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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Laboratories ("Crown"), a leading, fully integrated global skincare company, announced today that it is adding 60,000 square feet to its manufacturing complex in Johnson City, TN. The facility is home to leading dermatological brands such as PanOxyl® acne wash, Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen, and Sarna® anti-itch lotion.
The additional 60,000 sq. ft. will bring the Lafe Cox Drive facility to approximately 250,000 square feet – enough to accommodate the warehouse space that is required to keep up with Crown's growing manufacturing and packaging needs. The facility manufactures and distributes products for the global market, including prescription, medical devices, OTC and cosmetic products. It has been producing record numbers of finished goods on a consistent month over month basis.
"We have been at maximum capacity for some time now," said Jeff Bedard, President and CEO of Crown. "Our organization has grown significantly and as a result, our production demands have nearly doubled in the past couple of years. With that increased production comes additional componentry, cartons and materials. By expanding our warehouse and adding close to 5,000 pallet locations, we will be able to conduct our operations with more efficiency and with better financial controls."
The $7.5 million project is expected to be online in early Q2, 2023.
About Crown Laboratories, Inc.
Crown, a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, is committed to developing and providing a diverse portfolio of aesthetic, premium and therapeutic skincare products that improve the quality of life for its consumers throughout their skincare journey. An innovative company focused on skin science for life, Crown's unyielding pursuit of delivering therapeutic excellence and enhanced patient outcomes is why it has become the leader in dermatology and aesthetics. Crown has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies List for eight years and has expanded its distribution to over 38 countries. For more information, visit www.crownlaboratories.com.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is set on Tuesday to remove the final obstacles to Croatia adopting the euro, enabling the first expansion of the currency bloc in almost a decade just as the euro has dropped to its lowest level against the dollar in 20 years.
EU finance ministers plan at a meeting in Brussels to approve three laws that will pave the way for Croatia to become the 20th member of the eurozone on Jan. 1. The last EU country to join the European single-currency area was Lithuania in 2015.
In the 27-nation EU, adopting the euro offers economic benefits stemming from deeper financial ties with the currency bloc’s other members and from the European Central Bank’s monetary authority. The bank plans to raise interest rates for the first time in 11 years this month to combat record inflation of 8.6%.
More tangibly, it means that any of the current eurozone’s 340 million inhabitants who visit Croatia will no longer need to exchange their cash for Croatian kuna.
Euro entry also has political rewards because the shared currency is Europe’s most ambitious project to integrate nations, giving them a place in the EU core. That means a seat at the EU’s top decision-making tables.
The changes come as euro’s exchange rate very briefly touched $1 for the first time in two decades Tuesday before immediately going back up. There are fears that a worsening energy crisis in Europe tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine could send the economy into a tailspin.
Created in 1999 among 11 countries including Germany and France, the euro has gone through seven previous enlargements starting with Greece in 2001.
The appeal of euro membership is reflected by the last three expansions, which brought in Baltic states between 2011 and 2015. During that period, the eurozone was scrambling to contain a debt crisis that Greece had triggered and that was threatening to break apart the currency alliance.
A combination of European emergency loans to five financially vulnerable member countries and an ECB pledge to do “whatever it takes” to save the euro enabled the currency bloc to weather the turbulence and emerge stronger.
Joining the euro requires a country to meet a set of economic conditions. These relate to low inflation, sound public finances, a stable exchange rate and limited borrowing costs.
Croatia is relatively small and poor, so its euro entry will have limited international economic implications. The country has a population of around 4 million and per-capita wealth that, at 13,460 euros ($13,500) last year, was less than half of the euro-area average.
Nonetheless, against the backdrop of the Russian war in Ukraine and Kyiv’s hasty application for EU membership, Croatia’s imminent adoption of the euro sends a potentially significant political signal.
Croatia was itself at war in the early 1990s during the violent breakup of Yugoslavia. The country applied for EU membership in 2003 and joined the bloc in 2013. That was the last time the EU expanded. | https://www.krqe.com/news/business/croatia-poised-to-clear-final-hurdle-for-euro-entry/ | 2022-07-12T13:20:00Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/business/croatia-poised-to-clear-final-hurdle-for-euro-entry/ | false |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man’s story about a stranger’s act of kindness is warming hearts around the country.
In a series of posts on Twitter, Kevin Cate recounted his experience with a man he met at a Waffle House restaurant in Midway last week.
Cate, a former Barack Obama campaign spokesman and the son of WFLA anchor Keith Cate, said he saw the man sitting alone in a booth, attaching money to some notes.
When asked what he was up to, the man told Cate he had been handing out $1 and $5 bills to people he meets at Waffle House, his favorite restaurant, and elsewhere. The man did not share his name.
Each notes says “Love Every Body” in bold text. The man told Cate those were the last three words his mother said to him before she passed away.
“She didn’t say ‘I love you.’ She said ‘Love everybody.’ So that’s what I’m doing,” the man said, according to Cate.
Cate said the man prints and cuts out the notes every few days, and has given away more than $13,000 to strangers since 2014.
A number of people responded to Cate’s tweets to praise the man’s act of kindness.
“You have no idea how much I needed to read this. So much time spent doom scrolling on Twitter and feeling so sad and helpless about life. I forget the joy I have felt from helping those in need,” one person wrote.
“I just needed to tell you thank you for posting this. Ever since my sister was killed in the Boise mall shooting, it feels as though a snow ball effect has taken all of the light from the world,” a Twitter user who goes by Tiffany said. “This thread helped me remember the lights still here.” | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/florida-man-gives-13k-to-strangers-at-waffle-house-elsewhere-with-touching-notes/ | 2022-07-12T13:21:05Z | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/florida-man-gives-13k-to-strangers-at-waffle-house-elsewhere-with-touching-notes/ | true |
One day after releasing a single image giving mankind the clearest image of deep space in history, NASA is expected to release additional shots from the Webb Space Telescope on Tuesday morning.
President Joe Biden helped NASA release the telescope’s first image on Monday. The image showed galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, revealing the faintest objects ever observed. According to NASA, the image showed thousands of galaxies and how they looked 4.6 billion years ago, given the speed of light.
The image covers a patch of sky approximately the size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length by someone on the ground, NASA said.
Take a look at the Webb Space Telescope's image of deep space here.
“These images are going to remind the world that America can do big things, and remind the American people – especially our children – that there’s nothing beyond our capacity,” Biden said on Monday. “We can see possibilities no one has ever seen before. We can go places no one has ever gone before.”
The Webb telescope will replace the Hubble telescope as NASA’s primary view of deep space.
Astronomy enthusiasts are planning events throughout the U.S. on Tuesday to celebrate the release of the new images. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/nasa-to-release-tranche-of-images-from-webb-space-telescope | 2022-07-12T13:21:35Z | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/nasa-to-release-tranche-of-images-from-webb-space-telescope | true |
Co-Founder and Former CMO and CSO Will Drive Symend's Social Focus
CALGARY, AB, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Symend announced today that Co-Founder Tiffany Kaminsky has taken on the role of chief impact officer. The chief impact officer is a newly imagined position that propels philanthropic and programmatic initiatives along with innovative approaches to maximize a company's desired impact. As the company continues its mission to empathetically help consumers, Kaminsky will ensure purpose-driven behavior and strategy is embedded throughout the organization.
Businesses have a critical role to play in driving meaningful change for people and the planet. The chief impact officer role is paramount to elevating social good and governance priorities, aligning and actioning values, and missioning strategic efforts that elevate trust, inclusion, sustainability and more. Kaminsky will champion these priorities at the highest level at Symend, advocating for its people, community, clients, and end customers, while guiding actions that deliver the greatest impact for all of its stakeholders.
As Symend evolves, it remains committed to putting its customers first and creating hyper-personalized engagement strategies that help enterprises achieve better business outcomes without compromising on a positive customer experience. Kaminsky will help instill this mission-driven focus as Symend partners with global business leaders, serves end customers and attracts world-class talent to the growing team.
Tiffany Kaminsky, co-founder and chief impact officer, said: "We founded Symend with a social mission to help consumers. This has been our north star in guiding the organization from day one and continues to drive our culture, values, and the way we do business. I am incredibly proud that with the support of our board and ambitious team of Symenders we can further advance this commitment on a global scale."
Maor Amar, board member of Symend and partner at Impression Ventures, said: "Symend's mission has always been about building software that would make a positive and lasting impact on the people it serves. The fact that Tiffany, Symend's co-founder, has risen to the challenge of taking on the responsibilities of chief impact officer further underscores Symend's relentless commitment to build a great business by doing good. In this newly created role, Tiffany will ensure that the best ESG practices are woven into all aspects of Symend's business."
Hanif Joshaghani, co-founder and CEO, Symend, said: "We're passionate about diversity in tech and moving the needle for equity and inclusion. As we continue to grow Symend, it's paramount that we stay true to our north star as a mission-driven company committed to a greater social good and improving the lives of customers across the globe. That's precisely what Tiffany will do in this new role, leveraging her experience and knowledge of how to employ philanthropic levers to drive social change."
Symend's digital engagement platform uses behavioral science and data-driven insights to empower customers to resolve past due bills. Leveraging advanced analytics, Symend helps enterprises better engage millions of customers by providing deep insight into consumer behavior. Symend continuously optimizes these insights and empathetically nudges customers towards a desired action with personalized communications, self-serve tools and flexible repayment options.
Symend's relationship-based approach keeps enterprises attuned to the changing needs of their customers and empowers them to take action. This increases customer satisfaction, lowers operating costs, and helps resolve past due bills before reaching collections.
Founded in 2016, Symend's platform is purpose built to serve complex global enterprises in telecommunications, financial services, utilities and media. Symend is headquartered in Calgary and privately held, with global operations across Canada, the United States and Latin America. For more information, please visit https://symend.com/ and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Trash on the Treasure Coast is continuing to pile up however Port St. Lucie city leaders promise progress is being made.
City leaders said Monday night during a city council meeting that six trucks are currently being leased to help with the backlog of garbage pickups.
Three additional trucks are scheduled to begin service next week.
City leaders said employees from the city's public works department are operating the leased trucks and have been pulled from their normal job assignments.
City leaders said the leased trucks are picking up over 300 homes each day on average.
The city's new waste provider, FCC Environmental Services, is scheduled to take over for Waste Pro in September.
However, FCC is already servicing the city's commercial accounts.
Once FCC takes over for Waste Pro, trash and recycling pickup will be moved to just once per week and will be scheduled on the same day.
"Our goal is to go out for a home that has not been serviced in at least 7 days," said Russ Blackburn, City Manager, City of Port St. Lucie. "Our code enforcement officers validate those misses and then they'll also look for each side of the street where the home was called in and we pick up everybody who hasn't been picked up."
City leaders have discussed the possibility of residents receiving a waste collection credit for the lack of service.
City council members will begin working out the potential credit during a workshop scheduled to begin on July 20th. | https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/port-st-lucie-leasing-more-garbage-trucks-to-help-with-lack-of-trash-pickups | 2022-07-12T13:26:03Z | https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/port-st-lucie-leasing-more-garbage-trucks-to-help-with-lack-of-trash-pickups | true |
Tax preparation company urges taxpayers to do mid-year tax checkup to avoid surprises during tax filing, shares biggest changes this year so far
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The past few years have been considerably favorable for millions of taxpayers who received a large tax refund, but this tax season will be much different. Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® is warning taxpayers that they could risk refund shock and receive a smaller refund this year. Or worse, they might owe the IRS. The tax preparation company is encouraging taxpayers to do a mid-year tax checkup appointment to understand their situation and make possible changes that could benefit them, to avoid experiencing refund shock during filing season early next year.
"While most people don't think about their taxes until the end of the year, July is the perfect time to make a mid-year tax-planning appointment, especially this year, when many taxpayers are at risk of experiencing refund shock," says Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt. "My advice: Plan now, keep on top of changes that will impact you and your family, and work with an experienced Tax Pro who has your best interests in mind."
To do a mid-year tax checkup, Steber says that taxpayers need to review a few items to better understand their 2022 situation, including last year's tax return, a summary of 2022's current income amount, and an awareness of notable personal changes from the year–like a change in dependents, change of employment or self-employment pay, getting married or divorced–that may impact their tax situation. With this information, taxpayers can calculate their mid-year tax estimate for the first half of the year, and compare it to the tax amount they've paid.
"Once someone has their expected results, they should meet with a Tax Pro to understand how to act accordingly," Steber adds. "If taxpayers are seeing they might have a smaller refund than they expect or even a balance due, there is still time to take action. That could mean anything from increasing tax withholdings for the balance of the year, to increasing contributions to qualified retirement plans, to many other strategies. See your local Tax Pro for answers to tax specific questions on your unique circumstances."
In addition to doing a mid-year tax checkup, the Tax Pros at Jackson Hewitt are offering taxpayers insight into the top four things they should know to also help avoid refund shock this tax year:
- Unlike 2020 and 2021, 2022 will likely not have additional stimulus checks, also known as Economic Impact Payments or the Recovery Rebate Credit. These checks were part of COVID relief packages, and the IRS issued more than 470 million payments in the past two tax seasons. No new stimulus checks are being discussed in legislation; therefore, taxpayers shouldn't expect an additional $1,200, $600, or $1,400 per person in their tax refund.
- Several tax credits are reverting to pre-COVID levels, which are comparatively smaller or limited to last year. This year, taxpayers will experience the Child Tax Credit (CTC) being worth $2,000 per dependent (down from $3,600 in 2021)–as well as no advance CTC monthly payments this year. The Earned Income Tax Credit for eligible taxpayers with no children will go back to $500 from about $1,500; and the Dependent Care Credit will go to a max of $2,100 from $8,000. These credits will also return to other age and income limits, which also means fewer taxpayers will be eligible for these credits.
- There won't be an above-the-line deduction for charitable donations for those who take the standard deduction. This deduction will revert to pre-COVID rules and only be available to those who itemize. For the past two years, taxpayers could deduct up to $600 on their tax returns.
- Every year, there are tax law changes that bring new challenges and differences. New to this year will be the impact on those who use third-party payment apps, like Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Apple Pay, and others. These apps are now required to report users to the IRS who accept more than $600 for the year in total, and will send users a 1099-K form. This income will need to be reported on all tax returns to the IRS, and many taxpayers will need to pay tax on it.
Taxpayers can learn more about avoiding refund shock, as well as get other planning tips for a smoother 2022 tax filing season by viewing Jackson Hewitt's "Tax Talk Live" Facebook Live event series. The first series is taking place the week of July 18, 2022, and will be broadcast each week day from 12:00 to 12:15 p.m. EST: facebook.com/jacksonhewitt.
Visit jacksonhewitt.com for more information and to locate an office to schedule a mid-year checkup appointment.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. is an innovator in the tax industry, with a mission to provide its hard-working clients access to simple, low-cost solutions to manage their taxes and tax refunds. Jackson Hewitt is devoted to helping clients get ahead and stands behind its work with its Maximum Refund Guarantee and Lifetime Accuracy Guarantee® (restrictions apply, see Jackson Hewitt's website for more details). Jackson Hewitt has more than 5,500 franchise and company-owned locations nationwide, including nearly 3,000 in Walmart stores as well as online tax prep services, making it easy and convenient for clients to file their taxes. For more information about products, services, and offers, or to locate a Jackson Hewitt office, visit www.jacksonhewitt.com or call 1 (800) 234-1040.
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Educational child care provider to host free events for local families through the summer
ABINGDON, Md. , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 150 Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care locations in the U.S. will host "Storytime LIVE!," a free community event promoting reading and comprehension to children from birth through age 12 with special literary character visits in July, August and September.
"Reading is key to developing our children's literacy and language skills," said Joy Turner, Kiddie Academy vice president of education. "We notice that children who were read to from birth develop strong language skills early and are ready for school."
Participating Academies will make favorite children's stories come to life through these events, which feature the reading of a children's book and a special visit from a corresponding character. Characters this year include "Llama, Llama," "Curious George," "Hungry Caterpillar," "Rainbow Fish," "Paddington Bear" and more. In addition to the reading fun, each event will feature several other entertaining activities and healthy snacks for the entire family.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), parent-child verbal interactions, including those that occur through reading in early childhood, predict critically important outcomes through age 14 years. Storytime LIVE! underscores Kiddie Academy's commitment to making developing literacy fun for children.
"By engaging our children at Storytime LIVE! and showing how fun reading can be, our hope is that parents and children will continue reading at home," said Turner.
To locate and register for a Storytime LIVE! event near you, visit KiddieAcademy.com/Events/Storytime-Live.
About Kiddie Academy®
Since its inception in 1981 the Kiddie Academy system has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. The company serves families and their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering full-time care, before-and after-school care, and summer camp programs, through the Kiddie Academy system. Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials® philosophy, supporting programs, methods, activities, and techniques help prepare children for life. With an industry-leading Net Promoter Score® of 82 (a measure of customer satisfaction and loyalty), the Kiddie Academy system excels in providing an exceptional customer experience. Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC has also received corporate accreditation from the globally recognized Cognia accreditation system, signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in child care. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com or find Kiddie Academy on Facebook at Facebook.com/KiddieAcademy.
About Kiddie Academy Franchising, LLC
Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC is based in Maryland and there are currently 300 open Academies in the Kiddie Academy system located in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The Kiddie Academy system expects to open 30 new Academies in 2022. For more information, visit franchising.kiddieacademy.com. Each franchised location in the Kiddie Academy system is an independently owned and operated business.
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NeoSystems to host Deltek's Project Portfolio Management Suite, Costpoint Shop Floor Time, IBM Cognos Full Use and Third-party Customer Applications
RESTON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoSystems, a full-service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed services provider to the government contracting market, is once again joining forces with Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses. NeoSystems will host Deltek's Project Portfolio Management Suite and Costpoint Shop Floor Time applications, IBM's Cognos Full Use and third-party customer applications in NeoSystems.Cloud, a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 7012 and 7021 compliant cloud service offering.
The NeoSystems.Cloud offers Deltek government contracting customers a new option for hosting Deltek on-premises products that integrate with Deltek's Costpoint cloud solutions to help address the necessary controls to meet NIST 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Moderate equivalent baseline requirements.
"We are thrilled to be named the preferred Deltek Marketplace partner for providing third-party cloud hosting services for businesses that are looking to move their on-premises applications to the cloud," said Michael Tinsley, CEO of NeoSystems. "Given our long and successful history of working together, this new arrangement brings significant incremental value to our mutual customers."
NeoSystems.Cloud provides a purpose-built infrastructure and systems for predictable performance and redundancy for disaster recovery and business continuity and can be used for data warehousing solutions and alternative private communication gateways for wide area networking terminations.
As a managed service, NeoSystems manages cloud deployments from build to application management, including software upgrades and patching, all backed by service level agreements for availability and response time, along with 24x7 proactive monitoring and technical support. NeoSystems also can help clients with Costpoint cloud integrations.
In addition, the NeoSystems.Cloud provides the foundation for the NeoSystems Secure Enclave which includes the security program to manage the sequestration of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information (CDI) where authorized users can receive, store, process, edit, and share CUI/CDI while aligning with DFARS, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and CMMC requirements.
"NeoSystems has proven to be a strong partner to Deltek," said Todd Walker, Vice President of Product Management at Deltek. "They deliver incredible value to our mutual customers and can provide additional services that enable them to host and integrate on-premises products with Deltek's Costpoint cloud solutions. This allows customers to focus on their core business, without the need to manage or monitor their own cloud deployments."
NeoSystems currently hosts Deltek's Cobra, winsight Analytics, Open Plan, PM Compass, Costpoint Shop Floor Time and other third-party government contracting applications.
NeoSystems, based in Reston, Virginia, is a full service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed service provider for the government contracting market. NeoSystems provides core solutions to more than 600 client companies and their 100,000+ client employees with its outsourced services by implementing hundreds of fully integrated financial, business and cyber management systems through best-of-breed technology and in-depth domain expertise in Accounting & Finance, IT, HR, Security and Hosting (SSAE18 SOC1 & SOC2, ITAR). NeoSystems has been named one of America's fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine. For more information, visit https://www.neosystemscorp.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com
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Expanding European presence with new hubs and talent in Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exadel (www.exadel.com), a global software consultancy and engineering company, today announced the recent acquisition of software engineering company Motion Software (https://motion-software.com/), which specializes in blockchain, AI, analytics, healthcare, and eLearning, and is the creator of a leading remote work platform that enables tech companies to engage with top digital talent worldwide.
"I am excited to welcome Motion Software's talented team to Exadel," said Darren Oberst, CEO of Exadel. "This partnership significantly increases our presence across Europe, adding talent in Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. Motion's remote work platform, designed from the ground up, opens new opportunities for streamlining the matchmaking process for our clients, and a suite of tools that ensure the success and well-being of the remote software specialists at a global scale. I am confident that adding Motion Software's capabilities and locations alongside Exadel's service and solution offerings will create significant value for our diverse talent and clients."
"We are very excited to join the team at Exadel, a rapidly growing organization with great engineering and consulting talent," said Christo Peev, CEO of Motion Software. "This acquisition is expanding the portfolio of great remote work opportunities for our people, by adding positions across a variety of different companies''.
The Motion Software platform empowers hundreds of remote software specialists to work with the most innovative tech companies from around the world. We take pride in our friendly working environment that values self-improvement, work-life balance, and constantly doing our best in every aspect of our lives. Every few months we travel to meet up at different places and spend some quality time together.
Learn more about Motion Software on Linkedin and Instagram.
Exadel is a global software engineering and business consultancy company, creating the transformative strategies, platforms, and products our clients need to run and grow their businesses. For more than 20 years we have developed solutions that accelerate the speed, quality, and efficiency of our delivery while adding value to customers. A Forrester-recognized market leader in distributed Agile, we are proud of our long history partnering with the largest brands across all industries. For more information on Exadel services and areas of expertise, visit exadel.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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NeoSystems to host Deltek's Project Portfolio Management Suite, Costpoint Shop Floor Time, IBM Cognos Full Use and Third-party Customer Applications
RESTON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoSystems, a full-service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed services provider to the government contracting market, is once again joining forces with Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses. NeoSystems will host Deltek's Project Portfolio Management Suite and Costpoint Shop Floor Time applications, IBM's Cognos Full Use and third-party customer applications in NeoSystems.Cloud, a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 7012 and 7021 compliant cloud service offering.
The NeoSystems.Cloud offers Deltek government contracting customers a new option for hosting Deltek on-premises products that integrate with Deltek's Costpoint cloud solutions to help address the necessary controls to meet NIST 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Moderate equivalent baseline requirements.
"We are thrilled to be named the preferred Deltek Marketplace partner for providing third-party cloud hosting services for businesses that are looking to move their on-premises applications to the cloud," said Michael Tinsley, CEO of NeoSystems. "Given our long and successful history of working together, this new arrangement brings significant incremental value to our mutual customers."
NeoSystems.Cloud provides a purpose-built infrastructure and systems for predictable performance and redundancy for disaster recovery and business continuity and can be used for data warehousing solutions and alternative private communication gateways for wide area networking terminations.
As a managed service, NeoSystems manages cloud deployments from build to application management, including software upgrades and patching, all backed by service level agreements for availability and response time, along with 24x7 proactive monitoring and technical support. NeoSystems also can help clients with Costpoint cloud integrations.
In addition, the NeoSystems.Cloud provides the foundation for the NeoSystems Secure Enclave which includes the security program to manage the sequestration of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information (CDI) where authorized users can receive, store, process, edit, and share CUI/CDI while aligning with DFARS, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and CMMC requirements.
"NeoSystems has proven to be a strong partner to Deltek," said Todd Walker, Vice President of Product Management at Deltek. "They deliver incredible value to our mutual customers and can provide additional services that enable them to host and integrate on-premises products with Deltek's Costpoint cloud solutions. This allows customers to focus on their core business, without the need to manage or monitor their own cloud deployments."
NeoSystems currently hosts Deltek's Cobra, winsight Analytics, Open Plan, PM Compass, Costpoint Shop Floor Time and other third-party government contracting applications.
NeoSystems, based in Reston, Virginia, is a full service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed service provider for the government contracting market. NeoSystems provides core solutions to more than 600 client companies and their 100,000+ client employees with its outsourced services by implementing hundreds of fully integrated financial, business and cyber management systems through best-of-breed technology and in-depth domain expertise in Accounting & Finance, IT, HR, Security and Hosting (SSAE18 SOC1 & SOC2, ITAR). NeoSystems has been named one of America's fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine. For more information, visit https://www.neosystemscorp.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashland Place Finance LLC ("Ashland Place"), a commercial aviation financing platform, and Crestone Air Partners, Inc. ("Crestone"), a full-service aviation asset management platform, today announced the closing of an engine facility financing four CFM56 engines on lease to Cebu Air, Inc. (Philippines) and TUI Airways Limited (UK).
"We are pleased to welcome Crestone as a new member of our commercial aviation financing platform," said Jennifer Villa, Ashland Place's Executive Director and Group Head. "One of our market differentiators has been our ability to drive successful outcomes for a wide range of aviation sector companies, and we look forward to continuing this trend with Crestone."
"At Crestone, we are proud of our partnerships across the aviation landscape, and we have certainly found another great partner in Ashland Place," said Kevin Milligan, Principal, Head of Investments at Crestone. "We are excited to have closed this latest transaction with Ashland Place and value the business's support as we continue to grow our business and maximize value for our customers."
Allen & Overy LLP served as legal counsel for Ashland Place, while Vedder Price LLP served as legal counsel for Crestone in this transaction.
Ashland Place Finance LLC is an institutional financing platform offering innovative capital solutions to the global commercial aerospace industry. Ashland Place is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP. Additional information can be found at: www.ashlandplace.com.
Crestone Air Partners (CAP) invests in commercial jet aircraft and the engines that power them on behalf of our capital partners. We are a full-service aviation asset management platform with a diverse portfolio of aircraft and engines leased to airlines globally. We target transactions in the secondary market, focusing on the last decade of the asset lifecycle. We take a collaborative approach with our clients by offering flexible lease terms tailored to our customers' requirements. Crestone brings unique value to transactions by drawing on the expertise and capabilities of interrelated aviation specialist subsidiary businesses across the Air T family (airframe material sales, landing gear leasing, engine material sales, disassembly, and aircraft storage). Crestone is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and is a wholly owned business unit of Air T, Inc. holding company (NASDAQ: AIRT). Additional information can be found at: www.crestoneairpartners.com.
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BETHESDA, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will webcast live its second quarter 2022 earnings results webcast on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. EDT. James Taiclet, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Jay Malave, chief financial officer; and Greg Gardner, vice president of investor relations, will discuss second quarter 2022 financial results, provide updates on key topics and answer questions. Second quarter 2022 results will be published prior to the market opening on July 19.
The live webcast and relevant financial charts will be available for download on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website, www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.
An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available through Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor, and a podcast will be available here.
For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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Global SaaS Leader Also Reaches Significant Product Milestones And Expands Leadership Team
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitly Inc., the world's leading connections platform, finished June 2022 with impressive customer and overall business growth. The company expanded the number of paying customers on its platform to over 420,000, resulting in over 60% year over year growth. The company is now powering more than 10 billion monthly interactions between creators, brands, businesses, and their audiences. During this period, the company also achieved significant product milestones, including unifying its three core products into its Connections Platform and launching its Link-In-Bio product out of private beta. In addition, the company expanded its leadership team with a number of key hires.
"Bitly has now delivered on its promise to provide customers with a unified Connections Platform where they can leverage links and QR codes beyond just a single point of contact, manage content holistically, and analyze engagement all in one place - something no other company can provide," said Toby Gabriner, CEO of Bitly. "The significant growth in users and paying customers is evidence that we are delivering a much needed solution that will have a notable impact on our customers' businesses."
In addition to reaching 420,000 paying customers, Bitly grew its total user base to more than 5.7 million monthly active users. These customers and users are now generating over 256 million links and QR codes each month. They're leveraging the Bitly Connections Platform to build brand trust, connect with their audiences, and unlock digital experiences across both the physical and digital worlds. This has resulted in over 10 billion monthly interactions between Bitly customers and their audiences via links clicked and QR codes scanned.
Bitly's QR code business continued to see unprecedented adoption - with the number of QR codes generated growing 152% on a year-over-year basis in the first half of 2022 - as brands and businesses are increasingly incorporating QR codes into their marketing strategy as a new way to interact with audiences in everything from new home listings and doctor appointment check-ins, to wireless access in hotel rooms to the activation of TV ads and direct mail promotions.
Over the first six months of 2022, Bitly implemented a number of new products and features to ensure creators, brands and businesses of all sizes are able to easily engage with their customers anywhere and at scale. These features have ranged from browser extensions and basic customizations to the launch of the company's Link-In-Bio product out of private beta and advanced redesigns of the user experience. The platform has also grown to support more than 800 active app integrations.
Connections Platform
As part of these key milestones, the company has now officially integrated its three core product offerings - Link Management, Link-In-Bio and QR codes - into its Connections Platform, an all in one platform that is now available to all Bitly customers. The Connections Platform is available on both desktop and mobile browsers. The company has also expanded availability of its Link-In-Bio product to all Bitly users. This unique solution combines the key link-in-bio features that are highly-valued by the creator community - such as advanced customization and audience discoverability - with the power of a full link management solution as part of the Connections Platform
Advanced Redesign of the User Experience
In addition to the roll out of its Connections Platform, Bitly has also developed a cleaner, modern user dashboard that makes it simple for users to find what they're looking for quickly. New navigation raises the visibility of key features and provides a more intuitive user workflow for creating links, QR codes and Link-in-bios and managing campaigns.
Trust and Safety Technology
The company also introduced patent-pending technology that detects harmful links and determines the type of action to take based on the nature of abuse identified. The technology evaluates the full path of a shortened link to determine if the link is malicious, harmful or abusive. The implementation of this new technology, along with the launch of its Trust and Safety Center and membership into the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership, are the latest steps Bitly is taking to help make the internet a safer, more trustworthy place.
More details on the company's other product feature updates can be found here and here.
Over the course of the first half of 2022, Bitly has also expanded its leadership and product teams to support the company's growth and vision as it scales globally. This includes the appointments of Jackie Cureton as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Danielle Rutigliano as Vice President of Talent Acquisition, and Helena Fowler as Senior Director of Product Marketing, as well as several other key hires.
The company currently has approximately 200 full-time employees globally and expects to announce additional strategic hires in the months ahead.
Bitly is a leading global SaaS company offering a comprehensive platform designed to enable every piece of information shared online to connect with key audiences and ignite action. Bitly's all-in-one Connections Platform empowers more than 5.7 million monthly active users and over 420,000 customers globally - people, influencers, brands, and businesses of every size - to use branded links, custom QR codes, and link-in-bio solutions as a trusted platform for engaging their audience and delivering critical notifications, information, and experiences. Bitly is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture and employee experience proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. For more on Bitly, visit https://bitly.com/.
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(The Hill) — Close to half of Republican primary voters want someone other than former President Donald Trump to run in 2024, according to a new poll that comes as he considers an early announcement of another White House bid.
When respondents in The New York Times/Siena College poll were asked who they would vote for should the 2024 GOP primary be held today, voters offered the most support to Trump with 49 percent backing the former president. Forty-seven percent, however, indicated they would support another Republican nominee.
Support for the former president drops to 41 percent among GOP primary voters between the ages of 18 and 28 years old and 44 percent for those between the ages of 30 and 44 years old, pollsters noted.
The Times added that 65 percent of Republican primary voters with at least a college degree and 64 percent of those under 35 years old would vote against the former president in a primary — key groups of the Republican base that would be crucial to the former president’s support.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R ) received the second-highest support among primary voters when respondents were asked who they would vote for in a Republican presidential primary for 2024 at 25 percent – the only candidate besides Trump to receive double-digit support.
Former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R), former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and “Someone else” registered single-digit support in the survey.
The polling comes as Trump mulls a third presidential bid, which he has at times teased but has not formally announced. Multiple sources told The Hill that there has been some discussion of Trump making an announcement as soon as this summer.
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Pedestrian hit and killed in Milwaukee
It happened Monday night near 35th and Hadley streets
Pedestrian hit and killed in Milwaukee
It happened Monday night near 35th and Hadley streets
UPDATE YOU AS WE LEARN MORE. GERRON: IT IS A BUSY TUESDAY MORNING. ONE PERSON IS DEAD AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR LAST NIGHT IN MILWAUKEE. THIS HAPPENED NEAR 35TH AND HADLEY JUST AFTER 10:00. YOU CAN SEE HERE MULTIPLE OFFICERS ON SCENE, AND POLICE TAPE UP AS WELL. RIGHT NOW, DETAILS ARE LIMITED. NO WORD ON IF ANYONE IS IN CUSTOD
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Pedestrian hit and killed in Milwaukee
It happened Monday night near 35th and Hadley streets
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Officer says one person is dead after being hit by a vehicle.It happened near 35th Street and Hadley Street in Milwaukee Monday night just before 11 p.m.Police have not said what led up to the crash or if anyone is in custody.
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The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Officer says one person is dead after being hit by a vehicle.
It happened near 35th Street and Hadley Street in Milwaukee Monday night just before 11 p.m.
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BALTIMORE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tessemae's, the nation's premier organic condiment and salad dressing company, today announces bold new packaging for its array of products. The updated design and eye-catching artwork marks a new chapter in the brand's legacy. The refreshed product line is now available nationwide.
The innovative design is a BPA-free, recyclable plastic bottle made from PET(polyethylene terephthalate). Each product is involved in a bottle-to-bottle recycling process which enables a new bottle to be produced from an old one.
"Since our inception in 2009, Tessemae's has always been a purpose driven company. Identifying sustainable solutions that increase renewability while maintaining quality is a natural course of evolution for us," stated Greg Vetter, CEO of Tessemae's. "Unlike a lot of companies, we contribute to the public interest simply because we believe in the importance of doing so. We've been doing that from day one with the launch of our Crop Circles campaign and are fully committed to continuing with that guiding philosophy going forward."
Aside from the progressive steps on the sustainability front, the revitalization of the product line was also influenced by a need to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. The packaging refresh will encompass the full product portfolio and will be accessible on shelves throughout the nation.
Tessemae's is a flavor-forward food company that makes clean-label, organic products with uncompromising ingredients of the highest quality. Tessemae's commitment to healthy eating and living is at the core of its mission: Simplify Food to Amplify Life. As a pioneer in clean manufacturing, Tessemae's is focused on producing simple and delicious food with real ingredients that everyone can enjoy. All Tessemae's products are made in the U.S., and are available for purchase at Amazon, Baker's, Big Y, City Market, Costco, Dillon's, Earth Fare, Fred Meyer, Fresh Thyme, Fry's, Giant, Harris Teeter, H-E-B, Heinen's, King Soopers, Kroger, Lucky's, Mom's Organic Market, Publix, QFC, Roundy's, Ralphs, Safeway, Sam's Club, Save Mart, Shop Rite, Smith's, Sprouts, Target, Tessemaes.com, Thrive Market, Walmart, Wegmans, Whole Foods Market, and more retailers across the country.
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ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Anheuser-Busch is teaming up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the fourth consecutive year to donate emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments nationwide, including more than 169,000 cans to 42 fire departments in Texas to help them be ready for the 2022 wildfire season.
As wildfire season lengthens and increases in severity each year, clean drinking water remains essential in addressing firefighters' hydration needs – yet many volunteer departments struggle with limited budget and resources. The deliveries of emergency drinking water in Texas will help address this critical need, while supporting a community that Anheuser-Busch's Houston brewery is proud to call home.
"Our emergency drinking water program is a tremendous source of pride for all of us at Anheuser-Busch – including our more than 12,000 employees across Texas – as we are able to do our part to recognize and support the heroes who protect our communities from natural disasters," said Colleen Lucas, Vice President of Community Impact at Anheuser-Busch. "By leveraging our production and distribution capabilities as a force of good, we are honored to lend a hand to Texas' volunteer fire service and first responders across the country."
This year's partnership between Anheuser-Busch and the NVFC will provide more than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to nearly 450 volunteer fire departments across 46 states. It also marks a significant continuation of the brewer's 30-year-strong commitment to disaster relief and supporting local communities in times of need through its emergency drinking water program.
"Hydration is a vital component to firefighter health and safety, and an important part of keeping firefighters functioning at their best during response," said NVFC chair Steve Hirsch. "We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's ongoing commitment to support our volunteer boots-on-the-ground responders. This is an invaluable program that provides a critical resource to volunteer departments, so they can use their limited budgets on other necessities."
In Texas, the donations of emergency drinking water will be made to more than 40 volunteer fire departments including San Felipe Frydek Volunteer Fire Department, Mathis Volunteer Fire Department, Sweeny Fire and Rescue, East Bernard Fire Department, Skellytown Volunteer Fire Department, and Granbury Volunteer Fire Department.
Since 2019, Anheuser-Busch and its national network of independent wholesalers – including local partners, Ben E. Keith Company, Brown Distributing Company, Del Papa Distributing Co., Jack Hilliard Distributing, Mike Hopkins Distributing, Silver Eagle Beverages, Standard Sales, Budweiser Distributing Company, R&K Distributors, and L&F Distributors – have partnered with the NVFC to donate more than 4.9 million cans of clean, safe drinking water to more than 960 fire departments across the country to support wildfire response needs.
"We're glad to support the partnership between Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council by delivering nearly 5,000 cans of emergency drinking water to the Moore Volunteer Fire Department in Frio County," said John L. Nau, III, Chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages. "This summer is predicted to be one of the hottest on record which will keep firefighters very busy because the heat can lead to many more fires throughout the area. We hope the cans of water will bring hydration relief during this challenging time."
The donations of emergency drinking water are sourced from Anheuser-Busch's breweries in Cartersville, Georgia and Fort Collins, Colorado which periodically pause beer production to can emergency drinking water to support disaster relief efforts in partnership with the American Red Cross and the NVFC. Since the creation of its emergency drinking water program in 1988, Anheuser-Busch has donated more than 90 million cans of clean drinking water to U.S. communities affected by natural disasters and other crises.
Learn more about the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program at www.nvfc.org/water.
ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life's moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in the world. We hope to build a future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share. For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities and packaging plants, and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America's most loved beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical advocacy, resources, programs, and education for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
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Completed assaying of 2021 drilling program continues to confirm gold and copper mineralization beyond the current resource estimate
Company remains on track to complete the next development steps for the CK Gold Project and submit Permit to Mine application to Wyoming DEQ during 3rd quarter 2022
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. ("U.S. Gold," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (NASDAQ: USAU) is pleased to report that it has received assays for the last three holes of its CK Gold Project (the "Project") 2021 drilling program. The Company continues to be encouraged by the positive results from its confirmatory and expansion drilling. Additionally, in June 2022, internationally acclaimed geologist Dr. Richard Sillitoe reviewed the core, consulted with Company geologists and conducted a site visit of the Project. Following the visit, Dr. Sillitoe confirmed that the gold-copper mineralization is of porphyry type and may have expansion opportunities at depth, to the southeast and in other, yet to be discovered, porphyry intrusions since deposits of this type can occur in clusters.
In commenting on these latest assay results and Dr. Sillitoe's visit, Kevin Francis, V.P. Exploration and Technical Services of U.S. Gold, said, "The primary purpose of the 2021 drilling program was to support feasibility study level hydrology and geotechnical studies. The three holes reported, CK21-04c, CK21-05c and CK21-08c, were primarily hydrology holes. CK21-04c confirms results of additional 2021 drilling which intercepted future mineral resource expansion potential immediately south and below the proposed open pit. While we know that there are additional mineral resources requiring further exploration expenditures, our priority is to realize the value of the commercially attractive gold-copper project identified in our prefeasibility study, published December 1, 2021. We continue to advance the permit to mine application, which will be led by Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality ("DEQ"). We were honored to host Dr. Sillitoe at the Project. His keen observations and recommendations have resulted in an improved understanding of the Project geology and ideas for new discoveries."
2021 Drilling Program Results
The Company is reporting results from 3 core holes completed during the 2021 drilling program. Gold and copper assays from the 2021 program continue to extend mineralization beyond the prefeasibility mineral resource estimate. As such, the Company believes that an increase of mineral resources is likely.
The plan map below shows the distribution of the newly reported holes relative to the proposed prefeasibility ultimate pit outline.
The table below reports significant intervals exceeding an 0.30 g/t AuEq cutoff. Mineralization continues to expand to the southwest of and below the proposed open pit.
The Company looks forward to designing a follow up drill program, taking into account the results of the 2021 drilling program, to potentially further increase the mineral resource at the Project. Timing will be dependent upon the priorities of completing the next development steps and submitting the mine to permit application and available treasury.
Dr. Richard Sillitoe Visit
Dr. Sillitoe spent three days with the U.S. Gold geology team reviewing drill core and visiting the Project site. He confirmed previous geologic examinations that theorized the Project's gold and copper mineralization was derived from a porphyritic granodiorite intrusion. The porphyritic texture has been partially masked by subsequent tectonism that resulted in a weak gneissic texture and localized mylonitization. Mineralization is associated with potassic alteration that resulted in the development of biotite and magnetite after magmatic hornblende throughout the granodiorite. A-type veins containing chalcopyrite and molybdenite were identified. These veins show classic textures and lack alteration halos.
Element plots were constructed in plan view which show concentric zones of higher-grade zinc and manganese assays rimming the gold and copper mineralization and a depleted zinc/manganese core, consistent with a hydrothermal mineralizing system of porphyry type.
Samples of porphyritic granodiorite and molybdenite have been collected for analysis to determine the ages of the host rock and the mineralization.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") Procedure
U.S. Gold Corp. employs a rigorous QA/QC protocol on all aspects of sampling and analytical procedure. Drill core is checked, logged, marked for sampling and sawn in half. One-half of each drill core is maintained for future reference and the other half of each drill core is sent to ALS, an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Reno, Nevada to complete all sample preparation and assaying. Samples are analyzed employing fire assaying with atomic absorption finish for gold, and four-acid ICP-MS analysis for silver and copper. For QA/QC purposes, certified standards, blank samples and sample duplicates are inserted into the sample stream. U.S. Gold Corp. also periodically submits sample pulps to another independent laboratory for check analysis.
Note on Qualified Person
This news release has been reviewed by Kevin Francis, P Geo, SME Registered Member, Vice President of Exploration and Technical Services for U.S. Gold Corp. Acting within the scope of his expertise, Mr. Francis, as a Qualified Person as defined by Regulation S-K, Subpart 1300 promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian NI 43-101 reporting standards, has reviewed the information provided and finds it to be accurate and reflect facts.
About U.S. Gold Corp.
U.S. Gold Corp. is a publicly traded, U.S. focused gold exploration and development company. U.S. Gold Corp. has a portfolio of exploration properties. The Project is located in Southeast Wyoming and has a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) technical report, which was completed by Gustavson Associates, LLC. Keystone and Maggie Creek are exploration properties on the Cortez and Carlin Trends in Nevada. The Challis Gold Project is located in Idaho. For more information about U.S. Gold Corp., please visit www.usgoldcorp.gold.
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Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated," and "intend," among others. These statements include our expectations that further expansion opportunities exist at the Project, the potential for increases to the mineral resource estimate, and the estimated timing for finalization of the next phase of engineering and submission of our permit application. These forward-looking statements are based on U.S. Gold Corp.'s current expectations, and actual results could differ materially from such statements. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks arising from: market and other conditions, the prevailing market conditions for metal prices and mining industry cost inputs, environmental and regulatory risks, COVID-19 uncertainties, risks faced by junior companies generally engaged in exploration activities, whether U.S. Gold Corp. will be able to raise sufficient capital to develop the Project and implement future exploration programs, the success or failure of future drilling programs, and other factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be reviewed at www.sec.gov. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory, and other risks, contingencies, and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no duty to correct or update any information contained herein.
g/t = grams per metric tonne, oz/st = troy ounces per short ton, 1 g/t = .0291652 oz/st
AuEQ calculated using metal pricing: $1625/oz Au, $3.25/lb Cu and $18/oz Ag
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U.S. Gold Corp. Investor Relations:
+1 800 557 4550
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- Partnership underscores Medtronic's commitment to investing in innovative technologies that support physicians and patients from diagnosis to treatment
- CathWorks' FFRangio® System provides diagnostic and physiologic information through artificial intelligence to potentially disrupt traditional FFR and revolutionize the management of coronary artery disease
DUBLIN and KEFAR SAVA, Israel, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with CathWorks, a privately held company headquartered in Kefar Sava, Israel, which aims to transform how coronary artery disease (CAD) is diagnosed and treated.
As part of the agreement, Medtronic will invest up to $75 million and immediately begin co-promotion of CathWorks' FFRangio® System in the U.S., Europe and Japan, where it is commercially available. As part of a separate agreement, Medtronic will have the option to acquire CathWorks once certain undisclosed milestones are met. CathWorks will also have the right to compel Medtronic to acquire the company if Medtronic chooses not to exercise its option. The acquisition option agreement will expire in July of 2027, with an estimated acquisition of up to $585 million and potential undisclosed earn-out payments post-acquisition. Medtronic has held a minority investment in CathWorks since 2018.
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a diagnostic technique that evaluates the physiologic impact of coronary artery stenosis, making it an important part of the decision-making process when managing patients with CAD. While FFR is an important diagnostic tool, supported by strong clinical evidence,1 the nature of traditional FFR — which requires invasive measurements with wires and stimulation with hyperemic agents— has resulted in its underutilization. In contrast to traditional FFR, the FFRangio System combines artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computational science to obtain quick and reliable FFR values from routine angiograms (X-rays), eliminating the need for drug stimulation and invasive pressure wires.
"Data and AI-enabled technologies have been shown to drive improved workflow and patient outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem. In cardiology specifically, these new advances in technology provide clinicians with the opportunity to gain additional information to improve and evolve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with CAD," said Jason Weidman, senior vice president and president of the Coronary & Renal Denervation business, which is part of the Cardiovascular Portfolio at Medtronic. "We are excited to partner with CathWorks to offer the FFRangio system to our customers. We believe strongly in the potential of the technology and are committed to strengthening our relationship with CathWorks to provide new, innovative technologies and solutions from diagnosis to treatment."
Backed by robust clinical evidence, FFRangio has demonstrated excellent diagnostic performance compared to wire-based FFR. According to clinical data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Cardiovascular Interventions, FFRangio showed diagnostic accuracy of 93%, sensitivity of 91%, and specificity of 94%.2 This non-invasive technology has the potential to disrupt and expand traditional FFR segments. Traditional FFR today is an approximate $750 million product segment that is growing at low-double digits.
"CathWorks has been looking for the right partner to help us expand the reach of the FFRangio system globally," said Ramin Mousavi, president and chief executive officer of CathWorks. "Medtronic not only brings the strength of its commercial team to CathWorks, but a reputation of investing and defining new opportunities to revolutionize care. I am excited about the possibilities ahead as we partner with Medtronic to expand the use of our technology to the U.S., Japan and Europe."
Financial Highlights
The co-promotion agreement is expected to be neutral to Medtronic's fiscal year 2023 GAAP and adjusted earnings per share and neutral to accretive thereafter.
About CathWorks
CathWorks is the leader in digital health innovations that can improve the lives of patients globally. The CathWorks FFRangio® System combines artificial intelligence and advanced computational science, transforming how cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated. The FFRangio System obtains physiologic information from routine angiograms, eliminating the need for drug stimulation and invasive pressure wires. It provides physicians with quick and reliable intraprocedural FFR values for the entire coronary tree that is practical for every patient. For more information on CathWorks, visit www.cath.works and follow @CathWorks on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
- Bernard De Bruyne, M.D., Ph.D., Nico H.J. Pijls, M.D., Ph.D., Bindu Kalesan, M.P.H., Emanuele Barbato, M.D., Ph.D., Pim A.L. Tonino, M.D., Ph.D., Zsolt Piroth, M.D., Nikola Jagic, M.D., Sven Möbius-Winkler, M.D., Gilles Rioufol, M.D., Ph.D., Nils Witt, M.D., Ph.D., Petr Kala, M.D., Philip MacCarthy, M.D., Thomas Engström, M.D., Keith G. Oldroyd, M.D., Kreton Mavromatis, M.D., Ganesh Manoharan, M.D., Peter Verlee, M.D., Ole Frobert, M.D., Nick Curzen, B.M., Ph.D., Jane B. Johnson, R.N., B.S.N., Peter Jüni, M.D., and William F. Fearon, M.D., for the FAME 2 Trial Investigators. Fractional Flow Reserve–Guided PCI versus Medical Therapy in stable coronary disease. The New England Journal of Medicine 2012; 367:991-1001DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1205361
- Witberg G, De Bruyne B, Fearon WF, Achenbach S, Engstrom T, Matsuo H, et al. . Diagnostic performance of angiogram-derived fractional flow reserve: a pooled analysis of 5 prospective cohort studies. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. (2020) 13:488–97. 10.1016/j.jcin.2019.10.045
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SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – Today features the best chance of scattered showers and storms this week, but when is the best chance of seeing a shower/storm today? Details are below…
TODAY:
While not as warm on today, it does turn out more humid as dew points climb well into the 60s. That increase in moisture and an approaching cold front lead to our best chance of showers and storms in almost a week.
There’s a lull in the shower and storm activity mid to late this morning but that also gives us a chance to warm back into the 80s. With it being humid plus the cold front getting closer, another round of scattered storms likely to form early in the afternoon close to Syracuse then quickly move into Eastern New York by evening.
It is this afternoon round of storms that could cause some gusty, damaging winds and even some hail.
TONIGHT:
For the most part tonight is quiet with variable clouds and maybe a passing shower. It turns a bit cooler and less humid during the night too.
Lows are expected to drop to between 60 and 65 with patchy fog possible too.
WEDNESDAY:
Much of Wednesday is looking dry with some sunshine but come the evening there will be a renewed threat of a few scattered showers and a storm or two thanks to reinforcing cold front/trough pushing in during the evening. Thankfully, the severe threat very low.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
After the few showers and possibly a storm moves across the region Wednesday evening the weather quiets down overnight.
Lows drop to around 60.
THURSDAY:
The combination of lingering low level moisture and the heating of the day is probably enough to produce a couple of pop up showers, but much of the day is going to be dry.
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Fair Week kicks off at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) -The wait is finally over, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair returns to Chippewa Falls and is here to stay through Sunday July 17.
From cheese curds to livestock showings to live performances and more, the grounds are expected to see more than 100,000 fair-goers.
Rusty Volk, executive director joins Hello Wisconsin Tuesday to outline the start of Fair Week and discuss what’s new to the grounds.
General Admission each day is $10, for kids ages 6-11, $5 and kids under 6 can attend for free. Active/retired military and veterans can also attend for free with proof of a military ID.
Gates open at 9a.m. and carnival rides begin at 3p.m. (Tuesday only).
Nightside newscasts will be live from the fairgrounds Tuesday.
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Twitter Spaces Conference Call Today at 10:30 AM ET
HOUSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) reported sales for its Nightclubs and Bombshells restaurants of $70.1 million for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2022. Sales do not include non-core operations and are preliminary and subject to final closing. Full 3Q22 financial results are expected by August 9. RCI also announced it bought back 168,069 shares in 3Q22 totaling $9.2 million.
Eric Langan, President and CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., EVP Travis Reese, and CFO Bradley Chhay will participate in a Twitter Spaces conference call regarding today's news at 10:30 AM ET. The Twitter Spaces call will be hosted by Mr. Langan; co-hosted by WOLF Financial and Mark Moran of Litquidity; and accessible at https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDGLLLYMQwGm. A replay will be available immediately thereafter.
"We're pleased revenues hit the higher end of our target annual run rate of $260-$280 million," Mr. Langan said. "The third quarter was the first period since 1Q20 not affected by COVID. It also benefitted from the full integration of our 1Q22 club acquisitions. Bombshells faced comparisons to an unusually strong year-ago quarter, when it was one of the few bar and restaurant chains open in Texas, with little competition due to the state of COVID at the time. Otherwise, Bombshells saw typical seasonal trends. Armed with high cash balances from strong sales, we took advantage of market conditions to repurchase 1.78% of shares outstanding since March 31, 2022, and we ended the quarter with $37.5 million cash and cash equivalents."
Club acquisitions contributed sales of $11.8 million in 3Q22 and $27.0 million in 9M22. 11 clubs were acquired in October, one in November, and one in early May. Northern clubs continued to rebound. Clubs in key markets benefited from customer traffic related to major sporting events and NFT conferences.
Bombshells Arlington contributed sales of $1.7 million in 3Q22 and $4.3 million since its December opening. Bombshells' first franchisee in San Antonio has seen very strong sales since opening June 27.
The COVID pandemic first impacted sales in RCI's 2Q20. All locations were required to close mid-March 2020. Bombshells and some Nightclubs began to reopen May 2020. All Nightclubs were not fully reopened to their full operating hours until 4Q21.
All references to "RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.," "company," "we," "our," and similar terms refer to RCI and/or its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
With more than 50 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in adult nightclubs and sports bars/restaurants. Clubs in New York City, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Denver, St. Louis, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Louisville, and other markets operate under brand names such as Rick's Cabaret, XTC, Club Onyx, Vivid Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie's Cabaret, and Scarlett's Cabaret. Sports bars/restaurants operate under the brand name Bombshells Restaurant & Bar.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with (i) operating and managing an adult business, (ii) the business climates in cities where it operates, (iii) the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, (iv) cyber security, (v) conditions relevant to real estate transactions, (vi) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and (vii) numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. For more detailed discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties, see RCI's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2021, as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.
Gary Fishman and Steven Anreder at 212-532-3232 or gary.fishman@anreder.com and steven.anreder@anreder.com
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Chester Zoo's much-loved Ark has found itself the focus of a petition to "save" it following the news that it is to be moved after a decade of welcoming visitors. The Ark has greeted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the popular tourist attraction since being placed near the entrance over a decade ago.
It has been a familiar site to many visitors to Chester Zoo over the years as they made their way to enjoy a day out amongst the wild animals at the award-winning attraction. The Ark, which is located on the roundabout just off the A41 at the zoo entrance, was originally part of a council submission at the Tatton Park Flower Show and was then placed outside the zoo for passers-by to enjoy.
But zoo bosses have decided the time has come for it to set sail to a new home. And this has prompted Chester Conservatives to launch a 'Save the Chester Zoo Ark' petition.
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The petition has been labelled "ridiculous" by Cheshire West and Chester Council cabinet member for inclusive growth, economy and regeneration, Richard Beacham, who explained that plans were already afoot to preserve and find a new home for the iconic sculpture.
Chester Conservatives had taken to social media to say: "Our local Conservatives are working to stop Labour-led CWAC from removing the iconic Ark from outside #ChesterZoo. We want to restore and retain the much loved Ark! Help us #savetheark and let us know your views."
The petition described the Ark as "an iconic part of Upton and Chester", saying: "Last week, Labour-led Cheshire West and Chester Council announced their intention to remove the Ark, simply because it’s fallen into disrepair.
"Understandably residents in Upton and across Chester have told Cllr Jill Houlbrook and Steven Hesketh how shocked and disappointed they were to hear the news. They don’t want to see another cultural asset in Chester fall victim to this Council’s inability to maintain and restore Chester’s landmarks.
"Jill, Steven and the rest of your local Conservative team won’t stand by and let this happen."
But news of the petition was met with disbelief by Cheshire West and Chester Council's cabinet member for inclusive growth, economy and regeneration, Richard Beacham, who described it as "ridiculous". He explained that work was already underway to lovingly restore the Ark and to find it a suitable new home.
He said: "I just think the petition is ridiculous. As a local councillor, my reaction when I spotted the article about the Ark was to have a little think about it and quietly set about looking to see if there was something that could be done that would create a project for local organisations and extend the life of the ark in a new location.
"I can't believe that in the middle of an economic meltdown, a government meltdown and a cost of living crisis, this is what the local Conservatives think is a campaign priority!
"Anyway, for people who are fond of the ark, there are some sensible people just working on this in the background, just to see if there is a network of organisations that can move, restore and relocate it."
The decision to retire the Ark from the zoo was revealed by Cheshire West and Chester Council earlier this week, with deputy leader Karen Shore saying: “Sadly over time, the Ark has become tired and worn, and both the council and Chester Zoo have agreed that the time has come to remove it.”
And Chester Zoo facilities and development director Cathy Lunn said: “For more than a decade the wooden ark has been positioned on the roundabout where the zoo entry road joins the A41. Sadly, over time it has now reached the point where it’s beyond repair.
“In the immediacy, a new planted feature will take its place but eventually we hope to find a suitable, long-term replacement for it - something which is fitting for our role as a world-leading centre for excellence in wildlife conservation and science.”
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Orthodontist-led treatment, minimal office visits, virtual check-ins, and straighter teeth in as few as six months are just some of the perks of Smile Express
GEORGETOWN, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Doctors, the largest and fastest-growing ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S., is celebrating the success of its newest treatment option, Smile Express®, with the launch of its dedicated website, Smile-Express.com. The website is a one-stop-shop for adults who are looking to refresh their smiles, to learn more about the product, see real results, and schedule a free consultation quickly, easily, and for half the cost of comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
As one of the nation's leading Invisalign® providers, Smile Doctors' network of leading orthodontists is witnessing first-hand the growing popularity of aligners, not only among teenagers in need of treatment but also among adults. Smile Express® was established by Smile Doctors to provide adults with a convenient, safe, professional, and supportive way to touch up their smiles from home in as few as six months, without interfering with their busy lifestyles, complete with virtual check-ins with their orthodontist throughout treatment.
For adults who are looking for an alternative to traditional comprehensive orthodontic treatment but still want dedicated expert care throughout their journey, Smile Express® is creating confident smiles in four easy steps:
- Schedule a free consultation with a Smile Doctors affiliated orthodontist to discuss treatment goals and confirm candidacy for Smile Express®
- Get digital scans via the iTero® scanner to ensure a perfect fit with the Invisalign® aligners and see projected results
- Receive customized Invisalign® aligners directly to the front door with a special kit that includes everything needed for treatment
- Wear aligners, check in with the orthodontist and track progress via the Smile Doctors Anywhere app, and enjoy the process
"When we launched Smile Express®, we were setting out to solve a growing need for hands-on, remote orthodontic care to meet adult patients where they are," said J. Hedrick, CEO of Smile Doctors. "With these exciting advancements in our industry, there is also a responsibility to ensure that the treatment our patients receive from their homes is safe and effective. That is why we developed our Smile Doctors Anywhere app to provide them with a direct line of two-way communication with their local orthodontist whether they are at home, on vacation, or on the road, so they can connect with the orthodontist overseeing their treatment."
The Smile Doctors Anywhere app is a user-friendly software program for orthodontic care that enables patients to track their progress by submitting weekly photos of their smiles through the platform using a Scan Box Pro, an accessory that attaches to cell phones and is placed in the mouth to allow for precise images. Those images are then submitted directly to their local orthodontist who provides personalized feedback and direction for moving forward through video and direct messages. The app also serves as the platform for virtual appointments, scheduled within the app, where the doctor and patient can discuss progress one-on-one.
"Through Smile Express® and the Smile Doctors Anywhere app, we are making it easier than ever for adults to achieve the smile of their dreams fast, without having to come in for monthly appointments," said Scott Law, D.M.D., Co-Founder of Smile Doctors. "Most importantly, we are providing a solution to create confident smiles with treatment that seamlessly fits into any lifestyle."
To learn more about Smile Express®, read testimonials, explore the process, find a location near you, or book your free consultation, visit Smile-Express.com.
About Smile Doctors, LLC
Smile Doctors, LLC, is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. The organization has the fastest-growing network of award-winning orthodontists. With more than 325 convenient locations in 25 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow their orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers. Smile Doctors orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in their patients, each other, and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit: www.smiledoctors.com.
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UK braced for more sweltering temperatures as Met Office extends heat warning
The Met Office has extended its warning for extreme heat across parts of England and Wales into the beginning of next week.
The rare “amber” warning for exceptionally high temperatures, posing a potential risk to life, was first issued to cover Sunday and has now been updated to include the whole of Monday.
Temperatures are predicted to soar into the 30s, with a 30% chance of seeing the hottest day on record for the UK, beating the existing high of 38.7C in Cambridge in 2019.
Scientists warn that current heatwaves have been made hotter, longer and more frequent by climate change.
The UK must adapt to a future of more intense heatwaves, with new homes built to cope with higher temperatures, more green areas in cities, and measures such as external shading and insulation fitted to existing properties, experts said.
Households are being urged to save water as the temperatures push up demand after months of dry weather in some areas.
Water companies say they are are not yet planning to bring in restrictions such as hosepipe bans, but some are warning that groundwater and reservoir supplies are lower than average following low rainfall this year.
Yorkshire Water said its reservoirs were 62% full, down 18% on usual stocks after below-average rainfall in spring and summer, with the dry weather stretching back to last autumn in North Yorkshire.
The water firm said it pumped 200 million litres more water than normal on Monday as the heatwave took hold, an amount equivalent to supplying another city the size of Leeds.
Neil Dewis, director of water, said: “Our region has seen a prolonged dry spell, and while we’ve not had a bumper summer of sunshine and high temperatures, there has been very little rain with just some short, sharp showers that don’t deliver the water we need in our reservoirs and rivers.”
Thames Water said nine out the last 11 months had been drier than average, and groundwater in aquifers, flows in rivers and water in reservoirs were all lower than normal.
A spokesperson said: “We’re not currently expecting to need to introduce restrictions on water use this summer, but we know the water we have stored in our reservoirs will reduce as people start to use more water in their gardens through the summer.
“So if we do not receive around or above average rainfall in the coming months this will increase pressure on our resources and may result in the need for more water saving measures including restrictions.”
Industry body Water UK urged people to turn off taps when brushing their teeth or washing dishes, only run dishwashers when full, switch the garden hose for watering cans, reuse paddling pool water for plants, let the lawn go brown and avoid washing cars.
The Royal Horticultural Society is advising gardeners to avoid watering their gardens in the hottest parts of the day, let lawns grow long without watering them, and install a water butt to capture rainwater from summer showers or storms that would otherwise run off the hard-baked ground.
The Met Office’s amber warning for extreme heat says there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness as a result of the hot days and warm nights.
There could also be road closures, and delays and cancellations to rail and air travel.
Network Rail is preparing to implement speed restrictions in coming days to reduce the likelihood of tracks buckling, and councils are planning to use gritters to spread sand on melting roads.
The Met Office says the mercury is predicted to rise to 30C in some parts of the South East on Tuesday while the rest of England is expected to see temperatures soar to the high 20s.
The whole of England is largely expected to experience sunny days with some cloud over the next week to match the temperatures of mid to high 20s.
It will cool off a little on Thursday and Friday, with the North West and North East of England predicted to have some rain.
Temperatures are expected be over 35C in the South East on Sunday, and overnight temperatures will also be very warm.
Parts of Wales will see temperatures of more than 32C on Sunday and Monday.
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The Luton and Dunstable Hospital has issued a plea this week asking people to only attend its A&E department if it’s a medical emergency.
Cathy Jones, Chief Operating Officer, said: “Both our Emergency Departments at the L&D and Bedford are extremely busy, with some patients unfortunately experiencing long waits. As always, we have to prioritise those with medical emergencies and would ask that for those with more minor injuries and illnesses, to please contact their GP or NHS 111 in the first instance.”
The NHS has also issued tips for coping in hot weather.
>look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk
>stay cool indoors – many of us will need to stay safe at home this summer so know how to keep your home cool including closing curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
>if going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately, keep your distance in line with social distancing guidelines
>follow coronavirus social distancing guidance and wash your hands regularly
>drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
>never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
>try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
>walk in the shade, apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat
>avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day
>make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling
>if you are going into open water to cool down, take care and follow local safety advice
Remember that while coronavirus restrictions are in place, you will need to follow government guidance to use public spaces safely
For more information visit GOV.UK: Heatwave Plan for England.
If you have concerns about an uncomfortably hot house that's affecting your health or someone else's, get medical advice.
You can also get help from the environmental health office at your local authority. They can inspect a home for hazards to health, including excess heat.
The Met Office has also issued warnings for Sunday and Monday in the area with temperatures expected to reach 34 degrees in Luton on Monday.
Its advice states: “Exceptionally high temperatures are possible during Sunday and Monday and could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure
“Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice.
It also states substantial changes in working practices and daily routines are likely to be required and significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents
There could also be delays on roads and road closures are possible, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with potential for significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays.” | https://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/heat-wave-puts-pressure-on-luton-and-dunstable-hospital-ae-as-met-office-issues-danger-to-life-warning-3765050 | 2022-07-12T13:41:38Z | https://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/heat-wave-puts-pressure-on-luton-and-dunstable-hospital-ae-as-met-office-issues-danger-to-life-warning-3765050 | false |
BC university bestows honorary doctorates on leaders in truth and reconciliation in Canada
VANCOUVER, BC, July 12, 2022 /CNW/ - University Canada West (UCW) is delighted to announce that it will present Honorary Doctorates to Phil Fontaine and Kathleen Mahoney at its Summer 2022 Convocation ceremony in July.
Chief Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and Professor Mahoney, Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Calgary, are widely regarded as champions in Canada's movement to truth and reconciliation, justice and human rights.
Chief Fontaine has dedicated his life to furthering the rights and interests of his people and achieving truth and reconciliation for the massive human rights violations suffered for over 150 years by generations of First Nations peoples in Indian Residential Schools.
In 1991, he was the first leader to disclose the widespread abuse of students in Residential Schools on the national stage and demanded a national inquiry. His courage and leadership in making the disclosures prompted thousands of survivors to come forward with lawsuits that led to the negotiations and ultimate adoption of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement in 2007.
Most recently, his long career of seeking justice for residential school survivors came full circle when he led a delegation of survivors to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis to discuss reconciliation with the Catholic church. The delegation shared their stories of survival and received a historic apology from Pope Francis for abuses in Canada's church-run residential schools. The Pope expressed "sorrow and shame" for the lack of respect for Indigenous identities, culture and spiritual values, and plans were laid for Pope Francis to visit Canada this summer to personally deliver the apology to residential school survivors and Indigenous communities. Without the leadership, courage and persistence of Chief Phil Fontaine, these historic events which have changed the history of Canada forever, would never have occurred.
Professor Mahoney is an internationally recognized human rights expert, judicial educator and litigator who has spent her career seeking justice and equality for women and disadvantaged minorities through law. She was born and raised in Trail, BC and obtained law degrees from UBC, the University of Cambridge and the Institute of International Human Rights Law in Strasbourg, France.
Her achievements include many firsts. She was a founder of the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, litigating equality rights for women and minorities in the Supreme Court of Canada. She was senior counsel on the groundbreaking cases in Canada protecting racial minorities, LBGTQ and women and children from hate speech.
She represented the National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives in the first case involving indigenous plaintiffs under the Canadian Human Rights Act, securing a multi-million-dollar settlement for discriminatory rates of pay compared to non-indigenous health workers.
While a member of the legal team that represented Bosnia Herzegovina in their genocide action against Serbia in the International Court of Justice, her innovative work with Bosnian Muslim survivors of mass rapes resulted in the fundamental alteration of the definition of genocide in the Genocide Convention to include mass rapes and forced pregnancy.
For several years, she worked side by side with Chief Fontaine on the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement acting as the Chief Negotiator for the Assembly of First Nations. The Settlement Agreement, the largest of its kind in Canadian history, provided billions of dollars in compensation for individual survivors, long term support for intergenerational survivors, healing and commemoration, the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation, and prompted the historic apologies by the Government of Canada and the Vatican. Professor Mahoney was the principal architect of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and served on the National Administration Committee, which oversaw the implementation of the Settlement Agreement, from 2012 to 2022.
For more information about Chief Fontaine and Professor Mahoney's backgrounds and accomplishments, please see the full press release on UCW's website.
"We are delighted to bestow honorary doctorates on Phil Fontaine and Kathleen Mahoney," said UCW President and Vice-Chancellor Sheldon Levy. "They have long served as leaders on the path to truth and reconciliation in Canada. While great strides have been made, their work is ongoing. Their tireless efforts to educate the public about the role of Indigenous people in the founding of Canada and advance truth and reconciliation in this country are truly an inspiration to all of us at UCW."
Chief Fontaine and Professor Mahoney will receive the Doctor of Laws degrees during UCW's Summer 2022 Convocation ceremony at BC Place on Thursday, July 14.
About University Canada West (UCW)
University Canada West (UCW) is an innovative business and technology-oriented institution in Vancouver, Canada, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and international students.
UCW offers a range of career-focused programs including, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts and Master of Business Administration. Courses are offered at our two downtown Vancouver campuses – our West Pender Campus in the heart of Vancouver's financial district and our new Vancouver House Campus.
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ST. LOUIS and NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TCARE Inc., the leading aging-in-place technology and data analytics provider in the elder care space, announces its partnership with Blooming Health Inc. to proactively engage older adults and their family caregivers, and provide personalized support throughout their aging and caregiving journey. Blooming Health's easy-to-use, scalable digital solution enables social and healthcare providers to meet older adults where they are: across multiple channels and languages, and in their own communities.
According to a 2020 report from AARP, there are an estimated 41.8 million caregivers in the United States. Of that, 89% are unpaid caregivers, either family or friends of the care recipient. Unpaid caregivers often report symptoms of burnout -- strained physical and mental health due to elevated stress and lack of support.
The TCARE technology platform identifies the root cause of a caregiver's burnout, based on its proprietary protocol. This protocol allows the digital solution, in collaboration with a Certified/Licensed Care Manager, to suggest the most effective tailored intervention specific to where that caregiver is in their own unique family circumstances and situations. TCARE then leverages its closed-looped curated referral system to provide referrals at the right time and place. By measuring the outcome of each intervention, TCARE calculates the clinical and financial ROI associated with each intervention.
Blooming Health offers the leading remote engagement solution for aging service providers to engage older adults and their family caregivers in a personalized and targeted way, based on the individual's self-reported needs and preferences. Older adults and caregivers can proactively connect with their providers in their preferred communication channel and language of choice. This in turn removes the technology and language barriers for them to receive the care they need throughout the aging journey. Additionally, Blooming Health's platform enables the social and healthcare providers to collect longitudinal data on the individual's needs and outcomes, coordinate care, and better manage their population's health risks.
This commercial collaboration between TCARE Inc. and Blooming Health brings together two innovative aging-in-place solutions providing maximum value to customers. This unparalleled experience for caregivers creates maximum family caregiver engagement, and drives family caregiver support forward.
"TCARE's mission is to be the one-stop-shop for aging-in-place strategies for its enterprise partners. TCARE partners with impressive evidence-based solutions that provide effective engagement with proven aging-in-place outcomes," said Ali Ahmadi, CEO of TCARE Inc. "Blooming Health's impressive engagement platform is the most robust and effective solution we have seen. Therefore, it was a natural fit for a mutual partnership to help as many families as possible. Blooming Health's technology coupled with TCARE allows us to outreach and engage with diverse elder populations and expand the mission of racial equity in our healthcare system."
"Blooming Health's core mission is to empower healthy aging-in-place by improving access to clinically proven social and healthcare interventions through the power of data and technology." said Nima Roohi, CEO of Blooming Health. "That is why joining forces with TCARE makes so much sense. Through this partnership, we can help TCARE to provide its state-of-the-art caregiver services to millions of caregivers across the country. "
Together, TCARE and Blooming Health will continue to move towards the shared goal of empowering healthy aging-in-place by supporting caregivers at scale so they can focus on what matters most: taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Not only will this partnership scale up the positive impact on the quality of life for unpaid caregivers and their care recipients, but it will also help drive clinical and financial ROI for organizations looking to support their members and policyholders.
TCARE's technology is an award-winning, evidence-based family caregiver support solution that uses precision targeting and mapping of resources to reduce family caregiver burnout. TCARE's technology comprises state-of-the-art intelligent machine learning models, data prediction models and analytics that pull Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) data creating innovative LTSS and LTC population health risk management solutions. TCARE's solution partners with LTC/LTSS risk-bearing carriers to identify risk, stratify risk, mitigate risk, and continuously monitor risk of facility placement of our elder loved ones to enable aging-in-place.
Blooming Health is powering healthy aging in place by enabling all aging service providers to proactively engage older adults and caregivers via an easy-to-use and scalable digital solution designed to meet older adults and caregivers where they are, across multiple channels and languages, and address their needs throughout the aging journey.
To learn more about Blooming Health or TCARE, or to see a free product demo, please reach out to us at team@gobloominghealth.com or info@tcare.ai.
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Leading broadband provider's fastest internet speeds yet now available to residential customers
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced the launch of its 1.2 Gig high speed data (HSD) tier in all markets it serves. This highest speed tier is available for all new WOW! residential customers and available as an upgrade for existing residential customers.
The new speed tier offers 1.2 Gig download speeds and 50 Mbps upload speeds to support even faster Internet capabilities for residential customers – for work, entertainment, connecting with friends and family, and more – enabling simultaneous streaming, instantaneous downloads, professional-level gaming, and frictionless livestreaming.
"As part of our dedication to bringing customers the fastest, most reliable broadband speeds available, we're now able to offer our fastest speeds yet across our markets with 1.2 Gig service," said Henry Hryckiewicz, chief technology officer for WOW!. "Our ability to offer these speeds is just the latest demonstration of the deep capabilities available with our robust fiber network. Our customers now have even more options for staying connected and we look forward to seeing them benefit from it."
Ongoing effects from the pandemic have reinforced WOW!'s commitment to bring even faster speeds to customers. With changing dynamics for how we work, learn and play, consumers need a reliable internet connection, with 81 percent of adults saying they've used bandwidth-hungry video calls since the onset of the pandemic according to Pew Research Center.
Along with its blazing fast 1.2 Gig speeds, WOW! is offering a free modem for the duration that the customer is subscribed to the plan, unlimited data usage where applicable and a $5.00 AutoPay discount. To learn more about WOW! and to see if 1.2 Gig speeds are available in your area, please visit www.wowway.com or call 800-560-1824.
WOW! is one of the nation's leading broadband providers, with an efficient, high-performing network that passes 1.9 million residential, business and wholesale consumers. WOW! provides services in 14 markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. With an expansive portfolio of advanced services, including high-speed Internet services, cable TV, phone, business data, voice, and cloud services, the company is dedicated to providing outstanding service at affordable prices. WOW! also serves as a leader in exceptional human resources practices, having been recognized eight times by the National Association for Business Resources as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For, winning the award for the last four consecutive years. Visit wowway.com for more information.
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China grants licences for 67 online games in July
HONG KONG, July 12 (Reuters) - China's gaming regulator on Tuesday granted publishing licences for 67 online games, including titles belonging to developers Youzu Interactive and iDreamSky.
Industry giants Tencent and NetEase did not receive licences in the July batch, nor in the two previous batches in April and June.
The release of the July list provides relief for firms in the world's largest gaming industry, which have been battered by new regulations and a lengthy suspension of gaming approvals.
The National Press and Public Administration (NPPA) ended a nearly nine-month freeze on granting new licences in April, but did not publish a new list in May. Last month, it granted publishing licenses to 60 games.
Unlike many other countries, China restricts the number of video games available by allotting a limited number of game licences. Previously it published regular monthly lists of approvals. (Reporting by Josh Ye and Meg Shen; Editing by Louise Heavens and Jan Harvey) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11005921/China-grants-licences-67-online-games-July.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-12T13:45:23Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11005921/China-grants-licences-67-online-games-July.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD crash investigators say a medical event may have led to a deadly crash where a driver struck several vehicles on the northwest side.
IMPD Northwest District officers responded to a crash at W. 62nd Street and Georgetown Road a little bit after 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Police learned an adult male driver was northbound on Georgetown when he hit several vehicles at the W. 56th Street intersection and kept going. The driver then hit three more vehicles at the W. 62nd intersection and came to a stop.
The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Police say it’s possible the man suffered a medical event. It’s unknown if he died from the crash or the medical event.
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ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Anheuser-Busch is teaming up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the fourth consecutive year to donate emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments nationwide, including more than 169,000 cans to 42 fire departments in Texas to help them be ready for the 2022 wildfire season.
As wildfire season lengthens and increases in severity each year, clean drinking water remains essential in addressing firefighters' hydration needs – yet many volunteer departments struggle with limited budget and resources. The deliveries of emergency drinking water in Texas will help address this critical need, while supporting a community that Anheuser-Busch's Houston brewery is proud to call home.
"Our emergency drinking water program is a tremendous source of pride for all of us at Anheuser-Busch – including our more than 12,000 employees across Texas – as we are able to do our part to recognize and support the heroes who protect our communities from natural disasters," said Colleen Lucas, Vice President of Community Impact at Anheuser-Busch. "By leveraging our production and distribution capabilities as a force of good, we are honored to lend a hand to Texas' volunteer fire service and first responders across the country."
This year's partnership between Anheuser-Busch and the NVFC will provide more than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to nearly 450 volunteer fire departments across 46 states. It also marks a significant continuation of the brewer's 30-year-strong commitment to disaster relief and supporting local communities in times of need through its emergency drinking water program.
"Hydration is a vital component to firefighter health and safety, and an important part of keeping firefighters functioning at their best during response," said NVFC chair Steve Hirsch. "We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's ongoing commitment to support our volunteer boots-on-the-ground responders. This is an invaluable program that provides a critical resource to volunteer departments, so they can use their limited budgets on other necessities."
In Texas, the donations of emergency drinking water will be made to more than 40 volunteer fire departments including San Felipe Frydek Volunteer Fire Department, Mathis Volunteer Fire Department, Sweeny Fire and Rescue, East Bernard Fire Department, Skellytown Volunteer Fire Department, and Granbury Volunteer Fire Department.
Since 2019, Anheuser-Busch and its national network of independent wholesalers – including local partners, Ben E. Keith Company, Brown Distributing Company, Del Papa Distributing Co., Jack Hilliard Distributing, Mike Hopkins Distributing, Silver Eagle Beverages, Standard Sales, Budweiser Distributing Company, R&K Distributors, and L&F Distributors – have partnered with the NVFC to donate more than 4.9 million cans of clean, safe drinking water to more than 960 fire departments across the country to support wildfire response needs.
"We're glad to support the partnership between Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council by delivering nearly 5,000 cans of emergency drinking water to the Moore Volunteer Fire Department in Frio County," said John L. Nau, III, Chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages. "This summer is predicted to be one of the hottest on record which will keep firefighters very busy because the heat can lead to many more fires throughout the area. We hope the cans of water will bring hydration relief during this challenging time."
The donations of emergency drinking water are sourced from Anheuser-Busch's breweries in Cartersville, Georgia and Fort Collins, Colorado which periodically pause beer production to can emergency drinking water to support disaster relief efforts in partnership with the American Red Cross and the NVFC. Since the creation of its emergency drinking water program in 1988, Anheuser-Busch has donated more than 90 million cans of clean drinking water to U.S. communities affected by natural disasters and other crises.
Learn more about the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program at www.nvfc.org/water.
ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life's moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in the world. We hope to build a future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share. For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities and packaging plants, and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America's most loved beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical advocacy, resources, programs, and education for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
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The Origin of The Michigan/Ohio Feud May Have Begun In 1812
Edward Tiffin may have been the first person from Ohio to take shots at Michigan all the way back in 1812. He was the U.S Surveyor-General around the War of 1812, who afterward, was responsible for checking out land which would be gifted to soldiers. The land was what's today Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota, all of which was part of the Old Northwest Territory. Apparently, this guy (from Ohio mind you) visited the Michigan Territory and totally trashed Michigan in a report he sent on November 30, 1816 to the Secretary of War, saying:
The intermediate space between the swamps and lakes, which is probably nearly one-half of the country, is, with a very few exceptions, a poor, barren, sandy land, on which scarcely any vegetation grows, except very small scrubby oaks. … The abandonment of colonization is urged as being dangerous and unnecessary.
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He basically said that Michigan was a giant lake with a swampy top layer crust that would move with every step, covered with swamps and unfit for farming. Because of this hatchet job reporting, it actually took a few years before people started settling in what's now our state. Not only that but apparently school books had the words Interminable Swamp over Michigan maps. It wasn't until Territorial Governor Lewis Cass stood up to what he called the "Gross Misrepresentation" of the state that things slowly started to turn around for our image.
These may be the earliest shots taken at us, in a rivalry that has apparently been going on for 210 years. Here's to 211...losers. | https://wbckfm.com/the-origin-of-the-michiganohio-feud-may-have-begun-in-1812/ | 2022-07-12T13:47:16Z | https://wbckfm.com/the-origin-of-the-michiganohio-feud-may-have-begun-in-1812/ | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — Lea Michele has been tapped to step in and lead the Broadway revival of the beleaguered “Funny Girl” this fall, an announcement made just hours after current star Beanie Feldstein revealed she was leaving the musical sooner than anticipated due to the show taking a “different direction.”
The high-profile casting change rocked the Broadway community and represents another step toward a return to the spotlight and respectability for Michele after former “Glee” castmates in 2020 accused the actor of behavior that was interpreted as racist and bullying.
Michele, who started her career on Broadway and starred in the original “Spring Awakening” recently returned to the work with the documentary “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known.” In many ways, her ascension to playing Ziegfeld Follies comedian Fanny Brice — the role Barbra Streisand famously played on film — was foreshadowed by Michele singing several “Funny Girl” songs during the run of “Glee.”
After the show’s formal announcement, Michele hailed her next career step, saying “a dream come true is an understatement” on Instagram. She did not mention Feldstein.
Broadway is usually known for its quiet, seamless transitions after A-list stars depart shows — in part to protect multimillion-dollar shows — indicating that the backstage machinations at “Funny Girl” have been strained at best.
In an extraordinary step, Feldstein took to social media Sunday to say that while playing the heroine of “Funny Girl” was a “lifelong dream,” she could no longer continue due to choices by producers and would leave early, on July 31.
“Once the production decided to take the show in a different direction, I made the extremely difficult decision to step away sooner than anticipated,” she wrote. Her Instagram post was notably liked by Broadway veteran Ramin Karimloo, who plays Brice’s love interest in “Funny Girl” and is staying on.
Fanny Brice standby Julie Benko will perform the title role from Aug. 2–Sep. 4 — and every Thursday beginning Sept. 8 — and Michele will step in starting Sept. 6.
That is also the date four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh will replace Emmy-winner Jane Lynch as Brice’s mother, meaning there will be no Broadway reunion of “Glee” castmates Michele and Lynch.
Feldstein has missed several performances in recent weeks, including a weekend matinee. Last month, she missed a string of shows due to a positive COVID-19 test. She had previously said she would depart the show Sept. 25, but now won’t last past the end of July.
Fanny is one of musical theater’s more difficult roles to cast, needing both a set of pipes, a sense of humor and a spunky charm, perhaps why it has only now been revived on theater’s biggest stage. Streisand starred in it on Broadway in 1964 and then won an Oscar in the 1968 film version.
The bittersweet comedy tells the tale of a Jewish girl from New York in the 1920s who went from burlesque to Broadway stages despite criticism that she wasn’t conventionally beautiful. “Funny Girl” is a musical that celebrates the oddballs, the kooky and the misfits, with Jule Styne-penned gems of songs like “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People”
Feldstein, the “Booksmart” and “Lady Bird” actor, considered it one of theater’s highest honors to play Brice, telling The Associated Press in April that she tried not to think about it too much or she’d “explode.”
Reviews were mixed to poor, with many critics saying that while Feldstein brought excitement and spirit, her voice was simply not up to the task, with the Hollywood Reporter review saying “she never quite makes the material soar, and this is a rickety vehicle that needs a supernova to put gas in its tank.”
Feldstein, who made her Broadway debut in 2017 in the Bette Midler-led revival of “Hello, Dolly!,” failed to secure a Tony nomination for “Funny Girl,” and the show itself was brushed off with a single nod — to Jared Grimes, a featured actor in a musical.
Box office revenues have softened of late, with a slow decline since the Tony Awards in June. The latest data shows a weekly take slipping under $1 million for an eight-performance week with the show performing to a house only 75% filled.
“I feel like this production has been a magnet for drama. In fact, it appears as though it thrives on it. Any press is good press, I guess,” says theater, film and television historian Mark A. Robinson, the author of “Musical Misfires: Three Decades of Broadway Musical Heartbreak” and writer of the blog “The Music That Makes Me Dance.”
“I think the whole thing appears to be a PR nightmare, but clearly Beanie Feldstein is ready to move on. The show will only continue to run toward breaking even with a name and someone who can do vocal justice to that glorious score. Michele will do that. It may be messy, but messy creates publicity.”
Michele faced a backlash in 2020 and apologized for being “unnecessarily difficult” on the set of “Glee” after former co-star Samantha Marie Ware, who is Black, accused her of making her time there “a living hell.”
Michele issued a statement saying that while she didn’t recall any incident or judge anyone by their background, she was sorry and blamed her privilege and “immaturity.”
Reaction on Twitter on Monday was mostly sympathetic to Feldstein, with Ware defiant at the news. “Yes, I’m human. Yes, I’m Black. Yes, I was abused. Yes, my dreams were tainted. Yes, Broadway upholds whiteness. Yes, Hollywood does the same. Yes, silence is complicity. Yes, I’m loud. Yes, I’d do it again,” she tweeted.
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Partnership delivers enterprise-grade digital risk protection services to the mid-market
ARLINGTON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GroupSense, a digital risk protection company, today announced a new Managed Service Provider (MSP) partnership with Provelocity. The partnership will expand the reach of GroupSense's digital risk protection services, including ransomware readiness and response and recovery, to Provelocity's robust client base.
Provelocity will continuously receive GroupSense's client-specific intelligence advisories and correlate them with internal cybersecurity data to better analyze threats and take measures to protect their customers. The GroupSense managed security intelligence center team will support Provelocity with external threat responses, such as the take down of threatening domains, social media posts and online content.
"By partnering with GroupSense, we're now able to add external internet, dark web and social media threat detection to our solution for clients so they are better protected from targeted cyber threats, such as phishing and ransomware," said Jon Labrum, CEO at Provelocity. "GroupSense is unlike any other digital risk protection services company in the industry because it combines specialized online monitoring technology, automated detection of potential threats and expert intelligence analysis to help organizations reduce their risks. We look forward to offering our client base the company's unparalleled offerings."
GroupSense's services extend incident detection and response beyond customers' protected networks into the dark web, social media and the cybercrime underground. GroupSense is proud to partner with service providers, cybersecurity solution resellers and cyber advisory firms around the globe.
"Our goal is to deliver enterprise-grade targeted cyber intelligence and protection to all organizations through established service providers and at a rational price," said Kelly Milan, chief operating officer at GroupSense. "By partnering with Provelocity, we're able to help more organizations protect themselves and their people."
For more information about GroupSense's partner program and a full listing of its partners, visit: https://www.groupsense.io/partner-program.
Headquartered in Colorado and serving government and business clients across the United States, Provelocity provides a broad portfolio of managed and professional IT services. The firm helps its clients increase the quality and security of IT services while lowering traditional operational costs.
GroupSense is a digital risk protection services company that delivers customer-specific intelligence that dramatically improves enterprise cybersecurity and fraud-management operations. Unlike generic cyber-intelligence vendors, GroupSense uses a combination of automated and human reconnaissance to create finished intelligence that maps to each customer's specific digital business footprint and risk profile. This enables customers to immediately use GroupSense's intelligence to reduce enterprise risk, without requiring any additional processing or management by overstretched security and fraud-prevention teams. GroupSense is based in Arlington, Va., with a growing customer base that includes large enterprises, state and municipal governments, law enforcement agencies and more.
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If you missed last month’s supermoon, you have another chance.
This month’s full moon is Wednesday. At the same time, the moon’s orbit will bring it closer to Earth than usual. This cosmic combo is called a supermoon.
That can make the moon appear slightly bigger and brighter, weather permitting.
One name for Wednesday’s full moon is the “Buck moon” — a reference to the time of year when new antlers are growing on male deer, or bucks.
The supermoon on June 14 was the “Strawberry moon” because it’s the full moon at strawberry harvest time. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/theres-another-chance-to-catch-a-supermoon-on-wednesday/ | 2022-07-12T13:53:50Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/theres-another-chance-to-catch-a-supermoon-on-wednesday/ | true |
NeoSystems to host Deltek's Project Portfolio Management Suite, Costpoint Shop Floor Time, IBM Cognos Full Use and Third-party Customer Applications
RESTON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoSystems, a full-service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed services provider to the government contracting market, is once again joining forces with Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses. NeoSystems will host Deltek's Project Portfolio Management Suite and Costpoint Shop Floor Time applications, IBM's Cognos Full Use and third-party customer applications in NeoSystems.Cloud, a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 7012 and 7021 compliant cloud service offering.
The NeoSystems.Cloud offers Deltek government contracting customers a new option for hosting Deltek on-premises products that integrate with Deltek's Costpoint cloud solutions to help address the necessary controls to meet NIST 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Moderate equivalent baseline requirements.
"We are thrilled to be named the preferred Deltek Marketplace partner for providing third-party cloud hosting services for businesses that are looking to move their on-premises applications to the cloud," said Michael Tinsley, CEO of NeoSystems. "Given our long and successful history of working together, this new arrangement brings significant incremental value to our mutual customers."
NeoSystems.Cloud provides a purpose-built infrastructure and systems for predictable performance and redundancy for disaster recovery and business continuity and can be used for data warehousing solutions and alternative private communication gateways for wide area networking terminations.
As a managed service, NeoSystems manages cloud deployments from build to application management, including software upgrades and patching, all backed by service level agreements for availability and response time, along with 24x7 proactive monitoring and technical support. NeoSystems also can help clients with Costpoint cloud integrations.
In addition, the NeoSystems.Cloud provides the foundation for the NeoSystems Secure Enclave which includes the security program to manage the sequestration of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information (CDI) where authorized users can receive, store, process, edit, and share CUI/CDI while aligning with DFARS, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and CMMC requirements.
"NeoSystems has proven to be a strong partner to Deltek," said Todd Walker, Vice President of Product Management at Deltek. "They deliver incredible value to our mutual customers and can provide additional services that enable them to host and integrate on-premises products with Deltek's Costpoint cloud solutions. This allows customers to focus on their core business, without the need to manage or monitor their own cloud deployments."
NeoSystems currently hosts Deltek's Cobra, winsight Analytics, Open Plan, PM Compass, Costpoint Shop Floor Time and other third-party government contracting applications.
NeoSystems, based in Reston, Virginia, is a full service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed service provider for the government contracting market. NeoSystems provides core solutions to more than 600 client companies and their 100,000+ client employees with its outsourced services by implementing hundreds of fully integrated financial, business and cyber management systems through best-of-breed technology and in-depth domain expertise in Accounting & Finance, IT, HR, Security and Hosting (SSAE18 SOC1 & SOC2, ITAR). NeoSystems has been named one of America's fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine. For more information, visit https://www.neosystemscorp.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com
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Which cooler with wheels is best?
Whether you’re on your way to a picnic or hosting a backyard bash, a cooler with wheels provides more space and maneuverability than the standard cooler. A big container full of iced food or drinks has considerable weight, so the wheels make it easy to move around or reposition as needed.
If you’re looking for a quality option, check out the Yeti Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler, a spacious and durable cooler that comes in fun colors.
What to know before you buy a cooler with wheels
Capacity
Depending on the dimensions, a cooler usually has up to a 60-quart capacity. This equates to about 94 cans. Since the wheels help carry a heavy load, wheeled coolers tend to have larger capacities than standard ones. There are also smaller wheeled options that hold up to 16 quarts or about 22 cans.
Height
While most coolers stand about 12-18 inches in height, most coolers with wheels tend to be higher at 16-25 inches. Some wheeled coolers have a built-in stand that raises the cooler to waist level, so you don’t have to bend over to grab something. These coolers reach 30-36 inches in height and often feature a lower-level storage shelf. These coolers have four wheels instead of the two you find with the 16-25-inch coolers.
Hard vs. soft cooler
A hard cooler is constructed from plastic, aluminum or steel, and a soft cooler is built from materials such as vinyl or polyester. Both are insulated, but hard coolers are more durable on the outside and can usually double as a bench because of that strong frame.
Soft coolers are less durable but benefit from being lightweight. They have zip-up side pockets that are great for storing extras like napkins or bottle openers. Some soft coolers are also collapsible, making them easier to pack up and store away at the end of the day.
What to look for in a quality cooler with wheels
Types of handles
The most popular and efficient handle is a retractable pull handle similar to that seen on a wheeled suitcase. This handle, made from rope or metal with a plastic or ergonomic grip, is strong and sturdy. It easily folds back into the cooler when not in use so you don’t have to worry about anyone tripping.
For tall coolers that stand waist-high, a pull-out handle isn’t necessary. Instead, these coolers feature one or two push handles. These are built into the frame of the cooler similar to the handles you see on a rolling bar cart.
Standard vs. electric cooler
A standard cooler doesn’t require electricity, just good insulation and plenty of ice. It can keep food and drinks cool for 12-48 hours. An electric cooler is power-dependent and will keep everything chilled for as long as it’s plugged into the car, portable battery or a generator. It doesn’t require any ice and can be set to a specific temperature.
Weatherproof exterior
Hard coolers are usually more adaptable to varied weather conditions. Plastic will keep water out, which is a great asset at pool parties or in the case of a surprise rain. Plenty of plastic coolers are also UV protected. This is more important than you’d think, as UV protection keeps the plastic exterior from cracking after repeated sun exposure.
How much you can expect to spend on a cooler with wheels
A standard cooler with wheels costs $45-$400. An electric cooler with wheels costs $100-$500.
Cooler with wheels FAQ
Are all cooler lids lockable?
A. Some coolers come with a latch space for securing a lock but not all coolers have this feature. Typically, the lock needs to be purchased separately.
Should the wheels lock?
A. A cooler with two wheels doesn’t need a locking mechanism. You just put the cooler down, and the side without wheels holds it in place. If a cooler has four wheels, it’s best to look for one with lockable wheels, so it doesn’t roll away.
What’s the best cooler with wheels to buy?
Top cooler with wheels
Yeti Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler
What you need to know: This hard cooler is constructed from plastic with two rubber wheels and an aluminum handle. It has a holding capacity of 45 cans and stands 19.5 inches tall.
What you’ll love: It’s sturdy and lasts longer than the average cooler, keeping contents cool for up to three days. The grooved tires are impact and puncture-resistant. It comes in nine colors.
What you should consider: There is a locking insert, but the lock is not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top cooler with wheels for the money
Coleman Soft Cooler With Removable Liner And Wheels
What you need to know: This soft cooler is constructed from recycled polyester with two hard wheels and a retractable handle. It has a holding capacity of 45 cans and stands 19.97 inches tall, excluding the handle.
What you’ll love: It’s compact and lightweight, keeping contents cool for up to 12 hours. It comes in an attractive blue color. The hard interior liner is easy to clean.
What you should consider: The handle sometimes sticks when you open or close it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Best Choice Products Outdoor Steel Rolling Cooler Cart
What you need to know: This hard cooler is constructed from steel with four wheels and two built-in push handles. It has a holding capacity of 70 cans and stands 33 inches tall when raised.
What you’ll love: It’s durable and attractive in classic red or gray. There is a built-in bottle cap opener with a compartment for the caps to fall into. A bottom shelf provides plenty of storage space. There’s a built-in drain for easy cleaning. Two of the wheels lock for stability.
What you should consider: Assembly is required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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LIVE: Webb telescope's new images of stars, galaxies and an exoplanet revealed
A stellar nursery where stars are born, interactions between galaxies and a unique view of an exoplanet are just some of the new cosmic images that will be shared Tuesday.
After decades of waiting, it's finally time for the world to see the first images taken by the most powerful space telescope ever — the James Webb Space Telescope.
Development of the world's premier space observatory began in 2004, and after years of delays, the telescope and its massive gold mirror finally launched on Dec. 25.
The images are worth the wait — and they will forever change the way we see the universe.
President Joe Biden released one of Webb's first images on Monday, and it is "the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date," according to NASA. The rest of the high-resolution color images will make their debut on Tuesday.
There are several events taking place during Tuesday's image release.
Opening remarks by NASA leadership and the Webb team are scheduled to begin Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. ET, followed by an image release broadcast that kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET. Images will be revealed one by one, and a news conference at 12:30 p.m. ET will offer details about them.
The space observatory can investigate the mysteries of the universe by observing them through infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye.
Webb will peer into the very atmospheres of exoplanets, some of which are potentially habitable, and it could uncover clues in the ongoing search for life outside of Earth.
The telescope will also look at every phase of cosmic history, including the first glows after the big bang that created our universe and the formation of the galaxies, stars and planets that fill it today.
Now, Webb is ready to help us understand the origins of the universe and begin to answer key questions about our existence, such as where we came from and if we're alone in the cosmos.
The first images
The first image, released on Monday, shows SMACS 0723, where a massive group of galaxy clusters act as a magnifying glass for the objects behind them. Called gravitational lensing, this created Webb's first deep field view that includes incredibly old and faint galaxies.
Some of these distant galaxies and star clusters have never been seen before. The galaxy cluster is shown as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago.
The image, taken by Webb's Near-Infrared Camera, is composed of images taken at different wavelengths of light over a collective 12.5 hours. Deep field observations are lengthy observations of regions of the sky that can reveal faint objects.
Webb's other primary targets for the first image release include the Carina Nebula, WASP-96b, the Southern Ring Nebula and Stephan's Quintet.
Located 7,600 light-years away, the Carina Nebula is a stellar nursery, where stars are born. It is one of the largest and brightest nebulae in the sky and home to many stars much more massive than our sun.
Webb's study of the giant gas planet WASP-96b will be the first full-color spectrum of an exoplanet. The spectrum will include different wavelengths of light that could reveal new information about the planet, such as whether it has an atmosphere. Discovered in 2014, WASP-96b is located 1,150 light-years from Earth. It has half the mass of Jupiter and completes an orbit around its star every 3.4 days.
The Southern Ring Nebula, also called the "Eight-Burst," is 2,000 light-years away from Earth. This large planetary nebula includes an expanding cloud of gas around a dying star.
The space telescope's view of Stephan's Quintet will reveal the way galaxies interact with one another. This compact galaxy group, first discovered in 1787, is located 290 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. Four of the five galaxies in the group "are locked in a cosmic dance of repeated close encounters," according to a NASA statement.
The targets were selected by an international committee, including members from NASA, the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency and the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.
The mission, originally expected to last for 10 years, has enough excess fuel capability to operate for 20 years, according to NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy.
These will be just the first of many images to come from Webb over the next two decades, which promises to fundamentally alter the way we understand the cosmos. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/webb-telescopes-new-images-of-stars-galaxies-and-an-exoplanet/40587273 | 2022-07-12T13:56:40Z | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/webb-telescopes-new-images-of-stars-galaxies-and-an-exoplanet/40587273 | false |
DENVER (AP) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the new Broncos ownership group.
Rob Walton announced the inclusion of Rice in a statement issued Monday on behalf of the Walton-Penner family ownership group. The group agreed to buy the franchise from the Pat Bowlen Trust last month for a reported $4.65 billion. It’s pending approval by the NFL.
“A highly respected public servant, accomplished academic and corporate leader, Secretary Rice is well known as a passionate and knowledgeable football fan who has worked to make the sport stronger and better,” Walton said in a statement. “Her unique experience and extraordinary judgment will be a great benefit to our group and the Broncos organization.”
Rice has strong ties to the Denver community. She received her undergraduate degree and Ph.D. from the University of Denver.
The former provost at Stanford University, Rice served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2005-09. She’s also been on the College Football Playoff selection committee and chaired a commission on college basketball.
The new ownership group is led by Walton and includes his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner.
Walton, 77, was chairman of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, from 1992-2015, when he retired. He is the eldest son of founder Sam Walton and Helen Walton and has an estimated net worth of nearly $60 billion.
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SUMMIT, N.J., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity Group ("Simplicity") today announced the acquisition of Chesapeake Brokerage ("Chesapeake"), a Delaware-based firm specializing in the distribution of life, LTC and annuity products to independent agents and advisors. With this new partnership, Simplicity welcomes Jeff Levy and Marge Levy as Partners, both of whom will continue to manage the day-to-day business operations of Chesapeake, while transitioning to the Simplicity brand.
"We are excited to welcome Jeff and Marge Levy and their team to Simplicity," said Bruce Donaldson, President and CEO of Simplicity. "Their advisor-first approach has served their business well, as evidenced by their strong relationships, and we are confident that their organization will continue to grow with the power of Simplicity's resources behind them."
"We love what we do," said Jeff Levy. "Helping advisors help their clients has been the hallmark of our business and we are eager to expand our suite of products and services and scale our business with a partner who believes in and supports our approach."
"Since Jeff and I founded Chesapeake in 2011, we have been driven by our passion to serve and build relationships so our clients can prosper," said Marge Levy. "Simplicity shares this core value and will help best-position us for success, allowing us to expand in key areas, such as annuity products, and provide additional marketing, sales and back-office support."
About Chesapeake Brokerage
Chesapeake Brokerage is a boutique brokerage firm specializing in life insurance, disability income, long-term care and annuities. Focusing on advocacy and commitment, Chesapeake has set itself apart with extraordinary client services and a personalized approach to business. For more information, please visit https://www.chesapeakebrokerage.com/.
About Simplicity Group
Simplicity Group is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing financial product distribution companies, which has had 40 distribution businesses join its partnership (including Chesapeake). Each of Simplicity's operating businesses is directed by its local management team and benefits from access to Simplicity's group resources. Through partnership with top distribution organizations and technology companies, Simplicity seeks to provide compelling business solutions that will attract the industry's best leadership, talent, advisors, agents and future partners.
Simplicity supports independent financial advisors and agents across the country with investment, annuity and life insurance solutions with a focus on client education, consumer value and partnership. For more information, please visit: www.simplicitygroup.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The country’s next poet laureate, Ada Limón, has long thought of her work as a public art form.
“I grew up with poetry being in the community,” says Limón, a native of Sonoma, California. “It wasn’t supposed to just be something read on page; it was supposed be read out loud. I remember going to poetry readings at the bookstore where I worked when I was 16. It’s the oral tradition. That part of poetry has always remained true to me.”
On Tuesday, the Library of Congress announced that the 46-year-old Limón had been named the 24th U.S. poet laureate, officially called the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. Her 1-year term begins Sept. 29 with the traditional reading at the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium, one of the laureate’s few formal obligations. Limón, who succeeds Joy Harjo, is an award-winning and unusually popular poet, her acclaimed collection “Bright Dead Things” selling more than 40,000 copies. She has published six books of poetry, most recently “The Hurting Kind,” and also hosts the podcast “The Slowdown.”
“Ada Limón is a poet who connects,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement. “Her accessible, engaging poems ground us in where we are and who we share our world with. They speak of intimate truths, of the beauty and heartbreak that is living, in ways that help us move forward.”
The position was established in 1985, with other laureates including Louise Glück, W.S. Merwin and Rita Dove. Laureates receive a $35,000 stipend, along with $5,000 for travel expenses, the funding originating not from the government, but from a private gift made decades ago by the philanthropist Archer M. Huntington.
While the job is officially based in Washington, D.C., the poets are not required to live there — Limón will mostly work from her home in Lexington, Kentucky — and are generally free to shape the position around their passions. “The Slowdown” podcast grew out of a project launched by Tracy K. Smith when she served as laureate from 2017-2019.
Limón is known in part for her poems about nature and hopes to give readings at parks and other settings that emphasize and celebrate our place in the world.
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Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. under a false name and forced into child labor, revealing stunning details about the painful path that culminated in him being awarded a knighthood.
"Most people know me as Mo Farah, but it's not my name — or, it's not the reality," Farah said in a new documentary about the track star.
"The real story is, I was born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin," he added.
Farah has previously said he came to the U.K. as a young child with his parents, fleeing the war in Somalia. But he now says his father died when Farah was four years old, and that he was soon separated from his mother and other relatives.
"I was brought into the U.K. illegally under the name of another child, called Mohammed Farah," he said. At the time, he was around 8 or 9 years old.
The documentary, made by the BBC and Red Bull Studios, includes footage of visa documents that Farah says were faked, bearing his photo and another child's name.
"I know I've taken someone else's place. And I do wonder, what is Mohammed doing now?" he said in the documentary, clips of which are posted on the BBC's website.
The woman who brought Farah into the U.K. had told him he would soon join his relatives in the country. He carried a piece of paper with his family members' contact information on it. But after arriving, the woman tore up the paper and threw it in the trash.
"The lady, what she did wasn't right," Farah said.
Farah described being exploited and threatened, as he worked in the household of another family. There, he was forced to cook and clean and tend to other children — and he was told to keep his mouth shut about his true origin, or the authorities would take him away.
"Often, I would just lock myself in the bathroom and cry, and nobody's there to help. So after I while, I just learned not to have that emotion," he said.
The celebrated runner says his unique abilities and luck are all that saved him from trafficking and forced servitude. When he was finally allowed to attend school, his talents quickly drew the attention of a teacher who connected with him — and who then helped Farah get placed into a foster home with a different Somali family.
Farah, who received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 2017, says he's speaking out now about what he went through to raise public awareness about other people who are caught in the same plight.
The BBC says it attempted to contact the woman who brought Farah into the U.K. for her side of the story, but she hasn't replied.
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Walk through the Greek sculpture galleries of most museums and you'll see pedestal after pedestal of white, marble statues with sightless eyes. That's just how Ancient Greek sculpture was, right?
Nope.
A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York scatters recreations of what these statues ACTUALLY looked like throughout its galleries: they're painted in garish colors with multiple patterns.
"For some, it will be a shock," said Max Hollein, the director of the museum. "But one has to understand that our current, whitewashed idea of Greek and Roman antiquity is wrong. It's false."
The knowledge that the Greek and Roman sculpture was brightly painted isn't new. In one gallery, there's a watercolor of parts of the Acropolis when it was excavated in 1888 - it's clear that the architectural segments came out of the ground vibrantly colored. And in museums around the globe, hints of color remain on statues from antiquity.
Yet somehow, that knowledge was lost. Vinzenz Brinkmann, Head of the Department of Antiquity at the Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection in Frankfurt am Main, said when he first started researching polychromy 40 years ago, "no one had interest in this for years, no one collected the clearly visible evidence. Except for me. I collected the evidence like a stamp collection."
Brinkmann and his wife, archeologist Ulrike Koch-Brinkmann, researched their reconstructions using photographic and spectroscopic technology. They also looked at as many ancient works of art in collections around the world as they could get their hands on.
One of the pieces they're proudest of is a reconstruction of a sphinx in the Met's collection. Commissioned in about 530 B.C. by the parents of a young man who had died, the sphinx was originally placed high on a pedestal.
"Color conveys a lot of information, and when you see it from a distance, it really helps to identify different features," said Seán Hemingway, lead curator of the Met's Greek and Roman Art department. "Also, a lot of these sculptures were outside, and in Greece with that very strong, bright Mediterranean sun, you need those bright colors because they get muted a little bit, they get washed out."
The Greeks were great storytellers, Hemingway said. And these sculptures were often set in temples to the gods or as memorials. When people saw them, they would have immediately understood the different threads of story and myth they allude to. "Like the sphinx, which is the guardian figure. There's that famous story of the sphinx at the crossroads and having to answer the questions — that sphinx stood on a column, too. So anyone who saw this sphinx would have thought about this dangerous creature that can kill you and can speak to you."
The reconstructed sphinx is placed near the original sphinx, where visitors can see smudges of color on the figure's body. The 17 Greek and Roman reconstructions are placed near similar pieces in the galleries, and stretch from the early bronze age to the second century AD. They include two bronze figures caught in the moment after a boxing match, with the wounds painted red and the eyes so realistic that one could imagine they are actually looking at each other.
The Greeks learned artistic techniques from Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia. "At the final point in this evolution, they learned how to deceive the human eye," Brinkmann said. "We know from written sources that bronze sculptures of this period were perceived as super-realistic, Often people reached those statues in Greek sanctuaries and didn't know exactly — is this talking to me? Will this stand up? Or is it just bronze?"
Chroma will be on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through March 2023.
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The female-led agency continues its focus on increased engagement with both general market and niche multicultural segments
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venus Media Group, a leading Latina-owned, multicultural media buying agency, today announced growth across its practice with the addition of several new clients, including iconic fashion brand Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans, sustainability-centric New York City government program GreeNYC, social network HeyMama and revolutionary pumping bra brand Larken. These fresh clients come on board as Venus Media Group unveils its own new website, showcasing its modern and inclusive approach to media buying, and expands its team with the appointment of Jenny Chow to the role of Chief Operating Officer, as well as Kourtney Edwards and Lina Sands to Account Director positions.
"At Venus Media Group, we know first-hand that today's diverse audiences are more than simply a box to tick; they rather require a niche approach that aligns to their unique identities," said Cathy Murphy, CEO of Venus Media Group. "We are proud to bring over 80 years of combined experience to the table for our new client partners, and deepen their connections to the individuals who need to hear their message most. This effort will undoubtedly also be strengthened with the addition of Jenny, Kourtney and Lina as their expertise adds a new dimension to our offerings."
Serving a diverse mix of clients from women-led disruptors to government organizations, the expert multi-generational agency is known for its high-touch approach to reaching a wide array of audiences, including multicultural, and a proven track-record of generating bottom-line results. Created by the watsons, the agency's new digital destination is proud to showcase these efforts with a sophisticated, refreshed design that captures its clear value proposition for brands aiming to reach a multitude of important, yet often overlooked demographic groups.
"Venus Media Group has been an incredible extension to our team. Combined with an incredible culture that aligns with HeyMama's values, the team's passion, responsiveness and savviness enables us to make data driven and strategic decisions with our media in a unique way," said Erika Feldhus, CEO of HeyMama. "Through our partnership with Venus Media Group, we now have access to 10x more information needed to make critical growth decisions. It is incredible to work with an agency that not only gets us as a brand but feels so invested in our success."
Recent additions to the next-generation agency's client roster include:
- Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans: The first major jeans-wear brand launched by a woman, for women, Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans offers a wide range of fits, innovative fabrics, and elevated washes and details.
- GreeNYC: Dedicated to educating, engaging and mobilizing New Yorkers, GreeNYC helps New York City meet its ambitious sustainability goals of sending zero waste to landfills by 2030 and generating net-zero carbon by 2050.
- HeyMama: A members-only social and professional network for mothers, HeyMama brings together working moms — entrepreneurs, advisors, executives, founders, builders, and makers of all kinds — to provide each other with support, connection, and collaboration at every stage of life and career.
- Larken: Born out of a struggle to find a comfortable and simple way to nurse, Larken offers versatile, hands-free breast-pumping bras. While pumping and nursing their daughters, the Larken Co-Founders grew frustrated with the options on the market, they knew there had to be a better way. So they designed it.
To work with Venus Media Group or to learn more about the agency visit venusmediagroup.com.
About Venus Media Group
Venus Media Group is a multicultural, multigenerational media buying agency that partners with clients to reach today's women and multicultural audience. From negotiation to data analysis, Venus Media Groups counsels clients, including healthcare providers, hospitals and DTC consumer brands, throughout the buying process and coaches them on how to tap into relevant nuances to build brand awareness, recognition and recall. For more information, visit venusmediagroup.com.
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WASHINGTON — The Jan. 6 committee is set to highlight the way violent far-right extremists answered Donald Trump’s “siren call” to come to Washington for a big rally, as some now face rare sedition charges over the deadly U.S. Capitol attack and effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol siege convenes Tuesday for a public hearing probing what it calls the final phase of Trump's multi-pronged effort to halt Joe Biden's victory. As dozens of lawsuits and false claims of voter fraud fizzled, Trump tweeted the rally invitation, a pivotal moment, the committee said. The far-right Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and others now facing criminal charges readily answered.
“We will lay out the body of evidence that we have that talks about how the president’s tweet on the wee hours of December 19th of ‘Be there, be wild,’ was a siren call to these folks,” said one panel member, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., over the weekend on “Meet the Press.” In fact, Trump tweeted, "Be there, will be wild!”
Among those expected to testify is Stephen Ayres, who pleaded guilty last month to disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building. He admitted that on Jan. 2, 2021, he posted an image stating that Trump was “calling on us to come back to Washington on January 6th for a big protest." Another witness is Jason Van Tatenhove, an ally of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes. The witnesses were confirmed by someone familiar with the testimony who spoke on condition of anonymity because the witnesses had not yet been announced.
This is the seventh hearing in a series that has presented numerous blockbuster revelations from the Jan. 6 committee. Over the past month, the panel has created a stark narrative of a defeated Trump “detached from reality,” clinging to his false claims of voter fraud and working feverishly to reverse his election defeat. It all culminated with the deadly attack on the Capitol, the committee said.
What the committee intends to probe Tuesday is whether the extremist groups, including the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and QAnon adherents who had rallied for Trump before, coordinated with White House allies for Jan. 6. The Oath Keepers have denied there was any plan to storm the Capitol.
The panel is also expected to highlight new testimony from Pat Cipollone, the former White House counsel, who “was aware of every major move” Trump was making, said Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who will lead the session.
It's the only hearing set for this week, as new details emerge. An expected prime-time hearing Thursday has been shelved for now.
This week's session comes after former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson provided stunning accounts under oath of an angry Trump who knowingly sent armed supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6 and then refused to quickly call them off as violence erupted, siding with the rioters as they searched menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump has said Cassidy's account is not true. But Cipollone at Friday's private session did not contradict earlier testimony. Raskin said the panel planned to use “a lot” of Cipollone's testimony.
The panel is expected to highlight a meeting on Dec. 18, 2020, at the White House in which former Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, one-time Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn and others floated ideas for overturning the election results, Raskin told CBS over the weekend.
This was days after the Electoral College had met on Dec. 14 to certify the results for Biden — a time when other key Republicans were announcing that the election and its challenges were over.
On Dec. 19, Trump would send the tweet beckoning supporters to Washington for the Jan. 6 rally, the day Congress was set to certify the Electoral College count: "Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!”
The Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, extremist far-right groups whose leaders and others are now facing rare sedition charges for their roles in the attack, prepared to come to Washington, according to court filings.
On Dec. 29, the Proud Boys chairman posted a message on social media that said members planned to “turn out in record numbers on Jan. 6th," according to a federal indictment.
The group planned to meet at the Washington Monument, its members instructed not to wear its traditional black and yellow colors, but be “incognito.”
The Proud Boys have contended that membership grew after Trump, during his first debate with Biden, refused to outright condemn the group but instead told them to “stand back and stand by.”
The night before Jan. 6, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio met with Rhodes at an underground parking garage, according to court filings along with images a documentary filmmaker trailing the group provided to the panel.
The Oath Keepers had also been organizing for Jan. 6 and established a “quick response force” at a nearby hotel in Virginia, according to court filings.
After the Capitol siege, Rhodes called someone with an urgent message for Trump, another group member has said. Rhodes was denied an chance to speak to Trump, but urged the person on the phone to tell the Republican president to call upon militia groups to fight to keep the president in power.
An attorney for Rhodes recently told the committee that their client wants to testify publicly. Rhodes was already interviewed by the committee privately, and it's unlikely the panel will agree.
The panel also intends to discuss the way many of the Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 appeared to be QAnon believers. Federal authorities have explicitly linked at least 38 rioters to the pro-Trump conspiracy theory, according to an Associated Press review of court records.
One of the most recognizable figures from the Jan. 6 attack was a shirtless Arizona man who called himself the “QAnon Shaman,” carried a spear and wore face paint and a Viking hat with fur and horns.
A core belief among QAnon followers is that Trump was secretly fighting a cabal of deep state operatives, prominent Democrats and Hollywood elites who worship Satan and engage in sex trafficking of children.
The panel has shown, over the course of fast-paced hearings and with eyewitness accounts from the former president's inner circle, how Trump was told “over and over” again, as Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said, that he had lost the election and his false claims of voter fraud were just not true. Nevertheless, Trump summoned his supporters to Washington and then sent them to the Capitol in what Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., has called an “attempted coup.” | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/12/jan-6-panel-probes-trumps-siren-call-to-extremists/ | 2022-07-12T13:59:35Z | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/12/jan-6-panel-probes-trumps-siren-call-to-extremists/ | false |
Delhi versus Centre row: SC to consider plea for early listing of case
Delhi government urges Supreme Court to pronounce an authoritative judgment on the battle between the Centre and Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government for control over bureaucrats in the National Capital.
The Delhi government on Tuesday made a request to the Supreme Court to urgently hear and pronounce an authoritative judgment on the battle between the Centre and Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government for control over bureaucrats in the National Capital.
The court had referred the case to a Constitution Bench in May.
In an oral mentioning before Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, for the Delhi government, said the issue was "extremely urgent". The CJI agreed to consider the plea for early listing.
A three-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice Ramana, on May 6, had concluded that the tussle between the Union and Delhi governments over the limited question concerning ‘services’ or bureaucracy required an authoritative pronouncement by a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.
This would be the second Constitution Bench the top court would be forming in the Delhi versus Centre battle.
Delhi L-G bound by aid and advice of AAP government
Four years ago, in 2018, a Constitution Bench had unanimously held that the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi was bound by the “aid and advice” of the popularly elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and both had to work harmoniously with each other. It had noted that there was no room for anarchy or absolutism in a democracy.
However, reading the referral order on May 6, Chief Justice Ramana had pointed out that the 2018 judgment had not specifically dealt with the issue of ‘services’.
Arguing the reference, the Delhi government had compared its predicament without power over the ‘services’ like that of a king without a kingdom. The situation was such that a “democratic representative government” had to get the approval of the Lieutenant Governor to appoint a Health Secretary or a Commerce Secretary, it had argued.
Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, for the Centre, too had argued in favour of referring the issue to a Constitution Bench.
The Centre had contended that Delhi, the nation’s capital and a sprawling metropolis, should be under its control. Delhi could not be left to the “small mercies and smaller resources” of a State legislature, the Centre had reasoned.
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RSS office damaged in crude bomb attack
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office at Payyannur here was damaged in a crude bomb attack early on Tuesday.
Two crude bombs were hurled at the office. The incident happened around 1.30 a.m. The front windows and grill of the building were damaged. No one was injured in the attack. Two workers were in the building at the time.
A large police team is camping at the area. A bomb squad and a team of forensic experts from Kannur collected evidence from the spot.
The police said a gang on two motorbikes and a car were behind the attack. The police had retrieved CCTV visuals from the area.
RSS workers took out a march in the town condemning the attack. In a statement, the RSS alleged that the blast was carried out by the Communist Party of India(Marxist) to divert attention from its internal issues and corruption charges faced by party leaders.
The RSS demanded that the police take firm action and bring the perpetrators before the law.
Valsan Thillankeri, working president, Hindu Aikya Vedi, BJP State secretary K. Ranjith, district president N. Haridas, and others leaders visited the RSS office.
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Playboy set to launch Meta mansion in the Sandbox
Playboy first delved into the NFT world in April last year when it released a series of tokenised centrefolds through Nifty Gateway
By Shashank Bhardwaj
Image: Shutterstock
Playboy, the iconic ‘lifestyle brand’, is all set to enter the Web3 industry with their collaboration with NFT-based Metaverse gaming platform The Sandbox. The Playboy mansion will soon have a digital address in the Sandbox metaverse.
Christened as 'MetaMansion', this recreation of the Playboy mansion within the virtual realm will have a variety of mini-games, social mixers, and scheduled events, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) collectibles from the company, and a new creator platform called Centerfold.
Playboy set to launch Meta mansion in the Sandbox
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Drop idea of film on Razakars, writer urged
Congress leader says it may lead to unnecessary divisions among people
TPCC senior vice-president G. Niranjan has urged the film writer and Rajya Sabha nominated member V. Vijayendra Prasad not to script a film on Razakars, as such films may lead to unnecessary divisions among people in the present circumstances.
In a statement here, he said though Mr. Vijayendra Prasad may intend to pen the story to highlight some historical aspects, the BJP and MIM will try to create enmity among two sections of the people using the film.
Though Mr. Vijayendra Prasad explained that the background of the film on ‘Razakars’ will be on the lines of his earlier film Bajrangi Bhaijan, the prevailing situation in the State will see distortion in every aspect and create trouble. “It would be just like playing with fire and instigate tensions and hatredness.”
He argued that some parts of history should be confined for the purpose of study only, and any attempts to film and screen them would lead to further divisions in society. The State government should wake up and ban any film that tries to provoke people and create violence, in the larger interests of the State and to maintain communal harmony.
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released "What is Antisemitism?" ("ma hiya mu'adat as-samiya?"), an Arabic-language video that is the latest effort of the leading global Jewish advocacy organization to raise awareness in the Arab world about the varied expressions and violent impact of Jew-hatred. The video also is available in English.
What is Antisemitism? is the eighth episode of AJC's Arabic language educational web series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews"), launched in 2020. The new video briefly explains the long history of antisemitism and its present-day manifestations. It also explores the varied expressions of anti-Jewish discourse in the Arab world, including adaptations of modern European tropes, Jew-hatred masquerading as anti-Israel sentiment, and misappropriation of Islamic sources by extremists. The video recognizes allies in the Arab world and ends with a call to action. Viewers are asked to take steps to better understand Judaism and Jews, and to use that knowledge to actively counter antisemitism whenever and wherever it appears.
The video also points out that some ideologies promoting hatred of Jews endanger Muslims as well. The 1492 Reconquista of Spain led to the forced conversion and expulsion of both Jews and Muslims. And, in our contemporary world, the white supremacist ideology that motivated the terrorist who massacred 11 Jews at the Tree of Life synagogue, in Pittsburgh, in 2018 also impelled the terrorist attack in 2019 on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which at least 50 people were murdered.
"At AJC, we have always believed that if one religious, racial, or ethnic group is targeted because of its identity, then we are all at risk," said AJC CEO David Harris. "That's why we have always stood up against attacks on other communities and, as antisemitism, explained in this video, rises around the world, we look to more and more of our brothers and sisters of other faiths, including Muslims, to stand with us."
The 'An al-Yahud series has been viewed by tens of millions of Arabic speakers, including large audiences in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. Launched in early 2020, the project's Arabic-language social media channels now have more than 800,000 followers.
The previous seven videos focused on the origins and beliefs of the Jewish people; the history of Muslim-Jewish relations; the Holocaust; Jewish ties to Jerusalem; the antisemitic forgery The Protocols of the Elders of Zion; Israel's remarkable diversity; and a profile of American Jews. Each film also is available in English.
'An al-Yahud builds on AJC's extensive, longstanding engagement with the Arab and Muslim worlds.
AJC representatives have regularly met during the past three decades with Arab and Muslim leaders across the Middle East and North Africa to exchange views on matters of mutual concern, among them the fight against extremism, Muslim-Jewish relations, and deepening ties between Israel and Arab states. In 2021, AJC established a permanent presence in the Arab world, opening the Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding in Abu Dhabi.
In April 2019, AJC and the Muslim World League signed a memorandum of understanding that led, in January 2020, to an historic joint visit of Muslims and Jews to Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi German death camp. The Muslim-Jewish delegation was led by David Harris and Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, whose remarks in Arabic, in Poland, were perhaps the most powerful refutation of Holocaust denial and antisemitism ever heard from such a prominent Muslim figure.
In the U.S., AJC established, in 2016, the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) with Muslim and Jewish community leaders, offering a platform for advocacy on combating hate crimes, religious discrimination, and other domestic issues of common concern.
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Focuses on strengthening supply chain operations and information technology
ATLANTA , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Community Food Bank recently announced two new leaders to their Executive Leadership Team. The nonprofit that works to end hunger in 29 metro Atlanta and North Georgia counties named Sharay Erskine as Chief Information Officer and Kenneth Hill as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Their appointments are part of the Food Bank's new strategic plan that focuses on bringing the organization past the impacts of the global pandemic. Erskine and Hill will report directly to President & CEO Kyle Waide.
"As we look to the future of the organization, particularly post-pandemic, we determined that two areas of expertise were immediately critical to resourcing our mission, supply chain operations and information technology, " said Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. "We are pleased to announce that we have completed our extensive search to bring two new leaders into the Food Bank. Sharay and Kenny bring experience, fresh perspectives, and new capabilities to their respective roles and will be integral as we look to grow our programs and services to meet the increased demands of need."
Sharay Erskine
Sharay Erskine is the new Chief Information Officer for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In this capacity, she will be responsible for leading the strategic investment in new systems that will enable the Food Bank to enhance their client service model, measure and report on their impact, and drive greater efficiency in all aspects of their operations. Erskine brings more than 20 years of experience in information technology.
Prior to joining the Food Bank, Erskine served as Vice President of IT at Bunzl Distribution, NA in Atlanta. As a solutions-oriented professional, she has a history of working in logistics and supply chain industries. Erskine has successfully built IT strategies for growth, served as a digital technologies leader, and has led major cross-functional programs. She has an established record of driving results through cross-functional teams.
In a role prior to joining Bunzl, Sharay led an after-school center and nonprofit, NuRock Foundation, which was a partner with the Food Bank, helping to distribute meals to families in her community.
Sharay Erskine holds degrees from the University of Phoenix and the DeVry University.
Kenneth Hill
Kenneth Hill joined the Atlanta Community Food Bank as Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, he will lead all aspects of food sourcing, warehouse and inventory management, and delivery operations.
Prior to the Food Bank, Hill dedicated 30 years to The Home Depot, where he served in various leadership roles including general manager and district manager. As a multi-unit leader of a team with more than 1,000 associates and $250MM in sales, he received recognition for consistently developing people and improving processes.
During his tenure with The Home Depot, Hill focused on online retail, coordinated freight flow, supply chain enhancement and online delivery systems. He has a long track record of working collaboratively with diverse communities, building consensus, managing ambiguity, and delivering results. His career is spotlighted with operational efficiency, productivity improvement, and servant leadership.
Hill serves on the board of the 100 Black Men of America's South Metro Chapter and is an appointee to the City of Atlanta's Zoning Review Board. He holds a B.A. in Economics from The University of California, San Diego.
"After two challenging years that required us to respond with speed, agility, and perseverance to maintain and increase access to vital food during the pandemic, we now have an opportunity to turn our attention to the future," added Waide. "We are laser focused on building on the foundation we have laid, leveraging our new state-of-the-art building, and striving to achieve our goal of ensuring everyone in the communities we serve has access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them."
For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank or to learn how you can help, visit www.acfb.org.
About Atlanta Community Food Bank
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people and big ideas needed to ensure our neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in our own community experience hunger every day, including children, seniors and working families. Through more than 700 nonprofit partners, we help more than 715,00 people get healthy food every year. Our goal is that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It takes the power of our whole community to make that possible. Join us at ACFB.org.
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Award Marks Centene's 30th Medicaid Managed Care State
ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that its subsidiary Delaware First Health has been notified of an intent to award by the State of Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA), to serve its statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs.
Delaware First Health will be one of three managed care organizations that will provide integrated services for physical health, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports through the new contracts for DMMA's statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs including Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus (DSHP-Plus).
"We look forward to building on our nearly 40 years of Medicaid experience to improve health outcomes for Delaware residents and provide better value to the state," said Sarah London, CEO of Centene.
Centene is the largest Medicaid managed care company in the U.S. With the award of Delaware, Centene is entering its 30th Medicaid managed care state, delivering hyper-local care while focusing on provider partnerships, value-based care, and, most of all, improving health outcomes for Medicaid recipients.
"It is a privilege to be selected by the state of Delaware to provide local healthcare services and programs that address social determinants of health and remove barriers to care for Medicaid members across the state," said Brent Layton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Centene. "We are excited to work with the state and providers on proven models of value-based care to deliver transformative healthcare and improve the health of Diamond State Health enrollees across the state."
DMMA's statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus (DSHP-Plus) are expected to commence on January 1, 2023.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
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You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from projections, estimates, or other forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, variables and events including, but not limited to: our ability to accurately predict and effectively manage health benefits and other operating expenses and reserves, including fluctuations in medical utilization rates due to the impact of COVID-19; the risk that the election of new directors, changes in senior management, and inability to retain key personnel may create uncertainty or negatively impact our ability to execute quickly and effectively; uncertainty as to the expected financial performance of the combined company following the recent completion of the Magellan Acquisition; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Magellan Acquisition or the acquisition of WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(the WellCare Acquisition) (or other acquired businesses) will not be realized, or will not be realized within the respective expected time periods; disruption from the integration of the Magellan Acquisition or from the integration of the WellCare Acquisition, unexpected costs, or similar risks from other acquisitions we may announce or complete from time to time, including potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or regulators, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; a downgrade of the credit rating of our indebtedness; competition; membership and revenue declines or unexpected trends; changes in healthcare practices, new technologies, and advances in medicine; increased healthcare costs; changes in economic, political or market conditions; changes in federal or state laws or regulations, including changes with respect to income tax reform or government healthcare programs as well as changes with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively referred to as the ACA) and any regulations enacted thereunder that may result from changing political conditions, the new administration or judicial actions; rate cuts or other payment reductions or delays by governmental payors and other risks and uncertainties affecting our government businesses; our ability to adequately price products; tax matters; disasters or major epidemics; changes in expected contract start dates; provider, state, federal, foreign and other contract changes and timing of regulatory approval of contracts; the expiration, suspension, or termination of our contracts with federal or state governments (including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE or other customers); the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings or matters, including, but not limited to, our ability to resolve claims and/or allegations made by states with regard to past practices, including at Envolve Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. (Envolve), as our pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) subsidiary, within the reserve estimate we recorded in 2021 and on other acceptable terms, or at all, or whether additional claims, reviews or investigations relating to our PBM business will be brought by states, the federal government or shareholder litigants, or government investigations; timing and extent of benefits from strategic value creation initiatives, including the possibility that these initiatives will not be successful, or will not be realized within the expected time periods; challenges to our contract awards; cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents; the exertion of management's time and our resources, and other expenses incurred and business changes required in connection with complying with the undertakings in connection with any regulatory, governmental or third party consents or approvals for acquisitions; changes in expected closing dates, estimated purchase price and accretion for acquisitions; restrictions and limitations in connection with our indebtedness; our ability to maintain or achieve improvement in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star ratings and maintain or achieve improvement in other quality scores in each case that can impact revenue and future growth; availability of debt and equity financing, on terms that are favorable to us; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations; and risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports that Centene has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This list of important factors is not intended to be exhaustive. We discuss certain of these matters more fully, as well as certain other factors that may affect our business operations, financial condition and results of operations, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Due to these important factors and risks, we cannot give assurances with respect to our future performance, including without limitation our ability to maintain adequate premium levels or our ability to control our future medical and selling, general and administrative costs.
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PARKLAND, Fla. — President Joe Biden's address on gun legislation on the White House celebration Monday came to an abrupt halt when a member of the audience stood up and yelled, "You have to do more."
That man was Manuel Oliver, an activist for gun safety whose connection to the cause is personal: his son, Joaquin "Guac" Oliver, was one of the 17 victims in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Oliver was invited to attend the event along with hundreds of other guests, including lawmakers, local officials and other family members of gun violence victims. He wore a shirt with his son's face and the words 'We Demand A Change.'
"Will we match thoughts and prayers with action?" Biden asked the crowd. "I say yes, and that's what we're doing here today. Today's many things. It's proof that despite the naysayers, we can make meaningful progress on dealing with gun violence."
As he began to say, "Make no mistake," he was cut off by Oliver.
Oliver is inaudible at first, but then can be heard demanding further action as the crowd applauds.
"I've been trying to tell you this for years," he can be heard saying. "You have to do more."
Biden told Oliver to sit down and hear what he has to say, then told security to let him talk, but Oliver was led away shortly by a staffer shortly after.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the first major bipartisan gun legislation to pass through Congress in 30 years.
It will put $13 billion towards new spending for mental health programs and securing schools. It will require stricter background checks for gun buyers under 21, restrict domestic violence offenders for purchasing guns and put funding towards red flag laws.
Prior to the event, Oliver made it clear that he didn't think the legislation went far enough and that he wanted to speak with Biden on the issue. When Biden signed last week's executive order on abortion, he tweeted: "Good job on the executive order, Mr. @POTUS. Why is it that you didn't react the same way when the US Supreme Court decided to add more victims to the gun violence epidemic? I can’t wait to see you on Monday so you can explain."
He also took issue with the labelling of Monday's event as a "celebration."
He wrote, "The word CELEBRATION has no space in a society that saw 19 kids massacred just a month ago. “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” Not me, not Joaquin." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/politics/manuel-oliver-father-of-parkland-victim-interrupts-president-joe-biden-at-white-house-gun-legislation-celebration/77-b2237cf4-ff09-4791-9f59-c41ffac6209c | 2022-07-12T14:04:39Z | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/politics/manuel-oliver-father-of-parkland-victim-interrupts-president-joe-biden-at-white-house-gun-legislation-celebration/77-b2237cf4-ff09-4791-9f59-c41ffac6209c | true |
She spoke on Monday night to the country's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy group on the Hispanic "Quest for Equity."
"The diversity of this community -- as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio -- is your strength," Dr. Biden said.
There were some laughs in the crowd, but others, including the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, didn't think it was funny.
The organization released a statement, saying in part, "We are not tacos... Do not reduce us to stereotypes."
"Using breakfast tacos to try to demonstrate the uniqueness of Latinos in San Antonio demonstrates a lack of cultural knowledge and sensitivity to the diversity of Latinos in the region.
NAHJ encourages Dr. Biden and her speech writing team to take the time in the future to better understand the complexities of our people and communities.
We are not tacos.
Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by a variety of diasporas, cultures and food traditions, and should not be reduced to a stereotype."
NAHJ encourages @FLOTUS & her communications team to take time to better understand the complexities of our people & communities.
— NAHJ (@NAHJ) July 12, 2022
We are not tacos.
Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by various diasporas, cultures & food traditions.
Do not reduce us to stereotypes. pic.twitter.com/KQIq5gwsht
This comes as the U.S. and Mexican presidents are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, but their relationship is not in the best shape.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has openly criticized U.S. President Joe Biden on many issues, and he recently declined President Biden's invitation to a summit in L.A.
The White House is optimistic that despite their differences, the two leaders will find common ground on certain immigration and border issues, among other topics.
"We expect the two leaders to discuss their common vision for North America and common efforts to address global challenges, including Russia's war in Ukraine," a White House representative said. | https://abc7ny.com/dr-jill-biden-2022-unidosus-annual-conference-speech-san-antonio-breakfast-tacos-first-lady-criticized-for-on-hispanic-equity/12045894/ | 2022-07-12T14:04:51Z | https://abc7ny.com/dr-jill-biden-2022-unidosus-annual-conference-speech-san-antonio-breakfast-tacos-first-lady-criticized-for-on-hispanic-equity/12045894/ | false |
Expanding European presence with new hubs and talent in Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exadel (www.exadel.com), a global software consultancy and engineering company, today announced the recent acquisition of software engineering company Motion Software (https://motion-software.com/), which specializes in blockchain, AI, analytics, healthcare, and eLearning, and is the creator of a leading remote work platform that enables tech companies to engage with top digital talent worldwide.
"I am excited to welcome Motion Software's talented team to Exadel," said Darren Oberst, CEO of Exadel. "This partnership significantly increases our presence across Europe, adding talent in Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. Motion's remote work platform, designed from the ground up, opens new opportunities for streamlining the matchmaking process for our clients, and a suite of tools that ensure the success and well-being of the remote software specialists at a global scale. I am confident that adding Motion Software's capabilities and locations alongside Exadel's service and solution offerings will create significant value for our diverse talent and clients."
"We are very excited to join the team at Exadel, a rapidly growing organization with great engineering and consulting talent," said Christo Peev, CEO of Motion Software. "This acquisition is expanding the portfolio of great remote work opportunities for our people, by adding positions across a variety of different companies''.
The Motion Software platform empowers hundreds of remote software specialists to work with the most innovative tech companies from around the world. We take pride in our friendly working environment that values self-improvement, work-life balance, and constantly doing our best in every aspect of our lives. Every few months we travel to meet up at different places and spend some quality time together.
Learn more about Motion Software on Linkedin and Instagram.
Exadel is a global software engineering and business consultancy company, creating the transformative strategies, platforms, and products our clients need to run and grow their businesses. For more than 20 years we have developed solutions that accelerate the speed, quality, and efficiency of our delivery while adding value to customers. A Forrester-recognized market leader in distributed Agile, we are proud of our long history partnering with the largest brands across all industries. For more information on Exadel services and areas of expertise, visit exadel.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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(CNN) — Peloton will stop making its own bikes and treadmills, a drastic change for the struggling company aimed at cutting costs and ensuring its ability to remain afloat.
Calling the change a “natural progression” in a statement Tuesday, Peloton said Taiwanese manufacturer Rexon Industrial Corp. will become the primary manufacturer of its exercise equipment in the future. As a result, Peloton will shut down its factories operated by Tonic Fitness Technology, a company it bought in 2019.
“We believe that this along with other initiatives will enable us to continue reducing the cash burden on the business and increase our flexibility,” said CEO Barry McCarthy in a press release.
Peloton also said that it will suspend manufacturing at Tonic “through the remainder of 2022,” signaling a dramatic slowdown in orders. The company has been slowing down production for many months as the popularity of its products wanes. Just one year ago, Peloton announced that it was building its own $400 million factory in Ohio to meet demand. Those plans have since been scrapped.
Other pieces of its equipment, including touchscreens and an upcoming rowing machine, will also be outsourced.
About 600 employees at Tonic will be laid off, according to Bloomberg News.
Peloton’s struggles
Tuesday’s changes are the most significant under McCarthy, who has been tasked with turning around the failing company since being installed in February.
Peloton said in May that it had just $879 million in cash in the bank at the end of the quarter, which has left it “thinly capitalized,” McCarthy said. That forced the company to borrow $750 million in five-year term debt from Wall Street to keep its operations running.
As people return to gyms, Peloton has been struggling to maintain its electric growth from the early days of the pandemic. Bike and subscription sales have stagnated. The company has too much inventory, and demand is on the decline. McCarthy also started a subscription program for its equipment in attempt to convince people it’s not exclusively a product for the wealthy.
Peloton shares rose about 1% in early trading. The stock is down about 95% from the all-time high it reached in late 2020. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/peloton-will-stop-making-its-own-bikes/ | 2022-07-12T14:08:40Z | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/peloton-will-stop-making-its-own-bikes/ | true |
PETAH TIKVAH, Israel, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVRE) (TASE: SVRE), a technology company engaged in transportation safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Israel Eybi as SaverOne's Chief Marketing and Sales Officer. This appointment is a key step in SaverOne's strategy for investing in increased market penetration in international as well as local markets.
Mr. Eybi brings over 25 years of experience with proven success in building and leading business plans and strategies, to increase profitability particularly in the IoT (Internet of Things) field that focus on innovative automotive solutions. Prior to SaverOne, Mr. Eybi was Business Development Executive at 4Cast during 2021 and Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at Israel's main telephony group, Bezeq from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that with leading Israeli mobile operator Pelephone from 2006, most recently as their CCO. Prior to that Mr. Eybi served in sales roles with other telecommunications companies including Avaya, Cellcom and Eurocom.
In his role as CCO of Pelephone, Mr. Eybi was responsible for the business development of the connected vehicle B2B business for customers including services for fleet management. Mr. Eybi led Pelephone to become Israel's leading player in the IoT field, especially in the automotive segment, with a market leading share of several hundred thousand connected vehicles.
Mr. Eybi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Lincoln and an MA in Marketing from the University of Derby.
Mr. Gilboa, CEO of SaverOne commented, "We wholeheartedly welcome Israel to the SaverOne team and looking forward to his leading our marketing strategy in the next stage of our company's growth. Israel brings us many years of key relevant and solid experience in cellular IoT-automotive segments. Israel has demonstrated success in building and supporting customer growth and acquisition strategies, and growing market share. We are confident that he will be instrumental in building our network of global partners for SaverOne, expanding our sales into European and US markets, as well as others globally, substantiating SaverOne as an innovative and significant factor in the global automotive safety arena. I expect he will prove to be a very valuable asset in advancing our growth strategy."
About SaverOne
SaverOne is a technology company engaged in the design, development and commercialization of transportation safety solutions designed to save lives by preventing car accidents resulting from the use of mobile phones while driving. Our SaverOne system provides an advanced driver safety solution that can identify and monitor mobile phones located in the driver's vicinity and selectively block use of life-threatening applications.
Learn more at https://saver.one/.
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The female-led agency continues its focus on increased engagement with both general market and niche multicultural segments
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venus Media Group, a leading Latina-owned, multicultural media buying agency, today announced growth across its practice with the addition of several new clients, including iconic fashion brand Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans, sustainability-centric New York City government program GreeNYC, social network HeyMama and revolutionary pumping bra brand Larken. These fresh clients come on board as Venus Media Group unveils its own new website, showcasing its modern and inclusive approach to media buying, and expands its team with the appointment of Jenny Chow to the role of Chief Operating Officer, as well as Kourtney Edwards and Lina Sands to Account Director positions.
"At Venus Media Group, we know first-hand that today's diverse audiences are more than simply a box to tick; they rather require a niche approach that aligns to their unique identities," said Cathy Murphy, CEO of Venus Media Group. "We are proud to bring over 80 years of combined experience to the table for our new client partners, and deepen their connections to the individuals who need to hear their message most. This effort will undoubtedly also be strengthened with the addition of Jenny, Kourtney and Lina as their expertise adds a new dimension to our offerings."
Serving a diverse mix of clients from women-led disruptors to government organizations, the expert multi-generational agency is known for its high-touch approach to reaching a wide array of audiences, including multicultural, and a proven track-record of generating bottom-line results. Created by the watsons, the agency's new digital destination is proud to showcase these efforts with a sophisticated, refreshed design that captures its clear value proposition for brands aiming to reach a multitude of important, yet often overlooked demographic groups.
"Venus Media Group has been an incredible extension to our team. Combined with an incredible culture that aligns with HeyMama's values, the team's passion, responsiveness and savviness enables us to make data driven and strategic decisions with our media in a unique way," said Erika Feldhus, CEO of HeyMama. "Through our partnership with Venus Media Group, we now have access to 10x more information needed to make critical growth decisions. It is incredible to work with an agency that not only gets us as a brand but feels so invested in our success."
Recent additions to the next-generation agency's client roster include:
- Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans: The first major jeans-wear brand launched by a woman, for women, Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans offers a wide range of fits, innovative fabrics, and elevated washes and details.
- GreeNYC: Dedicated to educating, engaging and mobilizing New Yorkers, GreeNYC helps New York City meet its ambitious sustainability goals of sending zero waste to landfills by 2030 and generating net-zero carbon by 2050.
- HeyMama: A members-only social and professional network for mothers, HeyMama brings together working moms — entrepreneurs, advisors, executives, founders, builders, and makers of all kinds — to provide each other with support, connection, and collaboration at every stage of life and career.
- Larken: Born out of a struggle to find a comfortable and simple way to nurse, Larken offers versatile, hands-free breast-pumping bras. While pumping and nursing their daughters, the Larken Co-Founders grew frustrated with the options on the market, they knew there had to be a better way. So they designed it.
To work with Venus Media Group or to learn more about the agency visit venusmediagroup.com.
About Venus Media Group
Venus Media Group is a multicultural, multigenerational media buying agency that partners with clients to reach today's women and multicultural audience. From negotiation to data analysis, Venus Media Groups counsels clients, including healthcare providers, hospitals and DTC consumer brands, throughout the buying process and coaches them on how to tap into relevant nuances to build brand awareness, recognition and recall. For more information, visit venusmediagroup.com.
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Buffalo grocery store that was site of mass shooting to reopen this week
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:03 AM CDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) – The grocery store in Buffalo where 10 people died in a mass shooting on May 14 is set to reopen this week.
Tops Friendly Markets will officially reopen to the public Friday.
The reopening comes two months after an 18-year-old gunman carried out what authorities say was a racially motivated attack against Black people.
The suspect is facing numerous charges, including murder and attempted murder as a hate crime.
Thursday marks the two-month anniversary of the mass shooting. A memorial service will be held that day to remember the victims and employees affected by the tragedy.
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Moxy Channels its "Play On" Spirit, Breaking the Boundaries of Multiple Dimensions from the Hotel into the Virtual World
HONG KONG , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced today the launch of the "Moxy Universe, Play Beyond" augmented reality experience in Asia Pacific. Designed for the young-at-heart, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay, bringing its "Play On" experiences from the hotel to the virtual world through the Moxy Universe.
From Shanghai to Tokyo, guests are invited to explore the Moxy Universe with their own avatar in 12 Moxy hotels across Asia Pacific from July 12 through December 31, 2022. Before arriving in-person to each hotel, guests can access the Moxy Universe via mobile devices to customize their own avatar, with a selection of hairstyles, outfits, and accessories. Upon checking in at the hotel's signature Bar Moxy, guests will instantly enter the Moxy Universe by scanning a designated QR marker to unlock a minimum of five challenges throughout the hotel's guestroom and public spaces to win great prizes.
"We are very excited to launch the 'Moxy Universe, Play Beyond' experience across all Moxy hotels in the Asia Pacific region," said Jennie Toh, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Brand Management Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "Moxy has always challenged the status quo by inviting guests to live in the moment. With the campaign, we are bringing Moxy's 'Play On' spirit to another dimension through fun, immersive experiences while creating greater connections with our guests."
Unlock Challenges in Every Corner of the Moxy Universe
Whether as a guest or avatar, visitors can fully immerse into the always-buzzing world of Moxy at the hotel and unlock challenges in the Moxy Universe simultaneously. Step into Bar Moxy – the social heart of the hotel, which doubles up as the hotel's front desk and offers guests a "Got Moxy" cocktail upon check-in. After getting their room keys, guests can scan the QR marker at the bar to view holographic projections and take photos with life-sized avatars as they sip curated cocktails.
At Moxy's 24/7 Grab & Go self-service concept, guests can access what they want, whenever they want with snacks and beverages to satisfy any late-night cravings. At the Grab & Go area, guests can also unlock a challenge by taking a photo with their avatar and hashtagging #moxyuniverse.
Exercise can be even more fun with an avatar that doubles up as a workout buddy. Guests can take the challenge and sweat it out with their avatar at the hotel's 24-hour Fitness Center decked out with a boxing bag, signature racing bike, and other equipment.
Moxy's stylish and smart bedrooms intermix edgy details with functionality and are cleverly designed to maximize space, allowing guests the flexibility to adapt the room to their needs. Enjoy the smart features of a fun-sized work surface and peg walls instead of closets, as the avatar will need all the space when they start busting dance moves on the bed for the challenge.
The fun and playful energy of Moxy can be found across vibrant destinations in Asia Pacific, such as the Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda, just around the corner from Osaka's buzzing shopping and entertainment districts. The brand's spirited lifestyle touches include the signature Bar Moxy, high-energy spaces, such as The Terrace and graffiti-emblazoned Lounge, where guests can sip on cocktails and socialize. Located in the heart of Seoul, Moxy Seoul Insadong makes the perfect basecamp for the young-at-heart to let loose in the city. Before hitting the town, guests can enjoy the panoramic city views from its off-the-wall rooftop bar, Seoul at Moxy. Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao NECC, the first Moxy hotel in Mainland China, also takes play seriously. The hotel's spirited Crew members are always on to connect with travelers in a playful way over boardgames and fun events.
To learn more about the Moxy Hotels, please visit moxy-hotels.marriott.com and join the conversation @moxyhotels.
Moxy Hotels participates in Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International. Marriott Bonvoy members earn points for their stay, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences, including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.
About Moxy Hotels® Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With 110 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, and unparalleled benefits, including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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Both Lenses Are Ideal for Entry Level and Photography Enthusiasts Looking for The Next Lens After The Standard Zoom
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of two new RF-Mount lenses, the RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. The lenses are both high-value, compact and lightweight wide-angle additions to the RF-Mount family and pair perfectly with the complete lineup of EOS R cameras, including the newly announced Canon EOS R10 and EOS R7 cameras.
The Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM lens is a large-diameter, wide-angle fixed focal length lens designed for capturing bright and clear images with beautiful bokeh and macro capabilities to get even closer, both features not possible with a standard kit lens. Will Cadena, wedding and portrait photographer touts the focal length saying, "I love this lens! It helps give you the feeling you are right there in the action, and the focal length really directs your eye to the center of the frame."
Thanks to the wide-angle of view and built-in STM motor that tracks focus with natural movement, the new RF24mm lens is optimized for video use, particularly vlogging and other social media uses.
- Fast F1.8 maximum aperture for great control over depth of field and bokeh, low-light shooting, and video recording, with fast and reliable autofocus.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include a UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element, one aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting and flare.
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 5.5 In./0.14 m; close-up magnification 0.5x at minimum focus distance.
- Optical image stabilization — up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction. Up to 6.5 stops Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Dedicated, programmable Control Ring with click-stop operation.
- Equivalent to approximately 38mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Impressively compact and light at only 0.6 lbs/270g.
- Circular (9 blades) aperture for beautiful, soft backgrounds.
The Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for a variety of image-capturing moments such as dynamic landscapes and natural snapshots. Travel vlogger Juliana Broste (@TravelingJules) says that a wide-angle lens is her go to, "I've got options–whether I'm standing super close to my subject or backing up to get a sense of a place, I'm covered."
Like the new RF24mm, this new lens has macro capabilities and produces images with beautiful bokeh, with the added flexibility of a zoom range. The RF15-30 is another excellent option for photographers looking to go beyond the standard zoom lens.
"The RF15-30 F4.5-6.3 IS STM makes it easy to film handheld, so you can stay light on your feet and move about freely. So long shaky shots!"
Travel Vlogger, Juliana Broste
- Equivalent to approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element, and Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) to help minimize ghosting and flare.
- Optical Image Stabilization — up to 5.0 stops* of shake correction. Up to 7.0 stops of Coordinated IS when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Equivalent to approximately 24–48mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 11 in./0.28m (5.1 In./0.13m in manual focus at 15mm zoom position.)
- Canon STM (stepping motor) focus drive, especially suited for smooth, quiet video AF operation.
- Impressively compact and light — approx. 0.9 lbs./390g.
The Canon RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM, and Canon RF15-30 F4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses are scheduled to be available in late August 2022 for an estimated retail price of $599.99 and $549.99, respectively**.
For more information, please visit usa.canon.com.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
*Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using the EOS R, R5, and R3 cameras.
** Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
†Number of patents for 2021 are based on figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Figures for 2005 to 2020 are based on information issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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TOKYO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdgeCortix® Inc., an innovative fabless semiconductor design company with a software first approach, focused on delivering class-leading compute efficiency and latency for edge artificial intelligence (AI) inference, announced today a collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas).
Through this collaboration, EdgeCortix has taken its industry leading heterogeneous platform-based compiler framework MERA and developed a new compiler, DRP-AI* TVM for Renesas' DRP-AI1 accelerator. The new compiler is available with associated software and tools and works in combination with Renesas' DRP-AI tools.
"We are eager to apply the power of our MERA compiler across many heterogeneous environments, including leading FPGA boards, EdgeCortix's own custom AI-Inference ASIC and today, integration with Renesas' DRP-AI," said Sakyasingha Dasgupta, Founder and CEO of EdgeCortix. "We are very pleased that Renesas has realized the value, utility, and performance that our MERA solution offers in developing the compiler for DRP-AI. By applying EdgeCortix's MERA compiler technology to DRP-AI TVM, this combination will create significant business opportunities and value for both Renesas and their end customers in four key functional areas. Namely, Expanded Model Support, ML Framework Expansion, Support for Floating-point 16 and overall Performance Enhancements."
EdgeCortix Delivered Key Business Outcomes via MERA collaboration with Renesas DRP-AI Tool:
- Expanded Model Support: More robust AI model support (20+ models explored) with significantly enhanced flexibility and end-user ease-of-use enhancement.
- ML Framework expansion: Future proofing the DRP-AI product utility, by adding PyTorch support and making the ONNX support more robust. TensorFlow support to be added in ongoing future work.
- Support for Floating-point 16 bit to MERA and extended OSS tool Apache TVM. Lower-precision support being added in ongoing future work.
- Performance Enhancements: Improved performance especially for models with operators shared between host CPU and DRP-AI (a new feature added with this integration work).
"We recognized immediately the value of adding the MERA compiler and associated tool set to the RZ/V MPU series, as we expect many of our customers to implement application software including AI technology," said Shigeki Kato, Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure Business Division at Renesas. "As we drive innovation to meet our customer's needs, we are collaborating with EdgeCortix to rapidly provide our customers with robust, high-performance and flexible AI-inference solutions. The EdgeCortix team has been terrific, and we are excited by the future opportunities and possibilities for this ongoing relationship."
About EdgeCortix Inc.
EdgeCortix is a fabless semiconductor design company focused on enabling energy-efficient edge intelligence. It was founded in 2019 with the radical idea of taking a software first approach, while designing an artificial intelligence specific runtime reconfigurable processor from the ground up using a technique called "hardware & software co-exploration". Targeting advanced computer vision applications first, using proprietary hardware and software IP on existing processors like FPGAs and custom designed ASIC, the company is geared towards positively disrupting the rapidly growing AI hardware space across defense, aerospace, smart cities, industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles and robotics.
For more details, contact: info@edgecortix.com
© Copyright 2022 EdgeCortix, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. EdgeCortix, the EdgeCortix logo and Dynamic Neural Accelerator are trademarks or registered trademarks of EdgeCortix, Inc. (or its group companies) in the US and other countries. EdgeCortix Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EdgeCortix Pte. Ltd.
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San Antonio native Chris Flores selected out of hundreds of applicants to travel statewide in search of Texas' best tacos
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Favor Delivery, the Texas-based on-demand delivery service that launched a statewide search for its first-ever Chief Taco Officer in April 2022, announced today that Chris Flores of San Antonio, Texas has been named to the coveted position. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Flores will travel across Texas in search of the best tacos the Lone Star State has to offer, while documenting and sharing his experience.
Flores will receive over $10,000 for his role as Chief Taco Officer – taste testing tacos across Texas over the course of two months – as well as food, transportation, accommodations, custom Favor swag, and free delivery from Favor for a year.
"Our goal was first and foremost to find someone who has a genuine passion for tacos, storytelling, and the history and culture of tacos in Texas, and Chris is exactly that," said Jag Bath, Favor CEO. "We've delivered over 11 million tacos across Texas since Favor's launch – and as a Texas-born and Texas-based company, needless to say, we take tacos very seriously. We cannot wait for Chris to share his taco journey with the rest of Texas, and really showcase a core component of our state's cuisine and culture."
Flores is a native Texan, born in the city he still calls home – San Antonio – and believes every city across the state has their own story to tell through their tacos.
"I love Texas because of the melting pot of different cultures that have migrated here and adopted the taco into their cuisine," said Chris Flores, Favor's Chief Taco Officer. "I'm so excited for this opportunity to travel Texas while seeing and tasting the different impact the taco has had on each region."
Flores will begin documenting his travels and taco experiences in July 2022, visiting Dallas-Fort Worth as the first stop on his trip. As part of the Chief Taco Officer's journey, Flores will also travel to the greater areas of Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Houston, Lubbock, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Waco, and more.
In celebration of Favor's new Chief Taco Officer, the on-demand delivery service is also offering Texans free delivery on tacos today. Get $0 delivery fees on any order from the Free Taco Delivery category in the Favor app on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
To learn more about Flores and share recommendations for taco restaurants across Texas with Favor's Chief Taco Officer, visit favordelivery.com/CTO. Visit Favor's Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Youtube and follow the hashtag #FavorCTO to follow Flores' journey as Chief Taco Officer.
Favor's taco stats across Texas
- Total number of tacos delivered across Texas: Over 11 million
- Most popular meal time to order tacos: Breakfast
- Most ordered breakfast tacos: 1) Bean and Cheese 2) Bacon, Egg and Cheese 3) Potato, Egg and Cheese 4) Migas 5) Chorizo and Egg
- Most ordered taco meat: 1) Chicken Fajita 2) Chorizo 3) Shrimp 4) Beef Fajita 5) Brisket
- Most popular salsa to order with tacos: 1) Roja 2) Poblano 3) Verde 4) Tomatillo 5) Chipotle
- Most popular side to order with tacos: 1) Salsa 2) Queso 3) Guacamole
- Most popular drinks to order with tacos: 1) Sweet Tea 2) Coke 3) Coffee 4) Dr Pepper 5) Lemonade
Favor is the easiest way to get anything delivered in under an hour. Whether it's lunch at the office, a household shopping list, or those errands you just don't have time for — your delivery driver (we call them Runners) can deliver it in just a few taps. Founded in 2013, in Austin, Texas, Favor currently operates in more than 200 cities across Texas with over 100,000 Runners, who have delivered more than 60 million Favors to date. For more information, visit favordelivery.com and follow Favor on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Youtube.
MEDIA CONTACT: press@favordelivery.com
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Upgrades to The Exostar Platform Promote Secure, Compliant Collaboration and Handling of Controlled Unclassified Information
HERNDON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exostar, a leader in trusted, secure business collaboration in highly regulated industries including aerospace and defense, today announced the availability of updates to The Exostar Platform that allow small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to overcome the technology, time, and cost obstacles of preparing for and demonstrating compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements.
Firms throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including SMBs deep in the DoD supply chain, will have to acquire Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 certification as soon as May 2023 to participate in subsequent DoD contract solicitations. According to CMMC version 2.0, any member of the DIB that stores or handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) during program execution must meet the 110 practices defined at CMMC Maturity Level 2. Many SMBs simply do not possess the expertise, bandwidth, or budget to go it alone.
Exostar's Managed Microsoft 365 for CMMC directly addresses these challenges. This managed solution, based on Microsoft Teams and hosted in a Microsoft 365 Government Cloud Computing (GCC) High environment, is designed specifically for SMBs and delivers benefits including:
- A secure workspace for SMB users within GCC High – without the expense and burden of acquiring, setting up, and managing their own tenant.
- Rapid onboarding – subscribe today and be working tomorrow.
- Implementation of the security controls necessary to properly protect CUI – and facilitate compliance with CMMC 2.0 and other DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Enterprise-grade security at a price SMBs can afford, with room to grow for an enterprise license.
In addition to the launch of Exostar's Managed Microsoft 365 for CMMC, the company has updated and upgraded its CMMC Ready Suite within The Exostar Platform to provide out-of-the-box support to accelerate SMBs throughout their CMMC 2.0 accreditation journeys:
- Certification Assistant – Offers plainspoken descriptions of CMMC practices at all three Maturity Levels, helping SMBs to conduct compliance self-assessments and scoring, gather documentation, and prepare for any necessary third-party audits ahead of accreditation.
- Exostar PolicyPro – Evaluates existing policies (including gap analysis) and/or generates new ones in accordance with all policy requirements defined in CMMC 2.0 practices.
- CMMC 2.0 Basic Assessment – Provides expert guidance from Exostar-vetted cybersecurity compliance specialist partners who use Exostar's CMMC Ready Suite to address an SMB's unique circumstances and accelerate the accreditation process.
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MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Authorities say a Huntsville man has been arrested for the second time in two weeks for home repair fraud.
According to the Morgan County District Attorney’s Office, Johnny Ray Jordan, 61, of Huntsville, was arrested on Monday, July 11 for home repair fraud.
Officials say Jordan was arrested after a victim reported Jordan took more than $43,000 from her for repair work that was never done. The initial complaint came in October 2021.
Jordan was previously arrested on June 28 by Decatur Police on two counts of possession of a forged instrument and two counts of home repair fraud. Because of a previous conviction, the District Attorney’s Office says Monday’s charge will be treated as a Class C felony.
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More than 60% of Gen Z and Millennials are interested in financial products from their favorite brands with gaming, home fitness and fashion topping the list
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bond Financial Technologies Inc., the leading embedded finance platform, and Cornerstone Advisors, a leading consulting firm, unveiled a first-of-its-kind study today that examines what consumers want from embedded finance. Replacing assumptions with facts, the research shows consumers want financial products from their favorite brand names, such as Apple, Gucci, and PlayStation, because they trust these brands and expect to benefit from cost and time savings.
A study of 2,555 adult Americans, The Flywheel Effect: How Embedded Finance Can Help Brands Generate Millions In Revenue And Increase Customer Loyalty, shows strong demand for financial products offered by non-financial companies, especially among brand loyalists and frequent users of those products.
- Gamers go gung-ho over rewards, in-game commerce. Nearly 8 in 10 (79%) of gamers for whom PlayStation is their favorite brand are interested in a credit card that will reward them for in-game purchases. Additionally, 75% of all gamers are interested in an in-game account where they could deposit money and use it to buy and sell virtual in-game items and collect rewards for game achievements or progress.
- Fitness and finance team up for health. Two-thirds of home fitness fans — who use apps and devices like Apple Watch, Fitbit and Peloton — expressed interest in health insurance from home fitness providers with rates based on their personal fitness habits.
- Fashion aficionados want to be financially savvy. Nearly two-thirds of fashion aficionados would consider getting an investment account from a luxury brand that allowed them to easily invest in that company's stock, crypto and other assets. Additionally, 68% of enthusiasts of Coach, the top-named luxury brand, said they would be interested in such an account.
"This research validates what we've been hearing from our customers and prospects — people want to consume financial services as part of their daily lives from their favorite brands, not just banks," said Roy Ng, CEO and co-founder of Bond and the sponsor of the research. "In particular, we are seeing embedded credit products becoming even more relevant to people's everyday lives, especially as we head into a more volatile macroeconomic environment."
Brands may want to put financial services at the top of their strategic planning list for 2023. Consumers who access financial services directly from brands say that they now spend more money with the brand than they did before (32%) and that they regularly choose that brand over their competitors (30%). The potential big winners vary by category but include Amazon, Apple, Chanel, Chevrolet, Coach, CVS, Fitbit, Ford, Gucci, The Home Depot and Walgreens.
In fact, 64% of both Gen Z and Millennials, and 60% of Gen Xers, are interested in accessing an average of 15 different financial products from brands compared with just 42% of Boomers. The top reasons cited among all respondents are cost less for the financial product (81%), like and/or trusts the company (61%) and make using the financial product more convenient (58%).
Looking at the home improvement space, half of do-it-yourselfers are interested in having an account that automatically sets aside money to save for large home improvement projects from their favorite store. The Home Depot is the most popular in this category, cited by 49% of consumers. Among these, 53% said they are interested in securing a home equity loan directly from the company. If even 5% of Home Depot's customers took out a $40,000 home equity loan (the average HELOC amount according to Cornerstone Advisors' benchmark database), the company would be managing $54.4 billion in loans.
"We titled this report 'The Flywheel Effect' for a reason," explained Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone and the study's author. "The embedded finance product makes money for the brand and generates even more revenue by turning customers into loyalists who spend more and more over time. The potential for a brand is massive."
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Cornerstone Advisors conducted The Flywheel Effect: How Embedded Finance Can Help Brands Generate Millions In Revenue And Increase Customer Loyalty study with 2,555 U.S. consumers between October 5, 2021 and October 18, 2021. The margin of error is +/-1.81%.
Bond enables any company to become a fintech. Through Bond's full-stack embedded finance platform, customers can offer personalized and compliant financial products to their end users, with a focus on high value-add products such as consumer and commercial charge cards. Bond was founded in 2019 by industry veterans from Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, SAP, SoFi, and Twilio, with deep roots in financial services, technology and enterprise software. Bond is a remote-first company, with office locations in San Francisco (HQ), New York City and Salt Lake City. Visit http://www.bond.tech to learn more.
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West Midlands mayor Andy Street backing Hunt in leadership race
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West Midlands mayor Andy Street has endorsed Jeremy Hunt in the Conservative Party leadership contest.
The Conservative mayor said the former health secretary would reignite the Midlands' economy and was "committed to investing in the region".
Mr Hunt was a "kindred spirit" who valued inclusivity, he added.
Mr Hunt is one of 10 candidates putting themselves forward to replace Boris Johnson and who have until 18:00 BST to get the support of at least 20 MPs.
"Building business capability"
In a statement on social media, Mr Street said several candidates would make brilliant prime ministers and have a demonstrable understanding of the region's economy, but Mr Hunt most closely matched his long-standing beliefs.
"He too is a pragmatist who acts dynamically to get things done," he said.
He added: "He is firmly committed to Levelling Up and investing in the region in both physical infrastructure and people's skills.
"Moreover he will invest judiciously in building the business capability here."
His "clear ideas" on how to drive growth were the only way to raise living standards, he said.
"I see a kindred spirit with whom I know I could work for the benefit of all the West Midlands, and although I do not have a vote at this stage, I wish him the very best of luck for the contest ahead."
Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid and chancellor and MP for Stratford-on-Avon, Nadhim Zahawi are also taking part in the leadership contest.
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Taylor, better known as the "Dogfather of Harlem" founded and spearheaded the successful "Pup Relief Tour" a non-profit 501(c) in 2020, is passionately heading back on the road, for a third tour. The pup tour is a two day (2) pop-up offering free grooming services to pet parents who are in financial need across the United States and is so excited to announce the next round of tours in Cincinnati, Detroit and Chicago in July/August for 6 days of grooming services to these communities. Donations and contributions from the pet industry, corporate companies and dog lovers throughout the pandemic helped groom 1,543 pups, in 12 states and 13 cities across the United States. Pet owners and volunteer groomers are ecstatic and wanting more of these vital services for their communities in 2022.
The events that transpired around the world impacted countless Americans who still face many hardships and remain forced to make difficult decisions to ensure their survival. Devastating choices are often made sacrificing beloved pets that can be a financial burden to families. A heartbreaking reality continues to significantly touch the pet industry, animal lovers and those caring for our furry friends each day. Many remain inspired and motivated around the world to act and do their part. Brian Taylor and his pup team of volunteer groomers understand these challenges. Volunteer groomers across the U.S. are on board to assist at the upcoming pop-up as Brian continues to track his key milestones from the initial 2020 tour and remains inspired and grateful to the organizations who've continued supporting his venture and making this tour happen.
PAYING IT FORWARD
"Pup Relief Tour" is determined to do so much more and Brian remains steadfast in keeping the momentum, interest and vitality of his grooming tours alive providing to those in need of services. The importance of continuous support from the corporate donations, vendors and pet lover contributions, is what makes ALL possible and is the key for future sustainability to meet the goal of serving all 50 states by 202, thus, keeping the tour alive and providing opportunities for groomers to become better known in their communities while giving back. The," Pup Relief Tour" unwaveringly believes "pup grooming is an essential part of their health and well-being and his team will be there for them". Newly on-boarded dedicated statewide groomers are gearing up to kick-start their teams to produce a 2-day per state pop up event, offering free grooming and other salon services to their pups in need.
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Cincinnati
Wesley Chapel Mission Center
July, 25&26th
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CaninetoFive
July 29&30th
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Porche Paws Parlor
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Harwood Hospitality Group, part of the global real estate firm Harwood International, is opening its 11th concept in the Harwood District this fall.
Poco Fiasco is a new pizzeria that will offer Brooklyn-inspired recipes and a wide range of martinis.
Harwood Hospitality already has 10 establishments in the Harwood District, which is a master self-contained neighborhood between Uptown and Victory Park that encompasses about 20 city blocks.
This includes Harwood Arms, a British pub serving pints of Guinness and fish and chips, and Dolce Riviera, another Italian restaurant serving coastal dishes with an extensive wine list. There's Happiest House, which is typically packed before and after events at the American Airlines Center. Elephant East, Mercat Bistro, Saint Ann and Te Deseo are all part of this chic hipster haven.
They are also planning to operate a 22-story boutique hotel on McKinnon Street, which is under development.
Poco Fiasco will be in a 3,332-square-foot space with indoor and outdoor seating situated in La Rue Perdue between Elephant East and Harwood Arms. It will have a walkup window where customers can place to-go orders with a pizza-by-the-slice menu. This will likely be busy after Mavs and Stars game as people pour out into the neighborhood.
The menu includes a range of specialty pizzas from an Italian classic like Grandma's Margherita to The Texan, a barbecue fusion pie. You can begin your meal with classic Italian starters like calamari and garlic knots. And if you're not in the mood for pizza, you can order one of their other entrées or a sandwich like the Italian panino and the chicken Parm.
They'll have a full cocktail menu, but the highlight is classic martinis. There are many versions to choose from like the Vesper, an espresso martini (of course) and The Cosmopolitan. If you don't want a classic, they have a build-your-own martini program, which offers a wide range of ingredients to mix and create. Like Build-a-Bear but for the cheeky palate of the Harwood District.
Poco Fiasco, 2828 N. Harwood St. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner starting this fall.
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NASA releasing full set of James Webb Space Telescope images — watch live
The full first round of galactic beauty shots from NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope will be unveiled on Tuesday, offering the deepest and sharpest look of the cosmos ever captured.
NASA is holding a live TV broadcast at 10:30 a.m. ET to unveil four more images from the $10-billion telescope’s initial outward gazes. The first image, offering the farthest humanity has ever seen in both time and distance, was unveiled Monday.
Mobile app users, click here to watch live coverage.
The "deep field" image, released during a brief White House event, is filled with lots of stars, with massive galaxies in the foreground and faint and extremely distant galaxies peeking through here and there. Part of the image is light from not too long after the Big Bang, which was 13.8 billion years ago.
It's the first to utilize Deep Field abilities and contains a cluster of galaxies known as SMACS 0723.
President Joe Biden marveled at the image that he said showed "the oldest documented light in the history of the universe from over 13 billion — let me say that again — 13 billion years ago. It’s hard to fathom."
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. Known as Webb’s First Deep Field, this image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 is overflowing with detail. This image is among the tele (NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI)
The busy image with hundreds of specks, streaks, spirals and swirls of white, yellow, orange and red is only "one little speck of the universe," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.
"What we saw today is the early universe," Harvard astronomer Dimitar Sasselov told the Associated Press after the reveal.
Sasselov said he and his colleague Charles Alcock first thought "we’ve seen this before." Then they looked closer at the image and pronounced the result not only beautiful but "worth all that waiting" for the much-delayed project.
On Tuesday, the pictures will include a view of a giant gaseous planet outside our solar system, two images of a nebula where stars are born and die in spectacular beauty, and an update of a classic image of five tightly clustered galaxies that dance around each other.
What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
The world’s biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. In January, it reached its lookout point of 1 million miles from Earth.
That’s when the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate, and calibrate the science instruments — all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court that keeps the telescope cool.
The plan is to use the telescope to peer back so far that scientists will get a glimpse of the early days of the universe about 13.7 billion years ago and zoom in on closer cosmic objects, even our own solar system, with a sharper focus.
How does James Webb Space Telescope compare to Hubble Space Telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit by space shuttle Discovery in 1990, helping scientists to better understand how planets and galaxies form with its own awe-inspiring images.
The James Webb Space Telescope is Hubble’s bigger, more powerful successor.
Specifically, Webb is designed to peer deeper into space to see the earliest stars and galaxies that formed in the universe and to look deep into nearby dust clouds to study the formation of stars and planets, NASA says. To do this, Webb has a much larger primary mirror than Hubble — 2.7 times larger in diameter — which gives it more light-gathering power.
Its infrared instruments also have longer wavelength coverage and more improved sensitivity compared to Hubble.
Hubble has stared as far back as 13.4 billion years, disclosing a clumpy runt of a galaxy that is currently the oldest and farthest object ever observed. Astronomers are eager to close the 300 million-year gap with Webb and draw ever closer in time to the Big Bang, the moment the universe formed 13.8 billion years ago.
How far back past 13 billion years did that first image look? NASA didn't provide any estimate on Monday. Outside scientists said those calculations will take time, but they are fairly certain somewhere in the busy image is a galaxy older than humanity has ever seen, probably back to 500 million or 600 million years after the Big Bang.
"It takes a little bit of time to dig out those galaxies," University of California, Santa Cruz, astrophysicist Garth Illingworth said. "It's the things you almost can't see here, the tiniest little red dots."
"This is absolutely spectacular, absolutely amazing," he added. "This is everything we’ve dreamed of in a telescope like this."
The deepest view of the cosmos "is not a record that will stand for very long," project scientist Klaus Pontoppidan said during the briefing, since scientists are expected to use the Webb telescope to go even deeper.
NASA is collaborating on Webb with the European and Canadian space agencies.
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Certified B Corp Leader in Compostable Foodservice and Packaging Solutions Donates Millions in Financial Contributions, Products to Global Impact
ROHNERT PARK, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Centric® has announced today its 2022 social and environmental grants. The market innovator in compostable foodservice and packaging products gave $1,541,434 in financial contributions across 22 grants to 15 non-profits this year.
As a mission driven company, World Centric donates 25% of profits each year to fund grassroots community projects around the world and to account for their carbon emissions. This year's projects are funded with profits from 2021 and focus on providing basic needs, as well as economic and community development, for communities experiencing extreme poverty around the world.
The company's areas of contribution centered on projects and organizations committed to providing clean water, income generation, education, food security, forest preservation and replanting, healthcare, sanitation and indigenous land rights. Emphasis centered on high impact efforts, with preference for systemic approaches and local community empowerment and engagement to create lasting change and viable solutions.
This year's partners are:
- Advocates for Community Alternatives, Ghana & Liberia
- Aliados, Ecuador
- Amazon Frontlines, Ecuador
- DESPRI, Haiti
- Green Again Restoration, Madagascar
- Integrate Health, Togo
- Power of Love, Zambia & India
- People for Progress in India (PPI), India
- Raising the Village, Uganda
- Rainforest Action Network (RAN), International
- SOIL, Haiti
- SOPUDEP, Haiti
- Spark Microgrants, Burundi
- WINGS, Guatemala
- Women's Global Education Project, Kenya
"Since 2009 World Centric has been able to fund more than 260 projects in under-served regions around the world," said Janae Lloyd, Director of Impact at World Centric. "We are incredibly grateful to our non-profit partners working to help communities thrive and for our customers and employees who make this giving possible."
For more details on World Centric' approach to giving as well as details for each funded project, see worldcentric.com/giving.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sonoma County, CA, World Centric provides 100% compostable products for the foodservice industry to reduce environmental impact. By innovating in plant-based materials and design, World Centric has developed over 350 foodservice and retail products across tableware, cutlery and food packaging. All of World Centric's products will break down in commercial composting facilities. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, World Centric upholds rigorous standards of social and environmental responsibility and donates 25% of net profits to organizations addressing social and environmental issues with more than $1.8 million allocated for donations in 2022. Please visit worldcentric.com for more information.
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King Arthur, the mythical ruler of Camelot, may be best known for pulling the magical sword Excalibur from a stone, but there's another rock formation that bears his name hidden away in the English countryside.
Archaeologists are for the first time excavating a 5,000-year-old Neolithic chambered tomb that's called Arthur's Stone in honor of the legendary medieval king. The project is the result of a partnership between researchers at the University of Manchester in England and English Heritage, a charity that preserves hundreds of historic buildings in England.
Arthur's Stone sits in Herefordshire in the West Midlands of England, near the Welsh border. The monument consists of a large capstone held up by a series of upright stones. Visitors can book tours to see the monument and learn more about the excavations.
The ruins are an important part of Britain's history, but little is known about them. Excavations of the site will hopefully reveal more about the island's ancient inhabitants, said Julian Thomas, professor of archaeology at the University of Manchester, who is a lead on the project.
It's likely the tomb was used as a resting location for dead human bodies, which were left to decay in the chamber and then later rearranged after the flesh had rotted away and only clean bones remained, he said.
Nothing has been found in the chamber itself, and it was probably disturbed in early modern times, Thomas said.
In earlier excavations of the surrounding area, the team discovered an extended avenue of upright posts that lead south from the monument into the Golden Valley, a valley beneath the hills where the tomb is located, he said. The beginnings of the path were found last year.
Additionally, the ancient stone cairn of the monument continues unbroken along the southern side of the structure, Thomas said. A cairn -- a pile of stones created by humans -- surrounds the chamber where the dead were decomposed, he explained.
The legend behind Arthur's Stone
Multiple stories that have surfaced over the years tie the legendary king of Britain to the tomb.
One of the more famous tales said King Arthur fought and slew a giant who fell backward onto the capstone of the tomb, breaking it in two, Thomas said.
Another legend suggested the indentations on the capstone are where Arthur knelt his knees in prayer, he said.
As entertaining as those myths are, there has been no documented historical association between King Arthur and the structure, Thomas said. Moreover, historians have been unable to confirm King Arthur was even a real person.
A greater historical significance
The tomb was built during a critical time in Britain's history when plants and animals were domesticated and pottery and polished stone tools were created, Thomas said. Large monuments also became much more common, he said, and other sites such as Stonehenge were erected.
This is also the period when people from continental Europe traveled into Britain, so the construction of monuments such as Arthur's Stone would have been a part of the creation of new social groups and traditions, Thomas said.
"The act of constructing such a massive edifice would undoubtedly have been important, as it would have drawn people together to labour, enhancing social solidarity, and perhaps generating prestige for the person or persons directing the work," he said in an email.
While the tomb was only likely used for a couple of generations, it would have been an imposing site and a place of historical significance to successive generations, Thomas added.
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LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideal Living, a direct-to-consumer health and wellness company and makers of AquaTru water purifiers, announces a $50,000 donation to DigDeep, a human rights nonprofit serving the 2.2 million Americans living without running water or sanitation at home. The funds will support DigDeep's Navajo Water Project, which provides clean water to those most in need on the Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The reservation is home to 173,000 people, 30% of whom are living without running water or a toilet in their homes.
"We believe everyone has a right to pure water, clean air, and a solid foundation for wellness. We want to raise awareness of this issue and be water warriors for the greater good," said Katie Williams, Co-CEO at Ideal Living. "We strive to uplift families and communities through access to clean, healthy drinking water, which is why we are excited to partner with DigDeep to fight for these basic human rights and serve those most affected by adverse environmental conditions."
The company is deeply committed to clean water for all, as three out of four homes in the U.S. have tap water containing contaminants that exceed safe water guidelines. Ideal Living's AquaTru water purifiers use multi-stage reverse osmosis technology that is certified to remove more than 80 contaminants from tap water.
"Millions of Americans don't have a working tap or toilet in their homes at all, and even more don't have clean water that's safe to drink. Many of us take running water for granted while so many of our neighbors struggle for access—that's something we're working to change," said Megan Merenda, Director of Strategic Partnerships at DigDeep.
DigDeep's community-led projects bring clean, hot and cold running water into American homes. The organization also invests in research, advocacy, and workforce development to close the Water Gap, which refers to the gap between citizens with access to this basic infrastructure and those without.
The Navajo Water Project (NWP) is the first regional program of DigDeep, which also works on the ground in rural West Virginia through its Appalachia Water Project. DigDeep's Navajo Water Project is a community-managed utility alternative that brings running water to homes that are not connected to piped water or sewer lines. The Navajo Water Project is Indigenous-led and Indigenous-staffed, run by Navajo Water Project Executive Director and Diné activist Emma Robbins.
"Our work is driven by community," said Emma Robbins, Executive Director of DigDeep's Navajo Water Project. "We are proud to hire locally, design solutions that are unique to the residents we serve, and partner with other community organizations to tackle this challenge. It's truly a team effort because, in Navajo culture, it's imperative that we care for our elders, the land, and future generations."
The project also provides grants, bill pay assistance, is piloting sanitation/septic installation and, in partnership with Navajo Technical University, co-created the Navajo Nation's first plumbing certificate program training the next generation of Indigenous plumbers and pipefitters.
ABOUT DIGDEEP
DigDeep is a human rights nonprofit working to ensure every American has access to running water and sanitation. DigDeep's community-led infrastructure projects have brought clean, running water to hundreds of families through the award-winning Navajo Water Project (Arizona, New Mexico and Utah) and Appalachia Water Project (West Virginia). DigDeep is a leading voice in research, workforce development, and policy advocacy around water access in the US.
In November 2019, DigDeep and the US Water Alliance co-authored the groundbreaking report Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States: A National Action Plan, which revealed over 2.2 million Americans live without a tap or toilet at home. For more information, please visit digdeep.org or navajowaterproject.org or appalachiawaterproject.org, and follow on Twitter (@DigDeepH2O), Facebook and Instagram (@DigDeepWater).
ABOUT IDEAL LIVING AND AQUATRU
Ideal Living is a Los Angeles-based company that invents, markets and distributes innovative health, wellness and home environment products to significantly improve the quality of life of individuals and communities. AquaTru is one of the leading brands of Ideal Living and is on a mission to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to clean, safe drinking water. AquaTru, which was launched in 2016, is the first and only countertop reverse osmosis water purifier certified to NSF standards to remove more than 80 harmful contaminants. Ideal Living has donated more than $330,000 to organizations aligned with its mission to date
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Acquisition Expands Southeastern Presence in Mississippi & Tennessee, Gaining Better Access to Resources for Growth
ATLANTA , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriPro Health LLC, a newly formed portfolio of healthcare companies committed to making patient logistics and last-mile healthcare delivery more efficient and valuable, today announced the acquisition of Mississippi-based CareMed EMS, an emergency and non-emergency ambulance service provider serving Mississippi and Tennessee. In doing so, AmeriPro Health dramatically increases its capabilities and Southeast presence in addition to Georgia and Florida, while providing existing CareMed EMS access to additional infrastructure and capital resources to support current growth and meet the growing demand for services.
AmeriPro Health is the new parent company of AmeriPro EMS and CareMed EMS and was formed to support the expansion of innovative mobile healthcare solutions. The company plans to continue expansion into other areas supporting its mission of patient centered, value-based services to provide sophisticated emergency, critical care and non-emergency medical transport and patient logistics.
"We are excited to add a company to the AmeriPro Health portfolio that embodies the same values and commitment to safety and high-quality patient care," said Suhas Uppalapati, CEO of AmeriPro Health. "The acquisition of CareMed EMS kicks our long term vision into high gear. It provides infrastructure and resources, brings additional leadership and talent, and most importantly helps us expand our geographical reach to provide innovative, industry-leading medical transportation. This is the first step in our aggressive strategy to disrupt a broken system and become the dominant player in the industry."
"Coming under the portfolio of AmeriPro Health provides us with an opportunity to continue to grow and provide the highest quality services to our customers," said David Grayson, CEO of CareMed EMS. "We are also able to leverage the resources of an epic high-growth company that shares our values and quest to provide the very best in patient care."
Building on a strong foundation of paramedic – payor – hospital – patient relationships, the Company also announced today a significant amplification of service offerings with an emphasis on last-mile healthcare services, which focuses on the logistics of transferring a patient with speed, medical technology and patient care. AmeriPro Health offers a customizable suite of patient centered, value-based services to meet and exceed the needs of communities, health systems, health plans and employers, including:
- Transferring a patient from a community hospital to a comprehensive hospital for definitive care.
- Transferring of a patient from an acute care hospital to a nursing home, hospice, or other rehabilitation facility.
- Delivering care teams to the patient's home to continue a patient's care after their discharge from a hospital to assure care compliance and recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
"The current state of the patient transportation market is dismal, fragmented and extremely subpar of where it should be in relation to healthcare as a whole," said Suhas Uppalapati. "AmeriPro Health's vision is to revolutionize and elevate the way patient transport and mobile healthcare is offered, raising the standards and raising the bar for everyone. We are forging a better way of doing things, with patient experience top of mind."
For more information about AmeriPro Health, please visit www.ameriprohealth.com, and for additional information about CareMed EMS, please visit www.CaremedEMS.com.
About AmeriPro Health LLC
AmeriPro Health LLC is a portfolio of healthcare companies committed to making patient logistics and last-mile healthcare delivery more efficient and valuable. These sophisticated emergency, critical care and non-emergency medical transport, patient logistics and high touch home centered care companies offer a complement of services across the entire patient care continuum that delivers better patient outcomes, more efficient care, and unprecedented access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Through its portfolio of companies, AmeriPro Health offers a customizable suite of patient-centered, value-based services to meet and exceed the needs of communities, health systems, health plans and employers. As an innovator in last-mile healthcare, our adaptability and foresight allow our companies to execute rapidly to meet the transformational needs of our customers.
About CareMed EMS
CareMed EMS is an emergency and non-emergency ambulance service, diligently serving the citizens of Mississippi along with Tennessee.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading restaurant management platform, MarginEdge, is excited to announce its partnership with iControl, a top B2B payment solution helping solve the pain points of restaurant industry alcohol payments. This partnership demonstrates both companies' continued commitment to the success of restaurant operators and their employees.
iControl is registered and approved by state regulatory agencies in all 50 states to transact electronic funds transfers (EFTs) as a Cash-on-Delivery (COD) equivalent. By ensuring that restaurants remain compliant and digitizing the payments process, iControl is able to not only ensure on time payments, but also reduces risk in the traditional cash intensive payments process.
"As a current restaurant owner, I know how frustrating but important making alcohol payments can be," said MarginEdge CEO Bo Davis. "Balancing regulations, having cash on hand and minimizing risk of internal theft to pay alcohol vendors can be a nightmare, and that's why MarginEdge is so excited to partner with iControl. I even use iControl for my own restaurant."
Now as a dedicated partner, iControl provides MarginEdge clients with a hassle-free, compliant and electronic way to pay their alcohol invoices, further enhancing MarginEdge's Bill Pay functionality.
"Our restaurant clients — still reeling from COVID-19 — now face a rising inflationary environment, staffing shortages and supply chain issues," stated Don Voss, Chief Revenue Officer at iControl. "We're excited to bring our restaurant clients a truly holistic, full suite of tools to better manage their back of house operations, tackling rising costs and gaining crucial time back thanks to MarginEdge's data reporting and automation."
MarginEdge seamlessly integrates with more than 55 POS systems equipping users with tools to manage daily controllable P&Ls and sales data. The platform then harmoniously integrates with users' accounting systems, ensuring the automatic flow of data from invoices, credits and payments, and provides robust performance reporting including theoretical food usage and menu analysis to help identify profit leaks and combat rising food costs.
MarginEdge's mission is to create a world where restaurant operators can focus on the business they love. By using best-in-class technology to eliminate unproductive paperwork and streamline the flow of operational data, MarginEdge is reimagining the back office and freeing restaurants to spend more time on their culinary offerings and guest experiences. Based in Arlington, VA and founded by industry veterans, MarginEdge serves a diverse group of operators from single units and small chains to large franchise and hospitality groups, providing a high impact product that resonates across the hospitality industry. For more information visit www.marginedge.com.
iControl is the only one-stop-shop for virtually all your food and beverage B2B payment needs –helping you dramatically increase margins. Now, retailers can leverage an electronic alcohol payment solution to pay their invoices, stay compliant, and get maximum return on the alcohol category. Those needing consignment solutions can leverage a Scan-Based Trading system to streamline logistics with trading partners – improving cash flow, and maximizing inventory. Get daily on-premise alcohol sales data from over 40,000 bars and restaurants nationwide to help you make smarter decisions. It's no wonder why 44,000+ retailers and 3,600+ vendors trust iControl to manage their B2B Payments. All in one secure solution to manage all payment programs, effortlessly. For more information visit https://www.icontroldata.net/.
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Skyview Capital Appoints Leader of Business Process Outsourcing Industry to Executive Chair of its Portfolio Company Continuum Global Solutions
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles based private equity firm Skyview Capital (www.skyviewcapital.com) announced today that David Garner has joined as Senior Operating Partner and Executive Chairman of its portfolio company Continuum Global Solutions.
Mr. Garner joins Continuum with deep expertise in the customer relationship management and business process outsourcing industry and has committed to help Skyview evaluate and execute numerous global M&A initiatives. In his role as Executive Chairman of Continuum, Mr. Garner will lead the Board of one of the largest contact center solutions providers by maintaining the highest levels of operational excellence as well as overseeing the company's growth strategy in close partnership with Continuum's CEO Michael Flodin.
Mr. Garner brings over 30 years of highly successful experience across operations and investing. From 2016 to 2022, Mr. Garner served as a member of the board of directors of Atento S.A, the largest business process outsourcing provider in Latin America and among the top three providers globally by revenue. Before Atento, Mr. Garner served as Executive Chairman and member of the board of directors of BellSystem24, a Bain Capital portfolio company, for three years. Prior to that, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sitel Worldwide and President and Chief Executive Officer of SHPS, Inc.
"I am thrilled to have David join Skyview Capital as both a Senior Operating Partner and Executive Chair of our portfolio company Continuum Global Solutions," said Alex Soltani, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Skyview Capital. "David is a proven executive that will support Skyview's global vision in the business process outsourcing industry, drive strategic growth programs underway at Continuum Global Solutions and support other M&A initiatives at Skyview broadly."
Mr. Garner said, "Skyview Capital and Continuum have built an extraordinary platform within the business process outsourcing industry with top clients and efficient operations across the globe. I am looking forward to working with Alex and the entire Skyview and Continuum leadership teams to continue expanding the firm's reach and creating value for all our stakeholders."
Skyview Capital is a global private investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles specializing in the acquisition and management of mission critical enterprises in the areas of technology, telecommunications, business services and consumer products. By leveraging its deep operational resources and financial acumen, Skyview systematically enhances the long-term sustainable value of the businesses it acquires. To date, Skyview has successfully completed over 25 transactions whereby it has acted as a partner to corporations and other stakeholders experiencing a strategic transition or liquidity event. To learn more about Skyview, please visit www.skyviewcapital.com.
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Leading Swim School Hosts Special Family Swim & Screen Events in Select Markets Nationwide
TROY, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Netflix Family Summer and the release of The Sea Beast, a thrilling animated adventure currently streaming from the award-winning filmmakers behind 'Moana' and 'Big Hero 6,' Goldfish Swim School is partnering up to host special Family Swim & Screen events in select markets nationwide. Families are encouraged to mark their calendars and sign up for these local viewings scheduled between July 15-17. Please visit the Goldfish Swim School blog for a full list of participating schools and corresponding event times.
The Sea Beast tells the story in an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas and monster hunters were celebrated heroes - and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together, they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history.
Goldfish Swim School's fun-filled events are open to members and non-members alike and are sure to be a totally 'fintastic' family night out! Community members are encouraged to register online to secure their reservation. Those registered to attend will enjoy family-bonding time in Goldfish Swim School's shiver-free 90-degree pool, get creative with The Sea Beast activity sheets, watch the feature film, indulge in snacks and refreshments, take home The Sea Beast lip balm, and have a chance to win a prize pack including a three-month Netflix subscription membership and three months of free Goldfish Swim School lessons.
Goldfish Swim School understands the importance of creating an inviting and safe place where kids can overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Its swim classes for kids are all about giving kids the platform to make BIG waves in life – showing kids they are something, will be something, and celebrating new skills because every little dose of achievement adds up to big self-esteem!
"With an epic new tale taking place on the water, there was a natural synergy to partner with Netflix to help promote the film and showcase a young heroine building essential life skills that will help her make waves in life," said Goldfish Swim School Co-Founder Jenny McCuiston, who has a degree in Early Childhood Education. "Hosting nationwide events around this film promotes the importance of learning and growing, and building courage to dive into life. Our mission is to help all kids learn to be safer in and around the water so parents can raise healthy, happy, holistic little humans."
Goldfish Swim School provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children ages four months to 12 years, teaching children how to be safer in and around the water. Each school offers swim lessons and programs using a proprietary philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. Each school's number one focus and main priority is always the same – educating children on water safety while teaching them how to swim and respect the water.
For more information on Goldfish Swim School, please visit https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/.
About Goldfish Swim School
Founded by husband and wife team Chris and Jenny McCuiston, Goldfish Swim School provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children ages four months to 12 years. Classes are offered by specially trained instructors in a safe, child-friendly and fun environment using their research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay®. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Goldfish Swim School was established in Birmingham, Michigan in 2006, and opened its first franchise location in 2009. Recently, the brand was recognized by Entrepreneur in its Franchise 500® ranking, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious List, and Inc. Magazine's Top 5000. Goldfish Swim School is currently in the process of expanding franchise opportunities throughout North America, with more than 130 schools open, and an additional 130+ in development in more than 30 states and Canada.
About The Sea Beast
From Netflix comes the original film The Sea Beast. In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes - and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins. Now streaming on Netflix and Rated PG.
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On July Fourth, while much of the country was attending cookouts and celebrating with fireworks, Yuh-Line Niou was dealing with something far less pleasant: She took to Twitter to post about the harassment she said she’s faced as a Taiwanese American New York State assemblywoman.
The tweet wasn’t necessarily new information to her followers; she has opened up before, both in interviews and on social media, about the death threats and sexual harassment she said she receives regularly online. Niou, 38, knows it comes with the territory, she said: “A lot of women of color who run for office get that.”
Still, “some of the things have gotten really extreme. When people send you pictures of their penises and their guns, it’s a very strange message,” she recently told The Washington Post.
A day after her July 4 post, Niou talked more about that type of harassment in a virtual discussion with comedian and actor Ronny Chieng. The event capped off a long day of campaigning for what she hopes is her next role — in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“My mom and my dad were very concerned for the more elevated scrutiny and the more disturbing commentary towards me,” Niou told Chieng of her profile as an outspoken state legislator during a time of increased harassment and violence against Asian Americans. “They did not feel like I was always going to be safe. But they also recognized the fact that the only way to stop the terrorism, the hatred, the hate, is to be more visible.”
This experience — dealing with harassment amid an increasingly tense climate for Asian American women — is part of what Niou said helps her understand key elements of her New York State Assembly district, one that she has represented throughout a surge in anti-Asian rhetoric and violence since the beginning of the pandemic.
But looking forward to the Aug. 23 Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat, Niou faces an unusually crowded field. To win, she’ll have to beat 14 other Democrats, including former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, to represent New York’s newly delineated 10th District. In a solidly blue district, the winner of the Democratic primary is all but guaranteed to go to Capitol Hill.
The new congressional district — which, Niou often points out, includes two Chinatowns — was redrawn to reflect the 2020 Census results. It also includes Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, Wall Street and the Financial District, and the Lower East Side. In addition, there’s Brooklyn’s Park Slope, Sunset Park — home of the borough’s Chinatown and a large Latino community — and parts of the Orthodox Jewish enclave of Borough Park.
Although significant portions of the 10th District are White and wealthy, Niou often speaks in terms of the most marginalized when it comes to policy, arguing that the rights of the most vulnerable are universal. Disability, racial, social and economic justice issues affect everyone, she said, and “we all benefit from making sure that we have diverse representation.”
Niou has served in the state legislature for six years, during which she has worked toward increasing financial resources for less resourced communities and increasing funding for New York City Housing Authority repairs, as well as advocated for tenant protections. She was also one of the legislators who established the state’s first Asian Pacific American Legislative Task Force.
Niou aligns with the liberal wing of her party, to the left of current Democratic leadership. She said she supports single-payer health care, the Green New Deal, investment in public housing and eliminating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“It’s important that we’re holding accountable people who rigged our economy, trashed our climate, profiteered during a pandemic, cheered on the rise of white supremacist violence like Buffalo,” Niou said. “It’s important to fight and vote for laws that will actually bring material change to so many lives, policies to make sure that no one in our community gets left behind.”
In June, she received a key endorsement from the Working Families Party, which had endorsed several of her rivals in previous races. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (D) and New York state Sen. Julia Salazar (D) have also endorsed her.
But the road ahead remains challenging.
“She’s distinguished herself in the state legislature and has been a strong advocate for her constituents during covid and a rise in anti-Asian violence,” said Basil A. Smikle Jr., director of the public policy program at Hunter College. “But the Manhattan portion of the district that contains her assembly seat and where she’s strongest is still going to be very competitive. To win, she’ll have to overperform based on previous elections.”
She’s also part of a continuous groundswell of women, and women of color specifically, running for political offices, propelled by Hillary Clinton’s loss in the 2016 presidential election, experts say.
“Basically, the number for the Democratic women House candidates doubled between 2016 and 2018,” said Kelly Dittmar, director of research at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
This year could beat another record for women running for the House of Representatives. For Democrats, the numbers hit a record in 2018 and held in 2020. A record number of Republican women ran in 2020, too.
“It’s also fair to say we’ve seen an increase in the racial and ethnic diversity of those women candidates who are running” in both parties, Dittmar said.
Niou’s identity has been inextricably linked with representing her community. She’s organized vigils, attended funerals and helped families cope with the death of loved ones, including that of 35-year old Christina Yuna Lee, who was fatally stabbed in her own apartment in February.
But as more women, especially women of color and LGBTQ women, run for office, they face increasingly targeted harassment, Dittmar said. And for female political candidates, the goal of these attacks is very clear, she added: “to push women out of the political sphere.”
“The underlying motivation is to prevent the increase in women’s political power,” she said. “It can be physically harmful, it can be mentally harmful, but it can also be harmful in a way that it actually prevents the very thing that would change these institutions, which is getting more women and more diversity of women within them.”
Niou gets emotional talking about the challenges she’s faced in her time as an assemblywoman — but not necessarily as it relates to her own run for office. Instead, she said, she’s been driven to action after watching those in her district suffer during the pandemic.
“It was so hard, and it’s still not over. We don’t have time to grieve, we literally keep going,” she said. “Our constituents really are the ones that had to fight for themselves in a lot of ways because our state, our city, our federal government, wasn’t helping.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/07/12/yuh-line-niou-house-campaign-harassment/ | 2022-07-12T14:41:38Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/07/12/yuh-line-niou-house-campaign-harassment/ | false |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Israel have taken a step toward normalizing diplomatic ties, the Polish president said Tuesday, as the Israeli ambassador officially presented his credentials in Warsaw.
President Andrzej Duda tweeted that he and Israeli President Issac Herzog have “agreed that it’s time to return to normal relations.”
He said the “first step” was taken when Israeli Ambassador Yacov Livne officially presented his credentials on Tuesday.
Israel expects Poland to appoint an ambassador too, and Duda said he hopes it would happen “soon.”
Relations between the two nations that share difficult history soured in recent years amid spats over Poland’s laws that were seen as whitewashing the deeds of some Poles during the Holocaust and banning claims for restitution of seized property by Holocaust victims and their relatives.
Israel recalled its ambassador in the fall of 2020 and Poland’s ambassador to Israel was instructed to end his mission prematurely in the summer of 2021.
Ties have since improved in the wake of Israel-Polish cooperation on the Ukrainian refugee crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, whose late father was a Holocaust survivor, thanked Poland for its help in rescuing Jewish refugees from Ukraine. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/poland-israel-improve-ties-as-ambassador-starts-work/ | 2022-07-12T14:43:31Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/poland-israel-improve-ties-as-ambassador-starts-work/ | false |
The Blake at Chenal Valley is Opening this Year!
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., JULY 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blake Management Group, together with Cardinal Ventures, Inc., announces Crawfordsville native, Stephen Black as the Executive Director of The Blake at Chenal Valley—a grand and endearing, resort-style senior living community in Little Rock, AR.
Cardinal Ventures, Inc. is building the 153,000-square-foot assisted living and memory care community, along with several dozen independent living cottages on Rahling Road in West Little Rock. The assisted living and memory care suites are designed for comfort and safety, while allowing seniors a joyful experience every day. The independent living cottages will feature two- and three-bedroom floor plans and garages.
"It's such a privilege to lead The Blake's first senior living community in Little Rock," said Black. "Our shared mission towards first-rate hospitality and high-quality care in a luxurious atmosphere will bring an unparalleled community to seniors of every age."
Stephen Black brings a vast and diverse background to The Blake team. Obtaining his Business Administration degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels from Williams Baptist and Belhaven universities, he carries 12 years of exceeding experience in long-term senior care. Additionally, he excels as a farmer, professional singer, cook/baker, traveler and an ordained minister. However, most importantly, Black is a devoted family man, spending time doing anything to everything with those he loves most.
"We are delighted to introduce Stephen to The Blake— a commendable addition to the Little Rock area," said Harrison Young of Cardinal Ventures, Inc. "His excitement to blend upscale hospitality with the golden age of retirement will foster a community unlike any other. Together with current community leaders, Lindsey Spears and Susan Webre, we have a stellar team ready to serve."
Black will bring an outstanding culture to The Blake community. Even amid a global pandemic, Black has proven a one-of-a-kind ability to intertwine focused leadership with remarkable compassion among his staff and residents. His impressive experience and captivated heart toward senior living and each of his personal and working relationships will serve the Little Rock community unlike any other.
At The Blake at Chenal Valley, captivating independent living cottages will offer residents 55 and older a home that provides luxurious living, 24/7 service, resort-style dining and phenomenal accommodations. With access to an exclusive clubhouse, residents of these cottages have 24-hour access to a spacious gathering place to enjoy a variety of activities. The assisted living model features customized care for every resident in the accommodating, pristine comfort of one- and two-bedroom suites and studios.
"In addition to our unrivaled independent living cottages and personalized care for assisted living, we are so proud to invest in industry-leading engagement tools and proprietary programs like The Blake's Walk with Me program for Memory Care," said Black. "I believe the opportunity to serve, love and provide solutions in this industry is what nurtures the safe, successful environment that creates the exceptional peace-of-mind residents and their loved ones deserve."
Deeply rooted in hospitality, the Blake strives for the best in care and quality of life, as well as exceptional value. Communities are staffed by licensed nurses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Blake also takes pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience with highly trained chefs and food prepared purposefully for seniors.
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Riot police storm travellers' camp after arrival of dozens of caravans forces secondary school to close
- Riot police swooped in on an illegal traveller camp on a school playing field
- Around 27 mobiles homes were parked at Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes
- After the camp refused to move, a swarm of police cars arrived on site yesterday
- Two men were arrested and vehicles seized, while the rest of the camp departed
Two men were arrested yesterday after riot police were called out to disband a traveller camp illegally set up on a school playing field.
Around 27 mobile homes parked up at Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Friday evening. They broke open the gate locks and refused entreaties to move on.
After a weekend of liaising with the local authority, the headteacher was forced to order the school's 2,000 pupils to study from home yesterday as the premises was deemed 'not safe'.
Then at around 4pm, a volley of police cars swooped on the site, with officers carrying helmets and batons to compel the illegal encampment to move on.
Although most caravans left without protest, two men were arrested by police - who attended the area with specially trained dogs, The Sun reports.
Around 27 mobile homes parked up at Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Friday evening
A volley of police cars swooped on the site yesterday, with officers carrying helmets and batons to compel the illegal encampment to move on
One man led away by police is alleged to have threatened a photographer hours earlier, saying: 'If you put my picture in the papers, I’ll find you. It’s a small world.'
Oakgrove School is located in a quiet suburb of the newly designated city, with householders telling local media they were fearful after the caravans arrived on Friday.
Parents were left in an anxious state throughout the weekend, waiting for updates on whether the school would be open for pupils.
The Milton Keynes Citizen reported one mother who said: 'My husband just drove by Oakgrove and he says that it looks like there's 100s off them (travellers) and they were driving their cars in circles on their sports field behind the school.
'This is just disgusting. And police cannot do anything about this. They will destroy everything if they stay for a few days longer.'
Another person wrote: 'They have broken a water main and their kids are playing in the fountain.'
Bags of fly-ridden rubbish are also reported to have been left on the playing field.
Although most caravans left without protest, two men were arrested by police - who attended the area with specially trained dogs
The headteacher of Oakgrove School (pictured) was forced to order 2,000 pupils to study from home yesterday as the premises was deemed 'not safe'
A Thames Valley Police (TVP) spokesman said: 'Officers have been liaising with the school and engaging with those on the encampment. A Section 60c notice to leave was issued to those in the encampment with a deadline of 11am [Monday] morning.'
After the Section 60 notice was ignored, police stated they went on site to remove the encampment.
TVP's spokesman added: 'Our operation to remove an illegal encampment has concluded with a number of arrests and vehicles seized.'
In all, police seized four vehicles, three caravans and made two arrests, the spokesman added.
The school remains closed today while repairs are arranged for its gate locks, which are understood to have been broken on Friday.
Conservative MP for Milton Keynes North, Ben Everitt said: 'This is completely unacceptable, children should not lose a school day because they can't access their site.
'It's disruptive to their education, but it's also disruptive to parents and local businesses.
'I'm pleased that the police took it really seriously.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11005579/Riot-police-storm-travellers-camp-arrival-dozens-caravans-forces-school-close.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-12T14:44:47Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11005579/Riot-police-storm-travellers-camp-arrival-dozens-caravans-forces-school-close.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | false |
PITTSTON, Pa. — There was action on wheels over the weekend in Luzerne County supporting an important cause for us at WNEP-TV.
Anthracycle in Pittston hosted stationary cycling classes and a 25-mile bike ride to support Go Joe 25, raising money for St. Joseph's Center.
The bike classes on Saturday were held in the parking lot with a live DJ. The bike ride was 25 miles around downtown Pittston.
"Because we have a stationary bike, indoor cycling studio, we thought it'd be great to join into the cause by doing an indoor bike class outside and then also doing a road cycling portion of it and to celebrate the 25th anniversary. The road cyclists are doing five five-mile loops," said Jenna Strzelecki, owner of Anthracite Fitness Factory.
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Quicklly Adds JAM Fund, Great North Ventures and More to its Plate of Investors, Focused on Accelerating Market Expansion and Partnerships While Dishing Out Authentic Indian/South Asian Groceries, Tiffins, Meal Kits and Restaurant Options
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quicklly, the nation's most comprehensive marketplace for South Asian groceries and meal delivery, today announced the successful completion of a $4 million seed funding round. With more than 250,000 unique South Asian/Indian items available for nationwide and local delivery and nearly 300 independent vendors leveraging its ecommerce platform, Quicklly has firmly established its place in the hearts and stomachs of Indian food lovers across the country. It will use this round to continue to take the nation by storm as it expands geographic access, increases ecommerce and offline channel partnerships and invests in logistics and infrastructure.
Driven by a desire to make authentic Indian and South Asian ingredients, products, foods and meals more accessible, Quicklly co-founders Keval Raj and Hanish Pahwa launched the platform in 2017. Since then it has grown by 11,000% - making it by far the nation's largest marketplace for South Asian cuisine, as well as a rising powerhouse in the expansive digital food marketplace industry as a whole. This phenomenal growth accelerated last March, when the company completed a $1.27 million pre-seed funding round.
"As a big believer in the power of digital disruption, I back companies with explosive growth that are making waves in their categories, and Quicklly is doing exactly that. It is not content with simply waiting for the North American food industry to wake up to the importance and market power of South Asian consumers. The team is actively and aggressively building that future every day," said Pat Vihtelic, founder of Home Chef and one of Quicklly's earliest investors. "This new round of investment demonstrates the strength of Quicklly's market leadership and the resounding momentum the team is seeing as consumers embrace its innovative business model and product offering. I'm so thrilled to be able to support the talented and dedicated team behind Quicklly's success and to be part of its journey as it continues to rapidly scale."
This round of funding, led by high-growth technology investors such as JAM Fund (Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen), Great North Ventures, Adam Goldenberg and Don Ressler (founders of TechStyle Group) and Pat Vihtelic (founder of Home Chef), complements the booming growth the digital marketplace has already experienced and will support the company as it expands with initiatives such as authentic meal kits, a custom Instacart storefront and the continuous addition of hundreds of independent grocery and restaurant vendors to the site.
"With the support of this new group of investors and the hundreds of thousands of customers who choose Quicklly each and every day, we've never been more confident and excited about our future as North America's largest and most comprehensive South Asian marketplace," said Keval Raj, one of the company's founders. "We want to connect every pocket of America with the most authentic and delicious Indian flavors available. Whether our customers are in the heart of New Jersey's Little India or thousands of miles from the nearest South Asian grocer, we want to provide them with ready and easy access to fresh, premium and delicious grocery items, meal kits, restaurant prepared meals and more."
Quicklly will use the additional capital to expand geographic access, increase ecommerce and offline channel partnerships and invest in logistics and infrastructure to generate additional same-day delivery capabilities.
- Expanding geographic access: In addition to offering nationwide delivery of grocery items through quicklly.com and Instacart, Quicklly also offers same-day grocery and food delivery for residents of greater Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City/Northern New Jersey. In the coming months, the team expects to expand same-day delivery to Austin, Seattle, Los Angeles and additional cities throughout the United States.
- Increasing ecommerce and offline channel partnerships: Following on the success of the launch of the Quicklly Indian Meal Kits storefront, Instacart and Quicklly are working towards the launch of 90-minute Indian grocery delivery in 12 cities nationwide in 2022.
- Investing in logistics and infrastructure to expand same-day delivery capabilities: To facilitate the company's ongoing growth in the U.S., Quicklly will expand its team from 28 to more than 50 full time and contracted employees. This includes the addition of Divya Dixit as the company's first vice president of growth marketing and Maiwand Mayar as head of offline growth.
To learn more about Quicklly, its initiatives and offerings, visit www.quicklly.com.
About Quicklly
Quicklly is the nation's most comprehensive, one-stop marketplace for Indian/South Asian groceries, tiffins, meal kits and fully prepared restaurant dishes, offering everything needed to enjoy authentic South Asian and Indian cuisine in one place. Founded in 2017, Quicklly has made waves as a true industry disruptor, partnering with nearly 300 independent local businesses across greater Chicago, New York, New Jersey, the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide. Learn more at https://www.quicklly.com or visit the platform's storefront on Instacart.
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HONOR DESERVED: Former BHS spiker tabbed as All-State alternate
When they talk about elite Bartlesville High volleyball players during the first three-plus decades, Sydney Collins will be part of the list.
The former Lady Bruin spiker helped elevate a program that won only six matches her freshman season (2018) to more than 20 triumphs her senior campaign (2021).
Collins forged her accomplishments while traveling a challenging trail.
Her first few seasons, she settled into the libero role for the Lady Bruins, anchoring the defense and passing game like the grapnel of an aircraft carrier.
But, when Lady Bruin head volleyball coach Jen Ward faced a dire need for a setter, she asked Collins to switch positions.
The dynamo with gritty toughness and a brilliant volleyball I.Q. answered her coach’s call.
Collins honed herself into a top-grade setter, running the offense with prodigious proficiency while covering the court like a thunderstorm.
Only one postseason honor seemed to elude Collins — a spot on the All-State team. True, her Lady Bruin teammate Mia Otten — a 6-foot-3 record-setting tower of power as a hitter — did get an All-State nod. But, Collins’ absence from the list seemed puzzling at the very least.
But, that head-scratching exclusion has been at least partially mitigated as Collins recently was named as an All-State match alternate, Ward said.
Ward’s more important future awaits at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where she is preparing to play for her mom Tracie Gillette, the OKWU volleyball coach for more than 10 years.
Regardless of what position(s) she fills for OKWU, Collins no doubt will help boost the team’s elevation to greater competitiveness. | https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/sports/local/2022/07/11/bhs-former-volleyball-great-gets-all-state-staus/65369327007/ | 2022-07-12T14:46:51Z | https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/sports/local/2022/07/11/bhs-former-volleyball-great-gets-all-state-staus/65369327007/ | false |
Fin-credible! Moment thresher shark is filmed leaping from the waves during sea life-spotting trip around UK coast
- Group out on a wildlife boat trip witnessed the thresher shark breaching waves
- Shark was spotted swimming off the coast of Pembrokeshire on Monday evening
- Experts running the trip say it's only the third time in 16 years they have seen one
An incredible video taken off the British coast has captured a thresher shark breaching in and out of the waves.
A Bay To Remember, which provides Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Boat Trips was near Pen-Yr-Afr, Pembrokeshire when the thresher put on a spectacular display on Monday.
A spokesperson from A Bay To Remember said: 'This is only our third time seeing one in 16 years of running, and the first to be caught on camera.'
Thresher sharks are one of the few shark species known to jump fully out of the water, using their elongated tail to propel them above the waves.
This comes only days after what is believed to be a basking shark was seen swimming by Tenby North beach.
The sharks, which are regarded as a threatened species, are found in all the world's temperate oceans, including the coastal waters of the UK in summer.
Pictured: This is the incredible moment a thresher shark breaching in and out of the waves
More frequent sightings are reported around southwest England, Wales and the west coast of Scotland.
Their hotspots are the Isle of Skye and the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Hebrides, and the Isle of Man, Devon and Cornwall.
Like the basking shark, threshers are safe and no danger to humans.
There has only been one known attack from a thresher shark to a human, which was a provoked attack.
The species is known to be a migratory shark, which passes through UK waters in the summer months.
Threshers are known to grow up to 6m and weigh up to 340kg.
The thresher shark (top) was spotted by a sea-life spotting group off the cost of Pen-Yr-Afr, just 10 days after a basking shark was spotted by swimmers off the coast of Tenby (bottom)
This footage shows the sea giant slowly drifting in 'waist deep' water off the coast of Tenby
A spokesperson from The Wildlife Trusts said: 'The thresher shark spends most of its time in the deep waters of the open sea, rarely straying into coastal areas.
'To survive in these colder waters, they have evolved to be endothermic.
'This means that they can keep their body temperature higher than the temperature of the surrounding water.
'If you're lucky, you might see this magnificent shark jump high out of the water in to the air.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11006027/Moment-thresher-shark-filmed-leaping-waves-trip-UK-coast.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-12T14:46:59Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11006027/Moment-thresher-shark-filmed-leaping-waves-trip-UK-coast.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in Chicago's Fulton Market District neighborhood, 167 Green Street is the first multi-tenant office building in the United States to offer all tenants building access through employee badge in Apple Wallet. 167 Green was developed by Shapack Partners and Focus, alongside real estate investment firm Walton Street Capital. The technological deployment for 167 Green's Apple Wallet integration was done in close collaboration with Sharry, a European PropTech company, and HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions.
With the rollout of employee badge in Apple Wallet, 167 Green's tenants can seamlessly and securely tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators, and key card-protected amenity spaces – eliminating the need to open an app or present a traditional plastic access key. Even if a user's iPhone needs to be charged, they will still be able to access the building for up to five hours after with Power Reserve.
167 Green continues to raise workplace experience standards – not just in Chicago's Fulton Market District, but globally. The building's 17th floor Amenity Penthouse includes a 400-person town hall that doubles as a full-sized professional basketball court, an outdoor terrace with a vegetable and flower garden, as well as an indoor garage with EV charging stations and bike parking.
"We continuously strive to innovate and improve our tenant experience. We are thrilled to be the first multi-tenant office building in the United States to offer all tenants access through the employee badge in Apple Wallet," says Jeff Shapack, Founder & CEO of Shapack Partners. "167 Green's hospitality-inspired amenities, design, and technology stack provides tenants with a seamless experience."
"Employee badge in Apple Wallet represents a milestone for commercial real estate development, allowing secure and convenient access for tenants," says Josef Šachta, CEO and co-founder of Sharry. "I am very pleased that Sharry, in collaboration with Shapack and HID Global, could work to offer this brand-new access feature to clients."
"HID Global is excited to continue bringing new deployments of employee badge in Apple Wallet to market," says Matt Bennett, Director of Strategic Alliances at HID Global. "The solution represents an exciting new modality to access secure spaces. Our leadership in this space, coupled with Sharry's technical acumen and Shapack's innovation, represents a new era for Commercial Real Estate technology and innovation."
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BERLIN – The European Central Bank said Tuesday that its president, Christine Lagarde, was targeted in a hacking attempt but no information was compromised.
The attempt took place “recently,” the Frankfurt-based central bank for the 19 countries that use the euro said in an emailed response to a query about a report by Business Insider. The bank added that “it was identified and halted quickly” but that it had nothing more to say amid an investigation.
Business Insider reported, without naming sources, that Lagarde was contacted by text message from what appeared to be former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone number by someone claiming that Merkel wanted to communicate with her by WhatsApp because that would be more secure.
It said that Lagarde then contacted Merkel by phone to ask whether she really wanted to communicate by WhatsApp and that whoever was behind the attempt apparently aimed to gain control of the accounts of various prominent figures on WhatsApp and other messaging services. | https://www.wsls.com/business/2022/07/12/european-central-bank-head-targeted-in-cyberattack-attempt/ | 2022-07-12T14:47:57Z | https://www.wsls.com/business/2022/07/12/european-central-bank-head-targeted-in-cyberattack-attempt/ | false |
Award-winning agency spins off design capabilities as stand-alone offering to serve clients from startups to big national brands
MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Periscope, an award-winning, full-service advertising agency, has launched a design practice within its business to meet increased demand from clients and the market. The new offering, Favorite Child, was born out of the simple mission of helping brands become a favorite in their category through the power of design. "Design has been one of our best kept secrets for far too long," said Mike Caguin, Chief Creative Officer of Periscope. "Favorite Child will allow us to build upon our reputation in the design world, attracting ambitious clients and new talent."
To celebrate the launch and use its design powers for good, Favorite Child will issue a "Reverse RFP" to help turn a deserving brand into a "favorite child" with donated hours of agency work. The Reverse RFP contains just three questions, aimed at seeking unique brands that are putting good out into the world and are inclusive at their core.
Favorite Child's offering is backed by Periscope parent company Quad (NYSE: QUAD), a global marketing experience company with deep roots in print production. It will offer end-to-end expertise from concept to shelf, including design strategy, brand identity, packaging, retail design and adaptive design. Favorite Child will seek its own new clients, and current Periscope clients will continue to benefit from frictionless workflows and integrated teams.
"We are one team in terms of solving client challenges, but we are most definitely doubling down on making design a core capability," said Cari Bucci-Hulings, President of Periscope. "What we're doing is offering the best of both worlds for design-only and integrated advertising clients alike."
Katie Kelly-Landberg, SVP Business & Brand Leadership at Periscope, will assume business leadership of Favorite Child. Kelly-Landberg brings 20 years of design-centric experience on brands including General Mills, JCPenney and Target, and has a long tenure of leading inventive teams with a strong foundation of core values. "I'm more passionate about design than I've ever been, because in our increasingly visual and values-led world, how a brand shows up and is experienced is more important than ever," said Kelly-Landberg.
Favorite Child will hit the ground running thanks to Periscope's history of design expertise. Since its founding in 1994, the agency has partnered on design projects with well-known consumer brands including Target, Petco, Publix, Dole Foods, AutoZone and Walgreens. "Unlocking a brand's potential to be the favorite in consumers' hearts and minds is a specialized task," said Tammy Schilling, Creative Director at PepsiCo. "The Periscope team will soar with their strong focus on design and attention to the details that help brands continue to win."
Periscope is an award-winning agency and part of Quad dedicated to creating a better way for clients through data-driven, integrated marketing that reduces complexity, increases efficiency and drives growth. Periscope provides a full spectrum of integrated marketing services for a wide range of acclaimed brands. Learn more at www.periscope.com.
Quad (NYSE: QUAD) is a worldwide marketing solutions partner that leverages its 50-year heritage of platform excellence, innovation, strong culture and social purpose to create a better way for its clients, employees and communities. The Company's integrated marketing platform helps brands and marketers reduce complexity, increase efficiency and enhance marketing spend effectiveness. Quad provides its clients with unmatched scale for client on-site services and expanded subject expertise in marketing strategy, creative solutions, media deployment (which includes a strong foundation in print) and marketing management services. With a client-centric approach that drives the Company to continuously evolve its offering, combined with leading-edge technology and single-source simplicity, the Company has the resources and knowledge to help a wide variety of clients in multiple vertical industries, including retail, publishing, consumer technology, consumer packaged goods, financial services, insurance, healthcare and direct-to-consumer. Quad has multiple locations throughout North America, South America and Europe, and strategic partnerships in Asia and other parts of the world. For additional information visit www.QUAD.com.
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The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office last week shared the statement issued by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association blasting state lawmakers on gun control legislation that was passed earlier this month.
The statement reads in full as follows:
“Once again the New York State Legislature has seen fit to pass sweeping new criminal justice laws that affect the rights of millions of New York citizens, and which impose burdensome new duties on local government officials, without any consultation with the people who will be responsible for carrying out the provisions of those new laws. This has become a habit with the Legislature and has resulted in other criminal justice disasters such as New York’s so-called Bail Reform Law.
“Some action by the Legislature was necessary to fill the firearms licensing vacuum created when the Supreme Court struck down New York’s unconstitutional restrictions on our citizens’ right to keep and bear arms. But it did not need to be thoughtless, reactionary action, just to make a political statement.
“The new firearms law language first saw the light of day on a Friday morning and was signed into law Friday afternoon. A parliamentary ruse was used to circumvent the requirement in our State Constitution that Legislators — — and the public — — must have three days to study and discuss proposed legislation before it can be taken up for a vote. The Legislature’s leadership claimed, and the Governor agreed, that it was a “necessity” to pass the Bill immediately, without waiting the Constitutionally required three days, even though the law would not take effect for two full months. Consequently, law enforcement agencies and the courts, which bear most of the responsibility for implementing the new licensing laws, were deprived of any opportunity to point out to Legislators the burdensome, costly, and unworkable nature of many of the new laws’ provisions. And, of course, our citizens, whose rights are once again being circumscribed, probably again in unconstitutional ways, had no opportunity to communicate their concerns to their legislative representatives.
“We want to be clear: The Sheriffs of New York do strongly support reasonable licensing laws that aim to assure that firearms do not get into the wrong hands. We do not support punitive licensing requirements that aim only to restrain and punish law-abiding citizens who wish to exercise their Second Amendment rights. If we had been consulted before passage of these laws, we could have helped the Legislators discern the difference between those two things, and the result would have been better, more workable licensing provisions that respect the rights of our law-abiding citizens and punish the lawbreakers.”
The statement comes after the Concealed Carry Improvement Act passed the state Assembly and Senate right before the Independence Day weekend, which requires concealed carry applicants to provide social media account data, pass a firearm safety course and otherwise display “good moral character.”
According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office, the law also prohibits otherwise legally possessed firearms to be carried in “sensitive locations,” including:
- Airports
- Bars and restaurants that serve alcohol
- Courthouses
- Daycare facilities, playgrounds and other locations where children gather
- Educational Institutions
- Emergency shelters, including domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters
- Entertainment venues
- Federal, state, and local government buildings
- Health and medical facilities
- Houses of worship
- Libraries
- Polling sites
- Public demonstrations and rallies
- Public transportation including subways and buses
- Times Square.
“(T)he Supreme Court issued a reckless decision removing century-old limitations on who is allowed to carry concealed weapons in our state — senselessly sending us backward and putting the safety of our residents in jeopardy,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said upon signing the law. “Today, we are taking swift and bold action to protect New Yorkers. After a close review of the NYSRPA vs. Bruen decision and extensive discussions with constitutional and policy experts, advocates, and legislative partners, I am proud to sign this landmark legislative package that will strengthen our gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons.” | https://www.morning-times.com/news/article_c53c19b0-8f15-5676-806f-d22c5e44fbe8.html | 2022-07-12T14:49:29Z | https://www.morning-times.com/news/article_c53c19b0-8f15-5676-806f-d22c5e44fbe8.html | false |
SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novastem, the largest stem cell clinic in Mexico, has launched a brand new protocol aimed at American and Canadian stroke patients. The stem cell protocol accelerates physical recovery after a stroke, and in some cases, when applied early enough, may stop the advancement of all sorts of damage.
Back in December of 2014, Novastem administered their stem cells to Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe after he suffered a series of strokes earlier that year.
Howe had several small strokes in the summer of 2014, and in October, he suffered a serious one. At 86, his right side was paralyzed and he could not remember the names of his children, New York magazine reported.
The stem cells migrated to his brain where they multiplied, ultimately helping his brain recover from the damage caused by the stroke; Howe's condition improved within 24 hours and Howe was finally able to walk.
The treatment was not FDA-approved, which is why Howe had to go to Tijuana, Mexico for the treatment.
"To my mind, the relationship between his stem cell treatment and his response was very clear," Murray Howe told USA TODAY Sports on Feb. 26, 2015. "It was literally eight hours. I've been a practicing physician for 28 years now, and I've taken care of many stroke patients. All of his caregivers… all of them had taken care of stroke patients. None of them had ever seen anything like this."
Now, as of July 2022, Dr Vanessa Felix, the clinical director at Novastem, has developed a protocol that is widely available for patients, specially the ones that have been told by their primary care physicians that there's no hope left for their case.
"With the growing demand for alternative stroke treatments, Novastem has been receiving more and more patients looking for the exact same treatment Gordie Howe received in 2015. We have since then evolved into a different, more stable and replicable protocol that can help patients suffering from the stroke symptoms." comments Dr Felix.
Novastem's unique stem cell protocol is not FDA-approved which is why patients interested in receiving it must travel to Tijuana, Mexico. Novastem is located twenty five minutes south of San Diego International Airport, which makes it an ideal location for travelers worldwide. To learn more, please visit novastem.com.
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Mixed clouds and sun this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms. High 88F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%..
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Genevieve V. Snyder, 85, of Aberdeen and formerly Waverly, passed peacefully at the Accordius Healthcare in Aberdeen on Friday, July 8.
Genevieve was born in Elmira on Dec. 31, 1936. She was a Christian woman and held church in her own home and enjoyed reading her Bible. When she was a young woman, Genevieve married Junior Corby and the two had three children: Carroll, Marvin and John. Years later, she married Edward Snyder. His job brought them to Philadelphia where he found employment and Genevieve worked several jobs. They had three children together: Edward “Gene”, Shirley and Charlie. She was a loving home maker and mother. They soon returned to New York, settling in Waverly where Genevieve would care for Edward as he declined over the years. In 2010, Genevieve moved to the Sandhills of North Carolina.
Genevieve was the loving mother of Carroll Corby, wife Kathy, Marvin Colby, wife Debbie, John Miller, Gene Snyder, Shirley Bennett, husband Ron, Charlie, wife Charley. She was also a loving grandmother to her 11 grandchildren: Carroll, Jr., Daniel, Andrew, Kirsten, Robert, Keeley, Josh, Brittney, Austin, Autumn and Ariel and her 11 great – grandchildren. Genevieve is survived by sister Joan Manual Polcyn and predeceased by the late Oakley Manual and Judy Martz. | https://www.morning-times.com/obituaries/article_ff36d19f-a9e6-535a-9b73-b076d1a1d5ea.html | 2022-07-12T14:50:04Z | https://www.morning-times.com/obituaries/article_ff36d19f-a9e6-535a-9b73-b076d1a1d5ea.html | true |
Sea lions in video sparring, not chasing beachgoers, expert says
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A SeaWorld San Diego expert said Monday that a pair of sea lions that sent dozens of San Diego beachgoers running in fear last week were likely chasing each other, sparring over their rights to mate with females.
Eric Otjen of SeaWorld says the behavior that was caught on a TikTok video that went viral is normal this time of year as breeding season gets underway.
He says the beachgoers, however, were still wise to flee.
The mammals weigh between 200 and 300 pounds and could easily barrel over people if they got in their way.
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THE SPANISH POP SUPERSTAR WILL VISIT SEVEN CITIES
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES IN 2023
The award-winning Spanish artist will hold a special presale for his fans on Wednesday, July 13th.
MIAMI, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned Spanish artist Melendi, who has achieved over 25 platinum albums, 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and exceeds 50 million streams on Amazon, announces his new U.S. tour titled "Likes y Cicatrices" which will visit seven of the most important cities in the United States, beginning on February 24th in Chicago with stops throughout Orlando, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and New York.
Tickets for the "Likes y Cicatrices" tour will go on pre-sale beginning Tuesday, July 13th at 10 AM (Local Time) through Melendioficial.com, American Express and TICKETMASTER. General public on-sale begins Friday, July 15th at 10 AM (Local Time) through Melendioficial.com, TICKETMASTER and AXS.com
February 24 / Chicago, IL / Rosemont Theater
February 25 / Orlando, FL / Hard Rock Live
February 26 / Miami, FL / FTX Arena
March 03 / Dallas, TX / Texas Trust CU
March 04 / Houston, TX / Smart Financial Center
March 05 / Los Angeles, CA / Ace Theatre
March 11 / New York, NY / Radio City Music Hall
Melendi has an outstanding artistic career, with a span of more than 20 years. With 11 pop albums to date, his most recent, "Likes y Cicatrices", has been one of the most relevant throughout his musical journey and has catapulted him as one of the most important Spanish exponents in the world. His statistics are impressive with more than 3.2 billion views on YouTube and 54 million monthly views. In addition, his social media accounts have 1.3 million followers on Instagram, 1.7 million followers on Twitter and 3.7 million followers on Facebook.
"Likes y Cicatrices", Melendi's eleventh album, has already become a best seller, reaching No. 1 since its release date and with success preceded by 4 singles; "La Boca Junta" exceeds 20 million streams, a song in which he is accompanied by the Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky that continues to be at the top of the charts around the world. He later released a parody which illustrates the tyranny of social media likes with "Me gusta", a song with a Southern rock vibe that gives the album its title. Later, "Simplemente dilo" would be published together with Miriam Rodríguez. "El último habitante de tu piel" with Carlos Rivera is the latest single to date, as the culmination of a well-rounded album, full of collaborations, new melodies and where Melendi summarizes the experiences of recent years.
Without a doubt Melendi is in one of the best moments of his career, one that is endorsed by astonishing figures; with more than 3.2 billion views of his videos on YouTube and 54 million monthly views.
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HELSINKI – Latvia’s president said Tuesday that he supports a plan to reinstate national conscription for men, and for women on a voluntary basis.
The draft could be reintroduced next year after a hiatus of over 15 years.
President Egils Levits, who is the supreme military commander of Latvia — a NATO member that borders Russia — said in an interview with Latvian broadcaster TV3 that he favors the idea floated by the Baltic country’s defense minister last week to create an 11-month mandatory military service for men aged 18-27 from the beginning of 2023.
“We have really, really good, high-level armed forces, professional armed forces — you could say one of the best in NATO,” Levits told TV3. The conscription, he said, is needed because there are not enough reservists with military training in the nation of 1.9 million.
Latvia abolished compulsory conscription in 2007, switching to a fully professional military service. Levits said the biggest limitation in the country’s current professional military is its small size.
“The new geopolitical situation ... requires a larger number of people who, if necessary, can participate in the defense of their country, and who are not professional soldiers and are reservists,” Levits said, referring to Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
He added that “women should also be ready to defend their country” but refrained from saying whether female conscription should become compulsory. Levits also urged officials and politicians to come up with ways to get Latvians living abroad to participate in the defense of their native country.
Under the Latvian defense ministry’s initial, unconfirmed plan, some 1,000 conscripts would be recruited annually in drafts twice a year. The conscription model would be phased in during a five-year period starting next year.
Latvia's Baltic neighbor, Lithuania, abolished compulsory conscription in 2008, but reinstated it in 2016 in response to Russia’s aggression of Ukraine. Estonia, the northernmost of the three Baltic states, has maintained conscription, supported by the Estonian Defense League, created after independence in 1991.
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