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Lydia H. Kennard Joins Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced the election of Lydia H. Kennard to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Kennard will serve on the Audit and Safety, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committees of the Board.
Ms. Kennard is the President and CEO of KDG Construction Consulting, a leading provider of construction management services for public infrastructure projects, and Quality Engineering Solutions, a full-service pavement engineering and construction inspection firm. Ms. Kennard is also a founding principal of KDG Aviation, LLC, an operator and developer of general aviation facilities. Ms. Kennard currently serves on the boards of AECOM, Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., and Prologis, Inc.
"We are privileged to welcome Lydia Kennard to Vulcan's Board of Directors," said Vulcan Materials Company Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill. "Lydia brings to our Board the skills of an accomplished CEO and a proven track record of success. She will add valuable insights to our Board that will be an asset to Vulcan."
With the addition of Ms. Kennard, Vulcan's twelve-member board consists of eleven independent directors.
Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 Index with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is the nation's largest supplier of construction aggregates—primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel—and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. For additional information about Vulcan, go to www.vulcanmaterials.com.
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Another deadly mass shooting in America. Another community in mourning. Another news cycle spent discussing the gunman, the investigation, the missed signals — and most importantly, the lives lost.
But in the shadows of these stories are the survivors; those who escape mass shootings with their lives, but must find a way to manage the injuries, the memories and the trauma.
And with every new attack that makes headlines, it all comes rushing back.
"It was heartbreaking," says Phil Andrew about the Highland Park shooting on July 4. "To know that once again, in America, somebody was able to access a dangerous military assault-style weapon and rain bullets down on what should have been an enjoyable day ... shattering lives."
The Chicago suburb's annual July 4th parade ended in tragedy after a gunman opened fire on the crowd, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. The attack hit close to home for Andrew, who survived a mass shooting 34 years ago. It took place just a few miles away from the Highland Park attack at an elementary school in neighboring Winnetka, Illinois.
That tragic day, a woman armed with handguns entered a 2nd grade classroom and opened fire, killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring five others. Afterwards, she fled the scene then entered the Andrew house and held his family hostage for more than an hour. Phil, who was 20 years old at the time, was home from college on the first day of spring break and convinced her to let the rest of his family leave if he agreed to stay with her. Eventually, she shot Phil.
"A bullet ripped through my chest, both of my lungs, severed my esophagus and grazed my pericardium," he recalls. "I was very lucky to survive."
Now a 54-year-old consultant and former FBI special agent, he said his experience inspired him to get into law enforcement and try to prevent more shootings.
"Immediately, even before I left the hospital, I realized that my way forward was to make sure that I understood what happened," he said. "And play a role in making sure it wouldn't happen again."
He especially remembers the people who tended to his wounds after being shot, who told him to stay awake and immediately started using swimmer terminology (Andrew was a swimmer in college) to convince him to power through.
"One of the things that always stayed with me was that there were people there for me on the worst day of my life," he said. "There were amazingly heroic first responders who came to me at great risk to themselves, literally entering into a scene where they were putting themselves at risk to render aid ... and really somewhere in there, they also were challenging me with what I was going to do with this kind of gift I was given."
And it has become his life's work. Andrew is now Archdiocese of Chicago's Violence Prevention Initiatives and has served on the City of Chicago's Office of Violence Prevention Advisory, the Governor of Illinois' Public Safety Transition Committee, and the Chicago Mayoral Public Safety and Accountability Transition Committee.
And yet decades later, with the mass shootings showing no signs of stopping, he knows his work in gun violence prevention will probably never be done. In fact, it's harder than ever.
The Highland Park attack was one of five mass shootings in the country that day alone. And the U.S. has already experienced more than 300 others so far in 2022, only halfway into the year — which averages out to more than 11 a week, according to the Gun Violence Archive, an independent data collection organization.
The group defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot or killed, excluding the shooter.
And the advocacy itself can be dangerous with the national conversation on gun control so volatile. The Andrew family even received a threatening phone call at the house one day. Phil's mother answered and was understandably upset afterward. She asked her son when all of this was going to stop.
"And that was an 'aha' moment for us," he said. "My mother deeply wanted to see her family and her house and everything kind of return to normalcy. And I recognized that would never be again. That we had experienced something. And we would always be advocating and working to prevent it."
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Officials: 1 dead, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into large tree in Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - Authorities said one person is dead and another is seriously hurt after the car they were traveling in crashed into a large oak tree Sunday in Alachua County.
The Alachua County Fire Rescue said the single-car crash happened at 10 a.m. in the county's Monteocha area.
Multiple agencies were called out to the crash, including the Florida Highway Patrol.
(Photo via Alachua County Fire Rescue)
Both of the people inside the car were thrown from it after the car went off the road at a high rate of speed and hit the tree, officials said in a news release.
One person died at the crash site, the other was flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Lily Houghton is lost on saf\nA woman who vanced into the world of cinema because of Baz Luhrmsn (Dark Ey), Bella Thomson and Ridle Skerwm, I saw him when Luhdhams came to Turkey while shooting ‘Alexia Tornos' (Naz, Peyman / 1 Ney). She met us again five times a film (Belle), this series that last week at « Nuclea’rs ‘Six Niles Stile” Out Tomorrow\nA Night @ the Lab in Baltimore 8\n1. Brakett -The Black Dagger\nOne, I believe this recording can best be described/saw (he he)- I’m listening right out load-I’ll read something in 92 minutes it may sound strange at first glance/second take because, the instrumental piece for track (a) “The BD FORT MYERS, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a car caught on fire early Monday morning at a Fort Myers apartment complex.
A Mercedes-Benz was found fully engulfed in flames in the parking lot at the corner of Central Avenue and Franklin Street, just west of Fowler Street.
Fort Myers police are currently investigating to determine if this is considered suspicious.
The scene is still active.
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 10, 2022
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331 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022
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CAZ072-NVZ002-120300-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
331 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91. Light winds becoming north around
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Haze and smoke after midnight. Lows 51 to 61.
West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Smoke in the morning. Haze through the day.
Highs 81 to 91. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Haze through the night. Smoke after
midnight. Lows 51 to 61. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Haze and smoke. Highs 77 to 87. Light winds
becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze and smoke. Lows 47 to 57.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Haze and smoke in the morning. Highs 78 to 88.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 58.
Highs 79 to 89.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs 78 to 88. Lows 48 to 58.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 87.
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Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
331 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 89 to 99. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear, haze. Lows 59 to 69. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 98 to 103. Light winds becoming south
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
58 to 68. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
decreasing to around 10 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 98. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows 53 to 63.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 89 to 99. Lows 55 to 65.
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Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
331 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 98. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 53 to 63. West winds around 10 mph in the
evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Haze in the afternoon. Highs 90 to 100. Light
winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
52 to 62. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 95. Light winds becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 57.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 87 to 97. Lows 49 to 59.
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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
331 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 93. Light winds becoming southeast
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Haze and smoke. Lows 50 to 60. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Smoke in the morning. Haze through the day.
Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 93. Light
winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Haze and smoke. Lows 49 to 59. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Haze and smoke. Highs 82 to 92. Light winds
becoming south 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze and smoke. Lows 46 to 56.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Haze and smoke in the morning. Highs 83 to 93.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 58.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 83 to 93. Lows 49 to 59.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows
48 to 58.
.SUNDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 82 to
92.
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Trey Mullinax won the rain-delayed Barbasol Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, holing a 15-foot putt from the edge of the 18th green to beat Kevin Streelman by a stroke.
The 30-year-old Mullinax followed the breakthrough putt with a celebratory fist pump and scream. He played 33 holes Sunday, competing a 5-under 67 in the delayed third round and following with a 66 to finish at 25-under 263.
“I stayed focused for 72 holes,” Mullinax said. “I missed a couple of opportunities with the putter and just told myself to keep putting, been putting great. Been hitting my irons beautifully all week, probably the strongest part of my game. I knew I was going to have that shot a couple of times, and I hit a great shot at the right time.”
Streelman’s hope of forcing a playoff ended when his 9-foot birdie putt rolled right. He settled for par and a 67.
“I’m frustrated I hit two incredible shots there the last two holes and hit two good putts,” Streelman said. “One of them went, one of them didn’t.”
Mullinax earned the last spot in the British Open at St. Andrews, with that tournament starting Thursday. The former Alabama player also gets spots in the 2023 PGA Championship and Sentry Tournament of Champions.
It marked the Barbasol Championship’s sixth consecutive close finish determined by one shot or in a playoff. Mullinax earned his title in his 105th PGA Tour start, overcoming bogeys on the par-5 sixth and par-3 ninth holes to finish with three birdies on the backside and eight overall.
Mark Hubbard was third at 22 under after a 65. Hurly Long (71) was 21 under.
Mullinax and Streelman were deadlocked for several holes before Streelman fell a shot back with a bogey on the par-3 16th. Streelman quickly made it up with a birdie on 17, converting a 9-footer.
After two days of rain delays that carried rounds over to the next morning, players finally had perfect weather in central Kentucky. At the same time, that meant a long Sunday with much of the field first having to complete the bulk of a third round suspended by darkness before regrouping for the final 18 holes.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wearing a backward cap with the brim bent skyward, Nick Kyrgios hit a between-the-legs shot while warming up for the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic.
Kyrgios was just getting started. Once play began, he tried an underarm serve. He conjured up a pair on-the-run, back-to-the-net ‘tweeners on consecutive points, one a passing shot, one a lob. And for one full set Sunday, in the biggest match of his life, on one of the most famous courts in the world, at as prestigious tournament as there is, against one of the greatest players in tennis history, Kyrgios played brilliantly.
Oh, did he ever: Seven aces, 14 winners, just four unforced errors. Completely composed. No distractions. Talk about meeting the moment.
“I felt,” Kyrgios would say later, “like I belonged, to be honest.”
For a set, anyway. Then, as so often happens, he allowed little things to bother him. He let his opponent gain the upper hand. He began berating himself. And so, ultimately, Kyrgios saw his early lead vanish in what would become a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) loss to Djokovic at the All England Club.
This was the 32nd Grand Slam final for the top-seeded Djokovic — he’s won 21 such titles, including seven at Wimbledon — and the first for the unseeded Kyrgios.
“You cannot prepare (for a) match against Nick Kyrgios,” said Djokovic’s coach, 2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic. “Nick Kyrgios is a genius, tennis genius.”
The 27-year-old Australian is ranked 40th and hadn’t even been to a major quarterfinal in 7 1/2 years. Hasn’t won a tour-level title since 2019. But he did not perform that way at the start.
“I felt like the trophy was definitely attainable today,” said Kyrgios, who pounded 30 aces.
He generates as much — OK, let’s be honest, more — attention for his attitude and behavior, on and off the court, as he does for his considerable talent.
Most seriously, word came during Wimbledon that Kyrgios is supposed to be in court back home in Australia next month to face an assault allegation.
He spat in the direction of a heckling spectator during one match this fortnight. He got in trouble for cursing during another — and again on Sunday.
Once his advantage on the scoreboard began to dwindle, and after he lost one return game after being up love-40, and one service game after being up 40-love Kyrgios began talking to the people in his guest box, which included his father and his girlfriend ( but no coach, because he doesn’t have one ). He would yell in that direction. Or motion dismissively. He threw a water bottle.
The chair umpire heard a lot from Kyrgios, too, such as a complaint that a woman he thought had been drinking was talking to him during the match.
“I mean, look, I’ve been on a couple nights out in my life,” Kyrgios said at his news conference, “and I knew that she had too many.”
There were those who have wondered during his career whether Kyrgios would ever be able to harness his tremendous skills and make it to the final weekend of a major tournament. The ability has long been there; that’s why he was 2-0 against Djokovic before Sunday, and also has victories over Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
“Everything is starting to come together for you,” Djokovic told Kyrgios during the trophy ceremony at Centre Court.
“It’s tough to find consolation words after a tough loss like this, but you showed why you deserve to be one of the best players in the world, particularly on this surface,” Djokovic said. “I wish you all the best. I really respect you a lot.”
Kyrgios said he found the past two weeks stressful. The attention — and comments — on social media. And since learning he would be participating in a Grand Slam final after Nadal withdrew Thursday from the semifinals with an abdominal injury, Kyrgios couldn’t sleep at night.
He said about 1 1/2 months ago, he was playing basketball with some pals in Australia and told one of them: “Look, I think I’m going to have some fun and maybe win Wimbledon.”
Came so close.
“I look back at it,” Kyrgios said, “and I’m just like, ‘How am I here?’”
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MONDAY MORNING: We start our Monday with comfortable temperatures in most cases. Most will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Skies remain clear throughout the morning, warming into the lower 90s by midday.
MONDAY AFTERNOON: Temperatures continue to heat up a bit more into the afternoon with sunshine. Highs reach the mid-90s with heat index values reaching the upper 90s to about 101 or 102. No rain is expected.
MONDAY NIGHT & OVERNIGHT: Skies remain clear with temperatures remaining pretty mild. We drop into the mid-70s.
TUESDAY & BEYOND: Temperatures heat up a good bit more Tuesday, likely up to nearly 100. But into the evening, a few isolated storms are possible as a cool front approaches. These may linger some into Wednesday morning. But overall, temperatures will be just slightly lower with highs into mid-week reaching the lower 90s.
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Arsenal physiotherapist Simon Murphy has reportedly joined Nottingham Forest this summer to become the club's new head physio.
Murphy had been at the north London club for just a single season and is already familiar with the East Midlands. Before moving to the capital, the physio spent seven-and-a-half years working with the first-team at Leicester City.
Shorter stints were also spent with Mansfield Town and Derby County's academy. Murphy also studied at the University of Nottingham as an undergraduate, becoming a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy before continuing his studies in London at Queen Mary University to advance to a Master of Science in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
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This move, as reported by Training Ground Guru, is set to see Steve Cooper's backroom staff bolstered after the departure of Neil Simms, who became Southampton's lead performance physio earlier this summer. That departure was one of two physios to leave the City Ground in recent months, with Luis Pinho joining Tottenham Hotspur less than a year after arriving from Sheffield Wednesday. First team physios Dimitris Kaplanis, Mark Devonshire and Niall Stevens all also make up the medical department that Murphy seems set to lead, according to the website.
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Following a two-year hiatus, the Incentive Canada summer program shines a spotlight on the dynamic urban energy and exquisite coastal beauty of Nova Scotia
VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Destination Canada is pleased to announce the return of the Incentive Canada summer program that will, for the first time, be hosted in Atlantic Canada. One of Destination Canada's signature business events, Incentive Canada rotates destinations each year to showcase Canada's unique collection of unforgettable incentive offerings and experiences, from coast to coast to coast. Running from July 10–13 in Halifax and Fox Harb'r Resort on the Northumberland Strait in Nova Scotia, Incentive Canada will give top international incentive buyers the opportunity to experience the best that the east coast of Canada has available to celebrate top performers in the summer months.
"We could not be more thrilled to celebrate the return of Destination Canada's Incentive Canada summer program with Atlantic Canada's down-home hospitality, exceptional upscale experiences and spectacular oceanside settings," says Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, Executive Director, Business Events, Destination Canada. "As we welcome business events and incentive groups back, Canada, as a host and destination, is not only resonating with our guests and their evolving needs but is inspiring a strong confidence to travel and meet in person."
"The world of work has changed — and the role that incentive experiences play in attracting, retaining, and fostering connections among remote workforces cannot be understated," adds Jennifer Attersall, Director of Incentive Travel, Business Events, Destination Canada. "The Incentive Canada summer program is our opportunity to not only showcase how Canadian destinations are leveraging data and insights to personalize and tailor match individual guests with their ideal incentive preferences but show the transformative power of incentive experiences in Nova Scotia."
The 2022 Incentive Canada summer program highlights experiences in Halifax, Fox Harb'r Resort and the surrounding areas across Canada's signature incentive themes of adventure, taste, culture, heritage and wellness. From an authentic east coast kitchen dinner party on a sunset guided cruise — live bagpipers and fiddlers included — to individual sunrise wellness activities and nine holes of golf on one of Canada's top-rated oceanside courses, to innovative luxury spa treatments promoting healing from the sea, and sustainable, locally sourced sea-to-table culinary experiences, guests will experience Halifax and Fox Harb'r Resort just as an incentive winner would.
"We are thrilled to host Destination Canada's returning Incentive Canada summer program and look forward to giving guests a glimpse into the famed maritime hospitality, and twist of luxury, that makes Fox Harb'r a truly unique destination for incentive groups," says Kevin Toth, President, Fox Harb'r Resort. "For groups looking to prioritize team building and bonding in their business agenda, there truly is no place like Fox Harb'r Resort, where transformative experiences, fostering connection, sustainability and wellness are part of our DNA."
Launched in 2012, Incentive Canada's goal is to educate, entertain and engage global incentive buyers with the possibilities Canada offers for rewarding top performers. Destination Canada's Incentive Canada winter program will showcase the exhilarating winter incentive experiences that the charming and historic Québec City has to offer in February 2023.
At Destination Canada, we believe that tourism enhances the quality of life of Canadians and enriches the lives of visitors. We believe that Canada's diversity, its greatest asset, is also what touches travellers' hearts most deeply. Our mission is to influence supply, and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. Our destination development work ensures that we grow a premier four-season tourism economy that is community centric and regenerative in nature — catalysing thriving commerce, culture and reconciliation.
Destination Canada's Business Events team is charged with growing Canada's share of international business events by promoting the country's unique meeting, convention, and incentive event possibilities. By driving awareness of Canada's leading economic strengths and how local knowledge capital can elevate business events, Destination Canada's Business Events team helps international organizations meet with purpose in Canada.
Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada.
For further information, visit http://www.destinationcanada.com.
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Girl, 8, hit by flying cell phone while riding roller coaster
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) - An 8-year-old California girl had to get stitches after riding a roller coaster. Her family says a fellow rider’s phone flew out of his hand and hit her in the forehead.
Evie Evans, 8, and her mother, Della White, started their Fourth of July weekend trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain on the Twisted Colossus roller coaster, their favorite ride.
But a fellow rider apparently didn’t follow directions to secure loose items, and his cell phone flew out of his hand while riding the roller coaster, according to Evie’s family.
The 8-year-old started screaming for help after the flying phone hit her, smacking her in the forehead between her eyes and causing a bloody wound.
“You know, we were enjoying the ride ... And then, she started screaming about her eye hurting, and I thought maybe something flew in her eye, like a piece of dirt. I didn’t see what had happened. I just heard her start screaming about her eye,” White said.
When the ride ended, the family called for help from park employees, and EMTs soon arrived. Evie then went to the hospital, where she had to get 10 stitches and a CT scan.
The family claims the man allegedly responsible was more concerned about his phone than Evie’s injury.
Police say what happened to the 8-year-old is not a crime, but her father, Josh Evans, says he thinks it should be considered similar to a hit-and-run.
“If you injure someone and leave the scene, it’s the same thing to me,” he said.
Despite being season pass holders, the family says they won’t be returning to the theme park any time soon, as Evie is now too afraid to ride roller coasters.
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Following more than two years of development, Flagship unveils Apriori Bio with $50 million of committed capital
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, today announced the launch of Apriori Bio, a health security company aimed at providing humanity with variant-proof protection against rapidly evolving viruses. Founded in 2020, Apriori has developed Octavia™, a unique biology-informed AI platform that can infer the full landscape of potential variants for a given virus. Using Octavia, Apriori can define the antibody repertoire that most broadly protects against current and future variants of a virus, enabling the development of variant-proof vaccines and antibody drugs. Flagship's initial commitment to Apriori is $50 million.
No one can reliably predict which virus or viral variant will be responsible for the next outbreak, and many of the world's most dangerous viruses evolve faster than new medicines can be developed. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how easily viruses can outwit the human immune system by constantly mutating to either evade vaccines and therapeutics or limit how long they are effective. There are many other viruses that mutate rapidly – including HIV, Influenza, Ebola, and countless others – and such viruses have frustrated every attempt so far to develop effective and durable vaccines.
"The world was brought to its knees two years ago by the COVID-19 pandemic. We must imagine a future in which we secure our health instead of resigning ourselves to being unprepared for viral threats," said Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Co-Founder and Chairman of Apriori Bio. "Apriori Bio's technology platform can be used to develop vaccines and antibody drugs for viral variants that have yet to emerge, taking a leap toward shielding humanity from existing and future viral threats."
Rather than chase variants as they evolve, Apriori's pioneering approach aims to define protection needed towards potential future variants before they appear – "a priori." After learning the evolutionary paths underlying viral variability, Octavia generates millions of synthetic variants in vitro from anchor sequences. The platform then measures the abilities of antibodies and cell receptors to bind to each variant. Using machine learning, Octavia models how each variant would behave in real life and identifies those that pose the greatest potential threat – which in turn enables the design and development of variant-proof vaccines and antibody drugs already protective against future variants. Importantly, these datasets and tools also enable Octavia to generate real-time pathogen intelligence that can inform public health decisions and policies.
"Future outbreaks are inevitable, but preparedness is a choice. Apriori shifts the concept of preparedness for viral threats," said Lovisa Afzelius, Ph.D., MBA, Origination Partner at Flagship Pioneering and Co-Founder and CEO of Apriori. "By integrating and learning from evolutionary and experimental data at unprecedented scale, Apriori can infer the behavior of and mitigate the danger posed by existing and future viral variants. Using Octavia, we can design uniquely effective new medicines and support public health by predicting the impact of emerging variants in real time."
Apriori is actively assessing opportunities to partner with governments and companies, alongside in-house development of vaccines and antibody drugs for an array of viral threats. The company will prioritize viruses of concern to the World Health Organization, starting with SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and HIV before exploring further options.
Apriori's team draws from the intersection of biological insight and cutting-edge computational science. In addition to Noubar Afeyan and Lovisa Afzelius, Apriori's founding team includes Alex Goldsmith, Flagship Pioneering Vice President of Strategy and Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Apriori, and Daniel Acker, Flagship Pioneering Senior Associate and Chief Innovation Officer for Apriori. The company's advisory team includes Jesse Bloom, Ph.D., a virologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, in Seattle; Arup Chakraborty, Institute Professor MIT and Academic Partner at Flagship Pioneering; Andrew Weber, Former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs; Wellington Sun, M.D., former Head of Vaccine Strategy, Moderna and former Director, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Division of Vaccines; Tom DiLenge, Senior Partner, Global Public Policy, Regulatory, and Governmental Strategy, Flagship Pioneering; and Stephen Hahn, M.D., Flagship Pioneering CEO-Partner and CEO of Harbinger Health. Dr. Hahn served as the 24th Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Apriori is working to create a world where humanity is protected against viral threats. Our pioneering approach centers on a unique technology platform, Octavia, which allows us to survey the entire landscape of existing and potential viral variants to design new vaccines and antibody drugs against the most threatening variants. Octavia can also inform public health policy in real time by predicting the impact of emerging variants. Apriori was founded in 2020 in Flagship Labs, a unit of Flagship Pioneering. For more information visit www.aprioribio.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @AprioriBio.
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category bioplatform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has, through its Flagship Labs unit, applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $100 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship has deployed over $2.9 billion in capital toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $19 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises 41 transformative companies, including Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI), Evelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVLO), Foghorn Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FHTX), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), and Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB).
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London’s Heathrow airport apologizes for travel disruptions
LONDON (AP) — London’s Heathrow Airport has apologized to passengers whose travels have been disrupted by staff shortages. The airport warned that it may ask airlines to cut more flights from their summer schedules to reduce the strain if the chaos persists. Heathrow, Britain’s busiest airport, said service levels have been unacceptable at times in recent weeks. It cited long lines for security, delays helping passengers with reduced mobility, and luggage going missing or arriving late. The airport apologized to any passengers who have been affected. Booming demand for summer travel after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions have swamped airlines and airports in Europe. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/07/11/londons-heathrow-airport-apologizes-for-travel-disruptions/ | 2022-07-11T12:02:53Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/07/11/londons-heathrow-airport-apologizes-for-travel-disruptions/ | false |
Companies Sign Digital Transformation and Simulation Memorandum of Understanding
TROY, Mich., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), recently signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Electronics (LG) to accelerate the digital transformation of product development. Together, Altair and LG will promote research and development and the construction of a simulation platform. The two companies will share information in priority fields of research, including computer-aided engineering (CAE), data analytics, automation, and more.
In addition, the two companies plan to build a more advanced digital transformation development environment by integrating LG's product development technology with Altair's simulation and AI technology. Together, the companies will cooperate on CAE/automation platform development and digital twin technology, which LG uses to develop products.
"Altair has the advanced simulation, high-performance computing, and data analytics technology to support manufacturing companies as they develop products quickly and efficiently," said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer, Altair. "Through this cooperation with LG, we will develop a powerful and reliable technological foundation that will enhance LG's competitiveness."
By building a digital development environment using AI-based simulation technology, it's possible to minimize the need for physical testing in the product development stage and reflect feedback gleaned from data analytics and optimization technology. These forces combine and interact to speed the development process and shorten time-to-market.
"Through our collaboration with Altair, we look forward to advancing digital transformation technology, which is a growth engine for smart product development, and create an environment that accelerates product development," said SeungKey Lee, vice president, LG Electronics Production Engineering and Research Institute (PRI) Manufacturing Innovation Center.
About Altair
Altair is a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. For more information, visit https://www.altair.com/.
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SAN ANTONIO — The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas or ERCOT is asking folks to conserve power because of extreme heat Monday.
The operator of the Texas grid says there could be potential for rolling blackouts.
In a series of tweets from CPS Energy, the company says they should have enough power to meet demand, but they’re still asking that folks conserve energy.
The related video above was originally published June 23, 2022.
That request includes businesses from 2 p.m. Until 8 p.m. Monday evening.
ERCOT says we could see rolling blackouts during that time, but they don’t anticipate any system-wide outages.
ERCOT budgets a reserve amount of electricity they can rely on when there’s more demand than supply. That six hour window with not enough reserve could create an energy emergency alert.
That’s when certain procedures are followed, like rolling blackouts, to prevent system-wide outages. ERCOT says the reason for such high demand is the triple digit temperatures we’ve seen throughout the state recently.
It was a hot weekend for Texans, with demand breaking yet another all time record on Friday of 78418 megawatts.
CPS Energy is now asking folks to follow their Yellow Day conservation tips, which means avoid using big appliances like your oven or dishwasher.
And if you can, raise your thermostat so your air conditioner doesn’t come on as often.
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3 detained after short chase during shooting investigation, deputies say
Shooting happened Sunday night
Shooting happened Sunday night
Shooting happened Sunday night
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said three people were detained and deputies are searching for a possible fourth after a shooting investigation and short pursuit.
Investigators said around 10:00 p.m. Sunday deputies heard shots along Abbeville Highway.
Deputies said when they tried to stop a vehicle involved in the shooting, the driver would not pull over, starting a chase.
According to the Sheriff's Office, when deputies forcefully stopped the vehicle on White Street Extension four people ran from the vehicle.
Three were quickly detained but deputies are still searching for another possible fourth person, investigators said.
The sheriff's office also said during the pursuit a deputy made a U-turn and was hit by another deputy's vehicle.
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STMicroelectronics, GlobalFoundries to set up semiconductor manufacturing plant in France
This facility is targeted to ramp at full capacity by 2026, with up to 620,000 300mm wafer per year production at full build-out (~42% ST and ~58% GF), STMicroelectronics said.
New Delhi: Leading chipmaker STMicroelectronics and the US-based GlobalFoundries (GF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a new, jointly-operated 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility adjacent to ST’s existing 300mm facility in Crolles, France.
This facility is targeted to ramp at full capacity by 2026, with up to 620,000 300mm wafer per year production at full build-out (~42% ST and ~58% GF), STMicroelectronics said.
According to an official statement, the new jointly-operated, high-volume manufacturing facility is to support the European and global customers’ demand as the world transitions to digitalization and decarbonization.
The new facility will support a broad range of technologies including GF’s market leading FDX technology and ST’s comprehensive technology roadmap down to 18nm for automotive, industrial, IoT and communications infrastructure applications.
“This new manufacturing facility will support our USD 20 billion-plus revenue ambition. Working with GF will allow us to go faster, lower the risk thresholds, and reinforce the European FD-SOI ecosystem. We will have more capacity to support our European and global customers as they transition to digitalization and decarbonization” Jean-Marc Chery, President and CEO of STMicroelectronics, said.
“We continue to invest into our new 300mm wafer fab in Agrate (near Milan, Italy), ramping up in H1 2023 with an expected full saturation by end 2025, as well as in our vertically integrated silicon carbide and gallium nitride manufacturing,” Chery added.
As per the companies, the new manufacturing facility will be a substantial contributor to global digital and green transformations - delivering key enabling technologies and products. It will generate additional employment of about 1,000 staffs and support European Union plans to develop more microchips.
“The new facility will include GF dedicated foundry capacity for our customers offering GF’s unique innovation and will be managed by GF personnel onsite. This jointly operated, new manufacturing capacity expansion leverages ST’s Crolles existing facility infrastructure enabling GF to accelerate our growth while benefiting from economies of scale to deliver additional capacity in a highly capital efficient manner on our differentiated 22FDX platform, that has shipped more than one billion chips. With today’s announcement, we are expanding GF’s presence within Europe’s dynamic technology ecosystem and reinforcing our position as the leading semiconductor foundry in Europe,”Thomas Caulfield, CEO, GF, said.
By working together, ST and GF will leverage the economies of scale at the Crolles site as they accelerate semiconductor capacity the world needs with high capital efficiency. Also Read:
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The risk of severe thunderstorms threatens the tri-state area again Tuesday, potentially bringing torrential rain and strong winds to a large swath of the region as a cold front approaches.
The entire tri-state area is in the possible zone for severe weather, though the risk is greater north and west of New York City, according to the latest forecast.
It'll be warmer and more humid on Tuesday (around 91 degrees for a high) than Monday (85 degrees and comfortable), which should fuel atmospheric instability and increase the severe weather potential. Check severe weather alerts here.
The weather stays hot on Wednesday, with highs expected to top 90 degrees again in the New York City area. Temps drop back into the high 80s on Thursday and should fall into the more seasonable mid-80s on Friday before climbing up again ahead of what at this point looks to be another warm and mainly sunny weekend.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The government on the small Faeroe Islands is proposing an annual catch limit of 500 white-sided dolphins on a provisional basis for 2022 and 2023, after last year’s slaughter of more than 1,400 dolphins in a day led to international condemnation and local criticism.
The hunt in the North Atlantic islands is part of a four-century-old traditional drive of sea mammals into shallow water, where they are killed for their meat and blubber. It is not commercial and is authorized, but environmental activists claim it is cruel. Even people in the Faeroes who defend the traditional practice worried that the hunt would draw unwanted attention because it was far larger than previous ones and seemingly took place without the usual organization.
On Sunday, the government said that the capping measure was “in response to the unusually large catch” on Sept. 14, 2021. It added that the proposal is expected to be implemented as an executive order by July 25.
“Aspects of that catch were not satisfactory, in particular the unusually large number of dolphins killed,” the government said in a statement. This “is unlikely to be a sustainable level of catch on a long-term annual basis.”
Local media have reported that there were too many dolphins and too few people on the beach to slaughter them, sparking fear the slaughter would revive the discussion about the sea mammal drives and put a negative spin on the ancient tradition of the 18 rocky islands located halfway between Scotland and Iceland. They are semi-independent and part of the Danish realm.
Islanders usually kill up to 1,000 sea mammals — chiefly pilot whales — annually, according to data kept by the Faeroe Islands. In 2020, that included only 35 white-sided dolphins. White-sided dolphins and pilot whales are not endangered species.
Each year, islanders drive herds of the mammals into shallow waters. A blow-hole hook is used to secure the beached animals and their spine and main artery leading to the brain are severed with knives. The drives are regulated by law and the meat and blubber are shared on a community basis.
The Faeroese government said it “continues to base its policies and management measures on the right and responsibility of (its) people to utilize the resources of the sea sustainably. This also includes marine mammals, such as pilot whales and dolphins.” | https://pix11.com/ap-international/faeroese-put-a-cap-on-dolphin-hunt-after-huge-2021-kill/ | 2022-07-11T12:17:45Z | https://pix11.com/ap-international/faeroese-put-a-cap-on-dolphin-hunt-after-huge-2021-kill/ | false |
Sri Lankan Cabinet to resign once all-party government is formed: PMO
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s office said all members of the Cabinet have agreed to hand over their responsibilities to a new all-party government as soon as it is formed.
The entire Sri Lankan Cabinet will resign and hand over their responsibilities to a new all-party interim government as soon as it is formed, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office said on July 11, as the bankrupt island nation grappled with political and economic crises.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced on Saturday that he will resign on Wednesday. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe also said that he will step down after a new government is formed. Opposition parties on Sunday held talks and decided to form an all-party interim government after President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe agreed to resign.
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s office said all members of the Cabinet have agreed to hand over their responsibilities to a new all-party government as soon as it is formed.
"All the Ministers who participated in the discussion were of the opinion that as soon as there is an agreement to form an all-party government, they are ready to hand over their responsibilities to that government,” the Prime Minister’s office said. This was following a discussion held on Monday with Cabinet Ministers, it said.
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe had held discussions with the Mnisters on Monday morning. Party sources said that the issue of an all-party government would be discussed with the Speaker of Parliament later on Monday. Five Cabinet Ministers have already announced their resignation.
Mr. Rajapaksa agreed to bow to the party leaders’ request to resign following the popular uprising on Saturday. The President’s whereabouts are not known yet.
Earlier, Mr. Wickremesinghe announced that President Rajapaksa had officially conveyed to him the decision to resign. Later a release from the President's office said that the Presidential statements would only come from the office of the Speaker.
Attorney-at-law Rakitha Rajpakshe, the spokesman for Justice Minister Rohitha Rajapakshe, said the President has to accept the Ministers’ resignations in order for them to be valid, and that the Prime Minister has no authority to accept Ministerial resignations.
Under the Sri Lankan Constitution, if both the President and Prime Minister resign, the Speaker of Parliament will serve as acting President for a maximum of 30 days.
The Parliament will elect a new President within 30 days from one of its members, who will hold the office for the remaining two years of the current term.
The cash-starved island nation witnessed a tumultuous day on Saturday when protesters broke into Mr. Rajapaksa's official residence in Colombo. The protesters were seen in the bedrooms and splashing around in the swimming pool of the President's House.
About 1,00,000 protesters amassed outside of the President's official residence on Saturday, demanding Mr. Rajapaksa's resignation. Video broadcast on Sri Lankan television and on social media showed protesters entering the President's House — Mr. Rajapaksa's office and residence in the commercial capital of Colombo — after breaking through security cordons placed by police.
Protesters did not spare Prime Minister Wickremesinghe despite his offer to resign and set on fire his private residence in an affluent neighbourhood in the capital.
Police on Sunday arrested three people for setting Mr. Wickremesinghe’s residence on fire, which caused extensive destruction of the property. More arrests are expected, police said.
Sri Lanka, a country of 22 million people, is under the grip of an unprecedented economic turmoil, the worst in seven decades, leaving millions struggling to buy food, medicine, fuel and other essentials.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in recent months, calling for the country's leaders to resign over accusations of economic mismanagement.
Schools have been suspended and fuel has been limited to essential services. Patients are unable to travel to hospitals due to the fuel shortage and food prices are soaring. Trains have reportedly reduced in frequency, forcing travellers to squeeze into compartments and even sit precariously on top of them as they commute to work.
In several major cities, including Colombo, hundreds are forced to stand in line for hours to buy fuel, sometimes clashing with police and the military as they wait.
The country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly $7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about $25 billion due through 2026. Sri Lanka's total foreign debt stands at $51 billion.
Last week, the Prime Minister said Sri Lanka's ongoing bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) depended on finalising a debt restructuring plan with creditors by August. "We are now participating in the negotiations as a bankrupt country," Mr. Wickremesinghe said.
"Due to the state of bankruptcy our country is in, we have to submit a plan on our debt sustainability to them separately. Only when (the IMF) are satisfied with that plan can we reach an agreement," he said.
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MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — A man was stabbed in the stomach early Monday in Midtown Manhattan, according to authorities.
The victim, 41, approached police posted near West 43rd Street in Times Square around 5 a.m. and told the officers that a group of men stabbed him a few blocks away, officials said. But the victim was otherwise uncooperative with investigators, authorities said.
First responders transported the victim to an area hospital. Police described his injuries as serious, but said that he was in stable condition.
Officials did not immediately announce an arrest or provide a detailed description of the suspects.
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- Mr. Märkl will join Valour's asset management team in early August 2022, taking the lead on all legal and regulatory matters, in particular in relation to exchange-traded products (ETPs) as General Counsel.
TORONTO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTCQB: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, announced today that it will appoint Peter Märkl to the role of its General Counsel. With his international experience in investment banking and digital assets, he will head the Legal Department globally and lead Valour on all legal and regulatory matters, in particular in relation to ETPs.
Mr. Märkl, currently the Head of Legal for Amun/21Shares, was responsible for expanding the legal department in Zurich and New York. Prior to his role at 21Shares, Mr. Märkl worked in the Zurich office of the law firm Heuking, where he concentrated on the fintech and private banking business. Märkl previously held management positions at UBS in Germany and Switzerland. In addition to broad expertise in international investment banking and family office business, he also has a profound understanding of crypto-based financial products.
"The team at Valour is very excited to begin work with Peter and the extensive international experience he has with regulated crypto products will help navigate the regulatory aspects of our next phase of growth," said Russell Starr, CEO of Valour. "Regardless of market conditions we will continue to build out our product offerings and attract top tier talent like Peter that will set Valour up for long term success in providing access to safe, secure and regulated digital assets."
Mr. Märkl's hiring marks the second accession to the Company's management team within just a few weeks with the recently announced addition of Chief Sales Officer, Marco Infuso. Valour intends to continue making strategic hirings that will enable them to become a leading ETP provider in Europe and on a global scale.
Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across four European exchanges. Valour's existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM) and Enjin (ENJ) ETPs, as well as Valour's flagship Bitcoin Zero and Valour Ethereum Zero products, the first fully hedged, passive investment products with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as underlyings which are completely fee-free, with competitors charging up to 2.5% in management fees.
Learn more about Valour at https://valour.com/
Valour Inc. is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralized 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 decentralized 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 regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by Valour and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. 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 the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges; 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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Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A California doctor is proposing a floating abortion clinic in the Gulf of Mexico as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
The idea is to provide a clinic aboard a ship in federal waters, and out of reach of state laws, that would offer first trimester surgical abortions, contraception and other care, said Dr. Meg Autry, an obstetrician and gynecologist and a professor at the University of California San Francisco.
“There’s been an assault on reproductive rights in our country and I’m a lifelong advocate for reproductive health and choice. We have to create options and be thoughtful and creative to help people in restrictive states get the health care they deserve,” she told The Associated Press.
Autry said the idea is only in the fundraising stage through the nonprofit “PRROWESS” — short for “Protecting Reproductive Rights Of Women Endangered by State Statutes.”
The proposal comes as abortion access in the southern United States has been swiftly curtailed after the U.S. Supreme Court turned the issue of abortion back to the states.
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas have had abortion bans take effect. A Florida law, which is in effect after a legal back-and-forth, prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions if the procedure is necessary to save a life, prevent serious injury or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality.
Autry said their legal team believes there is a swath of federal water where licensed providers could safely and legally provide abortions out of reach of state laws. For women in southern states with abortion bans, going to the coast and boarding a boat may be closer and easier than trying to travel to a state where abortion remains legal, she said.
“This is closer and faster access for some people, particularly for working people that live in the southernmost part of these states,” she said.
Autry said they are still trying to work out many of the details such as where the boat will launch and how women would get to the ship.
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WATCH: Teenagers rescue family from burning home
MODESTO, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR) - Three California teenagers are being hailed as heroes after risking their lives for others in distress.
Jesus Madrigal, better known as Chuy to his buddies, saw smoke at a neighbor’s house and ran to make sure everyone was all right. His friends Juan Martinez and Pedro Tejada joined in to help.
“We started banging. We started banging and throwing rocks at the door to try to get them to wake up,” Jesus said.
When that was not enough, he kicked down the door.
“I saw little kids, so I took them to the front. I gave them to someone and then I turned to go back,” Juan said.
Chuy’s sister, Angelica Madrigal, caught all the chaos on camera.
“In my voice in the video, my voice started cracking because I wanted to cry. I was just scared,” she said.
Pedro said he was scared, but he knew he had to help.
“Once I saw Chuy come out, I was just like, ‘I’m going to go in there.’ If something happened to him, I could get him out,” he said.
Lilia Prado, Jesus’ mother, said the boys did something “really, really amazing,” but she was scared for the boys.
“I was scared because I was hearing Chuy’s sister screaming and I was like ‘What is going on?’ You know that fear, of wanting to protect your children,” she said.
Even though it was a scary situation, the boys never hesitated to save their neighbors from a burning house.
“It’s just the right thing to do, you know? Basically, put on your shoes. If your house was burning, would you want someone to help you or not? I would appreciate it if someone came to help me if my house was burning down,” Jesus said.
In another show of bravery and kindness, since some of the children rescued from the house did not have clothes, the teenagers gave them the shirts off their own backs.
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HOUSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDH Capital Company ("JDH Capital") today announced its acquisition of Pure Archery Group, a leading manufacturer of premium archery products.
"Pure Archery Group is a leading manufacturer of premium archery products with a reputation for excellence, a dedicated customer base and a history of growth," said Jason C. Rebrook, Chief Executive Officer of JDH Capital. "The addition of Pure Archery to our portfolio is complementary to other investments we've made in the outdoor products industry, and it underscores our confidence in both the company's many leading brands and the outdoor products industry as a whole."
Pure Archery Group, known as Bowtech until 2020, owns and operates several leading archery brands including Bowtech, Diamond, Excalibur, Black Gold, TightSpot, RipCord, and Octane. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the company is focused on the design and manufacturing of durable, accurate, high-performance bows, crossbows and archery accessories distributed worldwide. Current production locations span prominent sporting goods hubs, including Oregon, Montana, Michigan and Ontario (Canada).
"This is an exciting new chapter in our business," said Rob Kass, CEO at Pure Archery Group. "We have always been singularly focused on producing the best archery products in the world, and that isn't going to change. With the additional resources and expertise that JDH Capital brings to our team, we have never been better positioned to deliver on that promise."
About JDH Capital
JDH Capital is a private investment firm based in Houston, Texas and was established in 2017. JDH Capital engages in a wide range of investment activities and has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of asset classes across multiple industries. JDH Capital endeavors to partner with our portfolio companies to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns over a long-time horizon.
For more information about JDH Capital, please visit www.jdhcap.com.
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Boulder should see cooler weather today, before temperatures warm later this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 84 and an overnight low of 59. There is a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Tuesday’s forecast calls for sunny skies that will gradually become cloudier throughout the day with a high of 90 and an overnight low of 63. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 96 and an overnight low of 66. There is a 20% chance of showers after noon.
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Bringing revolutionary off-road technology from snow to water marks milestone year with second vehicle category sales
MONTREAL, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG) ("Taiga" or the "Company"), a leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, today announced it initiated deliveries of its Orca™ personal watercraft. Taiga's 2022 Orca marks its world's first electric personal watercraft sale, as the Company continues to ramp up production, furthering its legacy of being a pioneer in the electric powersports industry.
"This is a significant moment for the Taiga team because not only are we kicking off summer with Orca deliveries, but we are proudly marking the milestone of the first-ever mass-produced electric watercraft available to consumers," said Samuel Bruneau, Taiga CEO. "Years of engineering and testing of our revolutionary electric powertrain platform in snow and water has now come full circle, truly changing how people connect with the outdoors."
Taiga developed the world's first performance-focused, commercial electric off-road powertrain pioneering cutting-edge technology to electricity the off-road segment. First installed into its snowmobiles, then adapted and fine-tuned for the Orca personal watercraft. Orca quietly powers through water with up to 120kW and peak torque from zero RPM. Orca delivers reliable, linear power for precise performance, and ultimate thrills of gliding through the water.
Orca redefines the personal watercraft experience with silent operation, powerful efficiency, no engine maintenance and intelligent connectivity. The Orca Carbon model features a unique carbon fiber composite hull hydrodynamically engineered for dynamic handling with leading power-to-weight ratio and stunning customizable color/finish combinations.
Taiga's deliveries of the Orca personal watercraft are another achievement in its ongoing mission to electrify the off-road segment, the most challenging and demanding vehicle category. Taiga initiated North American deliveries of its Nomad snowmobile in March, made its European debut in April, and supplied units to Québec's Parks and Wildlife Reserve Agency, Sépaq in May. Taiga was also recently named Fast Company's 2022 Best World Changing Idea Overall in North America.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Canada congratulates Taiga for this achievement: "Our government has always been a champion for a greener economy. This's why, last year, we recognized the leading role Taiga is playing in the electrified powersports industry, and stepped up to support the manufacturing of their electric vehicles. I'm very pleased to see this Canadian company beginning deliveries of their first-ever electric personal watercraft. We will continue to support Canadian businesses that are on the cutting-edge of green innovation – it's good for the economy, the environment, and Canadians."
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy and Innovation for Quebec says: "Taiga is focusing on innovation by allowing users to practice their favourite activity without polluting with this new electric watercraft. For 100 years now, we have been innovating in Quebec by creating off-road vehicles. I am proud that we continue in this direction today with their electrification."
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles. Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the great outdoors without compromise. For more information, visit https://www.taigamotors.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, information with regards to the anticipated performance of customer deliveries, the expected production times, the anticipated perormance of customer experiences and customer demand for Taiga's products, as well as information with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions.
This forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "may", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe", and "continue", as well as the negative of these terms and similar terminology, including references to assumptions, although not all forward-looking information contains these terms and phrases. Forward-looking information is provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding the Company and its business, operations, prospects and risks at a point in time in the context of historical and possible future developments and therefore the reader is cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, and under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual information form filed on March 28, 2022 on the Company's SEDAR profile at sedar.com.
Forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are based on information currently available to management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements.
All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained herein is provided as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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The Alliance for Lifetime Income and CANNEX's Protected Retirement Income and Planning Study finds nearly 80% of financial professionals have changed their approach to retirement planning this year
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As high inflation persists into the second half of the year, most Americans ages 45 to 75 are worried about the dual risks of high inflation reducing spending power in retirement (81%) or a recession driving the economy down and impacting retirement income (79%). That anxiety is manifesting in real-world behavior as six out of 10 consumers (60%) reported reducing their spending because of inflation.
The corollary study of financial professionals revealed registered investment advisors and broker-dealers are even more concerned than consumers about inflation, market volatility and chances of a recession. Their concerns include:
- Increasing inflation reducing retirees spending power (92% vs. 81% of consumers)
- Stock and bond market trends reducing retirees' potential retirement income (87% vs. 68% of consumers)
- Recession driving the economy down and impacting retirement income (84% vs. 79% of consumers)
The third Protected Retirement Income and Planning Study from the Alliance for Lifetime Income and CANNEX, released today, is a survey of both individuals and financial professionals, designed to better understand and forecast retirement income trends.
"The chasm between consumers and financial professionals when it comes to protecting and spending money in retirement continues to confound in this latest survey," said Jean Statler, CEO of the Alliance for Lifetime Income. "Against the backdrop of record inflation, a bear market and global economic uncertainty, the misalignment in what financial professionals are relying on to create retirement income, and what clients are looking for, is a problem. Ninety-two percent of financial professionals are worried about inflation reducing client spending power, and so it's good that many of them have changed their retirement planning approach this past year. But for those financial professionals who tell their clients to simply ride out the risks and are not considering protected income options like annuities, don't be surprised if you find them going elsewhere for advice."
Nearly four out of five financial professionals (78%) have changed their approach to retirement planning in the last year. This significant shift is largely in response to inflation—cited by 82 percent as a factor in the decision to make a change, compared to roughly half who cited other top factors, including bond returns (52%) and interest rates (48%).
"Last year's study saw nearly two-thirds of financial professionals (65%) changing their approach to retirement planning," added Gary Baker, President of CANNEX USA. "Fast forward to today and we see that this trend has accelerated, with a third of financial professionals more likely to recommend an annuity due to the current climate of rising interest rates, inflation and growing anxiety. Our data shows that clients are searching for an alternative to traditional asset allocation strategies, and we're encouraged to see advisors responding to that demand."
Anyone interested in learning more about the role of protected income in a retirement portfolio—and how to acquire it—should visit www.protectedincome.org for free educational resources and interactive tools. Financial professionals looking to understand how the certainty of annuities can give your clients peace of mind during uncertain times, are encouraged to utilize the Alliance's dedicated resource center at www.resources.protectedincome.org.
About the Survey
The 2022 Protected Retirement Income and Planning Study was created by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and CANNEX. It was conducted online by Artemis Strategy Group in April and May 2022 among 2,025 American consumers ages 45 to 75, and 514 financial professionals who conduct retirement planning for individual clients.
About the Alliance for Lifetime Income
The Alliance for Lifetime Income is a non-profit 501(c)(6) educational organization based in Washington, D.C., that creates awareness and educates Americans about the value and importance of having protected lifetime income in retirement. Our vision is for a country where no American has to face the prospect of running out of money in retirement. The Alliance provides consumers and financial advisors with educational resources, interactive tools, and actionable research and insights to use in building retirement income strategies and plans. We believe focusing attention and conversations on retirement income that lasts throughout life leads to greater retirement security for millions of Americans. Learn more at www.allianceforlifetimeincome.org and www.ProtectedIncome.org.
About CANNEX
CANNEX Financial Exchanges Ltd. supports the exchange of pricing information for annuity and bank products in North America. The firm provides financial institutions with the ability to evaluate and compare various guarantees associated with retirement savings and retirement income products. In the U.S. this includes the evaluation of annuity guarantees (Income Annuities, Variable Annuities, Indexed Annuities, and Fixed Rate Annuities) and consulting services supporting the optimization and allocation of retirement income portfolios.
Contact: Haley Fry, Edelman
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Award-winning chefs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour promise to bring a "Mayfair fine-dining experience" to the North - serving dishes from across the Indian subcontinent.
Dastaan will open in Adel later this month.
The duo behind the restaurant made their names as head chefs of Michelin-starred Gymkhana in Mayfair.
It will be the pair's second restaurant, after opening their first in Epsom, Surrey, in 2017.
The restaurant was awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide in its first year and currently features in the Michelin Guide, Hardens and the AA Guide.
It offers a casual setting with an open kitchen, but the Leeds restaurant will be more up-market.
The general manager of Dastaan Leeds, Yorkshire-based Anurag Singh, has worked closely with the Nand and Sanjay in Epsom.
He said: "We were looking to open a new restaurant and Leeds is the obvious choice, the food scene is really good.
"But we want to make it even better. We are bringing something new - an upmarket, fine dining experience.
“Mayfair is on a different level, where at an Indian Michelin restaurant you can pay £200-£300 per person.
"Our prices, without alcohol, will be from around £30 to £40 a head.”
The Leeds menu will include lamb chops with kasundi mustard mooli and chicken lollypop with chilli, garlic and tomato chutney.
There will be a big seafood offering, including fish and pink prawns with amritsari dill and ginger raita and a monkfish, fennel and cucumber salad, with mint chutney and pine nuts.
The wine list will include vegan options, served alongside cocktails, spirits and a range of Kirkstall Brewery beers.
"We don't plan to open a chain of Dastaan restaurants all over the country," Anurag added.
"We want to deliver something personal, that we can manage ourselves.
"Because Epsom was our first venture it was basic in design.
"The Leeds restaurant will be more upmarket and more refined. It's a great location and looks beautiful and we can't wait to start serving up some fantastic new dishes.”
Dastaan Leeds will open in Otley Road, Adel, on Wednesday July 27. | https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/dastaan-adel-new-michelin-recommended-indian-restaurant-to-open-in-leeds-this-month-3762880 | 2022-07-11T12:36:53Z | https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/dastaan-adel-new-michelin-recommended-indian-restaurant-to-open-in-leeds-this-month-3762880 | false |
Chez Laurence spotlights the home furnishings trade show and exhibitors
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The High Point Market and several furnishings exhibitors play a starring role in the second season of EarthxTV sustainability design show Chez Laurence, newly released for streaming on the EarthxTV app, AppleTV, Google TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire.
In the eight-episode series, creator, executive producer and host Laurence Carr spotlights companies and organizations in the home furnishings and related sectors that are committed to improving their environmental impact and creating a more sustainable future.
For the second season's premiere episode, Carr was filmed onsite at last year's Fall Market where she participated in an immersive activation called "Sustainability Stories at Center Stage," organized by the High Point Market Authority (HPMA). Drawing on her expertise in circularity as a New York-based interior designer, Carr staged one of three vignettes showcasing innovations in sustainable furnishings from Currey & Company and Phillips Collection, along with paint from Farrow & Ball and materials like Repreve, which is made from 100 percent recycled ocean-bound plastic.
Current High Point Market exhibitors featured or appearing in this airing of "Creating Things That Last" include Aloka Home, Cisco Home, Copeland, Crypton, etúHOME, Libeco, Moore & Giles, Rowe Furniture, and the industry association Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC).
"Laurence Carr's EarthxTV series makes a powerful case for sustainable interior design and how product selection can add up to positive change," says Ashley Grigg, HPMA Director of Marketing and Communications. "We're excited that High Point Market and many of our leading exhibitors in sustainable home furnishings are recognized in the show."
"I was thrilled to include High Point Market in Chez Laurence," says Carr. "It's a trusted and valued resource for interior designers seeking out sustainable products, new materials, inspiration, and education."
The role of High Point Market, its exhibitors and SFC founding member Susan Inglis extends into future episodes, which are scheduled for release on EarthxTV each Saturday at 12:30 p.m. (ET) and then available on-demand, throughout the new season.
EarthxTV is a free 24/7 TV network, video-on-demand, mobile app and streaming platform. Promoting the environment and sustainability, EarthxTV offers 300+ hours of original programming, discussions with world leaders, global events and award-winning films that are entertaining and informative.
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End users get access to multiple auto-generated insights such as footprint, roof conditions, defensible space information and more
CENTENNIAL, Colo., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vexcel Data Program announced today a new product that will provide automatic insights and learning across hundreds of millions of residential properties in 25+ countries around the world. Introducing Elements: Building Attributes, a reliable, more informative way to improve understanding of as-built structures in seconds.
"Advanced classification on our high-resolution aerial imagery is needed more than ever before," stated Erik Jorgensen, CEO of Vexcel Group. "We've been growing our aerial imagery coverage globally and are now applying machine learning to our already highly accurate imagery to analyze buildings and deliver information on a whole new level and scale. This helps our customers make better decisions with greater confidence, whether it's an insurer using these details to underwrite a policy or property assessors performing more accurate desktop assessment, there's endless opportunity for enhancing workflows and decision-making. We strongly believe in the value of detailed information that can be derived from the highest quality imagery; Elements: Building Attributes makes this turnkey for our customers."
Building Attributes is the latest addition to Vexcel's Elements product line which includes Property Attributes and Damage Assessment. The data provided is created and derived from Vexcel's urban area collection program (25+ countries) and wide area collection program, which also includes rural areas (20+ countries). Vexcel's award-winning UltraCam sensors are calibrated to collect the highest accuracy of imagery quality and positioning in the market, resulting in highly detailed building outlines and attributes for improved visualization and analysis. The building and roof attributes are automatically calculated and available to users via Vexcel's API and web-based application, Viewer.
Starting with location coordinates, a user can request building attribute information for the closest building or structure. Users have immediate access to a building's footprint area, ground elevation, roof condition, roof shape, roof material, defensible space metrics, and many other useful pieces of data.
Examples of how multiple industries could benefit from this information include:
- Smart Cities – project planners can use the building geometry to create more accurate 3D models
- Telecom – network designers can map clean lines-of-sight to reduce signal interference between transmitters
- Insurance - risk analysts can perform better wildfire risk reviews using defensible space information
- Real Estate – realtors can validate building features and benefits when listing a property
- Property Assessment – tax assessors can remotely evaluate buildings and track changes or improvements to homes for updating tax rolls
- HD maps – map engineers can verify building locations to map expanding neighborhoods, validate UAV delivery service coordinates, and support more accurate autonomous vehicle mapping
To learn more about this product and see the full list of building attributes available, visit vexceldata.com/elements.
Vexcel collects the largest aerial program on the planet, delivering data at a resolution, clarity, and accuracy that's never been delivered on a global scale. Its robust library of geospatial data helps a variety of industries, such as Government, Telecom, Utilities, Insurance, AEC, Energy and more.
For 30 years, Vexcel has been the industry leader in the photogrammetric and remote sensing space, providing a comprehensive library of cloud-based geospatial data. Vexcel's unique technology stack results in unrivaled image quality, helping customers streamline remote assessment, innovate common workflows, and enhance decision-making with confidence. Vexcel captures aerial imagery and geospatial data in 25+ countries, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and across Western Europe. More at vexceldata.com.
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The Berks County Coroner’s Office reports it responded early Monday to a fatal crash on Interstate 78 East in Tilden Township.
The highway remained closed in that direction just after 7 a.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, but was reopened just after 8 a.m.
WFMZ Channel 69 News reported the three-vehicle crash happened about 4:30 a.m.
The coroner’s office said the wreck was at mile marker 26. That office responded at 5:30 a.m.
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WATCH: Teenagers rescue family from burning home
MODESTO, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR) - Three California teenagers are being hailed as heroes after risking their lives for others in distress.
Jesus Madrigal, better known as Chuy to his buddies, saw smoke at a neighbor’s house and ran to make sure everyone was all right. His friends Juan Martinez and Pedro Tejada joined in to help.
“We started banging. We started banging and throwing rocks at the door to try to get them to wake up,” Jesus said.
When that was not enough, he kicked down the door.
“I saw little kids, so I took them to the front. I gave them to someone and then I turned to go back,” Juan said.
Chuy’s sister, Angelica Madrigal, caught all the chaos on camera.
“In my voice in the video, my voice started cracking because I wanted to cry. I was just scared,” she said.
Pedro said he was scared, but he knew he had to help.
“Once I saw Chuy come out, I was just like, ‘I’m going to go in there.’ If something happened to him, I could get him out,” he said.
Lilia Prado, Jesus’ mother, said the boys did something “really, really amazing,” but she was scared for the boys.
“I was scared because I was hearing Chuy’s sister screaming and I was like ‘What is going on?’ You know that fear, of wanting to protect your children,” she said.
Even though it was a scary situation, the boys never hesitated to save their neighbors from a burning house.
“It’s just the right thing to do, you know? Basically, put on your shoes. If your house was burning, would you want someone to help you or not? I would appreciate it if someone came to help me if my house was burning down,” Jesus said.
In another show of bravery and kindness, since some of the children rescued from the house did not have clothes, the teenagers gave them the shirts off their own backs.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investor protection law firm Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. ("Hemisphere") (NASDAQ: HMTV) on behalf of the company's investors.
Hemisphere shareholders are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq. or Adrienne Bell, Esq.) at (484) 229 – 0750, or by email (abell@kaskelalaw.com) or online at https://kaskelalaw.com/cases/hemisphere-media-group-inc/ , for additional information about this investigation and their legal rights and options.
On May 9, 2022, Hemisphere announced that it had agreed to be acquired by its controlling stockholder, Gato Investments LP ("Gato"), a portfolio investment of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P., at a price of $7.00 per share. Following the closing of the proposed transaction, Hemisphere's investors will be cashed out of their investment position, and shares of Hemisphere's stock will no longer be publicly traded.
According to Edenbrook Capital, LLC ("Edenbrook"), a holder of approximately 15% of Hemisphere's publicly traded shares, the takeover transaction "is borne out of a flawed, unfair process that benefits insiders at the expense of public shareholders." Further, Edenbrook calculates "that the equity value for public shareholders should be at least $16 – 23 per share."
The investigation is focused on: (i) whether the transaction as structured is fair to Hemisphere shareholders; (ii) whether HMTV shareholders will be receiving sufficient monetary consideration for their shares; and (iii) whether Hemisphere's directors have breached their fiduciary duties in agreeing to sell the company to Gato.
Kaskela Law LLC exclusively represents investors in securities fraud, corporate governance, and merger & acquisition litigation, and has helped recover in excess of $100 million on behalf of victimized investors. For additional information about Kaskela Law LLC please visit www.kaskelalaw.com. This notice may constitute attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions.
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Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A California doctor is proposing a floating abortion clinic in the Gulf of Mexico as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
The idea is to provide a clinic aboard a ship in federal waters, and out of reach of state laws, that would offer first trimester surgical abortions, contraception and other care, said Dr. Meg Autry, an obstetrician and gynecologist and a professor at the University of California San Francisco.
“There’s been an assault on reproductive rights in our country and I’m a lifelong advocate for reproductive health and choice. We have to create options and be thoughtful and creative to help people in restrictive states get the health care they deserve,” she told The Associated Press.
Autry said the idea is only in the fundraising stage through the nonprofit “PRROWESS” — short for “Protecting Reproductive Rights Of Women Endangered by State Statutes.”
The proposal comes as abortion access in the southern United States has been swiftly curtailed after the U.S. Supreme Court turned the issue of abortion back to the states.
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas have had abortion bans take effect. A Florida law, which is in effect after a legal back-and-forth, prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions if the procedure is necessary to save a life, prevent serious injury or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality.
Autry said their legal team believes there is a swath of federal water where licensed providers could safely and legally provide abortions out of reach of state laws. For women in southern states with abortion bans, going to the coast and boarding a boat may be closer and easier than trying to travel to a state where abortion remains legal, she said.
“This is closer and faster access for some people, particularly for working people that live in the southernmost part of these states,” she said.
Autry said they are still trying to work out many of the details such as where the boat will launch and how women would get to the ship.
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NARSSA and Avantax to Collaborate on Social Security Education and Training for its Network of Financial Professionals
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA), the leader in technology-driven expert Social Security education, training, and analysis fulfillment for Financial Advisors, has announced a partnership with Avantax®. Avantax Wealth Management provides its community of Financial Professionals, CPAs, and tax professionals with the support, training and tools supporting tax-advantaged financial planning and wealth management services to their clients.
The demand for expert Social Security advice is unprecedented. With 10,000 people a day reaching retirement age, financial advisors with tax expertise are a natural resource for clients looking for help in navigating the complex Social Security rules and optimizing and maximizing their benefits. In NARSSA's five-module course, advisors learn to generate technology-driven analyses often resulting in tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars of additional benefits throughout their clients' lifetimes. Advisors frequently see clients underestimating both the amount of Social Security income they are entitled to, as well as the complexity of the Social Security rules that determine how much they can receive.
NARSSA and Avantax plan to collaborate on several initiatives to promote Social Security education to affiliated firms that make up the Avantax Community. These initiatives include webinars, articles, workshops, and other program benefits. Avantax Financial Professionals who complete NARSSA's Social Security education course will have the opportunity to earn their RSSA® credential and be recognized by clients as a Social Security expert.
"We are delighted to establish a partnership with Avantax," said Todd S. Whiton, CEO of NARSSA. Avantax's focus on Tax-Smart investment planning naturally aligns with optimizing a clients Social Security benefit." Whiton continued, "Tax planning is such a critical component of financial planning in general and retirement planning specifically. And Avantax's advisors are uniquely qualified to support their clients with their Social Security income planning needs."
Andy Watts, Avantax Vice President, Investment Solutions said: "This partnership with NARSSA will benefit our Financial Professionals and the clients they serve. It's a great fit because clients seek and expect expert advice on all aspects of retirement planning from their Financial Professional. The expertise Financial Professionals gain from earning their RSSA credential will further differentiate them in the market for retirement planning services which are in such high demand."
Founded in 2017, the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts provides financial professionals with a 5-module online training program approved by the IRS, the CFP Board and NASBA for professional continuing education. Passing the online program is a prerequisite for taking the National RSSA Competency Exam and earning the RSSA certificate credential. The RSSA credential demonstrates that accredited financial professionals have been educated in a foundation of Social Security advanced concepts and trained to use analytical software to provide specific Social Security claiming options for clients, resulting in financially beneficial retirement strategies. For more information, visit www.narssa.org or www.rssa.com. Follow NARSSA on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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When police are trying to solve a crime, they often turn to Google for help.
It makes sense since the Silicon Valley giant has grown into a nearly $1.6 trillion company on the strength of its most valuable asset: Data on billions of people.
And often, finding out where someone was at the time of a crime, or what they were Googling before a crime occurs, can be pivotal to investigators.
Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, privacy advocates fear Google will provide users' data to authorities who may try to target people seeking abortions.
When someone uses a Google service on their phone with location history enabled, Google logs that phone's position about every two minutes. The company can estimate the location of a person's device within nine feet, court testimony from the company has shown.
In the first half of last year, law enforcement sent Google more than 50,000 subpoenas, search warrants and other types of legal requests for data Google retains, sometimes drawing from a massive centralized database of users' location history known as "Sensorvault," which was first reported by the New York Times in 2019.
"Google is increasingly the cornerstone of American policing," said Albert Fox Cahn, a lawyer who is also executive director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, an advocacy group.
As authorities investigating crimes have become more tech savvy, they have turned to two particularly controversial types of data requests: geofence warrants and keyword warrants.
Geofence and keyword warrants are digital dragnets
Geofence warrants seek information about every device that has crossed into a defined location in a specific period of time, say a bank at which there was recently a robbery, a home that was recently burned down, or an abortion clinic following the Supreme Court ruling.
Keyword warrants request information on everyone who has Googled specific search terms, a kind of digital dragnet that has long alarmed privacy advocates, and now abortion-rights advocates as well.
"It is so chilling. It is so broad. It is so contrary to our civil rights. And yet, because Google has so much of our data, it's just a ticking time bomb for pregnant people," Cahn said of keyword searches.
While it remains unclear whether state authorities will try to prosecute abortion-seekers, and will use digital evidence as part of those potential cases, legal experts say the prospect should be taken seriously.
Privacy experts like Cahn consider the keyword search warrants — being able to comb through everyone who Googled a certain term — a type of fishing expedition that violates user privacy.
"This is the equivalent of going to a library and then trying to search every person who checked out a specific book," he added. "We would never allow that in the analog world."
Such a far-reaching search in the real world would likely violate the Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches, Cahn said. But courts are still catching up to the technology.
Geofence and keyword warrants are largely untested in U.S. courts
There are very few cases in the U.S. that have tested the legality of geofence warrants.
In a Virginia bank robbery case, a federal judge ruled this year that the use of the geofenced data to catch a suspect was unconstitutional since police did not demonstrate they had probable cause for the search and it provided authorities with the location data of innocent bystanders. The warrant was approved by a magistrate who did not have a law degree. Yet the judge's ruling in the case does not have any bearing on how authorities in other states use the warrants.
Similarly, keyword searches are a relatively novel concept in the American legal system.
In Denver, police used a keyword search to find a suspect in a fire that left five dead. Authorities obtained from Google the names of people who had searched for the address of the home that was set ablaze and made an arrest.
The privacy watchdog group Electronic Frontier Foundation says keyword warrants are "totally incompatible with constitutional protections for privacy and freedom of speech and expression."
Jennifer Lynch, a lawyer with the group, said such searches run the risk of implicating innocent people.
Since the U.S. does not have a national data privacy law that could ban this type of surveillance, the cases are playing out in courts around the country in scattershot fashion.
"It's still a relatively new search technique, and we're just now seeing judges deal with them," she said.
Police and prosecutors, however, view geofence and keyword warrants as a way to catch perpetrators of crimes who may have otherwise eluded authorities.
Google's own workers want the company to do more to protect abortion-seekers
Google has said that if data requests from authorities are overly broad, it will challenge them. The company's own statistics show that it produces data for authorities about 80% of the time it receives requests. There is no public evidence of the company resisting a keyword search warrant in the U.S. It did, however, push back on one in Brazil.
Google earlier this month committed to deleting location data that shows when people go to abortion providers, fertility centers and other "particularly personal" places. In a blog post, Google executive Jen Fitzpatrick wrote that users can also choose to have their location data auto-deleted from their devices.
Some Google employees are agitating for the company to do more.
"They're really looking for these short, punchy press releases that get this breathless, 'Wow, Google is doing such good things,' or 'Alphabet is doing such good things,' coverage in the tech media, but then really aren't actually substantial," said Ashok Chandwaney, a Google software engineer who is part of the Alphabet Workers' Union. (Alphabet is Google's parent company.)
Chandwaney wants Google to vow to figure out all the ways law enforcement can potentially gather data on abortion-seekers from the company.
"And then make it so that the data that could get people charged, or fined, or thrown in jail, or whatever, for seeking out healthcare, is not a thing that the company has to give to law enforcement," he said.
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Company Expands its Florida Footprint with its Third Office Location in the Sunshine State
ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Western, the largest national private source of distressed residential investment properties, announced today the opening of its third Florida office, located in Orlando. This is the 46th office opening for the real estate marketplace connecting local investors looking to rehab houses with sellers.
"We're incredibly excited to extend our footprint in the Florida market with the opening of the Orlando office," said Kurt Carlton, co-founder and president of New Western. "New Western partners with local real estate investors to help facilitate the revitalization of aged and vacant properties. The success we've experienced in St. Petersburg and Tampa is a testament to the value our resources and expertise bring to local real estate investors."
New Western brings market insight and its exclusive marketplace of distressed investment property inventory to help real estate investors acquire fixer-upper properties. The company's agents are helping to address the affordable housing shortage by revitalizing distressed homes across the U.S., with more than 1.4 million aged properties in the Orlando metropolitan area alone and just over 65% built before 2002. A recent report analyzing U.S. Census data shows there are 16 million vacant homes across the U.S.
Chad Ellis is the general manager (GM) leading the company's Orlando office, alongside regional director Mike Valerio. As GM, Ellis is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and leading his team to revitalize $639 million in residential properties in the Orlando area over the next five years.
"After a successful few years in the Dallas area, I'm looking forward to becoming a part of the Orlando community and helping provide much-needed housing inventory to local investors," said Ellis. "With median home prices in the metropolitan area trending up year-over-year, my team will have the unique opportunity to help revitalize Orlando's distressed housing inventory and return affordable housing options to the market."
Ellis began his career with New Western in 2017 in its Dallas office and served as the general manager, where he successfully led market sales totaling more than $850 million for the past five years. In 2022, New Western asked Ellis to open its Orlando office. The new office is located at 300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1000, Orlando, Florida.
New Western is the largest private source of investment properties in the nation. Since 2008, New Western has bought and sold nearly $12 billion in residential real estate.
New Western makes real estate investing more accessible for more people. Operating in most major cities, our marketplace connects more than 100,000 local investors looking to rehab houses with sellers. As the largest private source of investment properties in the nation, we buy a home every 13 minutes. New Western delivers new opportunity for all—a fresh start for sellers, exclusive inventory for investors, and affordable housing for buyers. For more information, visit www.newwestern.com.
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Creates the very first end-to-end coworking solution for flex operators and owners
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yardi® suite of coworking and flex space tools expands today with the launch of CoworkingCafe.com and the acquisition of CoworkingMag.com. Operators of coworking and flex space can take advantage of Yardi's market leading lead generation, as well as a new feature to allow real-time bookings for conference rooms and private offices. When combined with Yardi Kube for coworking operations and accounting, Yardi has the very first end-to-end coworking solution for flex operators and owners.
CoworkingCafe: For Operators & Occupiers
CoworkingCafe.com publishes coworking and flex locations across the country, including real-time availability, amenities and packages, photographs, floor plans and even 360-degree videos. The sleek design offers a seamless experience for researching and booking workspaces, all in one app. From an extensive selection of top coworking brands, users can book and pay for a desk, office, meeting room or a complete office package in just a few clicks. CoworkingCafe.com joins the five existing Yardi commercial listing platforms, CommercialCafe, CommercialSearch, PropertyShark, 42Floors, and Point2, all of which now show coworking availability alongside traditional commercial listings. Together, these sites attract 2 million monthly visits and generate 300,000 high quality leads per year.
Coworking operators can now manage inventory, marketing collateral, availability and pricing from a centralized dashboard, while workspaces are marketed across the entire listings network. Yardi Kube clients have the added advantage of managing marketing collateral and availability natively, along with operations, accounting, customer contracts, communications, data and Wi-Fi – a single, connected, end-to-end solution.
"With the launch of CoworkingCafe, we are excited to help consumers find and book office space, while helping operators increase revenue," said Rob Teel, senior vice president at Yardi.
CoworkingMag Joins the Team
Yardi also announces its recent acquisition of CoworkingMag.com, the go-to source for coworking news and trends. CoworkingMag consistently ranks among the top results for coworking-related searches for locations in the U.S. This addition enhances the power of the Yardi listings network and boosts both visibility and leads for all coworking clients.
"The acquisition of CoworkingMag accelerates our efforts with its strong online presence and our Kube clients benefit from an expanded audience for their availabilities," Teel added. "Together, these products provide unmatched value both to consumers and operators."
The Complete Coworking Platform: Yardi Kube
Yardi Kube is the most powerful coworking management software on the market, bringing automation, flexibility, and ease to workspace management. The all-in-one platform handles everything from listing and booking coworking spaces — complete with mobile app — to day-to-day operations management and even automates the sales process from lead generation to proposal and execution. For more information about how CoworkingCafe and Yardi Kube streamline operations and increase revenue, contact us/book a demo today.
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Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. With 8,000 employees, Yardi is working with clients globally to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.
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Keep accounts up-to-date, do timely audit, Kerala government tells public sector units
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM July 11, 2022 17:56 ISTCircular says lapses will lead to denial of government grants
The Finance department has issued a fresh warning to State public sector undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous organisations to avoid delays in keeping their accounts updated and in submitting them for audit.
Lapses in this regard will be viewed seriously by the government and could lead to denial of government grants, a circular issued by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), said.
The Principal Accountant General had asked the Chief Secretary to direct autonomous bodies, PSUs and departmental commercial undertakings to clear backlogs in finalisation of their accounts and send them for audit.
CAG report
In November 2021, Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) audit report on State finances for the year that ended on March 31, 2020, had pointed out that the Finance department ''may consider evolving a system to expedite the process of compilation and submission of annual accounts by autonomous bodies and departmentally run undertakings in order to assess their financial position. The report, tabled in the Assembly, observed that in the case of 21 autonomous bodies, the backlog in submitting accounts ranged from one to six years.
''In the absence of timely finalisation of accounts, results of the investment of the government remain outside the purview of the State Legislature and escape scrutiny by audit,'' the CAG had said, adding that delays in this regard render the system vulnerable to the risk of fraud and leakage of public money.
In 2017, the State government had directed department secretaries to ensure that PSUs under their control kept their accounts up to date and filed them for audit on time. They were warned that failure to do so would force the government to withhold grants and government guarantees. In February this year, the government reminded PSUs and autonomous organisations to keep the accounts updated, failing which action would be initiated against the Finance Officers concerned. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keep-accounts-up-to-date-do-timely-audit-kerala-government-tells-public-sector-units/article65626991.ece/amp/ | 2022-07-11T12:52:54Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keep-accounts-up-to-date-do-timely-audit-kerala-government-tells-public-sector-units/article65626991.ece/amp/ | false |
(The Hill) – Members of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol laid out their plans for hearings this week, which will focus on testimony from former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, plotting by far-right extremist groups and discussions about using the military to seize voting machines.
The House panel has confirmed it will hold a hearing on Tuesday morning and is planning to hold a prime time hearing on Thursday, a source told Reuters.
And in a major development on Sunday, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) confirmed former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has offered to testify before the committee after former President Trump waived executive privilege.
Among the key issues the committee will present about is unfounded claims from Trump and his allies that federally authorized voting machines turned votes for Trump into votes for Biden.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) told CBS “Face the Nation” guest moderator Robert Costa on Sunday that the American public will learn about a meeting on Dec. 18, 2021, in which Trump, attorney Sidney Powell, former Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and others discussed using the military to seize the machines.
“On that day, the group of outside lawyers who’ve been denominated ‘Team Crazy’ by people in and around the White House, came in to try to urge several new courses of action, including the seizure of voting machines around the country,” Raskin said.
Powell and Trump’s legal team took aim at Dominion and Smartmatic voting machines, accusing them without evidence of switching votes illegally to swing the election for Biden.
Both Smartmatic and Dominion have taken legal action against those who spread falsehoods about their machines on Fox News and other conservative outlets such as Newsmax.
The House panel this week will also present new testimony from Cipollone, who was a key figure on Trump’s legal team on Jan. 6.
Cipollone testified behind closed doors on Friday, following an explosive hearing late last month in which former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed Trump had knowingly encouraged armed rioters to march on the U.S. Capitol.
Hutchinson also testified Trump lunged for the steering wheel to direct his Secret Service vehicle toward the Capitol so he could join the protesters, though Secret Service agents have reportedly privately disputed that account.
Hutchinson said Cipollone warned that “we’re going to get charged with every crime imaginable” if Trump marched on the Capitol.
Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) told George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week” that Cipollone’s testimony did not contradict other witnesses, though its unclear if he substantiated Hutchinson’s testimony.
Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), another member of the committee, said Cipollone pushed back against theories that then-Vice President Mike Pence could declare Trump the president, and opposed pressuring the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of voter fraud.
Trump’s pressure on the DOJ and on Pence to declare the election in his favor were the focus of two hearings held last month. The House panel also heard testimony from state election officials who described an attempt by Trump to pressure them to appoint electors in his favor.
“The overall message that we have been gathering out of all of these witnesses is that the president knew he had lost the election, or that his advisers had told him he had lost the election,” Murphy told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday.
“And that he was casting about for ways in which he could retain power and remain the president, despite the fact that the democratic will of the American people was to have President Biden be the next elected,” she added.
Tuesday’s hearing will also shine a light on the far-right extremist groups who mobilized at the U.S. Capitol, including the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.
The panel revealed in documentary footage last month that Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes — both of whom have been hit with the rarely used charge of seditious conspiracy — met in private before convening on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Raskin has said that when he leads the questioning on Tuesday, he will focus in part more on what those groups were plotting.
Kinzinger told ABC’s “This Week” that Tuesday’s hearing will also show what Trump was doing while the rioting was occurring at the Capitol, up to the moment he finally tweeted for the rioters to go home.
“The rest of the country knew that there was an insurrection. The president obviously had to have known there was an insurrection. So where was he? What was he doing?” Kinzinger asked. “It goes to the heart of what is the oath of a leader. You have an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States, you can’t selectively pick what parts of the Constitution you defend or what branches of government, and you certainly can’t be gleeful during it.”
Trump has pushed back against the allegations made against him in the public hearings, sometimes in real time, and few elected GOP officials have offered any public criticism of the former president despite the damning testimony from within their party.
Still, Gov. Larry Hogan (R-Md.), a moderate who has long been critical of Trump, told NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd that Trump’s influence on the GOP was diminishing.
“I’ve been talking about this for years now, and I felt like I was on a lifeboat all by myself. But now we need a bigger boat because more and more people are speaking out every day,” Hogan said on Sunday.
“I said Trump’s influence on the party was going to diminish over time. It hasn’t happened rapidly, but it has diminished dramatically.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/raskin-kinzinger-detail-plans-for-this-weeks-jan-6-hearings/ | 2022-07-11T12:53:09Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/raskin-kinzinger-detail-plans-for-this-weeks-jan-6-hearings/ | true |
HOUSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDH Capital Company ("JDH Capital") today announced its acquisition of Pure Archery Group, a leading manufacturer of premium archery products.
"Pure Archery Group is a leading manufacturer of premium archery products with a reputation for excellence, a dedicated customer base and a history of growth," said Jason C. Rebrook, Chief Executive Officer of JDH Capital. "The addition of Pure Archery to our portfolio is complementary to other investments we've made in the outdoor products industry, and it underscores our confidence in both the company's many leading brands and the outdoor products industry as a whole."
Pure Archery Group, known as Bowtech until 2020, owns and operates several leading archery brands including Bowtech, Diamond, Excalibur, Black Gold, TightSpot, RipCord, and Octane. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the company is focused on the design and manufacturing of durable, accurate, high-performance bows, crossbows and archery accessories distributed worldwide. Current production locations span prominent sporting goods hubs, including Oregon, Montana, Michigan and Ontario (Canada).
"This is an exciting new chapter in our business," said Rob Kass, CEO at Pure Archery Group. "We have always been singularly focused on producing the best archery products in the world, and that isn't going to change. With the additional resources and expertise that JDH Capital brings to our team, we have never been better positioned to deliver on that promise."
About JDH Capital
JDH Capital is a private investment firm based in Houston, Texas and was established in 2017. JDH Capital engages in a wide range of investment activities and has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of asset classes across multiple industries. JDH Capital endeavors to partner with our portfolio companies to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns over a long-time horizon.
For more information about JDH Capital, please visit www.jdhcap.com.
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ORMP) (TASE: ORMP) (www.oramed.com), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral drug delivery systems, announced today that it will present an in-person company overview and share the Company's latest updates at the Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts from August 8-11, 2022.
Presentation Details:
Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference
Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. E.T.
Location: InterContinental Boston Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
The presentation will be webcasted. The link to view the presentation will be uploaded to the Oramed website (www.oramed.com) 48 hours before the event and will be available for 90 days following the presentation.
About Oramed Pharmaceuticals
Oramed Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq/TASE: ORMP) is a platform technology pioneer in the field of oral delivery solutions for drugs currently delivered via injection. Established in 2006, with offices in the United States and Israel, Oramed has developed a novel Protein Oral Delivery (POD™) technology. Oramed is seeking to transform the treatment of diabetes through its proprietary lead candidate, ORMD-0801, which is being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 studies and has the potential to be the first commercial oral insulin capsule for the treatment of diabetes. In addition, Oramed is developing an oral GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analog capsule.
For more information, please visit www.oramed.com
Company Contact
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zach@oramed.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.
HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s. They have always required a prescription, generally so health professionals can screen for conditions that raise the risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots.
The French drugmaker’s application compiles years of research intended to convince the Food and Drug Administration that women can safely screen themselves for those risks and use the pill effectively.
“For a product that has been available for the last 50 years, that has been used safely by millions of women, we thought it was time to make it more available,” said Frederique Welgryn, HRA’s chief strategy officer.
An FDA approval could come next year and would only apply to HRA’s pill, which would be sold under its original brand name, Opill. The company acquired the decades-old drug from Pfizer in 2014, but it’s not currently marketed in the U.S.
Reproductive rights advocates want to see other prescription contraceptives move over the counter and, eventually, for abortion pills to do the same.
That potential for a precedent-setting decision once again places the FDA under an intense political spotlight.
Late last year, the agency was condemned by abortion opponents and praised by women’s rights advocates when it loosened access to abortion pills. The agency faced similar political pressures in 2006 when it approved over-the-counter use of the emergency contraception pill Plan B.
Many conservative groups stress they are only interested in curtailing abortion, and state bans often explicitly exclude contraception.
Even before Monday’s announcement, Democratic lawmakers were calling on the FDA to swiftly consider any such requests.
“We urge FDA to review applications for over-the-counter birth control pills without delay and based solely on the data,” said more than 50 members of the House’s Pro-Choice Caucus in a March letter.
Many common medications have made the switch from behind the pharmacy counter, including drugs for pain relief, heartburn and allergies.
In each case, companies must show that consumers can understand the drug’s labeling, evaluate its risks and use it safely and effectively without professional supervision. HRA spent seven years conducting the FDA-required studies, including a trial that followed 1,000 women taking its pill for six months.
Behind the company’s efforts is a coalition of women’s health researchers and advocates who have worked for nearly two decades to make contraceptives more accessible, especially to groups with less access to health care.
The Oral Contraceptives Over-the-Counter Working Group helped fund some of HRA’s research and is mobilizing support behind a media campaign dubbed Free the Pill.
“A lot of our research has been about making the case to help inspire and support a company to take this work on,” said Kelly Blanchard, president of Ibis Reproductive Health, a group member that supports abortion and contraceptive access.
Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa. Last year, Paris-based HRA won U.K. approval for the first birth control pill available there without a prescription.
Advocates were particularly interested in HRA’s drug because they say it’s likely to raise fewer safety concerns.
The pill contains a single synthetic hormone, progestin, which prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm from the cervix.
Most birth control pills contain progestin plus estrogen, which can help make periods lighter and more regular. Progestin-only pills are generally recommended for women who can’t take the more popular combination pills due to health issues.
But estrogen also accounts for most of the blood clot risk associated with oral contraceptives. FDA’s labeling warns against their use in certain women already at risk for heart problems, such as those who smoke and are over 35.
For most women, the drugs are overwhelmingly safe. For every 10,000 women taking combination pills annually, three to nine will suffer a blood clot, according to FDA data. That compares with one to five clots among 10,000 women who aren’t taking birth control.
And medical professionals point out that blood clot rates are much higher in women who become pregnant, when hormone levels and reduced blood flow increase clotting risk.
“What I definitely see is a misunderstanding of the dangers of these pills. It is much safer to take the pill than to be pregnant” said Dr. Maura Quinlan, a Northwestern University physician and member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She was not involved in HRA’s application or research.
The medical association supports unrestricted access too all hormone-based contraceptives over the counter. Last month, the nation’s largest physician group, the American Medical Association, endorsed making birth control pills available for over-the-counter purchase without an age requirement.
Still, support is not universal.
Diana Zuckerman of the nonprofit National Center for Health Research says comparing the safety risks of the pills with pregnancy is not the right approach.
Many women take birth control pills to regulate their periods or reduce bleeding, said Zuckerman, whose group evaluates medical research. “Those are real benefits, but they are not worth the risk of potentially fatal blood clots,” she said.
The FDA has long monitored the safety of oral contraceptives, updating their warnings over the years.
Last year, the agency placed a hold on a study by drugmaker Cadence Health, which has also been working on an over-the-counter pill. The agency told the company to conduct additional blood pressure checks of trial participants. The company says it is “working to overcome this regulatory hurdle.”
The FDA is required to hold a public meeting to evaluate HRA’s application before making a decision. Safety considerations are likely to take center stage.
Executives at HRA, which is owned by Perrigo Co., expect a decision in the first half of 2023.
Advocates hope it will be the first of many.
“Once we see the approval of this product, it will demonstrate that it’s possible and that the data is strong,” Blanchard said. “Hopefully we’ll see the process speed up from here.” | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/drugmaker-seeks-fda-approval-for-over-the-counter-birth-control/ | 2022-07-11T12:56:24Z | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/drugmaker-seeks-fda-approval-for-over-the-counter-birth-control/ | false |
Emergency services were called just before 11am on Saturday to a report of two people having a corrosive substance thrown at them on Manchester Road in Tyldesley.
Both victims were said to be conscious after the attack and one was taken to hospital to be checked by medics as a precaution.
Police have now confirmed that two people were arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Emergency services attended and one woman was taken to hospital as a precaution.
“Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.”
Police are continuing to investigate what happened and anyone with information is asked to report it online or by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. | https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/two-people-arrested-after-substance-thrown-in-neighbour-dispute-in-wigan-borough-3763130 | 2022-07-11T12:59:15Z | https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/two-people-arrested-after-substance-thrown-in-neighbour-dispute-in-wigan-borough-3763130 | false |
(WGN-TV) — Shawn Mendes announced he is postponing his tour to focus on his mental health.
The 23-year-old singer posted a message on his Instagram profile on Friday and said he is postponing the next three weeks of shows “until further notice.”
“This breaks my heart to have to say this,” his post began. “After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost.”
Mendes was schedule to play the All State Arena in Rosemont on Friday, July 15. The tour also included a stop at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 12.
The All State Arena’s website did not have any further information other than the show was postponed.
His post also said, “I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family. After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point.”
Shows in St Paul, Omaha, St Louis and other cities are also postponed.
As of now, the tour is set to resume July 31 in Toronto. A list of schedule tour dates is on his official website.
“As soon as there are more updates I promise I will let you know,” his post said. | https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/shawn-mendes-postpones-tour-dates-citing-mental-health/ | 2022-07-11T13:02:02Z | https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/shawn-mendes-postpones-tour-dates-citing-mental-health/ | false |
NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ORMP) (TASE: ORMP) (www.oramed.com), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral drug delivery systems, announced today that it will present an in-person company overview and share the Company's latest updates at the Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts from August 8-11, 2022.
Presentation Details:
Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference
Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. E.T.
Location: InterContinental Boston Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
The presentation will be webcasted. The link to view the presentation will be uploaded to the Oramed website (www.oramed.com) 48 hours before the event and will be available for 90 days following the presentation.
About Oramed Pharmaceuticals
Oramed Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq/TASE: ORMP) is a platform technology pioneer in the field of oral delivery solutions for drugs currently delivered via injection. Established in 2006, with offices in the United States and Israel, Oramed has developed a novel Protein Oral Delivery (POD™) technology. Oramed is seeking to transform the treatment of diabetes through its proprietary lead candidate, ORMD-0801, which is being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 studies and has the potential to be the first commercial oral insulin capsule for the treatment of diabetes. In addition, Oramed is developing an oral GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analog capsule.
For more information, please visit www.oramed.com
Company Contact
Zach Herschfus
+1-844-9-ORAMED
zach@oramed.com
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Football cannot become complacent about ‘mutating’ online abuse – Kick It Out
Football cannot become complacent on the issue of online abuse, with Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari warning that the threat is continually evolving and mutating.
A year has passed since the flood of abuse directed towards England players Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho in the wake of the Euro 2020 final penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy.
A Freedom of Information request from the PA news agency has found that the Metropolitan Police’s investigations resulted in the convictions of four men, with two receiving jail sentences.
Bhandari said social media companies were also having some success in tackling the problem but told the PA news agency: “(The abuse is) mutating – we’re seeing a lot more audio messages, video messages, other types of content.
“New threats emerge, so we can’t be complacent about this, and really we’re not going to get lasting change unless there are legal obligations on social media companies. So we are strongly supportive of the Online Safety Bill.”
Bhandari has twice given oral evidence to MPs scrutinising the Bill and added: “There’s a lot that we’ve asked for that’s been included. The definition of harm has changed to include the kinds of trolling behaviour and pile-ons.
“We’ve seen new communications offences that deal with things like rape threats and death threats, which quite often we’re seeing particularly aimed at female pundits and our LGBTQ+ fan groups.
“There are new proposed laws on anonymity and identity verification that platforms have to provide an option for verification and that you have more control over who you interact with so you can choose not to interact with anyone who has not verified their identity.”
In addition, Scotland Yard said four males had been spoken to by way of a “community resolution” for misuse of a communications network and one more was referred to the Youth Offending Team.
No further action was taken against five males and one female while a further male remains under investigation, police said.
Kick It Out is talking with other sports about the equality, diversity and inclusion challenges they face, having launched a review in cricket with support from the England and Wales Cricket Board in January.
It is part of a wider update of Kick It Out’s strategy and vision, as it seeks to advocate for change, help to build knowledge via a new digital learning platform and help connect talented individuals from under-represented groups with opportunities for employment in the world of sport.
Bhandari envisaged the learning platform as an “iTunes for football education” and added: “Part of the challenge for clubs is they don’t always have access to all of those resources and they’re looking in lots and lots and lots of different places.
“EDI is this really booming industry and has been for the last five, six, seven, eight years. But if you’re a club that’s wanting to buy those services, you don’t always know who’s the best, who’s any good.”
Bhandari said the work in other sports would be funded by those sports themselves and via sponsors, rather than drawing funding from football.
Kick It Out started out as an anti-racism campaign group but has evolved to combat discrimination in all forms.
The season ahead looks set to be a defining one in terms of the game’s attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, with Blackpool forward Jake Daniels heading into the season as Britain’s first openly gay male professional footballer in over 30 years.
What we can’t do is just use the World Cup to attack Qatar, we have to use it to also look at ourselves and to look at the English game and say, ‘well, we're not perfect'.
Concerns also remain about how members of the LGBTQ+ community will be treated at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, but Bhandari also hopes it will prompt change much closer to home.
“If we have the World Cup to start the conversation, that shouldn’t be the end of the conversation,” he said.
“We should be using it as a tentpole to say, how do we have three years of campaigning to make the English game more open and accepting of the LGBTQ+ community?
“Because the reality is that I could go into a match holding hands with my partner here in the UK, but I’m not sure a same-sex couple would feel the same degree of comfort walking into a game holding hands with their partner.
“What we can’t do is just use the World Cup to attack Qatar, we have to use it to also look at ourselves and to look at the English game and say, ‘well, we’re not perfect’.
“We need to make sure that we use this to start the conversations to drive change in the English game.”
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EQONEX Bitcoin Exchange Traded Note (ETN) launches on Deutsche Börse XETRA Exchange today
- The EQONEX physically backed Bitcoin ETN (Ticker: EQ1B) offers investors direct exposure to bitcoin via an exchange-traded product
- Investors to benefit from free redemptions for the underlying bitcoin and low management fees
- Underlying Bitcoin is stored in EQONEX's accredited custody provider, Digivault
FRANKFURT, Germany, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) (the Group), a digital assets financial services company, today marked the official launch of its Investment Products business with the listing of a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) on the Deutsche Börse XETRA Exchange.
Following the approval from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) for the ETN prospectus, the EQONEX Bitcoin ETN is the Group's debut exchange-traded product, with a pipeline of crypto investment and structured products earmarked for launch in the second half of 2022.
The EQONEX Bitcoin ETN provides direct investment exposure to bitcoin via an exchange-traded, physically-backed product. Investors can trade in and out of the ETN via their existing brokerage accounts and will also have the benefit of being able to redeem the underlying bitcoin for free using a Digivault custody account. The EQONEX Bitcoin ETN is available only to German-resident investors.
The bitcoin underlying the ETN will be stored in the group's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registered custody provider Digivault, which is one of only 35 exchange or custody providers to hold this accreditation.
EQONEX CEO Jonathan Farnell said, "The launch of our debut exchange-traded crypto investment product is an important milestone for EQONEX as we strive to build a world-leading and highly trusted crypto company. We are pleased our prospectus has met the discerning standards of BaFin to be eligible for listing on the XETRA exchange."
"Germany makes an ideal, strategic launchpad for our Investment Products business, given its sophisticated and highly educated investment community. We see the German market as fertile ground for what is likely to be a growing suite of EQONEX exchange-traded products," Jonathan said.
EQONEX is well positioned to offer an innovative suite of investment and structured products given the company's ecosystem which encompasses an exchange, custody capabilities, and its focus on regulatory compliance and security.
Frank Copplestone, EQONEX Head of Investment Products said, "The launch of our Investment Product business is an important milestone for the company as we dedicate more attention and focus towards delivering a broader mix of investment opportunities to our clients across Germany and in time, to other international markets," Frank said.
"Investors are looking for a range of ways to access digital asset investment opportunities, so we are excited to offer a product to German investors that provides direct bitcoin exposure, and is available on a regulated, globally recognized exchange".
Distinct from some other issuers, EQONEX embeds an additional investor protection by holding the underlying physical bitcoin in a segregated account under a Security Trustee, ensuring it is not used for rehypothecation.
The bitcoin underpinning the EQONEX Bitcoin ETN is held in Digivault which means it is Chainalysis-tested to ensure that it is legitimate and has not been tainted by money laundering or criminal activity.
About EQONEX
EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) is a technology driven digital assets financial services group that provides institutional grade infrastructure and a full suite of trading, custody and asset management solutions to clients. The Group's digital assets ecosystem has been designed to accommodate the needs of institutions and individuals with the same degree of regulatory oversight and security they are accustomed to in traditional financial markets. EQONEX's ecosystem primarily encompasses EQONEX Exchange, a digital asset exchange; Digivault, a FCA accredited hot and cold digital assets custodian and Bletchley Park Asset Management, a fund of crypto-hedge funds.
For more information visit: https://group.eqonex.com/
Follow EQONEX on social media on Twitter @eqonex, on Facebook @eqonex, and on LinkedIn.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police officers are investigating a shooting in southeast Fresno.
They were called to Cedar and Church Avenues shortly after 3:30 Monday morning for reports of a gunshot victim.
Authorities say when they arrived on scene they found a man in his 20's suffering from several gunshot wounds.
The condition of the victim is unknown at this time and there currently is no suspect description.
Several shell casings were found in the roadway near the victim.
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A team of BIPOC streamers dedicated to improving diversity and inclusion in the video game community launches a campaign that champions its mission to get racism out of gaming with a simple call to action to join The Watch.
People can join the movement by following @HelpKeepWatch on Twitter, sharing the campaign video, and submitting the racist language they hear on Twitch by using the built-in clip function to capture video and send it directly to @HelpKeepWatch.
TORONTO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Melanin Gamers, a community that promotes diversity and inclusion in the video game industry while providing a safe space for all gamers, announced the launch of The Watch, a digital community watch designed to eliminate racism in the gaming community.
Melanin Gamers and The Watch are calling on major video game developers, like Activision Blizzard, the developer of the video game phenomenon, Call of Duty (CoD), to create real accountability in-game for players by improving the reporting mechanism for the racist and toxic behaviour that has gone unchecked for far too long. Melanin Gamers welcomes a meeting with Activision Blizzard to discuss the longstanding racism prevalent in games like CoD and discuss how to make a much-needed change.
As spotlighted in a powerful 41-second video, The Watch is a rallying cry for all gamers everywhere to stand in solidarity, be an ally, and join the movement to end racism in gaming. By showcasing snippets of the discriminatory lived experiences that gamers endure while gaming, Melanin Gamers and The Watch aim to raise awareness of the racism that takes place in multiplayer online games to create a tide for lasting change.
Along with the streamers they've partnered with on Twitch, The Watch is asking viewers on the live streaming platform to use the built-in clip function to capture videos of racist language that they hear in the background of a stream and send it to The Watch on Twitter @HelpKeepWatch. The campaign hopes to show game developers like Activision Blizzard just how widespread racism is in Call of Duty and encourage them to take real action to address the problem for good.
"We created Melanin Gamers with the belief that video games are for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, problematic gamers hurl endless verbal abuse towards people of colour, like myself and my brothers," said Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, Founder of Melanin Gamers. "The goal of The Watch is to raise awareness about the racism that occurs in online multiplayer games and call on our allies to help make meaningful change for generations of gamers to come."
The movement was inspired by personal and collective experiences as victims or bystanders to racial injustice in gaming.
"I experienced my first instance of racism in-game when I was 14 or 15 years old while playing Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," said Alan Ashalley-Anthony, and Chief Researcher at Melanin Gamers. "There are millions of Black players across hundreds of video games, yet somehow harassment towards Black and BIPOC communities is so widespread."
Melanin Gamers has a checklist for game developers, like Activision Blizzard, to work towards anti-racism in-game, including:
- Have Activision Blizzard meet with Melanin Gamers to discuss the rampant racism in CoD and discuss solutions for real change.
- Restore faith in the reporting system by providing transparent updates for each user report.
- Enforce appropriate punishments for racist in-game abuse.
- Engage with the BIPOC gamer community regularly to identify emerging issues and work together towards effective solutions.
- Increase accountability for game developers and create an obligation to share tangible goals, targets, and a roadmap to combat in-game racism.
Unfortunately, racism is only one type of injustice seen in gaming. The Watch is mindful of the intersectionality and various forms of toxic discrimination and abuse that all types of players endure, from sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and more, and is committed to providing a safe gaming experience for all players.
For more information and to join The Watch, visit the Twitter page at Twitter.com/HelpKeepWatch.
Melanin Gamers is a change-maker organization dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in the video game industry. The organization strives to provide a safe space, both online and in real life, for people of colour to come together and feel represented. Melanin Gamers hopes to contribute to lasting change in the video game industry that reflects players from all walks of life.
For more information, please contact helpkeepwatch@pomppr.com.
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CHICAGO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2022 second quarter financial results on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 5:00pm ET.
The conference call and accompanying slides will be publicly available via live webcast from the investor relations section of the Heidrick & Struggles website at www.heidrick.com. To listen by phone dial +1-888-440-4091 or +1-646-960-0846, conference ID: 6106012. The webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately two hours following its conclusion.
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 65 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com
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It’s Town Crier Day, celebrating the days before news media, when the town criers were responsible for keeping the populace up to date with the latest news and events — you know, like how your sister uses Facebook. You can always rely on your Kenosha News, of course, for all the local news, but we admit to having a soft spot for those town criers of old.
Play ball! The Kenosha Kingfish return to Simmons Field today, taking on the Battle Creek Bombers. It’s “Strike Out Cancer” Night, with a special T-shirt. 6:35 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to Kingfishbaseball.com, call 262-653-0900, or go to the ticket office at Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Road.
The historic Washington Park Velodrome hosts bike racing tonight. Registration for Stock Bike Racing (open to everyone, from age 3 to adults) starts at 6 p.m., with races starting at 6:30 p.m. To race, bring your bike and a helmet. For more details, go to www.kenoshavelodrome.com.
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The Kenosha Public Library is hosting Chess Night in Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave. The Kenosha Chess Association hosts games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays outside the park’s Oribiletti Center. All ages and abilities are welcome. Also: The library’s Book Truck will be parked nearby. You can sign up for a library card, check out and return items, and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Prost! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs County Park is now open seven days, serving up cold beverages and warm pretzels. For more details, check the Biergarten’s Facebook page.
Monday night music: Who says Monday night has to be a downer? Not the folks at Union Park Tavern. Start the work week with DJ, Ted Runnels and Trombone Dave. They perform their “not your normal DJ schtick” show — with a mix of blues, jazz, soul, and soul jazz — from 5 to 8 p.m. every Monday evening at the venue, 4520 Eighth Ave. in Kenosha. It almost makes Monday a day to look forward to … almost. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-july-11/article_4fac61f0-ff19-11ec-993d-27854125c550.html | 2022-07-11T13:07:02Z | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-july-11/article_4fac61f0-ff19-11ec-993d-27854125c550.html | false |
Leading Research Firm Names Metallic best-in-class BaaS
Commvault's Entire Portfolio Shines Across All Ratings for Enterprise and SMB
TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a global enterprise leader in intelligent data services across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments, today announced that GigaOm has named the company a "Frontrunner" and an "Outperformer" in its most recent reports: GigaOm Radar for Hybrid Cloud Data Protection: Large Enterprises and GigaOm Radar for Hybrid Cloud Data Protection: Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.
Each GigaOm Radar Report weighs and rates vendors by execution, roadmap and ability to innovate. The Commvault Platform and Metallic SaaS portfolio scored the highest possible ratings in Key Criteria of cyber resiliency, data management and governance, Kubernetes support, BaaS and breadth of solution.
Commvault was also named a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in the firm's most recent report on backup solutions for Kubernetes-based applications, the GigaOm Radar for Kubernetes Data Protection. GigaOm gave Commvault high marks as having a backup solution that supports more than Kubernetes workloads, making it suitable for hybrid applications that run across Kubernetes, VMs, and cloud services, consolidating backup operations on a single platform.
"Commvault's data protection solution can manage and protect a broad ecosystem of workloads across physical servers, VMs, the cloud, containers, SaaS, and more. The solution goes beyond data protection and extends into security and data management," said Max Mortillaro, Analyst, Data, Analytics and AI, GigaOm. "Organizations can choose either an on-premise, self-managed consumption model, or a full BaaS approach with Metallic SaaS. The portfolio also includes storage capabilities with HyperScale X appliances or Commvault Distributed Storage."
"It's an honor that Commvault's best-in-class data protection software is being acknowledged for its broad set of services, excellent cyber resiliency and regulatory compliance features," said Rangaraaj Rajagopalan, Vice President of Products, Commvault. "We are committed to delivering our intelligent data services for the broadest range of platforms, with flexible delivery models."
The GigaOm Radar for Hybrid Cloud Data Protection: Large Enterprises, focuses on solutions suited for large enterprises and cloud and managed service providers (CSPs/MSPs), and specialized use cases. According to the report, "Commvault delivers a comprehensive hybrid cloud data protection portfolio with excellent data management and cyber resiliency capabilities. It also offers one of the best BaaS solutions available in the market with Metallic, an offering that's constantly growing its services and available locations."
It goes without saying that some enterprise solutions may also be suitable for SMBs, especially since they face a lot of the same challenges as enterprise organizations and do so with fewer resources. For example, the companion GigaOm Radar for Hybrid Cloud Data Protection for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses states that the steady adoption of SaaS applications, an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, and growing threats like ransomware attacks are posing serious problems for SMBs.
Commvault's Metallic portfolio is designed to be suitable for SMBs, increasingly complex regulatory landscapes, and address growing threats like ransomware attacks. GigaOm says, "Commvault impresses with an innovation-driven approach, thanks to its fast-moving BaaS offering, branded as Metallic SaaS. Metallic supports a broad set of workloads, offers wide, global coverage across geographies, implements great cyber resiliency features and regulatory compliance, and provides a best-in-class BaaS experience."
Find out how Commvault and our Metallic SaaS portfolio stood out versus the competition in GigaOm's latest reports.
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 2,800 highly-skilled individuals around the world. Visit Commvault.com or follow us at @Commvault.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A man who shot a Kentucky police officer has been shot by authorities, officials said.
Louisville Metro Police approached the man “known to have warrants” at a park Sunday evening while basketball games were taking place, agency spokeswoman Alicia Smiley told news outlets.
The man fired and hit one officer in the chest, Smiley said. The officer was wearing a bullet proof vest and wasn't seriously injured, but was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, she said.
Officers returned fire and hit the man, who also was taken to a hospital for treatment, Smiley said. His condition wasn't available.
“We are consulting with Kentucky State Police and we will provide additional updates as they become available,” Smiley said.
State police investigate officer-involved shootings. No further information was immediately released. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Police-Wanted-man-shoots-officer-is-shot-in-17296623.php | 2022-07-11T13:07:55Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Police-Wanted-man-shoots-officer-is-shot-in-17296623.php | false |
New KonsultaMD superapp to be one-stop-shop for all health services; Creates largest PH healthtech play
MANILA, Philippines, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Philippine companies have come together to deliver the largest healthtech play in the country, aiming to provide accessible healthcare to Filipinos through a one-stop health superapp.
Globe Capital Venture Holdings, Inc. (917Ventures), the corporate venture builder of the Globe Group (Globe Telecom), Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health), the healthcare portfolio arm of the Ayala Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vigos Ventures, Inc., and Salud Interactiva S.A. DE C.V. have agreed to the reorganization of Global Telehealth, Inc. (KonsultaMD), HealthNow, Inc. (HealthNow) and APPPPS Partners, Inc. (AIDE) to combine their respective applications in one superapp.
With a vision to uplift the healthcare journey of every Filipino, the deal combines three market-leading telehealth applications – KonsultaMD, which serves teleconsultations, HealthNow, which serves medicine deliveries, and AIDE which serves laboratory tests and home care – into one full service health superapp, the new KonsultaMD. Altogether, the companies have an existing user base of over 2 million.
The full service health superapp aims to go live by the first quarter of 2023.
To date, KonsultaMD is already the dominant player in teleconsultations with over one million members and a retail network of over 50,000 outlets.
Over the past two years, HealthNow and AIDE have emerged as critical players in the AC Health ecosystem, growing its base to over 1M registered users.
Amidst lockdowns, HealthNow enabled continued access to various services including medicine deliveries and teleconsultation services already powered by KonsultaMD. HealthNow was also instrumental in AC Health's COVIDShield, the largest private sector-led COVID-19 vaccine administration program in the country, providing a single platform where patients could book their vaccinations and schedule post-vaccination consults.
AIDE has likewise continued to support patients through the pandemic by enabling access to key home healthcare services including laboratory and diagnostics.
"By combining the strengths of each of the three entities, I am excited to see the new KonsultaMD support AC Health's vision of an integrated healthcare ecosystem,'' said Paolo Borromeo, President and CEO of AC Health.
"This combined digital team, supplemented by the network of services from AC Health, allows us all to be in a better position to provide much-needed access to quality healthcare services and medicines across the country, accelerating our goal of touching the lives of 1 in 5 Filipinos by 2030," Borromeo added.
Meanwhile, KonsultaMD has grown to be the most visible brand in the Philippine healthtech space. It has established several partnerships to make health services accessible to all market segments. Its services are available via Globe mobile and broadband postpaid plans, as well as prepaid offers. It is also in 60+ superapps and FMCG products, and in the Huawei Vision S TV.
"This is a very important step for us to further grow KonsultaMD. We have long experienced the challenges and difficulties of healthcare in the Philippines and we intend to address those challenges. Our ambition is to democratize health services, making it as easily available and affordable to every Filipino regardless of where you are in the country," said Vince Yamat, 917Ventures Managing Director.
Cholo Tagaysay, who has presided over KonsultaMD the past two years will be the CEO of the consolidated entity.
"Consultations are at the top of the funnel. Consultations generate prescriptions which in turn generate lab requests. Now, we can fulfill all of these. We are a one-stop-shop for all your health needs," said Tagaysay.
Beia Latay, who has served as HealthNow CEO over the past two years, will be COO of the new KonsultaMD.
"Our synergy creates a complete and simplified healthcare experience, spanning home, in-clinic and hospital," said Latay.
Redefining the healthcare experience is a shared mission between AC Health and 917Ventures. By combining AC Health's multi-channel care delivery network, and 917Ventures' drive for continuous innovation through digital technology, Filipinos can expect to access healthcare services in a much more powerful, end-to-end, and seamless manner extending to both digital and brick-and-mortar touchpoints.
917Ventures offers various services in fintech, edutech, adtech, and ecommerce, among others.
About KonsultaMD
KonsultaMD is a 917Ventures portfolio company and is the largest telehealth company in the Philippines. KonsultaMD provides affordable healthcare services through 24/7 online doctor consultations and unlimited teleconsultations, no appointment needed. It covers basic healthcare, medical assessment, and permissible medication via voice or video calls at the most affordable rates.
About AC Health
Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, and serves as the portfolio company for healthcare businesses. Its vision is to build an ecosystem that links every patient to a seamless healthcare experience. Its portfolio includes Generika Drugstore, the pioneer in generic retail pharmacies, IE Medica and MedEthix, major pharmaceutical importer and distributor, Healthway, a network of primary care, multi-specialty, and corporate clinics, and QualiMed, a comprehensive network of full-service hospitals, multi-specialty clinics, and a stand-alone day surgery center. AC Health has also invested in health technology solutions, most recently, HealthNow, a healthcare aggregator app that offers online consultations, medicine delivery, and clinic and diagnostic booking and AIDE, a home health service app.
About HealthNow
Bridging the gap between patients and healthcare services, HealthNow is a collaboration between Globe's 917Ventures and Ayala Corporation's AC Health. HealthNow enables a simplified way for Filipinos to have seamless access to the most relevant healthcare services, including online consultations, medicine delivery, clinic appointments, and laboratory services.
About AIDE
Aide was acquired in February 2022 by HealthNow. Aide aims to provide a variety of home care services throughout the Philippines, which range from personalized care and treatment solutions to giving Filipinos the proper healthcare home services, specific to their needs.
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Atlanta Hawks Offseason Projected Rotation 1.0
It's been a hectic few weeks in Atlanta. The front office let some players walk in free agency, traded a starter, and acquired new talent. However, team president Travis Schlenk and general manager Landry Fields still have a few moves to make. As of today, this is what the Hawks 2022-23 rotation looks like.
Current Roster
As you can see in the chart above, the Hawks have 13 players under contract next season. They must carry at least 14 players on the full roster on Opening Night. They could easily fill the remaining spots with two-way players, which I expect is the front office's plan.
Two-Way Contracts
Speaking of two-way contracts, Chaundee Brown is the only player currently on a two-way contract. The Hawks have the rights to rookie Tyrese Martin. It is highly likely that Martin is signed to a two-way deal and splits time between the Hawks and Skyhawks.
Unknown
While the roster has largely taken shape, there are still a few big question marks remaining. Skylar Mays is an unrestricted free agent, and Sharife Cooper is a restricted free agent. At this point, Cooper returning to the Hawks organization on either a full contract or two-way contract seems far more likely than Mays suiting up for the Hawks again.
Could another blockbuster trade go down? Theoretically, yes. But all of the trade rumors surrounding John Collins have died down. And that is a good thing. The Hawks have a competitive roster with plenty of wiggle room should they want to add a piece at the trade deadline. Stay locked into AllHawks.com for breaking news, highlights, and analysis.
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End users get access to multiple auto-generated insights such as footprint, roof conditions, defensible space information and more
CENTENNIAL, Colo., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vexcel Data Program announced today a new product that will provide automatic insights and learning across hundreds of millions of residential properties in 25+ countries around the world. Introducing Elements: Building Attributes, a reliable, more informative way to improve understanding of as-built structures in seconds.
"Advanced classification on our high-resolution aerial imagery is needed more than ever before," stated Erik Jorgensen, CEO of Vexcel Group. "We've been growing our aerial imagery coverage globally and are now applying machine learning to our already highly accurate imagery to analyze buildings and deliver information on a whole new level and scale. This helps our customers make better decisions with greater confidence, whether it's an insurer using these details to underwrite a policy or property assessors performing more accurate desktop assessment, there's endless opportunity for enhancing workflows and decision-making. We strongly believe in the value of detailed information that can be derived from the highest quality imagery; Elements: Building Attributes makes this turnkey for our customers."
Building Attributes is the latest addition to Vexcel's Elements product line which includes Property Attributes and Damage Assessment. The data provided is created and derived from Vexcel's urban area collection program (25+ countries) and wide area collection program, which also includes rural areas (20+ countries). Vexcel's award-winning UltraCam sensors are calibrated to collect the highest accuracy of imagery quality and positioning in the market, resulting in highly detailed building outlines and attributes for improved visualization and analysis. The building and roof attributes are automatically calculated and available to users via Vexcel's API and web-based application, Viewer.
Starting with location coordinates, a user can request building attribute information for the closest building or structure. Users have immediate access to a building's footprint area, ground elevation, roof condition, roof shape, roof material, defensible space metrics, and many other useful pieces of data.
Examples of how multiple industries could benefit from this information include:
- Smart Cities – project planners can use the building geometry to create more accurate 3D models
- Telecom – network designers can map clean lines-of-sight to reduce signal interference between transmitters
- Insurance - risk analysts can perform better wildfire risk reviews using defensible space information
- Real Estate – realtors can validate building features and benefits when listing a property
- Property Assessment – tax assessors can remotely evaluate buildings and track changes or improvements to homes for updating tax rolls
- HD maps – map engineers can verify building locations to map expanding neighborhoods, validate UAV delivery service coordinates, and support more accurate autonomous vehicle mapping
To learn more about this product and see the full list of building attributes available, visit vexceldata.com/elements.
Vexcel collects the largest aerial program on the planet, delivering data at a resolution, clarity, and accuracy that's never been delivered on a global scale. Its robust library of geospatial data helps a variety of industries, such as Government, Telecom, Utilities, Insurance, AEC, Energy and more.
For 30 years, Vexcel has been the industry leader in the photogrammetric and remote sensing space, providing a comprehensive library of cloud-based geospatial data. Vexcel's unique technology stack results in unrivaled image quality, helping customers streamline remote assessment, innovate common workflows, and enhance decision-making with confidence. Vexcel captures aerial imagery and geospatial data in 25+ countries, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and across Western Europe. More at vexceldata.com.
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SÃO PAULO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL e B3: GOLL4) ("GOL" ou "Company"), Brazil's largest airline, today provides an Investor Update on its expectations for the second quarter of 2022. The information below is preliminary and unaudited. The Company will discuss its 2Q22 results in a conference call on July 28, 2022.
1. Excluding gains and losses on currency and Exchangeable Senior Notes.
2. Recurring; excludes non-recurring maintenance costs related to fleet transformation of approximately R$ 270 million.
3. Including 7x annual aircraft lease payments and excluding perpetual bonds.
4. Last twelve months
5. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and deposits.
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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
GOL is the largest airline in Brazil, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since founded in 2001, the Company has the lowest unit cost in Latin America, thus democratizing air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air FranceKLM, besides several codeshare and interline agreements available to Customers, bringing more convenience and simple connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being the First for All", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest number of seats and more space between seats; the greatest platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best frequent-flyer program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers orders to different regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 14,000 highly qualified aviation professionals focused on Safety, GOL's #1 value, and operates a standardized fleet of 142 Boeing 737 aircraft. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ir.
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The information contained in this press release has not been subject to any independent audit or review and contains "forward-looking" statements, estimates and projections that relate to future events, which are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release including, without limitation, those regarding GOL's future financial position and results of operations, strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, future developments in the markets in which GOL operates or is seeking to operate, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "expect", "aim", "intend", "will", "may", "project", "estimate", "anticipate", "predict", "seek", "should" or similar words or expressions, are forward-looking statements. The future events referred to in these forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, many of which are beyond GOL's control, that may cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. These forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding GOL's present and future business strategies and the environment in which GOL will operate in the future and are not a guarantee of future performance. Such forward-looking statements speak only as at the date on which they are made. None of GOL or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents undertakes any duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. None of GOL or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, professional advisors and agents make any representation, warranty or prediction that the results anticipated by such forward-looking statements will be achieved, and such forward-looking statements represent, in each case, only one of many possible scenarios and should not be viewed as the most likely or standard scenario. Although GOL believes that the estimates and projections in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they may prove materially incorrect and actual results may materially differ. As a result, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements.
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To be consistent with industry practice, GOL discloses so-called non-GAAP financial measures which are not recognized under IFRS or U.S. GAAP, including "Net Debt", "Adjusted Net Debt", "total liquidity" and "EBITDA". The Company's management believes that disclosure of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors, financial analysts and the public in their review of its operating performance and their comparison of its operating performance to the operating performance of other companies in the same industry and other industries. However, these non-GAAP items do not have standardized meanings and may not be directly comparable to similarly-titled items adopted by other companies. Potential investors should not rely on information not recognized under IFRS as a substitute for the GAAP measures of earnings or liquidity in making an investment decision.
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Canada's industry minister will meet with the head of Rogers Communications today in the wake of last week's massive outage that paralyzed the company's network.
The office of Francois-Philippe Champagne says he plans to meet with Tony Staffieri and other telecom leaders to discuss the importance of improving Canada's networks.
The widespread Rogers service outage began on Friday morning and lasted at least 15 hours, knocking out access to many health-care, law enforcement and banking services.
The statement from Champagne's office says the minister found the disruption “unacceptable,” describing the services as “vitally important” in the daily lives of Canadians.
Staffieri has made a statement attributing the outage to a network system failure after a maintenance update, adding that the “vast majority” of customers were back online.
But many customers reported service disruptions stretching into Sunday, and Rogers issued a statement acknowledging some were still experiencing service disruptions it described as intermittent. | https://www.cp24.com/news/outage-prompts-meeting-between-federal-industry-minister-and-rogers-ceo-1.5982270 | 2022-07-11T13:10:37Z | https://www.cp24.com/news/outage-prompts-meeting-between-federal-industry-minister-and-rogers-ceo-1.5982270 | true |
Embrace the Digital Economy Towards a Shared Future
BEIJING, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The digital economy is becoming a key force for reorganizing global factors and resources, reshaping the global economic structure, and changing the global competition pattern. China defines data as a new factor of production. It is necessary to build a digital economy with data as the key factor, support greater development of the digital economy, and expand new space for economic development. Beijing is focusing on accelerating the release of the new vitality of the digital economy and making every effort to promote the construction of a benchmark city for the global digital economy.
The Global Digital Economy Conference 2022, taking up this opportunity, will kick off on July 28-30. It is hosted by People's Government of Beijing Municipality, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Commerce, Cyberspace Administration of China, and China Association for Science and Technology, and organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, People's Government of Lhasa Municipality, Chaoyang District People's Government of Beijing Municipality, China Association of Communications Enterprise, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology and Asia Digital Group.
The opening ceremony and main forum, six theme summits and over 50 thematic forums will be held together with characteristic activities in forms of "week, exhibition, competition and show", all for building a new platform for international cooperation and exchange that leads the development of the global digital economy.
Themed with "Embrace a Digital Future—New Factors, New Rules, New Patterns", the opening ceremony and main forum to be held on July 28 will invite guests from over 40 cities of more than 30 countries around the world to participate online and offline. In addition, the great event will witness the release of the major achievements of the global digital economy.
Global Guests Exploring New Factors Together
According to the hosts, the opening ceremony and main forum will invite leaders of international organizations, sister cities, experts and scholars, and representatives of world-renowned industries and enterprises in digital economy to participate, such as RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), DEPA (Digital Economy Partnership Agreement), ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and other organizations, covering governments, enterprises, universities, research institutes, end-users, and finance, with the proportion of international guests of 50%.
The guests will discuss the new development of the global digital economy, carry out new cooperation in the international digital field, and explore new factors of digital innovation to effectively promote China's participation in international cooperation agreements related to the digital economy.
Interpreting New Rules as Core Issues
The digital economy is subtly changing the world, and the change will inevitably bring about new development rules. The opening ceremony and main forum of this conference will focus on such issues as digital economy in green innovation and development, digital trade, data valuation, global rule governance, digital infrastructure layout, new data factor allocation, emerging digital industry incubation, digital core technology innovation and digital governance system construction in forms of addresses, keynote speeches and dialogues to interpret how to create new rules led by the digital economy, and how to regulate the development of related industries under the guidance of the new rules against the backdrop of industrial upgrading and economic innovation. Through exchanges and discussions, the global consensus on the development of the digital economy will be further consolidated, the goals and paths of the development of the digital economy will be clarified, and suggestions will be made for Beijing to build a benchmark city for the global digital economy.
Furthermore, The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology will release White Paper on Global Digital Economy to provide a reference for the high-quality development of China's digital economy.
A Splendid Event Powered by Technology
The reason why the digital economy has such a huge scale and rapid development is inseparable from digital technology, a factor of production that enables innovation. The opening ceremony and main forum of this conference will utilize the Internet 3.0 technology to build a metaverse venue to further highlight the role of digital technology and bring a different experience to the audience. Digital technology will synchronizes the offline activities with the online venue in real time to integrate virtuality and reality, showing the charm of China's digital technology to the world, so that global online audiences can experience the splendor of this conference.
In addition, the conference combines the cloud platform with the metaverse. Cloud conferences, cloud exhibitions, and cloud matchmaking can be realized based on the construction of AI intelligent digital platform. The cloud platform can provide targeted content and precise effect evaluation via AI recommendation system and intelligent analysis system respectively to offer increased access to cooperation opportunities for global digital economy participants with the power of science and technology. Adopting the concept of metaverse, the online and offline platform will break the boundaries of time and space, bring an immersive cool conference experience, and build a real 10,000-person metaverse summit.
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NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC ("Elephant Insurance") customers.
On or around April 25, 2022, Elephant Insurance detected an apparent cyberattack attack on its internal network (the "Data Breach"). An investigation revealed that between March 26, 2022 and April 01, 2022, an unauthorized party gained access to Elephant Insurance's internal network and to certain individuals' information.
On or around May 25, 2022, Elephant Insurance began notifying consumers of the Data Breach. Information acquired includes names or other personal identifier in combination with driver's license numbers or non-driver identification card numbers.
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Elephant Insurance and you reside in the United States, if you wish to discuss this investigation, or if you have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this matter, please contact Wolf Haldenstein immediately by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at byrd@whafh.com, or visit our website at www.whafh.com
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DENVER, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver Legal Group is excited to open their doors this June and begin servicing criminal defense clients in Denver and the surrounding areas. Denver Legal Group is a sister company of Colorado Legal Group, a top tier divorce & family law practice also based in Denver. Attorneys Joseph Cash and Kelsey Berkley will be leading Denver Legal Group. Both Joseph and Kelsey are practicing divorce & family law attorneys at Colorado Legal Group and have a strong background in handling criminal defense cases. Managing Attorney and CEO, David Crum also has a long-standing background in criminal defense and has always had the intention of servicing criminal defense clients in Denver once he found the right attorneys for the job.
"In addition to having a long career as a divorce and family law attorney, I also have extensive experience handling criminal defense cases. So, it was always my intention to expand Colorado Legal Group into the area of criminal defense. With the launch of Denver Legal Group, I am joining attorney Kelsey Berkley, a former public defender, and attorney Joseph Cash, who is experienced in felony and white-collar criminal defense, to provide high level representation of individuals charged with crimes in Denver and throughout the state of Colorado. I am thrilled to be part of such a smart, energetic team of lawyers."- CEO, David Crum
Attorney Joseph Cash has been practicing divorce & family law at Colorado Legal Group and has a strong background in handling criminal defense cases in Colorado. Attorney Kelsey Berkley also practices divorce & family at Colorado Legal Group and was a public defender with the Colorado Springs Public Defender's office prior to joining Colorado Legal Group. Both Joe and Kelsey are strong advocates for their divorce & family law clients. With their established backgrounds in handling criminal defense cases and passion for helping their clients, we are confident they will be strong advocates for their criminal defense clients as well.
Denver Legal Group is Colorado's premier criminal defense law firm. The attorneys at Denver Legal Group specialize in helping their clients get through their criminal defense cases with as little drama and as efficiently possible. For more information, visit www.denverlegalgroup.com.
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Bich Thi Ngoc Tran, Dartmouth College; Jonathan Wai, University of Arkansas, and Sarah McKenzie, University of Arkansas
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The big idea
High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds are half as likely to be placed in a gifted program as their more affluent peers, according to our new study.
Arkansas, like all the other states, has a unique process for identifying gifted kids. We wondered whether academically advanced students – the top 5% of scorers in math and literacy, who are ready for greater academic challenges – would be placed as gifted irrespective of their socioeconomic background. We examined test scores of third grade students from 2014 to 2019.
We found that of the 4,330 students who made up the top 5%, 1,310 – about 30% – were left out of gifted programming. This rate of identification was about equal across various racial backgrounds, but economic differences mattered. Among low-income students, about 37% were missed, a greater proportion than the overall number.
Once we statistically controlled for variation in district enrollment, location, region and differences in gifted selection or school policies, being from a low-income family was associated with a 50% lower likelihood of being identified as gifted relative to similar peers from higher-income backgrounds.
Why it matters
States have different gifted identification policies. In Arkansas, students are first nominated by parents, school personnel or community members. Next they are evaluated on multiple measures, including a creativity test. Finally, a team of educators uses all the information to make the placement decision.
Nationally, students from disadvantaged communities, such as low-income communities and communities of color, are underrepresented and are less likely to be nominated for gifted programs than other students.
Other research has found that when nomination is a first step, some gifted students are missed, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
But screening all students significantly improves the chances that a disadvantaged student who is gifted will be identified for gifted programs.
We suggest using state standardized tests as universal screeners to increase the number of low-income and other disadvantaged students in gifted programs. These tests are already given to all students, so districts could use the tests without added expense.
What still isn’t known
We do not know what specific measures were taken into account when students were placed into their school’s gifted programs or not.
We examined gifted identification rates of students scoring in the top 5% in both math and literacy in Arkansas. We do not know why so many high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds were not identified as gifted, but we hypothesize the difference may be the result of inconsistent identification practices.
Wealthy parents may be more active in seeking and providing services for their children. And low-income families may lack information, available programs or access to testing services to identify gifted students.
What’s next
Future research can provide insight into why academically advanced students from economically struggling backgrounds are left out of gifted programs. We would like to know more about how decisions are being made and what criteria are being used to identify students for gifted programs. In addition, ensuring programming matches student needs might lead to serving more students who are ready to learn something new each day.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/gifted-student-screenings-often-miss-poor-students-who-should-qualify-179062. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Gifted-student-screenings-often-miss-poor-17296697.php | 2022-07-11T13:16:17Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Gifted-student-screenings-often-miss-poor-17296697.php | true |
Everything you love about the late-night bakery's signature cookies is now inside of their own line of premium ice cream
PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Insomnia Cookies announced the launch of their own ice cream line, Cookies IN Ice Cream, to satisfy sweets cravings just in time for National Ice Cream Day. Inspired by the world's most indulgent pairing, Insomnia's newest creation takes their delicious, warm cookies and mixes them IN their own formula of super premium ice cream, creating a cool treat that will have Insomniacs licking up every last drip. The late-night bakery is serving up scoops of its Cookies IN Ice Cream beginning today at more than 65 of their Mid-Atlantic locations, with plans to expand the line to all 220+ stores nationwide soon.
Melding its gooey signature cookies into America's favorite dessert is what Insomnia's calling a "dreamium come true" – and the out-of-this-world flavors prove it. From Dreamweaver, which combines thick Double Chocolate Chunk cookies with creamy purple s'mores ice cream, to Caramellionaire, which folds decadent Deluxe Salted Caramel cookies into filthy rich salted caramel ice cream, Insomnia's Cookies IN Ice Cream melts in your mouth while delivering a taste of cookie in every bite.
Cookies IN Ice Cream
Available at select bakeries in-store and for local delivery
- Caramellionaire – Deluxe Salted Caramel cookies in salted caramel ice cream with caramel swirls
- Moon Tracks – Deluxe Peanut Butter Cup cookies in vanilla pudding-flavored ice cream with milk fudge swirls & mini peanut butter cups
- Cookies 'N Dream – Double Chocolate Chunk cookies in vanilla pudding-flavored ice cream
- Dreamweaver – Double Chocolate Chunk cookies in purple s'mores-flavored ice cream with milk fudge swirls & white stars
- Cookie D'ough – Chocolate Chunk cookies in cookie dough ice cream with chocolate chunks and cookie dough pieces
- Minterstellar – Double Chocolate Mint cookies in mint ice cream
- Vanilla – Classic vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate – Straight-up chocolate ice cream
Stores serving up Insomnia's own Cookies IN Ice Cream include select bakeries in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and bordering cities. A full list of locations is available at InsomniaCookies.com/CookiesinIceCream.
Meanwhile, Insomniacs across the country will be able to experience the dreamium, too, by indulging in other cool and creamy treats, like Insomnia's limited-edition collection of Ice Cream AS Cookies. The brand's latest cookievation has turned all your chilled favorites into delicious, warm cookies, including Hot Fudge Sundae, Banana Split, Root Beer Float, and more. To put the cherry on top, Insomnia will be celebrating National Ice Cream Day all weekend long from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17 with a free scoop of ice cream to level-up any in-store purchase or order for local delivery.
Available nationwide in-store, for local delivery, and via nationwide shipping through August 7th
- Deluxe Hot Fudge Sundae – A fudgey chocolate cookie baked with rainbow sprinkles, stuffed with rich buttercream and even more rainbow sprinkles.
- Classic Banana Split – A warm banana cookie baked with chocolate chunks and fresh berry bits. A bursting bite of a banana split with all the melt and none of the drips.
- Classic Root Beer Float – Our Root Beer cookie is baked with gooey white chocolate chips for a flavor reminiscent of the classic soda pop. All it's missing is the fizz.
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Insomnia Cookies is a rapidly expanding late-night bakery concept headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Founded in a University of Pennsylvania dorm room by then-student Seth Berkowitz, Insomnia Cookies has been feeding the insatiable hunger of loyal Insomniacs since 2003. Today, with more than 220 locations nationwide, Insomnia Cookies offers a wide variety of delicious cookies, ice cream, and other sweet treats in-store, for local delivery, and nationwide shipping. Details about Insomnia's menu, delivery, and nationwide shipping options can be found here (late-night delivery until 1 a.m. or later). To place an order or learn more about Insomnia Cookies, visit www.InsomniaCookies.com. Keep up-to-date on the latest cookie news and grand opening deals by following Insomnia Cookies on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
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LEXINGTON, Ky., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 10, 2022, Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) ("Ramaco Resources" or the "Company") experienced a material methane ignition at its Berwind mining complex (the "Berwind Complex"). Currently, the cause of the ignition is unknown. The Company, in conjunction with the appropriate state and federal regulatory authorities, will be conducting a full investigation into the incident. The mine was idle at the time of the incident, and there were no personnel in the mine nor any injuries or fatalities. At this time, Ramaco Resources will be evaluating the extent of the damage. Production from the Berwind Complex is expected to be impacted for an indeterminant period of time. The Company will provide further future information regarding plans for both the rehabilitation and restarting of the mine as it becomes available.
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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements as to future results of operations and financial position, revenue and other metrics planned products and services, business strategy and plans, objectives of management, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent Ramaco's expectations or beliefs concerning guidance, future events, anticipated revenue, future demand and production levels, macroeconomic trends, the development of ongoing projects, costs and expectations regarding operating results, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Ramaco's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, unexpected delays in our current mine development activities, failure of our sales commitment counterparties to perform, increased government regulation of coal in the United States or internationally, the decline of demand for coal in export markets and underperformance of the railroads, the anticipated completion of the Acquisition and the timing thereof, the expected benefits of the Acquisition to the Company's shareholders, and the anticipated benefits and impacts of the Acquisition. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Ramaco does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Ramaco to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in Ramaco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The risk factors and other factors noted in Ramaco's SEC filings could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
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The National Labor Relations Board counted the votes of DFCI Merrimack Valley nurses on July 8 following a mail-in election and found they voted by a wide margin to join the MNA
METHUEN, Mass., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The approximately 28 registered nurses of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Merrimack Valley have voted overwhelmingly to form a union and join the Massachusetts Nurses Association, empowering them to speak up together and secure lasting improvements that will benefit patients, DFCI – Merrimack Valley nurses and the community.
The DFCI – Merrimack Valley nurses will be represented by the MNA following an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board. DFCI – Merrimack Valley is part of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute headquartered in Boston, where the MNA represents approximately 580 registered nurses. The election took place from June 16 to July 7. Vote counting on July 8 by NLRB officials was observed via Zoom by DFCI – Merrimack Valley nurses and representatives of DFCI. Nurses voted 87% to join the MNA.
The successful election by DFCI – Merrimack Valley nurses builds on other recent organizing victories by MNA nurses and health professionals, including at Berkshire VNA, Milford Regional Medical Center and the VNA of Boston. The growing interest among frontline caregivers in forming unions with their colleagues has been driven by unsafe patient care and working conditions created by our profit-driven healthcare system and made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The common experiences of uncertainty, danger and moral injury exacerbated by the pandemic have empowered nurses and healthcare professionals to stand together and fight on behalf their patients and each other.
"Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Merrimack Valley work tirelessly to keep our patients safe while playing a key role in providing advanced cancer and blood disorder treatments," said Kathleen Mitchell, FNP-BC, AOCNP at DFCI – Merrimack Valley. "We are excited as newly unionized nurses to advocate together for safe, high-quality experiences for our patients and a positive working environment for all of us."
"Throughout the pandemic, we have put our safety and the health of our families on the line to continue providing care despite enormous challenges," said Cindy Maio, RN, BSN, OCN at DFCI – a Merrimack Valley. "We have identified ways to make improvements and are excited to use our equal seat at the table to benefit our patients and nurses."
DFCI MV opened in 2020 with 24 exam rooms and 32 infusion bays. The location offers expanded cancer and blood disorder care and outpatient services for adult patients in the region.
The MNA is the largest union and professional organization of nurses and healthcare professionals in Massachusetts. It represents more than 25,000 members in healthcare facilities across the state, including nurses at 70 percent of the Commonwealth's acute care hospitals. The MNA is led by a board of directors that is directly elected by its membership and consists of frontline nurses and other healthcare professionals.
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Have you ever met up with a mate in the hopes of offloading about a tricky situation you’re facing, only to find that they completely derail the conversation, harp on about their own problems and leave you feeling worse than when you arrived?
Even the most well-meaning people can struggle when faced with a friend in need, which is why it’s important to follow a few basic principles when conversation turns to an emotive topic.
Ahead of Samaritans Awareness Day (July 24), which highlights the charity’s 24-hour phone service, we asked psychology experts for their advice on what you should – and shouldn’t – say and do in order to be a good listener.
Do give them your full attention
We all know that person who can’t stop checking their phone or replying to texts, even in the middle of a chat – that’s a big no-no when you need to lend an ear to a friend or family member.
“Try to reduce any distractions, e.g. phones or possible interruptions,” says Dr Hannah Wilson, head of clinical governance and clinical psychology lead at mental wellbeing app Kooth (kooth.com).
“Give the person time to share what they want to – try not to rush in with questions or responses, as it may interrupt what someone else is saying.”
Debra Longsdale, therapy services director at Priory Healthcare, speaking on behalf of mental health app My Possible Self (mypossibleself.com), advises: “If you’re finding it particularly difficult to concentrate on what someone is saying, try repeating their words mentally as they say them. This will reinforce their message and help you to stay focused.”
Do put yourself in their shoes
Even if you think your pal is complaining about something trivial, try to have empathy for their situation.
“Try to put yourself in the other person’s position, and to understand their perspective,” says Wilson, and don’t attempt to minimise the issue by using the phrase ‘at least’ in response. “It can leave people thinking that they should not be feeling the way they are.”
Longsdale says the key with listening is allowing people to vocalise their emotions – “By turning their negative into a positive, this can sometimes make the other [person] feel like they don’t have a ‘valid’ worry. Or ‘silly’ for being down about something.”
Wilson adds: “Sometimes it can be more helpful to acknowledge that something is difficult/awful/unfair.”
Do be aware of how you come across
Your voice and body language can convey a lot, so be mindful of your tone and non-verbal communication.
“Try to convey care and warmth,” Wilson says. “Recognise that different people need different things when they’re talking about difficult topics. Some people may like to sit close and hug or hold hands whilst speaking, whilst others may need some space, or prefer to talk whilst doing something e.g. walking or driving.”
Don’t make it about you
“As a general (and simple) rule, it’s always best to aim to speak less than they do,” says Longsdale. “Try not to jump in too much with your own relatable experiences. This isn’t giving the other person the space to express themselves.”
Even if you think you’ve been through the exact same situation, your friend might be handling the situation differently.
While Wilson says: “Try just to listen to the other person, or perhaps ask, ‘Would it be helpful if I shared a similar experience that I had?’”
Don’t offer unsolicited advice
Unless you’re specifically asked for advice, it’s best to avoid telling the person what you think they should do.
“Often we jump into giving practical solutions, but this may not be what’s needed or wanted,” warns Wilson. “Ask the other person what you can do to help them, instead of assuming what they need.”
If you’re itching offer your two cents or don’t know what to say, Longsdale suggests: “Try validation phrases such as, ‘That sounds tricky’, or, ‘Sounds like you have a lot think about’. These help people feel heard and understood.”
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Bich Thi Ngoc Tran, Dartmouth College; Jonathan Wai, University of Arkansas, and Sarah McKenzie, University of Arkansas
(THE CONVERSATION) The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds are half as likely to be placed in a gifted program as their more affluent peers, according to our new study.
Arkansas, like all the other states, has a unique process for identifying gifted kids. We wondered whether academically advanced students – the top 5% of scorers in math and literacy, who are ready for greater academic challenges – would be placed as gifted irrespective of their socioeconomic background. We examined test scores of third grade students from 2014 to 2019.
We found that of the 4,330 students who made up the top 5%, 1,310 – about 30% – were left out of gifted programming. This rate of identification was about equal across various racial backgrounds, but economic differences mattered. Among low-income students, about 37% were missed, a greater proportion than the overall number.
Once we statistically controlled for variation in district enrollment, location, region and differences in gifted selection or school policies, being from a low-income family was associated with a 50% lower likelihood of being identified as gifted relative to similar peers from higher-income backgrounds.
Why it matters
States have different gifted identification policies. In Arkansas, students are first nominated by parents, school personnel or community members. Next they are evaluated on multiple measures, including a creativity test. Finally, a team of educators uses all the information to make the placement decision.
Nationally, students from disadvantaged communities, such as low-income communities and communities of color, are underrepresented and are less likely to be nominated for gifted programs than other students.
Other research has found that when nomination is a first step, some gifted students are missed, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
But screening all students significantly improves the chances that a disadvantaged student who is gifted will be identified for gifted programs.
We suggest using state standardized tests as universal screeners to increase the number of low-income and other disadvantaged students in gifted programs. These tests are already given to all students, so districts could use the tests without added expense.
What still isn’t known
We do not know what specific measures were taken into account when students were placed into their school’s gifted programs or not.
We examined gifted identification rates of students scoring in the top 5% in both math and literacy in Arkansas. We do not know why so many high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds were not identified as gifted, but we hypothesize the difference may be the result of inconsistent identification practices.
Wealthy parents may be more active in seeking and providing services for their children. And low-income families may lack information, available programs or access to testing services to identify gifted students.
What’s next
Future research can provide insight into why academically advanced students from economically struggling backgrounds are left out of gifted programs. We would like to know more about how decisions are being made and what criteria are being used to identify students for gifted programs. In addition, ensuring programming matches student needs might lead to serving more students who are ready to learn something new each day.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/gifted-student-screenings-often-miss-poor-students-who-should-qualify-179062. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Gifted-student-screenings-often-miss-poor-17296697.php | 2022-07-11T13:23:43Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Gifted-student-screenings-often-miss-poor-17296697.php | true |
- From today on WayAway offers a subscription service to get cashback for all travel deals
- First genuine travel cashback benefit with no 'points gimmicks': users can withdraw cash via PayPal
- Trips purchased via subscription plan will save up to ten percent
- Easy-to-use App and desktop version available for users
NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At first glance it seems that new kid-on-the-block 'WayAway' is a flight price comparison website that provides travelers with the best rates on airline tickets. And yes, its innovative search finds the best option for specific travel dates by comparing airfares offered by all major US and global airlines and online travel agencies.
But there is more. Tapping into a world where almost everything is available on subscription, the company has introduced the first paid-membership plan called 'WayAway Plus' that gives travelers cashback reimbursement for all travel deals.
WayAway Plus members can benefit from cashback for airline tickets, hotel bookings, rental cars and other services provided by well-known brands, including Booking.com, Rentalcars, Viator, and Hostelworld.
Unlike some other cashback programs though, the cashback available for WayAway Plus is actually real, hard cash. There's no 'virtual cashback' scams or loyalty program points and other marketing tricks: when the journey is completed, users can withdraw money using PayPal.
"To make it possible we leveraged years of experience in travel tech" Ivan Baidin, CEO of WayAway, says. "Now everyone can enjoy exclusive travel deals that previously have been available only on our B2B platform, where we already learnt how to pioneer real cash cashback for users and now we're making that available to consumers too".
The plan is available on the WayAway website and through its applications for iOS and Android devices.
WayAway is backed by Travelpayouts, a digital partnership platform offering travel brands a marketplace to get distribution and monetization via an affiliate model.
The platform has over 300,000 affiliate partners worldwide and more than 90 travel advertisers, including Booking.com, BlaBlaCar, GetYourGuide, Viator, and others.
Both WayAway and Travelpayouts are brands of Go Travel Un Limited – an international travel company operating in 35 countries.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The leaders of two parties in Israel’s outgoing government coalition announced Sunday that they would run as political partners in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The announcement by Gideon Saar and Benny Gantz was the first shift in Israel’s political landscape since the Knesset voted to dissolve itself June 30 and send the country back to the polls to elect a new parliament.
Israel will hold its fifth elections in under four years in November after the government headed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett collapsed last month. The previous four elections were largely referendums on longtime leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s fitness to serve as prime minister while under indictment for corruption.
Gantz, a former army chief of staff, heads the centrist Blue and White party and serves as Israel’s defense minister. Saar is a former member of the once-dominant Likud party who broke ranks and formed his hawkish New Hope party. He is currently justice minister.
Both were key members of the alliance of eight diverse parties that joined forces last year to oust Netanyahu after 12 years in office.
Gantz said that the two parties were joining forces in order to provide voters with a strong centrist option to help end the country’s protracted political crisis.
“Today, we are laying the foundation of the next government,” he said.
Saar said the aim was to break the political deadlock and form “a broad national unity government that is not dependent upon the fringes.” He said that Gantz was best suited to lead as prime minister. | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/israeli-ministers-to-run-as-partners-in-upcoming-elections/ | 2022-07-11T13:33:01Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/israeli-ministers-to-run-as-partners-in-upcoming-elections/ | true |
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The CBI has filed a charge sheet against Home Ministry officials and others arrested over alleged bribery involved in facilitating clearances of global donations to NGOs in violation of India's foreign exchange law, officials said Monday.
The central agency's charge sheet, filed before a special court on Saturday, came within 60 days of the arrests made on May 11, they said, adding the probe is open into a suspected wider conspiracy.
The agency has not included the names of two arrested accused in the charge sheet as the probe is still open, they said.
The agency had registered the case on May 10 against 36 people including seven officials of the Home Ministry's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) division, NIC, some middlemen, and NGO representatives on a complaint from the ministry.
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It was alleged that several officials were involved in exchanging bribes for facilitating clearances of foreign donations to NGOs in alleged violation of FCRA rules, agency officials had said.
The CBI had conducted the searches on May 11 at 40 locations across the country and arrested 14 people.
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Allows Lenders to Track, Manage Fee Cures at the Loan Level and to Aggregate by Source
- The Black Knight Fee Cures Suite is an analytic tool that enables lenders to compare loan estimates and closing disclosures from closed loans to help minimize mandatory 0% and 10% tolerance fee cures
- A single dashboard combines loan information from the lender's LOS with Ernst fee data and analytics from the Actionable Intelligence Platform (AIP) to help the lender remediate costly trends and practices
- Lenders can quickly identify trends and drill down to causes by loan attribute, including city, state, county, loan type, fee type, loan officer, vendor, and number and size of cures
- Seamless integration with Empower provides Black Knight LOS clients with inline workflow access, putting the right information in front of the right person at the right time, helping to avoid costly cures
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI), a leading provider of integrated software, data and analytics solutions, announced today it has combined the powerful analytics of its Actionable Intelligence Platform (AIP) with Ernst Fee Service data and the Empower LOS loan information to create the industry's first fee cure assessment tool integrated directly within the LOS workflow to help minimize mandatory 0% and 10% tolerance fee cures.
"As lenders struggle to maintain profit margins, fee cures are a preventable expense that can be addressed with better, more timely data," said Rich Gagliano, president of Black Knight Origination Technologies. "We have seen fee cures average hundreds of dollars per loan and over time, can add up to millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars at the portfolio level. Our new Fee Cures Suite allows lenders to identify trends, as well as drill down to loan-level data to reduce fee cures."
The AIP is a unified framework for analyzing data from multiple data sets to deliver strategic and actionable intelligence across the loan life cycle. It solves the industry challenge of leveraging "big data" from multiple, segmented databases to improve performance. Ernst Fee Service is used by lenders to minimize costly fee cures by providing accurate recording fees, transfer taxes, property tax, title, settlement, inspection data, and lender and appraisal fees. The new Fee Cures Suite combines these two industry-leading resources with LOS loan data into a powerful dashboard, allowing lenders to compare loan estimates with closing disclosure fees from closed loans, identify inconsistencies and implement checks and balances to increase efficiency and accuracy in helping mitigate future cures. Cures can be aggregated by the number and size of cures, as well as location (e.g., city, state, country), vendor, loan officer, loan type, fee type and more, to zero in on causes and facilitate timely corrective action.
"The integration of actionable intelligence and fee data in Empower is exactly the kind of innovation Black Knight has become known for," Gagliano continued. "By addressing lenders' urgent need for profitability and accountability in real time and at scale, the Fee Cures Suite helps lenders unlock previously inaccessible value in data they already work hard to collect and report."
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 serve their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com.
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STOCKHOLM , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period July 4 - July 8, 2022 AB Electrolux (LEI code 549300Y3HHZB1ZGFPJ93) has repurchased in total 178,841 own series B shares (ISIN: SE0016589188) as part of the buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to optimize the company's capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 8,000,000 series B shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,250 million, which AB Electrolux announced on April 29, 2022. The buyback program, which runs between May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). The objective of the share buybacks is to optimize the company's capital structure and the intention is to reduce Electrolux share capital through subsequent share cancellations.
Series B shares in AB Electrolux have been repurchased (in SEK) as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on behalf of AB Electrolux. Following the above acquisitions, AB Electrolux holding of own shares as of July 8, 2022 amounts to 9,005,413 series B shares. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 283,077,393.
A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enavate Sciences, a platform launched by Patient Square Capital to support transformative therapeutic companies, announced today the appointment of Robert Glassman, M.D., as Executive Vice President, Search & Evaluation. In this newly created role, Dr. Glassman will report to James Boylan, Chief Executive Officer of Enavate Sciences, and will be instrumental in the origination and evaluation of potential investments, as well as supporting the strategic growth, governance, and other long-term planning initiatives for portfolio companies.
"We're very pleased to have Rob join our growing team at Enavate Sciences as we strive to identify and evaluate promising therapeutics companies and position Enavate Sciences to be an impactful partner to support both their capital and strategic growth initiatives," said Mr. Boylan. "With world-class training as a hematologist-oncologist and nearly 30 years of professional experience in consulting, investment banking and principal investing, we are confident that Rob's experience and insights will be mission critical for our growth."
"I'm excited to contribute to Jim's vision for Enavate and work closely with the Patient Square team to advance the platform. Given the scarcity of funding in the current environment matched with a strong pipeline of highly innovative therapies being developed, we are excited to partner with and help companies develop and scale," added Dr. Glassman.
Dr. Glassman is an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of health care leadership and investment experience. Most recently, he was a venture partner in public equity at OrbiMed Advisors, returning to the firm after serving as a private equity partner from 2009 to 2010. Previously, he had worked as a senior investment banking professional for over seventeen years across Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, most recently serving as Vice Chairman of the Global Health Care Investment Banking division at Credit Suisse until January 2021.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Glassman oversaw health care investments at Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity and was a consultant within McKinsey & Company's Pharmaceutical and Medical Products practice. Dr. Glassman was also a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and remains on the faculty of Weill Cornell as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Glassman earned his A.B. from Harvard College and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He currently serves as a board member for Pharvaris, Umoja, Portage Biotech and Jubilant.
In May, Enavate announced an initial capital commitment of $300 million from Patient Square and in June led a $119 million financing round for Alladapt Immunotherapeutics Inc.
Enavate Sciences is a platform created by Patient Square Capital dedicated to supporting therapeutic companies advancing medicines and enabling technologies with transformative potential to address patient need. Through the application of capital support and operational experience, Enavate strives to enable and empower a diverse portfolio of therapeutics companies to accelerate innovation. To learn more about Enavate, please visit www.enavatesciences.com.
Patient Square Capital (www.patientsquarecapital.com) is a dedicated health care investment firm that partners with best-in-class management teams whose products, services and technologies improve health. Patient Square utilizes deep industry expertise, a broad network of relationships and a true partnership approach to make investments in companies grow and thrive. Patient Square invests in businesses that strive to improve patient lives, strengthen communities and create a healthier world. Patient Square's team of industry-leading executives is differentiated by the depth of focus in health care, the breadth of health care investing experience, and the network it can activate to drive differentiated outcomes.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 19 cents over the past two weeks to $4.86 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also fall.
“Assuming oil prices do not shoot up from here, motorists may see prices drop another 10-20 cents as the oil price cuts continue making their way to street level,” Lundberg said in a statement.
The average price at the pump is down 24 cents over the past month, but it’s $1.66 higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $6.14 per gallon. The lowest average was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $4.19 per gallon.
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A holiday home landlord who rented out a massive portfolio of 25 properties is considering selling up all together due to new rental rules.
Tom Blake* started hoovering up property in UK holiday hotspots seven years ago and quickly found himself with more than two dozen homes.
Despite the booming staycation market and ability to rent out the properties for tens if not hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, the landlord recently starting scaling back, and now has just five holiday lets to his name.
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“More regulatory hurdles and the fees that come with them will cause the cost of doing business to rise significantly and with it the price of insurance and debt," he told The Telegraph.
"If the Government is seriously worried about a housing shortage it needs to go back to basics; driving out investors isn’t the answer. I am certainly considering selling up altogether.”
After years of generous mortgage deals and little government regulation, the legislative tide seems to be turning on holiday home owners.
In June the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities said it was planning to close "tax loopholes" while "introducing higher rates of stamp duty and empowering councils to apply a tax premium of up to 100pc on second homes.”
Local authorities have been granted the power to double council tax bills on second homes not in use or let out for at least 70 days per year.
The changes are designed to protect areas like Cornwall from becoming ghost towns during the off-season.
Targeted crackdown has begun in hotspots such as Whitby and Brighton, with some local politicians attempting to ban second-home owners from buying up new properties.
Anti-second home campaigners argue that an unrestricted holiday let market not only sucks the souls out of towns and villages, but stops locals - particularly young people - from getting onto the property ladder.
St Minver Lowlands area in North Cornwall is likely the worst impacted area in the country, with around 70% of all properties in the area holiday lets or second homes.
The conversion of once family homes into properties available on the short-term rental market has led to a shortage of fixed-residents.
Numbers at local St Minver School have been dwindling so much that two classes have been merged and a teacher was made redundant.
St Minver resident Sandra Kempthorne told ITV: ''That's what we need, we need more affordable housing. They're building houses and saying they are affordable, but they are not really affordable for local people.
"We need a clamp on building second homes where the houses aren't used for 9 months of the year.''
In the 12 months from February 2021 to February 2022 UK house market prices rose by more than 10% - double that of the average salary growth rate.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the average Cornish house became 15% more expensive last year.
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) ("SouthState") announced today that it will release second quarter 2022 earnings results on Thursday, July 28, 2022, after the market closes. Upon release, investors may access a copy of SouthState's earnings results at the Company's website at www.SouthStateBank.com under Investor Relations, News & Market Data section.
SouthState will host a conference call on July 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its second quarter 2022 results. Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 (host: Will Matthews, CFO). The number for international participants is (929) 526-1599. The conference ID number is 322914. Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/808134960. Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration.
Alternatively, individuals may listen to the live webcast of the presentation by visiting the link at SouthState's website at ww.SouthStateBank.com. An audio replay of the live webcast is expected to be available by the evening of July 29, 2022 through the Investor Relations section of www.SouthStateBank.com.
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Expansion through one ophthalmic partnership in Coachella County and a new subspecialty retina group in the Twin Cities
DALLAS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unifeye Vision Partners ("UVP" or "the Company"), a leading network of comprehensive eye care providers, today announced the completion of a strategic partnership with Shaaf Eye Center, based in Rancho Mirage, California. In addition, UVP launches its organically grown retina sub-specialty practice, Minnesota Retina Associates with it's first of two locations seeing patients, starting this week. Together these two practices significantly expand UVP's ability to better serve both the Southern California and Twin Cities markets.
Providing excellence in eye care throughout Coachella Valley since 2004, Shaaf Eye Center is located in Rancho Mirage, just 4 miles from Palm Desert. Led by two board-certified ophthalmologists, Dr. Mehdi Shaaf and Dr. Kevin Prendiville, the practice offers a full range of ophthalmology services including routine eye exams, laser vision correction, cataracts, oculoplastic, surgical retina, glaucoma, cornea, and orbital tumors. Learn more about the team at www.shaafeyecenter.com. Shaaf Eye Center is UVP's 8th practice in the State of California.
Recognizing an increasing demand for medical retina services in the Twin Cities, UVP worked with its partners Minnesota Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye to found a new, third practice in the local market – Minnesota Retina Associates, focused on serving the unmet need for high-quality, board-certified retina subspecialists. Joining the practice's existing Dr. Marni Feldmann at Minnesota Retina Associates will be two new physicians – Dr. Tara Schaab who starts seeing patients this week, and Dr. Mehdi Roozbahani, who starts in September. This week, the practice opens the first of its two locations, with Bloomington opening on July 7th and a second clinic opening in Golden Valley next month.
"As always, we are excited to partner with outstanding ophthalmic practices to grow our UVP community, but even more importantly – we are excited to grow our ability to serve those patients who have been unable to receive high-quality vision care services due to a lack of providers or capacity in their area," said Martin Rash, CEO of Unifeye Vision Partners. "With these two practices, we proudly expand our ability to serve patients and the referring community in Coachella Valley, California and in the Twin Cities of Minnesota."
Unifeye Vision Partners was formed to partner with leading eye care providers in targeted markets throughout the United States. The company provides management and support services to ophthalmology and optometry practices, as well as single-specialty eye surgery centers. UVP extends its operations to a network of 97 providers, 36 clinic locations, and 7 ambulatory surgery centers.
For additional information on UVP, visit the Company's website at www.uvpeye.com.
Waud Capital Partners is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm with total capital commitments of approximately $3.6 billion since its founding in 1993. The firm partners with exceptional management teams to build market-leading companies within two industries: healthcare services and business and technology services. Since its founding, Waud Capital has successfully completed more than 400 investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities. For additional information on Waud Capital, visit the firm's website at www.waudcapital.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company generated monthly gross revenue of $1,489,988 for June 2022, with the cost of goods sold totaling $968,492 for the same month.
Gross revenue for June increased by $735,988 compared to June 2021, when the Company achieved gross revenue of $754,000, net of wholesale revenue, representing year-over-year gross revenue growth of approximately 97%.
"As we continue to build on our monthly revenue and performance, it is very exciting to see the growth compared to the same time last year", said PlantX CEO, Lorne Rapkin. "Our team is extremely dedicated and works day in and day out to contribute to the success of each of the Company's verticals and more importantly, establish the tone for becoming leaders in the e-commerce plant-based space. The team is also focused on reducing costs to increase cashflow aiming to maximize profitability"
The gross revenue and cost of goods sold results disclosed in this press release are management prepared and have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's auditors. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars.
As previously announced on June 30, 2022, the Company will be restating its annual audited comparative financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. Due to the additional time needed to complete the restatement and to implement additional internal control procedures as a result of the restatement process, the Company today announces that it expects to be delayed in filing its annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022 ("2022 Annual Financial Statements") by the required filing deadline of July 29, 2022.
Accordingly, the Company has requested, and has applied for, the issuance of a management cease trade order ("MCTO") under the provisions of National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203") so as to permit the continued trading in the Company's common shares other than by the Company's chief executive officer, chief financial officer and any other persons or companies at the discretion of the securities regulators should the Company miss the required filing deadline. Although the MCTO application has been made, there is no guarantee or assurance that the MCTO will be granted.
The Company is working diligently with its auditors to complete the 2022 Annual Financial Statements and, at this time, expects to have the 2022 Annual Financial Statements, the related management's discussion and analysis and officer certifications filed within 30 days following the required filing deadline, and in any event, no later than September 27, 2022.
The Company also confirms that it intends to satisfy the provisions of NP 12-203 and issue bi-weekly default status reports for so long as the Company remains in default of the 2022 Annual Financial Statement filing requirement. The Company is not subject to any insolvency proceedings nor is there any other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is the one-stop shop for everything plant-based. With its fast-growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 5,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include groceries, cosmetics, coffee, juice, and home goods.— but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of likeminded consumers and, most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs and brands. The Company eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier and happier life.
The Company website is http://investor.PlantX.com/.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "likely," "should," "would," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "potential," "proposed," "estimate," "believe" or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained herein includes, without limitation, information regarding the restatement of the Company's 2021 financial results, the potential delayed filing of the Company's 2022 annual financial statements and the issuance of the MCTO.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: risks that additional information may arise in preparing and auditing the restated financial statements or other subsequent events will require the Company to make additional adjustments; the Company's ability to satisfy the requirements for the issuance of the MCTO; the time and effort required to complete the restatement of the 2021 financial statements; the Company's ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations, including all applicable food safety laws and regulations; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 epidemic; the conflict in Eastern Europe; a limited operating history; the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SSD), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Karen Colonias, Simpson's Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Magstadt, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will host a conference call that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet hosted on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com.
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call Details
For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available beginning that same day at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 8, 2022, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (U.S. and Canada) or (412) 317-6671 (International) and entering the conference ID: 13730869. The webcast will remain posted on the Investor Relations section of Simpson's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com for 90 days.
About Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, through its subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs, engineers and is a leading manufacturer of wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and shear walls, and concrete construction products, including adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, powder actuated tools and reinforcing fiber materials. The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SSD."
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A Texas heat wave is speaking concerns that the state’s power grid could crumble this week.
Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are in place in Texas as temperatures could reach 110 degrees on Monday. In Austin, the temperature will come close to the all-time July record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking businesses and citizens to conserve power in the afternoon and evening. The group said it is not expecting widespread outages, but rolling blackouts are possible.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was not as optimistic.
“I have asked all City departments to prepare in case the state’s power grid fails during extreme heat tomorrow,” he said.
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Additional coins are available now.
PLANTATION, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeStation Crypto, Inc. ("TradeStation Crypto"), an award-winning,* self-clearing online brokerage for trading cryptocurrencies, is proud to announce the expansion of its services by adding trading support for six additional coins to its trading platform. The coins below are now available to TradeStation Crypto clients:
- Aave (AAVE)
- Compound (COMP)
- Chainlink (LINK)
- Polygon (MATIC)
- Maker (MKR)
- Shiba Inu (SHIB)
"We are thrilled to expand the number of coins we support. Each coin was chosen for our platform following a rigorous selection process, weighing customer demand and market sentiment," said James Putra, Vice President, Product Strategy of TradeStation Crypto. "We are continuing to assess additional coins to further expand our services and serve our clients."
In addition to the six newly added coins, clients will continue to have access to trade Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and USD Coin (USDC).
All six tokens are now available for trading on our crypto web and mobile applications alongside our suite of API's that include both REST and FIX API's. For each trading pair, TradeStation Crypto aggregates multiple pools of liquidity in a consolidated market data feed combined with an intelligent order-routing system designed to give its clients enhanced visibility and trade execution.
Beyond trading and its award-winning* technology, TradeStation Crypto clients have access to a knowledgeable client services and technical support team and helpful educational tools for investors and traders with varying levels of experience. Clients can also own cryptocurrency as an alternative investment in a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) through TradeStation Crypto. A Self-Directed IRA provides flexibility for individuals and investment advisers who aim to achieve greater diversification in their retirement accounts.
To speak with a TradeStation Crypto account executive and to learn more, call 954.652.7677 or 800.770.4049. You can also open an account by visiting TradeStation.com/Crypto.
About TradeStation Crypto, Inc.
TradeStation Crypto, Inc. is a subsidiary of TradeStation Group, Inc. that offers self-clearing cryptocurrency brokerage services under federal and state money services business, money-transmitter, and similar registrations and licenses. For more information about the benefits and features of TradeStation Crypto, please visit TradeStationCrypto.com.
About TradeStation Group, Inc.
TradeStation Group companies have, for decades, provided innovative fintech decision-support analysis and order-placement tools that support self-directed traders and investors in their journey to claim their financial edge. TradeStation provides award-winning* trading and analysis platforms and self-clearing online brokerage services for stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, commodity and financial futures, futures options, and cryptocurrencies. These trading platforms are accessible on desktop, web, and mobile, as well as via API technologies which seamlessly provide access to TradeStation's brokerage environment through third-party platforms. TradeStation's offerings also include deep and growing learning content designed to build confidence among those new to investing and hone the skills of seasoned traders. In April 2022, TradeStation commissioned the Miami Bull, an 11-foot, 3,000-pound statue, presented in Miami to both honor the city and champion the latest fintech technologies that have emerged around the world, including the emergence of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance.
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products company, today announced the appointment of Jim Van Ingen as an Executive Officer of the company as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain.
Mr. Van Ingen joins Tupperware with career experience in global manufacturing and distribution across the automotive and industrial industries. Most recently, he served as President of the Automotive Powertrain Components business at Novares Group, a French plastic and metal automotive OEM components manufacturer with more than 40 sites worldwide. In this role, he had full responsibility for the company's seven U.S. and Mexico operating facilities. During his time with Novares, he also served as President of the Automotive Body components business responsible for maintaining cost and efficiency levels during a volatile period for semiconductor chip and plastic resin sourcing.
Prior to Novares, Mr. Van Ingen served as President and CEO of Bway Corporation, a $1.5 billion private equity portfolio company, and led transformation initiatives across nearly 40 global manufacturing sites for The Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway by launching new innovations, enhancing customer experiences, and redirecting initiatives and capital. Mr. Van Ingen began his career with ITW, a Fortune 200 global industrial company, concluding his 20-year tenure by running ITW's Automotive, Medical and Appliance portfolio of autonomous business units.
"We're building a business that is as big as the Tupperware brand, and in order to do so, we're expanding into new channels, new product categories and new methods of distribution. Having a skilled and experienced supply chain leader like Jim is exactly the talent we need to help push our omnichannel growth plan forward," said Miguel Fernandez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tupperware Brands. "Especially in today's challenging operating and supply chain environment, we believe that Jim's global operational expertise, successful turnaround experience, and ability to build high-performing supply chain teams around the world will be an especially valuable asset to our rapidly evolving company."
At Tupperware, Mr. Van Ingen will oversee the Company's global supply chain strategy and execution. He will be responsible for operational performance, including delivering against product and service level agreements, cost objectives, and introducing processes, infrastructure, and technology to drive operational excellence. He will lead the Company's manufacturing, procurement, distribution, and quality teams to reduce cost given inflationary pressures on areas like resin and logistics, strategically optimize the company's manufacturing and distribution footprint, and determine the future vision for sourcing efforts to support the company's transformation. He will also be responsible for leading the company's environmental, social and governance strategy, and further integrating ESG principles throughout the global organization.
About Tupperware Brands Corporation
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) is a leading global consumer products company that designs innovative, functional and environmentally responsible products that people love and trust. Founded in 1946, Tupperware's signature container created the modern food storage category that revolutionized the way the world stores, serves and prepares food. Today, this iconic brand has more than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for solution-oriented kitchen and home products. With a purpose to nurture a better future, Tupperware® products are an alternative to single-use items. The Company distributes its products into nearly 70 countries primarily through independent representatives around the world. For more information, visit Tupperwarebrands.com or follow Tupperware on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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KALAMAZOO, MI — For a second year, ‘With Love, from Kalamazoo to Palestine: A Festival of Celebration and Solidarity’ plans to bring the culture of Palestine to Bronson Park.
The event scheduled from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, is intended to feature the culture of Palestine and bring Middle Eastern food, music and art to the downtown Kalamazoo park. The family-friendly festival is hosted by Kalamazoo Non-violent Opponents of War (KNOW), the WMU Arab Students Association and Friends of Palestine.
Two dance troupes hailing from Dearborn — Mawtini Dance Troupe, and the Thowra Dabke Dance Troupe — will perform traditional dances and give attendees the chance to join and learn dabke, a folk dance that originated in the Middle East.
Faud Foty from Washington D.C will also be providing Middle Eastern tunes at Saturday’s festival.
Younger attendees can participate in activities and get their face painted, while adults browse vendor tables with Middle Eastern art, jewelry and henna artists.
Speakers will share their familial ties to Palestine and the importance of solidarity with Palestine. In the spirit of solidarity, there will be a chance to donate to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
Attendees will have to bring their own lawn chairs as seating will not be provided. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors and be held at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition facility at 315 W. Michigan Ave.
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Jointly Developed End-to-End RF Design Reference Flow and Design Solutions Kit, Integrated with Ansys Technologies, Speed Design Closure
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enabling mutual customers to accelerate their development of advanced-node RF designs for 5G/6G applications, Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced it has developed an RF design reference flow and companion design solutions kit (DSK) that enhance productivity and speed design closure on Samsung Foundry's 8nm RF low-power FinFET process. The 8nm RF design reference flow, which features tightly integrated solutions from Synopsys and Ansys, enhances time-to-results, quality-of-results and cost-of-results for next-generation RF design.
"Samsung's latest RF solution, the 8nm RF process technology, could massively improve the performance and power efficiency of 5G communication chips," said Sangyun Kim, corporate vice president of the Foundry Design Technology Team at Samsung Electronics. "We are pleased that the 8nm RF design reference flow and design solution kit that we developed in close collaboration with Ansys and Synopsys will support our mutual customers in meeting the demands of growing design complexity in today's hyper-connected world."
To learn more about Synopsys RF design solutions, visit: https://www.synopsys.com/rf-design.html.
Enabling Greater Connectivity in Our Digital World
Advanced-node analog and RF designs are integral to the applications fueling our digital world of smart everything. However, it can be complex and time-consuming to design these chips to meet the bandwidth and latency requirements of applications like 5G/6G, automotive and high-performance computing. Available today, the 8nm RF design reference flow streamlines the process with features that deliver faster layout design turnaround time with industry-leading circuit simulation and layout productivity performance, as well as accurate electromagnetic (EM) modeling. The reference flow documents a proven methodology for RF design with Synopsys and Ansys tools that spans schematic design, simulation, layout, extraction, electromagnetic (EM) simulation and physical verification. The associated DSK includes a set of application notes, tutorials and design examples that cover advanced design methodology topics, including:
- In-design parasitic analysis – the ability to measure parasitics on canvas using signoff tools during layout
- On-chip inductor design – the ability to generate inductor devices with Ansys VeloceRF™ integrated with Synopsys Custom Compiler™ design and layout environment
- Partial layout extraction and simulation – the ability to do parasitic simulation using parasitics extracted from partially completed designs to get early feedback of the parasitic impact on designs
- Design reuse with templates – the ability to create high-quality layout in less time by using Synopsys Custom Compiler layout templates
Key elements of the flow include the Synopsys Custom Design Family of products, featuring the Synopsys Custom Compiler™ design and layout product, Synopsys PrimeSim™ circuit simulation product, Synopsys StarRC™ parasitic extraction signoff product and Synopsys IC Validator™ physical verification product; Ansys VeloceRF inductive component and transmission line synthesis product; and Ansys RaptorX™ and Ansys RaptorH™, the advanced nanometer EM analysis products.
"Ansys is excited to collaborate with Synopsys and Samsung on an advanced reference flow for RF design," said Yorgos Koutsoyannopoulos, vice president of Research and Development at Ansys. "Working seamlessly with the Synopsys Custom Compiler design and PrimeSim simulation solutions, Ansys inductor design and EM extraction tools have the highest capacity to handle the most challenging designs as well as the ability to model all advanced process effects and enable a complete end-to-end RF design flow. Together, we're delivering an intuitive and easy-to-use flow for the design, optimization and verification of RF design blocks."
"Synopsys and Samsung have a history of working closely together to enable our mutual customers to achieve smooth and productive design workflows for the latest Samsung technologies," said Aveek Sarkar, vice president of Engineering at Synopsys. "Tapping into our close ties with Ansys, this new RF design reference flow and DSK streamlines the process for developing the advanced wireless systems that will continue to drive our smart everything world."
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
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By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer dropped out of the ATP rankings entirely for the first time in a quarter-century on Monday, while Novak Djokovic slid four spots to No. 7 a day after winning Wimbledon for the seventh time.
Federer had appeared in the singles rankings every week since he made his debut at age 16 in September 1997, tied for 803rd, and held the record for most time at No. 1 until Djokovic broke it.
Federer was 97th before play began at the All England Club but now has zero points because the rankings are based on a player’s results over the previous 52 weeks — and he has not competed at all since reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals a year ago.
Shortly after that loss, Federer had his third operation on his right knee in a span of about 18 months. Federer, who turns 41 on Aug. 8, intends to make his return to tournament play in his native Switzerland in October and said during an appearance at Centre Court last weekend that he hopes he can play at Wimbledon next year.
Djokovic’s drop and that of runner-up Nick Kyrgios from No. 40 to No. 45 despite reaching the first Grand Slam final of his career are a result of the decisions by the WTA and ATP to not award any ranking points for Wimbledon in response to the All England Club’s ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus over the war in Ukraine.
On Monday, Djokovic, Kyrgios and all other players lost whatever points they earned at Wimbledon in 2021, while not gaining any benefit from how they performed during this fortnight.
So Elena Rybakina’s first Grand Slam title did her no good in the WTA rankings; she remained at No. 23, where she became the second-lowest women’s champion at the grass-court tournament in the professional era, which began in 1968.
The woman she beat in Saturday’s final, Ons Jabeur, went from No. 2 to No. 5, even though this was her best showing at a major.
Last year’s losing finalist, Karolina Pliskova, fell eight spots to No. 15, and some women who moved ahead of her achieved their career highs on Monday, including Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins at No. 7, U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu at No. 10, and French Open runner-up Coco Gauff at No. 11.
French Open champion Iga Swiatek, whose 37-match winning streak ended in Wimbledon’s third round, remained at No. 1.
Daniil Medvedev, who is Russian, stayed atop the men’s rankings after not being allowed to compete at Wimbledon. He won last year’s U.S. Open and was the runner-up at this year’s Australian Open.
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- Agreement will provide the first protein-based vaccine option in the U.S., pending FDA Emergency Use Authorization and CDC recommendation
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Department of Defense, to secure an initial 3.2 million doses of Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) should it receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Novavax' protein-based vaccine will be made available for free to states, jurisdictions, federal pharmacy partners, and federally qualified health centers.
"We are pleased to come one step closer to potentially offering our vaccine to physicians, healthcare organizations, and consumers who have been awaiting a protein-based vaccine option," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "We are grateful for the U.S. government's ongoing support and partnership to bring Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S., and we look forward to the FDA's decision on an emergency use authorization."
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
On June 7, 2022, the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the FDA grant an EUA for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 18 and over. The FDA is currently reviewing Novavax' application for EUA. If EUA is granted, a potential policy recommendation from the CDC would be the final step before immunizations with the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine could begin.
Authorization in the U.S.
NVX-CoV2373 has not yet been authorized for use in the U.S.
About NVX-CoV2373
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus S protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About the NVX-CoV2373 Phase 3 Trials
NVX-CoV2373 continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate, or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the United States, compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
PREVENT-19 is being conducted with support from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the HHS, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health at HHS. BARDA is providing up to $1.75 billion under a Department of Defense agreement (# MCDC2011-001). The Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense is also providing funding of up to $45.7 million under a separate agreement. To date, the U.S. government has agreed to order 3.2 million doses of NVX-CoV2373 under these existing agreements should NVX-CoV2373 receive FDA EUA and a recommendation from the CDC. Novavax and the U.S. government will determine the timing, pricing, and amounts for delivery of any additional NVX-CoV2373 doses upon FDA EUA. Novavax intends to pursue additional U.S. procurement of both NVX-CoV2373 doses and other potential formulations.
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the European Commission and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide and will soon be under review in the U.S. for use in adults, adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the potential for subsequent orders from the U.S. government for additional doses of NVX-CoV2373 and other potential formulations, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including with respect to an FDA EUA decision and potential CDC recommendation for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents and as a booster, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, and the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373 and expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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AUSTELL, Ga. — Two people were killed and another is in critical condition following a shooting early Monday morning at an Austell apartment complex.
Cobb County police responded to the Premier Apartments around 4:20 a.m. where they said two people -- a man and a woman -- are dead. Another woman is in critical condition at Grady Hospital.
Police said the motive is unknown and have not released any names. They said they were not sure if there is a wanted suspect at this time.
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Subway has a new recipe for success: fewer stores and a bigger menu.
In early July, the 57-year-old sandwich chain introduced the Subway Series, a menu of 12 chef-developed sandwiches that can be ordered by name or number, like The Monster, which features steak, bacon, cheddar, green peppers and red onions on Italian bread with ranch sauce.
It’s a big change for Subway, which is known for letting customers build their own sandwiches. Trevor Haynes, Subway’s North America president, said the company saw the need to simplify after a growing amount of digital order data showed 50% of customers always build the same sandwich.
Haynes said the new sandwiches __ winnowed down from hundreds of options __ also highlight Subway’s upgraded ingredients, which arrived in U.S. stores last summer. That change helped Subway __ which is privately held __ achieve record sales in 2021.
It’s all part of a much-needed refresh for Milford, Connecticut-based Subway, which has been losing market share to fast-growing rivals like Panera and Firehouse Subs. Subway controlled 28% of the U.S. sandwich and deli market in 2021, down from 34% in 2017, according to Technomic.
Haynes, who joined Subway in 2006 in his native Australia, spoke with The Associated Press about changes at the chain. His answers have been edited for length.
Q. What was behind the adoption of the Subway Series menu?
A. We tested this extensively in several markets across the U.S. The franchisees just found it was a great way for guests to go through the restaurant without having all the questions. It was just easier for the guest and easier for the sandwich artist to make the sandwich. Now, of course, if you want to have a turkey sandwich and you want to load it up with whatever you want to load it up with, you can absolutely do that. We’re not taking customization away. It is still there. But the guest today has told us that they want us to change. They want us to make it easier for them.
Q. Subway had its best sales week since 2013 last year when it introduced its upgraded ingredients. How did the word get out so quickly?
A. The franchisees became very confident with it quickly. They started to see how their guests reacted to it when their friends and family came in and tried it. And that’s a big part of it. Within a franchised system, you need the franchisees to believe, engage and want it. This year, across May and June, we’ve broken that record two or three times since. And when we launched that program we put a lot of effort behind the media. We had Tom Brady, we had Serena Williams, we had Megan Rapinoe, Steph Curry, an all-star lineup. And that encouraged the franchisees to sit back and say, “Hey, we’re a big brand. These are big names. I better get behind this.”
Q. Subway has closed more than 5,100 U.S. stores since 2017, and yet the company is posting record sales. Why?
A. I think when you look at the portfolio, where we may have had locations for 30 or 40 years, retail precincts change. What was the best mall in town 30 years ago may not be the best mall in town today. The general U.S. retail landscape is changing dramatically, so we’ve been moving locations and reconfiguring markets. There could be markets where we had three restaurants and we’ve reconfigured into one or two, but that one or two has a drive-thru or bigger floor space. Before, we were very focused just on restaurant count. Today we’re very focused on the type of restaurant that we have and really working with franchisees to relocate from some of those older locations to newer, more vibrant retail areas.
Q. You worked for Subway in Australia and the U.K. before coming to the U.S. How do you think that overseas experience informs your work?
A. It does give you a different sense of, you know, just being more open to new ideas or different ways of thinking, having met with people from very different backgrounds. I think it’s been very helpful. You understand what works well in Subway and what may not work well in Subway. I think having that international experience just gives you a different way of looking and maybe a bit more of a broad perspective.
Q. What’s your favorite Subway Series sandwich?
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KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shelling of Ukraine's second-largest city killed at least three people on Monday and injured scores, including children, the local administrator said. The shelling came just hours after three missile strikes on Kharkiv which the official described as "absolute terrorism."
Kharkiv regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram that the shelling came from multiple rocket launchers, and those hospitalized for injuries suffered in the attacks included children aged 4 and 16.
"Only civilian structures — a shopping center and houses of peaceful Kharkiv residents — came under the fire of the Russians. Several shells hit the yards of private houses. Garages and cars were also destroyed, several fires broke out," Syniehubov wrote.
Earlier, he said that one of the missiles the Russian forces launched on Kharkiv overnight destroyed a school, another hit a residential building, while the third landed near warehouse facilities.
"All (three were launched) exclusively on civilian objects, this is absolute terrorism!" Syniehubov said.
Kharkiv resident Alexander Peresolin said the attacks came suddenly, without warning, causing him to lose consciousness.
"I was sitting and talking to my wife," he said. "I didn't understand what happened. There were two strikes, two or three."
Peresolin said neighbors carried him to the basement where he later regained consciousness.
The strikes came just two days after a Russian rocket attack struck apartment buildings in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 24 people. A total of nine people have been rescued, emergency officials said.
The attack late Saturday destroyed three buildings in a residential quarter of the town of Chasiv Yar, inhabited mostly by people who work in nearby factories.
Russian attacks in the east also have continued, with Luhansk regional Gov. Serhiy Haidai saying on Monday that the shelling hit settlements on the administrative border with the Donetsk region.
Russian forces carried out five missile strikes and four rounds of shelling in the area, Haidai said.
The Luhansk and Donetsk regions together make up Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland known as Donbas, where separatist rebels have fought Ukrainian forces since 2014.
Earlier this month, Russia captured the last major stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Luhansk, the city of Lysychansk.
After the seizure of Lysychansk, some analysts predicted Moscow's troops likely would take some time to rearm and regroup, but Ukrainian officials said there has been no pause in attacks.
The British military assessed that Russian troops weren't getting needed breaks.
The Defense Ministry tweeted Monday that online videos suggested at least one tank brigade in the war was "mentally and physically exhausted" as they had been on active combat duty since the start of the war on Feb. 24.
The British said: "The lack of scheduled breaks from intense combat conditions is highly likely one of the most damaging of the many personnel issues the Russian (Ministry of Defense) is struggling to rectify amongst the deployed force."
Also on Monday, the main Russian gas pipeline to Germany began a 10-day closure for maintenance amid European fears that Moscow may not turn the flow back on after its completion.
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WELLESLEY, Mass., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has announced a unique partnership with AbleTo, a virtual behavioral health therapy and coaching program, to offer mental health support services to Sun Life disability and critical illness members receiving benefits due to a cancer diagnosis. In a focused evaluation of disability claims for members with cancer, Sun Life's Clinical Claims Innovation Lab saw significant need for mental health intervention to address conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression. AbleTo's program, which focuses on holistic, personalized mental health care, is designed to help people cope with difficult medical diagnoses.
"Access to mental and behavioral health services has become a priority for so many across the country, particularly with regard to remote or virtual settings," said Sheila Sokolski, assistant vice president of Life, Absence and Disability products at Sun Life U.S. "By partnering with AbleTo, we can bring our members convenient, confidential access to mental health services from the comfort and privacy of their own homes. This program can help our members more effectively manage their cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, as well as maintain mental wellness throughout their medical journey."
When Sun Life members enroll in the eight-week AbleTo program, they get:
- One-on-one weekly sessions with a licensed AbleTo therapist via phone or video call
- Additional weekly sessions with an experienced AbleTo behavioral coach
- Therapists with extensive experience counseling people facing serious health diagnoses
- Digital tools and activities to use between sessions and after the program ends
"When we see members diagnosed with cancer, we know they are facing challenges in addition to receiving treatment, such as worrying about their families, their ability to return to work or paying additional medical expenses," said Sheila Weiss, RN, assistant vice president, Group Claims and Clinical Services, Sun Life U.S., and head of Sun Life's Clinical Claims Innovation Lab. "It is crucial for those dealing with a condition like cancer to receive behavioral health support, or these issues could impede their ability to cope during treatment and recover afterwards."
Sun Life's Clinical Claims Innovation Lab conducts focused analyses of disability claims for specific conditions, identifying trends and opportunities for intervention – such as communicating with physicians to better understand the member's medical situation, or connecting members to vocational rehabilitation consultants – which can improve the recovery path for the member. The Lab's studies also further educate Sun Life's claims professionals on medical treatment advances that can impact a member's recovery.
"Medical outcomes can be improved when people can manage their mental wellness at the same time as physical recovery," said Stephen Bewley, chief executive officer of AbleTo. "Through the program, individuals learn to manage anxiety and stress levels, relax, and feel more in control. They can modify negative thoughts and improve their mood, building healthy, actionable, lifelong skills to support their mental health. We've seen graduates of AbleTo's program report improvement in symptoms, with a 98 percent patient satisfaction1 score. We're thankful that Sun Life members will get access to our tailored mental health support needed during a difficult time."
Using the DASS-21 tool, which assesses and measures stress, anxiety and depression, AbleTo tracked participants' symptoms from baseline to program completion, and discovered an average 62 percent reduction in depression, and 56 percent reduction in anxiety.1
AbleTo will be available to eligible Sun Life members receiving short-term disability benefit payments and/or approved for critical illness benefits due to a cancer diagnosis. The program is an extension of their Sun Life benefit. For more information about the Sun Life clinical model, visit www.sunlife.com/disability.
This is the latest development in Sun Life's expanded approach to mental health and wellness, which includes support for primary diagnoses, guidance for employers as they develop mental wellness programs for the workplace, and broadened philanthropic support, particularly for underprivileged communities.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2022, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.35 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
In the United States, Sun Life is one of the largest group benefits providers, serving more than 55,000 employers in small, medium and large workplaces across the country. Sun Life's broad portfolio of insurance products and services in the U.S. includes disability, absence management, life, dental, vision, voluntary and medical stop-loss. Sun Life and its affiliates in asset management businesses in the U.S. employ approximately 8,000 people. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com/us.
About AbleTo
A pioneer in telehealth, AbleTo has revolutionized the way people access quality mental healthcare. Delivering over 2 million patient sessions, AbleTo provides structured, high-quality and high-impact mental healthcare to people, when and where they need help most. The company's dynamic suite of solutions leverage data and analytics to align each person's unique needs with a highly personalized program that offers the right blend of human and digital support. A nationwide network of more than 2,300 trusted providers, skilled in clinically rigorous treatment, delivers this tailored care through a remote platform backed by over a decade of experience. AbleTo's outcomes-focused approach is proven to improve both behavioral and physical health and lower overall medical costs. For more information, visit AbleTo at www.ableto.com and follow AbleTo on LinkedIn and Twitter.
1. AbleTo Book of Business DASS-21 Outcomes, 2021
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New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announced the general availability of its new platform release 174. The release includes a broad set of innovations to empower Procurement and Supply Chain leaders to improve collaboration among internal stakeholders and suppliers, proactively mitigate supplier risk and performance issues, gain efficiency and visibility in contracting and improve guidance and effectiveness across procure-to-pay.
On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture. Customers will now be able to accelerate contract cycle times with AI-driven document segmentation, clause classification & metadata extraction. These Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI services will also digitize, classify and extract key metadata from large volumes of contracts, bringing much needed visibility and compliance to legacy contracts. This release also includes new search capabilities for procurement and legal teams to find legal documents and clauses quickly based on keywords, presence or absence of specific types of clauses, and specific key terms such as effective date, payment terms, renewal period, or governing laws, all extracted automatically via the AI service.
As part of the release Ivalua launched a new Message Center, which will enable seamless collaboration across the platform. The Message Center is an embedded chat functionality that will enable collaboration and contextual discussions amongst internal users and suppliers. Through this feature discussions amongst users and with suppliers will be instant, as will the ability to share files, tag others and assign tasks.
- Automated Assessments: Automate information gathering and actions with the ability to auto-trigger supplier assessments and/or schedule them based on events, business rules or a specific time period to engage suppliers effortlessly and in a timely fashion.
- Supplier Communications: Efficiently communicate via bulk email campaigns to all or select groups of suppliers, including sub-tier suppliers with visibility into the results (opens, unreads, etc.)
- Automated Bid & Buy: Empower users to conduct simple and automated spot bids from within a purchase requisition. This will greatly simplify the user journey from identifying a need, all the way through to getting supplier quotes and completing an order.
- Inventory Efficiency: Improve visibility into stock and process efficiency by defining a distribution scope for each storage location.
- Alternatives Items: Improve the user experience from within the catalog through enhanced visibility into predetermined alternatives for selected items, helping to match to user's' budget or lead time needs.
"In today's dynamic and challenging global economy, the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers is critical to business success", said Pascal Bensoussan, Ivalua's Chief Product Officer. "Our new release will further boost collaboration and greatly enhance automation and efficiency. This will free up more valuable time for users to manage critical issues around supply disruption, price volatility, as well as environmental, social, and governance risks."
Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. Our complete, unified platform empowers businesses to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers, increasing profitability, improving ESG performance, lowering risk and improving employee productivity. We are trusted by hundreds of the world's most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua.
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jerry Kelly won the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship for the second time in three years Sunday, breaking away with two late birdies to beat defending champion Steve Stricker by two strokes.
Kelly closed with a 2-under 68, taking the outright lead with a 15-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the par-5 16th and running in a 10-footer on the par-4 17th. He finished at 11-under 269 on Firestone’s South Course.
“The first major is awesome, but the second one, even more validation,” Kelly said. “I’m really excited to go back to Sawgrass next March. That was a big piece of the desire in winning this tournament. That’s one of those great things that we have with our majors that we can get to go play at the high point of golf. I’m really excited about that.”
The 55-year-old Kelly won with wife Carol looking on. Last year, she had surgery to remove her right kidney after doctors found a cancerous mass.
“I mean, just the fact that she’s here this week,” Kelly said. “It may not be our normal restaurant-laden place or the hotel that is our favorite on tour, but the golf course is that special and she’s like, `You know what, I want to be there for you, I love that golf course, it’s really cool just to be out there.’”
Kelly also won at Firestone in August 2020 and finished second last year. The Madison, Wisconsin, player has 10 PGA Tour Champions victories, also winning the Principal Charity Classic last month in Iowa, after winning three times on the PGA Tour.
“He made the putts when he had to coming down, and vice versa, I didn’t,” Stricker said. “That’s the difference.”
The 55-year-old Stricker, also from Madison, matched Kelly with a closing 68.
“Not really what I had in mind, really,” Stricker said. “I was looking to come out on top of all this.”
Sticker missed a chance for his second major victory of the season after taking the Regions Tradition in May in Alabama.
“He played great and he made the putts when he had to,” Stricker said about Kelly. “He made a nice putt at 13 for birdie and then I basically showed him the line at 16 and he made another great one at 17.”
Steve Alker bogeyed the par-4 18th to drop into a tie for third with Ernie Els at 8 under. A three-time winner this season and the Charles Schwab Cup points leader, Alker shot a 69.
“I just didn’t have it today,” Alker said. “I just made too many bogeys over the weekend. That was the difference.”
Els closed with a 68.
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Beverly J. Finseth
Beverly Finseth, 91 of Fountain, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.
Beverly Joan Kester was born on October 30, 1930 to Orlo and Frances (Smalley) Kester. Beverly graduated from Chatfield High School. In August 1948 she married Dale Finseth. They lived the majority of their life in Fountain. Beverly was a bookkeeper for Foremost Farms, until she retired.
Beverly is survived by her son; Dallas (Debra), and daughter Denise (Jerry) Euteneuer; 5 grandchildren, Amy Finseth, Heather Finseth, Chad (Cassie) Finseth, Larysa (Will) Schulze, Ethan (Allie) Euteneuer; 6 great-grandchildren, Drew Tienter, Kennedy Ristau, Jezlyn Finseth, Jaidyn Finseth, Diem Finseth, Jo Ella Finseth. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale; parents; 4 brothers, Richard, Cyril, Boyd, Harvey Kester; one sister Audrey Trogstad.
Visitation for Beverly will be 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Chatfield Cemetery.
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In addition to in-home massage therapy, Soothe now offers facials, haircuts, makeup services, and more
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soothe, the world's leading on-demand wellness app, is expanding its services as demand for self-care continues to rise. In addition to a variety of massage therapies, Soothe now connects clients with skincare and beauty providers who offer facials, makeup applications, eyelash extensions, spray tans, beard grooming, haircuts, blowouts, updos, and much more.
Self-care is more important than ever in today's world and Soothe makes it easy and affordable to connect clients with wellness and beauty providers for in-home or at-work services. Whether one is in need of makeup and hair artists for their wedding party, looking to get a blowout before a big event, or receive a fresh new beard trim and haircut, Soothe clients can now enjoy access to a multitude of quality skincare and beauty services around the country. Using the Soothe app, clients can simply choose the service they want, input the address of where they'll be, select a day and time, and have a licensed specialist arrive with everything they need.
Soothe's new skincare and beauty services are now available in select markets including Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Orange County, Calif., and Chicago. Additional cities will be added in the coming months.
"We're thrilled to announce the addition of our skincare and beauty services to our existing wellness offerings," said John Ellis, CEO of Soothe. "Our mission is to elevate the importance of self-care by making it easy and affordable to obtain. We bring the wellness and beauty services our clients need directly to them at an affordable price so they can relax and rejuvenate on their own time."
Soothe has also created a new membership model called SoothePass™ that makes it that much easier and affordable to make wellness a priority every month. With SoothePass, clients nationwide receive member prices of up to 30% off all services by paying a monthly fee in exchange for SoothePoints, which can be redeemed for any Soothe service. The number of SoothePoints a member receives each month is based on the membership plan selected – Relax, Restore or Rejuvenate.
To learn more about Soothe and their new skincare and beauty services, visit: https://www.soothe.com/
Soothe, the world's leading on-demand wellness company, lets users schedule a same-day massage, skincare, hair, or beauty service in the privacy of their home. It also offers workplace wellness services through its Corporate Wellness program, Soothe@Work, and offers wellness hospitality staffing through Soothe Staffing. All professionals are thoroughly vetted through Soothe's Trust & Safety team, which ensures safety, transparency, and trust so that clients and providers remain protected and safe throughout their wellness experience. Soothe currently serves 73 markets across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.
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Building a sound financial future by constantly evolving
FRISCO, Texas, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Mortgage Services, a top provider of outsourced mortgage solutions and eMortgage technology solutions, announced today it has added an elite industry legend and luminary, Mark Calabria as a member of its advisory board.
Members will serve on the Evolve advisory board for a one-year term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
The charter of the advisory board is to add value by exposing the management team to new innovations, broadening horizons, improve understanding of Evolve's market position, company risks, future drivers of growth, and challenging assumptions. Its mission and vision are to embrace, drive change and propel the company, and industry forward.
Specific areas of the board's primary focus include:
- Promoting the organization in the community
- Expanding an organization's network through strategic planning
- Guiding the organization's leadership in specific subject matters
- Connecting the organization to new audiences
We welcome our esteemed new advisory board member, Mark Calabria! Calabria is currently serving as a senior advisor for Cato Institute, he has more than 25 years of financial regulations experience and was the former Director, of the Federal Housing Finance Agency "FHFA," where he was appointed by President Trump. As FHFA Director, Calabria led the agency's response to COVID, bringing stability and support to the mortgage market, while also laying the groundwork for a removal of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship. Prior to FHFA, Calabria was Chief Economist to the Vice President at the White House.
"Mark has impressed us with his business acumen, caliber of achievements and invaluable expertise," said Paul Anselmo, Founder/CEO of Evolve. "The vast array of talent and knowledge Calabria brings will help accelerate our growth and expand our digital footprint as we continue to evolve our solutions to change the way loans are bought and sold in the marketplace."
"I am excited to join Evolve's advisory board," said Calabria, "Looking forward to collaborating with the team to help pioneer new emerging digital trends and create innovative technology solutions that provide not only the tools, data and document quality, but all the controls and compliance requirements needed from mortgage origination to the secondary marketing delivery process. Paul and his team are true innovators, and I know will bring much needed change to the mortgage market."
Evolve Mortgage Services is a top provider of outsourced mortgage solutions and eMortgage technology solutions. Evolve enables companies to eliminate roadblocks and focus their valuable resources on growth. The company's services empower mortgage lenders, servicers, and investors to reduce inefficiencies in their mortgage loan process and dramatically improve profitability. Founded and run by a team of industry veterans, Evolve provides seamless component or end-to-end loan services and creates custom strategies for each client. The firm has extensive experience in origination and post-closing services; institutional, whole loan, and servicing acquisition due diligence; collateral recovery HMDA and forensic compliance reviews; whole loan sales; agency deliveries; and TPR securitizations. Evolve is based in Frisco, Texas. For more information, visit www.evolvemortgageservices.com
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Pop star Lay Zhang to headline festival hosted by MC Jin featuring additional performances from artists making their arena debut in the United States including 9m88, Karencici, ØZI and Sury Su
--Tickets on-sale THIS Friday, July 15 at seatgeek.com--
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MetaMoon Music Festival, a single-day festival and cultural experience to celebrate the Asian American diaspora, is coming to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Founded by Hong Kong-based Graceful Media and produced in partnership with Live Nation, the inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will showcase the global reach and impact of Asian artists, music, and fans, while emphasizing the culturally rich and diverse communities in Brooklyn and across New York City.
MetaMoon Music Festival's mission is to bridge the gap between Asia and the United States and show that music is a universal language. The Asian community has been historically underrepresented in American entertainment and now more than ever, cultural exchanges and the power of pop culture can counteract the polarizing politics and geopolitical challenges at play in society.
Graceful Media set out to create a platform in the United States for Asian and Asian American artists, who may not receive the visibility they deserve, to have a space where their fans can connect and celebrate while discovering new music and artists. New York City has the largest Asian-American population in the United States – almost 15% of the entire city's population – making Barclays Center the perfect host venue for the festival.
"There is a great need for stronger Asian representation in pop culture and in the media, and the mission of MetaMoon Music Festival is to give artists the ability to shine from a prominent stage, in the heart of Brooklyn," said Grace Chen, Founder of Graceful Media. "Now more than ever, music is truly a global language, and talent, no matter where they come from, will resonate with fans across cultures if given the opportunity to share their passion and creativity."
The inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will feature performers from Asia, including many who will be making their United States debut, as well as other artists who may have previously toured the United States.
Lay Zhang, from K-pop super group EXO, will be headlining the event, along with 9m88, Karencici, ØZI, and Sury Su, who will be making their arena debuts in the US. More artists and special guests are expected to be announced and MC Jin will be hosting the evening. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m. EST and can be purchased online at seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com.
"Live Nation is committed to creating endless opportunities to connect artists of all genres and backgrounds with their fans," said Geoff Gordon, Regional President, Live Nation Northeast. "The inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will inspire and create new and exciting opportunities for many of today's Asian artists, from both here and abroad, to shine brightly, and engage their fans in this epic and unforgettable event."
"Since opening our doors in 2012, Barclays Center has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry, bringing countless fans and artists together in the heart of Brooklyn," said Laurie Jacoby, Executive Vice President and Chief Entertainment Officer at BSE Global, parent company of Barclays Center. "Our goal is for MetaMoon Music Festival to highlight the importance of the Asian community while simultaneously celebrating the diverse and exciting culture of our city."
For more information on the MetaMoon Music Festival, please visit www.metamoonfest.com.
Graceful Media operates at the intersection of music, sports, pop culture, content and the world's second largest economy. Based in Hong Kong, Graceful Media works with talent on their market entry strategy into China, and advises companies on the media and entertainment landscape in the region. Graceful Media created the MetaMoon Music Festival as a platform for Asian and Asian American artists to share their talent and music with the world.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.
Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012 and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. The arena is home to the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA's New York Liberty. Since opening with the first of eight consecutive sold out shows by JAY-Z, Barclays Center has established itself as an industry leader in sports and entertainment, hosting some of the greatest entertainers in the world including Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Drake, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Paul McCartney, Rihanna, and The Rolling Stones, as well as major events such as the MTV Video Music Awards, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 2015 NBA All-Star weekend, nine NBA Drafts, and nationally broadcast New Year's Eve shows. Barclays Center has become one of the most popular and recognizable arenas in the world – consistently ranked as a top venue by Billboard, Pollstar, and Venues Now.
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Commitment to Advancing Care for People with Hemophilia A Demonstrated with Largest and Longest, Ongoing Clinical Development Program for any Gene Therapy in Hemophilia A
European Commission Approval for Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec Expected Q3 2022
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN) today announced that it presented four oral presentations and two poster presentations on valoctocogene roxaparvovec, an investigational gene therapy for the treatment of adults with severe hemophilia A, at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2022 World Congress from July 9-12 in London.
"With each passing year, the breadth of data supporting valoctocogene roxaparvovec increasingly demonstrate the positive impact gene therapy treatment may provide people with severe hemophilia A. These presentations at ISTH offer supportive evidence of long-term hemostatic efficacy, consistent safety results in clinical studies, efficacy from our pivotal study that is consistent with propensity scoring, the clearance of the vector, and on health-related quality of life over six years," said Hank Fuchs, M.D., President of Worldwide Research and Development at BioMarin. "We look forward to an anticipated approval of valoctocogene roxaparvovec in Europe and providing a therapy that could represent an important and valuable treatment choice for patients with severe Hemophilia A by offering the potential to reduce both the burden of the disease as well as the burden of treatment."
"BioMarin continues to increase and share important data about investigational valoctocogene roxaparvovec that may be useful for patients and physicians to evaluate therapeutic options based on an individual's unique circumstances," said one of the presenters Professor Johnny Mahlangu, a study investigator and Professor in Haematology and Head of School of Pathology in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Presentation of these data at ISTH follows the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopting a positive opinion recommending conditional marketing authorization (CMA) for valoctocogene roxaparvovec for adults with severe hemophilia A. Valoctocogene roxaparvovec is the first gene therapy to be recommended for approval in Europe for hemophilia A. A final approval decision, typically consistent with the CHMP recommendation, is expected from the European Commission in Q3 2022.
BioMarin's presentations at ISTH include:
Oral Presentations
Comparative effectiveness of valoctocogene roxaparvovec and prophylactic factor VIII replacement estimated through propensity scoring
Anthony J. Hatswell, PhD, Director and Analyst, Delta Hat Limited, Nottingham, UK
Sunday July 10, 2022, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM BST
Relationship between transgene-produced FVIII and bleeding rates 2 years after gene transfer with valoctocogene roxaparvovec: Results from GENEr8-1
Professor Johnny Mahlangu, Professor of Haematology and Head of School of Pathology in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sunday July 10, 2022, 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM BST
Hemostatic results for up to 6 years following treatment with valoctocogene roxaparvovec, an AAV5-hFVIII-SQ gene therapy for severe hemophilia A
Professor Michael Laffan, faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology and Inflammation at Imperial College London, Director of the Hammersmith Hospital Haemophilia Centre
Sunday July 10, 2022, 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM BST
Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses to Adeno-associated viral Gene Therapy in the Severe Hemophilia A Dog Model
Paul Batty, MBBS, PhD, Associate Professor at University College London and an Honorary Consultant in Haemostasis and Thrombosis at the Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre (Royal Free Hospital, London, UK)
Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM BST
Posters
Comparability of bleeding outcomes by prophylactic FVIII replacement intensity: A post hoc analysis of a noninterventional study of men with severe hemophilia A
Charlotte Camp, MSc, Associate Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, BioMarin
Monday July 11, 2022, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BST
Blood Biodistribution and Vector Shedding of Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec in People with Severe Hemophilia A: Results from the Phase 3 GENEr8-1 Trial
Suresh Agarwal, PhD, MS, RPh, Director, Clinical Pharmacology, BioMarin
Sunday July 10, 2022, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
About Hemophilia A
People living with hemophilia A lack sufficient functioning Factor VIII protein to help their blood clot and are at risk for painful and/or potentially life-threatening bleeds from even modest injuries. Additionally, people with the most severe form of hemophilia A (FVIII levels <1%) often experience painful, spontaneous bleeds into their muscles or joints. Individuals with the most severe form of hemophilia A make up approximately 50 percent of the hemophilia A population. People with hemophilia A with moderate (FVIII 1-5%) or mild (FVIII 5-40%) disease show a much-reduced propensity to bleed. The standard of care for individuals with severe hemophilia A is a prophylactic regimen of replacement Factor VIII infusions administered intravenously up to two to three times per week or 100 to 150 infusions per year. Despite these regimens, many people continue to experience breakthrough bleeds, resulting in progressive and debilitating joint damage, which can have a major impact on their quality of life.
Hemophilia A, also called Factor VIII deficiency or classic hemophilia, is an X-linked genetic disorder caused by missing or defective Factor VIII, a clotting protein. Although it is passed down from parents to children, about 1/3 of cases are caused by a spontaneous mutation, a new mutation that was not inherited. Approximately 1 in 10,000 people have Hemophilia A.
About BioMarin
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for people with serious and life-threatening rare diseases and medical conditions. The Company selects product candidates for diseases and conditions that represent a significant unmet medical need, have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a significant benefit over existing products. The Company's portfolio consists of seven commercial products and multiple clinical and preclinical product candidates for the treatment of various diseases. For additional information, please visit www.biomarin.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the business prospects of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., including without limitation, statements about: the data presented at ISTH, including the four oral and two poster presentations, the development of BioMarin's valoctocogene roxaparvovec program generally, the impact of valoctocogene roxaparvovec gene therapy for treating patients with severe hemophilia A, a final approval decision for valoctocogene roxaparvovec, typically consistent with the CHMP recommendation, expected from the European Commission in Q3 2022 and the potential to transform the lives of these patients and the ongoing clinical programs generally. These forward-looking statements are predictions and involve risks and uncertainties such that actual results may differ materially from these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: results and timing of current and planned preclinical studies and clinical trials of valoctocogene roxaparvovec, including final analysis of the data from these trials and the entire development program, including further assessment of safety events, any potential adverse events observed in the continuing monitoring of the patients in the clinical trials; the content and timing of decisions by the FDA, the EMA and other regulatory authorities; the content and timing of decisions by local and central ethics committees regarding the clinical trials; our ability to successfully manufacture valoctocogene roxaparvovec; and those factors detailed in BioMarin's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, without limitation, the factors contained under the caption "Risk Factors" in BioMarin's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 as such factors may be updated by any subsequent reports. Stockholders are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. BioMarin is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
BioMarin® is a registered trademark of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
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DENVER, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AirDNA's mid-year outlook report reveals the short-term rental (STR) industry is expected to reach 20.3% more demand in 2022 than in 2021, despite rising interest rates, stock market volatility, and travel disruption.
"2022 will be a record year for STRs, with more nights stayed in a rental than at any other point in history," said Jamie Lane, AirDNA's VP of Research. "A huge influx of new supply has even outpaced demand growth, pushing occupancy down."
Investment has accelerated in the first half of 2022, especially in pandemic-favorite destinations such as mountain, lake, and rural areas. Listing totals are now projected to reach 21% growth for 2022, with AirDNA's forecast calling for available supply to reach a record 1.4 million listings in 2023, up 8.6% from 2022.
Long-term stays of 28 days or more are helping to boost demand in suburban areas, up 10.8% from 2019, whereas their inner-city counterparts are still lagging 21.6% behind pre-pandemic levels. Urban centers are the only location type with occupancy still below 2019, though they have grown 5.2% year over year.
With hosts feeling the pressure of rising costs, average daily rates are forecast to rise by 6.3% this year. So far, these increases have exceeded inflation, but as occupancy rates continue to decline, competition to attract guests may push hosts to lower prices. In 2023, rates are expected to halve their growth.
"Despite relentless growth for U.S. STRs, turbulent trends are the new normal in the industry," said AirDNA's COO, Demi Horvat. "Leveraging data is essential for all industry stakeholders to turn these trends to their advantage and enhance their profitability through timely strategic planning."
As international travelers from key feeder markets like Canada and the U.K. begin to return to the U.S., larger cities should benefit. For the summer, the majority of coastal and mountain markets are seeing demand even higher than last year's record figures. With lead times still lagging behind 2019 levels, 2022 bookings are likely to end up surpassing their current pacing, showing the golden age of the STR sector is far from being over.
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