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Europe wants a high-speed rail network to replace airplanes
Ben Jones, CNN
Breakfast in Paris, lunch in Frankfurt and dinner in Vienna — all without the hassle and frustration of flying.
Imagine a network of modern, super-fast and comfortable trains hurtling between every major city in the European Union, providing a reliable, comfortable and sustainable alternative to air travel.
That was the vision outlined by rail industry leaders in Lyon, France, on June 29, amid ambitious European plans to double high-speed rail use by 2030 and triple current levels by 2050.
Only a massive — and accelerated — expansion of the high-speed network can achieve these hugely ambitious targets, but are they a realistic and affordable proposition?
Unlike many parts of the world, Europe already has thousands of kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway.
France’s world-famous TGVs, Germany’s ICE and Spain’s AVE have transformed rail travel over the last 40 years, but they remain largely focused on domestic markets.
That’s no surprise. When countries are investing billions of euros in new infrastructure, political pressure to squeeze out the maximum benefit for taxpayers is inevitable.
Building lines across international borders, even within the European Union, creates tension over who pays for what, how the contracts are allocated, conflicting national standards and regulations and a host of other obstacles.
For decades it’s been too easy to kick difficult projects down the road until they become someone else’s problem.
Stifling bureaucracy
Even where international high-speed lines have been built — often at enormous cost — national loyalties, stifling bureaucracy and high access charges are preventing some routes from fulfilling their potential.
Others, such as Paris-London via the Channel Tunnel and Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam/Cologne are more successful but could — and should — be luring many more passengers away from short-haul air travel.
Now a body of European organizations have committed to a new study highlighting the numerous benefits of an expanded high-speed rail network connecting national capitals and major cities.
These include the European Commission, the Community of European Railways, the European Rail Supply Industry and ALLRAIL, which represents non-state-owned railways.
Most importantly the group will investigate how to pay for tens of thousands of kilometers of new lines and how a radical transformation of the continent’s rail network can help the EU deliver on its “Green Deal’ objective of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Some of that expansion will come on new routes that are planned or under construction but many more will be needed to facilitate the vision of European leaders.
Alberto Mazzola, executive director of the Community of European Railways told CNN Travel the group wanted a “masterplan” showing the socio-economic benefits of high-speed links between the continent’s major cities.
“While a lot has been achieved so far — Paris-Lyon, Milan-Rome, Barcelona-Madrid and Berlin-Munich are national success stories for rail — much more is needed if the ambitious objectives of the European Green Deal and Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy are to be met,” he said. “If we build it, where should it go?”
And that’s where the first round of battles will be fought.
Reaching an agreement on which routes to prioritize, which cities will benefit (and which will miss out) will cause huge arguments between competing interests.
With the shape of the final network likely to have a massive influence on the future development of Europe and its cities over the next 100 years, cities will be desperate to stake their claim.
While some EU officials have hailed the proposals as the future of sustainable travel in Europe, provided operators can make it efficient and cost-effective, others have struck more cautious notes.
Over-promising?
“Until I see real concrete projects, rolling stock orders and timetables, I’ll reserve judgment,” says Jon Worth, a campaigner for cross-border rail.
“Unfortunately we’ve heard it all before and this sounds like the railways over-promising again. Experience tells us that they can’t deliver this kind of network in the timescales they’re suggesting.”
Nevertheless, France, Spain and Italy have well-established high-speed rail networks linking their biggest cities, plus more lines planned or under construction.
More than any other country to date, France has invested in new links with its neighbors, building international routes to Belgium, the UK, Germany and Spain.
The Lyon-Turin route now under construction, controversial because of environmental impact and questions over financial probity, will add a fast link under the Savoy Alps between France’s second city and the industrial cities of northern Italy.
Now outside the European Union, the United Kingdom — or more specifically London — remains plugged into the European network via the Channel Tunnel, but sadly there will be no physical connection between its under-construction $118 billion (£88 billion) north-south High Speed 2 line and the existing London-Paris/Brussels routes used by Eurostar..
Sitting in the center of Europe, sharing borders with nine other nations, Germany will play a major role in any pan-European network. The German government’s “TEE2.0” proposal to reboot the old Trans-Europe Express is an extension of its $88 billion “Deutschland Takt” (regular interval timetable) program, announced in 2019, which aims to provide fast and frequent inter-city rail services between all German towns and cities over a certain size by 2030.
But the biggest benefits could be felt elsewhere, in countries currently without any high-speed railways. The Czech Republic is working with the French railway industry to develop new 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph) lines that will revolutionize journey times between Prague, Brno and Ostrava and deliver much faster international links between Austria, Slovakia, southern Poland and eastern Germany.
Faster, greener
Poland also plans to join the high-speed club with routes planned to radiate from Warsaw to Lodz, Wroclaw and Poznan. Extensions towards Prague and Bratislava are also planned in co-operation with its neighbors, although they are not likely to materialize until the 2040s.
More problematic are busy international routes that cross the Alps or the Pyrenees — natural barriers that have been a challenge to travelers for centuries.
A good example is Munich in southern Germany to Milan in northern Italy. These industrial powerhouses are less than 500 kilometers (300 miles) apart, closer to each other than to their respective national capitals, but separated by the Alps.
Slow rail and road connections mean that airlines pick up most of this short-hop inter-city business, but faster, direct trains could flip that share in rail’s favor.
When it opens in 2032, the 64-kilometer-long Brenner Base Tunnel between Innsbruck, Austria and Fortezza in Italy will cut around 70 minutes off existing schedules.
According to EU statistics, 17 of the 20 busiest air routes in Europe cover distances of less than 434 miles (700 kilometers) — exactly the kind of distances where city center-to-city center trains can offer faster, cleaner and more sustainable journeys — if the right infrastructure exists.
A Paris-Berlin flight generates at least six times the carbon dioxide emissions of a similar train journey, according to a joint report from environmental organizations in Germany, Poland, Spain and France. Flights of less than 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) between and within European countries are estimated to create 28 million metric tonnes of CO2 every year.
And according to Alberto Mazzola of the Community of European Railways, carbon emissions trading could be a key tool in funding the massive investment required to complete a Europe-wide high-speed rail network.
“The EU’s total CO2 emissions are around 3.8 billion tonnes every year — transport accounts for more than one billion tonnes of that. But if we reduce the current carbon allowances for the aviation and road sectors the additional revenue could be used to fund improvements to public transport.”
Excess carbon emissions from airliners, trucks and cars are currently charged at 50 euros per tonne in the EU, but this could soon rise to €80 per tonne. If just 10% of that revenue is re-invested in transport it could add around 8 billion euros a year to the pot for rail upgrades.
“I sense that there’s a real positive willingness to invest in modal shift now, but we need to move quickly,” Mazzola adds.
Integrated networks
Just as important as civil engineering and sleek new trains, technologies such as digital signaling, automatic train operation, big data and improved ticketing will be critical to improving rail travel and attracting millions of new passengers.
A top priority for the Community of European Railways is the creation of an independent ticketing platform by 2025, bringing together all available fares and timetables across Europe.
By 2030 this information could be integrated with other transport modes, offering travelers door-to-door information and fares for their journey, whether it’s by train, bus, bike or tram — or a combination of modes.
This level of integration is already standard in Austria and Switzerland and, to a lesser extent, Germany, but elsewhere in Europe the quality of information is patchy to say the least.
Despite the best efforts of some governments and state-owned operators, competition on high-speed routes is proving popular with passengers in Italy and Spain, delivering improved services, higher frequencies and lower fares.
Organizations such as ALLRAIL are pushing for similar reforms elsewhere in the EU, but progress is frustratingly slow.
“We want to see high-speed trains with 1,000 seats each connecting places around Europe on a frequent basis,” says Nick Brooks, secretary general of ALLRAIL.
“This will lead to low fares and high revenue. While other competing long-distance transport modes are setting themselves ‘net zero’ emission targets, rail can do it bigger and better. The outcomes of this study must enable high-speed rail to become the backbone of long-distance travel in Europe.”
Covid factor
Expanding capacity by building high-speed railways creates more space on existing lines for freight and regional/local trains.
When main roads reached capacity after World War II, countries built highways and autobahns. High-speed lines are the railway’s equivalent of motorways, taking the fastest long-distance traffic away and creating capacity on existing lines.
While sleek high-speed trains steal the headlines and attract investment, many more people will directly benefit from the modal shift possible through better local and urban train services and transferring freight from roads to rail benefits everyone.
However, delivering such a wide-ranging, ambitious and costly package of new rail projects across more than 20 countries with differing priorities and budgets is fraught with difficulty, especially in times as uncertain as these.
Collectively, it’s estimated that European railways lost more than $52 billion during the pandemic. Compensation from the EU and national governments has so far filled only around one-fifth of that gigantic hole.
Equally worrying is the estimated 20% drop in regular weekday commuter traffic, the long-time backbone of railway revenue. Although long-distance and leisure travel has recovered much more strongly, railway managers worry that cuts could become inevitable if they don’t close the gap.
The sheer scale of the proposals also means that it will take many years to deliver the necessary work, even if things go as planned.
Financial support from emissions trading and the EU will doubtless help in many cases, especially in Eastern and Central Europe, but it remains to be seen whether the European Union can follow China’s example in building a hugely ambitious network of high-speed railways in such a short timescale.
Top image: An Italian Frecciarossa high-speed train. Credit: Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP/Getty Images
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YAKIMA, Wash., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% grower-owned hop supplier, has launched the pre-sale of the 5th Annual Veterans Blend, an annual hop product that supports and celebrates US military Veterans. YCH donates $3 of every pound sold to a selected nonprofit organization that provides support for the Veteran community.
A new blend of hops for the Veterans Blend is selected each year by military Veteran brewers across the nation. This year, it includes experimental hop variety HBC 586, Triumph, Chinook, Ekuanot®, and Idaho 7® brand hops. Along with a new blend profile, they also select a different nonprofit organization to support, addressing the various needs of the Veteran community.
This year, YCH is proud to partner with HunterSeven Foundation, a veteran-founded, nonprofit organization that specializes in medical research and education specifically on the post-9/11 veteran cohort. The HunterSeven Foundation has quickly become the leaders in identifying potential toxic exposures and subsequent illnesses in military veterans and in turn is able to educate both the veteran population and the healthcare providers who care for them on critical health information relating to their exposures utilizing evidence-based practice.
"With post-9/11 service members being diagnosed with cancer at a ratio of 1 in every 6, the HunterSeven Foundation will continue to lead the groundbreaking change in proactive healthcare. Our approach is mission-driven, and our mission is to save lives." says Chelsey Simoni, HunterSeven Foundation Co-Founder.
The 5th Annual Veterans Blend is available for presale to commercial brewers. The deadline to submit orders is Sept. 9th to encourage brewers to brew their support with their own special brew days and charitable beers for Veterans Day. Visit www.yakimachief.com/commercial/hop-varieties/veterans-blend.html for details.
YCH is a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers with family hop farms. Operating for more than 30 years, we have become leaders of innovation, quality and customer service. We are a resource for brewers, providing industry-leading research and products. We are advocates of sustainability and meaningful social causes, working to support the communities around us. https://www.yakimachief.com/
HunterSeven Foundation, a Veteran-founded, 501(c)(3) organization, conducts research on military exposures among post-9/11 veterans and educates the veteran and healthcare population on critical health information relating to their exposures.
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TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Think Research Corporation (TSXV: THNK) (OTCQB: THKKF) ("Think" or the "Company"), a healthcare technology company focused on transforming healthcare through knowledge-based digital health software solutions, is pleased to announce it has signed a contract to provide Care Pathways nursing content to St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a major teaching hospital in London, England and part of the largest public healthcare system in the world.
Through the partnership, Think will deliver customized care plans to St. George's that will standardize nursing care and documentation across the hospital, ensuring the delivery of best-practice and evidence-supported care to at-risk patients and leading-edge preventive interventions. Think will also assist with building the care plans into St. George's electronic patient record (EPR) system, Cerner Millennium, which shares the same instance of Cerner with two other Trusts in the South West London Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Cerner is a major EPR provider in the UK, with its Millennium platform used in 22 Trusts and is the largest electronic health record (EPR) provider in the world, with its solutions deployed in over 27,000 facilities around the globe.
Funding for the project comes from the NHS's United Tech Frontline Digitization Fund, which supports the digital transformation and digitization of healthcare across NHS locations.
Jenny Muir, ICT Chief Nursing Informatics Officer said, "Ensuring every patient receives the highest quality of evidence-based care is paramount at St. George's. This partnership will help ensure we deliver. Having access to evidence-based, custom care plans will provide essential guidance to our nursing staff, enhance efficiencies, and most importantly, improve patient outcomes."
Sachin Aggarwal, Think, CEO said, "Standardizing care has countless proven benefits. We are incredibly proud our solution has been selected to provide the latest evidence-based knowledge and information that St. George's nursing staff require to assess and treat patients with confidence. We are delighted that this is our company's first foray into the world's largest publicly funded healthcare system, the NHS, and doing so will result in our evidence-based content being deployed in the world's largest EPR provider, Cerner."
Think Research Corporation is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital health software solutions. The Company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, standardize care, and improve patient outcomes. For over a decade, Think's cloud-based, EMR- agnostic digital tools have empowered clinicians around the world and positively impacted millions of patients across the continuum of care – including primary physician care, acute care hospitals and surgical suites as well as community and seniors care. Think is proud to serve as a trusted health system partner to a rapidly growing, global client base that spans five continents across more than 13,000 healthcare facilities, with a clinical audience of over 300,000 doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Visit www.thinkresearch.com
For more information: https://www.thinkresearch.com/ca/investors/
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(The Hill) – Former President Trump’s plans to announce his 2024 presidential campaign as early as this summer, well before what he previously indicated, throws a wrench into Republicans’ strategy for winning back the Senate and House majorities in November.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made clear they want the 2022 midterms to be a referendum on President Biden and his handling of inflation and the economy.
But that strategy will run into trouble if Trump announces his plans to run for president again in 2022. An early Trump campaign kickoff would give plenty of opportunity for Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats to make November a referendum on Trump instead of Biden.
Republican and Democratic strategists say Trump will also provide a shot of energy and motivation to a dispirited Democratic base that right now feels less enthusiastic than Republicans about voting in the midterms.
“Midterm elections tend to be referenda on the governing party and given President Biden’s rock-bottom job approval rating, anything that detracts from a focus on the Biden administration and its many failures weakens the Republicans’ ability to take control of Congress,” said Whit Ayres, a leading Republican pollster.
Biden’s job approval rating now stands at 38 percent, according to an average of recent polls compiled by RealClearPolitics.com.
Ayres say Republican voters are significantly more motivated than Democrats to vote given liberal disappointment over the Biden agenda.
“No question about it. The administration has managed to increase Republican enthusiasm and depress Democratic enthusiasm by the way it has governed,” he said.
Former Rep. Jim Walsh (R), who represented a swing district in upstate New York, said a Trump 2024 anouncement could hurt Republican candidates in competitive races.
“I think it causes problems for Republicans. If Trump were to announce this summer, I think it definitely causes problems for Republicans,” he said.
Walsh said if Trump launches his campaign, “it’s not going to bring Republicans out this election but what it may do is motivate Democrats.”
The non-partisan Cook Political Report races four New York House races as toss ups.
Democrats acknowledge they face an enthusiasm gap but say that would likely change if Trump announces plans to run again for president. They say their voters are already more energized in the wake of the 6-3 Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion rights case.
Trump considered announcing his White House bid last year in the aftermath of the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan when Biden’s approval ratings began their downward spiral but was talked out of it by his advisers.
Trump advisers cautioned the former president at the time that he didn’t want to “own” the midterm results if Republicans fell short of winning back the Senate and House, according to a Washington Post report in October of 2021.
The former president is now motivated to announce a bid as polls show he is losing popular support amid the damaging revelations from the House select Jan. 6 committee’s hearings. This has opened the door for potential rivals, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who led Trump 39 percent to 37 percent among likely Republican voters in New Hampshire, an early primary state, according to a recent University of New Hampshire poll.
Republican leaders in Congress fear a new Trump bid would ensure the midterms will be a fight over Trump’s false claims that he won the 2020 election. Leaders in Congress repeatedly advise Republican candidates to focus on Biden’s agenda and the economic problems facing the nation today instead of re-litigating the 2020 election.
“Objectively speaking it would be best if this midterm were run as a referendum on Biden, his overall performance and inflation, the economy and quality of life. That’s an unassailable fact,” said Scott Jennings, a Republican strategist who has advised McConnell’s past campaigns.
But Jennings said analysts can’t assume “Donald Trump cares about whether Republicans win the midterms or not.”
“His tactical objectives here are different than the party’s and he’s never shown much of an interest in what’s best of the party in this regard,” he added.
Many Senate Republicans blamed Trump for contributing to their loss of two Senate seats in last year’s election runoff in Georgia because he claimed fraud in the 2020 November election, depressing GOP turnout in the following January runoff.
“Case in point the Georgia special we had in January of last year. Trump gave no thought whatsoever to what it meant to tell Republicans their vote no longer counted,” Jennings pointed out.
McConnell on Tuesday hammered Biden’s successful push for the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which Congress passed in March of last year without a single Republican vote, which Republicans say fueled inflation.
“On a party-line basis, not a single Republican in the House or Senate voting for it, they dumped almost two trillion [dollars] on the economy,” he said during remarks to the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, echoing what has become his midterm election message.
McConnell regularly deflects questions about Trump and his actions in the runup to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol when asked by reporters, usually replying that he’s paying more attention to the issues immediately before the Senate.
Jennings predicted that McConnell and other Republicans will find a way to adapt if Trump launches his White House campaign early, even if it’s not an ideal scenario.
He also said that Democrats were always planning on making Trump central to their midterm campaign message for the Senate and House, even though Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe’s effort to do just that in the Virginia 2021 gubernatorial race failed to earn him a victory.
Ford O’Connell, a GOP strategist who was close to the Trump White House, acknowledged the GOP establishment doesn’t want Trump to jump into the presidential race early but he argued Republican leaders in Washington don’t fully understand Trump’s effectiveness on the campaign trail.
“If he’s driving the conversation, you could make an argument that he could help the Republicans even more because it’s not like the Democrats aren’t trying to focus on Trump anyway as part of their plan to scrape back some seats in the House or the Senate,” he said. “Democrats are underestimating the fact that Trump is a one-man political force of nature.”
“Mitch McConnell’s a very establishment person and he’s going to go along with the conventional wisdom” that Republicans are better off in November with Trump on the sidelines, Ford said.
“That’s what Mitch is probably thinking but I don’t if Mitch is right on that front,” he added. “It’s not like the Democrats aren’t trying to run on Trump already.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/trump-white-house-bid-threatens-gop-midterm-strategy/ | 2022-07-06T12:33:29Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/trump-white-house-bid-threatens-gop-midterm-strategy/ | false |
The Partners Capital fund focuses on investments in pressing environmental challenges while also targeting private equity-like returns for investors.
BOSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners Capital today announced the closing of its inaugural private equity environmental impact fund, Partners Capital 15 degrees Fund, LP., with $143 million in client commitments. The fund has strong support from a variety of limited partners globally, including foundations, endowments, and family offices.
The Partners Capital 15 degrees Fund will invest in private equity opportunities focusing on proven technological innovations and long-established businesses which are most critical to the global energy transition to net zero carbon emissions. The private equity investment partnership will invest via specialist fund managers as well as direct co-investments in a diversified set of environmental sustainability sectors and themes, including renewable energy generation & storage, transportation & mobility, industrial processes & management, food & agriculture, smart buildings, and water, waste, plastic & recycling.
John Beil, Head of Private Equity and Real Estate, leading the 15 degrees investment portfolio said, "We are very excited about investing behind this mega-trend, while also being acutely cautious. The energy transition will provide many high-impact, high-returning opportunities, but is critically dependent upon many scientific, technological, regulatory, geopolitical and consumer behaviour developments which are highly complex and largely unknown today as we describe in detail in our recently published Partners Capital Global Energy Transition Investment Framework."
This is Partners Capital's first dedicated impact fund, building on a 20-year history of investments across its private markets program. Partners Capital's Co-Chief Investment Officer, Suzanne Streeter, commented that, "Partners Capital will leverage its 20-year history of private equity investments, deep and experienced team and strong network to invest 15 degrees across venture capital, growth and buyout opportunities with exposure to hard-to-access specialist managers and newer emerging managers who are well-positioned to understand this complex landscape. It is a very short list of private equity firms who bring years of successful green energy investment experience to the opportunity set that lies ahead. We believe we have assembled that group of managers who will have significant impact on the energy transition and deliver strong returns at the same time."
As of 31 March 2022, Partners Capital oversees approximately $6B in commitments to private equity and commits c.$1.5B each year to new opportunities.
Partners Capital is a global outsourced investment office acting for highly regarded endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and sophisticated ultra-high-net-worth families in Europe, North America and Asia. As of 31 March 2022, the firm managed $48B in assets and had 270 employees across its seven global offices. Additional information on Partners Capital may be found at http://www.partners-cap.com.
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New Delhi: Aurobindo
Pharma Ltd on Wednesday said its arm,
Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd, has received a final approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market
Triamcinolone Acetonide injectable suspension indicated for various conditions, including allergies and rheumatoid arthritis. The approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (
USFDA) is for Triamcinolone Acetonide injectable suspension for strengths of 200 mg/5 ml and 400 mg/10 ml, multiple dose vials, the company said.
The product is being launched this month, it added.
It is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company's reference listed drug Kenalog-40 injectable suspension, 40 mg/ml, the company said.
Citing IQVIA data, Aurobindo said the approved product has an estimated market size of around USD 73 million for the 12 months ended May 2022.
Aurobindo said this is the 142nd abbreviated new drug application, including 8 tentative approvals received, out of Eugia Pharma Specialty Group (
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Sotheby's to auction off 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton in New York
NEW YORK (AP) - The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.
The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby's natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.
The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said. It measures nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and 22 (6.7 meters) feet long.
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.
"In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton," Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's global head of science and popular culture, said.
Sotheby's presale estimate for the fossil is $5 million to $8 million. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/sothebys-to-auction-off-76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-in-new-york | 2022-07-06T12:48:11Z | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/sothebys-to-auction-off-76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-in-new-york | false |
Security Surveillance System (SSS) program to upgrade global base security with broadband communications infrastructure
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced that they have delivered the initial order of Microwave Line-of-Sight radios to Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) as a part of the the SSS program. ATSC is the prime contractor for the $191 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the U.S. Army's SSS program of record and a leader in force protection systems and border and maritime surveillance systems. The single award IDIQ contract with ATSC has an estimated completion date in 2029.
"Federal security surveillance systems demand the best available performance and must include the most stringent security and rugged capabilities," said Bryan Sheppeck, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Cambium Networks. "Cambium Networks' defense portfolio fully meets or exceeds these requirements. We are proud to contribute to another strong national defense communications program."
Cambium Networks' federal and defense solutions are vetted wireless communications for military battlefield, border, garrison and infrastructure applications with the following certifications:
- FIPS 140-2
- NTIA SPS
- JF12 spectrum certification
- MIL-STD-810H
- Multiple layers of FIPS-validated security including physical, certificate, and over-the-air-rekey security
- TAA Compliant hardware and ancillary items
Cambium Networks provides a comprehensive suite of hardware, software and managed solutions that support multi-gigabit connectivity for federal, municipal, enterprise and service provider applications. The comprehensive wireless fabric portfolio of Wi-Fi access points, switches and fixed wireless technologies—all unified by the cnMaestro™ cloud management system—enables networks to run efficiently and easily scale to meet increasing demand.
About Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places, and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works.
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Strengthening Cornerstone Rheumatology™ GPO as a leading rheumatology-focused GPO by providing innovative solutions and robust specialty drug access to over 1,300 rheumatology providers nationwide.
DUBLIN, Ohio, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that it has acquired the Bendcare group purchasing organization (CPO-GPO) entity and made a minority investment in the Bendcare management services organization (MSO). Following the acquisition of the CPO-GPO, current Bendcare-affiliated CPO-GPO members will transition to Cardinal Health's Cornerstone Rheumatology™ GPO, and Cardinal Health will be the exclusive distributor for those practices.
This acquisition demonstrates Cardinal Health's strategy of prioritizing investment in strategic growth areas and expands distribution opportunities and technology solution offerings for specialty practices. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"Bendcare is a leader in delivering real-world technology, specialty practice management and research solutions that empower physicians and patients in the specialty rheumatology market," said Dan Duran, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Provider Solutions, Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions. "We are excited to combine their solutions with our best-in-class distribution to support rheumatology providers so they can ultimately focus on achieving cost-effective patient outcomes and care."
Combining the expertise and capabilities of Cardinal Health and Bendcare together will create an integrated suite of clinical, practice management and distribution solutions to help support the success of rheumatology practices nationwide.
"Rheumatology providers and patients are navigating a number of industry challenges," said Andrew S. Ripps, CEO, Bendcare. "Cardinal Health is an industry leader in distribution and technology solutions. Our synergistic cultures, combined with our service and technology innovation and expertise, will ignite our ability to continue to lead in the rheumatology space as we expand into other specialties and improve patients' experience, care and value."
Cardinal Health has one of the largest healthcare supply chains in the U.S. with strategically located distribution centers that enable fast and efficient delivery anywhere in the U.S. Through Specialty Solutions, Cardinal Health provides reliable distribution and advanced technology solutions to community-based practices across the nation with specialties in rheumatology, oncology, urology, nephrology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, neurology, immunology and multi-specialty infusion centers.
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for health care facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. Information about Cardinal Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.
Bendcare, LLC (bendcare.com) provides services and technology solutions for specialty providers and patients on journey. Our company creates Healthier healthcare™ by returning control to physicians and patients, improving quality and outcomes resulting in cost-effective care.
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Media: Victor Scott, victor.scott01@cardinalhealth.com and (614) 783-2408
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Former Love Island winner Amber Gill has opened up to say "it's OK to be different" after addressing her sexuality in a tweet sent earlier this week.
Now, catching up with OK! in an exclusive chat, 24 year old Amber said that if she had the opportunity to go back in time and give her 16-year-old self any advice, she'd tell her: "It’s OK to be a little bit different and crazy. You’ll be fine."
The reality star continued: "You don't have to try and fit in everywhere. And you don't have to try and be normal. Everything will work out."
It comes after she declared that she "couldn't be with a man again' and that "switching teams" was the best decision she ever made.
Giving commentary on the Islanders, Amber seemingly alluded to her sexuality as she wrote: "Watching men makes me feel ill. I couldn't put myself through it again."
In another Tweet, she wrote: "Switching teams was the best decision I made in my life."
Her fans were quick to question her tweets and how she defines her sexuality, but Amber isn’t ready to confirm or deny the speculations.
Taking to Instagram Stories, she wrote, "Also let's not pressure someone to talk about something they're not ready to. Just take the funny tweet and move on".
Amber won the hit series back in 2019 with Greg O’Shea after Michael Griffiths called time on the courtship, however the couple only lasted five weeks in the outside world before calling it quits and going their separate ways.
On this year's series, Amber, who has released her new romantic novel Until I Met You, admitted that none of the current single lads in the villa tick her boxes, telling OK! : "I don’t think my guy is going to be in the Love Island villa."
As well as her entertaining Love Island commentary, Amber also uses her platform to raise awareness on important issues, including mental health.
Explaining her decision to use her platform for the greater good, Amber said that after coming off the show she decided to "always stand up for things I believe in".
"Prior to Love Island, I wouldn't even think about checking in with myself or how I would feel if I was anxious," she added. "It was never about taking time for yourself and making sure you’re okay."
Discussing the pressures of social media, she revealed: "I think on Instagram, we're all guilty of trying to paint a perfect picture of what the hell is going on, when really that's not the truth.
"I was just like, You know what, I'm going to tell everyone how I’m feeling. I want people to think there’s nothing wrong with chaos. It just makes you a better person.
"My life is just as messy as everyone else'. I still feel all the same things."
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Woke LA teachers are being told to challenge the concepts of 'merit' and 'individualism' because they are rooted in 'whiteness' as part of unconscious bias training
- The Los Angeles Unified School District required teachers to take part in 'implicit/unconscious bias training' provided by CRT advocate Tyrone Howard
- The training materials teaches staff they must be 'antiracist' in school
- Howard said they will achieve this by challenging 'whiteness' which exists in the concepts of 'merit' and 'individualism'
Los Angeles teachers are being taught that they must challenge the concepts of 'merit' and 'individualism' because they are rooted in 'whiteness' as part of their training into unconscious bias.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has required all teachers and staff to complete 'implicit/unconscious bias training' provided by Tyrone Howard, a critical race theory (CRT) advocate and a professor of education at the University of California.
The training materials, obtained by Fox News, teaches staff that they must be 'antiracist' - and they achieve this by challenging 'whiteness' in schools.
Howard argued during the training that 'whiteness' exists in the concepts of 'merit' and 'individualism'.
'This idea that white is the standard, white is the norm, white is our default has to be challenged,' Howard said in the training video obtained by Fox News.
The training materials, obtained by Fox News, teaches staff that they must be 'antiracist' - and they achieve this by challenging 'whiteness' in schools
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has required all teachers and staff to complete 'implicit/unconscious bias training' provided by Tyrone Howard (pictured), a critical race theory (CRT) advocate and a professor of education at the University of California
The training handout said that 'whiteness' refers to the concept or idea that 'white is normal and is the highest standard in the hierarchy'.
Meanwhile, merit, or meritocracy, 'assumes that each person operates and achieves based on his or her own personal capacity', the training handout said.
It added: 'It incorporates the notion that the work put forth, the effort invested, explains why some groups and individuals do well and others do not.
'It does not consider historical factors or account for opportunities, advantages, and privileges to which some groups have access both historically and in the present.'
Howard said in the video: 'The idea of meritocracy, I think we have to challenge that because we have to recognize that some groups have had much more opportunities, some groups have had far more advantages, and some groups have certain types of privileges that other groups have not had.'
Meanwhile individualism, according to the handout, 'proposes that each person is responsible for his or her outcomes.
'It is very much tied to merit, wherein group responsibility and accountability are not goals. Personal success and achievement are the goals. This belief operates from a survival-of-the-fittest approach that stresses singular pursuit and accomplishment.'
Ben Vallejo instructs students in a physical science class during summer school at Canoga Park High School
Howard argued that the 'the notion of individualism runs counter' to many LAUSD students' 'own cultural norms, which say "it's not about me, it's about we".'
The teachers and LAUSD staff who went through the training were also required to 'identify the specific ways the constructs of privilege, whiteness, merit and individualism may be present in your setting'.
They were also told to 'determine the immediate changes you will personally make, small or large, to promote increased racial and cultural sensitivity, inclusiveness and awareness in your work.'
Critical Race Theory in school curriculums has become a point of controversy across the nation, as parents, politicians, students and educators debate the societal theory's place in the classroom.
CRT supports the idea that racism is fundamentally embedded in American political and social institutions.
Conservatives have taken to using the phrase as a way to describe lessons on racism and 'equity' across all grade levels - and have criticized the theory for claiming that the U.S. is built on racial animus, with skin color determining the social, economic and political differences between people.
Opponents of the academic doctrine known as Critical Race Theory protest outside of the Loudoun County School Board headquarters, in Ashburn, Virginia, in June 2021
Advocates, however, say its teaching is necessary to underline how deeply racism pervades society. Critics say it is divisive and paints everyone as a victim or oppressor.
Joe Biden's new 'disinformation czar,' Nina Jankowicz, dismissed concerns about Critical Race Theory in schools as 'disinformation for profit' in May - despite parents across the country being worried about the teaching of the philosophy in their children's classrooms.
'I live in Virginia, and in Loudoun County that's one of the areas where people have really honed in on this topic. But it's no different than any of the other hot-button issues that have allowed disinformation to flourish,' Jankowicz said during a talk at the City Club of Cleveland in 2021, 'It's weaponizing people's emotion.'
Jankowicz was referring to controversy in Loudon County, Virginia, where parents and school administrators have clashed over the place of CRT in county's curriculums.
The Loudoun School Board has been mired in controversy as Parents have voiced their frustration with the state's woke school board, saying they did not want their children to be taught CRT.
Multiple school board meetings made headlines after parents were filmed clashing with staff over the decision to teach it - and the board's approval of a $6 million 'equity-training' program last year, as well as the approval of a study into whether it would be appropriate to give reparations to black people.
Parents voiced their frustration on the Fort Worth ISD school board in December after it emerged that a training course in critical race theory had been offered to teachers.
The state legislature has made teaching critical race theory students to illegal.
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July 4th parade rampage investigation
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Dr. Richard Del Sesto Opens MDVIP-Affiliated Primary Care Practice in East Greenwich to Deliver Personalized, Preventive Medicine
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MDVIP, the market leader in personalized healthcare with a network of 1,100 primary care physicians nationwide, today announced that Richard M. Del Sesto, M.D., M.S., a board-certified internist in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, has joined MDVIP to provide patients a better healthcare experience with an emphasis on wellness and prevention. Dr. Del Sesto is affiliated with Kent Hospital in Warwick and South County Hospital in Wakefield, where he previously served on the Executive Board for nine years. With nearly 25 years of practicing internal medicine in the community, Dr. Del Sesto is now one of nine physicians who offer MDVIP's patient-centered primary care program in the Ocean State.
"Helping people achieve their health goals – whether it's running their first marathon, improving their dietary habits or reducing their use of medications – is a great privilege and the reason I went into medicine," said Dr. Del Sesto, who also has a master's degree in nutrition. "My partnership with the MDVIP network provides the additional time and resources to work with patients on formulating a wellness plan based on their aspirations and needs and coach them each and every step of the way toward optimal health."
Smaller Practice, Personalized Care
MDVIP-affiliated physicians maintain significantly smaller practices, allowing them to spend more time with patients and provide more individualized primary care compared to traditional practices. For an annual membership fee, patients receive the MDVIP Wellness Program, a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the patient's overall health. Using the results, physicians provide ongoing coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.
Other benefits include same or next-day appointments that start on time and last an average of 30 minutes. Physicians are reachable 24/7 by phone, and many offer telehealth appointments for services that can be performed remotely. In addition, the MDVIP Connect app and website allow patients to communicate with their doctor online, access personal health records and obtain meal plans, workout programs and other healthcare resources. Should an emergent need arise while a patient is traveling, physicians can help arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor, which may include another MDVIP affiliate.
Proven Health Outcomes
MDVIP is at the forefront of healthcare research, with ten published studies in peer-reviewed medical journals. Findings demonstrate better health outcomes among patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices compared to those in traditional primary care practices, including:
- 79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients
- 72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured patients
- $300 million savings for Medicare in one year
- 40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease using advanced testing
MDVIP has also partnered with the global research firm Ipsos to conduct national "consumer IQ" surveys addressing Americans' knowledge and views on major health concerns, including men's health, women's health, brain health, heart disease and obesity.
About Richard M. Del Sesto, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Del Sesto received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, before earning his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. He went on to complete his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at The University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information about Dr. Del Sesto, visit https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/RichardDelSestoMD.
Click here for a list of all MDVIP-affiliated physicians in Rhode Island.
About MDVIP
MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a national network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians serving 368,000 patients. Published research shows that the MDVIP model identifies more patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, delivers more preventive health services and saves the healthcare system hundreds of millions of dollars through reduced hospitalizations and readmissions. In response to growing consumer demand for a more personalized healthcare experience, hospital systems are incorporating the MDVIP model into their primary care offering. MDVIP is also partnering with employers to offer an executive health program as a benefit to their employees. The company has been certified by Great Place to Work since 2018 and is recognized by Fortune as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Healthcare. For more information, visit www.mdvip.com. Follow MDVIP on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Makeshift boat washes ashore after Tropical Storm Colin
CASWELL BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Storms often lead to neat finds on the beach after they pass, but Tropical Storm Colin washed up something unique: a makeshift boat.
“On this beach alone, I’ve found so many whole sand dollars. I’m always looking for something, but I was never looking for that,” Caswell Beach resident Penny Tindall told WECT.
Penny Tindall, Addison Tindall and Kalaya Johnson went to the beach on Sunday in hopes of getting a tan and maybe seeing a sea turtle. What they didn’t expect to see was a boat washed ashore.
“It was made of heavy Styrofoam. It looked like a car engine inside,” Penny Tindall said. “Maybe six homemade oars, maybe four. If there’s that many oars, then how many people were using them to get away from where they were?”
She said Caswell Beach Police and the Coast Guard hauled away the makeshift boat the same day the discovery was made.
Bags inside the boat labeled “Made in Cuba” lead the girls to believe the boat belonged to someone traveling from Cuba.
“What if they jumped off the boat and drowned? Did something really bad happen to them?” Addison Tindall questioned. “I hope they made it somewhere they needed to be, and they’re not injured or anything like that.”
Investigators are looking into these same questions.
Immigration policy said Cuban refugees can stay in the U.S. if they made it to shore. If they’re caught at sea, however, they’re sent back to Cuba.
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The acquisition is on behalf of a Delaware statutory trust investment offering that seeks to raise $68 million in equity from accredited investors
ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer of mixed-use multifamily communities, announced today the acquisition of Retreat at Arden Farms Apartments, a 312-unit apartment community in the Asheville suburb of Arden, North Carolina. The community was acquired on behalf of CS1031 Retreat at Arden Farms Apartments, DST.
"Asheville, North Carolina has been on Capital Square's radar for some time," said Louis Rogers, founder and chief executive officer of Capital Square. "We are thrilled to expand the Capital Square footprint to Ashville in order to deliver exceptional investment programs to a growing number of Section 1031 exchange and cash investors nationwide."
Nestled in the midst of the Blue Ridge mountains at 539 Long Shoals Road, the 28-acre apartment community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 957 square feet with high-end finishes including tile backsplashes, stainless-steel appliances, 9-foot ceilings, walk-in closets and a balcony or patio. The community amenities include a grand clubhouse with a lounge, cyber café with a coffee station, resort-style saltwater pool, 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness center, wellness studio, poolside grilling area, "bark park," electric car charging stations and private garages and storage units.
The highly amenitized property offers sweeping mountain views with convenient access to numerous outdoor activities. The property also benefits from direct access to Interstate 26, providing a 15-minute drive to downtown Asheville. Biltmore Park Town Square, a mixed-use retail center featuring restaurants, shopping and entertainment, is located just 1.5 miles from the property. Whole Foods, Publix and numerous dining options are within a 10-minute drive.
The scenic property is only nine miles from The Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt's 250-room castle that is America's largest home and a prominent tourist attraction, according to the City of Asheville. The 8,000-acre grounds, which feature gardens, trails and parklands, are located directly north of the property. For decades, tourists and retirees alike have been drawn to the area's natural beauty, culture, amenities and small-town feel.
"Asheville gained over 9,000 jobs within a twelve-month period ending in February and registered an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, indicative of a strong local economy,"1 said Whitson Huffman, chief strategy and investment officer. "The area continues to incubate regional economic growth, as evidence by the recent announcement by aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney that they are investing $650 million to build a one million-square-foot advanced manufacturing center approximately 3 miles from the property, which will lead to 800 permanent, high-paying local jobs." 2,3
Asheville has averaged over 1,000 new apartment units per year from 2014-2021 while maintaining 96% average occupancy, according to CoStar.4 A limited future supply is anticipated due to affordable housing and other local government requirements. Additionally, a rapidly growing population will drive rent growth, according to the local ABC affiliate and Citizen Times news.5
CS1031 Retreat at Arden Farms Apartments, DST seeks to raise $68 million in equity from accredited investors and has a minimum investment requirement of $50,000.
Since its founding in 2012, Capital Square has acquired 150 real estate assets for over 6,000 investors seeking quality replacement properties that qualify for tax deferral under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and other investors seeking stable cash flow and capital appreciation.
Tynes Development Corporation and Hathaway Construction, sellers of the property, were represented by Michael Saclarides, Devin Bryan, and Jacquelyn Aaron with Cushman & Wakefield.
Sources: 1. https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/nc_asheville_msa.htm | 2. https://www.ashevillechamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EDC-FS-Major-Employers-2021.pdf |
3. https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/10/31/pratt-whitneys-650-m-asheville-plant-expected-spawn-more-investment/6075798002/ | 4. CoStar, Multifamily Market Report 2Q 2022, Asheville, NC, accessed June 8, 2022 | 5. ABC Affiliate & Citizen Times news: https://abc11.com/rent-prices-increase-north-carolina-affordable-housing/11533489/ - February 2, 2022
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 $5.9 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 four 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.
Disclaimer: Securities offered through WealthForge Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Capital Square and WealthForge Securities, LLC are separate entities. There are material risks associated with investing in DST properties and real estate securities including illiquidity, tenant vacancies, general market conditions and competition, lack of operating history, interest rate risks, the risk of new supply coming to market and softening rental rates, general risks of owning/operating commercial and multifamily properties, short term leases associated with multi-family properties, financing risks, potential adverse tax consequences, general economic risks, development risks, long hold periods, and potential loss of the entire investment principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Potential cash flow, returns and appreciation are not guaranteed. IRC Section 1031 is a complex tax concept; consult your legal or tax professional regarding the specifics of your particular situation. This is not a solicitation or an offer to see any securities. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) in its entirety, paying careful attention to the risk section prior to investing. Diversification does not guarantee profits or protect against losses. Private placements are speculative.
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Former abortion clinics like the West Alabama Women’s Center have provided thousands of procedures in recent years.
Combined, the state’s five clinics provided 5,713 abortions, with most occurring early in the first trimester. More than 82% of abortions were performed at 10 weeks or earlier; about half were medication abortions.
Alabama’s independent abortion clinics and funds have stopped performing abortions; they say they will now transition fully to other services, such as contraceptives and community outreach.
In 2020, the West Alabama Women’s Center, which was one of five abortion clinics in the state, perfromed 2,565 procedures in 2020. Medication abortions accounted for more than half, while 41% were in-clinic dilation and curettage procedures, commonly called D&C. The procedure is considered safe and routine.
Medication abortions are typically administered via two different medications during the first trimester, usually at or before the patient reaches 10 weeks gestation. Currently, there is a gray area in the U.S., with some states entirely banning medication and surgical abortions, and federal officials pledging access to abortion pills, which are approved by the FDA.
The Biden administration has announced that they will work to protect access to medication abortions, though how that will play out in Alabama is unclear.
Dilation and curettage procedures involve the dilation of the cervix and removal of contents from the uterus using either suction or scraping of tissue. They are performed in clinics, usually during the first trimester. Dilation and curettage procedures were the most frequently performed in the state in 2020.
Vacuum aspiration abortions involve the removal of content from the uterus through suction and are usually performed during the first trimester or early in the second. These procedures are usually brief.
Dilation and evacuation abortions are typically performed during the second trimester. The cervix is dilated and the contents of the uterus are surgically removed.
Sometimes, other procedures can be used to terminate pregnancies, though Alabama only performed five types in 2020. Hysterectomy rates are high in the South, but did not account for abortion procedures according to the ADPH report.
The two Planned Parenthood clinics administered the smallest number of abortions in Alabama in 2020. Most of their procedures were medication abortions.
The West Alabama Women’s Center, along with individual providers Reproductive Health Services of Montgomery and the Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives, were more likely than Planned Parenthood to administer in-clinic procedures.
Both Reproductive Health Services of Montgomery and the Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives administered more in-clinic procedures than medication abortions.
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Makeshift boat washes ashore after Tropical Storm Colin
CASWELL BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Storms often lead to neat finds on the beach after they pass, but Tropical Storm Colin washed up something unique: a makeshift boat.
“On this beach alone, I’ve found so many whole sand dollars. I’m always looking for something, but I was never looking for that,” Caswell Beach resident Penny Tindall told WECT.
Penny Tindall, Addison Tindall and Kalaya Johnson went to the beach on Sunday in hopes of getting a tan and maybe seeing a sea turtle. What they didn’t expect to see was a boat washed ashore.
“It was made of heavy Styrofoam. It looked like a car engine inside,” Penny Tindall said. “Maybe six homemade oars, maybe four. If there’s that many oars, then how many people were using them to get away from where they were?”
She said Caswell Beach Police and the Coast Guard hauled away the makeshift boat the same day the discovery was made.
Bags inside the boat labeled “Made in Cuba” lead the girls to believe the boat belonged to someone traveling from Cuba.
“What if they jumped off the boat and drowned? Did something really bad happen to them?” Addison Tindall questioned. “I hope they made it somewhere they needed to be, and they’re not injured or anything like that.”
Investigators are looking into these same questions.
Immigration policy said Cuban refugees can stay in the U.S. if they made it to shore. If they’re caught at sea, however, they’re sent back to Cuba.
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NFL Stars Kyler Murray, Bradley Chubb, Frank Clark, Jordyn Brooks, Irv Smith Jr., Marcus Maye, Tyler Higbee, Jamel Dean, and Others Join Roc Nation Sports
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran football agent Erik Burkhardt has joined Roc Nation Sports as co-Head of the company's Football division. Additionally, Roc Nation Sports agents Kim Miale and John Thornton have been promoted to co-Heads of Football and will share leadership of the division alongside Burkhardt.
Burkhardt has been a certified NFL agent for 17 years. He received his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University and his J.D. and Masters in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University in Miami. He previously served as owner of Select Sports Group, and the co-President of ICM-Select's NFL division. He has negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented multiple top 10 picks in the NFL draft.
Burkhardt's clients who have joined Roc Nation Sports include Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals), Bradley Chubb (Denver Broncos), Frank Clark (Kansas City Chiefs), Marcus Maye (New Orleans Saints), Tyler Higbee (Los Angeles Rams), Irv Smith Jr. (Minnesota Vikings), Jordyn Brooks (Seattle Seahawks), Devin Duvernay (Baltimore Ravens), Terence Steele (Dallas Cowboys), Jamel Dean (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Germaine Pratt (Cincinnati Bengals), Brandon Jones (Miami Dolphins), and Kliff Kingsbury (Arizona Cardinals).
"Erik's energy, work ethic and passion for helping players achieve their goals are infectious," said Brodie Van Wagenen, Roc Nation Sports COO. "Together, Kim, John and Erik form a diverse and formidable trio of power brokers in the NFL. Their combined experience and institutional knowledge will allow our clients to further maximize their performances on the field and amplify their brands off the field."
"My team and I are thrilled to be joining a world class agency in Roc Nation Sports," said Burkhardt. "In an effort to always grow and evolve for our clients, I've had the unique opportunity to sit down with several agencies and deeply explore all aspects of the industry and the future possibilities for our clients. The Roc family is very different than the rest. What JAY-Z and Juan Perez have built at Roc Nation Sports is truly authentic and forward-thinking. I am grateful for the seamless transition into the agency and look forward to working closely with Kim and John to continue building upon their tremendous success."
Miale has been with Roc Nation Sports since May 2013 and was the first agent hired by JAY-Z and President Juan Perez. As one of the most successful female agents in sports, Miale was named Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 in 2018. In addition to serving as co-Head of Football, she will maintain her role as Roc Nation Sports' General Counsel. During the 2018 NFL Draft, Miale's client Saquon Barkley went number two overall to the New York Giants, the highest a player represented by a woman has ever been selected. Miale has negotiated record-breaking contracts for Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (five-year, $112.866 million) and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (five-year, $70 million).
In 1999, Thornton was a second-round pick in the NFL Draft, following a first-team All-American career at the University of West Virginia. He played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals before becoming a certified NFL agent in 2013, making him one of the most successful former players in the industry. Thornton has represented multiple first-round picks including the fourth overall pick in the 2020 draft (Andrew Thomas – New York Giants). He recently negotiated a record-breaking contract for cornerback Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers (four-year, $84 million).
Collectively, Roc Nation Sports and Burkhardt have represented more than a dozen first-round NFL draft picks and negotiated more than $1.3 billion in NFL contracts.
Roc Nation Sports, a sub-division of Roc Nation, launched in spring 2013. Founder Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter's love of sports led to the natural formation of Roc Nation Sports, supporting athletes in the same way Roc Nation has been working alongside and advocating for artists in the music industry for years. Roc Nation Sports focuses on elevating athlete's careers on a global scale both on and off the field, bringing the organization's full-service touch to athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLB, global soccer and rugby. Roc Nation Sports conceptualizes and executes marketing and endorsement deals, community outreach, charitable tie-ins, media relations, and brand strategy. Roc Nation Sports roster includes premiere athletes such as LaMelo Ball, Romelu Lukaku, Saquon Barkley, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Kevin De Bruyne, Leonard Fournette, Marcus Stroman, Robinson Cano and Danny Green.
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Agreement is first RSG transaction for Spire Marketing
HOUSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Marketing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR), has completed a multi-year agreement to purchase responsibly sourced gas (RSG) from Ascent Resources.
RSG is a distinct natural gas classification that is verified for low-emission attributes and produced in an environmentally responsible manner.
The agreement with Ascent represents the first RSG transaction for Spire Marketing.
"Increasingly over the past few months, we have received numerous requests from our clients regarding access to RSG. Our agreement with Ascent now provides us with the ability to bring this value to our clients throughout North America," said Patrick Strange, Spire Marketing President. "Meeting the current and future needs of our clients, both from a reliability and sustainability standpoint, is core for Spire Marketing and our parent Spire. We are thankful to Ascent Resources for their continued leadership in the natural gas market and for their support in helping us add RSG to our portfolio."
With more than three decades in the natural gas marketing space, Spire Marketing serves more than 120,000 clients and customers throughout North America, including utilities, power generators, industrials, and selected commercial and retail accounts.
Ascent is one of the largest private producers of natural gas in the United States, with operations located in the Utica Shale in southern Ohio. With a continued focus on the environment and responsible operations, Ascent is committed to supplying affordable, clean and responsibly sourced gas to the North American market.
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR), we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.
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Dr. Richard Del Sesto Opens MDVIP-Affiliated Primary Care Practice in East Greenwich to Deliver Personalized, Preventive Medicine
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MDVIP, the market leader in personalized healthcare with a network of 1,100 primary care physicians nationwide, today announced that Richard M. Del Sesto, M.D., M.S., a board-certified internist in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, has joined MDVIP to provide patients a better healthcare experience with an emphasis on wellness and prevention. Dr. Del Sesto is affiliated with Kent Hospital in Warwick and South County Hospital in Wakefield, where he previously served on the Executive Board for nine years. With nearly 25 years of practicing internal medicine in the community, Dr. Del Sesto is now one of nine physicians who offer MDVIP's patient-centered primary care program in the Ocean State.
"Helping people achieve their health goals – whether it's running their first marathon, improving their dietary habits or reducing their use of medications – is a great privilege and the reason I went into medicine," said Dr. Del Sesto, who also has a master's degree in nutrition. "My partnership with the MDVIP network provides the additional time and resources to work with patients on formulating a wellness plan based on their aspirations and needs and coach them each and every step of the way toward optimal health."
Smaller Practice, Personalized Care
MDVIP-affiliated physicians maintain significantly smaller practices, allowing them to spend more time with patients and provide more individualized primary care compared to traditional practices. For an annual membership fee, patients receive the MDVIP Wellness Program, a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the patient's overall health. Using the results, physicians provide ongoing coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.
Other benefits include same or next-day appointments that start on time and last an average of 30 minutes. Physicians are reachable 24/7 by phone, and many offer telehealth appointments for services that can be performed remotely. In addition, the MDVIP Connect app and website allow patients to communicate with their doctor online, access personal health records and obtain meal plans, workout programs and other healthcare resources. Should an emergent need arise while a patient is traveling, physicians can help arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor, which may include another MDVIP affiliate.
Proven Health Outcomes
MDVIP is at the forefront of healthcare research, with ten published studies in peer-reviewed medical journals. Findings demonstrate better health outcomes among patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices compared to those in traditional primary care practices, including:
- 79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients
- 72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured patients
- $300 million savings for Medicare in one year
- 40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease using advanced testing
MDVIP has also partnered with the global research firm Ipsos to conduct national "consumer IQ" surveys addressing Americans' knowledge and views on major health concerns, including men's health, women's health, brain health, heart disease and obesity.
About Richard M. Del Sesto, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Del Sesto received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, before earning his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. He went on to complete his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at The University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information about Dr. Del Sesto, visit https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/RichardDelSestoMD.
Click here for a list of all MDVIP-affiliated physicians in Rhode Island.
About MDVIP
MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a national network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians serving 368,000 patients. Published research shows that the MDVIP model identifies more patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, delivers more preventive health services and saves the healthcare system hundreds of millions of dollars through reduced hospitalizations and readmissions. In response to growing consumer demand for a more personalized healthcare experience, hospital systems are incorporating the MDVIP model into their primary care offering. MDVIP is also partnering with employers to offer an executive health program as a benefit to their employees. The company has been certified by Great Place to Work since 2018 and is recognized by Fortune as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Healthcare. For more information, visit www.mdvip.com. Follow MDVIP on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Agreement is first RSG transaction for Spire Marketing
HOUSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Marketing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR), has completed a multi-year agreement to purchase responsibly sourced gas (RSG) from Ascent Resources.
RSG is a distinct natural gas classification that is verified for low-emission attributes and produced in an environmentally responsible manner.
The agreement with Ascent represents the first RSG transaction for Spire Marketing.
"Increasingly over the past few months, we have received numerous requests from our clients regarding access to RSG. Our agreement with Ascent now provides us with the ability to bring this value to our clients throughout North America," said Patrick Strange, Spire Marketing President. "Meeting the current and future needs of our clients, both from a reliability and sustainability standpoint, is core for Spire Marketing and our parent Spire. We are thankful to Ascent Resources for their continued leadership in the natural gas market and for their support in helping us add RSG to our portfolio."
With more than three decades in the natural gas marketing space, Spire Marketing serves more than 120,000 clients and customers throughout North America, including utilities, power generators, industrials, and selected commercial and retail accounts.
Ascent is one of the largest private producers of natural gas in the United States, with operations located in the Utica Shale in southern Ohio. With a continued focus on the environment and responsible operations, Ascent is committed to supplying affordable, clean and responsibly sourced gas to the North American market.
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR), we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.
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Integrated commerce solution helps food service distributor streamline operations and boost customer satisfaction
CRANBURY, N.J., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionet Systems, the leader in digitally enabled solutions to drive global business that innovates, designs, and delivers products and services built in the cloud, announced today the successful launch of a new Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce implementation for Y. Hata & Co., Limited. The large, family-owned food service distributor in Hawaii required an integrated commerce platform for its cash-and-carry division, ChefZone. The new unified platform improves managerial productivity and overall output, resulting in increased scalability and customer satisfaction.
"Y. Hata & Co., Limited has been a mainstay in Hawaii for over 109 years, so we were honored to provide a solution to their challenges and ensure their continued success," said Ali Zubairy, Senior Vice President, Digital and Head of Europe and UKI of Visionet Systems. "Visionet takes pride in offering our clients a comprehensive approach to business and inventory management. By integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 into their already existing systems, the ChefZone team now has unified productivity and complete visibility over all aspects of operations."
Prior to adopting Visionet's highly integrated commerce solution, ChefZone had 14 separate business management solutions and lacked a centralized system, which led to inefficiencies in communication standards, operating procedures, and information sharing.
"Our subsidiary ChefZone was facing multiple challenges and required a technological suite that could enhance its overall performance," said Brian Marting, Chief Financial Officer of Y. Hata & Co. "Our quest for digital transformation led us to reach out to Visionet and Microsoft."
ChefZone gained a 360-degree customer view and a robust solution with advanced warehouse-management (WMS) capabilities after the implementation. Visionet also enabled the seamless integration of digital price tags for over 6,000 products, which led to a six to eight percent increase in worker efficiency, as well as the implementation of a point-of-sale (POS) system that enhanced credit-limit checks. Additionally, with ChefZone modernizing its legacy systems, Y. Hata & Co., Limited increased scalability, resulting in greater accuracy and faster order fulfillment. Overall, this unified shopping experience across all internal and external channels improved brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.
About Visionet Systems
Visionet is a premier digital technology solutions company built on the premise of disruptive innovation. For over 27 years, our innovation-centric and engineering-first approach has unlocked digital-driven success to over 350+ global enterprises across CPG, Retail, Banking & Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Life Sciences industries.
Our strategic technological alliances with Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Adobe and AWS, as well as accolades like Microsoft Partner of the Year 2021 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, are a testament to our expertise in delivering seamless digital transition.
To learn more, visit www.visionet.com.
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Bolt Public Relations
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New relationship will support bank's entrepreneurial, growth-oriented banking strategy
MONETT, Mo., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ: JKHY) announced today that LINKBANCORP, Inc., the holding company of The Gratz Bank and LINKBANK, selected Jack Henry to bring modern banking services to its local community.
Founded in 2018, LINKBANCORP had a vision for entrepreneurial growth, innovation in technology and a branch-lite model to support businesses in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. A merger in 2021 with The Gratz Bank doubled its asset size to over $1 billion and helped them scale in both service and geography.
LINKBANCORP needed a technology platform that would improve operational efficiencies and support its goal of delivering relationship-based banking for both commercial and retail customers, on digital channels. Using Jack Henry's digital banking and lending capabilities, the bank will gain access to scalable and open technology, including the Banno Digital Platform™ and LoanVantage®, as well as open connectivity to more than 850 third-party fintechs.
Andrew Samuel, CEO of LINKBANCORP, said, "We identified four key components that were most important to our strategy: open API, cloud-based infrastructure, native mobility, and modular architecture; Jack Henry delivers in all areas and more. Jack Henry is ahead of the pack in the industry due to its progressiveness and modern approach to technology and this was further highlighted by the company's new technology modernization strategy."
LINKBANCORP was particularly impressed with Jack Henry's existing industry partnerships. Samuel adds, "Now, we can easily adopt innovative technologies from specialized fintechs that would otherwise have taken us 6-12 months to implement. These partnerships complement the Jack Henry platform and support our growth strategy, allowing us to compete with larger financial institutions locally. Our bankers now have the tools needed to serve as trusted advisors, solving real challenges and continuing to positively impact the financial health of our local community."
Stacey Zengel, senior vice president at Jack Henry and president of Jack Henry Banking, said, "LINKBANCORP has a strong growth strategy and is investing in technology to continue to support customers in today's digital world. As a well-rounded financial technology company with a broad ecosystem of fintechs partnerships, Jack Henry is uniquely positioned to help the bank build a modern, flexible, and adaptable platform that will grow with the bank and provide a differentiating and cohesive experience for both commercial and retail customers."
LINKBANCORP, Inc. was formed in 2018 with a mission to positively impact lives through community banking. Its subsidiary bank, The Gratz Bank, is a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania through 10 client solutions centers of The Gratz Bank and LINKBANK, a division of The Gratz Bank. LINKBANCORP, Inc. common stock is traded over the counter (OTC Pink) under the symbol "LNKB".
Jack Henry (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading SaaS provider of technology solutions primarily for the financial services industry. We are an S&P 500 company that serves more than 8,000 clients nationwide through three divisions: Jack Henry Banking® provides innovative solutions to community and regional banks; Symitar® provides industry-leading solutions to credit unions of all sizes; and ProfitStars® offers highly specialized solutions to financial institutions of every asset size, as well as diverse corporate entities outside of the financial services industry. With a heritage that has been dedicated to openness, partnership, and user centricity for more than 45 years, we are well-positioned as a driving market force in future-ready digital solutions and payment processing services. We empower our clients and consumers with the human-centered, tech-forward, and insights-driven solutions that will get them where they want to go. Are you future ready? Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information. Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.
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Man arrested after woman, 75, found taped up in closet, police say
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police arrested a man accused of kidnapping a 75-year-old woman and leaving her tied up in a closet.
Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade told WBRC that Tony White, 47, was caught in Richmond, Kentucky, around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, one day after the woman was rescued.
Betty Cobb, 75, was found taped up in a closet around 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Wade said Cobb was located within six hours of her being reported missing.
Authorities said they believe White followed Cobb home from the grocery store and kidnapped her. They say she was stuffed inside a car trunk and attacked with a knife before being tied up.
Investigators said they used security footage from stores she had visited to determine a suspect vehicle, which led authorities to investigate several residences connected to the suspect.
According to Wade, Cobb was a well-known volunteer firefighter and drove an ambulance in the community. He said she is kind and has a big heart.
“She would take the shirt off her back and hand it to you,” Assistant Fire Chief Jason Austin said. “That is just the type of lady she is.”
Austin said Cobb was a fighter and believes that’s what kept her alive.
“Whatever he did or however he did what he did to her, it wasn’t easy. She fought. Without a doubt, she’ll fight till the end, and that is why she is still here today. She didn’t give in. She fought till the end,” Austin said.
Wade said they believe White randomly targeted Cobb because she is elderly.
They believe he targets this age group specifically and may even be linked to two other kidnapping cases from 2012 and 2013. They now plan to run his DNA in those cases.
He is now in a Kentucky jail awaiting trial for extradition back to Alabama.
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TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its second quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Max Rangel, Global President and Chief Executive Officer and Mark Segal, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call for the investment community on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (ET).
The call-in numbers for participants are (647) 792-1240 or (800) 437-2398. A live webcast of the call will be accessible via Spin Master's website at http://www.spinmaster.com/events.php. Following the call, both an audio recording and transcript of the call will be archived on the same website page for 12 months.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering openended and creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Drier pattern for the rest of the workweek
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - After an active start to Monsoon 2022, a drier pattern will move in for the rest of the week. Dew points will drop into the 40s and 30s, rather than the 50s and 60s we’ve experienced the past few weeks. Any isolated storms the next few days will fire up near the New Mexico and international borders during the afternoon/evening hours. The Tucson Metro should stay mostly dry.
Highs will hover around our climate normal Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures rising closer to 105° for the end of the workweek and into the weekend. Storm chances pick up again this weekend and early next week.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny skies with a high near 100°.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny skies with a high near 102°.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies with a high near 104°.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of storms. High near 105°.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of storms. High near 105°.
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New hourly wage among highest in industry to attract and retain top talent
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced it will boost its minimum U.S. hourly pay rate to $22 effective Oct. 1 of this year. This increase is the company's latest investment in key talent across the organization and positions Truist among the highest in the industry for minimum wage as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards program for its teammates.
"Truist strives to competitively compensate our teammates for the tremendous work they do for our clients and stakeholders, and we take a Total Rewards approach, including offering highly competitive wages, a robust wellness program, comprehensive benefits and an industry-leading 401(k) and pension program," said Kimberly Moore-Wright, chief teammate officer and head of enterprise diversity. "This critical investment in our teammates further rewards the positive impact they make to provide a distinctive client experience and deliver on our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities."
Previously, Truist's minimum wage ranged from $15-$18 per hour, based on geography. The new wage will positively impact approximately 14,000 Truist teammates, including 81% in client-facing roles primarily within its retail and small business banking businesses.
In line with its purpose, Truist's minimum wage, along with its broader Total Rewards program, is reviewed annually to ensure Truist remains competitive across its markets and an employer of choice in the financial services industry.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top-10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $544 billion as of March 31, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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This new addition to Getwizer's suite of services ensures research data immediately delivers value by providing clients with the key recommendations and actionable insights to kickstart their decision-making processes.
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the launch of its insights capabilities, to provide every client with actionable recommendations at the end of every research project.
This unique and highly customized capability sets Getwizer's hybrid, tech/human approach apart from other solutions in the marketplace by combining the technology to optimize the research process and marrying it with the human expertise needed to deliver high-level, strategic insights.
Extracting actionable insights takes time, experience and a deep understanding of the data. This can be beyond the expertise level of many organizations that do not have well-developed and experienced research teams. However, even for those that have the necessary capabilities, pouring over volumes of data can be a long, laborious task. To relieve this pain point, Getwizer now not only provides research that is fast and affordable, but it also delivers ready-to-use and actionable recommendations relevant to the success of a company's brand and product range.
"This latest addition bridges the gap between research data and research insights, to immediately provide a roadmap of the actions a company needs to take based on the results of their research," says Gilad Gans, CEO of Getwizer. "Extracting insights can be the most difficult and time-consuming of tasks, so once again Getwizer provides an effective solution to deliver research that is not only impactful, fast and affordable, but that is now immediately actionable."
To drive the research process forward, the delivery of insights by Getwizer goes beyond numbers and data to supply a high-level strategic consulting review of research data. Derived from analysis across each quantitative and qualitative module of the research, the recommendations are delivered and instantly usable to inform decision-making.
"Delivering tailored insights and recommendations means we now provide the definitive solution from the a to the z of the research process," says Alexandra Frankel, Vice President, Customer Success, Getwizer. "Having insights delivered as part of our overall service will help make our clients' research efforts instantly impactful, which is vital in an ever-changing, fast-paced consumer environment."
This latest edition to Getwizer's research solution is another milestone in the company's product roadmap, which will see further enhancements and additions as Getwizer consolidates its position as the number one solution to deliver impactful research that's fast and affordable, with no tradeoffs.
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Getwizer is a hybrid consumer insights platform integrating the very best of tech and human expertise to deliver a custom, quick and efficient research experience. We enable insights, product and marketing teams to study whatever they need, whenever they need it, freeing them up to focus on decision-making that drives growth. Getwizer counts among its clients brands such as Reebok, Wilson Sporting Goods, Playtika and Next Insurance. For more information visit www.getwizer.com.
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(The Hill) — President Joe Biden is finding himself largely powerless to address a spate of setbacks in recent weeks that have sparked alarm among Democrats about the state of the country.
Biden has been dealt blow after blow in recent weeks: The Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to an abortion; the country is plagued by gun violence, the latest example falling during an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago; and rising costs for gasoline, food and other goods have frustrated the public for months.
In each case, Biden’s hands are largely tied, frustrating Democrats and contributing to Biden’s political malaise.
He has signed executive action and a bipartisan bill aiming to curb gun violence. He has taken some unilateral action to lower gas prices, such as releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve. And he has called on the Senate to alter the filibuster if needed to codify Roe v. Wade.
None of those steps were expected to do or will do much to show the gun violence plague, dramatically lower prices at the pump or bring back abortion rights in states where it is being outlawed.
And all of that is increasingly frustrating Democrats, who increasingly argue they voted Biden into office to enact change and are unhappy with the results.
The steps and statements Biden has taken and given, in this context, are seen as much too little.
“It’s infuriating,” said one top Democratic strategist, venting frustrations about Biden and his team. “Our house is on fire and it seems like they’re doing nothing to put the fire out. They’re just watching it with the rest of us.”
Polls point to the gloom in American life.
A Gallup survey published Tuesday found just 23 percent of Americans have confidence in the institution of the presidency, down 15 percentage points from a year ago.
A Monmouth University poll released Tuesday found 88 percent of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with just 10 percent saying it’s on the right track, the lowest number tallied in a Monmouth poll since 2013.
Democratic strategist Joel Payne said Biden needs to change course.
“There’s the administrative part of the job and the political part of the job and it seems like this president is leaning more in the administrative role at a time when his coalition is thirsty for political clarity and leadership,” Payne said. “The president and his team have to be vigilant about providing that and balance the need to do both.”
Speaking about the Biden administration’s inaction on abortion, Bekari Sellers, the political commentator and former South Carolina representative put it this way Friday on CNN: “I’m not sure what he’s doing. I can tell you what he ain’t doing.”
“We have been sounding the alarm about this for a long time,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y.) tweeted in the wake of the Supreme Court’s abortion decision. “Some may want to go after the messenger, but we simply cannot make promises, hector people to vote, and then refuse to use our full power when they do. We still have time to fix this and act. But we need to be brave.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked multiple times at a Tuesday press briefing about complaints from Democratic lawmakers, activists and pundits that Biden has shown a lack of urgency and fire on certain issues.
“I can’t speak for them, I can only speak to what we’re trying to do,” Jean-Pierre said.
“This is a president that has been working tirelessly day in and day out since he’s walked into this administration fighting for the American public,” she continued. “That is what matters to him. That is what is important is delivering every way that he can to make sure that we get things done.
Jean-Pierre pointed to the bipartisan gun legislation passed after a school shooting in Texas, though Biden did not play a major role in those negotiations. And she noted Biden announced executive action to protect access to abortion pills and directed the Justice Department to protect women who cross state lines for the procedure in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling.
“Who knew bragging about how little you know about the Constitution and hurting the only route to putting Roe’s protections back in place would be such a tempting dopamine hit for people who backed defunding the police and helped ensure congressional majorities were so narrow,” one Biden ally said.
Doug Heye, a Republican strategist, said Biden is in a no-win situation.
“I’m not sure there’s a whole lot substantively that he can do,” Heye said, adding that there are a few reasons Biden finds himself in this predicament.
“The base just wants somebody who can fight. You don’t have to have a plan to land the punch, win the round, or knock down the opponent, you just need to be seen as fighting,” he said.
But Heye also said expectations of Biden “have been way too high.”
“They have a small majority in the House and no real majority in the Senate. So what did they expect?” he explained.
White House aides dispute the idea that Biden is not fighting to address issues like climate, abortion rights, gun violence and inflation. They pointed to his ambitious legislative proposals, executive actions he’s taken on guns, climate and voting rights, and his willingness to call for filibuster carve-outs in the Senate, something he had not done on the campaign trail.
Aides said Biden shares the public’s sense of frustration that the country has faced a series of setbacks, something the president indicated in remarks during an Independence Day celebration at the White House.
“In recent days, there’s been reason to think that this country is moving backward, that freedom is being reduced, that rights we assumed were protected are no longer,” Biden said in remarks to military families on Monday. “A reminder that we remain in an ongoing battle for the soul of America, as we have for over 200 years.
“I know it can be exhausting and unsettling,” Biden continued. “But tonight, I want you to know we’re going to get through all of this — for all that we have faced, that we are going to get through this, and look how far we’ve come.” | https://www.kron4.com/news/frustrated-democrats-express-alarm-over-bidens-powerlessness/ | 2022-07-06T13:13:39Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/frustrated-democrats-express-alarm-over-bidens-powerlessness/ | false |
SHANGHAI, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy", the "Company" or "we"), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced that the Company's major operational subsidiary, Xinjiang Daqo New Energy ("Xinjiang Daqo"), had successfully completed its private offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Xinjiang Daqo has issued 212,396,215 shares, representing approximately 9.94% of its total 2,137,396,215 shares outstanding immediately after the completion of the private offering. The shares were issued at a private offering price of RMB51.79 per share and the total gross proceeds to Xinjiang Daqo of the private offering are approximately RMB11 billion. Upon completion of the private offering, Daqo New Energy beneficially owns approximately 72.68% of Xinjiang Daqo's shares.
About Daqo New Energy Corp.
Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo" or the "Company") is a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry. Founded in 2007, the Company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufactures, who further process the polysilicon into ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power solutions. The Company has a total polysilicon nameplate capacity of 105,000 metric tons and is one of the world's lowest cost producers of high-purity polysilicon.
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Acquisition helps enterprises catch "bad data" at the source
Extends IBM's leadership in observability to the full stack of capabilities for IT -- across infrastructure, applications, data and machine learning
ARMONK, N.Y., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has acquired Databand.ai, a leading provider of data observability software that helps organizations fix issues with their data, including errors, pipeline failures and poor quality — before it impacts their bottom-line. Today's news further strengthens IBM's software portfolio across data, AI and automation to address the full spectrum of observability and helps businesses ensure that trustworthy data is being put into the right hands of the right users at the right time.
Databand.ai is IBM's fifth acquisition in 2022 as the company continues to bolster its hybrid cloud and AI skills and capabilities. IBM has acquired more than 25 companies since Arvind Krishna became CEO in April 2020.
As the volume of data continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, organizations are struggling to manage the health and quality of their data sets, which is necessary to make better business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. A rapidly growing market opportunity, data observability is quickly emerging as a key solution for helping data teams and engineers better understand the health of data in their system and automatically identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues, like anomalies, breaking data changes or pipeline failures, in near real-time. According to Gartner, every year poor data quality costs organizations an average $12.9 million. To help mitigate this challenge, the data observability market is poised for strong growth.1
Data observability takes traditional data operations to the next level by using historical trends to compute statistics about data workloads and data pipelines directly at the source, determining if they are working, and pinpointing where any problems may exist. When combined with a full stack observability strategy, it can help IT teams quickly surface and resolve issues from infrastructure and applications to data and machine learning systems.
Databand.ai's open and extendable approach allows data engineering teams to easily integrate and gain observability into their data infrastructure. This acquisition will unlock more resources for Databand.ai to expand its observability capabilities for broader integrations across more of the open source and commercial solutions that power the modern data stack. Enterprises will also have full flexibility in how to run Databand.ai, whether as-a-Service (SaaS) or a self-hosted software subscription.
The acquisition of Databand.ai builds on IBM's research and development investments as well as strategic acquisitions in AI and automation. By using Databand.ai with IBM Observability by Instana APM and IBM Watson Studio, IBM is well-positioned to address the full spectrum of observability across IT operations.
For example, Databand.ai capabilities can alert data teams and engineers when the data they are using to fuel an analytics system is incomplete or missing. In common cases where data originates from an enterprise application, Instana can then help users quickly explain exactly where the missing data originated from and why an application service is failing. Together, Databand.ai and IBM Instana provide a more complete and explainable view of the entire application infrastructure and data platform system, which can help organizations prevent lost revenue and reputation.
"Our clients are data-driven enterprises who rely on high-quality, trustworthy data to power their mission-critical processes. When they don't have access to the data they need in any given moment, their business can grind to a halt," said Daniel Hernandez, General Manager for Data and AI, IBM. "With the addition of Databand.ai, IBM offers the most comprehensive set of observability capabilities for IT across applications, data and machine learning, and is continuing to provide our clients and partners with the technology they need to deliver trustworthy data and AI at scale."
Data observability solutions are also a key part of an organization's broader data strategy and architecture. The acquisition of Databand.ai further extends IBM's existing data fabric solution by helping ensure that the most accurate and trustworthy data is being put into the right hands at the right time – no matter where it resides.
"You can't protect what you can't see, and when the data platform is ineffective, everyone is impacted –including customers," said Josh Benamram, Co-Founder and CEO, Databand.ai. "That's why global brands such as FanDuel, Agoda and Trax Retail already rely on Databand.ai to remove bad data surprises by detecting and resolving them before they create costly business impacts. Joining IBM will help us scale our software and significantly accelerate our ability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise clients."
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Databand.ai employees will join IBM Data and AI, further building on IBM's growing portfolio of Data and AI products, including its IBM Watson capabilities and IBM Cloud Pak for Data. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition closed on June 27, 2022.
To learn more about Databand.ai and how this acquisition enhances IBM's data fabric solution and builds on its full stack of observability software, you can read our blog about the news or visit here: https://www.ibm.com/analytics/data-fabric.
Databand.ai is a product-driven technology company that provides a proactive data observability platform, which empowers data engineering teams to deliver reliable and trustworthy data. Databand.ai removes bad data surprises such as data incompleteness, anomalies, and breaking data changes by detecting and resolving issues before they create costly business impacts. Databand.ai's proactive approach ties into all stages of your data pipelines, beginning with your source data, through ingestion, transformation, and data access. Databand.ai serves organizations throughout the globe, including some of the world's largest companies in entertainment, technology, and communications. Our focus is on enabling customers to extract the maximum value from their strategic data investments. Databand.ai is backed by leading VCs Accel, Blumberg Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Differential Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Hyperwise, and F2. To learn more, visit www.databand.ai.
IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com.
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- Consumers can purchase a vehicle 100% online with WylerComplete in less than 15 minutes
- Wyler offers support for car buyers before, during and after the sale
- First locally owned dealership to offer a fully digital car buying experience
CINCINNATI, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Wyler Automotive Family announced the launch of WylerComplete, a 100% online car buying experience for pre-owned vehicles. WylerComplete allows customers to go through the entire car buying process online—from the initial search and financing to remote signing and scheduling delivery—in less than 15 minutes.
"Unlike some of the other online car buying sites, Wyler is locally owned and has been doing business in the Cincinnati market since 1973," said David Wyler, President, at Jeff Wyler Automotive Family. "With the launch of Wyler Complete we can expand our reach in the market and offer the convenience of a fully online shopping experience with the benefit of being able to call our highly knowledgeable sales team or come into our dealership at any point along the way. At Wyler, we are always here for our customers before, during and after the purchase of their vehicle to make sure they are completely satisfied."
Wyler Complete shoppers can look forward to the following benefits:
- Wide selection of quality pre-owned vehicles
- Transparent pricing
- Scheduled delivery
- Opportunities with Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer (ICO)
- Aftermarket product and insurance offerings specific to each customer
- Safe and secure deal completion, signing of paperwork and online payments
WylerComplete leverages Cox Automotive's state-of-the-art Esntial Commerce™ technology, which guides consumers through the online car buying process faster and more seamlessly than any other platform. AI-powered shopping features and patent-pending finance automation enable buyers to see personalized payments on vehicles in Wyler's inventory and shop by make, model, price, and monthly budget.
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family's new, fully online car buying experience serving the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana market can be found at wylercomplete.com.
The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family operates 23 dealerships in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. In business since 1973, they rank in the top 40 of over 17,000 franchised dealerships for annual sales.
Esntial Commerce is the industry's first white-label ecommerce solution that provides a fully automated and online ecommerce consumer car buying experience while transforming the traditional retailer deal process. Only Cox Automotive, with Esntial Commerce and its full suite of digital retailing, inventory, and merchandising tools, can help deliver on the promise of auto retail success with any consumer, on any deal, from anywhere.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to productivity, workers share more similarities than differences, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. A survey of more than 2,400 professionals in the U.S. reveals five productivity trends that have taken shape since the shift to remote work.
- Productivity peaks early in the week. Employees get the most done on Monday and Tuesday, whether at home or in the office. Results are consistent with a similar survey conducted in 2019, before the rise of remote and hybrid work.
- Professionals have defined power hours. Most workers hit their stride in the late morning (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and early afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.), regardless of where they sit. Very few tackle their to-dos during lunch or evening hours.
- Meetings are getting in the way. When asked to share what most impedes their productivity, the top response was unnecessary calls and meetings (35%), followed by conversations with colleagues (25%).
- Home is where it happens. While 1 in 5 professionals (21%) said they're equally productive wherever they work, 35% reported accomplishing more at home. Those commuting to the office perform best in a private space (43%) versus a collaborative one (16%).
- Concerns about flexible work are waning. Two-thirds of employees (66%) feel their boss cares more about their contributions to the company than when and where they work. Separate research from Robert Half shows 27% of managers don't mind if their direct reports put in fewer than 40 hours a week, as long as the job gets done.
"Trust and open communication are essential when it comes to flexible work," said Paul McDonald, senior executive director of Robert Half. "Employees need to show they can manage their time by meeting deadlines and being available to collaborate. And in turn, managers need to lead by example and evaluate performance based on achieving business and individual goals."
McDonald added, "Understanding work habits and preferences — and focusing on results — is key to maximizing productivity. When team members communicate their schedules and are aligned on goals, they're more effective."
View a video of the research highlights and visit the Robert Half blog for additional tips on maximizing productivity, whether working from home or the office.
The online survey was developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. It includes responses from more than 2,400 workers 18 years of age or older in finance, technology, marketing and creative, legal, administrative and customer support, human resources, and other areas at companies with 20 or more employees in the U.S. (conducted May 17-30, 2022).
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Robert Half offers contract and permanent placement solutions and is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm. Visit roberthalf.com and download the company's award-winning mobile app.
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HUB to Debut No. 30 Livery with Driver Christian Lundgaard at Honda Indy Toronto
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a new sponsorship agreement with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to become the primary sponsor of the No. 30 livery. RLL driver Christian Lundgaard will debut the car at the 2022 Honda Indy Toronto event scheduled to take place July 15-17 at Exhibition Place along the shores of Lake Ontario.
"The orchestrated intensity of how a pit-stop comes together is the perfect metaphor for how HUB supports its customers throughout North America, and in Canada where we are the largest brokerage in the country. Much like our insurance and risk advisors, the drivers are essential – however, there are dozens of people behind the scenes acting as unsung heroes working together to make the driver's results and our customers outcomes a success," said Larry Lineker, HUB Executive Vice President and a member of HUB's Executive Management Team. "HUB has a strong affinity for RLL and their 'team-first' mantra, as well as the unwavering commitment to success that Bobby Rahal and his drivers exemplify. We are thrilled to be involved with RLL and Christian, a driver full of potential who we are all excited to work with and continue watching as his career takes off."
HUB has deep ties to both the racing and auto industry, supporting the risk management needs of nearly 40% of auto dealerships in Canada. HUB also insures 13 of the full-time IndyCar drivers, which accounts for half of the field. HUB has insured RLL for more than five years and has been a partner of RLL as an associate sponsor of Graham Rahal's No. 15 car for two years.
"Our team takes great pride in our relationship with HUB, and we could not be more excited to see this partnership continue to grow," said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. "Outside of our shared love for racing, the HUB team has played a crucial role in the auto industry, supporting the evolving risks of dealers. This is protection that people and organizations like us cannot function without, and we are grateful for their efforts both on and off the track."
The Honda Indy Toronto, one of the marquee races on the IndyCar circuit, is expected to be the largest sporting event in Toronto since the pandemic. A Danish rookie, Lundgaard made an impressive debut in the IndyCar Series at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August 2021. He turned heads when he qualified on the second row in fourth place and went on to finish 12th despite a condensed event schedule. He is making his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut this year.
"I never would have guessed there would be so many parallels between an insurance brokerage and racing," said Lundgaard. "After getting to know the HUB team and learning more about their values and how they operate their business through teamwork and educated risk taking (with protection as the priority), it's not too far off from how I prepare and work with my team each time I get behind the wheel. I feel very proud to drive the No. 30 HUB car in Toronto in such a monumental race."
HUB is hopeful this first year in Toronto marks an annual event with Christian and the No. 30 car, as the firm continues to connect the parallels between the passions of its leaders, employees and customers, and the direct correlation to racing and the auto industry in Canada and beyond.
For more information about RLL Racing, visit www.rahal.com. To learn more about HUB, visit hubinternational.com.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, based in Hilliard, Ohio and Brownsburg, Ind., is co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, former CBS Late Show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Mike Lanigan. In 2022, the team begins its 31st year of competition and will attempt to add to its 29 Indy car wins – including the 2004 Indy 500 from pole with Buddy Rice and the 2020 Indy 500 with Takuma Sato — their 33 poles, 108 podium finishes and 1992 series championship. The team also competed in the American Le Mans Series from 2009-2013 as BMW Team RLL where they won both the Manufacturer and Team Championships in the GT category in 2010 and swept all three GT titles in 2011 – Manufacturer, Team and Driver. In 2012, the team finished second in the Team Championship and third in the Manufacturer Championship and in 2013, the team finished second in the Driver, Team and Manufacturer Championship. From 2014-2021, BMW Team RLL competed in the GTLM class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a two-car program and brought their total to 22 wins – including the 2019 and 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance races, 28 poles and 91 podium finishes as well as a second-place finish in the Manufacturer, Team and Driver championships in 2015 and 2017. The team was also the 2020 Michelin Endurance Champions. For 2022, BMW M Team RLL will compete in the GTD Pro class while simultaneously ramping up for a two-car program in the much-anticipated LMDh class of IMSA for 2023.
CONTACT:
Media: Marni Gordon
Phone: 312-279-4601
marni.gordon@hubinternational.com
Media: Jessica Wiltse
Phone: 312-596-7573
Jessica.wiltse@hubinternational.com
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Expanding Mercer Advisors' Southeast Presence
DENVER, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. ("Mercer Advisors"), a national Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), today announced the acquisition of Starks Financial Group, Inc. ("Starks"). Starks is a respected financial planning and wealth management firm located in Asheville, North Carolina, with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $250 million.
Since Dawn Starks, CFP® founded Starks Financial Group in 1999, they have helped numerous clients understand and manage their money. Their team of financial planners believes in the empowerment that accompanies financial literacy – understanding how resources can work hard to help reach financial goals. Financial planners help navigate life's twists and turns.
Commenting on the transaction, Dawn Starks stated: "My partner Jennifer Adams, CFP®, Vice President, and I are proud of the comprehensive wealth management firm we have built. As a women-owned and operated firm, we understand the unique challenges facing women. As a result, we have built a practice that not only serves the interests of women, but those of same sex partners, along with others seeking our brand of deep financial planning. We were also at that age and stage of needing to put together a succession plan for our practice to help ensure uninterrupted care for our clients should something unforeseen happen to either of us. We learned of Mercer Advisors as a potential acquiring partner because several of our peers had been acquired by them, and David Barton, Vice Chairman and Leader of Mergers and Acquisitions at Mercer Advisors, spearheaded all of those transactions. After meeting with David, we knew we had found the right partner for us. We loved their family office services and the fact that Mercer Advisors would take over time-consuming back-office work. But what really impressed us was their investment and attention to many women's advancement initiatives, including their "InvestHers" platform supporting women's groups across the organization and beyond. The cultural fit between our firms could not be higher."
David Barton, Vice Chairman, who led the acquisition of Starks on behalf of Mercer Advisors, stated: "Dawn and Jennifer are doing pioneering work building and supporting the advancement of financial independence for women and are exactly the quality of financial planners we are seeking to add to our team. As a service business, you are only as good as your people, and our industry is talent starved. In Starks, we are adding highly qualified new team members, which is a primary aim of our M&A strategy ~ adding needed talent to support our growth."
Dave Welling, Chief Executive Officer of Mercer Advisors, said, "Dawn and Jennifer have built a great business and a strong team, and they are highly respected in our industry and in their community. As a women founded, owned, and led firm, they will join with the nine other women-led firms who have chosen Mercer Advisors as their new home and add to the ranks of our advisory team which is already over 50% women. We are thrilled to be expanding in North Carolina and look forward to working together to help deliver meaningful results for our shared clients."
Established in 1985, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ("Mercer Advisors") is a total wealth management firm that provides comprehensive, fee-based investment management, financial planning, family office services, retirement benefits and distribution planning, estate and tax planning, insurance solutions, and corporate trustee and trust administration services. Mercer Advisors Inc. is a parent company of Mercer Global Advisors Inc. (RIA), majority owned by both Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital, one of the largest Registered Investment Advisors and financial planning firms in the U.S. with over $38 billion in client assets. Headquartered in Denver, Mercer Advisors is privately held, has over 670 employees, and operates nationally through 60+ offices across the country. For more information, visit www.merceradvisors.com.
Data as of March 31, 2022. AUM includes affiliates and wholly owned subsidiaries.
Mercer Global Advisors Inc. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and delivers all investment-related services. Mercer Advisors Inc. is the parent company of Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and is not involved with investment services.
Mercer Advisors is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice to clients. All estate planning documentation preparation and other legal advice is provided through its affiliation with Advanced Services Law Group, Inc.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Contact: Chris Tofalli
Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC
914-834-4334
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LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the second quarter 2022 after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. MGM Resorts will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will include a brief discussion of the results followed by a question and answer session. In addition, supplemental slides will be posted prior to the start of the call on MGM's Investor Relations website at http://investors.mgmresorts.com.
The call will be accessible via the Internet through http://investors.mgmresorts.com/investors/events-and-presentations/ or by calling 1-888-317-6003 for domestic callers and 1-412-317-6061 for international callers. The conference call access code is 9563121.
A replay of the call will be available through August 10, 2022. The replay may be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088. The replay access code is 2455831.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 33 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
MGM RESORTS CONTACTS:
Investment Community, ANDREW CHAPMAN, Director of Investor Relations, (702) 693-8711, achapman@mgmresorts.com, OR News Media, BRIAN AHERN, Executive Director of Communications, media@mgmresorts.com
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Recognition underscores Genpact's continued excellence in cybersecurity and commitment to driving client value with its security practices
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, today announced that it has been honored with the 2022 CSO50 Award from Foundry's CSO, the premier content and community resource for security decision-makers leading business risk management efforts. This year's award recognizes Genpact for implementing holistic risk management practices through its Client Lifecycle Risk Management (CLRM) program.
The pandemic-induced acceleration of digitization has increased cyber risk worldwide, impacting businesses financially, legally, and causing reputational damage. In this environment, data security, privacy and cybersecurity resilience have emerged as one of the primary requirements from clients across sectors and geographies. Operationally, this translates to faster identification, escalation and mitigation of these risks starting from the initial pitch for a new deal all the way through contract management and delivering services to clients. To accomplish this, Genpact implemented an integrated risk management program, empowering its sales and operations teams, as well as clients, to make real-time risk decisions in an agile manner with minimal impact on the deal closure cycle.
"With the number of cyber-attacks reaching an all-time high in the past 24 months, businesses everywhere are aggressively working to identify and prevent security breaches to avoid losing years of customer trust, loyalty, and brand reputation in a matter of minutes," said Vidya Srinivasan, global infrastructure, and risk leader, Genpact. "At Genpact, digitally transforming clients' businesses, securely and compliant with various regulations is a critical focus for us. This award is a testament to the end-to-end value we are delivering."
This is the sixth consecutive year Genpact has received a CSO50 award for leading specific security projects and initiatives that demonstrate outstanding business value and thought leadership. Genpact received this award in 2021 for its "Secure Work-From-Anywhere" initiative; in 2020 and 2018 for its "Cyber Defense Center Transformation and Automation" initiatives; in 2019 for its "Cloud Security Automation" initiative; and in 2017, for its "Data Loss Prevention 2.0" program.
"As the global business environment continues to change with new technologies and ways to connect with one another, new security challenges are surfacing each day that security leaders and organizations must deal with," said Amy Bennett, executive editor of CSO. "The annual CSO50 and CSO Hall of Fame Awards give recognition to the leaders and teams that are establishing new solutions for dealing with the many current and emerging threats their organizations are confronted with. We are looking forward to giving Genpact and other standout teams and leaders the recognition they deserve at the upcoming event in September."
Genpact will accept its award at the CSO50 Conference + Awards to be held September 19-21, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
About Genpact
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. Led by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we drive digital-led innovation and digitally enabled intelligent operations for our clients. Guided by our experience reinventing and running thousands of processes for hundreds of clients, many of them Global Fortune 500 companies, we drive real-world transformation at scale. We think with design, dream in digital, and solve problems with data and analytics. Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details – all 100,000+ of us. From New York to New Delhi, and more than 30 countries in between, we connect every dot, reimagine every process, and reinvent the ways companies work. We know that reimagining each step from start to finish creates better business outcomes. Whatever it is, we'll be there with you – accelerating digital transformation to create bold, lasting results – because transformation happens here. Get to know us at Genpact.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
About the CSO50 Awards
The CSO50 Awards recognizes 50 organizations for security projects and initiatives that demonstrate outstanding business value and thought leadership. The CSO50 Awards are scored according to a uniform set of criteria by a panel of judges that includes security leaders, industry experts and academics. The 2022 awards will be presented at the CSO50 Conference + Awards to be held September 19-21, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Past winners include Adobe, Allstate, American Express, City of Raleigh, The Clorox Company, Comcast, Delta Dental, Genpact, HBO Latin America, Home Depot, Microsoft, University of Pennsylvania, Verizon and many more. A complete list of the 2021 winners can be viewed on FoundryCo.com
About CSO
CSO is the premier content and community resource for security decision makers leading business risk management efforts within their organizations. For more than a decade, CSO's award-winning website (CSOonline.com), executive conferences, strategic marketing services and research have equipped security decision makers to mitigate both IT and corporate/physical risk for their organizations and provided opportunities for security vendors looking to reach this audience. CSO is published by Foundry (formerly IDG Communications, Inc.). Company information is available at www.foundryco.com
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Siya Belliappa
Global Genpact Media Relations
+1 718-561-9843
siya.belliappa@genpact.com
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- Valour was awarded Startup of the Year by Financial News as part of FN's Excellence in Trading & Tech Awards.
TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJ.F) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralised finance, announced today that it was awarded Startup of the Year at the Excellence in Trading & Tech Awards hosted by Financial News.
"We are honoured to be recognized by Financial News," said Russell Starr, CEO at Valour. "This award speaks to both Valour's dynamic product offerings and our team's deep expertise with digital assets. We are proud to be the only publicly traded company solely focused on providing retail and institutional investors unparalleled access to diversified, regulated Web3 and DeFi protocols."
Financial News' award series celebrates the companies and individuals that stand out for the strength of their businesses in Europe. The shortlist was decided by a panel of FN editorial staff after several weeks of research, including scrutinising entries where received and canvassing third-party market participants for their views. The judges then met to discuss the shortlists and cast confidential votes.
"At Valour, we are optimistic about the future of digital assets in Europe and beyond," continued Mr. Starr. "In recognizing us for our business achievements, the Financial News clearly feels the same. In the past year, we have been able to launch seven different digital asset ETPs for retail and institutional investors to access the long-term benefits of DeFi. Additionally, as a result of our superior foresight and technical expertise, Valour ETPs continue to generate net inflows in June, in spite of the bear market. We are confident we can accelerate our growth when macroeconomic conditions turn in our favour."
Learn more about Valour at valour.com.
Valour Inc. is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralised finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralised technologies which we believe lie at the heart of the future of finance. On behalf of our shareholders and investors, we identify opportunities and areas of innovation, and build and invest in new technologies and ventures in order to provide trusted, diversified exposure across the decentralised finance ecosystem. For more information or to subscribe to receive company updates and financial information, visit https://valour.com
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the geographic expansion and additional listings of Valour's ETP offerings; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralised finance; the pursuit by Valour and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited to the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges, including the NGM, Frankfurt and Euronext; investor demand for DeFi Technologies' and Valour's products; growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Global Peanuts annual consumer product sales now exceed US $2.5 billion at retail
Hasbro's Ben Peace joining WildBrain CPLG's executive team to drive APAC strategy from new Singapore office
SHANGHAI and LONDON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain CPLG, one of the world's leading entertainment, sport and brand-licensing agencies, has been appointed by Peanuts Worldwide as the exclusive licensing agent for the Peanuts brand in Asia-Pacific (APAC), bolstering the agency's already growing business in the region.
The deal builds on WildBrain CPLG's long-standing Peanuts licensing relationship across EMEA, and, more recently India, which has seen Snoopy and the gang featured in extensive cross-category programmes for apparel & accessories, promotions, fast moving consumer goods, toys & games, gifting, homewares, stationery, pet accessories, and more. WildBrain CPLG's Peanuts remit for APAC extends across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
The addition of these rights to WildBrain CPLG's roster augments the agency's robust growth plan in the APAC region, following newly launched dedicated offices in Seoul, Taipei and Singapore, as well as an expansion of the existing Shanghai team, announced in April this year. In addition to APAC, WildBrain CPLG represents the Peanuts brand across the UK; France; Spain; Italy; Central & Eastern Europe; Middle East & North Africa; Germany, Austria & Switzerland; Benelux; Greece; Turkey; the Nordics; and India.
The Peanuts characters and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, a company controlled by WildBrain Ltd., the family of Charles M. Schulz, and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. who also remain the brand's agency for Japan.
Additionally, as part of a series of key hires to continue building leadership and expertise among the local teams, WildBrain CPLG has appointed industry veteran Ben Peace as Vice President, APAC, to spearhead strategy and growth in the region (excluding Greater China). Peace will be based out of WildBrain's Singapore offices.
Peace has over 15 years of experience in the licensing and media industry with a deep knowledge of conceptualizing and implementing commercial strategy in the APAC region. He joins WildBrain CPLG from Hasbro, where he is Senior Licensing Director, Asia. Prior to Hasbro, Peace worked at Universal Pictures, where he launched their merchandising business in Southeast Asia, following roles in global licensing and sales for the Home Entertainment division of the company. He has also held management positions at Aldi and Proctor & Gamble. Peace commences his role at WildBrain CPLG in September 2022 and will be reporting to Maarten Weck, EVP and MD, WildBrain CPLG, who is also responsible for the management of the overall team and business across APAC.
WildBrain China's existing licensing team in Shanghai will be expanded and renamed WildBrain CPLG China, reporting to Jianbo Wei, MD, China, working closely with Weck and Peace. Wei will also continue to oversee WildBrain's content business in China.
Eric Ellenbogen, CEO and Vice Chair of WildBrain, said: "As an owner of the brand and the producer of all-new Peanuts content under our long-term arrangement with Apple TV+, and now as the consumer products agency for Peanuts in more than 50 countries worldwide, our global organization is uniquely positioned to assure the sustained growth of this remarkable IP. Snoopy and the gang are well-known and loved across APAC, and as we continue to roll out our new animated Peanuts content for China and the greater territory, we see unlimited opportunities to increase engagement with the brand and grow revenue considerably, with consumer products a pillar of our 360-degree brand strategy."
Tim Erickson, EVP of Brand at Peanuts Worldwide, said: "We're delighted to partner with WildBrain CPLG in key territories across APAC to deliver exceptional consumer products solutions for our licensees and amazing Peanuts fans. Peanuts continues to drive deep connections with fans of all ages, and we're excited to further establish Charles Schulz's nearly 75-year legacy in this important region. We have a successful partnership with WildBrain CPLG across Europe, and we look forward now to extending these best practices into the high-growth APAC region."
Maarten Weck, EVP and MD, WildBrain CPLG, added: "Peanuts has a strong legacy around the world, and at WildBrain CPLG we have unrivalled knowledge and passion for this iconic brand. In APAC specifically, with Jianbo and his growing team in China, and Ben joining us as one of many new world-class hires planned for the region, we are ideally placed to push ahead with growth for Peanuts, as well as for our expanding representation slate of entertainment, sports and lifestyle brands."
Peanuts is the first new major representation signed by WildBrain CPLG in the territory since the agency announced its expansion into APAC earlier this year. The expansion grows WildBrain CPLG's global footprint to 20 offices and 90 countries, with operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
In addition to Peanuts, WildBrain CPLG APAC represents and manages WildBrain-owned brands in the region, such as Strawberry Shortcake, In the Night Garden, Inspector Gadget and Teletubbies, as well as select existing third-party IP rights across its Entertainment and Lifestyle portfolios, including SEGA, Sauber, Absolut, Malibu, Parental Advisory, Master Lock, Yale University and the University of Southern California.
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Aimée Norman at The DDA Group
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+44 (0) 7957 564 050
WildBrain CPLG is one of the world's leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, with offices in the UK, Benelux, Nordics, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Greece & Turkey, India, the Middle East, and the US. With 50 years of experience in the licensing industry, WildBrain CPLG provides its clients with dedicated licensing and marketing professionals and fully integrated product development, legal and accounting services. WildBrain CPLG believes that collaboration is about clarity, openness and trust, and is widely known for its no-nonsense, straightforward approach. WildBrain CPLG is part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids' and family entertainment. Please contact us or visit the WildBrain CPLG website for more information: www.cplg.com.
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. In 2018, Peanuts partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among the next generation of students.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" under applicable securities laws with respect to the Company including, without limitation, statements regarding WildBrain CPLG's representation of Peanuts Worldwide in APAC and the business strategies and operational activities of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, among other things, include epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19, the magnitude and length of economic disruption as a result of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, market factors, changes in local regulatory requirements, changes in the laws and policies affecting trade, investment and taxes (including laws and policies relating to the repatriation of funds and to withholding taxes), differing degrees of protection for IP, instability of foreign economies and governments, foreign currency and exchange risks, cultural barriers, and the risk factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form and annual Management Discussion and Analysis. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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Stay young Brits
The nation is staying younger for longer after our monarch turned 96 years old
It seems that Brits are staying younger for longer and the Queen is a symbol of the nation’s youthfulness.
The Platinum Jubilee celebrated the remarkable 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II who, at 96 years old, broke all records of a life dedicated to duty and to her people since solemnly taking her oath at the age of 25 upon the death of her beloved father.
At 96 she’s 28 years past the official retirement age in the UK and still going strong despite episodic mobility issues. With this in mind it has lead many to ask the question – when should we slow down into old age?
According to mobility specialists Middletons, the age 70.2 is officially the new old age.
Their experts crunched the numbers on everything from life expectancy and retirement, to the average age people buy a house, pay off a mortgage and become grandparents; then collated the data to determine when old age really starts in Britain.
Director at Middletons Mobility, Ricky Towler, said: “As a society, we are ageing slower, giving us more time in our twilight years to enjoy the things we love in life.
“This could be socialising, spending time with the family or doing the things we couldn’t do during lockdown. Older people are more confident and are reported happier which means our view on older age should be seen more positively.”
Experts at mobility specialists Middletons crunched the numbers on everything from life expectancy and retirement, to the average age people buy a house, pay off a mortgage and become grandparents; then collated the data to determine when old age really starts in Britain.
With major milestones arriving much later in our life’s journey, the boundaries between what we understand as middle age and what we might term old age, have become blurred.
Add in rising life expectancy and it’s clear that our perception of what constitutes old age needs to change. By conducting a statistical analysis of a variety of factors we’ve discovered that 70.2 is the new gateway to old age.
Retirement has often been used as the benchmark for the beginning of old age. But given the changing nature of life in Britain, can we still class this as elderly? As a result, 65 has been widely acknowledged as the entry point into old age, however, in recent years the age of retirement has increased to 68, with calls to extend it to 70 by 2050.
We’re not just working longer either, we’re living longer too. In 1971 the average life expectancy in the UK was 72.7, yet fast forward to today and that figure stands at 81.2, which means we’re living a full nine years longer than we did 50 years ago.
Half a century ago, the average age someone in the UK became a parent for the first time was 28.1. Today, however, it’s taking us a full four years more (32.2) to add to our families.
Spiralling property prices and student debt mean that today, the average age when young people leave the parental home is 23, a significant increase on previous generations. Indeed, roughly speaking, the age at which parents were on average free from their kids has increased from 49 in 1971 to a staggering 55 today.
It’s perhaps no wonder then that the age at which most of us will become grandparents has increased to 68-years-old.
Recent research into the wellbeing of Britons has found that people tend to be happier, more satisfied and feel a greater sense of self-worth as they approach ‘old age’.
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New e-book empowers facilities managers, developers, school district and municipal leaders to confidently source safe, reliable contractors for their next project
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether looking to upgrade a facility to accommodate high-volume processing needs, reduce energy costs by installing renewable energy infrastructures or find a contractor for a long-term partnership, Powering Chicago, the voice of the unionized electrical industry in Chicago and Cook County, is introducing a new e-book titled "How To Choose Your Electrical Contractor." The step-by-step guide walks facilities managers, general contractors, municipalities, school districts, and business owners through the factors to consider when choosing a qualified electrical contractor.
Developed with expert industry contributors, the e-book provides actionable suggestions that help readers identify project needs; measure a contractor's quality and value; ensure contractors have the highest training and commitment to safety; and select a reliable contractor.
For example, the e-book instructs readers to first identify the specific needs of their projects because a contractor experienced in that kind of work will help ensure it is done efficiently and to standard. After needs have been identified, visit Powering Chicago's Find a Contractor tool to search for qualified and experienced contractors.
The next step in finding a contractor is measuring quality and value. One key indicator of high-quality and cost-effective work is union affiliation. Whereas a base level of training doesn't exist for non-unionized contractors, union apprentices trained at IN-Tech, the IBEW 134 / NECA Chicago Training Institute, go through 8,000 hours of combined classroom and on-the-job training and complete 200-300 hours of safety-specific training during the five-year Department of Labor-approved program.
"Powering Chicago's skilled union electrical contractors have the highest level of training and greatest commitment to safety," said Elbert Walters III, executive director of Powering Chicago. "If you're looking for an electrical contractor that will finish your job on time, on budget and above standard, look no further."
Summarizing all the key points, the e-book includes a handy checklist of the dos and don'ts of choosing an electrical contractor:
Do:
- To make sure the contractor is licensed and insured, ask for a copy of license and/or permit
- Consider their pertinent training
- Ask for their Experience Modification Rate (EMR) to gauge their commitment to safety
- Consult peers for their recommendations
- Consider third-party tools like the Better Business Bureau or Dun & Bradstreet
- Vet the contractor with your local inspection departments
- Consult the City of Chicago Building Department
- Use the Powering Chicago Find a Contractor Tool
Don't:
- Choose a contractor on price alone
- Ignore red flags (e.g. poor communication, tardiness, insistence on large deposits before a project begins etc.)
Along with input from Powering Chicago Executive Director Elbert Waters III, Powering Chicago thanks the following experts for their contributions to the e-book:
- Mike Reynolds, Superintendent, Midwest Interstate Electrical Construction Company.
- David Long, Chief Executive Officer, National Electrical Contractor Association
- Eric Nixon, President and CEO of Maron Electric Company
- Ken Bauwens, President of Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors
- Glen Brown, Sr. Facilities Manager in Chicago
To learn more, download the "How To Choose Your Electrical Contractor" e-book at info.poweringchicago.com/contractoreBook.
Bringing together the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 electricians and the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago and Cook County, Powering Chicago is an electrical industry labor-management partnership that invests in consistently better construction, better careers and better communities within the metro Chicago region. Employing the latest technology, its members are elevating industry performance through their commitment to safety, level of experience and reliability, while also investing in the future of skilled labor through an innovative apprenticeship program that is paving the way for the next generation of skilled electricians. For additional information, visit poweringchicago.com.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wimbledon quarterfinalist Nick Kyrgios is due in court back home in Australia next month, and a lawyer representing him said Tuesday the “precise nature of” the allegations “is neither certain at this moment nor confirmed by either the prosecution or” the 27-year-old professional tennis player.
Kyrgios practiced at the All England Club on Tuesday, and the All England Club confirmed he is scheduled to play his match against Cristian Garin of Chile on Wednesday.
“While Mr. Kyrgios is committed to addressing any and all allegations once clear, taking the matter seriously does not warrant any misreading of the process Mr. Kyrgios is required to follow,” attorney Pierre Johannessen wrote in a statement emailed to the media.
Johannessen wrote that “the allegations are not considered as fact” by the court, and Kyrgios is not “considered charged” with an offense until a first appearance in court.
Wednesday’s match against Garin is the third Grand Slam quarterfinal of the Australian’s career — he is 0-2 in the others — and first in 7 1/2 years.
“We have been made aware of legal proceedings involving Nick Kyrgios in Australia, and as they are ongoing, we are not in a position to offer a comment,” an All England Club spokesperson said Tuesday. “We are in touch with Nick’s team and he remains scheduled to play his quarterfinal match tomorrow.”
The Canberra Times reported that Kyrgios is supposed to appear in court on Aug. 2. The newspaper cited local police as saying that a 27-year-old Australian man is involved in a case about “common assault following an incident in December 2021.”
Canberra police did not immediately respond to an after-hours request for comment emailed by The Associated Press.
A spokesperson for the ATP men’s tennis tour wrote in an email: “The ATP is aware of the Australian case involving Nick Kyrgios but as legal proceedings are ongoing it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Before being interviewed on Centre Court about his return to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, Nick Kyrgios traded in his all-white grass-court shoes for a red-and-white pair of basketball sneakers, and swapped out his white hat for a red one.
Big deal? Not to Kyrgios. Not to many, probably. Still, sure seemed to be to a reporter who peppered him with questions about it afterward.
That’s because the All England Club has a rather strict policy about all-white attire while players are on match courts during the tournament — which is clearly a nod to the earliest days of tennis, and some athletes think might have been better suited to the 1880s than the 2020s.
“I mean, I always want to wear all black, obviously,” Kyrgios, a 27-year-old Australian who faces Cristian Garin of Chile on Wednesday, responded when asked about the dress code during a pre-tournament news conference he attended in a black hoodie and matching cap.
“It would be cool to allow, like, a black headband or black sweatband. I think it would look cool,” Kyrgios said. “Obviously Wimbledon doesn’t really care what looks cool.”
Neither Kyrgios, nor anyone else, expects a change to the rules anytime soon. And there certainly are those who appreciate it as part of what they consider the charm of the oldest Grand Slam event in tennis.
“For me, what I love about Wimbledon is the tradition and that is what makes it so special, and having the all-white attire is one of the small traditions that I really embrace. It looks crisp, especially against the grass court,” said Alison Riske-Amritraj, who reached the third round as the 28th seed. “You don’t have to do it at any other tournament during the year. It’s very professional. I would wear white for every match, everywhere, so I’m probably biased when it comes to that.”
The first of the All England Club’s 10-point list of clothing guidelines states: “Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white and this applies from the point at which the player enters the court surround.” The second stipulation: “White does not include off white or cream.” There are more details, too, such as that a color trim “around the neckline and around the cuff of the sleeves is acceptable but must be no wider” than 1 centimeter (less than half an inch), that “Caps (including the underbill), headbands, bandanas, wristbands and socks must be completely white except for” that same size allowance for trim, and this: “Shoes must be almost entirely white. Soles and laces must be completely white. Large manufacturers’ logos are not encouraged.”
That’s absolutely fine with some of the “competitors.”
Tommy Paul, who was seeded 30th and got to the fourth round, said that the Royal Palm Tennis Club in Pinecrest, Florida — where the head pro is Eric Hechtman, who has coached Serena Williams and Venus Williams — requires all white when he trains there.
“I don’t mind it at all. It’s kind of cool,” Paul said. “If I see guys doing it at home during practice, then I have no problem doing it for Wimbledon.”
One player in this year’s tournament said she always worries about getting her white outfit dirty while eating. Some say they were annoyed at needing to find new clothes to be able to play at Wimbledon. Others were excited about it.
“It’s very elegant. I really hope they keep this tradition forever, because it’s something different. You don’t always need to see colors on people’s clothes,” said Mihaela Buzarnescu, a Romanian who lost to French Open runner-up Coco Gauff last week. “Every year, I think, ‘Oh, white again. Let’s go!’”
Over the years, players have been chastised for violating the letter or spirit of the written rules.
In 2013, for example, none other than now-eight-time champion Roger Federer showed up with neon orange soles on his shoes for his first-round match, which he won — then was, um, reminded of Wimbledon’s rules by the club, so he switched to white soles before his second-round match, which he lost, his earliest Grand Slam exit in a decade.
In 2007, Tatiana Golovin played at Wimbledon with red underwear beneath her white dress, leading to this opening exchange at a news conference:
Reporter: “Can I ask you about your knickers?”
Golovin: “Excuse me?”
“Could it be maybe a little bit more up to date? Of course. We are in 2022,” said Jessica Pegula, who was seeded No. 8 this year and made it to the fourth round at the All England Club for the first time. “Then again, it’s two weeks out of the calendar where you have to do it. It’s part of what makes Wimbledon, Wimbledon.”
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Reynolds Chief Information Officer and SVP of Digital Business Solutions is honored for making a demonstrable business impact through implementation and successful use of technology.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions for the Reynolds group of companies ("Reynolds"), won the 2022 Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) CIO of the Year Award.
The CIO of the Year Award, presented by CGT, recognizes a consumer goods company's senior-most technology leader who has made a significant impact through the implementation and utilization of successful technology.
Those who nominated Gwinner applaud his success in driving transformation within the organization and, in turn, developing a strong company culture. Colleagues, peers, and business partners alike celebrate Gwinner's work to carry out the company's purpose of building A Better Tomorrow™, which focuses on reducing the health and environmental impacts of the tobacco business.
"Aaron has been a driving force behind the creation of new capabilities that allow us to operate a stronger, faster, and simpler organization," said Guy Meldrum, Chief Executive Officer at Reynolds. "His exceptional leadership continues to accelerate the transformation of our business. All of us at Reynolds congratulate him on this outstanding achievement."
Since joining Reynolds in 2019, Gwinner's impact has been substantial, with notable accomplishments including launching a new e-commerce platform that improved e-commerce growth and enhanced mobile website performance by 500 percent. Gwinner attributed these successes, among others, to his team of more than 400 professionals for the excellent work they do every day.
Additionally, his team established a hub in Silicon Valley to partner on new technology innovations, replaced all aging marketing platforms and websites while migrating 80% of the company data to the cloud, and built a new data science and eCommerce team that increased mobile conversion by 35% while delivering $200mm in benefits from data analytics.
"It is an honor to receive CGT's CIO of the Year award and a testament to our remarkable teams at the helm of our digital transformation," said Aaron Gwinner. "They're the ones who do the work. My job is to set a clear vision, get the roadblocks out of their way, and empower them to deliver. When they deliver, and we get recognized for it, I think it's a great endorsement of my team and the fantastic work they've done. Thank you to CGT and all those who submitted nominations for this extraordinary recognition."
Gwinner is the 10th winner of the CGT CIO of the Year Award. Winners of the CGT CIO of the Year Award are annually nominated by colleagues, peers, and business partners. Past winners include Chief Information Officers from Mars Incorporated, Unilever, Mondelez International, Hormel Foods and Hillshire Brands.
To learn more about Reynolds and it's a Better Tomorrow™ journey, visit www.reynoldsamerican.com.
To learn more about Consumer Goods Technology and the CIO Awards, visit www.consumergoods.com/cio-awards-2022.
About Reynolds American Inc.
Reynolds American Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BAT Group, and the U.S. parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., American Snuff Company, LLC, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, and Modoral Brands Inc. To learn more about Reynolds American Inc. and its operating companies, please visit www.reynoldsamerican.com.
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HAYWARD, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today announced the Company will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2022, after market close and will host a conference call and webcast the same day.
The conference call and webcast will take place at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-826-3034 or 1-412-317-5179. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 and entering the confirmation code 6271791. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com
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Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl from Florida
(Gray News) - Officials in Florida issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old girl missing since Saturday.
Ashley Reyes-Hernandez was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Fourth Street in Jupiter, Florida. She was described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 162 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a black hooded sweater, a black and yellow T-shirt, light blue jeans with rips and black high-top Adidas shoes.
The child may be in company of Oliver Ramos, a 5-foot-7 male with brown hair and brown eyes who was last seen wearing a white long-sleeve Hollister shirt with blue sleeves, light blue jeans with rips, black socks and black and gold sandals.
They may be traveling in a dark-colored minivan with tinted windows, no further description given.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jupiter Police Department at 561-799-4445 or call 911.
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Recent technology alliances, product innovations, and major customer additions underscore the company's emergence as the de facto cloud identity security platform for enterprise
LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Britive, the cloud identity security platform, today announced record-breaking momentum led by new technology alliances, major customers, and breakthrough product innovations.
"Our growth trajectory is a testament to Britive's market leadership in the cloud identity and privilege management space,'' said Art Poghosyan, CEO, Britive. "We're proud of the vital role we play in helping companies protect their ever-growing attack surfaces. We are committed to continuing this growth by establishing key technology alliances and expanding our product to meet the urgent needs of enterprise security teams worldwide."
Momentum highlights:
- Launched Key Product Innovations. Britive now offers Just-in-Time (JIT) temporary access for Snowflake administrative roles and databases. Britive also recently announced policy-driven workflow approvals to streamline privilege request and authorization process for users. Additionally, the company released new functionality to support management of powerful admin users in Google Workspace and Okta via Britive's ephemeral privileged access profiles.
- Signed industry-leading customers. Britive acquired several new companies as customers. This includes a who's who of retail, financial, technology and media, manufacturing, and consumer wholesale organizations across the globe.
- Technology Alliances. Britive established key partnership and technology alliances with such industry leaders as Snowflake, Lacework, and Torq to minimize an organization's attack surfaces.
- Channel Partners. The Britive cloud identity security platform is now available on Amazon Marketplace and Microsoft's Azure AD (Active Directory) Library, as well as through TD Synnex, which distributes to a large group of distinguished security partners.
- Received Key Industry Recognitions. Global InfoSec Awards named Britive 'Hot Company in Identity & Access Management'.
Britive's updated platform capabilities also align with a recent Gartner report that recommends organizations reduce risk through a Just-In-Time (JIT) approach to Privileged Access Management (PAM).
According to Gartner, "Privileged access carries significant risk. Even with PAM tools in place, the residual risk of users with standing privileges remains high. IAM leaders must implement just-in-time strategies to pursue zero standing privileges."
Britive recognizes the security challenges organizations face in cloud environments. Its newly formed alliances and key product innovations ensure teams have the tools they need to securely deliver desired business outcomes.
About Britive
Britive (www.britive.com) is a cloud-native security solution built for the most demanding cloud-forward enterprises. The Britive platform empowers teams across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and security functions with dynamic and intelligent privileged access administration solutions for multi-cloud environments. Using deep API-based integrations, our patent-pending technology orchestrates permissioning for the modern enterprise cloud infrastructure and applications. The Britive platform helps organizations implement cloud security best practices like Just-In-Time (JIT) access and zero standing privileges (ZSP) to prevent security breaches and operational disruptions, while increasing efficiency and user productivity. Customers include medium to large businesses and Fortune 500 enterprises across healthcare, automotive, retail, media & entertainment, and other industries. Britive was founded by security industry veterans with a track record as successful entrepreneurs and innovators.
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LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced that HoneyDrip.com has seen month over month growth, continuing into June 2022. Honeydrip.com is a new digital platform designed and owned by CMGR with a focus on the empowerment of creators. The site allows creators to connect and engage with fans and monetize exclusive content.
HoneyDrip.com has experienced rapid growth in four main categories during the month of June 2022:
- Active performers on the site (by Invite Only) increased by 14%
- Content posts (photos and videos) to be sold increased by 16%
- Active users increased by 13%
- Applications from creators wishing to join the site increased by 6%
"The content on the site is incredible" said Danche Prokopov, General Manager of HoneyDrip.com. "We monitor all of the content being posted on HoneyDrip.com to ensure our users have access to only the highest quality photos and videos. Unlike OnlyFans, our creators join the site by invite only, so we want to ensure they are representing HoneyDrip in a way that will allow us to operate for years to come."
Creators can apply via email to join@honeydrip.com
CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.
Follow CMGR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubhouseCMGR
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Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl from Florida
(Gray News) - Officials in Florida issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old girl missing since Saturday.
Ashley Reyes-Hernandez was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Fourth Street in Jupiter, Florida. She was described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 162 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a black hooded sweater, a black and yellow T-shirt, light blue jeans with rips and black high-top Adidas shoes.
The child may be in company of Oliver Ramos, a 5-foot-7 male with brown hair and brown eyes who was last seen wearing a white long-sleeve Hollister shirt with blue sleeves, light blue jeans with rips, black socks and black and gold sandals.
They may be traveling in a dark-colored minivan with tinted windows, no further description given.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jupiter Police Department at 561-799-4445 or call 911.
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Major deal opens the door for the minority-owned group to create more entertaining, genuine content and in-person experiences
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OfflineTV and McDonald's USA have joined forces to connect fans with their favorite gamers – both online and IRL – through a partnership that will come to life through sponsored streams, integrated content and in-person events. Marking OfflineTV's first major sponsorship deal, the collaboration will elevate the ways the viral gaming group engages their global fan base, and see the Golden Arches spotlight a diverse group of content creators and brand fans furthering the brand's commitment to diversity, especially in the gaming space. The partnership kicked off last weekend at Anime Expo, the largest anime convention in North America, where fans were up close and personal with their favorite OfflineTV members at an interactive booth featuring photo opps and limited-edition merch.
"As someone who grew up with late night drive-thru runs, it's an honor to team up with McDonald's to bring great experiences to our fans," said OfflineTV founder, Scarra. "This partnership has so much in store – from unique conventions as well as trips to other countries – we're really excited to make more unique content and share all our upcoming adventures with our fans
With nearly half a billion views and more than 3 million subscribers across YouTube and Twitch, OfflineTV's diverse roster of streamers and content creators are united by a shared love for all things gaming. Their content ranges from fun challenges that follow Gen Z trends to introspective moments that allow for each member to shine. Founded in 2017 in Los Angeles, the group includes Scarra, Pokimane, LilyPichu, Disguised Toast, Yvonnie, Michael Reeves, Sydeon, Masayoshi, and QuarterJade – each boasting strong fanbases.
"Gaming is a huge passion for many McDonald's fans, so we're meeting them in the online communities that they're spending their time in," said Elizabeth Campbell, McDonald's Senior Director of Cultural Engagement. "While providing OfflineTV more opportunities to create their authentic and light-hearted online content that fans love, we're proud this collaboration allows us to help amplify voices from different backgrounds, knowing the how diverse the gaming community is."
Last December, OfflineTV and McDonald's first came together to launch the group's first-ever pop-up store to sell merch and meet fans. To accommodate overwhelming demand from fans unable to attend the in-person event in Los Angeles, the pop-up was adapted into an immersive metaverse experience that was accessible anywhere in the world through a connected device — marking the Golden Arches' first fan experience in the metaverse.
McDonald's continues to make its presence known in the gaming industry, with OfflineTV being the brand's second major gaming partnership in the past year. Last August, McDonald's announced an ongoing content partnership with FaZe Clan, the digital-native lifestyle and media platform, to promote diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry.
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's has always been committed to the communities it serves, and the people that make up those communities. Every day the brand takes steps to achieve a more equitable and inclusive future for our employees, Franchisees, suppliers, customers, and the communities we serve and foster. McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
About OfflineTV
Founded in 2017, Offline TV is a social streaming collective composed of a family of friends united by their love to game, create, and share. The LA-based squad of content creators is home to established and well-known streamers which include Scarra, Pokimane, LilyPichu, Disguised Toast, Yvonnie, Michael Reeves, Sydeon, Masayoshi, QuarterJade, and Brodin Plett. The beloved gang create a wide range of content, from streaming and prank videos to vlogs and parodies!
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Armstrong's bail was set at $3.5 million.
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Outdoor leader releases new pinnacle trail-running shoes to help elite athletes perform in unpredictable environmental conditions
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For more than 40 years, Merrell has been at the forefront of studying the unpredictable nature of the trail from uneven surfaces, to varying terrain, to changing weather conditions. This is what is at the core of the Merrell Test Lab, which continues to set the tone for breakthroughs in the outdoor industry.
"Our Merrell Test Lab is the epicenter of all our product innovations as we utilize the latest scientific technology, equipment, and elite trail running athletes to prototype, rigorously test, refine and create products that continue to push the boundaries in the outdoor space," said Shaun Bohnsack, vice president of product management at Merrell. "This collection is just one of many innovations that have come out of our MTL as we continue to outpace the offerings of our competition."
To celebrate this initial wave of category innovation and visually show a look at the future of trail performance, Merrell has launched an integrated marketing campaign - "Same is Boring," a rallying cry celebrating the ever-changing nature of the trail and a call to get elite runners to choose Merrell for their trail running.
"We did global research with competitive runners and found that the vibrancy of nature is a key motivator for them. Running roads and treadmills was functional and monotonous – but the road and trail are different, so we set out to provide a solution to give runners confidence in new terrain," said Nathan Buelow, senior brand marketing manager at Merrell. "This integrated marketing campaign is so much bigger than just multimedia. We hope 'Same is Boring' inspires the next generation of runners to think about the trail as the next level of their competitive pursuits and educates them about how our product innovations can propel their performance."
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"As an elite trail runner, I am constantly faced with changing weather and terrain conditions and I need a shoe that can keep up," said Rachel Tomajczyk, Merrell Trail Athlete and 2021 USA Half Marathon Trail Champion. "What the MTL products offer me is the confidence I need to hit the trail and outperform my competition while pushing myself to perform my best."
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Focus on meeting increasing demand for broadband technology solutions
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Eaton, who has helped Latin American and global telecom providers improve performance and ROI for over two decades, has been named Vice President of Sales, LatAm for OpenVault, the broadband technology solutions and insights company announced today.
Eaton is responsible for helping existing customers and prospects throughout Central America, South America and the Caribbean leverage OpenVault's SaaS-based tools that improve network performance, subscriber satisfaction and monetization. He also drives deployment of new products that enhance broadband capacity without node splits costs, and that can improve provider profitability and visibility into sources of broadband traffic. He also manages the activities of Lotier International, Power & Tel, and TVC, OpenVault's distribution partners in the region.
"From our earliest deployments in LatAm to our work with the largest operators in the region, providers consistently have recognized the business and market benefits of OpenVault technology," said Mark Trudeau, CEO and Founder of OpenVault. "Stuart Eaton's connections and expertise will bring new operators into the OpenVault community, and will help existing customers migrate to new solutions for better customer satisfaction and bottom-line results."
"LatAm opportunities are almost never one-size-fits-all," said Eaton. "Using OpenVault's rich portfolio of tools and products, we'll work closely to tailor results to each customer's individual needs. We help operators adapt to a challenging marketplace as our research and development team pioneers new breakthroughs."
Eaton has more than 15 years experience within the Latin America telecom community, including sales leadership positions with Avantel in Mexico and Embratel in Brazil, Embratel Americas and PeerApp. Prior to OpenVault, Eaton was global VP of sales for IS5 Communications and headed Americas business development for both Akleza and PCCW Global.
OpenVault and OpenVault Europe GmbH are market-leading sources of broadband technology solutions and data-driven insights into worldwide broadband consumption patterns. Using the companies' cloud-based SaaS or on-premises solutions and tools, service providers can optimize network performance, increase revenue, and improve subscriber satisfaction. OpenVault and OpenVault Europe aggregate and analyze the resulting market data to provide unparalleled granular views of consumer usage that can be used to anticipate residential and business broadband trends.
For more information, please visit openvault.com.
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The 21-year-old charged with murdering seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Illinois is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday, the day after authorities revealed that he had purchased his guns legally, despite two encounters with law enforcement that could have raised red flags.
The suspect, Robert Crimo III, passed four background checks and purchased five weapons, including the AR-15-type rifle used in the shooting, authorities said Thursday.
The revelations have raised questions about Illinois state gun laws and how Crimo could have qualified for gun ownership a few months after local police notified state authorities in a "clear and present danger" report.
In addition to the seven people killed in Monday's shooting, 38 others were wounded. Crimo has been charged with seven counts of murder. Prosecutors say more charges are expected.
The suspect was able to buy guns despite a 'clear and present danger' report
On Tuesday, Lake County authorities revealed that the suspect, Robert Crimo III, had two encounters with local police in 2019, before he legally obtained his weapons.
The first call, in April 2019, was a report that Crimo had attempted suicide.
Then, in September 2019, a family member called Highland Park police to report that Crimo "said he was going to kill everyone" and that he had a collection of knives, Sgt. Christopher Covelli of the Lake County Sheriff's Office said at a press conference Tuesday.
Highland Park police confiscated 16 knives, a dagger and a sword from Crimo's home – but ultimately did not arrest Crimo, Covelli said, in part because none of his family were willing to sign complaints.
Afterward, Highland Park police notified Illinois State Police of the incident in a "clear and present danger" report.
But because Crimo did not then have a FOID card – a firearm owner's identification card that is issued by Illinois State Police and required for gun ownership – nor an application to deny, the state police said, their "involvement with the matter was concluded."
Three months later, Crimo, then 19, applied for a FOID card. His application was sponsored by his father, and was approved by state police in January 2020.
Later that year, Crimo passed three background checks to purchase guns, authorities said. He passed a fourth check on Sept. 20, 2021, his 21st birthday.
In a second statement released late Tuesday, Illinois State Police directly addressed questions about why the "clear and present danger" report did not prevent Crimo from obtaining a FOID card just four months later.
"The report indicates that when police went to the home and asked the individual if he felt like harming himself or others, he responded no," the agency said. "No one, including family, was willing to move forward on a complaint nor did they subsequently provide information on threats or mental health that would have allowed law enforcement to take additional action."
Additionally, the agency said, Crimo's father claimed the knives were his, and that they were being stored in his son's closet "for safekeeping." Highland Park police returned the knives to Crimo's father later that afternoon.
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Collaborative offering brings together Qt Device Creation framework with field-proven EB tresos AUTOSAR solution and Elektrobit engineering services; allows carmakers to reduce costs, accelerate development and speed time to market of advanced HMIs
ERLANGEN, Germany and ESPOO, Finland, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elektrobit, a visionary global supplier of embedded and connected software products for the automotive industry, and The Qt Company today announced a collaboration to make it easier for carmakers to cost-effectively develop next-generation digital cockpits. The companies' combined solution brings together the Qt Device Creation framework and the NXP i.MX 8 Series Applications Processor with Elektrobit's EB tresos software for AUTOSAR development and user interface engineering services. The offering provides a unique, turnkey approach for carmakers seeking to develop state-of-the-art human-machine interfaces (HMIs) using off-the-shelf software and hardware.
As driver demand for immersive digital experiences and advanced features grows, the digital cockpit has become a vital and very appealing component in automobiles. The market is expected to realize a compound annual growth rate of 13 percent through 2027, according to research firm Mordor Intelligence, and all automakers are seeking more efficient and affordable approaches to develop advanced in-vehicle experiences.
The Qt-Elektrobit offering is one of the first commercial solutions enabling HMI runtime on the AUTOSAR architecture. It eliminates the costs, complexities and time requirements of using a hypervisor, and can run on a single, multi-core processor. This streamlined approach helps accelerate the overall development process and speed time to market of advanced HMIs. The Qt Device Creation framework enables the creation of rich user interfaces for embedded platforms. The EB tresos AUTOSAR architecture stack adds to it the latest security and safety capabilities, supporting requirements up to ASIL-D on limited-resource microcontroller units, as well as on multi-core SOCs. The offering includes access to Elektrobit's highly experienced user interface engineering services team. Furthermore, additional functional software from third parties such as Continental Automotive can be integrated, such as Linux Instrument Cluster, software defined Radio, Driver Monitoring and eTravel Companion, just to name a few applications.
"We are pleased to collaborate with Elektrobit to provide a unique solution that integrates our HMI development software with Elektrobit's field-proven AUTOSAR software and integration expertise," said Miao Luo, Head of Automotive and Design Tools, The Qt Company. "This pre-integrated approach provides the fastest and easiest way to produce software-defined vehicles."
"Elektrobit is proud to bring our decades of deep experience in AUTOSAR, along with our ECU software and services to this collaboration with Qt," said Jörg Scherer, director of user experience, Elektrobit. "Together, we're offering commercial solution that brings HMI runtime into an AUTOSAR, making it easier for OEMs to develop advanced cockpits for their next-gen vehicles."
Elektrobit is an award-winning and visionary global supplier of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry. A leader in automotive software with over 30 years of serving the industry, Elektrobit's software powers over one billion devices in more than 100 million vehicles and offers flexible, innovative solutions for car infrastructure software, connectivity & security, and automated driving, and related tools, and user experience. Elektrobit is a wholly-owned, independently-operated subsidiary of Continental.
For more information, visit us at elektrobit.com
Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company with a strong presence in more than 70 industries and is the leading independent technology behind millions of devices and applications. Qt is used by major global companies and developers worldwide, and the technology enables its customers to deliver exceptional user experiences and advance their digital transformation initiatives. The company's net sales in 2021 totaled 121 MEUR, and it employs some 500 people
For more information, visit Qt at https://www.qt.io/
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Lukasz Fabianski ‘honoured and proud’ after signing new West Ham contract
By PA Staff published
West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2023.
The 37-year-old joined the Irons from Arsenal in the summer of 2018, and has gone on to become an integral part of David Moyes’ current squad.
There is an option to extend the deal for a further year and former Poland international Fabianski feels there are plenty of reasons to be positive as the club prepare for another European campaign.
“I’m obviously pleased and very happy that I can stay for one more year, so I’m excited about it, for sure,” Fabianski said on the West Ham website.
“The way the club has developed and started to reach its potential, it’s been really nice to be part of it.
“I can see how much attention this club draws when it comes to interacting with the fans or the way it’s being presented in the media.
“I think there’s a lot of interest in the club, so it feels like this club is one of the bigger ones in the country, so I’m just honoured and proud to be part of this club for a few years now.”
West Ham finished seventh last season and also reached the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Moyes has already moved to further strengthen the squad with the arrival of Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd from Rennes, while goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has made a permanent switch from Paris St Germain after a successful loan spell.
West Ham have also been linked with Chelsea striker Armando Broja and Blackburn frontman Ben Brereton Diaz.
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- Lunit and Cathay Life Insurance signed a license agreement to officially adopt Lunit's AI solution in radiology to Cathay Life's underwriting workflow
- Lunit to further expand its business scope through future partnerships with various sectors outside the hospital setting
SEOUL, South Korea, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit, a leading medical AI provider, announced that it signed a license agreement with Cathay Life Insurance, one of Taiwan's largest insurance companies. Through this contract, Lunit INSIGHT CXR—Lunit's AI solution for detecting abnormalities via chest x-ray image—will be officially integrated into Cathay Life's current underwriting workflow.
"This is the first time Lunit's AI has been officially integrated into an insurance underwriting process, and this proves that our solutions can also bring value to workflows outside of hospital settings," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "We are excited to expand the reach of our AI-powered software and become the driving force of digital innovation in the global insurance market."
Cathay's adoption of the Lunit INSIGHT CXR software comes after a two-year test period between the two companies. In 2020, Lunit and Cathay Life launched a proof-of-concept (POC) to demonstrate the value of Lunit's AI solution. Through the POC, the insurance provider, which reviews 30,000 chest x-ray images annually, deployed Lunit INSIGHT CXR to evaluate the impact of the software in Cathay's x-ray review process, especially in terms of profitability, efficiency, and accuracy.
Nearly 200 chest x-ray images were used as samples in a retrospective analysis using Lunit's AI. The cases were reviewed internally by radiologists working with Cathay Life to confirm the algorithm's accuracy in identifying abnormalities. The results showed that the AI's detection rate for positive cases (sensitivity) was 83% and 92% for negative cases (specificity). The overall accuracy rate was 90%. Furthermore, an analysis of the economic benefit of employing Lunit AI estimated up to a 20% increase in reading accuracy, and a decrease of up to 90% in overall reading time.
Cathay Life's Underwriting Department said, "Lunit's AI algorithm accurately detects small nodules and pulmonary fibrosis, which are not easy to distinguish on chest radiographs. Furthermore, the AI-aided review process significantly reduces the reading time, compared to the previous manual review process."
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On July 4th, New York Times 'forgot' to print Declaration of Independence for the first time in 100 years
A Times spokesperson assured readers the Declaration will be printed next Independence Day
On what would have been the 100th anniversary of this July 4th tradition, The New York Times reportedly forgot to print the Declaration of Independence in its newspaper this year.
After disgruntled readers voiced concern, the paper printed it on July 5.
In its Wednesday "Playbook," Politico reported that the outlet forgot its "longstanding tradition" of putting the Declaration of Independence in its print edition every July 4th. A Times spokesperson blamed it on "human error."
Politico’s report opened with a blurb on the history of this July 4th tradition, recounting how it came about it the late 19th century. "On July 4, 1897, Adolph Ochs, the new owner of The New York Times, ushered in an Independence Day tradition: The paper published the full text of the Declaration of Independence. The Times called the document the "’original charter of the Nation.’"
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Beginning in 1922, the paper started printing "facsimile of the original document," and every year since, "devoted Times readers know that on July Fourth, they can flip over the A section of the paper and see a reprint of the Declaration on the last page," Politico wrote.
Though for the first time since 1922, this visual copy of the Declaration was nowhere to be found in this year’s July 4th print edition.
Readers including former Trump administration staff member-turned Trump critic Anthony Scaramucci noticed the missing document. On Monday afternoon, Scaramucci tweeted, "@nytimes where is the Declaration of Independence this year?"
Politico reported that after readers voiced their concern, the document showed up in the paper the next day. "And then, on Tuesday, July 5, without any explanation, there it was — a day late, but in the traditional place."
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A former Times employee communicated with people at the paper, wondering where the Declaration was, and they assured him that the paper "had decided by the end of the holiday to print the Declaration on Tuesday."
Many critics suggested that the July 4th omission was an "ideological decision to dispense with the tradition," Politico noted, adding, "It’s not far-fetched: This year, NPR ended its 33-year run of reading the Declaration on air on the Fourth, and instead ran a segment that ‘examine[d] what equality means and has meant in this document.’"
Though New York Times spokesperson Danielle Rhoades Ha explained that Times employees simply forgot to put the Declaration of Independence into print this year.
She said, "We have a longstanding tradition of printing the Declaration of Independence in the July 4th print edition. Due to a human error, it wasn't printed this July 4th so was included in the July 5th edition."
Ha explained the tradition will resume as normal. "We have no plans to change the tradition going forward."
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Telehealth Utilization Grew Nationally in April 2022 after Two Months of Decline, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In April 2022, COVID-19 returned to the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally for the first time since January, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. COVID-19 also returned to the list of top five telehealth diagnoses in every US census region except the South; it had been off the list in all four regions (Midwest, Northeast, South and West) since January. The data represent the privately insured population, including Medicare Advantage and excluding Medicare Fee-for-Service and Medicaid. The reappearance of COVID-19 on the national and regional lists coincided with a rise in COVID-19 cases in April reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Also in April 2022, telehealth utilization, as measured by telehealth's share of all medical claim lines, grew nationally and in every region after two months of decline, according to the Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.1 National telehealth utilization increased 6.5 percent, from 4.6 percent of medical claim lines in March to 4.9 percent in April. Regionally, the greatest increase was in the South, where telehealth utilization grew 11.8 percent in April. The rise in telehealth utilization may have been due to the growth in the reported number of COVID-19 cases, which may have led more patients to avoid in-person care.
Diagnoses
Various other diagnoses dropped off the lists as the share of COVID-19 diagnoses increased. Nationally, substance use disorders fell off the list; in the Midwest and Northeast, joint/soft tissue diseases and issues did so; and in the West, endocrine and metabolic disorders did so. In all regions and nationally, mental health conditions remained the top-ranking telehealth diagnosis.
Specialties
The rankings of the top five telehealth specialties did not change nationally or regionally in April 2022 when compared to March 2022, with social worker remaining the top-ranking telehealth specialty in all regions and nationally. But primary care physician increased its percentage share of telehealth claim lines by about one percent nationally and in the Northeast and South.
Procedure Codes
In April 2022, the rankings of the top five telehealth procedure codes did not change nationally or in any region when compared to the prior two months. The number one telehealth procedure code nationally and in every region remained CPT®2 90837, one-hour psychotherapy.
Costs
For April 2022, the Telehealth Cost Corner spotlighted the cost of CPT 90832, 30-minute psychotherapy. Nationally, the median charge amount for this service when rendered via telehealth was $115.40, and the median allowed amount was $64.84.3
About the Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker
Launched in May 2020 as a free service, the Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker uses FAIR Health data to track how telehealth is evolving from month to month. An interactive map of the four US census regions allows the user to view an infographic on telehealth in a specific month in the nation as a whole or in individual regions. Each infographic shows month-to-month changes in telehealth's percentage of medical claim lines, as well as that month's top five telehealth procedure codes, diagnoses and specialties. Additionally, in the Telehealth Cost Corner, a specific telehealth procedure code is featured, with its median charge amount and median allowed amount.
FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated: "We welcome sharing these varying windows into telehealth utilization as it continues to evolve. This is one of the many ways we pursue our healthcare transparency mission."
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FAIR Health is a national, independent nonprofit organization that qualifies as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. It is dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support. FAIR Health possesses the nation's largest collection of private healthcare claims data, which includes over 36 billion claim records and is growing at a rate of over 2 billion claim records a year. FAIR Health licenses its privately billed data and data products—including benchmark modules, data visualizations, custom analytics and market indices—to commercial insurers and self-insurers, employers, providers, hospitals and healthcare systems, government agencies, researchers and others. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national Qualified Entity, FAIR Health also receives data representing the experience of all individuals enrolled in traditional Medicare Parts A, B and D; FAIR Health includes among the private claims data in its database, data on Medicare Advantage enrollees. FAIR Health can produce insightful analytic reports and data products based on combined Medicare and commercial claims data for government, providers, payors and other authorized users. FAIR Health's systems for processing and storing protected health information have earned HITRUST CSF certification and achieved AICPA SOC 2 compliance by meeting the rigorous data security requirements of these standards. As a testament to the reliability and objectivity of FAIR Health data, the data have been incorporated in statutes and regulations around the country and designated as the official, neutral data source for a variety of state health programs, including workers' compensation and personal injury protection (PIP) programs. FAIR Health data serve as an official reference point in support of certain state balance billing laws that protect consumers against bills for surprise out-of-network and emergency services. FAIR Health also uses its database to power a free consumer website available in English and Spanish, which enables consumers to estimate and plan for their healthcare expenditures and offers a rich educational platform on health insurance. An English/Spanish mobile app offers the same educational platform in a concise format and links to the cost estimation tools. The website has been honored by the White House Summit on Smart Disclosure, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), URAC, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, appPicker, Employee Benefit News and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. FAIR Health also is named a top resource for patients in Dr. Marty Makary's book The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care—and How to Fix It and Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal's book An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back. For more information on FAIR Health, visit fairhealth.org.
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3 A charge amount is the provider's undiscounted fee, which a patient may have to pay when the patient is uninsured, or when the patient chooses to go to a provider who does not belong to the patient's plan's network. An allowed amount is the total fee paid to the provider under an insurance plan. It includes the amount that the health plan pays and the part the patient pays under the plan's in-network cost-sharing provisions (e.g., copay or coinsurance if the patient has met the deductible).
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-Home price growth slowed in 97 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets in May, with the national annual appreciation rate pulling back by more than a full percentage point from the month prior
-While the slowdown to 19.3% from a revised 20.4% in April marks the largest single-month deceleration since 2006, prices were still up 1.5% month over month – nearly twice the historical average for May
-Markets experiencing the strongest cooling in home price growth are those with comparatively poor affordability levels and low inventory deficits
-Housing is now the least affordable it has been since the mid-1980s, when sharp Fed hikes led to double-digit mortgage rates and a greater than 50% payment-to-income (P-to-I) ratio
-Tightening affordability then was almost entirely interest rate-driven – with income growth largely keeping up with home prices
-Today's 36.2% ratio is a result of both rising interest rates as well as soaring home values largely driven by historically low inventory levels
-Even though May saw the largest jump in housing inventory in the past five years as pending listings begin to normalize and existing listings sit longer on the market, for-sale inventory remains at a 60% deficit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Data & Analytics division of Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) released its latest Mortgage Monitor Report, based upon the company's industry-leading mortgage, real estate and public records datasets. This month's report looks at recent cooling in the annual rate of home price appreciation and the intertwined impacts of both affordability and inventory on those trends. According to Black Knight Data & Analytics President Ben Graboske, May marked the second consecutive month of cooling at the national level.
"The annual home price growth rate fell by more than a full percentage point in May, the largest monthly decline at the national level since 2006," said Graboske. "However, even with growth slowing in 97 of the top 100 U.S. markets, overall home prices still rose 1.5% from April – nearly twice the historical average for the month of May. And while any talk of home values and 2006 might set off alarm bells for some, the truth is that price gains would need to see deceleration at this rate for more than 12 months just to get us back to a 'normal' 3-5% annual growth rate. That said, the pace of deceleration could very well increase in the coming months, as we've already begun to see in select markets such as Austin, Boise and Phoenix.
"The record-low listing inventory that had been driving these price gains nationwide has also begun to improve, albeit slightly. Indeed, even with an increase in active listings of 107,000 in May – nearly double the traditional seasonal rise for the month – we are still 60% below the number of active listings we would normally see at this time of year. All major markets are still facing inventory deficits, but some have seen their shortages shrink much faster than others. Among these are some of the hottest housing markets in recent years: San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle. Unsurprisingly, these are also among the markets seeing the strongest levels of cooling so far this year, with annual home price growth rates in each down more than three percentage points in recent months."
As mortgage interest rates continue their upward climb, this month's Mortgage Monitor also examines the resulting further deterioration in home affordability. With 30-year rates hovering close to 6% and home prices up nearly 11% since the start of 2022, home affordability is at its worst point since the mid-1980s – when sharp Fed hikes led to high double-digit mortgage rates that resulted in a greater than 50% payment-to-income ratio. The affordability challenge back then was almost entirely driven by the interest rate environment, while incomes largely kept up with home price growth. Today's falling affordability is due in equal measure to rising rates and soaring home values largely driven by historically low inventory levels. The average home price is now more than six times the median household income, the largest multiple on record since the early 1970s. As of mid-June 2022, it takes 36.2% of the median household income to make the mortgage payment on the average- priced home purchase, well above the 34.1% post-1980s peak in July 2006.
About the Mortgage Monitor
The Data & Analytics division of Black Knight manages the nation's leading repository of loan-level residential mortgage data and performance information covering the majority of the overall market, including tens of millions of loans across the spectrum of credit products and more than 160 million historical records. The combined insight of the Black Knight HPI and Collateral Analytics' home price and real estate data provides one of the most complete, accurate and timely measures of home prices available, covering 95% of U.S. residential properties down to the ZIP-code level. In addition, the company maintains one of the most robust public property records databases available, covering 99.9% of the U.S. population and households from more than 3,100 counties.
Black Knight's research experts carefully analyze this data to produce a summary supplemented by dozens of charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations for the monthly Mortgage Monitor Report. To review the full report, visit: https://www.blackknightinc.com/data-reports/
About Black Knight
Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.
Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serving their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com/.
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Five Decades of progress and leadership in cancer care and clinical research
FAIRFAX, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Cancer Specialists is kicking off a yearlong celebration of 50 years of progress in cancer care and research, comprehensive cancer care, exceptional contributions to cancer research, and outstanding patient care.
Virginia Cancer Specialists will kick off a celebration of the landmark anniversary in July and continue throughout 2022 and 2023 at all ten offices throughout Northern Virginia and by showcasing its new Comprehensive Cancer Center in Fairfax, Virginia. In addition, the celebration will include 50th-anniversary web content, social media content featuring historical moments, a celebration, a 50th-anniversary video, and other events that will be announced throughout the year.
"In 1972, Virginia Cancer Specialists was founded with the mission of providing high-level oncology care in the community. Today, I am united with my 35 physician colleagues in medical, surgical, radiation oncology, and palliative care with nearly 500 employees as we celebrate 50 years of comprehensive, quality, and compassionate care," says Dr. Dipti Patel-Donnelly, Oncologist and Practice President, Virginia Cancer Specialists. "We're celebrating much more than the practice history. We're celebrating our providers, nurses, staff - and especially our patients who have allowed history to happen here at Virginia Cancer Specialists, "says Patel-Donnelly.
"Virginia Cancer Specialists has been an integral part of our community here for 50 years, making high-quality cancer care a reality while offering advanced and integrated solutions close to home." says Elise Powers, Executive Director, Virginia Cancer Specialists. "I am proud and humbled by our amazing team of clinicians, researchers, and everyone else who continually work together to shape the future of cancer care here in Northern Virginia. None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the contributions of those who came before us."
Dr. Arthur Kales founded a small practice dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art treatment for cancer and blood diseases in 1972, developing the groundwork for decades of research, new therapies, and future cures.
"The most important thing for our practice from day one has been patient care," said Dr. Kales. "I think we made patient care better for the community by really focusing on that."
Virginia Cancer Specialists has contributed to the local community in the Northern Virginia Region:
- Throughout its history, the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute has contributed scientific breakthroughs in understanding cancer science and treating the disease across all types of cancer. The Institute is internationally renowned for its equal commitment to cutting-edge research, Phase I studies, and excellent patient care. Since 1997, the team has grown from a research staff of 3 to more than 70 in 2022. As a result, it has become the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. It has actively enrolled over 3,400 patients in clinical cancer studies, including breast, lung, brain, blood, solid tumors, and more.
- In 2011 Virginia Cancer Specialists became one of the first community practices in the Northern Virginia area to integrate a Hereditary Risk Assessment Program in the overall comprehensive care of oncology patients. The program helps provide individuals with information about their genetic profiles and cancer risk, empowering patients to make the most informed medical and lifestyle decisions in their care.
- Since 2013, the Radiation Oncology program has grown to include the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients through state-of-the-art technologies and personalized care; it is also one of several centers in the United States that offers the highly targeted radioligand therapy for treatment of progressive, PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
- Virginia Cancer Specialists now includes cutting-edge surgical programs for Breast, Musculoskeletal and Thoracic Surgery.
- Since building a collaborative Sarcoma Institute and Program in 2015 in the densely populated Northern Virginia and adjacent regions, our institute has become the leader in providing multi-disciplinary care for patients with sarcomas.
- At Virginia Cancer Specialists, we are committed to providing first-in-class care for our patients. Virginia Cancer Specialists was the first oncology practice in Northern Virginia to integrate expert Palliative Care for patients, beginning in 2005 and expanding services in 2014. Palliative care is concurrent, synergistic care, to help patients live better throughout their cancer journey.
"Over the last few decades, Virginia Cancer Specialists' researchers have helped lead the way in personalized cancer treatment using precision medicine, targeted treatments and becoming a world leader in the fight against cancer," says Dr. Alexander I. Spira, Co-Director, Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, Director of Thoracic and Phase I Programs.
Virginia Cancer Specialists is the largest comprehensive private cancer practice in Northern Virginia. It features a world-class treatment team fighting cancer and diseases of the blood, offering access to the most current treatment protocols, clinical trials, and comprehensive care. Its fully staffed, comprehensive clinical research program also includes a dedicated research facility for Phase I clinical trials – the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The practice offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, musculoskeletal tumor surgery, breast surgery, thoracic surgery, genetic counseling, palliative care, oncology nurse navigators, oncology infusion nurses, oncology pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and laboratory technicians. Virginia Cancer Specialists is part of the US Oncology Network. This collaboration unites the practice with more than 1,400 independent physicians and research and data from thousands of cancer patients in clinical trials across the country. Virginia Cancer Specialists also participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies. The Network is supported by McKesson Corporation, a global leader in healthcare solutions.
For more information on Virginia Cancer Specialists, visit: VirginiaCancerSpecialists.com
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Tuesday, the Iowa Supreme Court denied Governor Kim Reynolds’s request to revisit the 24-hour waiting period for an abortion.
The court handed down its original ruling last month, saying the state’s constitution does not provide a fundamental right to abortion. That overturned a 2018 Iowa Supreme Court decision that ruled abortion rights were protected by the constitution.
Iowa currently bans most abortions after 20 weeks. Reynolds signed a law in 2020 that would require women to have to wait 24 hours for the procedure, but it never took effect after being challenged in court.
The state does expect the 24-hour wait time will take effect soon, and for now, some abortion providers have already implemented the waiting period.
In the meantime, however, Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Iowa say they’re pleased with the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision.
A joint statement reads, in part, “Nearly one in four American women have an abortion at some point in their lives, for a variety of deeply personal reasons. The majority of Iowans support their right to do so, and we will continue to fight to preserve it going forward.” | https://who13.com/news/iowa-supreme-court-rejects-gov-reynolds-request-to-revisit-24-hour-waiting-period-for-abortion/ | 2022-07-06T13:59:11Z | https://who13.com/news/iowa-supreme-court-rejects-gov-reynolds-request-to-revisit-24-hour-waiting-period-for-abortion/ | false |
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KDM Engineering was recognized as one of Chicago's 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The minority, woman-owned engineering firm, which specializes in the mid- to high-voltage power, natural gas, and telecommunications industries, has received the honor every year since 2016.
"For the seventh year in a row, KDM is proud to be recognized as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. It highlights our commitment to building a unique engineering company and workplace culture that enables our team to grow, thrive, and achieve success," said Kimberly Moore, President and Founder of KDM Engineering.
With over 20 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, NABR has identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.
KDM was assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key measures, including Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Creative, Wellness and Well-being Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance.
"These 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program. "They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include, development, well-being, work-life balance, rewards, and recognition. In addition, these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees."
About KDM Engineering
KDM Engineering is one of the largest minority- and woman-owned engineering firms serving clients in the mid- to high-voltage power, natural gas, and telecommunications industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, KDM specializes in full-service engineering consulting and design, project management, utility coordination, drafting, and permitting throughout the U.S. Our diversity is what distinguishes us, and the unique perspectives of our talented team are helping solve today's increasingly complex engineering problems. As a prime contractor for several large contractors, KDM is committed to re-engineering the future, together! Learn more at kdmengineering.com.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has recovered from injury and is back in contention.
Roebuck signed her first professional contract with City in 2018 and impressed in her breakthrough season.
She has since been nominated for FIFA’s The Best Women’s Goalkeeper.
A junior player with Beighton Magpies, she has eight senior caps to her name.
Veteran Chelsea defender Millie Bright will bring a sure hand to the Lionesses’ back line during the tournament.
Bright signed for the Blues from the Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2015, where she had played for five years.
The defender was named Vauxhall England Young Player of the Year in 2016 and has since captained her country in the World Cup qualifiers in 2021.
She has risen from her days at Killamarsh Dynamos to win 52 senior caps, scoring five goals along the way.
And also with the Blues is striker Beth England, who will be playing in her first big tournament on English soil, despite having 16 senior caps and nine goals to her name.
England also established herself at the Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2011, moving to Chelsea in 2016.
The striker won the FA WSL Player of the Year in 2020.
She started out playing for Junior Tykes in Barnsley.
Said Roebuck of the expectation around the tournament: “It’s massive – a home Euros, a home crowd.”
All three spent time on the books at the Sheffield United academy. | https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/ellie-roebuck-millie-bright-and-beth-england-how-trio-played-in-south-yorkshire-and-are-now-in-euros-3758310 | 2022-07-06T14:00:26Z | https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/ellie-roebuck-millie-bright-and-beth-england-how-trio-played-in-south-yorkshire-and-are-now-in-euros-3758310 | true |
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Albemarle County Police Department is currently searching for a person of interest in relation to an armed robbery and is asking for the public’s help to find them.
According to police, the robbery happened Friday, June 24 early in the morning in the parking lot of the Community Lab School at 1200 Forest Drive in Charlottesville.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Nick Richardson at the Albemarle County Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000 or crimestoppers@albemarle.org. | https://www.wric.com/news/crime/albemarle-police-searching-for-armed-robbery-suspect-ask-for-publics-help/ | 2022-07-06T14:08:14Z | https://www.wric.com/news/crime/albemarle-police-searching-for-armed-robbery-suspect-ask-for-publics-help/ | false |
Tech giant MetaAhas created a single artificial intelligence (AI)-based model capable of translating across 200 different languages, including many not supported by current commercial tools.
According to The Verge, the company is open-sourcing the project in the hopes that others will build on its work.
The AI model is part of an ambitious R&D project by Meta to create a so-called “universal speech translator,” which the company sees as important for growth across its many platforms — from Facebook and Instagram to developing domains like VR and AR.
Machine translation not only allows Meta to better understand its users (and so improve the advertising systems that generate 97 per cent of its revenue) but could also be the foundation of a killer app for future projects like its augmented reality glasses.
Experts in machine translation told the website that Meta’s latest research was ambitious and thorough, but noted that the quality of some of the model’s translations would likely be well below that of better-supported languages like Italian or German.
Meta AI research scientist Angela Fan, who worked on the project, told The Verge that the team was inspired by the lack of attention paid to such lower-resource languages in this field.
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WASHINGTON — Carlos Santana's onstage collapse Tuesday was due to heat exhaustion and dehydration, his team said.
Santana was performing at the Pine Knob Music Theater, about 40 miles south of Detroit, when he collapsed and set off a wave of concern from fans on social media.
Music journalist Gary Graff, who was at the concert, said on Twitter that Santana was taken offstage on a stretcher about 20 minutes after collapsing. The guitarist and singer reportedly waved to the crowd as he was carried off.
Another attendee, Roop Raj — a Detroit news anchor — posted a photo of what appears to be Santana being checked out by medics.
Late Tuesday night, Santana's team said he "was over-taken by heat exhaustion and dehydration during a concert" and rushed to the emergency department of a nearby hospital for observation. Santana's manager said on Facebook that the 74-year-old musician is doing well.
Soon after, Santana thanked fans for their prayers on Facebook and said he had forgotten to eat or drink water, causing him to pass out. He said he and his wife Cindy "are good" and "just taking it easy."
Santana was performing as part of his Miraculous Supernatural 2022 Tour, along with Earth, Wind & Fire, to promote his 26th studio album, "Blessings and Miracles," which was released in 2021.
Santana was scheduled to be back on stage Wednesday in Burgettstown, PA, but his team said that show is postponed. It's unclear when the musician will be back on the road.
Earlier in the year, Santana had to cancel weekend shows at The House of Blues in Las Vegas because he and other members of his band had tested positive for COVID-19. After recovering, he continued with the tour.
The 10-time Grammy winner also canceled several shows in December 2021 after undergoing what his manager called an "unscheduled heart procedure," giving no specifics. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/santana-collapses-on-stage/507-1936d364-c63e-4569-bbd6-10a068906fc1 | 2022-07-06T14:16:25Z | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/santana-collapses-on-stage/507-1936d364-c63e-4569-bbd6-10a068906fc1 | false |
NEW YORK – U.S. dog lovers, say “benvenuto” to the bracco Italiano.
The ancient Italian bird-hunting dog is the 200th member of the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds, the organization announced Wednesday. That means the handsome, powerful but amiable pointers can now go for best in show at many U.S. dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club event next year.
The bracco (pronounced BRAH'-koh) goes back more than two millennia in Europe but wasn't brought to the U.S. until the mid-1990s, according to the AKC. It's sometimes called the Italian pointer or Italian pointing dog.
The ideal bracco should be “tough and adapted to all types of hunting, reliable, docile and intelligent,” while also friendly and neither shy nor aggressive, according to the AKC's standard for the medium-to-large breed.
“They’re very easy to live with and be around, and yet it’s like a light switch — when it’s time to jump in the back of the truck and go hunting, and they’ve got a job, they just light up like a Christmas tree,” said owner and breeder Lisa Moller of Portage, Wisconsin.
She and husband Dale relied on Labrador retrievers as pheasant-hunting helpers before a friend introduced them to a bracco about five years ago. The couple was quickly struck by the dog's methodical hunting style in the field and affectionate nature at home: “They're very Velcro,” Lisa Moller said.
The dogs — the proper plural is “bracchi Italiani” — have a deep bark and readily deploy it on spotting backyard wildlife, so “they may not be the right dog for everybody,” she noted.
AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo called the bracco a great companion for active families who can provide “the love and attention it needs.”
The AKC opened the nation's oldest dog registry with a mere nine breeds in 1878. In the last decade alone, the club has added over 20 breeds, ranging from the teeny Russian toy to the powerful dogo Argentino. Criteria involve the total number and generations of registered dogs nationwide, their geographical distribution and other factors.
There remain many breeds that are registered elsewhere but not by the AKC, or aren't formally recognized at all. Some aficionados eschew, or are torn about, the exposure that AKC recognition brings to a breed.
Animal rights activists denounce dog breeding, and they say that adding more breeds just exacerbates faddish demand for purebred pets and fuels puppy mills that feed it.
The AKC says it promotes responsible breeding aimed at preserving characteristics that equip dogs for various tasks and ease owners' search for a pup they can live with and commit to. | https://www.wsls.com/entertainment/2022/07/06/ciao-american-kennel-club-adds-a-breed-the-bracco-italiano/ | 2022-07-06T14:18:49Z | https://www.wsls.com/entertainment/2022/07/06/ciao-american-kennel-club-adds-a-breed-the-bracco-italiano/ | false |
Study contributed by Emmes researchers, that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows treatment of precursor lesions was found to significantly reduce the risk of progression to anal cancer.
Emmes, a global, full-service clinical research organisation (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, announced that a team of its researchers contributed to a successful AIDS Malignancy Consortium (AMC) study.
Results of the study, which demonstrated that treating and removing anal cancer precursor lesions reduced the cancer risk for HIV-infected men and women, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Phase 3 trial results included 4,446 participants at 21 clinical sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The study enrolled people living with HIV aged 35 years and older who had at least one precursor lesion for anal cancer, called high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL). Participants were randomised into two groups: those who received treatment for the lesion(s) and those who were actively monitored but did not receive treatment. Participants were re-evaluated every three to six months. Rates of progression to anal cancer were compared between the two groups. The findings showed that treating HSIL resulted in a nearly 60 percent reduction in anal cancer progression among people living with HIV.
Emmes’ role was to coordinate the research, which included protocol development, electronic data capture, site monitoring, and regulatory compliance, along with general study management for the research team.
The National Cancer Institute’s Office of HIV and AIDS Malignancy sponsored the current study through the AMC, which was led by Joel Palefsky, MD, of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
Don Vena, vice president and head of Emmes’ oncology therapeutic research unit, said: “Dr. Palefsky facilitated collaboration among varied stakeholders – government, industry, labs, clinical sites and our team – to build the research infrastructure needed to run a landmark trial in the developing field of anal cancer prevention. Emmes is proud to have been a contributor and proud of our 18-year relationship with the AMC.”
Dr. Palefsky, who created the world’s first clinic devoted to anal cancer prevention at USCF in 1991, reported that the data from the ANal Cancer/HSIL Outcomes Research (ANCHOR) study show for the first time that anal cancer can be prevented in high-risk populations, such as people living with HIV. He shared that the results are likely relevant for other groups at high risk of anal cancer, such as people who are immunosuppressed for reasons other than HIV, and women with a history of cervical or vulvar cancer, even though the study focused exclusively on those with HIV.
He presented the study highlights on February 15 at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, a highly regarded event for HIV/AIDS research that attracts infectious disease scientists and professionals from around the world. He noted that office-based electrocautery not only resulted in the reduction in anal cancer incidence but that the treatment was well-tolerated.
Dr. Palefsky said: “Anal cancer is the fourth most common cancer among people living with HIV. Primary prevention of this disease can occur in the long-term, for those with little or no history of sexual activity, with the use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Unfortunately, many people have already been exposed to HPV, are over the age of vaccination, or do not have access to the vaccine. For these individuals, the ANCHOR study shows for the first time that secondary prevention of anal cancer is possible through treatment of anal HSIL. We expect that the results of the ANCHOR study will lead to adoption of screening and treatment of anal HSIL in people living with HIV as the standard of care.”
Dr. Palefsky added: “The Emmes team played a key role in the success of the study through its diligent oversight and implementation of the many components of such a complex trial.”
Dr. Christine Dingivan, chief executive officer of Emmes, commented: “We are extremely pleased that the ANCHOR study showed that HSIL treatment is effective in reducing anal cancer risk, and it ultimately will have a profound effect on patients’ quality of life. This project reflects how client tenure and close collaboration can make a big difference in public health – for people with HIV or at highest risk of anal cancer and for others in the future.” | https://pharmaceuticalmanufacturer.media/pharma-manufacturing-news/biopharma-news/study%C2%A0results%C2%A0show-precursor-lesion-reduce-risk-of-progression-to-anal-can/ | 2022-07-06T14:18:53Z | https://pharmaceuticalmanufacturer.media/pharma-manufacturing-news/biopharma-news/study%C2%A0results%C2%A0show-precursor-lesion-reduce-risk-of-progression-to-anal-can/ | false |
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 6: What’s the difference?
Asus has just released two superpowered gaming phones in its ROG Phone 6 series, and in this article we’ll show you how to tell them apart.
If you’re an avid mobile gamer then the chances are that you’ve followed Asus’ recent product announcement with keen interest.
The new ROG Phone series is among the very first to run on the fearsome Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset from Qualcomm. With the two handsets boasting phenomenal screen and battery specs, what actually separates them?
Colours
Usually the higher-end device is lavished with all of the extra features, but in this case there’s actually a surprising turnaround. Whereas the ROG Phone 6 is available in both Phantom Black (shown above) and Storm White, the ROG Phone 6 Pro is only available in the latter of these shades.
RAM
Both devices have oodles of RAM to spare, so you shouldn’t have to sweat when it comes to multi-tasking. However, there is a different if you choose the Pro version; it has an enormous 18GB of RAM, while if you’re on the standard ROG Phone 6 you’ll still have a massive 16GB to play around with.
Back Cover
There’s also another slight different in appearance beyond just the available colours, as you can see in the picture above which displays the two models side to side.
While the Pro edition (on the left) has a ROG Vision colour PMOLED display, which can conjure up different graphics on the back of the phone, the standard ROG Phone just has a simple ROG logo illuminated in RGB.
Price
For many of us when we’re considering buying a product, the key difference begins and ends with the price. And where these two are concerned, that’s a very significant difference indeed.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 retails at £899/€999, whereas the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro sells for £1,099/€1,299.
Early Verdict
We’ve only tested the ROG Phone 6 Pro, and haven’t yet had the chance to get our hands on the standard ROG Phone 6, so it’s too late for us to rush to judgment in choosing one over the other. Nonetheless, it certainly seems like you get a lot of bang for your buck if you opt for the ROG Phone 6, whereas the ROG Phone 6 Pro has a significant markup without the sheer qualitative advantage that you might have expected. | https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/asus-rog-phone-6-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-6-4247010 | 2022-07-06T14:20:34Z | https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/asus-rog-phone-6-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-6-4247010 | true |
-Home price growth slowed in 97 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets in May, with the national annual appreciation rate pulling back by more than a full percentage point from the month prior
-While the slowdown to 19.3% from a revised 20.4% in April marks the largest single-month deceleration since 2006, prices were still up 1.5% month over month – nearly twice the historical average for May
-Markets experiencing the strongest cooling in home price growth are those with comparatively poor affordability levels and low inventory deficits
-Housing is now the least affordable it has been since the mid-1980s, when sharp Fed hikes led to double-digit mortgage rates and a greater than 50% payment-to-income (P-to-I) ratio
-Tightening affordability then was almost entirely interest rate-driven – with income growth largely keeping up with home prices
-Today's 36.2% ratio is a result of both rising interest rates as well as soaring home values largely driven by historically low inventory levels
-Even though May saw the largest jump in housing inventory in the past five years as pending listings begin to normalize and existing listings sit longer on the market, for-sale inventory remains at a 60% deficit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Data & Analytics division of Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) released its latest Mortgage Monitor Report, based upon the company's industry-leading mortgage, real estate and public records datasets. This month's report looks at recent cooling in the annual rate of home price appreciation and the intertwined impacts of both affordability and inventory on those trends. According to Black Knight Data & Analytics President Ben Graboske, May marked the second consecutive month of cooling at the national level.
"The annual home price growth rate fell by more than a full percentage point in May, the largest monthly decline at the national level since 2006," said Graboske. "However, even with growth slowing in 97 of the top 100 U.S. markets, overall home prices still rose 1.5% from April – nearly twice the historical average for the month of May. And while any talk of home values and 2006 might set off alarm bells for some, the truth is that price gains would need to see deceleration at this rate for more than 12 months just to get us back to a 'normal' 3-5% annual growth rate. That said, the pace of deceleration could very well increase in the coming months, as we've already begun to see in select markets such as Austin, Boise and Phoenix.
"The record-low listing inventory that had been driving these price gains nationwide has also begun to improve, albeit slightly. Indeed, even with an increase in active listings of 107,000 in May – nearly double the traditional seasonal rise for the month – we are still 60% below the number of active listings we would normally see at this time of year. All major markets are still facing inventory deficits, but some have seen their shortages shrink much faster than others. Among these are some of the hottest housing markets in recent years: San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle. Unsurprisingly, these are also among the markets seeing the strongest levels of cooling so far this year, with annual home price growth rates in each down more than three percentage points in recent months."
As mortgage interest rates continue their upward climb, this month's Mortgage Monitor also examines the resulting further deterioration in home affordability. With 30-year rates hovering close to 6% and home prices up nearly 11% since the start of 2022, home affordability is at its worst point since the mid-1980s – when sharp Fed hikes led to high double-digit mortgage rates that resulted in a greater than 50% payment-to-income ratio. The affordability challenge back then was almost entirely driven by the interest rate environment, while incomes largely kept up with home price growth. Today's falling affordability is due in equal measure to rising rates and soaring home values largely driven by historically low inventory levels. The average home price is now more than six times the median household income, the largest multiple on record since the early 1970s. As of mid-June 2022, it takes 36.2% of the median household income to make the mortgage payment on the average- priced home purchase, well above the 34.1% post-1980s peak in July 2006.
About the Mortgage Monitor
The Data & Analytics division of Black Knight manages the nation's leading repository of loan-level residential mortgage data and performance information covering the majority of the overall market, including tens of millions of loans across the spectrum of credit products and more than 160 million historical records. The combined insight of the Black Knight HPI and Collateral Analytics' home price and real estate data provides one of the most complete, accurate and timely measures of home prices available, covering 95% of U.S. residential properties down to the ZIP-code level. In addition, the company maintains one of the most robust public property records databases available, covering 99.9% of the U.S. population and households from more than 3,100 counties.
Black Knight's research experts carefully analyze this data to produce a summary supplemented by dozens of charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations for the monthly Mortgage Monitor Report. To review the full report, visit: https://www.blackknightinc.com/data-reports/
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NYC Tri-State based team strengthens JLL's capacity to 30 dedicated valuations professionals helping investors and lenders navigate the changing face of real estate values
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL (NYSE: JLL) today announced it has acquired Metropolitan Valuation Services ("MVS"), one of the largest independent commercial property appraisal and real estate consulting firms in the greater New York metropolitan area.
The addition of 20 valuations professionals to JLL's existing team of 10 creates an advisory powerhouse during a period of intensive pricing discovery. MVS's core competency extends to multi-housing, CBD and suburban office buildings, industrial/warehouse and shopping/retail properties, land, property transfers and market rent studies and appraisals for HUD section 8 properties. MVS was founded in 2003 by Principal and Co-Founder Steven Schleider. Clients include major financial institutions, Fortune 500 corporations, REITs, commercial real estate developers, investors, insurance companies, law firms, City of New York and government agencies.
"MVS, a 20-year-old experienced Tri-State team of highly seasoned professionals with a deep and intimate knowledge of New York, is well placed to empower clients with information and knowledge to help them make the best decisions for their real estate assets. Joining forces with MVS enables JLL to enhance our service for existing clients, strengthen our multi-housing capabilities within this buoyant segment and scale our footprint across the U.S.," said Tony Lenamon, Head of Valuation Advisory at JLL in the Americas.
Executive Vice President Ross Friedman and the existing JLL NYC Tri-State team will join forces with MVS Executive Vice Presidents Peter Rastetter and David Lyon under the leadership of Steven Schleider. "We have a unique and detailed understanding of the Tri-State area and I'm excited by the opportunity to expand our capabilities to better serve our clients as part of JLL," said Steven Schleider, President of Metropolitan Valuation Services.
"With JLL, we will have the resources to scale faster, broaden our existing practice areas, serve new asset sectors and to continue assisting investors and lenders in the NYC Tri-State area. We will also advise lenders and owners on navigating the valuation impacts that the energy mandates and sustainability regulations will have on commercial properties. This will all lead to a better understanding of the upside to be gained by creating healthy, sustainable buildings while helping New York City achieve its net zero targets."
As the top investment market globally over the last decade and a top-two market for cross-border investment over this time period, New York remains a key gateway city for national portfolios and global capital. As economic conditions, mobility patterns, consumer spending and tourism are improving in New York, the market is increasingly solidifying its position as a leading global hub for talent and resilient market for investment.
JLL's 2,000 qualified valuation professionals are connected across more than 50 countries, sharing insights and real-time data to advise on changing market dynamics and trends before they happen. A global community of sector-based specialists, the team delivers tailored client solutions for your real estate and business asset interests, giving an accurate picture of value and risk across any opportunity.
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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Brittney Griner's appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not “ forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
Griner's letter was delivered through her representatives to the White House on Monday and officials say the president has read it. However Griner's wife, Cherelle, said Tuesday on a morning talk show that she hadn't heard from Biden.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked repeatedly about Griner on Tuesday during the regular briefing. She said Biden read the letter, but she did not detail his reaction.
“This is very personal to him.”
Jean-Pierre did not say whether there were plans for Biden to speak with Griner’s family, but did say that National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken both spoke to Griner’s wife recently.
Jean-Pierre said Biden wanted to get Griner and other Americans home.
“We are going to use every tool we possibly can to make that happen,” Jean-Pierre said.
Griner is in the midst of a trial in Russia that began last week after she was arrested on Feb. 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team. The trial will resume Thursday.
Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned.
Griner’s representatives Monday shared a few excerpts from her letter to the president.
″…As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever,” Griner wrote.
“On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran,” the Phoenix Mercury center added. “It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year.”
Cherelle Griner was disappointed not to have any direct communication with the White House since the letter was delivered.
“I still have not heard from him and honestly, it’s very disheartening,” Cherelle Griner said on CBS Mornings.
Cherelle Griner said for Brittney to reach out directly to Biden is an indication of just how afraid her wife is about what's next.
“BG is probably the strongest person that I know. So she doesn’t say words like that lightly," Cherelle said. “That means she truly is terrified that she may never see us again. And you know I share those same sentiments. ... I’m sure she was like, ‘I’m gonna write him now because ... my family has tried and to no avail. So I’m going do it myself.'"
Griner pleaded with Biden in the letter to use his powers to ensure her return.
“Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore,” Griner said "I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home.”
Griner has been able to have sporadic communications with family, friends and WNBA players through an email account her agent set up. The emails are printed out and delivered in bunches to Griner by her lawyer after they are vetted by Russian officials. Once the lawyers get back to their office, they’ll scan any responses from Griner and pass them back to the U.S. to send along.
She was supposed to have a phone call with her wife on their anniversary but it failed because of an “unfortunate mistake,” Biden administration officials.
Griner’s supporters have encouraged a prisoner swap like the one in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy. The State Department in May designated her as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
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I had no time of not posting blog-content today , that you need not worry on, even if I write two hours daily, this article shall be here- in just about a half the standard hours required to read , since last post. Just one image – from where many thoughts (like those images that speak thousands atlas). There's no use keeping quiet and being scold- at. These days, my words are few too often – that's okay and good; let Tag Archive for : Racism on College Campuses : W. Kirsteen\nIn the Jewish weekly, ‘Timeout,’ Rabbi David Meyer writes “Sudoku, Shirley” to complain regarding some new guides created by Women of the Wall activators titled, Mivaks-Man, which, by providing questions which are in effect based around anti Jewish propaganuda, serve no religious significance – instead the guide was an obvious tzila tash The 1993 Jenks High School Football State Champion turned notorious filmmaker is bringing his filmmaking firm, P12 Films, again to Tulsa from L.A.
Presley grew to turn out to be a notable author, filmmaker and director. Most notably, he produced “TOUCHBACK,” a film that includes Kurt Russell and Melanie Lynskey. This mainstream mission led to the creation of P12 Films, a multiverse filmmaking firm.
After a long time of labor within the business, the L.A.-based movie firm and Presley and his household will likely be headed again to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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The Independent Sports Gaming Media and Analytics Company Completes Rebranding Initiative
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Awesemo.com has relaunched as Stokastic to recognize its evolution into a multi-platform sports media and analytics enterprise representing a large community of sports fans. The new brand will help the privately held company scale for future growth, unify its growing portfolio of offerings, and attract superior talent.
As Tom Kennedy, CEO and Cofounder explains, "So much has changed since our founding. We've welcomed talented content creators, the sharpest data scientists and engineers in sports, and most importantly, a loyal community of hundreds of thousands of passionate sports gamers." Cofounder Alex Baker adds, "Changing the brand from Awesemo to Stokastic is both a nod to our team's statistical savviness and to all of the individuals that have made this company a huge success."
Awesemo was founded in 2017 by Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) fans who wanted to introduce a more calculated and process-oriented approach to sports gamers. Stokastic builds on that core mission, with the new name referring to stochastic processes which, while eluding precise measurement, can be statistically modeled to reveal critical patterns and insights.
Over the last five years, the company has matured into an major media operation with over 100 contributors across its online properties covering MLB, NFL, NBA and many other sports. In the past 12 months alone, Stokastic has seen over 45 million page views and 20 million views/listens across its YouTube and podcast channels.
The company's accelerated growth has also fed into and enabled its culture of innovation. It has invested heavily in extending its integrated suite of fantasy sports and sports betting products, while further refining its legacy offerings. According to Cofounder Eddie Lai, "The rebrand comes at a pivotal time and allows us to open the next chapter of innovation, which we're looking forward to sharing with our community."
Building on its legacy of helping gamers take a passionate, intelligent and invested stand on outcomes, Stokastic intends to release a plethora of new products and content in the near future, most notably on its OddsShopper platform.
These additions to Stokastic's offerings will further enhance its ability to drive traffic and attention to sportsbooks and other gaming products. Stokastic's users are engaged, early adopters with a demonstrated record of trialing new opportunities. This creates win-win propositions for Stokastic's partners as well as for its members who benefit from the best deals and promotions in the market.
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It’s time to make some room on the roster.
This means the Boston Red Sox will designate reliever and former New York Mets right-hander Hansel Robles for assignment. Now a spot is open for prospect Brayan Bello, who will make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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According to the Boston Globe, there is not too much pressure on Bello’s start:
“Let’s chill [Wednesday], let him enjoy it. Whatever happens, happens,” manager Alex Cora said. This kid is going to be a big part of this organization for a long, long time, so tomorrow is about going out there and being a big leaguer. If being a big leaguer is going five and no runs, so be it. If it’s three and he gives up seven, so be it, too.”
Bello previously played with the Worcester Red Sox, where he recorded a 2.81 ERA in 9 games. The 23-year-old told the Boston Globe:
“I’m really happy to get the opportunity to make my MLB debut here in Fenway in front of all the fans,” he said. “I’ve been working really hard for this moment to be here and I’m excited. I’m just ready to go.”
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As for the 31-year-old Robles, he’s been a disappointment this year in the Boston bullpen, going 1-3 with two saves and a 5.84 ERA in 26 games. The Red Sox acquired him before last year’s trade deadline in a deal with the Minnesota Twins.
The eight-year veteran made his MLB debut in 2015 with the Mets. In three-plus seasons with New York, Robles posted a 4.07 ERA in 187 appearances.
The Los Angeles Angels selected Robles off waivers from the Mets in 2018.
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TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) - Commvault will webcast a discussion of its first quarter fiscal 2023 earnings results on July 26, 2022 beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET at http://ir.commvault.com.
To access the call by phone, please click on the Registration Link and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available at http://ir.commvault.com
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) liberates business and IT professionals to do amazing things with their data by ensuring the fundamental integrity of their business. Its industry-leading Intelligent Data Services Platform empowers these professionals to store, protect, optimize, and use their data, wherever it lives. Delivering the ultimate in simplicity and flexibility to customers, its Intelligent Data Services Platform is available as software subscription, an integrated appliance, partner-managed, and software as a service—a critical differentiator in the market. For 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations have relied on Commvault, and today, Metallic is accelerating customer adoption to modernize their environments as they look to SaaS for the future. Driven by its values—Connect, Inspire, Care, and Deliver—Commvault employs more than 2,700 highly-skilled individuals around the world. Visit Commvault.com or follow us at @Commvault.
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Centre plans series of events ahead of Independence Day
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ will be the next big initiative under Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Exhibitions on moving trains, a motorcycle ride till Kargil, a cricket match between teams from India and rest of the world, and the launch of a campaign for all households to hoist the Tricolour will be rolled out in the month leading up to Independence Day, according to the Culture Ministry’s programme.
Under ‘Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM), the commemoration of 75 years of Independence, the government will be holding exhibitions on trains along with the Indian Railways titled “Azaadi Ki Rail Gadi Aur Stations” and Kargil Vijay Divas in July, when a motorcycle ride organised by the Defence Ministry will reach Tiger Hill. In August, birth anniversary of Pingalli Venkayya, who designed the national flag, will be observed, and a “world cricket match” will be played, according to the programme.
As a part of the commemoration, a collection of revolutionary poetry that was banned by the British and a repository of unsung heroes has been compiled on the AKAM website. A Culture Ministry official said the plans for observing August 14 as the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’, as announced by Prime Minster Narendra Modi on August 14, 2021, were yet to be finalised, but added that the day would be observed as such this year.
In a written statement, Culture Secretary Govind Mohan said over 47,000 events had been organised in the past 15 months as a part of the two-year AKAM celebration. The statement also said: “From commemorating unsung heroes of freedom struggle to celebrating India’s achievements across spheres through Dhara: an ode to Indian knowledge systems, from documenting local history via digital district repository to celebrating youthful India’s literary contributions, from spotlighting different states and their contribution to the freedom struggle to poetry based on banned literature Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav aims to connect people to their past and inspire them to participate in the progress map of the country as we make our way through Amrit Kaal (period of 25 years from 2022-2047).”
Mr. Mohan added that ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ will be the next big initiative under AKAM. “We encourage everyone to display the flag at home on August 15 and mark their commitment to nation building,” he said.
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-North America's premier electric vehicle festival rolls into Pacific Northwest for the first time
-Consumers test ride, drive, and demo products in 1 million sq. feet of outdoor space in Seattle near Husky Stadium
-E-curious consumers expected to engage in 75,000+ demo rides in 2022
-World's leading brands in electric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards + more
SEATTLE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrify Expo, (https://www.electrifyexpo.com/) North America's largest electric-vehicle festival, is bringing thrill-based experiences to the Emerald City, with the latest in electric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards as well as electric snow and water vehicles. Following exponential growth at its first stop in Long Beach, CA, the festival is bringing fun and excitement to the Pacific Northwest. As the premier destination for electric mobility, the festival offers demos, test rides, EV street drives, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, and even surfboards from the world's leading electric brands.
Located above Union Bay on Lake Washington, the expo will take over one million square feet of the "E Lot" near Husky Stadium. Consumers can meet with the world's leading e-mobility brands, and learn about the latest EVs ready for demo, charging solutions, and the advantages of micromobility as part of Seattle city life.
Electric vehicles from BMW, Kia, Lexus (display only), Volkswagen, Polestar, Toyota, Volvo, Arcimoto & Harley-Davidson's Livewire will be on display and available to demo ride on the roads around Husky Stadium. A closed course for e-bikes and e-scooters will feature SUPER73, Specialized, Giant, Aventon, NIU, GoTrax, and more. Surf, skate, snow, and sea-faring products will be on hand as well. The family-friendly festival also includes the Hover-1 Kids Zone for Seattle's young ones to come out and try kid-sized electric mobility.
"The industry is experiencing a major expansion of all types of electric vehicles but the fact remains that consumers want to 'try before they buy.' Electrify Expo answers that need by offering hundreds of exhibitors and demo space to experience the best e-mobility products in the world in a fun, family-friendly, festival environment." said BJ Birtwell, Founder & Executive Producer of Electrify Expo. "With gas prices at extremely high levels and state mandates for lower carbon emissions, there is no better way for consumers to educate and immerse themselves in electrified solutions than an afternoon at Electrify Expo."
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government faced a new crisis Tuesday after two of his most senior Cabinet ministers resigned within minutes of each other.
Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit, saying the government under Johnson’s leadership was no longer competent or “acting in the national interest.”
The apparently coordinated exits came after Johnson was hit by allegations he lied about how he handled claims of sexual misconduct by a lawmaker who was appointed to a senior position.
Both Javid and Sunak are key members of the Cabinet and both are seen as potential successors to Johnson, leaving his position perilous.
A look at who Sunak and Javid are:
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RISHI SUNAK, TREASURY CHIEF
In his resignation letter, Sunak told Johnson “it has become clear to me that our approaches are fundamentally too different.”
“The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning,” he wrote.
Sunak was, until recently, widely regarded as the party’s brightest rising star, the best-known of potential leadership contenders — and the bookies’ favorite to succeed Johnson.
Sunak, 42, was thrust into the spotlight when he became treasury chief in 2020, tasked with the unenviable job of steering the economy through its worst economic slump on record because of the pandemic. He dished out billions of pounds in emergency spending to help businesses and workers, and his policies have generally been seen in a positive light.
But “partygate” changed those fortunes. Like Johnson, he was issued a police fine for attending a lockdown-flouting birthday party at Downing Street in June 2020. He has also come under heavy criticism for being slow to respond to Britain’s severe cost-of-living crisis.
Sunak also faced pressure following revelations that his wife, Akshata Murthy, avoided paying U.K. taxes on her overseas income, and that the former investment banker held on to his U.S. green card while serving in government.
Born to Indian parents who moved to the U.K. from East Africa, Sunak attended the exclusive Winchester College private school and studied at Oxford.
Some see his elite education and past work for the investment bank Goldman Sachs and a hedge fund as a deficit because he seems out of touch with ordinary voters.
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SAJID JAVID, HEALTH SECRETARY
In his statement, Javid said he could “no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government.”
Javid, 52, has been health secretary since June 2021, leading Britain’s COVID-19 response.
Before that, he served as treasury chief, but resigned in early 2020 after clashing with Johnson over his order to fire his team of advisers.
The fact that Johnson brought him back into the government to handle the coronavirus response reflects his reputation for competence.
Javid, a father of four, was first elected in 2010 and has held various positions in government, including serving as home secretary and leading departments for business, culture and housing.
He ran in the 2019 Conservative leadership election, but was eliminated in the fourth round and lost to Johnson.
The son of Pakistani immigrants, Javid has billed himself as a common-man alternative to his private school-educated rivals — although he had a lucrative career in investment banking before entering politics. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/profiles-of-sunak-and-javid-who-quit-johnsons-cabinet/ | 2022-07-06T14:32:12Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/profiles-of-sunak-and-javid-who-quit-johnsons-cabinet/ | false |
Leading omnichannel lease-to-own company uses SOCi to unlock localized and franchise digital marketing
SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rent-A-Center, the leading dedicated lease-to-own retail channel for durable goods such as furniture, electronics, and appliances, named SOCi its localized marketing platform of record.
The partnership between SOCi and Rent-A-Center exemplifies where multi-location, online-to-offline marketing is headed and what retailers are looking for from digital marketing solutions as they seek to gain market share in the omnichannel shopping era.
"COVID accelerated the localized movement in digital marketing, making it more important than ever for multi-location businesses to optimize their local presence in search and social channels while doubling down on local customer care and reputation management," said SOCi founder and CEO Afif Khoury. "Rent-A-Center will leverage our award-winning platform to customize its local marketing in each of its more than 400 franchise locations, and optimize its reach and engagement in every community."
COVID caused a scramble among national retailers, forcing them to swiftly identify solutions that would help brick-and-mortar locations and franchisees get digital marketing up and running. Now, nearly two years after March 2020, retailers are carefully evaluating opportunities to power digital marketing for the long term, looking to localized solutions that will help individual locations not just cover the digital basics, but capitalize on connections to their communities to unlock the benefits of multi-location marketing.
For Rent-A-Center, the distinctive features of a top vendor in multi-location marketing were ongoing, robust customer support; the ability to meet almost all the retailer's needs; plug-and-play design; strong training; and on-demand reporting. With targeted digital tools, Rent-A-Center's hundreds of local operators are talking to the customers in their own communities and leveraging those relationships to craft a more positive customer experience.
"Our franchisees want the opportunity to have direct impact in the marketing in their respective markets," said Rent-A-Center director of franchise marketing Christopher Say. "Using SOCi gives them the opportunity to own their backyard from a social media and review management standpoint."
Rent-A-Center rolled out SOCi to its 401 franchise-owned stores, empowering local operators to optimize social and reputation management as well as social advertising across platforms like Facebook and Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business). For SOCi, which earlier this year raised $80 million in funding and acquired localized marketing company Brandify, the partnership with Rent-A-Center is consistent with goals to become the marketing platform for multi-location brands. SOCi now represents over 600 enterprise brands and with more than 3 million business locations under management.
Multi-location marketing and other sectors of martech are increasingly crowded, and the urgency to connect every retail location with local customers online has never been greater. Rent-A-Center and SOCi's partnership is an example of how retailers are navigating those challenges and what they're looking for in a partner to help them do just that.
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) is a leading provider of technology driven, flexible, no debt obligation leasing solutions that offer underserved consumers access to and potential ownership of high-quality durable goods that enhance the quality of life. The Company's omnichannel model utilizes proprietary data and technology to facilitate transactions across a wide range of retail channels including its own Acima virtual lease-to-own platform, Rentacenter.com, e-commerce partner platforms, partner retail stores, and Rent-A-Center branded stores. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website Rentacenter.com or Investor.rentacenter.com.
SOCi is the marketing platform for multi-location brands. We empower businesses like Ace Hardware, Sport Clips, and Anytime Fitness to scale marketing efforts across all digital channels in a way that's brand directed, locally perfected, and data connected. As one central place to scale marketing, SOCi makes the impossible possible by enabling top brands and their locations to strengthen and scale their digital presence across limitless local search and social pages while protecting what matters most, their reputation. For more information on how SOCi can help fuel your localized marketing success - visit us at www.meetsoci.com or message us at hello@meetsoci.com.
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First time entrant recognized: "Quantexa has differentiated KYC and CDD and transaction monitoring development roadmap plans…"
LONDON and NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantexa, a leading global provider of Contextual Decision Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that it has been named a 'Strong Performer' in The Forrester Wave™: Anti-Money-Laundering Solutions, Q3 2022.
Based on Forrester's 26-criterion evaluation, the report is aimed at helping financial institutions and government departments find the right solutions to meet their needs. Quantexa was identified as one of the 15 most significant AML solution providers in the market today.
According to the report, "[Quantexa] has differentiated KYC and CDD and transaction monitoring development roadmap plans as well as a robust product development, sales, support, professional services staffing, and system integrator partner ecosystem." It also notes, "Quantexa excels at WLM source configurations and scale… [and] uses a user interface and low code approach to allow admins to bring in multiple sources of data. The solution allows data scientists to use external models (Python, R, etc.) in the Quantexa scoring pipeline."
The Forrester Wave™ goes on to explain that Quantexa "currently offers an excellent productized watchlist, politically exposed persons (PEP) list integration, and productized sanctions list sources integrations." It notes, "Quantexa is a good fit for organizations looking for a KYC-first AML that integrates with an already deployed case management solution from another vendor."
Dan Higgins, Chief Product Officer at Quantexa, comments: "Chief Data Officers and AML professionals across the globe are relying on vendors in this space to help them run more effective and efficient investigations and monitoring to aid in reducing the impact of money laundering and fraud activities which present a growing major threat worldwide. We believe that the placement as a strong performer in Forrester's Wave is evidence that our approach to understanding risk as informed by contextualized data is an emerging best practice. We remain dedicated to providing our clients with a flexible solution, able to support all internal and external data sources, with an open architecture that easily integrates into a customer's existing IT environment."
To learn more about Quantexa's AML solutions, please visit: https://www.quantexa.com/solutions/anti-money-laundering/
Quantexa is a data and analytics software company pioneering Contextual Decision Intelligence (CDI) that empowers organizations to make trusted operational decisions by making data meaningful. Using the latest advancements in big data and AI, Quantexa's platform uncovers hidden risk and new opportunities by providing a contextual, connected view of internal and external data in a single place. It solves major challenges across data management, financial crime, customer intelligence, credit risk, fraud and throughout the customer lifecycle.
The Quantexa platform enhances operational performance with over 90% more accuracy and 60 times faster analytical model resolution than traditional approaches. Founded in 2016, Quantexa now has over 500 employees and thousands of users working with billions of transactions and data points across the world. The company has offices in London, New York, Boston, Brussels, Toronto, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney.
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Kellogg Company announces ten $5,000 grants to school breakfast programs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School breakfast programs may provide students with benefits beyond nourishment, according to a review of recent research from Kellogg Company Fund. Already, around the world, breakfast programs are improving health and nutritional outcomes for children. In recent years, these programs have evolved to focus on helping improve education and social outcomes for students, their families and the wider community.
"For more than 20 years, Kellogg has supported breakfast programs that provide students with a nutritious breakfast, time to play with friends and, often, the academic support that helps to ensure they begin school ready to learn," said Stephanie Slingerland, Senior Director, Philanthropy and Social Impact, Kellogg Company.
Kellogg conducted a review of the latest research of breakfast programs in Australia, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, India, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, the U.K. and U.S. The research confirms previously identified health, nutrition and cognitive effects of breakfast programs. Research also indicates that children who attend breakfast programs display fewer concerning behaviors," benefit from positive role modeling of "good behaviors," and attend school more frequently. The impact of these programs on the wider community also were explored, with positive early results:
- School attendance, friendships and behavior improve. In one study, students who attended school breakfast programs over a period of time developed an improved quality of relationships with their friends and were at a reduced risk of victimization.
- Especially where breakfast is eaten in the classroom, there is a great opportunity to role model positive behaviors. By eating breakfast together regularly, studies found increased connectedness among students and staff.
The research also found that the stigma associated with participation in school breakfast programs was reduced when all children attended the programs. Additionally, as has been shown repeatedly, eating a nutritious breakfast can help reduce malnutrition and obesity, even for children who eat a second breakfast at school. Finally, there is a growing body of work suggesting that eating breakfast can be an indicator of improved mental health, as evidenced by lower stress, anxiety and depression levels among children.
The social impact of eating breakfast at school is an interesting and growing area of research. There is strong evidence that breakfast programs can grow to become community-building experiences that provide the opportunity to help create a sense of belonging in students and enable the development of positive relationships between students, teachers and staff.
"Kids cannot reach their full potential, either academically or socially, if they're hungry. Kellogg's Better Days is our promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food, including feeding 375 million people and children in need by the end of 2030," Slingerland said. "We support breakfast clubs in 26 countries and are working with philanthropy partners, like No Kid Hungry, to expand school feeding programs so children can reach their full potential."
Kellogg awards grants for school breakfast programs through No Kid Hungry
Kellogg Company also announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to ten school districts to support their breakfast programs. The grants were made in partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign that works to end childhood hunger in the U.S. Long-time partners, Kellogg and No Kid Hungry have reached over 1 million kids in need since 2013.
North Star Academy in Michigan, Globe Unified School District in Arizona and Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky are three of the districts that received Kellogg grants. These grantees plan to use a portion of the grant to purchase foodservice equipment – like rolling racks, warmers and freezers - to deliver food in the 2022-23 school year.
"Over 60% of our school qualifies for free or reduced lunch, so our food programs play a vital role in our children's lives," said Megan Coombs, MDHHS P2P Success Coach at North Star Academy. "With this grant, we will be getting new refrigerators and freezers, giving us plenty of space to safely store and provide our students with nutritious meals."
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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-North America's premier electric vehicle festival rolls into Pacific Northwest for the first time
-Consumers test ride, drive, and demo products in 1 million sq. feet of outdoor space in Seattle near Husky Stadium
-E-curious consumers expected to engage in 75,000+ demo rides in 2022
-World's leading brands in electric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards + more
SEATTLE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrify Expo, (https://www.electrifyexpo.com/) North America's largest electric-vehicle festival, is bringing thrill-based experiences to the Emerald City, with the latest in electric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards as well as electric snow and water vehicles. Following exponential growth at its first stop in Long Beach, CA, the festival is bringing fun and excitement to the Pacific Northwest. As the premier destination for electric mobility, the festival offers demos, test rides, EV street drives, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, and even surfboards from the world's leading electric brands.
Located above Union Bay on Lake Washington, the expo will take over one million square feet of the "E Lot" near Husky Stadium. Consumers can meet with the world's leading e-mobility brands, and learn about the latest EVs ready for demo, charging solutions, and the advantages of micromobility as part of Seattle city life.
Electric vehicles from BMW, Kia, Lexus (display only), Volkswagen, Polestar, Toyota, Volvo, Arcimoto & Harley-Davidson's Livewire will be on display and available to demo ride on the roads around Husky Stadium. A closed course for e-bikes and e-scooters will feature SUPER73, Specialized, Giant, Aventon, NIU, GoTrax, and more. Surf, skate, snow, and sea-faring products will be on hand as well. The family-friendly festival also includes the Hover-1 Kids Zone for Seattle's young ones to come out and try kid-sized electric mobility.
"The industry is experiencing a major expansion of all types of electric vehicles but the fact remains that consumers want to 'try before they buy.' Electrify Expo answers that need by offering hundreds of exhibitors and demo space to experience the best e-mobility products in the world in a fun, family-friendly, festival environment." said BJ Birtwell, Founder & Executive Producer of Electrify Expo. "With gas prices at extremely high levels and state mandates for lower carbon emissions, there is no better way for consumers to educate and immerse themselves in electrified solutions than an afternoon at Electrify Expo."
To exhibit or attend Electrify Expo visit:
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About Electrify Expo
Electrify Expo is North America's largest outdoor electric vehicle festival showcasing the latest e-mobility products, including EVs, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-boats, e-surfboards, and more from top brands around the world. The festival addresses one of the most challenging barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles with meaningful hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and test rides. Electrify Expo meets the soaring demand for companies to share new technologies, new modes of mobility and put products in the hands of consumers in a meaningful way. Electrify Expo will feature more than 1M+ square feet of exhibit space in Los Angeles County, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Austin.
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Met police must apologise to family of Richard Okorogheye found dead in Epping Forest after bungled missing person probe as officer told mother 'If you can't find your son, how do you expect us to?', watchdog says
- IOPC told Met that conduct of three officers and call handlers below standards
- Richard Okorogheye's mother, Evidence June, said police apology 'not accepted'
- However, no officers will face action despite delays to start of search operation
- Call handler incorrectly recorded sickle cell anaemia condition as anaemia
- Watchdog say officer's comment to mother was 'unprofessional' but not racist
The police watchdog have said the Metropolitan Police must apologise to the family of a black teenager found dead in Epping Forest after a bungled missing persons operation in which an officer told his mother: 'If you can't find your son, how do you expect us to?'
Richard Okorogheye's mother, Evidence Joel, said the apology 'is not accepted'.
Her 19-year-old son, who had sickle cell disorder, was found dead in a pond in the Essex district on April 5 last year two weeks after he went missing.
An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation found the performance of three police officers and three call handlers was substandard.
However no officers will face disciplinary procedures after the watchdog said their actions did not meet the threshold - after the investigation following a complaint from Ms Joel.
Richard Okorogheye , 19, went missing from his home in Ladbroke Grove, west London, on March 22. His mother Evidence Joel contacted the police the next day
'In the darkest period of my life, I was dismissed by multiple Metropolitan Police staff at all levels of seniority and my son's disappearance was not taken seriously,' said Evidence Joel (left) on the Met Police's investigation into her missing son Richard Okorogheye (right), 19, who was found dead two weeks after he went missing in Essex
In a statement issued through her lawyers, Ms Joel said: 'The IOPC investigation has confirmed what I always knew - in the darkest period of my life, I was dismissed by multiple Metropolitan Police staff at all levels of seniority and my son's disappearance was not taken seriously.
'It is a matter of deep regret to me that despite both the IOPC and Metropolitan Police concluding that the performance of three police officers (including an Inspector) and three call handers fell short of the standard expected, nobody will face misconduct proceedings.
'Therefore the apology is not accepted.'
The probe found that Mr Okorogheye should have been classed as a missing person earlier and he was classed as low risk for too long.
A call handler also inaccurately recorded his medical condition as anaemia rather than sickle cell anaemia on the initial police report and two others failed to update an inspector about the condition
A PC also failed to add concerns about Mr Okorogheye's condition to the missing person's report after it was raised by his GP, assuming this was not new information.
Ms Joel accused the Met of racism however the IOPC said the evidence did not show that the delay in upgrading the risk level was due to Mr Okorogheye or Ms Joel's race.
Ms Joel also claimed a police officer made a racist comment but the watchdog said that, while it could be considered 'unprofessional', it was unable to say the officer was 'influenced by any bias regarding Richard's ethnicity'.
He was last seen on CCTV (pictured) in Loughton, walking alone on Smarts Lane towards Epping Forest at 12.39am on March 23
Mr Okorogheye, who had sickle cell disease, was last seen leaving his home on March 22 but he was not officially recorded as missing until 8am on March 24
IOPC regional director Sal Naseem said: 'We found that call handlers did not record or pass on information as they should have done and may have given Ms Joel a false impression about how they were treating her son's disappearance, which can only have increased her frustration and anguish.
'In our view, one officer did make a comment which could be considered unprofessional, and which Ms Joel perceived as racist, at a time when she was clearly distressed.
'After carefully examining the evidence, we found the officer handled this call badly but could not conclude the inappropriate comment was influenced by any bias regarding Richard's ethnicity.
'This does not in any way undermine Ms Joel's experience of this call and perception of racial discrimination.'
Mr Naseem added: 'Allegations of discrimination which are not overt are often difficult to prove and finely balanced.'
The misconduct probe followed concerns from the teenager's mother Evidence Joel about the police response after Mr Okorogheye (pictured) was reported missing
He added: 'The evidence shows Ms Joel did have good reason to believe her concerns were not being taken seriously. She made multiple phone calls to police and concerns she raised about his condition were initially either mis-recorded or underestimated.
'This can only have heightened Ms Joel's perception of prejudice, as sickle cell anaemia is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean family background.
'While officers are not expected to have a specific level of medical knowledge, it does make it vital that concerns raised by family members or medical professionals are given proper consideration, which did not happen in Richard's case.'
He went on: 'Clearly there were deficiencies in the way the MPS responded and we welcome their decision to apologise to Richard's family, following our recommendation to do so.
'As part of our investigation, we have identified potential improvements in the handling of missing person reports, including better support for people facing a similar situation to Ms Joel. We will now be raising this with the MPS.'
Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bas Javid apologised for the 'substandard level of service' offered by the force
Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bas Javid said: 'Our thoughts remain with Richard's family and I would like to apologise for the distress caused by the substandard level of service, as highlighted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
'It is clear the service we provided in the days following Richard's disappearance was not at a level the public would expect of us, which included Richard not being classified as a missing person; his risk not being upgraded sooner; the communications with his mother not being as informative and precise as they could have been and, regrettably, an insensitive and inappropriate comment made by one of our officers. We will address these issues directly with the officers and staff involved through additional enhanced training.
'We recognise how worrying it must be to not know where a loved one is and we are challenging ourselves to do better at responding when someone does report a missing person.
'To help us improve we are working with partners, such as the charity Missing People, to understand and learn from the experiences of different communities across London.
'We are also introducing a new way to assess all the missing person reports we receive every day.'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan welcomed the IOPC's findings
A spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the mayor welcomed the IOPC's findings.
A spokesman for Mr Khan said: 'The mayor's thoughts are with Richard's family at this difficult time and he welcomes the IOPC report into the Met's handling of this case.
'It's clear that the service provided by the Met to Richard's family in the days following his disappearance fell short of the standards expected.
'It's right therefore that the Met Police have apologised unreservedly and the officers and staff involved will receive enhanced training.
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SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synergy Health Partners, the leader in specialty hospital staffing services that improve access to care by delivering unique physician staffing and incentive models, today announced that Chris Kraus has joined the company as chief financial officer. As CFO, Kraus will be responsible for all corporate finance functions, leading accounting, revenue cycle, IT and compliance teams.
Synergy continues to pursue a robust strategy of investing in leadership, talent and technology to better serve hospitals in navigating the complexities of staffing physician and advanced practice clinicians. To complement its unique surgicalist model, Synergy recently announced the acquisition of a new anesthesia service line, adding to the company's breadth of offerings.
"Expanding staffing services and support to our hospital clients while creating long-term value for all of our stakeholders is a cornerstone to our growth strategy," said Dan Siegel, chief executive officer, Synergy Health Partners. "Chris' extensive background in finance and healthcare, and his passion as a leader in the industry will help guide us forward."
With experience that spans two decades, Kraus brings strong leadership and team-building skills, along with extensive background in financial management, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, Kraus served as chief financial officer for Traditions Behavioral Health and United Allergy Services. His experience also encompasses financial leadership positions at Diebold Nixdorf and managing roles at KPMG in the U.S. and Germany.
"The healthcare market is at a pivotal moment and hospitals need our help," says Kraus. "I look forward to working with the Synergy leadership team as we evolve our specialized staffing models to meet the growing demand for quality clinicians."
Kraus has a master's degree in economics and finance from the University of Freiburg in Germany, is a certified public accountant (CPA) and certified tax consultant (Germany).
Specialists in Staffing Specialists, Synergy Health Partners supports hospitals nationwide with innovative physician staffing models that align incentives while improving clinical quality and patient access to surgical, anesthesia, emergency and emerging hospital services.
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