three preseason games.
Former Seahawks K.J. Wright believes Woolen should not just make the Week 1 53-man roster, but believes the rookie is talented enough to start against the Broncos.
“I fully expect him to start Week 1 at corner. He looks very, very good. So he’s been my favorite since Day 1,” Wright said to Stacy Jo Rost and Michael Bumpus on Seattle Sports 710 AM on Thursday.
Neither has been perfect, but both should be expected to make an impact on the Seahawks' defense early in the 2022 season.
Future looks bright at tackle spots
Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas both have made waves in their first NFL training camps, and both could wind up being Week 1 starters for the Seahawks.
Cross is a given after being selected No. 9 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has been the starting left tackle throughout training camp, and the organization hopes he holds down that position for many years to come. Cross' PFF grade was a 62.0 for the preseason, with a 72.2 pass-blocking grade and a 66.7 run-blocking grade. Cross did have 5 penalties called against him in the preseason, which will have to be cleaned up if the offense hopes to effectively sustain drives.
Locked On Seahawks host Corbin Smith logged 163 combined pass-blocking reps for Cross and Lucas, and they allowed just six QB pressures and no sacks between them.
Lucas has fought his way into the conversation to start at right tackle after being a third-round draft pick. The Washington State product started the preseason finale at right tackle with Jake Curhan playing right guard, indicating that Lucas likely will be in that spot once Week 1 rolls around.
Lucas had a 74.3 PFF grade in the preseason, with a 73.8 pass-blocking grade and a 70.4 run-blocking grade.
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 28, 2022, the 23rd FASHION SHENZHEN (THE 23nd CHINA INTERNATIONAL FASHION BRAND FAIR -SHENZHEN) was successfully held at the SHENZHEN CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER (FUTIAN), China.
The 2022 Fashion Shenzhen - August Edition bucked the trend, combining the implications from big data, mobile internet, cloud platforms and other technological means, through the in-depth integration of "exhibition, fashion runway, conference, business match making, and industry awards". The event further facilitated industry trade exchanges and fashion consumption, hence accelerated the recovering of China fashion industry from the impact of the pandemic.
With the theme of "FASHION VOYAGE", answering to the fashion market demands, the 2022 Fashion Shenzhen - August Edition were divided into 3 main exhibition areas and 11 sub exhibition areas including "selected brands", "industrial value chain" and "fabrics and accessories". More than 1000 brands, designers and supply chain enterprises from all over the world gathered to participate in the exhibition, providing exhibitors with the resources needed to acquire accurate matching orders, to expand business channels, to promote their brands, and to capture market opportunities.
Fashion Shenzhen will persistently integrate fashion resources from all over the world, assist fashion companies and the China fashion industry to cope with the challenges in the new era of the post-pandemic period.
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Recognized as D&I leader by the Cercle Suisse des Administratrices
GENEVA, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has announced it has been recognized for its exemplary leadership in Diversity & Inclusion, winning the Cercle Suisse des Administratrices Grandes Entreprises Award 2022.
The Cercle Suisse des Administratrices is an association that promotes diversity and competencies within governance bodies – Board of Directors and management in Switzerland. It was created to give more visibility to the many women playing a senior role on management teams and boards of directors and its awards are widely considered the most prestigious in the diversity arena in Switzerland.
The judges applauded Firmenich's inclusive culture, the strong representation of women across senior leadership roles, the absence of gender pay gaps, and its equitable recruitment, training and mentoring programs. Firmenich was selected as a finalist out of 36 companies and received the award during a ceremony held at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne.
"I am very proud that Firmenich received the 2022 Grandes Entreprises Award from Cercle Suisse des Administratrices," said Mieke Van de Capelle, Chief Human Resources Officer, Firmenich. "This award recognizes our ongoing efforts in embedding equality across our leadership and senior roles worldwide, as well as across the wider organization. We continue to set the standard for excellence as the best place to work in our industry. While I am very proud of this achievement, we recognize this is a journey. Therefore, we are constantly focusing on new frontiers with targeted actions that go beyond gender. By embracing the power of inclusion, we continue to be a leading creative powerhouse."
"Firmenich was selected out of 36 companies and the Jury was particularly appreciative of the voluntary and long-standing commitments of this family-owned global company. The progress and results of its diversity and inclusion programs and the policies across all levels of its organization and its Board of Directors, are among the defining elements that were taken into consideration by the Jury," said Dominique Faesch, Présidente du Prix 2022, Cercle Suisse des Administratrices.
Since 2018, Firmenich has raised women's representation in leadership roles to 46%, and eliminated gender pay gaps. According to the UN, women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn for work of equal value. Firmenich has also expanded flexible working opportunities worldwide, made recruitment and promotion practices more diversity-focused, created diversity and inclusion training and mentoring programs, and enhanced equal representation at all levels including critical pathways to senior management. Since 2020, 50% of Firmenich's Executive Committee are women.
In addition to achieving gender equality, Firmenich is also focused on raising the bar with targeted action beyond gender. This is about embracing the power of inclusion of minority groups, securing effective representation and engagement of people with different abilities, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and sexual orientation.
Building on its achievements, the Firmenich's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy sets ambitious 2030 people goals, including commitments on human rights, ethnic pay equity, creating 5,000 job opportunities for youth and continuing to raise the representation of differently-abled people in its workforce to 10%.
This Award is one of many milestones along Firmenich's journey to be the most inclusive player in its industry and the world of work. Firmenich was the 7th company in the world and 1st in its industry to be globally certified as a gender equal employer by EDGE; the Group was recognized as a Diversity & Inclusion leader with the Responsible Business Award by Ethical Corporation; Firmenich's CEO joined the Valuable 500 movement to put disability inclusion on their leadership agenda; and Firmenich was one the first four companies in French-speaking Switzerland to receive the Swiss LGBTI* label.
The Cercle Suisse des Administratrices Awards 2022 showcased companies leading in gender equality and women leadership. For more information on the awards, visit the website at https://cercle-suisse-administratrices.ch.
*: LGBTI stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex.
About Firmenich
Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895, and has been family-owned for 127 years. Firmenich is a leading business-to-business company specialized in the research, creation, manufacture and sale of perfumes, flavors, and ingredients. Renowned for its world-class research and creativity, as well as its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich offers its customers superior innovation in formulation, a broad and high-quality palette of ingredients, and proprietary technologies including biotechnology, encapsulation, olfactory science, and taste modulation. Firmenich had an annual turnover of 4.7 billion Swiss Francs at end June 2022. More information about Firmenich is available at www.firmenich.com.
About Cercle Suisse des Administratrices
The Cercle Suisse des Administratrices is an association that defends diversity and skills within governance bodies (Board and management). It was created to give more visibility to the many women whose profiles are sought after by non-executive boards of directors.
The Cercle Suisse des Administratrices Award is awarded to a company whose leadership includes at least 30% women at its Board level and 20% at its managerial levels, and which adopts policies in favor of increasing women's representation in management and executive positions. Its jury is composed of representatives of the economy and the media.
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Ask a Gen Z woman what she's read recently, and there's a good chance two names will come up: Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry.
"Gen Z is my favorite of all generations for so many reasons, and their love for reading is just one of the many," Hoover said. "I love that they are consuming books and sharing books and recommending books. They're reading so much – not only my books, but books across genres."
For months, Hoover and Henry have occupied multiple spots on the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestsellers list. The success of these contemporary romance writers has been driven in large part by Gen Z readers – and social media.
"It's the right person finding the book at the right time and then sharing it with the right people," said Henry. Her novels Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, and Book Lovers are all bestsellers.
Hoover's upcoming book, It Starts With Us – the highly anticipated sequel to It Ends With Us from 2016 – has more pre-orders than any novel in Simon & Schuster history – and there are still seven weeks to publication. Its pre-orders have surpassed Stephen King's Dr. Sleep, which went on sale in 2013 – the publishing company's previous leader.
What makes a romance novel a Gen Z hit
A decade ago, the main demographic for romance was women ages 35 to 54. But in the past several years, that has widened to include women 18 to 54, according to Colleen Hoover's publicist Ariele Fredman.
"Gen Z is a huge audience for romance," she said. "If you think about it, like millennials, their youth has been marked by global and social upset and unrest in many ways, so looking for a happy ever after or an emotional outlet in a book seems like a healthy way of coping."
Kaileigh Klein, a 19-year-old college student in Ontario, Canada said she loves Hoover's books for just this reason – for the big emotions she writes about.
"People [my age] gravitate towards her novels because they're really emotional. I feel like even if you can't express emotion in real life, reading it on paper, it's really easy to connect to it and relate to it," she said.
Sahar Kariem, a 22-year-old stylist from Maryland, said Emily Henry's "balance of romance and life lessons," as well as themes of coming of age, have cemented Henry as one of her favorite authors.
Meanwhile, marketing trends, like covering contemporary romance novel jackets with cartoon figures and bright colors, has also helped pull in a younger audience, according to Leah Koch, who co-owns The Ripped Bodice, a romance bookstore in Los Angeles.
"I don't know that I'll ever have a grasp on it, but I'd like to think they're responding to the entertainment factor," Hoover said. "The last few years have been wild in the best way, and I'm very grateful to readers who continue to share my books and the books of other authors on their social platforms."
Social media pushing romance to younger readers
Much of the success of the romance genre with Gen Z readers is driven by BookTok, a subcommunity on TikTok for recommending, reviewing, and discussing books. Sales for authors whose books have gone viral on TikTok had reached 12.5 million in 2022, as of July, according to NPD BookScan, a data service that tracks U.S. book sales. And as of April, nearly 41 percent of TikTok's global users were between the ages of 18 and 24 — with more than half of those being women, according to Statista.
Colleen Hoover is especially savvy at knowing how to connect with her fans. She's a frequent TikTok user, regularly engaging with her almost 950,000 followers. Emily Henry has chosen another approach, leaving the space to readers – giving her an almost a mythical presence on the platform.
Bookstore owner Koch said she's noticed a large increase in younger customers coming into the store since early 2021 — something she "100 percent" attributes to TikTok.
"We'll get a rush of customers asking for something random and we're like, 'Why does everyone want this specific book?'" Koch said. The answer is always TikTok.
Ali Hazelwood, whose 2021 debut book The Love Hypothesis became a smash BookTok hit, said she had no idea of the book's virality until a friend told her a TikTok recommending it had 2 million views.
"The way BookTok talks about books is very different from your traditional review," Hazelwood said. "They make me want to buy my book."
The Ripped Bodice's top selling book, Koch said, is Hoover's It Ends With Us. Though it's not new, it received a surge in popularity last year thanks to BookTok. The book hit No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list in January 2022.
BookTok reduces romance stigma, but upholds whiteness
Ultimately, Koch said, what gets a reader in their teens or early 20s to pick up a romance novel is if they're able to relate to a character's feelings and circumstances. But this doesn't mean a character has to be exactly the same as them.
"I've never heard a Gen Z reader say, 'I don't want to read this because I can't personally relate to the characters [in race or sexuality]," Koch said.
Yet, the majority of the most successful BookTok romance novels are about white, straight characters and by white authors, with a few notable exceptions. The books that go viral on TikTok tend to be by white authors, and mostly white women.
"There are so many books that I think are excellent and don't make [bestsellers] lists, and so many of these books are written by non-white authors," Hazelwood said. "There's definitely a pattern and a marked disadvantage that authors of color have to face in publishing."
Henry shared similar sentiments – and said she often wonders why certain authors, like Kennedy Ryan, haven't blown up on BookTok yet. She also said she wouldn't be in the contemporary romance game if it weren't for women of color like Helen Hoang and Jasmine Guillory, whose 2018 debut novels made her realize there was an audience for a book like Beach Read.
It's a broader issue than just BookTok — according to The Ripped Bodice's annual State of Racial Diversity in Romance Publishing Report, only 7.8 percent of romance books published in 2021 were written by BIPOC authors.
"There's so many good books by Black authors that get ignored," said Gen Z reader Kariem, who herself is Black and Muslim. "I think a lot of books by white authors are just advertised more, and there's a lot of up and coming authors that don't have the same resources."
Henry also reflected on the issue. "I don't know what we do to help BookTok make space for more authors beyond the white authors who are having this moment," Henry said.
But overall, the romance writers at the top of the bestsellers lists today said they rejoice in Gen Z's openness about loving the romance genre. It's "this embracing of pleasure and sexuality and openness to the things that make you feel good without denigrating those as like a lower form of art," Henry said.
Hazelwood said she, and so many others, grew up embarrassed of reading romance novels. "I just hope that this new generation is growing up without all that stigma that was unjustifiably there to begin with. Now [reading romance] is super cool," she said.
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The Biden administration wants to end hunger and food insecurity in the U.S. in eight years, an ambitious goal the president set in May – and he's hosting a big conference in late September to get things started.
It will be the first conference on hunger, nutrition and health since 1969. That Nixon-era conference influenced the food policy agenda for the last 50 years, leading to the creation of big food programs we know today, like food stamps and child nutrition assistance.
"The president sets out to do the same with this year's conference," the White House said.
But some are worried the administration won't be able to meet the high bar of expectations set by the 1969 conference.
"I think it's a completely different ballgame," said Lisa Davis, senior vice president of the No Kid Hungry campaign, one of many groups meeting with the White House as it develops the Sept. 28 conference agenda.
That's because planning for the two conferences has been vastly different. Two months after Congress passed a bill mandating that the White House host it by the end of the fiscal year, Biden announced it would happen in September. That gave the administration just three months total to prepare. By contrast, Nixon prepared for six months. Some with knowledge of conference planning worry that the short turn around and the fact that the White House has taken months to announce when exactly next month the conference will take place will hurt the administration's ability to have a policy-changing event.
"I think the follow up is going to be really important," Davis said. "We're really hopeful that this doesn't lead to a very impressive white paper that sits on the shelf and or the outlook file and just gathers dust and it's forgotten about."
What will happen at the hunger conference?
The goal of this year's conference will be to find policy solutions to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, reduce diet-related diseases and close the equity disparities around them.
When Biden announced the conference in video remarks, he called for ideas.
"Too many families don't know where they are going to get their next meal," he said. "There are too many empty chairs around the kitchen table because a loved one was taken by heart disease, diabetes or other diet oriented diseases which are some of the leading causes of death in our country."
The White House has spent the last few months hosting six listening sessions to prepare, talking to representatives from federal agencies, corporations, health care, conservation and environmental groups, hunger and nutrition groups and school and education groups.
"We're the wealthiest nation in the history of civilization," said Vince Hall, chief government relations officer of the nonprofit food bank group Feeding America, whose staff participated in a listening session. "And the idea that millions of our children are going to bed hungry at night is an intolerable crisis that we should resolve to end as quickly as possible."
The conference is expected to focus on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic — which brought to light diet-related diseases, food access and supply chains.
"The COVID-19 pandemic was a stark reminder of the need for urgent, sustained action. As more Americans experienced hunger, we saw diet related diseases heighten the risk of severe COVID," Biden said. "It's time we committed to real change."
Also expect a bipartisan showing. Congress threw bipartisan support behind the conference when Reps. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and the late Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced legislation that was ultimately passed in the spring that allocated $2.5 million for the White House to host it.
McGovern said he has been trying to spearhead another hunger-focused conference since the Obama administration.
"I don't run into too many people here in Congress who say they're pro-hunger. We may have some differences of opinion on how to get to the goal. But I would like to think that this is one of those issues that can bring us together," McGovern told NPR. "Hungry people in this country don't fall into one category. They're not just people who are jobless or homeless. They're working families. They're people who are working multiple jobs to try to make ends meet but yet do not have the resources to be able to put food on the table on a regular basis for their families."
What was the impact of the Nixon-era hunger conference?
The three-day 1969 conference on food, nutrition and health produced programs still used today.
Out of the 1,800 recommendations made then, 1,600 were implemented not long after, including the Women, Infants and Children program. WIC, piloted in 1972, serves half the infants born in this country, providing mothers with, among other things, nutrition counseling, parenting advice, breastfeeding support and food assistance.
It also helped pave the way to making the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) – known as food stamps – the permanent and bigger program it is today. And it kickstarted more conversation about meal access in schools, which in 1969 was not as mainstream as it is today.
Nutrition and anti-hunger advocates say the '69 conference set a high bar, and eyes are on how the White House will organize this one — the duration, format and who is included. Groups from food companies like Tyson, to nutrition and food access groups, school leaders and lawmakers are anxious to see how the administration pushes for change through congressional recommendations, executive action and partnerships with nongovernmental organizations. The White House has vowed to announce a "national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet related diseases" at the conference.
Individual groups and lawmakers – at the federal and local levels – have also held their own meetings to compile recommendations for Biden officials. Recommendation briefs reviewed by NPR include a wide variety of policy proposals like expanding universal free school meals and school cafeteria resources and boosting nutrition assistance programs as well as specific outreach to immigrant, Native American and other marginalized communities.
But advocates are worried it will only be a press conference or will ignore the participation of regular Americans who have experienced hunger.
An administration official confirms to NPR that conference planning sessions have included people who have been food insecure and have used the SNAP program. Individuals from groups like college students, veterans and faith leaders — all members of groups that often lack access to affordable food – have provided input, as did Jose Andres, high-profile chef and founder of the disaster relief nonprofit, World Central Kitchen.
"We very much wanted to shed light on their stories, but also make sure that they're part of helping us think about what the solutions are as well," an administration official familiar with the planning told NPR.
The pandemic will play a big role
The 1969 conference came on the heels of the war on poverty, a Lyndon B. Jonson administration effort that included expanding social safety net programs like nutrition assistance.
The 2022 conference comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought international attention to the connections between food, nutrition and health as those with diet-related diseases were among the first to feel some of the worst symptoms and results of the virus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to Biden, told NPR that one of the strongest connections to COVID severity is obesity – "which has got to get unpacked and sorted out because there's got to be a lot of confounding variables in that," he said. "People who are undernourished and immune-compromised because of that have a greater chance of getting a severe outcome."
He is not the first Biden official to make this case. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has long been a proponent of looking at nutrition security and its impact on the pandemic, as has deputy undersecretary Stacy Dean.
"In this moment, I think there's heightened public awareness of those issues, heightened awareness of how critically important diet health is," Dean said. "We saw during COVID, the increased incidence and mortality rates for those who are struggling with diet-related disease who contracted COVID."
The pandemic also had an effect on the rate of food insecurity. Per USDA, that rate was unchanged between 2019 and 2020, in large part because of the massive influx of pandemic aid and assistance to come from the federal government. Still, in 2020, 38 million people lived in food-insecure households.
"We saw in the early days of COVID just how critical food is in our lives. We saw the long lines at the food bank, those streams of cars lined up waiting to collect boxes of food," said Curt Ellis, CEO of FoodCorps, a nonprofit focused on getting kids healthy food. "We know that the pandemic exposed what has long been true in this country, which is that racism and structural poverty have created a reality where far too many Americans do not have access to healthy, high quality food on a daily basis."
But much of that aid — from free school meals to income supplements — is coming to an end, raising alarm among hunger groups who say that even with aid there were large disparities in who was food insecure during the pandemic. For example, the USDA data showed Black and Latino households were disproportionately impacted by food insecurity in 2020, with food insecurity rates triple and double the rate of White households, respectively.
Some groups, like Feeding America, have been talking to the White House about food issues since last year.
"The conversation for the conference has been expanded somewhat to include discussions of health and nutrition and exercise. And we welcome those conversations," said Hall. "But we have really emphasized to congressional and White House leadership the importance of ensuring that we have a real plan to end hunger."
But many will weigh the success of the conference on how the White House's final recommendations are implemented either through swift executive action, partnerships with companies and nonprofits and larger pieces of upcoming legislation like the 2023 farm bill.
"People don't talk about food, and yet food is the biggest issue across all of these things for health, for equity, for health care spending, for our economy," said Dariush Mozaffarian, a professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine working closely on the formation of the 2022 conference through the Bipartisan Policy Center. "The bigger picture that will be a measure of success if this starts to enter the national conversation, political conversation, business conversations, people are actually looking at the food system as a problem and an opportunity."
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Swastika Mountain, in Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, is in the process of being renamed after bearing the moniker for over a century. Due to its remote location, the mountain and its name have largely gone unnoticed until now.
Joyce McClain first heard of Swastika Mountain after reading about two hikers who were rescued from the peak in January. The 81-year-old couldn't believe that a mountain could still bear that name in 2022.
So, she decided to do something about it.
"People need to come forward and take action when they see something that isn't right or needs to be changed, because one person can make a difference, and this shows how that is so true," McClain told NPR.
She reached out to the Oregon Historical Society and its Oregon Geographic Names Board, filling out the paperwork to propose a name change. Kerry Tymchuk, executive secretary at the historical society, said McClain is the first person he knows of to submit a request for the mountain.
"It is not a very well-known mountain, and frankly, I didn't know there was one," Tymchuk told NPR. "It's in a national forest, not accessible to many people like Mount Hood or Mount St. Helen. It's not very well-known throughout the state; the vast majority of people likely never even knew it was there."
He said the mountain and a nearby town were named Swastika in the early 1900s — long before the Nazis — after a local ranch that bore the name and used the symbol to brand cattle. According to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the symbol signified well-being in multiple ancient societies across the world, until it was co-opted by Adolf Hitler.
Despite its innocent origin story, Tymchuk said that it's important to consider what a geographic feature is called and what that name represents.
"What we name things, our features, reflects history, but also reflects values. And as history changes, so do values," he said. "And certainly, something bearing the name Swastika in 1903 is different than in 2022, when it's been associated with such an evil person and evil ideology."
The historical society and its board are considering renaming it Mount Halo, named after Chief Halito of the Yoncalla Kalapuya tribe. McClain, who had proposed that it be renamed to Umpqua Mountain, withdrew her suggestion, believing Halo to be a better fit for the mountain.
Board members will vote on the name change in a December meeting, after a 60-day comment period and gathering input from tribal authorities in the state. From there, the request will be submitted to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names for final approval.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate LLC (HRE), a division of Hilco Global, celebrates the expansion of its receivership services to benefit lenders and loan servicers of commercial real estate. This specialized platform complements our asset management and disposition services to provide a full suite of offerings for our clients.
The receivership expertise of senior members of the HRE team has led to the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for lenders with troubled real estate loans or REO. Our team has worked with national, regional and community banks, CMBS Special Servicers, private equity funds and opportunistic bridge lenders. Notable receivership engagements include: the disposition of 27 vacant national restaurants on behalf of a regional bank; leasing and disposition oversight for a 45,000 SF shadow-anchored retail center; and overseeing the property management and leasing activity on a portfolio of five industrial/flex properties to stabilize the properties for sale.
Mitch Vanneman, vice president of business development and HRE's lead in its receivership practice, states, "HRE clients have access to another valuable tool for gaining control and monetizing troubled loans or assets with the inclusion of receivership services in its platform. Having a third party (receiver), whose sole focus is managing commercial real estate assets, to oversee and control the operations of the property, helps to ensure a speedier monetization and value maximization of a real estate asset. Receivership services can be utilized by both commercial real estate lenders and, in the case of partnership disputes when a neutral third party is needed, to protect an asset from a decrease in value or when value creation is needed."
Neil Aaronson, CEO of Hilco Real Estate, says, "We're thrilled to continue our focused growth in essential services such as receivership as we strive to be a one-stop solution providing ease and expertise to best support our valued clients." For more information about receivership or other HRE services offered, please visit HilcoRealEstate.com or contact Mitch Vanneman directly.
About Hilco Real Estate
Hilco Real Estate ("HRE"), a Hilco Global company (HilcoGlobal.com), is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA). HRE is a national provider of strategic real estate disposition and repositioning services. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE uses its experience to advise and execute strategies to assist clients in deriving the maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies & techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.
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Global conference to focus on advancing the life-saving impacts of genomic health care
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature International Tennis Hall of Fame member Chris Evert as a special guest at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1. Evert, who was diagnosed with stage 1C ovarian cancer earlier this year, will participate in a fireside chat discussing how genomics can improve early cancer detection, lead to more proactive, effective treatment of cancer, and help save lives.
During the session, Evert will discuss her ovarian cancer diagnosis and personal treatment journey. After her younger sister passed away from ovarian cancer in 2020, Evert's doctors discovered that she had a rare inherited genetic mutation commonly linked to ovarian cancer, which ultimately led to the early discovery of her own cancer. Today, Evert's doctors are optimistic about her prognosis because the cancer was detected early.
Regarded as one of the most accomplished tennis players of all time, Evert won 18 major singles championships including a record seven French Open titles and a joint-record six US Open titles.
"We are delighted to have Chris Evert, a role model for so many both on and off the court, to share her powerful firsthand story of how genomics is helping lead the global fight against cancer," said Kathryne Reeves, chief marketing officer of Illumina. "Today, unprecedented advances in genomics are resulting in better informed approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment, which could significantly increase cancer survival rates and lead to patient outcomes we never thought possible."
Illumina previously announced that former US President Barack Obama will headline IGF in another fireside chat on the evening of Wednesday, September 28. Twelve years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Obama will discuss the continued need for equity, accessibility, and smarter health care to improve the human condition. Then, on September 30, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will deliver a keynote address on the remarkable potential of genomics to change the trajectory of global health.
Other IGF key themes include:
- How genomic technology is driving more informed, proactive, and personalized patient diagnosis and treatment in clinics
- Ways in which whole-genome sequencing is revolutionizing patient care
- The role of genomics in supporting health care's quadruple aim to improve population health, reduce costs, enhance the patient experience, and improve provider satisfaction
IGF will take place in San Diego from September 28 through October 1. For more information and to register for the conference, go to illuminagenomicsforum.com.
About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Enrique Flores, 386 Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port air transportation specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Flores, 386th ELRS commander support staff, deployed at the same time to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 29, 2022. Both Airmen are reservists from the 26th Aerial Port Squadron in San Antonio, TX, experiencing the unique opportunity of being deployed together. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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